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Hundreds of elementary students spent Tuesday bundled up inside cold classrooms in Oak Cliff.
According to the Dallas Independent School District. boiler went out at Whitney M. Young Elementary on Monday, causing the building to be cooler than usual. Maintenance crews spent the day working on the boiler on Tuesday.
The school has more than 600 students enrolled from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.
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First-grader Serkennon Searcy said his teacher made sure his class was warm.
"She said we got to put on our jackets we might get a cold because it's too cold," said Searcy.
"My teacher said it was so cold I [was] supposed to keep my gloves, jacket and hat," said first-grader John Rodriguez.
His mother, Cecilia Rodriguez, said she was especially because of this week's cold weather.
DISD, not each individual building, controls the temperature.
DISD said the problem with the boiler should be resolved by the end of Tuesday and the heating should operate normally on Wednesday.


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Pay-per-gaze Eye Tracking – Google's Future Advertisement?
>By Oleg Nazarov
Google wants to see what you see. And then, of course, make money from those images.
The company was recently awarded a patent that puts forth an idea for pay-per-gaze advertising — a way in which people interacting with ads in the real world could be analyzed in the digital world.
In the patent, which was filed in May 2011 and granted last week, Google claims that "a head-mounted gaze tracking device" — presumably Google Glass — would send images and the direction the person wearing the device was looking to a server. The system would then identify real-world ads that the person wearing the gadget had seen, allowing Google to then charge the advertiser.
"Pay-per-gaze advertising need not be limited to online advertisements, but rather can be extended to conventional advertisement media including billboards, magazines, newspapers and other forms of conventional print media," states the patent, which was discovered by Fast Company.
As Google notes in the filing, advertisers can be charged a fee based on whether a person looks directly at an ad in the real world, and the fee can change based on how long they interact with the ad.
Eye-tracking ads are not unprecedented. Companies including Umoove, Tobii Technology and Cube26 already offer technology to track eye movements, gestures and even emotional responses to advertising.
Google also said in a statement that it did not plan to actually build products based on the eye-tracking patent in the immediate future.
"We hold patents on a variety of ideas," the company said. "Some of those ideas later mature into real products or services, some don't. Prospective product announcements should not necessarily be inferred from our patents."
Check out the video below, pretty futuristic stuff.

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MEDC Announces First Ever Land Purchase, Phantom Gourmet Partnership
Downtown Marlborough and French Hill revitalization, city marketing top MEDC priorities
Marlborough, MA, September 29, 2018 --(
)-- The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced last night it has finalized its first ever property purchase of a plot of land at 325 Lincoln Street in Marlborough. MEDC also revealed it has become the first and only community to partner with the popular TV program Phantom Gourmet to help promote the city as a destination for visitors, residents, employers and amenities.
MEDC executive director, Meredith Harris, shared the news with a record crowd of about 100 local business and community leaders, who had gathered at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough to celebrate the organization's 12th anniversary at its annual Founders Reception.
The land, knows as the Fossile lot, was purchased with funds provided by the Marlborough City Council and will be used to spur a renaissance of the French Hill area and bring in new investment into the city. An application to designate the parcel a priority development site under the state's Chapter 43D expedited permitting program is currently under process, along with a MassWorks grant application for $4M, which will be used to improve infrastructure from Broad Street to the Assabet River Rail Trial along Lincoln Street.
MEDC's year-long Phantom Gourmet partnership involves the production of a 30-second commercial, which is already running weekly on the show. In addition, MEDC will get access to a number of major public events where it can continue to promote Marlborough directly to thousands of people across New England.
Founders Reception attendees also got an exclusive sneak peek at Marlborough's newest promotional video, which MEDC produced this summer as part of its marketing strategy. The full video will be released to the public in the coming weeks.
Celebrating MEDC's string of successes over the past year, Harris said that more than 40 companies moved to or expanded in Marlborough, creating at least 450 new jobs and filling over 300,000 SF of commercial space. She also highlighted the results of the MEDC Economic Development Toolbox program, which has helped add 163 jobs, retain 22 jobs and fill 74,700 SF of commercial space to date, as well as attract two new brewpubs that are set to open in downtown Marlborough over the next year. Harris also pointed out that there are a number of residential projects currently being planned for the downtown area, which bodes well for MEDC's long-term plans for the city.
"We have achieved so much over the past year, but there is so much more work to do," Harris said. "Over the next few years, we are going to focus our efforts on downtown development, amenities attraction, investment incentives and promotional projects, which will continue to move our city's economy in the right direction. The purchase of the Fossile lot is a historic moment for MEDC and the city. With the right developer and the right project, this plot can be a real catalyst for major change in that area."
"MEDC has been doing a fantastic job over the past few years, and we're very happy with the progress Marlborough has made," said Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant. "Their efforts have helped bring additional revenue to the city, which has contributed to the improvement and expansion of our services for city residents."
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This contribution to the Letter.Box.Stamp.Collect. project is from multidisciplinary artist Mel Dixon with her piece overalls. Mel says of the connection between the project and the piece:
Written for the Letter.Box.Stamp.Collect. project, the inspiration of circularity lead me to think of times when you are uncomfortable in new surroundings, observing the world with a sense of the familiar and strange. Another influence is the feminine curve, the sensuality of first meetings, early hours and brief encounters. After a few years away from poetry, it has been a pleasure to revisit words and to blend my new visual practice into the old bones of poetic life.


