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There is perhaps no experience quite so delightful as cycling along the South Tyrolean Wine Road on a warm, sunny day. Italy's oldest wine road reaps the benefits of the region's dry, mild climate and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Visitors will find a number of activities along the way-and some noteworthy culinary indulgences.
The serene and picturesque wine road comprises three different routes for cyclists. Each one follows a trail that winds through breathtaking landscapes with opportunities to stop and see castles or visit wine cellars along the way. Cyclists will have the opportunity to taste the region's most important native grape varieties: Lagrein, Vernatsch, and Gewürztraminer. International reds and whites grown in the area are also on offer: Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet all have a long history of cultivation in South Tyrol.
The three cycling routes that make up the South Tyrolean Wine Road meander along the Adige (Etsch) River and through the verdant orchards that thrive in the valley. The trails have no demanding grades: even beginning cyclists will enjoy winding through apple orchards and vineyards. You'll pass old railroad lines, bike alongside lakes and ponds, and see medieval castles and stately mansions. Open wine cellars offer a welcome place to stop and take a break.
All three paths are open throughout the year. They can be cycled as a single trail or combined together for those seeking a longer route.
The Northern Wine Route:
In Pursuit of Lagrein and Sauvignon
The northern route of the South Tyrolean Wine Road begins in the city of Bolzano (Bozen) right in the central square, Piazza Walther (Waltherplatz). The trail leaves from Bolzano's old town and leads through Cardano (Kardaun), Rencio (Rentsch), Gries, Terlano (Terlan), Vilpiano (Vilpian) and Nalles (Nals). The return leg runs from Andriano (Andrian) to Frangarto (Frangart), and then back to Bolzano. You can choose to do the Bolzano – Terlano leg by train.
This trail is 45 kilometres long and departs from the bustling heart of Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, in the direction of Gries. It passes through the vineyards where the region's most important native noble red is grown. This is also the homeland of the popular indigenous blend called Santa Maddalena (St. Magdalener). You will cycle past the historical winery along the way, the Kellerei Bozen, Muri-Gries monastery cellar and H. Rottensteiner.
At this point, we highly recommend a side trip to see the extraordinary Runkelstein Castle, a medieval gem: its exceptionally well-preserved frescoes alone are worth the trip. Near the castle, which also has a tavern, you'll find a nice selection of wines to take home with you at the wine estate Schmid Oberrautner.
The wine trail continues from San Maurizio (Moritzing) behind Gries through a unique landscape full of vineyards, historic mansions and estates. The route passes the wine estate and sparkling wine producer Von Braunbach and the award-winning Kellerei Terlan and Kellerei Nals Margreid, which both feature wine tasting of the well-known Sauvignon.
At Vilpiano, the route crosses vineyards and orchards, continuing to the other side of the valley, where it leads through the wine village of Andriano and to the Walcher Estates Distillery which offers guided tours and tastings of its single-variety grappas.
The northern wine trail continues in the direction of Frangarto up to Firmian Castle. The imposing medieval castle towering high above Bolzano has been home to the main Messner Mountain Museum since 2004. The museum, which is located at five different sites, explores the history of mountaineering and man's relationship with the mountains.
Back in Bolzano, visitors can enjoy the city's Italian lifestyle, perhaps by enjoying a leisurely espresso on the plaza, and see some of its contemporary art and architecture. South Tyrol's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Museion, is a must for fans of contemporary art.
Where to stay in Bolzano
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Where to stay in Cardano
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Where to stay in Terlano
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Where to stay in Vilpiano
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Where to stay in Nalles
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Where to stay in Frangarto
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The Central Wine Route:
In Pursuit of Pinot Blanc and Schiava (Vernatsch)
The central route, which is 23 kilometres long, leads through some of the most charming and historical villages along the South Tyrolean Wine Road. These include Cornaiano (Girlan), Appiano (Eppan) and Caldaro (Kaltern), known for the French grape Pinot Blanc and Schiava, an indigenous variety.
This bike trail, the shortest of the three, begins in front of Caldaro's well-known estates Cantina Kellerei Kaltern and Erste + Neue. From there, the path leads through the woods up to the two charming lakes at Monticolo (Montiggl): this is a great place to take a little breather or even jump right into the water.
The route continues to Cornaiano, an historical wine village with an interesting feature: the town's subterranean wine cellars have a surface area greater than that of the entire village. Many wineries, including Girlan and Niedermayr, offer guided tours and tastings. Fischerhof Farm is a distillery: the family makes premium spirits right on the farm that you can sample.
The next leg of the central wine trail is to San Paolo (St. Pauls). Here, you'll find the old Schreckenstein Manor: the estate has a popular wine bar and unique cellar designed for the lively harvest festivals traditionally celebrated in South Tyrol. The route continues on to San Michele (St. Michael), the main village of Appiano. In the heart of this historical area of cultivation, which is dotted with castles and mansions, we find the St. Michael-Eppan and J. Brigl wineries. The next stop along the trail is the prestigious Stroblhof Estate, which has a fabulous restaurant and terrace garden.
The next stop, Hocheppan Castle, is an absolute must-see. The castle was built in the twelfth century but is still in use today and affords breathtaking panoramic views across the entire valley, stretching as far as the stunning Dolomites.
From here, our route leads us back to Caldaro, which is well known for its lake and as the place of origin of the Schiava variety of grape. There is a cluster of prominent wineries around Caldaro that includes Steflhof and Klosterhof. Wine House PUNKT is definitely worth a stop, as is Peter Sölva & Söhne Winery and the sleek, ultra-modern wine shop, the winecenter, at Kellerei Kaltern.
Where to stay in Caldaro
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Where to stay in Cornaiano
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Where to stay in Appiano
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Southern Wine Route:
In Pursuit of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir
The longest of the three cycling trails that comprise the ancient South Tyrolean Wine Road begins in the wine village of Cortaccia (Kurtatsch) and leads in the direction of Margrè (Margreid), Cortina s.s.d.v. (Kurtinig), and Salorno (Salurn). On the way back, the trail passes through Egna (Neumarkt) and Ora (Auer) then continues up to the village of Termeno (Tramin). Doing the Salorno – Ora leg by train is a convenient option if the length of the trail seems challenging to you.
The southern route of the South Tyrolean Wine Road, which covers 39.2 kilometres, begins in the heart of the winegrowing village of Cortaccia and leads south towards Magrè, passing Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof Winery. This estate, which dates back to the twelfth century, has a tavern in the garden of the castle – a perfect place for a quick snack.
Continuing south, the trail passes a grape vine in Magrè that was grafted way back to 1601. Pioneer viticulturist Alois Lageder opened Paradeis nearby: this chic wine bar and shop offers tastings, meals, and a good selection of bottles – it's also a nice place to just hang out. The trail continues on to Cortina s.s.d.v., a lovely hamlet that locals nicknamed "Little Venice" for its recurring floods.
Salorno, the southernmost village in South Tyrol, is dominated by Haderburg Castle, a fortification high atop a cliff that was first mentioned in the 11th century. Farther northerly are the centuries-old arcades of the medieval trading village Egna worth seeing and Ora, the picturesque at the foot of Castelfeder, the Arcadia of Tyrol.
On the way back, the trail passes through the village of Termeno, which is quite known in the wine world: the German name of the town, Tramin, is the namesake of the much-loved Gewürztraminer. Gewürztraminer reaches its zenith here: we highly recommend a visit to some of the town's historical wineries, many of which feature striking contemporary architecture. Cantina Tramin, Hofstätter, Elena Walch and the Hofkellerei W. & G. are four of the most prestigious estates. A trip to Traminer Weinhaus is another must: you'll find the wine store just before the trail leads back to Cortaccia. Cyclists can lock their bikes here, and see the historical Schwarzer Adler restaurant: its vaulted ceilings and contemporary architecture are definitely worth the visit.
