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Holy Cross Convent in Bosco Marengo (Alessandria-Italy)
The responsorial psalm for this Mass has invited us to praise the Lord, who never ceases to guide and sanctify his people:
"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name" (Ps 96[95]).
And today this hymn bursts from our lips as we commemorate St Pius V, a great saint that the Lord brought forth for his Church at a difficult time in her history, choosing him from a family of humble, country folk of Bosco Marengo.
The great Pope of the Italian Renaissance, the great Pope of the Catholic Reform desired by the Council of Trent, was in fact a son of this beautiful corner of Italy. Here he was educated in the heart of a Catholic family and a fervent parish community. Here he prepared for his great apostolic service, which brought so much good not only to the Church of the 1500s, but also to the Church today.
Miracles of the Spirit
1. Of course, as we heard in the Second Reading a little while ago, everything in the Church comes from on high: it is God who, with his Holy Spirit, always works among us, or exactly as the Apostle Paul says to the Corinthians, "it is the same God who inspires them all [the variety of gifts] in everyone" (I Cor 12: 6).
The Gospel then presented to us the important scene of the transformation of the water into wine at Cana in Galilee. That miracle, however, was only the first of many others that would be worked throughout the entire history of the Church. It is above all miracles of holiness that God frequently causes to flourish in our midst. Therefore, the Church is holy, not only because Christ who founded her and enlivens her with his Spirit is such, but also because many of her members are holy.
A man of God
2. Today we rejoice in commemorating a giant of holiness as was Michele Ghislieri, a son of this beloved region of Alessandria. The grace of God guided him to religious life in the Dominican Order, and then led him to carry out a busy apostolate in Pavia, Vigevano, Alba, Mondovì and later in Rome to serve the Holy See. Wherever he went, the fervent Dominican Father distinguished himself for his austere life, his sense of duty and sacrifice, his love for the poor and the suffering.
On the Chair of Peter
3. These were the values that he brought to the Chair of Peter in the six years of his Pontificate, from 17 January 1566 to 1 May 1572.
It was an impressive Pontificate because of the spirit of reform that he brought to the Church of Rome which was suffering from the shock of the deep wound inflicted on her by Luther's heresy, and, on the other hand, was in need of a deep spiritual renewal.
In the few years of his Pontificate, he left to posterity the example of a man of God totally dedicated to his pastoral mission. Due to his work, the Catholic liturgy was enriched with a new Missal. He then gave us a new Breviary and a new Catechism of Catholic doctrine. Life in the religious orders was renewed. A time of grace then spread in the Church, in harmony with the work of other great saints of that time, such as St Charles Borromeo in Milan and St Philip Neri in Rome.
Like any good father of a family, St Pius V later had to defend his children from the attacks of adversaries. This explains why he needed to encourage the initiatives of Spain and of the Republic of Venice that were aiming to contain the threats of the Turkish army bearing down on the West.
A gift to the Church
4. This was his supernatural vision of human history, seen as a great stage over which God's Providence always watches and on which the saints and angels of Heaven always have a part to play.
Our unforgettable Pius V is truly great! How great is divine Providence who chose him from this region and gave him to Italy, to Europe and to the world!
Pope Pius V would have wanted to be buried here in this church that was so dear to him, and he would have returned here had not his Successor, Gregory XIII, Pope Ugo Boncompagni of Bologna, who deeply revered our Saint, arranged otherwise, placing his blessed body in the great Basilica of St Mary Major, where he rests to this day.
5. From Heaven, therefore, St Pius V will continue to watch over this land that he so loved, as well as over the entire Church which he built up with his example and served with his apostolic zeal.
St Pius V had an important place in this apostolic chain, both because of the holiness of his life and the ardour of his pastoral zeal. May he intercede for us from Heaven, and may he obtain for us the grace to love and to serve Christ's holy Church with great generosity.
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Toinette's Vintage Clothing Jewelry Patterns Moreis now SOLD
This set is, in a word, magnificent. Appearing unworn, this gorgeous ensemble is from the Edwardian Era and celebrates the style and fashion lines of Art Nouveau. It is the ultimate Downton Abbey ensemble.
Bust up to 40 inches, it is an extra large size.
This ALL SILK ensemble is an exquisite harmony of design, color and construction. The unworn, three piece set is a textile treasure.
Even more wonderful to find in this larger size! With a bust line up to 40 - 42.
The color palette is done in delicate sweet pea colors of pink and blue. The wide blue silk ribbon threaded through embroidered openings is luscious. The decorative buttons are covered in silk thread.
This all original ensemble includes a camisole top, over blouse and skirt. The set is shown with no under slip.
The camisole and over blouse have exquisitely embroidered French Knots and flowing lines of Art Nouveau design.
The silk is delicate and very fine. This is TISSUE SILK at it's finest. Only the center section of the camisole has very lightweight,silk charmeuse and still, it is as delicate as a cloud. Think of your most exquisite, sheer silk scarf.
The embroidery work is all hand done, in flowing, undulating lines of the Art Nouveau design period. The pieces have the most expert stitching. This ensemble is a symphony of unstructured elegance.
The over blouse with scooped neckline has a lovely flounce all around. All flounces have the MOST delicate edging of blue silk. It closes in the back with snaps.
The closure is lavishly decorated with the tiny faux buttons that match the dangling baubles on the front panel. These tiny little beads are covered with silk thread and are the most darling things you have ever seen.
There is a lavish work of embroidery at the center bottom, just above the dangles. This undulating hand work is done in blue with black highlights.
A WIDE blue silk ribbon is threaded through openings in the front and back. This ribbon is decorative and does not function to "hold in fullness". The ribbon finishes in a wide bow at the back.
The sleeves are straight cut with a pleated flounce at the cuff and more delicious embroidery. The finished hems are turned, with perforated accents.
The camisole or bandeau as it was called is a work of art. The straps, The top and bottom bands are of SHEER, pink illusion silk. The bands are highlighted with tiny French knots in the sweet pea blue.
The center section of pink silk, has embroidered wreaths of minuscule French knots and tiny flowers in pink and blue. An embroidered silk ribbon threads through the top and ties in center for adjustment of the neckline. There are a row of covered snaps for further closure.
The wide flounce at the bottom of the skirt is attached to the skirt with delicate hand work and decorated with blue French knot embroidery. The flounce is pleated the finished with turned and perforated edges. The skirt is unlined. Magnificent in it's simplicity.
The waist band of the skirt has elastic gathered to a casing in the BACK. The front is attached to a very narrow, self fabric waist band.
Here are the measurements in INCHES for all three pieces. These measurements are taken straight along the garment when laying flat.
CAMISOLE: Bust up to 40 - 42, Length from shoulder to hem 15.5 inches.
BLOUSE: Bust up to 44, Waist 42, Hip 48, Center back to hem 29, Sleeve from shoulder to cuff 23 & 1/2, Arm hole opening 20 inches; with the sleeve tapering to an 11 inch opening at the embroidered cuff.
SKIRT: Waist up to 38, *See note below. Hip 54 inches and Length 34 inches. This is an extra large, UNUSUAL size to find. It is also meant to be worn loose. Please measure similar pieces that you own and fit you well to compare sizing. Please note that this set would have been worn very LOOSE.
Colors are even and exquisite with no fading, or spots. All three pieces are very strong and could be worn with consideration of it's importance.
Provenance provided to buyer, is not documented. I am the second owner of this set. It was purchased at a time when I did not realize the importance of documenting it's history.
The set in near mint condition. As mentioned above, the set is unworn. *Please note: the elastic threading in the skirt waist is original to the set. Elastic has been used in clothing since 1820, this old original elastic has only a life of 20-30 years. It has lost it's "give." This is not from use, just natural loss. The blouse is in like new condition otherwise.
There is 1 pin hole (and I mean PIN HOLE ) in the neckline flounce of the blouse and one dark spot about 1/32 of an inch across.
The camisole is mint.
If you want to wear the set, please consider replacing the elastic for proper fit.
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Big Soft Pretzel
5-cups all-purpose flour(or wheat flour)
1/3-cup sugar
1-teaspoon salt
1/4-cup instant nonfat dry milk
1-tablespoon active dry yeast(or 1-1/4 ounce package)
1-1/2 cups lukewarm water
2-eggs, beaten
1/4-cup vegetable oil
1-egg, beaten
about 2 tablespoons coarse salt
Step 1...
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Blend in 2 beaten eggs and oil.
Sift together flour, sugar,salt and dry milk. Combine with step 1.
Stir well. (add more flour if needed to make soft dough).
Step 3...
Knead for about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth.
Roll pretzel dough into logs
Step 4...
Roll dough into ropes about 1/2-inch in diameter and 18 to 24-inches long.
Form into big pretzels.
Brush soft pretzels with beaten egg
Step 5...
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place pretzels on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush soft pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly crisp.
Makes 12 to 14 big soft pretzels.
Recipe can be doubled.
Big soft pretzels freeze well.


