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41-43 Usher's Quay, Dublin 2
In the Czech Republic, the word 'Pifko' means pint. The Czechs, like the Irish, know the importance of enjoying a pint in good company and the right surroundings which is what we have created here. If you are looking for the perfect place to catch up
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170 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Co. Dublin
Farmer Browns, boast the freshest homemade food prepared daily.
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82 Lower Rathmines Rd, Rathmines, Co. Dublin, D06 Y5Y8
The Rathmines Inn provides customers with the opportunity to dine and drink in a contemporary setting while enjoying delicious, fresh food made from locally sourced produce. There is an extensive range of food on offer. Everything is home cooked on t
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Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 CK38
With a sharp focus on Irish, locally sourced produce, the Brasserie is a refreshing addition to the Grand Canal restaurant scene. Located right beside the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, it's the perfect pre-theatre destination.
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9 Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 A2P6
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93 Ranelagh Village, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Co. Dublin, D06 V5R9
Welcome to La Bodega where we hope you will experience the real taste of Spanish & Mediterranean Tapas, cooked by Spanish chefs.
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Fields Terrace, Charleston Rd, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin, D06 X7P1
Mak combines Hong Kong-style dim sum and authentic Chinese cuisine in an atmosphere and setting that is perfect for either family dining, catching up with friends or a romantic evening for two.
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135 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 HX46
O'Connells Restaurant in Donnybrook, Dublin is run and established by husband and wife Tom and Annette O'Connell. Their vision is to create a 'home away from home' Irish Brasserie with a focus on having a 90% gluten-free menu. We use the best of Iris
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5 Dolphins Barn, South Dublin, South Circular, Co. Dublin, D08 PW5N
Camile Thai Kitchen, is the new name for restaurant quality Thai food in Dublin. They are authentic Thai kitchens cooking restaurant quality Thai food for you to bring home or for them to deliver to you. All of their meat and chicken is Irish from th
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Gallery Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 XH72
The Crystal Boat is a Chinese restaurant specialising in Chinese seafood cuisine, the restaurant is open daily for both lunch and dinner. This delightful restaurant serves a wide range of modern and classic Chinese dishes. We recommend you sample the
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9 Sussex Terrace, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4
The Sussex restaurant is located right on Leeson Street bridge in Dublin 2, one of the most popular areas right in the heart of the city. Serving everything from the finest Irish steak to the freshest seafood, this restaurant is one that you will kee
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55 ranelagh Dublin, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin, D06 W0V5
Lucky Tortoise - Modern Dim Sum - Made from scratch and served family style. The Hill, Ranelagh Sundays 5pm-10pm. Eatyard, Thursday- Sunday, 12noon- 10pm - Spring. Bookings and Walk ins
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Come along and explore the green and sustainable Copenhagen with us!
"Green Bike Tours was critical to the success of our study abroad program. The guide gave a comprehensive overview about sustainability efforts in Copenhagen and Denmark and so much more, including political/social history and contemporary information of the area. She went off script and had our driver take us by interesting locations in the greater Copenhagen region so students could see even more than what was planned for the day.
I would highly recommend Green Bike Tours to anyone looking for expertise in sustainability and energy in Denmark!"
Samantha Rommel, Cisabroad, USA
"We were a group of 12 students and two teachers who took the green bike tour in Copenhagen. The guide took us around a big part of the city. We visited several interesting places when it comes to sustainable technology, design, city planning and architecture. The guide had excellent knowledge on the topics we were interested in and she also spoke English absolutely fluently. We are all very happy with the tour. "
Niklas Biller, Soltorgsgymnasiet, Sweden
"We applied for a Green Energy Tour on April 8th 2013. Helene suggested a three hour green sightseeing tour through Copenhagen with eCarts. During this tour we learnt about Copenhagen carbon free 2025 and saw different sights like the green roof, solar unit, examples of building efficiency, the harbor pool, a pocket park and the wind turbines - different sustainable solutions that will help the city achieve its goals. It was so much fun! Thank you, Helene."
Sarah Prugger, Product Developer, Südtirol Marketing, Italy
"We applied to Helene for two Green Energy Tours on March 28 and 29. The tour of the first day was a two hours boat trip to Middelgrunden windturbines and the second day, we had a three hour green sightseeing tour in Copenhagen with her. We could understand the outline of the Copenhagen's effort for fully carbon neutral cities on her tours. During the tours, she performed her work diligently and was very kind to us. Thank you so much, Helene-san."
Michiaki Yumoto, Researcher, Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy, Japan
"Copenhagen is internationally known as a frontrunner when it comes to sustainability - on Helene's tours you get a very inspirational and professional introduction to why Copenhagen holds this position. A part from a great personality Helene has loads of knowledge about Copenhagen and its eco-achievements and profile. I highly recommend her and will definitely book her again soon."
Ulrika Mårtensson, senior press officer - meetings and stakeholders, Wonderful Copenhagen CVB
"I undertook a shorter version of the Green Copenhagen Tour with Helene. It was a very nice experience; the best part being the integration of the green solutions in the daily lives of the common Danish people. Helene was very active during the tour and gave very good background information about the places we visited. Her tours have recently been featured in one of the Indian television channels as well. I have no doubt in giving a very high recommendation to her tours".
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The Helen Crocker Russell Library is presenting, through the end of August, Reflections: The Art & Photography of Margo Bors , an exhibition by San Francisco artist Margo Bors. Margo is a California native plant enthusiast, reflected in her subject matter which is primarily botanical and detailed with a strong sense of line and color. In this retrospective exhibition, Bors includes artwork from the last 25 years as well as new art in several media.
Margo is a San Francisco artist whose work has consistently reflected her interest in nature and conservation. She has done extensive photo documentation of the Bay Area's natural areas and native plants and animals, including subjects from San Bruno Mountain.
The exhibit is on display through the end of August at the Helen Crocker Russell Library at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.


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There are a couple of places online where you can check out who has the quickest reaction time. humanbenchmark.com, or download Burn The Rope, an easy to play iPhone game where you can furiously compare scores. We all know that having lightning fast reactions is important for a driver, as you have to be able to brake, signal and change direction if there are hazards around you. And with the amount of people who charge into the road, pigeons with a death wish and constant, unexpected roadworks, this skill is tested pretty often. In fact, one reason that drink-driving is so dangerous, is that alcohol makes your reactions slow. Plus, the longer it takes you to react, the longer your braking time.
As any decent SatNav will tell you, you don't have to be able to read a map to know how to get from A to B anymore. However, understanding where you're going is still a pretty key part of driving, even if it's just from following directions. There's a weirdly entertaining game called Geoguessr which drops you in a random place in the UK and you have to find out where you are as quickly as possible. Play it in Challenge mode and see whose inner compass is most finely tuned. (Hint: it's you.)
Concentrating on the task at hand is important, not only so that you can make swift decisions as your environment changes, but also so that you're aware of the conditions you might be driving in. Apparently concentration can improve in learner drivers when they chew gum, so get yourself a packet of spearmints and settle down to play a game of Simon. Yep, remember this '80s classic? Follow the colours and sounds and try and get a high score. If you're determined enough, your concentration will outrank your peers. We believe in you.