Where to stay in Termeno
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Where to stay in Salorno
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A recent visit to the annual Gooch's Garlic Run in New Jersey, I took notice of several motorcycles with a flag mounted. Methods used to mount a flag to a motorcycle varied from homemade to an official mount. Some of the homemade varieties didn't look too bad but a few looked a bit shaky. This article will take a look at a few ways to mount a flag to a motorcycle.
The photo attached to this article is a US flag mounted onto the back of a Harley-Davidson. That's normally the model you find American flags attached to. It's also a typical method for mounting a flag to a motorcycle where it is mounted to the back. Makes sense and probably the easiest and most out of the way place to put a flag.
There are several products on the market made for mounting a flag to a motorcycle. There is no real universal solution for mounting a flag to a motorcycle. Evaluate each solution as it pertains to your particular motorcycle. Ensure you have enough clearance for installation and use. You probably do not want to remove it once in place so be sure it isn't blocking anything you may need access to. Most importantly, ensure it is a solid mount and the attachment is steady and will not fly off.
The last thing to mention before looking at a few options is to check the installation frequently. Motorcycles vibrate and that can loosen screws and nuts. Check your installation frequently to ensure everything remains tight. Not just the attachment to the motorcycle, but also check where the flag attaches to the pole.
The first option to consider is the Pro Pad Solid 1/2 Tour Pack Flag Mount With 6 X 9 Flag for Harley. Made in the USA of hand polished stainless steel, this mounting kit includes an American flag. This mount fits the 1/2″ round bar typically found on a Harley Tour-Pak luggage rack. This mount includes a 6″x9″ highway flag. Allen keys are included for installation. The mount itself carries a lifetime manufacturer warranty. While these are marketed for a Harley, they may fit luggage racks on other manufacturer's motorcycles. Obviously, if you have a Harley-Davidson with the OEM Tour-Pak luggage rack, this should fit fine.
Next up is the Pro Pad Saddle Bag 3/4″ Guardrail Mount with 6″ x 9″ Flag. This is another solid entry from the folks at Pro Pad. These are made to fit the lower bar on the saddlebag guard rail found on most Harley Classics or Road Kings. It's made of stainless steel and included a 9″ pole for the 6 x 9 flag. Like the prior mount, this includes Allen keys for installation. The mount carries a lifetime warranty.
For a more universal fit, consider the Pro Pad Motorcycle Antenna Flag Mount Kit. As the name suggests, these fit up to a 1/8″ motorcycle whip antenna. These mount at the bottom of the antenna base. The mounting kit includes a 6″ x 9″ US flag, 4″ cable tie, plastic rod and 2 nylon clamps with screws and nuts.
You may also consider a few other locations including the license plate. We do not go into detail on these types of mounts as they might be painful to fit and install. A motorcycle license plate is small and it doesn't take much to cover the license plate (ticket) or brake lights (ticket). So try to skip the license plate holder if possible and consider a different location to mount a flag to a motorcycle.

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Millions of Americans are unknowingly subjecting themselves to health conditions directly associated with the negative effects of toxins. Did you know there are nerve-damaging pesticides on food and toxic sweeteners in soft drinks? What about the harmful chlorine in water, cancer-causing chemicals in dry-cleaned clothes, and hormone-disrupting poisons in styrofoam coffee cups? Unfortunately, most toxins are unavoidable in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The question shifts from "Am I toxic?" to "How toxic am I?" The Ultimate Body Cleanse is the answer to the goal of toxin removal.
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Dear All,
New Beacon Books and the George Padmore Institute are pleased to announce the start of a new book club as part of the GPI's current Bookman Research Project into the early years of New Beacon Publishing.
This will be an open forum bringing together different generations to talk about important or influential books published by New Beacon. All will be very welcome, regardless of previous knowledge of these books and their histories. Extracts from the texts will be circulated for you to read before each session and the conversations will be guided by someone with specialist knowledge of each book and its historical context.
All sessions will take place at the George Padmore Institute. Attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
Numbers will be limited in order to allow everyone to participate, so if you would like to take part, please email us as soon as possible at email@example.com. We will then send you a PDF file of the text for the first session. If you would prefer a printed copy to be posted to you, please include your mailing address in your email.
Our programme is as follows:
Session 1. Foundations and the poetry of John La Rose
Thursday March 14th, 6.30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Linton Kwesi Johnson
Session 2. Criticism at New Beacon (New Beacon Reviews and Tradition, the writer & Society, Wilson Harris)
Wednesday April 10th, 6.30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Rachael Gilmour (Queen Mary, University of London)
Session 3. How the West Indian Child is made educationally sub-normal in the British school system, Bernard Coard
Wednesday May 15th, 6.30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Roxy Harris (Kings College London/George Padmore Institute)
Session 4. Poems of succession and the poetry of Martin Carter.
Wednesday June 12th 6.30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Gemma Robinson (University of Stirling)
We look forward to seeing many of you and sharing ideas at these gatherings.
Ruth Bush, Sarah White, Sarah Garrod, Kate Duncan
George Padmore Institute
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There will be a number of opportunities for everyone to take care of the above in-person items including: 1) Walk-In Registration Sessions, Tryouts, and first practice. So we will be tracking completion of everyone's 2018 Registration Packages to ensure they are complete.
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Authorities say an Arkansas man has been arrested after being accused of sneaking into a yard and having sex with one of the homeowner's donkeys.
The Siloam Springs Police Department said the residence in the 1800 block of Cheri Whitlock Street had been under extra patrols for the past month because a man was coming into the yard, feeding and engaging in sexual acts with a pet donkey.
The homeowner called police around 1:30 a.m. July 16 to report the man was in the field again.
When an officer arrived, he found Everett Lee Compton, 49, hiding behind some bushes. Compton reportedly said he was taking a walk.
The police report states that the officer asked him about the donkeys, and Compton replied that he gave them carrots but did not have sex with them.
After the officer informed Compton there was footage, the 49-year-old reportedly said that marijuana "makes him do sick things."
Video footage showed Compton feeding a donkey carrots, then covering its eyes, police said. The footage also shows him standing behind the animal and appearing "to have some type of sexual interaction" with the donkey, according to the report.
Compton was booked into the Benton County jail Monday, where he was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond as of Tuesday afternoon.
He is charged with four counts of criminal trespassing, bestiality and cruelty to animals. His next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 11.
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I also want to give a big hug to Wynne, because she is really the full-time worker out there. She is the boss. I try to get by her went I get out there, but it's tough, she runs the place and she actually does all the spraying, which is interesting, she does all the packing, and she has kept us in business by selling our fruit and we appreciate all the people that have helped us with that.
Organic farming is a lot of fun in some ways—you get to grow and eat your own healthy fruit, you get to test new varieties and work with composting, which is really a lot of fun, and you get to share your healthful product with people. Our area has a pretty perfect area for growing in a lot of ways. Most of the time, we have warm days and then we have cool nights. We are located 17 miles from a 6,000 to 7,000 foot elevation, so get a lot of cold air coming down at night, and then the elevation works its way up until 12,000 feet in the middle of the Cascades, so we are right on the other side of the Cascades. We have irrigation from the federal irrigation project that is in the area.
