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Dehlia Low is very happy to announce official endorsement of D'Addario Strings and Intellitouch Tuners. There are few things more important to musicians than the tools they use while performing.
"There are hundreds of brands to choose from for everything from your instruments, to picks, to microphones, to strings, to the boots you wear! Between the 5 of us, we've tried just about every brand of strings and tuners, and we're proud to say that D'Addario and Intellitouch are our choice for reliability, accuracy, and endurance. We're grateful for the opportunity to endorse quality products that we've used for years, and are happy the two companies have faith in our music and the future momentum of the band."
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Jesus, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Saturday of the First Week of Lent
Matthew 5:39-44
Jesus said, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles … Love your enemies.
Love your enemies, Jesus says, but do not bow to injustice or oppression. Instead, stand firm without returning the violence. New Testament theologian Walter Wink tracks down customs of the Jewish culture in which Jesus lived, and writes that Jesus was offering a "third way" between passive acceptance of oppression and aggressively fighting back. It has come to be called "non-violence."
Non-violence has not overcome what Wink calls the "myth of redemptive violence*," but it was responsible for unseating British power in India. It did result in the unlikely passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, championed by southern President Lyndon Johnson. And it was the molten core of the social revolution Christ-followers began to bring to the world, before Constantine began the process of making Christianity a state religion.
Jesus knew that in the Jewish world people did not use their left hand to strike people. A backhand blow was the way a superior hit an inferior, and that is the only way a right cheek can be struck by a right hand. Try it!
So to turn the other cheek would require the second blow to come as an open-handed slap or an overhand fist. In that culture, these are the blows of equal fighting equal. The superior could continue the beating only by treating his adversary as a social peer.
Jesus also knew that most of the Jewish poor wore only an inner garment, or shirt, and an outside coat. If your enemy demands your shirt, give him your coat too: in other words, strip naked, to show all who can see what the system is doing to you. And in that world nakedness shamed the person who observed it.
Jesus knew that Roman soldiers were allowed to force civilians to carry their equipment for one mile, but for no more. So by following Jesus' suggestion, a civilian puts the soldier in a position where he either risks getting in trouble or has to wrestle his own gear back from the helper.
So when Jesus says, "Love your enemies," he stands in a position of strength, not weakness. The power of the great Christian ethic, the "Golden Rule," pours from the inside out: God loves me, so I can love myself, so I can love you. That algorithm does not change, regardless of what you might think you can do to me. And when I love my enemy, he can eventually see his way to this truth too.
Show me, Lord, how to live in the peace that surpasses understanding. To love others, not because of anything I get back, but only because you first loved me.
* Here are two links to 1) an excellent summary of these ideas, and 2) a fascinating article Professor Wink wrote in 2007 about redemptive violence:
http://dharmagates.org/other_cheek.html and http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/content/cpt/article_060823wink.shtml
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Masks and stage props
Would you like something unusual for your project, but you have no idea who could do it for you? You want your products to be made by master craftsmen from big theatres stages, but can not afford their services? You do not have to give up on your ideas, contact our sewing and design lab and we will make it for you. Our team consists of gifted and artistically talented people, for whom each and every project is a great challenge and joy.
- We have created realistic animal head replicas as stage masks, as well as accurate animal replicas of real life size in the past for our clients.
- Costumes do not have to consist only of textiles. We can produce various types of costume constructions for you to achieve a specific effect or plasticity.
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Hey Dolls!!
Here is another installation of "How Many Ways." This "How Many Ways" featured item is this fabulous pair of teal silk pants I found last year during one of my very first thrifting trips. I purchased these pants at a local Goodwill here in Tampa and I fell in love with the color of them. As you all may or may not know, with some thrifted items you have to be careful with them because they can be very delicate. These pants are delicate so I can't wear them that often but when I do wear them, everyone seems to notice these pants.
As with everything I wear, I like to take a different apporach with the items when I style them and these pants are no different. I love the fact that each time I wear these pants I put a different spin on them. Below are three pictures of me sporting these pants and I'd like to know which look was your FAVORITE?
|Brights and Black Look
|Blocks of Color Look
|Miami Dolphin Look
Ok Dolls, so which "Teal Silk Pants" look was your favorite? Weigh in! Cast your vote and make it count!


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Desktop RAM, Computer Memory
This could revolutionise personal computers and gaming machines. Normally, non-volatile memory charges more, supplies decrease overall performance, or has worse create endurance than volatile random access memory. If productive this would eliminate the require for comparatively slow types of secondary storage systems such as hard disks.
NVS: standard Non-Volatile Storage in mechanical disks – Tough disk, Optical disk, floppy disk, and so forth. An electrically erasable programmable study-only memory EEPROM utilizes electrical signals to erase memory. A 1-time programmable (OTP) device utilizes an EPROM chip but omits the quartz window in the package this is less costly to manufacture.
Several organizations are operating on establishing non-volatile memory systems comparable in speed and capacity to volatile RAM. Non-volatile data storage can be categorized into electrically addressed systems ( study-only memory ) and mechanically addressed systems ( hard disks , optical disc , magnetic tape , holographic memory , and such).
Non-volatile memory is normally made use of for the task of secondary storage , or lengthy-term persistent storage. On the other hand, most types of non-volatile memory have limitations that make them unsuitable for use as major storage. NVM: storage in Non-Volatile Memory chips ( Flash memory Storage ) – EEPROM , SSD , NAND, and so forth.
Usually, non-volatile memory fees extra, provides reduced overall performance, or has worse write endurance than volatile random access memory. If profitable this would eliminate the need for comparatively slow types of secondary storage systems such as really hard disks.


