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Why Join the Drama Department?
December 4, 2018
New Milford High School encourages us to find out who we are and what we are interested in and have so many opportunities to be a part of something. Besides other countless school activities and communities, we have an amazing Drama department. We have a Drama Club that performs one acts in the fall and short films towards the end of the school year. Not to mention, there is a highly anticipated spring musical every year. Why not be a part of that? Whether you are theatrically inclined or not, the Drama department will offer great opportunities and experiences you will never forget.
The Drama department is full of so many different people with different interests. Expression plays a big role in this community as people give others the chance to show their talents and not be judged. The department's mission is to connect with the audience on a journey they will take together. Even if it might seem intimidating at first, they always have open arms for anyone willing to come in. It's nice to be open to new things and people. They show a deep family value. If that is something you think you are interested in, then they are more than happy to make you a part of the journey. But, if you're not the type of person interested in performance, there is always stage crew. They are those who help out with any productions/performance behind the scenes. You could learn how to work the sound and lights, make and manage the set and props, or help out with costumes and makeup. Someone always has a job. If you like to make or watch ideas become reality, and want to learn how to manage things, then stage crew is the right fit for you.
Before the musical, there is a benefit concert that helps generate revenue for the production. Additionally, we have alumni who return to support and perform. For example, last year, Joshua Dela Cruz (Class of '07), who has just been cast as the new host on Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, returned with several of his colleagues who are in the cast Broadway's Aladdin the Musical to answer questions and perform several pieces from the show. It is very inspiring to see where these people are in like in their life because it's important to hear about what they do and what they went through to get where they are now. It's important to see that there is a possibility that you can get to where you want to be in life if you work hard.
Here are a few people who express how the Drama department did for them and the benefits of joining:
Mr. Torpie, a Science teacher at New Milford High School, states, "Being part of the theater program allows you to explore new fields, like design, art, lighting, carpentry, singing, writing, directing, dancing and acting. You will find yourself surrounded by some of the most welcoming, friendly and interesting people you will ever meet, and you will find the strength to do the scariest thing in the world: get up on stage and perform. The challenges you overcome, the courage you find in yourself, and the creativity you develop will be with you for the rest of your life, and the memories will be precious and plentiful. And you will laugh more than you ever have before."
Hannah M. ('13) states,"Joining the musical is a great resume booster that will teach you skills that are transferable to a college, your future career, and your personal life. Our stage has been the home to several Broadway actors, including the future host of "Blue's Clues," Joshua Dela Cruz. We encourage creative expression and believe that theatre should be transformative for the audience in terms of storytelling and the actors' personal journeys. Joining both the Drama club and the musical will open the door for new friends, new ideas, and self-discovery. Keep an eye out for the musical announcement and remember–it's never too late to fall into dance or song with us!"
Allyson C. ('21) states, "When I was a freshman, making friends and getting comfortable in a new environment was something I was afraid of. But despite my fears, I still joined clubs that I was interested in, and surprisingly, everyone associated with Drama club was so welcoming and kind. I actually ended up having a blast performing with/meeting these people. The Drama club definitely helped me adjust to high school a lot faster, and now as a sophomore, my love for acting has grown stronger thanks to the inspiring, lovable, and talented people in this community."
Leandre L. ('19) states, "With stage crew, I got to get close with new people outside of sports. I got to spend more time with friends and actually get off my lazy butt and do some productive during weekends."
Brizette T. ('18) states, "The Drama department offered a home away from home, a music education that isn't accessible otherwise, and connections that still benefit me to this day. It even connected me to the Bergen PAC and other extracurricular opportunities that gave me such a widespread network that let me be a part of a conversation I otherwise wouldn't have been involved in."
With all of these in mind, one can see that there is always a place for you and there is always something to do. I wouldn't take anything that the school gives us for granted. As you can see, those who have taken the chance to open up have had a great impact. Don't be afraid to try new things and get out of your comfort zone every once and awhile. Greatest things don't come from comfort zones.


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There were economic figures from Japan to please but also data to disappoint.
The world's third largest economy came out of recession in the fourth quarter of last year, but the economy grew at a slower than expected rate.
Household and corporate spending disappointed as the government faces the challenge of shaking off decades of stagnation.
The annualised 2.2 percent expansion in October to December last year fell short of the 3.7 percent increase which was forecast.
The growth in the fourth quarter comes after the economy contracted for the two previous quarters.

