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Natural Products Expo West brought together organic vendors from all over the United States to share an amazing number of products that allowed consumers to see just how easy it is to live an organic lifestyle. The weekend was highlighted by the 6th Annual VIP Dinner hosted by the Organic Center.
The Organic Center's 6th Annual Dinner took place Friday night and the evening turned into a huge organic celebration. The event featured an interactive science exhibit that let everyone see the amazing impact that organics are having on the earth and what the future holds for organics. This evening also gave people a chance to meet with some of the leading scientists in the world, who are working on ways to improve the organic industry. After a delicious organic dinner prepared by celebrity chef Domenica Catelli, the energy and festivities were just beginning. There were speeches, donations, music and after dinner a video message from the Prince of Wales was played and it was very inspiring as he echoed how organics can really change the future of the earth. If you are looking for one event to ignite your organic fire, next year this dinner is a great place to start.
You might not be ready to make the switch to an entirely organic lifestyle, but the " Mission Organic 2010" goal is to have organic food sales reach 10 percent of overall food sales. This means you only need to buy organic one out of every ten items that you purchase and by doing this, you help reduce pesticides in drinking water, animals will be treated more humanely, you will help capture 6.5 billion pounds of carbon in soil, you will help restore degraded soils and finally on a personal note, you will be getting 25% to 30% higher levels of basic nutrients by eating organic fruits and vegetables. This is really just scratching the surface of the benefits of using organic products.
Expo West showcased so many amazing organic products that if you are looking to make a difference, if you would like to find out more about organics or if you already are trying to live organic but would just like to find some new and different products; this is the place to be. One day is not enough, you really need to make an entire weekend of this event. A few of the more noteworthy vendors:
Udo's Oil – If you are looking for something that gives your body an edge, Udo's Oil will do that. This product has 20 years of research and two different studies to document that it lowers body fat, improves skin condition, provides you with more energy, it improves sleep and concentration as well as your overall health. This is really just scratching the surface of what Udo's Oil does for you. Udo's Oil gives you the ideal 2:1 ratio of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, providing you with the good fat your body needs. Whether you are an athlete or just looking to feel better in your everyday life, Udo's Oil is a true wonder product and in addition it is a certified organic, sustainable and fish-free blend of plant-sourced oils. For more information on Udo's Oil, visit: www.oilthemachine.com
Crofter's Superfruit Spreads – If you are going to spread something on your toast in the morning, you might as well make it tasty and adding that it is organic and provides you with an antioxidant punch, well that is certainly a nice bonus. Each jar contains one pound of premium organic fruit and it is sweetened with fair trade sugar. Crofter's Superfruit Spreads are going to make you forget about using jams or jellies or anything else that tries to pass itself off as a fruit spread. Listen to these flavors; North America Superfruit is cranberry and blueberry, South America Superfruit is an exotic blend of Maqui berry and passionfruit, Europe Superfruit is pomegranate and black currant and in my opinion the one that packs the most flavor and got me hooked was the Asian Superfruit, which contains a bright blend of yumberry and raspberry. You really can't go wrong with any of these spreads, and I would suggest you give them all a try. For more information, visit: www.croftersorganic.com
Salba Smart - A great way to snack, Salba Smart provides organic and all natural food products that are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids as well as rich in flavor. If you need to snack on some pretzels or tortilla chips, Salba Smart is the only way to go and the salsa recipe they have come up with is addicting, once you try it you will be putting it on all of your food. The mild is great and if you are looking for a little kick, the hot organic salsa will give it to you while also providing 160mg of Omega-3 fatty acids. For more information, visit: ww.salbasmart.com
Bionorica - They have come up with a great alternative to the typical over-the-counter medication that contains, well likely a lot of things that you don't want in your kids. Sinupret for Kids, a natural remedy for healthy sinus, respiratory and immune support has finally come to America after years of study and a long track record of safety in Europe and around the world. For more information, visit: www.bionoricausa.com
Everlast Nutrition - A name that has long been associated with boxing, Everlast has ventured into the world of nutrition and had their new product line on display. Seemingly whatever supplement you are looking for, Everlast has it. They offer; vitamins, energy, recovery, focus and defense to go along with an edrenaline energy shot and one of the best tasting nutrition bars on the market. www.everlast.com/nutrition
Boiron - founded in 1932, they are the world leader in homeopathy. From a normal cold to normal aches and covering the entire body, Boiron likely has a medication that will help you. If you are looking for an alternative way to cure something, Boiron is a great company to look into. For more information, visit: www.boironusa.com
EcoDrink – not only have they come up with two daily powder drinks that top-to-bottom are better for you than the leading vitamin enhanced waters or energy drinks on the market, but the best part is they give you a reusable bottle to mix your drinks. One of the biggest issues with landfills is how many plastic bottles are going into them, 22 billion last year alone, this is a huge problem that needs to be addressed and EcoDrink is doing just that. EcoDrink will be on sale at Costco in the Los Angeles area starting this Monday. For more information, visit: www.sgnnutrition.com
O Organics - they offer a large line of organic products and the best thing about O is they are in the mainstream, you can find their products in Vons, Safeway and a number of other stores.
Coleman Natural - America's leading processor, marketer and distributor of fresh and prepared natural and organic poultry, beef and pork products, for more information, visit: www.colemannatural.com
Barbara's Bakery - they offer a variety of cereals and are also introducing a new line of all-natural snack mixes with 61% less fat than natural potato chips, for more information, visit: www.barbarasbakery.com
QAI - Quality Assurance International is the leading provider of organic certification services worldwide. For more information, visit: www.qai-inc.com
For more information on the Organic Center, visit: www.organic-center.org
Tumaro's - offering organic, whole wheat, gourmet tortillas, for more information, visit: www.tumaros.com
Crunchies - fruit, veggie and organic snacks, for more information, visit: www.crunchiesfood.com
Flax USA - introducing flax sprinkles which offer the benefits of Omega-3, for more information, visit: www.flaxusa.com
Vitalicious - a wide assortment of breakfast products that provide maximum nutrition while not loading you down with a lot of calories, for more information, visit: www.vitalicious.com
For more information on Expo West, visit: www.expowest.com
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"Rosie facilitated a strategy away day with staff and trustees in October 2017, planning the day with the Chief Executive, running the day, and writing up notes and action points afterwards. Trustees had identified a large number of strategically important, and sensitive, topics; Rosie developed a programme that ensured full discussion of each and kept us on track through the day. She remained neutral and insightful, challenging us tactfully when necessary. She kept us focused on actions and next steps whilst allowing latitude in discussions where appropriate. Her follow up work has been detailed, accurate, timely and action focused. She is always a pleasure to work with: supportive, challenging and perceptive. I strongly recommend her."
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"I love wearing vintage, listening to old music, watching old films, and dancing. But I also love taking care of my husband and making sure he is comfortable."
As a teenager, Lorelei Lee started buying antique dresses. Years later she is an Antique Dealer, a wife and a homemaker. She loves the clothes from Gone With the Wind, the handsome and rugged Clark Gable and the soulful Billie Holiday.
For the past year, her husband has been overseas serving in the Navy, so right now a typical day is a tad different than it will be when her husband comes home. But on a typical day she would take her dogs out for their morning walk, then tidy up the house before heading out to search for antiques at auctions or garage sales. "That can sometimes take all day. But its worth it when you find that perfect piece."
When Lorelei's husband is home, she tries to make breakfast for him before he heads to work. "I like to make sure the house is in order before he gets home so he doesn't have to worry about anything. I will take care of any errands and pay the bills during the day. When he comes home I'll make dinner, sometimes he will if their is something he wants to try. We will talk about our days and maybe watch a movie."
Lorelei mentioned that she loves wearing vintage, listening to old music, watching old films, and dancing. But she also loves taking care of her husband and making sure he is comfortable. "Its wonderful to cook a nice dinner, sit down at the table, and talk about our day. We have our roles in the household. He will work, mow the lawn, take care of the cars. I love to cook, clean, plant in our garden."
At the same time her husband doesn't mind helping her if she needs it, and she doesn't mind helping him either. "We are there for each other no matter what, and we can talk to each other about anything. Our marriage is very strong."
We asked Lorelei about her retro photo shoots. "I've always loved pin ups and the old Hollywood images I would see in magazines, books, and on television. I started out just having some photos done to send to my husband overseas." She then started getting contacted by other photographers. So far she has worked at Miss Missy Photography in Fort Worth, DarkIllumination Photography in Fort Worth and other photo studios in Austin and Dallas. Lorelei said that currently her photos are not for sale. Perhaps they will be in the future, if there is enough interest.
