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Rodents of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S), Flame Spouts, Deadly Quicksand... These aren't just imaginary and horrific myths meant to keep curious explorers and wanted criminals from venturing into the Fireswamp. They actually exist! That's right. These stranger-than-fiction quirks of nature are actially not fictional at all.
*insert shock-eyed emoji here*
You'll read about these horrors and more in Nature is the Worst: 500 Reasons You'll Never Want to Go Outside Again. New to the Teen Department's Nonfiction shelf (dewey # T508.02R to be exact), this is your handy guide to all the strange, creepy, weird, and downright horrific things you can find in nature if only you dare to look. Some in distant, far-flung locales and others right in your backyard. Sometimes even hidden on your own body (shudder).
If you want a warm and fuzzy story about cuddly puppies, look elsewhere. This book is not for you. But if you want to read more about murderous ducklings, vampire deer, and storms that rain frogs (and other oddities), you'll definitely want to check out Nature is the Worst.
One thing's for certain. You'll never see the world the same way again!


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US spies' crazytech branch asks chip firm for 8-BIT-PER-CELL memory
Triple level cell? Pah! So yesterday
The blue-sky researchers who work for the US intelligence branch have handed a contract to magnetic semiconductor firm Crocus Technology to develop memory that stores a whopping 8-bit-per cell memory to help keep the United States' intel secure.
IARPA, the US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, has commissioned Crocus to deliver a working demonstration of the tech by the end of the year. Crocus says its Magnetic Logic Unit (MLU) memory "vastly exceeds" the current limit of the number of bits that can be stored per memory cell and will make it hellishly difficult to hack secret cryptographic keys stored in such memory. Crocus is in the business of making embedded micro-controllers for the mobile and security industry, as in smartcards, and also for applications requiring extreme operation conditions.
Crocus' multi-bit technology is going to use two magnetic structures:
- The Axial Induced Moment (AIM) uses a variable angle magnetic moment vector to encode binary data in a magnetic cell. It reckons it can demonstrate AIM with 16 storage angles yielding 4-bits per AIM cell; halfway there.
- The Multi-Junction Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MJM) which has two tunnel barriers stacked in a single MLU cell. HAve an AIM per tunnel barrier and we get to 8-bits.
There will be a combined AIM/MJM structure, in which the two MJM storage layers each support a rotating AIM storage vector, giving us 16 states in each of two independent storage layers, "resulting in 256 possible stored states or 8-bits per cell storage density" according to the Crocus bods.
Douglas Lee, VP for system strategy and corporate product development at Crocus, pointed out NAND and MRAM bits-per-cell limitations: "The current semiconductor non-volatile memory state-of-the-art is 3-4 bits per cell, as achieved in NAND flash memory, and is reaching the physical limits of floating gate memory technology. The current state-of-the-art in MRAM is only 1 bit per cell storage."
The contract will run for a year and result in 8-bit MLU memory being demonstrated in 12 months' time. Whether there is scope for such cell multi-bittery to cross over into more mainstream memory technologies is a moot point.
Likely not, although Crocus and IBM have been working on MRAM. ®

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I can't even begin to count on one hand the amount of times I have been to the Yard House at Marketstreet, Lynnfield! Always offering new and exciting menu items to try! Numerous appetizers, cocktails & an outstanding beer selection to choose from make this a great spot to go to with friends or family for a fun night out or a sporting event on TV!
Last night I took my friend for an early birthday celebration! We Shared the Queso Dip as our appetizer, each ordered an entrée and had a few different martini's to enjoy!
Cheesy Queso Dip with added Bacon Chorizo! Could we really not go for the added Chorizo?? Of course we went for it and thank god we did!! Perfect! Queso Dip at Yard House comes with a blend of poblano peppers, chipotle seasoning & when added as an extra, the chorizo bacon. All served with a side of warm tortillas and chips! The variety of crunchy chips and soft tortilla roll ups is a great combo to enjoy the dip in different ways! Spread it out onto a soft tortilla and have it as a mini roll up/quesadilla OR dip all those chips for some crunch! Did we even need to order entrees after this amazing appetizer with drinks?! Probably not! But we did and we enjoyed every last bite! I ended up ordering some of their signature tacos and my friend ended up with a delicious pasta dish! Now, I want to talk about those cocktails!!
The Black Orchid Martinis are a great blend of flavors producing this awesome color! Watermelon pucker, raspberry vodka & blue curacao. Any cocktail with even a hint of blue curacao gives a fun, unique, enhanced color. Curacao is a liqueur that is flavored from the dried peel of the citrus fruit, Laraha, grown on the Curacao Island. Blue Curacao actually has a bitter type, orange flavor. When added to certain cocktails, it's great! This flavor along with the watermelon and raspberry vodka is tasty and not too fruity, also producing this deep purplish, blue color!
What a great night of warm, bubbly Queso dip, a lil spice of Chorizo Bacon, some delicious entrees and a few Martini's to top it all off!! Go to your nearest Yard House ASAP!!


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I recently created a book cover journal as a gift for my mom. I've seen book covers used for a variety of projects and was inspired to use the cover of a Nancy Drew book to create a journal for my mom.
I chose an old Nancy Drew book because the series holds fun memories of special time with my mom. When I was younger, we used to lay in my four poster bed at night and read chapters of Nancy Drew mysteries aloud to each other. I found a worn copy at a used bookstore to take apart for the journal.
I started by using a box cover to cut the front and back of the book cover away from the spine.
I purchased a spiral bound notebook that included manila page dividers. I tore out the manila pages and folded up the bottom of the manila page, creating a pocket, and securing the 2 sides of the pocket with Tombo adhesive.
Using the measurements of the book pages, I cut the pocket pages to size, to match the pages of the book, and used rubber stamps and black ink to add details to the pocket.
I took the book pages and the spiral bound notebook to Kinkos and asked them to cut the spiral notebook pages to the same size as the book pages. (They use an industrial paper cutter and can cut the whole stack at one time for just a couple of dollars.) I also had them drill 3 holes into both the book pages and notebook pages in one stack.
By rubbing a brown ink pad on the edges of the pages, you can add a worn, vintage character.
I chose a few sections of the book to include in the journal, mixed in with the notebook pages. I used a page that had drilled holes to pencil mark the 3 holes on the manila pockets and the front and back covers of the book.
I used a hole punch to punch holes in the manila pockets and my crop-a-dile to punch holes into the book cover. I was surprised by how easily the crop-a-dile punched right through the book cover! (You can purchase a crop-a-dile at Michaels or any craft or scrapbooking store.)
I stacked the journal pages in the order that I wanted and secured them with 1 3/4 inch looseleaf binder rings through the 3 holes to assemble the journal . (After searching all over and only finding mixed size packs at office supply stores, I found a pack of 12 rings in the 1 3/4 in size at Hobby Lobby.)
I then tied ribbons along each of the binder rings and added embellishments, from tags and brads inside, to a metal key attached to the ribbon on the top binder ring.
I was really happy with how the journal turned out and would love to make others with a variety of book covers. It is an easy project that can be personalized and tailored to your needs, from adding day planner pages to address book inserts. My mom loved her gift and will be reminded of our book reading memories each time she uses it!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Book Cover Journal
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8 comments:
- Dawn said...
(Sigh...) Wish I were on the receiving end of some of your creations! This is a really good one, too.
You are so creative - I'm sure your mom is going to love this!!!
- November 18, 2009 at 7:55 AM
- Jen R. said...
Very cute idea!
- November 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM
- Lee Family said...
so neat and classy looking!
- November 23, 2009 at 7:26 AM
- Sandy said...
That is so clever and I also wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, Amber! Love, Sandy
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i LOVE it!
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This year is marked by very few patterns. Complaints about the symmetry of Gobrecht's seated liberty design with its long neck and wide shoulders and small head resulted in the die trial or mechanical reduction by Robert Ball Hughes
show below.
There is a die trial known which may be Gobrecht's response to this
Since the piece is undated, we cannot be sure it was actually produced this year.
Another famous hub trial showing Gobrecht's name above the date as on one of his 1836 dollar dies is also known to exist
Additional undated seated liberty trial pieces of the obverse
and reverse
are also known but may not actually have been made in 1840.
The first photo is courtesy of Heritage, the others are courtesy of the Library Company of Philadelphia.
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Free Adult coloring pages for the holidays and Christmas plus bonus for the kids!
Following up on our post earlier today, here is another collection of our favorite adult coloring books for the season, along with a whole pile of free coloring pages! This time we also include a cheerful and creative activities book the kids will love ... try some of these tomorrow and you won't need a baby sitter! If you really make some killer pages, snap a quick photo and send it in! Here are our titles :
- Giant Christmas Coloring and Activity Book
- An Old-Fashioned Christmas Coloring Book
- Merry Christmas Designs Coloring Book
- Deluxe Four Seasons Coloring Book
- Christmas Trees Coloring Book


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The aim of founding the EDUCATIO International Education Exhibition was to answer all the questions regarding higher education. Its goal is to connect each and every participant of education (i.e., national and international institutions of higher education, course book publishers, language schools, and vocational training centres) with people who are interested in it (i.e., students, teachers, and parents).
How will the digital future look like? Visit the T–Systems booth at the fair and check out the interactive VR installation, Training 2038!
Training 2038 is an interactive VR experience set up to engage everyday people in ethical dilemmas about algorithms and automation. Instead of outlining frightening abstractions of a systemic takeover (singularity), the program aims to explore the hidden corners of everyday life that are penetrated by programmed interactions in a very pragmatic sense.