A calm driver is a safer driver. Hands down. Intense emotions can have a massive impact on driving ability – whether that's anger, excitement or just hysterical crying (no judgement here, we've all been there). To test your overall anger levels, there's this great little quiz. Remember to answer honestly, though, otherwise you won't get the true satisfaction of knowing that you won fair and square. To be honest, one sure-fire way of knowing you've passed this round is not getting angry if you lose this little bet. Just something to remember later, in case this all goes a bit wrong…
Yes, remember this little book of rules (that you definitely 100% remember.) The good old Highway Code was first published in 1931 and its objective was to promote and educate drivers on road safety. If all the drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians and animals (yes, really!) started ignoring these guidelines, there'd be chaos. Test how well you know the Highway Code on their handy little site filled with quizzes. Just pick the same one and compare how you do (so that it's fair).
We should probably just quickly remind you that, although your inevitable win is an epic achievement, doing well in any of the above tests is only an indicator of your driving ability and skill. To be the safest driver you can be, ensure you have a good working knowledge of the Highway Code, drive as smoothly and carefully as possible.
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ABC Commissary food allergy quick review
Posted on : 06-02-2013 | By : Allergy Free Mouse | In : Guest, Quick Review, Review
Tags: ABC Commissary, Food Allergy, Hollywood Studios, Peanut Allergy, Review, Sesame Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy
We ate here for lunch with our 2 allergic children. Spoke to a manager who was FANTASTIC! He prepared the kid's meals. They were not so healthy (hah!) but they were safe 🙂
I was also very happy to find he swapped out some of the sides for "Enjoy Life" brand cookies and grapes. SO GREAT they have these packaged items because most of the Disney packaged items are not safe.
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Our group of banquet planning professionals will walk you through the complexities of creating the perfect event. We understand that this process may not be your full-time job but it is ours. While we are a private club is a breathtaking setting, Hiwan welcomes events from non-member individuals and organizations.
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My personal journey with my body and my sexuality has been from shame and self-denial to celebration and self-awareness. And my personal journey with communication has been from feeling like I had no real sense of my own voice (especially sexually!) to getting stronger, day by day, at knowing and authentically conveying to other people who I am and what I need. I have studied wholistic sexuality and communication for couples for several years now, and I am passionate about paying forward what I have learned.
To paraphrase the super wise Esther Perel: our culture is so weird about sex – on one hand, there so much excess promiscuity with no humanity in it and on the other hand, there's a lot of residual puritanical shame. It's hard to find the life, the wholeness, that transcends those two poles. If you beloved this article and you would like to be given more info concerning Sex for Smart People kindly visit our site. I see my work as a coach as supporting people in finding that wholeness, whatever that means for each individual (sometimes it means that I act kind of like a personal trainer, sometimes it means that I just provide a safe space for processing and exploring). If everyone felt comfortable bringing their full selves to who they are sexually and integrating their sexuality into the fullness of who they are, now *that* is a world I would like to see!


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Two students - one L of an achievement!
Two students who studied changes in the South East English accent for their undergraduate degrees were given the rare honour of presenting their research to the country's leading language experts.
English language graduate Stephanie Sheehan, 22, and linguistics graduate Claire Slight, 21, produced original research on a little-explored subject - a rare achievement for undergraduate students.
Stephanie, 22, and Claire, 21, graduate with First-Class degrees in English and in Linguistics today ( Friday 23 July at 3.30pm).
Both Claire and Stephanie decided to investigate changes in the accent of South East England involving the L-sound. Their work was so good it was accepted for presentation by the highly respected Manchester Phonology meeting. Their findings challenge current thinking in linguistics and offer an interesting new perspective at how the South-East accent is changing in younger people.
Stephanie, who comes from Totnes in Devon, says: "Both Claire and I chose to write about phonology [the study of speech sounds in language] in our final projects and by coincidence more than anything, we each chose a topic that involved the pronunciation of /l/ in different environments."
The students' research suggests that the representations of speech sounds in the brain are fairly abstract. Stephanie argued in her dissertation that the L-sound, although often realised as a vowel in the South-East (so that MIDDLE may be pronounced MIDDOW), is still processed as a consonant. The brain is therefore able to unscramble the difference between a true vowel and a 'fake' one.
Claire, from Carshalton, Surrey, uncovered the workings behind a recent change, in which the 'aw' and 'oo' sounds before 'l' are merging, so that FALL and FOOL (and potentially FULL) sound identical. She found out how this change originated in London but changed its nature when it started spreading to the Home Counties; the exact workings of this change again suggest a fairly abstract level of sound processing in the brain.
Stephanie says: "My results counteract traditional theories of phonology and phonetics and question established ideas about speech."
Claire says: "The London way of speaking has recently become a prestigious form to which young Home Counties/Southern English speakers socially aspire. But in adopting the London accent over-generalise and use pronunciations that Londoners wouldn't."
Claire went on to present their findings at the conference, with help from tutor Dr Christian Uffmann, who says: "The South-Eastern accent is currently undergoing significant changes but there is fairly little research on that, which means that students are able to produce original research. Claire and Stephanie's dissertations are outstanding examples of that, showing that it is possible to make genuine discoveries in research at undergraduate level."


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September 20, 2013
It was supposed to be a temporary border enforcement measure in El Paso, but 20 years later, Operation Blockade has become the primary strategy for curbing illegal immigration in border cities. And it changed the way border patrol agents do their job.
"It is all together different from when I came in to where I sit today," said Mark Woody, Assistant Patrol Chief for the El Paso Sector.
Back when Woody joined the force in 1991, El Paso was a hot spot for illegal immigration and agents spent their day chasing hundreds of people who came across the border.


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- Page 1 Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Review
- Page 2 Interface Review
- Page 3 Apps, Performance and Verdict Review
- Page 4 Camera Test Samples Review
Web browsing is a breeze on the Sony Ericsson Neo thanks to an easy to use web browser with full flash support. As ever flash video can slow things down quite a bit but playback is generally smooth, and at least the option's there.
We're also impressed by the email client which includes a landscape mode that splits the screen into two panels – one for the open message and one for the full list of messages – allowing you to control the size of each panel. This makes it just that bit easier to quickly scan through a long list of emails.
Sony Ericsson has added a few other apps including a music ID service that will pick out what track's playing from listening through the microphone, a media discovery app which pulls links to music and video services from your social network feeds, and the PlayNow store that gives you access to premium games and other multimedia content. In other words, all stuff that we seldom found ourselves using. One feature we did like, though, is the LiveWire Manager that lets you define what app to launch when you either plug in the charger, a headset or a set of headphones – very neat.
An increasingly important use for smartphones is keeping up with watching your video collection and while the screen on the Neo is up to the task, the media player doesn't cut it, failing to play divx and avi files. This will simply be a bit of a pity for some but a deal breaker for others, then again only the high Samsung Galaxy (such as the Samsung Galaxy S II) phones really stand out as being able to play anything and everything.
Capturing video of your own, however, is a breeze thanks to the excellent rear camera. Easily launched with a press of the camera button, it will capture decent looking 720p HD video in a flash, and there's face recognition onboard as well. As for stills, it again performs very well, easily matching and generally out performing the majority of 8 megapixel phone models on the market. The only major bugbear is the somewhat underpowered LED flash, though this is significantly countered by the presence of a camera button.