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Can simply sitting up during your stroke make the boat go faster? All dragon boat paddlers know that when there is movement in the boat, there is an effect on the boat. Sometimes this movement can be used for good. Sometimes for evil. Rowers, with their sliding seat, experience an effect on the boat due to their body movement as they slide forwards and backwards through the stroke. A previous,...Read more
Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling Technique (Part 2)
So, you have read Part 1 of Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling? What more can we add? You will discover from my blogs that I am a big fan of visualisations. This post will be my first foray into this area. I am going to assume you have had at least some experience in paddling in a dragon boat. Which technique you have been taught...Read more
Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling Technique (Part 1)
Does the following story sound familiar to you? You turn up at your first dragon boating session. Someone looks you up and down and says "You look like a 48". You are handed a 48 inch club paddle which looks how you would expect it to look, and weighs what you expect it to weigh. That is until you are handed someone's personal paddle that seems like it's made...Read more
In dragon boating, is "timing" the same as "synchrony"?
Synchrony: a state in which things happen, move, or exist at the same time Timing: the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc., in order that it may reach its maximum at the proper moment. So what is it that we want in a dragon boat? Timing? Synchrony? Both? How many training sessions have there been where your coach has yelled out "Timing!!!"? What was he or she...Read more
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Inside This Special Report…How To Buy Home You Want, At The Best Price And Financing Rate, With The Fewest Headaches!
Dear Home Buyer,
When you decide to buy a home, those really are the most important things, aren't they?
Finding a home that you truly love.
Getting the best possible deal.
And doing it without losing all of your hair or ending up in psychiatric counseling!
Are those your goals? OF COURSE!
Unfortunately, sometimes buying a home ends up being any thing but a happy experience. For many, it turns into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars!
It doesn't have to be this way!
The key to avoiding the pitfalls and traps that plague many home a buyer comes down to one thing: KNOWLEDGE!!
To Buy a home is a fairly complicated undertaking, but if you're armed with the proper knowledge and have a solid plan, it can be a whole lot easier. It all starts with understanding the home buying process, how the "system" works, and what can happen to the typical unprepared home buyer.
Let me back up for a moment and say that the first step is to determine if buying a home is even in your best interests. Most of the time, buying a home is one of the smartest financial decisions that a person can make. But not always!
In meeting with lots of people over the years, I've learned that only after examining your overall financial picture can you discover if buying a home is the right thing for you to do.
There are lots of factors to consider, such as the effect that buying a home will have on your long and short term goals. I have seen situations where buying a home was not in the person's best interest at that time.
Once you are sure that buying a home is the smart choice for you, it's time to get busy.
This does not mean jumping in your car and tearing down the street to find your dream home.
Not so fast!
Taking the time to do things right will save you many hours of frustration and thousands of dollars. What happens if you take off on a journey without having a map or plan – not knowing where you're going?
That's right… YOU GET LOST!!
Same thing when buying a home. Except that the thing that gets lost is not you, it's thousands of your hard-earned dollars!
The purpose of this report is to make you aware of the common mistakes that home buyers fall into, and how to avoid them! Having the right information leads to making smart decisions.
It doesn't matter if are buying a home for the first time or if you've bought a dozen before. No matter what, it makes sense to be armed with the facts!
Buying a home is like going out into a bad neighborhood at night – there is trouble lurking around every corner, and you can quickly become a victim if you're not prepared.
I am not kidding! A lot more money is lost due to bad decisions in the home buying process than in the average mugging. Only when you buy a home, the "muggers" are nicely dressed, and are smiling and shaking your hand instead of pointing a knife or gun at you!
There is an old saying, and although things have changed a lot from the old days of the traveling salesmen, it still applies today when you enter the buying a home game:
I am not saying that everyone involved in the real estate industry is a crook – not at all. I'm just saying that there are lots of people out there that are only too happy to take your money if you are not savvy enough to ask the right questions or make the right choices.
It's not that there is a lack of information out there about buying a home, it's just that a lot of it is a bit misleading. When you buy a home Ask the same question from two different so-called "experts" and you'll get two different answers… and probably a bunch of technical mumbo-jumbo that you don't even understand!
The sad truth is that the structure of the buying a home game is not set up in the buyer's favor. If you are not careful you'll get snared by a big financial trap.
Buying a home is a huge investment. You simply can't afford to "roll the dice" and hope that you come out a winner.
The implications of a bad decision can be amplified over many years, easily costing you tens of thousands of dollars… or even more!
The number one mistake made by home buyer that causes them to make bad decisions and waste thousands of dollars is failing to have an organized plan.
The number two Buying a Home mistake is almost as bad.
The mistake home buyer makes is letting their emotions get out of control!
Of course it is impossible to completely remove all of your emotion, after all, if you didn't have some emotion you wouldn't want to buy a home in the first place.
The key is to remember that you are entering into a complex business deal, one that can effect your financial situation for years to come. Just try to keep as focused as possible on the dollars and cents, and don't allow yourself to "get caught up in the moment", and make foolish decisions that you will regret later.
As I mentioned before, having a step-by-step buying a home plan will make the entire process much easier to handle. Here is the basic 9-step home buyer plan that has saved thousands of dollars for many people like yourself:
Step 1 – Determine if buying a home now is smart for you.
Step 2 – Get pre-approved for your loan.
Step 3 – Study the real estate market.
Step 4 – Identify neighborhoods you like.
Step 5 – View specific homes.
Step 6 – Pick a home that meets your needs.
Step 7 – Analyze the value.
Step 8 – Negotiate the contract.
Step 9 – Close and move.
Once you have examined your personal financial situation and given yourself the green light to buy a home, the next step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage.
Getting pre-approved is smart for two main reasons:
1) You'll have less stress and more confidence while home buyer shopping because you'll know exactly what you can afford.
2) You'll have better negotiating strength with the seller when you can show them a pre-approval letter from the lender.
Yes, getting pre-approved is smart and it is the first step that you should take once you decide to buy a home. But hold your horses! There is a lot that you should know before you rush down to your local bank and try to get a loan to buy a home.
We are going to spend a lot of time discussing financing, because that is where the major share of buying a home mistakes are made. Mistakes that can end up costing you $10,000 to $30,000 or even more!
In the real estate game, the field of financing is covered with hurdles and quicksand. In no other part of the process can you loose so much money… and not even know it!
We've been talking about how having a plan will allow you to keep on track to get where you are going. In the area of financing, having a plan is critical!
If you don't have a plan of your own, you will fall into someone else's plan!
Like the Boy Scout motto says, BE PREPARED.
How Can Home Buyer Find a New Home
Once you thoroughly understand financing and have been pre-approved by the bank for your loan, it's time to do the leg work necessary to find your home and get the best possible price on it.
First, identify neighborhoods that you like and that are in your price range. If you have lived in your area for a while, you may have some already in mind.
Think about what you really want in a house. Are you looking for a big yard, or something with less maintenance? A new home, or a place more mature and established? One story or two? Contemporary, Tudor, Colonial, Spanish?
Also decide how many bedrooms and baths you need, along with items such as a den, garage space, fireplace, swimming pool, etc.
Hopefully, you'll be able to find what you want and stay in your price range. If not, you may need to adjust either what you want or your budget.
While you are looking, keep one thing in mind:
You certainly want to make sure that the home that you buy meets your needs, but you will drive yourself crazy if you go through dozens and dozens of homes searching for the "perfect" home.
Make a list that includes your price range, all the items you must have in your home, along with the items you don't want. Take it with you whenever you look at homes, so you don't get sidetracked.
You will want to thoroughly research the values in your area. You need to know what people are asking for their homes, and most importantly, what they are
selling for. You want to be on the lookout for and avoid areas that are experiencing depreciation in value.
Although you certainly don't have to use one, the services of a good real estate agent can be quite valuable during this stage. They can pull up all of this information in minutes by pushing a few buttons on their computer.
Once you have a home that you are interested in, you need to find out more information. There are several questions that you must ask the seller before you start any negotiations. You need to know as much as possible about the seller's position and motivation.
1. Why are you selling?
The answer to this question will tell you a lot about the seller. Everyone selling their home has a reason. The seller may have been transferred, bought another home, be going through a divorce, or need the cash to pay off debts. All of these things can be to your advantage when negotiating!
2. Are there any defects or structural problems with the house?
Watch the seller very carefully when you ask this question. If they look away or get nervous, HIT THE ROAD! Most states now have mandatory property disclosure laws that require the seller to fully disclose any problems with the property.
3. How long has the home been on the market?
If the home has been on the market for many months, you need to find out why. Is it simply because they are asking too much for it, or are there much deeper problems? Also, the seller may be more anxious to sell as the months go by – a big plus for you.
4. Are you offering any special financing or assistance?
The seller may have an assumable loan, or be willing to finance the purchase and carry the mortgage themselves. They also could pay some of your loan costs or points to help you get a lower interest rate.
5. Are there any repairs you were planning on doing?
This question is similar to number 2, but still needs to be asked. The answers to this question can give you valuable insight as to how the home has been maintained, and also give you some negotiating leverage.
When you have answers to these questions, you will have a good feel for the sellers situation and the house itself. You'll be in a position to decide if you want to move forward with the house or not.
If everything looks good, you may want to proceed in the process. The next step is to write up an offer to purchase.
This is where the information you learned from questioning the seller can be quite useful. For example, if the seller has been transferred to another city, they may be very motivated to sell.
There are many different strategies for negotiating, but the one that I have seen produce the best results is not all that difficult. It starts by studying the market data to determine what the fair market value is for the house.
Your objective is to make your offer at a price that is lower than what the seller has in their mind as their "bottom line", but is close enough that they say, "Oh, I guess we will go ahead and take it".
Keep in mind the three basic options that a seller has when presented with an offer:
1) Accept the offer.
2) Reject the offer.
3) Make a counter offer.
The seller will always want to accept the offer if possible, because if they sign it, they will have a deal that the buyer is bound to. If they make a counter offer, the buyer is "off the hook", and is no longer obligated contractually.
The price is always the focal point of the offer, but there are lots of additional areas that you need to address and pay close attention to also. In your offer, be as specific as possible about every aspect of the transaction. Details that are not clear or are left out can lead to big problems down the road.
Some of the items that you want to be sure to spell out in detail when putting together your offer include:
Spelling out every detail can save lots of confusion and misunderstandings, and keep you out of a costly court battle!
One area where you need to be especially careful is contingencies. These are things that must or must not happen in order for the transaction to be valid.
For example, the purchase may be contingent upon you getting approved for your financing, on getting a favorable inspection report, or many other things. Make sure to spell out the contingency clearly, as well as what specifically will happen if the contingency is or isn't met.
The important thing is to keep your goals in mind throughout your negotiations. This will guide you, and help keep you from making bad decisions based on emotion.
Keep one important fact in mind: There is always another house!
If you start to feel pressured or uncomfortable, step back and review your goals. Don't let yourself be bullied around. Remember that the seller usually needs to sell that house a lot more than you need to buy it!
After all of the terms and conditions of the contract have been mutually agreed upon by both you and the seller, you still need to stay on your toes. Many people tend to relax and end up dropping the ball. There are at least a hundred things that can go wrong and foul up the sale.
Stay in contact with all parties involved in the transaction – mortgage company, real estate agent, title company, escrow company or attorney, appraiser, inspector, etc.
You will want to make sure that all of the terms of the contract have been met, and do a "walk-through" inspection of the home prior to closing.
All of your preparation and planning will pay off handsomely when you move into your new home!
The only way to properly create your own home buying plan is to examine your personal financial situation AND your goals for the future. The next step is entirely up to you, but if you are serious about buying a home and avoiding the mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars, here's what I recommend.
In about a half-hour, we can determine what the best course of action is for you to take.
There Will Be No Obligation, No Pressure, And No Tricks…
Just solid, helpful, useful information!
After we meet and you are armed with the all of the facts, you will be prepared to make your decision about how you want to proceed.
You've probably figured out that I am not like most real estate agents. I concentrate on providing quality information to those who need it.
"But why would you just give away all of this valuable information?"
I know that you may be asking that question in your mind. I know that's not what most agents do, and it may seem a little bit odd. Its just that I have learned that good things come when you concentrate on really helping people.
Yes, I make my living selling real estate, and yes, I would love to handle your purchase.
In less than an hour you'll have all of the facts and information you need to make smart decisions for your future. We will discuss your situation, and look at the different options that you have.
Well, there is not much more for me to say. The next step is up to you. As I said before, there is absolutely no cost or obligation attached to your free consultation.
Pick up the phone and call me now while you are thinking about it. I know that you may be a little skeptical, but one phone call isn't much to risk, especially when you could save yourself lots of aggravation and thousands of dollars!
You can reach me at (360) 921-4522.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Wayne Erlenbusch
P.S. Procrastination keeps more people from ever reaching their dreams than anything else. Don't miss out on information that can make all the difference in your financial future!
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Message from Cade Cooper
Dear Future Members,
I am excited to introduce the Beds R Us exclusive membership opportunity.
The group has experienced amazing growth in the past 4 years. To augment the expanding size of the network, improved operations and marketing standards have been introduced. Beds R Us is now looking for more members to join the network across Australia. Natural leaders who can take charge and add their own personal flare to the business.
What do the coming months and years hold?
We are launching several initiatives to support growth, including;
- Innovating the retail experience such as the introduction of smaller retail formats to offer inner-city presence.
- Improved supply and product quality – Increasing production and manufacturing capabilities with Australia's largest mattress manufacturer, Sleepyhead.
- Digital marketing investments – increased online exposure with a reinvigorated content strategy and message.
With 81 sites in Australia and 47 in New Zealand, we are among the largest independent bedding furniture retailers in Australasia. Our team has over 25 years of industry experience. And our support network provides friendly, professional and expert service.
I look forward to learning about about your membership request and demonstrating the unique benefits of joining our network.


