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-and I am happy and so very relieved. MY FIRST NOVEL!
Many years ago I was part of a writer group where we wrote flash fiction – short stories, top 1000 words, each week. Each member took turns giving the weekly prompt. The start of the world Hilaryon – and my discovery of it – was a story I wrote to the prompt: The 12 Commandments. That's where I first met the wonderful CROC – the wise and gentle wizard of Hilaryon. As I wrote more stories from that Universe, it became clear that Hilaryon is a state of existence adjacent to our world Gaia – and that one ends up there if the longing is very very strong – a longing to be received in the highest expression of oneself – both as artist and as Being.
Our group died ( we were part of an experiment by Harper Collins to find new and exciting writers, and HC found new ways and deleted our platform.) But I wrote on my own, knowing it would be a book. Wonderful synchronicities and magic moments happened frequently, giving me the necessary stamina to go on. The end of first part was written ca 6 years ago, and I was very pleased with it – but after two years pause from the Hilaryoners I was overtaken by longing, I had to go on with a part two. I asked my Muse – who later showed up to be Master Hilaryon – and he suggested I chose a theme that had to do with strong polarities. I immediately thought about the Old Testament feud between Pharaoh Ramses( it is not known which one) and Moses. I had big trouble with that version of god who ordered babies to be killed to teach Ramses a lesson ( I did not particularly like Ramses either) – and my Muse told me this would be a very healthy endeavor to bring light into the One mind we all share – and heal my own perceptions!
Johann Sebastian Bach showed up on Hilaryon in the first part -he turned out to be one of Croc's oldest friends from Egypt in olden days, where they both had played and sung the Sakkara-pyramid into being. It also turned out that Croc was the reincarnation of the Great Imhotep: – vizier, chief physician and architect 5000 years ago.
Johann Sebastian became a model for anyone with great loss and longing in his soul ( In reality, he lost ten of twenty children, both parents before he was 11 and his first wife.) Now, in Part Two, both he and Croc had children, Leaf and Mo, both 11, who were crazy about each other – and the old hatred entered Hilaryon through a long and spooky staff.
So I started Part Two, where Johann Sebastian Bach was in big trouble – his 3.wife had thrown him out and the weather was spooked.
I received the chapters randomly, and my Muse insisted that I had to trust and write whatever as it came – and it would find its place in the puzzle. Johann Sebastian's music turned out to be very important, I placed musical interludes within the text, so the reader could hear the music that mirrored Bach's emotions there and then, on YouTube.
In between were months were nothing seemed to happen,and then suddenly I could, f. ex, get an idea crochet a woolen white egg and fill it with ten minuscule babies – and place it into the text. I could not plan ANYTHING – just TRUST and TRUST some more that all would turn out perfectly.
It did. I even stitched the cover you see above. It turned out that Hilaryoners love to sew and stitch.
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ASOIU signs cooperation agreement with the China's Northeast Petroleum University
On December 5, the Rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU), Professor Mustafa Babanli, met with a delegation led by the Rector of China's Northeast Petroleum University, Professor Jiang Minghu.
After greeting the guests, Professor Mustafa Babanli provided comprehensive information about the specialties taught at the university, MBA programs, international cooperation and dual degree programs. Noting that there are large-scale and long-term relations with Chinese universities, Professor Babanli noted that he attaches great importance to cooperation in the direction of dual degree programs and student exchanges.
Expressing his gratitude to Professor Mustafa Babanli for the invitation, the Rector of China's Northeast Petroleum University, Professor J. Minghu provided information about the university he represents and stressed that there are all opportunities for close and sustainable cooperation with ADNSU. Noting that, the main leading areas are on oil and chemical specialties in university he represents and at ASOIU, J.Minghu expressed hope that student exchange in these specialties will yield positive results for both sides.
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A CCTV image has been released of a man who stole a quantity of cash from a Worcester sweet shop.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man entered Jessica's Sweet Shop on Mealcheapen Street between 5.15pm and 5.20pm on Tuesday (June 7).
The man distracted a member of staff, then opened one of the tills and removed a quantity of cash from it, before leaving the shop.
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Last year when newly elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took office, many were optimistic the state would legalize recreational marijuana as it was one of Murphy's campaign goals. But now one year after Murphy took office, and it appears New Jersey will likely have to wait another year before legalization takes place.
Murphy's progressive platform is likely being stalled as New Jersey prepares for state elections this November. This includes plans to give driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, a tax increase proposal, an increase in the minimum wage and recreational marijuana legalization.
The biggest issue stalling the proposal is a divide in the Democratic Party. New Jersey Democrats are split between progressive minded liberals who share Murphy's vision and more centrist Democrats who like parts of what he wants, but maybe don't want to push things quite as far to the left as the governor wants. It doesn't help that Murphy is also feuding with New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Murphy attempted to vote out Sweeney as the state Senate President in 2017, but the effort failed. So now the most powerful man in the state Senate has a personal reason to prevent Murphy's agenda from coming to fruition, even though they're both Democrats.