We are at the end of the road, but one of our biggest challenges has been, and still is, trying to build up a sandy desert soil with no organic content. So when we started, we planted cover crops and we got into composting alfalfa, cow manure, minerals and organic fertilizers in our compost. It seems to work pretty well if you can get that stuff composted in there. We have been able to come up with an old tractor with a bucket which was one of our biggest tools that we had gotten at that time and that move the materials, and we also have a rotovator with which we can mix the materials. We can usually compost all our fruit waste in our compost piles.
And then the fun thing, too, is we can grow a lot of our summer vegetables in our old compost pile area, so we can get some really good food out of our own compost piles. We really regard composting as one of our most important assets; we have tried to put on about 5 tons an acre almost every year. We don't always get that much on there, but we really try to do that, and even though we haven't figure out how to apply the material with machines—we have to do it by hand—so that part of the composting job really gets to be a big job. But we think that is worth it.
On our cover crops, we basically try to replant them as the orchard grass tends to come in and take over the cover crops. Sometimes we have to do that every couple of years, or three years, and we choose a diversity of flowering cereals, herbs and leguminous plants for cover crops, in order to attract beneficial insect life. To control rodents our region is rich in natural predators, by that I mean rattlesnakes. I don't know how many gophers they really get, but we are basically surrounded by wild land everywhere, like a lot of you.
Rattlesnakes are a very usual occurrence in the field and that's how we got our labels. Nobody has gotten hurt, but people look at us kind of oddly when we talk about them as being our friends, and they really get scared of them when they come up on you or you run into them. We try to not kill them too much and that kind of stuff, but they are around.
We apply mineral organic fertilizers to the orchard floor on a regular basis, and we look at our soil samples every year, and we make decisions on which nutrients to apply. We spray and foliar feed, Wynne is a big fertigator and she is really into that; the neighbors think she is brewing up witch's brew or something, and they are all "what is that lady doing with that 50-gallon barrel," but she is really into fertigating, so we get some stuff out there that way.
Some pests are more tendentious than others. We have problems with thrips, birds, wild ants, mildew, gophers…But of course these are pests that everybody in apples knows. We have used pheromone mating disruption ties since we began, but we have a very windy side with lots of air drainage in a very narrow strip of land, and the pheromones haven't been efficient. Good work through hygiene is imperative, and we try to keep the trees thinned well. We need to be able to look at the trees and if they are having deadheads out there they need to be removed. We have to be able to see them; we can't leave the fruit too thick. We want our sprays to work in there, and we do have to spray periodically for coddling moth.
Growing new varieties is challenging, as we explore the susceptibility to bitterpit, low production, and alternate bearing. We recently turned to trying to spray thinning flowers instead of hand-thinning methods that we used to use, and that is always interesting.
We spray fairly regularly, and we try to pay attention to what is going on in the field to keep ahead of potential pest problems.
One thing we are considering in evaluating commercial production of a new variety is the cost of maintaining it. Some of the new varieties often you have to spray at least eight calcium sprays on some of these varieties because they are a little difficult. But weather has been the most constant challenge for us, as I am sure you are all aware. We really try to keep our trees carefully shaped—not just because myself and one of the other guys at work are over 50 so can't have the trees too big now; when you are older you can't get on that 18-foot ladder. We also are trying to give every apple the perfect spot on the tree, so we want to get rid of the crap on the bottom of the tree. We believe that a good apple, if it's going to be a really tasty good apple, has to have its spot, and that's always a challenge. So we will actually go through pruning three times during the year and then, our last pruning during the summer, we will give every apple a spot that doesn't have it then and get rid of what crap is on there.
We are taking gamble. We want to get our fruit out in the open but we also have to deal with extreme temperatures because we had many days over 105 this year. And the skin temperature can't get over 115. So we do some spraying for sunburn.
But I guess pest haven't been really our worst problem, weather extremes have been. We have had hail storms, early harvest freezes (we went down to 7 degrees during harvest last year, which damaged a lot of buds for this year). This year we had a windstorm at 60 miles and hour during harvest. But out worst storm was on our eleventh wedding anniversary on July 9, 1994, when 1 ½ inch of hard, spiky hail destroyed our crop and ripped our trees just to shreds. But it was kind of a blessing because we ended up having to sell our own crop and learned how to do that, and we went to farmers markets and tried to convince people that the dings were not some kind of a disease, and it actually gave us some experience there.
We figured out that at this point we needed to pack our own crop and market our own crop, so we stored it in a shed 25 miles away. It was 1995, and the demand for our organic varieties was very high. At that time, we sold mostly to Seattle supermarkets and a large national distributor. In 1996, it became apparent that, if we can pack our own fruit inside, we can make things easier for others and save time.
Well, typically the big apple packing sheds are now using computerized equipment that cost millions of dollars to run millions of pounds of fruit. We invested in a small packing shed and cold storage. We had a metal pole building built on a slat we poured, and we bought a salvaged compressors and evaporators. Meanwhile, Wynne was visiting all these old, obsolete packing sheds, and she was looking for equipment that we could put to use, and she basically savaged the queen of the packing lines, a 1936 Cutler Grader, which is a virtually indestructible packing line/sizer, grader. These were used for decades until the '70s when the sheds consolidated. We were able to salvage two complete systems for $500. For many, these machines were a thing of the past, but for us, a 1935 breakthrough in the apple industry was a beautiful piece of equipment, perfectly suited for us.
Setting up the packing, sorting and storage facilities, there is a lot of optimized quality control. Wynne uses a sorter, and she actually sorts and sells and researches all day long at the same time, so she is, I guess, multitasking there. Plus, she manages to call me during that, too, and makes sure that I am doing what I am supposed to do.This means we can make sure the fruit is not being bruised or picked too early or late; the end result is that we can grade the fruit, and it goes into the boxes to our high standards. Wynne knows what the fields guys are doing, she knows who is damaging the fruit, and she will pretty much take care of that.
Wynne has developed a Marketing plan that enables us to get information about our product to the public and to reach them through a variety of venues, some mailed to the costumers, some gourmet catalogs and some sold on site, as we did for a Japanese tour group recently.
I am going to finish up just saying that I was kind of a migrant laborer for about 10 years, picking millions of pounds of apples. I can tell you I had no desire in eating these apples, they didn't taste good.
When we decided to go into this crazy business, it was a big challenge. Now I can honestly say that there is such thing as a wonderful apple, and I eat apples every day and they can be very wonderful.
Thank you.
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Hi guys, I'm back to show you the racer frame DALRC XR215.
This is a 5″ prop capable racer frame from DALRC with 215mm motor to motor, it is all carbon fiber and with a really nice PDB that also include OSD and voltage regulator and alarm, I show you latter what it can do.
So right out of the box this came with a lot of parts to help us build it like we want and with the parts that we decided to build it. On box this came with the carbon plates off course a bag with screws, PDB, caps for motor protection, XT60 conector with cable AWG14, a small PCB with RGB LED, two battery straps, a bag with nylon spacers, two plastic pieces for different camera mounting and all necessary cables.
The arms are 3mm thick, the up and lower plate are 2mm and the PDB is 1.5mm thick, also has two vertical plate on the sides. All this together made this build very very stiff, a really strong frame that can deal with a lot of stress (hard crashes). On front we have a little piece of carbon to add to the bottom plate, so on front we not have just 2mm of carbon fiber we have nothing less than 4mm. The top plate has two holes for the video transmitter plug one on the front and another in the back, also DALRC added another hole for the XT60 conector.