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Choosing a bank account for your child
Setting up a bank account for your child can be a great way of introducing them to the world of money, more specifically, the world of saving.
Saving is a bit out of fashion lately because interest rates are so rubbish; but things won't always be like that.
Besides, an account is a great way of showing how compound interest can make savings, even at a modest rate of interest, grow substantially over the long term.
The good news about kids' savings accounts is that interest rates tend to be a bit higher than those for adults.
So, having decided your child needs an account, what are the options?
You can set up an account in a child's name whatever the child's age, so long as an adult is available to administer it and withdraw and deposit money. And you can usually start with a tiny deposit, even as little £1.
What kind of account?
The types of account available to you are pretty much the same as for adults; which you choose will depend on how you intend for the account to be used.
Many of them come with modest free gifts, such as a money box.
Instant access
As the name suggests, this type of account allows quick and easy access to cash with no need for notice. They are simple to open and you can start with a tiny deposit.
The downside is that the interest they pay is likely to be minimal.
Notice period accounts
These leave your child's money locked up for a set period and to get at it you'll need to give a notice of varying length, according to the specific account will need to be given.
If withdrawals are made without giving the right amount of notice, interest on the amount withdrawn will be lost.
The advantage with these accounts is that, because of the notice period, the interest tends to be a little higher.
The downside is that with an account like this, perhaps with a three-month notice period, your child is unlikely to be involved with the account. It would certainly teach them to plan ahead, but not be much use if they want to withdraw cash at short notice to buy a birthday present, or similar.
Fixed rates or time deposits
These are where you lock up a sum of money for a specific time, usually anything between one and five years. While you'll generally get a better rate of interest in exchange for tying up your money, your child won't be involved at all in day to day money matters with such an account.
Junior ISA
A junior ISA isn't going to create much excitement in the short or medium term, but if only building a little nest egg for the years ahead is your objective for your child, then they can work well. But your child can't access this money until they're 18, so they won't learn much about saving and spending in the meantime.
Even so, a Junior ISA will allow your child to save up to £4,128 a year (the amount will go up each year as set in the budget), and by the time they're 18, this can build into a significant sum.
Perhaps you feel like introducing your child to the world of high finance, in which case a stocks and shares ISA might be appropriate. Obviously, the value of these can fluctuate quite wildly, but the potential returns over the long term will normally beat cash savings hands down … the key phrase there, though, is 'over the long term.'
Regular saver
These are accounts that specify a minimum amount your child must save each month and they often pay good rates of interest.
The plus side to these accounts is that they do encourage a savings habit.
What about tax?
When it comes to HMRC, your child is treated the same way as an adult. If he or she earns enough, the tax man will come a knocking.
However, just like an adult, your child is entitled to earn £11,500 before paying tax, so, unless they've got a very large paper round, their earnings will be tax free.
For more hints and tips on how to manage your money, check out our money guides.
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We constantly hear about the stress Americans are under and that people need to lose weight in order to maximize their lives. Those messages can be daunting and also inspiring to get up and change for the better. In the area of health, we pretty much know what to do. But, what about in the area of emotional health. Are you happy? If not, how can you start making changes? Well, you need to decide you want better and look to see what you are doing and what exactly is helping or harming you. Specifically, I want to know what have you done for YOU. Really. What do you do that allows you to woosah (relax), find your peace, enjoy your life? If you are having a hard time putting into words what you do for YOU, then you may not be doing anything. I want you to stop that NOW.
Stepping back and breathing is so important. Take stock of what and who you have, what you have on your plate, and what really needs to be done is so key to balance. In this new year of promise, I have decided to reflect as often as I can on what I am doing. To help you reflect, ask these questions:
1. Is it helping me?
2. Can I do this differently?
3. Can/Should I cut something out?
And lastly,
4. Does it add value?
Number 4 is so key. If you are involved in activities that are not adding value. Seriously, you need to rethink how you are spending your time. If it is a relationship, extra work, attending or assisting with events because you can't say NO, etc., you need to get quiet and reflect on a time when you were happy. Bring some of those activities back. If you are not adding value, but are busy, you are just busy. Make sure it counts if you do it.
Loving you will be easier when your schedule has been de-cluttered. Loving you will make you happy. Don't look for other people to do that for you. It will only disappoint you. Loving you will help you understand others better and be more attuned to what other people are feeling. Loving you is attractive. There is a certain confidence a man or woman projects that attracts people because he/she is sure of themselves. No one walks up to unsure people. They walk up to those that look put together and have a certain "je ne-sais quoi". Happy is attractive!
So, besides taking care of your health being a part of loving you, loving you will make you happy, add peace, give you confidence, attract friendships. It's a win-win. Get to your happy!
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I had the privilege of visiting with local artist and writer, Carlos Aleman, just before the debut of his latest Dark Chocolate exhibit (called "Samurai") and was happily introduced to his wife, Jean, and surrounded by his wonderful works.
Carlos and I sat down last August, and I was very impressed with not only his talent, but also his kindness. He is worldly, imaginitive, and prolific in his expression of his creative genius. Be sure to catch this local treasure's latest exhibit–Samurai Dark Chocolate at Delray's Arts Garage! Why asked for the play-on-words reason behind the name of the exhibit, Carlos explained:
"Dark Chocolate is the nutritious, antioxidant-rich form of the deliciousness derived from the cocoa seed. So, a "Dark Chocolate" Japan, for instance, would be the best version of Japan–or, at least what I like best about it. And, this Samurai Dark Chocolate is an extension of what I did last year. […] This is my geek, pop culture thing. It's about not being too serious. I believe in sincerity, not seriousness. There's so much seriousness in this world, I want to tone it back a little."
Upon your visit, you will be treated to a bevy of Japanese-inspired paintings and sculptures from this incredible artist, including many that were not featured in his previous big Dark Chocolate showing:
The Arts Garage has established itself as a mecca of local talent–from artists to musicians and more–and, having Carlos' exhibit there is a real special treat.
Don't miss Carlos Aleman's Samurai Dark Chocolate at the nine four Gallery at Delray's Arts Garage, showing now through August 11th, and be immersed in his vision! The showing is full of vivid colors and imagery that express his passion and love for Japan and it's culture with a pop/animation flavor to his presentation. Your senses will be absolutely delighted! While you're there, be sure to also pick up his latest art books.
nine four Gallery at Arts Garage
94 NE 2nd Ave
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Delray Beach, FL 33444
Get to know the artist's mind!! Listen to my podcast with Carlos (guest #37) from 8/01/2015:
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1154
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, which constitute the governing standard of Iraqi compliance,
Determined to ensure immediate and full compliance by Iraq without conditions or restrictions with its obligations under resolution 687 (1991) and the other relevant resolutions,
Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq, Kuwait and the neighbouring States,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Commends the initiative by the Secretary-General to secure commitments from the Government of Iraq on compliance with its obligations under the relevant resolutions, and in this regard endorses the memorandum of understanding signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166) and looks forward to its early and full implementation;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon as possible with regard to the finalization of procedures for Presidential sites in consultation with the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commission and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
3. Stresses that compliance by the Government of Iraq with its obligations, repeated again in the memorandum of understanding, to accord immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special Commission and the IAEA in conformity with the relevant resolutions is necessary for the implementation of resolution 687 (1991), but that any violation would have severest consequences for Iraq;
4. Reaffirms its intention to act in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions referred to in that resolution and notes that by its failure so far to comply with its relevant obligations Iraq has delayed the moment when the Council can do so;
5. Decides, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter, to remain actively seized of the matter, in order to ensure implementation of this resolution, and to secure peace and security in the area.
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This article is from our latest edition of MarketWatch.
28th January, 2019
At Davy we continuously analyse markets to identify the best investment opportunities for our clients. Our team of analysts, economists and strategists pinpoint trends in the sectors they think will do well next year and potentially be good long-term investments.
Thematic investing hasn't gone away. Over the years they may have progressed or changed somewhat from one theme to another, but as the market becomes increasingly globalised some topics appear across the board. In my recent move from Japanese to Irish equities, I was surprised by the commonality of a few themes on both sides of the world such as rising costs, labour shortages, increased automation, investment in systems for the future and long-term growth outside the domestic market. Many of these common issues can be directly related back to demographic trends.
So what are some interesting themes to look out for in 2019? Well, global demographics speak for themselves. Most countries have a rapidly ageing population, and with an ageing population comes demand for several things such as: improved healthcare; better medication that targets more specific illnesses; increased factory automation and alternative solutions such as attracting women back to work as labour shortages kick in; and improved labour mobility as different opportunities arise for those still working. Ageing populations also increase the need for more robotics for the heavy lifting in hospitals/care homes; they also cause succession issues for family owned businesses and lead to a boom in certain consumer areas as the 'active elderly' spend their hard-earned cash.
One open call that we currently have at Davy is a sub-sector of the ageing theme; healthcare – and the growing demand for it as populations age. Healthcare of course also has a number of other driving factors – not just demographics, but also innovation in the industry, and globalisation as rising standards of living lead to increased healthcare spending globally. Other secular trends benefiting healthcare spend include increasing obesity.
Our call on healthcare outperformed in 2018, and this segment is now more fully valued than last year. However, going forward we believe that given the various underlying drivers for the sector, that the trend in healthcare investing is unlikely to go away. This is particularly relevant when we consider where we are in the cycle, as in times of recession and falling markets, stable and defensive industries such as healthcare tend to be favoured investments. However, we do believe that going into 2019 that we need to be more cognisant of valuations while investing in sectors that are no longer screamingly cheap, which means the case for active management is more valid than ever.
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Dance-based group fitness classes are everywhere right now. Not since the introduction of Jazzercise have we flashdanced away more calories. With the introduction of Zumba, Tracy Anderson's Method and high-intensity studio masters like Anna Kaiser sculpting the scene, things certainly have been kicked up a notch ...or a bazillion.
But with all that kicking comes the hunt for a shoe that allows us to do our best Ciara one-two step. After all, cardio dance isn't just about dropping it like it's hot. You want to do serious dance-interval training. Reebok, Zumba and Brooks all have new pairs that are seriously fit, fashionable finds.
THE SHOE: Reebok Studio Choice Mid
In the sweat sesh: We broke these in through 55 minutes of 305 Fitness (named after Miami's area code, it's a dance workout based in NYC). The mid-cut helped with ankle support while its light weight made turns a breeze. We only wish the shoe provided us with a bit more flexibility to really move our feet. Verdict: You may win the dance battle in the Studio Choice Mids, but you'll have to rely on moves and swagger to win the war.
On the street: The synthetic laser cut with mesh side panels give this shoe serious style cred. Paired with harem capris or dance cargo pants you'll feel like former SELF cover star Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Step Up. The ankle strap at the top helps hide errant laces. Being in 'bok's dance shoes again also made us feel so '90s, where fashion seems to have once again landed for now.
THE SHOE: Zumba Energy Push High
In the sweat sesh: While the look is cute, the sneaks felt boxy with stiff soles and little cushion or arch support for the 60 minutes of intense-but-fun Zumba. However, if you have a wide foot or tend to overpronate (that's when your foot rolls in when you exercise), this shoe is a great fit. Verdict: Our Zumba instructor suggested the shoes would look really hot with booty shorts, so there's that. But we may leave it to Rihanna or Miley. This shoe needs some tweaks before you twerk.
On the street: With its green-and-orange-neon accents on black with a few shocks of purple and blue, it seems like this shoe was made for Miami or a dance hall with black lights. Kinda like they're so ugly that they're cute?
THE SHOE: Brooks PureFlow 3
In the sweat sesh: Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT Inmotion and shaper of Kelly Ripa's abs, works out in these and suggested we try them too. Score! She was so right. Not only are these amazing for a run, but awesome on the dance floor: The PureFlow 3s are lightweight and flexible -- everything a dancer wants. The cushion gives you a float-on-air feeling, and is perfect for jumping. Bonus, you can run home to the showers in them. Verdict: When in doubt, check out what your instructor digs wearing. This. Shoe. Rocks. And while it's designed for runners, our dance cardio instructor was totally on board with 'em.
On the street: Unlike most athletic sneaks, the PureFlows actually make your feet look smaller -- so they pair perfectly with a dark-wash jean and a casual top for a weekend of hoofing it around town.
-- Kafi Drexel
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Pediatric TB: What to Expect and When to Expect it
A 34 year old Hispanic male was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis based on clinical findings, positive AFB sputum smears and a Nucleic Acid Amplification test (NAAT) positive for M. tuberculosis.
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On 9/8/2010 a 27 year old Hispanic man was admitted to a psychiatric facility for treatment of undifferentiated schizophrenia. The patient received treatment with risperidone 3 mg daily. The patient's psychiatric issues were well controlled and he tolerated the medication well.
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A 40 year old Native American male with a 1 year history of untreated HIV infection presented with shortness of breath, productive cough and fever of 6 weeks duration. He was noted to have cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy on exam.
Tuberculosis Pleural Effusions and a Case of Empyema Necessitatis
A 15 year old pregnant female presented to the emergency department of a local hospital with respiratory distress at 32 weeks gestation. She had failed to gain weight appropriately during her pregnancy and throughout her thrid trimester of pregnancy had cough, shortness of breath and night sweats.
Determining Treatment Options with Limited Documentation
A 62 year old woman from Mexico was referred to the local health department in November 2009 with a positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) (22 mm), and an abnormal chest x-ray.
Using Genotyping to Confirm a Suspected Case of Tuberculosis Cross Contamination
Patient A was a 45-year old US-born white female with a six month history of illness characterized by a twenty pound weight loss, dry cough, shortness of breath (SOB), and chest pain.
Utilizing Mental Health Assessments to Improve TB Outcomes
A 48 year old Caucasian male was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in May 2006. The patient's initial isolate was resistant to isoniazid, ethionamide, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, and moxifloxacin.
The Use of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays in a Contact Investigation
A 23 year old university student from Africa was diagnosed with active TB disease in April 2008. The patient presented with an infrequent productive cough and no other symptoms. His tuberculin skin test (TST) was 15mm and chest radiographs were abnormal.
The Impact of Nutrition on TB Treatment Outcomes
A 49 year old male was diagnosed with recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis after presenting to an emergency room with a 3 month history of malaise, chills, subjective fevers, shortness of breath, productive cough; and weight loss over the past year.
Hookah Smoking: A Rising Tuberculosis Health Risk Behavior
A 20 year old Russian university student, who had entered the United States 2 ½ years earlier, was diagnosed with extremely drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). She noted travel back to Russia 6 months prior to the onset of symptoms.
Adherence Difficulties in a Child with Tuberculosis
A 15 month old child with active pulmonary tuberculosis became a significant management challenge to his public health nursing providers because of his consistent refusal to take medications.
Tuberculosis in an Adoptee
A 6-year-old girl presented to her pediatrician with decreased hearing acuity found by routine elementary-age screening. She had been adopted from a Korean orphanage at 9 months of age and had a history of poor growth there.
Primary Tuberculosis Following Exposure
A twenty year old woman was evaluated as a contact of a patient who had extensive smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (drug susceptible isolate). She denied any symptoms of cough, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats or fever.
Delayed Culture Conversion, Low Serum Drug Levels
Our patient is a 54 year-old male who presented to his physician for follow up of a right upper lobe carcinoma which was ressected in 1979. He complained of shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, chest pain and a productive cough but no hemoptysis.
Failure to Convert: Non Adherence to Treatment
A 67 year old Hispanic male was diagnosed with drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis in September 2005. He presented with a three week history of night sweats, weight loss, nausea, shortness of breath and a productive cough.
Missed Opportunities
A 52 year old Hispanic female presented in January 2006 with left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain. An abdominal x-ray series revealed a density in the left upper lung; there was no hilar, mediastinal or axillary adenopathy.
Evaluation and Management of Childhood Contacts to Infectious Pulmonary Tuberculosis
A 31 year old male was admitted to the hospital after experiencing gross hemoptysis. He had a 2 month history of productive cough, a 25 pound weight loss, night sweats, and fatigue. A chest x-ray (CXR) revealed bilateral cavitary infiltrates.
Abdominal Tuberculosis
A 27-year old Hispanic female presented to hospital on January 27, 2005 with a fever of 104°, a two week history of abdominal swelling, decreased appetite and body aches. She was admitted for diagnostic testing and follow-up.
TB in a Patient Receiving Immunosuppression Including a TNF Alpha Blocker
A 55-year old female emigrated from El Salvador in the mid 1980s. She had been employed by a poultry processing plant for 15 years (high risk environment associated with TB transmission).


