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The other day, Sensei Strange dared to disagree with me about what was going on in my video that I posted. The nerve of some people! Actually, I'm not offended at all by folks disagreeing with me in the comments on my blog - especially when they do it as intelligently and civilly as he does. Today I wanted to post a few thoughts in response to Strange's comments.
First, aiki is a lot of things to a lot of people. Strange characterized it as being primarily about breaking uke's posture. I disagree. Aiki is about harmony or unity of energy. Lately I've liked to translate aiki as defending yourself by doing the most perfectly appropriate thing at just the right time. Maintaining your own posture (shizentai) and breaking the other guy's posture (kuzushi) are important parts of that, but they are not the first or the only thing that you do when applying the principle of aiki. This is the same message that I've been trying to communicate in some previous articles...
The aiki brushoff as demonstrated in that film is not done as an attack. It is done specifically to avoid attacking uke in order to minimize the chance of uke countering. I don't see it as simply moving the relationship around as Strange says. I see it as absolutely refusing to have a (physical) relationship with uke (if circumstances will allow). Incidently, it is nearly the same thing as the 'stealing the initiative' timing that Strange demonstrates on his excellent shomenate video, with the exception that your intent is to steal the initiative and use it to separate rather than to step into uke or hold your ground.
Strange demonstrates on that same video, one counter to a shomenate used as an attack - wakigatame. That weakness exists in all aikido techniques, and I agree that when tori steps into uke with shomen it's often begging for wakigatame, but the aiki brushoff is not more succeptable to wakigatame than other variations of shomenate. It is actually less succeptable - that statement comes from a lot of randori testing. In fact, in our series of knife freeplay tests against FMA guys, this sort of shomenate and aigamaeate were the only things in the system that reliably reduced the likelihood of getting cut.
On my film, the times that tori steps through uke with shomenate were specifically demonstrated with tori backed into a wall such that he couldn't separate. I offered the step-through shomenate as a solution when you can't brushoff. And it's a pretty good one, even if uke does counter with wakigatame. At least he's not holding you against a wall pounding on you, and wakigatame has just as many weaknesses as shommenate.
I'd like to end by repeating, aiki is a lot of things to a lot of people and my way is not THE only way to do the thing. I do, however think it is a valid and highly valuable paradigm under which to apply aikido technique. In a previous article I characterized this type of motion as the Aiki Gift That Keeps On Giving. There are other ways to play aikido, and I'm sure that Strange's is pretty good - maybe even better than mine in some ways - but I still suggest you at least make a study of what this paradigm can do for your aikido.
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'04 will bring changes in small business security, forensics certs and more
Ed Tittel outlines changes he expects to see in the security industry in 2004.
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We've challenged our expert contributors to foretell what 2004 has in store for infosecurity. Read what all of our experts had to say, and let us know what you foresee in 2004.
Ed is the president of LANWrights, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of iLearning.com. Ed has been working in the computing industry for 20 years and has worked as a software developer, manager, writer and trainer. As a contributing expert on SearchSecurity, he answers your questions on information security training and certification. Send Ed your questions or comments on his predictions via our Ask the Expert feature.
Last year, I got nearly all of my security predictions right, but alas, a bad report card on government security meant that although government and industry did plenty of handling of security incidents, this apparently didn't do much to elevate the competence and capability in the government arena. Look for that situation to generate lots of hand wringing, congressional investigation and oversight, and hopefully, some positive changes and improvements in 2004.
Managed security for small businesses, both on in-company networks (servers, desktops, devices and so forth) and on off-premises equipment (traveling notebooks and laptops, as well as home office machines) is going to skyrocket in 2004, in the wake of wholesale infections and massive downtime following Blaster, Welchia, SoBig and so forth.
Given the more than 30 certifications now available on computer forensics topics, I expect a big shakeout in this area in 2004, with a few key players rising to the top of the heap, and others being edged out of visibility and acceptance.
More and better security appliances should make the scene, with an increasing array of add-ons (content and e-mail filters, in particular) to extend firewalling and content management once and for all into the application layer.
Businesses and organizations will be migrating to newer, faster wireless networking technologies, not just because of improved performance and range, but also because of stronger default security, encryption, and resistance to eavesdropping and war driving.
That's it for me! Thanks, and have a happy, safe and prosperous 2004.


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Dutch Fork, Spring Valley staying focused with big matchup on horizon
Dutch Fork coach Tom Knotts and Spring Valley's Robin Bacon have two objectives this week.
The obvious is to get their teams ready for this week's opponents. Dutch Fork takes on White Knoll, while the Vikings face River Bluff at Spirit Communications Park. But the secondary goal is to keep their players' minds off what lies ahead — when Dutch Fork hosts Spring Valley next week with the Region 5-5A title at stake.
"Overconfidence is a killer of good teams. We've got to work really hard and stay focused," Bacon said. "These can be trap games if you don't stay focused. We have stressed it is a one-game season each week, and we will be prepared for River Bluff which is playing extremely well."
Dutch Fork and Spring Valley came into the season as the two favorites in the region and lived up to that. The Vikings are 7-0 with all wins by 13 points or more. Spring Valley has scored 40 or more points in six of the seven wins.
Dutch Fork (5-1) has been on a roll after losing to Fort Dorchester on Sept. 1. Since the loss, the Silver Foxes have won four straight and outscored their opponents, 203-23.
"We think we got the team," Knotts said after win against Westwood two weeks ago. "We didn't show it against Fort Dorchester, but that is my fault. We will make it up to the guys as we move along."
Region 5-5A logjam
While Spring Valley and Dutch Fork have separated themselves from rest of Region 5-5A, it's a crowded bunch behind them.
Lexington (2-2) sits in third place and has games left against Blythewood and White Knoll. After the Wildcats, it is Blythewood (1-2), White Knoll (1-2), River Bluff (1-3) and Irmo (1-3). The top five teams are guaranteed to make the postseason with the sixth-place finisher up for an at-large spot.
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Rosters for the 2017 Shrine Bowl will be announced at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The announcement will be streamed on the Shrine Bowl's Facebook page. The game will take place Dec. 16 at Wofford College.
Dramatic wins for Swansea, Pelion
Swansea and Pelion earned dramatic wins for their first region victories of season.
Swansea defeated Strom Thurmond 36-35 while Pelion beat Edisto 29-27 in overtime. The Tigers got the ball on the 4-yard line with 1:50 left and drove 96 yards, capped off by Keenan Coates' 20-yard pass to Devin White with 16.9 seconds left. Kendall Brooks ran in the two-point conversion after Strom Thurmond was called for roughing the kicker on extra-point attempt.
The game-winning drive featured a 61-yard pass from Coates to White on fourth-and-15. It was Swansea's first win against the Rebels since 1972.
In Pelion's game, Jeremiah Green had the game-winning TD, and Dayrun Keith ran in the two-point conversion in overtime. After Edisto scored on its possession in OT, the Panthers made a stop on the two-point conversion to seal it.
So close again
Mid-Carolina lost its 19th consecutive game Friday with a 28-26 loss to Clinton.
The Rebels have come close on several occasions this year with four of eight losses by seven points or less. M-C was stopped on a two-point conversion with 1:24 left Friday night.
This week's stars
Jeremiah Green, Pelion – Running back rushed for 275 yards and game-winning touchdown in overtime for Panthers
Amir Abrams, Newberry – Senior went more than 5,000 yards rushing and 80 touchdowns in his career after 221-yard, five-TD game against Broome
Lucas Prickett, Hammond – Had eight catches for 166 yards, including a 99-yard TD win against Porter-Gaud
Bryce Thompson, Dutch Fork – Tailback rushed for 188 yards, four TDs and completed both of his passing attempts and caught three passes in win against Lexington
Looking ahead
Here are some of top games this week:
Bamberg-Ehrhardt at Batesburg-Leesville – Batesburg-Leesville will try to shake off its Barnwell loss with a matchup against its second consecutive ranked foe.
Blythewood at Lexington – A Lexington win should guarantee them the third spot in Region 5-5A.
Chapin at Lower Richland – Chapin going for sixth consecutive win against Diamond Hornets and 3-0 start in region play
Lugoff-Elgin at Hartsville – Region 6-4A title likely going to winner of this game
Ridge View at Richland Northeast – Loser goes to 0-3 in Region 3-4A and playoff chances dwindle
Strom Thurmond at Gilbert – Gilbert could take another step to the Region 5-3A title with win. Indians already have wins against Swansea and Brookland-Cayce.


