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For industrial devices and energy apparatuses, disk varistors of which maximum allowable circuit voltage (rated voltage) and maximum peak current are large are used.
●Leaded disk varistors
●ThermoFuse varistors
●SMD disk varistors
●Strap varistors
●Block varistors
Varistors can be used as suppressors to protect devices and circuits from transient abnormal voltages including an ESD (electrostatic discharge) and a lightning surge.
For protection from a relatively large surge current (100A to 25kA), leaded disk varistors and SMD disk varistors are suitable. For protection from a larger surge current (approximately 25kA or more), block varistors, and strap varistors are suitable.
The following are detailed applications.
Various types of small, lightweight, and high-efficiency switching power supplies are frequently used as power supplies of electronic devices. In a switching power supply, an EMC filter is placed before the power circuit to prevent conduction noise which enters through the power line. However, as a lightning surge and a switching surge cannot be prevented only with the EMC filter, a surge protection circuit using disk varistors is placed before the EMC filter. Combinations with surge arresters and other devices and their circuit configurations vary. Similar protection circuits are embedded in AC adapters that are used for laptop computers and the likes. Varistors are also used for power strips and wall outlets with a lightning protector.
Fig.1 Example of a surge protection circuit for a switching power supply
An LED lighting system consists of LED arrays with multiple LEDs connected, a driver (driving circuit), a control circuit, and a LED power supply as well as sub systems including a power supply for communication. Many chip varistors are used for ESD and surge protection for the interface part and varistors are necessary for an ESD protection array. An LED is a device using a semiconductor, and without protection, it can be destroyed by ESD or surge. For the reason, a varistor is installed in parallel to an LED device.
Fig.2 Protection for an LED device in an LED lighting system
At the moment of turning off the power of devices with inductive loads using coils such as motors, solenoids, and electromagnetic valves, the devices discharge magnetic energy that has been stored as counter electromotive force and generate a large surge voltage. To protect the devices from the surge voltage, a varistor is connected in parallel to a load.
Fig3. Surge protection for inductive loads such as motors
AC motors which are used for industrial devices include a motor with a brake. The electromagnetic brake using an electromagnet, an armature (movable steel plate), and a spring can stop the rotation of the motor immediately after turning off the switch. However, as the electromagnet is an inductive load using a coil, at the moment of shutting off the current, the coil generates counter electromotive force and a large surge voltage occurs, which damage the contact of the switch. To absorb the surge voltage and protect the contact of the switch, a varistor is connected.
Fig.4 Protection for the contact of the switch of a motor with an electromagnetic brake
An SSR (solid-state relay) using a semiconductor element (such as a thyristor) is used for many industrial devices with a large current. It is a relay electrically insulated by a photocoupler, and as an advantage, it can control the on and off of a device safely by the on and off signals of very small electric current of a DC power supply. However, because a large current turns on and off, the output terminal is easily damaged by switching surge. To suppress this, a varistor is connected in parallel on the output side (Some SSRs have built-in varistors).
Fig. 5 Protection for the output terminal of an SSR (solid-state relay)
When a current flowing an inductive load using a coil, such as a motor and an alternator (electric generator), is shut off, a large surge voltage is generated due to generation of counter electromotive force.
Load dump is a surge problem that occurs when a battery line is shut off for a reason such as disconnection of a battery terminal while power is supplied from an alternator to a battery. Field decay is a problem with a negative surge voltage, which is generated when the polarity of a battery is reversed by mistake.
As both of them may reach an ECU and cause a malfunction, ECUs must pass a load dump test and a field decay test. A disk varistor is used for surge protection.
Fig. 6 Load dump and surge protection by varistor
EMC evaluation tests for ECUs include an immunity test for confirming that an ECU does not malfunction and an emission test for confirming that an ECU is designed not to generate a noise larger than a limit.
|Immunity test
|ESD test
|Evaluates its tolerance by applying an ESD
|RF immunity test
|Evaluates its tolerance by applying a strong radio wave
|Load dump test
|Evaluates its tolerance by applying a positive surge voltage
|Field decay test
|Evaluates its tolerance by applying a negative surge voltage
|Emission test
|Radiated emission test
|Evaluates radiation noise from an ECU
|Conducted emission test
|Evaluates conduction noise from an ECU
DC electricity generated by a solar panel is sent to the power conditioner via a joint box, boosted in a DC- DC converter, converted into AC electricity by an inverter, and then sent to a commercial power system. To protect its circuit from an inductive lightning surge and the likes, voltage protection circuits using varistors are inserted into the input and output parts of the joint box and the power conditioner. Combining with a surge arrester increases its reliability.
Fig.7 Surge protection for joint boxes and power conditioners of solar power generation systems
A device called a lightning transformer is used to protect important devices such as servers in data centers and telephone switchboards from a lightning surge. It is a combination of an SPD (surge protection device or lightning protector) and a special transformer of which primary winding and secondary winding are electrostatic shielded, and a surge which cannot be removed by the SPD is bypassed through grounded electrostatic shield materials and discharged to the ground. It is excellently effective to a common-mode inductive lightning surge.
Fig.8 Example of lightning surge protection with a lightning transformer
Block varistors and strap varistors are high-energy type products used for power supplies of industrial devices and communication devices, power switchboards at power plants and power substations, railway signal systems, and others, and their advantage is an extremely high surge current capability. A block varistor is contained in a case and has screw terminals, and a strap varistor has strap (flat plate) terminals with holes that are fixed with screws (or soldered). A surge arrester for AC power line protection is also used.
Fig. 9 Example of protection against a high-energy surge in an industrial device
■ Voltage Protection Devices Product Map
TDK's wide lineup of voltage protection devices includes both varistors (zinc oxide) and arresters (discharge tubes). They can be used for various applications ranging from low to high currents.
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Dear MLC Students,
I don't think any of our students don't want to improve their English, especially when they stay at University of Macau. However, the truth is that if you do not speak or use English often, your English proficiency will never make progress and will remain the same as of today after you graduate in four years. There are so many such cases in the United States where people, although they have lived in the United States for their entire life, do not speak English at all. What's the reason? They do not speak the language often (or at all). That's very SAD, isn't it? Unfortunately, we might have such cases too when our students graduate in four years. The reason would be the same, they do not speak or use the language often at UM.
Instead of feel sad about your English in four years, why don't you pick up the language by using it often and EVERYDAY. We have created the language table for you to speak the language. We are also organizing MLC English Study Elite Group to help you speak your English fluently. I urge you to start speaking the language at our language table and also join the MLC English Study Elite Group by contacting Dr Larry Liang at firstname.lastname@example.com. You will see the DIFFERENCE!
Let's continue practicing debate in English at the language table. Sentence of the Day for Tuesday 18/10/2016 is debate on two separate topics:
Topic 1. Is it better to be honest and poor or dishonest and rich?
Topic 2. Is it better to date someone attractive and popular or intelligent and smart?
Which one do you prefer and why?
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WayRay, a developer of augmented reality (AR) displays for cars, announced a result of its long-term cooperation with Hyundai Motor Group: A holographic AR display built into the Genesis G80 luxury sedan. The company will also be presenting its 180° Holographic AR Experience, created inside the AR glass cockpit, and its True AR Software Development Kit (SDK).
The demonstration car from Genesis features WayRay's embedded AR head-up display (HUD). The showpiece demonstrates the holographic AR interface with navigation elements and points of interest (POI) icons displayed through the windshield in the context of the environment ahead of the driver and showcases the feasibility of installing WayRay's compact system into existing production vehicles.
WayRay says it has designed its 180° Holographic AR Experience concept for land, air, and water transportation. The company noted that it visualizes how augmented reality can transform the mobility experience in driverless cars, air cabs, and marine vessels.
The company's True AR SDK reportedly allows third-party developers to integrate virtual objects into the real world and create AR applications that run on WayRay's holographic AR displays. The company is setting up a series of SDK sessions and live demos for the attendees to explain the basics of AR app development for cars—stop at booth 3110, North Hall. The platform is already available for free download at www.wayray.com/sdk.