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The Iran Threat in a Nutshell
The former ambassador says it all in this short and succinct article: Take heed, world, Israel's destruction is not Iran's only goal.
1. Iran's super-goal: Domination of the Persian Gulf and its natural resources.
2. Iran's super-enemies: Those who undermine Iran's super-goal.
3. Iran's super-capabilities: Nuclear capabilities are developed in order to advance Iran's super-goal and defeat Iran's super-enemies.
4. Iran's nuclear would be leveraged, mostly, to force US and NATO out of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean. It would be leveraged against Iraq – its arch rival since the seventh century – and against Saudi Arabia, which Iran considers an apostate regime. All Gulf States are perceived by Iran as a key prize, required to control the flow and the price of oil and to bankroll Teheran's megalomaniac regional and global aspirations.
5. US national security and US standard of living would be severely undermined by Iran's domination of the Persian Gulf. The prevention of a nuclear Iran constitutes a top US national security priority.
6. The Sanction Delusion plays into Teheran's hands: Russia and China consider the US their major long-term rival. Their assessment of Iran is dramatically different than the US assessment. Therefore, they (as well as some European countries) will not implement effective sanctions against Iran.
7. Preemption/prevention – and not deterrence or retaliation – is the only effective means to prevent the nuclearization of Iran and to spare the US and the globe devastating cost.
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Families and Educators Advocate for Student Achievement
Collaborative Strategies for Helping Students Transition to Common Core State Standards
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In nearly every school district across the country, students, teachers, other school staff and families are learning about new K-12 education standards in mathematics and English language arts known as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Recognizing that today's elementary, middle, and high school students are tomorrow's college applicants, working professionals, and well-informed citizens, CCSS is a critical step to ensuring that all students – regardless of their zip code or background – are prepared to succeed.
Developed by a coalition of teachers, parents, education experts, and business leaders, CCSS provides a path for what students must learn in math and English language arts at each grade in order to be prepared for college, training and a career. By building understanding and knowledge from grade to grade students will truly understand and master concepts so that they are ready to move forward.
Connect With Teachers About Common Core
Join the Common Core group on the GPS Network to collaborate and find resources on the new standards.
- Teaching the Core Video Library
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A River Runs Through It
River cruising.
If your impression includes Mississippi style steamboats. You are in for a surprise!
I recently enjoyed a week with AMA Waterways in Europe… with not an alligator or riverboat gambler in sight!
Allure of the Seas
Anyone who knows me (or has read my bio) know I love cruising, and for me it's a big ship, or no ship. The 5400 passenger RCCL Allure of the Seas, fits nicely.


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M-theory is a free hybrid VST synthesizer instrument that is built around the Karplus-Strong physical modeling technique, and uses samples, VA oscillators, and noise to drive the delay based oscillator, resulting in a very wide range of high quality synthetic and synth/acoustic hybrid modeled sounds. Dualism is a plugin version of the dual phrase arpeggiators and 2X MIDI utilities found within M-theory, providing you with the ability to create complex arpeggios for any synth you wish.
Features: M-theory
The best way to think about the two part oscillator section in M-theory, and how samples can work in it, is to consider a guitar string. The string is under tension, but it needs outside intervention to get it vibrating. You can pluck it with your fingers, use a plastic or metal pick, you can bow it, hit it with a drum stick, etc. In each case, the resulting sound is still very much one of a string but it will differ depending on how you chose to make the string vibrate, and with what material.
In M-theory, the delays can be thought of as the guitar string, and the exciters can be thought of as what you used to make that guitar string vibrate. So just as how different objects/materials will produce different tones on a guitar string, using different sources as exciters in M-theory will lend some of their tone to the delays, but the overall sound still is the sound of the delays and not so much the exciters. In fact, when you use samples you'll find that remarkably little of the original sound will actually be retained, but they can have a very large effect on the tone of the synth.
M-theory provides three options for exciters: 24 built-in samples, user loaded samples, or virtual analog oscillators (including noise) and you can have two of them feeding the delays at once, each imparting a bit of its tone to the overall sound.
- Karplus-Strong style synthesis engine
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- Dual programmable arpeggiators and an extra MIDI note trigger/doubler feature
- Built in effects: tremolo, metallic resonances, chorus, delay, and reverb
- 320 presets
Features: Dualism
Combining two programmable phrase arpeggiators with a pitch and speed controllable MIDI doubler, Dualism allows you to create arpeggiations that are far more complex and detailed than your standard synth arpeggiator. However, all this flexibility is contained within a small and straightforward interface, letting you quickly and comfortably create complex patterns without having to feel slowed down by the UI.
- Dual programmable phrase arpeggiators
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Semolina pudding
I have to say that out of all the desserts I make at home Semolina pudding (suji) is the one I make the most. Not only is it my husband's favorite dessert, its actualy so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious!
This comfort food can be best described as a soft pudding, which has a unique texture only semolina granules can create.
1 cup semolina
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 bayleaf
1 cardamon
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1 tbsp toasted almonds to garnish
Heat a pan and add the semolina. Keep on a medium heat and stir gently until some of the semolina becomes slightly toasted. Make sure you are constantly stirring to prevent the semolina from burning.
Add 2 cups of milk, sugar, bay leaf, cardamon and cinnamon stick. Stir frequently until the mixture starts to thicken up and then add another cup of milk. To avoid lumps just use the back of your spoon whilst stirring.
After around ten minutes the mixture should have thickened (if you find it is too thick just add more milk). Take off the heat and pour in to a serving dish.
Garnish with toasted almonds and sprinkle icing sugar on top.


