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Home Renovations That Increase Your Home's Value
Home renovations are not only important when it comes to making your home more comfortable or liveable, but they can also significantly increase the value of your home. Yet, when it comes to adding value to your home, not all renovations are created equally. The following home renovations are among the best way to increase your property value, even on a budget.
Space and Light Dark, cramped spaces tend to be a real estate agent's nightmare.
Home buyers want to see bright, open spaces so if your home has small rooms or little natural light you should consider renovations that add space and light. You could remove some walls to open up your floor plan, install a skylight, or even widen doorways or add windows. Also, open floor plans are increasingly popular nowadays so considering renovating your kitchen and living areas to create an open-plan feel.
Curb Appeal
Your house needs to look attractive inside and out. Many homeowners ignore the potential impact of the curb appeal of your home, but many experts point out that a good first impression can add as much as 10 per cent to the value of your home. Give the exterior of your home a paint job, or power wash your vinyl siding. Repair any damage to the exterior of your home including driveways and walkways. Also, consider improving your landscaping by regularly mowing the lawn or planting flowers and trees. Most importantly, ensure that your property is free of clutter and trash.
Build a Deck
Outdoor spaces are a cost-effective way of adding to the value of your home. In fact, the cost of a deck is one of the most easily recouped costs when you sell your home. Indeed, today's homeowners rank outdoor living spaces among the most important aspects of a new home, and the more interesting your deck, the more value it will add to your home. In other words, try to design a deck that has a unique shape or features such as a built-in fire pit, benches, and garden beds.
Paint your Interior
Easily one of the cheapest ways to add value to your home is to paint. Painting gives your home a fresh, new appeal without the need for extensive renovations. You can even paint cupboards and cabinets to restore the look of your kitchen and bathrooms. Nevertheless, if you're painting with the intention of selling your home, be sure to pick bright, neutral colours as they'll be less startling to potential buyers (not to mention the fact that it's easier to imagine your own designs and decorations over neutral colours).
Finish your Basement
Finally, one of the top renovations that add value to your home is a refinished basement. Many homeowners decide to add a new living room or recreation room, but you may also want to build a suite. Even the smallest budget can see improvements to an unfinished basement and these improvements will almost always increase the value of your home.


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So you have already been to court and an order has been entered. But life goes on … things change. You have lost your job and benefits … Or the other party has gotten a promotion and raise … Or your children's needs and desires are not the same as they were when they were younger … The old order just isn't working any more. Should you take action? What is the best way to proceed?
The Law Office of Frank Gaynor is here to help you, providing sound legal guidance based on over thirty years of focused experience so that you can make informed decisions that will reshape your future. We listen with compassion and understanding … we advise with knowledge and experience… you decide based on realistic client-oriented recommendations. Today is just the beginning …
We listen. We advise. You decide.
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- What was ordered?
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Our client for this project is a leading provider of communications services connecting consumers and businesses through cloud-connected devices worldwide. They provide a robust suite of feature-rich residential and business communication solutions that offer flexibility, portability and ease-of-use for both landline and mobile phones. Customers require help from friendly and knowledgeable colleagues for everything from billing support to Tier 1 technical support. This role is perfect for native English speakers with experience in customer service and tech support and are familiar with the Australian market (worked, lived, or studied in Australia).
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The Medicinal Smell of the Sun
A site-specific installation at Maison Pelgrims, Brussels, for the show Norma, curated by Maud Salembier. Images by zooo.
Over and over Tune
BY IOANNA CARLSEN (via)
You could grow into it,
that sense of living like a dog,
loyal to being on your own in the fur of your skin,
able to exist only for the sake of existing.
Nothing inside your head lasting long enough for you to hold onto,
you watch your own thoughts leap across your own synapses and disappear—
small boats in a wind,
fliers in all that blue,
the swish of an arm backed with feathers,
a dress talking in a corner,
and then poof,
your mind clean as a dog's,
your body big as the world,
important with accident—
blood or a limp, fur and paws.
You swell into survival,
you take up the whole day,
you're all there is,
everything else is
not you, is every passing glint, is
shadows brought to you by wind,
passing into a bird's cheep, replaced by a
rabbit skittering across a yard,
a void you yourself fall into.
You could make this beautiful,
but you don't need to,
living is this fleshy side of the bone,
going on is this medicinal smell of the sun—
no dog ever tires of seeing his life
keep showing up at the back door
even as a rotting bone with a bad smell;
feet tottering, he dreams of it,
wakes and licks no matter what.
Minor memories (terminology coined together with my Phd Supervisor, Prof. Kris Pint) are non-narrative memories, the smallest unit of sensorial experience recorded. I use .gif images as a digital stand-in, inspired by phenomena such as ASMR, where a gesture on the screen creates a physical reaction in the viewer.
Lenticular images create an illusion of movement. Whilst they inspire nostalgia in 80s and 90s kids, the basic principle behind it is much older than that. At the same time, having a flat, plastic moving image on a wall without any screen or battery feels almost "futuristic". This anachronism was of special interest here. Ultimately, the image only moves when the spectator moves, making her essential to the activation of the work.


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Ah Summer. Days are longer and there just seems like there's more time to stuff other good stuff in. Don't let Fall take that away! I thought I'd share with you what I've been reading, watching and listening to.
I'm a passionate reader (and was a literature major in school). Here are a few books I've found worthwhile:
Entertaining and eye opening:
Interesting human experiments:
Useful and life-enhancing:
I'm an obsessive podcast listener. Here are some of my current favorites:
Great storytelling: Strangers
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bringing 2 U events & happenings in and around Ipoh … & beyond…
The Temple of Venus (Venustempel) in Amsterdam has got to be the most visited attraction in the city by foreigners. Located in an unassuming building along Damrak just a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal (Amsterdam Central Station), this museum is more a place for a good laugh rather than pornography.
Said to be the world's first and oldest sex museum, the extensive personal collections of erotic pictures, paintings, recordings, comic strips, sculptures and other exhibits look at the many aspects of sensual love through the ages.
In addition to the €4 ticket to step into the museum, one would also need a brave heart and a great sense of humour. Personally, coming from Malaysia, Venustempel is a must-visit for me because an establishment like this will never be allowed in my country.
Sex Museum (Venustempel)
Add: Damrak 18, 1012 LH Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Tel: 020 622 8376
Web: www.sexmuseumamsterdam.nl
Opening hours: 9.30am – 11.30pm daily
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Top sirloin
Top sirloin, middle and upper part of the sirloin but excluding the tenderloin.
|Alternative names
|D-rump, boneless sirloin butt steak, top sirloin butt steak, dinner steak, finger steak
|Beef steak
Top sirloin is a cut of beef from the primal loin or subprimal sirloin. Top sirloin steaks differ from sirloin steaks in that the bone and the tenderloin and bottom round muscles have been removed; the remaining major muscles are the gluteus medius and biceps femoris (top sirloin cap steak).
The USDA NAMP / IMPS codes related to this subprimal cut are 181A and 184. 181A is obtained from 181 after removing the bottom sirloin and the butt tender (the part of the tenderloin which is in the sirloin). 184 is obtained from 182 after removing the bottom sirloin. The foodservice cuts from 184 are 184A through 184F, its portion cut is 1184 and, the "subportion" cuts from 1184 are 1184A through 1184F. 181A is not further divided into foodservice cuts.[1] In Australia, this cut is called D-rump in the Handbook of Australian Meat and assigned code 2100.[2]
The word comes from the Middle English surloine, which itself was derived from the Old French word surlonge, meaning sur la longe or above the loin.[3] In Modern French, the term evolved to become aloyau or faux-filet.[4]
An often quoted false etymology suggests that sirloin comes from the knighting by an English king (various kings are cited) of a piece of meat.[5] However, the English cut of Sirloin includes the large portion of beef which includes the short loin, top sirloin and bottom sirloin.
Cooking styles[edit]
Top sirloin steak is usually served grilled, broiled, sautéed, or pan-fried.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Handbook of Australian Meat 7th Edition: Boneless beef". Aus Meat Ltd. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
- ^ "Sirloin according to TheFreeDictionary.com". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
- ^ "According to". Wordreference.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ ""Sirloin" on". Snopes.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
External links[edit]
- Chart of beef cuts
- Top sirloin description from Certified Angus Beef
- Bovine myology & muscle profile