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Don't Kiss Her Face
The Echelons have a lot going for them: quirky lyrics, a 1970s-inspired family ensemble, and fun tunes. Made up of father Ben Petrella, children Jessica and Louis, and neighbors Brian Santo and Brandon Grande, the Echelons make their debut with Don't Kiss Her Face.
Jessica is nineteen years old, and brother Louis is only twelve; this multi-generational dynamic gives the band a distinct aesthetic. At times, the band creates a light, west coast sound while the driving rhythms and prominent guitar conjure hints of punk rock.
My favorite song on the album is the title track. Its musical cohesion and witty lyrics tell the story of a high school girl who is too obsessed with her appearance. The band warns possible suitors that "she ain't got a face until she puts it on in the morning." Jessica leads the vocals on this piece, unraveling a yarn about a girl that all the boys can't help gawking at, but who is, inevitably, artificial. I found this song to be a refreshing look at young women and self-image.
While the vocals on some tracks on Don't Kiss Her Face are a little rough around the edges, I am impressed overall with the musicality of the album. Jessica's voice is clear and wonderfully folksy; I was left wishing she had been featured on more of the tracks. Brandon's solid drumming and Ben's strong guitar rifts kept the fledgling group grounded. This group's funky lyrics and family-style band make them a stand-out in modern rock.
You really should have addressed how the album art and the title track's lyrics relate to females being compelled to look a certain way yet being demonized and harassed when they do. Also, if I saw this album cover without knowing the lyrics to the song, I'd assume it was made by a bunch of ignorant, unimaginative boys who think a plump ass, big tits, and skimpy clothes is hot. The cover really does the band a disservice.
Mandy, You make a good point. It would have behooved me to make some comment about the album artwork. I see the cover as carrying a lot of irony, when considered along with the lyrics to the title song. That song, "Don't Kiss Her Face," pokes fun at the lengths to which women will go to follow (mostly) male-created standards of beauty. You are right, the artwork does seem to negate the point...their subtlety doesn't carry across to a casual viewer.


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Doctorate in Mathematics
The Department offers a doctoral program in Mathematics (PhD). A wide variety of advanced courses are offered in pure and applied mathematics. The large number of scientific activities in Montréal and the quality of courses makes our programs among the best in North America.
In general, a Master's degree in mathematics or a related field is required to apply for admission to the doctoral program in mathematics. However, it is possible to pass directly to the PhD program with an undergraduate degree. This option is reserved for students with an exceptional academic record and who have the support of their prospective research director (advisor). For more information, please consult the following links (in French):
https://fas.umontreal.ca/etudes/baccalaureats-majeures-mineures/acces-direct-au-doctorat/ and
- Fall and winter admission
- Limited enrolment
- Daytime classes
- Includes 15 course credits, 75 credits for research and dissertation
- Usually completed over 4 academic years
- Possibility of admission without a Master
Questions about this program?
Dimitris Koukoulopoulos (Program supervisor) : Tél. : 514 343-6716
Camille Archambault (TGDE): Tel.: 514 343-6686
All about this program
Comprehensive examination
Other important information
Financial support
Find a thesis supervisor
Fast track admission to the doctoral program
Practical guide (french)
The + of studying mathematics at the Université de Montréal!
- Our faculty includes 3 Canada Research Chairs in the fields of number theory, differential geometry and topology, and geometry and spectral theory, as well as prominent figures in other, more applied fields such as mathematical physics, optimization and fluid mechanics.
- An especially rich scientific milieu thanks to the presence in the same building of the Centre de recherches mathématiques, an international hub that organizes theme years, offers a lecture series and hosts a wide variety of visitors and postdoctoral fellows.
- The Séminaire de mathématiques supérieures, an annual summer school, and mathematics seminars given by graduate students, for students.
- Financial support may be available from the Department, the Université de Montréal or various federal and provincial organizations (NSERC, FQRNT, etc.).
- An exciting research setting with more than one hundred experienced researchers.
- Access to a variety of specialized software, including Mathematica, MATLAB, Maple, Sage, GNU Octave, Maxima, and more.
- According to British firm QS, UdeM ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in mathematics.
- The Université de Montréal occupies the 32nd world rank in statistics and operational research in the 2019 rankings of QS.


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- 2 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
2 oz light rum
1 oz dark rum
3 oz pineapple juice
2 oz coconut cream
Pour the Chambord raspberry liqueur, light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Pour the Chambord raspberry liqueur into a the bottom of a large wine glass. Slowly strain the contents of the cocktail shaker on top of the Chambord, by means of the back of a teaspoon or otherwise, in order to create a second layer. Float a small, further amount of Chambord on top, and serve.