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Employee wellbeing is the most fundamental need of every organisation. A happy and satisfied employee will be completely devoted towards their career, which is exactly what any employer is aiming for. Appreciating such a good deed is essential for both small as well as large organizations.
IT services Northampton offer some tips in UK that will help you to promote employee wellbeing at your workplace.
An organisation is successful due to hard efforts of its employees and hence employee wellness should be given importance. Every employer who considers well-being of their employees should also take into account their individual growth.
Below are some ways that can help you to promote employee wellbeing at your workplace
A modulated plan
The ideal approach to promote an employee well-being is to consider a strong plan that fulfils their needs. The program should be designed considering all basic employee needs. This way, you will minimise chances of failure.
The plan must be include all minute details like how/when promotion will happen, what points should be considered for its completion, etc.
Are they satisfied at work?
An employee must feel satisfied with their roles and responsibilities. If in case, they have any problems they have the liberty to share it with you. The well-being of an employee can be managed effortlessly by listening to them and offering them a suitable solution.
Proper funding
While dealing or executing any plan it's important to have a proper funding. This way, you do not face financial crunch in middle of any project or any other social responsibility. It is essential to allocate resources evenly amongst all employees.
There are times when you need alternative finance resource so that you can fund all company departments according to their needs. These additional resources help you to rightfully fund your responsibilities.
Your employees will evolve over a period of time. So, you have to provide them adequate time and opportunities to experience their individual growth.
An hour for health
The promotion should also include numerous other relaxing/ fun activities apart from their work as it will help your employees to develop their well-being and mental peace. You can have yoga sessions for your employees post work or during breaks.
Break hour whenever hungry
Employees work for 8-9 hours a day which means that a major part of the day is spent at work. As an employer it is your responsibility to provide them flexible working atmosphere.
For instance, give them the liberty to take breaks as per their convenience. Taking short breaks is healthy as it clears your mental clutter. A short walk ensures that you stay fit physically.
This will eliminate health problems like hypertension, obesity, etc. Besides, employees won't lose focus and be more productive at their tasks.
Promote employee health
The promotion should focus on one thing, and that is the well-being of each employee. It should be one of the fundamental functions of every organisation. "Health is wealth". The more happy and healthy employees are there in any organisation, the more it will lead towards success.
This way it will persuade your employees to stick in the company for longer period.
Focus on being productive in place of being busy
Each and every organisation must follow the strategy of being productive instead of being busy. Employee should feel comfortable working in any environment.
Job insecurity and insufficient can be discouraging factors for your employees. Therefore, try and build an atmosphere where employees are not frequently stuck in time-bound circumstances.
Flexible working hours ensures that you do not limit your employees in a time-frame. Limitations act as a hurdle to employee performance and results in poor employee productivity.
A simple and easy way to this is to offer time leverage so that employees get much needed freedom and work also doesn't get affected.
A relaxed environment
Imagine walking into a room where everyone in sitting in same posture (an erect back) and continuously typing something on their computer. All you can hear is clicking of keys on the keyboard.
This does not sound like an interesting place to stay for 8-9 hours a day. So, you will have to put some efforts to make workplace interesting. It could be as simple as having a different seating arrangement then the basic rows.
A relaxed workplace is preferred by employees instead of claustrophobic office ambience.
Workplace celebrations
A happy workplace environment is a place where employees feel as comfortable as their home. Celebrating festivals and birthdays together ensures that employees share a friendly bond. This way, they get to know each other better.
Knowing one another can help you to work comfortably with each other.


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Beginning this fall, we will no longer occupy the building at 2913 S. Republic. Grades 6-12 will attend classes in the new building at 1628 Henthrone Drive, directly behind the current Dartford/elementary building. The Dartford campus will continue to serve grades K-3. Depending on enrollment, the upper elementary (grades 4 and 5) may have an opportunity to move into the new Henthrone building. We will work to renovate the new location, monitor enrollment, and over the coming months share plans and details of the move.
We are looking forward to collaborative efforts to enhance our academics, environmental components, and family atmosphere that our new building will provide.


