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In traditional folk medicine, the beneficial effect of devil's claw has long been known. A particularly well proven application of devil's claw extracts is to support the digestive function. Due to their high amaroid content, they help stimulate the excretion of digestive juices and contribute to the prevention of unspecific indigestion.
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Devil's Claw Capsules 225 mg from ascopharm contain 225 mg of concentrated root extract per capsule.
Active ingredient 1 soft capsule contains: 225 mg dry extract of devil's claw root (4.4-5.0:1). Extraction agent: ethanol, 60% (vol.). Contains sorbitol, lactose and soya proteins.
Other ingredients: Lactose Monohydrate, Precipitated Silica, Refined Soybean Oil, Refined Coconut Grease, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Yellow Wax, Soybean Phospholipids, Butterfat, Gelatin, Glycerol, Solution of partially dehydrated sorbitol 85% dry matter, ferric hydroxide (E 172) , Purified water.
Dosage guide and type of administration Where not otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the following information applies to adults and adolescentsf rom 18 years of age: One soft capsule 1/2 hour before meals, 1 time a day.
Applications Devil's claw capsules 225 mg are traditionally used to support the digestive function. Devil's claw capsules 225 mg are a traditional medicine which is approved purely due to long-standing use within its field of application. For any questions about risks and side effects please read the enclosed package leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist.


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Discover the wide-open spaces!
Discover the wide-open spaces of Avoriaz and the "Portes du Soleil", pristine from noise and traffic. Take your time to enjoy the heart of the forest in the middle of the field of powdery snow. Our snowshoeing hiking routes are open to all, adults and children of all levels. Equipment is provided. Field trip: Half day in the afternoon!
Fares 2019•2020 (min. 4 people)
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I regret to inform the caving community that another of our grand old ladies, Jane E. Fisher, NSS 14712RL, passed away yesterday, Friday, February 11 about 4 p.m. Jane was 96, and had been in frail health the last few years, though her mind and feisty sense of humor never failed her. Jane was a member of MMV and MVG Grottos at various times, and a fixture at MVOR for many years.
According to information from grandson Matt Tenny and Elaine Hackerman:
" Our friend, mentor and fellow caver Jane Fisher passed away at 4:10 on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. All was peaceful and loving with three of her daughters and a grandson at her bedside. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and sampled her White Spider beverage.
The arrangements will probably be finalized on Sat., Feb. 12th. You may call the Hilleman Funeral Home in St. Louis at 314-428-4337 for details. Tentative plans are for Matt to host a Celebration of Life, non-religious, sharing of stories and memories at the funeral home on Feb. 14th about 7 PM. And on Feb. 15th about 10 AM, a church service (near Jane's house) with a short eulogy, burial not very far away and back to church for lunch. You will be able to meet some of Jane's many relatives on Monday and Tuesday, but do confirm the dates, times and places."
I will post more on services as I find it out.
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for checking in with me. I have had a nerve racking couple of days because as I am about to suggest to you it is vital we really listen to what someone has to say.
People talk and communicate with us in so many ways. With our busy and hectic lives it is easy to avoid seeing all the clues, which can warn you that something is drastically wrong.
I am so glad and grateful that I have a wonderful guardian angel, which seems to always be there for me, even though at times I question why is something not going the way I want it to. When I have really needed things to work out for me they truly have.
I have just returned from the hospital, my youngest son was admitted with breathing difficulties and I can tell you it was such an awful experience seeing him grasping and his body working so hard to breathe. He was so drowsy and I was pleading with him to stay awake and not go to sleep, but he said I am just so tired. (I thought to myself if he is talking he is awake.)
It was so incredible how this life threatening situation escalated. He had a slight cough but the weather was bad and most children have a cough now and then I was relentlessly told. When it was home-time his dad told me that he just sat on a chair outside his class and said he was tired. On the way home I saw them and I ran up to them and he said mummy I am so tired carry me. My instinct told me to comply and I did I put him on my back and carried him home and told him he should change and lie down and watch a movie.
I spoke to his father and asked if the teacher had mentioned anything to him about our son and he said no. I asked his father how he was on the way home and he said he was a bit tired and walking slower than usual. I checked on my son and he was resting in his bed and seemed fine. The cough was not regular and so my friends and family said don't worry about it so I tried to not be too concerned.
A short while after he fell asleep and I went to check on him again. During the evening he woke and was back on his schedule and things seem fine. But in the night he had begun to cough more frequently and he didn't sound that great. I was not too pleased but friends and family dismissed my concerns with it just a cough or a common cold which child doesn't get them now and then it builds up the immune system.
I had a restless night and made up my mind that first thing in the morning I needed to get peace of mind, so I would contact a doctor. By the time my son was with the doctor my son was so tired and his nose was flaring and his throat was thrusting and his stomach was moving vigorously.
Needless to say he was rushed to the hospital and given the required treatment and thus I have had a heart wrenching 24 hours. It took a long time for the breathing to not be such hard work for him but he is full of energy now and has a care plan to follow.
Hear my warning! Listen, don't ignore or be dismissive because someone could be relying on you to hear them and to take action from hearing your words.
Thank you for letting my beloved child be on the road to recovery. Keep on believing and don't give up on things working out for the best. Fake it until you make it so you succeed always.


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The reliability of a maximal isometric hip strength and simultaneous surface EMG screening protocol in elite, junior rugby league athletes
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Charlton, P., Mentiplay, B., Grimaldi, A., Pua, Y. H & Clark, R. (2017). The reliability of a maximal isometric hip strength and simultaneous surface EMG screening protocol in elite, junior rugby league athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,20(2), 139-145. United Kingdom: Elsevier Australia. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.06.008
Objectives: Firstly to describe the reliability of assessing maximal isometric strength of the hip abductor and adductor musculature using a hand held dynamometry (HHD) protocol with simultaneous wireless surface electromyographic (sEMG) evaluation of the gluteus medius (GM) and adductor longus (AL). Secondly, to describe the correlation between isometric strength recorded with the HHD protocol and a laboratory standard isokinetic device. Design: Reliability and correlational study. Methods: A sample of 24 elite, male, junior, rugby league athletes, age 16–20 years participated in repeated HHD and isometric Kin-Com (KC) strength testing with simultaneous sEMG assessment, on average (range) 6 (5–7) days apart by a single assessor. Strength tests included; unilateral hip abduction (ABD) and adduction (ADD) and bilateral ADD assessed with squeeze (SQ) tests in 0 and 45° of hip flexion. Results: HHD demonstrated good to excellent inter-session reliability for all outcome measures (ICC(2,1) = 0.76–0.91) and good to excellent association with the laboratory reference KC (ICC(2,1) = 0.80–0.88). Whilst intra-session, inter-trial reliability of EMG activation and co-activation outcome measures ranged from moderate to excellent (ICC(2,1) = 0.70–0.94), inter-session reliability was poor (all ICC(2,1) < 0.50). Conclusions: Isometric strength testing of the hip ABD and ADD musculature using HHD may be measured reliably in elite, junior rugby league athletes. Due to the poor inter-session reliability of sEMG measures, it is not recommended for athlete screening purposes if using the techniques implemented in this study.
