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Sounding Off: Here's What Your Favorite Musicians Think of Dance Routines Set to Their Songs
In the competition world, a small group of musicians has attained almost cultlike status, with choreographers turning to their tracks over and over. We know how we feel about these bangers—there's a reason we can't stop dancing to them—but how do the musicians feel about us? We caught up with three contemporary artists whose music has dominated the competition scene recently, and gauged their reactions to the dances set to their life's work.
Bishop Briggs (photo by Eric Ray Davidson, courtesy Bishop Briggs)
Bishop Briggs
When Galen Hooks and Tim Milgram released a class video set to Bishop Briggs' "River," it was instantly clear that the song would become a competition hit. Since then, choreographers at studios around the country have tried their hand at the song (not to mention the rest of Briggs' music), layering their interpretations on top of her smoky pop beat.

On discovering her dance-world popularity: "It's been surreal to find out what people have created out of my music. I'm really active on social media, so when I see dance videos set to my music, I watch them and comment on them. I stalk! I've met people completely out of the blue who've told me they've made a dance to one of my songs. That's the coolest thing."

On making musical discoveries through choreography: "There are so many different beats that dancers pick up on that I wouldn't have thought of as the obvious choice. My favorite thing about the dance community is they're giving my songs new life. My original goal as a songwriter was to make people feel less alone. So the idea that dancers are taking a song and using it as their security blanket—or their reason to let go of that blanket and be fully themselves—it's just every dream of mine."

Watch Bishop Briggs React to a Competition Dance Routine Set to "River"
Ryan Lott (photo by Zenith Richard, courtesy Ryan Lott)
Ryan Lott of Son Lux
Son Lux incorporates elements of post-rock, electronica, hip hop, pop, and even classical—an ideal piece of clay for choreographers to shape. Songs like "Change is Everything," "Dream State," and "Cage of Bones" have blasted through competition speakers so often, we all know each detail by heart. Founder Ryan Lott is no stranger to the dance world, either: He collaborated with Travis Wall on Shaping Sound's show After the Curtain.

On discovering his dance-world popularity: "My niece is a dancer, and at one point years ago, my sister told me she kept hearing Son Lux songs at dance competitions. Around that time, my wife, who teaches dance at a university, also observed that auditionees were dancing to Son Lux. Then we started getting requests to use our music on 'So You Think You Can Dance,' and our Instagram started to light up with young dancers moving to our music."

On how he feels about said popularity: "I think it's rad! I appreciate anyone who spends their precious time listening to our music. And there's something even more special to me for those who choose to move to it."

On making musical discoveries through choreography: "Happens all the time! It's one of my favorite things about experiencing choreography to my music. Once it's made, it's no longer mine. Music lives its own life apart from its makers, and watching dance to my music often reveals this truth."

On what makes his music so danceable: "There's an internal dynamism in Son Lux songs that is relatively uncommon in pop songs. And there are relatively few lyrics in our average song—the instrumental aspects are always doing most of the work. I know a lot of choreographers look for these traits when seeking out new music. I'm not a dancer, but I've been writing music for dance—apart from the Son Lux stuff—for a very long time now. There must be something about movement that has made its way into my creative voice generally, even when I'm not writing explicitly for dance."

Jack Garratt (photo by Jake Wagner, courtesy Jack Garratt)
Jack Garratt
Dancers around the globe gravitated to Jack Garratt's 2016 "Surprise Yourself," with its powerful message, soaring vocals, and intricate beats. Since then, competition studios have created innumerable pieces to a range of Garratt's songs. And Garratt loves the dance world right back. In fact, his campaign for his latest album, Love, Death & Dancing, features eight videos full of him doing nothing but dancing.

On the role dance plays in his music: "Dance is a hugely important part of the reason I make music. It's always been part of my life, and is an important storytelling method. As someone who makes a form of dance music, the highest compliment I can get is to have someone choreograph to it."

On his personal relationship with dance: "I'm not a trained dancer, but I used to dance when I was a kid. I like music that makes me want to move. Moving is such a vulnerable act."

On his dance-world popularity: "I was aware of it a bit, because people tagged me in videos on Instagram, where my songs were being used in dance competitions. They were geo-tagged in different parts of the world that I'd never even been to, let alone known there was an active dance community there."

Watch Jack Garratt React to a Competition Dance Routine Set to "Surprise Yourself"
Here Are the 2020 Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Choreography
Our favorite season? Awards season, of course! Congratulations to the six choreographers who received Emmy nominations for their fabulous television work. This year, the Emmys thought outside the usual "So You Think You Can Dance" and "World of Dance" box, and we're delighted to see some of our fave choreographers getting recognition.
Here are all the works up for Emmys this year:
"I'll Be Seeing You," Al Blackstone, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Benjamin Castro and Anna Linstruth in "I'll Be Seeing You" (Adam Rose/FOX)
"Mambo Italiano," Al Blackstone, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Koine Iwasaki and Bailey Muñoz in "Mambo Italiano" (Adam Rose/FOX)
"The Girl From Ipanema," Al Blackstone, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Bailey Muñoz and Gino Cosculluela in "The Girl From Ipanema" (Adam Rose/FOX)
"Enough Is Enough," Travis Wall, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Season 16's Top 10 in "Enough Is Enough"
"Come Alive," Jemel McWilliams, The Oscars
Savage X Fenty Show, Parris Goebel
"Dos Jueyes," Jefferson Benjumea and Adrianita Avila, "World of Dance"
"El Ray Timbal," Jefferson Benjumea and Adrianita Avila, "World of Dance"
How Project 21 Is Shaping the Next Generation of Competition-Dance Standouts
"I wish I had a better story about the name," says Molly Long, founder of the Orange County, CA–based dance studio Project 21. In truth, it's a play on the fact that she was born on the twenty-first of August, and 21 is her favorite number. "I was away on a teaching tour, the audition announcement was going live on Instagram the next day, and I desperately needed a name. Project 21 was just the least cheesy of the options I thought of!"
The fact that fans might expect the name to have some profound meaning speaks to the near-mythic status Project 21 has achieved on the competition and convention scene since its founding in 2014. Long's dancers are all wholly individual, yet jell seamlessly as a group, and are consistently snagging top prizes everywhere on the circuit. Each season brings a slew of new accolades, high-caliber faculty, and legions of devoted followers.
The industry has taken notice of the studio's unique ethos. "Molly gets through to her dancers in a special way, and they have this incomparable level of commitment to their craft as a result," says dancer and choreographer Billy Bell, who's worked closely with Long and her dancers. "That's what sets them apart—it's like a little dose of magic."
"Never Own a Dance Studio"
As the daughter of a dance teacher, Long spent the better part of her childhood in the studio. Her mom owned California Dance Academy, also located in Orange County, which later merged with another studio to become Dance Precisions, where the bulk of Long's childhood training took place. "My mom taught the minis, my aunt Leslie handled the juniors, and, when I turned 16, I also started working at the studio," Long says. "I was never the best dancer when I was younger, but I absolutely loved being there—it felt like home." She gradually took over choreographing for the minis, and saw instant competition success with a number of routines, including "My Boyfriend's Back," which featured a then seven-year-old Autumn Miller, and earned national titles at Hall of Fame Nationals and Showbiz Nationals in 2009.