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So as you can tell Topshop is favourite of mine and recently I love mixing unexpected items to an outfit which kind of make you stop and stare! The classic round sunglasses Ties everything together and gives it that summer vibe... and Im too excited about summer by the way... I've got soo many idea that are right now is influencing this outfit! I have to say I cant wait to buy this skirt with more things once I buy it.. I love the textured prints which remind me of Africian prints that I love to style out too. That black vapes just gives the outfit that urban edge and makes it look not so formal. Overall this outfit is daring but at the same time its all me.. and as I always say your style are all expressing your personality.. If you like your own style, thats all that matters. Comment and follow if you like this post!


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The distribution of Joshua Werner's popular horror novella Rampant has expanded in North America!
Here's what the author has to say about the new Ingram distribution agreement: "It is now significantly easier for book stores to carry Rampant! Here's the thing, just because they can, doesn't mean they will. That is, unless people go to their favorite bookstore and ask for it. And this is where I need your help!" While the book is readily available to purchase from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, SourcePointPress.com and others, Werner asks his readers looking to purchase Rampant to consider going to their favorite local bookstore and requesting a copy to be ordered in. He goes on to say: "The specific benefits to this are two-fold. 1.) You are now helping to support a book store as well! 2.) It helps me also, because sometimes when a store gets a request for a title they're not currently carrying, they will often order 1 or 2 extras at the same time, as "shelf copies" that they will put out in the store. This is a great way for new people to discover it! When asking for them to get it in, you can even suggest that they consider ordering more copies for the store shelves. This would mean the absolute world to me, as my own reach to introduce the book to new people only goes so far."
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I grew up in the Ramapo Mountains of Sloatsburg and Tuxedo, New York, and was somewhat of a "wild child" inventing all sorts of outdoor adventures with playmates. But while others were able to spot wildlife off in the distance, poor eyesight limited my view to noticing things up close: the colors, textures and shapes of mosses and ferns in the woods, a moth in the lamplight, a jawbone from a deer, an unusual stone underfoot. I was the one who crouched down to study something more closely, frequently pocketing it for later inspection.
The 'odds and ends' in the artwork you see here come from a life-long collection of botanicals, bugs and bones that I've come across in gardens, along roadsides, in fields and forests (and from friends who humor me!).
"Nature is full of genius, full of the divinity" (Henry David Thoreau, January 5, 1856)
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He repeated an assertion that should bring howls of laughter (derision actually) that the project will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to the province. At $11.4 billion and counting you have to be pretty brazen to make the claim, as did Williams, that your biggest concern is that "someone is going to screw it up."
Now, Williams wants the entire Province up in arms because Stan Marshall is said to be negotiating away Muskrat Falls, Gull Island, and the Upper Churchill (again) to Hydro Quebec.
Based upon his recent outburst on NTV, Danny wants us to be mad - not at him - but at the Nalcor CEO.
In time we will deal with Stan Marshall, and a Liberal Government that sanctions any crazy plan to relieve the public of the financial burden of Williams' crazy scheme. After all, if Marshall is up to such madness, it is precisely because this is the road down which Williams has led the province.
Besides, we might ask: how would Williams know?
Are Danny's friends who still occupy senior posts at Nalcor doing an end run around Stan Marshall as they counsel him that everything is fine at Muskrat Falls - just keep the money coming? Does socializing with Williams give him unwarranted access to the play-by-play unfolding within the Crown Corporation?
Is Stan Marshall as dumb as he seems, having make no changes to either senior management or to the Muskrat Falls project, possibly believing as he has stated, that the management team has learned from their mistakes - even as he ignores that, for most of them, Muskrat is their first major civil project, not their 5th or 10th?
Stan Marshall has already indicated he is attempting to bury the hatchet with Hydro Quebec and that an agreement on one issue has already been concluded which might otherwise have gone to court. Should we question Premier Ball regarding the latitude he might have given Marshall? We should.
But Williams is not a credible spokesperson to tackle any unwise strategy Stan Marshall may be contemplating. He simply isn't.
Williams refuses to take responsibility for his unctious public policy decisions as Premier. He not only spews nonsense that the province can double the total capacity of Muskrat, Gull and the Upper with Labrador's wind power potential, he doesn't relate the silly strategy to cost, to the province's fiscal capacity, or to a marketplace that won't pay even a tenth of the production and transmission costs of such a scheme. Williams himself, not Labrador in this case, is where the wind is coming from.
Most importantly, Williams ignores the human and economic costs that high electricity rates post-Muskrat will impose. He refuses to acknowledge that people will be forced to choose between food and electricity.
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Carter makes no attempt to raise any such issues - though Nalcor, under Stan Marshall, has made no secret of the cost of Muskrat power or that the problem may be further aggravated by continuing cost overruns. The requirement for more reserve thermal capacity, too (consistent with the Liberty Report) can only further compound the problem.
What has Williams to say to all those people facing this financial imposition and the huge impact on their quality of life represented by outrageous power costs?
Can't NTV or for that matter the public broadcaster and the media generally, not connect the dots on the economic and human implications of the issue, especially for those on limited and fixed incomes.
Why on earth must buffoonery be permitted to constitute news!
Williams is fooling no one except, perhaps, the NTV Host. Williams may as well get ready for the howls of people who are about to confuse their mortgage payments with their electricity bills.
He is about to discover just how quickly a public in financial distress can alter their perception - even possibly of the Hydro Quebec bogeyman - something that Stan Marshall might be counting on.
But Danny Williams should be most worried that he replaces Hydro Quebec, as public enemy #1. A cold house and an empty stomach.is going to make a lot of people damn mad!