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By John Ostapkovich
MILKY WAY GALAXY (CBS) — The bright light of our solar system is about to go through a major change, but here on Earth we'll probably hardly notice.
Don't expect to hear anything like "It's the end of the world, my friends,…" (from the science-drivel movie 2012) even though the Sun's magnetic field will reverse shortly.
Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, says this a regular, recurring event.
"We're just about reaching the peak of the sunspot cycle, what's called solar maximum," Pitts explains. "The magnetic field of the Sun changes every 11 years."
Pitts says there may be some brighter Northern Lights, or electrical troubles on satellites, due more to the effects of the sunspots than the magnetic field change.
He says instruments can measure the magnetic field directly, and he reminds those interested in seeing sunspots that on cloudless days you can actually get a safe telescopic look at the sun from the Franklin Institute.


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Masterpiece of the Louvre:
Part I
While French governments form and fall, while France tries to halt its descent among the world powers, the Louvre holds its rank at the top of the world's art museums. Even as demonstrators paraded through the streets of Paris earlier this month, the Louvre's attendance rolled on at a steady 3,000 a day. Nothing short of war or revolution will keep the crowds below 5,000 a day at the peak of the tourist season in mid-August. Nowhere on earth is there another edifice dedicated to man's delight in art that is comparable to the mammoth structure...
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My piece, Slippage, in The Stranger's Art & Performance Spring 2016 magazine (above, right)
Some days you think you're going to go wrangle with the electricity company over a billing issue, and then something entirely unexpected and magical happens. In my case, I received a text notifying me that my art was in the latest issue of The Stranger, a popular weekly paper in Seattle. I thought, "Well, fuck the double charge on that bill—they can triple-charge me, for all I care. Right now I'm off to get a paper!"
Then I sprinted down to the coffeehouse in the lobby of my office building, grabbed a paper, and retreated to a quiet place to look through it. The artwork in question was in the periodical's quarterly Art & Performance magazine. The guide provides a comprehensive list of all arts events going on that season; the Visual Arts section alone contained more than 200 exhibitions and shows.
Right there, on page 23, was my piece, Slippage. I felt almost numb with disbelief. There were only five image slots available in that section; three of them promoted museum shows, including that of international art star Kehinde Wiley, and another showed the work of local legend Norman Lundin. Then there's this unknown artist, Yoona Lee. The one squarely outside the Seattle arts community, the one who toiled in relative obscurity for 16 long years to get the show of her dreams.
That was my painting right there, and the caption made me gasp. "Why you should see it: Because [Yoona] can transform everyday materials into smart meditations on racial politics." They understood me. They got to the heart of what I was doing.
Slippage itself was created by cutting a slit in the cellophane covering a store-bought stretched canvas and pouring Sumi ink into it. The piece is about the infiltration of the Other's, or minority's, perspective into a previously white and sacrosanct canon—a phenomenon as unstoppable as ink across a blank canvas. I last showed it at the 2015 Arts & Social Change Showcase.
My upcoming show at Ghost Gallery will include this work and others. Titled Run Race Ragged: Three Takes on Racial Politics in America, the show will feature a wide breadth of work: big, visceral abstract paintings, smaller conceptual mixed-media collage, and at least one figurative drawing. It will open May 12, the night of Seattle's Capitol Hill Art Walk. If you're in the area, I hope you'll drop by. Details below.
Run Race Ragged: Three Takes on Racial Politics in America
Ghost Gallery
Opening May 12, 5 to 9PM
On view through June 6
504 E. Denny Way
(corner of E. Denny Way and Summit/Olive, entryway to right of Hillcrest Market)
My website: http://www.rhymeswithrace.com/


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Do Senators Pay Taxes On Retirement Income?
Congress Social Security Confusion
Before 1984, no one in Congress paid into Social Security and neither did federal government employees because they were covered under a pension plan called Civil Service Retirement System or CSRS. CSRS was an independent program that did not coordinate its benefit structure with any other program, including Social Security. Since these officials and governent employees did not contribute to Social Security, they were not entitled to receive benefits from Social Security. The misconception has been that since they did not contribute to Social Security, they were not subject to taxation either, but this is not true since pensions are considered income by the IRS and subject to taxation like any other income.
Congress passed a law in 1983 requiring all new federal employees to contribute to Social Security just like the rest of the population. Federal employees who were grandfathered into CSRS were exempt from contributing into Social Security but would only receive pensions through the older plan. The law (P.L. 98-21) also required all members of Congress to contribute regardless of their tenure and a new retirement program for federal employees was designed and implemented to coordinate retirement benefits with those from Social Security. The new plan is called FERS, or Federal Employees Retirement System.
Congress Retirement Structure
Members of the Legislative Branch are eligible to a structured pension based on the following criteria:
- Must be 62 years old and have served a mimimum of five years.
- Must have served 20 years to be elegible for pension at age 50.
- Must have completed 25 years of service to receive pension benefits at any other age.
The pension benefits are structured based on years of service and the three highest salary years. The law clearly states that their benefit amount must not exceed 80% of their final salary, and contrary to popular belief, the average retirement from the most recent figures available in the year 2000 does not reflect kingly benefits. The benefits range from an average of $47,000 to $52,000 based on their individual retirement plan. (FERS or CSRS, or those who were able to combine the two based on grandfathering into the system).
Do senators pay taxes on retirement income? According to the IRS the taxable portion of pensions is treated as ordinary income and is subject to taxation just like any other income. So, yes, they do have to file income taxes and pay taxes just like everyone else. Each senator's situation, based on itemized deductions, is as varied as the rest of the population and may be subject to additional taxes based on the state and county of residency.
Governors Salaries And Pensions
Governor salaries are varied across the Nation. Recent figures from Staline.org show a range of $70,000 a year in Maine to $179,000 in New York. Not all governors elect to draw a pay check, for instance, Governor Rick Scott is independently wealthy and chose not to receive compensation. In light of the dire economic straits of the country, several states have reduced their governor's salaries by percentages. For instance, the State of Hawaii decreased the governmor's pay by 5% while Florida decreased it by 2%. The current salary rates for both states are $130,273 and $117,312 respectively. Their retirement beneftis are based independently by state and by the amount of years they serve as governors. Pension distribution taxation varies by state but they may still be considered taxable by the IRS based on how the pension plan was funded and each governor's itemized deductions.
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Sat 27 May 2017
Twitter abandons 'Do Not Track' privacy protectionPosted by Henry under VIDEOS DOCUMENTARIES
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Is this the end for 'Do Not Track', the web-tracking privacy service?
The most shocking internet privacy laws.
Twitter was one of the first companies to support Do Not Track (DNT), the website privacy policy. Now, Twitter is abandoning DNT and its mission to protect people from being tracked as they wander over the web.
DNT seemed like a good idea. By setting DNT on in your web browser, websites that supported DNT could neither place nor read advertising cookies on your device. Well, that was the idea anyway.
Any web browser or application that supported DNT added a small snippet of code to its request for a web page: DNT=1. This meant websites and services that observed DNT shouldn't track you on the internet.
This would protect your online privacy. You might think that meant "Don't collect and store any information about me without my explicit permission."
From day one in 2012, that isn't how it worked. According to Sarah Downey, an attorney and privacy advocate, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), which represent most online advertisers, have their own interpretation of Do Not Track: "They have said they will stop serving targeted ads but will still collect and store and monetize data."
However, Twitter played fair by the spirit of DNT rather than the law. Unfortunately, they were one of the few companies that did. DAA, for example, publicly abandoned DNT in 2013. With the advertisers and privacy advocates unable to agree on basic principles, DNT increasingly offered users no privacy protection worth the name.
Henry Sapiecha