After six years teaching and choreographing at Dance Precisions, Long needed a change. "I just remember clearly realizing that I needed to do my own thing," Long says. "Growing up, my mom constantly said to me, 'Never own a dance studio, it's the worst job ever' "—she laughs at the memory—"but starting a company felt like the right move for that moment in my life." Project 21 began its inaugural season in 2015.

Photo by Quinn Wharton
Finding Her Footing
Long sums up the early days of Project 21 with one word: scary. "There were so many little things you don't initially think about, like billing, securing studio space, administrative tasks," she says. But beyond that, two larger questions loomed: What kind of dance teacher did she want to be, and what did she want Project 21 to represent? "I had a tendency to crowdsource opinions during those first few seasons, and I got lost in what everyone else had to say about running this company," she remembers.

Gradually, Long's confidence grew, and her vision for a company chock-full of driven, diverse, and versatile dancers began to take shape. Soon, Project 21's group and solo entries (often choreographed by Long) were earning raves at competitions, and her students were making waves in convention classes. "I noticed Project 21 dancers Selena Hamilton and Dyllan Blackburn in class at Radix pretty early on, because they were clearly taking responsibility for their own training," Bell says, "and that's really rare to see. Molly has this amazing way of creating drive without feeling like a dictator—people just want to work with and for her."

The hallmark of a Project 21 dancer is their work ethic. "It's my biggest thing," Long says. "I want my kids to walk out of class feeling like they've done everything in their power to improve that day." Long also encourages her dancers to express their opinions—and she really listens to them. "I try to nurture what they like and what they're interested in, because I think it's great when they're outspoken," she says.

Long (far right) with her dancers. (Photo by Quinn Wharton)
A Fully-Formed Identity
Project 21 now feels like a family, and Long has put that sense of camaraderie on display in some of her viral-hit group routines, including "One Night in Bangkok" (Radix's 2019 Best in Show winner) and "Bohemian Rhapsody" (which has nearly one million views on YouTube). "All of Molly's dancers are great soloists, but they work unbelievably well as a group," Bell says. "They understand how to share this energy onstage, and it's definitely their defining quality."

That cohesive energy has attracted an impressive crew of guest choreographers. Many of them come to Project 21 to set pieces after working with the dancers at conventions over the years. (That route brought Bell and Teddy Forance to the studio in 2020.) Others discover the studio thanks to its competition and social media reputation, like Madison Hicks, who reached out to Long early last year and is now on faculty at Project 21. A Juilliard graduate and former member of L.A. Dance Project, Hicks, who is currently enrolled in the graduate dance program at CalArts, was blown away by everything Long and the students had to offer. "It's so beyond a studio," she says. "Molly is an incredible businesswoman, role model, and teacher. She makes sure that everyone who is at Project 21 wants to be there, and I think our small size and unity are what set us apart."

A Foundation for the Future
While Project 21 has already experienced a ton of success, Long knows there's always room to grow. "I'd love to build a stronger technical program going forward," she says, "and while I'm not sure if expansion is in the cards yet, it would certainly be nice—I always dreamed of having a huge studio." Beyond that, Long's unwavering goal is to mold her kids into the most respectful, responsible, and hard-working dancers they can be. "We're not always going to win, and that's okay," she says, "because my kids know that at the end of the day, they have the work ethic to get them where they want to be."

Dyllan Blackburn
Photo by Quinn Wharton
Gracyn French
Photo by Quinn Wharton
Selena Hamilton
Photo by Quinn Wharton


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Kleethorpes the Magnificent
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Race: Human
Class: Psion (Kineticist) 5
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 64
Grandfatherly fellow with a tenuous grip on sanity and a passion for explosions!
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Personality: Kleethorpes is a man utterly at peace with the world and his role in it, he takes great joy in the little things in life - especially in blowing up the little and big things in life. He loves people and company and especially children who he can dazzle and entertain with his powers. As a caring person he is always willing to step in and lend a helping hand.
Background Kleethorpes parents were powerful Psions, heroes and leaders of their people back in his homeland of Denab. Kleethorpes manifested psionic powers early and fully intended to follow in their footsteps. However, when he was seventeen his father died while adventuring and his mother begged him not to engage in the same dangerous life style. Kleethorpes told his mother that he had to live his life and that he wanted to help people and live the kind of exciting life his parents had enjoyed. Six months later he found himself married with a child on the way and working as a clerk… It is hard to live your own life when your mother is a powerful telepath…
But to his surprise Kleethorpes found he loved his new life, he fell head over heels in love with his wife Lily and the two proceeded to have nine healthy children. His powers were largely forgotten as he and Lily raised the children, then had grand children and so on. Then the family had to flee from the Grat War and Lily, frail in her old age, passed away during the tortuous crossing of the Red Desert. Kleethorpes was deeply upset, and grieved long and hard for the love of his life, but knew Lily would want him to go on living. Now Kleethorpes has decided to take up the path of the adventurer he forsook in his youth and develop his powers.


