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Type 2 diabetes is best managed with a consistent schedule of eating, exercise, and testing blood glucose levels.
If you have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed. The thought of checking your glucose levels, planning meals, and remembering to take medications at specific times can be daunting. But while it does take some diligence, you can establish a daily routine that will have you managing your condition with minimal impact on your day-to-day activities.
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Individuals who maintain healthy blood glucose levels all cite one key factor: consistency. "It doesn't mean you can't be flexible, but there is something comforting about sticking to a routine," says Nancy Sayles Kaneshiro, co-author of Weighty Issues: Getting the Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery, who is living with type 2 diabetes.
"It's critical to maintain a regular schedule," says Jim Smith, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 1999. Billy Brennan, who developed type 2 diabetes in 2010, agrees: "A schedule provides a way to balance both my food and exercise to keep my blood sugars in a healthy range."
Although the word schedule may make you cringe, creating structure to your day doesn't mean you can't have fun or enjoy food. It simply means you will become consistent with the times you eat, exercise, and check your glucose levels. "Scheduling took some time to develop, but now it's become routine," says Smith. "As long as I don't deviate from my schedule, I can count on my sugars staying steady," Brennan adds.
A Schedule That Works For You
Just like the treatment plan for type 2 diabetes is customized for each individual, there is no one-size-fits-all schedule for managing the condition. However, there are a few common denominators to a successful routine that you can use when developing your own plan.
First, make sure you are consistent with your meal and snack times each day. This will ensure you do not wait too long between meals, which can cause a drop in glucose levels, or consume meals and snacks too close together, which can spike glucose levels. For the best results, start your day with a walk and then a well-balanced breakfast containing whole grains and lean protein within one hour of exercising. Smart options include an egg with a slice of whole-grain bread or a ½ cup of low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit.
Exercise is another key component in a successful diabetes management plan. Regular physical activity helps to lower blood glucose levels and insulin resistance while promoting a healthy body weight. Think of exercise in the same way you would any appointment. Select a time that works for you and write it on your calendar. By making an "appointment" with yourself, you're more likely to commit to your exercise plan. What's the best time to schedule exercise? An early morning workout was the most popular choice of those who are successfully managing diabetes. By exercising at the beginning of the day, you'll ensure that you get your workout in regardless of what else pops up in your schedule.
Tracking Your Glucose — and More
Tracking is essential for healthy glucose management. Making sure to test your blood glucose levels regularly, on a schedule recommended by your doctor or diabetes educator, can help you to understand trends in glucose levels and determine if your routine is working for you or if it needs to be adjusted. "Monitoring my daily fasting blood sugar is a way that I plan what I need to eat the next day," says Smith.
And it's not just tracking blood glucose levels that can be helpful. Recording your daily exercise, food intake, and even your emotions and stress levels can help you to understand how all of these factors impact glucose levels. This will enable you to really understand what aspects of your routine positively or negatively impact your diabetes management efforts.
Be Prepared for Mix-Ups in Your Routine
It's important to remember that while following a consistent schedule can help you to best manage the condition, it doesn't mean that you can never vary from your schedule. While Kaneshiro admits that traveling and dining out can be a challenge, she stresses the importance of not using it as an excuse to drastically stray from your management plan. "For me the key is simply mindfulness," says Brennan. "I look for a gym in the hotel or find a place to walk to continue to exercise. I also try to book a room that has a small kitchen area where I can cook my own food." With a little planning, you can continue to successfully manage diabetes no matter where life takes you.
A Sample Schedule of Someone Managing Diabetes
6:30 a.m.: Wake up and test fasting glucose levels. Record numbers.
6:45 a.m.: Morning walk (45 minutes of brisk walking).
7:30 a.m.: Eat breakfast (2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice 100-percent whole-grain toast with 1 teaspoon butter, and 1 small apple) and take medications.
12:00 p.m.: Eat lunch (3 cups spinach salad topped with 3 ounces grilled chicken, 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, and 2 tablespoons dried cranberries with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing and a side of 1 cup low-fat yogurt).
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Have you ever walked into a beer or wine store only to be overwhelmed by the vast selection, including many options you'd never even heard of? We've all been there, but there's a new app that should help recommend options you've yet to taste. Next Glass uses your phone's camera to scan a bottle before offering you a score as to whether or not you'd like it. Based on ratings submitted the first time the app gets fired up, and scores continually added along the way, the software uses its so-called Genome Cellar to sift through a beer or wine's chemistry and predict your taste preferences. While you're browsing the shelves, the app can be used in beer, wine or a "both" modes for targeted queries, should the need arise. Once a bottle is scanned, you can also peruse to your friends list to see if others will dig your selection at dinner, add specific tasting notes and leverage the GlassMatch tool to find similar beverages. Ready to give it a go? Next Glass is free in both iTunes and Google Play.
Update: When I mentioned chemistry, I meant actual science. Here's how the folks at Next Glass explain the inner workings:
Next Glass has developed the world's first Genome Cellar, an extensive database that contains the chemical makeup -- or "DNA" -- of tens of thousands of wines and beers. By looking at each bottle on a molecular level, Next Glass defines a unique taste profile for every bottle by analyzing thousands of chemical elements.
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The Waterberg Mountains tower over the mysterious Marataba Lodge with imposing authority. Marataba Lodge is placed on South Africa's trade route of times past and enjoys the ideal proximity on the mighty Limpopo River and past game-rich plains. Yes, experience Africa from the comfort of the unique Marataba Lodge.
Marataba is an opulent game lodge that represents Africa in essence, décor and history. Modern design meets authentic African charm and culture in combination with a mystic aura. Locally sourced stone, sand and soil has been used in the construction of the building, creating a uniquely African experience. Glass walls complete the experience as guests are able to enjoy spectacular views and the natural sounds with minimal interruption.
Marataba Lodge was inspired by the discovery of primeval ruins and is thus able to combine modernity with an ancient ambience. This is achieved by using architecture and technology in a truly innovative way, in line with the African Renaissance. The silent lure of the bush, the authority of the mountains and the pounding footsteps of the mighty animals that have made their home here await the discerning guest.
The owners of Hunter Hotel plan to add two add two gorgeous lodges to Marataba Lodge within the next few years. Each of these lodges will maintain the high standard of service and accommodation, ensuring that the Hunters Hotel group's standard is never negotiated.
Twelve luxurious tents combine stone and canvas to create a truly African experience, without compromising on quality. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa, these suites are the ideal base from which to explore the fantastic continent.
Each comfortable tent boasts interesting en-suite bathrooms equipped with a bath, shower, 'His' and 'Hers' basins and a dressing room. Private decks overlook the incredible plains and the winding river below. Additional amenities include must-see outside showers, ceiling fans to ensure ultimate comfort, and in-house communication.