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Why Launching a Startup Is More Expensive Than You Think
One of the things we hear a lot about in Silicon Valley is how cheap and easy it is to launch a startup these days. After all, high-quality open source software is free, the cloud makes computer power far less expensive, and anyone with an Internet connection can learn Ruby and CSS. Throw in a few YouTube videos and a Twitter account, and you're golden — or so we are led to believe.
While all of these factors are true to an extent, the truth of the matter is that the reduced costs of hardware and software are easily offset by the expense of engineers and experienced business people. And no matter what the latest trends indicate, you will eventually have to spend money on PR and marketing.
I'm now in my second founder/CEO role, having raised more than $18.5 million in venture financing. In the last 10 years, I've been through three other venture-backed startups (two were IPO'd and one was acquired), and if one thing has become clear, it's that no matter how inexpensively you think you can build a business, your calculations will be off — usually by a lot.
"The trick is determining the exact amount of money you'll need in the first place, and figuring out where to spend the money to extract the most impact."
No doubt early-stage companies can be started on a shoestring by low-paid entrepreneurs, but when financing a scalable, sustainable product, a free application server won't make much of a difference. Nearly all of your costs will be headcount, primarily in the engineering department. And in case you haven't heard, engineers are in short supply and get paid a lot these days, especially in the valley.
This is not to suggest that you can't succeed on a budget with a skeleton team. The trick is determining the exact amount of money you'll need in the first place, and figuring out where to spend the money to extract the most impact. For example, my company decided early on to hire a UI designer, which has helped tremendously with our product development.
We also soon decided that we wanted to outsource as much of our operations to hosted services as we possibly could. Then we allocated the saved money into hiring the highest quality developers available — especially those who have experience working with a distributed team.
Many first-time entrepreneurs envision getting in the door with the right venture capitalists (VCs), financial deities who will nurture their ideas and lavish cash upon them. Sometimes this is true, but generally speaking, you will hold two to four meetings with a venture firm — even when you already have amiable contacts there. And that still doesn't guarantee they're going to fund your vision.
Getting funded is hardly the end-all. In fact, it's barely even the beginning for most companies in their seed stage financings. That said, to secure funding, it's vital to craft a coherent pitch, especially if you don't already have a prototype or working product.
Early-stage seed and angel investors all realize that a business will encounter a huge range of flux very rapidly. What they're evaluating is the quality and compatibility of the team, the overall market size and the feasibility that you and your crew can make something big happen. That doesn't mean you'll receive a blank check. Venture firms put their money into your company with the expectation (not just the hope) that you'll create a substantial return.
None of this advice is meant as a scare tactic, or a suggestion that you can't or shouldn't start a company. In fact, I encourage everyone — even my own employees — to target a business passion that will make them happy and wealthy.
The availability of low-cost technology is just one piece of the puzzle. The path from seed idea to successful business is a long and arduous process — one that is simultaneously painful and hugely rewarding.
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Cracking meeting on Monday 1st December. Thanks to Stew for chairing in his calm and collected manner.
New Chaucerian Shane ( A1 ) and Mike ( A3 ) and Adele ( A4 ) all gave speeches and were passed by their respective evaluators, Jim, Pete and Paul.
Stew called for those who wished to gain evaluation experience to shadow an evaluator. So all three sat with a less experienced evaluator and, together, they retired to discuss the evaluation before it was delivered. We hope to continue this into the future to grow the pool of available evaluators.
Adrian chaired a novel topics session, which was evaluated by Julian. I delivered an inordinately long General Evaluation!!
It was great to see Julie making an appearance. Best wishes to Mike for his upcoming trip to Nicaragua. We look forward to seeing him back in the new year.
Our next meeting ( the last before Christmas ) is on 15th December. It will take the form of our club Topics and evaluation competitions. Carol is in the chair. Please let her know the part you would like to play. There is nothing to lose, but undoubtedly experience to gain.
Rachel is away at the moment, but she is hoping to collect names and menu choices for the "Not The Christmas Party Party" by the last meeting of the year. So please let her know.


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Book Club Kit, Doug Dorst, eotvos wheel, Eric Husch, Filomela Caldeira, J. W. Dominguez, Jennifer Heyward, JJ Abrams, Mulholland Books, postcard, S, Ship of Theseus, V.M. Straka, VM Straka
Mulholland Books was kind enough to send me an "S" Book Club Kit. A list of contents is below, along with more detailed analysis further down.
- A letter from J. W. Dominguez, the webmaster of EOTVOSWHEEL.com
- A dossier of possible Straka candidates, sheathed in a Ship of Theseus book cover.
- A CD containing the first transmission from Radio Straka
- Two erasable colored pencils to be used to add your own notes to Ship of Theseus alongside Jen and Eric's
- A postcard from the Botanical Gardens in Rio De Janeiro (Jardim Botanico).
- A playfair cipher along with a sealed envelope that contains instructions for solving the cipher.
The Letter from J. W. Dominguez
Dear book club,
Thank you for selecting S. for your reading group. This unique web of narratives is best experienced in the company of other readers. Moreover, I've devoted many years to trying to uncover the identity of V.M. Straka, and the more people we have investigating it, the better. To that end, I've included materials that will also help you solve the many ciphers in S. and discover the elements within and outside the book, bringing S. more deeply to life.
Let me tell you what's inside this kit. You have received a dossier I assembled of possible Straka candidates. You have also received instructions for solving a Playfair cipher, which will come in handy as you read Ship of Theseus. A CD contains the first transmission from Radio Straka, which appeared on radiostraka.com this past fall. Two erasable colored pencils have been included so you can add your notes and observations to Jen and Eric's. And finally, we encourage you to write and mail a postcard to Straka's translator, F. X. Caldeira. We're collecting these correspondences in our New York Office and posting them online at mulhollandbooks.com/s-bookclub.
I've never gotten a straight answer about how Mulholland got hold of Jen and Eric's annoyed copy of Ship of Theseus, but I'm glad they did. It's been a tremendous boon to Straka scholarship. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have.
J. W. Dominguez
Marketing Consultant, Mulholland Books and
Webmaster, Eotvoswheel.com
The Dossier of Possible Straka Candidates
This 20-page dossier is a reproduction of this EOTVOSWHEEL.COM page, containing a list of possible Straka candidates, including…
Apis's Amanuensis
F.X. Caldeira
Juan Blas Covarrubias (the almost certainly fictional last Spanish pirate)
Amarante Durand
Torsten Ekstrom
Reinhold Feuerbach
Tiago Garcia Ferrara
Lewis Looper
Guthrie Macinnes
The Nineteenth Prince of Spiders
Sindu Singh
Florence Stoneham-Smith
Vaclav A. Straka
Victor Martin Summersby
The CD of the First Transmission of Radio Straka
If you have not already, head on over to RadioStraka.com and listen to the excellent transmissions of another seeker to the solution of the Straka mystery.
Two Erasable Colored Pencils (20045 Carmine Red and 20067 Purple)
@MJHasOwlEyes points out that the colored pencils appear to be unique for each Book Club Kit.
The Postcard from The Botanical Gardens of Rio De Janeiro (Jardim Botanico)
This is an interesting choice of postcard to be included. What is the significance of the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro? This pond just happens to be a few hundred feet away from the picture on the postcard insert in Ship of Theseus between p190-191. Though the place name has been removed, that insert pictures the entrance to the Botanical Gardens of Rio de Janeiro. This garden stands in the shadow of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
The Playfair Cipher
I don't want to spoil it, so enjoy. You can easily find the solution online, but why not try your hand at solving it yourself? The marginalia between Jen and Eric should be enough to help you figure it out.