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A father trying to help his choking child while driving lost control of his car and crashed off the side of State Route 94 Saturday.
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Want to Transfer files from android to PC. Here I am going to show you possible methods to Transfer files from android to PC using USB cable and wireless. When you don't want to USB cable, then you can directly move to second step.
1.transferring files from android to pc Using USB cable
If you use USB cable, you will get maximum speed. Because always cable connection is faster than wireless connection. No other method beats its speed. I have transferred 700MB movie file within 35 seconds. Of course speed my increase or decrease depends on your computer and mobile configuration.
When you connect Android mobile to PC with USB cable, you will see a notification. Open the notification. Make sure you have selected "MTP(Media Transfer or File Transfer)" shows that in above screenshot. You will see your mobile name as removable device in PC shows that in below screenshot.
You can see your phone memory and card memory. Open any folder. Copy any file and paste in your PC folder. When you don't like to use cable, then move to next method.
2.Transfer files from android to PC using ShareIt
SHAREit is an android app which uses WiFi for transferring files. It sent same 700 MB movie file within 3 minutes. Of course it is slow compare to USB cable, but it is an amazing speed with wireless connection. You can easily send your files, apps and every thing from your mobile to another mobile.
In order to use SHAREit you need to install SHAREit app on android phone and download SHAREit in your PC from http://shareit.lenovo.com/. I have already written articles about using SHAREit in mobile and PC. For complete details,
- Read : How to Use SHAREit on PC to transfer files from/to android
- How to use SHAREit to transfer android apps from one mobile to another
Select any file in your android. Select share. Select SHAREit app. Open SHAREit application in PC and click "Receive".
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3.Using Bluetooth
It is an old technique. It is very slow compare to WiFi. You can use Bluetooth to send small files. Don't use Bluetooth to send large files like 700MB file.
Go to settings in your mobile. Go to Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth. Check "Visible to All nearby devices".
Now open any file in your mobile to send. Select "Share". Select "Bluetooth" option. It will show your near by device. Select that device name. It will send file.
4.Using Google Drive
You can use Google Drive or Dropbox to transfer files from android to PC. Of course, speed depends on your internet speed. But it is very convenient way to transfer files.
Google Drive provides 15GB of free space. You can use this space to store your files and access from any device. You need to install Google drive app in android phone and you need to download Google drive application in PC. I have earlier written article about using Google drive in android and PC.
- Read : How to use Google drive on android to back up phone
- Step by step guide to back up computer to Google drive
- How to share files on Google drive from PC and mobile
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Originally published on February 19, 2013 8:14 am
The daughter of a man killed in the Fort Hood shooting rampage is now friends with the cousin of the accused shooter.
Kerry Cahill lost her father Michael Cahill at Fort Hood in 2009. Now, she's working with Nader Hasan, cousin of alleged shooter Nidal Hasan the alleged shooter, on Nader's effort to speak out against extremism through his organization, the Nawal Foundation.
Listen to our conversation with them by clicking the player above.
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Well, I hope this is a trend. This is the second broadcast in a row where the painting was spoken for before I was finished painting it. Thank you, Marilyn! I had put up four reference ideas to get a vote from the viewers who arrived first to the broadcast as to which painting to do. I had two figures and two still life arrangements. This is the one that got the most votes. I enjoyed painting it, and as always, the company was like a warm hug from a good friend. You guys are the best.
Two nights ago I finally hung all the little paintings I've been collecting from some of my bloggy artist friends. For symmetry, I added in a few of my own. My most recent purchase was the sweet beach painting by Josh Kadtke in the upper left corner. A close-up of that one is at the end of this post. I'll try to identify the artists of each....
Below- Left to right- Josh Kadtke, Carol Marine, Myra Knapp, Carol Marine, me, Gwen Bell.
Below- Left to right- Sarah Sedwick, me, Kathryn Law, Karin Jurick, Pattie Wall, me.
Little Green Apples, oil, 9x12, Sold
14 comments:
- Jo Castillo said...
Great still life, we got back from Gene's ride too late to tune in and watch. Congrats on the sale, too.
Great idea to post your purchases. I love them all, too.
- August 26, 2009 at 11:04 PM
- Carol Marine said...
Your wall is beautiful, Susan! I am proud to be on it. And this still life painting is vundabar!!! I love it. I can see why it sold so fast. : )
- August 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM
- Unknown said...
This is a lovely still life Susan. Thanks for sharing your collection of small paintings with us. You did a great job on the display as well.
- August 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Barbara Pask said...
Hi Susan, I love your wall of art, some fantastic work there. I really enjoyed watching you paint the still life last night, I plan to watch it again soon. I'm not surprised it sold, Marilyn is a lucky girl.
- August 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM
- Gwen Bell said...
Love the new Still Life and hate that I wasn't able to join the group. Congratulations on selling it before you even finished. Now that's the way to do it!
Your Wall of Art looks fabulous. I'm so proud to among them. You have a real flair for placement. Everything works so well together. Thank you for posting it!
- August 27, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Joshua Kadtke said...
Absolutely beautiful still life, that copper just draws you in...love it!
I'm so grateful to be a part of your wall, it's such a cool idea. Your own mini gallery at home.
- August 27, 2009 at 1:17 PM
- Pattie Wall said...
Love this still life - very vibrant!
Honored to be on your artist wall amongst so many notable and talented!
The one you did of my weiner dog, hangs right where I can see it and my feet, each morning I wake up...of course the dog is usually right under my arm, too...
- August 27, 2009 at 8:45 PM
- Barbara Muir said...
Hi Susan,
Beautiful painting -- yours, and I feel honoured to be with such incredible painters.
Thanks for this.
- August 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
- M. M. Harman said...
Barb is so right, I am a lucky girl! This little gem is a birthday gift to myself. I can't wait to unwrap this treasure. The overall sweetness, vibrancy of color, the natural placement of the composition, and the sense of peacefulness,touch me. Not unlike the artist herself. Thank you Susan,for all you bring into all our lives. You inspire me.
- August 28, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- Virginia Floyd said...
Susan, I love this painting!
Thanks for sharing your collection of small paintings. I am beginning to recognize the work of some of the artists from following them online.
Virginia Floyd
- August 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM
- Susan Carlin said...
Thank you, Everyone! When anyone asks what inspires me to paint, I recite your names. To have even one person vaguely interested in your work can keep the candle burning, but to have such friends as you... You light up my sky. I'm deeply grateful.
- August 29, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- Barbara Muir said...
Hi Susan,
You light up my sky too. And I am deeply grateful to you, for your support, kindness and incredible generosity. Thanks so much.
- August 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM
- http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...
Little Green Apples - I like the title and the painting. Reminds me of eating green "unripe" apples as a boy.
Question - when watching you paint online you are answering questions but how do the viewers ask them? Are they able to talk to you or only texting?
- August 29, 2009 at 10:07 PM
- Susan Carlin said...
Thanks, Bill. During the broadcast, if viewers are registered on ustream.tv and logged in, they can chat with me and with the others by typing their comments and questions. Everyone sees the chat, even if not logged in. I'm the only one with a mic, however, so I'm responding by voice, not typing. I hope that makes sense. Come on by sometime and join in... it's fun and friendly!
- August 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM


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Yeah! Its summer, long days, warm nights and ice tea and lemon aid, the summer garden is special because there is so much activity with the plants in full growth and bloom and bees and birds and butterflies everywhere. the work in the garden comes to a slower more manageable pace and we take more time to just enjoy its presence.
Most mornings are started with my morning walk through, with coffee in hand looking to see what's in bloom as I plan the days activities, I am always enamored by the great show of morning glories on the Fairy Garden bird house post that are mixed in with a large white flowering clematis, just a magical moment it is, here I will sit in the fairy wait to think for a moment. ( A fairy wait is what I call a benched area covered by an arbor of fallen branches where one can sit to watch the fairies at play.)
As the sun raises high in the sky the garden begins to warm up more and the air is filled with the essence of the garden. The scent of the roses and phlox and mock orange mix and this is transcending everything in to a soul filled experience, one that will be remembered for life times to come. The hum of the bees busy at work is a song of its own and the movement of the butterflies make for a fancy sight. In the heat of the day the garden transforms and the colors are heightened by its intensity.
Now the day grows long and the garden work can go into the evening when the birds begin to harmonize the evening song. I sit for a moment to listen and as I do, I realize that the bird are singing good night to the day. The gift of song is special and here in the summer garden beauty and song abound.
As my day in the summer garden comes to an end, I noticed the first sign of the fireflies and the nighttime show begins. the moon flower vine is in bloom for its evening dance with the lunar moth, and the four o clocks are in their glory. A new fragrance comes to the garden air, one of moss and fern as the breeze shifts from the Oak Grove gardens, telling me the elves are at play. Before its to dark, I will walk through Oak Grove to see the jack in the pulpits and pick a hand full of ferns for the side table vase. This is the walk I look forward to the most, as it calms my thoughts for the day.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my day in the summer garden, it was a pleasure to share it with you.
A thought; Always remember to stop and to take the time to enjoy special moments.


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MUSCAT OF LIMNOS FROM SELECTED VINEYARDS APPELLATION OF ORIGIN CONTROLLED Fine dessert wine, a result of late-harvest grown grapes, on a vineyard with restricted production. It perfectly combines primary and fermentation flavours, with the rich taste of the charismatic Muscat of Alexandria. It can be served at 7o C as aperitif, but mainly as dessert accompanying sweets and fruits.
Alcohol content: 15.3 – 15.8 %
Sugar content: 85 – 95 g/lt
Total acidity content: 4.5 – 5.0 g/lt
LIMNOS ORGANIC WINES began operations in 2002 with the purpose of producing limited, superior quality wine from organic grapes. It takes advantage of the reliable, rich soil and the dynamic selection of vineyards on the island of Limnos.
The company was formed by oenologist Giannis Savvoglou with more than 20 years of experience in superior quality winemaking in Limnos and the Muscat of Alexandria grape, and Pantelis Tsivolas with his studies of business management and extensive experience in wine marketing.
The company philosophy is to rely primarily on the charismatic grapes of Muscat of Alexandria, producing in an up to date winery, not only dry aromatic wines, but also a series of eclectic sweet wine, and other types of products with a limited number of bottle production.
The winery follows all the hygienic and quality rules and it is certified according to ELOT 1416/2000(HACCP) and ELOT ISO 9001/2000. The company owners I.Savvoglou - P.Tsivolas, from the very beginning are exclusively using organically grown grapes, which do not contain chemical fertilizers, pesticides, hormones and genetically modified organisms.
The vineyards are being supervised by an experienced agricultural engineer and oenologist and are controlled and certified by Certification and Inspection Organization of Organic Products (D.I.O.).


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Bananas are an important source of food and income for millions of peoples. Access to reliable data on banana production systems is needed for effective planning and setting of priorities in research and economic development. This web mapping application aims to collect, to make available and to share spatial information on global banana production in a single centralized database.
The website is maintained by Bioversity International. If you would like editing rights, help on the functionality of this website or have any other question please send an e-mail to email@example.com.
See the screenshot below for an example of the mapper. 1) is the geographic view of the mapper. 2) is a pop-up window of the feature info of a banana production area (in this case the Southern Zone in India), 3) shows the characteristics of the selected production system (in this case the Southern Zone in India), 4) is the icon bar with tools available on the map layers, 5) map layers pannel of layers currently in the mapper, 6) legend of the selected 'Overlays' in map layers pannel, 7) search pannel allowing user to search within the banana systems and download or display results on the map.
To collect more data on banana production systems and improve the quality of this data an interactive mapping tool was created. With this tool registered users can edit (correct) the spatial boundaries of the production areas and the characteristics of the production systems (associated with the areas). They can also create new ones are remove (incorrect) ones. Any change is instantly published and visible to any new visitor of the website. Anonymous users can browse the data that is available and they can export the data to their own computer.
The mapping system consists of a database on banana production areas and systems, where an area can have multiple production systems, highlighting the diversity within the areas. This system allows users to look at the data and when authorized edit it. Basically the website lets a web browser take on the role of a GIS program.
The database contains general information for each production areas like the name of the area, country and region name where it is located. Each production system on each production area can contain the following information:
|Pest and Disease
The project was initiated at the International Conference on Banana and Plantain in Africa, held in Mombasa, Kenya in 2008. Here the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture together with Bioversity International made an effort to define and characterize the spatial extent of global banana production areas. A mapping exercise was launched for the many banana experts from Sub Saharan African countries. The experts were given a map of their country and asked to mark the main banana growing areas. Each unique area should be similar in terms of agro climate, banana type and production technology. The main characteristics of the respective areas were entered (e.g. main cultivar type, production technology information and presence of pests and diseases). Representatives of 10 countries submitted banana information about their country, which was entered into a Geographic Information System. The banana database was born. In the period that followed, more country experts submitted data per e-mail. In the same year the first prototype of the web interface was developed. In 2012 the web mapping tool was further developed and functionality making editing and searching the database was made more user-friendly. Currently the database is managed and maintained by the Bioversity International.


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Looking incredibly stunning, Bella Thorne arrives at The View in New York. Bella stylishly donned a gorgeous black box pleated dress from Alice + Olivia, that's designed with red and pastel pink floral patterns all over, and teamed with a pair of metallic pink pointed high heels which complemented the dress perfectly.
For an edgy finish, Bella added a black leather biker jacket from All Saints over the dress while she posed for the camera's.
Sporting a smokey eye make-up, the actress styled her locks down around her shoulders with loose waves, along with girly braids clipped to the sides.