Stone has been used in effective combination with vast expanses of glass in order to benefit from the incredible surrounds and evoke a sense of ancient Africa. Cocktails are best enjoyed from the Ladies Bar. Alternatively, the spacious lounges or library provide fantastic retreats from the city life.
The menu is varied and boasts a combination of African flavours, to be enjoyed in the chic dining room, on the verandah or in the outside boma, under the towering African sky. Break hot summer days with a cool dip in the refreshing swimming pool. The Guest Business Centre at Marataba Lodge provides corporate guests with convenient amenities amid African charm.
Daily Activities
At Marataba Lodge, we advise that guests check in at midday to benefit from the tasty lunch (served between 12h30 and 14h00). After a hearty lunch, enjoy an afternoon nap in the opulence of the tented suites, have a dip in the swimming pool, or relax in the warm hospitality of the African bushveld. Luxurious living necessitates a High Tea, followed by a guided game drive. Gorgeous sunsets are an ideal backdrop to a refreshing cocktail, followed by a delicious dinner, served between 19h30 and 20h00.
The wild sounds of Africa lull our guests into a deep sleep, broken only by a wake-up call in time for breakfast, and the morning game drive (or walk). Day trips to Marakele's Endangered Species Project can be arranged at Marataba Lodge.
Guests are requested to check out by 12h00 on the day of departure.
Marataba comprises 23 000 hectares of private concession in Marakele National Park in Limpopo. Being endowed with expansive plains, teeming bush, rivers, gorges and mountains, this area is a sanctuary to Africa's Big Five, as well as many of their tamer counterparts, including the rare roan, sable and mountain reedbuck as well as the endangered Cape Vulture. Avid birders are richly rewarded as they witness over 400 bird species within the park. Significantly, Marataba Lodge is in a malaria-free area.
Getting There
The Marataba Safari Company is made up of 23 000 hectares of concession, and lies in the eastern part of Marakele National Park, and at the foot of the Waterberg Mountains. It is a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg, in western Limpopo. Thabazimbi, Rustenburg and Ellisras are all within easy proximity.
By Road: Travel to Thabazimbi from Johannesburg, either via Brits or Warmbaths. From there, travel along the R510 north for 32.2km, and turn right at the Lephalale sign. After 11.3km, take a right into Rooiberg Road. After 8.2km, turn left into the Marataba Safari Company gateway. Marataba is only 310km from Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo). Road transfers can be arranged and quoted for accordingly. Car rental options are available from Johannesburg Airport and other major centres.
By Air: Should guests wish to access Marataba Lodge by air, charter flights can be arranged between Marakele and all major centres (including Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Gorah Elephant Camp).
South African summers extend from October to March and are usually hot and fairly drive. Daytime temperatures usually reach a high of 28ºC and a night-time low of about 12ºC. January and February are the hottest months, with average temperatures of approximately 32ºC. Rainfall in this region is usually during summer afternoons and averages 570mm per annum. Winters see cold nights and early mornings (around 2ºC to 6ºC), but even winter days are pleasant.
We advise guests to bring warm clothing, even during summer, as the early mornings and late evenings may get a little chilly, especially on game drives. Absolute isolation means no cellphone reception, so cellphones are best left in a safe place during your stay at Marataba Lodge.


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What Service Providers are Learning From the Cloud? - Part 2
Part 2 – Microservices and Containers
When Service Providers (SPs) look to the future they see a tsunami bearing down that threatens to drown their traditional world. The over-the-top (OTT) delivery of cloud-based services has already diminished the SP role in many cases to being a pipe supplier and bit transporter. Cloud services are now also beginning to endanger SP's value-added business, residential, and mobile services.
Microservices is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of autonomous loosely-coupled services. Each microservice fulfills a well-defined business function and is responsible for its own data, so that it has no external dependencies. Microservices communicate with each other using well-defined stateless protocols like HTTP. They are a sharp departure from the previous mainstream enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) that was used extensively by SPs.
For example, an SDN optical domain controller application might be composed of microservices for: a) parent optical domain control, b) vendor A equipment control, and c) vendor B equipment control.
Microservices enable a highly modular development and deployment environment, whereby each microservice can be individually upgraded, repaired, or replaced in an application without affecting other ones. This allows for "continuous delivery" of applications, which is a central benefit of the target DevOps environment. In the example of the SDN optical domain controller, new vendor equipment can be rolled out without the need for extensive integration and back testing with the parent controller. Release management is fluid and light weight.
Microservices also enable applications to scale effortlessly. If a particular microservice is a bottleneck, then it can be moved to more powerful hardware, or additional instances of the microservice can be spun-up. Microservices also make applications more robust. If an individual microservice fails, then the application carries on as best as it can with the remaining microservices. These attributes make it easier for SPs to meet Service Level Agreement commitments.
Each microservice pictured above is shown in a geared circle – or its container. It is useful to think of software containers as having similar functionality to shipping containers. A shipping container holds virtually any type of goods, and facilitates their transport in a common manner over multiple modes of transportation, like trucks, railways, and ships. A software container holds virtually any type of software code (and it is especially compatible with microservices) enabling the code to run transparently over multiple runtime environments, like development, testing, integration, and production. As such, containers are a central pillar in realizing DevOps. They make applications portable, facilitating seamless handoff of code both within and between development and operations organizations, speeding up the rollout of applications.
Software containers, like shipping containers, also enable dense packing on underlying resources. Applications can be broken up and distributed across fewer servers than is possible under an SOA, saving on capital costs.
A container essentially is a thin virtual machine layer that isolates the software code from the underlying operating system. It enables the containerized software to run identically, regardless of the environment. The most popular container standard is Docker, which has built up a large ecosystem and has widespread use. A colorful term you may have heard is Docker Swarm, which is a tool that lets administrators and developers manage a large number of Docker containers.
Stay tuned for the final blog in this series, where we complete the picture, and discuss how container-based microservice applications run on top of a Service Provider Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
Topics: Cloud Networking, Service Providers, containers, microservices


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There are many methods than one can use to fight drug or alcohol addiction, one of these being the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps. These steps have been adapted by many, many recovery programs over the years with surprisingly little alteration.
What has changed over the years is the understanding an application of these 12 steps. There are probably many reasons for this. One reason is a basic misunderstanding of the definitions of the actual terms used in these steps.
As simple as this sounds, the mis-definition of words can create lots of misunderstanding and mis-applications. The Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps are fairly straight forward when full understood. This is why the first part of the Big Book is reproduced without alteration in edition after edition. When working with someone on these steps a good first step is always to sit down with a good dictionary and insure each step is fully understood. Having the person give his own examples of how it could be that way, or how it could not be that way, will go a long way towards bringing about an understanding of the actual steps and their possible application and importance to the individual.