Battery life and call quality both conformed to our expectations of an Android smartphone in so much as they were okay. A couple of days of light use is how long it'll last between charges while the calling experienced revealed a somewhat weedy tone but more than adequate volume and clarity.
The Sony Ericsson Neo doesn't set any new records but with a price of just over £300 SIM free, it's not likely to. Indeed with key features like a high-res screen, a camera button, and front facing camera, it's very well equipped for its calibre. However, while clearly reasonably competitively priced, it's currently a little more expensive than the HTC Desire S, which is a much classier looking phone, so we might be tempted by that alternative. If and when the price drops below £300, though, it'll be well worth a look.
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27 Feb Retail Design Expo 2015
Just around the corner, on the 10th & 11th of March is the Retail design Expo held at the London Olympia. Described as "The new, essential event for all those responsible for retail design and marketing – retail designers, marketers, visual merchandisers, property, formats and operations teams, architects, shop fitters and suppliers."
It's being held in tandem with the Retail Business Technology Expo (RTBE) and looks set to be an interesting event. Whilst we've attended the RTBE a few times in the past this will be our first venture along to the Retail design Expo. We'll be there on the 10th, taking in the sights, chatting to people and probably having a drink in the bar area, so if you'd like to arrange an appointment to meet us there just fill out this form and we'll get it arranged. We'll get the drinks in, looking forward to seeing you there.


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Frisia-Offshore is a 100% subsidiary of AG Reederei Norden-Frisia.
This companys core business is supplying the islands of Norderney and Juist all-season for 140 years. The label always stands for a powerful feeder with highest comfort and safety requirements in ferry services.
With founding Frisia-Offshore the guidelines in occupational health and safety as well as in environmental protection were adopted and expanded to the offshore needs. Today a team of experts supports Frisia-Offshore in security matters on board the vessels both from crew and customers. Frisia Offshore daily strives to achieve the highest level of safety. For a continuous HSEQ-policy progress an integrated management system is implemented. It corresponds to standards DIN EN ISO 9001:2008, DIN EN ISO 14001:2009 and the ISM code. Safety management is discussed seperately and contains
- regular safety walkabouts on board the fleet
- non-accident-policy
- severe treatment of near-misses
- 30 days deadline to remedy near-misses
- regular trainings for crew
- regular trainings on board the fleet
- zero-tolerance policy relating to alcohol and drugs on board
The adoption and implementation of a quality management system will help us with the compliance of customer requirements and the optimization of the company process.
Environment protection has become a standard feature within the service process.
We promote environmental awareness among our staff at all levels. They are required to deal efficiently with the resources and to comply with the specifications formulated in the integrated management system.
Environmental impact within our service delivery is to be reduced, we strive for a considerate handling of resources. We focus on environmentally friendly transport through the use of modern technology in the fleet, reduction of energy consumption and optimised waste separation.
We instruct our employees in the fundamentals of environmental matters so that they act both in a creative and ecologically responsible way.
We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our integrated management system and adjust it to the current needs in a reasonable extent. The relevance will be reviewed continuously. The system is firmly integrated into our buisness routine. This is how we verify efficiency and respond on findings.
Our policy gives a framework for establishing and reviewing objectives in favor of quality end environment.
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Hawk & Handsaw: Twenty Who Know the Difference
Rockport, ME 04856
Hawk & Handsaw: Twenty Who Know the Difference - Selected works by 20 contemporary Maine artists who have been featured in Hawk & Handsaw, the journal of creative sustainability published since 2007 by Unity College. The exhibition is curated by Ben Potter, professor of art at Unity College, and CMCA director Suzette McAvoy. The title of the journal and exhibition comes from the following verses in Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 2, Scene 2):
I am but mad north-north-west. When the wind is southerly,
I know a hawk from a handsaw.
In the introduction to the first issue of Hawk & Handsaw, the editors write that, like Hamlet, they too "know which way the wind blows." They know that "living a sustainable life can be messy and meaningful -- that it requires reflection, deep philosophical commitment, and (more often than not) a good sense of humor." They value creative work that "questions the status quo either in content or presentation -- work that bumps up against convention and genre, and even gives either one of them a good nudge now and then," resulting in new ways to approach the crucial discourse about sustainable ways of being in the world.
The exhibition is part of this fall's Maine Environmental Art and Design (MEAD) celebration -- a collaboration among CMCA, Unity College, Waterfall Arts, and other mid-coast arts organizations.
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Some homeschooling families continue their regular schedule during the summer; taking breaks from time to time. Many, however, follow the school schedule by taking three months off during the summer. While it is helpful to take breaks, a three-month long break can be devastating to many students. Taking long breaks can sabotage the concept of "short-frequent sessions are better." If your family can not or will not change to a year around schedule, there are ways to maintain skills. Subjects that are especially vulnerable to long breaks include math, reading for beginners and foreign languages. You may want to add other areas to your personal list. Just as there are a variety of approaches homeschoolers take in their educational program, there are an equal number of types of solutions for this problem. Here is a list to get you started, add your own flare.
1. Use Calculadders (Mad Minutes or other fact quiz or Daily Grams for other areas) 3-4 times a week.
2. Encourage reading a good book for fun. Some children will need a minimum time or page requirement. Encourage your child to try some different kinds of literature.
3. Play board games that will encourage thinking, math and verbal skills (Monopoly,
Pay Day, Boggle, Scrabble, DK's Number Quest, Clue, Where in the World (USA, etc.) is Carmen Sandiego? Hail to the Chief, America -The Game etc.
4. Go on field trips as a family. Your local area provides numerous possibilities.
5. Have child help / do grocery shopping for the family – from making the list, to estimating the cost, to paying for the bill. Introduce the concept of "living on a budget" with real life opportunities to practice.
6. Attend foreign language classes or camps. Look for conversational opportunities in the foreign language. Or attend classes or camps in an interest area and read about it – science, gymnastics, other sports. etc.
7. Do nature walks, developing observation skills. Make drawings with labels.
8. Host a spelling, geography or other bee in your neighborhood.
9. Require one page of review for each subject needed 3 to 5 days a week.
10. Take photographs on vacation or special outings. Have child write captions and organize a photo album or scrapbook. Have him prepare a power point presentation or do a blog.
11. Have a summer business, keeping the books, advertising etc.
12. Introduce new educational software for the summer.
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The Admissions & Course Information Centre is a facility offering information, advice and guidance on all aspects of studying at the College of North West London. We are staffed by a highly trained and dedicated team who are available five days a week.
On public holidays, staff development days and between Christmas and New Year we're closed.
Students can call in to speak to a Course Information Adviser at any time or contact us on 0208 208 5000 or complete our Online Enquiry Form for help. If a student's enquiry requires a more in-depth response we'll arrange an appointment for a career and guidance discussion.
The Course Information Centre is for everyone who'd like to find out more about courses and careers. Course Information centres users don't have to be a student to use our services. You don't have to make an appointment beforehand for enquiries.
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Some Thoughts on Religion
I hear a lot of criticism of 'organized religion' from people who have a wide range of personal beliefs. It seems a bit of an ingrained attitude in our culture. Even among those who belong to churches!