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Fruit Salad Recipes
Boiled Brussels Sprouts with Grapefruit Salad Dressing
Cooking Brussel sprouts can be a chore, especially if you roast them. So today since I was running out of time, I simply boiled and mixed them warm with a grapefruit salad dressing. For garnish I added freshly-cut grapefruit segments and sunflower seeds.
Boiled vegetables can be delicious if seasoned and paired with a flavorful sauce. Just look for a few fresh, complementary ingredients before deciding on a particular flavor route.
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Fruit Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese salad is a simple and easy recipe. It consists of stacked slices of buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. To mix things up, I made an Asian variation of this salad, adding stone fruit and berries. I drizzled toasted sesame oil and plum vinegar to season the salad.
Unlike berries, this year has been a bummer for the tomatoes in our garden. My husband Lulu has been struggling with the vegetables he planted. Since last year, we've been fighting gophers and rabbits. So to avoid the proliferation of these animals, we decided to install several elevated tomato planters. Unfortunately, this method has attracted all the deer from the neighborhood. They don't eat the fruit, but they do devour all the young sprouts. I managed to gather a few ripe tomatoes and made salads, but there aren't enough to can any tomato sauce this year!
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Fruit Chaat Recipe (Indian Spicy Fruit Salad)
Contrary to what one would think, fruit chaat is not your average fruit salad, and it's not served as a dessert. It's a savory snack. Several types of fruits are chopped up and mixed together, then seasoned with Indian spices such as chili powder, ground cumin and salt. For fruit chaat, bananas and oranges are a must; today I also added apples, grapes, apricots and mangoes, but you could combine any other fruits that are in season.
The first time I tasted it, my brain was expecting sweet flavors but my palate kept getting a savory signal. The subtle spiciness and tanginess with hints of cumin makes the dish very tasty. Next time you have a dinner party, this dish could make a perfect, and addition to your menu.
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Cantaloupe and Cherry Fruit Salad with Maple Ginger Syrup
We're hitting the very end of cherry season in California. I made a fruit salad combining cherries and sweet cantaloupe. Once pitted and sliced, I let the fruits macerate in cardamom and ginger-flavored maple syrup until the juices begin to flow. I also spiced the fruit salad with thinly sliced candied ginger to accentuate the flavor.
This is a quick and easy dessert recipe that celebrates the end of the summer. There's probably a week or two left to enjoy cherries; otherwise you'll have to wait till next year or hit the frozen aisle of your market.
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Strawberry and Blueberry Fruit Salad Recipe (Coupe Fraises Myrtilles)
Berries are in season and we bought delicious flavorful blueberries and strawberries from Rogue Valley Farmers' Market in Ashland, Oregon. I was amazed to discover all the locally grown produce there.
Here's an easy and simple fruit salad I made for a picnic we had in Lithia Park that I wanted to share with you. I took the blueberries and strawberries from the market and served them along with brownies and chantilly (whipped cream). It was a real success, as there were only empty bowls to bring home.
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A rate of movement of the pet, especially in stepping, walking. Pacing is a type of behavior in cats and dogs that is characterized by restless walking back and forth. There are many things that can cause this behavior in pets; however, the most common causes are severe anxiety, boredom and distress. Nevertheless, there are many other things that can cause pacing in pets, and they include liver disease, Cushing\'s disease, cognitive dysfunction and brain tumors.
How to Recognize
Pets may pace by walking in a straight line back and forth or by walking in a circle.
Most pets pace due to anxiety, boredom, or distress. However, some medical issues that may cause pacing include liver disease, Cushing\'s disease, cognitive dysfunction and brain tumors.
Bring your pet to the veterinarian to rule out any medical problems before treating for behavioral issues.
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Curt Byrum
TV Personality
Curt Byrum joined Golf Channel in 2001, and serves as an analyst for Golf Channel's tournament coverage and Spotlight Coverage of the PGA TOUR. He also works as a tower announcer for select LPGA Tour events.
Prior to working at Golf Channel, Byrum competed for more than 15 years on the PGA TOUR, accumulating 19 top-10 finishes, highlighted by his win at the 1989 John Deere Classic. He also earned two Web.com Tour victories over the course of his career, and has competed in several Champions Tour events.
A native of South Dakota, Byrum was an All-American at the University of New Mexico, and currently resides in Arizona.


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Celtic music is the folk music of Ireland and uses a number of traditional and unique instruments. A lot of the music is played on various types of fretted instruments such as the lute and banjo which gives the music its unique sound. The Celts have been making music using various kinds of fretted instruments since the early 1600's, and the most popular type of traditional song is a ballad. Usually with a sad or wistful melody these songs tell tales carried down through the generations of old memories or losses from the past and their origins, in most cases, are shrouded in folklore and mystery. If you have ever wanted to learn more about Irish instruments, now is the time. You should also check out this Udemy course, How to Dance Irish!
Accordion A relatively modern instrument due to its complexity, the first known records of the accordion date from the 1880s. It is now a very popular instrument in traditional Irish music and can be found playing as a part of an Irish folk group or solo all around Ireland. Accordions can have a keyboard much like that of a piano or a set of round buttons connected to the bellows.When the player expands and contracts the bellows in produces either one or two different sounds depending on whether it is a single or double "push-pull" accordion.
Bodhrán The origin of this type of drum is unknown, but there is speculation that it originated either from Africa or Asia and was brought to Ireland by the migrating Celts.What's certain is that, until recently, it was almost exclusively used in music played in the southwestern part of the island. Its use became widespread during the Irish music renaissance in the 1960s and has now become the percussion instrument of choice with most groups playing traditional Irish music. Pronounced "bow rawn" which is the Gaelic word for deaf, it resembles a tambourine as it has goatskin stretched tautly over a round wooden frame with wooden crossbars on the underside of the drum. It can be played either with fingers or using a beater. It also has tiny screws in the frame that allow the player to tune the drum to get the specific sound they want.
Harp The harp has been around for thousands of years with evidence of ancient types of this instrument discovered in tombs of the pharaohs. During the middle ages, the harp was the common instrument of nobility and any musician who could play the harp well was revered. A harp player was often paired with a bard who would sing to the rich with the harp accompanying. Harps have been getting steadily more sophisticated with pedals and pads for the player's fingers, but pure Irish folk music players usually use a simple harp played with bare fingers to produce the distinctive Irish folk sound. Fiddle The fiddle has been a part of traditional Irish music for centuries and was a common instrument for travelling musicians as it was light and easy to carry. In the early days, it was little more than a board with string strung across it which is a far cry from the beautiful instruments of today. As fiddles have become more advanced, so has their role in Irish folk music with them often providing complex counterpoint melodies in and around the traditional tunes.
Flute The Irish flute owes its origins to a combination of two different inventors. Charles Nicholson pioneered a wooden flute with enlarged holes for his oversized fingers in the early 1800s and Theobald Böhm took Nicholson's wooden flute design and changed it the metal design we see today. The metal flute made wooden flutes less popular making them much cheaper as people wanted to upgrade to the metal flute. This made wooden flutes, which had previously been prohibitively expensive, accessible for everyday musicians and cemented their place in traditional Irish music.
Tin Whistle This originated in China as a bamboo flute, and it has been made from many materials during its long history and journey into Irish folk music. Tin, due to its sound and low price, became the material of choice for Irish musicians and a traditional one has six holes and is either in the key of D or G which is the same as the Irish flute. They are as popular today as ever as they are cheap and easy to learn.
Uilleann Pipes Not to be confused with bagpipes the traditional instrument of Scotland, Uilleann pipes are used for traditional Irish music and use bellows to produce their distinctive sound rather than pipes used by bagpipes. They have been around in one form or another since at the roman times and perhaps even as far back as the Egyptians. They were originally introduced to be used in war as their loud, distinctive sound could be heard of the sound of battle and provide direction to the fighters. The name Uilleann, pronounced "ill-in" referring to the method of their play, evolved from their original name of Union pipes and their distinctive and melancholy sound is regarded as indispensable to any good Irish folk music group. It is heartwarming that the traditional Celtic roots are still so deeply embedded in Irish culture and the traditional songs are still so popular. Generations of families continue to learn and produce the ancient sounds and when combined with traditional Irish step dancing provide a spectacle that absolutely fabulous for people of all ages. Irish folk music is still constantly evolving, and modern versions of age old ballads are often introduced at the plethora of Irish music festivals that are held, not only in Ireland, but around the world. However, the original melodies and lyrics are still the most popular and are replayed in Irish pubs and restaurants anywhere that people of Irish descent have settled.
If you feel overwhelmed by the intricacy and beauty of Irish instruments, you really shouldn't. To help you along, you should check out this Udemy course, You Can Play Guitar and Really Understand Music Quick & Easy. Another helpful Udemy course is, Basic Concepts of Music. In addition, if you want to share your music with the world, you should read this Udemy article, How to Promote Your Music: 5 Marketing Lessons for Upcoming Music Producers.