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COMMENT | Pacta sunt servanda dictates that the clauses of all contracts should be respected. Once signed, they cannot be violated, as should be the case with all contracts that are fair, proper and based on due diligence.
But the now-cancelled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Railway (HSR) contract was largely conceived by former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak – who is now on the receiving end of public opprobrium over some of the world's largest corruption cases involving 1MDB and SRC International.
"Largest", odd as it may sound, does not even do justice to the magnitude of the alleged corruption.
1MDB alone runs the risk of setting Malaysia financially back by some US$12.5 billion, with nothing built as yet.
[Pacta sunt servanda is Latin for "agreements must be kept"]
Indeed, the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), that forms part of Bandar Malaysia, is not even completely owned by Malaysia. The Exchange 106 tower, which juts out from TRX, for example, is co-owned by Indonesia's Mulia Group, while the tower is built by contractors from mainland China.
If such transactions do not raise serious alarms, then what does? Contracts, according to the pacta sunt servanda maxim, must be fair and just. They cannot be agreements to lock one in an exploitative and servile relationship.
If the latter is true, then contracts signed between masters and servants (or, indentured labourers) would have to be timeless and inviolable as well, but – as we have seen throughout history – they are not.
Lopsided agreements
This brings us to HSR, Exchange Tower 106, TRX and Bandar Malaysia, all at once. Why in heaven's name have these potential landmarks been met with odium and not awe?
Well, to begin with, Najib is now under suspicion of involving the Malaysian government of in grand larceny. This is why he and his wife Rosmah Mansor are blacklisted from leaving Malaysia, as the amount of alleged corruption, malfeasance and abuse of power involved is simply humongous.
Some contracts, as Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has revealed, involved paying overseas contractors a large chunk of the fees when little work had been carried out.
Truly, something is rotten in the state of these agreements.
Thus, it would be sheer lunacy, and indeed a total dereliction of public duties, if Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed had not put a halt to all these projects, be it the HSR or the East Coast Railway Line (ECRL).
Pacta sunt servanda should be sacred. But so should due process, in cases where the scales of justice are tipped towards corrupt practices, however slightly.
As things stand, Najib has no answer other than to rely on the rough estimates offered by economist Hoo Kee Ping. Hoo is known to have said that the ultimate value of Bandar Malaysia would be anything from US$30 billion to US$40 billion.
Even then, Najib conceded recently that it was more likely that the value of Bandar Malaysia, in two decades' time, would reach US$30 billion only, rather than the upper scale of US$40 billion.
But the point is this: how can Najib – or rather, an unabashedly pro-Najib economist who appeared in an BN campaign advertisement – be trusted to get the figures and returns right?
Thus it is beguiling that there are those who cannot separate the wheat from the chaff.
Wee Kek Koon, writing in South China Morning Post, claimed that ancient Chinese traditions do not allow the nullification of the contract in any form.
By his logic, China would have been stuck in all its uneven agreements signed with colonial powers in the 19th century to this day.
Of course, this is not the case. Confucius insisted that governance is rectification (zheng), of the correction of what is wrong.
When things are skewed, methods are wrong, or names not consistent with the things or projects at hand, the prime duty of a leader, according to Confucius, is to seek a process of correction to set it right.
Contracts in context
Cancelling the HSR alone is a process. As a neighbour of Malaysia, Singapore is obliged to understand the contract in the larger context, especially when the previous government was downright corrupt.
The issue involved is not the penalty of RM500 million, but the principle at stake. Would Singapore or any country for that matter be happier when Malaysians carry the debt burden of profligate and corrupt leaders?
Indeed, cancelling the ECRL alone would incur a penalty of RM 22 billion.
Is this what China stands for in the greater context of One Belt One Road initiative, even when corrupt leaders have helped themselves to large servings of public funding?
Since when must pacta sunt servanda be applied to such a degree that there can be no review at all?
Ancient Chinese tradition, contrary to what Wee believes, permits – indeed, necessitates – the process of constant renewal.
In fact, when the Guangxu Emperor came to power in 1898, he launched a Hundred Days' Reform to set things right following the First Sino-Japanese War.
He was stopped only by Empress Dowager Cixi, and the Qing dynasty collapsed soon after in 1911.
Indeed, the current People's Republic of China and Taiwan owe their current new circumstances to the politics of Sun Yat-sen.
It was he who believed that China must change and adapt to the new world, based on nationalism, democracy, and the livelihood of the people, which is encapsulated as the Three Principles of the People.
Wee is stuck in a Chinese amber, and has confused his personal preference for the HSR with a misreading of history.
RAIS HUSSIN is a supreme council member of Bersatu and heads its policy and strategy bureau.
The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.


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The last tsar or Russia Tsar Nicolas II and his family were murdered during the Russian Civil War. The spot where on that fateful day of 1812 this dreadful event in European history took place today stands the monument commemorating the Last Tsar of Russia.
The Tsars ruled most of modern Russia for over 400 years, and form a major part of the Russian heritage and culture. The Church of All Saints is a symbol of acceptance by the people of Russia of the Tsars and the fact that whatever be their legacy they are an integral part of the Russian history and deserve their place.
The church of all saints is no longer just a monument, in fact few in Russia are fully aware of its historical significance, and it is much more popular for its extravagant architecture and beautiful interior. It attracts thousands of tourists like me every year to the province of Yekaterinburg, Russia. The Church is a Russian orthodox church are the full name is The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land in Yekaterinburg. The church commemorates and remembers the Romanov's of Russia.
A trip to the Church of all saints took me and my family to a very violent but integral part of Russia's history. It gave us a chance to explore a less touched page of the civil war days in Russia. We could feel the upheaval that could have taken place when a former monarch as being executed. It is only apt that a holy church has been constructed on the resting place of the last tsar. It is love and faith that can wash away the stains of blood and hatred.
The churches spread over Russia are all unique in design and architecture. The paintings and glass work used inside the Church of all saints is also mesmerizing and novel. The three domes, the big central dome and two shorter ones on each side give it a non-conventional look owing to its quite modern origin, much more recent when compared to other orthodox churches in Russia.