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Meet the Blythewood Cyber Center Staff
"No longer are school libraries just for books. They have become school library media centers' with computer resources that enable children to engage meaningfully with a wide variety of information. These centers with trained staff support the use of electronic information resources not just in the center, but help to integrate these resources in classrooms and throughout the curriculum."
School Libraries Work! Scholastic, 2008
Cyber Center Hours:
The Cyber Center is open from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Book checkout is for 2 weeks.
Students - You can renew books yourself through Destiny Discover to avoid late fines ($0.10/day)!
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Outdoor Iron Wall Decor with Cut Steel Material
Outdoor Iron Wall Decor – The outdoor decoration can be made with many types of materials and with many types of ornaments. It can be a classic decoration with pictures or photos, but you can also opt for a decoration with materials that initially have not been used for that purpose, but its main use has been the construction. The materials of this type are glass, which is used in construction but also has a great decorative power, and steel cut. In this article, we are going to talk about its characteristics and properties and we will see how we can use it in decoration, its advantages, and disadvantages.
To be able to use a specific material in outdoor iron wall decor, first, we have to know what is specific that differentiates it from other similar materials. Keeping these things in mind let's answer the question, what is steel cut? It is a reddish-orange building material that is widely used not only in construction but also in architecture, sculpture, design, decoration, etc. The difference between this type of steel and classic or normal steel is that corrosion is not affected by cut steel. This is due to its copper, nickel and chromium alloy. All these artificial components create a thin film on the outside of the steel that is produced with a set of wetting and drying methods. In the end, this thin film consists of a layer of oxidized steel makes it appropriate as the outdoor iron wall decor material.
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It must be emphasized that this layer of oxide has particular characteristics that differentiate it from the common oxide of iron and steel. This thin film protects the steel itself that lies beneath it and does not allow corrosion to continue its way inwards. It also has an impervious effect on water and water vapor. Therefore, this material is used both in decoration both indoors and outdoors. It should also be noted that it is not necessary to paint it or receive any other treatment due to this superficial film.
On the other hand, you can find cut steels for outdoor iron wall decor of different shades of colors in its range.Because its great decorative power comes from the fact that it modifies its color with the passage of time. The color change can be faster or slower depending on where it is located. If it is outside, in the open, its color will darken quickly to a dark brown. In general, these features with steel cut and steel properties cut.
Among the things that you have to take into account, we have said first that when we expose it to an aggressive environment the material changes color more quickly than when it is inside. This is also due to the fact that the water usually removes particles from surface corrosion. This entails, first of all, that some oxide stains remain that are quite difficult to remove since under this thin film the steel itself will appear. And in the second place, these stains will lead to an authentic corrosion that will extend towards the outdoor iron wall decorof the piece. This means that the cut steel texture has to have a smooth surface, without cracks.


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Ian Malcolm
Played By: Jeff Goldblum
Dr. Ian Malcolm is a mathematician and self-professed "chaotician," a title which he uses to describe his work in applying Chaos Theory to practical real-life scenarios. He was present on Isla Nublar during the Jurassic Park incident.
Occupation: Scientist
Sarah Harding
Played By: Julianne Moore
Dr. Sarah Harding is a behavioral paleontologist, and the girlfriend of Ian Malcolm in The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
Occupation: Scientist
Nick Van Owen
Played By: Vince Vaughn
Nick Van Owen is a well-traveled and experienced "documentarian," photo journalist and environmentalist, who travels with Malcolm and Eddie to Isla Sorna to rescue Sarah Harding.
Occupation: Photo Journalist
Eddie Carr
Played By: Richard Schiff
Eddie Carr was recruited by John Hammond and is the Field Equipment Expert, responsible for the team's vehicles and equipment.
Occupation: Mechanic/Field Equipment Expert
Kelly Curtis
Played By: Vanessa Lee Chester
Kelly Curtis is the daughter of Dr. Ian Malcolm and hides on the RV trailers to follow her dad and Sarah Harding onto Isla Sorna.
Occupation: Student
Roland Tembo
Played By: Pete Postlethwaite
Roland Tembo is a famous animal hunter, hired by InGen. He came to Isla Sorna along with his hunting partner, Ajay Sidhu, in hopes of hunting the ultimate trophy, a male T. Rex.
Occupation: Hunter
Ajay Sidhu
Played By: Harvey Jason
Ajay Sidhu was a hunter from India who came to Isla Sorna with his long-time friends with hunter Roland Tembo.
Occupation: Hunter
Peter Ludlow
Played By: Arliss Howard
Peter Ludlow was the newly elected CEO of InGen and nephew to John Hammond. He initiated the vote with InGen's board of directors to remove his uncle from power, and lead the team to Isla Sorna with the intention of bringing dinosaurs back to San Diego to open a new park.
Occupation: InGen CEO
Dieter Stark
Played By: Peter Stormare
Dieter Stark was a hunter hired by InGen to help capture the dinosaurs on Isla Sorna and take them back to the mainland. He is Roland Tembo's second-in-command.
Occupation: Hunter
Robert Burke
Played By: Thomas F. Duffy
Dr. Robert Burke was a palentologist hired by Peter Ludlow to be a dinosaur expert on the team's trip to Isla Sorna. The character is inspired by real-life paleontoligist Dr. Robert T. Bakker.
Occupation: Paleontoligist
Played By: Thomas Rosales Jr.
Carter was a hunter hired by InGen, who was part of Roland Tembo's group on Isla Sorna, and Dieter Stark's driver.
Occupation: Hunter
John Hammond
Played By: Richard Attenborough
John Hammond was the owner of Jurassic Park and founder of InGen.
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Night Patrol
The Night Patrol aims to improve community safety and reduce community consequences of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) by assisting Aboriginal people in public places who are AOD affected or otherwise 'at-risk' of harm to:
- Improve their personal safety and wellbeing ; and
- Minimise the:
- Level of harm from 'at-risk' behaviours
- Level of contact with police and criminal justice system
- Resource impacts (financial and manpower) on government and community service
The Jungarni-Jutiya Night Patrol Service provides an invaluable service to the Halls Creek Community by assisting those who are intoxicated, hurt, in violent situations, out on the street and generally at-risk, taking them to a safer place. Through this the patrol reduces the impacts on the Police, Hospital Services and other community services in an area that they do not need to necessarily be involved in.
The Night Patrol are out on the street from 4pm until 11.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, assisting people at risk.


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Learning French and eating banana boats!
Banana Boats:
What you need:
tin foil
chocolate squares (like a hersey bar that you can break into squares)
marshmellows (small ones work best)
What to do:
1. Take a banana that is still inside the peel and cut it length ways.
2. Stuff chocolate squares and marshmellows in it (you might want to scoop a little banana out if you don't have room).
3. Wrap it up in tin foil making sure to close it tightly.
4. Put the wrapped banana on an oven safe pan and put it in the oven.
(You should watch the bananas closely in the oven, you don't want them to burn. I cooked them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes, but all ovens vary. You can take them out of the oven and test them to see if the marshmellows and chocolate are melted.)
5. Take them out of the oven, unwrap them from the tinfoil and put on a plate for your child. They can get really hot, so be careful.
Here are some vocabulary words we used during this activity:
Banana – la banane
Chocolate – le chocolat
Marshmellow – la guimauve
Boat – le bateau
Cook – cuisinier
Eat – manger