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Naunton is a village and civil parish in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles west of Stow on the Wold and 12 miles east of Cheltenham and stands on the River Windrush.
The population of Naunton in 2000 was 371. (This is an estimate from the year before the census.) There has probably been a settlement here for at least 2000 years. It was formerly an agrarian based community, with the customary supportive trades; there are now no shops in the village.
The church, which is dedicated to St. Andrew, is largely 15th century but replaces an older Saxon church on the same site. It is known for two 18th century sun dials one of which is above a Latin inscription Lux Umbra Dei meaning "light is the shadow of God".
Registration Districts
Stow on the Wold Registration District, Gloucestershire (1837 - 1937)
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JER: Afghanistan Hail Mary
With the departure of Gen. McChrystal, can Patraeus turn the war around? Courtesy Fox News.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Watch Jay Z Brings Out Rick Ross In Florida
Jay Z brought his "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Tour to Sunrise,Florida yesterday, and since he was there he brought out his collaborator and Florida native Rick Ross to perform "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt." We've only got some fan-made footage as of now, but check it out above.
Check out Jay Z Brings Out Rick Ross In Florida, the latest visual from Jay Z, released on Friday, January 3rd, 2014. Jay Z continues to impress with each new leak, and Jay Z Brings Out Rick Ross In Florida is no exception. It's strengthens Jay Z's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating Jay Z's next offering.
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Behin of MNS reps buyer in $13.7 million sale of 37,500 s/f Williamsburg church; HFF reps seller, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brooklyn
January 30, 2012 - Front Section
"The sale of St. Vincent de Paul Church further establishes the incredible amount of interest we are seeing from developers and investors in Williamsburg," said MNS partner David Behin, who will be heading the new Investment Sales and Capital Advisory division. "The launch of this new division enables us help developers recognize potential development sites and become part of the process at the early stages."
Designed by architect Patrick Keely in 1869, the three-story brick church comprises a total 37,500 s/f - with up to 75,000 s/f of floor area available under current zoning regulations.
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. represented the property owner, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brooklyn, and David Behin of MNS represented the buyer.
The Investment Sales and Capital Advisory division was launched mid-2011 and within its first six months of inception, has sold over $50 million of real estate and note sales for development sites, while successfully raising over $14 million of equity for developers. The division's rapid success is due to years of cultivated relationships with banks, property owners and other brokerages, providing insider knowledge of deals before they happen.
About MNS:
MNS is a leading residential brokerage and sales and marketing firm with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and is the exclusive sales and marketing firm on some of the largest and fastest selling condominium projects in New York, including One Brooklyn Bridge Park and The Edge. MNS is also known for its monthly rental report - the only one of its kind in New York - which has become the premier source of information on rental trends for consumers and the industry alike. The company was created in 2009 with the joint venture The Real Estate Group of NY, a seven-year-old brokerage company and The Developers Group, an eight-year-old sales and marketing company. For more information, please visit MNS.com.


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The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), an investigative unit of the advertising industry's system of self-regulation, has essentially two missions: (1) to protect children from deceptive or inappropriate advertising in all media, and; (2) to ensure that, in an online environment, children's data is collected and handled in a responsible manner. CARU works with companies to ensure their advertising and data collection practices comply with all relevant laws and CARU's self-regulatory guidelines, which take into account the uniquely impressionable and vulnerable child audience.
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In 2001, CARU was approved by the FTC as the first Safe Harbor Program under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Participants who adhere to CARU's Guidelines are deemed in compliance with COPPA and essentially insulated from FTC enforcement action as long as they comply with program requirements.
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Due to the good conditions of agriculture, Hsinchu had been cultivated since 17 century. In 1718, Wang Shijie formally directed the first reclamations and constructed the hydraulic engineering. This was the beginning of Han Chinese settlements around Tek-kham, present-day Hsinchu. This year, in order to celebrate the tricentennial anniversary of reclamation, Hsinchu City Government hold the "hsinchu 300 expo" to showcases the historical changes. It is not only let people regain the local culture, but also demonstrate the diversity of wind city with six main exhibits. In the maker city…Read More
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COMPUTEX 2018 : QNAP NAS combines FBTUG community to create automated agricultural robots !
In the movie "The Martian", We can see how Matt Damon trapped alone on Mars by accident, and relying on cultivating potatoes to stuff him up. It was a story about agricultural revolution. Now when we back to Earth, with the development of Industry 4.0's and AI, there is a more advanced method of planting potatoes. In order to make agriculture take-off, it is necessary to development open source community. The foreign FarmBot community is an example. FarmBot is like a large-scale 3D printer used in agriculture. Through the integration…Read More