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Hi Everyone…..Sometime this weekend or a day soon…maybe everyday, you will have the opportunity to give someone a hand up….OR, you will be on the receiving end of an "out of the blue" kindness. It can be a simple as a smile, letting someone ahead of you in line, buying someone a coffee, to being able to give someone $10.00 for gas. You will feel like you have given someone the best gift in the world or you are going to feel overwhelmed with joy that someone took the time to care. Just say you're welcome or thank-you and smile. This is how the world ought to run and it will if we let it.
I love you all.
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I look in awe at the majestic trees that grow in the Aussie bushland. The gum or eucalyptus trees smell fabulous too. I was told a lemony smelling tree was actually useful to ward off insects.
The flora and fauna of Australia is gorgeous. Besides seeing koalas in the wild or waking up to see kangaroos, I can also appreciate kangaroo paws – a wild flower or bush plant.
The trunks of trees and the way it grew are awesome. Huge and almost reminding me of some fairy tale movie where you would expect a witch to jump out.
You have to see it to believe the towering trees and how minute I was standing at the foot of the tree!


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Troubleshooting: Unable to add a Server to an Existing Grid
Document ID: KVZ100015/ Created on: Jan 16, 2011/ Updated on: Jan 16, 2011
Error in Joins.
- It could happen if the new kMGR joining the grid cannot talk to the kMGR existing in the grid.
- Log into the kMGR virtual machine console and try to ping the kMGR you are joining into.
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Portobello Mushroom & Brie Soup!
2 1/2 tsp. regular table salt
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 cup cold milk
1 cup boiling water
1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
6 cups (approximately) white flour (I used King Arthur bread flour)
I only used 5 cups of flour & a wee bit more for the counter when kneading.
Pour the cold milk and 1 cup boiling water together.
This will create the perfect lukewarm temp. 110º - 115º F.
(I check it with a thermometer, just in case)
Mix in the yeast & let dissolve about five minutes. Stir gently if it clumps.
Add this liquid mixture and 3 cups of the flour to the mixing bowl.
Using the flat paddle attachment mix until blended.
Continue to add flour until the paddle can no longer grab the dough ball.
Remove paddle mixer and replace with dough hook.
Mix dough on slow speed, adding flour until the dough is smooth and elastic.
It should not stick to the bottom of the mixing bowl.
You may do the final bit of kneading by hand.
Put the dough in a large, greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk.
Punch down the dough, remove from bowl and divide in half.
Shape into two loaves and place in two greased loaf pans.
Cover with waxed or parchment paper. (I find a towel sticks & can be too heavy)
Preheat oven to 425º F. * (see note below)
Let dough in pans rise again in a warm place until double in bulk.
Put into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 375º F. and bake for another 25 - 30 minutes.
Remove loaves from pans and cool on racks.
* I've had suspicions that my oven runs hot. Its only 4 yrs. old but I think the calibration is off, so I did these loaves at 375º for almost 45 minutes. Maybe a little less as they were getting too brown. Tap on the top & listen for a hollow sound.
After the first rise:
My first batch fell a wee bit, so I did a second one
and let it rise in a warmer spot & was more
careful about any cold drafts nearby.
Ta-Da! Success!
Too bad computers don't have smell-a-vision.
The whole house was full of that wonderful aroma!
It evokes such happy memories.
It was delicious along with this soup
which I'll tell you about tomorrow at the
Thank you, Michael, for hosting
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Customized Project Management
I've been playing around with the idea of developing my Trello Project Management process. The concept is to set up a master checklist of tasks that every project uses. For each of your projects, copy the master, modify for unique circumstances, and use it to assign work and track progress. So far this is what it looks like. I have subdivided each phase into major tasks that parallel types of work or sheet contents, and it also follows assembly divisions (here's why).
One of the cool things that I recently discovered about the idea is that the project tasks that you are assigned can be tracked using Harvest's integration with Trello, which adds your time to your Harvest time sheet.
Here's what that would look like.
When you click the Harvest "Track Time" integration button, this widget (above) opens - pre-populated with the relevant data. It even shows you how much time has been charged to this task so far.
The image below shows you what your Harvest timesheet looks like. Your project Phase Name and Task Name are included with each time entry added in this way.
Whether you include task descriptions on invoices or not, having them collected into Harvest gives you another level of detail in your Harvest timekeeping reports. See below. The task links are live in your reports so that you can drill down to see what was done. Each task that is checked off is logged in Trello's Comments with a time/date and name.
If you have been planning to implement some type of standard, firm-wide, Project Management system, there are some real benefits in this solution that are much harder to achieve in other systems that I am aware of. Trello is free and Harvest is only about $11/person/month.
I wish I had these tools when I was practicing.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
DIY: Subway Art Frame
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What a beautiful handmade gift!
Thank you for being a part of "A Little Birdie Told Me…" Tuesday at Rook No. 17! This week's party is in full swing and I'd be honored if you'd come by and share more of your talent!
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Frack Attack
Drilling Poisons Both Water and AirMajor concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.
Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York's University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.
Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. "Cancer has a long latency, so you're not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet]," says Carpenter. "But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen."
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Coral House
70 Milburn Avenue
, Baldwin, NY
Overlooking Milburn Lake, the Coral House offers a variety of scenic options for your event: outdoor lakeside setting, the rooftop terrace, our grand ballroom and other charming venues. From décor to dining, setting to service, every aspect of your event at the Coral House will be perfect, even the price.
Coral House is one of Nassau County Long Island's finest, most elegant, picturesque, waterfront wedding reception and catering/event facilities. Located in Baldwin, NY on Milburn lake, Coral House offers the best prices on wonderful, fine quality, picturesque water view catering services with great food for your next wedding reception, anniversary celebration, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, corporate event or party, in Nassau County, NY. Please call now for reservations if you would like your next wedding, party or event catered in the beautiful waterfront setting offered here at Coral House.
- Seating Capacity
- 20 to 500
- Price Range (per plate)
- $65 to $125
- Simultaneous Events
- 2
- Business Events
- Outdoor Area
- Bridal Room
- On Site Ceremony
- Valet Parking
- Kosher Menu
- Dance Floor
- Wheelchair Accessable
- Coat Check
- Live Music Permitted
- DJ Permitted
- AV Equipment Available
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchen On Premises
- In-House Party Planner
- Tables Chairs Included
- In-House Party Planner
- Separate Room for Cocktail Party
For more details about amenities, please message the Venue.
- Send Email
- Visit Website
- 516-223-6500
- 516-223-6888
70 Milburn Avenue,
Baldwin, NY 11510
October, 2018
I went to a Valentine's Day Party here and my husband and I enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious and the staff was very nice.
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November, 2017
I had my daughters sweet 16 at the coral house, Nicole was very helpful, the food was great, DJ and entertainment they recommend was great and the dessert OMG was delicious , Nicole was flexible and worked with me and have great ideas. Hope my husband will hold my 50 th birthday there which is coming up in 2018. I have recommended this place to family and friends
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
July, 2016
I had my wedding there in 1986, Management and staff. Was perfect ! Excellent food !
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May, 2016
I had my sons communion on May 14, 2016. It was an amazing experience we had the Nantucket deck. Every thing was great the food the service was awesome. Nicole Canning was the banquet manger and she was very polite and helpful. We also used the in house DJ from dreams event they were also amazing.. We definitely recommend this catering hall it's one of the best in Long Island. I look forward to doing other events there in the future....