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This novel was an intense emotional journey that I hadn't anticipated. Digger deeper inside the novel, my anger and frustration levels skyrocketed and I had to walk away from the novel, yet my thoughts lingers on the characters and I had to step back inside the pages immediately as I was so deeply connected to their lives that I had to reconnect with them. So many lives were affected because of the actions of one. This family of four, the author tells us from the beginning was not perfect, the husband's past is empty yet the wife accepts it and moves on. I despise the husband from the get-go and perhaps you might be accepting of someone who rides their wife or accuses their wife of everything from flirting, being irresponsible when he's set her up to fail, to using the lines of "if you loved me you would…." but I see this as someone who is insecure. Ava finally has enough of Mitchell's harping on her that she suggests that perhaps they might need some space. Faster than lightening, Mitchell has an overnight bag in his hand and he's at the door, while his wife is contemplating what just came out of her mouth while puppy dog tears are coming out of her eyes. Eight-year old Jack has been hearing most of the fighting that has occurred between his father and stepmother and my heart just breaks for this child. If I could just reach right into the book, I would save him and his brother. His younger brother Sam doesn't understand what is happening but Jack tries to shield him and that makes me love Jack even more. Just writing this review brings so many emotions to the surface pertaining to this novel, so many highs and lows. Ava is so naïve at the beginning when they split up and Mitchell is so devious and knows how to play the legal system that he makes Ava look incompetent and unfit. She's finally smart enough to get a lawyer as Mitchell pumps up his deceitful activities and there is no going back as the story explodes. The children are in the middle and each party has their own way that they are treating them in this case. As Ava digs to find something to help her case, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough on my Kindle. My anger rising as the pages flew. The harshness, the coldness of what Mitchell was doing, what is his purpose in all of this? Definitely, this novel is a page turner! One I want to read again.
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They ran as fast as they could through the underbrush, pushing branches aside as they rushed through. Sounds of pursuit began to reach them from trees behind them. Cran fired a few wild shots backwards to discourage those sounds. Then he took the lead as Wilbur's adrenaline started to wane and the pudge he'd shepherded through years of bad meals and rich desserts began to weigh on him.
Up ahead the trees thinned as the ground rose up to a ridge. Wilbur breathed heavily and a pain pierced his side.
At the top of the ridge Cran stopped. "Awww Crapola," he said then added some choice words under his breath. When Wilbur got to Cran's side, his heart sunk. Across the small valley from their position a group of men had fanned out across the ridge.
"Unquus Labs," Cran said.
"Are you sure?" Wilbur asked.
"Insignia on their arms."
A twig cracked behind them and brought them out of their reverie. Cran pointed to the right. "We go this way and try to make for the river."
As he spoke Wilbur caught the faintest shimmer of white in the trees to their left. "No, we go left."
"That'll be suicide. The trees run out a half mile up there. We'll be sitting ducks."
"I saw something that way. We need to go left."
"It'll get us killed."
"I'm going that way."
"Suit yourself," Cran said and took off toward their right.
Wilbur set off toward the shimmer as fast as the pain in his side would let him. As soon as he got to the spot where he'd seen the shimmer, he saw another shimmer of white like the flank of a horse several hundred yards ahead. Behind him he heard shots and Cran screaming in pain.
Wilbur stopped and turned back. The trees blocked his view except for a few flashes of light. He wavered, unsure whether he should go back or not. He looked at his hands and saw them clearly, knowing he'd probably be visible if he headed back. Though he had no idea how to utilize his new power, he had begun to understand how it felt when it was working: the buzz at the back of his brain, the translucent sheen on the parts of his body he could see.
A whinny sounded on the wind behind him. He turned and followed it into the hills.
Wilbur followed the sightings to a small clearing. In the center stood one of the most beautiful things he'd ever seen a stallion unicorn. His hide was white like fresh fallen snow or the light given off by a full moon. His horn was twisted the way Cran's was, but far more majestic like a wizard's wand. A deep sadness shone through his eyes. A rush of images crashed through Wilbur's mind. A child crying. The number four. Spring blossoms. A stall in a barn. A medieval sword. A mouse reaching for the cheese on a lever. As Wilbur reached him, the unicorn vanished.
"There he is!" came a shout from the ring of trees lining the clearing. Wilbur turned to run, but another agent from Unquus labs was behind him. Everywhere he turned he saw the Unquus labs logo, a raised weapon, and no escape. He put up his hands and went down to his knees, wondering why the unicorn had betrayed him.
Deep in a corner of the underground complex lay an old man on a hospital bed in a sound proof room. Tubes and wires and bandages covered much of his body. His body had an odd shape, too wide and flat, like a Jello mold left out in the sun. On the floor beside the bed sat a young man with hair deeply in need of a comb, a cross between Einstein and a television antenna. He worked in a notebook that he turned round and round as he added numbers and lines and squiggles and dots and ancient runes. "Bur-sy, Bur-sy lived in Jersey, came to Cray and gave it mercy," the young man said without looking up. He repeated this again and again in a sing-song manner.
The old man coughed. "Hmm…" He said. "Yes, my jabberwock. He is here or rather, he's coming."
***End of Infusion – Book 1***


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Slabs of ribs lead interesting lives. They, um, stand there, expressing an ironic detachment about the absurdity of living. And they host barbecues while wearing glasses and baseball caps! Pig ribs are just like you and me. Only more so.
For, you see, they've been to the other side of the mountain! They've experienced life and then death! And now they're enjoying their second life and seeing it through new eyes.
Like survivors of disasters or medical close-calls, they have a newfound respect, a deep, soulful appreciation for life. For their own bodies. For the pleasures and pains yet to experience!
And now that they've received this second chance, they do the only thing that makes any sense at all for beings who have glimpsed the mystery of existence: they get ready to die all over again!
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Challenge: Middleburg Municipal Authority's wastewater treatment plant needed
to be upgraded to meet total nitrogen and phosphorus limits required by the Chesapeake Bay Initiative.
Solution: In order to help the Authority meet its goals, we upgraded the process control to achieve nitrification/denitrification in the aerated lagoons using a programmable logic controller, dissolved oxygen probes, variable speed positive displacement blowers, and automated aeration system valving. Aeration in the lagoons is now cycled on and off to create aerobic and anoxic conditions within the basin. Dissolved oxygen levels in each lagoon are monitored by a submerged DO probe and the process blower speed is altered to maintain the DO within the lagoons. The setpoint can be adjusted by the operator as needed for process control.
Outcome: Total phosphorus removal is achieved through chemical addition using an aluminum sulfate compound. In addition to chemical addition for phosphorus removal, chemical feed systems were provided for a supplemental carbon source and alkalinity addition. The chemical feed systems are located in a new chemical feed building which also provides storage space and an emergency shower.
The project was funded using a combination of PENNVEST low interest loan and PA H2O grant funds. We assisted in the preparation of funding applications and was responsible for administering these funds for the duration of the project.


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Brett Lawrie can get a suspension -- two games if the recent past is any suggestion.
No argument after that nowhere Jays third baseman fired his helmet in disgust and frustation also it caromed from the left of the dish umpire Bill Burns, who had just known as Lawrie on strikes Tuesday evening.
The suspension part is simple -- Jermaine Dye got two games in '09 for the same incident while using the Whitened Sox, though Dye clearly was leaving from umpire Mike DiMuro and the helmet toss went backward. But there remains plenty to quibble about as a direct consequence -- in the player towards the umpire towards the fans to baseball's general institutional method of may be.
In no particular order:
Lawrie: He's a brash, emotional, aggressive player -- so that as a local Canadian the focal point of elevated marketing efforts for any youthful team increasing.
"With Lawrie, we hit mom lode," team leader Paul Beeston stated this past year. And Lawrie hit the umpire this season.
OK, he stated the helmet wasn't targeted in the umpire -- "unlucky bounce," Lawrie known as it throughout his general postgame apology. As lengthy as Mlb thinks him, he eliminates some serious time around the sidelines.