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Film special: super heroes and metamodernism in Studio Erasmus
Studio Erasmus is the monthly talk show at Erasmus University about science and current affairs. Featuring interviews, mini lectures and live music. On Tuesday 30 January, during the special IFFR edition in English, the theme will be film.
Erasmus University on current affairs and the latest academic research – that's Studio Erasmus. Intriguing, thought provoking, but always academically sound. On Tuesday 30 January 2017 in Theater Rotterdam, the programme includes, amongst others:
- Philosopher Robin van den Akker on the next big thing in philosophy – Metamodernism – and how it is reflected in the movies.
- The science behind Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and Wolverine: scientists Etienne F. Augé and Barry Fitzgerald (TU Delft) on the how & why of superheroes. What can we learn about superhero movies and what does it tell us about the way we look to people and the society?
- Is this what desire looks like? - Looking at brain activity tells us way more about our future choices than polls or surveys, marketing researchers have found. Alexander Genevsky (Stanford University, RSM) figured out a way to forecast the success of movie crowd-funding, using fMRI.
- And: the attraction of unruly celebs - like Tonya Harding and Tom Cruise - explained by lecturer Simone Driessen.
And live music by Job Greuter, with a special interpretation of film soundtracks on piano.
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | 8.30 – 9.45 p.m. (doors open and live music from 8.00 p.m.) | Theater Rotterdam, Foyer Rotterdamse Schouwburg| Free admission, booking possible at Studium Generale.
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2010 debut album from this Brazilian outfit. Sweaty, funky, exotic, committed. Garotas Suecas ("Swedish Girls," in Portuguese) hail from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and their hearty, full-throated stew combines the best elements of their country's homegrown Tropicalia with Anglo-American Soul and freakbeat. Escaldante Banda offers a brew of Otis Redding soul grooves and Os Mutantes craziness. The Garotas' most accomplished recording to date and the ideal stateside introduction to Brazil's best-kept secret, the record bursts with fuzz guitars, polyrhythms, scorching female backing vocals, big horn sections, and heavy Psychedelia. It's grooves are thick, and it comes to make America shake. The perfect late-summer dance record.
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There are Izakaya everywhere! Around train stations and behind large shopping streets there are often clusters of small izakaya. You might have heard or read about places like Golden Gai in Shinjuku, Omoide Yokocho (memory lane, or as it is also known: piss alley) also in Shinjuku and Nombei Yokocho (drunkards' alley) in Shibuya. Yokocho means back alley and these small areas are filled with izakaya and bars, often really tiny ones serving between 6 and 30 guests. Although some of these places don't accept tourists, only accepts guests who can speak Japanese or simply just serve their regulars, it is definitely worth a visit if you want a dinner experience that is something out of the ordinary. Be aware that most of the popular and tourist friendly ones, at least in Golden Gai, will charge you a cover charge.
Apart from these yokocho izakaya, there are small and large ones dotted all around Tokyo. Sometimes the Japanese use the word akachochin (meaning red lantern) instead of izakaya, referring to the red paper lanterns often hanging outside. So if you see a red lantern in front of you, there is a good chance that you are standing outside an izakaya.
Izakaya chains
There are also a bunch of izakaya type chain restaurants, with multiple shop locations often seating a much larger number of guests. These include Kin no Kura (where you make your order on a touch screen with an English option) and Torikizoku (mainly focused on chicken dishes, all for ¥280)
Usually there are table seating and seats at the bar in an izakaya. It is also common for izakaya to have tatami mat seating and private rooms which can seat larger groups in a more intimate setting. When you walk in you might be asked if you want to sit at a table or at the counter. Just say "teburu" (meaning table) or "kaunta seki" (meaning counter seat) depending on which you prefer. The staff might also ask how many are in your group, so a simple showing of the corresponding number of fingers is a safe bet.
Oshibori - wet hand towel
Depending on were you go you might get a cotton oshibori (wet towel) in your hands when getting seated at the table, or be referred to the plastic wrapped paper wet towels at the table. These are used before and during your meal, so keep them close by to wipe your handsHow to order
There are often a menu on the table, and if you are lucky it might even have pictures! If you are visiting a bigger chain izakaya or an izakaya in a tourist location they might even provide you with an English menu and sometimes a touch screen to make your orders on. Seasonal and temporary items are oftentimes shared on notes or menu boards over the counter or on the walls. If you need to get the servers or chefs attention just call out a simple "sumimasen" (meaning excuse me) or "onegaishimasu" (meaning please) and wait for someone to come to your table to take your order.
As soon as you sit down at an izakaya you are almost certainly being served a small dish you didn't order. This is called otoshi and act as a small seating charge and something to eat while you wait for your first order to be served. If you are in luck you will get something tasty, I personally like edamame, Japanese potato salad or a simmered dish as otoshi, but you might get something that you don't like or might even be scared to try. Do try though, since it is a chance to try something you might never have ordered had you seen it on the menu. The actual charge of this small dish varies, but it is typically between ¥300-¥500.
Share with friends
At an izakaya you have the opportunity to try a lot of different Japanese dishes, and since it is customary to share the food you don't have to worry about ordering too much. Order a few different dishes and use the small plates (often already on the table) as personal dishes and pick food from the communal plates with your chopsticks. What to eat
Cold small dishes like edamame (boiled soybeans in their pods), hiyayakko (chilled tofu) and poteto sarada (Japanese potato salad) is something I always order. Since these dishes are cold it usually doesn't take too much time before they are being served. Chilled vegetables or pickles is also a good choice if you want something that is served quickly.
Skewered, grilled food like different types of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), shishito (grilled small green peppers) and shiitake (Japanese mushrooms) are often a staple at izakaya. These are kalled kushiyaki (literally meaning grilled skewers), if you want to try the deep fried version look for kushiage (which means fried skewers). Surume ika (grilled Japanese squid) is one of my favorites, served with Japanese mayonnaise.
Fried food goes really well with your beer (or other beverage of choice) and one of Japan's most famous and popular fried foods is karaage (deep fried chicken). The Japanese also enjoy kaki fry (deep fried oysters), gyoza (fried Japanese dumplings), and different types of fried fish.
Sashimi (raw fish pieces) might also be served and are usually very fresh and tasty.
There are also more substantial dishes like noodle and rice dishes if you are feeling very hungry or want to limit the amount of yen you spend on food.
What to drink
Beer is a popular choice, as well as nihonshu (sake) and highball (whiskey and soda water). Most izakaya serve a variety of alcoholic beverages also including wine, sochu (distilled Japanese spirit), cocktails and sours. My favorite drinks being umeshu (Japanese plum wine) and grapefruit sour (grapefruit juice, sochu and soda water). Of course you can get non alcoholic cocktails and soft drinks as well, but you should know that izakaya literally means 'alcohol shop to sit and drink in'. It is not uncommon for the regulars to have their own bottles of nihonshu (sake) or sochu (distilled spirit), for which they have already payed, stored at the izakaya waiting for their next visit.
Some places offer "nomihodai" (meaning all you can drink) which is a fixed pricing for all you can drink during a set time period, usually 1,5-2 hours. You can also find "tabehodai" (meaning all you can eat).Ask for recommendations
Not all dishes served are written on the menu. As stated previously, some dishes are temporary or seasonal and might be written on notes on the walls or on a "specials" menu. You can also ask the chef or server for their recommendations, "osusume" and be sure to get what they think is the best tasting food of the evening.
At an izakaya the food is prepared and served as soon as it is ready, so you will most certainly not get all of the dishes at the same time. Dining in this way, with dishes being ordered and served throughout your dinner is nice and casual and makes you feel right at home.
Pay your bill
In Japan the bill is often payed at a pay desk at the entrance, and you simply take your order receipt and pay before you leave. In some places you pay at the table. Either way it is a good idea to ask for the bill before leaving your table. Just say "okaikei onegaishimasu" (meaning "the bill please") and if you want to make things clearer you can also cross your index fingers to show that you are ready to pay. Some helpful words and phrases
You can get by with body language, pointing to the pictures on the menu (if there are any) and some English words like "beer" and common Japanese dish names like "yakitori" and "edamame". But if you want to have a better chance of being understood and be able to order what you want these words and phrases might come in handy:
teburu seki (tee bu ru seki) - meaning "table seat".
kaunta seki (kaun taa seki) - meaning "counter seat".
eigo menu (ey go men yuu) - meaning "English menu".
ijo desu (iih joo dess) - meaning "that is all for now" as in you are done with your order.
onegaishimasu (oh ne gai shi mass) - meaning "please" (requesting something etc.).
sumimasen (suu mi ma sen) - meaning "excuse me", "sorry".
osusume (oh su su mee) - meaning "recommendation" (when asking for recommendations).
arigato (ah ri ga too) - meaning "thank you".
ohiya (oh hi ya) - meaning "cold" as in "can I get some cold water".
omizu (oh mi zu) - meaning "water" (another way of asking for water).
rokku (rocku) - meaning "on the rocks" (on ice).
soda (soo da) - meaning "with soda water".
okaikei (oh kay key) - meaning "the bill" as in "may we have the bill please".
If you want to learn more phrases and get further guidance on restaurant Japanese, here is a great article by Mike.
Now, go out and try for yourself! It really is Japan's best way to eat and drink, especially if you wish to try genuine Japanese food in a casual and relaxed setting.