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The Thunder's comeback victory against the 76ers Sunday fit what fans have come to expect from this year's squad.
After a Matisse Thybulle layup pushed the Sixers lead to 81-57 with 3:37 left in the third quarter, the Thunder's reserves went on a 13-0 run to close the third quarter and cut the Sixers' lead to 11. Oklahoma City's bench kept the momentum going in the fourth quarter, as they reduced the Sixers lead to two with 1:51 remaining in the fourth.
From there, it might have been Disney magic that helped cap the Thunder's successful rally.
With less than a minute remaining, Thunder guard Devon Hall attacked the rim and found a wide-open Andre Roberson in the left corner. Roberson caught the pass, set his feet and made the three to give the team a 1-point lead.
Hall attacked the rim on the next possession and found Roberson on the right wing, who calmly drilled the shot to give him back-to-back 3-pointers and help seal the Thunder's 102-97 victory.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Center Steven Adams chipped in with 11 points and nine rebounds. Sixers guard Ben Simmons finished with a near triple-double of 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.
After Friday's 98-84 victory against the Celtics, Sunday's scrimmage gives the Thunder two wins in as many scrimmages at the Disney bubble. As the Thunder prepares for its final scrimmage on Tuesday before the seeding games begin next weekend, here are four things to know from Sunday's victory.
• Sloppy play from the starters: The Thunder looked like a team that hadn't played in four months for most of the game. It was a particularly tough outing for the team's four top scorers.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 5 of 15 from the field, Danilo Gallinari and Chris Paul both finished 2 of 8 and Dennis Schroder shot 3 of 13 for a combined 27% mark from the floor for the team's main scoring threats.
The rough shooting was especially on display in the third quarter. The team failed to score for nearly four minutes, as the Sixers defense, led by Simmons, overwhelmed the Thunder with length and athleticism.
The rest of the team didn't shoot much better, finishing with 38% shooting from the floor and 29% shooting from behind the arc. The team also combined for 16 turnovers.
Sunday's outing was a drastic drop off from Friday's scrimmage, where the team shot 52% and 33% from three.
Lugentz Dort continues to make an impact
The Thunder's recent signee was a bright spot for the team. Dort finished with 13 points and two rebounds on 4-of-7 shooting in 21 minutes. He also made two of his four 3-pointers in the first quarter.
Dort was more active on the offensive end and looked to attack the rim on several possessions. One such attack ended in an impressive reverse layup between two Sixers defenders.
Thunder coach Billy Donovan even inserted Dort as the point guard to lead the reserves during the fourth quarter. Dort will likely rarely play the point once seeding games begin on Aug. 1, but it seems Donovan is encouraging Dort to be more comfortable when the ball is in his hands.
Roberson continues progressing
Roberson followed his 5-point, 2-rebound debut with another solid showing on Sunday. He finished with six points, six rebounds and one assist during 15 minutes.
After years of discussion regarding his outside shooting, Roberson has shown flashes of progress in the Thunder's two scrimmages. He has made three of his four 3-point attempts, and has looked comfortable taking those shots.
It's unclear what role Roberson will have, if any, once the season officially restarts. It's unrealistic to expect Roberson will continue shooting at this clip, but if he can continue improving on both ends of the floor, Donovan could look to give Roberson a bigger role.
Competition for bench minutes
Seven of the team's playoff rotation players are likely set with Paul, Gilgeous-Alexander, Gallinari, Dort, Adams, Schroder and Nerlens Noel.
While teams typically shorten their rotations during the playoffs, there are likely a few minutes that are still up for grabs. The competition for those minutes will likely include Darius Bazely, Hamidou Diallo, Terrance Ferguson and Abdel Nader (currently in the NBA's concussion protocol).
Bazely had some nice moments on Sunday and finished with nine points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes. Both Diallo and Ferguson struggled to make an impact, however, on Sunday.
Ferguson played just seven minutes, going scoreless and recording only one rebound. Diallo finished with two points and two rebounds in 15 minutes.
There is still one more scrimmage, but the bench players looking for playoff minutes will need to have better showings on Tuesday.
Up next
Tuesday's Thunder scrimmage against the Portland Trail Blazers is set for 5 p.m. The game will air on FOX Sports Oklahoma and WWLS-FM 98.1 in Oklahoma City.


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Each month, Hear 2 Work talks to someone about their hearing loss at work, and finds out how their experiences could help you.
For someone with a significant hearing loss, you would've thought that being a telephone call handler would be an impossible ask. However, a couple of years ago, Christine Peel decided to make a career change to do just that. After a challenging start, she has gone from strength to strength in a job that she loves.
- Can you tell us a bit about your hearing loss?
I was diagnosed with deafness in my right ear when I was around 5 but no reason was ever given for it. However, I had regular hearing tests until I was 16 and was then told to come back if I ever had any problems. From being at secondary school I always tried to make sure anyone I was with was positioned on my left which was my 'good' side.
When I was 41 I had a cold that left me with a 'bunged up' feeling and visited my GP thinking I may have need my ears syringing. My GP referred me to ENT and at my appointment I was advised that the hearing in my right ear was so bad that it was beyond the help of hearing aids. To my surprise I was also told that there was approximately 60% hearing loss in my left ear and that a hearing aid would be provided.
- What do you do at work exactly?
I'm a 111 call handler for the ambulance service and my job involves taking calls from the public and signposting them to the most appropriate level of care based on answers to questions I ask about their symptoms.
- What does your day consist of?
I spend my whole shift answering calls which can be up to 12 hours.
- Have you always done that kind of work?
I started my current job in April 2013. Prior to that I worked as a driving instructor for 12 years, but have held a range of jobs in the banking call centre, the public sector as a school secretary and as a franchisee for an oven cleaning company.
- How does your hearing loss affect you at work?
I have an in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid so doing the actual job isn't a problem using a standard headset. I also have annual hearing tests arranged by our occupational health department to ensure my hearing is maintained within normal range with my hearing aid in.
If any of my colleagues talk to me while I have the headset on or when they're sitting on my 'wrong' side I may not hear what they are saying. We hotdesk and when I sit next to someone for the first time I usually let them know about my hearing loss and tell them to touch my arm or bang on the desk to attract my attention if they want to talk to me. Everyone has been very understanding to this point.
- Did you find it hard starting out?
When I started the job I completed the disability section on the application form, fully disclosing my hearing problems. There was a 1 month full time training course followed by several shifts taking live calls with a coach listening in. I was using an NHS behind the ear (BTE) hearing aid at the time and it became apparent during my first shift that it was not compatible with the headsets, all I could hear was the noise behind me and not what was coming through the headset.
I was devastated. It felt as if I'd finally found a job I knew I was going to love and I had no idea whether I'd be able to do it and I drove home crying.
- How did you manage to resolve it?
I was employed through an agency at the time and spoke to their Occupational Health department. They ordered the headset with the biggest earpiece available that was compatible with the telephone system, however I was sceptical it was going to work. They also could give me no idea as to how long delivery would take. Deciding to take matters into my own hands, I booked an appointment at Specsavers for a hearing test and bought an ITE hearing aid that would be compatible with any headset. I was ready to go back to work within 3 weeks.
The employment agency refused to sign me off until the new headset (which I then didn't need) had arrived and I didn't go back until 12 weeks later. Luckily, the ITE hearing aid worked fine and I was able to complete the coaching and start the job properly.
At no point was I referred to Access to Work for any kind of assessment. In fact, I was unaware of their existence until a few weeks ago when I met a colleague who has hearing loss and had been referred to them before she could complete her training. She is being provided with specialist equipment needed to enable her to do the job using her NHS BTE hearing aid at no cost to herself.
- If there was one piece of advice you could give to someone starting out in their career, what would it be?
I would advise anyone with any kind of hearing loss who is starting a new job to ask for a referral to Access to Work instead of trying to deal with any problems on their own. This would have made a huge difference to me, both personally and financially (my ITE hearing aid cost over £900) and they should be the first port of call before any problems arise.
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The medieval gallery at Winchester's City Museum has re-opened following a major five month refurbishment project.
Re-named The Gallery of a 1000 Years, the gallery is dedicated to 1000 years of Winchester's history, spanning the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods that were key to the city's development as England's centre of royal, ecclesiastical and political power.
The emphasis of the newly renovated gallery is on telling the captivating stories of the people that lived in the city and unlocking the secrets that the objects on display have to tell about the people that owned and used them.
'There is so much we can learn from what, on the face of it, may appear to be relatively simple or homely objects,' commented Ioannis Ioannidis, Cultural Experience Manager at Hampshire Cultural Trust, which operates Winchester City Museum. 'A good example of this is the gallery's pottery collection. As well as the locally-made, Winchester tin-glazed pottery, we also have pots from medieval Spain and France – one of which was owned by John de Tytynge, mayor of Winchester in the 1300s – showing the importance of the city as an international trading centre.'
One of the major additions to the refurbished gallery is digital interpretation to animate the stories being told. Key figures from Winchester's past have been brought to life including King Alfred, William the Conqueror, Henry of Blois and Cardinal Beaufort.
Amongst the new objects on display are stained glass fragments believed to be from the Old Minster and a Jewish token, or coin, from the same period as Licoricia, one of the most prominent Jewish women of 13th century England, which joins the 10th century Bramdean and 12th century West Meon coin hoards.
Visitors to the museum will be able to view the display of the original 12th century arch from the cloisters of Hyde Abbey, the final resting place of Alfred the Great and the location of Hyde900 community digs in 2016-18. The exquisite stonework of the arch, discovered during the digs, is one of the finest examples of Romanesque carving in the country and it is now being shown for the first time in the context of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval history of Winchester.
A further new feature of the gallery is a display which will change on a regular basis to showcase key local archaeological discoveries. The first items on display are the skull of a 35-45 year old Anglo-Saxon man discovered during excavations at an execution cemetery in Littleton, with marks showing that its owner came to a grizzly end after being decapitated by three blows, and the remains of two skeletons with shackled legs unearthed in Oliver's Battery.
The gallery was officially opened by the new Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Eleanor Bell, on Friday 17 May at an event attended by guests including members of Hyde900, householders from King Alfred Terrace where the 2016-18 community digs were held and Professor Martin Biddle, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Archaeology at The University of Oxford.
'The renovation of the middle floor of City Museum has given us such an excellent opportunity to reinterpret this key period in Winchester's history and make the stories of the people who lived in the city real and relevant to our visitors,' said Paul Sapwell, Chief Executive of Hampshire Cultural Trust. 'With the Sparsholt Roman mosaic, the model of Victorian Winchester and now this refurbished gallery, the museum is a fantastic place for residents and tourists alike to discover the stories and history behind this fascinating city.'