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If you want to create a website related to music, you may of adding a music player in your website. If you want to add audio player in your WordPress based website, you can add it by installing plugins. In this post, we are listing best HTML5 WordPress Music Player plugins to easily add audio player in your website. All these WordPress plugins lets you customize the look and feel of the audio player. And all are cross browser compatible.
5 Best HTML5 WordPress Music Player Plugins
1. Responsive HTML5 Audio Player PRO WordPress Plugin
It is one of the best AUdio player WordPress plugins available. It is compatible with all major browser sand mobile devices. It comes with various color schemes and lets you customize the look and feel. You can easily integrate it in your WordPress based website.
2. Creative Player WordPress Plugin
Creative Player WordPress Plugin is also a good alternate. It can auto create playlist from folder of MP3 songs. It can also set to play YouTube or SoundCloud playlist videos. It comes with 5 default skins and lets you customize it.
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3. Responsive HTML5 Music Player For WordPress
It is also a nice plugin for WordPress. You can create unlimited number of playlists and players from dashboard. It can also be used to create mixed kind of music. By using shortcode, you can place it multiple instances of this responsive audio player in post, page, sidebar or theme.
4. Background Music Player WordPress Plugin
Background Music Player is a WordPress audio player Plugin which lets you play audio songs on your website. You can also stream audio right on your WordPress blog. This plugin also comes with various customization options to change the look and feel.
5. Ad Music Player
Ad Music Player is another cool WordPress audio player plugin. It lets you sell and monetize music on your website. You can earn revenue when someone listen music on your website.
These are the best HTML5 WordPress Music Player Plugins available. You can share more with us via comments.


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London: Stylish Space for British Cuisine, Reborn
Since curry is now the British national dish, it seems only right that the resurrection of British cooking should be led by the son of Bangladeshi immigrants.
Iqbal Wahhab has dug deep into British culinary traditions and come up with Roast, a restaurant that celebrates the fact that British cuisine is no longer a contradiction in terms.
Roast is located in a cavernous, modern upstairs space above Borough Market, the ultimate farmers market for inner-city foodies just 100 yards south of the River Thames at London Bridge.
The indoor market, which dates back to 1756, is pleasantly off the pace of central London, but still within easy reach. Ask for a table in the upper section, with views across the river to St. Paul's Cathedral. You can watch the trains come into London Bridge station, too.
The food is served in a straightforward, shut-up-and-eat kind of way. For starters, choose from black pudding hash with spiced applesauce, lobster broth or cauliflower tart with Stilton and watercress.
Entrees include Gressingham duck, steak and ox kidney pudding cooked in Guinness, Cornish squid, roast pheasant with pearl barley and Craggenmore whisky, or parsnip cake with Wensleydale cheese for the veggie brigade.
Like the rest of London, the food at Roast doesn't come cheap, but the restaurant has a variety of eye-popping cocktails available and a good wine list to ease the pain. You can also enjoy a great weekend brunch at Roast, after wandering around the market stalls down below.
So no more jokes about British food, please. They may not do fusion in Yorkshire, but Roast is showing the way for a whole new generation of good, honest, unreconstructed British food, without the smoky pub setting and the warm English beer.
Roast — The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, London, SE1 1TL, England. Telephone: 44-20-7940-1300. Web site: http://www.roast-restaurant.com/.


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- Position: Midfielder
- Date of Birth: 08/29/1991
- Pro Team: Out of contract
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 170
- Caps: 2
Josh Gatt bypassed college to join Austria's Rheindorf Altach in 2010. A successful season led to an opportunity with Norway's FC Molde and interest from the USMNT. Gatt debuted for the USMNT against Russia on Nov 14, 2012. He got a call up to the 2013 January camp and played against Canada. With his club, Gatt won back-to-back Tippeligaen titles in 2011 and 2012 qualifying for Champions League soccer. Injuries have limited Gatt's availability, including a spot on the 2013 Gold Cup roster.
USMNT Experience
2017: Joined Minnesota United in February. Traded to Colorado in March playing in 20 games and scoring twice.
2016: Played in six games for Molde, finishing 5th.
2015: Played in one game with Molde, finishing 6th.
2014: Missed the season with Molde due to injury. Molde won the double.
2013: Part of the USMNT January camp playing against Canada on Jan 29. Named to the Gold Cup squad but unable to play due to injury.
2012: debuted for the USMNT against Russia on Nov 14.
Professional Experience
2013: Limited to 12 games due to injury.
2012: Played in 19 games with Molde scoring 5 goals and winning back-to-back league titles. Made 5 appearances in the Champions League.
2011: Won the Tippeligaen title in his first season with Norway's FC Molde. Played in 22 games and scored 3 goals.
2010-11: Started his pro career in Austria with 2nd division club SCR Altach playing in 15 games and scoring 4 goals.


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Hasidic Jewish ReggaeSeptember 8, 2009
I Don't Know You AnymoreMay 12, 2009
Hark! Prompted by a fresh deluge of email notifications from spam comments, I no longer tarry but have returned to my blog.
I have a serious post in mind, but first, a silly / sappy / angsty one. Savage Garden's "I Don't Know You Anymore" (yes, I may be the only heterosexual male who will admit to liking the often soothing, often angsty, always cliche pop mix of the now- Australian super-duo) here in all of its live concert glory:
And yes, he's wearing a mesh shirt.
Obama's Inauguration in KenyaJanuary 25, 2009
My friends Bobby and Candice evidently couldn't score purple tickets of their own (they live in Uganda) so they roadtripped to Obama's father's home village in Kenya and witnessed the celebrations there:
Obama McCain Dance-OffJanuary 25, 2009
How did I miss this when it came out in late October?
Somewhere Different NowJanuary 9, 2009
It's not the best live recording ever, but I really love these lyrics:
Now I don't mind saying, I believe in the waiting
In the visions of grandeur, and the random encounter
I'm not on fire, not burned out
Just somewhere different now
The really fast bluesJanuary 7, 2009
I was trying to upload a video of me playing some guitar to YouTube, and somehow it got scrambled in the upload. Does YouTube not like AVI files?
Anyway, the sound is at normal speed, but the video for about 60 seconds of audio was compressed into 16 seconds. I'm really fast:
RefreshingJanuary 7, 2009
I know you've probably seen this video a dozen times already, but it just popped inexplicably back into my head. Love the music, and the joy:


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The Voyage of Buck brings the early 20th century back to Edinburgh. Focusing on the story of traveller and socialite William 'Buck' Clarence, and based in his one-time residence, this themed bar and restaurant promises to take you on an epicurean expedition.
Opened by Big Red Teapot, the team behind the city's The Blackbird, Treacle and Hamilton's, the menu changes monthly, using only fresh and local ingredients – again inspired by 1900s Edinburgh.
Of course the marble-topped bar is where the magic happens, with a cocktail list inspired by Buck's travels to Paris, Taipei, Cairo and Havana, each city quirkily having its own set of drinks.
Voyage-worthy cocktails? Try the Havana-inspired Compay Segundo, with banana-infused Diplomatico Reserva, lime, crème de cacao, smashed coffee beans and house-batch coconut orgeat.