Another reason is that often times "other" theories creep into and muddy up the pureness of the 12 steps. The psycho-babble concept of chemical imbalances in the brain causing addiction or alcoholism is one of these. Did you know that there is not one single study that validates this concept? It is nothing more than somebody's pet theory and has never been proven or validated. Yet another is blaming addiction or alcoholism on mental illness. There is no doubt that addiction or alcoholism can and does lead to mental derangement, both of a physical and spiritual nature. This is quite different from addiction or alcoholism being a mental illness. Vested interests of course have a direct monetary interested in making you think you are mentally ill. For now they can give you a "dual diagnosis" and medicate for a lifetime on yet another substance, In effect replacing one addiction with another.
This may all seem a bit harsh, but years of experience and observation tend to bear all this out. The Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps are rigorous enough to apply and get results from without adding in misunderstandings of the steps or false data that does nothing but lead one down blind roads.If you want to see if the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps work, then work the steps in their purity, not some adulterated or watered down version, and then decide for yourself. This is one of the few ways to achieve successful recovery and end the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction forever.


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need a tree to plant in a sensory garden at a care home for residents with dementia- any suggestions?
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Hi Podgirl, I am going to suggest a 'virburnam bodnantense' Dawn', which bears beautiful pink/white and highly scented flowers early in the year. Also a bed of lavendar for its delicious scent too. How about Buddleias too, great flowers and they attract butterflies.
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GreenEyes-Networked Energy-Aware Visual Analysis (2012-2015)
The potential of the Internet of Things is leading to a paradigm shift with an ambitious long-term vision, in which battery-operated sensing nodes are empowered with sight and are capable of complex visual analysis tasks. Unfortunately, this is out of reach with the current technology. GreenEyes will develop a comprehensive set of new methodologies, practical algorithms and protocols, to empower wireless sensor networks with vision capabilities in such a way to bridge the gap with those achievable by power-eager smart camera systems.
ICT-2011.9.3 - FET Young Explorers
ACT5G - Anticipatory Networking Techniques in 5G and Beyond (2015-2018)
The rapid growth in mobile network data traffic contributed to the unprecedented speed of 4G LTE adoption, creating the need of sustainable capacity growth in next generation of wireless systems, namely 5G. A key success factor of 5G is network and management system design for flexibility by prediction and adaptation. To this end, anticipation is a promising new approach. By predicting and adapting to upcoming events at various time scales, an anticipatory network improving the operation quality and efficiency. First, network resources ranging from spectrum and buffers can be managed optimally to meet users' requirements. Second, network operators can jointly plan how to share infrastructures and resources to meet their demands at lower costs and better energy efficiency.
The ACT5G project addresses these challenges by two parallel research thrusts which we identify as Network Prediction and Reaction Mechanisms. The research in these thrusts ranges from analytic methods and models for anticipatory networks, to optimization in resource management and infrastructure sharing.
To achieve the objectives, ACT5G engages in a four-year research program centered around four industrial PhDs. Half of the duration of the involvement of the early stage researchers (ESRs) in the program will be spent at the site of Alcatel Lucent Bell-Labs, giving the core industrial aspect of the ACT5G project.
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I am not sure how you may feel, but I am looking forward to warmer, sunnier and rain free weather. Spring is nearly over and summer is hopefully ready to arrive. The summer months are full of activities in Gooding. June is a particularly busy month. We will need a lot of energy to keep up with all the activities, especially the activities scheduled for June 24th and 25th. The 24th starts off with the Glanbia Family Fun Day at the East park and ends with the Western Heritage Day Rodeo #1 at the Fair Grounds. The 25th offers a cowboy breakfast, a 5K & 10K run and walk, a western parade with cattle being led down main street, the Fireman's Picnic, Duck Race, etc. All events are outlined in the Summer Event Schedule.
At the Glanbia Family Fun Day in the East Park you will be able to see the first draft of a new park the City is planning. This park includes skate board activity, bike activity, and an amphitheater for summer music and theater performances. We are very interested in obtaining your comments and thoughts regarding this proposed park.
The city has also been busy making improvements to the Industrial Park to fit the needs of the Well Trucking Company and make the Industrial Park more attractive to additional business opportunities. The city is working closely with the Southern Idaho Economic Organization (SIEDO) to attract additional business to our Region. All of the cities need to work together to make this effort successful.
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I had a lovely day today - I met up with my good friend Sue and we had a stroll around Brick Lane for a long overdue catch up. Sue has recently started a blog of her own to document her love of charity shop bargains - she's over at My Charity Shop Life you should check it out!
Anyways.. back to me! I'm now 27 weeks pregnant and finding myself generally bedecked in all things black, grey and white. To be honest, this isn't much of a departure from my usual wardrobe's colour scheme! Whilst I'm sporting a definite bump these days, I haven't ballooned (yet!) so am still able to make some non-maternity items work for me. Take this grey T-shirt dress, it's current H&M stock, I just bought it in a size M instead of my usual XS/S and it fits just fine. For now. At only £7.99 I might just get a size L when I get bigger!
Get bigger, I most certainly shall. I have a daily pregnancy app thing on my phone which tells me what I may be experiencing at my current stage of pregnancy. Today's update gleefully informed me that I may notice an acceleration in weight gain around about now, so that's something to look forward to :/ Don't be surprised if my next visual update shows me in whale-like proportions! Arrgh!
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Amazingly, I still get emails such as this one:
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Remember, paid links aren't bad if you are getting them to send traffic to your site, or to be listed in a QUALITY directory (like BOTW.org). Take a look at these two sites and use COMMON SENSE to determine the plausibility of these offerings.


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56: Conservation Burning and Biochar
Conservation burning is a way of dramatically reducing greenhouse gasses and particulate releases from burning woody material like old grapevines. Biochar is a soil amendment that can hold water and nutrients in the soil for slow release to the plants. Raymond Baltar, Director of the Sonoma Biochar Initiative; Director of the California Biochar Association and Biochar Project Manager at Sonoma Ecology Center explains how to execute a conservation burn and make biochar to reduce smoke and capture carbon.
- "Biochar increases vineyard productivity without affecting grape quality: Results from a four years field experiment in Tuscany" | Scholarly article
- California Biochar Association
- Conservation Ag Burning | UCCE Sonoma flyer
- "The Conservation Burn Technique" | Vineyard Team Technical Article
- Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project
- Sonoma Biochar Initiative
- Sonoma Ecology Center
- Randall Graham's thoughts on biochar (Video)
- Raymond Baltar's LinkedIn page


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WEG video with Chez Philip: News, views and interviews, episode 12
It is an antipodean episode today for episode 12 of Chez Philip, the official talk show of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014.
Philip was joined by two Aussies to kick off – showjumper Edwina Tops-Alexander and driver Boyd Exell. Sienna visited the Alltech Experience in the Games Village to learn all about animal nutrition from the experts themselves. Philip was also joined by the New Zealand vaulters – Catarina Strom and Lily Palmer – as well as NZ team manager Lyn McIntyre.