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Are you unhappy with the appearance of your smile? Does the problem go beyond simple discoloration to include chipped teeth, poorly shaped teeth, black triangles near the gum line, and other cosmetic concerns? If so, you might be considering cosmetic dentistry to restore the beauty of your smile. But there are numerous options for repairing your teeth, such as veneers, dental bonding, and BioClear. So how do you find the one that's best for you? Start by prioritizing your ultimate goals. Then assess your restrictions. Finally, determine which of these treatments best achieves your goals while remaining within your restrictions.
As always, consulting with a cosmetic dentist such as Dr Siegel is recommended. The best time for a consultation is after you've figured out your goals and restrictions, but before you've settled on a strategy. Dr. Siegel can provide the best guidance at this point, because they can look at your teeth and determine which cosmetic dental procedures will actually work best for you.
What Are Your Cosmetic Goals?
You're looking for cosmetic dentistry because you want to improve the appearance of your smile, but if you think about it, you'll realize that's not the full extent of your goals. You should consider other priorities such as:
- How natural will results look?
- How many teeth do you want to treat?
- How long do you want results to last?
- How important is it that the procedure be reversible?
- Are you concerned with preserving natural tooth structure?
All cosmetic dentistry delivers good results. They can all pass muster for a natural tooth under casual inspection. But not everyone is going to give your teeth simply a casual glance. In particular, you might be prone to closely examining your teeth, so you might be disappointed if your result is not fully biomimetic (like natural).
Getting just one or two teeth treated is often much simpler than getting full mouth restorations.
Cosmetic restorations have different expected lifetimes. Having a reversible procedure is largely about preserving natural tooth structure. Once we remove a substantial amount of your tooth surface, you cannot go back to having a smile without restorations.
What Are Your Limitations?
If you want to find the best cosmetic restorations for you, it's important to recognize that you have limitations. You want to select restorations that can achieve your goals while staying within your limitations.
Common limitations include:
- Budget
- Schedule
- Time to completion
- Oral health
Budget is one of the biggest restrictions people run up against. Know what you can afford for your cosmetic procedure. Make sure you take into account your various financial options. Dental insurance won't cover the cost of cosmetic restorations, but you may be able to get financing to help you fit the procedure into your budget.
Time is another big limitation. You may have a tight schedule and can only manage procedures that can be completed in a single visit. You may also need results quickly–some procedures can give results today, but others require weeks to complete.
Are Veneers Best for You?
Dental veneers give the most naturalistic results. The ceramic has the same luster as natural tooth enamel, and can achieve the proper translucency to fully mimic tooth enamel. Veneers also have the best longevity. They are expected to last over a decade, and sometimes can last up to 20 years. In contrast, dental bonding may last just two or three years and BioClear lasts somewhat longer. While veneers are more expensive, we have a more affordable option: Lumineers, which are a type of compromise veneer. Not as attractive, but also not as expensive, they are right for some people.
BioClear and dental bonding can be completed in a single visit, and they're less expensive. Choosing between BioClear and more traditional dental bonding usually depends on the application. For simple chip repair, bonding works best, while BioClear is better for closing black triangles and other tooth gaps like a diastema. Because of their speed and low cost, these treatments are best for emergency treatments. On the other hand, sometimes people like to try these out when they are considering veneers. They can give you an idea of how veneers can transform your smile. Then when these short-term treatments need to be replaced, you can upgrade to veneers.
Consult with a Cosmetic Dentist –
Dr. Ken Siegel in Blue Bell
If you are considering ways to improve your smile in the Philadelphia area, we can help you find the best method for you. Please call (610) 272-0828 today for an appointment with cosmetic dentist Dr. Ken Siegel at Dental Excellence of Blue Bell.


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Please join us for a colloquium with Dr. Rochelle Gutiérrez on Tuesday, October 25th 11:15am–12:15pm in Aderhold Hall Room 520.
Rehumanizing Mathematics: Should That Be Our Goal?
Mathematics has always been a human endeavor, a way in which we make sense of the world around us and come to appreciate its beauty and our interconnectedness with others, including humans, plants, animals, rocks, and other living beings. But, school mathematics often presents a different view of this activity and our efforts to get students to do mathematics can be viewed as dehumanizing. In this talk, I will discuss the subtle (and not so subtle) ways in which mathematics teachers, parents, learners, and researchers can be complicit with dehumanizing practices. I will also share some of the ways we can heal through reimagining mathematics with an alternate vision.