However, in a world where everything is organized -- government, business, even crime -- it seems to me that religion must also be organized to survive, and to be a force (preferably for good!) in society. It's no surprise that totalitarian governments want to control or destroy religion, and see it as a threat to their own authority. I suspect that 'Western Civilization' would be rather different if the Roman church hadn't asserted its independence early on and remained a counter-balance to secular power.
Of course, religions are made up of humans, with all their natural failings, so there is bound to be abuse. Heirarchies, once established, tend to perpetuate and defend their existence. Still...overall, I think organized religion has done far more good than evil, when it truly is an independent force. When it has become an arm of government, it's a whole 'nother bag of peanuts.
So, what is an independent-minded-but-religious individual to do? Join a church (or equivalent), knowing that there is strength in numbers and hoping to influence its direction? Or follow ones own path, separately? I myself have vacillated between these two choices for a long time. Ha, maybe that in itself is the best choice!


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AirBurst: The Soda of Doom Trailer
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MM-Ci has invented a secret weapon to prevent AirBurst players from an upcoming league tourney, The Soda of Doom, which causes rapid extreme weight gain. Will the AirBurst players make it to the tourney before it's too late?
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science offers graduate students many opportunities for learning, teaching, and research. Our programs offer multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary training for 21st-century careers in research or education in academia, government, or industry. We actively collaborate with the growing biotechnology cluster in South Florida including Scripps Florida, the Max Planck Florida Institute, and the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies. Many of our graduate students obtain research and teaching assistantships to assist with tuition and living expenses. The College offers Ph.D. and Masters Degrees in fully accredited programs in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, Psychology, Geosciences, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Physics. Explore the links below to see our available programs and areas of excellence.
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Social Media Marketing-New Sites and Strategies for Your Business (Hayward)
Social Media Marketing-New Sites and Strategies for Your Business (Hayward)
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, oh my! These are large and recognizable social networks that are "go to" for owners and entrepreneurs. But did you realize that there are other networks that may be even a better fit with your marketing strategy?
This seminar will explore additional social media marketing alternatives that can help to give you an "edge" in this ever-evolving digital world.
- We will look at recent changes to popular networks that can change your approach and usage.
- We will explore other networks and directories to market your business
- We will show you how to research localized directories (e.g. local online magazines) to find ways to drive business to your website or store
Specific sites that will be discussed include:
1. Google My Business-How to use this recently updated service to maximize exposure for your small business
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At my desktop computer, I have clicked over to YouTube and typed in "Christmas music." First up is, "Christmas Music Playlist Part Two For Your Christmas Party." I click again. The party begins with Elvis singing "Blue Christmas."
This playlist runs 1:02:54. I've told myself to cowboy up, sit here and take it. My teeth clench as I start work on a column. Christmas cheer is unrelenting as Elvis gives way to Andy Williams singing "Jingle Bells." Going for the positive, I decide to list all the things I like about Christmas.
Number 1: No traffic, you have city streets to yourself. Number 2: Beaches are empty, which, admittedly, is much like Number 1. Number 3...
My best Christmas was on Isla Mujeres, a small island just off the Yucatán Peninsula. In those days, it was close to untouched, blighted by only one tourist hotel. You could walk the island, tip to toe, in an hour. It's little more than four miles long, less than a half-mile wide.
The trip started in Fairbanks. It was December. Cold and dark. A pipeline friend told me he'd been there the previous winter, said it has one of the best snorkeling grounds in the world. I don't snorkel, so it made no sense to vacation there. Not making sense is the prerogative of youth.
A couple plane rides to Mexico City. A couple bus rides from Mexico City to Caribbean shores. Thence onto a rotting, belching, clanking deathtrap, otherwise known as a passenger ferry, henceforward sailing eight miles over the bounding main into downtown Isla Mujeres.
I liked Isla Mujeres right off. Loved the weather, 80 degrees, the balmy breeze, the bathtub-warm ocean, and especially its astounding clarity. The first night is spent in a good hotel. A solid night's rest from the trip and a good breakfast. One moves into cheap lodging on the next tide.
I came with very little money and quickly left the good hotel, the cheap hotel, and moved down the food chain to a fenced lot enclosing a forest of cement poles. The poles were used to anchor hammocks.
Soon, I'm counting pennies. One always wants to go local when traveling. It's far cheaper to eat, sleep, and drink in neighborhoods. And it's far more interesting. You meet people, hang out with them, spend a little time inside their lives. For me, a Hilton Hotel is a detention camp.
If I wanted to stay longer — and I did — I had to get out of the money economy and go for free. This led me to walking around working-class neighborhoods. Very quickly I spied the ubiquitous Mexican artifact, to wit: an unfinished cement-block house. This one had two rooms, no windows or doors, and no floor. No matter. It had the essentials, a roof and walls.
I moved in. Now, one of the good things about being among poor people is that they are used to the way poor people live. So, my homesteading a hovel was not taken as anything novel. Children were running in and out of the place within an hour. I was nodding to and saying good morning to adults within a day. Nobody ever bothered me.
I got a routine going. Get up early, go for a swim, breakfast out of a mercado, find coffee. I knew people in town and frequently stayed with them. The hovel was a place to take a night off from the party — a night away from all the new people, hang a flashlight from the ceiling, and spend the evening reading.
I'd been there three weeks when I came home to a man squatting in my living room. He was old, thin, frail, wearing profoundly worn blue pants and a red polka-dot shirt. The few teeth he had were the color of urine. In one hand was a bottle of tequila.
I take a can of peaches out of my backpack and offer half. "Gracias," he says. He offers the bottle. I take a swig. "Gracias," I say. We go through the, "¿Donde esta tu casa?" and the "Me Patricio," and the "Me Jesus," which causes a smile (today is Christmas).
I break out more food, start a small fire, and we move up close to it. It's dark now, a billion-zillion stars can be seen out the window holes.
The bottle was near empty when he began to hum. Don't know what he was humming, but it was nice, sitting there by the fire, listening to him. For no reason, which is also the prerogative of youth, I began to sing the first song that comes to mind.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way...
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Why Chalets1066 in Les Gets - Tailored holidays to your needs
With Chalets1066 you can tailor your holiday to your needs/budget without breaking the bank. You also have the security that the owners of the business live in Les Gets and they have a team of support staff.
Everyone is met at their accommodation and the facilities are explained in detail. Someone is on hand locally in case of any problems or if advice is needed. Everyone can have ski passes delivered, saving time queuing at peak holiday periods.
In terms of choice:
- You can chose from simple self catered accommodation, to luxurious chalets and you can add exactly the services you want.
- You can chose to make all your food yourselves, have services of an excellent chef, or meal delivery services.
- You can opt to have bread and croissants delivered in time for breakfast.
- Select from ski hire in the village or have ski's delivered to your chalet.


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Instantly Boost New Patients by Doing This
New patients are the lifeline for any medical practice and steps must be taken to ensure a continual stream of new patients.
With so much attention given to online communication, like social media and email, the art of interacting with other people on the phone or in-person gets lost. Not surprisingly, you may be forgetting a critical component to the patient journey that could lead to more patients booking an appointment with your medical practice.