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30 Fascinating Cigarette Smoking Facts.
The world's view on smoking cigarettes has changed dramatically over the last century. The habit was once considered to be cool, sexy, good for your health, and widely enjoyed by many people. It was promoted by sportsmen, and advertised all over television. No one could be seen acting in a movie without a lit cigarette in their hand! Today, smoking is considered to be a nasty addictive habit that can kill you and those around you. You wont find them advertised anywhere – nor will you see anyone smoking inside a public building. It seems that these days smokers are considered to be anti-social and are often frowned at if seen smoking outside in crowded places. Below is a list of interesting facts about cigarettes. (more…)


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The Caterpillar Tube Pricing competition challenged Kagglers to predict the price a supplier would quote for the manufacturing of different tube assemblies using detailed tube, component, and volume data. Team Shift Workers finished in 3rd place by combining a diverse set of approaches different members of the team had used before joining forces. Like other teams in the competition, they found XGBoost to be particularly powerful on this dataset.
The Basics
What was your background prior to entering this challenge?
Shize: I am currently a phd student in the department of electrical and computer engineering at University of Virginia, United States. My research interests lie in 1) Large Scale Network Modeling, Analysis, Optimization and Control; 2) Complex Systems; 3) Machine Learning/Data Mining with Application to Big Data. I had already participated in a couple of Kaggle competitions prior to entering this CAT competition.
Matias: I currently work as a data analyst for Aimia. Previously I was a database admin, and previous to that a software developer. I started doing data science courses last year through EDx and Coursera. Over there I became familiar with Python and R, which is my principal tool now for Kaggle.
Naokazu: I took my Ph.D. in mathematics and have been worked on data analysis in several fields.
Yannick: I am working in a media company as a data analyst, focusing on turning transactional data into marketing reports, which are used for marketing consultant and publication. Since my major of master degree is information intelligence, I am quite familiar with data mining theory, database, data manipulating softwares like R and SAS, and coding skills like Python and Java.
Arto: I've a worked in the Business Intelligence field for some years now. Currently I'm Senior Consultant at Affecto. My expertise lies in data modelling, architecture and integrations. Lately I've been getting more and more into data science and machine learning.
How did you get started competing on Kaggle?
Shize: I knew Kaggle when I took a graduate Machine Learning course at UVA -- the instructor held a Kaggle in Class competition for the course, and luckily, I finished in 1st place in the competition. Then, I took the Kaggle 2014 PAKDD Cup as my course project for that Machine Learning course, and, fortunately, I won the 3rd place prize (which was my 1st public Kaggle competition). It was definitely a surprise for me. I was quite encouraged by the experience, and from then on, I attended a couple of more Kaggle competitions in my spare time, and I have learned a lot from the Kaggle community. Kaggle is definitely a wonderful place for sharping your skills on machine learning and data mining.
Matias: My first competition was on October 2014, as part of the "15.071x - The Analytics Edge (Spring 2015)" challenge. I was doing a MIT course through EDx, and this competition was part of the assignments. I really got very engaged during this competition and since then I'm an addict to Kaggle.
Yannick: Well, this is my second Kaggle competition, I still have a long way to go (what good luck to meet with other guys!). I guess the attraction for me is: I can learn a lot of cutting-edge skills and feel happy at the same time.
Arto: I found Kaggle's tutorial competitions through Coursera. After I had done few of those, my first real competitions were Otto Group and West Nile Virus this spring. In every competition I've learned a lot, achieved slightly better results than previously, and have gotten more hooked on Kaggle.
What made you decide to enter this competition?
Shize: The problem is interesting to me, and the size of data is ok. Second, I had some spare time during the competition period.
Matias: I liked the fact that the amount of data was relatively small which means you can do many experiments on your laptop without having to wait for ages for the processes to finish. Also, I could use libreoffice solver to optimize the different predictions, which is quite easy and quick. In addition, I enjoy when the data is not "hidden" like in other competitions, and you can make logical and common sense inferences.
Naokazu: The datasets were small enough to explore quickly, diverse enough to try several ideas.
Yannick: The size of the data is suitable for my Internet condition! Luckily, I have already changed the ISP so it wont be a problem anymore.
Arto: The summer in Finland was cold and rainy so it was perfect for coding and learning new stuff. Also, the dataset consisted of many relational tables, which meant home ground advantage for me.
Let's Get Technical
What preprocessing and supervised learning methods did you use?
Shize: In the early stage of the competition, I explored a couple of different models, including XGBoost, randomforest, keras, nn, knn, etc. But later I found that XGBoost outperformed all other method significatly in this CAT competition, and so mostly focused on improving XGBoost models. After teaming up, my role mostly turned to coordinate team work plans, set up cv experiments for ensemble, and suggest different ideas & provides instructions for new directions (e.g., meta-features and 2 level models) to explore for further team improvement.
Matias: Early in the competition I realized that XGBoost performed considerably better than other models. Also, I noticed that exactly the same XGBoost model produced considerable different results depending on the seed. In this way I started bagging as many XGBoost models as I could. My strategy was very simple: Just run 100 or more XGBoost models overnight, using different parameters and against different portions of the train data (columns and rows) and then average the predictions. Also I worked a lot on feature engineering in the meantime, so my new models progressively included new features as well. In this way, as more models stacked together, the more the RMSLE score improved (decreased). That was very cool. This is how I managed to be between the 6th and 8th position on the public LB, and then I received an invitation to form part of the "Shift Workers" team, which I accepted happily.
Then the approach switched a bit. As a team, we used fold 2 validations, and validated the models locally before submitting to Kaggle, so progressively I abandoned the "bagged" approach and used a weighted blend approach instead. As it was hard to improve further, I started building meta features on a CV-Fold 5 subset. Shize Su gave me very good guidelines to build those meta features – Many thanks to him! Here I used the following techniques: KNN, XGBoost, standard linear regression, CART, and Random forest predictions. The predictions obtained with those 2nd level models didn't perform better than the previous ones, but they provided some diversity that helped to improve our score.
Naokazu: First I tried plain XGBoost model and then tried ensembling. My ensembling method, "quantity"-wise modeling, was somewhat peculiar for this competition. For each "quantity" I dropped certain records from the training data and built models.
Yannick: At first I tried to use Adaboost and Randomforest, but lately I've found that XGBoost has an excellent performance.
Matias has talked a lot about the methods to the team, and to be honest, I was not familiar with these methods at first (like blending, meta-bagging and complex CV mechanism). For myself, all these techniques I learned from others are even more important and precious than winning this competition.
Arto: I used ensemble learning from the start of the competition. Feature engineering was done fast with Pentaho's Kettle. After I had one model with a good set of features, I broke it down into multiple models with different feature sets and parameters.
These models were then added to the ensemble with calculated weights and also dropped from the ensemble according to cross validation scores. Later on I did the same work with the datasets of my team mates. Early ensembles had many different algorithms, but in the end all but one of the models (extratrees) were using XGBoost.
What was your most important insight into the data?
Shize: Comprehensive and reliable cv experiment and XGBoosts ensemble were the key for success in this CAT competition. Developing many different variants of the XGBoost model (different parameters, different feature data sets, etc.) and blending based on the cv performs fairly well.
Matias: The power of team work and diversity. Also, I was a bit surprised about the bad performance of regressions. Probably because we were trying to predict 2 costs at the same time (set up cost and product cost).
Naokazu: I usually do not do lots of parameter tunings on XGBoost, especially row and col sampling since they usually have minor effects on performance. This time I got a drastic performance change for tuning these parameters on this dataset.
Yannick: I found that the number of components used in a tube may have strong affect on the prediction. We used a method which was quite similar to TFIDF to deal with it, and it worked well.
Arto: At first the competition was focused on feature engineering and in the end it was all about building an ensemble. So key points to success were cross validation, model diversity, and big team size.
Were you surprised by any of your findings?
Shize: I was a bit surprised that the XGBoost method was so dominant in this CAT competition. Adding other method models into the ensemble only provided quite marginal or no improvement (except in the 2 level model with other method model's predictions as meta features).
Matias: I was a bit surprised at how different approaches from my team mates worked together, so our final work was basically a big ensemble of many, many different trials.
Naokazu: Same as above.
Yannick: After the competition, I believe the key point to winning on Kaggle is teamwork. Techniques are important, but collaboration is the decisive fact.
Arto: I was a bit surprised that the ensemble score could be improved by adding diversity with deliberately made weaker models.
Which tools did you use?
Shize: R and Python
Matias: R and LibreOffice
Naokazu: R and PostgreSQL
Yannick: R and LibreOffice
Arto: Python and Pentaho's Kettle
Words of Wisdom
What have you taken away from this competition?
Shize: First, and most importantly, 4 new good friends^_^ Second, a wonderful experience for me to train to be more experienced in coordinating the work and plans of a team.
Matias: That I need to care more about reproducibility from the beginning. At first I started stacking many different XGBoost models and sometimes I forgot to include the seed. Because of that we had to ignore some of those models when doing ensembling after we teamed up.
Naokazu: Ensembling diverse models especially built by different people often gives you improvements on some datasets. I realized it is quite important for winning on Kaggle to team up in certain challenges. Most top teams on this competition teamed up and a recent change on Kaggle's ranking metric seems to encourage participants to team up.
Yannick: One thing is collaboration, another one is knowing lots of new techniques. It will absolutely help me in other competitions.
Arto: Just like Matias, I got into trouble with reproducibility because I juggled with so many models without a decent source control system. So key learning points for me were better coding practices.
How did competing on a team help you succeed?
The close collaboration between 5 teammates was the key for our success. Each teammate had his own ideas, strengths & weaknesses, and our final blending included portions of everyone's brain. We believe that, 1+1>2 in such a successful collaboration.
Read an interview with the 1st place team in the Caterpillar Tube Pricing competition by clicking the tag below.