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My company usually does a Christmas party at one of my boss' house, but this time she took a vacation early and longer before Christmas, so we had one at the restaurant. There is one co-worker who cannot take wheat and also the other who has allergy with shellfish. It was not easy to make a decision for where to go.
Minami has Omakase (prix fixe) course and they can accommodate with the special diet. The server came before we started to get served, and she asked how severe the diet would be. (Do you know some soy sauce even contains gluten?)
Minami Restaurant is located in Yaletown. Most of our members came from far by cars, and it seemed not to easy to find a parking spot.
Collin and I came here before and liked Yuzu alcohol, so we recommended to everyone, but one of my boss didn't see the pricing until he paid, and he was so surprised how expensive it was and how much we drank. :p
Obaachan's Yuzu 300ml
(Citrus nose and smooth palate reminiscent of iced tea)
Omakase Shokai serves 6 courses.
(Chef's Selection)
(Salmon, Hamachi (Yellowtail), Albacore Tuna)
(Two different soy sauce: Regular and Nikiri)
Minami Zen
(Selection of Signature Appetizer)
(From the top, Slow Roasted Beets & Watercress Salad, Tuna and Crumbled Miso Tofu Tartare, Ebi Fritters, Shrimp Crab Gyoza)
Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish
(Kale Goma-ae, King Oyster Mushroom, Wasabi Pickles, Yuzu Miso Foam)
I ate Kale Goma-ae first time and really liked it! It wasn't bitter at all. I must have Collin made some at home. 😉
Soy Braised Short Rib
(Sterling Silver AAA, Yukon Potato Puree, Spinach)
(Chef's Selection of Aburi, Nigiri, Roll and Oshi Sushi)
(Aburi Hamachi, Aburi Red Tuna, Aburi Shrimp, and Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi)
(Chef's Selection)
(Lemon Cheesecake with Rhubarb-Raspberry Sorbet)
After eating short rib, I was getting full. The last main was Sushi, so I was so stuffed after!
I enjoyed their food, but I realized something after I was talking to my boss. The restaurant is too dark to enjoy food by eyes. I'm glad that I had installed Flashlight app on my iPhone so that I could enjoy before starting eating. (Flashlight app was useful to take a picture by my digital camera, too!)
Want to see more pictures for this restaurant? click here.
Address: 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, B.C. (map)
(Between Burrard and Thurlow streets)
Facebook: page
Twitter: @MinamiYaletown
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Opentable: reservation?
[Mon – Thu] 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00
[Fri] 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
[Sat] 17:00 – 22:30
[Sun] 17:00 – 22:00
Price Note
– Obaachan's Yuzu 300ml $38.00
– Omakase Shokai $80.00 per person


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Kitty is a working mother juggling a hectic job with being a mum to two young kids, trying to sustain a healthy relationship with her husband and avoiding the temptations of adultery, all the while asking herself, is she really happy with her lot? Caroline Bishop went to see Lucinda Coxon's new play at the National Cottesloe.
It is no revelation to say that the lot of the working mother is a stressful one. But the scenario does provide playwright Lucinda Coxon with the opportunity to create a play stuffed full of sharply observed characters, witty dialogue, 21st century cynicisms and relationships that are familiar to us all.
Olivia Williams's Kitty is a professional woman who finds her workload suddenly increased at the same time as her father lies ill in hospital, causing the fragile structure of her domestic life to be challenged even more than it already was. Her husband Johnny's (Jonathan Cullen) job swap from lawyer to teacher has created more issues than it intended to solve, her father's illness has stirred up old family wounds and brought new health worries, and Kitty's increased workload means she just about has time to feed the kids M&S sandwiches for dinner and collapse on the sofa in front of Will & Grace on a Friday night.
Which is why, when she meets a philandering middle-aged married man at a conference who makes no bones about wanting to sleep with her, Kitty, despite herself, can't help thinking about it. Stanley Townsend's Michael is a podgy, unashamed charmer who cracks bad jokes and arrogantly assumes that every woman will want to sleep with him eventually. Though the character itself is not unfamiliar, his direct honesty and depressingly prophetic analysis of Kitty's thought process make him seem unreal, like a figment of Kitty's imagination, the embodiment of her own symptoms of unhappiness.
In contrast, the characters of Kitty, Johnny, and their friends Miles (Dominic Rowan) and Bea (Emily Joyce) are all too realistic. Miles is a repellent, drink-fuelled character whose obvious unhappiness in his marriage to a woman he doesn't respect manifests itself in nastiness towards those around him, particularly Bea and Kitty's gay friend Carl (Stuart McQuarrie), who seems to have a happier life than any of them.
Perhaps the most seat-squirmingly recognisable character of all is Kitty's mother June, in a cameo by Anne Reid. Divorced for 20 years yet still dwelling in a pit of bitterness and obsession with her ex-husband, June is a sympathy-grabbing martyr who feels the world is out to get her. Her constant digs at both ex-husband and daughter, exasperating telephone habits and woe-is-me attitude are extremely funny and excruciatingly painful, emotions felt as much by the audience as by Kitty.
The answer to the question in the title is that no one, really, is very happy in this play. Coxon doesn't tell us how we should go about making ourselves happy, rather she leads the characters to a semi-contented conclusion which seems to suggest that, in this hectic modern life of ours, all we can hope for is to muddle along as best we can.


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Actress, Funke Adesiyan has fired back at trolls, who mocked her cheap dress, calling her broke.
Yesterday, she shared a photo of herself wearing a $6 top and attached the receipt for the top.
Some trolls then said she was broke for wearing a top that 'cheap'.
The actress however, fired back at them, by sharing the certificate of the red bag she carried in the photo, saying she bought it for $5,650.
"See me see wahala o. People say am broke because i wore a $6 top. I don't know that wearing cheap things is a crime o…What can be more real? Don't get it twisted,"
"I wore a $6 top but carried a $5,650 bag with it. That is the bag certificate right there. Sorry Delvaux bags don't do sale nor do fake. It's not right you judge people by how cheap or expensive what they wear is. Either one naira or 1 million dollar, money is money. Have a great day beautiful ones."