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Jouchaku! Emergency! Here are the final batch of select HD action clips from Uchuu Keiji Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: SPACE SQUAD featuring more manly tear-jerking and hard hitting action till the finish!
"We are Space Squad!"
"A legend reborn"
"Full metal @$$ kicking!"
"Assemble, Space Squad!"
With that said, what was your final rating for this new movie? I'd honestly say that we have a tokusatsu movie of the year awardee in this movie. And yes, I just love the fact that Geki is now the leader of a team that has a very huge roster and the fact the we will be having a 3rd part for this movie!
Categories: Clips , Dekaranger , Gavan , Metal Hero , News , Super Sentai , Tokusatsu
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He's just left her :D
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Anybody noticed I think they mentioned Akibaranger during that last clip somehow...?
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The Fischer Institute uses the Theragun to facilitate and enhance treatment of patients and athletes before, during, and after exercise programs. Fischer sports in now using the newest model the G2PRO that has some new features.
The Theragun is a handheld device that vibrates at a high frequency with low amplitude of movement to stimulate muscles and help them perform more efficiently. Research has shown that muscle treatment leads to faster recovery from injuries and better overall performance. Fischer Institute utilizes the Theragun on a daily basis and our patients rave about the results.
What is the treatment like?
Depending on presentation of muscle tissue, patient response, and desired outcome Fischer trained employee will deliver appropriate duration and intensity ranging from 1-10 min. You will feel small vibratory oscillations targeting superficial to deep muscle tissue.
- Adjustable arm position– allows user to reach and manipulate otherwise difficult areas
- Ampbits– different attachments to accomplish specific outcomes
- Large ball-Designed for larger muscle groups
- Standard ball-Designed for smaller muscle groups
- Dampener– for tender and bony areas
- Cone– for trigger points and small muscles
How is the Theragun used?
Pre exercise
- Decrease pain
- Increase mobility/Break up scar tissue
- Improve muscle coordination
During exercise
- Increase activation of muscles
- Increase blood flow
- Prevent muscle fatigue and soreness
After Exercise
- Increase lymphatic drainage
- Decrease muscle soreness and tightness
- Calm the nervous system and accelerate recovery
- Myofascial release therapy and localized relaxation message have been found to be beneficial in treating upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunctions [5]. Both techniques can be applied and supplemented through the use of the Theragun.
- Several research studies have shown that massage therapy applied after repetitive exercises can help to reduce soreness and speed up recovery [3].
- The Theragun is being used by high level athletes across varies sports because of how they are feeling before, during, and after treatment sessions.
- Massage improves blood flow to the site of pain, thereby improving lactic acid clearance earlier and providing more efficient repair of micro-injuries to the muscles, connective tissues, and tendons [3].
- In people receiving STM it has been found they have an increase in the number of neutrophils – the type of white blood cells involved in tissue repair, and cortisol levels – another measurement that if elevated helps to reduce inflammation [4].
- Piper S, Shearer HM, Côté P, et al. The effectiveness of soft-tissue therapy for the management of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the upper and lower extremities: A systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury management (OPTIMa) collaboration. Manual Therapy. 2016;21:18-34. doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.08.011.
- Best TM, Hunter R, Wilcox A, Haq F. Effectiveness of Sports Massage for Recovery of Skeletal Muscle From Strenuous Exercise. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2008;18(5):446-460. doi:10.1097/jsm.0b013e31818837a1.
- Brummitt J. The Role of Massage in Sports Performance and Rehabilitation: Current Evidence and Future Direction. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy : NAJSPT. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953308/. Published February 2008.
- Smith LL, Keating MN, Holbert D, et al. The Effects of Athletic Massage on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Creatine Kinase, and Neutrophil Count: A Preliminary Report. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 1994;19(2):93-99. doi:10.2519/jospt.19220.127.116.11.
Article written by Chad Simmons, Student PT


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Sunday's 2-1 win over Liverpool strengthened Chelsea's push for the Premier League title - with Jose Mourinho's side just two points off leaders Arsenal.
However, the Portuguese has made no secret of his desire to improve his squad next month and accepts that one or two may have to depart Stamford Bridge in the process.
Here we have a round-up of all the Chelsea-related transfer news from today's papers and across the web.
Tuesday's Chelsea transfer stories from the Daily Mirror
Last season's Player of the Year Juan Mata has struggled to nail down a regular spot in Jose Mourinho's side this season - although the Blues boss is unwilling to let the Spaniard depart.
However, Inter Milan have identified the midfielder as one of their top targets during the January transfer window and are preparing a bid.
Mata is keen to enhance his World Cup chances ahead of next summer's tournament and may well push a move abroad in order to do so.
The 25-year-old is thought to be on a shortlist, which also contains Tottenham's Erik Lamela - who has failed to live up to his £30m transfer fee.
Another player who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge is experienced midfielder Michael Essien - as our man Darren Lewis wrote yesterday.
The Ghanaian is widely expected to leave the club next month, with Greek champions Olympiacos joining the race for his signature.
Essien's agent Fabien Piveteau added further speculation to the 31-year-old's future by saying: "It's true that he could leave Chelsea this winter.
"Several big European clubs playing in the Champions League have made enquiries and it should play out in the next 10 days or so."
Young striker Patrick Bamford may be set for another loan move next month, with Derby County keen to add him to their ranks.
The 20-year-old has impressed at League One side MK Dons so far this campaign - but his deal will run out on January 5.
Stamford Bridge bosses are keen to see him play at a higher level for the remainder of the season and a loan switch to Pride Park could be agreed in the next 24 hours.
Tuesday's Chelsea transfer gossip and rumours from other newspapers and websites
Jose Mourinho is reportedly targeting a central defender next month as he looks to add steel to a somewhat-faltering back-line.
However, it seems the Blues will be priced out of a move for Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio, according to Sky Sports.
The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting defensive prospects in Europe but the La Liga club are not willing to listen to any offers - unless they match his £50m buyout clause.
Club president Fernando Roig said: "Musacchio has a contract until 2018, therefore he will be here for four more years.
"If someone wants to come and pay what he is worth, then we will talk."
Another player who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa.
The Brazilian has also attracted the interest of Arsenal recently but Borrussia Dortmund are now ready to join the race for his signature, according to the Express.
The Bundesliga side are ready to make a move for the 25-year old - who has scored 23 times in all competitions this season - and could test Atleti by meeting Costa's £34m release clause.
While this sort of fee was regularly paid by Mourinho in his first spell at the Bridge, it remains to be seen whether he will be willing to pay that much next month.
Elsewhere, Verona midfielder Jorginho is set to discuss his future with the club, amidst interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Serie A side's directors were at Sunday's Premier League clash between the clubs and according to Talksport, both are keen to secure his signature.


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The unforgiven: Epilogue
ABA The dejected Aba stood uneasily in their bedroom contemplating about his life. He almost drank the content of the bottle but he wasn't brave enough or maybe he wasn't coward enough, he really couldn't tell. Then he started making calls, first to Ebo and other family members. The cause of his wife's death was… Continue reading The unforgiven: Epilogue