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When I watched Prince work, I was always reminded of great auteurs who had done it all, like Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles. But when we filmed him creating and directing the opening to his Lovesexy tour in London in the summer of 1988, it was Mozart who came to mind. Prince arrived onstage in a replica of his Thunderbird convertible on a hydraulic lift to "Escape," then would slink across the stage to "Erotic City, " and would meet Sheilah E and the dancer known as Cat center stage for some shenanigans. It was just three people dancing on a stage but it was outrageously funky, entertaining and erotic. His command and control of every element and aspect of the show was consummate. Songwriting. Music. Sound. Production design. Lighting. Choreography. As I watched him put it all together and tweak it to his perfection, I thought, Ah, this is what it must have been like when Mozart directed one of his operas. Prince was the Mozart of pop, funk, rock and soul.
I would never have had the chance to meet Prince if he hadn't admired my script for the 1987 documentary, Elvis '56. As a result I was hired as the writer of what was to be an authorized documentary about his musical life and times. As such I got to watch him launch the tour at Wembley--an amazing spectacle. There was much controversy swirling around him after the episode of the Black Album and the naked cover of Lovesexy. As Eric Clapton put it when we filmed him, "You either love him or hate him, there's no in-between"--and Clapton was an unabashed fan. Lots of people were always buzzing around the show--George Clinton, Paul McCartney, Sting—but the real fun was the after-hours jams in clubs. That was where you saw who Prince really was—a devout musician who loved to melt your face with his guitar. You could see how he had taken all of his influences—Miles Davis, Elvis, Little Richard, James Brown, Sly, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Hendrix, the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Mavis Staples, Frank Zappa, countless others--and made them a part of his palette. He could be any one of them, all of them at once, or none of them at all. He inhabited a world of incredible music that revolved around him like planets around the sun. He lived for it.
Prince was outlandishly talented but make no mistake, he could be a very strange little cat. Sometimes I would think he must have been beamed down from another world. I always sensed his troubled youth in the part of his personality that was so shy and standoffish. Conversation with him could be strained and uneasy. He could be vulnerable in his art but kept his private life very private. He was paranoid but he also understood the power of mystique. It was Randy Newman, another fan, who remarked to us, "He doesn't appear to be a friendly fella because he's so remote but there's great humor in his stuff so you know he couldn't be a bad guy." His manager at the time, Bob Cavallo, told me that when Prince was nominated for Purple Rain, he was hoping it would be the night that America would get to see that Prince was just a regular guy and really connect with him, but then Prince showed up in his purple sequined hood and that was that. Prince Rogers Nelson was anything but a regular guy.
Of course he was vain. I never saw him without those platform shoes except for once when I saw him playing basketball and I couldn't believe my eyes at how tiny he was without them. They must have been six or seven inches high, and when I heard he needed hip replacement surgery a few years ago, I knew it had to be those shoes.
The world of entertainment is chockablock with divas and control freaks like Barbara Streisand and Diana Ross but I'd never met anyone as obsessed with it as Prince. I began to understand it more when I went through the recently built Paisley Park, his multi-million dollar high-tech creative play land. With its recording studios and sound stages it was his own private MGM, complete with a costume department where he designed his own clothes. Nobody could ever tell him what to do, but there was a Howard Hughes component to it. I had the same feeling when I went through Graceland after Elvis died—of someone who lived entirely and profoundly in his own world.
At the finale of the Lovesexy shows, where Prince would get the massive crowds to shout back at him that God is alive, he would suddenly disappear. His worshipful fans never knew about the chute that he went down, into the packing crate with wheels that would be rolled quickly out to the limousine. I thought of it when I heard that he died, how he would be gone—poof!—in a matter of minutes while his fans were still showering the stage with love, and somehow it seemed a metaphor for many things about him.
Prince was one of the most stellar and unique musical personalities of the era. He's left the building but the love remains.


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Princess Hair Salon for iPhone
Free ModiFace iOS Version 1.0 Full Specs
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From ModiFace:
Princess Hair Salon is the ULTIMATE hair app for girls. Kids can cut, color, brush and accessorize over 40 different hairstyles ! Girls can choose from 3 different models or try on hairstyles on their very own photo!When girls are done styling their hair, they can add fun filters to their photo and even e-mail or save their looks!Features:- Ability to try-on and style hair on a model or YOUR VERY OWN photo- Cut, color, brush over 40+ hairstyles!- 7 hair colors to choose from!- Accessories to finish your hair makeover! Choose from bows, hairbands and tiaras!- Fun Filters- Ability to save or e-mail your looksAnd much more! Please give it a try, and tell us what you think. This app is brought to you by ModiFace, the Virtual Makeover experts who also made the makeover tools for Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Brides and Prevention.


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Friday 13. 4.
Dance with the Dead is an electronic rock duo based out of Orange County, California. Their sound is heavily rooted in 80's power ballads, mixed in with a little Alan Howarth. By Tony Kim and Justin Pointer. The show will take place at Café v lese in Prague.
Inspired by videogames, horror movies and anime from the 1980′s and early 90′s, Copenhagen based producer Daniel Alexandrovich, who goes by the stage name Daniel Deluxe, started his music career in late 2013. The minimal style of hard hitting kicks, dark basslines and a touch of french electro made Daniel Deluxe a well known figure in the electronic subgenre known as Synthwave.
Born in Moscow, Russia, Daniel has always had a keen eye for space exploration and a science fiction/cyberpunk atmosphere. As a kid, a lot of time was spent in the old soviet space museum located in Moscow. Still to this day, Alexandrovich draws a lot of inspiration from that time in his life, by mixing the visual memories into sound, something portrayed perfectly in his track "Star Eater", released on New Retro Wave (NRW Records) back in 2015. Part of Alexandrovich's artistic philosophy is that his music is a personal expression of observations, experiences, emotions and visual interpretations of a rather dark universe. Heavily inspired by bands like Lustmord, Burzum, Prodigy, John Carpenter, Enigma, Justice and Daft Punk, Daniel strives to perfect his sound, and become a successor of the artists whom inspired him to create music.
In early summer of 2017 Daniel Deluxe performed live at the Amsterdam synthwave event "1984 Night Arcade" as part of his Corruptor Tour. Because this live performance was a big success, Urban Road Records boss Joel Hiariej asked him to perform live again at the Amsterdam Dance Event Edition of "1984 Night Arcade" joining the likes of Timecop1983, Waveshaper, Robert Parker & Dj Devereaux 85.
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Streptomyces spp.
Streptomyces is the largest genus of Actinobacteria and the type genus of the family Streptomycetaceae. Over 500 species of Streptomyces bacteria have been described. As with the other Actinobacteria, streptomycetes are Gram-positive, and have genomes with high GC content. Found predominantly in soil and decaying vegetation, most streptomycetes produce spores, and are noted for their distinct "earthy" odor.
It is known that antagonistic activities of bacteria against fungal pathogens can be achieved through three main mechanisms: competition for nutrients and space, antibiosis, and parasitism (Gonzalez-Franco and Robles-Hernandez, 2009; Boukaew and Prasertsan, 2014). The advantages of Streptomyces spp. include their ability to colonize plant root surfaces, survive in various types of soil and also produce spores which allow them to survive longer and in various extreme conditions (Gonzalez-Franco and Robles-Hernandez, 2009; Ningthoujam et al., 2009).
- Actinovate contains the innoculant microorganism Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108 which is a naturally occurring bacterium that is commonly found in soil. When applied to soil mixes or turf grass, the bacterium protects the plant against a range of root decay fungi. Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108 can also be applied to plant foliage in greenhouses to control powdery mildew.
- Forge SP contains the innoculant microorganism Streptomyces nigrescens MR541 . Forge SP is a high concentration of a unique beneficial microorganism that naturally complexes iron, making it more available to plants.
- Developed from a naturally occurring bacteria, Streptomyces griseoviridis, Mycostop Biological Fungicide thrives in the root zone of plants. When applied as a drench or spray the dried spores and mycelium of the Streptomyces culture in Mycostop germinate and begin to grow on and around the plant roots. In doing so they create a biological defense against root infecting pathogenic fungi which cause disease such as wilt and root rot.
Target Pathogens: Root decay fungi such as Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Phytophthora, Phytomatotricum, Aphanomyces, Monosprascus, Armillaria, Sclerotinia, Postia, Verticillium, Geotrichum. Other target pests include powdery mildew and other fungal pathogens that attack plant foliage.
Mode of Action: The mode of action of active substance is by competitive exclusion of the pathogen and by production and secretion of antifungal metabolites. Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108 is a naturally occurring bacterium that is commonly found in soil environments. It is thought that the bacterium works by colonizing the growing root tips of plants and parasitizing root decay fungi (such as Fusarium, Pythium, and other species). The bacterium may also produce antibiotics that act against these fungi. Fungal cell walls often contain chitin as a major component; chitinases are well known to fungal cell walls. Streptomyces lydicus WYEC108 was shown to pro- duce a very high level of chitinase when grown in the presence of fungal cell wall chitin, specifically with chitins prepared from the walls of an Aphanomyces sp. and of P. ultimum. The chitinase produced was active against the fungi P. ultimum and Rhizoctoniu soluni as measured by the release of sugars from their cell walls.
S. lydicus colonizes growing root tips of plants and acts as a mycoparasite of fungal root pathogens which helps protect the plants. Other possible mechanisms include the production and excretion of antifungal metabolites (e.g., antibiotics and/or low molecular weight antifungal compounds or lytic enzymes like chitinase) after colonization. (EPA)
Application Tips: For best results, treat prior to foliar disease development or at the first sign of foliar disease infection. Repeat at 7-day intervals or as needed. Under conditions of high disease pressure, shorten the spray interval or use the higher rate.
Streptomyces becomes active in soil or on the plant foliage when the temperatures are above 45°F and is not effective when temperatures remain cold. Can be applied to sterilized or fumigated soil, but it must be applied after sterilization or fumigation active ingredient has dissipated.
Precautions and Safety Equipment: Minimize your exposure to pesticides. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear eye protection, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a hat that can be washed after each use. Always read label of individual product for additional directions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
• Shoes plus socks
Mixer/loaders must wear a dust/mist- filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95, or P-95. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
Selected References
Properties of the chitinase of the antifungal biocontrol agent Streptomyces lydicus WYEClOS. Brinda Mahadevan and Don L. Crawford. Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, U.S.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMIC BACTERIOLOGY. JULY 1995. P. 507-514. A Taxonomic Study of the Genus Streptomyces by Analysis of Ribosomal Protein AT-L30. KOZO OCHI. National Food Research Institute, 2-1-2 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305, Japan
EPA. BIOPESTICIDE REGISTRATION ACTION DOCUMENT STREPTOMYCES LYDICUS WYEC 108 (PC Code 006327)
Gonzalez-Franco C., Robles-Hernandez R. (2009). Actinomycetes as biological control agents of phytopathogenic fungi. Tecnociencia Chihuahua 3 64–73.
Boukaew S., Prasertsan P. (2014). Suppression of rice sheath blight disease using a heat stable culture filtrate from Streptomyces philanthi RM-1-138. Crop Protect. 61 1–10. 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.02.012 [Cross Ref]