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A catchlight is a reflection or glimmer in the subject's eye. It helps draw attention to the eyes — arguably your portrait's most important feature — and brings dimension, depth, and life to a photo. Painters used catchlights in their portraits long before photography was introduced. While it may not be immediately noticeable, catchlights will affect the overall look and feel of your photo.
The size, shape, brightness, and position of a catchlight is determined by the light source used. They may be round or rectangular, depending on your light source. The larger the light source, the larger the catchlight. And if you use more than one light, you may see multiple reflections in your subject's eyes. There is no "correct" way to use catchlights. However, many photographers prefer what's most natural-looking — catchlights resembling those created by the sun.
Photographers typically position catchlights at the 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock position in the eyes (again, this mimics light created by the sun). For a natural-looking portrait, you'll want them to be balanced — so if the left eye is positioned at 10 o'clock, the right eye should be as well. Have your subject face the light and try placing the source slightly above their head, at a 45-degree angle between the subject and camera. You may find a reflector useful for bouncing light into their eyes.


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Research FocusThe Baylies laboratory studies the mechanisms that form and maintain muscle both during normal development and in disease.
EducationPhD, The Rockefeller University
- Office Phone: 212-639-5888
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- Lab Fax: 646-422-2355
- Rosen JN, Azevedo M, Soffar DB, Boyko VP, Brendel MB, Schulman VK, Baylies MK. 2019. The Drosophila Ninein homologue Bsg25D cooperates with Ensconsin in myonuclear positioning. J Cell Biol. Feb 4; 218(2): 524-540. doi: 10.1083/jcb.201808176. The Baylies Lab provided the cover image for this edition of JCB. PMCID: PMC6363458
- Manhart A, Windner S, Baylies M, Mogilner A. 2018. Mechanical positioning of multiple nuclei in muscle cells. PLoS Comput Biol. Jun 11;14(6):e1006208. doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006208. eCollection 2018 Jun. PubMed PMID: 29889846; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6013246
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- Developed a Drosophila model for metastasis in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer most often seen in children
- Demonstrated that properly placed nuclei are critical for healthy muscle function
- Described how nuclear polarization occurs during myonuclear movement in vivo
- Completed the first spatial and temporal characterization of an F-actin structure that forms at the myoblast fusion site
- Identified transcription factors and chromatin regulators that are critical for muscle identity
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- Identified 3-D arrangement of myoblasts that occur during muscle specification and morphogenesis
- Discovered signal transduction pathways (Notch, Wnt, BMP, and RTK) and transcription factors that are critical for muscle identity
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It's been a long time since my last blog... I haven't been active in the garden at all this year ~ But garden being a living thing, as long as you give them water and attention once in a while, they'll grow by themselves I think....
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Dulwich Paragon proudly present the 2019 Crystal Palace Summer Criterium Series running Tuesday evenings from 7 May 2018 to 20 August 2018 across 16 weeks.
Youth Racing will run as previous years with sign on in the park from 18.15 and racing commencing at 18.45. A £5 fee applies.
Senior Racing
Mens Racing: Open to Elites, 1st, 2nd and 3rd cat racers
Women's Racing: Open to Elites, 1st, 2nd and Cat 3 racers
NB: Due to the 2017 BC Risk Assessment there was a reduction to 80 riders on the circuit at any one time.
Mens Racing will be two races 1)E/1/2 and 2)Cat 3 racers only.
Womens Racing will be one race of E/1/2/3 racers only.
Riders MUST hold a BC licence and have had prior racing experience. Bike and clothing must conform to British Cycling Regulations.Senior Racing:
Pre-Entry is ONLY AVAILABLE to riders from Supporting Clubs (that is clubs who have agreed to supply at least 8 Marshals for one week of the series - if your club fails to provide at least 8 marshalls your club will be removed from the list of supporting clubs). Pre-Entry for Supporting Clubs opens 2 weeks ahead of the race date.
You must be a First Claim Member of a Supporting Club for the above pre-entry. If you falsely claim to be a member of a supporting club your entry will be thrown out and your fee will not be refunded.
Riders from non-supporting teams or clubs can only Pre-enter online one week prior to the race date if spaces remain.
Race Entry Fees for 2018 are £13.00 via Rider HQ plus booking fee.
There are no refunds for withdrawn entries.
Entry on the line (if available) is on a first come first served basis if spaces permit, the first 3 spces will be reserbed for Womens EOL.
Please ensure your RiderHQ details are accurate and complete inclusive of BC Number, Club, Emergency Contact Number and Rider Category details.
Race Sign On is in CADENCE PERFORMANCE at the top of Anerley Hill.Please sign on prior to making your way to the circuit in Crystal Palace Park
The signing on desk will close at 18.55 sharp in line with BC regs
Riders arriving after 18.55 will lose their place to a reserve, with no refund.
The Reserve List (Entry On the Line - EOL) will operate on a first come first serve ticketed basis co-ordinated by the sign on team in Cadence Performance
Races Commence at 19.15 and are run as three separate races with one lap board:
A short cut may be used to keep these races separate. Please pay attention to officials' directions on whether to take the short cut on any particular lap.
Lapped riders out of contention must leave/exit the race when lapped.
Riders not in contention for a Top 10 Placing will be withdrawn with 5 laps to go.
Failure to comply with Race Officials or to ride with due care may result in immediate disqualification and withdrawal of entry from future races.
THE RACE WILL BE CANCELLED IN THE EVENT OF RAIN owing to the nature of the racing surface.
Follow @DulwichParagon and @CPCrits for updates and check the event website at http://crystalpalacecrits.wix.com/home and the club website at www.DulwichParagon.com for further information.
NB: Emails to the race organisers may not be answered owing to other commitments of the organisers.
Info for Riders:
Riders must have previous racing experience.
Mens Racing is Race 1: E/1/2 and Race 2: Cat 3 only.
NB: Cat 4s are not permitted to enter.
Womens Racing is E/1/2/3 Only
NB: Cat 4s are not permitted to enter.
The course rider restriction has been reduced to 80 in line with the BC Risk Assessment for 2017.
There are no refunds for withdrawn pre-entries. You can substitute another rider for a £5 feeup until 4 days prior to the race date.
Follow @CPCRITS on Twitter for the most up to date information and Race Day news.
Series Homepage: http://crystalpalacecrits.wixsite.com/home
Refunds are at the discretion of the Event Organiser.
In case of rain or wet track racing will be cancelled and refunds given.
Should racing begin and rain cause the race to be suspended or shortened no refunds will be given.