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Now time to start making up some ground on the post landscape. Starting on November 25, 2011 the Valley Railroad began running their popular – and often sold out – North Pole Express trains. Because of their popularity, they had planned on running two steam-powered trains at the same time each night – one with veteran 2-8-2 No. 40, and the other with the newly completed 2-8-2 No. 3025. Through November and December I got out to photograph a number of these runs, getting shots of both 40 and 3025 at various points along the Valley Line, between Essex and Chester, CT. And I've pulled together a recap of those shots here, in one post. This is going to be one of my short on words, long on photos post. So grab a beverage, and check out the shots.
Lighting used for nearly all of these shots was my two Lumedyne flashes, triggered by Paul C. Buff CyberSync radio triggers. There was one shot at Essex Station that was lit with ambient light, and a little help from Kevin Madore's flashlight. Feel free to post any questions or comments below in the comments section – or drop me a line if you'd like.
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A number of pit bull-lovers are walking around Yakima, Washington telling lies. Town officials are dealing with a minor crisis of law enforcement, as several pet-owners have recently claimed that their pit bulls are service dogs in order to circumvent the municipality's ban on the breed. Because the Americans with Disabilities Act allows pit bulls to act as service dogs, and because it prevents public officials from asking questions about dogs' training, many Yakima residents have started to take advantage of the loophole.
Flickr: Jason Bacon In order to put a stop to the false representation of pit bulls as service dogs, Yakima officials are asking those with service dogs to sign a form indicating that they could be charged with perjury for lying about the necessity of their animals, according to the Associated Press. That's one way to deal with the situation, but there's another option that would be much more effective: don't ban pit bulls as pets.
Pixabay A number of states have moved to overturn breed-specific legislation that outlaws pit bulls because of their (supposed) viciousness, as studies have shown that the dogs are not inherently more aggressive because of their breed. Additionally, the federal government's inclusion of pit bulls as acceptable service dogs indicates that the breed is helpful, intelligent, loving and good -- and, clearly, worth lying for, in the case of these Yakima citizens. Is it acceptable for people to lie and pretend that their dogs are service animals? No, it's not -- but if their dogs weren't singled out and discriminated against, they certainly wouldn't have to.
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VH1, Sundance Doing Drug
VH1, in association with Sundance Channel, produced a four-part original documentary series about the rise of illicit drug use and the cultural impact it has on this nation that will debut on both networks in June.
The Drug Years, spanning the 1950s to the present, will debut on VH1 June 12-15 before airing on Sundance June 16-19.
Using archival footage and interviews with actors, musicians, journalists, policy advocates, drug smugglers and drug-enforcement agents, the documentary series examines the development of the drug culture, its influences on music, film, TV and theater and its role in the political landscape over the past half-century.
The project comes from Hart Perry and Dana Heinz Perry, whose Perry Films Inc. produced Peabody Award-winning film John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen. Two years ago, Perry Films produced five-part series And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop for VH1.