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July, 2015
I had my 60th birthday party here and it was a fantasy from beginning to the end. Everything was perfect and I am VERY fussy!!! I am a food snob and Orlando (head chef) out did himself. Everything from the delicious hors d'oeuvres (including salmon bites, coconut shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, mini beef Wellingtons, etc) to the ice cream bar, were all of exceptional quality. Everything on the buffet was moist , hot and fully stocked till my guests were full. Andrew, the maitre d' could not of been any better. He was on top of everything and every need. The view from the room overlooking the lake was beautiful, as was the way the room was decorated by Frank & Andrew. Linda set up everything, including all requests by me and they were all for-filled .This was a once in a lifetime splurge for me and I am sure glad that I picked the Coral House. Every day, one of my guests call or text me with such positive reviews of their experience that night. If you want to celebrate anything, do not hesitate, book it now, before your date is taken. This is the place were your dreams can and will come true!!!!!
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Benny DIAR, Signed by Mouth - Lock Down 2020 - Amtrak Train b&w - 8" x 10" Photo Print
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Lunch was homemade sushi! Wild rice rolled with wild salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and spicy sauce.
Recipe: Serves 1
Lay out a dried Nori sheet and lightly damp with water (I used my hand…). About half an inch from the edge, put a line of wild or brown rice. If you want all the ingredients to be together, put the rest on top of the rice, if you want them to be spaced out among the "swirls" of Nori, then you can space them out so they will have their own layer. I put on top of my rice
shaved carrot
thinly sliced cucumber
raw high end salmon slivers
slivers of avocado
a drizzle of spicy sauce (purchased at Whole Foods)
Then just roll it up! To seal it you can use water, tamari or soy sauce, or more spicy sauce.
Wild rice * Wild rice has even more protein and fiber and nutrients than brown rice and especially white rice!
Salmon * A fantastic source of omega-3s! Anti-inflammatory and good for your HDL levels. Also a good source of protein.
Cucumber * Vitamins and water for an added fullness factor.
Carrot * A prime source of vitamin A and beta carotene.
Avocado * Delicious and chock full of the healthy fats! Gotta love the MUFAS. Also a great source of potassium (even better than bananas!)
Nori * Seaweeds are one of the most concentrated sources of vitamins and minerals and there is also lots of evidence to support that they raise your metabolism!


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Plateau State Police Command has alleged that there was another attack on Rotsu, a settlement near Nkyie-Doghwro, the village attacked in the early hours of Monday.
Both communities are in Bassa Local Government Area, which has been under a dusk to dawn curfew since Friday. The attacks occurred despite the curfew.
The attack on Monday claimed 29 lives with President Muhammadu Buhari condemning the attack and calling for improved security in the state.
Before the Nkyie-Doghwro attack, an earlier attack on Saturday on Taegbe, during the curfew, caused the death of at least six people.
Police on Tuesday said: "Rotsu village was attracted last night (Monday).
"No one was killed, but three houses were burnt. Our men responded promptly and rescue the situation."
Police spokesperson, Terna Tyopev, who spoke at the police headquarters in Jos, the Plateau State capital, also said police officers prevented another attack on an unnamed settlement in Riyom Local Government Area on Monday night through prompt response to a distress call.
Tyopev spoke shortly after the Commissioner of Police, Adie Undie, accompanied Governor Simon Lalong to the scene on Tuesday.
Tyopev said the Commissioner of Police has deployed three units of mobile police officers to the troubled areas in Bassa, and has directed the commencement of air surveillance to prevent further loss of lives.
He said the Commissioner has also directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state to be on the alert, and act promptly on any security challenge.
He said no arrests have been made yet, but investigations were ongoing.
Another Community Attacked in Plateau, Houses Burnt – Police
Plateau State Police Command has alleged that there was another attack on Rotsu, a settlement near Nkyie-Doghwro, the village attacked in the early hours of Monday.


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SMC Heads-Up: Fonterra false positive, SMC new home, climate
Column – Science Media Centre
Issue 246 30 August – 5 September 2013
Fonterra, false positives & 'hysteria'
Executives at dairy giant Fonterra have expressed relief after it was revealed that a false test reading triggered the botulism scare that led to a recall of infant formula around the world.
But questions remain as to how the testing regime used by Fonterra returned results for the potentially lethal Clostridium botulinum.
"The consequences of this particular false positive have been very grave and we want answers as to why on earth this happened," trade minister Tim Groser said yesterday.
Microbiologists approached by the SMC said that clostridium botulinum and C. sporogenes, the safe strain mistaken for it, are very similar, differing by just one gene.
Nevertheless, standard testing should have confirmed whether the contaminating strain could produce toxin and was therefore really C. botulinum. The presence of toxin-producing genes can be detected in "hours to days" said University of Auckland microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles.
"The information Fonterra should have released initially was how much contamination they had actually identified. This would have allowed experts in the field to have made an educated guess as to the likelihood of any children becoming ill from consuming the contaminated product in the event it had contained a toxin-producing strain. This was information worried parents were desperate for."
However, Dr Wiles and other scientists, such as AUT microbiologist, Dr John Brooks, said given what they thought they knew, Fonterra executives did the "the right thing in notifying its customers of the potentially hazardous product and recalling the protein concentrate".
Fonterra said on Wednesday the initial test that incorrectly detected botulism was done by Crown research institute AgResearch, which has defended the robustness of its testing processes.
Several inquiries into the Fonterra food safety scare are underway and will include examination of the testing that was undertaken.
Marketing academics said today that Fonterra needs to carefully examine how this "fiasco" evolved the way it did.
"There was no need to mention unproven fears concerning the nature of the organism. They could have just mentioned that there was suspected contamination by an organism that had the potential to cause illness. This should have been followed up by rapid, extensive testing to determine the exact nature of the contamination.
"Sounding a strident alarm based on wrong information-essentially 'crying wolf'-has the potential to weaken response to a genuine crisis some time in the future."
Full commentary from scientists is available on the SMC website.
SMC's new quake-proof home
The Science Media Centre has relocated from its tiny base on Wellington's Manners St, Wellington to the Royal Society of New Zealand's recently renovated headquarters in Thorndon.
The move sees the SMC, an independent unit administered by the RSNZ and funded by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment, now operating out of the nation's key hotspot of science communication and public outreach activity.
As well as gaining access to a regular stream of scientists visiting the RSNZ, the SMC will be able to take advantage of the Society's state-of-the-art facilities for press conferences, panel discussions and media-related events.
"The recent earthquakes in Wellington saw Civil Defence use the Royal Society to run its press conferences to great effect," said SMC manager Peter Griffin.
"It brought home to me what a great facility it is for holding media and public events. We were previously in a poky little office on the other end of town that wasn't really suitable for holding media events of any size, so intend to use the infrastructure now available to us to bring science and the media together."
As well as holding regular media briefings on science-related subjects, the SMC will run its Science Media SAVVY communication workshops at the RSNZ, and its newly launched Science Masterclass series for journalists.
"The RSNZ has rich expertise in science policy, publishing, science education and runs an extensive programme of public lectures which we will also be able to take advantage of," added Griffin.
As an added benefit, the RSNZ headquarters is now one of the most earthquake-proof buildings in Wellington! Come and visit the SMC on your next visit to the neighbourhood.
Physical address:
11 Turnbull St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
Postal address is:
Science Media Centre
PO Box 598,
Wellington 6140
SMC hotline
04 499 5476
On the science radar this week…
Human brain-to-brain interface, a really compact electric car, the fastest spinning object, 'cancer' is a scary word and fashion meets high tech functionality.