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In spite of daily forecasts of "scattered thundershowers," local reservoirs' water levels are again dropping as they typically do in the fall.
As of Tuesday morning, the Bear Creek Reservoir was 692.12, 2.88 feet below full pool, said plant operator Ken Moore.
Although the level of the Bear Creek Reservoir is falling, it is nowhere near as low as (above) it was during the peak of the drought in 2007-08.
Reservoirs no longer full after dry spell
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BCS is a registered charity: No 292786
3rd International Symposium for ICS & SCADA Cyber Security Research 2015 (ICS-CSR 2015)
17 - 18 September 2015, University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Germany
This conference was edited by:
Dr Helge Janicke is a Reader in Computer Science at De Montfort University, Leicester (UK). He is heading the Software Technology Research Laboratory and the Cyber Security Centre. His research interests are in particular the cyber security of industrial control systems, access control and policy-based system management. He is chairing the International Symposium on ICS and SCADA Cyber Security Research and has published widely in this area of research.
Dr Kevin Jones is Head of the Airbus Group Innovations Cyber Operations team and is responsible for research and state of the art cyber security solutions in support of the Airbus Group (Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Defence & Space, and Airbus HQ). He holds a BSc in Computer Science and MSc in Distributed Systems Integration from De Montfort University, Leicester (UK), where he also obtained his PhD (A Trust Based Approach to Mobile Multi-Agent System Security) in 2010. He has many years experience in consultancy to aid organisations in achieving accreditation to ISO27001 standard on Information Security Management and currently acts as an executive consultant to the Airbus Group on matters of cyber (information) security across multiple domains and platforms. Kevin is a recognised expert in cyber security of ICS/SCADA/OT systems and is active within the research community where he holds a number of patents and whose research interests include Risk Assessments, Security Architectures, Cyber Forensics and Cyber Operations. He is a Member of the IEEE, BCS, ISACA, and ISC2 and accredited as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and ISO27001 Lead Auditor.


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Opened in August 2013, the Seven Springs Medical Centre addressed the perceived lack of medical services in South Toowoomba and with its close proximity to the University of South-East Queensland, it serves as a major teaching facility.
The centre consists of a series of small doctors' practices with allied health and dental support, and a small café, all of which are becoming destinations within the community.
The building has a public face with a defined entry and a simple but effective public circulation spine, which is flanked by associated private spaces. It is in essence a series of small practices within an "internal street". This allows for generally discrete waiting areas which maintain a human scale.
Reception areas are colour coded to assist in way finding and recognition. Alternate exits via courtyards have been provided from some consulting rooms to assist with staff and patient safety. The building can progressively be shut down during the day, whilst still functioning fully.
The centre has been identified as suitable for use in a "pandemic outbreak" to vaccinate the community in a drive through application.
The building collects rainwater for use in toilets and on centre gardens, whilst site stormwater runoff is collected for use in neighbours' gardens. Hot water is heated by natural gas. Public spaces are naturally ventilated and allow winter sun to penetrate.
Completed: Mid 2013
Cost: $ 9,422,000
Location: South Toowoomba, QLD
Project Team: Lester Ehrlich, Chris Gay, David Laws, Michael Bowman, Deneth Peiris, Helen Wang, Gemma Watson
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Club Committees
NOTE : Information currently out of date.
This past spring the TCCC Board engaged in a strategic planning session that resulted in several committees where members can get more involved in the operation of the Club. Please read over the descriptions below to see which committee best fits your skill set and interests. Those wishing to get more involved may sign up under each committee's sign-up sheet. Please contact the committee chair with any questions you may have. Good curling!
Membership & Volunteer Committee
Chair: Chrissie Gonzales
Email: email@example.com
The Membership & Volunteer Committee will be in charge of tracking membership types (full member vs volunteer member); being first point of contact for members (welcome email, name tags, etc); coordinating volunteers for events (learn to curl, bombspiel, corporate events, etc); planning/coordinating club volunteer events in the community (Friday Night Live, Cherry Festival) and other ways to get out in the community.
Programming Committee
Chair: Don Piche
Email: email@example.com
The Programming Committee will develop and oversee all programming activities including: Learn to Curls, league play, open curling, youth and adaptive curling, and corporate/group outings. This committee includes the Ice Team, which is responsible to see that ice is effectively and efficiently prepared for club activities.
Social Engagement Committee
Chair: Jill Riecke
Email: email@example.com
This committee's focus is to grow and retain a strong membership by creating opportunities for current members to socialize and build relationships with one another on and off the ice. We are recruiting members to explore and develop: host bars for broomstacking and viewing parties, league socials and potlucks, "friendly" tournaments with other curling clubs, a membership newsletter and other platforms for better membership communication.
Communications & Marketing Committee
Chair: Kaz McCue
Email: email@example.com
The Marketing & Communications Committee is a group of volunteers dedicated to making sure all club members, league participants, and those interested in learning more can stay in touch with the Club. These volunteers manage our website and social media, as well as email communications to make sure everyone has the information they need. Marketing experience is not required – in fact, many of our members are people from other backgrounds interested in learning more about non-profit marketing and communications technology.
Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee
Chair: Cara Colbun
Email: email@example.com
Sponsorship & Fundraising will create and oversee programs with the purpose to raise operational and capital funds for the Traverse City Curling Club. Current programs include Cherry Bombspiel sponsorships, rock handle sponsors, and banner sponsorship. This committee will also develop programs for the capital campaign for the dedicated ice facility.
Dedicated Ice Committee
Chair: Shawn Winter
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
This Committee will be exploring all aspects of establishing our very own curling facility. This includes comparing different business models, operational structures, potential partnerships, property locations and acquisitions, financial feasibility, and implementation timelines. The decisions made early on in this process will help ensure the Club remains viable into the future.