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I goofed! My reading today in San Francisco is NOT at Borderlands! It is at SF in SF, at the Variety Preview Room Theatre - details at http://www.facebook.com/l/mAQBc3BWf/www.sfinsf.org.
I must not post on Facebook when I am very tired!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery
Posted by Nancy Kress at 5:40 AM
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- Sean Craven said...
I missed this. Oh, well - Hi, Nancy! (waves)
- September 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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Sometimes innovative science requires innovative machinery, like a four-legged robotic sled that can wear shoes, a contraption recently developed by researchers at the University of Calgary to test whether grippy athletic shoes affect injury risk.
It's well known, of course, that shoe traction influences athletic performance, especially in sports that involve sprinting or cutting, meaning abrupt rapid shifts in direction. In broad terms, more traction leads to better results.
In a 2009 study of soccer players and their footwear, for instance, researchers tested forward sprinting and sideways cutting speed while the players wore their normal soccer shoes, and again after the shoes' cleats had been shaved down in length by 50 percent and then by 100 percent, meaning they were flat against the outsole. While wearing the shortened cleats, the players had less traction on the field and were significantly slower moving forward or sideways.
But these and similar studies did not establish whether more shoe traction is always desirable or if there is such a thing as too much stickiness in a shoe.
Athletic shoes have two primary types of traction. One keeps you sticking to the ground as you move forward. The other, called rotational traction, kicks in when you move sideways or shift direction. The amounts of each type of traction depend on a shoe's outsole material and on whether it has cleats and, if so, how many, their size and shape, and how they are positioned.
For some time, most researchers have believed that forward traction does not have much effect on injury risk, while rotational traction does.
But that idea had been difficult to test in real-world situations. So researchers at the Human Performance Lab at the University of Calgary created their shoe-wearing robotic tester. Mounted on rails, it can move forward or sideways on a field at whatever speed the researchers choose, while its "feet" stay in contact with the ground and sensors determine forward and rotational traction.
The researchers recruited hundreds of local high school football players and borrowed their shoes. They fitted each shoe onto the robot tester and determined its unique forward and sideways traction. The shoes varied widely, said John W. Wannop, the University of Calgary kinesiologist who led the study.
The scientists then returned the shoes to the players and asked each team's trainer to track all non-contact leg injuries throughout the season. At the end of the three seasons, the scientists compared traction levels and injury reports.
Many players had experienced ankle, knee and ligament injuries that didn't involve contact. The incidence was highest and the severity of the injuries greatest among those players whose shoes provided the most rotational traction. At the same time, the players whose shoes had provided the most forward traction developed fewest injuries.
This finding was unexpected, Wannop said, because it had been thought that any shoe with high forward-motion traction would also automatically have high rotational traction, and so would increase injury risk. But this was not the case; some shoes gripped as players ran forward but didn't stick when they cut sideways. Those shoes were the safest.
There are some broad guidelines to consider when purchasing athletic shoes, Wannop said.
Avoid models with multiple large, toothy cleats or rubbery nodules along the outside of the sole, he advises, since they can create too much rotational traction. Look instead for groupings of shorter cleats in the forefoot, which can provide reliable forward-oriented traction.
Try the shoes before buying, if at all possible. Find some grass and sprint, halt, pivot and cut. If your foot slips when you move forward or noticeably sticks when you pivot, Wannop said, try another pair.
Traction key
Sometimes innovative science requires innovative machinery, like a four-legged robotic sled that can wear shoes, a contraption recently developed by researchers at the University of Calgary to test whether grippy athletic shoes affect injury risk.


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A seasonal treat made with Vincent Family Cranberries and the very best vanilla.
Kelly's Cranberry Vanilla Preserves
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A seasonal treat made with Bandon's Vincent Family Cranberries and the very best vanilla from our friends at Singing Dog Vanilla in Eugene. Our Cranberry Vanilla Preserves are perfect on their own, or baked into your favorite recipes. Spread some on your leftover turkey sandwich for a real treat.
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For information about applying for places and to apply for a place at a Kirklees School please go to:
This includes the following:-
How to apply for a primary school place
Guide to admission to a primary school
How to apply for a secondary school place
Guide to admission to secondary school
Please see the Kirklees link to find out when the closing dates and National offer days are for admissions to Reception and Secondary School.
In-year admissions are the responsibility of the Academy Trust and therefore queries in regard to admissions need to be made directly with the school.
For information regarding admissions for places at Heaton Avenue Primary School, please see our Admissions Policy in the policies section under Key Information, Policies tab


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The Rosemary Green baby bonnet is the counterpart to my Lavender Blue baby bonnet released earlier this month. Filled with rich, earthy hues, flower details, and lacy stitches, this bonnet speaks of forest adventures, and the woodsy smell of mosses, and leaves. A delicate ribbon … [Read more...]
Lavender Blue Baby Bonnet, A Vintage-style Lace Crochet Pattern
This sweet 0-3 month crochet baby bonnet pattern is a true heirloom piece with lots of vintage-style charm. It's filled with lace textures that compliment, and contrast for a one of a kind accessory. The Lavender Blue Baby Bonnet is lightweight, spring-like, and perfect for … [Read more...]


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I don't have a local supply of the GW, but much prefer Rahr over the Briess for base malt.
I have never used GW. I like Rahr over Briess. My LHBS started carrying Malteurope 2-row, and that is pretty good and the price is low, so that is what I use for domestic 2-row base malt.Briess has started to source Malt from one of the western states in the last few years, has that changed the product?
Has Brülosophy.com ever done anything with this? This question comes up several times a year. I use Briess and Rahr interchangeably. I have made 100% 2-row pale beers with both and found them both to be good. No side by side comparisons though.PS. I have never used GW.


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Fassa Fuori Menu
September 2016
The third edition of this fabulous culinary competition is to be held in September. Ten Dolomiti chefs wil hold events in the open air among piazzas and the flowery meadows of the Val di Fassa.
Four gatherings on two weekends are highlighted by cooking shows. There will be gourmet picnics with natural foods and tastings. Formal dinners will accompany theatrical events.
The extraordinary beauty of the Val di Fassa will blend with the superb cuisine of its territory.


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With an expertise in the neurophysiology and treatment of severe psychiatric disorders, the Temerty Centre uses magnetic brain stimulation to study the role of cortical inhibition and plasticity as potential pathophysiological mechanisms in schizophrenia, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Daskalakis also conducts treatment studies using repetitive transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for refractory symptoms in these disorders. He has been a NARSAD Lieber Young Investigator (2004, 2006) a NARSAD Independent Investigator (2008) and holds or has held CIHR, OMHF and Brain Canada operating awards. He has also been awarded the Samarthji Lal Award in Mental Health Research from the Graham Boeckh Foundation for the top mid-career neuropsychopharmacology researcher in Canada in 2013. Finally, he has over 250 peer-reviewed publications, books and book chapters in prestigious journals such as the Archives of General Psychiatry, JAMA Psychiatry Brain and the American Journal of Psychiatry and is an editorial board member for Biological Psychiatry and an Associate Editor for Clinical Neurophysiology.
Dr. Zafiris J. Daskalakis is Professor of Psychiatry and Temerty Chair in Therapeutic Brain Intervention and Chief of the Mood and Anxiety Division at CAMH.
Dr. Zafiris J. Daskalakis was born and raised in Toronto. He initially started his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto and completed medical school at Queen's University in 1994. He subsequently entered the residency training in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto which he completed in 1999. While still a resident, Dr. Daskalakis began graduate studies in the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto, supervised by Drs. Shitij Kapur (Imaging/Psychiatry) and Robert Chen (Neurophysiology). He completed fellowship training and his PhD in 2002 at which point he started as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Daskalakis was promoted to rank of Professor of Psychiatry in 2013 and he is co-director of the Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention and Chief of Mood and Anxiety at CAMH.


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Fisherman Oral 'Val' Alexander stood fearlessly along the Old Hellshire Beach in St Catherine yesterday as he recounted his encounter with a 12-foot 300-pound crocodile in the same water body on the night of August 1.
Nearly a dozen scars were still visible as he pointed to the spot the incident unfolded.
"Me and two other fishermen dive into the water. after shootING my first fish I turned off the flash light and put the fish in my sack. When I turned on back the light, I saw a piece of thing looking like a log just about two inches from my head, but when I looked closer, I realised it was a crocodile!" the fisherman for more than 30 years told THE STARin an interview.
Despite being in such close proximity to the beast, Alexander's years of experience taught him to remain calm.
He said he used his flashlight to gently nudge the reptile on its nose to move it out of the way, but the crocodile grabbed on to his hand.
"Normally, their jawbone is like 2,500 pounds of pressure, but he didn't put that amount of pressure on my hand, so I was looking on him and watching my hand inside his mouth. I grab my fishing gun and hit him on his teeth where he eventually opened his mouth, I just pulled out my hand from his mouth.
I realise my hand was bleeding really bad.
Things quickly escalated when the 47-year-old Portmore resident tried to swim away. The crocodile's claw scraped his back and got entangled in his fish bag.
The animal then wrapped around Alexander and pulled him underwater.
"My friends quickly realise what was going on now, but they were so frighten they ran to a rock. I try to surface about three times, but the crocodile keep pulling me back down to the deep.
Some other fisherfolk who were across from where we were angry saying 'Don't you see the crocodile is going to kill your friend?" Alexander said.
After realising no assistance was forthcoming, he said he shot the animal in its belly with his fish gun, and it released him.
But the saga was not done yet, as the reptile grabbed his head, flipped him over and pulled him to the bottom of the water.
"When I take the light and look above my head, I still see the crocodile swimming above, I just swim out underneath his belly and go on the stone in a bit to get out of the water.
Another boat man was around the other side of the sea and heard my voice and he bring me over the other side of the beach, and them drove me over the hospital," Alexander said.
He received two punctures in his left hand from the crocodile's teeth, four claw marks in his head, ranging from two to six inches long, a deep wound in his side, and two scrapes on his hand.
Originally deadlocked, he had to trim for medics to tend to the wounds.
But this is not his first encounter with wild beasts. He said in 1998, a bull shark attacked him in the same waters and bit out a piece of flesh from his knee.
Nonetheless, Alexander, a father of eight, said he would never give up his livelihood because he dislikes working for people.
He has not gone in the water since the attack because the wounds have not fully healed, but he said he plans to dive again as soon as next month end.