Climate 'pause' linked to cooler Pacific
Up-welling ocean currents masking recent climate change — for now
A 15-year-long slow-down in global surface temperature warming has been linked to a decades-long shift in tropical Pacific ocean currents, according to research published this week in Nature.
The apparent 'pause' in climbing global mean temps is part of natural climate variability, the researchers say, tied to a "La-Niña-like decadal cooling". They project that long-term global warming will resume once the tropical Pacific switches back to its warm state.
Other scientists have been quick to point out that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continues to rise to unprecedented levels, and that the new findings are no cause for complacency.
"Observations showed a continued trapping of heat in the Earth's climate system, despite the temporary slowdown in surface warming," said Will Hobbs, of Australia's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
"An important question that the paper does not address is where this energy has gone. Almost certainly it is in the deep ocean."
"When the natural oscillation swings the other way, as it must eventually do, we are going to see a period of much faster global warming", said Dr Alex Sen Gupta. of the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales.
"When that might occur is the next big scientific question."
The Australian Science Media Centre has rounded up more in-depth commentary on the new research.
Evaluating scientific research
The fourth in a series of articles from the new edition of the SMC Desk Guide for Covering Science which is available in full here.
All research should be read with a critical eye. Here are some things to keep in mind when a new study or paper comes across your desk.
Consider the source: Evaluate the credibility of the individuals and the organisation that produced the research. Research produced by respected researchers and institutions is more likely to be trustworthy.
Correlation vs. causation: Did A actually cause B, or are A and B connected for reasons we don't fully understand? This is crucial to determining the significance of the research.
Sampling is more important than sample size: While a study's sample size is important, even more important is the way the sample was collected. If the procedures to select the study's sample are not done well, then we cannot assume that the findings for the sample generalise to the population.
Any one study is not the whole story: Research is most valuable when many specific studies are taken together to tell the whole story of what we know on a given topic. Any single study, no matter how good, needs to be viewed in the context of other research on the topic.
What to ask an expert when evaluating research
• How does this study compare with others that have come before?
• How does it add to or contradict existing scientific views?
• Was the study well designed?
• Are the results compelling enough to recommend a change in our current behaviour/treatment/regulations?
• What would be the effect of such changes versus keeping things as they are?
Quoted: Radio New Zealand
"Here's an opportunity for people to actually have a dialogue with scientists and for scientists to actually find out what the community thinks about their work."
Prof Shaun Hendy
on the online game Pounamu.
New from the SMC
2013 Science Investment Round: A closer look at the $278 million in public funds awarded in the latest contestable round.
Chemical weapons: An expert Q&A on the allegations that chemical weapons have been used in the Syrian conflict.
Mental and drug disorders: Read expert comment on new research modelling the total global health cost of mental and substance use disorders.
Botulism mix-up: Experts provide commentary to the revelation that Fonterra milk whey powder was not contaminated with Clostridium botulinum as previously thought.
Sciblogs highlights
Some of the highlights from this week's posts:
What am I? The definitions of 'lecturer' and 'teacher' get a thorough looking over from Alison Campbell.
Bio Blog
A new entity is born: CDaR – John Pickering heralds the coming of the Clinical Data Research group, which will focus on the stories numbers in medicine tell us.
Kidney Punch
The big warm: NZ heading for warmest-ever winter – Gareth Renowden looks at winter temperatures, old and new.
Hot Topic
Pounamu returns Thursday Aug 29 – Where is NZ going to be in 2023? Shaun Hendy wants you to join the conversation with the help of an online 'micro-forecasting' game.
A Measure of Science
Research highlights
Please note: hyperlinks point, where possible, to the relevant abstract or paper.
Facing up to health robots: The more humanlike a healthcare robot's face display is, the more people attribute positive personality characteristics to it. That's one of the key findings from new University of Auckland research exploring how people perceive faces displayed on a blood pressure monitoring robot. The authors also warn robot designers must be careful not to creep people out; the research found that a subset of people who perceived the robot's human-like face as 'eerie' also rated it as less amiable, less sociable and less trustworthy.
Climate hiatus: The current pause in global warming is part of natural climate variability, reports a new climate modelling study. The recent cooling of tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures is implicated by the authors as the cause of the recent stabilization of global temperatures. It is predicted that long-term global warming will resume when the tropical Pacific switches back to a warm state, which is influenced by a number of factors including ocean current patterns.
Brain-in-a-dish: European scientists have grown a 3D 'brain-like' organ using human stem cells. The 'organoid' has a variety of brain regions that are capable of influencing one another, and the tissues are organised in layers similar to the developing human brain at early stages. The researchers have used this model to study a brain development disorder which has been difficult to model in mice.
See-through stretchy speakers: US scientists have developed fully functioning loudspeakers that are totally transparent, made from an conductive ionic hydrogel. An immediate application of the technology could be noise cancelling windows, but the authors have higher hopes that the materials could be used to make better bio-compatible human implants. Video available.
Coeliac 'iceberg': Australian researchers have developed a new approach to detecting coeliac disease (CD), revealing the disorder, characterised by an inappropriate immune response to gluten, is far more common than previously recognised. The testing strategy combines genetic and blood antibody testing (instead of a bowel biopsy) and shows CD potentially affects at least one in 60 Australian women and one in 80 men, suggesting that diagnosed CD is just the tip of the "Coeliac Iceberg". Previous estimates had the number of coeliac disease sufferers as no more than one in 100.
Policy updates
Some of the policy highlights from this week:
Rena costs: Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced a further $542,000 to be invested in environmental recovery post-Rena, bringing the total to $2.42 million.
MBIE gains Chief Science Advisor: The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed Professor Jim Metson to the advisory role.
DHB votes: A total of 381 people have put their names forward for places on the 20 District Health Boards in the upcoming elections to be held 12 October.
New stats boss: Liz MacPherson has been appointed as Government Statistician and Statistics New Zealand chief executive.
Upcoming sci-tech events
• A Planet without apes – Public lecture Prof Craig Stanford (US) – 30 August, Auckland; 2 September, Tauranga; 4, Wellington; 5, Palmerston North; 6, Christchurch.
• Tell Me a Story – Inaugural Professorial lecture of Prof Elaine Reese (Otago) – Dunedin, 3 September.
• Clearing the air – towards a smokefree nation – University of Otago Winter lecture with Prof Janet Hoek and Prof Richard Edwards – 3 September, Auckland; 4 September, Wellington.
• Ozone Research Symposium– 2013 early to mid-career researcher public symposium – 5 September, Dunedin.
• NZ Food Addiction Symposium – 6 September, Christchurch.
For these and more upcoming events, and more details about them, visit the SMC's Events Calendar.
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Liberation Lit anthology
table of contents
"What's Lib Lit? – Library, map, lens, scalpel, compost, chisel, textbook, excavation: voices, images, wrestling, contradicting, confirming, the matter of resistant art and practise."
– Adrienne Rich
"The relation between literature and liberation runs very deep. From Blake to Ginsberg, Shelley to Sartre, literature has often enough served as an image of creativity from which any authentic politics has to learn. In this sense, all artistic work has an implicit utopian dimension; but the pieces in this splendid anthology are unique in explicitly highlighting this concealed underside of literary art, showing us how to hope and desire otherwise. In a darkening political world, this book deserves a wide readership, as it sheds a light on the present from a possible future."