Talking about the PDB, they offer a lot of features, voltage regulator for 12V and 5V, voltage alarm, buzzer to connect to the flight controller, VTX and CAM connector both with 12V supply. Another connector for OSD with RX and TX communications. The 4 ESC could be soldered straight on the PDB, we have another connector with voltage supply and 4 signal wire to connect on flight controller. The OSD came flashed with MWOSD and work right out of the box. On PDB the designer added a switch to take the VTX on or off. The mounting holes for flight controller on this frame are the standard dimensions.
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I flew with KISS FC and this frame was obviously developed for cleanflight boards like Naze32, I say this because the motor marking have the cleanflight layout which means 2 and 4 on the front, and the KISS are 1 and 2 on the front. During the build we, pilots, need to have much carefull with this little issue. The OSD can be flashed with the KISS OSD firmware. This frame provides a very clean build because almost everything is built-in on the PDB. I use a HS1177 camera, and this frame provides a lot of adjustments for the camera angle. The space to mount the ESC is very small, I'm with ZTW flash 20A and it was very hard to fit them on that little space.
For me this is one of best frames at the moment very stiff, very well balanced, and provides a very good flight. Great work DALRC.
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Monica Viola is one of only nine Canadians tapped for prestigious exhibition in the city of the arts, Florence Italy.
The Florence Biennale, is an international exhibition of contemporary art that happens every two years in Florence, Italy. It is taking place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 15 this year.
The exhibition was founded in the early 1990's and every two years since, thousands of artists from over 100 countries have had their work showcased at this extraordinary event.
This year's edition will be exhibiting the work of over 400 artists from over 70 countries. This prestigious exhibition gives artists international exposure.
In the fall of 2016 Monica Viola, at the recommendation of a fellow artist that has exhibited at the Biennale and found great success, suggested that she should apply. She applied and based on the excellent quality of her artwork, she was approved and then invited to participate in the 2017 edition.
Viola accepted the invitation, knowing it would be an honour to represent Canada at such a prestigious art show.
Currently, Viola sells and displays her work from her own gallery called MonSky Creations in Merrickville. Her artwork is collected around the globe. She is a truly international artist and she sees this exhibition as a chance to greatly extend her reach to new levels with galleries, and art collectors from around the world.
"Through my art, I continue to be playful, marrying new ideas and techniques to my artistic growth. My work is not a complete circle, but a joyous evolution of ideas."
As an artist, Viola works in several different mediums. Although clay and glass are her preferred modes of artistic expression at this time, she is also a proficient painter and fabric artist. Her ideas and inspiration determine her current method of creation to create pieces that art unique and one-of-a-kind. Changing mediums is like opening a new door of fresh, new creative ideas.
For the Florence Biennale, Monica has chosen to exhibit 3 works of her ceramic art. Inspired by dreams, fantasy, surrealism and classical art, these works give an insight into her creative mind that has been inspired by a lifelong love of art history and art appreciation.
The following three pieces will be exhibited at the 2017 Florence Biennale.
As an artist, it will be a truly inspirational and enlightening experience to exhibit in such a historic city amongst some of the world's finest contemporary artists.
If you want to help and support Viola in this exhibition, she has created a Indiegogo fundraising page.


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While much can happen in the final week of the Major League regular season, it's not unreasonable to suggest that the postseason picture is finally starting to reveal itself. This weekend the MLB betting community will get an early look at the National League Wild Card Game when the Cincinnati Reds play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Both Cincinnati and Pittsburgh have flirted with the division title at various points throughout the year and neither has really run the risk of missing out on the playoffs altogether.
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Hannover – A good week for Bayern Munich. Bayern increasingly unaffordable after defeating Hannover 3-1, coupled with the defeat suffered at the headquarters of Augsburg Wolfsburg.
A visit to HDI-Arena, Saturday (03/07/2015), Bayern did not get an easy resistance from the owner of the stadium. Die Roten left earlier after Hiroshi Kiyotake scored the opening goal for Hannover in the 25th minute.
However, Bayern immediately responded after Xabi Alonso evened the score 1-1 after just less than half an hour at a time to finish the first half. In the second half Thomas Mueller scored two goals while ensuring the three points brought back to Munich.
The win makes Bayern collecting 61 points from 24 matches. Mueller et al. widen the distance to 11 points from 50 points mengoeksi Wolfsburg bent over Augsburg 0-1.
"Hannover look amazing when the last and that's why it was a difficult game for us," said Bayern coach Josep Guardiola at the club's official website.
"Wolfsburg failed to win the three points so this was a good weekend for us," continued the Spanish men.
"We will rest on Sunday, but on Monday we will focus on the Champions League and Shakhtar Donetsk," said he added.
Bayern will host Shakhtar Donetsk in the round of 16 second leg match of the Champions League in midweek. In the first leg match that was held at the headquarters of Shakhtar, the two teams drew 0-0.


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Culinary incubators seem to be popping up all over lately; Miami is about to get its first, smack dab in the most trendy, artsy area of the city. But it won't be just about food.
Wynwood Yard is the brainchild of 2014 Harvard Business School grad Della Heiman, who's working toward a grand opening in November. She intends for it to be a community gathering place, and also a farm-to-table garden (literally). In it, she hopes to seed and grow not only food-oriented startups, including her own Della Test Kitchen, but also fitness-, art- and design-centered ones.
There will be a bar, covered outdoor seating, art and design displays, and an additional educational/community events component, as well as an architectural anchor.
Its setting is four grassy, adjoining, residential lots at 70 N.W. 29th St. in the Wynwood Arts District. The space will host four food kiosks or food trucks, of which two are already aboard; more participants are being sought.
The first "cohort," as Heiman terms the entrepreneurs who will make up the "collaborative ecosystem," will operate for several months (exact interval to be determined), when they'll have an opportunity to sell their business concepts to a group of investors, real estate developers and other business owners.
A brain trust collaborative
Heiman also is assembling some fellow Harvard Business School graduates to form a brain trust that will assist the cohort, according to media coordinator Trina Sargalski. Then another cohort will be welcomed in, and another, if there's time; Heiman's lease on the lots expires next July. Plans beyond these are yet to be laid.
But there is already a site plan, Sargalski said. "It's actually going to change a little, because since she (Heiman) designed that plan, the prominent Wynwood architectural firm RoyalByckovas got in touch with her, and now they're collaborating on the actual design of the site."
RoyalByckovas has its own edgy startup, Wyn-Box, which will be installing a container home prototype (read: shipping container) on the site, dubbed LivBox.
Sargalski described that part of the plan: "People will actually be able to rent out that container home for private dinner parties. So it's not just going to be a display item, it can be used."
Plans also are being drawn up to host successful restaurateurs and other entrepreneurs for cooking demonstration and business-oriented lectures. "For some of the demos and talks [the LivBox] can be used as well; it will be a nice air-conditioned space for people to gather in," she said.
Pop-up bar, sushi truck, sustainable gardener signed on
So far signed on to use the space are:
- Myumi – a traditional omakase-style sushi truck that has been operating out of another Wynwood lot close by. Owner Jake Smith, who's originally from Brooklyn and helped bring the food truck to Miami, said the Yard offers a different kind of opportunity. "It's exactly the kind of cool, collaborative environment food startups like us are looking for in Miami," he said.
- Della Test Kitchen – Heiman's own startup. "Della is actually her original fast-casual, plant-based food concept," said Sargalski. "She plans to open several branches of Della around the country eventually, but this is sort of the more iterative R&D version of Della. She'll be serving all plant-based bowls." Heiman has hired the former chef of Norman's and Restaurant Brana in Coral Gables, Jeffrey Brana, to be her director of culinary operations. He'll supervise research and design plus her truck's daily operations. Her website, dellabowls.com, has her menu as currently contemplated.