Lorelei's passion for vintage started as a little girl when she would play with her great grandmother's tea set. She started buying antique dresses as a teenager. Then she began buying dresses from the 1800's to 1920's. "Over the years, I have collected many antiques and my collection has slowly but surely taken over the house", she said.
Lorelei favorite vintage place that inspires her is Jefferson, in East Texas. Most of the houses are from the late 1800's to 1930's. "It is full of grace and beauty. We enjoy going there whenever we get the chance. In fact, that is where we got married!"
The Victorian Elegance Show is one of Lorelei's favorite events. It takes place in February and September. Antique dealers from all over come and sell their things. They usually have a fashion show where the models wear antique clothes. Some people will go dressed in their Victorian finery. "I actually just had an 1880's dress made to wear to the event this year," Lorelei added.
We asked Lorelei what year she would visit if she could travel back in time.
"I like the 1780's because of their clothes. If I have to choose just one time period it would most likely be 1940's after the war. The music, style, and people just seemed so wonderful at that time. Not to mention, the modern conveniences that they had in the 1940's compared to 1700's."
Lorelei's Favorites:
Film-Gone With the Wind-love the clothes
Music-Glenn Miller Orchestra-light and fun. Makes your feet start tapping.
Singer-Billie Holiday-soulful.
Actress-Marilyn Monroe-beautiful. Very funny.
Actor-Clark Gable-He is so handsome yet rugged.
When asked to describe her vintage style Lorelei said, "Classic pin up with a glam/rockabilly twist."
Copyright © 2008-2010 Time Warp Wives
Lorelei Lee
Contact Information:
Spokesmodel for Betty Bows and accessories. www.myspace.com/bettybows
In October Lorelei be in LA for the Lipstick Vogue fashion show: www.myspace.com/lipstickvogueclothing
You can also find pictures of Lorelei at: www.modelmayhem.com/loreleilee


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Port Vell Luxury Yacht
Barcelona, Port Vell
8 People
4 Bedrooms
4 bathroom(s)
120 m²
Luxury Yatchs Barcelona: You think you have already seen the whole city and experienced everything, being sure you cannot be stunned. That can be so if only you have already lived not only near the sea, but as well on the sea. The time has come. You can have the yacht accommodation or charter. There are 4 stylish wooden, parquet-floor cabins on this luxury yacht, two of them a double-bedded (20 and 26 sq.m) and the other two have single beds 15 (sq.m). All the bedrooms have bathrooms equipped with a shower. There is a cozy sitting room and a small office area. You can prepare a barbecue on the deck and sunbath, or you can also prepare your meals in the kitchen located on the main deck of this 24m yacht, and just enjoy your holidays.
4 Bedroom(s)
4 Single bed(s)
2 Double bed(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
1 Livingroom(s)
Daily Cleaning
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Rooms
En suite rooms
Cable/Satellite TV
DVD/CD Library
24 Hour Security
Pets Allowed
Coffee/Tea Maker
Heating system
Flat Screen TV
Bedlinen & Towels
Washing machine
DVD / CD Player
Iron/ironing board
Sun beds
Parking space
Ciutat Vella, or the Old Town is believed to be the heart of Barcelona by many people. It comprises four neighborhoods: El Born, the Barrio Gotico, El Raval and Barceloneta that have the Old Barcelona airs and are linked by narrow, winding streets. There is a wide range of bars, restaurants, shops and diverse cultural attraction places throughout the Old Town, making it the obvious choice for people looking for a perfect location to enjoy the best of the city. Barceloneta is the old fishing district of Barcelona that is characterized by low-rise narrow streets tucked in between the wide sandy beaches and the curves of the oldest marina of Barcelona, Port Vell. Home to a large part of the yachting community, there is an abundance of authentic old seafood restaurants scattered around the Harbour. In addition the large shopping complex of Maremagnum with its shops, restaurants, and discotheques, has also brought new life to Barceloneta, offering other attractions such as the IMAX, and the Barcelona Aquarium. It is sunny throughout the year here and you will have a lot of time to enjoy your stay on the most urban beaches of the Catalan coastline , including the Barceloneta beach during the day or spend your evening having a drink gazing at the sea.
Parc Ciutadella: 5 min walking
El Borne: 10 min walking
Las Ramblas: 5 min walking
Beach: 5 min walking
Plaza Catalunya: 10 min walking
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All taxes: All the taxes are included, except for the Tourist City Tax of 0,75-1,5 EUR per person and night with the maximum of 7 nights, payable by every guest of Barcelona from 16 years old.
Rental fees: Gas, water and electricity, Internet and main port mooring are included.
Concierge service: Please, check our Concierge Sevices Page.
Final Cleaning: Is to be done upon your departure.
Check in/out policy
Check-in after 12:00.Check- out before 11:00.
Payment Policy
In order to reserve the yacht you have to pay the reservation deposit 0f 50% in advance. 20% shall be paid via cc (Visa or Mastercard), 30% shall be paid via bank transfer. The rest shall be paid upon arrival in cash or by cc (Visa or Mastercard).
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation, reservation deposit is non-refundable. In case of cancellation one month (1) before arrival or less, the first night shall be paid.
Rent a private property and get a five stars hotel service is today possible! Once our client has book their vacation rentals we do provide complimentary concierge services so that he could spend truly luxury holidays. Crank it up a notch and let our best holiday specialists help you to upgrade your stay. We do collaborate with a professional network of providers that guarantee quality and exclusivity with the most impartial advise whilst. Discover our full range of services including car rentals and transfers, restaurants and tickets bookings, activities arrangements, personal chef services, catering, yacht rentals and more. Our concierge guarantee you a successful trip without a headache and disappointment. Let us assist you.
Activities and Experiences
Airport Transfer and Transportation
Art & Culture
Domestic Services and Professionals
Going Out
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Rating: 9.75 - - View details
Location: 10
Service: 10
Cleaning: 10
Style: 10
Value Money: 8
House Staff: 10
Bedlinen: 10
Concierge: N/C
Breakfast: N/C
Check In: 10
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Port Vell Luxury Yacht
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Meet the New Poster Child for Urban Chicken Farming
Yesterday, I let a guy from Getty Images come take some photos of me and the farm. Today, I wake up to find my face all over the internet! I'm in the Star-Telegram (photo #7), Jezebel, and even the Washington Post (photo #8). Then I Googled my name, which I like to do from time to time to keep tabs on myself, just to see where else I might turn up and holy sheep shit, I'm practically viral! Okay, not really, but I am on NPR, Zimbio, Tree Hugger, Life ... the list goes on and on. Amongst my interweb meanderings, I also stumbled upon this article about myself. If you could peer through your computer screen and look at me right now, you would see a slack jawed woman, who hasn't even bothered to get out of her jammies, completely confused as to what has just transpired over the last 24 hours.
In almost all of the captions, you'll notice that they read "many Americans... have started to raise chickens in their urban yards to try and save money on food costs during the economic downturn..." The pure irony of this is that in most images, I'm holding Miss Golden Toe herself. And just so you can fully appreciate this sardonic moment, I'm going to cop to the amount I paid to have that toe "fixed". $200. That's right ladies and gentleman, I paid $200 for a vet to essentially clip off the chickadee's nail and supply me with outrageously over-priced meds. You see now how she'd have to lay a couple golden eggs to actually earn her keep around here?
But lesson learned. When this past week I accidentally ripped the dog's toenail off by stepping on his foot while wearing clogs, I didn't bother with the vet. With a little hydrogen peroxide and triple antibiotic ointment, Mr. Tinks was right as rain. However, I should warn you that if you do stop by the farm for a visit, please keep your toenails as far away from me as possible. I seem to be on a roll.
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It is with great sadness that friends and family announce the passing of our dear friend Gustavo Jorge Campello on March 5, 2019 during his sleep at 62 years of age in Forest Hills , New York. Born in Havana, Cuba on December 7, 1956, his family emigrated fleeing the cruelty and oppression of the communist Castro regime, temporarily residing in Spain while in transit to ultimately settle in Elmhurst, Queens and then Bay Ridge, Brooklyn , his adopted hometown. He was the loving son of the late Jose and Moraima Campello and leaves behind various loving cousins and close friends in the US and Spain.