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Our Ranch on Baker Creek
Thank you for finding our farm. We would be happy to take you on a tour around our land and pastures. It is a very relaxing place between tall Cottonwood trees and open sunny pastures. Baker Creek delivers the soothing music with its relaxing flow.
Our alpacas are roaming over a bridge to the other side of the creek, very often they stop and watch the water flow beneath them. Our 3 year old granddaughter loves to visit our herd. Sometimes she uses their sand to play with her sand toys, sometimes she helps spread the hay and the grain, sometimes she just talks to them. They are used to her and have never thought about kicking her. The picture below shows all the boys watching her dance.
If you see the prices on our animals you might think: "They will never sell any animals" or: "Why is this alpaca so expensive - no ribbons, no prices on any of the famous shows" or something else. Yes, we don't have a lot of blue ribboned animals in our herd, simply because our life is so busy that we
1) don't have time to go on show and we rather stay with our alpacas at home
2) it is very expensive
3) all alpacas are compared to each other at each the shows
Instead: we participated in the SHIP classification from Surinetwork. Click here for more information.
The results are: Our Suri Alpacas, including the Steven's alpacas, are almost all top rated alpacas!
The SHIP program will help small farms, small breeders to compare and rate their animals without expensive show expenses. The goal is for all Suri Alpacas to be included into this classification so breeding for better quality will be achieved.
Some words to a photo below: I am a Camelidynamic Handler! For more information click here.
If you have any questions how to catch your alpaca, how to treat, train and handle your alpacas with respect, being safe and having fun doing your herd health, halter train, toe nail trimming etc. please call or contact us!
Elena dancing with the boys
One of Our Blue Ribboned Boys
Updated July 14, 2015
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Jacob and Esau were brothers. They fought!
Jacob had to leave. No wonder! He was a cheat, a liar and a con man. And today we hear about Jacob wrestling with God!
Oh, not again! "Jacob, dont you know what trouble you could get into?" I can almost hear his mother, Rebekka remonstrating with him. "Jacob, you stop that this instant!"
But this is different from bickering children. Jacob is a grown man and we get the feeling that this wrestling match is at least metaphoric as well as symbolic of what is going on for Jacob internally. And there is something admirable about a person who will not be cowed, but stands up for himself and struggles to get his way, fights for what he wants, even fights with God.
Do you enjoy watching a fight?
Boxing is terribly out of fashion, and I dont have a clue why anyone would want to do it, but it has many devoted fans.
Our media thrives on the drama of a good fight. Whether it is in the political arena or in a far off war, or current affairs making news out of feuding family or neighbors.
The contest and the drama draw huiman interest like bees to honey.
But that is all spectating on fights.
When did you last have a fight, or good old tussle about something dear to you or as often happens, - with someone who is dear to you?
Jacobs is an experience we are all familiar with!
Some of us fight with loud voices, some with acid words, some fight with physical intimidation, and some do it with passive aggression, some by withholding and some by letting it all out. We humans have many ways to fight.
And I guess to be honest, many things to fight about.
So is fighting good?
We are all too well aware of the frightening problems of fights that get out of control.
Does this Jacob story condone physical violence?
How much should we struggle for what we want?
- Can I come back to these a little later?
Simply because I think Jacob has a good deal to help us with along the way, as we explore this cameo bout.
Jacobs life has not really changed much. He is still the same old deceiver and the various relationships he has or which surround him are marked by deceit and cheating: Jacob and Laban; Rachel and Laban, and his wives Leah and Rachel. Labans sons complain that Jacob has taken all that was our fathers. What a family tree!
And Jacobs earlier deception of Isaac and Esau spring to mind as well.
As Jacob arrives back at the border of the promised land, his home, struggle is again the order of the day. He has to deal with Esau whom he cheated long ago and he is fearful.
He prays to Yahweh, recalling his dream and Gods promise. The promise of descendents and of God being with Jacob, which has proved true so far, is now in jeopardy.
The lectionary reading picks up the story with Jacob taking his wives, maids and eleven children and sending them across the ford at Jabbok. Stop there for a moment and feel the anxiety behind Jacobs actions. Send the women, children and servants off in front with a potentially angry brother waiting with some 400 men.
I dont know what he was thinking, but I imagine he was feeling very nervous!
"How will I be received? 400 men!?
Is this the end for me?
What about Gods promise?
Have all my efforts been for nothing?
What will I have to pay for my sins?"
We might identify with some of Jacobs "issues".
Then Jacob is left alone and has an encounter with "a man". At first the man has no identity until later in the story when we discover Jacob has wrestled with God.
In the Hebrew there is a play on Jacob's name (ya'aqob), the name of the wadi or creek, (Yabboq) and the verb to wrestle (ye'abeq).
Its cute to know that even 3000 years ago it was a sensitive subject and they joked about their fights too.
The irony is in Jacob asking for a blessing.
He is always looking out for some advantage.
And it is easy to criticize a character like this from our comfortable distance.
But let me look for some positives too.
Jacob has a single minded devotion to his purpose!
He is nothing if not consistent! He is the sort of man you would want on your side, or working for your cause.
Jacob is no quitter!
Even when the odds are badly stacked against him he applies his mind, he plans out the way ahead, organizes the gifts, prays to God, wrestles metaphorically physically with God. He engages with God all through this crucial night.
And this point that God blesses Jacob and gives him a new name, the name of Israel and God announces his own identity. Jacob sees God face to face and lives.
The place is named "the face of God" Peni(u)el.
Struggling with God has a positive outcome!
Now, Jacob was not planning a fight with his brother, he comes bearing gifts and looking for reconciliation.
(Theres some things our world leaders and cause fighters could learn from!) - but Jacob does wrestle hard with God.
And God engages with him, however we conceive of it there is some serious business going on here between Jacob and God.
And Jacob is somehow changed through the experience and the new name recognizes this new aspect of his identity. Isra-el means rules with, or strives with God.
This sense of engagement with God, of struggling together is of the very essence of Gods people! They became known as the Israelites, those who strive with, engage with God.
As human beings, we all have things we struggle with.
At different stages of life we wrestle with different issues;
We struggle with not being the centre of the universe, with "I want, give it to me now."
We grow through struggling with; "who am I in this crazy world?" with "how much is too much? - of various practices and substances, with "do I have to?" with family, and "cant I have friends over too?"
Through to struggling with why we keep making the same mistakes, why the suffering, loss and tragedy in the world and in our lives and all the questions of war and hate, religion and division, selfishness against harmony.
So many struggles to engage with!
Do you bother or let it go?
And if you "just let it go" where does it go?
I think there is cost and consequence either way.
Nowhere is that more clearly illustrated than with Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. He struggles with the reality of his situation, with the looming pain and approaching death.
Jesus is engaged with God, wrestling in anguish!
There is cost and there is consequence.
Jesus shares this same experience of our conflicted humanity.
Wants and needs against right and purpose, comfort and avoidance against costly struggle and sacrifice for others.
Jesus chose the costly way of struggle and we are all blessed.
Jacob wrestled with God and he was blessed, he was given the name, by which his people were called, and God continues to be with him and bless his family.
And wouldnt the world be a better place if we could do our wrestling with God and be more resolved with each other as a consequence?
But there are no easy answers here either. Jacob doesnt just fight once, and win a good result its not even clear that he wins. No, this is an ongoing pattern. Jacob struggles with Esau, with his father Isaac, with Laban, his father in law for years to get Rachel, and then with God before he faces his brother again its often hardest with family isnt it?
Thankfully this is not the story of a blood feud. Violence is not condoned. But wrestling, struggling and costly sacrifice are shown as positive ways of handling hard issues.
Family problems, pollution and climate change, divisive ideologies, religious intolerance, racism and greed; all hard issues that must be wrestled with.
And while I may not appreciate all of Jacobs traits, Im with him particularly in engaging with God and in struggling with the realities of life!
At least we have a hand in shaping our outcomes that way.
The only future that we can predict is the one we work to make happen!
May the God of Jacob be with each of us in our own struggles,
The God of Israel bless us as we grow through our engagement with lifes tough realities and give us the strength we need. Amen