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Friday, May 24, 2013
MYKITA MYLON Lookbook 2013
With MYKITA MYLON the Berlin based company has been creating glasses since autumn 2011 that are both sportswear and accessories at the same time. The flexible yet solid material Mylon as well as their light weight make the glasses the perfect companion for every day. The new collection also comes in a sporty yet futuristic and sophisticated way. With its big round silhouette the model ORION cheers hippie hearts and puts another excentric emphasis with its rainbow-shaped bridge. The corrective spectacles IO come with defined corners and edges, resulting in a dramatic cateye shape. Whereas ATLAS redefines the classical pilot specs through the fabric's endless design possibilities and reminds of a softly washed pebble from the beach.
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Gareth McNamara
If I asked you to don the United States' national costume, would you have a clue where to begin? I have my doubts that there's a place in your wardrobe dedicated to your Yankee-ist pants and matching shirt and tie. Pilgrim hats and buckled shoes are probably out, too. In a pinch, maybe you've got a patriotic pair of shorts emblazoned with stars and stripes. But honestly, rather than sidling off and suiting up, it's more likely you'd respond to my question with one of your own. Something along the lines of: "What the hell do you mean, the United States' national costume?" After that, you might even get a couple more puzzled probes out. What exactly is a national costume? Why am I expected to know what it is? Why am I expected to own one and why do I have to wear it? All valid questions. I have another. Why are international students expected to reinforce national stereotypes?
As International Education Week approaches, I'd like to draw your attention to how frequently international-centred campus events rely on devices like national costume, national cuisine and national song and dance. It's quite a lot. The international student community is made most visible to the rest of campus through events like these. And why not? There's free food far more exciting than what you'll find upstairs in Lowry. There are fancy clothes so much more exotic than the day-to-day parade of t-shirts, flannels and jeans. There's music that reminds you of that one Bollywood film you just adored. Isn't it so great that we're such a diverse and accepting community?
Let's not kid ourselves, folks. This school is overwhelmingly white American. You may have a different definition of diversity, but a college that's over 2/3 Caucasian sounds a fair ways off it to me. We're trying, and some of us are certainly trying very hard. I give credit to the folks in the Office of International Student Affairs and Center for Diversity and Global Engagement, as well as to others across the many branches of our administration who make diversity a priority. However, I think their noble intentions and efforts are marred by this ongoing dog-and-pony show approach to the international student community.
Contrary to the impressions you might have, Western fashion is as common in many places abroad as any local couture. Sure, some populations represented in the Wooster student body may still have their own distinct articles of day to day clothing. Does this mean individual students should be expected to wear them all and act as a living, breathing National Geographic collage for your viewing pleasure? Not at all. The idea of national costume is outdated, a lingering dreg of romantic nationalism into which we continue to breathe life. The idea of national costume seeds a far more dangerous one: the idea of homogeneity, or tokenism, to use a term that might induce a bit more wincing. One individual does not, cannot and should not represent an entire culture. Placing a huge emphasis on national costume, national cuisine, national music and national dance requires individuals to make an effort at doing just that.
I've seen this idea in action at Wooster. I've sat in classes and watched as a professor asks the one Asian student their opinion of Jeremy Lin or as rows of white heads turn to a solitary black student seeking a definitive opinion on whether racial slurs in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be censored or not. I've been the Irish student who's been asked to sum up Ireland's feelings on the Troubles in the North (oh sure, let me draw you a simple diagram) or on the European Union. The time I was asked to give "a European's perspective" on universal healthcare remains my personal favorite to date. I hope for Europe's sake I never have to be the lone spokesman for a continent again. This experience and this expectation has led me personally to downplay my international-ness, to make an effort to drop my local slang words ("What's the craic lads, any schkeah?"), not to mix Irish words and phrases into English sentences (you'd probably be a bit confused if I told you to stop acting like such a liudramán and throw me my geansaí) and to soften my accent to the point it's barely audible.
I can't speak for how this has affected other international students or students from other minority backgrounds on campus, but if they've felt the need to make similar changes, I sympathize. We didn't come here to be the poster boys and girls for our respective home countries or backgrounds. Diversity implies integration. And yes, integration certainly shouldn't be assimilation; individuals must be allowed to express their national, ethnic and cultural identities. But these expressions shouldn't be representative of their entire identity. Integration doesn't mean making everyone the same, but it also doesn't mean singling "diverse" people out.
Please don't take what I've said to be a condemnation of all who choose to wear their national costume, cook foods from their home country or play their local folk or popular music this International Education Week. I will probably take the opportunity to perform Irish songs (maybe even a few in the Irish language) in the Culture Show as I have done for the past three years. But not because I have to, or because that's just what Irish people do (trust me, lots of people in Ireland couldn't give a toss about folk music or speaking the language). But that's fine, because I won't do it to embody all that is Irish. I'll do it because it's what I enjoy, and it's what I want to do. I'd encourage all internationals to do the same with the parts of their heritage that they value.
In our pursuit of diversity, we have to be self-conscious and self-critical. People are complex, entire populations even more so. Stereotypes are simple and easy to revert to. Last year, the Black Student Association hosted an excellent discussion on tokenism which drew nowhere near the amount of attention I believe it deserved. If we're serious about working for diversity, those are the types of conversations that we all need to be having. For Jesus' sake, don't take anyone to be representative of an entire culture. If I'm supposed to be here to give a solid representation of the Irish people, I'm afraid I've let the home side down something awful.


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If you have never played bridge but would like to learn we will be starting bridge lessons at the club for complete beginners on Friday 6 September. To register your interest please send us an email (click here) with your details and we will get back to you with further details. We look forward to hearing from you.
In order to advertise the club more widely we have prepared a club flyer. If you know of places local (shops, library, supermarkets etc) where there is a public notice board we can advertise on please print the A4 flyer or A5 flyer (prints 2 x A5 on A4 paper) and take it along.
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We are breaking up some land that has been in the Conservation Reserve Program.
Sometimes it is the landowner that decides not to reapply to the Conservation Reserve Program and so the CRP contract expires. However, in this case and many others, it is the program that does not accept the renewal of the land into the Conservation Reserve.
Points are earned in the application process for practices and location of the parcel as well as typography and suitability for farming and wildlife.
The land is then accepted or rejected based on the number of points earned by the parcel when compared to other parcels that applied within the county.
So we will have a little more farmland and a little less CRP next year in GriggsDakota.


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Welcome to our newest ITAC members! As we move ahead in our implementation of the Learning Technology Plan, the ITAC committee will continue to serve an advisory role in our technology planning. They are a critical voice in making sure we have representation from all segments of our SVVSD community: teachers, administrators, district staff, and families.
Because our initial ITAC committee recommendations lead to different implementation pathways for elementary and secondary levels, we've split the committee into two. We'll rotate half of the committee members each year to ensure continuity while also allowing others to add their voice to the group.
This blog will continue to serve as a place for others to join in the conversation and follow their work. Please check in and share your input with our committee.
The 2014 ITAC Committee members:
|Stephanie Anderson
|School admin
|Columbine ES
|David Baker
|District leadership
|Professional Dev
|Ben Bernstein
|Longmont Estates ES
|Sarah Bloms
|Indian Peaks ES
|Dede Frothingham
|School admin
|Alpine ES
|Lynn Hannapel
|Classroom teacher
|Indian Peaks ES
|LeAnne Kelly
|Thunder Valley K8
|Amber Mault
|Classroom teacher
|Blue Mountain ES
|Jennifer Ryan
|School admin
|Mountain View
|Courtney Adams
|Classroom teacher
|Longs Peak MS
|Kahle Charles
|District leadership
|Greg George
|District leadership
|Phil Goerner
|Silver Creek HS
|Linda Goertz
|Classroom teacher
|Altona MS
|Kara Jostes
|Trail Ridge MS
|Jeremy LaCrosse
|School admin
|Westview MS
|Andrea McBreen
|School admin
|Longmont HS
|Laura McDonald
|Sunset MS
|Sherri Platt
|Mead MS
|Jennifer Saless
|Classroom teacher
|Erie MS
|Paul Stecina
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|Erie HS
|Adam Wellington
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Hey baby, Little Steven here with our Underground Garage pop quiz of the week.
What is the most important disc in the history of human kind?
The computer disc you say? The CD? The Frisbee perhaps? Those things in your back?
Absolutely not, it's the 45, the seven-inch vinyl single, and we're celebrating that little magic circle that changed the world this weekend in the Underground Garage.
Joining us will be Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Ramones, the Yardbirds, the Beach Boys, and the Shangri-Las.
Find out what Sonny Boy Williamson, Tommy James, and Chrissie Hynde have in common.
It's radio's only Rock n' Roll dance party with Go-Go Girls.
I'll see you this weekend in the Underground Garage.
Set 1
Daddy Rolling Stone (The Forty-Fives)
Eight Days A Week (Beatles)
Just Like Me (Paul Revere & the Raiders)
Little White Lies (Bruce Springsteen)
Draggin' The Line (Tommy James)
I Wonder (Ronettes)
Set 2
You Can't Sit Down (Dovells)
Fortune Teller (Shelters)
In The Park (Ramones)
Gardenia (Iggy Pop)
Superfly (Curtis Mayfield)
Set 3
Shapes Of Things (Yardbirds)
Ain't That Peculiar (Marvin Gaye)
Good Time Boy (Buffalo Springfield)
Electrocutioner (Soraia)
The Girl Can't Help It (Little Richard & His Band)
Set 4
Charlene (Garry Talent)
She's My Baby (Sonny Boy Williamson)
Liar Liar (Castaways)
All Day And All Of The Night (Kinks)
Set 5
Tell Me (Rolling Stones)
I Can Never Go Home Anymore (Shangri-Las)
No Direction Home (Cheap Trick)
I Wouldn't Ever Change A Thing (Rod Stewart)
"You never ask me what's on the flip side." When contemplating eternal wedded bliss, remember Shrevie's immortal words.
This show is to be listened along with "The Flip Side" (573)...
5 more cool cool ones with 1 extra all. Little White Lies (Bruce Springsteen), 2nd time hearing this, awesome stuff. The extra is Draggin' The Line (Tommy James)if this isn't soul I don't know what is. Electrocutioner (Soraia)She nailed this one. Charlene (Garry Talent)wicked old sounding tune. No Direction Home (Cheap Trick)nice. Thanks Stevie, Keep on Rockin.
Stevie mentions the Rival Sons' "Black Coffee" being played in set 4, but it's not...
LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! YES the 45 was SO IMPORTANT in my life!! LOVE GARY TALLENT'S new one!! who knew???? thanks for posting this one! ROCK ON!!! ;)