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Daniëlle Cathari to drop her own first collection
"DC DROP1" is coming this Friday
A young designer that is doing some very interesting work at the moment is the talented Daniëlle Cathari. The Dutch designer who's based in Amsterdam has had a quick rise into the spotlight, highlighted by her work with Vfiles and most notably her work with Adidas Originals where her fresh take on their classic tracksuit has gained wide praise and has been seen sported by the likes of Kendall Jenner. The time has now come for her to inaugurate her own eponymous unisex clothing label which is dropping its first pieces this Friday, November 16th.
Made up of 6 items, "DC DROP1" consists of heavy-weight athleisure wear in the form of t-shirts with faded gothic inspired fonts, a hand-braided plait on pants, and a spider graphic adorned sweater. Cathari points to style aesthetics "such as deconstruction" alongside "themes of complementing and contrasting" that feed into the design ethos of her new label.
"I call it a drop because it's not a full collection; it's a capsule of six pieces. "Of course I'm dropping my first collection, but it comes with actually launching my whole brand. So everyone gets a first impression of this — not just the items or clothing — but the whole package and vibe….We wanted to be clear, 'This is the brand. This is Daniëlle Cathari."
Available this Friday exclusively via her label site here, we recommend keeping an eye on this rising star.


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WAYNE, N.J. – Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Ballantine Corporation, a full-service direct mail production company, announces the launch of a new printing and mailing blog that contains a variety of direct mail information, tips, news, case studies, and more.
The printing and mailing blog (ballantine.com/blog/), launched in the summer of 2007, has grown in size and content.
"We started the blog to easily communicate with our industry peers who are Web 2.0 savvy," Ryan Cote, Director of Marketing for The Ballantine Corporation, said. "It's been a great tool and the majority of postings are related to direct marketing news and tips."
A recent posting to the blog discusses a survey released by B-to-B-Magazine that indicates direct mail spending will increase in 2008 and will be used with both online and email marketing to yield an effective and integrated marketing plan.
Other topics include: how to prevent offsetting on direct mail pieces; a revived #10 direct mail voucher package; and how to tweak double postcards to increase cash orders.
In addition, bloggers can visit the site to receive updates on postal rates for 2008; the latest in integrated marketing techniques; headline direct marketing news; and more.
The printing and mailing blog also links bloggers to case studies so they may learn about what their industry peers are doing – what's working and what's not.
The blog's post categories are varied. In addition to case studies and direct marketing news and tips, other categories include, but are not limited to: Ballantine news and press releases; creative tips and advice; and printing news. There is even an area for marketers who are concerned about the environment. They can post information about ways to conserve and recycle materials and discuss other concerns related to the green scene under "Going Green."
And, for direct mail marketing professionals who would like to know how their direct mail holiday campaign stacked up to their peers, Ballantine has released their Holiday 2007 Direct Marketing Industry Report which can be downloaded from their blog.
Founded in 1966, The Ballantine Corporation has evolved from offering print production services to also providing mailing, creative and one-to-one marketing solutions.
For more information on Ballantine, visit: www.Ballantine.com.
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|Badda serve Abahani a stunner
|Friday, 01 February 2008
Staff Correspondent
Badda Jagarani upset B league champions Abahani 1-0 in the inaugural match of the Protiti Pharma Victory Day Club Cup Football Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday.
Milon scored the all-important goal in the 47th minute. While Abahani's national stars clearly looked out of sorts their opponents reaped the benefits of playing regular football in the senior division league.
Even though Badda were cornered by their superior counterparts on a number of occasions, but time and again they waited for the chance to hit on the break. Abahani lacked firepower in the striking zone with Tipu and Emily repeatedly looking goal-shy. Except for skipper Joy none of the Abahani midfielders were able to dominate the crucial area of the pitch.
The defence welcomed back former national defender Shujon but there was no understanding between reliable mates Nazrul and Shiraji and that eventually cost the match for the Sky Blues.
Abahani started aggressively but all their efforts ended either wide or off the goalpost. In fact, Badda was first to sent a chill through the Abahani spine on the 19th minute when Nasir broke through the right flank and sent a minus to Rana whose angular shot was punched by custodian Biplob to safety.
The next few minutes belonged to Abahani but they failed to break the deadlock. In the 29th minute Badda goalie Nehal fisted Emily's header off a Shiraji cross. Nehal was at his brilliant best in the 31st minute as he punched an in-swinging Robin cross to thwart Tipu's valiant headed effort.
In the 42nd minute Tipu headed wide off a Wali Faisal cross and the very next minute Abahani's frustration touched the sky as Tipu's header off a Emily cross struck the crosspiece.
Two minutes after the break Badda broke the chilly evening's duck. Nazrul and Shiraji's hesitation to clear a harmless ball allowed midfielder Milon to cooly beat Biplob on the far post.
Abahani tried to add more attacking flair by bringing on Abul and Parvel in the midfield but dogged defence work by Badda presented them a famous victory. Earlier, Spandan Shilpi Ghosti artistes performed in the colorful opening ceremony.
They presented dance, folklore display, motor-cycle stunts, stick walking and little kids displayed the jerseys of the eight participant clubs.
Special assistant of the Chief Adviser for sports ministry Mahbub Jamil inaugurated the tourney as the chief guest.
Today's matches
Arambagh v Victoria (3:00pm) Muktijoddha v Wanderers (5:00pm)


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Had a nice quiet morning — I really love the routine we're falling into, it's so wonderful to get up every morning and have someone to make breakfast for, BF leaves for school, I finish getting ready then head off myself.
In any case, came home today craving comfort food – but kind of, healthy comfort food. I know, but such a thing does exist! I found a recipe on Tartelette for a roasted vegetable potage accompanied by homemade polenta croutons. Delicious. I did some significant tweaking, but the foundation is still the same. If you're gluten free and you need a crouton fix, these will certainly do the trick – and they're super easy. Recipes to be posted soon!
This simple soup, amongst its other amazing qualities, introduced me to cauliflower. Now, until today, I have hated cauliflower almost as much as I have hated mangoes (turns out I'm allergic — they make my tongue feel fuzzy – yuck!) because, as I'm sure is the case with many of you, the only way I've seen it has been trying to impersonate either rice or potatoes (and failing miserably) or steamed and covered with cheese. Gross. But this- this amazing soup – involved turnips, leeks, potatoes and a whole head of cauliflower. I'll admit, I was skeptical, but I was so, so wrong. In general, I think most vegetables taste much better roasted. It brings out the sweetness, allows them to be perfectly tender on the inside and golden brown (sometimes crispy) on the outside edges — and cauliflower is no exception. I roasted the potatoes and turnips in one pan and the cauliflower and leeks in another – with a head of garlic, salt and pepper divided between the two pans. This worked out quite well as the cauliflower/leek pan finished roasting 15-20 minutes before the root veggies. Waiting for the potatoes to finish, I curious poked around the cauliflower. It looked alright, but it took me a few minutes of indecision before finally tasting it – amazing. It was tender, crunchy along the edges, mildly sweet and wonderful. I can't wait to roast another head (or two!) with some cumin, maybe paprika. I'll keep you posted!
Here, roasted vegetable soup served with polenta croutons and turkey-pesto panini


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Elegant modern Italian chandelier with 8 lights and clear Murano glass arms [65726]
Available To Order
A gorgeous modern chandelier, pared back, with eight lights, lovely clean lines and the style and flair intrinsic to Italian design. It's crafted using traditional Venetian hand-blowing techniques which have been handed down over the past 600 years from generation to generation of glass-masters.
It's shown here with a chrome metal frame and clear Murano glass, but as it is individually made to order, it is possible to have a gold frame. Please refer to the options box for this.
There are also larger sizes over two tiers - please get in touch with us if you would like to know more.
If you scroll down, you will find more sizes, with five and six lights.
Please contact us for prices for the two fantastic matching wall lights also seen here
Diameter :72 cm
Height : 45 cm plus chain
Illumination : 8 x 60W E14 bulbs (Europe and UK) or 8 x E12 bulbs (USA)
Your lights are delivered to Mainland UK and EU countries free of charge!
Please contact us for cost of delivery to other locations
We deliver to your home with FedEX, DHL UPS and TNT. Large orders are delivered palletised and by prior arrangement.
We ship direct from Italy in most cases. It takes 3 to 4 days for the goods to transit from Italy to the UK.
Lead time - Typically the lead time from you placing your order being ready to ship is 5 working days to 10 working days. In the case of Murano chandeliers, large orders, off catalogue, and custom work the lead time is a little longer, typically between 3 and 6 weeks.
If you don't love it we will take it back! - No strings Attached-
Peace of mind: You have up to 30 days to decide if you like your lighting. If, for whatever reason a fitting does not meet with your total 100% satisfaction, you are welcome to return it. It must be complete, and unlike with many other shops, Italian Lighting Centre has no irritating re-stocking fees. (Does not apply to custom projects)
To make the process as easy as possible for you, we also pay for the cost of the return if you are based in the UK! Please notify us in writing or by phone..