The hope is that the November elections will either push Democrats into one direction or the other, or at the very least allow the more centrist Democrats to approve Murphy's agenda since they won't have to worry about re-election in the immediate future.
So unfortunately, marijuana legalization is taking a backseat to political squabbling once again.
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Microsoft showed off their surface tablet PC yesterday, and it has everyone talking. I have never really been a fan of tablets in general because they feel limited to me, but this is pretty different. It is basically a Windows PC in a tablet form factor, so it runs all of your normal Windows apps. It also has all of the connectivity people have come to expect with a laptop, such as USB, HDMI, and Display Port. It also has one of the most ingeniously designed "cases" of any tablet with a built in kickstand and a detachable cover that doubles as a full multi-touch keyboard and touchpad. There are two versions of the tablet, one that runs on an Nvidia ARM processor, and one that runs on an Intel i5 processor. The i5 version of the table is called the Surface Pro, and I could see it replacing my laptop easily.
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Basics And Uses Of CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a plant extract derived from hemp and used in CBD vape oils and e-liquids. Cannabis is famous for its psychoactive properties, but CBD is non-psychoactive, instead it is taken to treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions.
CBD is just one of the many cannabinoids in cannabis and a lot of research has already been done into the effects of CBD on the human body. But as CBD has only recently become legally available, more research is needed to fully understand the benefits and side effects.
Until recently the legal status of CBD was confusing in the UK, but its status has been clarified and now products containing CBD are legally available. In the short time that CBD products have been on sale, it has grown in popularity and CBD e-liquids are the most widely used way of taking CBD.
What is CBD taken for?
CBD is commonly used for pain management, stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia as well as an anti-inflammatory. But because CBD has only recently become legally available in the UK, not everyone will be familiar with the benefits or side effects.
CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system which is a biological system in our bodies that's involved in the modulation of neurotransmitters, metabolism and inflammation.The endocannabinoid system also helps regulate processes like fertility, pregnancy, appetite, pain-sensation, mood and memory.
Depression is one of many mental health problems that CBD is taken for. CBD allows more anandamide, a naturally occurring anti-depressant produced by our bodies to remain active in the endocannabinoid system, helping ease the effects of depression.
People often use CBD to help manage nausea and stress. As well as producing a sedative effect, CBD stifles the stress hormone cortisol, which in turns leads to a more relaxed feeling throughout the body. CBD also reduces nausea by interacting with serotonin receptors and can ease anxiety, which can be a cause of chronic nausea.
Although more research is needed to fully understand the process, it's also believed that CBD can reduce inflammation and pain and is used as a treatment for arthritic pain.
CBD can be taken in many forms, but as the effects can be felt faster when vaping compared to ingesting capsules or edibles, vaping with CBD e-liquids is the most popular method for managing anxiety, stress and insomnia.
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Vaping has become the most popular way to take CBD with e-liquids outselling all other products. This is because the effects of CBD can be felt quicker and vaping also allows more CBD to be absorbed by the body.
CBD edibles are foodstuffs which contain cannabidiol. These edibles are usually sweet treats like gummies, brownies or cookies, but other products are also available. Edibles appeal to people who want to take CBD but don't like the idea of inhaling vapour. The flavours and uplifting nature of these sweet treats help make CBD gummies and other edibles one of the more popular choices after vaping.
CBD can also be taken in the form of capsules or syrup. These products are ingested like CBD edibles, which means that the effects are felt slower than with vaping, but they can be taken like other supplements instead of eaten as food.
As well as being eaten or inhaled, CBD can also be absorbed through the skin in the form of lotions. These skin creams can be applied to an area of the body where the cannabidiol is then absorbed. This form of CBD appeals to people using cannabidiol to relieve swelling or pain, like other topical ointments.
And finally, CBD shampoo allows CBD to be absorbed through the scalp as well as nourishing hair.
Although the medical benefits have not received as much research, the side effects of CBD have been studied for years. The results suggest that CBD doesn't generally cause any severe problems, but there are some potential minor side effects.
CBD can lower blood pressure and cause lightheadedness as well as cottonmouth. Although not serious, the dry mouth sensation of cottonmouth is cause by the cannabinoid receptors in the saliva glands.
Higher levels of CBD can also cause drowsiness and inhibit the liver's ability to metabolise drugs.
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While CBD vape oils and e-liquids can both be vaped, there are some important differences between them. CBD e-liquids can be vaped like other e-liquids, but vape oils require special equipment and come with additional health risks.
CBD e-liquid is almost identical to any other juice except that it contains CBD instead of nicotine. The base of PG and VG is the same as a standard e-liquid and can be vaped using a standard vape kit.
CBD vape oils use a base of oil instead of PG and VG which requires specialised equipment to vape and carries a risk of lipoid pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs. Lipoid pneumonia presents with symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing and often fever.
Now that products containing CBD are legally available in the UK, a lot of people are taking an interest in edibles, skin creams and vapes with CBD.