Lemon City Tea is also on board – "It's a local tea company that will serve some of their teas. They use local fruits to make their dried teas," Sargalski said. There will be a pop-up bar to be named later as well, where Lemon City's products will be used.
Preparations are proceeding, and Sargalski announced that Heiman has brought on board Muriel Olivares and Tiffany Noe of the Little River Cooperative to build a sustainable garden.
"They operate a CSA out of that neighborhood; it's been a real unique and successful project. At this point, her CSA shares sell out really quickly every year. They will start planting the first week of October," Sargalski said. "The Yard has an enormous raised bed space, so they will be growing many things, including greens like baby arugula and kale, herbs like basil, mint, and rosemary, heirloom tomatoes, turmeric, and ginger."
Olivares is excited about this chance to draw more people into the burgeoning farm-to-table community in South Florida.
"When Tiffany Noe and I joined together to turn the farm into the Little River Cooperative, we decided we wanted to do more than grow vegetables. We also wanted to be more connected to the community by installing and managing gardens in community spaces where we could educate people about growing food in South Florida and about how we do that," she said.
Noe is owner of Plantmatter nursery in Miami and joined with Olivares to form the cooperative in 2013. They call it "a multifaceted plant-based business designed to provide Miami with a number of gardening and vegetable services," which include consultation, installation, and maintenance services for backyard organic gardeners.
A community need to fill
"The Wynwood Yard is a unique opportunity because so far, we've mostly worked on restaurant and private gardens. The Yard seems like it will be a much more open public gathering space so we feel like the garden there will reach a lot more people," Olivares said.
Sargalski shed some light on how Heiman came to get behind such an ambitious concept as The Wynwood Yard:
"Her initial goal was to open the first of many 'Della' fast-casual, plant-based restaurants. She's originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and did research on places where a business such as Della, that's affordable to all, would be successful. Also because of the existing dining climate in Miami, her research led her to Miami as the place to start it.
"She came specifically to Miami to open the first one, with the goal of opening around the country – and that's still the goal – but she encountered so many challenges as far as landlords and leasing," Sargalski said.
"She had the money, but it was just really challenging to find a space, and she realized that maybe other entrepreneurs were having this challenge. So she found the Wynwood Yard after looking for months for a space for Della. She decided to make it more than just a space for her but also to turn it into a culinary incubator.
"She saw a need here that she could fill."
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To learn more, visit The Wynwood Yard website. Those interested in becoming one of the start-ups can send proposals through a link there.


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We all have a theory of change. Indeed, when we have a big goal to achieve, we think of what we should contribute to change, with who we may team up and which strategy we may use to make it happen. The CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) is making its theories of change explicit. The next step is to implement Results-Based Management (RBM) to foster the changes RTB's interventions are supposed to make in the lives of smallholder farmers.
A growing number of research and development organizations around the world are adopting results-based management. As the website of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development indicates: "RBM is not a tool, but rather a way of working that looks beyond activities and outputs to focus on actual results; the outcomes of projects and programs."
RBM is expected to become the modus operandi at CGIAR Research Centers, as it is embedded in the new CGIAR vision. The management of RTB and its lead center, the International Potato Center (CIP), understand RBM as an integrated cycle to define, monitor and assess programmatic activities together with partners so the end users – the poor farmers who RTB works for – can achieve real benefits, and donors can see the 'value for money.'
As part of its efforts to reorganize its research agenda, RTB launched a pilot phase in 2014 to introduce RBM across different work packages that are currently reshaping the program architecture. For each of these packages, impact pathways are being designed that allow for a better description of the interventions, a more comprehensive identification of relevant partners, and the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system (M&E) along the different stages.
In the second half of 2014, RTB and partner researchers attended participatory planning workshops to design impact pathways together. The first issue of the new RTB Brief series presents the key experiences and lessons learned from the defining and co-designing of impact pathways for two selected clusters of activity: an initiative to strengthen Seed Potato Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and an effort to improve Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) Management in Eastern and Central Africa.
One exercise during the Potato Seed System workshop involved projecting oneself 10 years into the future and reflecting on the goals achieved, before going back to account for what had to be done in order to reach those outcomes. By looking at the big picture, participants were able to identify the specific stages, components and skills required to make progress on the pathway to their goals.
Some participants noted with satisfaction the similarity between the management system they were developing and the requirements of donors in terms of progress indicators and 'value for money.' "In the end, it's all about clearly articulating the objectives, and analyzing and defining what we are going to do to achieve them," said one potato breeder. "By re-articulating the way we operate and monitor, we are now about to align with what many partners and donors require, in a harmonized and structured way."
While impact pathways and RBM were fairly new concepts for many participants in the BXW Management workshop, most of them appreciated the methodology and provided valuable inputs to improve the intervention logic by refining products and outcomes and identifying additional partners and scaling opportunities.
In the end, working together to construct impact pathways help everyone involved to get the big picture of what they want to achieve and to work out the details of how they need to work together to confront threats, overcome obstacles, and make a major, positive impact on the ground.
Read the RTB Brief "Co-constructing impact pathways with stakeholders for results-based management"
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How to Understand Capitalism and Socialism
This has become a burning topic once again. Those of us who went through the Cold War thought it was dead and buried, but that has proven not to be case, nor could it be, if the analysis given here is correct. For socialism, unlike capitalism, is a matter of the heart. What that means, … Continue reading "How to Understand Capitalism and Socialism"


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How to Take Care of your Personalized Gold and Silver Jewelry
by Joy Jewlr on Nov.26, 2009, under Jewelry Care
We all know the feeling. You love your jewelry, but you're not wearing it as often as you should. You have a huge event coming up, beautiful party and you know just the necklace you want to wear. But when you dive deep into your jewelry box, to your horror, you find that your favourite sterling silver is tarnished and dull!
When your dealing with precious gemstones, and beautiful gold and sterling silver, its important to look after them to ensure they continue looking new and beautiful! A buildup of oil from our skin and everyday grime is the culprit of this dulling effect. When you buy diamond or birthstone jewelry, you want it to last a lifetime. To ensure that these pieces have the "forever" quality, you need to make sure you are equipped with the right tools to keep these pieces looking flawless, forever.
Let's start with our care instructions for our gold pieces. A great at-home tip is to clean your gold with a toothbrush and some soapy water. Make sure you reach every inch of your jewelry with the brush. Wash off the soap, and let the water run clear. To buff up your favourite gold, dry it off with a lint-free cloth and watch how it shines! If you aren't an at-home-remedy sort of person, there are great non-abrasive jewelry cleansers that you can buy from any general jewelry shop. Just make sure these cleansers are safe if you've personalized your gold with meaningful birthstones. Always be sure to be gentle with your gold, we wouldn't want to wind up with a scratch!
Although the cleaning of your gold jewelry is important, the general everyday care is what will keep your jewelry looking its best. Try not to wear your jewelry all day, every day. This is asking for scrapes and damages. When they come off, individually putting them in a small velvet-lined case will keep them clean and safe. If you're an April baby, or you just love diamonds (and who doesn't!) than you should ensure you keep your diamonds away from your gold. Diamonds are hard, and they can easily scratch your gold and silver. Finally, always make sure your jewelry is dry before you put it away. Damp jewelry can cause springs and clasps to fail over time.