How To See New Patients
Your office receptionists are the bridge between patients requesting an appointment and patients booking an appointment. Answering the phone remains a large part of the patient experience for many practices.
What your office staff members say, how they say it and the general tone of the conversation shapes patients' perception of your practice. Phone etiquette should not be forgotten, and the patient experience should not be overlooked as it can lead to higher patient satisfaction, more patient referrals, and increased patient retention.
The Patient Journey
As discussed in the article "The Steps Patients Take To Find Your Medical Practice Online," new patients oftentimes find your practice through various online channels. They read information on your website about your practice and skim other patient reviews; they may even search for pictures of your office or recent articles on your Google Business page.
Once a patient feels confident enough to schedule an appointment, they will submit an online form with their information or they will call your office directly. In medical marketing, we consider this prospective patient a "lead." He or she has not yet been assigned an appointment time in your calendar.
Most medical practices connect with the "lead" over the phone, prior to scheduling, in order to further qualify the individual. Some practices qualify based on health insurance plans or their unique service offerings. In our free guide, we compiled years of practice experience into a simple document that outlines best practices for conversing with prospective patients on the phone.
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Your office staff members play an important role in the patient's journey. They have the power to influence new patients' decision to make an appointment and to provide an exceptional first impression for your practice. Start communicating more effectively with prospective patients!


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The Sharp distance sensors are a popular choice for many projects that require accurate distance measurements. This IR sensor is more economical than sonar rangefinders, yet it provides much better performance than other IR alternatives. Interfacing to most microcontrollers is straightforward: the single analog output can be connected to an analog-to-digital converter for taking distance measurements, or the output can be connected to a comparator for threshold detection, making this an adjustable-threshold alternative to digital Sharp sensors. The detection range of this version is approximately 2 cm to 15 cm (0.8" to 6").
It is also possible to solder three wires to the sensor where the connector pins are mounted, as shown in the picture to the right (you should probably add some hot glue for strain relief as a final step; this is not show in the picture because it would obscure the soldering). Because of the narrow pitch, it helps to have a fine-tipped soldering iron, and you should be very careful not to accidentally short two pins together with your wires or any added solder. When looking at the front of the sensor, the three connections are, from left to right, power (Vcc), ground, and the output signal (Vo).
Feature summary
- Operating voltage: 4.5 V to 5.5 V
- Average current consumption: 12 mA (note: this sensor draws current in large, short bursts, and the manufacturer recommends putting a 10 µF capacitor or larger across power and ground close to the sensor to stabilize the power supply line)
- Distance measuring range: 2 cm to 15 cm (0.8" to 6")
- Output type: analog voltage
- Output voltage differential over distance range: 1.65 V (typical)
- Update period: 16.5 ± 4 ms
- Size: 27 mm × 13.2 mm × 14.2 mm (1.06" × 0.52" × 0.56")
- Weight: 2.7 g (0.10 oz)
Linearizing the output
The relationship between the sensor's output voltage and the inverse of the measured distance is approximately linear over the sensor's usable range. The GP2Y0A51SK0F datasheet (312k pdf) contains a plot of analog output voltage as a function of the inverse of distance to a reflective object. You can use this plot to convert the sensor output voltage to an approximate distance by constructing a best-fit line that relates the inverse of the output voltage (V) to distance (cm).
Alternative Sharp distance sensors
We have a variety of Sharp distance sensors to choose from, including the short-range (4 ? 30 cm) GP2Y0A41SK0F, medium-range (10 ? 80 cm) GP2Y0A21YK0F, and long-range (20 ? 150 cm) GP2Y0A02YK0F. These other analog distance sensors all have similar packages and identical pin-outs, making it easy to swap one version for another should your application requirements change. We also carry the newer Sharp GP2Y0A60SZ analog distance sensor (10 ? 150 cm), which outperforms the other analog Sharp distance sensors in almost all respects, offering a low minimum detection distance, high maximum detection distance, wide 3 V output voltage differential, high 60 Hz sampling rate, operation down to 2.7 V, and optional enable control, all in a smaller package.
For short-range detection applications, we carry three digital Sharp distance sensors that have low minimum detection distances and a high 400 Hz update rate. They are available with a 5 cm, 10 cm, or 15 cm range and simply tell you if something is in their detection range, not how far away it is. They are smaller than the analog Sharp distance sensors and draw less current.
Note: The GP2Y0A51SK is different from our other Sharp analog distance sensors with JST PH connectors in two important ways: it uses a different 3-pin connector (JST ZH) that is compatible with our JST PH cables or 0.1? connectors, and the mounting holes are in different locations, so it is compatible with our brackets for Sharp distance sensors. Like with most of the other Sharp distance sensors we carry, the manufacturer recommends you insert a bypass capacitor of 10 µF or more between Vcc and GND near this sensor to stabilize the power supply line.
The GP2Y0A51SK0F model is a lead-free, RoHS-compliant version of the Sharp GP2Y0A51 Distance Sensor.
Package List
1x Sharp GP2Y0A51SK0F Analog Distance Sensor 2-15cm
Note: The cable is not included.


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UPS vs Teamsters: Who Really Won?
- by David Matthews 2
I realize that this is a dated issue, but in all conscience I could not talk about the strike by Teamsters members against United Parcel Service until it was in its aftermath. I have been placed in the middle of some very heated disputes between unions and management in the past, and to be brutally honest this was one issue I couldn't "shoot from the hip" and comment about as it happened.
From UPS' standpoint, the issue was clear - they presented what they called their "last, best and final offer" for the employees, addressing all the issues the Teamsters said they wanted to clarify. The Teamsters refused to address the offer and instead acted as though they were told to drop dead. They didn't even allow the offer to be put to a vote by the rank-and-file before ordering the strike. And as I understood it, it was a sound offer. UPS workers get paid more than the average cop on the beat as is, and the offer would've even given them a pay raise and maintain job security.
But the Teamsters had a different plan: get UPS to settle on THEIR terms, not to acquiesce to the terms set by management. Standard union plan. So they called for a strike, and that night they put the hurt not just to UPS, but also to the whole country. Small businesses that depended on those brown trucks to handle their packages suddenly found themselves either on the brink or in full-fledged bankruptcy because they could not get their products out.
Other carriers like Federal Express and Roadway Parcel Service either could not or would not pick up the slack. This was their opportunity to shine and they dropped the ball. I guess it would be understandable. After all, here was this torrent of customers who wanted their packages delivered and they couldn't handle them AND remain faithful to their current customers. They were thinking long-term compared to a short-term situation and they simply weren't prepared.
Then there was the issue of the Teamsters not letting the union members vote on the "last, best, and final offer" from UPS. This caused some serious dissension in the ranks, and forced some five thousand employees to quit the union and cross the picket line. Conservatives like Rush Limbaugh and even some libertarians like WSB radio's Neal Boortz were perplexed how Teamsters could call for a strike without letting the rank-and-file decide on the issue. It's simple: union leaders speak, members fall in line. Standard collective mentality, no different than that seen in the gangs or in the mob or in a church congregation. If Teamsters president Ron Carey told them to walk off a cliff it would be an even bet that most of them would, especially if they didn't know what was on the other side of that cliff. Some successful individuals have a hard time understanding the collective mentality.