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(Huffington Post) Has Wisconsin finally come to Arizona?
In an extraordinary uprising at the Tucson Unified School District board meeting last night, Ethnic Studies/Mexican American Studies (MAS) students chained themselves to the board members chairs and derailed the introduction of a controversial resolutionthat would have terminated their acclaimed program's core curriculum accreditation.
"Just like the people of Wisconsin took a stand and said 'enough is enough', the youth of Tucson are standing up and letting it be known that they are fed up with these attacks on their education and on their future," said Sal Baldenegro, Jr., a TUSD Ethnic Studies alum and member of the Southern Arizona Unity Coalition. "They have been under relentless assault by Tom Horne, John Huppenthal, and by the Arizona State Legislature, and they have had enough."
Popular Tucson blogger and activist David Abie Morales called it a "field trip for civics and democracy in action."
"Nobody was listening to us, especially the board," said MAS high school student and UNIDOS activist Lisette Cota. "We were fed up. It may have been drastic but the only way was to chain ourselves to the boards' chairs."
While hundreds of supporters packed the district meeting room in a celebratory fashion, nine MAS students and UNIDOS activists defied security officers and literally took over the board members' places minutes before the meeting was scheduled to begin.
"I'm very moved by their passion and commitment to maintain these courses and curriculum," said MAS teacher Sally Rusk. "They're brilliant. This is not a one-time event. It looks like they're not going to stop until they have an impact on this decision."
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The lack of sleep is the one thing about having a baby that no one can prepare you for. Those first few months are shattering and I was nervous about going through it a second time.
Before writing this I totted up the average hours of sleep I had per night in the early weeks. It's not particularly encouraging and left me wondering whether I'm actually qualified to write this post! Still, if nothing else then, hopefully, you'll feel less alone!
All the advice you'll be given about taking naps during the day or ignoring the mounting piles of washing up and laundry are, largely, impractical and will undoubtedly result in everything unravelling when you realise your kitchen cupboards resemble Mother Hubbard's or nobody has anything clean to wear, but there are a few key time-saving tips that saw us through with our first and I knew I'd depend upon with no.2. to steal back a few invaluable hours.
Save Time, Rest More
1. Set up a changing station on your bedside table. Ours has several nappies, wipes, nappy cream, a few changes of clothes, muslins and bibs. We also popped a night-light adaptor on to the bulb of our bedside lamp. All of this helps ensure your baby isn't stimulated into staying awake by unnecessarily bright lights or movement.
2. Babies crave interaction and feeds are a perfect time to do that so they'll often seek eye contact, but as they have no body clock you'll need to help them distinguish between interactive day feeds and sleepy night feeds. So, try feeding with your eyes shut at night. Your baby will eventually mimick you, thus encouraging them (and you) to get back to sleep quicker.
3. If you wake at the slightest noise from your bubba (I can almost see your wry smiles as you read this!), take it in turns to have a lie-in; taking them to another room at the weekends can give you the peace of mind to nap. It might not always work out if the baby wants an unexpected feed, but that's where tip no.2 comes in handy. Besides, at this stage, even a 10 minute nap isn't to be sniffed at!
4. Shop online. Our supermarket shop is saved so that I only have to pick from our favourites and did that during a night feed with ease. Make sure that you include plenty of easy meals – as a rule, I only cooked meals that took a maximum of 15 minutes – and keep stocked up on tea/coffee and snacks for your visitors.
5. Keep a list of your baby's feeds. There are plenty of apps if you'd rather - I tried a number of free ones and my favourite was baby feeding log due to it's simplicity - but I'm also a fan of just listing them on my phone. It may sound time-consuming, but it will allow you to begin to understand routines and patterns so you can estimate when you can steal a few hours sleep several times a week. I found the best time was before the dream-feed. It's worth it, even though it meant missing quality time together in the evenings, or your favourite programme (I recorded mine to watch when our newborn dropped a night feed and I had more energy) and it's only for a short while before your baby begins to sleep for longer.
6. If you have an older child to look after and have any help, write up their feeds/routines and pop it somewhere in plain sight (our was stuck on the fridge).
7. Label the kitchen cupboards as guests (family or otherwise) may feel shy about rummaging and this will prevent you having to point everything out, allowing them to feel at ease making cups of tea while you put your feet up for a few minutes. It might seem excessive, but a few post-it notes can make all the difference, especially as your visitors will want to be of some help rather than causing you extra work.
8. Despite being such little people, newborns seem to double your laundry! Investing in bibs and muslins reduces it significantly and, as you can purchase them cheaply, I go by the adage that you're better of having too many rather than too few.
9. Even getting washed and dressed in the mornings takes up valuable time, so streamline your wardrobe to a few key, comfortable items that you can easily grab. This is especially key if you've had a C-section. Minimise your make-up routine to the essentials that will make you feel that bit perkier (even a few drops of gradual tanner in your face moisturiser can be enough to fake the glow of someone who's had a good night's sleep!) and, if you don't have time to wash your hair, use dry shampoo. Having said that, you'll be surprised at what babies can sleep through: I dried my hair with our first dosing beside me and the white noise was such a winner that I did it again with our second (it's the same with the hoover, washing machine, dishwasher...). Whatever it is you do, it's definitely worth doing something as it will lift your spirits and you'll feel secretly chuffed that you, at least, look ready to tackle the day ahead.
10. If you have a baby carrier/sling, pop your little one in it while you're doing chores. They'll love feeling so close to you and being upright helps wind them (apparently, this is also great for establishing feeding routines as a well-winded baby has more room for milk thus encouraging daytime feeds and reducing night ones when they're ready).
I really hope these tips help you as much as they helped us, but they're far from an exhaustive list. So, if you have some tips of your own, please share them so we can all give them a go.


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Robert De Niro has cemented his place in Hollywood history by becoming the latest star to be immortalised in Los Angeles.
The two-time Oscar-winner, who has received his seventh Oscar nomination for his role in Silver Linings Playbook, joked about his gangster roles as he planted his hand and footprints into cement on the forecourt of TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
"Joe Pesci always said I'd end up with my feet in cement. I don't think this is what he had in mind," quipped the 69-year-old.
"I am honoured to be invited to join the impressive group of artists who have left their imprint on Hollywood Boulevard at Grauman's Chinese Theatre."
Robert was joined at the ceremony by the film's director David O Russell as well as his Analyse This co-star Billy Crystal, who both gave speeches.
Despite being a life-long New Yorker, the Raging Bull star said he was proud of his Hollywood links.
"I'm a New Yorker - it's where I was born, it's where I live, it's where I raised my kids, it's where I started a film festival - it's home," he said.
"But Hollywood is home too. They say everyone in the film industry has three homes: the home where they live, the home where their first wife lives, and Hollywood.
"I love New York, and I'm proud to be a citizen of Hollywood," he added.
Robert plays obsessive American football fan Pat Solitano Sr, father to Bradley Cooper's character, in David's comedy-drama.


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use step down transformer.220-12V ,bridge rectifier,and voltage regulator IC (7805).
Leds To Ac Main 220v ? Answered
hello i want to build leds that work with ac main 220v i am fond of the leds . i want to glow up one led with few components with full brightness ? sorry for my english . thanks in advance ?
LEDs should be isolated from the main supply, so if size-constraints are not an issue, get a proper LED driver. Or you could just wire each LED in series. Each one requires about 3.6V at full brightness, so with 220V, you will need about 65-70 LEDs and a 250mA or smaller fuse. The LEDs should be connected to a small isolation transformer so they are not live with reference to ground. You may want other forms of protection as well, like a resistor and a over-voltage shunt. If you want to light up just a few power LEDs, I recommend buying or building a proper driver. Often constant current supplies are used.
From mains (hot) a 2200Ohm resistor in series with a 220nF capacitor.
See that as part 1
In series with the LED a 220Ohm resistor and a diode in reverse polarity to the LED parallel to LED and resistor - so the diode connects to one end of the resistor, from the to the LED and the other leg of the LED back to the diode.
See that as part 2
The output from part 1 connects to one side of the diode in part 2 and the other side of the diode back the mains (neutral).
The capacitor limits the current for the circuit and the resistors take care of the voltage and current for the LED.
The diode is anti parallel to the LED to protect the LED from the reverse voltage from mains as we don't use a rectifier.
I am not good with drawing, so I borrowed a corresponding picture from bwir.de
Credits for it go to them, not to me, but I can give you the required calculations if you need to adjust the circuit to other LED's.
Huh... isn't that only a half wave rectifier though?
Not it is not, it is only revers polarity protection diode.
You wanted it simple, and I don't know of any way with less parts to make it work.
Using a rectifier and DC means a whole bunch more in parts and it will cost more than to buy a night light with LED (and they use a similar circuit anyway).
At 50Hz some people claim they can see the light flashing but I found this to be true only for flouroscent lamps.
The only LED's I have seen "flashing" on those circuits are the yellow ones and onyl if there was a flouroscent lamp near by.