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The Big Horn County commissioners this week accepted a bid for the 75×75 hangar at the North Big Horn County Airport near Cowley.
Two bids were opened at the commissioners meeting Jan. 7. Orville Moore of Moore Quality Flying submitted a bid for $50,250 contingent upon a 20-year ground lease with an option for another 20 years.
Moore, who attended the meeting, said he would allow the restroom to still be used by the public and would allow the county to continue to keep its monitoring equipment in the office.
He said he does not plan on keeping the hangar as a storage facility, but would move his business from Powell. He said he provides flying lessons, does aircraft maintenance and aerial spraying. The business began in 1989 in Montana. He moved to Powell in 2004 when he became airport manager in Powell. He is no longer manager but still maintains his business, which is spread out through three separate hangars. This facility would allow him to have all tools and equipment in one location. He said he has been discussing adding a paint business with Neil Mayes.
Current tenants in the hangar will be allowed 30 days to vacate.
The commissioners approved the bid and authorized Airports Manager Carl Meyer to work out details with Moore.
The county received a second bid from Curtis Abraham for $35,099 with different options on expanding the restroom and pilot lounge.
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Extension agents are proud to be celebrating 150 years of the University of Nebraska. A new contest for farmers showcases how much progress they have made in helping through research.
TAPS stands for Testing Ag Performance Solutions. It provides farmers a chance to simulate growing conditions, ranging from irrigation and fertilizers to crop insurance.
Chuck Burr, a crops and water extension agent, runs the program.
Burr talked to us about technology's role in the competition.
"There's a lot of technology available in agriculture today. From satellite imagery, aerial imagery, soil moisture sensors, just a lot of tools and technology available. This project is really designed for looking at this technology, seeing what is useful, what we can utilize in agriculture to be more efficient with our water and nitrogen applications and ultimately more profitable," said Burr.
Cash prizes are awarded to the highest yielding farmers.
The 2019 TAPS program will kick off on March 12th with a meeting for participants.


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Celebrating Brand History at Keyes Cars
If you are looking for a brand that truly stands out with rich history, you need to look no further than the GMC vehicles at your local Los Angeles, CA car dealership. The GMC brand is well known for style and innovation, standing out in the pickup and commercial truck marketplace. This is a brand that actively encourages drivers to be completely in charge of their daily life, navigating the roadways with determination. One trip behind the wheel of a new GMC vehicle from Keyes Cars will leave you with a whole new understanding for this fun, innovative American brand.
History Of GMC
The GMC vehicle brand got its start nearly 100 years ago in Michigan. More than just a car, this brand made history, allowing Americans the ability to hit the roads and get the job done. General Motors actually purchased the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company in 1909, which merged to form the foundation of the company that we've come to recognize today. The marque "GMC Truck" first appeared on vehicles in 1912 at the New York International Auto Show and production only grew from that point on. A major milestone for the company was in 1916 when a GMC truck crossed the country from Seattle to New York City in 30 days. By 1917, the company built a total of 509 electric trucks and started to modernize its equipment, starting with tires and transmissions. As the times changed, the GMC brand produced heavier-duty trucks to respond to work and equipment shifts.
History of the Models from GMC
The GMC Yukon and GMC Acadia have certainly hit the spotlight since debuting on showrooms in 1992 and 2007 respectively. GMC vehicles have always achieved great success due to their high-performance and towing capabilities. The newer, higher performing 2017 GMC Terrain is also a true force to be reckoned with, setting the standard for performance on the roads in America. Since its initial launch, the entire GMC SUV line has grown to become a truly desired global vehicle. This is a car that has been winning the hearts of countless drivers, families and enthusiasts alike. When you want to see what all of the buzz is about, you will see that taking the time for a test drive at your local Los Angeles GMC dealership will be all that you need to show you the craftsmanship, style and true joy that these vehicles encompass.
Buying A GMC at Keyes Cars
Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that has deep roots in history? If so, the time is right now to make your way to see the team at your friendly Los Angeles area dealership. The sales staff at Keyes Cars will be happy to go over all of the differences in the GMC models that we have in stock and set you up with a time for a test drive. Call us today for more information at 844-267-7218 or make your way to the dealership, conveniently located at 6133 Topanga Canyon Blvd in sunny Los Angeles, CA. We look forward to working with you!


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Self-proclaimed 'Tax Doctor' charged in wife's murder in Miramar
Husband tells police wife was shot at home
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Police arrested a man who was accused of murdering his wife at their home in Miramar Saturday.
Brian Symonette, 43, was accused of shooting his wife Lisa Symonette, 51, dead, Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues said. The shooting happened Saturday morning at their home, 3400 Southwest 130th Avenue.
Rescue crews arrived after he called 911 about 9:50 a.m. to say his wife was injured. The woman was dead. Police charged him with premeditated murder, and he was held in the Broward Main Jail without bond Sunday.
The couple's 11-year-old was inside the home when the shooting happened and was temporarily placed with family members, Rues said.
Neighbors said Symonette was known as the "Tax Doctor." He operated a tax preparation office, 5881 NW 151St., in Miami Lakes.
His reputation was tarnished in 2009. Courts denied him about $14,000 in deductions related to a Hummer, records show.
The victim, neighbors said, worked as a nurse.
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Praise for The Husband's Secret
"Spellbinding…A knockout!"—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author
"The Husband's Secret is so good, you won't be able to keep it to yourself."—USA Today
"What a wonderful writer—smart, wise, funny."—Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author
"Brilliant."—Sophie Hannah, New York Times bestselling author
"Lip-smacking and sharply intelligent."—Entertainment Weekly
"Perfect for vacation reading: There's humor, suspense, a circle of appealing women."—People
"Secrets can be sinister; they can eat you alive. But they can also set you free. The Husband's Secret demonstrates this power with one of the most entertaining stories I have read in ages. Perfect for book clubs—lots to debate in these pages. I just loved it."—Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author
"Simultaneously a page-turner and a book one has to put down occasionally to think about and absorb, Moriarty's novel challenges the reader as well as her characters, but in the best possible way."—Publishers Weekly
"Reading groups rejoice. This meaty novel from the bestselling author will probably land on many must-read lists."—Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Moriarty may be an edgier, more provocative, and bolder successor to Maeve Binchy."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