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By Cory Skyy
There are two things that separate guys that are ladies men from guys that are not: they think and they do things differently. It is that simple.
If you truly want to become a ladies man than you need to have an extremely clear picture of where you are going and what a ladies' man is like. Many guys have said, 'I want to date several different women,' and have no idea what this lifestyle actually looks like. The one thing you can be sure of is it's definitely not your current lifestyle only with several women in it –it doesn't work that way. You need to change your entire lifestyle.
You need to look at how guys that are great with women live, start to think like them, and start doing the things they do. No, you do not have to be them; you are your own person and you will develop your own style. Every man has what it takes to be a ladies man, but society teaches us to hide that man deep inside us and to abide by its bullsh*t rules.
So what does a sexually desirable guy look like? What makes him so different? What is it that he has that women are so attracted to? I can tell you one thing; great looks and six pack abs only takes you so far.
Here are some characteristics that true ladies men have…
· They are real, authentic, and genuine.
· They do not look for anyone else's approval.
· They live in the moment, and are not outcome oriented.
· They are spontaneous and totally random.
· They are confident and get respect naturally where ever they go.
· They own there space.
· They are comfortable with whom they are.
· They have a solid belief that they can have what they want.
· They are extremely comfortable talking to guys and girls.
· They do not have a big ego.
· They have respect for other guys that are great with women.
· They are not afraid of living on the edge.
· They are not afraid to speak their mind.
· They are not afraid to do stupid shit and laugh about it.
· They do not care what others think.
· They do not allow others to influence who they are and what they do.
· They love themselves andtake care of themselves.
· They love what they see when they look in the mirror.
· They are sexy full time (being sexy is not a part time job) because it is there lifestyle.
· They use their eyes to speak a thousand words.
· They understand that attraction is not a choice –it's there or it's not.
· They pay attention when a women talks to them.
· They love women.
· They have goals for themselves -not others.
· They live for themselves.
· They don't let the little things in life bother them.
· They are natural leaders.
· They go out often and enjoy meeting new people and love just going out and having fun.
If you are really serious about becoming a ladies man then you need to work on developing these qualities for yourself. These are many of the qualities that women melt over. The list may seem far out there for some people and not for others. Either way I recommend you look over the list several times and begin to work on the areas you are lacking in.
Make this your new lifestyle
Remember that if you do not have the end result of what you want in mind you will never get there.
If you want to learn more about the mindset that a ladies man has, I recommend you get your hands on my Magnetic Mindset audio program. It will totally reprogram your inner belief system. Once this is done, you will exude the traits that attract women to you rather than you having to approach them. They will be magnetized to you.
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The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be open Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 10-12.
The shelter opens at 7:15 p.m. at Maple Park Church (60th Avenue West and 176th Street Southwest). Dinner, a warm mat and blanket, and breakfast are provided.
Those needing transportation should meet at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., where pickup is at 7 p.m. sharp. Additional pickups are available at 7:05 p.m. at the bus stop next at Highway 99 and 196th Street Southwest and at 7:25 p.m. at the Value Village sign on Highway 99 and 172nd Street Southwest.
The van returns to City Hall in the morning at 7 a.m.
If you are not driving, please use the van transportation; do not walk to the shelter.
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The Heneiken Countdown Party with special performances of leading artists, Vietnamese and international DJs will take place at Ly Thai To Square on Dinh Tien Hoang Street. A similar event hosted by local brewery Ha Noi Beer will take place in front of Thong Nhat Park's main entrance on Tran Nhan Tong Street. Starting from 9pm, the event's atmosphere will be stirred up by music from popular singers and bands. Party-goers will get free drinks during the event.
Most of the big hotels also have Countdown Parties to allow guests to welcome 2016 in style. While Sofitel Plaza's Summit Lounge will offer "Taittinger Nocturne City Lights Countdown Party", the JW Marriott Hanoi's Antidote Bar will feature some of Ha Noi's best DJs. The Lotte Hotel Hanoi expects to create memorable moments for party-goers in the party located on its 63rd level.
On New Year's Day, Mochi Pounding Ceremony – a New Year's party in traditional Japanese style, will be held at Hotel Nikko Hanoi from 2pm. Guests will also have the chance to enjoy sake at the ceremony. — VNS