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If you missed all our coverage from the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, you can still check out everything right here, from our reviews to our favorites of the fest. Considering there were so many films bought from the indie showcase, you'll be able to see many of the films we saw as the year progresses. But while you wait, you can experience at least one part of the film festival experience right now: an in-depth discussion about independent cinema with festival founder Robert Redford and indie filmmaker turned blockbuster giant George Lucas. They talk about the state of Hollywood, a little bit about Star Wars and more. Watch now!
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SANDY, Utah (Saturday, May 18, 2019) – Real Salt Lake (5-6-1, 16 points) claimed an emphatic 3-0 home win over Toronto FC on Saturday in front of 15,959 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium.
MF Damir Kreilach, FW Sebastian Saucedo and FW Jefferson Savarino all notched goals in the victory as GK Nick Rimando registered his 111thshutout in an RSL uniform and 146th in his MLS career.
RSL jumped out to the early lead when Kreilach fought through traffic inside the penalty area to poke home his third goal of the season in the 14th minute. RSL doubled its lead in the 28th minute when Saucedo drug the ball to the center of the pitch and unleashed a curling shot that easily beat TFC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg before finding the bottom corner of the net. Applying steady pressure on TFC, RSL took the 2-0 lead into the halftime break.
In the 58th minute, RSL nearly found its third goal when it caught Toronto on its heels, seeing a quick freekick from MF Albert Rusnák find Saucedo inside the penalty area, but his second goal wasn't to be as his shot clattered off the upright and out. Just two minutes later, Savarinonetted the third goal, skipping past a defender inside the box to easily tuck the ball home. RSL continued to weather the storm throughout the remainder of the match, seeing its 3-0 home win stay intact, moving to 3-2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium in 2019.
UP NEXT: Real Salt Lake welcomes defending MLS Cup champion Atlanta United FC to Rio Tinto Stadium on Friday, May 24. Kickoff from Sandy is set for 7:00p MT.
RSL: Damir Kreilach, 14th minute: After a corner kick and play out wide, the ball found its way back to Rusnák who clipped in a ball towards the far post. Kreilach did well to chest the ball down in traffic before finding space to poke home for the early lead.
RSL: Sebastian Saucedo (Donny Toia), 28th minute: Fielding the ball on the left wing, Saucedo cut into the center of the pitch to open up space 30 yards from goal. Saucedo unleashed a rocket from 30 yards, easily curling past Westberg in the Toronto goal for the two-goal lead.
RSL: Jefferson Savarino (Sebastian Saucedo), 60th minute: Winning the ball inside the penalty area, Savarino easily went 1v1 with the goalkeeper, tucking the ball home inside the near post for the game's third goal.
- GK Nick Rimando returned to the field after missing the last four matches due to a knee injury. MF Everton Luiz also returned to availability after missing the last four matches with a knee injury, playing 13 minutes in the win.
- DF Tony Beltran (knee) and MF Kyle Beckerman (hamstring tightness) were out of action due to injury.
- Rimando earned his 111th RSL shutout and 146th in his MLS career, making three saves in the win over Toronto FC.
- RSL started four Homegrown players with Brooks Lennon entering the match in the second half. In total, six RSL Academy products featured in the match as TFC's Eriq Zavaleta played the entire 90 minutes for the visitors.
- MF Damir Kreilach's 14th minute goal was RSL's first goal within the first 15 minutes of a match in 2019.
Match: Real Salt Lake vs. Toronto FC
Date: May 18, 2019
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah
Attendance: 15,595
Weather: Mostly Cloudy and 47 degrees
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
Real Salt Lake 2 1 3
Toronto FC 0 0 0
RSL: Damir Kreilach 14'
RSL: Sebastian Saucedo (Donny Toia) 28'
RSL: Jefferson Savarino (Sebastian Saucedo), 60'
Real Salt Lake (4-2-3-1): Nick Rimando; Aaron Herrera, Justen Glad, Nedum Onuoha, Donny Toia; Nick Besler, Damir Kreilach (Everton Luiz 77'); Jefferson Savarino, Albert Rusnák, Sebastian Saucedo (Joao Plata 71'); Corey Baird (Brooks Lennon 85')
Subs not used: Alex Horwath, Marcelo Silva, Luke Mulholland, Justin Portillo, Sam Johnson
Toronto FC: (4-5-1): Quentin Westberg; Drew Moor, Eriq Zavaleta, Ashtone Morgan (Jozy Altidore, HT), Jonathan Osorio; Auro (Nick DeLeon, 70'), Michael Bradley, Marco Delgado, Jay Chapman, 71'), Justin Morrow, Jordan Hamilton; Alejandro Pozuelo
Subs not used: Alex Bono, Richie Larea, Liam Fraser, Terrence Boyd
Stats Summary: RSL / TOR
Shots: 19 / 10
Shots on Goal: 4 / 3
Saves: 3 / 1
Corner Kicks: 3 / 6
Fouls: 10 / 15
Offside: 6 / 2
RSL: Nick Besler (caution) 26'
TOR: Ashtone Morgan (caution) 44'
TOR: Alejandro Pozuelo (caution) 53'
TOR: Alejandro Pozuelo (second caution, ejection) 61'
TOR: Jozy Altidore (caution) 61'
RSL: Donny Toia (caution) 82'
Referee: Joe Dickerson
Assistant Referees: Phillippe Briere, Apolinar Mariscal
4th Official: Rosendo Mendoza
VAR: Allen Chapman
AVAR: Jozef Batko


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As of 15 minutes ago, I am having serious home decor motivation/lack of inspiration. First, let me dump some projects on you that I've actually done since I started teaching (surprising that I would even find time, but when I get the urge to craft, everything takes a back seat.)
I found this little beaut while stopping by the parents house one evening. My mom had it in a pile meant for trash, so I took it! I'd been wanting to recover a lamp shade for a while now (lamp shades are so expensive...Even the ones at Wal-Mart are over $15.00...)
So as soon as I got home, I ripped that old crumbly fabric off and made it into this:
Presto Bingo - perfect addition to our superiorly boring entry-way. It's still a work in progress.
Kennedy & I also spent some time one weekend re-painting a guest bedroom in anticipation for company this Thanksgiving.
Here's a before:
It had become a catch-all for junk. My sewing machine was in there, along with a twin bed and a pile of unfolded (clean) laundry. Shame on us. It was so easy to shut the door and never look at it.
I have an in-progress photo, but it isn't entirely complete yet...Maybe I can talk myself into continuing blogging if I have something I need to update soon...
This is post-paint, but pre-re-install the baseboards. We also inherited a nice queen-sized bed from Emily & Patrick that will come in handy with the aforementioned company. Can't wait to share the final after photos!
Finally, I'll share some things from my Science Lab!
Here's a picture frame I painted so I could "frame" out my objective for the day...
You can see the finished product hanging over my board in this picture, if you look very closely....
And I might as well share the other view of my room, pre-first day of school. Now the tables are all crooked from kids pushing them around. And my table labels are all ripped off and in a landfill by now. Middle schoolers are messy.
The new dilemma is what the heck to do with our dining room. We bought a craigslist dining table that is now just not working for me. Still no dining room chairs. Plus there are many limitations to the room. HELP ME!


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Hi, I just want to say how much I appreciated the webinar on apical cardiomyopathy. I am in UK so am not able to access the facilities you have in the US but still very much appreciate being able to "listen in" on the webinars you have.
Knowledge reduces fear. Thank you


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Through the Your Best Manager podcast, I've interviewed some of the world's top leadership experts including Howard Behar (former President of Starbucks), Lee Cockerell (former EVP of Walt Disney World), Pernille Spiers-Lopez (former Global Chief HR Officer) as well of several members of the Inc. Magazine Global list of Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts. Prior to founding YourBestManager.com, which provides training and resources to first-time managers, I spent over 8 years consulting hundreds of managers on recruiting, performance managing and retaining their employees. This includes work with mid-market firms and Fortune 500 and 100 companies in a variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Power, Architecture & Municipal Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics, Finance, Insurance, and Customer Service.


text: Old Skool 297 Posted July 5, 2013 Has anyone had experience with both of these types of trailers? I want to buy a trailer for an upcoming 2week trip to Cape Breton and not sure what to buy. I have a Kawasaki Voyager if that makes a difference. If anyone has one for sale I would be interested to hear also. Need o buy ASAP. Cheers Old Skool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Well, thanks for asking. It still looks pretty good. Here, Hurricane Dorian was no worse than a thunder storm. We have had some thunderstorms this summer that caused some damage to the garden but nothing awful. And we have had some well spaced rain, but still I felt like I had to do way too much watering.
The tomatoes are still producing although the plants look rather sad.
I did finally get some green beans
The front needs some work. When the weather finally changes I will be moving some things around. I hope to plant daffodils in the new bed where the crepe myrtle is. It has done well and even managed a bloom. Next year should be a good year for it.
That's how the front looks. Look for a later post about the deck.