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Photographer: Asli Kolcu
Make-up Artist: Chanel Boateng
Hair Stylist: Kasia Fortuna
Model: philomena Kwao (models 1), Sycha Mubiaya (D1 Models) &Nala Diagouraga (strike Model Management)
Location: Gilgamesh
As some of you know I Directed my first Fashion editorial shoot in April 2012 Pride Magazine!! Above are moodboards I made for the styling, set and photography of the shoot!!
Here is the First look, welcome to Gilgamesh's Tea room where it displays my modern take on the 'little black dress'! yea.. yea.. i know it's mainly gold.. but I love how nowadays we have that basic black (themed) dress which can be worn over and over… This dress IS far from basic though… I am in love with this cord dress!!
This look was another extension of the 'LBD'… Modernised with a cut out waist.. thigh high splits… and that sexy 'backless' statement!
This look is one of my favourite.. this show-stopping coral maxi dress would make ALL skin tones glow!! A maxi dress to me is a must have in the wardrobe.. easy to dress up or down. and perfect for a day you feel not quite 100%… and you'll look absolutely HOT!!
So what is Spring & Summer without a swimsuit?
I love these three swimsuits!! TIP: I wanted the models to look glossed up for this look and accidentally got some oil on the swimsuit (unfortunately the designer was unforgiving) SO.. a big tip is to use a non oil based glitter directly on the skin or use water with a spray bottle on the skin to create the same glow when shooting!!
And just like the LBD, I believe all women should dare to wear RED!! INVEST.. INVEST.. and oh yea.. INVEST!! this is a statement piece just as important a clutch.. or a cuff in your wardrobe!
These feather looks were necessary… I am a sucker for texture and fur!! and here I gave you a younger option and a more mature option… but both are undeniably sexy and chic with a gorgeous hint of african print!!
Here below is a slide show of some of the images that were not used in this editorial!!
But I hope you enjoyed!!
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- I'm In Spell Magazine!! (muslimahbeauty.com)
- Cinematic Bachelorette Captures – The Block Magazine 'Moving Picture' Editorial Stars Kate Wagoner (TrendHunter.com) (trendhunter.com)
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Discussion by: HallaHi everyone.
First off, I want to apoligize for my relatively weak english.
I'm a 17-year-old female high school student in Finland. When it comes to religion, I'd say that out of all the young finnish people most are atheists (myself included).
However, I was born to a very strict and raging religion called Conservative Laestadianism. It is a Lutheran revival movement and the most succesful Laestadian movement. There are about 155.000 Conservative Laestadians, and most of them live in Finland, Sweden and USA.
I was brought up and brainwashed in a very close-minded community. It seemed to almost intentionally try to keep me separated from the other (normal) kids. I was taught that only Conservative Laestadianism can sell you the ticket to heaven. However, the prize isn't exactly the lowest:
– Premarital sex is a sin.
– Contraception is a sin.
– Homosexuality is a sin.
– Wearing any makeup is a sin (as well as colouring your nails).
– Having piercings and/or tattoos is a sin.
– Dyeing your hair is a sin.
– Any music from the last century is horrifyingly sinful.
– Being a professional athlete/actor is a sin.
– Going to the cinema is a sin.
– Having a TV is a sin.
– Alcohol, drugs, gambling and swearing are sins.
– Being a female priest/preacher is a sin.
– Movies and kissing are frowned upon.
I may have forgotten some unwritten rules, but the list above gives you an idea of the kind of life I'm supposed to live.
As I grew older and went to school, I was very insecure and ashamed of who I was. I tried to hide my religion from my friends as well as I could. But often I felt like I was missing out on life, since I wasn't allowed to do almost anything.
When the school started to teach about evolution, I was just utterly confused. But since it all made sense, I started to believe in scientific explanations about the universe. However, I had to watch my mouth at home, because I was afraid that my parents might get mad. Later on I learned that they actually believed in evolution, because "God's day can be a lot longer than ours".
As I became a teenager, I started living a secret life. I listened to modern music, danced if I wanted to and went to movies with my friends. I abandoned religion and became an atheist. However, because I hid everything from my parents, I felt like I had no real control over my life. Future seemed scary and uncertain. I started cutting myself and controlling my eating habits to escape from reality. I was screaming in frustration but no one heard me.
However, now I've decided that I don't want to hide anymore. But coming out of the closet isn't easy. There is no way I could gracefully escape from the cage my family's religion has built around me. Because the Laestadian community is so large and powerful, it will certainly raise a huge fuss if one decides to leave it. I'm happy with my social life and I don't want other people to see me differently. I don't want to become the black sheep. I'm also afraid that people would start ponting fingers at my parents, since my brother came out as a non-believer just about a year ago.
I'm also concerned about the problems this religion causes. All the decision-makers in the comminuty are men. Stressed mothers of oversized families are often depressed. Intolerance of certain people (e.g. gays) is encouraged. Young people feel insecure and lost in today's world, which so eagerly feasts on things that are considered sinful.
I wanted to bring this particular religion to daylight and hear your thoughts on it and the dilemmas I'm facing.
Thank you.


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Sure. It is rough,but it is only a test platform. The final labbie will be nicer and may include PBS.
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Oh, I changed the driver to 1000mA tonight. It's hard to notice any change!
The fan is 60mm Sunon. The device glued to the heat sink behind the LD block is Nat Semi temp sensor, direct reading in 10mv/degree kelvin.
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This space for rent.
Hi there, I never posted about the 445nm diode's, well I build my 3rd one with a TEC, after I finished I played with some different color filters from LEE. I read somewhere (properly this forum) that this diode outputs at low power other wavelengts, well it seems it does too at high power (600mA), although I cant say if this is right ~.
here's a picture where I hold a LEE filter in front of the diode (color code 138 springyellow)
This photo is taken by a iphone4.
No that's not right, this is probably fluorescence of the colored glass ;-)
Probably fluorescence, you'll see a orange-ish glow in a 532nm laser the same way.
People using proper eye protection, know this
Ah, ofcourse. I never though about it.
Hi guys!
Today I got a data sheet for 5,6mm 445nm diodes. Some values look overrated, like the output power at 1,2A. I also did not find this diode model NDB7412 on NIC*** website. I compared the date at the right corner of the the data sheet of the official 1W 9mm and the 5,6mm diode. The 5,6mm version was released 1 month after the 9mm version. So this may be an indication for the authenticity.
What do you think about it?
The info seems consistant with measured values, keep in mind that is an engineering data sheet and is not for any specific production diode, and that the diodes that make it into casio projectors do not appear to be required to meet any spec (as evidenced by the dead diodes that show up from time to time).
max out put power of 1.5watts??