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When they're young
All Little Monsters learn that they are scary
Ugly, stupid, shunned by Cupid,
overweight, and hairy.
But every Monster needs to find that secret deep inside
That transfers Dr. Jekyl into sexy Mr. Hyde.
All my Monsters are beautiful
Discostoodiful, squarerootiful, oldcootiful
Monsters don't need implants or a bitchin' monster car,
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"We're not leaving until you get out of our villages."
So ends a letter written Tuesday from a group of indigenous protesters now in the sixth day of their occupation of the main construction site of the controversial Belo Monte Dam, which would be the world's third largest hydroelectric dam.
Hundreds of indigenous peoples and supporters gathered at the site near Altamira in the Brazilian state of Pará demanding legislation be adopted that would require consultations with indigenous tribes prior to projects that would affect them and their lands, and demanding the federal government hear their demands.
The group outlined their demands in a letter at the launch of the occupation. In it, they write:
You are pointing guns at our heads. You raid our territories with war trucks and soldiers. You have made the fish disappear and you are robbing the bones of our ancestors who are buried on our lands. [...]
You are the ones killing us, quickly or slowly. We're dying and with each dam that is built, more of us will die. When we try to talk with you, you bring tanks, helicopters, soldiers, machine guns and stun weapons.
What we want is simple: You need to uphold the law and promote enacting legislation on free, prior and Informed consent for indigenous peoples. Until that happens you need to stop all construction, studies, and police operations in the Xingu, Tapajós and Teles Pires rivers. And then you need to consult us.
"We're dying and with each dam that is built, more of us will die."The occupation has reportedly halted construction work, affecting six thousands workers.
There are reports of journalists that have been prevented from entering the site and have been fined for being there, people the protesters say "help convey our voice to the world."
Agence France-Presse reports on some of the damage the dam would cause:
Belo Monte, which is being built at a cost of $13 billion, is expected to flood an area of 500 square kilometers (200 square miles) along the Xingu River, displacing 16,000 people, according to the government.
Some NGOs have estimated that some 40,000 people would be displaced by the massive project. [...]
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Indigenous groups say the dam will harm their way of life while environmentalists warn of deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and irreparable damage to the ecosystem.
As International Rivers explains, the battle over the Belo Monte Dam represents a bigger struggle:
Many Brazilians believe that if Belo Monte is approved, it will represent a carte blanche for the destruction of all the magnificent rivers of the Amazon - next the Tapajós, the Teles Pires, then the Araguaia-Tocantins, and so on. The Amazon will become an endless series of lifeless reservoirs, its life drained away by giant walls of concrete and steel.
One of the groups that has joined the occupation is the Munduruku people of the Tapajós River basin. Their General Chief Saw outlined why the dam and its construction would be so disastrous, as Amazon Watch reports:
"We understand that nature is not there for anyone to use to accumulate great wealth. We learned from our ancestors that nature has to be respected, that a tree is useful for us, that the river is important, that the animals, and even the small insects are essential parts of life. We depend on nature for everything. The entire forest gives us life, gives us food. Therefore we say that Nature is our mother."
"The fact is that there is only one earth and that nature provides everything. It transforms the indigenous' universe and this often isn't understood by 'white' people. But this is the indigenous reality and that is why our peoples are uniting in order to put an end to the damage caused by the Federal Government.
"Our world was big. We have already lost enough lands. Now, it's enough!"
"We come asking for peace, respect, and the upholding of the laws under the Constitution," said Saw.
What's the true cost of Belo Monte Dam? International Rivers asks.
The answer is that no one knows yet. What's clear is that Belo Monte will be the one of the largest, most devastating infrastructure projects ever to be built in the Amazon.
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Amazonian indigenous people perform dance to show their unity as they continue occupation of the #BeloMonte dam site. bit.ly/13WFUHM
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The new Motorola One Vision makes watching media the biggest priority
Watching movies the best way possible.
Motorola has announced a new smartphone called the Motorola One Vision. It's available in Brazil starting today and will be introduced to Mexico, the rest of Latin America, and Europe over the next few months. While the original Motorola One is sold at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, the Vision won't be coming to the U.S. anytime soon, if at all. That shouldn't stop you from learning more about it, especially because the Vision is doing some very new things we could see come to phones in the future.
The phone lives up to its name by making the display, which Motorola calls CinemaVision, a priority. It is a 6.3-inch LCD screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio. That's a fairly unique aspect ratio for a smartphone that makes this phone a little longer and more narrow to better suit movie watching. It also has a very minimal dot for the front-facing camera that doesn't get in the way so you can fully focus on what you're watching. The pixel resolution is 1080 x 2520 with 432 DPI.
Don't think a phone called Vision just stops with a neat display, either. On the back are two rear-facing cameras with a 48MP sensor and a 5MP sensor for specific protrait shots. Plus there's one front-facing camera with a 25MP sensor. The sensors use Motorola's Quad Pixel tech, which combines four pixels together to output high-quality 12MP photos.
The phones launch with the Android 9 Pie operating system, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, USB-C, NFC pairing, and more. Some other features include a fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and standard smartphone stuff like accelerometers and a gyroscope. It launches in two colors including Bronze and Sapphire. Also, while it has up to 128GB of universal flash storage built in, you can add microSD cards up to 512GB for even more room.
from Android Central - Android Forums, News, Reviews, Help and Android Wallpapers http://bit.ly/2LLASy3