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CUESA Events
October 09, 2014
Our Best Sunday Supper Yet
Thank you to all who made our 12th annual Sunday Supper a magical evening to remember!
June 06, 2014
Summer Celebration: A (Plant) Family Gathering
Meet the six culinary "families" of CUESA's Summer Celebration and farmers who grow them.
May 21, 2014
Win a Year of Dining Out
We're raffling three sets of 12 gift certificates for two for some of the Bay Area's best restaurants.
January 11, 2013
Keepers of the Craft
Artisan guilds are getting a modern makeover as lost arts like craft brewing, food preservation, and butchery make their way into the mainstream.
October 19, 2012
Sunday Supper Success!
Our 10th annual Sunday Supper was our biggest and best yet. Thank you to all our supporters. View photos from the event.
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Thank you for your continued patience. Right now, our plan is announce our decision within the next 48 to 72 hours. We have a couple of items to get worked out before we announce our plans for this summer.
Alan Keiger, Camp Director
Clint Long, Camp Program Director
The test period for trying out the Camp Grimes merit badge registration system will end Wednesday, April 8 at noon. All merit badge registrations entered during the test period will be deleted. Any roster information you have entered will remain in the database.
As of this writing, the official merit badge registration is scheduled to start Friday, April 17, 2020. Start times vary depending on your week of camp. Week 1 begins at 8:00 am, week 2 at 10:00 am, week 3 at noon, week 4 at 2:00 pm, and week 5 at 4:00 pm.
Merit Badge registration for Camp Grimes has been postponed and will now begin April 17, 2020.
Program listings for all weeks and the Camp Grimes Program Planner tool have been added to the camp website.
The 2020 Leader's Guide is now posted on the camp website.
The Camp Grimes web site is now open to enter troop rosters for summer camp.
If you are planning to use the file upload method to upload your roster this year, be aware that the process has changed. Please refer to the information posted on the website at this link .
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"Happy Birthday Global Development Group!" …How did it all begin?
Global Development Group officially turned "13" on 2 October, 2015.
In late 2001 CEO Geoff Armstrong visited a drug and alcohol rehabilitation project in Kazakhstan. "The Australians workers there had been trying to enlist some Australian help on the funding-front, but because they weren't recognized, it fell on deaf ears. I realized at that point that we needed to create an Australian NGO (Non-Government Organisation) that could get funds there and that's where we birthed the idea of GDG," he recalls.
In its first full year of operation Global Development Group went from a home office in Geoff and Betty's Eight Mile Plains home, to allocating more than AUD $2 million to 90 supervised projects in 30 countries around the world.
From 10 March, 2004 donations became tax deductible after Global Development Group received approval by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Australian Treasurer, as an OAGDS (Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme) organisation.
During the last 12 months Global Development Group distributed $34.5 million to relieve international poverty, impacting more than an estimated 4.84 million beneficiaries in 38 countries.
"It amazes me how successful we have been. I think it is because donors and partners believe we are very professional in how we go about our work in reaching the poor and disadvantaged of the world," Geoff said.
Today, the organisation continues to expand, with Australian offices in Sydney and Perth. Outside Australia it has offices in the United States and Cambodia. It has just added another section to its head office in Rochedale South, Brisbane.


text: Family time values are abundant as Easter approaches Tom's brother Joe comes on the show to chew the fat with Billy Bullion. Come see Billy's one night only show, Jesus Christ Superstar Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex this Sunday, April 5th at 7p.m. Check out the facebook event page for more info and to email for your reservation: https://www.facebook.com/events/483575985127114/ Thanks so much for listening to AWSM Comedy Radio! Connecting awesome people, laughing like monsters. -Awesomonster


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too. Four-letter words kill.
A self deception begins.
You shut up in yourself.
From meaningless trivia you
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The leather was becoming feminist.
You can eat your partner
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Half-naked in beachdress―
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Instagram story of young Holocaust victim Eva aims at new generation
Much as Anne Frank's diary gripped older generations, fictionalized social media account of real teenager Eva Heyman, murdered by the Nazis, is generating buzz among today's young
AP — For seven decades, survivor testimony has been the centerpiece of Holocaust commemoration.
But with the world's community of aging survivors rapidly shrinking and global understanding of the genocide that killed 6 million Jews declining, advocates of Holocaust remembrance are seeking new and creative ways to share witnesses' stories with younger generations.
Much as Anne Frank's diary gripped the older generations, an Instagram account based on a true 13-year-old Jewish victim's journal, called Eva.Stories, is generating buzz among the young.
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"If we want to bring the memory of the Holocaust to the young generation, we have to bring it to where they are," said the project co-producer, Mati Kochavi, an Israeli high-tech billionaire who hails from a family of Holocaust victims, survivors and educators. "And they're on Instagram."
Kochavi and his daughter, Maya, have created a series of 70 Instagram stories that chronicle the downward spiral of Eva Heyman's life in the fateful spring of 1944 when the Nazis conquered Hungary.
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Heyman was one of approximately 430,000 Hungarian Jews who were deported to Nazi concentration camps between May 15 and July 9, 1944. Of the estimated 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, around 568,000 were Hungarian, according to Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.
Heyman's tale, produced as a Hollywood-style movie with a cast of foreign actors and multi-million dollar budget, will stream throughout Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, which begins at sundown Wednesday. The installments appear as if Heyman had owned a smartphone during World War II and was using Instagram to broadcast her life updates.
The story goes live Wednesday afternoon, opening with Heyman's happier adolescent experiences then darkening as night falls. The Nazis tighten their hold on Hungary's Jews, confiscating her family's business, belongings and home, deporting Heyman to the ghetto and ultimately to the Auschwitz death camp. The story's climactic event is timed to follow Israel's two-minute siren that wails nationwide on Thursday, bringing the country to a standstill at 10 a.m., in annual commemoration of Jewish Holocaust victims.
Even days before the series' release, the account had amassed over 180,000 followers.
One of them was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who posted a video to Instagram on Monday urging Israelis to follow the account and spread stories of survivors via social media in order to "remind ourselves what we lost in the Holocaust and what was returned to us by the creation of the state of Israel."
"What if a girl in the Holocaust had Instagram?" asked the trailer, released on Sunday. The brief film shows simulated cellphone footage of Heyman's fictionalized life, from dancing with friends and a birthday with her grandparents, to Nazi troops marching through the streets of Budapest.
Dozens of Holocaust victims kept diaries of their experiences, with the best known work written by Anne Frank.
The Kochavis pored over scores of the diaries before deciding on Heyman, who, Maya Kochavi said, is the kind of girl "a modern kid in 2019 could connect to," with an unrequited middle school crush, family drama and grand ambitions to become a news photographer.
They hope Heyman's firsthand account will engage otherwise disinterested or uninformed youth.
Yet the concept is not without controversy. While the bulk of the feedback appears to be positive, some critics fear the story, with its internet lingo, hashtags and emojis, risks trivializing Holocaust atrocities.
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What if there was Instagram in World War II? The @eva.stories presents how life of 13 yo girl would look during Holocaust if she could have recorded her story via instagram Photos from film set | Film setinden fotolarım 2.Dünya Savaşı sırasında instagram olsaydı 13 yaşındaki bir kız yaşadıklarını instagram'da nasıl yansıtırdı. İlk instagram filmi olan @eva.stories 1 mayıstan itibaren bunu bize gösterecek. kivancturkalp.com
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"A cheapening of the Holocaust compressed into Boomerang," one Instagram user, Dor Levi, wrote in Hebrew in response to the trailer. He facetiously remarked that "the place for commemorating the Holocaust and getting the message across is on Instagram, between the butt of a random model and a video of a chocolate cake."
Maya Kochavi said she anticipated backlash. But she defended Instagram as a place where "lots of very intense and very powerful movements are happening," with potential to convey history's relevance at a time when anti-Semitism is surging in parts of the world, and Holocaust deniers are amplifying their dangerous messages online.
"It is frightening but quite clear to me. We might be the last generation that really remembers and cares about the Holocaust," said her father.
The Kochavis said that as part of their work, they found that a tiny fraction of social media conversations about the Holocaust in the US and Europe are young people. Their research resonates with recent studies by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany revealing significant gaps in Holocaust knowledge among American millennials.
As physical relics disintegrate and human memories fade, Eva's Instagram story contributes to a growing push by Holocaust museums and memorials to capture young people's attention with interactive technology, such as video testimonies, apps and holograms.
The efforts aim, Maya Kochavi said, "to make monumental historical events tangible and relatable," and to preserve stories of witnesses in perpetuity.