Eat Sleep Lase Repeat
Blimey 1.5 W on a 5.6mm closed can seams incredible, i guess this is what gets used in the newer M series


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Steak Roast
Super-Slow-Roasted Beef
This is a great recipe to use on your Steak Roast. Steak Roasts have a misleading title, as if you can expect them to be a huge hunk of sirloin steak or something. It's actually cut from the "round," which is a rather tough and quite lean part of the animal's hind end. You can use these roasts in braising recipes but I think they make great roast beef for sandwiches, when cooked "low and slow." This recipe comes from The Grassfed Gourmet by Shannon Hayes and is an excellent book full of great recipes that will make the most of your grass-fed beef, as well as other pasture-raised meats.
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I was always an artist, but had no direction for it, that was until I found film making in 2009.
I eventually went to Flinders University studying BCA DigitalMedia, and there I studied all the facets of film making. Instead of becoming a camera man as I originally envisaged, I fell in love with story telling. I love presenting things in a way that engages a large audience.


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Category:Chemical Room
From Artisan's Asylum
|Ventilated Room
|Shown on floorplan as "Ventilated Room"
|General Info
|Shop Colors
|Shop Rules
|Managed By
|Ted Sirota
|Same as membership hours
|Operational Status of Tools
|Summary for all Chemical Room tools
|Tool Maintenence Tickets
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The ventilated room is a ventilated area for working with paints, solvents, and other brushed-on/sprayed-on treatments.
The ventilated room has volatile, airborne particles and vapor in it. These and other materials with oil or solvents on them can ignite or spontaneously combust. Fire prevention in the ventilated room is essential.
- Use only properly maintained sprayers and accessories designed for use in spray booths
- Don't use electrical devices or anything with flame or that could spark
- Run the exhaust fan when you are working with oil/solvents in the room
- Don't wear clothes with oil/solvent on them when working
- Don't discard materials with solvent or oil on them in the regular trash. Instead throw them in the red metal safety bins. This goes for rags, brushes, stirring sticks, cardboard etc.
- Don't spray paint or finish on the walls or floor. Protect from overspray with cardboard, paper, dropcloths. Then discard safely.
- Don't clear the nozzle of your spray can on the wall or floor.
- For frequent paint/chemical work wear a combination dust/vapor respirator to protect your lungs
Safe Storage
- Don't store empty containers
- Don't store or eat food/drink
- Don't store containers of flammable materials, including paints, thinners, solvents.
Flammables Storage Requirements
- All flammables must be stored in Building 13 in one of the three metal cabinets. Label each item with name, contact information, and date. After three months items become community property.
- Only store flammables in your rental space if you have a suitable flammables cabinet and have been given permission by the facilities manager.
- If you do not have a safety cabinet, DO NOT store flammables in your rental space
- Any flammables or combustibles stored in The AA cabinet need to have an MSDS brought in with them. Everything needs to be named and dated with when it was brought in. If it is meant to be shared, put a note on it "common use"
- Yellow is for Class 1 flammables and 2 combustibles
- The red and blue are for class 3 combustibles.
- Fuels need to be stored outside in the flammables cage. (propane, Map, Kerosene, etc)
Q: How do I know the class of chemical or storage requirements?
A: The class of chemical will be on the msds with all storage and handling requirements.
Q: The yellow cabinet is out of space for Class 1 and 2 items?
A: This is limited for a reason. FIFO find the oldest thing and bring it hazardous waste disposal in your area.
Q: what about flammables in our spaces?
A: Class 1, 2, and 3, need to be in a metal flammables cabinet. No fuel should be stored in your space that is not in current use.
- Empty red metal hazardous waste bins as needed, according to protocol [note: the protocol needs to be added in here]
- Replace the spray booth filters as necessary
- Clean and maintain all spray booth parts which are subject to wearing out
- Clean ductwork periodically
- Don't allow buildup of overspray in the booth, in the ductwork, or on the floor. Build-up is flammable.
- Remove buildup and discard it in metal safety cans. A little pile of build-up swept together and left can spontaneously combust
Use & Etiquette
- Paint should only be sprayed in the spray booth with the exhaust fan running. After spraying, move your work to a different location to dry.
- Clear coat finishes should be applied behind the curtain to reduce the risk of contamination. All users should check that the curtain is shut to reduce airflow.
- Paint should not be sprayed behind the curtain because of insufficient airflow to vent that corner of the room. Also airborne paint residue damages clear coat finishes.
- If there is no space in the main room to paint your project, wait to use the main room (i.e. don't spray using paint behind the curtain).
- All users should provide a name and contact info on or near their project. Before moving a project, try to get the member's permission by reaching out to them using contact info provided.
- Limit yourself to 24 hours for drying time. Always label projects that are actively drying.
Dust-Free Finish
- To reduce dust and achieve best results, sweep walls to wall with a dry broom. Discard accumulated overspray in red metal bins. Mop and soak entire floor with mild soap or vinegar. Turn off ventilation and allow dust in room to settle for 15 minutes (high humidity reduces airborne dust). Return to room, close door, turn on ventilation, and proceed with your application.
Rules of Thumb for Consumables and Tools
- Consumables without an ownership label: Free for all, throw it away if you think it looks hazardous/not useful. Dispose of hazardous items safely.
- Consumables with an ownership label: Read the label.
- Tools with ownership labels: go find the owner and ask.
- Tools without ownership labels and not attended by their owner: Free for all, don't take them out of the Asylum, don't leave them out of the shop unattended, don't take them out of the shop for an extended time.
- Always put shop tools and consumables back where they belong (if they don't have an obvious home, make one).
- Other people's projects, e.g. bookshelf that has just been painted: Leave it alone or move it carefully aside.
Reasoning behind the anything-goes approach to tools
Since Asylum tools are not reliably marked, there is no way to distinguish "reasonably obviously Asylum equipment" from unlabeled privately-owned equipment. Non-asylum tools should not be left in a shop. If you accidentally leave something in a shop, then expect people to assume it is an Asylum tool and use it.
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RCS Capital to Acquire Strategic Capital Cos.
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Nearly one year after entering the independent broker-dealer financial services arena, RCS Capital Corp. continues its shopping spree adding an $80 million acquisition to accelerate its distribution platform growth and offer more alternative investment products.
RCAP said it has entered into a purchase agreement with Validus Strategic Capital Partners, which owns SC Distributors L.L.C., a wholesale broker-dealer of alternative investments, and Strategic Capital Advisory Services. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
SCD and SCAS, which provides advisory and operational services to non-exchange traded alternative investment vehicles, will operate as a stand-alone business alongside RCAP's existing wholesale distribution brokerage and other financial services companies. They will continue to be operated by the existing management under the Strategic Capital brand, including Patrick Miller, president and co-founder of SCD, and Kenneth Jaffe, president and co-founder of SCAS. Other SC executives expected to remain on board are Mike McDaniel, national sales manager and co-founder of SCD and Mark Brandenberger, CFO and co-founder of SCD.