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Hey ladies,
I'm on the train to my latest scan on day 7 of stims. I had my first scan on day 5. There were 7 follicles: 5 on the right, with the largest measuring 14mm and then 2 small ones on the left. I didn't get the measurements on any of the others. I was originally told that I was going in for a scan and bloodtest but then when I got there the doc said that they don't normally do blood tests, which I thought was weird but I went with it. She said that she wanted to see me again in 2 days time and that she expected a lot to happen in 2 days.
They kept my gonal F injection at the same low dosage of 112.5iu & told me to start cetrotide injections, which are nowhere near as fun as Gonal F, although today is my third day on cetrotide and I think I have finally mastered it!
What I hadn't anticipated was the rush of emotions that I would feel at the scan. As soon as she said we had follicles I was on the verge of happy tears. She showed me the right ovary first and when there were 5 there I nearly burst with happiness. I have been really concerned about OHSS so I was so pleased that I didn't have too many. I was also worried about not responding as I was on such a low dose of Gonal F but 5 follicles on one ovary felt like a really positive number. Then she switched to the left side and showed me the 2 small follicles and I was immediately disappointed. Obviously 7 is a great number and once I left the room I felt really happy but in there it was such a rollercoaster of emotions that I had not prepared myself for.
This morning I am much more prepared for it and I am excited to see how much growth there has been, if a little nervous! I am hoping that they will start to estimate egg retrieval dates today as the not knowing is killing me!
I've got my first acupuncture appt since I started this cycle and I can't wait to see her, I've been seeing her regularly for 16months now and she is so kind and lovely. I know that no matter what they say at the scan, she will make me happy, relaxed and positive by the time I leave the room.
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Stereotypes are also a big thing in this movie, as you can see. And I think it took a lot of imagination to explain all of these issues using animals and humor, I loved it.
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Stereotypes are also a big thing in this movie, as you can see. And I think it took a lot of imagination to explain all of these issues using animals and humor, I loved it.
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Warn Senior Friends and Loved Ones About IRS Scams
Nelson received a frantic call from Mom. "You need to drive me to the bank right away!" she said. "The IRS called and I owe a thousand dollars in back taxes! If I don't wire the money today, they are going to arrest me!" "Hold on, Mom," said Nelson. "That doesn't sound right." But Mom was insistent. "You don't want me to go to jail, do you?"
This tax season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers to be "on high alert" against the most pervasive scam in history.
In this scam, criminals call, email or text their victims, pretending to be from the IRS. They claim the victim owes money, and demand immediate payment of the bogus tax bill. They ask for the victim's bank account or credit card information, or they demand payment via a prepaid credit or debit card, money order, wire transfer from the bank, or even iTunes gift cards.
Most of us are already a bit intimidated by the IRS, and the scammers take full advantage of that, using threats of prison or deportation to intimidate a person into complying with their demands. According to J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), victims have reported upwards of $30 million in losses—and that is no doubt merely the tip of the iceberg, with many people either unaware they were defrauded, or ashamed to report it.
These con artists can be very sophisticated. They can do a convincing imitation of an agent. They can "spoof" your loved one's caller ID to make it appear that it's the IRS on the line. They create official-looking emails and phony IRS websites.
They also can be menacing and persistent. The IRS reports one of their tactics is to threaten immediate arrest if the victim hangs up; if the victim does hang up, the scammer may call again and again.
The IRS also notes that these crooks frequently target seniors. Older adults are usually very motivated to pay their taxes properly. They often have available money set aside in retirement accounts. They may be less savvy about the ways of con artists. And scammers are quick to take advantage of seniors with memory loss.
How can we protect our older friends and loved ones?
Inspector General George says that his agency is making every effort to apprehend the crooks and shut down their operations. But still, he says, "Our best chance at defeating this crime is to educate people so they do not become victims in the first place. Every taxpayer we protect from this crime is a victory."
The IRS wants taxpayers to be aware of five things scammers do. Any one of these is a sign of a scam, because the IRS will never:
- Call to demand immediate payment, or to discuss taxes owed, without first having mailed you a bill.
- Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
- Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid credit or debit card.
- Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
- Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
And some victims later admitted, "I did think it was strange for the IRS to text me, or send me a message on Facebook." IRS Commissioner John Koskinen reminds us, "Don't be fooled by callers pretending to be from the IRS in an attempt to steal your money. If you are surprised to be hearing from us, then you're not hearing from us."
If you or a loved one is contacted by one of these scammers, what should you do?
Inspector General George said, "If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS or the Treasury Department, and uses the threat of legal action if you do not pay immediately, that is a sign that it is not the IRS calling, and your cue to hang up. Do not engage with these callers. If they call you, hang up the telephone."
If your loved one fell for the scam, notify local law enforcement immediately. If your loved one gave the scammer bank information, their credit card number or had the bank withdraw and wire money, contact the bank right away. And whether your loved one fell for the scam or not, encourage them to report it—not only to help the IRS catch the crooks, but also for the sense of empowerment that comes from helping others. Here's how to report it:
- Fill out the IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting form on TIGTA's website, or call TIGTA at 800-366-4484.
- You also can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (www.FTC.gov).
- Forward fraudulent emails to firstname.lastname@example.com. (Do not open any attachments or click any links in those emails.)
- If your loved one does owe federal taxes, or thinks they might, they can call the IRS at 800-829-1040 and talk to an IRS worker.
Protecting the most vulnerable elders
If your loved one has Alzheimer's disease or a related condition, here are suggestions from the U.S. Administration on Aging on how to further protect them from these types of scams:
- Set up a P.O. box for mail delivery so you can screen mail.
- Arrange with the bank to allow access only to predetermined amounts of money, and ask to be notified if a request for a large withdrawal is made.
- Limit credit card access.
- Screen phone calls.
- Look for unusual activity in your loved one's bank account, bounced checks, or "maxed out" credit cards.
Prevention through awareness
The best way to protect senior loved ones from these scammers is to talk to them about it. Bring up the subject! Most seniors have a strong sense of justice; they don't like to be fooled, and they find this a compelling topic. Encourage your loved one to talk to friends about it. Post a link to this article, or to the IRS consumer alerts page, or to a video on the TIGTA YouTube channel.
And last, remind your loved one that people of every age have fallen for these scams. Con artists operate best in the dark. You and your loved one can help shine the light that foils them!
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If you're a long-time blog reader (are there any of you out there?) you'll know that the first summer of this blog's existence we made grilled pizzas from scratch. But this is going to be like the one I made with store-bought dough, except I made it myself. 🙂
This post will include the recipe for the dough I made (which makes enough dough for 2 medium pizzas) and the finished result of each pizza. The recipe claims this will make dough for 4 pizzas, but seriously unless you're feeding children I'd say it makes 2 medium pizzas unless you like the crust super thin and then maybe it could make 4, but they won't be substantial.
I used this recipe for the pizza dough, but used 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 cups of bread flour instead of 3 cups of all-purpose flour. Keep reading to see my results!
1 package of active dry yeast
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup warm water
2 cups bread flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
(desired pizza sauce, cheese, & toppings!)
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup warm water.
2. Combine the flour and the salt in another bowl. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining 3/4 cup of warm water and combine until it forms a dough ball. Turn out onto a flat surface and knead 2-3 minutes until smooth and firm.
3. Cover dough with a clean, damp towel and let rise for about 2 hours. Divide into 2 equal dough balls and knead these 4-5 times each until smooth. Place under towel and again let rest for about an hour.
4. Roll out your dough on a greased pizza pan, or press dough for a thicker crust.
5. Top with sauce, cheese and toppings! Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes (may take more or less time depending on thickness and toppings, and desired crispness of crust.)
And here is my second pizza.
Dough will keep in the fridge for about 2-3 days. If you'd like to freeze it, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store this way for up to a week.
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Colonel Jorge Mendonca, exonerated at a court martial over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, today launches a devastating attack on Tony Blair and his government.
The decorated officer – who quit the Army in disgust at his treatment – accuses Mr Blair of sending UK troops to occupy Basra after the Iraq invasion "with exactly the sort of half-baked plan that gets soldiers killed".
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, he pours scorn on the former prime minister's naivety in "sweeping in on America's coat-tails" with no clear strategy or adequate funding for British forces to rebuild the war-torn south of Iraq.
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We first saw Microsoft's Arc keyboard way back in January, at CES, before its eventual release a few months ago. With a light feel and chiclet key style, the Arc keyboard is ideal for those wanting an unobtrusive, wireless keyboard with a small form factor.
The small form factor of the Microsoft Arc keyboard certainly helps it look good – even sitting next to my Apple keyboard – although it does have a few drawbacks. In my original preview of the Arc Keyboard, I noted the lack of a dedicated number pad, although this is the case with many wireless keyboards on the market.
Unfortunately, the lack of dedicated arrow keys could be a problem for many users. When selecting items with the arrow keys on the keyboard, using the all-in-one arrow key takes some getting used to. Even after using it for a month, I still have some problems using it accurately.
As indicated by the name, the Arc keyboard curves on top, making it more comfortable to type on when compared with a standard keyboard. Of course, any keyboard takes some time to get used to, and after using the Arc Keyboard for a few days, I was typing comfortably without any errors. Those hoping to type with the keyboard on their laps may be slightly disappointed to see that the bottom of the keyboard is flat, so it doesn't sit easily on the lap.
I was pleasantly surprised by the compatibility of the Arc Keyboard. I tested it using both Windows 7 and Mac OS X, and it was fully compatible with OS X as well as Windows. Surprisingly, even the volume up/down keys worked without any issues on my Mac Mini, which is rare to see with non-Apple keyboards.
Available from around £35, the Microsoft Arc keyboard is a good option for light use and would look good being used with a home media centre PC setup, although I wouldn't recommend it if you're managing spreadsheets for a living due to the lack of dedicated arrow keys.
Hoping to study Computer Science at University in the near future, you'll seldom see John without a computer in touching distance! His interests include building computers, reading all sorts of literature and of course writing for Zath to keep you updated on all the latest in the world of tech! You can follow John on Twitter as @british_geek.