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Transitioning from conventional beauty, body and baby products to more natural, safer versions can seem downright intimidating. You have your tried-and-true products, they work, but you know you could do better. So where do you even start? We get it, it's hard, even for us. We still are faced with Googling ingredients – even if it's just to find out it's a fancy word for coconut oil. Therefore we've gathered some tips on how to move forward, and that's just it, don't stress – just move forward.
What's your motivation?
Environmental impact, toxin load, allergies – we all come to a place of doing better for whatever reason, but it's good to listen to this reason because it will help you define your own set of rules. We can tell you what we prefer, but only you can set the guidelines. If you're looking for less toxins, start looking for certain ingredients to avoid. If you're looking for less irritating products, you'll look for which culprits to steer clear from. Environmental impact, avoid microbeads (yay for banning!) and look for recyclable packaging and sustainable companies. Of course you can go for all of the above, but having that motivation in mind really helps you sort through the options.
Biggest Impact
Your skin is your largest organ, so it's a perfect place to start protecting from nasties. So when you're thinking of which products to swap out, think of surface area or consistent daily use. Items that go all over your body (body wash, lotion, tanners, etc) or things you use every day (lip balms, foundation, deodorant) even to surfaces you touch daily (dishes, laundry, countertops) – these are going to get the most use, so cleaning up their act will be a great benefit. Speaking of biggest impact – children are more susceptible to toxins, so targeting their products is a great start as well.
Replace Mode
If overhauling your whole routine is in the budget, go for it. But for the rest of us, it's good to take a replacing mentality. The sooner you get started the better, but it's also not realistic to throw out a brand new tube of $40 mascara. Do better next time. Anytime you're about to run out of an item, start researching, getting samples and preparing yourself to go for a safer option.
Never Trust A Label
Sad but true, you can't take the words "natural", "organic", or even "non-toxic" for face value on any label or in any marketing claim. It's unregulated. However, ingredients usually reveal what's lurking inside, so you'll have to get good at your research. As a reminder, ingredients are listed largest to smallest in regards to the amount in the bottle. If you notice some offenders in the first few, put the product down. If you aren't sure what it is, utlize EWG Skindeep, Think Dirty, CosDNA or just search it. Better yet, know what to avoid and what it can be listed as.
Abide by Brand
Learning a whole slew of chemistry related words isn't our idea of a good time either. It still makes our brain hurt. So if you want to make it easy on yourself, go by Brand. For instance, if you know most everything in an ACURE product is safer, rely on that. You trust 100% Pure makeup, stick with them. MOST brands are pretty uniform in their mission, ingredients and reputation. MOST. This doesn't mean this method is fail safe, but if you're in a pinch and need to grab something, know who to trust. Then when you're willing to branch out, you can always research online or come to sites like these for recommendations. It's also good to know what retailers carry which brands (ie Target carries Zoe Organics, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Vapour Cosmetics, etc)
Let Go of Guilt
No one is perfect. If you're trying to do better, that counts. So if you can't splurge on a whole line, know that gradually making the shift is a good thing. Don't guilt yourself if you slip up or haven't gone all the way, and definitely don't guilt others who aren't on the same path. We find that the more we educate ourselves and others, the easier this process becomes, and the healthier we are for it.