"The acquisition of Validus Strategic Capital Partners allows us to further diversify RCAP's wholesale distribution platform with more institutional quality investment products, which are not sponsored by AR Capital," Nicholas Schorsch, RCAP Executive Chairman, said in a news release. "This acquisition is part of our overall vision to provide our growing retail investor base with multiple investment solutions through our family of leading investment vehicles."
SC distributes Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, RREEF Property Trust, Sierra Income Corp., TriLinc Global Impact Fund and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. with year-to-date sales of $775 million.
"We believe this is an excellent fit for both RCAP and SC," said Mario Garcia, CEO and managing partner of Validus Group, a Tampa, Fla.-based boutique investment firm that is one of the principal investors in SC.
Garcia made his comments in releases from both RCAP and Validus, which released the purchase price. The final amount could be more "pursuant to an earn-out mechanism," according to Validus.
Miller noted in the RCAP release that both teams were looking forward to creating "one of the most dynamic wholesale distribution platforms in the industry."
Michael Weil, RCAP president, said in his firm's release that the acquisition, "adds full-service securities firms to the independent broker-dealers, financial institutions and registered investment advisors that comprise our current selling groups."
RCS Capital, the investment banking arm of RCAP, served as financial advisor and Proskauer Rose L.L.P. served as legal advisor to RCAP. Moelis & Co. was the financial advisor and Morris, Manning & Martin, L.L.P. served as legal advisor to VSCP.
The SC announcement comes nearly a month after RCAP completed the acquisition of the Cetera Financial Group, a leading independent broker-dealer, from affiliates of Lightyear Capital for $1.15 billion in cash. RCAP said the acquisition created the second largest independent financial advisor network in the United States, adding more than 6,600 financial advisors to the firm's growing retail financial advisory platform. Once all its announced broker-dealer acquisitions close, RCAP will have about 9,000 retail advisors in its new retail advice channel, Weil said in a release announcing the Cetera deal.
While Cetera closed five months ahead of schedule, RCAP has not yet closed on other acquisitions, including Investors Capital Holdings, Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., J.P. Turner & Co. and The Hatteras Funds Group. It is also working on the consolidation of First Allied Holdings, the first independent broker-dealer financial services business it agreed to acquire last June for at least $200 million.
Last week, Schorsch announced the executive leadership of the RCAP management team for the retail advice platform, naming Larry Roth, former CEO of Advisor Group, as CEO of the new Cetera Financial Group.


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If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
Louis D. Brandels
Much was made by the Leave side, during the referendum, which involved the slogan 'taking back control'; and John Redwood MP is oft fond of making the point that it is the UK parliament that should decide the laws to which the United Kingdom should adhere. But just what is the origin of law to which we, the people, should pay heed; because in the vast majority of cases the UK parliament is not the originator.


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Disability & Recruitment
As a graduate, entering the world of work can be a daunting prospect, but what if you've also got a disability?
A disability can be anything from dyslexia/dyspraxia, through to sensory impairments such as visual/hearing loss, mobility impairments, mental health issues, Aspergers/Autism and also chronic health conditions, including Crohn's Disease, Asthma and ME.
A disability is defined as having a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Disclosing Disability
Many students and graduates are understandably apprehensive of revealing their disability during the graduate recruitment process, and again during employment. However, there are many positive reasons for disclosing your disability.
There is legal protection for disabled employees; the Equality Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against workers because of a disability or to fail to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a worker with a disability. Although there is no legal obligation on your part to disclose, it's highly recommended, so you can receive any support that you're entitled to.
Support & Reasonable Adjustments
The graduate recruitment process can seem like a minefield when it comes to asking for disability-related support and adjustments, but it's important to remember that the help is there for the taking. The most common forms of support are:
- Reasonable adjustments, so that you can be assessed in an accessible format, e.g. extra time, tests in Braille, accessible assessment centres, or BSL signer accompaniment.
- Allowance for extenuating circumstances. If you don't meet the academic requirements specified by the employer because your disability had a negative impact on your studies, mention this so that it can be taken into consideration when your application is assessed. However, it's important to bear in mind that although employers will take these into consideration, they may only be able to go so far with this, e.g. they might drop their B grade requirement to a C grade in certain circumstances.
- Information, so that the recruiters are aware of your disability and the impact it may have on your performance at the interview/assessment centre stage. This can be helpful for disabilities such as Asperger's/Autism or a mental health issue.
When & Who to Disclose To
Deciding when and whom to disclose your disability to during the recruitment process can also be a worry, particularly when it comes to requiring specific support, such as extra time and so on. It's best to contact the recruitment team early in the application process, so that they're aware of what support you may need and can look at putting this in place.
When it comes to disclosing once you're in employment, again, it's better to do it as soon as possible so that you can receive any support you may need. At the very least, it's good to disclose to HR, just so they're aware and so you can be protected from a legal perspective. However, to encourage good working relationships it's good to disclose to your line manager as soon as you feel comfortable with doing so. It may help to enhance and strengthen your working relationship. When it comes to disclosing to the rest of your colleagues, this is entirely up to you and depends on the nature of your disability and your relationship with them. You should only do what you feel comfortable with.
Try to be confident about your disability and your needs; this is help you are entitled to! If you're not sure about what support you need, be sure to check any disability reports or assessment letters you've received and speak to your disability department at university. It's also good to have your disability documentation to hand, as employers can, and do, ask to see this to back up requests for specific reasonable adjustments.
Shaw Trust works to support students and graduates with disabilities into appropriate employment opportunities, via internships, vacation placements, graduate schemes and other recruitment programmes. We work with employers from a variety of sectors.
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Wsparcie społeczne jako element instytucjonalnej pomocy rodzinie z osobą zależną
- Issue date
- 2012
- Publisher
Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM
- Source
W: Rodzina w zdrowiu i chorobie: Uwarunkowania środowiskowe zdrowia. (red) Grażyna Dębska, Anna Goździalska, Jerzy Jaśkiewicz. Kraków: Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM, 2012, s. 61-68.
- Subjects
- Zdrowie; Socjologia; Psychologia
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- rodzina; wsparcie społeczne; family; social support
The family is the basic social group among all historically known types of societies and cultures. The institutional nature of the family is that it is not just a collection of individuals with their features but above all a team of related people. Health of the family is not the sum of ontogenetic health of its members, but the state achievable through a dynamic process in which behavior and health condition of a family member are not without impact on the health and functioning, and the functioning of the rest of the family. A healthy family is characterized by the capability to persevere and functioning, despite the changes taking place within it and outside it – is not only able to fulfi ll the function present, but also to prepare for the future (resources, culture, health, relationships between members of the ruling family, the ability and opportunity to procreation, care and welfare, and education of the new generations). The basic elements of family health assessment factors associated with somatic and mental health of family members, socio-economic factors, social and cultural environment and its dynamics. Disorganized family is not able to provide proper care for a sick person. This should stimulate various institutional measures. It is the social support. J. Melibruda highlighting the essence of the adequacy of support reports that "helping a man is one of the commonly accepted values. To help another human being that is, above all, for his sake do what you really need". These actions should lead to the use all elements ranging from health care, the financial activities (various types of incentives and subsidies), to the use of specialized instruments closely within the broader social policy.