– Terry Eagleton
Lib Lit


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Even though some know-it-alls (well, me, mostly) have been predicting the demise of the speakeasy concept and all the curiosities and conventions it promises (secret entrances, period costumes, "Boardwalk Empire" décor), there are plenty of cities in the country eager to dip their toes and beaks into the period drinking style. That's obviously the thinking behind opening at Pittsburgh's Omni William Penn Hotel of Speakeasy, "a sophisticated social lounge that whisks patrons back to the Pittsburgh of the 1920s," according to press info.
They've brought in Chicago-based barman Adam Seger to help establish the space, tucked beneath the hotel lobby within the depths of the Omni. Speakeasy features a number of local Pennsylvania craft distillers - Boyd & Blair, Wigle and Dad's Hat, for instance – in the drinks Seger "mid-wifed," as he puts it, with head bartender Dawn Young and Riaan Young, Omni William Penn's F&B director.
The menu, filled with historical notation, excerpts from newspaper stories from before Prohibition, photos and such, includes 10 club service style Collins, an equal number of sours, and Pennsylvania-inspired cocktails such as "Mrs. Mollie's Groggery," made with Laird's Apple Brandy, Cynar, Massenez crème de fraise de bois, spiced butter and Earl Grey tea. The drink is named for Mollie Regan, "an Irish mother of twelve, (who) ran an illegal groggery in her hovel on the hillside of Holy Ghost College, less than 1/2 mile from this location," shares the menu.
Seger et al even insist on a local touch for such things as the house sour – theirs is made with Pennsylvania maple syrup and birch bark, and hewing to the locavorian style so common now, local beers and whiskies are also featured. By the way, Pittsburgh comes by its attachment to speakeasies honestly – it's in this part of the country that the term first became known, at a salon owned by Kate Hester, who admonished the customers she served outside legal hours to "speak easy, boys, speak easy," according to a New York Times article from July, 1891.
Speakeasy style imbibing may be with us for some time to come, but one ancient drinking tradition, hot alcohol beverages, seems still relegated to ski lodges and such. At the restaurant Trillium, in Denver, where Scandinavian influences are important in dining and drinking, they've introduced a twist on winter warmers: a French press twist.
Under beverage director Kelly R. Wooldridge, Trillium has menued three hot signature drinks to be prepared tableside; the Levi (a Finnish style glogg made from gloggavit [sic], brandy, wine, spices and orange); the Grindelwald (gin, Alpine berry tea, blueberries, lavender and honey); and the Lillihammer (whiskey, Alpine walnut liqueur, coffee and vanilla).
Mixed and prepared tableside, the cocktails for two mix is then press plunged a la French press coffee and served in small coffee cups. Nice press – uh, twist.
If not now, when else is it time for those hot drinks to be on the menu and ready to go? In Chicago, full-service restaurant Mindy's Hot Chocolate offers a new lineup of hot drinks to go with an already interesting standard menu. The seasonal heaters read tasty indeed: the Seraph, made with Benedectine, A.E. Dor VS Cognac, pumpkin-spiced white chocolate, espresso ristretto, steamed milk, nutmeg and dried orange zest; the Siren (Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof, Krauter herbal liqueur, dark chocolate, espresso ristretto, steamed milk, molé bitters, cayenne and paprika); and a fancy Hot Buttered Rum (Ron Zacapa 23, housemade-butterscotch, boiling water, Frangelico-infused whipped cream, cinnamon and nutmeg).
The drinks join an inspired standard menu, including Fire & Ice (Old Forester, Inniskillin Vidal ice wine, Jamaican #2 bitters, orange, cherry) and October Country (Ron Botran, chai-infused Punt e Mes, Angostura bitters, lemon and cinnamon).
If hot is seasonally smart, so are Christmas themed ideas. Two notable holiday roll outs worth mentioning: one, at Park 75 Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta, it's the 12 Days of Cocktails, with a new drink every day from Dec. 12 through the 23rd. Barman Peter Hill starts with "A Partridge in a Pear Tea" – Cruzan rum, baked pear juice and housemade wormwood bitters. Day two brings Santa's Sauce – Bulleit bourbon, chai tea, cardamom syrup and cinnamon, and day four features the Grinch – Scotch, port and Aperol together.
The second notable holiday drink parade is going on in Washington, DC, at Italian restaurant Bibiana, where beverage director Michael King has created 25 new seasonally inspired drinks. There are winter warmers on hand - Vin Brulé, made with mulled wine and spices; the Hazelnut Old Fashioned, made with hazelnut-infused Filibuster bourbon, orange and cherry; Hot Chocolate with Cognac and house-made cardamom marshmallow; and a Hot & Cold Gin Fizz. Also in the mix, Eggnog with a Twist (Pedro Ximenez, Benedictine and Buffalo Trace Bourbon) and Amari Cup (cucumber, Averna, Fernet Branca, lemon and lime).
Additionally, Bibiana is serving house-made Rosolio, a traditional liqueur distilled from the peel of lemons, mandarins, fennel and other ingredients found along the Amalfi Coast. Rosolio is meant to be served after coffee in the lengthy Neapolitan dinner array, though as a cocktail ingredient, it has promise. Maybe next year, as the Met fan is used to saying.


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The summer beach getaways are months away, December holidays left nothing but extra kilos and now we are faced with cold, long dark days of winter. Fear not ladies, Zuri Girl never disappoints and always has a secret to keep you smiling! Anticipating the winter months, she has been searching the streets of Zurich for cozy refuges – escapes hiding the icicle cars and snow-covered rooftops.
Fireplaces Restaurants. That's right, ladies. Fireplaces – they're romantic, their cozy, their warm – they are everything one yearns for on a winter day. And this month we present 3 fabulous Zurich establishments crackling with charcoal and burning flames to warm your fingers, toes and everything in between. So lace up the snow boots and head to a fireplace restaurant this month. Here are Zuri Girl's favorite 3.
Die Giesserei…rustic meets romantic
The Fireplace
Converted from the building's 100 year old furnace, what was once utilized for the workmens' daily grind now (and for the past 17 years since the restaurant opened), serves the purpose of igniting romance, warmth and coziness to meal time.
The Food & Drinks
Spontaneous minds love the elegant menu (presented in German and English) as it changes daily and is only announced online a few hours prior to mealtime. The Swiss Chef inspired by Mediterranean and Asian Cuisines offers a 3×3 philosophy (3 options for starters, mains and deserts).
On Sundays an "all you can eat" brunch buffet fills hungry bellies and free child care is part of the gig.
Main dishes begin at CHF 26 / Sunday Brunch CHF 49.
The Scene
Entering through the red velvet curtains, you completely forget the noisy, industrial vibe of Oerlikon's business district and immediately are swept away to a candlelit adventure. Die Giesserei features 2 Dining Areas – one is a more traditional dining space while the other hosts the fireplace, artistic inspired bar and open-kitchen. Can you guess which table Zuri Girl requests?
It's amazing how romantic the restaurant feels given you are standing on a 100-year old floor and heavy duty "manly" equipment still makes up the majority of the scene. Originally a foundry, the restaurant team only converted what was necessary allowing the rustic character of the restaurant to be created simply from the building itself and the history it provides. Exposed pipes, pressure gauges and valves compliment new enhancements like the custom built bar and blends of beiges, browns and splashes of red velvet furniture all surrounded by hundreds of candles. It's difficult to spot a space without a candle!