CBD is taken for a variety of reasons including pain management, stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia, as well as an anti-inflammatory. E-liquids have become the most popular way to take CBD as this allows the effects to be felt quicker.
Side effects of CBD can include lower blood pressure and lightheadedness as well as cottonmouth. High levels of CBD can also inhibit the liver's ability to metabolise drugs.
CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system which helps regulate processes including fertility, pregnancy, appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory. Although the amount of evidence on the benefits of CBD is growing, more research needs to be done to fully understand its effects.


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Our district consists of the following counties: Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, Muskingum and Noble. These counties makeup the scenic rolling hills of Eastern Ohio.
There are forty-one (41) active locals in our district. Our locals range in size from twenty (16) members to two hundred twenty-one (252) members. Our total membership is three thousand six hundred fifty six (3656) including educators and educational support professionals.
The governance of the Association consists of a sixteen (16) member Board of Directors. Day-to-day activities are overseen by an Executive Director. Two representative assemblies are held each year.


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Since her freshman year, a lot of hard work has certainly paid off for Hamden senior girls indoor track standout Aisha Gay.
While the hard work helped her develop into one of the top runners in Connecticut in the 300-meter event, it also contributed to her success as she competed for this first time this season in the 55 dash.
She won the 300 in 39.56 seconds at the CIAC State Open and was second in the 55 in 7.26 at the meet. At the CIAC Class LL meet, she set a meet record by winning the 300 in 40.25 and was third in the 55 in 7.38. She kicked off her postseason at the Southern Connecticut Conference meet by winning both the 300 (40.42) and 55 (7.39).
Gay also competed at the New Balance National High School Indoor Track Championships and was 22nd in the 400 (56.03) and 34th in the 200 (25.28).
For her success in all the postseason meets she has been selected the Register All-Area girls indoor track most valuable player.
"Heading into the postseason meets, I definitely expected to do well in the 300," Gay said. "But with this being my first year in the 55, I was especially excited that I did so well in that event. All of my success on the track is a direct result of a lot of hard work and a lot of long practices.
"Another reason for my success is I really stay focused during all my meets. Staying positive, staying focused on everything and being serious when I prepare for each race is key forme. Once my races are over, that's the time to laugh and have jokes and reflect on what I've accomplished."
Hamden girls indoor track coach Mike Migliore said Gay has many strengths as a runner.
"Aisha is very self-disciplined in her work habits," Migliore said. "She sets high standards for herself and will work towards attaining her goals every day. The tenacity and motivation she displays has had a positive effect on the entire team. It is a pleasure to coach Aisha."
At the State Open, she led the Green Dragons to a tie with Hillhouse for third place in the team standings with 28 points each. Hamden finished seventh in Class LL with 26 points.
"Finishing third at the State Open was a surprise for us," Gay said. "I was happy to be able to contribute to that success and to contribute all I could for success the entire season."
Gay will be running track for Quinnipiac University.
"Quinnipiac is a great fit for me," Gay said. "I like the academics (she will major in international business) and I also wanted to stay close to home."


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The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.5°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.2°F).
Wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (1").
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is July (0.3").
Months with the highest number of rainy days are January, November and December (7 days).
Months with the lowest number of rainy days are July and August (2 days).
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.6").
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The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15.2h).
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If you haven't checked out my writings Metro Manila hip hop, please check it out:
Live and Direct from Manila: Part I
Live and (Deranged) from Manila: Part II
Live and Direct from Manila: Part III: Hip Hop Talaga!
Live and Direct from Manila: Part IV: Mestizaje Talaga!
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: B-Roc talk
Arists breaking boundaries "Beyond, Beyond"
Stay tuned for more on hip hop in Metro Manila.
Filipino hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets. Look out, these young cats fast to catch ya: Abra, far left, Alex to his left, R-jay forefront
Oh this ignorant Fil Am is truly getting schooled. Its been a blessing meeting some very inspirational young folks here in Metro Manila. My journey into Filipino hip hop began with just one blog comment by the the guru himself B-Rocc of Turbulence Productions. Now I've been invited into a whole world that I'm certain few Fil Am hip hop heads know or even care about.
ET of Mass Movement TV was perhaps the first to introduce us to hip hop in the Philippines with his documentary "Sounds of a New Hope". Highlighting hip hop coming from the gang-affiliated youth of Caloocan, it opened many of our eyes to the power of hip hop culture in the Philippines among young people.
Last night I got a small taste of a sample of hip hop here. In the posh and hip Metro Manila district of Eastwood City, young people were dressed up and ready to party. It was the album release party of Young JV, a local artist getting mad love on the airwaves. The scene was just like the Filipino-patronized clubs and bars in Los Angeles or the Bay Area, well except, everyone is much younger (apparently there is no age restrictions in many of the night joints in the Philippines). Circa Bar was packed with Tim'd out hip hop heads and sexy party-goers alike. Right below the DJ (DJ Big Daddy), rappers took turns to rip the mic or beat box. LDP (Lyrically Deranged Poets, here is their MySpace) who are in their teens, and older more seasoned veterans such as Slick n Sly Kane and Mista Blaze shared the stage and showed deep love for the culture.