He attained a degree in education from Brooklyn College and taught Spanish at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens .In the 80's he changed careers and worked in the travel industry. During his time at Cunard Cruise Line he made devoted friends and travelled on the Queen Elizabeth 2 where his passion for travel began. He also went on to work at Vista Tours, Homeric Tours and other travel agencies where he escorted groups to Israel and Asia. His knowledge of history also led him to Gray Line Tours where he was a NYC tour guide. He loved being a tour guide so much he planned on creating his own NYC tours after retiring. He later went on to work in the Social Security Administration until his passing. Gustavo volunteered for over 25 years as an usher and at the information desk for St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC and in the church's social outreach ministries for the elderly.
He had a great passion not only for travel, but in learning languages, history, Marvel Avengers movies, relished his Cuban and Spanish heritage, and loved Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz music. His humor, smile and generous heart will not be forgotten. God has called him home too soon, but he is now in His loving arms
. Services were offered at Hess-Miller Funeral Home followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village. A memorial service was held in his name on Tuesday May 28th at 10am at St. Patrick's Cathedral in the Lady's chapel and in the Salvador Church in Elche, Spain on May 15,2019.
Donations in his name can be sent to the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, 1200 Coral Way, Miami Fla.,33145


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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Greek Avgolemono....Lemon and Orzo Soup
6 comments:
- Speranta said...
Ellie,am sa incerc reteta "Greek Avgolemono...Lemon and Orzo Soup"
Este usor de preparat si cred ca este si custoasa!
Multumesc mult pentru reteta...
O zi plina de soare iti doresc!
- January 3, 2012 at 8:28 AM
- Unknown said...
Yum, I haven't made this soup yet this year and I think I might have to now! Still lovin your blog!
- January 3, 2012 at 7:47 PM
- Laura @ hip pressure cooking said...
Let's see some of your pressure cooker recipes!
- January 3, 2012 at 11:46 PM
- Ellie said...
Speranta, Supa asta chiar este foarte usoara de facut, mai ales daca ai niste zeama de pui....si nu este prea "heavy"....multumesc de vizita, si iti doresc si tie o zi plina de har!
Dan, Aww, thanks for stopping by...and for your kind comment. I really appreciate it!
This soup is pretty simple to make and quite light...hope you enjoy it:).
Laura, Thanks for dropping by... while I use my pressure cooker quite a bit, my repertoire of pressure cooker recipes don't compare to yours:).
I've posted a few recipes...see recipe index(way at the bottom), but I know most folks don't own a pressure cooker, so I try to limit the recipes I post. However, I'll be posting one soon:)...
- January 4, 2012 at 12:24 PM
- Mihaela said...
Ellie, Happy New Year! I love how this soup looks and it seems perfect after all the pork we had in Romania :) Have a great weekend!
- January 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM
- Ellie said...
Yay, Mihaela...you're back:)! I'm thinking you had a fabulous trip to Romania...I can only imagine what delicacies you had while there:). What's a holiday spent in Romania without some fresh pork?... the two just go together:).
But it must have been extra special for you to be with your family....am so happy that you could go.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year as well!... missed your posts.
- January 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM


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Bones Season 8 Episode 23: "The Pathos in the Pathogens" Quotes
Booth: That guy has no idea how lucky I really am. I mean, really luck.
Brennan: Aw, I love you, too.
His name is Arastoo Vaziri. And he is a good man. A generous man. And I love him.Cam
Dr. Jacobs: We shouldn't do this. We're technically still on lockdown!
Brennan: Well, if we don't he's just going to shoot out the lock!
Brennan: I understand that when someone is blindly subservient to institutional authority, their judgment is frequently compromised.
Dr. Jacobs: That was an eloquent insult.
Brennan: I thought so.
Angela: You could be my lovely assistant...
Cam: If I wasn't your boss.
Angela: So why did we pay 8 zillion dollars for the software when we have you?
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USA Fencing and Columbus city officials announced that Columbus, OH will host the 2013 National USA Fencing Championships. The event will be Jun. 28 to Jul. 7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The championship, which is the largest fencing tournament in the world, will host 3,500 participants between the ages of eight and 80 years old. Officials say the tournament is expected to generate about $5 million in revenue for the city.
In July, 2012 USA Fencing published a schedule naming Memphis, TN as the site of the 2013 Summer Nationals and promoted Memphis as the location at the 2012 Summer Nationals. USA Fencing cited the increasing growth of Summer Nationals meant that Memphis would not have adequate facilities to accommodate the event.
This is the second year that USA Fencing has moved the location of that season's Summer Nationals. The 2012 Summer Nationals was moved from Dallas, TX to Anaheim, CA during the 2011-2012 season.
USA Fencing's Release:
(Columbus, Ohio) – In a press conference at the Hilton Columbus Downtown on Tuesday, USA Fencing and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission announced that the 2013 USA Fencing National Championships will be held from June 28-July 7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
"I am thrilled that the Nationals are coming to Columbus. This is a great sports city with a strong fencing community," said USA Fencing President Don Anthony. "We've gotten great support from Mayor Coleman and the Arnold Sports Festival and I'm looking forward to this being an opportunity to showcase our sport to a large audience. Nearly 3,500 athletes compete in this event every year, including future Olympic and World Team hopefuls and I think the local community will enjoy seeing our amazing sport up close."
Following a fencing demonstration by members of the NCAA Champion Ohio State University Fencing Team, USA Fencing was welcomed to Columbus by Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Gene Smith, The Ohio State University Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics.
"Columbus is excited to have USA Fencing's National Championships here in 2013 and we are proud of our growing opportunities to welcome USOC National Governing Bodies here," said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. "We are a great sports destination and our community looks forward to creating one of the best all-around experiences this event has ever had."
As the largest fencing tournament of any kind in the world, nearly 3,500 athletes will compete at the USA Fencing National Championships with athletes ranging in age from 9 to more than 80-years-old. With more than 10,000 competitors, family members and fans traveling to Columbus for USA Fencing's marquee event, the city of Columbus is expected to generate more than $5 million during the 10-day tournament.
"Columbus is thrilled to host USA Fencing's signature event and welcome some of the greatest fencers in the country to our community next summer," said Greater Columbus Sports Commission Executive Director Linda Shetina Logan. "We are proud of our strong fencing tradition, our local fencing clubs and the collaboration with the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the new Hilton Columbus Downtown as host hotel and our entire hospitality community, who will roll out the red carpet to USA Fencing participants and fans."
One of the premier destinations for sports events in the United States, Columbus has hosted more than 50 NCAA Championship events, including three NCAA Fencing Championships during the last five years (2008, 2011 and 2012). In 2013, America's 15th largest city also will be home to the NHL All-Star Weekend and golf's The Presidents Cup in 2013.
In addition to the USA Fencing National Championships, several premier Olympic sporting events have been held in Columbus, including the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Weightlifting, the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Synchronized Swimming, the 2010 and 2012 USA Swimming Grand Prix events and the 2012 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships.
"Columbus is a vibrant sports city that will offer tremendous exposure for our athletes," said USA Fencing CEO Val Belmonte. "Linda Logan and the staff of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission have been amazing to work with so far and we're looking forward to partnering on a successful event."
The event was previously scheduled to be held in Memphis; however, the growth of the National Championships in recent years has meant that the city's facilities would not be large enough to accommodate the needs of the tournament.
USA Fencing is the recognized National Governing Body for the sport of fencing in the United States. The organization's mission is to serve and foster the growth, participation and development of domestic fencing at all levels and to achieve sustained international success. USA Fencing is affiliated with the Féderation Internationale d'Escrime (FIE), the international federation for fencing. A 501-c-3 non-profit organization, USA Fencing is based out of Colorado Springs, Colo. and has a membership of more than 20,000 individuals, including grassroots, elite and veteran fencers.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission (GCSC) was formed in June 2002 to provide leadership, guidance and marketing expertise towards the region being recognized as a premier sports destination in attracting state, regional, national and international sporting events and activities to bolster Greater Columbus economically through visitor spending. In the last decade, the GCSC has bid on and brought more than 225 new sporting events to Columbus that have generated an estimated $250 million in visitor spending, while also working to retain annual bid events that have generated an additional $180 million.


text: toolrocket 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Having trouble with the UART Recieve program included with the SourceBoost IDE. It pretty much doesn't work. The putc() or puts() functions dont seem to work, even when i call them directly from main() or from the interrupt service routine. I also tried to get an LED to blink whenever it enters the ISR but it seems like the interrupt is in-operative. This is pretty basic code here, could something be wrong with my EZ-Controller Turbo? EDIT: Ok, i've figured this out quite by accident - it appears to be a baud rate issue. Long story short, i've got a USB adapter configured at 19200 baud and the only way i can get it to work is with the PIC set at 9600 baud (Fosc = 20MHz, BRGH = 1, SYNC = 0 so SPBRG = 129 decimal). Edited June 4, 2008 by toolrocket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Passenger conveyor belt at the biathlon centre Martell
Sunkid moving carpet:
A 100m long ski conveyor belt brings you at the start on a beginner's slope and the fun may begin! Whether on skis, on a sledge or using the new snow tubes, there's a place for everyone here.