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Painting A Red Brick Fireplace - The Easy Guide to Paint a Red Brick Fireplace
Here's how to paint your red brick fireplace in three easy steps. Painting your red brick fireplace can usually be done in one afternoon. Try these simple steps for DIY fireplace painting. If you're considering some DIY fireplace painting ideas, there are plenty of choices out there. From whitewashing to faux painting a brick fireplace, you'll need to decide what look you're trying to achieve. Check our article, Should I paint My Brick Fireplace to help you with that decision! See these steps if you decide to paint your fireplace one solid color.
Before you get started with painting your red fireplace, you'll need to choose an indoor latex paint color and gather your materials. You'll need:
- large sturdy paint brush
- paint roller
- small paint brush
- drop cloth
- safety goggles
- gloves
- wire scrub brush
- TSP (trisodium phosphate)
- cleaner
- bucket
- painters tape
- oil-based primer
- Indoor latex paint
An Easy Process To Paint Brick Fireplace
1. Clean and Rinse the Brick
Lay down a drop cloth to protect your floor before you begin your project and put on your safety goggles. In order to make sure your paint adheres to the brick's surface, you'll need to clean the brick before you begin painting. First use a small brush broom to brush off the brick and remove any dust, dirt or loose mortar. Next, you can use a scrub brush and a bucket of soap and water and/or some brick and stone cleaner to remove any soot or grime from your bricks. If your fireplace brick is especially dirty, you can use a wire scrub brush and TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then use your cleaner. Rinse your brick thoroughly.
2. Apply the Primer
Tape off the area around the edge of your bricks so the surrounding area will remain paint-free. Apply the oil-based primer using your large brush, covering all the brick and mortar. You can use a roller or a brush for this step. Use the small brush to get into crevices and corner areas.
This primer will help protect your painted brick from soot stains when you burn real wood.
3. Apply the Paint
Rinse your brushes and wait for the primer to dry. Now you're ready to begin the last step of your project. You might have chosen either flat, semi-gloss,or gloss heat resistant indoor latex paint. Apply the latex paint covering all the the brick and mortar using either your large brush or roller and your small brush for crevices and hard to reach spots. You might want to use your roller on this step if your brick is rough or textured. You can apply a second or third coat of paint, letting each coat dry before applying the next. Remember, this type latex paint is not for use inside the firebox, the area where you build a fire. A special high temperature paint is required for that area that withstands temperatures up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit without chipping, blistering, or peeling.
Now stand back and admire your work! Painting your red brick fireplace gives the old outdated brick a facelift and helps you achieve that natural stone look for your fireplace.
For more information, tips, and ideas for fireplace painting, visit our Fireplace Painting Resource Page.


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Pure Deliciousness or in other words…Ginger Garlic Pork Wontons!
So, I am back from a week in Mexico and ready to write the next installment of my Thai Dinner recipes! This recipe happens to be my husband's new favorite food, and he will not admit this, but he ate over 20 of them in one sitting! I know that this is true as the package made 52 and I only ate 8…..and it doesn't take a math genius to figure out the rest haha. But anyway, this recipe can be made with chicken or pork and seasoned to your liking. The Fresh ginger really makes a difference in these, but if you don't have any, a little ginger powder would work. They are great as an appetizer or I like eating them as an entree with fired broccoli as the side dish. Basically, they are so yummy, that I would eat them anytime! They are a very pretty dish that looks impressive, but is not too difficult to make. They can also be made ahead of time and fried up right before you are ready to serve them. I am thinking of making these as a dessert and stuffing them with bananas and nutella before frying, but that might be too deadly of a combination of goodness! HAPPY WONTONING!!!


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The "A" in "AJAX" stands for "Asynchronous" and indeed almost all Web and mobile applications have to be written in an asynchronous and event-driven style. Reactive Extensions for JavaScript is a library for coordinating and orchestrating asynchronous and concurrent computations in a high-level and declarative way.
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>Presidents Are Not Supposed To Be Above The Law
"Why do you always have to win?" Marci was holding both of her husband's hands, looking into the brown eyes of Roger Thoreau in a trusting and yet scolding way. "Why do you always have to win, Roger? Maybe you could just resign yourself to coming in second."
Marci and Roger also were fleshing out the invisible empire that Wilson sponsored – the Federal Reserve Banking System.
Presidents are not above the law.


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Investment banks are forecast to make more money this year than they did last year for one reason and one reason only: their equities units.
Coalition, a business-intelligence provider, published its first-half index for the top ten investments, setting out how much banks made in each business in the first half and providing estimates for the rest of the year.
The top ten banks made $24.6 billion from equities sales and trading in the first half, up 18% from the same period last year. In contrast, revenues in fixed income, currencies and commodities, and traditional investment-banking activities, such as advising on mergers and acquisitions and capital raisings, fell.
Within equities, revenues from the trading of stocks jumped 11% from $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion. Equity derivatives jumped 24% to $8 billion, while the prime-services business, which caters to hedge funds, made $8.8 billion.
The data includes estimates for the following ten banks: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and UBS.


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A unique vacation rental house and cottage….peaceful….secluded……on the island of Nevis at the heart of the West Indies.
Come visit this unique and historic island and let the day pass watching the clouds over the sea from your own front porch. The main house is the perfect getaway for a family, the cottage ideal for an individual, couple, or parents with a young child. The gardens invite exploration as the hummingbirds and butterflies flit from flower to flower. Just yards from your front door, a stairway takes you to the black sand beach nestled on the edge of our property. We invite you to visit our home and the island through our website, and we hope you'll come to Nevis soon.