"Shout out to the world that I'm proud to be Brown!" -Abra of LDP in "Three Years in the Making"
In a metropolis canvased by billboards advertising whitening soaps and pills, where mestizo looks and status are virtually universally privileged, and where a distinct class of people have been ruling the nation's agenda for centuries, it seems that there are few spaces for alternative/resistant modes of racial and class identity. Today, hip hop provides one of these spaces. These rappers seem to be invested in making this way of being into a transformative part of Filipino culture.
I had the privilege of interviewing many of the rappers at the Eastwood City venue. LDP gave good insight to the culture here and expressed optimism that hip hop is only getting bigger. The talented and charismatic R-jay was hospitable and provided an excellent introduction to this particular independent hip hop scene in Metro Manila. Abra provided a tongue-twisting, hurricane-kicking Tagalog rap that'll test Bone Thugs' game. And Alex, a brotha of Nigerian descent, layed down some serious lyricism and gave some interesting perspectives on hip hop culture here and its promises of knowledge and dignity. His devotion to the Philippines is so deep that he even has a tattoo on his right arm proclaiming his Filipino pride.
LDP asks "What If?" in a track on their new album The Project. They pose, "What if there was no hip hop?" Curious question. But the important thing to remember is that there is hip hop, and the energy and commitment of the youth in Metro Manila show that hip hop is such a beautiful thing.


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Language is an important part of reducing stigma and ultimately, reducing harm. Despite it being one of our earliest childhood lessons, language is hard to master. Mostly, because its constantly evolving. That said, we want to provide you with a helpful little reference guide to the language surrounding substance use disorder and overdose accidental drug poisoning. … Continue reading Language Matters: What to say and what to avoid.
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Remembering the Patron Saint of Harm Reduction
Where does one begin to describe the loss of a man responsible for saving thousands? The passing of our friend, mentor, and hero, Dan Bigg of the Chicago Recovery Alliance, this past August, was and is a devastating loss for harm reductionist around the world. Dan who pioneered harm reduction, safe syringe needle exchanges, and … Continue reading Remembering the Patron Saint of Harm Reduction
Language matters: "Achieving" Sobriety, Defining your Recovery, and Reducing Harm
Sobriety is defined as the state of being sober and the definition of sober, is outdated, referring to being unaffected by alcohol. (Interesting, how it only mentions alcohol, right?) Today most people reference being sober in regards to being free from mind altering substances. And truthfully, when you factor caffeine, nicotine, and psychotropic medications … Continue reading Language matters: "Achieving" Sobriety, Defining your Recovery, and Reducing Harm
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A follow up to Mr. Vincent's post on Narcan People like to poke holes, I get it. I wanted this to be a discussion, so let's discuss! Below are some comments I've seen in response to David Vincent's status and our letter to him. (note: I used "narcan" and "naloxone" interchangeably. It's a matter of … Continue reading P.S. I'm not done
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Warm-up: 800m Run to W. Alabama, 2 Rounds: Gym Bear Crawl, Gym Crab Walk, 20x Double Under.
Strength: Push Press: 5×2- AHAP
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June 08, 2006
the idiot party
If Al Gore is a "model Democrat," it's no damn wonder that I despise that political party. Al Gore is a spooky kinda guy to me, even when he's NOT wearing earth-tones and coloring his face bright orange so that he looks attractive to wimmen in a Presidential debate.
In MY humble opinion, Al Gore is a crazed, evangelical doomsday-preacher, with an imagination far better than his memory. And an IQ far lower than that of an amoeba.
But to put Al in his proper perspective, we need to compare him to some other "model" Democrats.
* Hillary Clinton: Crooked, bitchful, lying, self-inflated and cruel. If you ever buy frozen vegetables in the grocery store and you're not close to a refrigerator and you don't want the vegetables to thaw, just get Hillary to hold them between her legs for you. Better than a freezer. No damn wonder that her husband is always on the lookout for other pussy.
* Howard Dean: Raving, lunatic, spittle-spraying nut-ball, who wants to grow up to be a space cadet. If you ever hope to see a genuine "grass-roots" political campaign, stay away from Howard, because his followers have already smoked too much grass. Right down to the roots.
* Bill Clinton: Master weeper. Master apologizer for other people's sins. Master LIAR when it comes to his OWN sins. A "brilliant" man who doesn't know what the definition of "is" is. A fearless defender of wimmen's rights... who abuses wimmen. A man whose entire Presidency was based on taking credit for things other people did, and defined by a cum-stained dress once worn by a 19 year-old intern in the Oval Office.