While the parents are doing cross country or snowshoeing, the kids have fun at the sunkid moving carpet.
Snow tubing: fun for all ages!
The slopes around the magic carpet are also suitable for snowtubing. It is injected either sitting or lying on a tire down the hill. The tires or "snow tubes" can be borrowed. The facility will open on request on evening floodlit pistes.
Especially suitable for groups (birthdays, club parties, etc.)
Opening hours:
From december to march, every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
On request the park will be open also in the evening with illumination!
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Windows Server 2012 RC – New Information and Comparison with VMWare 5.0
The document available at http://t.co/xFN3F4du shows the comparison between the two platforms, and shows the new information of Windows Server 2012 now in Release Candidate.
Inside this information a table shows how much was improved Windows Server 2012 against Windows Server 2008 R2:
The number of physical processors and memory, besides the clustered node numbers.
The second table is the comparison between the boundaries of RC with ESXi and vSphere Enterprise Plus: 5.0
Featured double the RAM and processors, both on the host and VMs.
To download Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate and Windows 8 Release Preview please visit the TechNet downloads website at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb403698
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- With 3,000 ft. of hose and a hydraulic hose system, the E 3000 allows for single person set-up and placement, for greater flexibility on all applications.
- Positive displacement pump provides maximum flow and consistent heat delivery for thawing and curing. One pump per hose loop means delivery of maximum Btu's per hour.
- Digital temperature controller with push button adjustment allows operators to easily adjust Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) output temperature for all concrete curing applications.
- Performance monitoring strobe light indicates from a distance that all systems are operating properly.
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On Thursday night my girlfriend Danielle, who revels in spontaneity, decided to drive up and surprise me after I got out of work. Of course, I wanted to reciprocate and take her out on a nice dinner. At first I thought, what the heck, let's just go to Chevy's and keep it simple. Nooooo, not me…not Andy. I decide to take the 15 minute drive over to Hoboken and go out to a cool restaurant. So that's what I did.
We drove over in 10 minutes, no problems. Then came the problems. Parking. I drove around the mile square for just about an hour before I found a parking spot 6 blocks away from where I wanted to be. Oh well…we'll live. It was a nice night to walk. I decided to go to Teak on the Hudson which is right off the famed Sinatra Drive waterfront. I had been there about three times before but I decided to go back for their half price nights where everything on the menu is…you guessed it…half price. For three drinks, an appetizer, and four sushi rolls, the bill came out to $48 (including gratuity). Not too shabby for a New York City-esque restaurant experience.
As far as the restaurant itself, it's at Hudson Place which is perpendicular to the waterfront which offers some second-to-none views of NYC (the waterfront, not Teak). If I had to pick three words to describe Teak, they would be artsy, innovative and gutsy. The decor is pretty darn impressive. There is a GIANT exotic fish tank behind the bar chock-full of all types of Koi and other types of colorful, Nemo look-alikes. However, as awesome as the atmosphere is, it can be sort of conflicting. There is quite an amazing and awe-inspiring juxtaposition of styles here. The one side of the place has a Zen-Buddhist feel but when you look across the restaurant, it feels as though you're stepping into a Gothic/Rennaissance mansion filled with lush tapestries, gilded furniture, Roman-esque statues and tons of dark, aged wood. Honestly, I love it…it's like a blast from the past. And I embrace the sense of 'disorder' if you want to call it that. I don't feel as though a restaurant has to have one all-encompassing theme.
As far as service goes, there's nothing too spectacular here folks. Everytime I've gone, the tip gets automatically added onto your bill which equates to mediocre (at best) service. I just can't put my finger on it but it seems as though almost every waiter/waitress I've had here is just….indifferent I guess. What I'm getting at is, don't come here if you're looking for outstanding hand n' foot service because judging on four times that I've been here, you're not going to get it.
Overall though, I would say Teak is 'Good.' I always say I will only go on half-price nights (call me cheap if you want) but I feel as though it would not be worth it to pay exorbitant prices for food that is good, but doesn't necessarily differentiate itself from the competition which is key in my book coming from a public relations/marketing background. Food is good, drinks are good, atmosphere is awesome (on a night that isn't too busy).
My verdict: Go to Teak on a Monday or Thursday (half price nights) and try it out. See if you like it. If you like it, go back on a Monday or Thursday. Pretty simple right? I will also add though, that if you're into going to restaurants for the 'experience' or the 'ambience,' then this would be the place to go. If you go to restaurants to eat a quick, decent meal and then skidaddle, this place might not be for you.
Food: 8/10
Drinks: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience/Decor/etc: 10/10
Outdoor Seating: 1/10 (We tried sitting outside at first but they placed us at a table that couldn't seat two infants comfortably, let alone two grown adults. Pretty ridiculous in my opinion. We then had to wait 20 minutes for an inside table which was right next to a bar full of annoying drunkards.)
Here are some other random photos I took while I was out on the town for those of you who have never been. It wasn't a great photography night for me.


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A: There are a number of options for funding a Lean transformation that won't strain your limited cash flow. First of all, you can expect to begin seeing a return on your investment immediately, from a properly executed Lean initiative. Becoming Lean is a journey, but you don't have to wait months to see results. You will see the cash flow increase when the current resources begin producing more value at the same or lower cost. That can happen within weeks, and most certainly within a few months.
I don't know how other consultants work, but I know most companies don't have a budget line-item for consulting services so I always offer to spread my fee over a longer period than the time I am actually on site so the cash flow has an even greater change of increasing. Contact me at [email protected] or through my website at www.thecenterforleanlearning.org to discuss your situation.
Almost every State has an Economic Development Corporation, or similar organization, that has funds available to help defray the cost of training and the Lean process. I may be able to help you find resources in your State. Also, a number of Community Colleges offer Workplace Development programs that have funds available to help with training. Contact your local Community College to see what they offer.
Another option is to partner with a company in your area so you can share the cost. Since almost every company can benefit from Lean it should be pretty easy to find a partner. Maybe the Chamber of Commerce can provide assistance.The most important factor for you to keep in mind is not to look at the Lean transformation process as a "cost." Look at it as an investment that will deliver immediate results and a payback far exceeding the investment that you will be making. If your revenue hasn't increased at least ten times more than your investment within 12 to 18 months, you engaged the wrong consultant.
A: The question isn't challenging to answer, but the answer can be challenging for any CEO who feels that his company isn't doing as well as can be expected. Even when a company seems to be successful, there will be room for improvement. I have written a number of articles about companies that have experienced 50% to 300% increases in productivity and profit through the implementation of Lean thinking. Each of those companies reached the decision to pursue Lean in a different way, so there is no canned answer, but there are indicators that you can look for that will help you determine if there are opportunities for improvement that are worth pursuing.
First of all, look at what you are currently measuring. Are you just measuring profit or are you measuring the value that is created by every person in your organization or the value of every labor hour that is worked to create the revenue number? If you are tracking performance indicators, do you share them throughout the company? Are the indicators understandable by you alone or can every person in the company translate them into something meaningful at their process? If your staff cannot translate the data into something meaningful they can't do their own self-measuring to see if their improvements are making a positive impact on the outcome. Profit and other global measurements are meaningless at the saw, or customer service, or accounting, or packing processes. If you can't quantify your measurements at the user level, you are measuring the wrong things.
Let's begin with some, hopefully, known factors. You should have a standard unit of measure. What does a "unit" mean to your people? Is a unit equal to a piece, or are different pieces fractions or multiples of a unit? For instance, if you build a lower double with decorative end panels and a solid back panel to serve as an island, does that piece carry the same "unit" value as a standard lower double? Determine your "unit" of measure so there will be consistency in the reporting and tracking of data.
You know the price you charge the customer for the piece they purchased. Once you determine a unit of measure you can assign a revenue amount to that unit of measure so you can total the daily/weekly throughput. I prefer to measure daily and report weekly. Measure daily so you can respond quickly to negative trends and track weekly so you can share that information across the organization. With the total daily throughput value it is easy to calculate the revenue per hour worked. Revenue per Labor Hour (RPLH) gives you a measurement that is meaningful to every person in the company. Everyone needs to know the value they create for the company so they can determine if their improvements are leading to the company objective. With this simple value-creating measurement you can begin to apply Lean thinking to the processes that create value and measure results.