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Lions Q&A: You know him as Adam Bighill ... and now Adam Isukangus!
In six seasons, Adam Bighill has developed into one of the best linebackers in the CFL and a leader on the B.C. Lions' defence. A three-time league all-star, Bighill was named the league's outstanding defensive player last season, when he racked up a CFL-best 114 tackles. He's on pace to reach the century mark again this season as he tries to help the Lions lock up a playoff spot with a win in Winnipeg on Saturday (TSN, TSN 1040, 1 p.m.).
A ferocious competitor, Bighill doesn't shy away from challenges, and this week he brings the heat to the Q&A with Jeff Paterson, discussing his roots, his diet, his musical tastes and the strangest thing he's autographed:
Q: I have to ask you about your last name. There must be a story there. How did the Bighills become Bighills?
A: Well, my family — and this is going back a ways — was originally from Finland and the family name was Isukangus. When they came across on the boat to America they were told they couldn't have that name. So they took a literal translation, which was close enough to "big hill."
Q: With a name like Bighill, I have to ask: Do you like hiking?
A: I do like hiking. I love the outdoors. Hiking is one of my favourite things to do. Over the bye week, my family went to Joffre Lake (near Pemberton) and did that hike. It was beautiful.
Q: What's the best part of hiking? The exercise? The scenery? Or the end?
A: I enjoy it all. I like training. I like working out. I like a challenge. That's what makes getting to the top so special. You have to be willing to go through the tough grind of getting to the top to get the beautiful views. Not many people are willing to do that, and that's when you get rewarded: when you get to the top.
Q: What about another big-hill activity? Do you snowboard in the off-season, too?
A: I like to snowboard in the winter.
Q: Naturally, the followup question is what's the biggest hill you've taken on?
A: I can see a theme here (laughs). Whistler has some of the biggest mountains and steepest terrain I have ever seen. Going down some of the big bowls at Whistler is pretty fun.
Q: You and your wife had a little Bighill not that long ago. How has that changed you?
A: It's been awesome. Everyone tells you how amazing it is, and how cool it is to be a father, but until you are actually a father you don't really understand what they're saying. It's been great watching him grow up and get bigger every week. He's talking a little bit now and getting ready to walk. How much they grow in such a small amount of time is special.
Q: How old is he now?
A: Ten-and-a-half months.
Q: Your son's name is AJ. Is that Adam Junior? And was that important to you to carry on the family name?
B: It was. We had some other names, but for me I had to plead my case to get Adam Junior.
Q: I don't know what you feed AJ, but I know that as a pro athlete you're pretty particular about what you put in your body. How strict are you when it comes to your diet?
A: I prefer to do things the best I can, eating clean and eating smart. I try to stay away from refined foods and carbohydrates. I'm pretty happy with meat and potatoes and vegetables. I'm very, very happy with that kind of meal.
Q: Do you have a game-day routine when it comes to a pre-game meal and getting ready for, say, a seven o'clock kickoff?
A: I'll probably eat around 2:30 or three, then snack on some fruit around 4:30. Other than that, I get on the iPad and look at the game plan and go through my mind and visualize plays, do some stretching and feel good for the game.
Q: Your Twitter bio says, "Believe it, achieve it." Is that a motto you live by?
A: I do a lot of speaking throughout the off-season, going to schools and talking to kids, and basically I tell them if you believe you can do it, if you dream you can do it, then you can. But if you never dream you're going to accomplish something, you'll never have a chance. I talk to the kids about making choices and the right choices, but at the end of the day you have to have goals in place to go anywhere.
Q: How empowering is it for you to do all the speaking you do and to have the platform you do to reach so many school-age kids?
A: I really enjoy it. When I was a younger kid, I never had the opportunity to be mentored or to have a pro athlete come to my school and give me advice. I firmly believe some kids have never been told how to be successful, and maybe they just need the right words to encourage them or change their path in life.
Q: I saw the Lions recently tweeted out a picture of you in your locker stall reading fan mail. What's your approach to the fan mail you receive? Do you read it all?
A: I open everything. I'm really appreciative that people take the time to write and send things, telling me they like the way I play. It's pretty cool. I always autograph the stuff they send and send it back. I really appreciate them thanking me for what I do and, at the end of the day, I do it for them as well.
Q: What's the strangest thing you've ever autographed?
A: I've autographed babies, and dogs.
Q: Come on. You've autographed a dog?
A: Well, he had a shirt on (laughs). It was tough to get the dog to sit and stay still. And then I autographed the shirt on the dog.
Q: The story has been well-documented that you went to the same high school in Montesano, Wash., that Kurt Cobain attended — although you were years apart. So what are your musical tastes these days?
A: I like a little bit of everything, but primarily I like rock. Metallica is one of my favourite bands. I hope to go to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert here in March when they come. I saw Three Days Grace when they were in concert. So bands like that.
Q: Which would you prefer: a night out at a live show or hanging at home and cranking up tunes on your own?
A: I haven't been to too many concerts, so I think I'd prefer to go to a live show. It's an experience I haven't really had a lot. So I'd take the opportunity to go see a live show.


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Barrington and Northwest Suburban Communities
Barrington and Northwest Suburban Communities
Barrington Illinois Homes and Real Estate For Sale
The Barrington area and northwest Suburban Communities.
The Village of Barrington serves as the "heart" of the Barrington area, and is the central business district. The small town setting with historic, upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants give the area a unique and timeless appeal. The Barrington area has many captivating points of interest including Ice House Mall, Health World Children's Museum, Barrington Area Library and Sculpture Garden and four art galleries.The Barrington park districts are simply sensational. Ski programs, tennis courts, golf lessons, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and even Equestrian programs don't even begin to scratch the surface of what the Barringtons have to offer.
Barrington Hills is approximately 35 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, and is a scenic, affluent community set within a beautiful natural environment. To maintain the area's natural beauty and it's wildlife population, residents have established several nature preserves. Barrington Hills is the largest of the Barrington communities, spanning four townships and counties.
South Barrington is approximately 35 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, and is a scenic, affluent community set within a beautiful natural environment. To maintain the areas natural beauty and its wildlife population several nature preserves exist. South Barrington maintains a more residential atmosphere and offers custom single family homes on sites averaging 2 acres. The Arboretum Lifestyle Center, was recently opened featuring 610,000s.f of restaurants, shopping and specialty stores.
North Barrington is approximately 35 miles northwest of the Loop, work hard to preserve their natural environment. The area's many enticing natural assets include numerous wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes and creeks.
The village owes much of its present prosperity to golf, namely the Biltmore Country Club and Wynstone. Both courses have enticed a number of new residents; in fact, the Wynstone locale has been the villages greatest growth in recent years.
The Village of Tower Lakes, 39 miles from the Loop, was incorporated from Lake County in 1966. Originally developed in the 1920's as a summer-home community, the Village is centered around two scenic lakes, totaling over 75 acres. Although all the homes are now year-round, the lakes and heavily wooded rolling hills continue to attract recreation orientated and nature loving residents. The Village occupies approximately 1.1 square miles, and presently contains just over 430 single family homes, and no commercial business buildings, schools, churches, or post office. Tower Lakes does have it's own police force, but is serviced by the villages of Barrington, North Barrington, and Wauconda Fire Departments.
Lake Barrington is approximately 35 miles northwest of the Loop, is a scenic affluent community surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. The area's many enticing natural assets include numerous wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes and creeks. To maintain the area's natural beauty and its wildlife population, the village have established several nature preserves. In addition, the Lake County Grassy Lake/Flint Creek Forest Preserve runs through the heart of Lake Barrington. Lake Barrington has taken large strides to upgrade village facilities, including parks and sports venues. Nearly half of the village's population resides in Lake Barrington Shores, a 520-acre condominium complex.
Deer Park is a village in Lake and Cook counties. The village is one of the few left in the Chicago area that enjoy a green belt which is bordered by two large natural areas providing outdoor recreation and open space. The village is home to popular shopping and dining destinations: Deer Park Town Center and the Town Center Promenade. The town is also home to the Vehe Farm, an Illinois Centennial Farm. Residential zoning is mainly single family homes with lot of sizes of 1-acre or more. Upscale townhomes are available near the Deer Park Center.
Port Barrington is a village in Lake and McHenry counties. It was formerly known as Fox River Valley Gardens. Fox River Valley Gardens' village board voted 4-3 in September 2002 to change the community's long name to Port Barrington. Supporters said they hoped the name change would boost property values by associating it with the other nearby Barrington area communities. The population was 1,517 at the 2010 census, up from 788 at the 2000 census.
Inverness is a quiet community located 29 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Village is known for its natural beauty and rolling landscapes. Inverness offers its residents a lifestyle not available in many of Chicago's other suburbs. Residential lots are typically at least 1 acre in size and most residential streets seem to meander aimlessly through the countryside. There is only one business district in Inverness, Williamsburg Village, which consists of scores of professional services. Access to expressways and commuter rail lines is also readily available.
Hoffman Estates estimated population tops out at over 50,000, with a total incorporated land area of about 19 square miles. School District 54, which began with one school in 1952, is now the largest elementary school district in the State of Illinois (outside of the City of Chicago). Other school districts serving Hoffman Estates residents include Districts 46, 15, 211, U-46 and 300. Hoffman Estates High School was named as one of the outstanding high schools in the state in 1987 and the Village of Hoffman Estates has won six Governor's Home Town Awards for its innovative programs.
Schaumburg moves into the 21st century, with continued expansion expected albeit at a slower rate than in years past. With a population of 75,386 in 2000, minimal residential growth both in the single-family and multiple-family market is expected as little residential land remains. Industrial development has remained steady throughout the 1990s with activity increasing in 1996 and 1997 during a period of economic boom. The majority of industrial development is expected to occur in the Spectrum Industrial Park, Woodfield Business Center, and Copley Center. Future redevelopment is expected to occur around the proposed Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR line) transit stop, proposed to be located south the Walden International PUD and north of IKEA and Windy Point Office Park along the Northwest Tollway.