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This comprehensive review of process instrument calibration provides a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of the most frequent tasks that a technician performs. It also serves as an excellent study guide for the Calibration domain in CCST certification.
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The book is designed as a structured learning tool with questions and answers in each chapter. The extensive appendix is an excellent reference containing sample P&IDs, loop diagrams, spec sheets, sample calibration procedures, and conversion and reference tables. If you calibrate instruments or supervise someone who does, you need this book.
Calibration: A Technician's GuideMike Cable
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| 9.1°C Dublin
Emeli Sande has scooped three separate titles at this year's Mobo Awards.
The 25-year-old singer-songwriter won Best Female, Best Album for her number one-selling Our Version of Events and Best R&B/Soul at the event at Liverpool's Echo Arena
Emeli, who first featured at the Mobo Awards in 2010, got the night off to a spectacular start with a specially-crafted rendition of My Kind Of Love.
Guest of honour Dionne Warwick was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrate half a century in the business. London hip-hop artist Plan B snapped up Best Male Act and Best Hip Hop/Grime, which he collected from rising global star, Rita Ora.
TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas collected this year's Mobo Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Members of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes's family jetted in especially to celebrate the honour on her behalf. The singer died in a car accident 10 years ago.
Rita Ora jetted in especially from the US leg of her tour to pick up Best Newcomer in association with HTC. Labrinth was awarded Best Song in association with PRS for Music for Earthquake and treated the room to a mash up of his biggest hits. Other winners included Rachel Kerr; D'Banj; Zoe Rahman; Nicki Minaj and Sean Paul.
Chart toppers JLS arrived on a specially-chartered easyJet flight to collect the gong for Best Video for Do You Feel What I Feel and got the crowd on their feet with a performance of their latest single, Hottest Girl In The World.
The event - now in its 17th year - was interspersed with a series of performances from special guests including rapper Wiley, who shared the stage with Skepta and Ms D to perform his new release Can You Hear Me and number one single, Heatwave. Rising star Misha B treated crowds to a version of her debut single Home Run, and Angel wowed the crowd with a super smooth version of his single, Wonderful. Stooshe performed their cover of TLC's Waterfalls on stage, as introduced by T-Boz and Chilli.
Mobo founder Kanya King MBE said: "Each year we're staggered by the calibre of the talent on display at the Mobo Awards. This year has been outstanding and we're honoured to showcase the best of the best on the night.
"Tonight has been a night for not only homegrown talent such as Emeli Sande and Plan B, who we've championed from the beginning of their careers, but also less represented genres of music such as gospel, jazz and African which are equally important for Mobo."
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Recently there have been numerous articles and publications debating on the efficacy of screening mammography. Researchers from World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that women ages 50 to 69 who regularly receive mammography screening reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by 40%, compared with women who are not screened. This translates into about eight deaths prevented per 1,000 women regularly screened, according to the group.
WHO's IARC positions on mammography screening evidence
Method Strength of evidence
Reduces breast cancer mortality in women 50-69 Sufficient
Reduces breast cancer mortality in women 70-74 Sufficient
Reduces breast cancer mortality in women 40-49 Limited
Ultrasound plus mammography in women with dense breasts and negative mammography results
Reduces breast cancer mortality Inadequate
Increases cancer detection rate Limited
Mammography with tomosynthesis versus mammography alone
Reduces breast cancer mortality Inadequate
Increases detection rate of in situ and invasive cancers Sufficient
Increases detection of invasive cancers Limited
MRI plus mammography in high-risk women
Reduces breast cancer mortality in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation Inadequate
Increases detection rate of breast cancer in women with lobular carcinoma in situ or atypical proliferations Inadequate
Lancet reported recently that there is indeed a reduction in breast cancer mortality as a result of mammography screening in women who start getting exams at age 40 — at least in the first 10 years of follow-up, according to a new study in Lancet Oncology that followed women for 17 years. The study reports on the U.K. Age trial, which was designed specifically to examine the effect of mammography screening starting at age 40. The randomized controlled trial looked at breast cancer mortality and incidence at a median of 17.7 years of follow-up.
However a controversial French-led study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (JRSM) on 7 July 2015, found screening mammography's benefits have been overestimated due to unconventional statistical methods that differs from that used for other cancer screening trials. This was immediately countered by screening advocates who stressed that the authors of this study have ignored numerous publications proving the efficacy of screening.
To get more insight on breast cancer and on mammography screening, InfoMed met up with Dr. Sulaiman Tamanang, Consultant Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist at National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM).
Dr. Sulaiman Tamanang, MBBS, M.Med Radiology, M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine, after graduating from Universiti Malaya served at Ministry of Health Malaysia and subsequently joined the Medical Faculty of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia where he earned his M.Sc. in Radiology. He lectured until 1990 and then sub-specialised in Nuclear Medicine at the University of London. In 1998, Dr. Sulaiman joined NCSM as the Consultant Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine and currently sits on the Board of Directors of NCSM and he is also the Honorary Secretary of NCSM.
Excerpts from the interview with Dr. SulaimanTamanang………..
A woman's breast contains different types of tissue, including fat. Women with dense breasts have relatively less fat in their breasts. Dense breasts have more glandular tissue that are suppose to produced milk.
Specifically, if more than 50 percent of your breasts is made up of glandular tissue (as opposed to fat), then by definition you are said to have "dense breasts." It's not uncommon that about 40 percent of women have dense breasts.
Breast density can be inherited and research has shown that dense breasts have a slightly increased chance of developing breast cancer — and dense breasts can make cancer harder to spot because both breast tissue and tumors appear white on a mammogram. And on the contrary, breast cancers (which look white like breast gland tissue) are easier to see on a mammogram when they're surrounded by fatty tissue (which looks dark). This is the challenge to radiologists when trying to read the mammograms of a woman with dense breasts.
There are different modalities for breast screening and in September 2012, the FDA approved a new breast ultrasound system specifically for the breasts. This ultrasound scans the entire breast using high-frequency sound waves and quickly produces several images. This is usually recommended as an additional screening.
Then you have Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which uses magnets and radio waves to visualize the breasts. Study showed that MRI was better than mammography at finding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) which is found in the milk duct where cancer started. This is considered Stage 0 or sometimes known as "precancerous" breast cancer and is non-invasive; which is hard to see on a routine mammogram screening. In the study about 90 percent of DCIS was found by MRI, while only 56 percent was detected by a mammogram. The American Cancer Society recommends using MRI only in certain cases for women at high risk for breast cancer. You cannot use MRI for routine screening because MRI is a very sensitive test that can lead to false alarms (suspicious breast abnormalities that are not breast cancer). MRI is also much more expensive than a mammogram. In future with greater understanding of the role of MRI for routine breast screening and with cost reduction, it could possibly be a replacement for mammogram.
Mammography is still the major screening modality for breast cancer. The imaging has progressed from 2Dfilm mammography to the latest 3D digital mammography, also known as tomosynthesis,whereby greatly reducing detection challenges associated with overlapping structures in the breast, which is the primary drawback of the conventional 2D. Thus, offering superior clinical performance for all breast types. Digital mammography sends X-ray images of the breast to a computer, rather than to film, making them easier to manipulate and interpret. A large study of nearly 50,000 women concluded that digital mammography was somewhat more accurate than regular film mammography in women with dense breasts.
Dr. Sulaiman says, "Most recently the 3D mammography has advanced further with the ability to reconstruct 2D images from the 3D data set using the C-View software".
National Cancer Society Malaysia which was the first to acquire a 3D mammography in Malaysia recently upgraded it with the installation of the C-View software. InfoMed spoke with Dr. Sulaiman (NCSM) on this new clinical enhancement for breast screening.
InfoMed: How has 3D mammography also known as the breast tomosynthesis enhanced breast screening for cancer?
NCSM:The 3D mammography is a powerful, versatile screening tool that has transformed with significant improvements in breast cancer detection rates, reductions in recalls and better visualisation of breast structures. It has been shown to greatly reduce detection challenges associated with overlapping structures in the breast, which is the primary drawback of conventional 2D mammography.
InfoMed: Is 3D mammography the gold standard for breast cancer detection?
NCSM: The gold standard is still in doing a biopsy. Once we discover something suspicious in the screening with the 3D mammography which provides a clear, high resolution images, we can accurately and confidently get the patient to do a biopsy or dismiss a false positive.
InfoMed: How does the 3D mammography aid in resolving tissue superimposition when viewed as a 2D flat image?
NCSM: The 3D mammography reconstructs and separates breast tissue into thin cross sectional slices, so that the radiologist can see clearly what lies within the breast, free from the confusion of overlapping structures in the breast, which is the primary drawback of conventional 2D mammography.In the recent large study of tomosynthesis in breast cancer screening published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found a significant (41%) increase in the detection of invasive cancers with a simultaneous decrease in false positives.
InfoMed: What is combo-mode mammography?
NCSM: In the combo-mode both 2D digital mammography views and 3D views are acquired for each breast. The clinical advantages of the combo mode are clear; however the radiation exposure is higher from both the 2D and 3D exposure, albeit within allowable limits than for conventional 2D mammography.
InfoMed: How has technology pushed further the combo-mode mammography with the C-View software option?
NCSM: The tomosynthesis technology has been developed further with the C-View software option which generates 2D images from the (3D) tomosynthesis data without the need for a 2D exposure, reducing the patient's radiation dose and time under compression. The 2D images created from the C-View software preserves important details from the tomosynthesis slices. The combined tomosynthesis and 2D exam with C-View software is superior to 2D alone for both fatty and dense breast types, improving diagnostic accuracy while reducing also reducing recalls.
InfoMed: What are the benefits of using the C-View software with the tomosynthesis?
NCSM: The C-View images plus 3D is superior to 2D mammography alone. Using the C-View software, the tomosynthesis acquisition and reconstruction is performed in the standard manner. It facilitates comparison to 2D priors, judging left/right asymmetry, and assessing the distributional aspects of calcifications. C-View images are never reviewed by themselves; they are reviewed along with the tomosynthesis images. Any potential finding in the C-View image is confirmed and evaluated in the 3D images before making a diagnosis, because the 3D images are the "fundamental" images in the study.
InfoMed: What are the advantages of doing the 3D mammography with C-View software?
NCSM: In addition to clearer visibility in some cases, there is absolutely no dose associated with C-View images. This allowsthe radiologist to have a full two-view 2D dataset as part of a two-view 3D study without any additional dose beyond the 3D images themselves. In addition, the compression time (without the 2D exposure) is shorter, which makes the patient happy.
Moreover, C-View images are an excellent replacement for 2D images, which is still essential for side-by-side comparison and evaluation of the overall configuration of a calcification cluster.
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia Giving Hope, Celebrating Life.
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) is the first cancer-related not-for-profit organization in Malaysia established in 1966 that provides an extensive range of cancer services and support to the public. It is a registered charity with tax exempt status under the laws of the Malaysian Societies Act and Registrar of Societies Malaysia. NCSM is proud to be an innovator and leader throughout its 49 years since its inception in 1966 with major accomplishments including being the:
a) First organisation that introduced pap smears into Malaysia in the early 1970s for the early detection of cervical cancer.
b) First health body that brought mammograms into Malaysia in 1985 for the early detection of breast cancer
c) First non-governmental centre offering nuclear medicine and radiotherapeutic services.
With support from the public and donations from philanthropists, NCSM is the only charitable organisation that provides a holistic cancer treatment and support to patients and caregivers – taking them through their journey in understanding and dealing with cancer in various phases including FREE mammograms services for Malaysian women aged 40 and above with household income below RM 10,000!
Interested to know more about NCSM and its services? Please contact 03- 2698 7300 or log on to www.cancer.org.my