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Maan News Agency | Jan 24, 2013
JENIN (Ma'an) — Israeli forces on Wednesday detained a 19-year-old Palestinian at a checkpoint in the Jordan Valley, his relatives said.
Bilal Bashar Daraghmah, from Tubas, was detained at the al-Hamra checkpoint and taken to an unknown destination, his family told Ma'an.
An Israeli military spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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Welcome to West Bank Palestine: Daily Harrasement, intimidation, discrimination, racism, humiliation, denial of humanitarian treatment, respect and even medical aid, women dying at checpoints during labor, or elders in need of medical assistance, violence, interrogations and even killings. Open your eyes and SHARE, so the world witnesses the truth. 64 years ongoing now. It has been enough!
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A Friday night full of music, family and community is what sponsors of Braddock Nights hope to achieve for the 11th straight summer.
"The summer concerts are our commitment to the community to bring them the magic of music in an intimate park setting," said Sousan Frankeberger, the Fairfax County Park Authorities music coordinator for the concert series.
This year, Braddock Nights will include a third location, Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, in addition to Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, and Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Each location will offer a mix of musical performances, all of which will include something for everyone, said Supervisor Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock).
"It's a great variety of stuff," said Bulova. "There will be bluegrass, classical, Irish, Creole and Latin music."
Opening night this summer is Thursday, June 1, at Ossian Hall Park. "Night Music" will kick things off with classic rock songs and top 40 hits. The following evening, the "Falls Church Concert Band" will open the Accotink location with American marches, classics and Broadway show medleys, said the band's membership director, Kathy Conway.
One of this summer's highlights is "Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas," performing July 28 at Royal Lake Park. Zydeco is a kind of Cajun dance music, mixing in African blues and R&B, with traditional Cajun-Creole jazz sounds. Frankeberger has seen the Cha Chas perform, and said they will be one of Braddock Night's biggest hits.
"They do an incredible job," said Frankeberger. "They use washboards. It's very lively."
ANOTHER INTERACTIVE performance this summer will be from the United States Navy Band "Country Current." The band incorporates both contemporary and classic country music into the performance, and they also perform a variety of bluegrass songs too, said Chris Erbe, a band spokesperson.
"It's kind of a wide variety of country styles," said Erbe. "They're very entertaining."
Frankeberger said the Motown group "DC Soul" and the Latin group "Pablo Antonio y La Firma," will add some excitement to this summer's series. She said Pablo Antonio's performance is fun and lively, and they really get into their act.
Bulova looks forward to Bavarian music from Alte Kameraden, the closing act at Lake Accotink, Aug. 25.
"It's a whole little German party," said Bulova. "People just love it."
The swing bands are also popular with crowds, said Bulova, because they're very interactive. People come and dance and really get into the music, she said.
Bulova said part of the reason for adding Ossian Hall Park as a venue this year is to prevent gang-related activity near Annandale, where it has been problematic in the past.
"The police will tell you the secret from preventing crime is not to hide from the areas," said Bulova. "It's to be out in the community to discourage people who want to do something in secret."
The concerts are all outdoors, and will be canceled for bad weather. The reason this free series is so popular, said Frankeberger, is because people can bring the whole family, a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs, and really have a fun evening.
"It's for the community to get together," said Frankeberger.
"It's such a wonderful community activity," said Diane Thompson, senior staff aide to Bulova.


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Drenna Rosenthal is battling cancer. She has spent two decades organizing the annual festival in downtown Venice.
Organizers of this year's Sun Fiesta want the street festival to be more than the fun block party for which it has long been known. They want the festival, especially its Idol singing contest, to be a tribute to a woman who dedicated herself to the event for the past two decades.
Drenna Rosenthal is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for treatment of throat cancer.
"She's going to recover but the treatment is making her sick," said friend Golda Radefeld.
In 1989, Rosenthal became a charter member of the Women's Sertoma Club of Venice. She quickly became one of the club's most active volunteers, publicizing the Sun Fiesta and events such as Quiz Night.
Several years ago, she started Sun Fiesta's Idol singing competition for 17- to 21-year-olds. This year the winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Michael Saunders & Co.
When Radefeld visited Rosenthal last week, she "handed me the Idol files and asked me to take charge," Radefeld said.
"I just want to make Idol a big, big success for Dreena," Radefeld said. "She deserves it... She's been involved in Sun Fiesta forever. She's done every job. I really want this to be special because she's so special."
Rosenthal, 73, worked as a nurse for a psychiatrist in Sarasota and has lived in the area for about 30 years.
Laura Bennawy, who co-chairs Sun Fiesta with Rosenthal this year, said Sertoma is almost family to her.
"She has her Sertoma sisters," Bennawy said. "We are all behind her."
Sun Fiesta started as a tribute to local residents before winter residents arrived.
Women's Sertoma started sponsoring the financially troubled festival in 1993 and worked diligently to pull it out of debt.
"That's why we're so proud of it — because we feel like we rescued an institution," Rosenthal said in an interview several years later.
The downtown party on Oct. 18-20 at Centennial Park features a Saturday morning parade, bed races, the Miss Sun Fiesta pageant, arts and crafts vendors, a beer and wine tent, children's activities that include a bounce house, a Sunday pancake breakfast by the Boy Scouts and more. The deadline to register for the Idol contest is Oct. 12.
Proceeds go to several local charities. Admission and parking is free. Rain dates are Oct. 25-27.


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Ready for a sneaker jam packed with all sorts of wild life? The upcoming "What the Kobe" takes the Kobe VII to the highest level of all ZK7 concepts, by featuring every animal that inspired recent colorways for the Kobe VII, with the addition of a animal collage logo on the heel. Every Animal from the Shark, Mamba, Cheetah and Frog are featured on this upcoming Kobe VII and is said to be very limited in numbers. Stay tune for a release date here on Modern Notoriety. Via Kicks-Crew
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Random fun fact about me: I'm a huge fan of face masks. Whenever I have 30 minutes to spare, I slather one on in an effort to pamper myself while fighting the good fight against persistant pimples. (In fact, I'm actually wearing the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque as I'm writing this post. It tingles so good!)