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Writing With Your Eyes
Patients without the ability to use their limbs may have a new way to communicate, thanks to researchers in France. This offers hope to sufferers of strokes, spinal injuries, or degenerative diseases such as ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, who may be left without the ability to type, pick up a pen, or even speak.
The researchers developed a system that allows users to write in cursive on a video monitor using only their eyes. Dr. Jean Lorenceau of the Universite Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris has developed a method for translating eye movements into writing on a screen, and by doing so has simultaneously advanced possibilities for patients and solved a tricky puzzle posed by biology. The results are in today's issue of the journal Current Biology.
Lorenceau's device overcomes a difficult physiological problem called saccadic eye movements. If you try to move your gaze smoothly across a stationary object, you will will instead find your eyes "saccading," or jumping from one point to another. So-called smooth-pursuit eye movements are reserved by our bodies for following moving objects. This is normal, but presents problems for researchers trying to devise methods of eye writing, just as a constantly jerking hand would severely hamper someone trying to write with a pen.
Dr. Lorenceau's technique bamboozles the body's own circuitry by using a flickering screen. It tricks the brain into thinking the eyes are following a moving object. The device then uses known eye motion-detection technology to translate these movements into smooth cursive writing, fully controlled by the subject.
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The project Smith Lounge Systems meant to fully epitomise the contract soul of the new collection, One World 2008. The product is designed for use in shared spaces; nevertheless, at the fair you are going to realise that this system can be effectively matched with the models of the new collection. For example, the aesthetic contrast between the smith model and the Breton sofa can no doubt translate into absolutely new design ideas.
The Smith lounge system is available in one size and can be fitted with two different sized backrests which can take several positions on the bench, with just one move. It can be optionally supplied with armrest or decorative cushions. A few connecting coffee tables - made from either burled walnut or brushed porphyry - are available, thus resulting in unparalleled versatility and flexibility.
The designer Rodolfo Dordoni can then rely on a product synonymous with refined aesthetic and remarkable rigour as well as an implementable system, where the design for a simple bench can develop into, and take on, several souls.
"Lounge system" means full modularity, as typical of systems, matched with such a building technology as to allow us to draw on a groundbreaking, impactful product to penetrate the deisgn market.
Born in Milan in 1954, Rodolfo Dordoni graduated in architecture in 1979. From 1979 until 1989 he was responsible for the art direction and company image co-ordination of Cappellini International. Rodolfo Dordoni has a vast repertoire in product design typologies, encompassing domestic / contract lamps and furniture, storage systems, kitchens, bathroom accessories, objects, carpets and electrica... More