When to Go
Lunch: 11.30-14.00
Dinner: 15.00-midnight
Sunday Brunch: 10.00-14.00
Opens Saturday at 15.00
Zuri Girl Tip
Monthly the Chef shares his recipes online.
The Essentials
Birchstrasse 108, 8050 Oerlikon (map)
Website . Tel: +41 43 205 10 10
The Lounge at Park Hyatt Zurich…
a 5-star experience
The Fireplace
Ok, we must prevent the true fireplace aficionado from calling this fireplace a hoax (as it is electric) but what it lacks in wood, it makes up in power, as the flames rise to 30cm high and it's beautiful glow snug along the wall, acts as the room's centerpiece burning for approximately 2,800 hours annually.
The Food & Drinks
A casual menu, famous locally for its juicy Burger and deluxe Club Sandwich with Tea being the warm beverage of choice and a large selection of delicious sweet treat cakes, pies and desserts. If your calorie counter alarm rings, ask instead for the Brain Food Concept Menu Card, a healthy menu created in collaboration with nutritionist Marianne Botta Diener and loved for it's vitamin packed smoothies.
Main dishes begin at CHF 26.
The Scene
The only 5-star luxury chain in Zurich's city center, the Lobby Lounge is the heart of the hotel where locals subtly mix with corporate suits and luxury travelers all receiving nothing less than 5-stars… 5-star service, 5-star food and 5-star ambiance. The Lounge is a grand room, adjacent to the main foyer and blending traditional seating with oversized armchairs and long couches. Hundreds of guests enjoy the Lounge daily and vary from business breakfasts to family gatherings to coffee-time for moms…you may even spot a celebrity sitting fireside!
When to Go
Open daily all year (after all it is a hotel lobby!) with the fireplace flaming from approximately October to March depending on how Mother Nature is treating us. Service is available from 6.00 – midnight.
Zuri Girl Tip
Reservations are not possible.
The Essentials
Beethovenstrasse 21, 8002 Zurich (map)
Website . Tel: +41 43 883 12 34
Restaurant Chez Crettol…traditional specialties served in traditional fashion
The Fireplace
Every couple months an old school farmer fills his tractor trailer with wood and makes his regular delivery to Chez Crettol so visitors can enjoy their raclette melted to perfection in the fireplace itself.
The Food and Drinks
True to their roots, the family owned and operated restaurant receives their food and wine selection directly from Wallis. The family personally selects all cheeses, meats and wines from Wallis' best farms and producers.
The menu features 7 variations of Fondue including a champagne fondue and truffle fondue with their specialty, raclette, cooked on the open-flamed fireplace. Not to worry carnivores…daily specials feature meats and regulars rave about the family's special salad dressing.
Main dishes begin at CHF 32.
The Scene
Founded 32 years ago by a husband and wife team, and continuing now to the next generation of son and daughter, the sincere welcome is none other than what a family owned restaurant can provide. The owners love when guests feel at home – they encourage guests to stay as long as they like and relax as they would in their own living room.
The restaurant is divided into 2 rooms with the 2nd being referred to as "the boutique" as for the restaurants first twenty years it was a hair salon. The amber wooden walls mixed with country style blue and white tablecloths are a cute match to the pink checkered linen napkins. Threading the comfy home theme deeper are walls covered with eye catching artwork of the owners son.
A few subtle hints of the restaurant's fame and glamour include the Tina Turner signed jukebox and Roger Federer autographed wall.
When to Go
Open for dinner only and closed 3 months for summer, as the family takes a holiday escape to Ireland.
Zuri Girl Tip
Order one of the 8 sorbets to help seamlessly digest the cheese dishes.
The Essentials
Florastrasse 22, 8700 Kusnacht (map)
No Website. Tel: +41 44 910 03 15
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Financial Literacy
(First step towards Financial Inclusion)
It refers to knowledge required for managing personal finance. It does not necessarily refer to formal education in finance. Instead it encompasses an understanding of how to use credit responsibly, manage money and savings, minimise financial risk and derive long term benefits of savings.
Financial literacy is an integral part of the financial inclusion. It is not just about imparting the financial knowledge and information. It is also about changing the behavior in the financial pattern and activities of individuals. The ultimate goal is empowerment of people to take action by them that is in their self interest. When the people know about the financial products available and when they are able to evaluate the merits and demerits of each product and suitability of the product for their specific needs, they are in a better position to decide what they want and feel empowered in a meaningful way. They will also know enough to demand accountability for the deficiencies in the service and also seek redressal of grievances.
The access to financial services viz, deposits, loans, money transfer and insurance to poor and the low income group households will help them to insure themselves against shocks such as illness of self or family members, loss of employment etc. and equip them to meet the eventualities in a better way and they need not be demoralised. It will also enable them to improve their income in their productive endeavors with help of bank credit at cheaper rates.
The financial education effort is to spread awareness, impart financial education to the less privileged by providing access to financial products and markets so that they can play a meaningful role in ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity of the mankind. It is first step towards the financial inclusion.


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"Just because I can't do it TODAY, doesn't mean I'm not going to be able to SOMEDAY" ~ Arthur Boorman
Hi Everyone,
When I began this blog almost a year ago, this video was one of the first things that I came across and shared; it's the story of Arthur Boorman, a disabled veteran who allowed doctors prognosis and opinions to convince him he'd never walk without crutches again, and that life as he knew it, was basically over. Dissuaded at the thought of such a bleak future, Arthur began eating and eating; and consequently, he wound up gaining (in his own words) "a lot of weight". And because of this, he slowly, began slumping into a life of constant pain, misery and depression.
Enter Diamond Dallas Page: Three time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and professional yoga enthusiast: D.D.P. had heard Arthur's story, and knew he had to find a way to help this broken man find his way back – and that's exactly what he did, by introducing him to yoga. Once you watch the video below, I promise that you will be amazed, stunned, and above all inspired not just at the transformation Arthur undergoes, but at this unwavering commitment to his goal. Pay special attention to how his attitude shifts from the beginning of the video, to the 2.35 minute mark when he feels an obvious sense of pride, hope and belief in what he's accomplishing – it's a very, very inspiring moment, and definitely worth the Kleenex you'll be reaching for.
I love how this story perfectly illustrates the incredible possibilities that can happen whenever the selflessness of one individual clashes with the courage, desire and tenacity of another; it is truly, truly remarkable. Do you self a favour and watch all of it, even it you aren't an "exercise" person; because Arthur's drive, determination and focus is for everyone. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did, and that it inspires you to try just a little bit harder to achieve something that you too, previously thought wasn't possible… and if you do feel this way, just remember what Arthur overcame! Point taken!
Fish… OUT!
What do you think of Arthur's story? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!


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Moving on, here is the sixth set of the "Open Forum" questions and answers…
PurpleRocks asked: Again thank you for all your amazing work! It really means a lot! If there is a lockout do you know if they will try and revamp the schedule that was realeased or will they completely scrap it and make a new one? There are so many great games on that schedule that I hope stay. I am really praying there isn't a lockout but I don't get a great feeling about what could possibly happen. Thanks again!
Answer: Thank you, and as to your question, it would depend entirely on how long the (presumed) lockout went. For instance, if it's a lockout that ends after one week, there probably wouldn't be any changes. If it took a big chunk out of training camp, the players/owners would have to decide when to start the season and how to rearrange the games. Remember, a lot of buildings — Staples Center, first and foremost — are booked pretty tightly in the fall. The league would have to decide how it wanted to structure the season — for instance, still play six games against division opponents, or just four? — and then plan from there. The longer the (theoretical) lockout went, the more "revamping'' would be necessary.