* Ted Kennedy: Somebody who actually belongs in a leper colony instead of the US Senate. Somebody who would be tossed OUT of a self-respecting leper colony by lepers who thought that Ted was more disgusting than they are, because he kept getting drunk and wanting to fuck their wimmen. A rich sumbitch who never had a real job in his life, but claims to be a champion of the poor. A drunk-driving MURDERER who cheated his way through college and who was such a disgusting politician that even Jimmah Carter once whupped his fat ass. A complete butt-wipe.
* Barbra Streisand: BWHAHAHAAAA! Excuse me, but when I try to think of Barbra as intelligent, I... BWHAHAHAAAA!!! I'm sorry... BWHAHAHAAAAA!!!
* Nancy Pelosi: Just think "leadership" when you think of her. Kinda like the way you think "GIANT, DISGUSTING, WINGED COCKROACH!!!" when you see a palmetto bug.
* William Jefferson: Ain't it difficult to keep from saying "Clinton" at the end of THAT name, whenever you see it in print? The two guys ARE a lot alike. One was laid low by a cum-stained intern's dress in a refrigerator. The other is GONNA be laid low by a bunch ($90,000 worth) of bribery money discovered in his freezer, IF Congress gets off its dead ass and actually investigates one of their own. As soon as they empty their OWN freezers of similar goods.
* Arlen Specter: Wait a minute. He's a Republican, isn't he? Maybe so, on paper. But he still looks (and ACTS) like an ideal Democrat to me... with less integrity than Al Gore, less morality than Ted Kennedy, less leadership ability than Nancy Pelosi and less sense than Barbra Streisand.
Ideal Democrats, one and all.
get it, son! before i stopped getting fucked up every day, i pointed out ted kennedy was a murderer every time i turned around on my blog. people would write and ask why i was so hard on the poor fellow. you succinctly sum it up.
Goddamn, Acidman! You sure know how to got to the point. You say exactly what I am thinking, only I can't put it into words like you can.
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This Friday, October 27th, Temple Nightclub opens their doors for the first time, welcoming Dutch House duo Blasterjaxx for a surely unforgettable night. Blasterjaxx is a pair of legendary figures in Big Room and Electro House. Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf joined forces in 2010 and have been releasing their music on powerhouse labels across the world, spanning from Tiesto's Musical Freedom to Spinnin Records to Steve Aoki's Dim Mak. The duo has a list of collaborators most producers can only dream of, including superstars like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Hardwell, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Quintino, Ibranovski and others.
Taking their career to the next level, Basterjaxx launched their own label in September of 2015 under the name Maxximize Records. Maxximize has been extremely busy since its inception, hosting weekly episodes of the radio show, Maxximize on Air, showcasing the best and brightest talent in the genre. Now at episode #175, Blasterjaxx have consistently put in the work to make this show a smashing success. But wait, they also host their own events through Maxximize Events. Blasterjaxx is on a roll and shows no signs of slowing down.
Some of my earliest exposure to electronic music was to Blasterjaxx tunes like Mystica & Snake in 2013. Blasterjaxx are still at it, releasing songs like All I Ever Wanted & Bizzare, even an official Krewella Remix! The Dutch duo has released songs heard all over the world and continue to play shows on every corner of the globe. They have charted multiple times on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ's, reaching as high as #8! Despite numerous hits, releases, and novelties, this is yet the beginning of Blasterjaxx.
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25/08/2015 – Dan the Human-False Memory (2015)
Illusive lo-fi troubadour readies new EP for mass consumption
When talking about Dan the Human's music for the first time it's hard to find an entry point. This isn't because the music is as dense and unfathomable as, say a Sun Ra album, nor does he use surreal imagery in a Captain Beefheart way, and it's not particularly that abrasive compared to his lo-fi peers, but when first telling people about Dan there isn't a lot to say other than "He's pretty lo-fi and pretty good". In some camps this is all the recommendation needed, and I hope that you are one of these people, because if you are skip to the last paragraph. If not, read on…
Next month sees Dan release a new EP. So far three tracks have emerged. False Memory, Palindrome and Comic Relief. These three songs are break from Dan's usual bend of scratchy guitars and discordant vocals. Instead they sound like Tangerine Dream at their most ethereal and Yo La Tengo being produced by Kevin Shields. What's even more remarkable is how well it all gels together. So far these three songs sit in that ephemeral place where lo-fi soundscapes meet pop.
Exquisite languid melodies and enervated themes permeate this EP. Dreamlike vocals wash over you but jaunty guitar riffs keep you from drifting off into the ether. If these tracks are anything to go by, then next month's EP should not only be something to look forward to, but another high water mark in the resurgence of lo-fi music. Comic relief? Not a chance of it!
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Exporting Australian wool to the USA
Political system:
1.1Political structure:
The United States of America is made up of 50 states. The head of the government is the President. His powers are shared with the Congress and the Judiciary system which operate independent of each other but at the same time depend on each other's decisions to function efficiently. The elected representatives discuss issues brought forth by the governor or introduced by its members and create legislations which eventually becomes a laws. The power is balanced among the three branches of government and prevents any singular branch from abusing it.