If you're a silver sort of person, don't worry because we have tips for you too! Polish your jewelry by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth. You can use a silver dip to help clean your product, then repeat the buffing process to bring out that beautiful shine you've been missing. You should only use dip when your dry cloth buffing technique doesn't work first. When you're done buffing, lock that shine in what a tarnish or simple lacquer shield. We always say simple is best. Before anything else, get a clean, soft cloth and polish your silver this way.
It's easy to buy jewelry, but its much harder to keep it looking beautiful and clean. Make sure you take good care of your rings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches to ensure that you're looking your best, with your best jewelry forward!
You might be interested in:
- Gems February – How to care for Amethyst Jewelry
- GEMS March – How to care for Aquamarine Jewelry
- GEMS January – How to care for Garnet Jewelry
- GEMS May – How to care for Emerald Jewelry & Gemstone
- GEMS December – How to care for Ruby


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Volume 13, Issue 7
May 28, 2014
On May 21, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board's Office of the General Counsel issued an operations management memorandum (OM 14-60) to inform all of its regional directors and resident officers of a new program between the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which OSHA investigators will notify all complainants who file untimely whistleblower charges of their right to file charges with the NLRB. A revised administrative closure letter and a set of talking points have already been issued to OSHA investigators so they can provide untimely complainants with a toll-free number to contact the NLRB and instructions on how to find the nearest NLRB office.
OSHA estimates between 300 to 600 whistleblower cases are dismissed each year given the 30-day statute of limitation period imposed by Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. § 660(c)). Whereas unfair labor practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) are subject to a 6-month statute of limitation. The two agencies seek to exploit the overlap they sometimes share when actions illegal under OSHA are also illegal under the NLRA. For example, employer retaliation against a group of employees expressing concerns about unsafe working conditions can violate both § 11(c) of OSHA, as well as § 7 of the NLRA, which prohibits taking adverse action against employees for working together to improve their workplace conditions, regardless of whether they are in a union or not.
As most safety-related concerns rarely apply to only one employee, it is highly probable the NLRB will view the vast majority of such safety-related complaints as involving some form of group action for employees' mutual aid and protection protected by the NLRA. Thus, employers should anticipate an increase in the number of NLRB charges that ordinarily would have been dismissed as time-barred OSHA whistleblower complaints.
KZA Employer Report articles are for general information only; they are not intended and should not be construed to be legal advice. Reading or replying to such articles does not establish an attorney-client relationship. In addition, because the subject matters and applicable laws discussed in Employer Report articles are often in a state of change and not always applicable to every type of business entity or organization, readers should consult with counsel before making decisions based on the same.


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The medical care and treatment of avian and exotic pets is a discipline that requires a broad and extensive depth of knowledge as symptoms and conditions vary dramatically across every species. Our staff has extensive training and experience in the treatment of birds, reptiles, small mammals, and many other uncommon species.
Our team offers general practice as well as specialty services. Our Avian & Exotic Animal Medicine service works in conjunction with our other specialty services when needed, including cardiology, oncology, and neurology.. This cooperative approach to medicine provides the best specialized care for your pet while allowing primary management by an Avian & Exotic Animal Medicine veterinarian.
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Having a good night's sleep can do wonders for your mood and emotional well-being. But millions of people around the world are not getting the quality sleep they deserve. The cause of this? Bad beds.
Having the right bed can make all the difference to you getting a great night's sleep and you getting a bad night's sleep. But some of ways in which this occurs may be difficult to identify and remedy. So here are some top tips for finding the perfect bed for you.
Choosing the Right Style
It may sound obvious, but when we're in comfortable, visually pleasing surroundings we will tend to sleep better than if we're somewhere ugly. This is because we draw a lot of energy from our surroundings, and unattractive aesthetics will lower our mood and make us feel unhappy. The resulting effect on our sleep can be catastrophic, particularly if the bad décor is a result of unfinished projects or not having the time or money to make improvements. Whether you choose an ultra-modern steel frame or a classic wooden sleigh from Revival Beds, finding a bed which works with the overall look of your bedroom is absolutely vital.
Selecting the Right Size
When we're asleep we will often move about without realising. But if you're in a bed which is too small, your night time movements will be restricted. Choosing a bed which is big enough to sprawl out on will help you to relax and feel comfortable when you're both awake and asleep.
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Depending on which type of frame you choose, you may wind up with a bed that makes noises! And whilst this is ok for some people, for others it can be catastrophic. If you're a light sleeper, having a squeaky bed can be seriously undermining your chances of having a full night's rest. If this is something which worries you, always ask to test a bed in-store before taking it home. But if this isn't possible, make sure you choose a bed which has a money back guarantee. That way you can return your bed if it turns out to be unsuitable.
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Happy Lunar New Year. (In other words: 新年快乐, 새해 복 많이 받으세요 or chúc mừng năm mới.) Here's your Morning Briefing:
• "Everyone predicted it."
That was a former classmate of the 19-year-old charged with 17 counts of murder, one for each of the students and adults killed in a rampage at a high school in Florida. (Videos from inside the school captured the terror.)
A "troubled kid" who showed off his firearms and bragged about killing animals, the suspect had been expelled last year. Here's what we know about Nikolas Cruz, including his trail of disturbing social media posts.
Bitter political debates rage about why mass shootings are so stunningly frequent in the U.S. We tracked the 200 school shootings that have occurred since 2012, when a young man killed 20 young children and six adults at an elementary school — with the same style of legally-purchased rifle used in Florida.
• Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as president of South Africa, a day after Jacob Zuma was ousted by his own party.
Here's our profile of Mr. Ramaphosa, a protégé of Nelson Mandela and now one of South Africa's richest men. He vows to address gaping inequality and fight for the ordinary citizen. (Are you South African? We want to hear how this new leadership might affect your life.)
And the legacy of Mr. Zuma? Our Johannesburg bureau chief looks back at a nearly nine-year presidency marred by scandal, corruption and mismanagement.
• A skating battle.
Japan's star Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen of the U.S., above, are among those to watch today at the 2018 Winter Games. (In Chen's free skate, he'll dance to the story of "Mao's Last Dancer," the Chinese defector, Li Cunxin — who is now the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet in Brisbane, Australia.)
One of our reporters described the Norwegian ski team's recipe for success as "a contrarian mix of humility, egalitarianism and basic respect." (They also spend about 250 days a year together — and sometimes even share beds.)
Here's the full medal count and schedule, and our complete coverage.
• Methed up.
Crystal meth has been flooding across Asia and Australia. Now it's doing the same in the U.S.
Our reporter took a hard look at the American meth epidemic, fed these days by Mexican drug cartels instead of homegrown labs. Experts say the drug has never been purer, cheaper — or deadlier.
(In the Philippines, where the drug is known as shabu, our photojournalist documented death and suffering caused by President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal antidrug campaign.)
• Not spies.
Before our national security reporter Scott Shane went into journalism, the C.I.A. tried to recruit him. But he chose "the better-lit side of democracy."
His essay on the parallels of journalism and espionage comes ahead of his streamable chat from Washington with the actress Jennifer Lawrence, who plays a Russian spy, above, in the new film "Red Sparrow." The director, Francis Lawrence, joins them.
The event begins at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Hong Kong time, and will remain online.
• Homecoming.
Hundreds of millions of Chinese travel home ahead of the Lunar New Year. That includes Shanshan, a 7-year-old girl who grew up in Beijing, and whose family has rural roots.
But Shanshan and her family left Beijing for good (and our correspondent followed with his camera). They are among the many rural migrants the government is evicting in a so-called beautification campaign.