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Whether it is an intimate gathering or a lavish affair, EVE Events is dedicated to celebrating it in a distinctive, sophisticated and memorable fashion. We strive to create exquisite and unexpected events, while remaining focused on our clients' visions and objectives. Whether it is "simple elegance" or "trendy and fun," we cater to your vision.
EVE Events is passionate in our commitment to you. We anticipate and attend to every detail and question that arises, addressing them confidently and expeditiously, so that your event flows seamlessly.
Your special event will be just as you imagined—PERFECT—but more. With EVE Events, you can be certain it will be an exceptional, creative, flawless affair with a lifetime of memories for both you and your guests.


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EDGAR: PoE Ethernet serial device server
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EDGAR: PoE Ethernet serial device server
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PoE Ethernet serial server supporting RS232 or RS485. Edgar is powered from an Ethernet cable using PoE 802.11af standard of from an external power supply.
What makes Edgar unique?
- Dual power - it can be powered from PoE 802.3af or an external power supply (11 – 58 V DC).
- Power output - Edgar can power an external device using its VOUT terminal. It means PoE can be used both for the converter and other device as well. The Voltage Output can be 5, 9, 12 or 24 V. It is possible to switch it on or off via a web browser.
- HTTP GET communication allowing an easy access to the serial port from a WEB server.
Connection diagram
For the communication, TCP server, TCP client or UDP can be used. In addition to standard types of communication, Edgar can send packets from / to the serial line via HTTP GET. From a web server, the data packet can be sent as an HTTP GET request. Similarly, if the data on a serial line - for example, from a connected barcode reader - comes in, the converter can send the data to the web server as an HTTP GET request.
Edgar comes in a rugged metallic enclosure and can be DIN rail mounted (optional).
PoE serial server applications
- Connecting devices communicating via serial line to Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- Communicating with remote devices using Internet.
- Easily connect your legacy devices to computer network.
- Cable management improvements – connects to Ethernet and power supply using a single cable.
Edgar features
- Converts serial line to Ethernet
- Powered from PoE or from an external power supply (11 – 58 V)
- PoE standard in compliance with IEEE 802.3af
- Can be powered also from "passive PoE" (44 – 57 V)
- Power output for powering an external device can be 5, 9, 12 or 24 V
- Power input is galvanically isolated from other parts of the deivce
- Easy configuration using web interface
- TCP, UDP and HTTP GET protocols
- User selectable interface RS232 or RS485 (DIP switch)
- Virtual serial port - an option to use Edgar's serial port the same way as computer's serial port
- Used signals RS232: RxD, TxD, RTS, CTS, GND
- Used signals RS485: RxTx+, RxTx-
- Indications for power, data transfers, connections and network activity
- Package contents: converter, patch cable
Power Output VOUT
Power output VOUT is mostly used in situations where the converter is powered from PoE. VOUT power output can power the connected device as well. Therefore no additional power supply is needed for the device connected to it.
Power output is DC and the voltage is determined by the switches on the side of the converter. Power output can be switched on or off using the web interface. The output voltages can be selected using a DIP switch on the side of the device. You can chose from the following options:
- 5 V / max. 630 mA
- 9 V / max. 350 mA
- 12 V / max. 260 mA
- 24 V / max. 130 mA
How does HTTP GET work in an Ethernet converter to a serial port?
This feature allows data from the serial port to be sent as HTTP GET requests to a remote server. In the reverse direction, the data from the remote server can be sent to the serial line directly by replying to the GET request sent by the converter.
Edgar sent GET to the server and received a reply with data that should be send back to serial port
The connection can also be initiated from remote server side. The server sends HTTP GET to the set.xml script in the converter. Data can be sent as an ASCII character string or using hexadecimal form as binary data.
Edgar received GET reply from the server with data, that should be send to serial line
GET communication can be optionally secured with 128bit AES encryption.
Complete documentation for Edgar ETH and Edgar WiFi converters.
File size: 1 MB
Date: 05-12-2017
Universal configuration software for Papouch Ethernet devices. It allows you to set-up your device even from another network range. It can set basic network parameters even for a device in a different subnet than your PC has.
Ethernet Configurator homepage
File size: 534 kB
Date: 08-12-2013
Virtual serial port (Lantronix Com Port Redirector). The archive contains version 126.96.36.199 for:
x86 (32bit): Windows XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 7, 8, and 2008 Server
x64 (64bit): Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 2008 Server
Uninstall any previous versions of the CPR in Windows Add/Remove Programs before installing version 184.108.40.206!
File size: 58 MB
Date: 11-07-2013
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SummaryBubsy, you can't pick-up, you can't throw, punch, kick, claw, scratch, bite or gouge. What's the deal?
The GoodAccolades "Bubsy: Encounters of the Furred Kind", features, well, "Bubsy the Bobcat". A true classic 16-bit platformer, (in historical terms mainly), players take control of the bobcat, and begin the challenge of defeating the "Woolies"; aliens from the planet "Rayon". Just how you defeat them is by progressing through fifteen main levels, eventually coming up against the final boss – nothing too unusual there.
The eccentricity of this game lays in its graphic design and music. Of course, this phase in video-game development, where you control some sort of anthropomorphic character on a collection-fest, typically had developers attempting to differentiate themselves from competitors. Sonic has it's "rings", Mario his "coins", and to a lesser audience, Bubsy has his "yarn-balls".
The sense of humour in this game is consistent with this taste, and each level is introduced by some sort of play-on-words spoken by none other than the Bobcat himself: "what could possibly go wrong?", or "did I mention I don't like heights?" and so forth. His voice resembles Daffy Duck's to a degree, and these little touches were reasonably impressive at the time.
The thing that kept me playing this game was its level design. There are many criticisms about them, and I must admit that they are valid; however, the appeal for me was in the many different routes one could take through the levels. The levels themselves are more than several screen-heights high (apart from the Western-themed train levels), and only multiple playing sessions would reveal the hidden pick-ups. Also, there was something satisfying about collecting those yarn-balls – I think it may be the "pop" sound which indicated a collection. (Each colour held a different point value and "pop" pitch).
The BadBubsy's arsenal of "offensive" manoeuvres includes jumping and gliding. That's it. You can't pick-up, you can't throw, punch, kick, claw, scratch, bite or gouge. This was a disappointment for me, especially since the cover of the game makes a particular note of showing Bubsy's paws. But, what can you do? As in other games in this genre (Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, Aladdin, etc.) you move through levels collecting items and wiping out enemies by landing a jump on them.
Bubsy's main complaint (or so I have read), is that he far too easy to kill. You can be killed by the slightest touch of a Woolie, or an off-screen enemy will hurl an egg (yes, a freakin' egg) at you, or you'll run straight into a stretch of water. These are undeniably frustrating, but I believe it is offset fairly well by the stock of nine lives Bubsy has, as well as his ability to glide past most of the trouble. That is this games ultimate choice; you either collect and kill carefully, or you run and avoid – you can't do both.
Visually, this game was above standard, but, as with all classic sprite-based platformers, is starting to show its age. Bubsy's animation is suitable, but the various enemies and subjects of interaction are nothing too exciting. It's worth noting that the overall presentation is fairly bright and cheery, but quite garish and washed-out at times also. Functional and bright is the best I could say.