Now I could go on and on about why I think the Teamsters wouldn't let the members vote on that offer, but at this point it's sort of moot. I'd rather vent some of the actual things that came out of the strike.
To the credit of the Teamsters, Ron Carey put on a good PR show. That Frank Gorshin look-alike made sure the radio talk shows were hit every day with union members to counter conservative arguments. He even pulled out a part-time mother and paraded her in front of the cameras to emphasize the human element of the strike and had her talking about the old tried-and-true "family values" and how supposedly UPS wasn't allowing her to do that. And they had an eager-to-appease media to manipulate at their disposal. It was a good campaign, no different than any of the political campaigns they support.
Yet the messages the Teamsters spoke of often were either outdated or meaningless. One reported Teamsters member constantly spoke of job security. Job security? That's a myth! Everyone from the CEO to your average wage-slave out there in the real world knows that there is no such thing as job security anymore! Maybe once upon a time it existed, but not any more. That's reality!
When talk came about the pension, the Teamsters wanted to retain full control of that pension program instead of letting UPS manage it. As I understood it, under the Teamsters' program, UPS would be funneling pension funds to the union to put in a general fund. That fund would then pay the pensions of retired UPS members. Problem being that UPS would fund even Teamsters that don't work at UPS! (That IS the definition of a general fund.) How would you like to be forced to fund the pension programs of people who could very well work for your competitors? Of course, UPS never capitalized on that thought. So UPS offered their own pension program, which naturally the Teamsters rejected outright. After all, this was THEIR cash cow! And they said the union members couldn't "trust" UPS? THEN WHY WORK FOR THEM??????
Personally, I know that pensions are yet another program that will soon be entering the extinct list. The pensions have been abused so many times that there's no guarantee it's still solvent, no matter WHO controls them. Not to mention they were created in an era when lifetime employment was alive. With today's shifting job base, the concept of someone staying with one particular company long enough to draw a pension from will shortly be a rare sight indeed.
UPS could have had what they wanted.. but they fumbled the ball big time. They waffled worse than any politician ever could. Here's a hint guys: Unless you're elected to Congress, you NEVER use the words "last" and "final" unless you really mean them! The first sign of management's waffling was their reluctance to hire replacement workers. That should have been the first thing UPS did after the strike. The Teamsters played a game of attrition, and unless you want to kowtow to them your strategy should be Mutual Assured Destruction!
Well, UPS did kowtow to them, and the strike is over.. for now. But who really won?
Ron Carey and the media both say that it was a big win for "workers." But was it really? There are plenty of UPS workers that are still out of work, some of them permanently laid off. They are now realizing that when UPS said there will be layoffs that it wasn't just an idle threat.
And this whole affair may be repeated in a couple of months when the contract between UPS and the pilot's union runs out. Carey said that the Teamsters will honor any walkout by the pilot's union. "We reward our friends and punish our enemies," he said. So UPS will once again be forced to deal with a shutdown by unions unless they're willing to kowtow to them.
I shed no tears for any future calamity that faces UPS. You get the union you deserve, and UPS got theirs by choice. Nobody forced UPS to acquiesce to the Teamsters. They did that themselves. It's time for consumers to start looking at other cargo services that aren't unionized. Build up their customer base now so when UPS and the unions start screwing with us we can tell both groups to drop dead not just by words but by our business.
Once upon a time there was a need for unions. You can't deny that. They were needed in an era when both management abuses and lifetime employment were the norm. But that was a different era. A different society. It may still exist in third world countries, but not those in the Information Age. The workplace is too fluid and opportunities too numerous to allow such abuses to continue for long. But now the unions are nothing more than an anchor to the past, dragging down progress in the name of… what? By all accounts, unions are only doing it for its own futile self-survival.


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Linking up with Ginny over at Small Things for Yarn Along.
That is a beautiful shade of blue just perfect for a hat! How exciting to be a leader!! Congrats :)ReplyDelete
Thanks! I will let you know how exciting it is once I get at it, it is definitely a group that will ensure I learn a whole lot about the Coyote's way as well as myself.Delete
Love the color. The Coyote Guide Club sounds really interesting, can't wait to hear more about it.ReplyDelete
Thanks Gretchen. You can bet I will be sharing as soon as I get it started.Delete
You are planning and executing well in advance - good for you! Such a pretty blue.ReplyDelete
Thanks Ellen. I like being ahead of the game :)Delete
That blue is wonderful. And another person working on Christmas stuff! I am inspired! I always say I am going to start in January...but somehow that never happens. I think I need to start making my lists though :-)ReplyDelete
Thanks Heather. A list is always a great place to start :)Delete
I agree with Karen...that blue is gorgeous! You are a busy one....but I think it will be a really cool group and your commitment is so evident that it is a perfect match.ReplyDelete
Thanks Melissa, I really like it too. Busy is my middle name :)Delete
I have been meaning to check that book out.... and I keep telling myself that THIS is the year that I will start making holiday presents in the summer, so I am not in a rush at Christmas time!ReplyDelete
Well get on it, I think you would really like this book. And the holiday presents, yes get on that too! It will make the holiday season so much more enjoyable, not to mention relaxing.Delete
That book sounds great and what a wonderful idea.ReplyDelete
i would love to join your club, i'm off to look for that book now. pretty blue, it will be lovely, a bit at a time and it'll be done!ReplyDelete
Awe, thanks :) I am hoping to show you a finished hat next week...fingers crossed.Delete
This book keeps coming up in my life. I think I need to read it! I think you would make a great group leader. If only we lived closer!ReplyDelete
You have no idea how many times I have said that KC...if only. Hey, wanna move to Canada?Delete
I love the color Kim and I am glad I am not the only one knitting for Christmas.ReplyDelete
Yay, I have a partner in crime :)Delete
That sounds like an interesting club. Sharing knowledge is priceless. Another person already starting on their Christmas list. Good for you!ReplyDelete
That is so true Cheryl. Yes, the Christmas knitting is in full swing and I am loving it.Delete
Oh i do hope you share some moments as the club blooms! i would love to hear about it!ReplyDelete
I love the blue, care to share the marker of the yarn? My oldest would love something knitted up in that colour!ReplyDelete
Thanks and of course - it is by Mission Falls, a 100% merino wool. Colour code is 536. www.missionfalls.comDelete
A Coyote Guide Club sounds like fun! I wish I could join! The blue of your hat is just lovely. :)ReplyDelete
I hope it will be. Thanks.Delete
You are inspiring me to start Christmas projects now! Congratulations on the new leadership position. I will have to find this book and read up on it.ReplyDelete
Happy to inspire...now get to it :) Thanks, I am really looking forward to it.Delete
I love the colour of your wool Kim.