The United States of America is a Federal constitutional Republic and the constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Every state of the Union has enough powers to frame their own rules and regulations of governance as long as they don't contradict the Constitutional powers.
The government of the United States of America is divided in three branches:
The Legislative branch
The Executive branch
The Judicial branch. (theusgov.com).
The executive Branch:
Chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009);
Head of government:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009);
Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
Cabinet: The cabinet is appointed by the president with Senate approval.
The legislative branch:
"The power to make laws is given to Congress, which represents the legislative branch of government" (The Legislative Branch, Establishing the Laws of the Land, From Phaedra Trethan).
The Judicial Branch:
Robert Longley explains that " the laws of the United States are a complex and it is up to the federal judicial system to sort through this web of legislation and decide what is in agreement with the constitution and not." ("The basic Structure and function of the United states federal government" by Robert Longley, About.com Guide).
The judicial branch of the United States consists mainly of the Supreme Court which has been given the highest powers to deliver justice in the state.
The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices and is nominated by the president and is approved by the senate as well. They are appointed to serve for life.
Other courts in power at the lower level are pointed out as follows:
United States Courts of Appeal;
United States District Courts;
State and County Courts
(CIA world factbook, 18th September 2012).
Structure of the United States government:
(U.S. Census Bureau)
1.2 Political parties:
As it is widely known, the United States exists under a two-party political system:
According to the CIA the major parties in America are :
Democratic Party-Debbie Wasserman SCHULTZ
Green Party
Libertarian Party-Mark HINKLE
Republican Party- Reince PRIEBUS (CIA world factbook, 18h September 2012).
1.3 Local government and its stability:
The official website of New York City, NYC.gov speaks about the well planned governance of New York City and also talks about the existence of a cordial relationship between its people and their leader, i.e. the 108th mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg. The Mayor is elected on a 4 year term along with 51 other members of the New York City Council.
The biography of the mayor found under the 'Office of the mayor' section of the website throws light on various achievements of the mayor Michael Bloomberg. Several other instances quoted in this section, such as the economic recovery of the city right after the 9/11 attacks when most people were of the opinion that there would be a higher rate of crime and backsliding in the economic growth rate, all such doubts and inhibitions were laid to rest with the subsequent developments. ("… Reduction in crime by 35 percent compared to 2001, high school graduation rates are up 40 percent since 2005. Ambulance response times are at record lows. Teen smoking is down more than 50 percent. More than 725 acres of new parkland have been added. The Mayor's economic policies have helped New York City avoid the level of job losses that many other cities experienced during the national recession. And since October 2009, New York added twice as many private sector jobs as the next ten largest U.S. cities combined…" -Biography, Office of the mayor, www.nyc.gov) such positive signs of growth encourages foreign investments and also promotes favourable foreign trade relations. From all this we are given to understand that the government of New York City and its operations are stable to a predictable extent.
1.4 Summary analysis of domestic, foreign and international political environment:
The United States of America is one of the strongest economies on a global scale. Although it has been through several major breakdowns largely affecting the economic sector among other, it has always managed to recover from such blows and come back stronger with new and improved policies and procedures to deal with the inevitable risks and contingencies arising during the normal course of national progress.
The USA is a land of opportunities. It has favourable trade policies which promote harmonious relationships between countries. Apart from operating successfully in the fields of transport, communication, banking, finance and health care, it is one of the main leaders in the field of innovation and technology, constantly developing groundbreaking technology and contributing significantly to the development of the country and encouraging and supporting the developing countries along the way. Many foreign companies have their headquarters established in the US among which 45 companies are included in the fortune 500.
New York City is well developed & is rich with opportunities for global investors with a GMP of $1280.5 (Bureau of economic analysis 2010, updated: January 2012, North Texas Commission).
1.5 Risk Assessment:
According to the AMB Country Risk report, dated 28th September 2011, the United States of America belongs to the Country Risk Tier 1. This suggests that the risk pertaining to the economic, political and financial system is low. The economic performance of the United States was low during 2008-09 due to reduced activity in the tourism and financial sectors (AMB Country Risk Report). This was a minor setback as weak yet positive economic recovery was observed in 2011.
When it comes to investment in the private companies, the political risk factor plays an important role in influencing the decisions of the investors. The greater the involvement of the government in the private sector companies the greater the hesitation on part of the prospective investors. Because of this the US might lose a substantial portion of its investors as they may prefer to invest elsewhere. (U.S. political risks grow in financial crisis, by Martha Graybow, New York, Reuters)
Hence the overall established fact still remains that the American market will always have plenty of opportunities for investors, venture capitalists and other foreign companies looking to set up base in the US.
2.0 Legal system:
2.1 Organisation of the judiciary:
From the chart above we can see that the Supreme Court occupies the highest level of the order. The Supreme Court's decision regarding a variety of disputes is final and binding. There are courts at the state as well as district level to deal with disputes arising within those territories.