It is time to go to Gemba (where the work gets done). You can learn about the art of going to Gemba from FDMC archive Lean articles and from my eBooks at Smashwords.com. I say going to Gemba is an art because you are learning to see the processes around you in a way that you have never viewed them. You have likely walked through the office and factory many times in the past, and maybe even took time to talk to people and socialize, but unless you have spent quality time in Gemba observing and absorbing you have not seen the processes that take place. To improve productivity and profit you must understand what is preventing people and processes from being all they can be right now. While in Gemba focus on: the process itself, interactions within the internal customer/supplier chain, interferences/interruptions, get ready steps (set-up), the locations of things that the process owner uses in the process, where materials or information come from, and where they go. You are looking for the Seven Deadly Wastes. Eliminating waste improves productivity, which will improve profit. Spending time in Gemba assessing how much waste could be eliminated through Lean thinking will give you an appreciation of whether a Lean transformation will help you achieve your objectives. As waste that interferes with current processes is eliminated more available time is created for the process owner to do value-adding work. The more value-adding work a person does, the more RPLH the person creates, which increases profit without adding cost. I guarantee that once you understand the magnitude of the waste that is buried in the blur of daily activity you will rush to transform your company.
A: Thank you for your question. I'm sure there are owners of other small shops with the same question. Chances are your revenue is already being spread pretty thin, with not a lot left over to develop a reserve for future expansion or emergency needs. I will get to that part of your question later.
I have helped several companies of your size transform to the Lean business model. In fact, Hunter Trim and Cabinet, and Hodges Millwork, two companies that I have covered in recent articles are your size. Signature Wood Systems, another company I have profiled in my articles, has five people in their shop. Lean thinking is equally applicable to small shops as well as large shops, and both in the factory and the office.One of the measurements I use to determine the impact Lean is having on improving company operations is revenue per direct labor person or revenue per direct labor hour, whichever is most meaningful for a particular shop. Based on the information you provided, your revenue per direct labor person ranges from about $90,000 to $100,000. That isn't too bad, but it can be considerably more when Lean thinking is being applied by everyone. For instance, the revenue per direct labor person at Hunter Trim and Cabinet was about $75,000 when they started on their Lean journey and two years later it is over $200,000 and Dustin Hunter believes there are still opportunities to improve from there.How are these shops getting there? Every process has waste embedded in it that is currently going unnoticed and untapped. The embedded waste has become part of the process and therefore is assumed to be the norm. Once you understand how to identify waste and eliminate it, you will wonder how you could have been so blind to it for so long.
Two years may seem like a long time to wait for meaningful results, and I don't want to imply that it takes that long to achieve them. HTC was achieving significant results in a matter of months and had doubled revenue per direct labor person in the first year. By the way, those results were achieved in a down market. Achieving that level of success requires engaging the entire workforce in identifying and eliminating waste. That is something for you to consider if you decide to move forward. Are you ready to empower your staff to make positive change happen? If you think you can achieve your objectives alone you are underestimating the creative and innovative intellect of your staff, and over estimating your own abilities. You can't do it without your staff and I don't suggest you embark on the Lean journey without expert advice and assistance.
That leads into the second part of your question – how to pay for Lean. A lot of business owners look to the cost part of the equation before analyzing the return on investment. Lean is an investment. It isn't intended to be something that is experimented with for a few months and set aside. Lean is a way of doing business and should be the business practice you engage in from launch day forward. How much would you pay to double your revenue with the same resources? Whatever that amount is, the assistance of an expert should cost far less. I can't tell you how much you should expect to pay because I haven't seen your operation and don't know what opportunities are available and what resources will be needed to facilitate the initial phase of your journey. However, I can tell you from experience that you shouldn't need to engage an expert for more than two weeks a month for about four to six months. After that you and your staff should be able to manage the journey with minimal advice or support. All consultants structure their fees differently. Knowing that very few businesses have a budget line item for consulting, I try to be as creative as possible in developing a plan for paying for my services by prorating the fee over a period that usually extends beyond the completion of the initial phase.
Good luck in your Lean journey. If I can be of any assistance you can contact me at [email protected].
A: I have a lot of people tell me that they build custom product and don't see any way that Lean can be successfully implemented in their shop. After learning more about your business, I conclude that although you don't make cookie-cutter product, you also don't make what would truly be defined as "custom" or one-off product. Your website includes a catalogue of product and offers the customer options so they can customize their order. I would term your business as one of mass customization, which is the category that many business would be considered in today as they try to be more things to more customers. The short answer to your question is, yes, Lean can be applied in a mass customized venue.
The reason I can say that with such assurance is because Lean is not product focused, it is process focused. Every product, custom or otherwise, goes through a series of repeatable process steps. It is the process step that you will be applying Lean thinking to, not the output. However, I will add a qualifier to that statement by saying that you can apply Lean thinking to the engineering and design phases of product development, which would have a positive effect on your output.
I have helped a number of mass customizers transform their operation to the Lean business model. Pacific Manufacturing in Phoenix, AZ, and Hallagan Manufacturing in Newark, NY are both mass customizers of upholstered furniture where Lean thinking is being applied very effectively. Some of their results include a reduction of manufacturing space by 50%, reduction in inventory of 80%, improvement in on-time delivery from the low 80 percentile to 100%, reduced cost, increased throughput, and implementation of one-piece flow.
Cabinet manufacturers, Busby Cabinets in Alachua, FL, and Hunter Trim and Cabinet in Ft. Worth, TX, are mass customizers of cabinetry and millwork product. I have featured both of them in my monthly column in FDMC so there are plenty of references to their transformation process in the FDMC archives.
As a final example for you of how applicable Lean thinking is to any business segment, one of my customers was the emergency room operation in a hospital. That is the closest example I have seen to defining a truly custom output. Every person coming in the emergency room had a different reason for being there. Some were simple fevers, cuts, and bruises, while others were true trauma patients. Even in that environment we focused on applying Lean thinking to the processes involved in treating patients and not the individual issues or concerns of the patients. The objective of the hospital Lean journey was to reduce the time for admitting, triage, and treating a patient to improve throughput and capacity of the emergency room. Through the application of Lean tools and techniques their team successfully reduced the time by 50% thus doubling throughput and capacity and increasing revenue for the hospital. The objective was achieved without increasing staff or capital expenditure.
Jim Lewis has worked in the furniture industry for 40 years with a special emphasis on facilitating the transformation process for businesses embracing the Lean Business Model. Jim's company, The Center for Lean Learning, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with an office in St. Thomas, ON, Canada. He is a consultant, author, and writer. Jim's books are in ebook format and are available through all major ebook retailers and through smashwords.com.
Jim can help your business increase profit and productivity. Ask him your questions!
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Aston Villa fans have been struggling to find any sort of reason to be cheerful inside the Football Transfer Tavern, and they have been left looking into their pints in despair once more thanks to a rumour from Matt Law of the Daily Mirror.
Christian Benteke – the clubs one bright spark this season – is reportedly being kept an eye on by a host of the Premier League's top clubs following a series of powerhouse displays this season.
The Belgian forward has managed 11 goals in a struggling side this season – some of them being absolute stunners.
Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool all have an interest in the summer, and are set to fight it out for his signature when the current campaign comes to an end.
Villa would find it especially hard to hang on to their main man should they suffer relegation to the Championship, although Lambert is desperate to hang on to the 22-year-old and build his young side around him.
The news is set to spark panic amongst Villa fans however, who have witnessed the club sell prized assets such as Gareth Barry, James Milner, Stewart Downing and Ashley Young in recent years.
They are in no danger of losing Benteke during this January transfer window with the Belgian having already featured for two clubs this season, while the player is reportedly keen to stay to help the club avoid relegation.
He is looking to repay the faith Lambert showed in him when he signed from Genk for £7.5 million in the summer, whilst his price tag is likely to have doubled after just five months in the Premier League.
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How To Make Your Blog Search Engine Optimized?
Thinking how to make your blog Search Engine Optimized? It is very easy as there are plugins you can use for blog optimization. All Onpage optimization will be handled by this plugin for your blog. However for Offpage optimization you have to approach different strategies. Here I am saying about Onpage blog optimization for your blog.
Plugins to make your blog search engine optimized
Below are the plugins that you must use to make your blog search engine optimized. Install the plugins and activate it.