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If you're going to beat the best, you want to beat them at their place
While Chicago is getting scoring from multiple sources, the return of Corey Crawford after missing three games with an undisclosed injury cannot be overlooked. Crawford has stopped 57 of 60 shots over the last two games, including a 31-save performance versus the Coyotes.
"We talk about them all the time in terms of they're the standard," Keeler said. "Alabama, North Dakota State, they're the standard. And we're excited to get a chance to go play them at their place."
In its first meeting against Kennesaw State, Sam Houston kept the Owls (12-2) from becoming the first Big South team to reach the semifinals while ending their 12-game winning streak. The matchup featured Kennesaw's No. 1-ranked rushing attack in the FCS, which gained 352 yards on 64 carries, and Sam Houston's No. 1 passing attack led by Jeremiah Briscoe. The senior quarterback threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Yedidiah Louis.
Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said Savage was checked immediately after the hit, but was cleared by the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant to return to the game. After the following series, Savage was tested again and it was determined he needed to leave the game.
"[They] made the determination that he was OK," O'Brien said. "Not me, obviously the evaluators made the determination to put him back in the game. He went back in the game and came out and they evaluated him a little bit more just because of what they saw."
"Whatever [the evaluators] see and the testing that they do they try to make the best decision with the player and they weren't satisfied with the results of the second test so they decided to pull him, and that's when he went into the locker room."
Savage was hit by 49ers defensive end Elvis Dumervil while throwing an incomplete pass on third down. He appeared to have trouble getting up and seemed dazed, and his hands were visibly shaking.


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History of Sherborne Sensors
The roots of Sherborne Sensors can be traced back to the 1940's, with the formation of Schaevitz Engineering; a USA based manufacturer of LVDTs and other precision sensors. Prompted by their sales success overseas, Schaevitz Engineering began manufacturing inertial products in the UK in 1974. This business model continued until 2002, when a group of former Schaevitz Engineering employees in the UK purchased the inertial products business and formed Sherborne Sensors Limited, thus continuing the design, development and manufacture of precision sensors, as well as other inertial sensor products. In 2007, Sherborne Sensors extended its product range beyond inertial sensors by obtaining the former Maywood Instruments force transducer product lines and intellectual property. Sherborne Sensors has since extended its operation further, establishing a strong sales and stocking operation in North America.
Sherborne Sensors continues to cost effectively manufacture its range of sensors to the highest quality and performance standards found in the industry.


text: When I filmed Lisa & Perry's wedding in Mexico I was left with a hangover. Not (only) from the relentless shots we did that night, but from the feeling that I would not get to spend another week with these personable and wonderful humans again. I made a promise to myself that I would keep in touch. I'm glad I did. One calendar year later I was shooting a wedding at the same resort Azul FIves. I sent a text to Lisa to thank her for the review she left on the Azul-Brides Facebook page. She texted back with exciting news. They were going back for their anniversary! Needless to say, we spent a few days around the pool-bar... and we were able to sneak in a photoshoot to commemorate their paper anniversary.


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1 bag Hershey's Chipits Mini Kisses (I bought it at Walmart for $2.27 and I only used 1/3 of the bag!)
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup peanut butter (I used my favourite peanut butter, Skippy Smooth)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (I used organic cane sugar)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tablespoon milk (I used 1%)
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup gluten free flour mix (I used Trader Joe's All Purpose Gluten Free Flour)
1 Teaspoon xanthan gum
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar (same as above)
Preheat oven to 375F.
Beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat well. I use a standard mixer with a paddle for all this blending! We'll call this the wet mixture.
Mix together flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to make the dry mixture.
Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture to make the cookie dough.
Put the dough in plastic wrap and REFRIGERATE for 1 hour.
Shape chilled dough into 1 inch balls.
Put granulated sugar (approximately 1/4 cup) in a plastic storage bag. Drop the balls, one at a time in the bag of sugar, shake it around to coat it and then place the them on an ungreased cookie sheet. I use parchment paper on the cookie sheet!
Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
As soon as you take the cookies out of the oven, press a Hershey's Kiss into the centre of each cookie. Cookie will crack around the edges.
Remove cookie to wire rack.
Cool completely.
Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies. These cookies can be made ahead of time as they FREEZE well!
Stay tuned for my next gluten free cookie recipe... Spritz cookies!!!


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BC: Congratulations!
FC: Reflections
1: I asked the Lord to comfort me when things weren't going my way; And He said to me, "I will comfort you and I'll lift your cares away." I asked the Lord to walk with me, when darkness was all that I knew; And He said to me "Never be afraid, and I will see you through." I didn't ask for riches, but He gave me wealth untold, The moon and the stars, the sun in the sky, and He gave me eyes to behold. I thank the Lord for everything, and I count all my blessings each day; For He came to me when I needed Him, I only had to pray.


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The 10th Limmud FSU Israel festival featured hundreds of lectures, workshops, presentations and discussions by leading figures, including businessman and philanthropist Aaron G. Frenkel, the president of Limmud FSU, CEO and Executive-Vice President of the World Jewish Congress Robert Singer, Chairman of "HaMachane HaTzioni" Avi Gabbay , Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau, Member of Knesset Yair Lapid , 20th Chief of Staff of the IDF General Benny (Benyamin) Ganz, Likud's party member Gideon Saar, the singers Shlomi Shaban and Marina Maximilian, Professor Zeev Khanin, Holocaust survivor Shlomo Perel, theatre director Mark Rozovsky from Moscow and others.
Also, a special exhibition honoring Rabbi Menachem Hacohen was launched. It was initiated by Limmud FSU and curated by his son Prof. Aviad Hacohen, President of Sha'arei Mishpat Academic Center.
"Over the past decade, we truly have made a huge impact in Russian-Jewish community in Israel, which is one of the biggest communities in the country," said Limmud FSU founder Chaim Chesler. "We're extremely excited to come back once again to Eilat, one of the world's most beautiful resort cities, to celebrate our 10th anniversary in Israel with 2,000 young participants, our devoted team of talented volunteers, leading Israeli public figures and dozens of well-known lecturers and experts."
Limmud FSU president Aaron G. Frenkel said during his speech at the opening ceremony that "The wonderful concept of Limmud has been able to touch in such a short time so many people, and the success of the project in Israel is an achievement in particular. It is not self-evident that we have here with us about 2000 immigrants from the Soviet Union. What is important to us is to continue with the spirit of learning and innovating all the time, in pursuit of common values for every Jew."
Alexander (30), one of the first-time participants at the event said that "I was truly amazed by the spirit of volunteerism here. There are some wonderful people at this event, who devoted months of their life to make Limmud happen, and they're always so happy to help and to assist every participant. It shouldn't be taken for granted".
"The World Jewish Congress, which represents 100 Jewish communities worldwide, is proud to share with Limmud FSU this critical mission of strengthening Jewish identity, community, historical memory, and engagement, both in the Diaspora and the State of Israel," said CEO and Executive-Vice President of the World Jewish Congress Robert Singer "We are in fact one global Jewish community, and we are strongest when we work together and empower one another. The future of the Jewish world depends on us all."
Festival supporters and partners include Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, Genesis Philanthropy Group, Claims Conference, World Jewish Congress, Sapir Center for Jewish Culture, Education Israel Way and Peres center for Peace and Innovation. Limmud FSU Israel in Eilat was made possible thanks to its devoted volunteers team, led by Rina Zaslavsky, chair of the program committee, Inna Byshevskaya, chair of volunteers committee and Limmud FSU Israel Project Manager Yan Birbraer.