I have a scarf/shawl that is on the needles but hasn't been touched in a while. There is more work for my course than I expected, so other things just have to wait. I wish I could do it all but I can't. As a result the only thing I'm reading is my coursework. I am loving it though which is the main thing. xxoo
Thanks Julie. Sometimes we have to put things off while we focus on others, that is perfectly okay. The good thing is those needles will wait as long as you need them to :)Delete
I've been reading the new Alabama Chanin book. It's so inspiring what she does turning simple knit fabric into high art and making it sustainable at the same time. Love the yarn color. Good luck with the club.ReplyDelete
Sounds interesting Amber, will have to check it out. And thanks, I will need a little luck and a supportive group :)Delete


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Horizon Updates Service Availability for June 6
(MONCTON) June 5, 2014 - Public Service Announcement - As the dangerous situation in Moncton continues, all elective surgeries scheduled on June 6 have been cancelled. In addition, the following restrictions or cancellations will be in effect for June 6:
- Clinic A has postponed all booked appointments. Staff remain on-call for urgent inpatients and gestational diabetes patients.
- Clinic B has postponed all elective appointments.
- Clinic C (treatments & minor surgery) cancelled all elective procedures within wound clinic, ortho clinic, gyne clinic, minor surgeries. Only urgent/ emergent procedures will be offered.
- Clinic D (Electro diagnostics) has postponed all out-patient procedures.
- Clinic E - (GI clinic) has postponed all elective patients; Urgent/emergent patients only.
- Clinic F -Blood Collection and Jones Lake Blood Collection will be closed.
- Pediatric Day Treatment clinic will be closed; Urgent/emergent treatment only
- Colposcopy and Breast Health Clinic will be closed.
- Moncton Hospital Outpatient physiotherapy, including Geriatric Clinic and Rehab Day Program, will be closed
- Occupational Therapy Outpatients, including Geriatric Clinic and Rehab Day Program, will be closed
- Clinical Nutrition outpatients and clinics will be closed
- Speech and Audiology Outpatient Services will be closed
- Extra Mural Program Moncton will be closed
The following clinics will remain open on Friday for patients who are able to attend.
- Maternity Discharge and Breastfeeding Clinic
- The Maternal Fetal Care Unit (high-risk pregnancy clinic)
- Oncology clinic will remain open for treatments only.
Though the Code Orange was lifted in the early hours of June 5, the hospital and staff are prepared for any further casualties that may arise from this situation. The Moncton Hospital continues to restrict visitors to those with critically ill family members. All others are asked to refrain from visiting at this time.
For more information contact:
Carolyn McCormack, APR
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Cisco's RV-345P is the latest addition to the company's small business VPN router family.
Updated - Mikrotik's hEX is a very powerful, cheap router that may drive you crazy trying to configure it.
We revisit Ubiquiti's EdgeRouter Lite four years later and find a lot has changed but has also stayed the same.
Our Revision 10 Router test process brings a renewed focus on performance.
Here's a sneak peek at the second part of our upcoming router test process.
Gigabit wire-speed routers can produce significantly lower throughput depending on the features you use.
Updated - The long overdue update of our Router test process brings powerful new hardware to bear and adds functional tests.
Our new wired and wireless test processes will include tougher tests and more of them.
Updated - ZyXEL's new VPN firewalls come in wired-only and wireless models.
Why settle for simple file sharing when the right router can do so much more with a USB drive?
Updated - 160 MHz channel bandwidth is an essential feature of 802.11ax. We take a look at whether it means trouble for your 11ac network.
Updated: The first draft 11ax routers are almost here. Take a little time to know what you might be buying into.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
Updated - Our roundup of 2x2 802.11ac access points shows top performance doesn't have to cost a lot.


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Friday, 6 March 2009
Western House Hotel wins SIX major hospitality awards
AN Ayr hotel has become the Slumdog Millionaire of the Scottish hospitality industry.
The four-star Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse scooped an astonishing six awards at two recent hotel industry ceremonies, and is now firmly established as one of Scotland's must visit hotels.
[Pictured: Western House Hotel general manager Geoff Green (centre left), Ayr Racecourse general manager William Gorol (centre right) and team celebrate their six new awards. CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW / DOWNLOAD FULL-SIZE VERSION.]
At the Hotel Review Scotland Awards Western House won:
1. Hotel of the Year
2. Wedding Hotel of the Year
3. Customer Care Hotel of the Year
And Ayr Racecourse general manager William Gorol won Hotelier of the Year.
This was followed by the Scottish Hotel Awards, where Western House lifted the premier prize – the Hotel of the Year. And William Gorol lifted the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
In winning all the awards Western House also created a record by becoming the first hotel to win Wedding Hotel of the Year for three years running.
Speaking after the Scottish Hotel Awards at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Glasgow, William Gorol said: "What a great achievement this is for everyone connected with Western House Hotel. It's not the norm for one hotel to win so many awards, and so this is really remarkable.
"We pride ourselves on customer care, so to win that award is very satisfying, and to land the Wedding Hotel of the Year three years on the trot is a truly magnificent achievement.
"I can't speak highly enough of Western House General Manager Geoff Green and his staff. They deserve all the credit."
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Sweet Summer Cocktails/
A cute summer cocktail can add the perfect touch to your bridal shower or bachelorette party. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or getting ready to go downtown, these cocktails are sure to be a hit with your closest girls! We've even added a sweet drink for our younger friends! Not only do they look adorable on your table, but they taste even better! Check out how easy these summer cocktails are.
Summer Breeze Cocktail
-1 oz of Tequila
-1 oz Absolute Vodka
-1/2 oz Triple Sec
-1 cup of Orange Juice
Paloma Cocktail
-4 1/2 cups grapefruit soda
-6 limes + lime, juice of wedges
-1 1/2 cups silver tequila
Blue Devil Cocktail
-1 Lime Juice
-1 Confectioner sugar
-1 oz Orange Juice
-1 oz Bacardi Rum, light
-1/2 oz Curacao, blue
Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktails
-1 Mint, leaves fresh
-1/2 gal Lemonade
-4 1/2 oz Raspberry-flavored vodka, blue
-6 oz Vodka
Coconut Lavender Lemonade
-1 1/2 cups Lemon Juice, fresh squeezed
-1/2 Recipe lavender simple syrup
-1 3/4 cups sugar
-8 cups coconut water
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It is probably one of the best feelings in the world when your leather knife is sharp and cuts through the leather like butter. Your cuts are easier, the look a heck of a lot better, and in general it's a more enjoyable experience. I don't experience this often though. And it's because I'm lazy when it comes to sharpening my tools.
So in attempts to be a better leatherworker, and be a more helpful blogger, I've been forcing myself to get in the habit of sharpening my tools. Out of this time, I've decided to blog a series about keeping your tools sharp, that will cover, you guessed it, how to sharpen each of your leatherworking tools… that need to be sharpened (sorry burnisher).
For starters, most any knife that you order will not come sharpened. There are, of course, a few companies that break this mold, but generally this is not the case because it's easier to ship things when they aren't deadly sharp. This tutorial will help you sharpen your new dull blade, and also maintaining that blade once it's been sharpened.
The 15º Rule:
When sharpening or stropping, always keep the blade angled 15 degrees from the stone. Generally, the lower the angle, the thinner the edge will be, and the better the cut. I don't think it's a good idea to go much lower than 15 degrees because you run the risk of scratching the face of the knife. You also won't want your blade higher than 15 degrees. I imagine you could still get a decent cut out of it, but the knife will not cut near as well.
What You'll Need
- A knife to sharpen, duh.