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Unlicensed Therapists- Wayne and Fayette Counties #4819
- Wayne, Fayette, Rush Counties, IN, USA
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Want to make a difference in someone's life?
Join the Meridian Health Services team serving the community for over 35 years. We are a progressive healthcare organization specializing in "whole person" health integrating physical, mental, and social well-being.
Meridian Health Services is currently seeking full time UNLICENSED THERAPISTS. We have opportunities working with various populations including adults, children, addictions, and ID/DD in multiple settings including office based, schools, community, nursing homes, and hospitals. Full time positions exist in Wayne County and Fayette County working with Adults, Connxxions, Child Services, and other populations.
Why Meridian?
- Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
- Generous PTO and benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Traditional and nontraditional work schedules available
- Lucrative overtime opportunities available
- Supervision towards licensure is available
- Professional development funds provided to all employees
- Client care hours adjusted for work schedule
- Participates in The Student Loan Assistance Programs*
- Merit based pay compensation plans
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide various therapeutic services that may include individual, group psychotherapy, play therapy, music therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.
- Ability to meet required client care hours
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I know you've heard it said many times…."Curb Appeal". What does this really mean and how can you improve it when it comes to preparing your home for sale?
The first thing I'd recommend you do is to get in your car and drive around your neighborhood and look at other homes. How do they look to you? What features do you find attractive? What places look unappealing and why? OK…now that you've done that, come back to your place and pull up in front. How does it look?
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Spring is an excellent time to put your home on the market and a pot of flowers on the porch (next to your freshly-painted front door), will send the message that this is a house that feels like "home"….
I don't stink!….Tips for Marketing Your Home #1
You've decided to sell your home and plan to put it on the market in the spring….what can you do between now and then to increase its marketability?
In today's busy market, sellers might be tempted to relax when it comes to preparing their home for buyers. I often have to remind them that its like selling a car. You wouldn't take a dirty car filled with old food wrappers and empty pop cans into a dealer and expect a good trade in amount. Nobody wants to take on somebody else's stinky lifestyle so the first thing you need to do is thoroughly clean your house and eliminate the stinky areas….
This involves more than dumping the garbage. There are other areas in our homes that stink….the laundry room, the kids rooms (especially their closets), the area where we feed our pets or have the cat box, the back porch where we sneak a cigarette on occasion, the carpet, the furniture and the kitchen. All these areas carry our odor and guests can smell it as soon as they walk in the door. We get used to it so we don't even notice it…unless it gets really bad. If we love to cook with a lot of onions and garlic, the smell of those two items can cling to the rooms of our homes, our clothing and our furniture for days.
The best way to identify your "stink" is to have a friend, who you trust to be totally honest, come into your house and tell you what they smell….good and bad. We have a saying in real estate, "If you can smell it, you can't sell it". This isn't totally true because eventually we can sell anything but you don't want your house sitting on the market for months…Put the time in at the beginning and reap the benefits in price and time on the market.
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I first met Larry over the phone a few weeks ago. He had come highly recommended by Philip Campbell. All I knew was that he was an ex-banker, and I read a 10 or 11 page article he had written – which turned out to be a very condensed version of his book. It was directed more at franchisors, urging them to take the lead in helping their franchise network line up the capital they need to survive and expand. It piqued my interest, and I dove right in when the full book (just under 200 pages) arrived in the mail a week later.
I've always considered bankers to be the enemy. You know the adage – a banker is someone who will lend you an umbrella when the sun is shining, but demand it back at the first hint of rain. But Larry has a point: you have to look at it from the banker's point of view, and give him the ammunition he needs to get the loan approved. You have to cultivate the banker – establish a trusting relationship. You have to Romance your banker. And Larry proceeds to tell you how.
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Every time a terrorist attack in the West captures the attention of the media, a replica arises from some ideological sectors. Whether the Boston Marathon, Charlie Hebdo or the slaughter yesterday at the Bataclan, there are always those who, after the first signs of media attention, make the same comment:
Por cierto, ataques terroristas como el de París ocurren casi a diario en África o Asia, pero no nos conmocionan. Porque es África. O Asia
— Andrea Rodrimon (@AndreaRodrimon) noviembre 13, 2015
Translation: By the way, terrorist attacks like the Paris one happen almost daily in Africa or Asia, but they don't shock us. Because it's Africa. Or Asia
It is undoubtedly that way and it may be logical even if it may seem unfair. And yes, as explained below, it is partly because it is in Africa or Asia. But should it be otherwise? Should we pay exactly the same attention to each one of the attacks either they are in Kabul or Paris (or at least criticize when it doesn't happen, although not even ourselves do it if only to show moral superiority)?
I will try to point out the causes of this difference in media attention. These causes are likely to be even more unfair than the detriment of the difference in media attention itself, but the world is not a fair place and that's something I can't hide.
During this exhibition, for brevity and convenience, Kabul city will be used as a symbolic substitute for "the most violent city in your favorite failed state."
1. If it's not exceptional, it's not newsworthy
Let's start with what is perhaps the most disturbing of the reasons and the one that will make us think that the world is not fair: the fact that such attacks are frequent in Kabul is precisely what makes them less interesting to media.
Something is newsworthy when it's exceptional. As the above tweet says, in many cities in Africa and Asia similar attacks are almost routine. This is why they have so little media attention: if it happens every day, it's not news. In Paris, it's very unusual to see an attack with victims and virtually unheard of one of this magnitude. It's exceptional, it's in the news.
Remember the media frenzy when Boko Haram kidnapped a large group of girls. It was in Nigeria, not in Paris. But it was extraordinary, something rarely seen. Indeed, the kidnapping occurred in an attack in which 88 people died, but that is somewhat less exceptional, hardly talked about that. Boko Haram has continued making mass kidnappings, but it is not something new, no longer arouses so much media attention.
2. Geographical and cultural proximity
We (Spain) share a common border with France, Iraq is about 5000 kilometers away with nearly a dozen states between us. It is logical to feel more interest in the attacks produced closer and that we perceive as a closer threat.
However, Morocco is almost as close as France and we probably didn't show as much interest in the attacks that happened in Casablanca as those of Paris. We have paid much more attention to the Boston bombings being no much farther than Kabul. This is because, in addition to the geographical distance, sociocultural distance also matters.
We share many more social and cultural affinities with France and the US than Morocco and Iraq (although with Morocco these differences are attenuated by geographical proximity). It is logical to feel as own what happens in countries more similar to ours. On the other hand, connecting with the previous point, USA and France, unlike Iraq, are fully developed countries with a very high level of security in which its citizens can live without fear for their freedom and security, as in our country. If this security is violated, we feel that the confidence we had in the safety of our society is also affected. An attack on the freedom of French citizens, a breach of the security of their society makes us realize that something like that could also happen here, something that we don't feel when it happens in Kabul, and we need to know that the attack is held back as soon as possible in the most effective way to feel safe again.
3. Access to information
Even if we ignored the above two points and we wanted to give the same media attention to all the attacks, the ease of access to information is not the same.
The first problem is the geographical distance: moving correspondent to Paris is not the same as sending them to Kabul. In fact, the mainstream media have fixed correspondents in Paris due to its geographical proximity, the interest we have due to its sociocultural affinity and because it's one of the major world powers. I don't think the same applies Kabul. This allows almost instant connections with Paris to get live information.
The possibilities of communication with Paris are countless. They have one of the main airports in the world. Not Kabul. And if the quality of traditional communications already makes a difference between both cities greater than their geographical distance, there's an abyss in the difference in the quality of telecommunications. These two factors affect the amount and quality of the information we could get from each in case we were equally interested, but there are more factors affecting the access to information.
In Paris, there are several layers of local governments until the government of the nation, each and every one of them guarantee and protect free access to information and the development of journalism. However, in most locations pointed by those who denounce the tort by media coverage, the government or the dictatorial regime ruling the country pursue the free press and the access to information or they are failed states that are not able to protect journalistic work and they have no control over large parts of their territory (precisely the places that should be more newsworthy) to ensure the safety of journalists who dare to carry out their work there.
Of course, no one will dare to compare access to information, guarantees and security of journalism practiced in the West with Iraq, Syria, Libya, Nigeria or Somalia.
Yes, we pay more attention to what happens in Paris than what happens in Kabul. Yes, there is an explanation in factors such as newsworthiness, geography, culture and access to information. No, that doesn't make us evil or unfair. Yes, the causes that explain this show that there are many injustices in the world.
Denying that the world is not fair only makes it worse and it's hard to imagine that there will be one day when no injustice exists in the world, but this is not an argument to not pursue the goal of making it better every time, but pointing injustice where there isn't will only make us focus in the wrong place.