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This is the recipe for the rolls made at the Lion House Pantry in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are big and soft. Oh so yummy. Continue reading
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These are the rolls my mom always makes. I use this recipe when I make my chicken rolls too. They are light and tasty! Continue reading


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Marquette University tries to manage large sea gull population
Marquette University is working to humanely manage a sea gull population on the campus that is worrying some students.
"Beyond having to study inside because of fear or noise, I don't think that there are many real negatives to them," said Alex Wheaton, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences. "Granted, I hate them, and they annoy me to no end, but I get over it."
A Twitter account called @MUseagulls was created with a bio of \"Patrolling the skies above @MarquetteU and Milwaukee. Cover your heads.\"
The account converses with other users complaining about the birds on campus.
The university said it is working with an experienced environmental firm to humanely manage the birds. There was no comment when asked the name of the firm or for further details.


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The Carve back protector has been specially designed for use in high speed; high adrenalin sports and offers optimum comfort and outstanding performance at a competitive price, creating not just a good protector but a great one!
Made with NitrexEvo® a unique high-tech shock absorbing material the Forcefield Carve back protector is designed to be soft, flexible and comfortable whilst still providing maximum impact protection and conforms to, and exceeds the CE test EN1621-2 Level 2, the highest possible level and is tested at temperatures ranging from -20°C to + 40°C
NitrexEvo® provides RPT (Repeat Performance Technology) to ensure that even after multiple impacts there is no loss of protective performance and 3D moulds to closely fit the contours of the riders back creating the ultimate in all day comfort.
The Carve is constructed in multiple layers and perforated in such a way as to allow partial movement of the inner layers. This movement has a dual purpose, to make the protector more comfortable by allowing it to mould to the body shape and to pump air through the multiple perforations when in use.
Fitted with adjustable shoulder straps that are completely removable to comply with the FIS back protector regulation for Alpine Racing* along with double waist adjustment to ensure a secure and correct fit for different body shapes and sizes.
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Traders in Yemen have stopped wheat imports due to a crisis at the central bank according to documents seen by Reuters. Trade and aid sources say the situation was compounded in September when Yemen's exiled President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi ordered the central bank's headquarters to be moved from the capital Sana'a, controlled by Houthi rebels in the north, to the southern port of Aden. The move came after $5 billion went missing from the central bank when it was under Houthi control.
A letter from 30 November addressed to Yemen's trade ministry in Sana'a from the Fahem Group, one of the largest traders in Yemen, said: "We would like to inform you that we have been unable to conduct any new contracts for wheat as local banks cannot transfer dollars for the value of any wheat cargoes."
The company said it wanted to continue importing wheat to cover the population's needs but was unable to.
Bread forms a major part of people's diet in Yemen.
Even before the move, the central bank, aiming to shore up dwindling foreign currency, had stopped providing guarantees for importers, leaving them to finance shipments themselves.


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Each patient at Morningstar Residential Care Center receives an individualized care plan monitored by our skilled Interdisciplinary Care Team.
Our Morningstar Team consists of:
Together with the physicians and nurse practitioners, our team is fully equipped to handle many levels of care including medically complex cases, sub-acute rehabilitation, as well as longer-term care services.
Our team emphasizes the importance of including loved ones in the patient care process and strives to make them an integral part of our care.


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When the Texans arrived five years ago, the Astros believed there'd be a major negative impact on their revenues. They understood that this is now and always will be a football town. Those worries were exaggerated. There may have been a decline in sponsorships and things of that sort that first year or two, but it apparently wasn't a dramatic thing because the Astros kept winning and the Texans, well, you know the story.
Times have changed. The Texans have this city's best owner in Bob McNair. They have competent people in charge, especially GM Rick Smith. They've got a core of talented under players around which to build, and for the first time, they've got veteran leadership. The Texans seem headed for respectability in Gary Kubiak's second year on the job.
If I'm right, the Texans will own this town, and Reliant Stadium will become the place to be on Sunday afternoons. The Texans stand in dramatic contrast to the Astros and Rockets, who are entering periods of transition with huge questions about both their leadership and talent.
The Rockets should remain competitive as long as Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady are productive. What's unclear is whether GM Daryl Morey has the judgement or freedom to improve the roster around those guys. The playoffs showed the Rockets need changes at point guard and power forward. They also need additional depth.
It seems clear that Les Alexander is in charge, probably of both hiring the coach and picking the players. It doesn't matter to me whether he's actually picking the players or picking the people who pick the players. The bottom line is he hasn't won a playoff series in 10 years and there doesn't appear to be one on the horizon.
As for the Astros, this is the beginning of a fascinating time. You learn a lot about people in times like these. First, we don't know if Tim Purpura is capable of reshaping the roster the way it needs to be reshaped. Second, we don't know if Drayton McLane will allow him to do this.
All that's clear is that this is a club that needs major changes. Only the Reds and Nationals have worse records. Some of you have chided me for not advocating the firing of GM Tim Purpura. The thing is, I agreed with (or understood) the moves he made. I loved the signing of Woody Williams. I liked the addition of Jason Jennings (but not the trade itself). I never would have guessed that after 50 games, they'd have one victory.
I knew he didn't have the money to do much more with the offense than sign Carlos Lee. I believed that if Lance Berkman and Lee were dominant, that if Morgan Ensberg's shoulder was healthy, the Astros would score enough runs. I thought Craig Biggio, Luke Scott and Chris Burke would do far more than they have. I thought Adam Everett would hit .240 to .250. My concern was with the rotation, which tells you how little I know.
Now we'll see how they react to this crisis. I think it's past time pulling the plug at third, short and right and letting some guys from Round Rock have a shot. It's not like they're going to do worse. Someone wrote in to say I was grasping at straws. That's right. That's exactly what I'm doing. If I had a move that came with a guarantee, I'd suggest it.
In going through the prospect lists, I found a couple of teams with young depth at both catcher and short. If I'm Tim Purpura, I'm biting the bullet and offering my most valuable commmodity–Brad Lidge–to fill that need. I hate the idea of trading Lidge, but he's the one guy who might bring a solid prospect. If Jennings comes back and pitches well, he'd be another.
Craig Biggio might be the proudest professional athlete I've ever known. I can't begin to guess how his situation is eating him up. Unless something changes, it looks like his wonderful career is going to have a nightmarish finish. He's hitting .228. His OBP is .281. He's hitting .211 against right-handed pitching. Suddenly, these last 28 hits seem like a huge mountain.
Lance Berkman remains the most puzzling story of the season. His .349 slugging average is 208 points below his career average. His .254 batting average is 48 points below his career average. He has six–count 'em six–extra base hits. The Astros go nowhere without Berkman being Berkman.
I keep thinking Barry Bonds is going to show up at the ballpark one day and announce: "Come on, you guys know I've been pulling your leg." He simply can't be as big a jerk as he pretends to be. For instance, what items he'd loan to the Baseball Hall of Fame after hitting 756, he said: "I'm not worried about the Hall. I take care of me."
Now a bit of reality. Andrea Shumate died this morning. She was 24 years old, a mother of two and the wife of a Marine. She was also an Astros fan, and thanks to Christi Ensberg and Shanda Munson, the Chronicle was able to tell some of her story in recent days. A friend of Andrea's is running the Chicago Marathon next fall to help with medical bills and childcare. If you'd like to contribute, visit run4andrea.com.