"Here, in our hometown, we have our own place," her father said. "It can't be demolished."
• Investors fear that rising inflation in the U.S. could prompt a rise in interest rates, potentially crimping global growth. But Asia's major economies are expected to keep rates low, for now. (Here's how inflation works.)
• Shares in Punjab National Bank plummeted further, a day after the Indian lender revealed fraudulent transactions worth $1.77 billion. Officials are investigating whether the fraud involved money laundering.
• A long-awaited blood test to detect concussions, which can cause serious brain injuries, won approval in the U.S. BioMérieux, an international partner of the U.S.-based maker, Banyan Biomarkers, says that, around the world, about 10 million people a year are treated for concussion-related injuries.
• Netflix is busy hiring top talent, but our chief television critic argues, it's neither a channel, a TV network nor an online-video platform. "It's an entire parallel TV universe," he writes, "and it's still expanding."
• U.S. stocks were up. Here's a snapshot of global markets.
In the News
• A senior general from Myanmar is in Bangladesh to discuss repatriating some of the roughly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled recently under military assaults. Few expect the talks to succeed. [The New York Times]
• China said it was "firmly opposed" to a visit the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, made to a contested area along the two countries' border. Mr. Modi was on a tour ahead of Sunday's state elections in the region. [Reuters]
• A health journal recorded what it believes to be the first documented case of inducing breast milk in a transgender woman. [The New York Times]
• "The seasonal inquisition": Chinese millennials are finding creative ways to deal with the pressure of being nagged about relationship and career choices. (A sweater on an online shopping portal reads: "I don't have a partner.") [Sixth Tone]
Smarter Living
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Celebrate the Lunar New Year with longevity noodles.
• Apps can help you earn extra cash.
• Your hormones could be fueling your binge-eating.
• Vanishing: Over 16 years, nearly 150,000 orangutans — about half the population — disappeared from the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. A new study points to loss of habitat, but also to hunting.
• Our Australia bureau chief asked readers what a new version of the 1986 film "Crocodile Dundee" might look like — and they didn't disappoint.
• And a long-lost strain of American rice, once grown by enslaved Africans, was discovered in the Caribbean. Scientists believe it traveled from Southeast Asia to West Africa between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Back Story
Today marks the start of the Year of the Dog, the latest turn in the 12-year lunar zodiac cycle.
The phrase "Lunar New Year" is sometimes used interchangeably with "Chinese New Year," but there are variations in how the holiday is celebrated around Asia.
In Vietnam, a type of rice cake called banh chung is made specially for the holiday and is deeply intertwined with nationalist myths and ancestor-worship customs.
Vietnam's lunar zodiac cycle also differs slightly from China's: It has a cat and a water buffalo instead of a rabbit and an ox. Some historians say that's a linguistic quirk tied to China's 1,000-year imperial occupation of Vietnam, its southern neighbor.
Vietnam's next Year of the Cat falls in 2023.
The last time around, the owner of a "pet hotel" in the capital, Hanoi, told Reuters that the cat was an appropriate cosmic choice because it helps to offset the dog, its natural enemy.
"This expresses a balance of yin and yang in the cosmos that is more complete, that better unifies the contradictions, and so it is richer and better to have the cat," he said.
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Thames Street Kitchen, or tsk, is a small and intimate restaurant in Newport that is owned and operated by Chefs Chad Hoffer and Tyler Burnley. tsk is a field-to-fork chef-driven eatery that offers locally sourced cuisine with a menu that changes almost daily. tsk contacted 6 Square to assist with the launch of their new restaurant and brand. We knew tsk had to stand out in the overcrowded Newport restaurant scene so we focused on the local and regional communities to help build positive word-of-mouth. While the restaurant is small, we think restrictions like this can be positive if presented the right way, so we focused on intimacy and experience.
Following our PR successes with tsk, 6 Square was hired to design and launch a new website to tell the tsk story. Focusing on a clean, simple design, our goal was to blur the lines between the restaurant and website.
A visit to Newport is not complete without a stop at tsk, but make sure you make reservations far in advance.


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In 2000, drummer Ryan Puckhaber set out to find a singer and guitarist who sounded like Dave Matthews, a saxophone player, a bass player interested in playing DMB, a guitarist who's influences ranged all over the map, and a violinist who's influences were mainly Boyd Tinsley, in Buffalo, NY…. your probably thinking piece of cake right?
Well after months of searching, The Dreaming Tree was formed in late 2001. "I remember our first show, the owner of a club called Big Shotz in Buffalo, would'nt book us until he heard us in a rehearsal." said drummer Ryan Puckhaber "I'd imagine for fear that no way could a band pull off such a complex sound. He came down, and I'd like to say the rest was history, but it just wasn't that easy. We played hundreds and hundreds of shows and our following absolutely exploded. Next thing we know, its 12 years later and they just keep getting bigger and bigger" Recent shows have eclipsed 1000 people in attendance in the Buffalo area . Although the lineup has changed here and there, the band feels they have found the best people for the job. "Playing in this band has enabled me to travel the world playing with different musicians, and I truly feel we have found the absolute best musicians in the country for this band. Sometimes I catch myself on stage watching in awe that I am able to share the stage with such amazing musicians."
One thing is for sure, if you go to a Dreaming Tree show, close your eyes and listen…you just might think Dave Matthews Band is 20 feet away.


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The authors examined the association between working memory and response inhibition on the Stroop task using a cross-sectional, international sample of 5099 individuals (49.3% male) ages 10–30 (M = 17.04 years; SD = 5.9). Response inhibition was measured using a Stroop task that included "equal" and "unequal" blocks, during which the relative frequency of neutral and incongruent trials was manipulated. Competing stimuli in incongruent trials evinced inhibitory functioning, and having a lower proportion of incongruent trials (as in unequal blocks) placed higher demands on working memory. Results for accuracy indicated that age and working memory were independently associated with response inhibition. Age differences in response inhibition followed a curvilinear trajectory, with performance improving into early adulthood. Response inhibition was greatest among individuals with high working memory. For response time, age uniquely predicted response inhibition in unequal blocks. In equal blocks, age differences in response inhibition varied as a function of working memory, with age differences being least pronounced among individuals with high working memory. The implications of considering the association between response inhibition and working memory in the context of development are discussed.
Funders: Klaus J. Jacobs Foundation and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, RO1-HD054805.


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TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock briefly considered pulling Frederik Andersen in what was ultimately the worst game of his NHL career.
Andersen gave up a career-high seven goals on only 24 shots Tuesday night, the third time in his first five starts as a Leaf that the 27-year-old has allowed at least five goals and fourth time he's allowed four or more. Andersen is sporting an unseemly .851 save percentage so far this season.
"I felt like everything just bounced the wrong way and (I) wasn't able to make any saves when we needed to," said Andersen after the 7-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa struck for four goals on the first 11 shots, including a pair by Steven Stamkos who matched a career-high with four points. Still Babcock stuck with his struggling No. 1, whom the Leafs acquired in a summer trade with Anaheim.
"He's my guy, I want him to play," Babcock said after Toronto's fifth loss in six games to start the season (1-2-3). "So I could pull him and then say OK I showed you!' But what did I show him? To me dig in there with the rest of the guys, make the next save and give us a chance to come back and win the game. You can't do that sitting on the bench."
Andersen arrived in Toronto with considerable pressure, inked for five years and US$25 million before he'd even played a game with the Leafs. He was instantly crowned the club's undisputed starting netminder, a position he never held over three seasons with the Ducks.