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Well, in case you missed my giddy status update on Facebook, I have cool news.
I was named a BlogHer Voice of the Year in Humor. I'm one of four humorists reading my piece at the Voices of the Year Community Keynote.
I am truly, madly, deeply grateful to BlogHer for such a groovy honor. I'm also grateful to the judges who read 1700 submissions and are now being led around by service dogs due to eye strain. My heartfelt congratulations go out to the other Honorees and all the wonderful writers who were brave enough to submit their pieces.
This has been such a delightful experience that I can't even think of a way to improve upon it.
Oh, wait. Yes, I can.
I would like to suggest to BlogHer that all Voices of the Year get one day off from cleaning the toilet.
As I was floating around my home on I'm A Voice of the Year Clouds, I glided into the bathroom to shave my legs because it is unseemly for a Voice of the Year to be stubbly. And that's when I saw the very unseemly toilet.
ME: No. I will not clean you today. Today I am a Voice of the Year.
SKEEVY TOILET: Oh, pardonez moi, Voice of the Year. I don't think we've met. I'm Health Hazard of the Year.
ME: I think you're overstating things a bit.
SKEEVY TOILET: Really? I wonder if they'll be able to hear your Voice from inside the hazmat suit.
ME: All I'm asking for is one day of glory. You'll still be here tomorrow.
SKEEVY TOILET: But will you be here? Perhaps you'll be awarded Tongue of the Millenium tomorrow.
ME: I don't appreciate your sarcasm, Toilet.
SKEEVY TOILET: Just get over yourself and pick up a brush, VOTY.
Even with my head inside an unseemly commode, this was a wonderful day. Thanks, BlogHer. You are swell. Looking forward to August!


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As spring break comes to an end I am happy with how i spent my time. I am excited to get back to Metal work and I look forward to exploring more new things down the road.
This is the last of my spring break projects. If you want to try any of these projects at home please just give me a shout and I am happy to share some great websites that offer material and technique suggestions.


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Meowximum Catpacity
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Made for Train Jam 2016 by five cat-loving developers, in around 52 hours while riding a train from Chicago to San Francisco!
Thanks and well wishes go out to all our fellow jammers and the Amtrak train crew!
Extra special thanks to Adriel Wallick and John Lindvay for organising the event!
- See the Mewtorial in game for keyboard controls, you can play with a friend!
- Try your luck in 4-player mode by connecting 4 gamepads, it should work, but we never got a chance to test it!
Best played at 1440 x 900 resolution.
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Mount Leinster Rangers fend off 14-man Camross
The sending off of Darrell Dooley hurt the Laois champions as they fell away late on
Carlow's Mount Leinster Rangers have progressed in the Leinster championship. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Mount Leinster Rangers 0-18 Camross 0-13
The All Ireland club finalists of 2014, Mount Leinster Rangers produced a flurry of late scores to get the better of Laois champions Camross in O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Camross were reduced to 14 men early in the second half following the sending off of wing-back Darrell Dooley but the Laois men trailed by only a point with six minutes remaining. Mount Leinster Rangers finished strongly though and hit five excellent points in injury time to finally settle this contest.
Camross played with the wind in the opening half and although they went into an early lead, Mount Leinster Rangers were 0-6 to 0-5 up at the break.
They hit three quick points at the start of the second half and before a straight red card to Dooley in the 36th minute left Camross pressed on the ropes.
However the loss of key forward Denis Murphy to a hamstring injury slowed down the Carlow side's charge and they saw their lead evaporate in the final quarter.
Zane Keenan, Mark Dowling, Niall Holmes and Damien Keenan all found their range to drag Camross back into the game, but scores from brilliant substitute Ted Joyce as well as Chris Nolan, Derek and Diarmuid Byrne and Paul Coady helped Mount Leinster Rangers over the line.
MOUNT LEINSTER RANGERS: F Foley (0-1,f); W Hickey, R Kelly, M Doyle; E Coady, D Phelan, G Kelly; Diarmuid Byrne (0-1), R Coady; P Coady (0-2), J Murphy, E Byrne; D Murphy (0-6, 4f), C Nolan (0-4, 1f), K McDonald. Subs: T Joyce (0-3) for E Byrne (36 mins), Derek Byrne (0-1) for D Murphy (38 mins), J Coady (0-1) for J Murphy (45), G Lawlor for E Coady (55)
CAMROSS: T Doran; M Phelan, M Burke, J Phelan; D Dooley, G Burke, D Keenan (0-1); D Delaney (0-1), D Duggan; Z Keenan (0-8, 6f), T Burke, L Burke; N Holmes (0-2), M Dowling (0-1), C Collier. Subs: A Collier for Delaney (40), M Moloney for Duggan (45), A Mortimer for Dowling (54), M Collier for M Phelan (55)
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I am often asked to play the piano in the West Midlands, especially Birmingham which is the second largest city in the UK.
Due to it's size and it's many venues it is very popular for weddings and I have played the piano in many of the city's venues. The logistics of getting around Birmingham can be daunting and have had to cope with Spaghetti Junction on numerous occasions. Also parking isn't that easy, but I always arrive nice and early so that I have plenty of time to sort out any of these minor obstacles.
Birmingham is a major city in England's West Midlands region, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It's also home to an extensive network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Victorian Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.
Visit Birmingham and be amazed by the number of attractions on offer. With world-class galleries, stimulating museums and a chocolate factory just for starters.