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Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings, hosts of The Nod, a podcast about Black culture, recently went on a scavenger hunt for items ranging from a durag to quinoa. The catch? They had to buy everything from Black-owned businesses. Join Brittany and Eric on their adventure by exploring a map of the Brooklyn shops they visited.
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Ever since women won the right to vote in 1920 — was it only 90 years ago? — there's been guessing about whether women and men vote differently. This speculation reached a high point during the presidential election year 1980, when men were noticeably more supportive of Republican Ronald Reagan than women. Research suggested this was exacerbated by President Reagan's public opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment and his active support for a hard line against the United States' then-nuclear nemesis, the Soviet Union.
So it's no surprise that political scientists and journalists spend every election year on the lookout for signs of voter divides along gender lines. It has waxed and waned since 1980, but with a remarkably consistent tendency for men to favor Republicans more than women do. In 2008, 6 percent more men than women supported the GOP presidential nominee John McCain. (White men, in particular, have tended to vote more conservatively than almost any other demographic group.)
In this year's midterms, the gender gap is showing signs that it's alive and well in crucial Senate races. I saw evidence of this while reporting in Wisconsin two weekends ago. And on Wednesday, a new CNN/Opinion Research poll suggests the gap continues in the Badger State. Results show that while men divide 56 percent to 41 percent in favor of Republican Ron Johnson over Democrat Russ Feingold, women are evenly split between the third term Democratic incumbent and his GOP challenger, 48 percent to 48 percent. Adding together all voters, Johnson is ahead 52 percent to 44 percent.
This new poll shows an even more pronounced gender difference in Washington state, where Patty Murray, the Democratic incumbent senator, is winning the women's vote by two to one, 62 percent to 31 percent. But men prefer the Republican Dino Rossi, 55 percent to 40 percent. Overall then, women are the basis of Murray's 8 point lead over Rossi.
But this is not to say women voters always prefer the female candidate. In Delaware, where the GOP Senate nominee is the colorful tea party favorite Christine O'Donnell, women prefer her male opponent, Democrat Chris Coons, by a 27 point margin: 61 percent to 34 percent. O'Donnell is also trailing among male voters, 42 percent to 53 percent – but not by as large a margin as among women.
One other poll recently that showed a lift for a Democratic woman candidate was in California, where incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer was leading her Republican female challenger, Carly Fiorina, by almost 20 points. The poll, done in late September, also for CNN and Opinion Research, showed men favoring Fiorina by 3 points — 48 to 45.
Since the economy and the poor jobs outlook are issues voters say are uppermost on their minds this year, it's curious that women — who worry about their families — aren't more critical of the performance of incumbent Democrats. But it's also well understood that women tend to be more supportive than men of a larger role for government, when citizens are in need — something Republicans are railing against this year.
Still, if the gap bears out on Election Day, through exit polls of voters, it'll be worth asking why. Former campaign pollster for both Bill and Hillary Clinton, Mark Penn, told Politico's Ben Smith recently that "men seem more energized than women to turn out and vote" this year. If Penn is right, why is that the case?


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First thing's first, download file i2c.tar.gz below:
Steps to reproduce:
Take 1):
1- From TC, [Ctrl]-[Down] on file i2c.tar.gz
2- [Enter] on i2c.tar
3- [Enter] on i2c/
4- [F3] on aux.c. Agree to "Overwrite" if prompted by TC
5- TC hangs
6- Kill TC
Take 2):
1- Use tar to extract i2c.tar.gz to a folder. I used Cygwin and MSYS. Don't use 7zip.
Code: Select all
tar xfvz i2c.tar.gz
3- [Alt]-[F7]-[Find text]. Search for "hello" in i2c/ folder. [Start search]
4- TC hangs on file aux.c
5- Kill TC


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Monkey Emoji Key Ring
Cushioned with cool
Product Description
Key Features:
- Easy clip attachment
- Super soft
Our super soft 'See no, hear no, speak no evil Monkey' keyring is a cheeky chap who will be a fab addition to your keys! He's completely poseable and his cute face may fool you but he'll never spill the bananas! Clip him onto your house keys, car keys, even your backpack to keep our lovable Monkey close at all times.
Dimensions (approx.):
- Head: 10cm
- Arms: 10cm
Customer Reviews
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Did you know that you can search your Dropbox files with Copernic Desktop Search?
A lot of us use it to store files, documents and PDFs, but it is always hard to find anything inside your Dropbox if you do not keep it organized. That's when Copernic Desktop Search comes in. The full version allows you to search inside your Dropbox folder.
After you have downloaded Copernic Desktop Search.
Simply, install Dropbox on your computer.
Then, Open Copernic Desktop Search. Go into the menu, select Tools – Options – Files. Click Add and select your Dropbox folder.
Launch the indexation and you will be able to search your Dropbox folder.


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Smart Series – ICT Management – ICT Essentials for Smart Cities
ICT has been used as an extended synonym for information technology (IT). ICT unifies communications and the integration of telecommunications.
The idea of growing cities is replaced with the idea of making a city "smart". ICT is the core to develop a smart city which enables a better use of energy in buildings, street lighting, etc.
Few ICT essentials that a smart city needs while developing are:
Operations of Broadband Networks
ICT enables easy usage & access to broadband services. The latest broadband service is fibre-optic, which is the fastest Internet connection available.
Smart Sensors & Devices
While implementing smart ICT plan for a city, the developer has to ensure that the city is installed with embedded systems, smart devices, sensors, and actuators, offering real-time data management, alerts, and information processing for the city administration.
Developing Smart Urban Spaces
By connecting these embedded systems, sensors and smart devices located across the city together, smart urban spaces are made. These help ICT to deliver efficient & sustainable services to the residents. These spaces help integrate the data from the smart controllers with decision support systems.
Developing Sustainable Services
For environmental and energy monitoring such as using sensors to detect when waste disposal pick-ups are needed, or to measure energy consumption and emissions, ICT can be used.
These essentials are closely linked to build a self sustainable living and ultimately provide comprehensive ICT solutions.
Wave City on NH24, Ghaziabad offers such smart living options. ICT has been used extensively throughout this smart city. The project would stand as a master piece of innovation. Wave City will offer residential properties, commercial properties, villas, shop cum offices, independent floors, affordable homes, etc.
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Hot Take: Damn you, Pixar! Yet another tug at the heart strings from the makers of Toy Story, Wall-E, Up, Inside Out and unexpected emotional breakdowns during animated films.
Pixar hasn't just mastered the art of animation. They've also mastered the ability to take what's essentially a kid's genre and make it all ages fare and consistently provide enough emotional ammunition to bring even the most closed off curmudgeon to tears. (Although that's not me… I'm a pretty easy mark.) Coco is the latest in Pixar's arsenal of films that are usually technically perfect, family oriented and ready to bring you to tears before the credits roll. In typical Pixar fashion, Coco is both inspirational and heart-breaking and delivers all the feels you've come to expect from the master animators.
Coco follows Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) who aspires to be a famous musician like his hero Ernesto de la Cruz (voiced by Benjamin Bratt) but his family has banned music from their lives. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel decides to defy his family and enter a singing competition but his family forbids it. He decides to steal de la Cruz's guitar to enter and when he does he is transported to the Land of the Dead where he must receive the blessing of one of his dead family members to return to the world of the living. Unfortunately, Miguel's blessing comes with conditions that he can't accept (he must never play music again) and instead he sneaks out his hero Ernesto who he also believes he is descended from.
Coco's depiction of Mexico and the Land of the Dead is especially beautiful artistically. While it might not be the story of some previous Pixar efforts, it definitely works better than The Good Dinosaur and has the cultural affinity and respect for the Mexican heritage similar to what Moana (another Disney film but not Pixar) was for the Polynesian islands. Perfectly fine for children but also great for adults, it's Pixar's perfected style of doing things that make films like Coco such a cash cow but not at the detriment of the quality of the product like some other animated films have a habit of doing.
What's really special about these Pixar films is how while in the moment you don't realize how formulaic they are until you sit back and think about it. Coco is no exception as the names and settings are changed but essentially, the plot twists and turns are all the same. Despite there not being too many new twists (just new disguises for those twists to wear), Coco still manages to feel fresh and new. If you have kids, this one is a no brainer. If you don't, it's still one worth getting to the theater to see.
Why Watch?
Because Pixar will remind you of your softer, sentimental side.
Why Skip?
You're out of Kleenex.