2.2 Code or common law country:
Common law refers to the law followed from earlier judicial decisions. It relates to the practice of treating certain disputes fairly by arriving upon solutions similar to the ones already dealt with in similar cases in the past. Although the common law, derived from the English law was followed up to the recent past, it has been modified and applied to suit the needs of the present day scenarios.
2.3 Patents:
The United States of America supports and provides ample protection to inventors and entrepreneurs who wish to patent their inventions and intellectual property from being duplicated or stolen. There are a variety of patents available to suit the needs of various applicants, the fees for which vary accordingly. Utility and plant patents last for a period of 20 years after grant, whereas a design patent lasts for a period of 14 years (The United States Patent and Trademark Office, an agency of the department of Commerce). Any fraud or theft pertaining to intellectual property, copyrights and patents will result in serious legal consequences.
2.4 Trade agreement between Australia and the USA:
There exists a free trade agreement called the Australia-Unites States Free Trade Agreement or AUSFTA. It came into existence on the 1st of January 2005. The AUSFTA plays an important part a facilitating channel between Australia and the US. AUSFTA helps open up the one of the richest and most developed trade destinations and allows a free flow of trade and business activities /services between the two countries.
AUSFTA provides several advantages in the form of subsidies, trade discounts and many other benefits to both the exporters and importers of the two countries, paying attention to all sectors such as the textile industry, the agricultural industry, communication, transport, technology, etc. (Australian Government-Austrade-austrade.gov.au & Department of foreign affairs and trade-dfat.gov.au)
2.5 Summary analysis of domestic, foreign and international legal environment:
The United States has a favourable climate which helps promote new ventures, encourages foreign investment and supports and nourishes international trade relations. The legal system of the United States is well framed to accommodate and encourage new businesses from entering into the country. The AUSFTA or the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement also enhances the opportunity for importers and exporters in both countries to consider trade among them.
2.6 Risk assessment:
Since the United States belongs to the (country risk tier) CRT-1, it is known to occupy the lower risk level in terms of political, economic and financial risk (AMB Country Risk Report). Although there have been instances which have proved it vulnerable to national security threats, short term financial crisis and other setbacks, the US has always managed to get back up on its feet overcome all such roadblocks to become one of the most successful countries in terms of strong economy, national security, breakthroughs in technology and Innovative policies and frameworks to support and strengthen international trade.
Economic statistics and activity
a) Gross national product GNP and GDP: –
Disputes among GATT / WTO can be seen in past year as the GATT software had failures for measuring GDP both accounting principles, qualities and limitation; providing insufficient domestic measurement owned by America.
In 2010 statistics shows that the total GDP of America is US$14.658 Trillion, GDP per Capita wass US$ 47,284 and GDP growth 2.8% and Total Trade is Australian dollar reached to 49.771 billion in 2010. Statistics Mentioned above are contradicting to the American Government statistics.
Average family income:
The average family income of America is different for different family backgrounds due to the nature of work they do and it also varies from black skin to white skin people.
d) Distribution of wealth; income classes
e) Principal industries:
Core U.S companies known world wide to contribute in American economy can be seen in the graph below where Apple Inc. on top of the ranking Followed by the Microsoft Corp and Cisco Systems Inc. 3rd in the ranking.
f) Foreign direct investment / industry
Foreign direct investment in the United States in 2009 was slightly higher than the amount invested in 2008, but set a record in nominal terms for the most amount of foreign direct investment in the economy in a year
g) Principal exports:
United States exports amounted to 185 Billion USD in June of 2012. From 1992-2012 average United States Exports stood at 99787.65 Million USD with highest reached in June 2012 184972.00 Million. America exports equipment and manufacturing supplies, non-auto consumer goods, motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and parts, food, feed and beverages. (Trading Economics, 2012)
Principal imports:
More than 80% of U.S. imports are goods. The largest category ($756.6 billion in 2011) is industrial machinery and equipment, which includes plastics and chemicals; within this, major portion includes oil and related petroleum products. (U.S. Census, 2012)
h) Balance-of-payment situations, recent trends, debts, surplus or deficit:
U.S economy's BOP contains of 50 states, district Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Midway Island, Wake Island, and all other U.S. territories and possessions. Any installations either military or non military is considered as U.S Government National processes and a part of U.S economy.
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics, IMF. 2012
Current Account:
2.Capital Account:
Exchange rate, trends
Mostly Australian dollar exchange rate to America moves together, at times they diverge which can be seen in the graph below. Main divergence can be seen in Asian Crisis in 1997. Australian Dollar is valued in most Asian Currencies; for this reason Michell Wool moved their Industry to china for maximizing their Profit margins and low labour and production cost.
j) Economic Activity in America:
Economic Activity in America can be seen in the graph; where a strong decline can be seen in the recession year of 2008-2009.
k) Labour force, unemployment rates
New York City has hung rate unemployment between 2008 and 2011. The draft shows that the rate of unemployment is more than employment. In addition, if opened more new company like Michell Company in New York City that can helped to decrease the rate of unemployed
l) Inflation rates:
The inflation rate in the United States was 1.40 percent in July of 2012. Historically, from 1914 until 2012, the United States Inflation Rate averaged 3.36 Per cent. A chart with historical data for the United States Inflation Rate is as follows:
m) Trade relations and statistics: –
The Australia-U.S Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) was signed on 1 January 2005. This agreement gives Australian industries access to the world's prime importer and investor and contributes 9% share to Australia's export market.