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Proceed with caution cause these cookies are pretty darn addictive, it's hard not to become the Cookie Monster! They are super delicious, rich in flavor, and packed with nutritional and healthy ingredients. Take one look at them and you will feel compelled to make 'em right this second.
Raw Sandwich Cookies With Cashew Coconut Cream [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/3 cup oat flour (gluten-free if necessary)
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla powder
- Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
For the Cashew Coconut Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water overnight
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
To Make the Cookie Dough:
- Place the almonds and the oat flour in your food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pit the dates and add them, along with the rest of the dough ingredients, to the food processor.
- Process until a sticky dough forms, you must stop a few times and scrape down the sides of your food processor's container because the dough is quite sticky.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on your working surface and roll the dough about 1.3-inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut 24 to 28 cookies or until you have used up all the dough. Lightly grease your cookie cutter with coconut oil so the dough doesn't stick to the border of the cutter.
- Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet (with the parchment paper on) and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling. It's important that cookies are set and cold for an easier handling.
To Make the Cashew Coconut Cream Filling:
- Drain the cashews and place them in your food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process until well blended.
To Assemble:
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator, scoop one generous tablespoon of the cream filling, and spread on one cookie. Top with another cookie gently pressing down to form the sandwich.
- Repeat until you make 12 to 14 sandwiches.
- Store the cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you plan to serve them the same day they are made, you can transfer them to the freezer so the cream will firm up faster.


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Points of Interest
HSPOA being located in the middle of the Sierra National provides close access to various points of interest.
Chiquito Creek, West Fork of Chiquito Creek, Granite Creek, Beasore Creek and most any active flowing creek contains a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout. The U.S. Forest Service plants the major creeks near the campgrounds various times during the year, particularly the holidays.
There are a number of lakes in the surrounding area. The major lake being Mammoth Pool created by a dam built and operated for electrical generation by Edison on the San Joaquin River. It is an excellent fishery that contains rainbow and brown trout. During the season, it provides excellent water & jet skiing, kayaking and general boating activities. There is a paved boat-launching ramp on the north side of the lake about two miles past Wagoner's Store. After the water level drops below the north ramp, many boaters use the primitive ramp on the south shore near the dam. Wagoner's Store does have gasoline.
In addition to Mammoth Pool, there the two Jackass Lakes, the upper lake is full of brook trout while the lower lake has rainbows and Vandeburg Lake and Lillian Lake that also contain trout. Access to these lakes can be made by day hike but there are also primitive campsites. All these lakes are within the Ansel Adams Wilderness area.
Access to the San Joaquin River is only available by two methods; boating to the back of the lake, or by hiking the Cassidy Trail that starts east of Clover Meadow.
Other points of interest include Jackass Rock, Jackass Falls, Arch Rock, Squaw Dome, Balloon Dome and Globe Rock as well as many hiking trails.


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The columbarium at St. Thomas the Apostle is a beautiful resting place. If you would like more information about the columbarium, please contact Jim Polhamus at the parish office, 865-986-9885 or email Jim.
The columbarium has been an important element of our parish since 2005. Over 100 niches have been subscribed and over 60 interments have taken place.
Applications may be obtained in the Parish Office.
As an alternative to the columbarium, Lakeview Cemetery has established a Catholic Section of 450 grave sites within sight of our Church. The section is identified as SACRED HEART GARDEN.


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May 14, 2019
Three Philadelphia-area nurses were surprised at work last week with news they were winners of the inaugural Celebrate Caring contest created by Independence Blue Cross to recognize exceptional nursing care.
The winners were:
• Kathy Einthoven, a school nurse at Pocopson Elementary School in Chester County
• Tyler Greenfield, a nurse in the Heart Failure Unit at Christiana Hospital in Delaware
• Anne DeLuca, a nurse with Penn Medicine Hospice at Rittenhouse in Philadelphia
In recognition of National Nurses Week from May 6-11, Independence invited people in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey to submit stories about nurses who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care to patients and families. Nearly 700 submissions from more than 180 health care settings were received.
Einthoven, known as "Nurse Kathy" to students, parents and teachers at the West Chester school, was presented the award at a surprise school assembly. She was described by students in one word: caring.
"Nurse Kathy has helped create a culture of caring at Pocopson. She organizes walkathons and health screenings for staff. She handles everyday tummy aches and cuts – but she also teaches students how to be independent in managing their chronic conditions," said Koleen Cavanaugh, vice president of marketing at Independence.
Greenfield, who works for Christiana Care Health System Next, was on his way to the nurses' station when he was met by a small crowd to be presented with the award. Greenfield recently cared for a woman with severe multiple sclerosis. For more than a decade, her husband has struggled to provide the round-the-clock care she needs. Recognizing the physical and emotional toll it was taking on the family, Greenfield intervened, connecting the family with Christiana Care's social workers to help get the family approved for financial aid and regular at-home visits from a nurse.
"Tyler, you listened to this family and advocated for them beyond the hospital stay," said Diana Lehman, director of case and condition management at Independence — and a nurse for more than 30 years — in presenting the award. "Your decision to act and connect them with the right resources changed their lives for the better."
DeLuca, of Narberth, was about to start a night shift as a bedside hospice nurse at Penn Medicine Hospice at Rittenhouse when she was surprised by the presentation. Her nominator noted that DeLuca takes care of people and their families at one of the most difficult times in their lives. She was recognized for providing her patients and their families "dignity, security, and comfort at end-of-life."
"What stood out about Anne's nomination was a story about how she helped create a beautiful memory for a dying father and his young child," said Cavanaugh. "It was an experience he took with him, and the child will carry on. It's something the mother must have greatly appreciated as well.
Independence will make donations on behalf of each winner in the amount of $1,500. Winners also received tickets to a Philadelphia Union game, tickets to Radio 104.5's 12th Birthday Celebration featuring The Lumineers, passes for roller-skating and mini golf at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and gift cards for Hand and Stone Massage and Spa, and Starr Restaurants.
Celebrate Caring was the first multimedia campaign of its kind at Independence, focusing on storytelling to highlight different types of nurses, the variety of settings they work in, and the growing diversity of the nursing workforce.
During the contest submission period (March 11 through April 5) Independence released a series of blogs and videos featuring nurses employed by the company — more than 220 nurses work in a variety of roles. The second wave of Celebrate Caring content will shift to focus on three winners and seven finalists. All original content produced by Independence is housed at ibx.com/nurses.
Independence will highlight seven finalists in the coming weeks at ibx.com/nurses and on social media. They are Micah Maxon, emergency department nurse at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia; Kate Gleason-Bachman, nurse with Pathways to Housing PA, Philadelphia; Cecilia Bermudez, oncology nurse at Reading Hospital, Reading, Pa.; Catherine Hamilton, pediatric nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Evelyn Cannon-Dingle, same-day surgery nurse at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, N.J.; Megan Vennalil, post-liver transplant nurse at Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia; and Kathryn McCaney, medical surgery nurse at Abington – Lansdale Hospital, Lansdale.