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Gia Margaret
Over the past five years, Chicago native Gia Margaret has built a loyal following for her home-recorded pop & folk tunes through her Soundcloud & YouTube pages. While often lauded for her deft guitar playing & a gorgeously melodic voice that leaps across genres, Gia Margaret has been honing her skills as a songwriter & producer; Gia's recent output demonstrates that she is her pushing her sound into new sonic territories, incorporating elements of electronica, chamber music, & minimalist composition into her heartbreakingly gorgeous bedroom pop. A 2017 feature in the Chicago Tribune explains, "After picking up a variety of musical styles and instruments — from guitar to piano to synths — she is eager to piece together a sound that is representative of her personal artistic vision."
There's Always Glimmer, Gia Margaret's self-produced debut album, was released by Orindal Records on July 27, 2018.
Gia's latest album, a collection of ambient electronic recordings entitled Mia Gargaret, will be released on June 12, 2020 by Orindal Records (North America) & Dalliance Recordings (the rest of the world).
"On the first single from her forthcoming debut album, There's Always Glimmer, Gia Margaret looks deeply into the space that remains after a loved one leaves your life. "Birthday" is a gentle, mid-tempo rock song that couches the weight of its lyrics in lush electric guitar chords, gleaming synthesizer patches, and big, expressive drums, hitting the sweet spot between Imogen Heap and Broken Social Scene. In a voice that barely rises above a whisper, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter details a sudden, devastating breakup. "I can't pretend I didn't know it/But then the night came and you were gone," she sings, her voice multi-tracked and produced in a way that makes the edges of her consonants pop. After the shock of the initial split, Margaret starts to preemptively mourn all the rituals she won't get to share again with her ex-partner. "Wouldn't it be so strange/Not to be with you on your birthday?" she asks on the chorus. Her vocal melody skews oddly optimistic, vaulting up toward the top of her range as if she's trying to put a positive spin on her loss. "Birthday" may be an emotionally moving breakup song, but it's the kind that lets you self-soothe in the midst of grief." – Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork
"The songs on Gia Margaret's debut album glow like the warm beams of a flashlight hidden inside of a blanket fort" – Leor Galil, Chicago Reader
"Starry ballads that feel eternal but immediate" – James Rettig, Stereogum
- Official Website
- Bandcamp
- Soundcloud
- "Birthday" music video
- "In Normal Ways (demo)" video
- "Shh Goodnight" video
- Chicago Tribune feature
- Stereogum premieres "Birthday"
- Sasha Geffen reviews "Birthday" for Pitchfork
- The Line of Best Fit premieres "Smoke"
- The 405 interviews Gia Margaret
- The Chicago Reader reviews There's Always Glimmer
- The Line of Best FIt reviews There's Always Glimmer
- Various Small Flames reviews There's Always Glimmer
- Pitchfork reviews There's Always Glimmer
- Stereogum names Gia Margaret one of the 40 Best New Bands of 2018
- There's Always Glimmer is GoldFlakePaint's favorite album of 2018
- Line of Best Fit "On the Rise" feature
- Gia Margaret interviews Mark Kozelek
- Gorilla Vs. Bear premieres "apathy" & "body"
- Beats Per Minute shares "apathy" & "body"
- Stereogum shares "apathy" & "body"
- The Line of Best FIt shares "apathy" & "body"
- The Fader premieres "barely there" with an interview with Gia Margaret


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Did you know? (reading RSS on live.com)
We've been having this ongoing discussion about live.com... And at the same time I've increased my usage of live.com and thought I'd share a couple of tips that I've found useful.
Reading RSS Feeds.
Initially when you add your first RSS feed to live.com you think eew..., however, I've come to love it. There are two main reasons... You might miss them, so I thought I'd take the time to point them out...
Firstly you can reduce the number of headlines in the feed - most feeds serve up 10 or so (some more) and normally you look at the ones that you like and ignore all the read ones. Typically people only post once or twice a day, so it seems pointless to have all of them there, so I reduce the number to about three. You do this by clicking the little + and - signs in the bottom right of the feed. This means I can have more feeds on the page without missing out on anything.
The second (and fav) tip is that you might consider reading RSS on live.com to be a real pain (screen loading, etc). However, if you hover over or click the little word [more] at the end of the title the entire post will pop up for you to read it. When you mouse out of the pop-up it will dissappear. This pop-up is actually very cool. If a blogger embeds (for instance) a video from youtube up in the post you can even play it inside the pop-up.
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Modernizing its existing fleet of air defenses has become the key priority of the Indian Army for dealing with threats, both domestic and at the border. For this purpose, the Army has asked the DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization), to come with an advanced air defense system having quick firing facilities. This move comes amidst the move to increasingly rely on indigenously developed technologies rather than opt for foreign imports. The DRDO has accepted the terms set by the army and has already begun work on creating an advanced air defense system for use by the armed forces.
According to the sources, the Indian Army is hoping to replenish its existing air defense system with about eight regiments of Quick Reaction-Surface to Air Missiles (QR-SAMs) for intercepting targets more efficiently. Besides, the Army is also looking forward to replacing its current OSA-AK air defense systems that it obtained from the Soviet Union. Indian Army officials laid down the requirements for DRDO as a challenge to come up with a better and far more advanced air defense system that rivals those supplied by other weapon exporting nations.
Reports say that the Army has given certain priorities to the DRDO for the air defense system such as the missile speeds, which needs to cover about 700 to 800 meters in a second. The range of the system that the Indian Army expects is also higher than offered by foreign vendors and this makes it a challenging task for the DRDO. However, they have already begun working on the project jointly with Bharat Electronics Limited to supply the Army with a world-class air defense system within a deadline of 48 months.
Having an arsenal of Quick Reaction – Surface to Air Missiles has numerous advantages for the Indian Army. This missile system features quick deployment at the earliest possible signal of a threat and allows firing to neutralize the target at pinpoint accuracy. They are also highly mobile allowing the Army to operate them in all kinds of terrains from mountain ranges to deserts.
By giving the order to DRDO, the Indian Army has also requested two of the foreign vendors such as Israel and Russia to supply them with a batch of QR-SAM missiles to fulfill their immediate operational requirements. The other major batches of the missiles will be delivered by the DRDO at the scheduled time so that the Army can maintain its operational readiness at all times.


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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Surprisingly enough, my absolutely necessary preparations for Shabbat and Yom Tov were completed by noontime. So, I was able to run my last load in the dishwasher and clear it out to store dirty dishes during the Yom Tov. We have a smallish kitchen that just doesn't seem to have enough countertop space and I hate watching the dishes pile up.* Since I was able to hide almost everything in the dishwasher or the oven, I was able to relax when I walked in the kitchen, which led to more enjoyment of the chag.
So, early preparation and an empty dishwasher turned out to be my sanity saver.
And, the extra bonus: while there is no more meat or fish left in our home. There are plenty of other leftovers. So, cooking will not be big on this week's "to do" list.
Hope everyone had a great Yom Tov. What was your sanity saver?
*Yes, I know I can wash dishes on yom tov. But, the grease backs the sink up and it isn't a pleasant experience. It is much easier to just run a few loads in the dishwasher later.
5 comments:
- Neil Harris said...
Glad you had a great Yom Tov! Our sanity save was the fact the my wife had made tons of food before hand and we pulled it out of the freezer as needed. That added to my hashkama minynan (7:30-11:30) allowed me to watch the kids so my wife could daven mussaf and hear Shofar.
- September 24, 2006 11:53 PM
- mother in israel said...
Closing my eyes to the expense and having three hours of cleaning help on Thursday morning.
- September 25, 2006 12:53 AM
- Sarah Likes Green said...
we also had most things done early too!
it's becasue we each cooked one part of the meal that we didn't have to panic. rather nice :) (and now we have stacks of leftovers)
glad you had a nice chag!
- September 25, 2006 1:15 AM
- greg said...
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- September 25, 2006 3:11 AM
Gosh, your kitchen sounds a lot like mine! Sanity saver, hmmmm. Maybe it was spreading the cooking out over a few nights, instead of my typical FT working mom Thurs. night rush. However, I still have a lot to do for Succos, because as Jewish women, aren't we always sure there won't be enough to eat, no matter how much we make?
Wishing you a Chag Samaech!
- October 05, 2006 9:06 AM