- All In One SEO
- Google XML Sitemap Generator
- SEO Friendly Image
- SEO Smart Link
- Chunk URL
- NoFollow FREE
I am showing you how to use All In One SEO Plugin for maximum benefit.
You can get the All in One SEO plugin here. Install the plugin and activate it. After activating some settings are needed.
Step1: Click on All in One SEO. If you are using Wordpress 2.7.1 or upgrade version it will appear in Settings. After clicking you will get as:
Step2.1: Enter your title for your blog. Remember to put your keyword. This title is very important. This is title of your blog that appears on the browser. This title won't appear on your blog header. Title is shown by the search engine in result.
Step2.2: Enter your home description. This is the meta description of your blog. This description is shown by search engine in result below title.
Step2.3: By default post title format is %post_title% | %blog_title%. Change it to %post_title%. The reason why I am saying to change is it is not necessary to display your blog title with each post. For example if I hadn't changed, for this post title would have displayed as "How To Make Your Blog Search Engine Optimized? | Earn Money Online". Defiantly this is not a good title as it is not related and it is more than 60 character.
Step2.4: Click on Update Option
OK, you have configured All In One SEO plugin. Now time is to use it for proper use. Use it for every a new post. Here I am showing how I used this plugin for this post.
Enter Title, Description and Keywords. Next publish your post. Now search engine will take this contents and display in result.
Setting the Permalink for blog optimization:
Permalink is the link of your each blog post. For each post there will be different different link. For Permalink setting click on Permalinks in Settings.
Default setting of Permlink is as:
http://YourDomain.com/?p=123 -> This is not a search engine friendly link as search engine can't recognize this link.
It is better if your link contain blog title including the keywords. For this go to Common Settings and choose Custom Structure.
Write Custom Structure as /%category%/%postname%
This will change each link to SEO friendly link as:
However you can change the post title in the link before publishing if you want to do so.
GOOGLE XML Sitemap Generator: This plugin will generate a sitemaps.org compatible sitemap of your WordPress blog which is supported by Ask.com, Google, MSN Search and YAHOO.
SEO Friendly Image: This plugin will automatically adds alt and title attributes to all your images. Improves traffic from search results and makes them W3C/xHTML valid as well.
SEO Smart Link: SEO Smart Links provides automatic SEO benefits for your site in addition to custom keyword lists, nofollow and much more.
Chunk URL: This plugin shorten urls in comments so that they won't break your site.
NoFollow FREE: According to Google's new policy if your blog contain more nofollow links it may reduce your pagerank. Why not to give your blog commentor a bonus buy giving them a link to their blog? If you want to do so make your blog's comment link dofollow. This plugin remove the nofollow tag from your blog's comments with a lot of options customizable, per user type removal, per comments count removal etc.
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OK Go – Needing/Getting
Following three times a QOTD (for a reason), it is time for something else, something lighter…a, uhh, SONG of the Day! 😉
The alternative rock band OK Go is mostly known for their amazing video clips (check out the clips for 'This Too Shall Pass' and 'Here it Goes Again'!)…and they did it again:
The band set up over 1000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles and drove a Chevrolet Sonic equipped with extensions striking musical instruments along the sides of the road…it took them 4 months of preparation and 4 days of shooting and recording and, well, the result is FAN-friggin'-TASTIC!
The song is called Needing/Getting, listen and watch how the creativity unfolds itself:


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This site is always a fan of exit games that make themselves distinctive by playing up to their local roots. Some cities are better-suited to this than others. Edinburgh is extremely well-suited, with some particularly grisly tales about the Burke and Hare murders where the titular pair were associated with (and one of them confessed to) something like sixteen nineteenth-century killings, supplying the bodies to anatomy lecturer Dr. Robert Knox. Plenty of source material ripe for adaptation.
Dr. Knox's Enigma is a site coming soon to Edinburgh which will feature two different games based on the same incidents. The site is in a building on a hill; start at the Royal Mile and take a series of steps down the Castle Rock to a lower street, and the location is half-way down the flight of steps. The first game, Wilson's Revenge, refers specifically to the 1828 murder of an 18-year-old man with a distinctive limp and pronounced mental health issues; two parallel rooms will be made available. Booking is open now for dates from Monday 9th March onwards. Two more rooms will be made available later, entitled The Barclay Collection, referring to the anatomist John Barclay who offered Knox a partnership in his anatomy school. Possibly not one for the squeamish!
However, launching before then, Escape of Edinburgh will be changing one of their Classic Live Escape rooms into a room that they are entitling The Darker Side of Edinburgh, drawing not only upon Burke and Hare but also, according to their recent Facebook post, upon Deacon Brodie, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. There's surely enough source material to support different interpretations and focuses; this site looks forward to learning how different games interpret different parts of the canon and how the interpretations compare. This game is set to launch on Thursday 26th February.
All of which will make Edinburgh the first city within the UK, outside London, to host four different sites, featuring at least six different games but set to grow to at least nine. It's an exciting place to be!


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Coming off his highly successful single 'Nakupenda' featuring Patoranking, Gold Empire Entertainment frontliner, Merit is out with a brand new joint titled 'Jaiye' with clean and crisp visuals directed by Frizzle Bizzle Films.
Containing all the elements of a hit, Merit's Jaiye is definitely set to cement his name as a major force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music scene
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Our growing portfolio of mounting and mobility products for computer systems, monitors, laptops, TVs, tablets and mobile devices has empowered Ergotron to lead and innovate in each of these markets while continuing to provide solutions for nearly every niche.
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Yes. And fuck the rich motherfuckers who bought it for him.
I like to think the fight Walker had to face might make him think twice about any future shenanigans on his part.
Whew! That was the laugh I needed this afternoon.
Even though the pundits often pointed out beforehand that successful recalls against governors are rare…
Why are they NOT NOW pointing out that the recall was close enough to show a massive dissatisfaction? That, in itself could be used as a warning that Walker went too far. A slightly different voter turn out could have made it a successful recall. Definitely indicates that in a standard election, the people would likely vote for someone else.
And why would the high dissatisfaction not be a sign to the rest of the USA?
Well, ya lost one battle. It ain't the war. so don't give up.
'Sides, I like to think the fight Walker had to face might make him think twice about any future shenanigans on his part.
money and do-overs is not mid-west. also one repub senator recalled. no way is walker not neutered. and then i can gleefully see him charged and unlike edwards, go down. and no way he gets re-elected. right? RIGHT?!?


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Elk Grove Endodontist
Welcome to Laguna Endodontics, the office of Hung K. Do DDS, in Elk Grove, CA. We are a dental practice specializing in root canal therapy.
At Laguna Endodontics, our main focus is to save your natural teeth from extraction. Our team of dental professionals continually strives to provide you with the highest quality patient care using the latest technologies, endodontic equipment, and procedures available to minimize your treatment time and maximize your comfort.
We are grateful that you have entrusted your confidence in our office and staff. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to treat you as a patient.
What to Expect
From the initial phone call to the day of treatment, our team of experienced and friendly professionals are committed to keeping each patient well informed. Insurance and benefits are verified prior to the initial appointment so patients are aware of their estimated coverage and benefits. For those who are uninsured or have limited dental coverage, we can set up specific financial arrangements that will accommodate your current situation.
On the day of the appointment, please bring a photo ID, insurance card, and the referral slip from your general dentist. Patients will be asked to fill out a few short forms on the computer, or on paper, to set up a patient file. Once completed, patients will be seated and an X-ray taken of the affected tooth. Dr. Do will perform a few simple tests to determine if a root canal is needed. Any questions or concerns that the patient might have can be answered and the procedure(s) clarified.
Treatment generally takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and can be completed on the same day. Occassionaly, a second appointment is required depending on the complexity or severity of the case. After the root canal has been completed, the treated tooth will have a temporary filling.
Because our office only specializes in root canal treatment, you will need to see your general dentist for a permanent filling or crown within the next few weeks. We will send a report back to your dentist within 1-2 days along with an image of the treated tooth.
We understand that some patients can be nervous about their treatment so extra time is always reserved for those who expressed such concern. Each patient is scheduled in a 2 hour appointment slot leaving ample time for discussion, treatment, and post-operative instructions.
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Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. Dental emergencies are usually seen on the same day and we will do our best to accommodate those patients in immediate need.
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Lighting can be divided into several groups like table lamps, pendant lamps, chandeliers, wall lamps and floor lamps. And the latter group isn't a big one here on upcycleDZINE. If you compare it with for instance chandeliers or pendants it's a rather small group. So I'm glad to add another upcycle design piece to the floor lamp section.