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Climate Change in the Everglades, Florida, USA – March 22nd, 201325.8N 81.3W
Visible along the southwestern part of the tip of Florida, USA is the Everglades National Park. Nearly flat and perched on the edge of a rising ocean, the park is already feeling the effects of a warming climate. Sea level rise has brought significant changes that are already being observed on the landscape, and more will likely be seen in the years ahead.
The environment of south Florida and the Everglades is unique because of its low elevation and subtropical climate. Along the coast, seasonal pulses of freshwater from the north meet the constant fluctuation of the tides that nurture several distinct ecosystems, including buttonwood forests. These coastal communities are home to many rare and endangered plants such as tropical orchids and herbs, some of which are found only in south Florida.
Unfortunately, these species' special home is in danger because the habitat is changing, in part, due to sea level rise-causing the salinization of groundwater and the soils above. It is unclear whether or not these species can tolerate the increased salinity that will come as sea level continues to rise due to climate change.
Scientists measure water levels throughout the park-including the many inland, freshwater habitats. The water level in these areas varies with changes in rainfall and freshwater flow as well as influences from ocean tides. Over the last 50 years, the scientists have observed an increase in the water level at some inland, freshwater sites in the park that is consistent in pace with the observed increase in regional sea level. Though it is presently unclear why this correlation exists, and what implications it might have for the freshwater environments of the Everglades, it does suggest the influence of sea level rise may reach far inland (click here for more information).


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Why Dr Manmohan Singh won't go in a hurry
What is the 'Rahul Congress'?
Why C P Joshi and P C Chako are smiling
Why Sharad Yadav is a worried man
All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha term is ending next month. There is virtually no doubt that Manmohan would get re-nomination from Assam but a section of the Congress is said to be "hoping against hope" that he opts out. These faceless but influential Congressmen were among those who led "inspired leaks" about reported differences between him and Sonia Gandhi over the removal of Pawan Bansal and Ashwani Kumar from the Union Cabinet.
What is their game-plan? Some prime ministerial aspirants and their camp followers reportedly feel that another term for Manmohan could mean his continuation beyond 2014 if a Congress-led UPA is formed after next year's general elections. The entire hype and build-up over Ashwani Kumar was carefully aimed at weakening the prime minister, but going by current indications, it appears that their calculations have failed and there is no chance of an interim prime minister in 2013...
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Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, BJP leader L K Advani and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar at an event in Parliament
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What is the 'Rahul Congress'?
Away from public glare, the Congress is witnessing a quiet, smooth and significant transition from Sonia Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi. During the Karnataka polls, many high and mighty leaders of the Congress played little or no role in electioneering or selection of the chief ministerial nominee.
These seemingly powerful AICC functionaries are now fearing the "Rahul axe" in the AICC revamp which is on the cards later this month. It appears that the AICC restructuring will usher in the "Rahul Congress".
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Image: Congress President Sonia Gandhi with son Rahul
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Why C P Joshi is smiling
These days, Union minister C P Joshi cannot wipe the smile off his face. This is for the second time that the Union surface transport minister has been given additional charge of railways. Joshi had held temporary charge when Mamata Banerjee's Mukul Roy and other Trinamool Congress ministers had left the UPA.
Joshi now plans to spend more time in Rail Bhavan. But there is a catch: there is an acute paucity of rooms in Rail Bhavan. As a result, Joshi's personal staff has to function from Tansport Bhavan.
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Image: C P Joshi
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Why P C Chako is happy
P C Chacko is a happy man these days.
The Kerala politician heading the JPC on 2G scam loves courting controversies. Chacko believes the 2G probe has given him an "all-India reach" and put him at par with Shashi Tharoor.
The former close aide of K Karunakaran and Arjun Singh, now serving as Congress spokesman, is a firm believer in a Urdu couplet that says, "badnam hue to kya naam na hoga!" (if I become controversial, would not my name become popular).
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Image: P C Chako
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Why Sharad Yadav is a worried man
The Janata Dal-United is slated to elect its new president. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is keen to grant third term to Sharad Yadav. But there are some disturbing signs that are worrying Yadav.
When Nitish held a press conference recently, he was flanked by R C P Singh and Sabir Ali while Yadav was missing. Sabir, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been given charge of Delhi without getting a prior nod from Yadav. The socialist is praying hard these days.
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How to Clean Grass Sprinkler Systems
Grass sprinkler systems are a no-fail method for even water coverage to provide you with an evenly green, lush lawn. When grasses are dormant, they do not require water and you can turn the system off. Water sits inside the water lines and sand and debris may enter the sprinkler heads to clog them. The best time to clean your sprinkler system is before you turn it on again.
Open the door to the sprinkler controller box. Clean any debris or spiderwebs out of the box with a cloth.
Cut any grass away from the top of pop-up sprinkler heads with hand shears to allow them to rise.
Walk to the last sprinkler head in one valve zone. Mark the position of the nozzle with a grease pencil on the sprinkler body under the nozzle. Turn the sprinkler head counterclockwise to loosen it and lift it straight off the sprinkler body. Turn the valve on for about five minutes to flush the system. Replace the sprinkler head, aligning the nozzle with the mark on the sprinkler body. Clean each valve zone in the same manner.
Turn the sprinkler system on manually and check the spray pattern of each sprinkler head. Note any sprinkler heads that spray only partially, unevenly or not at all. Turn the sprinkler system off.
Mark the nozzle position of each sprinkler head that is not spraying correctly. Remove the sprinkler head on each one. Straighten the outermost two bends on a paperclip. You will have one bend remaining and a straight area. Insert the paperclip into each sprinkler body and pry out the screens.
Place all of the screens in a bucket of water. Remove each screen, one at a time and swish them in the water. Brush each screen with a toothbrush on each side to remove any small particles of sand that may be obstructing the water flow in each sprinkler.
Press each screen into the sprinkler body, replace the sprinkler heads and turn the system on to check the water flow.
Things Needed
- Cloth
- Hand shears
- Grease pencil
- Paperclip
- Bucket
- Toothbrush
- Marking the position of the nozzles before removing them allows you to reposition each one for the correct coverage without recalibrating each sprinkler head.
- Straighten any leaning sprinkler heads for even water flow. A leaning head will create puddles near the base on the side it leans instead of throwing water evenly.
- Replace any broken sprinkler heads with the same type and size. Mixing sizes or types in a sprinkler system changes the water pressure and leads to uneven coverage.
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The board exam for HSSLC startde from 12th March to 2nd April, 2013 for both General and Vocational category students.
HSSLC result 2013 of Meghalaya board will be made available online on following websites:
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"Dave Kahle provides practical and real world sales strategies that get results...just make sure you read this before your competition does."
—Barry Farber, best-selling author of Barry Farber's Guide to Handling Sales Objections
Hundreds of thousands of small business owners are tossing and turning at night, trying to figure out how to attract more customers. They need to know how to sell, both individually and through their organizations. How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime was written primarily for them.
How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime distills the fundamental sales process into simple, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-
implement principles, processes, and practices, and applies them to a wide variety of sales situations. It is packed with real-world examples and applications to a wide variety of situations—from the corner coffee shop, to the freelance professional, to the sophisticated B2B seller. It features:
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• Powerful insights on selling that will enable everyone—from the aspiring entrepreneur to the experienced sales pro—to be more successful.
• Power nuggets—ways to add even more power to the practice and become even better.
Dave Kahle was the number-one salesperson in the country for two different companies in two totally distinct industries, and is now one of the world's leading sales educators. He's authored nine books, more than 100 multimedia training products, writes a weekly E-zine for salespeople, and has presented in 47 states and seven countries. For more than 20 years, he's served as the president of The DaCo Corporation, a sales training/consulting company. In that capacity, he's trained tens of thousands of people. He splits his time between Sarasota, Florida, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visit his site here http://www.davekahle.com/. More information about the book can also be found here