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Theatre includes Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing (Theatr Clwyd); Judge Brack in Hedda Gabler (Salisbury Playhouse); Bernard in Arcadia (Nottingham Playhouse); Noises Off (Old Vic tour); Oliver in The Village Bike and Lazar in Plenty (Sheffield Crucible); Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing (Lamb Players/Lamb House Rye); Resilience (Bush Theatre); Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps (Criterion Theatre. Broadwayworld.com Award Best Actor in a West End Play); Mirabel in The Way of the World (Royal & Derngate Northampton); Bulanov in The Forest, Machinal and Arcadia (National Theatre); Schippel the Plumber (Palace Theatre Watford); Mark Antony in Julius Caesar (Birmingham Rep); Bertram in All's Well That Ends Well and The Doctor's Dilemma (Manchester Royal Exchange); Alec in Some Sunny Day (Hampstead); Jaffeir in Venice Preserved (Almeida); Carl in Dealer's Choice (National and Vaudeville); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Wolsey Theatre Ipswich); She Stoops to Conquer (Derby Playhouse).
Television includes Strike Back,Cold Feet, The Crown, Jekyll & Hyde, 24: Live Another Day, Cop in Paris, Midsomer Murders, Young James Herriot, The Pillars of the Earth, A Wing and a Prayer, Identity, Slings and Arrows, Life for Daniel, Rosemary & Thyme, No Angels, Victoria Cross Heroes, Doctors, New Tricks, Rough Treatment, Oliver Twist, Bramwell, Wilson, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, Pride and Prejudice, Press Gang, Trainer.
Films include Borg/McEnroe, Macbeth, Breakdown, Rest Stop, The Expatriate, RocknRolla, Sixty Six, The Calling, The Da Vinci Code.


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|Chocolat Negro's Paper Workshop.In The Picture Cornelia applying paint to small jewelry bags
My workshop still a space problem -used to be an old garden tools room
Welcome to my blog ISANDLA PAPER
My name is Chocolat and I have created Isandla Paper in 2006 - a small but up-and- coming dynamic business that manufacturers exquisite handmade paper and paper-products of various colors and designs. I produce loose sheets in various sizes and a range of beautiful handcrafted paper products. I specialize in gift bags, packaging, writing sets, envelopes and corporate gifts.
I am living in South-Africa in the Province of the Eastern Cape.I have started this blog to talk about my business and to share the exciting products we create with you.
Isandla Paper is an eco-sustainable business. I have always been fascinated with reworking recycable material and with re-using discarded items.
The paper and paper products of our range are all made from 100% recycled shredded office paper mixed with the bark of alien invasive trees.
A great deal of South-Africa's water is used by plants that do not belong here. These plants are called invading alien plants because they spread and displace our natural trees and plants. Large areas of good agricultural land and some of the most scenic areas have been invaded.Many invading plants were brought into South Africa for purposes such as forestry plantations.
They grow so well because they do not have natural enemies such as insects, animals and diseases that would have controlled them in their own countries. By clearing alien-invading vegetation Isandla Paper helps also to improve water supplies.
One of the alien invading trees is the Black Wattle which is found in the Eastern Cape where I live.
I think we have reached a point were it is necessary to look at our resources in a new light and to re-use materials.
Our production line starts with boiling and mashing the wattle bark or the bark of other invasive trees in a three legged pot. The wood of the trees that have been harvested serves to fuel the fire of the iron pots. The bark mash is mixed with a pulp made from shredded waste office paper and water. It is then dyed in different colors.
The pulp is diluted with water and put into a vat. A mould is dipped into the vat, shaken evenly and then lifted out with the pulp on it.
Each sheet is tipped out onto a layer of cloth and the layers are build up until they are ready to going to the press. A hydraulic press is used to squeeze as much water out of the sheets as possible.
In 2007 I have added flower paper to our range. For this flowers are picked and collected and added to the pulp.After the pressing process, the sheets are separated again and peeled off the cloth. As between 50 and 60% of the moisture remains in the sheets, the sheets are dried by hanging them up in open sunny areas to dry them completely. Each paper sheet is ironed because this gives the paper a more smooth and glossy surface.
My Product is an all South-African Product, Ethical, Creative and Recycled
The part I enjoy most is transforming or converting the paper into a range of beautiful but modern and trendy products that reflect the spirit of our time.
Many of the products of our range are limited editions because we work with discarded items like plastic lids, onion net, fabric cut off, old buttons, doilies, wire, elastics etc. 80% of the products used for the finishing touches are discarded or waste items or materials than can be transformed into new products.
Each product is unique and is made entirely by hand. Handcrafted from the first to the last step. I use basic manufacturing processes like hand-cutting, hand gluing and hand-weaving.
I started alone in the beginning but I have several south african ladies whom I have trained and who work with me now.
The manufacture of handmade paper is a fascinating and 1000 of years old process. But it is very time-consuming and it's a detailed process. In the case of Isandla Paper the addition of sound ecological principles is an extra effort but the result is great.
Hand-made paper is a luxury today, and a handwritten thank you not on beautiful peronalised stationery shows innate elegance and an appreciation of old ways of communicating in our fast-paced throw-away society.
If you are interested in our projects please follow this blog. I will continously post new articles also about living and working in South-Africa.


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Made from real lava, the black beads on this necklace are naturally porous making them perfect for soaking up essential oils! Put a couple drops of your favorite oil on this necklace in the morning, give it a second to soak in, and enjoy aromatherapy all day long! Framed by the lava beads, this bead bar also features a stone bead that Andrea dug through bins at a flea market to source! She found all she could, but there are a limited number of these beads, so when they're gone, they're gone!
Due to the nature of the feature stone, colors range from black and white to purple and grey and even some rusty red. If you have a special request for color, just fill out the contact form here once you've purchased and I'll do our best to honor your request!
Charm: Lava and Stone Beads
Chain: 17" - Sterling Silver - Choose Bright Silver or Oxidized Silver
Closure: Lobster Clasp
Handmade in Columbus, Ohio


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2013.85
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1049
Date of Award
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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Daniel Jansen
Seismic Design Manual for Interlocking Compressed Earth Blocks
Nicholas Edwards Kennedy
This thesis presents a comprehensive seismic design manual to be used to design and construct simple Interlocking Compressed Earth Block (ICEB) structures in seismically active regions. ICEBs are earth blocks made primarily of soil and stabilized with cement. They have female and male stud mechanisms designed to interlock when stacked, eliminating the need for mortar. The blocks can accept reinforcement and grout after they are placed. While ICEB construction is similar to conventional masonry construction, current design code standards for masonry only partially capture the actual behavior of ICEB structures. This thesis seeks to supplement the existing masonry design procedures and tailor them for use with ICEBs.
Additionally, this paper presents a preliminary design of ICEB shear walls for a disaster reconstruction project in the Philippines. While many structures in Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago are constructed from earthen blocks, very few are engineered. Of those that are, a lack of formal design guidance specific to ICEB construction leaves most engineers and designers with conventional concrete masonry design practices, some of which are not applicable for use with ICEBs.