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Alaska Neurology Center (AKNC) is the state's first and only medical clinic to integrate the full spectrum of Neurology care under one roof, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the Brain, Spine and Nervous System.
The Center includes a fully staffed Physician Office, Advanced Imaging Suite, AASM accredited Sleep Lab with CPAP Supplies, Infusion Center, Diagnostic Clinic, Neuro psychology Testing Department, Blood Lab and Physical Therapy Center and a cozy cafe
AKNC's team of Board Certified Providers are dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualized care to both adult and pediatric patients accross Alaska, with NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. Patients can receive same day appointments and be evaluated by a Neurologist, complete diagnostic testing imaging studies and walk out of the Center with a Treatment Plan, Prescription and Care Management options.
AKNC's Center is located on the South side of Anchorage, adjacent to the Seward Highway, close to local hotels and restaurants, while away from the busy and congested U-MED District. AKNC accepts ALL types of Insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Workman's Comp, MVA, Personal Injury, Project Access, all Commercial Carriers and we provide a Sliding Fee Schedule for Uninsured Patients. Free on-site parking, handicapped accessible, Network Providers for all Insurance Carriers and a place you can feel comfortable and cared for; AKNC is the best option for Neurology Care in Alaska.


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Restorative Yoga on Wednesday and Friday morning 10am-12pm. Numbers limited to ensure personal attention to all. There is now an extra class on a Thurs 2pm-3:30pm of Yoga Structural Remedies
Yoga South is a beautiful, spacious, purpose-designed yoga space just off the Glenageary roundabout on the Sallynoggin Road.Opp. Kelly's. It's an oasis of peace and tranquillity just perfect for unwinding and relaxing.


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The revolutionary Gorilla Glass could find its way to car windscreens and windows soon. The durable glass is currently being used on approximately 1.5 billion electronic devices like smartphones and tablets. Corning, the manufacturer of the lightweight alkali-aluminosilicate sheet toughened glass is looking into applying their product to replace standard glass used on automobiles.
With car manufacturers looking for ways to save weight on vehicles to improve fuel economy, the Gorilla Glass just might be the next step in this quest to lower the carbon footprint of cars. The lightweight and durable glass will help reduce the vehicle's weight by several kilograms and lower its center of gravity, which could result in significant fuel savings. "Cars that use the material will also be quieter inside," said Corning senior vice president Jeffrey Evenson.
Evenson also shared that at least one high-end automaker will start using Gorilla Glass within the next year.
The scratch resistant and durable properties of the glass also doubles as a preventive measure to stone chips on the highway and as a possible security measure against theives who can easily break vehicle windows to steal valuables inside.


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There are a lot of exciting developments happening at The Summit! In anticipation of our upcoming Celebration Sunday (Feb. 8, 5:15pm), as well as us planting our AM Congregation beginning February 15, we asked some of our members to share their experiences of what it's looked like to be part of the Summit family.
When I think of the Summit, I think of two things: Life Change (personally and collectively) and Family.
Life change is the first thing that comes to my mind because God used the Summit to significantly change my life and I have the privilege of seeing the Summit change lives around the world. The Summit changed my life because you continually preached the Gospel to me until it fundamentally changed my heart and then you modeled to me a life lived with a heart changed by the love of Christ. You poured into me, taught me what it meant to study my Bible, to pray, and to share my faith. At the Summit I was taught that just as surely and strongly as I was reconciled to God, I am as surely and strongly called to reconcile people to God, to make disciples (2 Corinthians 5:11-21).
This all began to spill over into every area of my life and eventually lead me into full time ministry with Cru. Because of God's work through the Summit, I now have the privilege of sharing the love of Christ with Graduate Students and Professors at Penn State and around the world. There are now new believers in Central Asia and around the world because the Summit was/is obedient and available to be used by God to change peoples' lives. The impact the Summit is having reminds me of Jeremiah 29, where God calls Israel to plant, invest, and grow in the land they are exiled, because when the people of the land prosper, so will they. By the Summit planting and investing in the city of Denver, God is changing lives at a personal, community, and global level. It starts in your heart, spills over to your neighbor, your street, your city, and then to the ends of the world (Acts 1:8).
I may not attend the Summit each week anymore, but I was trained, equipped, and sent by you. I am forever thankful for the men who invested in me, the couples that modeled for me Godly marriages, and the selfless service of the members of the church. The best part is that all of this takes place in the context of family or community at the Summit. In essence you tangibly live out the Bible's call to do life together as a body of believers. This type of community, one in which the Church comes together to encourage, serve, teach, and care for one another, is prioritized at the Summit and it is where I first saw this lived out. It reminds me a lot of how Acts 2:42-47 describes how believers are to live life together. Though I am miles away I feel as though a large part of my family and my heart is in Denver. So what does the Summit mean to me? It means a Family living together, on mission, to fulfill the Great Commission.


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Warm Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Shallot Dip
Serves 4-6 as an appetizer
- 2 heads garlic
- 2 medium shallots, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 package (250g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaisse
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- a sprinkling of goat cheese
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Using the two heads of garlic, follow my instructions for roasting garlic found here.
- While the garlic is roasting, prepare the shallots. Heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat. add 2 tsp. of the olive oil and the shallots. Cook stirring occasionally until starting to brown then lower the heat to low and continue to cook until the shallots are soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the shallots to s mixing bowl.
- Remove the garlic from the oven and let cool. Turn the temperature of the oven down to 400 degrees F.
- Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, remove the soft cloves and mash with a fork. Add the garlic puree to the shallots.
- Combine the shallot and garlic mixture with the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to an ovenproof baking dish.
- Top the dip with a sprinkling of bread crumbs and a drizzle of the remaining olive oil. Place in the oven and bake until bubbly and hot, about 20 minutes.
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The Ancient Capital of Ulster
From the thirteenth century until modern times, this highland rampart above the town of Dungannon has been one of the most strategically important sites in the history of Ireland. Stronghold of the famous O'Neill dynasty its view of all nine counties of Ulster enabled its occupants to command the surrounding area. The inauguration site of the O'Neills is a short distance away to the North East at Tullahogue Fort.
In modern times the Hill, known locally as 'Castle Hill' was a base for the Territorial Army and during the Troubles, the British Army. In 2006 the site was handed back to Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, who, respecting the enormous historical, cultural and political significance of the site, have restored it as a people's park with an adjoining exhibition that puts the Hill's history into the context of important historical episodes, latterly the Flight of the Earls and the Plantation of Ulster.