Crocheted electricity wires play with light
The upcycle creation in this post is called Lichtmasche and is a design by communication designer Agnesa Vavrinova, based in Los Angeles | United States. She got her Bachelor in Design and Art at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano | Italy with a Major in Design.
Agnesa made the structure by bending a 6 meter long metal rod into a cone form. Lichtmasche consists of 3 main parts: the structure, the light bulb with a cable and the lampshade. The metal structure provides 3 footholds to ensure stability. The lampshade itself is made out of discarded, strong colourful wires that can be found inside power cords.
Agnesa Vavrinova:
"According to the functional concept, discovering secondary qualities of a chosen material, the properties of these
easy-to-get electricity wires allowed me to create a net-like structure made by using the technique of crocheting."
Because the lampshade is crocheted, this results in a repeating regular pattern which is very strong. And besides being strong it also holds together and is flexible. Another nice aspect of using crocheting is that it produced a transparent surface which lets light shine through the stitches in a very playful way.
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Agnesa used two complimentary colours, orange and blue. Lichtmasche is customisable in respect to the temperature/character of the light. The cable that's connected to the lightbulb can be adjusted so that the lightbulb hangs in the bottom [blue] or upper [orange] half of the lamp. This results in a warmer light when it's positioned in the upper and colder light when it's positioned in the bottom half.
I'm always charmed by lamp designs that let you play with light/shadows. Together with this aspect and the crocheted lampshade, it is fun to see material like discarded electricity wires turned into an object that has a relation with electricity without using its original function.


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Travel and time both shares a very close relationship, yet in several occasions time becomes the biggest constraint for travelling. However, I believe that time can be a constraint but can't be a blockade for a true travel bug. Due to my professional engagements and the shortage of time, I got only 3 days to visit KL. At the start, I was little confused about what would be the things to do in Kuala Lumpur in 3 days or how to travel Kuala Lumpur within 3 days but later I figured it out. However, the following were in my mind before travelling:
- Exploring the different places
- Eating the local foods
- Smart Buying
- Feeling the local vibe
You can find the cost details at the bottom of the post.
Things you can do in Kuala Lumpur in 3 days
Day 1
I reached KL (KLI2) by seven in the morning. Once completing the immigration formality, I met my guide, who was waiting outside the terminal. He took me to a local restaurant for the breakfast. Completing my breakfast (Sponsored by my generous guide Mr Iftikhar), I set off my journey to cover Kuala Lumpur in 3 days.
King' palace
The residence of the Malaysian King and my first stop too. Malaysia is a democracy but the king is still holding a respectable position in the country. Frankly speaking, beside some historical facts, I found no spark at the place. So, I moved out quickly from the palace to my second destination.
Tugu Negara or National monument
My next stop was at the Tugu Negara or National monument. The monument is there in the memory of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the Second World War. You can see a beautiful monument surrounded by fountain. After spending half an hour and clicking some pictures, I moved to the next prime attraction.
Menara Kuala Lumpur or KL Tower
Yes, I was waiting for long to visit this place. My guide already booked my ticket for the deck view of the tower. With the height of 421 meters, it is the 7th tallest tower in the world. However, the elevator took you to the top (350 meters, the roof distance) within a minute hardly. You can take a breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur city from the tower. You can click as many pictures as you want or can also pick a souvenir. However, my recommendation is to wait for Petaling Street for buying stuffs (wait for Day 3). Once capturing the mesmerizing view of KL from the top, my next destination was the Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square.
Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square
It is a huge ground where on the Malaysian Independence Day (31 August 1957) the national parade happens. There is also a high flagpole (90mtrs) in Dataran Merdeka.
A city gallery is there beside it, where you can find "I love KL" statue. Next I moved to the Petronas Twin Towers.
PETRONAS Twin Towers
Since my childhood, I wanted to visit this place. However, apart from walking on the sky bridge, I did not find anything great as I already visited the KL tower a little back. Once seeing the twin towers, I went to the hotel (The Zon Residence), which was located just beside the towers.
After taking the shower and lunch in the hotel, I walked down the street (3 minutes) to the KLCC Park. I enjoyed the beautiful fountain show (starting time is 7 pm) over there. Then I visited the Surya KLCC Mall located just below the PETRONAS Twin Towers and had my dinner over there too.
Day 2
My guide told me that he would come by 10 in the morning on next day. So, I was waiting for him after completing my breakfast (complementary with hotel stay). Once he reached, I set out for my second-day trip to cover Kuala Lumpur in 3 days.
Batu Caves
Malaysia is predominantly an Islamist country but with a mixed culture. A huge South Indian origin population living in KL contribute a lot to this multi-cultural aspect. You can see the cultural mix in the places like Little India (a locality in KL) or Batu Caves (a 45 minutes drive from Kl).
A magnificent golden tall statue of Lord Murugan (42.7 meter high, 140 ft) is visible from far. The shrine is located on the hilltop in a cave where you can reach after crossing 272 steps. 2 more caves apart from the main cave are there and the complex has few temples also.
Genting Highlands
My guide drove me to the cable car station for Genting Highlands from Batu Caves. I took the return cable car ticket also from there. Genting Highlands is famous for the hi-end mall and scenic beauty. You will find the only legal casino (Genting Casino and SkyCasino) of the country over here. You are most welcome to try your luck if you like to do so. I returned directly to my hotel from Genting Highlands.
In the evening, I set out for the famous malls and Jalan Alor Street. As I already visited the Surya KLCC, so Pavilion Mall, Berjaya Time Square Mall and a few more were there on my list. I took the walkway from the KLCC to reach the Pavilion mall within 20 minutes. Once visiting all the malls, I went straight towards the Jalan Alor Street by 9 pm. I tasted some of the best street foods ever over there. You can also try these 5 best street foods in Jalan Alor.
Day 3
In order to cover Kuala Lumpur in 3 days, my plan was to explore the city on my own on the last days. So I checked out of the hotel by 11.30 AM. I took a GO KL free ride bus from the front of the twin towers for Bukit Bintang. I got onto the Monorail for Rajajela Station to reach Jalan Petaling.
Jalan Petaling
I must say that it is one of the most happening Chinatown I visited until date. You can buy different souvenirs or can buy some cool stuffs over here. However, bargaining rather hard bargaining is the only key to success over here. Once I completing my visit as well as buying some stuffs, I got into the car for my last destination, Putra Jaya.
Putra Jaya
Putra Jaya is the administrative city of Malaysia. No doubt, the architecture is one of the highlights of the city. Putra Jaya Lake, Putra Mosque, Perdana Putra are some of the prime attractions over here. You can take a ferry ride in the man-made lake.
I will recommend you to see the sunset at the lake. I also had my late lunch in the adjacent food court. After spending nearly 4 hours in Putra Jaya, doing all things I can do in Kuala Lumpur in 3 days, I finally bid adieu to KL to set-off for the airport.
Final words
It is true that 3 days are not enough to explore any city and the landmarks in detail but you can have enough idea about the culture and local people of the place. KL is truly a cosmopolitan city, which reflects in its mixed culture and the warmth behavior of the people of the city. I did share the things one can do in Kuala Lumpur in 3 days but every traveler explores from a different point of view. If you explored something else, please let me know in the comments.
Important Information:
Return Flight Fare: Kolkata to KL – 10250 INR
Sightseeing: 20000 Including airport pickup and drop for 2 two persons
Hotel fare: 3100 INR/Night (Breakfast Included) The Zon
Other Foods: 400 INR/Day i.e. 1200 INR approx in 3 days
Shopping Places: Surya KLCC, Pavilion Mall, Berjaya Times Square and Petaling Street (For budget and cheap shopping).
Wish you all a happy travelling.


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Comparing Apples to Apples – Large Achievement Gaps Appear
The state-by-state data show graduation rates that range from 59 percent in the District of Columbia to 88 percent in Iowa. The new method requires states to track individual students and report how many first-time 9th graders graduate with a standard diploma within four years.
According to the department, the new, common metric "can be used by states, districts and schools to promote greater accountability and to develop strategies that will reduce dropout rates and increase graduation rates in schools nationwide."
Today's data show glaring achievement gaps. In Minnesota, for instance, the graduation rate for black students was 49 percent; for white students, it was 84 percent. In Ohio, the graduation rate for economically disadvantaged students was 65 percent; for all students it was 80 percent.
The new standards make schools, districts and states to be compared. Some states have larger achievement gaps than others. Some gaps are because of ethnicity, while most gaps are caused by economic diversity and the difficulty of those districts to be funded as well as some of the higher performing districts.