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Graduate Programs
It's a fact: Place matters.
At the Graduate School of the University of Charleston, S.C., we offer over two dozen graduate programs that leverage the abundant natural resources found throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry to enrich our students' experiences.
The coastal marshes of Charleston serve as living laboratories for scholars in our marine biology and environmental studies programs, while historic houses, archaeological sites, and museum collections offer unique opportunities for history, historic preservation, and African American studies students. Public administration and arts management students learn from and work with experts rooted within the strong nonprofit and arts culture in Charleston.
These are just a few examples of the programs that take advantages of the people and places in a historic and forward-thinking port city. Regardless of the program you choose, you will explore new concepts with exceptional professors who love to teach. With an average class size of 12 students, you will get the individualized attention you deserve.


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Connecting with People
Stephens Church offers many ways to connect with folk and get involved. No matter your age, there's a place for you!
Teens Programme
ONE80 is our Friday night youth group and covers all ages from Grade 7 to Grade 12. There always fun to be had, as well as having a meal together before we engage in God's word.READ MORE
Kids Club & Mini Club
Children's Programmes
We have a massive range of programmes to suit all ages (N & R) and (Grades 1 to 6). We have weekly Sunday School, as well as mid-week Kids Club & Mini Club.READ MORE
Women's Ministry
Programmes specifically for women
We run women only Bible Studies (day-time and evenings). Women also benefit from the Learn to Teach Biblical training which encourages the mature women to 1-to-1 with younger women.READ MORE
Graduates & Undergraduates
We are represented on Campus (UCT) as well as hosting a mid-week Student's Bible study where we fellowship over a home cooked meal and engage in Bible study.READ MORE


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ICD USA Section Foundation supports many Missions and charities in the United States and around the Globe. Financial assistance from the ICD USA Section Foundation is focused on Education, Communication, Leadership, and delivery of dental care to the underserved throughout the world.
All ICD Fellows in good standing are automatically members of the ICD USA Section Foundation. Membership is also open to other individuals who are interested in supporting the goals of the Foundation.
The history of the dental profession is of prime importance to the ICD USA Section Foundation. Only through an understanding of the profession's history can it continue to advance. Likewise, only through a sharing of knowledge can all dentists have an opportunity to provide quality dental care to those in need.
Some of the projects and programs supported by the Foundation include the International Dental Student Exchange program, the International Humanitarian Outreach program, the Kikuyu Dental Clinic in Kenya, the Samuel B. Harris Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, White Coat ceremonies at dental schools and various responses to need such as financial donations to the Louisiana School of Dentistry and the American Dental Association Disaster Response Fund in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and many others.
One of our most successful programs is the International Dental Student Experience program. Over 100 students have participated in this program which encourages students to spend time at a foreign dental school. Exchange students are then accepted from those participating countries. The program facilitates an important sharing of knowledge and information to improve global dental health. Shown below are French exchange students and their ICD hosts at Lake Burton in Georgia. In turn, students from the dental school at the Medical College of Georgia visit a dental school in France.


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|At the Cadillac Ranch
Today, since we went to church last night, we got an earlier start to the science museum that we had originally planned, so this was a great start to the day. Today's museum was the Don Harrington Discovery Center. After today at the museum and spending time around Amarillo, I was really curious about who Don Harrington was. Don Harrington was a legendary oil man, very active and generous to the Texas panhandle area, including donating land for a Boy Scout camp.
|The girls working on their roller coaster
The DHDC had a huge variety of interactive exhibits for kids to enjoy. The first thing Rachael and Chrissy did was a group table that spun and kids helped decorate the paper attached to the middle. Michael and Jim explored some of the other activities. We all got together and worked on building roller coasters.
|Michael's completed coaster
This section gave you various loops, hills, and curves with which to build your own roller coaster. There were also balls to test it out. The kids were able to figure out what kind of hill or loop would send the ball flying without throwing it off the track. We had a lot of fun here. Michael and I finished one that worked while Jim and the girls finished theirs (which also worked!).
|Learning about animals
After that we headed to a planetarium show, and then on to more exhibits. I think the kids really enjoyed this museum the most out of all the science museums we have been to.
|Lots of ducks
After the museum closed, we headed outside to the pretty park and playground beside a large pond. It was a beautiful day, perfect for a picnic! We ate and fed the ducks and enjoyed the sunshine.
|Spray painting at Cadillac Ranch
Next was the Cadillac Ranch. The Cadillac Ranch is an art installation out in a cow pasture in Amarillo consisting of ten old Cadillacs, with the models dating from 1949 to 1963, stuck nose down in the ground. It is tradition to spray paint the cars when you visit.
|Rachael's work of art
When we arrived, a group of bikers were the only other people there. Although we were a little nervous about them, they were really nice and gave us three cans of spray paint they had left over. The kids had a ball spray painting! Jim and I did, too. By the time we left, many more people had shown up.
|Chrissy's painting
We finished out our day with dinner at Red Robin (YUM!). The kids love Red Robin. We ate at one in Wisconsin and they always want to go back, so we try to do so occasionally.
Tomorrow it's on to Oklahoma!!
More pictures in the Photo Gallery!


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Helpful Talks
Today's reading: Psalm 41:1-13
When we find ourselves under attack from others--people spreading lies about our character, doing things to harm us financially, hindering our moving forward or succeeding in a particular area--it hurts. David was no stranger to being treated poorly by others. I am thankful for the example he puts before us in Psalm 41 of candidly talking with God about the hurt and pain he is experiencing, and was drawn to the way he ends his prayer with the self-reminder of God's love, faithfulness and provision.
"By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me. But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever" (vs. 11-12).
Is it your practice to talk with God about your struggles, pains and hurts? What impact does talking openly and honestly with God have on your thinking, attitude and actions? Tami
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Powered by 4 is all about engaging God's Word and living it out--in community. So if it's encouragement you want or motivation you need, join the discussion on the P4 Blog--a place to weigh in on the daily scripture as well as share thoughts & questions.


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Worldwide amphibian declines and increased reports of amphibian malformations have prompted the United States Department of Interior (DOI) to initiate an Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI). Regional ARMI programs are planned throughout the United States. Acadia National Park (ANP) is serving as a long-term intensive amphibian monitoring index site. This proposed research includes defining relationships of stream-dwelling salamanders and cross-scale habitat composition (within-stream to watershed-scale), with the intent of using salamander population counts and trends as indicators of park stream conditions. Although mercury contamination in lotic ecosystems in the Park is well-documented and is a result of non-point atmospheric deposition, levels in streamside salamanders are unknown. This study will provide insights into mercury bioaccumulation levels in stream-side salamanders, how they contribute to mercury cycling and transfer in both lotic and terrestrial food webs, and the potential for a decline of stream-dwelling biota with increasing mercury contamination. Another aspect of this research includes a survey of four-toed salamanders, a species of concern in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The distribution of four-toed salamander has decreased throughout its range due to wetland loss associated with land clearing and development. This species may require mature hardwood or conifer forests and fishless wetland breeding sites, making it vulnerable to habitat disturbance. Our objective is to document the distribution and habitat associations of this species within ANP, and develop predictive models of their potential occurrence in the Park based on the documented local- and landscape-scale habitat associations.
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