After the latest defeat, which followed 5-4 shootout loss in Chicago, Andersen said he was still adjusting to a new team and city with infinitely brighter lights and significantly more attention. He was also trying to rediscover a confidence which has eluded him so far this fall, an injury prior to training camp foreshadowing a rocky October.
"Definitely an adjustment," he said of the move to Toronto from quieter confines in Anaheim. "But you've just got to keep doing what you're doing, don't try to change too much. I think that's something that I've got to be better at, just play my game and then the results should come."
It didn't take long for Tampa to get to Andersen, Stamkos scoring the game's first goal 79 seconds into the opening frame.
Andrej Sustr intercepted Auston Matthews's failed pass attempt in the Toronto zone and then found Stamkos in alone behind the Leafs defence and though the Lightning's captain lost control of the puck, Leafs defenceman Matt Hunwick inadvertently batted it past his own netminder.
It was about six minutes later that Andersen couldn't handle a Braydon Coburn point shot, the attempt slipping through where it was eventually tapped in by Alex Killorn. Andersen had come up with fine stops on Valtteri Filppula and Killorn a few minutes before that, but was unable to maintain those efforts as the period wore on.
Stamkos rubbed more salt in the goalie's wounds late in the first frame, whistling a perfect one-time shot past beyond the blocker from the top of the faceoff circle. Andersen, the NHL's only Danish netminder, seemed to think the shot was going to his glove-side as he fought to see it through traffic.
The Lightning scored their fourth goal on only their 11th shot, Stamkos setting up Victor Hedman's first goal of the season.
Andersen wasn't helped at times by the occasional glaring error of his teammates, such as the giveaway by Matthews and on the fourth goal, too, Hedman somehow slipping unnoticed to the net front. But he also looked rattled from the early shelling, flailing his glove almost helplessly on the fifth Tampa goal.
The seven-goal shelling eclipsed a prior career-high of six goals against, which came last March, oddly enough, against the Leafs.
"You've just got to challenge yourself to work harder," Andersen said of digging out from the early rut. "That's the only thing to get out of it if you aren't feeling like you're being hit with the puck or seeing the puck; you've got to just work harder to see it."
Babcock passionately defended Andersen's play on Tuesday morning, pointing to widespread struggles at the position in October, not to mention the very small sample size.
He reiterated his faith in Andersen afterward.
"It hasn't gone as good as he would like it to go," Babcock said. "(But) we're very confident in his ability. We did a lot of work in advance to know what he's capable of doing. He's done it for three years straight."
"It's very important that we support him," the coach added. "But he's got to get to work too and do his part."
The Leafs outplayed the Lightning for much of the evening, outshooting them 43-24 overall and 34-18 at even-strength. Toronto's hotshot rookie duo of Matthews and William Nylander came up with a goal and assist each in defeat.
Matthews, the No. 1 overall pick at the 2016 draft, now leads the NHL in scoring with 10 points in his first six games, Nylander tied for second with nine points himself.


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Caritas says that the empowerment of people in poverty must be central to global development as the United Nations plans its strategy for closing the gap between rich and poor in coming years.
The Post-2015 agenda follows on from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a framework for enabling people to rise out of poverty across the globe. This week's UN General Assembly is key to outlining what form development until 2030 will take.
"Caritas works shoulder to shoulder with people in poverty in 200 countries," said Michel Roy, secretary general at Caritas Internationalis. "Our programmes encourage communities to use their resources to work together and improve everyone's lives. It is only through empowering those who are disadvantaged to contribute to their own development that any real progress on poverty can be made."
Caritas urges the UN to develop accountability mechanisms which will monitor and evaluate commitments by governments and which will ensure that the needs of the disadvantaged are served.
In a letter to the G8 earlier this year, Pope Francis insisted that all political and economic activity, whether national or international, must centre on people and that "it must promote and guarantee their responsible exercise in solidarity, with particular attention to the poorest."
As the charity arm of the Church, Caritas Internationalis echoes the Pope's call to put the human person at the centre of development. Our vision is of a world that is sustainable for future generations, where everyone has access to healthcare, freedom from poverty and hunger, and the chance to live a peaceful and fulfilling life on a clean planet.
The foundation to informed participation by the poor is a strong institutional environment which allows the participation of civil society, including faith-based organisations, says Caritas. It is these organisations who represent the poor and most marginalised in development dialogue.
Michel Roy will introduce a side event organised by the Caritas confederation: "The voices of people living in poverty in the Post-2015 agenda: Inclusion, participation and dignity". The directors of Caritas member organisations Trócaire and Cafod, Justin Kilcullen and Chris Bain respectively, will also take part in the event. Other Caritas member organisations will also be participating in the event.
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I'm one of those people that just loves to try new makeup, so when I use a product up and decide to go out and buy that same product again instead of trying out something different, then that's a pretty good sign. Anyway, today I thought I'd put together a list of some makeup that I still have in my collection and love, that I've made the effort to go out and buy multiple times.
When it comes to foundation and concealers, these are the two things I go through most often, but also the ones that I try out different products for most regularly. I'd say this is probably because I'm yet to find my ride or dies, but there have been two foundations and one concealer that I've gone back to a few times while I'm still on the search for my all time favourites. The first foundation is the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation, and the second is the L'oreal True Match. These foundations are very different from each other, Tarte offers a full coverage (like the name would suggest) and is definitely a thicker formula than the L'oreal, which is a medium coverage and much lighter and more liquidy in texture. I love both of these foundations alone for their own reasons, but I love them even more mixed together into a little foundation cocktail. Doing this gives you the high coverage and lasting power from Tarte, but the finish and the bit of glow peeking through from the L'oreal.
Master Conceal from Maybelline is probably my favourite concealer I have tried yet. Firstly, the colour is actually light enough for my super pale face, and on top of that it has insane coverage and wears so well too. I've been through a few tubes of these now and it's definitely my go-to if I suddenly run out and need to buy a new concealer asap. Because it is so heavy duty it can be easy to go overboard at first, but if you just use a small amount it still covers everything and it blends beautifully. This also means it lasts for ages so it's a bit of a win-win in my opinion.
I've spoken about the E.L.F Baked Highlighter in Moonlight Pearls before so I'll keep this short and sweet, but this is my favourite highlight. I reach for it over Becca, Hourglass, etc. However, the packaging is absolute shit but when I'm paying $10 for otherwise an amazing highlighter I really don't care. The awful packaging is the reason I went out and bought another of these because my first one broke, but I'm so glad I did because it's super amazing.
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder could honestly be one of, if not my favourite makeup product that I own. I use this every single day without fail. The first one of these I went through was in the medium shade, but since then they have come out with a light shade so you know when I bought this again I went for that one. The cool tone of it is perfect for my skin tone, and it's super soft and easy to blend. This stuff isn't cheap ($63 for 4grams) but it lasts forever and is just so beautiful that I think it's worth it. So if you're in the market for a good contour powder and wanna treat yourself a little bit, I would definitely say this is the one for you.
Lastly, my Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil. I love the colour, the formula, the shape of the pencil, everything about it is perfect for my eyebrows. These are so easy to use, I just define the tail of my brow, and the arch and then I just give the rest of my eyebrows a quick once-over. I have reasonably thick brows, but they're a little sparse in some areas so this is perfect. Of course, the packaging is very cute, and it has a spoolie on one end which is pretty much a necessity. This is one of those products again that is small but lasts for ages, so I think it's worth the little investment.
I hope this little insight gave you some ideas, or at least helped you waste some time. Either way, I hope it was enjoyable.