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AFP intensifies patrol in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi waters
MANILA, Philippines – The military further intensified its presence in the areas of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi by deploying additional vessels to perform maritime security patrols and provide humanitarian assistance for Sabah evacuees.
"From 25, dati nang existing yung 25, ngayon 34 ships, for maritime patrols and security, plus humanitarian mission, kasi nag-intensify tayo ng humanitarian efforts eh, so yan ang kailangan," Colonel Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr., military spokesman, told reporters at Camp Aguinaldo Wednesday.
(From 25, there are now 34 ships conducting maritime patrols and security checks, plus humanitarian mission as we intensify our humanitarian efforts that are urgently needed.)
The deployment was also aimed at preventing Tausugs to sail to Sabah to reinforce the "royal army" of the sultan of Sulu.
Mobile and foot patrols to secure all ports, as well as intelligence monitoring, have been also intensified.
The Philippine Air Force has dedicated one C-130 aircraft since Monday for transporting relief goods from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi intended for the evacuees.
The Navy deployed AT291 vessel which left Zamboanga City Tuesday to deliver relief goods and 15 drums of fuel products to Jolo and Tawi-Tawi.
Another Navy vessel, the PS22 also left Taganak Island on Tuesday to facilitate the transport of 423 evacuees to Bangao, Tawi-Tawi.
"While the transport of evacuees are ongoing, our troops on the ground continue to provide sea marshalling to all commercial vessels travelling from Zamboanga City Pier to Suba-Nipa-Margosatubig, Lamitan, Isabela, Jolo and Tawi-Tawi to ensure the safety and security of the passengers," Burgos said.
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Site for food pantry sought
SOLON– Local families in need may soon find help by way of a planned food pantry in Solon.
The Crisis Center of Johnson County is teaming with Solon Senior Advocates, Our Lord's Church, St. Mary Catholic Church, and Solon Methodist Church to establish a Solon food pantry that will also serve the greater north Johnson County area.
Solon Senior Advocates President Sandy Hanson said the Crisis Center will provide the framework for the Solon pantry, so the group isn't starting from scratch.
The Crisis Center is offering technical support and guidance.
Last year, over 200 bags of groceries and food were given to about 20 Solon families at the Crisis Center in Iowa City.
Hanson said there is also a need in Swisher and Shueyville where some families are having trouble putting food on the table.
Hanson and Larry Meister headed up a steering committee that met on Dec. 14 at the Solon Public Library. About 20 interested volunteers showed up with questions and ideas for the project.
Meister announced that Bridge Community Bank has donated $100 to the project.
The proposed pantry's biggest hurdle is finding a proper space with a secure setting and rooms for food shelves, refrigerators and freezers. The team has put out a call for food pantry host sites. Some options discussed at the meeting included churches, schools and heated garages.
A rent-free location was considered by most at the meeting to be the only feasible option so that all money that comes into the program can go to buying food. Hanson said one site in Solon had been offered at $300 a month to the group.
The ongoing issue of logistics was also discussed at the meeting; where to get food, how to keep it from spoiling, picking it up and bringing it to Solon for distribution.
Wednesday was tentatively chosen as the one day when a Solon Food Pantry might be open to avoid conflicts with other food banks in North Liberty and Iowa City.
The pantry will likely be open one day per week to start and has already been promised food from the Crisis Center as part of its mission to serve the entire county.
Sara Witry, the food bank coordinator at the Crisis Center, said the center also plans to establish satellites in five other underserved locations in Johnson County.
Hanson estimated the Solon pantry would serve about 40 people.
The Crisis Center food bank serves about 100 to 150 people per day at its Iowa City location and is open Monday through Friday. To contact the Crisis Center, call 319-351-0128.
At the Dec. 14 meeting, David Wellendorf, volunteer coordinator and transportation manager at Table to Table, told those assembled that if they thought they'd need one freezer, get two. "I think you'll get more of a reaction or need than you think you'll get," because of Solon locals who will walk to the pantry but not to Iowa City for food. "Your numbers will rise a bit more than you think," he added.
Table to Table works to bring good food to those in need through agencies that serve homeless, hungry and at-risk populations. The Iowa City non-profit just announced that they've rescued over 1 million pounds of food in the past 12 months.
The next meeting to organize the food pantry is Friday, Jan 20. Contact Solon Senior Advocates at 624-2710 for more information.


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DENVER (AP) — The judge in the Colorado theater shootings says a mental hospital and a university must turn over their mental health records on defendant James Holmes on Sept. 30.
The judge on Friday granted a prosecution request to set that date for submitting the records.
Prosecutors are entitled to the records because Holmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Holmes is accused of killing 12 and injuring 70 last July. He faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
The records are from the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo and the University of Colorado, Denver.
Holmes was a graduate student at the university and saw a psychiatrist there before the shootings. He was ordered to undergo a sanity evaluation at the mental health institute after pleading insanity.
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New write-up on Eat Drink Play - Hinky Dinks and Jimmy Irvine's winning cocktail
New write-up on Eat Drink Play - Hinky Dinks and Jimmy Irvine's winning cocktail
At the bottom of our fridge drawer usually lurks a shrivelling piece of pumpkin. Cakes are never left behind (fact!) so I started searching for a healthy pumpkin cake recipe. Most pumpkin cake recipes call for a can of pumpkin puree. This sounds gross but in America you can buy cans of 100% pumpkin puree with no additives, which doesn't sound too bad. I'd still prefer to use real pumpkin.
I tried to make the cake dairy-free, sugar-free and gluten-free but I didn't have enough almonds so had to add some coeliac kryptonite flour.
To avoid the cake sticking I put baking paper in the bottom of the loaf tin but you probably don't need to.
It was Colin at glutenfreesydney's birthday recently so I made a celiac friendly cheesecake to celebrate - thermomixed of course. I combined Quirky Jo's Raw Macadamia Lime Cheesecake base, with a salted caramel (was more a butterstotch than salted caramel) and salted caramel swirl no-bake cheesecake recipe from the Thermomix recipe community.
Homemade Sriracha
Sriracha has a massive following. There are tees, art, cookbooks, water bottles, heels, comics and a soon to be documentary dedicated to this hot saucy little number. I use to think it was Vietnamese but has it's roots in Si Racha, Thailand. The now famous rooster bottle version was created by an entrepreneurial Mr Huy Fong when he emigrated to America, so it's as American as Heinz. After coming across Serious Eats' recipe I decided to give it a go with the Thermomix.
The recipe calls for fresno or jalapeno chillis but I went with birdseye chilli as that's what they seem to have in Sydney supermarkets. If anyone finds fresno or jalapeno chillies in Sydney please let me know!
I made half the recipe just in case my first go at chilli sauce was a fail. It weirded me out to keep the green stems on so I snipped them off. Chuck everything except the vinegar into the TM, set lid to close and turbo pulse.