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So…this little lady danced into my life this week and I hollered!
I've been looking for her, dreaming about her for almost a year! Truly the picture of perfection.
I know, I know. Not so dreamy in her current state but I could see her future! I pictured her bold, yet soft. Vibrant, but settling. Her size, her lines, and her classic style; all begged to be highlighted. I named her Stella and this is how she got her groove back!
Once I cleaned the years of build up from her body {step away from the furniture polish, friends}, I lathered her in the most luxurious gold paint by Modern Masters. Their Metallic Shimmers are everyyyyy thing, y'all. If you haven't played around with them, I'd encourage you to do so! I used the semi-opaque Gold Rush which required 3 coats to cover completely. The opaque colors will normally color in just 2 but I'd already used Gold Rush elsewhere in the room…show you that in a minute!
Once painted, I gave her The Finishing Touch by adding the most stupendous paper everrrrr. A marriage made in furniture painting heaven!
So. In. Love. The walk down my hallway makes me smile now!
Her shine and depth are alluring and you can't help but wanna touch her. Come closer and see for yourself:
Remember I mentioned using Gold Rush elsewhere in the room? She makes my pretty rose mural shine even more! I shared an easy way to create stunning murals like this one on Good Morning Arkansas. You can catch the clip in this post!
Speaking of roses, I wish this birthday bouquet would last forever and I wish you could smell them! They could not be more perfect on the nightstand.
I believe she was always meant to look like this and was born to live right there! I'm so thankful she found me
I hope you enjoyed her makeover as much as I did. It really lit a fire under me to finish this room! Stay tuned for it, won't ya?
UPDATE: Stella made her television debut here:


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Finca Pircas
Vista Flores Tunuyán, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
Finca features: this finca was bought in 1998 / 100 acres planted with vineyards (40 hectares), 49 acres with walnut trees (20 hectares), 37 acres with cherry trees (15 hectares) / Altitude: 3,478 feet (1.060 meters).
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc - Garnacha Blanca - Pinot Noir Clone 667 - Malbec Ungrafted Rootstock - Syrah Ungrafted root stock (1973 vines/ Pergola Trellis System) - Bonarda Ungrafted root stock (1973 vines/ Pergola Trellis System) - Petit Verdot - Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil Composition: Loam to loam mixed with lime, alluvial, with a depth of 3,20 to 4,90 feet (1 to 1.5 meters). Sub Soil Type: Round rocks on Alluvional grounds medium texture.
Fact: Large cherry and walnut production and unique landscape.


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Let me begin this post by saying that anyone with a low gross-out threshold should stop reading now. Seriously.
So, Chip, Mary Clare and Buddy made it to the vet this morning without anyone running away or dropping the deuce at an inopportune time. Nevertheless, Chip was still traumatized by the entire episode. But not by either of the kids. Oh, no. It was the vet who got him. After explaining all of Buddy's symptoms, the extremely thorough Dr. Betsy turned to Chip and asked him in her ever-so-earnest way, "Chip, how familiar are you with anal glands?"
Needless to say, the guy who has an answer for everything was rendered speechless.
After explaining that she thought one or both of Buddy's glands were blocked, Dr. Betsy went on to take care of our little guy. The good news is that Buddy doesn't have worms and the antibiotics should be able to take care of any other issues.
I don't know what we're going to do about Chip, though.


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At Mariart, we know what it takes to build a successful brand. Our branding agency has partnered with countless businesses to design and implement successful brand strategies and brand training workshops. As experts in corporate branding, we will develop a unique brand strategy for your business, in Brisbane and all around Australia.
Whether you're a new company just starting out and looking to make a big splash in the marketplace, or you're an existing brand that's lost its way and not quite enjoying the level of success you'd like, our brand agency is well equipped to start building your successful brand identity today.
What is corporate branding?
Corporate branding or brand development is so important and also often misunderstood. One common misconception about branding is that a brand is simply a logo, corporate typeface and corporate colour palette – a visual identifier and representation of a business or organisation. While these visual components are important elements in the makeup of a brand, they alone do not constitute branding as a whole.
Corporate branding is more than just a logo and colour scheme, it's a broad term, which incorporates any and every quality that contributes to the image of your brand in the eyes of your staff, clients and the public.
Think about the top brands in your world. Did you think about just the logo? Or did you also think about your personal experience with the brand and how their service and products have made you feel? Brand is more than logos, clever ads and marketing material – it's the personality behind the business. Put simply, corporate branding is the overall image that's reinforced at every opportunity and touchpoint. As a successful branding agency, we know how to enhance this image and allow your business to grow.
Successful branding needs to be consistent
Successful brands understand the importance of vigilance and consistency. There would be no point in a business having a happy face for a logo and a tag line that reads 'service with a smile' if their staff are rude and difficult to deal with. If you feel there is a disconnect between the image you want to project and the image you have now, talk to us. We're the branding agency with smart solutions.
How we develop a brand
We start by getting to know you. Who you are, how you're perceived now and who you want to be in the future. We join your journey, taking the time to gain a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as pinpointing your unique point of difference – what makes you "you". This understanding, along with analysis of your customers, competitors and the broader marketplace, helps us to define a clear vision and personality for your brand.
Once we have a clear understanding of who you are, we can get started on creating your brand identity and developing a brand strategy for its implementation, growth and long term success.
Branding strategies that work
We create branding strategies that align with the future goals of your business. Your brand strategy defines who you are as a business and how you will reinforce that positioning in everything you do and say. It's your business's DNA and lays the foundation for advertising, marketing and communications material – and for every customer experience
Brand naming and tag lines
An effective business name is a vital part of your brand strategy and business positioning. As an experienced branding agency that has worked in Brisbane for years, Mariart are experts in developing unique and memorable names for businesses, products and services. We also develop targeted tag lines that reinforce your brand personality.
Logo design and visual style
First impressions count. Mariart's team of creative minds will partner with you to develop your signature visual style. We'll talk about logo design, typography and corporate colour palette. And we'll translate those ideas and goals into simple, yet effective logos and corporate design styles that help you stand out.
Brand training
Once your brand strategy has been designed, it needs to be implemented with precision and consistency to ensure its effectiveness. That's why we encourage our clients to participate in brand training workshops. These workshops are extremely valuable and allow every member of your team to gain a complete understanding of your brand, as well as their part to play in reinforcing it on a day-to-day basis.
A strong brand is one of the most powerful tools a business can harness for ongoing success. If you're a new or existing company and you wish to partner with our branding agency, please get in touch today!


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Ok, back in July, we kicked off our Viva Visualization Tour in Atlanta and it was great! Now it's Boston's turn to show the folks down south how it's done.
If you're in Boston, come meet Juice and learn about communicating better with data.
What you'll have when you leave:
- visualization best practices training around information layout and workflow, information visualization, chart selection, and styling
- networking within the Boston visualization community
- a full breakfast buffet
- opportunity to pick the Juice collective for tidbits of vizo-knowledge
- a few pieces of custom designed Juice schwag
What Juice gets out of this:
- a much needed visit to one of the country's greatest cities
- a chance to meet Boston folks who love making visual sense of data
- opportunity to talk about the stuff we're excited about with people who are actually willing to listen (besides our moms)
- a big ol' food bill
So, if this sounds like great fun to you (and who wouldn't think so), register. We don't get to Boston much, so sign up now! We can't wait to meet you.
And, for those of you who aren't in the Boston area, we're also planning a September meeting in D.C., so keep your eyes open.