- Oil for your sharpening stone. Not all stones use oil, make sure yours does
- A scrap piece of leather, usually 8oz or more
- Jewelers rouge
- A sharpening stone. My sharpening stone has two sides. A high grit side and a low grit side. You'll need to have a stone with two grits or two separate stones with different grits.
Sharpening your Knife
1. Create THE BURR ON THE RIGHT HALF of the blade
Start by using the coarser, or lower grit, side of the sharpening stone.
Set the middle of the knife on the left side of the stone, making sure to keep the blade 15º off the stone. Rotate the blade clockwise in small circles, as you slowly move the blade towards the opposite side of the sharpening stone. As you move the blade, slowly roll it towards the right point of the knife, so that the point of contact with the stone slowly moves down the edge of the knife. Repeat this process until you've created a burr on the right have off the blade (if you don't know how to find the burr, don't lose your mind just yet, just keep reading).
2. Creating a burr on the left half of the blade
After you've developed a burr on the right half of the blade, let's do the left. Set the middle of the blade on the right side of the stone. Rotate the knife counter clockwise this time, while moving the blade across the sharpening stone. As you move the knife across the stone, slowly roll the blade towards the point on the left side of the knife.
3. Finding the Burr
So what is a burr anyways? A burr is the thinnest part of the edge that has begun to roll over as you've sharpened it. A rolled burr doesn't create good cuts, but it's a very good indicator that you've sharpened one side of your blade enough, and it's time to move onto the next. The burr will always develop on the opposite side of the blade that you were just sharpening, because the downward force you are putting on the knife is causing the edge to roll over towards you (once it's thin enough).
Okay, so admittedly, this burr can be a little difficult to find, especially if this is your first time sharpening a knife. Here's a few ways to find it. Before checking it though, make sure to pay attention to which side of the knife you created the burr on.
Run your thumb, very lightly (remember you're trying to make it sharp), across the top of the blade. If it glides right along with no resistance, there is no burr. One you start to feel some resistance, you'll know you have a burr. Unless you're really good, chances are there will be parts that have a burr and parts that do not. If that is the case, repeat step 1 and 2 until the burr runs across the entirety of the blade.
If you've done that, but still aren't sure if there's a burr or not, run your fingernail across the blade. Again, if it glides along, it's too dull and there's no burr. If it meets resistance, you've got your burr. It's unmistakable when you find the burr this way. If you're unsure at this point, you don't have a burr developed.
Some people find the burr by holding the knife up to the light and letting the glare hit the very edge. I've still not figured out how to find the burr this way, so all I'll just say is it's an option. Probably not a bad one either, since it doesn't run the risk of losing a finger.
4. Roll the burr over
This part is really important. If you don't roll the burr over, you're just going to grind it off when you start sharpening again. And that's going to make your knife more dull instead of sharp.
On the side of the knife you created the burr, which is the opposite side you just sharpened, set the knife on the coarse side of the stone. Using the same rolling motion you used in the previous method, run your knife across the stone. Where ever the edge is currently meeting the stone, you need to be pulling down into yourself. In other words, always be pulling the knife away from it's edge. It's a little hard to describe this motion, so check out the .gif. Make sure to do this motion about 20 times, or until the burr is no longer felt.
5. Repeat on the other side of the knife
You created a burr on one side of the knife, and then flatted it back out. Now it's time to sharpen the other side of the knife. Set the side of the knife you haven't sharpened, which will be the side that had the burr on it, and repeat steps 1+2. Since you've already sharpened one side of the blade really well, the burr should develop a bit faster this time.
Once you've found the burr, repeat step 4, but this time do it on the smoother, or finer, grit side of the sanding stone.
6. repeat entire process on the smooth/finer grit sanding stone
Hopefully you didn't think you were almost done, and if you did, at least your half way? Basically, you've got to repeat everything you've done, but this time is more about fine tuning instead of forming the edge itself.
Sharpening the left side, sharpen the right side, find the burr, roll it over, sharpen the other side of the blade (both left and right side), find the burr, and finally roll it over again.
After you've done that I do some light sharpening across the entire blade on both sides of the knife, just to smooth it out.
Again you'll be using the rolling motion from before, but this time you'll be dragging the knife across the entire sanding stone. The trick with this one is to make sure you start and stop at the very beginning and end of the blade, maintaining the 15º the entire time.
Maintaining Your Knife
If you're sharpening your knife for the first time, don't stop at the previous step, make sure you strop too.
Now that you've established a nice edge to the blade of your knife, chances are you won't need to repeat the previous processes again any time soon... if you maintain your knife. And even if your knife does get a bit dull, you will only need to redo the edge on a fine grit side of the sharpening stone.
If you want to keep your blade sharp and making clean cuts, you should strop your knife every time you start to work. The good thing is that this step is pretty easy, and takes relatively little time.
Rub jeweler's rouge into a scrap piece of leather (preferably bigger than the one I used for this example... sorry).
Once the leather is loaded up with rouge, pull the knife downward, away from it's edge. Repeat this motion a few times, making sure you've hit all parts of the edge on both sides of the knife.
Time to Celebrate
For two reasons really. You knife is now going to make beautiful cuts and you are no longer going to be frustrated with a dull knife. And, what's more, you got through this entire tutorial with out losing any fingers... at least I hope. If not... better luck next time?
As always, I hope you found this tutorial helpful. Also, I'd really love to see what you guys are making, but I realize that it's not the easiest to share pictures with me here. So follow me on Instagram and share your pictures with me there. If it's some of the best of your work, I'll be sure to feature it, so your work can inspire other craftsmen.


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The former owner of Montdale Farm Dairy with her late husband, Bill, Mrs. Popovich has spent decades caring for the 104-year-old grapevine that stretches 60 feet long on an arbor at her residence next door to the popular Montdale ice cream parlor.
The Concord grapevine was first planted by her deceased father-in-law, Michael Popovich Sr., when he founded the farm with just a few cows. During her heyday, Mrs. Popovich canned the harvest herself, though these days she's more likely to give grapes away to wine and jam-makers during good growing seasons.
When her husband died five years ago, Mrs. Popovich handed the family business down to her son, Raymond, and his wife, Michele, though she still loves to greet customers who wander over from the ice cream shop to admire her colorful flowers and the various cow statues found in her yard.
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Other than the narrow lanes buzzing with people to pick up things, Peth areas of Pune are known for having some really good eateries. And what makes them even better is that almost all of them are easily affordable. Check out some places personally recommended by Puneri foodies.
1. Shri Upahar Gruha, Sadashiv Peth
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2. Tilak Tea, Sadashiv Peth
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3. New Sweet Home, Kumthekar Road
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4. New Poona Boarding House, Laxmi Road
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5. Badshahi, Tilak Road
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Again, undoubtedly one good place to eat misal pav. You must try their thalipeeth, wada sambar and piyush (a cold beverage) too. The list does not end here. Their potato toast with dahi is to die for.
6. Khau Galli near Jnana Prabodhini School
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Right from sheera to sabudana wada, from dosas to pohe, everything is available here. But the top recommendation remains the crisp and yum samosa at Anarse Samosewale.
7. Prabha Vishranti Gruha, Narayan Peth
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Batata wada is what you by default order here. Other than that, their sabudana khichadi and wada is quite tasty too.
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