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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Seven counties in Mississippi have been declared federal disaster areas following devastation from severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the state beginning April 28. Gov. Phil Bryant requested the expedited declaration from President Obama on April 29, and Mississippi's congressional delegation yesterday sent a letter to the president in support of the governor's request. The counties ...Read More »
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Twenty counties see storm damage; death toll climbs to 12
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received reports of at 12 deaths and widespread damages related to the severe weather and tornadoes that moved through the state Monday. The counties reporting storm-related deaths are as follows: Issaquena: One death. Lee: One death. Rankin: One death. Winston: Nine deaths. National Weather Service survey crews have confirmed tornadoes touched ...Read More »
Storm system claims lives, leaves communities in shambles
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to receive reports of numerous counties affected by severe weather and possible tornadoes. The Associated Press is reporting seven fatalities in Mississippi from 12 tornadoes. The counties reporting damages are as follows: DeSoto: Road closures due to flash flooding. Itawamba: Minor injuries. Some roads inaccessible due to downed trees. Several homes ...Read More »
State officials watching gathering storm clouds
Emergency management personnel statewide are watching the skies, hoping that the Magnolia State doesn't see the devastation and fatalities already recorded from a robust storm system that is making its way here. The official tally so far is 16 dead in Arkansas and one dead in Oklahoma from strong tornadoes. The tornado in Arkansas left an 80-mile path of destruction, ...Read More »
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PASCAGOULA — Chevron's Pascagoula refinery has been fined $24,000 related to the November explosion and fire that left one employee dead, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Tonya Graddy of Semmes, Ala., a five-year operator for the refinery, was killed Nov. 15 when an explosion occurred in the furnace of the Cracking II Processing Unit. The cracking unit ...Read More »
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Saturday 19 March 2011 18.19 GMT
The death has been announced of Mohammad Nabbous, described as the "face of citizen journalism in Libya".
Nabbous was apparently shot dead by Gaddafi forces in Benghazi on Saturday.
Known as "Mo", Nabbous set up Libya al-Hurra TV, which broadcast raw feeds and commentary from Benghazi, on Livestream.
Andy Carvin, social media strategist at NPR, said on Twitter: "Mohammad Nabbous was my primary contact in Libya, and the face of Libyan citizen journalism. And now he's dead, killed in a firefight."
Sharon Lynch, TV station representative, said: "He touched the hearts of many with his bravery and indomnitable spirit. He will be dearly missed and leaves behind his young wife and unborn child."
Mohammad Nabbous's last reportAl Jazeera online journalist Bilal Randeree said on Twitter: "Remember Mohammed Nabbous, known to all as Mo. His mission: to get the news about what's happening in Libya out to the world."
His death comes after the shooting of Al-Jazeera cameraman Ali Hassan Al Jaber in an ambush outside Benghazi earlier this week.
A Facebook group has been set up in commemoration of "the man who stayed up night by day to try and spread and get awareness of what's happening in Libya".
from: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/mar/19/mohammad-nabbous-killed-libya
Mohammed Nabbous was born on February 27th, 1983 according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Nabbous
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February 27th
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One of the most frustrating problems that occurs during orthodontic treatment (or reappears afterwards) is space between the teeth that just won't close. This may be due the teeth themselves, the bone around the teeth, or interference from teeth in the other arch. Let's look at each of these possible causes.
The sizes and shapes of your teeth may be the cause The most common reason spaces don't close (or stay closed) is the size, shape, or position of the teeth themselves. A tooth may be too narrow at the top, too narrow at the bottom, or just too small overall. Such a tooth just can't fill the entire space between two normal sized, correctly positioned teeth. If a tooth is too small or is shaped funny, it must be resized or reshaped. Removing tooth structure or adding restorative material (composite or porcelain) may be performed by your orthodontist or your general dentist.
The angulation of the teeth can prevent space closure Sometimes the angulation of the teeth can also prevent full space closure. If the roots of two adjacent teeth are touching beneath the bone, it may prevent the crowns from being brought together fully. If the teeth are tipped towards each other, bringing the tops of the crowns together may leave a "space" below the contact point that looks like a triangular space just above the gums. Evaluating the position of your teeth with an x-ray helps the orthodontist know whether he needs to move a tooth or reshape it to eliminate the space.
The gums, bones, and ligaments around the teeth may contribute Sometimes the teeth are normal but there are issues with the surrounding structures. If there is a problem with the ligaments around the root of a tooth (known as ankylosis), it may be impossible to move that tooth to close a space. In this case veneers or crowns may be necessary to make the tooth wider. In some patients the tissue between two teeth may be too thick or dense to allow full space closure (like the frenum between the upper central incisors). The cure for this is to remove the extra tissue in a procedure known as a frenectomy or a gingivectomy.
Tongue posture or pathology may also prevent space closure Patients with tongue posturing issues (commonly referred to as "tongue thrust") may also develop spaces between the teeth that are difficult to close and keep closed. Some patients have success performing tongue exercises (myofunctional therapy), while others require "tongue spurs" during treatment and permanent retention afterwards. Lastly, in rare cases, a patient may have a cyst or growth in the bone between the roots of the teeth that create a space or prevent one from being closed. The remedy for this is the removal of the pathology by an oral surgeon.
Teeth in opposite arch (the bite) may keep spaces from closing Finally, if there are stubborn spaces that either just won't close or immediately reopen after they are closed, and none of the above mentioned reasons seem to be the cause, the problem may be the teeth in the other arch (the bite). The lower front teeth can push against the backs of the upper front teeth and create spaces. Similarly, a cuspid or bicuspid in one arch can wedge between two teeth in the other arch to create a space or prevent one from closing. Spaces created by the opposing occlusion can be closed only if the teeth involved are moved or reshaped.


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You know the feeling when a great song comes on and you can't get it out of your head? You find yourself humming it at the most unexpected times. You can't quite remember where you heard it, but suddenly it's all you can think about. That's what the right music can do for your explainer video. It can set the tone and significantly increase the chances that your message will be remembered.
Finding the right music can be tough. It's not as simple as picking a track from your favourite Spotify playlist and calling it a day. For starters, there are usage issues to consider. Music is intellectual property; you need to have permission to use it, especially for a commercial purpose.
Music for your explainer video will generally fall into three main categories: paid, open-source, and original composition.
Paid music is any music you pay for. We can slice this a little further into rights-managed and royalty-free. In the simplest terms, royalty-free music is music where you pay a one-time fee to use it in perpetuity. In other words, there are no restrictions to the number of times you use it or for how long – once you buy it, it's essentially yours to do with as you wish. In contrast, a rights managed track has very specific parameters around its use. The price you pay depends on how, where, and for how long the soundtrack will be used.
In general, you'll probably want to stick to royalty-free music since it's relatively affordable and easily available. Premiumbeat.com, Pond5.com, and Audiojungle.net are all popular databases offering literally millions of tracks. A quick Google search for "royalty-free music" will find you even more.
If you don't have a budget for music you may want to consider open source material. Open source music is music that's available for free, sometimes in exchange for simply providing track credit or a link back to the artist, website, or original source. Usage can be tricky though and is often limited to non-commercial purposes, so be sure to read all the fine print before including one of these tracks.
A third option is composing an original piece. This doesn't necessarily have to be expensive; for starters, if you happen to be somewhat of a musical prodigy, why not compose and produce something on your own? But even if you're not the next Mozart, commissioning an original piece might be more affordable than you think. Search through sites like Fiverr and Upwork to find freelancers around the world willing to compose original music and soundtracks for as little as five bucks! This is a great option if you're looking for something truly unique or very specific that may not already exist.
Wherever you end up sourcing your sound, and whatever type you choose, keep in mind that the music will set the tone for your entire video. It should be engaging and targeted for your specific audience. It should enhance, never detract, from your message. It should be professional and represent your brand well. And it should help elicit the desired emotional response.
Need help getting started? Raw Shorts offers quick and easy software (plus a great music library) to create your own animated videos. Get started today at rawshorts.com.


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