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Unique and whimsical jewelry has always appealed to me, and when a friend started making her own pieces I decided to experiment. I had an idea for a necklace and bought some materials. My first piece turned out really well and I was delighted. With the spare materials I hadn't used I began experimenting by making other pieces, and soon I was hooked. I've been in love with the process of making jewelry ever since.
My processes and materials have developed a lot since the beginning. However the simple enjoyment of making something beautiful has not changed.
Some of my pieces are designed to make the wearer feel special and self-confident. Others will make the wearer smile to herself, or remind her of someone or something special in her life. All my pieces evoke different feelings. I love when one of my pieces makes a connection with the wearer in that way.
VIA: Fiore Jewellery.


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- Targeted release: Fedora 20
- Last updated: 2013-07-09
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Detailed Description
As described in many articles and discussions, KDM is nearing its end of life and it's time we decided upon the successor.
I'm proposing to switch to SDDM, which is a new project that suits our needs perfectly despite its immaturity:
It's written in C++11/Qt5 (compared to the bits of XDM in KDM), supports QtQuick theming and its upstream is quite active.
Benefit to Fedora
We'll lead the way for other distributions in terms of which DM to provide for KDE Frameworks 5' / Plasma 2.
Instead of bugreports for obsolete and unmaintainable KDM we'll be getting bugreports for fresh SDDM with clean codebase
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- (eventually) exclude KDM from the
- Create
- Release engineering: N/A (not a System Wide Change)
Upgrade/compatibility impact
Previous versions of Fedora won't be impacted by this change. Their users will have the possibility to switch from whichever DM they were using to SDDM.
SDDM is now lacking some functionality compared to KDM, namely XDMCP, VNC and multi-seat support. They are planned to be added.
How To Test
System preparation:
- Create some testing users
for i in test1 test2 test3; do useradd --password test $i; done
- Install and enable SDDM
yum install sddm # when the packages are included in the repositories)
systemctl enable --force sddm.service
Testing itself (basically applies to every DM/DE combination):
1. Log in as
2. From the Kickoff menu, select Leave > Switch User > New Session.
- SDDM greeter should appear
3. Repeat steps 1. and 2. for users
test2 and
4. Try switching the sessions (VTs) with [Ctrl+Alt+F<x>] keys.
test1should be on VT1 ([Ctrl+Alt+F1]),
test2on VT2 and so on.
5. Try switching the sessions using the Leave > Switch User dialog.
6. Log out user
test2 and switch to
test1, then use the Leave -> Switch User dialog to switch to
7. Use the Leave > Switch User > New Session dialog to log
test2 again.
User Experience
KDE Spin login screen's appearance changes.
Login screen configuration menu in
systemsettings will be different (upstream provides its own KCM module)
Only dependent package will be
sddm-kcm, providing the configuration module for SDDM.
Coordination with other maitainers won't be necessary now. However it is possible other DEs will decide to use SDDM as their default DM in future releases.
Contingency Plan
Continue to use KDM as the default KDE Spin display manager.


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Sotomayor's opinion that empathy, ethnicity trump law should be questioned
In choosing a Supreme Court justice, President Obama — like any president — should look for someone who will apply the Constitution and the laws as written, and interpret them consistent with their plain and original meaning.
Regrettably, in selecting Sonia Sotomayor, Obama has rejected this criterion. Instead, he has chosen a judge who has expressed both openness to judicial policymaking and a belief that judges probably cannot be, and perhaps should not be, impartial.
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Judges' proper roles are limited. Their job is not to choose the best policy or decide who they would like to win the case, but to apply the law evenly, as it is written, even if they happen to disagree with it or have greater affinity for one of the parties.
A majority of Americans agree. A November 2008 survey conducted by the polling company found 70 percent of voters want judges who "will interpret and apply the law as it is written and not take into account their own viewpoints and experiences" over judges who "will go beyond interpreting and applying the law as written and take into account their own viewpoints and experiences."
Personal experience in court
But Obama says he wants a judge to take personal experiences into account. He has found just such a jurist in Sotomayor.
In a speech at the University of California at Berkeley law school, Judge Sotomayor questioned whether it is possible for judges to overcome personal sympathies or biases "in all or even in most cases."
More troubling, she seems to think expressing these biases is a good thing. "I wonder whether by ignoring our differences as women or men of color we do a disservice both to the law and society," she has said.
Also troubling, Sotomayor has made several statements which are, at best, ethnically insensitive. Best, known, perhaps, is her assertion: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion (as a judge) than a white male who hasn't lived that life."
'Reverse discrimination'
She also stated that physiological differences based on national origins "will make a difference in our judging," and grants some credence to the idea that race or ethnicity may lead to "basic differences in logic and reasoning."
U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Todd Gaziano cuts to the heart of the matter: "Make no mistake, however: this is not a potential example of 'reverse discrimination.' At issue is the same, old, ugly racial discrimination and stereotypes as before — just in furtherance of different groups."
These statements raise serious concerns about Obama's use of "empathy" as the standard for choosing judges. Empathy is an empty standard, absent direction by some guiding philosophy, ideology or personal experiences.
If judges are nominated for their willingness to make decisions based upon empathy, senators must conduct a much more searching review of nominees.
Questions about personal beliefs, politics and background are virtually irrelevant for nominees who properly limit their jurisprudence to what Chief Justice Roberts called the umpire-like task of deciding cases based on the written law. But they must be asked if a senator is to understand when and how a judge will exercise empathy to supersede the law. Given Sotomayor's public statements about the differences in judges and ethnicities, searching inquiry will be essential.
Supreme Court justices take an oath to "administer justice without respect to persons," to "do equal right to the poor and to the rich" and to "faithfully and impartially discharge" their duties under the Constitution. Judge Sotomayor has stated impartiality is not possible in most cases.
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Samsung is one of world's leading electronic companies. This article is written by Managing Partner Olivier Lisman who served as the strategic director on Moving Mesdag.
How can we create awareness for Samsung's curved S-UHD television screens and claim an authentic position for the brand within the closed-off art world at the same time? How can we associate the brand with innovative art and young talent in the creative industry? And how can we engage new audiences far beyond the obvious crowd?
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With Moving Mesdag we bring the iconic 19th century masterpiece Panorama Mesdag to life on 14 Samsung curved 4K S-UHD television screens, using cutting-edge postproduction techniques and animation. The work, created by CONSPIRAYCSINC in cooperation with young video artist Menno Otten, lifts the famous painting from its confined location in The Hague and brings it to modern times and new audiences across The Netherlands.
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Peace -
We all have aspirations of what we want to live our life doing. I always wanted to be a songwriter and author. I also had an incling to work in fashion. I am blessed to be doing all three at this point in my life. I started making 5 year plans about ten years ago... and I found that they work. Sometimes... it will surprise you when you look and find that you are doing exactly what you said you would 5 years ago. I am working on my next five years and am excited about what I will achieve.
What I usually do is take what I am doing now... and see how I can improve it.
What resources do I have now that can help me accomplish my future goals?
What system do I need to do to perfect what I am doing now?
What is the time frame that I am giving myself to finish each step?
How can I do all of this without having to be around people long enough for them to get on my nerves? lol.
What is it that you do to help you achieve your goals? How has that helped you to become successful in your own right? For those who don't know where to start... what are your aspirations... perhaps there are others who can help you get on your way.
One thing that is important to know is that though others can and sometimes will help you... it's up to YOU to make it happen.
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Side bar: I have admitted road rage issues. lol. I have even chased someone down for almost causing an accident with my children and I. To me... we all have some place to go... otherwise we would be home right? If it's not as urgent for you to get there... stay in the right lane. As much as I like driving I do find myself almost..transforming in the car because I must admit... if someone is tailgating... I start braking... driving slow as h*ll (don't act like you don't do it lol). I also, get extremely frustrated at the non usage of turn signals or stopping 100 ft before the light turns red. Pardon self all... just had to get that off my chest. lol
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Live Your Life...
Posted by The 14th Degree and Beyond at 12:19 PM
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- Olu Graphic Designs said...
Yes indeed I have descended into road rage also (from time to time) that 5 year plan idea is something I have to implement, right now I am doing it on a much smaller scale...more like a 6 month thing.
thanks for the inspiration,
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- The 14th Degree and Beyond said...
Peace -
We all start somewhere... some only have a one week plan but, it's important to make sure you're working towards something that will be fulfilling for yourself and your family.
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5 Ways Whole Foods By Amazon Could Be An Unnatural Fit — And Why That May Be OkayJuly 7th, 2017
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Boston Dynamics' scary-smart robots make use of sophisticated computer vision, but MIT is following a different strategy with its Cheetah 3 robot.
The vision-free version of MIT's 80-pound, Labrador-sized Cheetah 3 can find its way across a pitch-black room and up an obstacle-littered stairway without the use of cameras or environmental sensors. Instead, it relies on what engineers call "blind locomotion" — that is, the feedback from its robotic legs and its algorithm-based sense of balance as it scrambles through the dark.
"There are many unexpected behaviors the robot should be able to handle without relying too much on vision," designer Sangbae Kim, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, said today in a news release.
"Vision can be noisy, slightly inaccurate, and sometimes not available, and if you rely too much on vision, your robot has to be very accurate in position and eventually will be slow," Kim said. "So we want the robot to rely more on tactile information. That way, it can handle unexpected obstacles while moving fast."
The strategy is well-suited for getting around disaster zones or other risky environments.
"Cheetah 3 is designed to do versatile tasks such as power plant inspection, which involves various terrain conditions including stairs, curbs and obstacles on the ground," Kim says. "I think there are countless occasions where we want to send robots to do simple tasks instead of humans. Dangerous, dirty, and difficult work can be done much more safely through remotely controlled robots."
Kim's team developed two new types of algorithms for the vision-free Cheetah.
A contact detection algorithm helps the robot determine the best time for a given leg to switch from swinging in the air to stepping on the ground, depending on the resistance it senses when it puts its foot down. The algorithm makes use of readings from gyroscopes, accelerometers and the relative positions of the legs with respect to the ground.
"If humans close our eyes and make a step, we have a mental model for where the ground might be, and can prepare for it. But we also rely on the feel of touch of the ground," Kim explained. "We are sort of doing the same thing by combining multiple information to determine the transition time."
The researchers tested the algorithm by forcing Cheetah 3 to deal with debris such as wooden blocks and rolls of tape as it trotted on a treadmill and climbed a staircase.
A model-predictive control algorithm, meanwhile, anticipates how the robot's body and legs should be positioned a half-second in the future, depending on what kind of force is applied by a given leg as it makes contact with the ground.
"Say someone kicks the robot sideways," Kim said. "When the foot is already on the ground, the algorithm decides, 'How should I specify the forces on the foot? Because I have an undesirable velocity on the left, so I want to apply a force in the opposite direction to kill that velocity. If I apply 100 newtons in this opposite direction, what will happen a half-second later?"
The predictive algorithm is updated 20 times a second. To test its performance, researchers kicked, shoved and yanked the robot while it traveled on the treadmill or staircase — then adjusted the algorithm accordingly. (Let's hope Cheetah 3 doesn't hold a grudge.)
Eventually, Kim and his colleagues will add computer vision to the mix, but for Cheetah 3, they wanted to work on blind locomotion first.
A robot that can walk, run or climb in the dark, much more quickly and surely than a human? That's just the thing you'd want to see in the aftermath of the earthquake — and just the thing you wouldn't want to see in the aftermath of a robot uprising.
The vision-free technology, plus other enhancements to the Cheetah model, will be the subject of a presentation in October at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. The research was supported, in part, by Naver, Toyota Research Institute, Foxconn and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.