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Northland public submission process now complete
Media Statement
21 May 2014
Northland public submission process now complete
The Local Government Commission has completed public hearings into proposed reform of council structures in Northland and is now analysing the information before deciding its next steps.
The Commission Chief Executive Donald Riezebos has released a summary of the public hearings process and identified several points which submitters asked the Commission to consider further.
Mr Riezebos also noted that Parliament's Local Government and Environment Select Committee has reported back on proposed changes to the Local Government Act which allow for greater use of local boards within council structures. The bill is now awaiting its second reading.
Mr Riezebos said the Commissioners held public hearings and met iwi and hapu in ten locations throughout Northland over 15 days between 5 and 30 April 2014. "The Commission travelled to Dargaville, Mangawhai, Whangarei, Waitangi, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Leigh, Kaeo and the Waipoua Forest. Almost 200 people spoke to their submissions and discussed their ideas for the best shape of local government in Northland," Mr Riezebos said.
"The public hearings process has been highly valuable. The input from individuals, councils, iwi and hapu, business groups, community groups, employers and union representatives has helped the process immensely. We have always been open to hearing if there are better ideas for the future shape of local government in Northland," Mr Riezebos said.
"The Commission will now give careful thought to the ideas and questions raised during the submissions process. It is grateful for the effort and preparation that many submitters put into their arguments and can give an assurance to all those involved that they have been heard."
Mr Riezebos said the next steps in the process are guided by a number of requirements in law. The Commission is able to undertake further inquiries and consultation with other groups, if needed. It then has four options: issue the draft proposal as a final proposal; modify the draft and issue it as a final proposal; issue a new draft proposal based on a different option for local government in Northland; decide not to issue a final proposal at all.
The Commission heard detailed submissions on a number of central themes in its draft proposal, particularly relating to Maori representation and local boards.
1. Local boards
and community boards. Some submissions sought
changes to the proposed number of community boards, their
boundaries and membership, to better reflect local democracy
and local communities of interest. Most opposed the use of
community boards and either preferred local boards with more
powers, or wanted the Commission's draft proposal to be
abandoned. The inability of a local board or community board
to levy rates was cited as a significant reason to oppose
changing the status quo.
The Southland councils' model of Local Development Associations for more remote areas was cited as a useful device, alongside local boards, for engaging and servicing local communities.
A few submitters wanted a local board option for existing territorial authorities, suggesting it would improve local democratic input without the disruption of more extensive structural change.
2. Maori representation on
council structures. There was much discussion about
the ideal degree of local authorities' involvement and
partnership with Maori.
Some expressed opposition to any perceived 'special' treatment.
Other submissions emphasised the real examples of success where local councils do work with Maori. Some supported change and others wanted to retain existing structures and relationships. The latter view was most strongly held by Maori in Whangarei district, particularly those involved in the Nga Huinga and Te Karearea local authority forums.
Some Maori groups and individuals emphasised the importance of the Treaty and its principles (notably partnership) and wanted a stronger statutory basis for Maori to participate, either through Maori seats or via a model such as the Auckland Independent Maori Statutory Board. Some wanted tangata whenua status recognised through Maori Wards.
Some emphasised the synergy between the present Treaty settlement process and the reorganisation process, pointing to the involvement of Maori in wider economic development opportunities.
Some argued the Commission's draft proposal did not involve Maori enough in decision-making structures and suggested the potentially temporary nature of a Maori Board would be a problem.
Hapu-based groups wanted more input into Maori consultation bodies created through proposed reorganisation, as a "bottom up" democracy that recognised the Treaty and mana whenua more effectively than perceived 'crumbs at the table'.
Some wanted the Commission to slow down and consult further, given ongoing processes such as Northland Treaty negotiations.
3. Rating arrangements. There was discussion of the relative merits of capital value vs land value rating. There was much discussion of present rating arrangements, seen as a "burden" by some, particularly those on fixed and/or low incomes. Concern was expressed at the inability of ratepayers on low incomes to pay any more in rates. There was discussion of the current rates arrears in some council areas.
4. Treatment of debt and income from assets. There was discussion as to whether ring-fencing of both debt and the income from assets in each area was realistic. There were questions as to how long a future council would be required to keep the ring-fencing in place. The concept of debt equalisation combined with targeted rating as proposed by the regional council received some support. The supporters stated it was the most efficient mechanism to handle debt, given the potential for significant costs of infrastructure upgrades required across the region in the near future. Ratepayers in Whangarei in particular tended to express concern at the Kaipara debt situation and were opposed to debt equalisation.
5. The environmental role of the Northland Regional Council. The importance of retaining the environmental checks and balances currently carried out by the regional council was widely discussed and questions were raised about the ability of a unitary council to provide comparable checks and balances. A related issue was the desire to keep resource consent decision-making at a local level. Most submitters felt the regional council was competent and capable. There were concerns about the potential conflicts of interest between the operations and regulatory responsibilities of a district council. Some felt a unitary authority might duplicate those perceived conflicts at a regional level. Some submitters were not aware the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and the Office of Auditor General had produced a report into this issue.
6. Transition costs. The Commission was asked for further details of the cost of transition and the extent of savings to enable comparison with other options such as the status quo. A number of those opposed to the proposal considered the projected savings of a single council in Northland would be minimal or would be out-weighed by transition costs.
7. Service centres. The location of the proposed service centres or council area offices was a point of discussion. Some wanted the Commission's proposed arrangements strengthened to better protect future access to such offices. Others argued that a few well resourced larger service centres should provide most services and that other smaller centres should have a lesser role.
8. Other issues. Some submitters
argued for change to the status quo but through means other
than a unitary authority. They suggested either a
"transfer of obligations" between councils or for two
unitary authorities, one in the Far North and one combining
Whangarei and Kaipara. A few wanted some functions placed in
a Council-Controlled Organisation to allow for improved
Some submitters had reservations about the quality of service offered by existing councils. They raised issues such as governance, inefficiencies in roading and transport, the management of large infrastructure projects or networks and conflicts between councils over environmental issues. Many supported greater adoption of shared services between councils and emphasised the increased collegiality between the councils since the 2013 elections. There was concern at inefficiencies in existing arrangements and poor strategic outcomes where there is divided decision making and planning.
Some submitters expressed confusion at the meaning of 'one regional voice', believing it literally meant one person rather than a united strategy or kaupapa.
There was some comment that Whangarei ratepayers should not be responsible for funding other areas in the region, although a few submitters stated that Northland should be viewed as a single economic region.
There were some calls for an increased number of councillors in the proposed unitary authority, so as not to diminish the existing level of representation. Submitters emphasised the importance of having access to local representation.
The written public submissions lodged on the Commission's draft proposal are now also available for viewing on the Commission's website.
Full details of the Commission's draft proposal, issued in November 2013, are on the website. In brief, the Commission proposed:
One council, one mayor, one plan, one strategy for Northland.
A second tier of community boards (or local boards) to represent diverse local areas.
The name of the new local authority would be Northland Council. It would be a unitary authority, combining the functions of district councils and the regional council.
Northland Council would replace Far North District Council, Whangarei District Council, Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council.
Northland Council would have nine councillors elected from seven wards. The mayor would be elected by all Northland voters.
Northland Council would have seven community boards (or local boards) with 42 elected members. The seven council wards and seven community boards would share the same boundaries.
The proposed names of the wards and community boards are: Te Hiku (far north), Hokianga-Kaikohe (north-west), Coastal North (north-east), Coastal Central (east), Whangarei (south-east), Coastal South (south-east), and Kaipara (south-west).
Northland Council would have a standing committee to ensure the views of the large Māori population are heard. The Māori Board would include elected members of council and representatives of all local iwi. There would also be a Māori Advisory Committee to advise the council committee responsible for issues under the Resource Management Act.
Northland Council administrative headquarters would be in the current Whangarei District. The council would also have offices in a further nine towns: Kaitaia, Rawene, Kaeo, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Ruakaka, Mangawhai and Dargaville.
Existing council debt, rates and other financial arrangements would be ring-fenced to the communities which incurred them or benefit from them.


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I have been away long enough and need to start up again. I have been busy scrapping and card making and enjoying my new grandson and have neglected my blog to long. I have been trying to clean my scraproom also and we all know how time consuming that can be. seems like I can't get it going !!! LOL I have done alot of creating and will be getting pics up here soon !!!!
I have also found a great new place " Gecko Galz " www.geckogalz.com and it has gotten me going again on my vintage creating so you will see some more of that!
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- Born in Illinois, moved to California when I was nine. Finished high school and some college. Got married and moved to Nebraska with hubby because he joined the Air Force. Then spent some time in Alaska before moving back to California. I lived in Californa until 2004 when my husband decided to move us to Texas. I still have a husband (yes-I still have him even though he moved me to Texas), two daughters, three cats (and two outside cats that adopted us along with two racoons that we feed). Things have changed, now that hubby retired......we moved to Colorado and have said goodbye to cats ( they are gone now ) No more racoons but we did adopt two rescue kitten from Hurricane Harvey.


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Today, Gameloft introduced 10 new 3D games for Android. One of which is Asphalt 5, some of us are familiar with this 3D racing game. It has high quality graphics but some users claim that it lags on the Nexus One. To purchase these games, navigate to Gameloft's smartphone site from your devices and make the purchase.
"We have always aimed to offer the best gaming experience on every platform," explains Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of Publishing, Gameloft. "The arrival of this new generation of smartphones has enabled us to develop even better games. For consumers, a catalog of various securities offering high quality 3D graphics and intense gameplay " said Gonzague de Vallois, VP Publishing, Gameloft.
Judging from the demo in the video below, these games look awesome and game play is smooth. These games were demoed on a Droid, X10 and a Nexus One. Gaming quality may degrade on older devices with lower specs. If you would like to give them a try, click here and pick the games you would like to add to you library.
Available games:
* Asphalt 5
* Let's Golf!
* Assassin's Creed
* Real Football 2010
* Gangstar: West Coast Hustle
* Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.
* Hero of Sparta
* N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
* Modern Combat: Sandstorm
* Dungeon Hunter
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Biosecurity Australia (formerly AQIS) manages the risks of pests and diseases that can cause significant harm to Australia's people, animals, plants and other aspects of our unique environment and economy.
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General information about various food safety issues for Queensland food businesses.
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Some stories have come out recently about the new cab company Uber, suggesting that it might be run by scumbags. It has been objectifying its female drivers, blaming passengers for assaults, harassing critical journalists, and generally operating according to a business philosophy that would be best described as Machiavellian. This has resulted in people making a bit of a song and dance about deleting the company's app. Of course, this thing seems pretty par for the course for tech startups by now. Consider Spotify, which has recently received some criticism from Taylor Smith, and others who allege that the royalties it pays its artists are far too low. Spotify Ceo Daniel Elk issued an unconvincing retort in which he essentially argued that artists shouldn't complain because they receive more royalties from Spotify than they do from piracy. This kind of stuff is all over the tech sector. From Facebook's creepy ways of generating revenue, to Amazon's brutal abuse of its workers, anybody who follows the tech sector knows that this has become normal. This isn't new, either. Britain's railway system-a technological marvel at the time it was built-was largely constructed by gangs of "navvies", who moved heroic amounts of dirt every day on muscle power alone, but were very little and exploited with company stores. In the high-tech world, nice guys finish last.
There are a few exceptions to this rule. I'm enough of an optimist to think that Elon Musk might qualify, and if you want to look a bit further back in history, then maybe so does Henry Ford's $5 wage, although that's probably mitigated by Ford's rampant antisemitism. In general, however, it seems as though he fast-moving world of technological change does not wait for people's scruples. The people with the fewest moral qualms are going to rise to the top, and, crucially, they get to be the ones who define the future shape of a new technology. Today, the technological future is being shaped by people like Mark Zuckerberg and companies such as Uber. That's bad news for the rest of us.
But does this have to be the case? Obviously the people most willing to take big risks to change an industry in pursuit of profit are more likely to be bad actors. But there are more motivations to change the world than just profit. There have, in fact, been some big positive changes brought about by what you might call entrepreneur activists: The cooperative movement is one, as is the remarkable recent rise in the consumption of organic food, and some car sharing businesses. If you look closely at these things, they often don't come off as very high-tech. Sure, there are technological innovations involved, but innovations such as organic agriculture or cooperative ownerhship are more likely to take advantage of technological countercurrents than to be on the cutting edge of new technology. That's not always a bad thing, of course, especially if the cutting edge is unsustainable. But maybe ethical entrepreneurs are missing out on a big opportunity to change the world.
Imagine, for example, if an alternative to Uber was created, but rather than being run by a ruthless San Francisco Startup, it was created by taxi drivers themselves, as a cooperative enterprise that would allow them to bypass the middlemen, to the benefit of both them and the customer. Or what if workers' co-ops took a gamble on introducing some new automation technologies? If the experiment went well, they could potentially cut their own costs, attract more customers, earn more profit for their members, and draw earnings away from the less ethical mainstream businesses to boot.
I suspect that the reason we haven't seen this happening has something to do with the kind of culture that has informed these startups. These kinds of activists are a diverse bunch, of course, but left-wing cultures, but are more likely to be technophobic than technophilic. Labour unions have a vested interest in securing employment for their members, which gives them an uneasy relationship with labour saving technologies. And environmentalists come from a tradition that is deeply suspicious of technology and technocracy, and prefers to aim for simpler lives more connected to the earth. There is the recent development of left-wing hacktivism, in the style of Anonymous, but it's a marginal movement that often attacked by other left-wing activists and critics.
Indeed, when a new and as yet undefined technology appears on the horizon, the most common reaction in the left-wing press is suspicion. Bloggers and newspaper columnists will worry about what this will mean for labour, the environment, for marginalized communities, and for a whole other range of causes. The question that is always asked is "is this new technology good or bad", and the articles tend to suggest the latter. Bitcoin is an excellent example of this dynamic: Some initial excitement over the potential for a currency beyond the control of the banks quickly gave way to paranoia over the currency's libertarian origins. Rather than imagine how cryptocurrency could be used for social objectives while curbing its potential misuses, activists simply settled on demonising it.
The problem with this is that, with a few very obvious exceptions, technologies are neither inherently good nor bad. Technologies are inert until people step in to define them. Internet-powered taxi services and social media are taking a nasty turn because we have allowed them to be defined and developed by nasty people. The alternative is obvious: Well-meaning people need to step in and seize the initiative. Every time a new technology emerges on the horizon, we should not be asking "is this good or not?", but "how can we shape this to make it good?" And then we should get to work shaping it. This will require some rethinking of activist cultures. But it's worth it. Because what's at stake is not just the technological relevance of activist movements, but also control of technologies that, one way or another, will define the future.