But let's circle back to the pampering bit. Instead of smearing it all over my face with my fingers, I simply paint it on with a liquid foundation brush. Why? Not only is it a less messy/more sanitary way to apply facial masks, it makes me feel like I'm treating myself to a luxurious spa appointment. Plus, it goes on much smoother and more evenly, so I actually use less product in the end. In other words, it's an all around win! Think you'll try it?
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totaly agree with Shaunanderson.Shaunanderson wrote:What about shift workers? as too short of a notification could prevent these from attending.
As the class has split into 3 separate fleets why not use handicaps then the last race make it a pursuit using personnel handicaps. (doesnt any of the results programs work out a current handicap against the winner?)
Courses - Why are we stuck with triangles / sausages?
There needs to be ideas as to how the Classics / AC can compete against the new rules. Is this putting people off the class as they know they just cannot compete and how many non IC sailors can actually jump into a new rules anyway.
The best sailors would still rise to the top (Put Robin in an Opi and he would still beat alot of us!) but it would certainly make it more fun than just watching another new rules blast passed on the first reach.
Take the fun away and you are likely to lose the individual and not get any new blood into the class.
PS.. How do the Germans manage to attract people / youngsters into the class?
I'd like to find a new race format for the europa cup in france based on handicaps where every kind of IC could win.
so every kind of IC will come.


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"That waskely wabbit who calls himself a stinker and who constantly erodes the egos of such characters as Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck in the classic Looney Tunes cartoons, has turned 50 years old. What better way is there to celebrate this unforgettable landmark than to give the pesky rodent his due by throwing him a birthday party? "
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PARCC Common-Core Test Gets Federal Approval
By guest blogger Catherine Gewertz
The PARCC test has won an unusual nod of approval from the U.S. Department of Education: It got an unconditional thumbs-up as an assessment that complies with the federal rules governing how well tests measure mastery of states' academic standards.
Sound obscure? Well, it is. But it's also significant, because it means that one PARCC state (Yes, just one. More on that in a second.) has now won the official federal stamp of approval.
"This is really great news," said Arthur VanderVeen, the CEO of New Meridian, the company that manages the PARCC consortium. "We think this confirms that the states that administer the PARCC test, or [use] its test content, are administering the highest quality assessment that's available."
Here's the obscure part, with explanations and caveats:
Those of you who follow every tiny detail of assessment policy—heaven help you—will be embarrassingly familiar with the department's "peer review" process. This is where the recent action about PARCC took place. In a letter dated Jan. 11, the U.S. Education Department concluded that Maryland's use of PARCC in grades 3-8 and high school meets all the requirements in federal law.
A year ago, the department told Maryland that it needed more evidence that PARCC meets federal requirements in a number of areas, including whether the exam "measures the full breadth and depth" of its academic standards.
The Federal Review Process
The Education Department's peer-review requirements focus heavily on how well a state's assessment fully reflects its academic standards. All states must submit their assessments and standards for review periodically.
When they do that, it's more common for them to receive ratings that fall short of complete approvals. They're likely to get a "substantially meets requirements," or "partially meets requirements." (See recent examples of the department's findings on Wisconsin and Wyoming when they submitted their use of the ACT college-entrance exam for peer review.)
Typically in those situations, the department asks states to provide more evidence in places where the tests fell short. For instance, department officials could ask for alignment studies that demonstrate the test sufficiently covers a state's standards. Or it could ask for evidence of appropriate accommodations policies.
It can take rounds of back and forth, over months—and sometimes years—for states to submit sufficient evidence to win complete approval. And as insiders know, states just keep right on using those same tests with students while they're seeking full approval from the department. Theoretically, the department can withhold Title I funds from states for using tests that don't meet muster. But experts are hard-pressed to cite cases where that's actually happened.
States that use the Smarter Balanced assessment have been going through peer review, and have gotten ratings of "substantially" meeting federal requirements, but none have yet received a "meets requirements" designation.
What's Next for PARCC States
Maryland's letter of approval is noteworthy because it confers on PARCC an official blessing for use in that state. It could also indicate a good chance that the five other states that use PARCC—Colorado, the District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey, and New Mexico—could get the same result when they go through peer review.
The most recent round of peer-review letters to those states, in January 2017, showed mixed results: Illinois' use of PARCC got a "partially meets" requirements, and the other four states got a "substantially meets" requirements.
As they submit more evidence, in search of a "meets requirements" designation, they're not that likely to stumble on the question of whether PARCC aligns to their academic standards, since all PARCC states use the common core, or a close cousin of it, said Scott Marion, the executive director of the Center for Assessment, which advises states on testing issues.
The PARCC states could stumble, though, over other key questions of peer review, such as their accommodations and whether they test all students, as required by federal law, Marion said.
VanderVeen also noted that PARCC states are moving toward a more flexible assessment model, in which they might incorporate some of PARCC's content into their state testing regimens, as Louisiana and Massachusetts do, without using the whole exam. While that allows states to customize the test, it also means that full approval in peer review isn't a lock, given each state's unique use of the test.
The wonks and nerds among you can paw through the feds' letters to PARCC states to see exactly where they fell short last year. You can see the department's peer-review letters to all the states here, dating back to 2005. (Or not. Depending on your level of assessment wonkiness.)
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The May Cheong Group, the company behind die-cast car brands Maisto and Bburago, has announced that it will have exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights for Ferrari replica toys worldwide starting January 2015.
"We are extremely pleased and humbled that we were able to reach this agreement with Ferrari, the preeminent automobile brand in the world," said May Cheong Group chief executive Roger Ngan. "For 47 years, our company has been laying the groundwork, establishing a worldwide distribution network, creating state-of-the-art factories and, most importantly, developing strong relationships that enable us to produce fantastic die-cast replicas. We look to do even more in the coming years."
The company added that news regarding its products--including the scale, titles and availability--"will be available on the Bburago website later this year."
This news comes after we reported in July that Mattel was ending its licensing agreement with the Italian carmaker for the Hot Wheels Elite line. Well, it now looks like Ferrari was cutting its ties completely with Mattel and its Hot Wheels toy brand.
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Oi, this is a hard one. Us Weekly reports the first couple of comedy, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett, are separating after nine years (!) together. This is Gob Bluth and Leslie Knope breaking up. Why are we letting this happen? Can the President veto this? Why weren't we polled? I demand a vote. The split is apparently "very amicable," so it doesn't sound like anybody cheated. Another heartbreaking thing: they have two young kids! Their oldest is Archie, 3-years-old. Abel, 2-years-old, is the youngest. We are not taking this well. This one was supposed to last. They got together back in 2000, before Poehler was even on Saturday Night Live. They weren't even relevant. It was based on love, and talent, according to Arnett. They didn't get married for real until 2003, and then she played his for fake wife on Arrested Development a year later. That's how real their love was. It broke through dimensions. But now it is gone, and we are sad. This is worse than Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger getting married.
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