JohnD asked: Rich – how were the Kings mentally for the beginning of Game 6? We're they confident? Worried?
Answer: I wasn't in the dressing room or the bench, so only the people who were would be able to tell you. Justin Williams gave a speech before the game about playing together and having no regrets. Best I could tell, there wasn't any worry or panic among the players.
NMKingsFan asked: Gotta know…did you touch it? Well did ya?
Answer: It's hard not to. I almost tripped over it at the Jimmy Kimmel taping. (Who left it sitting on the floor, anyway?) I definitely wanted to see, first-hand, some of the famous misspellings and crossed-out names, etc., as well as just the history and all the names of legendary players.
Paulhb asked: Did or will David Courtney get a day with the Cup? Did he at least get to hoist it? I know he's not strictly a Kings employee but he's in some ways as much "the voice of the Kings" as Bob Miller or Nick Nickson. I hope the Kings recognize that. "LOS ANGELES GOAL…."
Answer: I don't know, but I don't believe so. Again, I understand the sentiment of wanting to give everyone associated with the team a "day,'' and David has certainly been a big part of the organization over the years, but it's just not feasible. You're talking about roughly 25 players, four coaches, about a dozen team-support people, a dozen scouts, management and team broadcasters. That's approximately 70 "days'' right there, not to mention other obligations. I've seen the schedule and the Cup is literally booked every single day into September. On the other hand, it's fair to say that most everyone associated with the team has had some time with the Cup in small settings.
DesertKing asked: If the NHL let us host the the Winter classic between us and the Sucks at Dodger or Angel Stadiums, do you think we could convince the local ski resorts to donate their snow blowing machines for the day?
Answer: Based on Gary Bettman's sneering whenever this subject comes up, I think it's more likely that you'll need those snowblowers in Hell than at Dodger Stadium, unfortunately.
Irish Pat asked: 1.) Now that the Kings have won the Cup, when can we expect to see "Royal Ascent" at our local bookstore?… 2.) It's been stated on here that Bernier has been a great teammate and super supportive, but won't this recent escapade by the King's backup netminder be hard to ignore in training camp? If he doesn't settle down won't they have to trade him?… 3.) Why is it whenever a sad scene takes place in a movie that is set in Los Angeles it rains?… 4.) Was Quick inebriated at the Kings championship rally?… 5.) Have you ever had a bacon vodka shot?… 6.) Next time you see Jim Fox and Bob Miller can you give each of them a "high-5″ from Irish Pat? I'm sure you're aware, but they're pretty rad and I want to thank them for all they do to enrich my enjoyment of the Kings each season. Give yourself one too. You're pretty rad as well… Cheers Rich.
Answers: 1) Good memory! Actually, I have contributed approximately 9,000 words of text to the commemorative book that will be coming out shortly. I'm really excited to see it. I almost suggested that as a title… 2) Be careful not to blow this out of proportion. What we've seen is one translated report out of Quebec that didn't offer a lot of context. I'm not (at all) suggesting that Bernier was misquoted in any way, but at the same time I'd be careful about being hasty in terms of labeling it as an "escapade'' or suggesting that Bernier will be a problem. Bernier and Lombardi have spoken regularly about this topic and I'd be shocked if Bernier makes it any type of public issue in the locker room. 3) Well, as I'm typing this, it's about 72 degrees outside under a blue sky. Who could be sad about that? 4) Yes. 5) No. But that sounds oddly intriguing. 6) Bob and Jim are fantastic broadcasters and even better people. Your appreciation for them is very well-founded!
Itchy asked: Will The Kings do another red/white/blue jersey for veteran's day that get auctioned off to fans?
Answer: I don't know for certain, but that definitely sounds plausible. Those commemorative warmup jerseys seem to be a good way to raise money for charity.
Reign Mafia asked: Rich (or fellow royalty): If there is a labor impass (Lockout, strike, or whatever,) will that affect players under a Kings Contract at the affiliate level (ie., Manchester or Ontario….hey I can hope for some talent at the AA level)? Also, who will be doing the announcing at CBBA in Ontario for the Kings/ Ducks preseason game (on ice and TV)
Answers: 1) During the 2004-05 lockout, a number of the Kings' well-regarded young players — Dustin Brown, Michael Cammalleri and Mathieu Garon in particular — played for Manchester. Assuming it's a lockout, and not a strike (which seems far more likely at this point), there's a good chance you could see some younger players in the AHL. Would there be a trickle-down to the ECHL level? Perhaps. That would probably depend on how much NHL-caliber players ended up in Manchester. 2) Good question. Perhaps they will compromise and have David Courtney do one period, have the Ducks' announcer do one and have the Ontario Reign announcer do one? I don't believe there will be any TV for that game, although it's possible that Fox Sports might add some Kings preseason games at some point.
Anaheim Kings Fan asked: I haven't seen this mentioned yet as the reason for the Kings Stanley Cup success this season but it seems clear to me: the uniform change! Agreed?
Answer: Well, given that the Kings wore those jerseys when they lost to Vancouver and San Jose the previous two years, I'd have to go with "no'' on that one.
Robyn asked: I know it's hard to evaluate a player's psyche, especially when you don't know them very well, but do given that a report recently came out that Shane Doan is "interested" in LA Kings, he'd give up the incredible about of money that some teams are reportedly offering him since we have significantly less room under our cap than those other teams? Given all that you know about Doan, do you think location or money is more important? One other question… Do you think Cam Janssen's recent interview accurately showcases how a lot of players truly are on/off the ice? Do you think there will be any negative fallout publicly, besides the harsh criticism he received?
Answers: 1) I do believe Doan is sincere about location and about wanting to stay in Phoenix. At this point, it's been almost a full month. If money was the motivating factor, he would have signed elsewhere. He wants to stay in Phoenix but only under what he feels are the proper circumstances. If he's not satisfied with that, I think he will look at the next-best option, not not just the most money. 2) It would be unwise to look at Janssen's comments and say, "That's how players are off the ice.'' It's no more accurate than hearing a lawyer make off-color comments and saying, "That's how all lawyers are.'' Pro sports are just like any other profession. There are a lot of good people and some clowns. I wouldn't paint with a broad brush simply because of what Janssen said, and I don't think most people do. So, I don't believe there will be any long-term, widespread fallout. I think most people understand that it's just one guy shooting off his mouth.
Cruiznblue asked: Hey Rich…do we get Heidi Androl back next season?
Answer: Not unless she returns to Fox Sports. At this point, I'm not aware of any plans of that.
Meman asked: This question goes back a couple years, and I may have missed the answer but… A couple years ago Lombardi had you scouting a player at a Hitmen game in Calgary, did the Kings ever draft that player? Or did he get drafted? And I don't suppose you will mention who it was now?
Answer: Just to clarify, at the game you're referring to, it wasn't just about scouting one player. Lombardi gave Nick Nickson and me a list of players — I can't remember how many, but approximately 10 — and asked us to rank them at the end of the game. The top player was David Musil, who ended up getting drafted by Edmonton in the first round last year. One of the other players was Alex Roach, whom the Kings later signed. I'm not aware of the other players. I probably still have the list somewhere but none of the other names have jumped out at me.