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It's becoming more and more of a chore to keep my blog updated and full of information that keeps a readers attention. I haven't really had the time to actually sit and watch the happenings of this world in order to write about them.
My Thoughts
It's been a minute since I've really sat down and put something meaningful down. We're almost at the halfway point of 2015 and A LOT has happened. It's crazy how police brutality is being brought to the forefront of every news outlet there is. Before I get started, I would like to make it inherently clear that I in no way condone police brutality or provoking law enforcement. The only thing I am doing is voicing my opinion. The last time I checked, that was still a freedom I fought for and lost brothers for. If you have something to say, in MY forum, keep it to your damn self.
First off, let us look at what is shown in the media when it comes to police brutality. Usually we don't see how the event transpired. All we see is the climax and the ending. In no way am I condoning the behavior of law enforcement, just asking to see all the facts before people make decisions to violently riot and destroying a city. I honestly feel the media plays a big role into how individuals react to certain situations. I'm sure by this point, if you're a close-minded individual, you think that I am attempting to justify the actions of the "rotten apples" of law enforcement. It's not that at all. I just want EVERYBODY to look at these events from a neutral position.
Does every stop by law enforcement have to end up with an individual being seriously injured or killed? What causes a law enforcement individual to go from "0-100" in a matter of seconds? Are law enforcement individuals allowed to pick and choose from a standard operating procedure as they please or when they feel the need to skip certain steps? Not all law enforcement individuals are bad, but there are a TON of bad apples in the bunch.
We as people have come to the conclusion that when a certain color individual is stopped it's for reasons just to harass or to provoke. The way I see it is, if you are wrong and your are caught doing something wrong, own up to it so that the situation doesn't end up escalating and putting you or the law enforcement individual in a position that could change your lives forever. As a law enforcement individual, more restraint should be used. Meaning, If you really feel that a situation is about to get out of hand, ensure that your dash camera is on or recording device is working properly so if the situation goes bad ad you feel that the use of force can be justified.
This post wasn't meant to educate, but a way for me to some stuff off my chest regarding this whole police brutality issue. Like it or not, it's all my opinion.


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For some people, every day is Britney Spears day. But for the city of Las Vegas, it's officially on Nov. 5.
Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that the "Perfume" singer will soon get a dedicated day and receive a key to the Las Vegas Strip during what it's calling "Britney Day." Beginning at 8 a.m., the first 100 people who can prove that they, too, are named Britney will be given two tickets to Spears' Piece of Me concert at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, plus a ride aboard the High Roller observation wheel.
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak will present Spears with her official proclamation.
During Spears' appearance, they will also have access to a priority viewing area for "Britneys" only.
"Britneys" can line up beginning at 6 a.m. outside the Wheel House Charter Group entrance at The LINQ. Caesars' "Britney Day" festivities will officially kick off at the LINQ Promenade later that night at 5:30.
Guests of all ages are invited to attend the event, though concertgoers need to be at least 6 years old to see Spears' show. People who are ages 15 years and younger will need to be accompanied by an adult.
"What an honor!!" Spears, 32, tweeted. "Can't wait to celebrate with you Vegas. See y'all there??"
Spears' Piece of Me residency has been a success since it started in December 2013. In fact, she was recently given a raise—the "Hold It Against Me" singer will now earn an estimated $1 million a week!


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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Department of Cell Biology
Downstate Lipid and Vascular Biology Club
The Club started functioning on March 31, 2000. Three individuals played key roles in the development of this club. First. Dr. John C. LaRosa, President of the Downstate Health Sciences University, conceived the idea of the club and provided leadership and financial support. Second, Dr. Siddiqui, Director of the Center for Cardiovascular and Muscle Research, provided administrative support. Third, Ms. Maureen Wirth, Merck and Company, promised financial support and moral encouragement for the club. These individuals continue to play major roles in the ongoing success of the club.
The major aim of the club is to foster companionship, collaborations, and collegial atmosphere amongst the members of the club and Downstate community at large. It is hoped that such an effort will result in the development of new collaborative research projects such as training grants, program projects, and SCOR grants.
The club members usually meet twice a month. In the first meeting of the month, we usually have a guest speaker. In the second meeting, Downstate participants present their work. Participants gather at 11:45 A.M and have a modest lunch. Speakers start presenting their work promptly at Noon.
The attached tables provide the list speakers who have presented their work to the club in the last two years


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What GPU card can I use with moskitoRender?
moskitoRender supports NVIDIA based CUDA enabled card (GTX, Quadro or Tesla). Keep in mind that moskitoRender is a GPU hardware renderer that needs to be compiled for each generation of GPU processors.
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We may not be at the end of 2013 yet, but Bjorn Dunkerbeck is already looking forward to 2014. Bjorn has shared his competition plans for the whole year, and it's looking like a busy one again…
January 9th til 12th, Lancelin Ocean Classic. A long distance, downwind race with around 150 to 200 entrants.
31st til 2nd February, St Bart fun cup. A long distance race with around 100 entrants.
After this the slalom world cup event will take place in Margarita, followed by the world cup in Korea.
In May the Defi Wind will take place, where over 700 windsurfers will take to the water.
June will be the world cup in Costa Brava, followed potentially by a pro am speed event in Fuerteventura at the end of the month, before the world cup also in Fuerte in July.
There are more world cups in August and September, with Turkey and Sylt respectively, plus the potential and there may be one in La Thorce France in October.
And the year will wrap up again with the speed competition in Luderitz.