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I love cover songs. I think it is totally awesome when artists sing another artist's song, especially during concerts because it mixes things up a little bit. On her recent "Stronger" tour, Kelly Clarkson performed at least 3 cover songs at each stop: 2 were part of the setlist (Florence + the Machine's "Heavy In Your Arms" and Carrie Underwood's "I Know You Won't") plus a fan request. I've heard Maroon 5 sing "Ain't No Sunshine" and "If I Ain't Got You." James Morrison and Diane Birch once performed "With A Little Help From My Friends." John Mayer has sung "Free Fallin" and "Gone." Justin Timberlake sang "This Love" at one of his benefit concerts (even though he technically performed that with Maroon 5). This is just the tip of the iceberg and I could go on and on with amazing covers.
It's only recently that I've realized where I draw the line when it comes to covers. Hearing covers in concert is one thing because I'm watching an artist I'm a fan of so they can't do much wrong in my books. But over the years, watching so many TV shows where covers abound like Idol, The Voice, X-Factor, and now with Glee + Smash, my reaction to song choices vary from the usual groan and eye-roll when a song that's been OVERDONE is sung again (11 years of Idol will turn you into a cynic) or total excitement. There has been countless times when we've heard female contestants sing songs by Mariah, Whitney, Celine, etc. even though they don't have the range for it. But then there are a lot of cases where singers do a fantastic job covering the song by either changing up the song to fit their style (Hello David Cook's version of "Always Be My Baby" and Kris Allen's "Heartless" that's STILL on my iPod) or just simply singing the HELL out of the song. Some covers are even better than the original. Glee, in my opinion, does this the best – take an okay song or one that's entirely overplayed and make it better/worth listening to (i.e. Blame It On the Alcohol, Teenage Dream, We Found Love). For certain songs though, I've found that I can't even like the cover, despite how good it might be.
In the episode of Glee entitled "On My Way", the Troubletones sang Kelly Clarkson's "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)". I was excited to hear it, but at the same time, it was like "Why couldn't they pick another song?" I think it comes down to the fact that it was a single and I like Glee better when they're not doing songs that are already on the radio. After I heard it, I felt kind of indifferent about it – it was good but I didn't really like it. Why? I realized that I'm fiercely protective of when anyone sings Kelly's songs. I mean I love Kelly Clarkson – she's one of my favourite artists ever and I love her songs like they are the soundtrack to my life. So for me, I don't think anyone should ever sing her songs, unless they can do the original justice. Megan Hilty sang "Breakaway" on a recent episode of Smash and though there's no denying that she has a great voice, I didn't feel as though it carried the same weight as Kelly's original. But again, maybe that's because "Breakaway" was such a big song for Kelly. Then on Glee, at the end of the episode "Choke", Lea Michele sang "Cry" off of Kelly's "All I Ever Wanted" album and I thought she did a fantastic job with the song. It fit nicely with the storyline and worked well with Rachel Berry's feelings, so it didn't feel forced. Actually, it was a nice reminder of what Glee was like when it started. Now of course it really is a track-by-track basis, in terms of what I'm willing to accept.
Christina Aguilera is probably one of the best voices in the industry; she's got a diva voice. We've heard people sing "Beautiful" and "The Voice Within" among other Christina songs, and it's usually met with the same eye-roll and groan. I thought Amber Riley did a good job singing "Beautiful" on Glee, but I definitely was not happy about Darren Criss singing "Fighter" in the episode "Big Brother." Not that there was anything really wrong with his version, but "Fighter" is one of my all-time favourite songs and no matter how much angst we're supposed to feel from the storyline, it just can't match Christina's sheer power.
Then there's Adele. Over the span of this past year, I have no idea how many times an Adele song has been covered. Scratch that, over the span of the past 6 months, I have no idea how many times an Adele song has been sung on TV. I'll admit I liked Angel Taylor and Mathai's attempts at singing "Someone Like You" and "Rumour Has It", respectively, during their blind auditions on The Voice. Before that, Glee did a great mash-up of those 2 songs as well. But now it's just plain old fatigue of hearing people try to sing Adele. Just stop please.
It's not just songs by these artists with big voices being covered that have me up in arms. I have deliberately sort of avoided American Idol this past season because it got tiring, with the theme weeks and the judges making no sense. But there was the one week where the theme was songs from this decade (so, the past three years in music). Seeing what the set list was ahead of time, I found it to be an interesting line-up, so I actually attempted to watch the show that week (in between my regular television shows of course). I only came out disappointed, feeling like it was a slap in the face because they not only ruined 2 Kelly Clarkson songs, but also a Maroon 5 song. I know, one should not compare a contestant's rendition to the original, but let's be real, it's inevitable and you can't help it. The contestant in question, Phillip Phillips, re-arranged Maroon 5's "Give A Little More". I'll embed both versions below and judge for yourself. But while the original has a sexy quality to it (what Adam Levine does seamlessly), Phillip re-arranged it somehow to make it cheesy (Saxophone? Really?). This also doesn't mean The Voice gets off scott-free either because I was REALLY not impressed with RaeLynn singing "Wake Up Call". Sure the song can be made country but not by RaeLynn, sorry Blake. And I know Adam seemed to like it, but as a fan, I was not having any of it.
Those are the artists, who in recent weeks/months have been covered that I've had problems with. On the flip side, I always love a good Britney Spears cover. I love Britney, and to me, she's pure pop royalty. People can say what they want about Britney, but damn does she not have some great catchy pop songs? I love it when people cover Britney because her songs aren't obvious choices. When people hear Britney, they just hear the music because she's never really been known as a vocalist (which she isn't and we all know that). So hearing someone sing a Britney song, gives a somewhat cool factor. Naturally, when Tony Lucca sang "…Baby One More Time" on The Voice, I flipped out because the whole thing was just PURE GENIUS. Same song, different show – Marty Casey was absolutely brilliant with his version on Rock Star INXS back in 2005. In concert, I've heard Kate Voegele sing "Till the World Ends" and again, I geeked out.
Consider this me ranting about song choices on TV shows (reality or otherwise). Also, a justifiable excuse for me to post videos of some cool/awesome (and I guess one not-so-great) covers. Enjoy!


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Spring minestrone is a quick and easy soup to prepare, packed to bursting with fresh ingredients simmered in a vegetable broth. It makes a delicious light but warming meal which is pretty perfect for spring days that still have a chill in the air.
I don't think there is such a thing as an 'exact' soup recipe, more a case of use what you have and add in anything you fancy, you can't go wrong. We like to eat this soup with a spoonful of basil pesto stirred through and a couple of slices of buttered crusty bread for dipping.
Spring minestrone soup
Fresh, light spring soup.
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2-3 shallots or a small onion - finely chopped
- 2 sticks of celery - finely sliced
- 6 baby courgettes - sliced
- 6-8 baby new potatoes - peeled and diced into small cubes
- 100g asparagus chopped into small lengths
- 2 handfuls of greens - cabbage, spinach, lettuce or even rocket or watercress - shredded
- 2 handfuls of frozen peas
- 1 litre of vegetable stock
- basil pesto to serve
- Add the olive oil to the saucepan and gently fry the shallots and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the vegetables (except the handfuls of greens).
- Pour over the stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil - reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for around 20 minutes, add the sliced greens and cook for around 5 minutes more.
- Check all the vegetables are tender, then serve in bowls with a spoonful of pesto on top.
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- Add in any vegetables you fancy – thinly sliced baby carrots or bell peppers.
- Use chicken stock instead of vegetable.
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via New Straits Times, 11 November 2017: Archaeoturism at the Sungei Batu site.
If you're now thinking that this is a recently discovered lost civilisation in the dense tropical jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula or South America, built by either the fearsome Mayans or Aztecs, well think again. This latest ground-breaking discovery predating many well-known ancient civilisations is found right here in our very own backyard. To be exact, it's located in Malaysia's northern state of Kedah.
Armed with these tantalising facts related to me recently by a friend, I make my way to the main entrance of the Sungai Batu archaeological site. I'm excited and ready to see for myself the many amazing discoveries that are set to rewrite history textbooks in the near future.
Acting on my friend's advice, I quickly sign up for a guided tour that costs only RM10 for locals. The tour, conducted by graduate students of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), allows visitors access into many key areas within the excavation complex which currently houses nearly 100 excavated sites. Be forewarned that most of these important sites are off-limits to those who opt for free access to the area.
Source: Old-new history of ancient Kedah | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News