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Top Amazing Health Benefits Of Evening Walk
When was the last time you went out for an evening walk? Actually, you are not the only one! Nowadays, not a lot of people remember the importance of a simple exercise like walking. People have become inactive and it is no wonder that they, both young and old, have so many health problems. The most interesting part is that you can do it with friends or family or even alone!
So here are some cool and amazing health Benefits Of Evening Walk that would definitely make you want to take a stroll every evening:
1. You Get A Workout:
Walking is an exercise that is considered to be one of the healthiest. Although you are exhausted, evening walks give you the workout that you need to keep your body healthy and fit.
2. You Feel Relaxed:
After a long day, there is nothing better than a walk to relax your mind. Evening walks allow you to work your muscles that you do not use much during the day.
3. You Sleep Better:
Proper sleep is very important as your body needs to rest. Not sleeping well or not getting enough sleep can have a negative effect on your body. An evening walk every day can help you sleep better as you will feel lazy and free of any stress or tension.
4. Helps With Digestion:
Going for a walk after dinner can help digest your food properly. Remember to wait for 30 minutes after you have eaten before you set off.
5. Eases Back Pain:
Evening walks can ease back pain. After a whole day of chores or sitting in your office, your back gets stiffened up. A walk at the end of the day can help in relieving stiffness and lower back pain.
Well, this is not all but it's the most important ones that can get you started! What do you think?


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I fear very much DDU since last time when used chaos broke out and it was very difficult to run pc again.
thats why i tried to install newest Nvidia -driver for Winxp. MSI lead me to Nvidia. But vers. 355.82 tells me not compatible with this hardware!
pc is searching for nvidia-driver on older hdd. i exchange videocard. old one broken.
maybe i should leave it along if its not searching for drivers and videocard is listed.
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maybe removing sound and videodrivers. Thanks


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This past week, the trial of former Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Daniels began. Daniels stands accused of raping two Southern Humboldt women, on two separate occasions, months apart, while in uniform and on duty. You'd think a crime like this: an on-duty cop, in a small rural community, using his badge, his gun, and his nightstick, to sexually assault innocent local women, repeatedly, for his own sexual gratification, would shock the community. You'd think we'd be horrified.
Really, how would you feel, if you knew that this kind of "public servant" was "protecting" your wife, daughter, sister and mother? How would you feel knowing that your tax dollars paid his salary, pension and benefits package? Are you cool with that?
Now ask yourself this: How many women, having been raped by an on-duty cop, an authority figure representing the government, would have the courage to report the crime? Of them, how many would be willing to endure the additional trauma and humiliation of having her body inspected for evidence, answering endless questions about all aspects of her private life, and then testifying again and again, and again, only to face a rigorous cross-examination by a skilled adversarial attorney? One in ten? One in a hundred? How many local women did this guy really rape, before he was finally relieved of duty? Was he a "bad apple" or "just one of the boys?"
Again, why are people around here not outraged about this, and demanding answers to these questions. If some county official had inadvertently stepped onto someone's private property without a search warrant, you can be sure that we'd read about it in the papers and hear about it on the radio for weeks, but somehow this story got overlooked. The sad truth about Southern Humboldt is that the vast majority of people around here are too wrapped-up in their own crimes to worry, or care, about anyone else.
People overlook a lot of serious police abuse down here in Southern Humboldt, so long as the cops abuse the right people. In fact, the community strongly encourages cops to abuse people around here. Garberville merchants constantly call the Sheriff's Department because they don't like the looks of people, or because people stand together in a group talking on the sidewalk, but mainly because they don't want to see poor people hanging around town. If you read the SoHum Sheriff's log, usually half of the calls from Garberville revolve around "unwanted persons" and reference no crime whatsoever.
In fact, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department has been given a mandate, and special funding to abuse poor people in Southern Humboldt, whether they have committed a crime or not. That mandate came from 2nd District Supervisor Estelle Fennell herself. I remember it well. Supervisor Fennell and Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Downey both came to SoHum to address public outrage over the fact that it took eight hours for the Sheriff to respond to a burglary at a Redway headshop. Even though the cops nabbed a Fortuna kid with the stolen bongs, people lined up at this public meeting to complain about homeless people being poor in public.
Sheriff Downey explained that people have rights, and that he can't just arrest people without probable cause. In response, Supervisor Fennell told Sheriff Downey, in front of a crowd of people at the Redway Elementary School, that she wanted to see more Sheriff patrols in Southern Humboldt, and she told Sheriff Mike Downey to "Go ahead and arrest people. Nobody is going to complain." Then she launched her campaign for Measure Z, a regressive sales tax that unfairly burdens the poor, to pay the costs of bringing more Deputies to Southern Humboldt, including Deputy Jason Daniels.
Since then, we've seen an explosion in police violence against the homeless here in SoHum. Deputies have had a field-day, beating, tazing, pepper-spraying and apparently raping poor and homeless people ever since, and just as Supervisor Fennell predicted, no one complained. In fact, local people have gotten in on the action. A local vigilante group called "The Town Patrol" now harass, threaten and terrorize homeless people with impunity, and help Sheriff's Deputies target their victims.
Dead bodies turn-up around here about once a month, but no one complains. No one complains that the Sheriff barely investigates these murders. No one complains that the murderers remain at large, and no one around here would complain if Deputy Jason Daniels raped a thousand women in Southern Humboldt, so long as they were all poor and homeless. That's the kind of people we are down here.
SoHum is dominated by greedy, heartless, drug dealers who work in concert with corrupt cops all over this country to destroy communities and spread poverty. They call it the "War on Drugs," but it's always waged against the poor. Here in SoHum we see it clearly, starkly and ironically, where we now have hundreds of millionaire drug kingpins, running illegal operations so massive they can be seen from space, but the cops spend most of their time harassing and abusing poor people who have committed no crime, and have nowhere to go.
It's sickening and it's shameful, but that's the truth about Southern Humboldt. The trial of former Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Daniels continues, but the real monster remains at large, and it just reelected Estelle Fennell as 2nd District Supervisor.


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May 2015
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has expanded its sales outreach by announcing two key changes to its Emear (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia) sales team.
Shea Stimac has been promoted to regional sales manager, Sub Saharan and Southern Africa. In his new role, he has relocated to South Africa and manages the region's sales, growth and dealer relationships. He will also support Genie in further developing a robust dealer network and sales within his region.
Johan Gericke will take over from Stimac and join Terex Middle East in the UAE as territory sales manager for UAE, Oman and Qatar. He will be responsible for continuing the growth of the countries and its dealer network. Gericke will work on the development of sales and distribution of the full Genie product line within his territory.


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Savour the decadence and delight in the beauty of dance at Karen Hardy Studios luxurious Mad Hatter's Ball on Friday, June 20.
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In an earlier post, I discussed the significance of proposed changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) recommended by the FTC. The FTC has extended the comment period regarding the revisions to the COPPA Rule until September 24, 2012.
The COPPA Rule is designed to protect children under 13 from unwanted privacy intrusion by providing parents control over what information websites and online services may collect from these children.
The revised rule expands the websites covered by the COPPA Rule, makes clear that targeted or behavioral advertising geared at protected minors is covered and expanded the definition of personal information to include persistent identifiers.
Some comments have already been filed. They can be read online.
According to the FTC, the extension was "in response to requests from several organizations." The FTC now anticipates that "public comments on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will now be accepted until September 24, 2012."