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This Jon Pareles on Taylor Swift review suggests her fans are duped by her "clockwork professionalism," and keep squealing even though she's obviously playing them. As if ambition and professionalism are unbecoming in a musician and make her suspicious somehow. And as if smugness and insincerity have not been hallmarks of pretty much every pop star in the history of the world.
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What Happened to Angry Women in Rock?
That's the question asked in this Guardian article by Jude Rogers. The argument of the piece is a little muddled. On one hand, there are no angry female music stars like there used to be, but wait, there are! And Lady Gaga and Rihanna are angry, so . . . optimistic quote from Joan Jett and out!
What I think we've been seeing in the course of thinking about the '90s for this blog is that '90s-style female anger is thriving right now in the mainstream.
Speaking of which, guess what I just found? That's right: a video of Taylor Swift throwing that chair. Enjoy.
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Taylor Swift Basks in Adulation
Here is one minute of the several that Taylor spent smiling while the audience cheered for her. This happened a LOT on Friday night.
And here are a couple more videos from the concert: Continue reading
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Taylor Swift Concert Photo Gallery!
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90swomen G-Chat Taylor Swift
So, Ada, the other night was a FAIRYTALE (sorry–so feeling it right now!) when we got to see Taylor Swift in concert. And not just in concert! In concert on Long Island for the Fearless Tour.
We didn't sit together, but it didn't matter, because we spent the evening texting. Yours say things like: "I'm so happy for all these girls whose first concert it is" and "She should have cuter boys in her band." (Srsly, Taylor. Work on that, please.)
Anyway, Taylor's two-hour performance was amazing and even better was watching girls in sparkles and pink tutus screaming and singing along and waving their glowsticks. Pure joy. But let's get to the analyzing.
Ada: feminism is alive and well. taylor swift is angry. girls today are awesome.
Kara: taylor swift is pissed! and you might not know it from just listening to her music on the radio. but the whole show was, as i think neal said, a revenge fantasy.
Ada: and he said it's the best way to get revenge. by being smart and successful. and having friends. and making art.
Kara: she had that part where she is like "there are 2 kinds of love: fairy tale love and real love and real love doesn't always turn out so well." DARK.
Ada: totally! she is LEVELING with those eight year olds. listen kid. life kind of sucks. and boys kind of suck. don't let them get away with anything. THEY SHOULDN'T DO BAD THINGS.
Kara: i had always thought the music was all romeo and juliet. but its kinda like: romeo and juliet die in the end.
Ada: i think this may be 2010: don't let anyone get away with anything. don't put up with it. no wallowing. just fuck them, move on. we are post-wallow.
Kara: we are definitely post-wallow. even beyonce. with "why dont you love me?" is still, like, "dude, im awesome, whats your prob?"
Ada: "be a dick to me? go for it. i will humiliate you in front of TEN MILLION tweens and their moms."
Kara: also, at the same time as post-wallow, neal was like "this is like alanis' 'jagged little pill,'" which i get too. confrontational.
Defending Alanis Morissette's Feminist Honor
So, Ada, I asked Marisa (our friend, fellow EMP panelist, my Sassy book co-author, and author of Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music) if she wanted to chat with me about the much-maligned Alanis Morissette. There are lots of feminist Alanis-haters, and while Marisa and I very much like some of them, we are die-hard defenders of Alanis and her feminist importance. As far as I am concerned, she is a total 90swoman! For real! We thought maybe 90swoman readers would be interested in why. So here goes.
Kara: So there is a big discussion on tumblr about Jessica Hopper's blog post on women and music. We know Jessica and are fans of her writing. And you were saying that you are totally with her for most of it.
Marisa: I was and am. I mean: "Feminism has to move on, salute new icons, be excited by the varieties of archetypes of women in music, be they Gaga or Nite Jewel, that are self-directed, self-produced, not operating under the shadow of a Svengali hand." YES. I am right there with her.
Kara: TOTALLY. But there is one thing neither one of us agree with and it is…..
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