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A nationwide retail outfit has applied to take over two vacant shop units in the centre of Buxton.
White Stuff, a popular fashion chain which specialises in clothes and accessories for men and women, wants to open up a store in Spring Gardens.
They have applied to High Peak Borough Council to combine the two shop units - previously home to mobile phone stores Vodafone and Phones4U.
A report put forward to the council's planning board said: "The proposal is to remove the existing shopfittings and create a double width shop with one entrance and an opening between the two units.
"The existing building will be refitted internally on the ground floor and will be one retail unit with ancillary staff accommodation to the rear.
"The proposal includes structural works to create an opening between the two units."
White Stuff have yet to reveal how many jobs are likely to be created by the store's arrival, nor have they given any indication as to potential opening dates, although they have previously stated that it is likely to be in the autumn.
Meanwhile, as part of the store's arrival, they will be sponsoring a local charity; either High Peak Community Arts or Grapevine Wellbeing Centre.
A spokesperson from the brand said: "This autumn we're opening a lovely new shop in Buxton, and like all our other shops it will have its own local charity.
"Every year we commit to donating at least one per cent of our annual profits to charity.
"In order to choose our Buxton shop charity we would like our customers and local community to make the final decision."
To vote, visit whitestuff.com/buxton-charity-vote.


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Hello there!
If you've been wondering "What's up with Psycho? He hasn't blogged in a long time!" You'd be right. I've been delinquient in my blogging duties. No good excuse. Just been getting it all out on Twitter. If for some reason you read my blog but don't follow me on Twitter you should be following! It's some seriously good stuff and it comes at you every day, in real time. You don't have to wait for me to blog to get my enlightening and entertaining psychobabble. If you don't believe me, I was recently selected as one of the five best USC Twitter follows by one publication and one of ten USC Twitter accounts you need to follow by another publication.
I wanted to write a preseason blog but getting ready for my first tailgate (tailgate info can be found here) of the year and planning for my first road trip of the season didn't leave me with much spare time for blogging before the season opener. And seeing as how I'm writing this in the wee hours of the night from my hotel room in New York just a few hours before the Syracuse game, I still haven't found enough time for blogging. (I've also been wanting to redesign the blog from the day I started it and don't think I'll ever get around to doing that. If you're a proficient WordPress designer and want to lend a hand I won't say no.)
So USC kicked the season off last week and we're well on our way to dominating college football this season and finally getting the SEC to STFU. We all know this is going to be an epic season so I figured I should document it for posterity. And for my kids. And their kids. And your kids… So that future generations can look back and know that USC has always kicked ass. You're welcome world.
This season is going to be really special. No team has ever ednured such crushing NCAA santions and immediately emerged as a national championship contender. Even more impressive, no team has ever emerged as National Champion, like USC is about to do. And you know what's really crazy? What's crazy about all of this is that USC hasn't quite "emerged" from sanctions yet! We're actually not even close. USC hasn't so much as served half it's penalties. We may finally be bowl eligible but we're on the front end of three years woth of scholarship restrictions.
When the NCAA punishes programs with sanctions the objective is to make them suffer. To make them pay for their wrongs by setting them back. But instead the NCAA strengthened USC's resolve and created a monster that is going to shove a crystal BCS football trophy up the NCAA's collective ass come January 7, 2013. And we're going to do it while serving the most punishing part of our santions — the scholarship reductions.
Think about that for a second. The NCAA infractions committee sat in a conference room a couple of years ago and came up with this plan for destroying USC. That was literally their goal. It was led by their ring leader Paul Dee who is second only to Jerry Sandusky when it comes to NCAA douchebags who deserve to rot in hell. I'm sure this committee thought the penalties they nailed USC with would get us out of the SEC's hair for a long time to come. No way they could have imagined they were building a powerhouse at USC with their sanctions. Conventional wisdom says that teams with sanctions like USC's are supposed to be unpalatable to top recruits. But conventional wisom doesn't apply to USC. Instead of being avoided by recruits USC has become a bigger destination for them than ever before. Being so good despite all these sanctions has increased USC's mystique. Somewhere in a grave, Paul Dee isn't just rolling, he's spinning.
USC got the party started last Saturday with a dominating win over Hawaii. The Coliseum was sold out on opening day for the first time in a long time. The tailgating was as good as I've ever seen it on opening day. The bandwagon was back and loaded to the gills with the reemergence of fair weather fans. And the weather was perfect. So it was quintessential USC football and it really felt like USC is back. The fans picked up right where we left off last season and haven't skipped a beat.
Maybe that's why USC was recently named the #1 tailgating school in the country by tailgating monthly?
I'd like to end this blog with a message to fans. THOROUGHLY ENJOY THIS RIDE! Don't worry about looking ahead or jinxing the team or anything like that. Revel in how great USC is! Beat your chest! Go ahead and tell everyone that USC is going to win the national championship this year! Stay classy but indulge in our greatness without reservation. Let the team worry about "taking it one game at a time" and "not getting ahead of themselves" and every other cliche you can think of. That's for players and coaches. We are fans. We are the ones who are supposed to have fun! So don't be shy about it! And for the love of God, don't worry about jinxing the team. I promise you that nothing you do/say/wear/etc has ANY effect on the team or what happens on the field. If you had that kind of power you'd have won the lottery by now. And I'm sure the other team's fans are "jinxing" their team too so it's a wash anyway.
So take it all in and soak it up this season. Smell the roses. What USC is about to do over the next three months has never been done before and likely never will be done again. Enjoy the moment!


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On October 13, 2012, runners in Tennessee and Colorado will link arms and take action with The Rescue Run, a national race series that raises global awareness and funds to help rescue orphans and break the cycle of poverty, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, prostitution and slavery in developing countries. The Rescue Run is not just any race; it is a way to engage and participate in the rescue of orphans and grant even more opportunity to proclaim the eternal hope of Jesus Christ.
World Orphans is proud to organize this race, but we couldn't do it alone. We want to thank in advance the many volunteers who are making this event possible as well as the sponsors who have helped support the race financially. We are especially grateful for our Title Sponsors – LearningRx and Natural Smiles. You are truly making a difference in the lives of children around the world!
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