Source: (Austrade ; Market information and research section DFAT, ABS, IMF)
Above Graphs show the annual Import and export, GDP and merchandise exports to U.S.A and thus the capacity for investment of the wool product owing to the constant trade relations between the two countries.
As shown by the above data, there exists a favourable market for wool in the United States, as it is the world's richest market and Australia's second largest export destination. Michelle has a good reputation among wool producing companies of Australia, therefore the chances of success are evident as shown by the success of wool processing plants installed by Michelle at China and Japan. This global expansion will ultimately result in benefiting both the U.S wool market as well as the output of the company. Moreover, United States has recovered from the financial crunch and is still the world's largest market; and the current political environment is also favourable for industrial developments.
4.0 Geographical Setting:
4.1 Topography:-
The city of New York is located in the North East of the United States at the tip of the Hudson River in the state of New York. Ontario and Quebec are the provinces of Canada that border New York at the North. The total land area is about 321 square miles. New York City is the biggest and most densely populated cities of America having a population of about 8 million plus and is also amongst the most famous.
The city of New York is known for its freezing winters but then is also famous for its other seasons which are spring, summer and autumn. It is mostly during autumn where people visit New York because the weather is pleasant. The average temperature in New York City is 13°C and can go up to 17°C and can drop to 8°C.
4.2 Surface Transport and Communication:-
By Air:
New York does not have just one airport but 3 main airports that makes it very easy for people to fly in and out of New York City. John F. Kennedy International airport which handles the international flights, LaGuardia airport which is for domestic flights, Newark international airport which is for both international as well as domestic flights.
By Bus:
New York City has the most number of bus services in the world catering to about 666 million people a year with a total of 4373 public buses. It is a slow mode of transport but is cheap costing about $2.25. It has regular stops and is very convenient for regular travellers.
By train: New York City connects different cities like Jersey, Newark through its five subway style path stations. It is run by the Metropolitan transportation authority which appoints different services like Amtrak train services which run nationwide.
By Subway:
The subway system of New York City is one of the best in the world. Over 4.3 million people use this mode of transport since it is safe, fast and cheap at the same time. It just cost $2 per ticket.
By Ferries and Cruises:
The city also offers its people a chance to use service like ferries and cruises to go site seeing and go on romantic dates or just get from one point to another which is termed as water transport.
4.3 Summary:
According to what we see New York City is quite well organized when it comes to its infrastructure. It is constantly growing economically and is a major attraction to investors since the city is so populated and so famous and is well known for its fashion industry, and also it is the biggest city in America. Thus, New York is the right city for investors to invest in.
5.0 Social Environment
5.1 The Family
A) Dynamic of the family
Recently, American Family is becoming older, smaller in number, and they are rising gradually and becoming more different culturally than at any point in the past decades. The variety in all its aspects characterize the rising American Family model, with no particular cultural, social, demographic, economic or political point of view takes over the countryside (Anderson, 2011). In addition, New York City contains the largest number of people from diverse countries, speaking dissimilar languages and has different cultural background. (Spraggins, 2003)
B) Male/female roles
Even in the United State men still hold the higher percentage compare to woman in entering occupations. Moreover, the number of men who enter occupation dominated by women is increasing. For example from 2000 to 2010 the number of male nurses approximately doubled, and the percentage grow to 10.5 percent from 8.4 percent (Dewan and Gebeloff, 2012).
5.2 Education
A) Role of education in society
According Cuomo 2012, that still in this hard economic period; New Yorkers kept the largest per-pupil expenses levels in the United State with total spending level more than $53 billion in public education. Additionally, during the last 10 years, the number of studying enrolling at New York's institutions of higher education has exceeded 214,000 or improved by 20 percent.
5.3 Demographics
A) Total Population
According to the 2011 American Community Survey that New York has the largest population in the United States cities with a total population of 8,244,910 million.
B) Growth
According to the 2010 Census, the number of people lives in United States is increased 9.7 percent since 2000 to become 308.7 million people from 281.4 million.
C) Urbanization Rate
New York City with the megalopolis neighbouring the five regions is the largest city in United States, and it will get bigger, much bigger.
5.4) Distribution
A) Age and Gender
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau: State and County Quick Facts stated that the percentage of children under 5 years old was 6.3% and 21.6% were under 18 years old. In addition, 12.1% were 65 years and over. Moreover, there were 52.5% female more than male in New York. Furthermore, Albert et al., 2005 stated that percentage of the people who is age 70 or older is currently 7.4% for men and 10.8% for women in the US. c) Population density.
5.5 Social Class
a) Income by social class
Spraggins, 2003 stated that among 109 million families in the United State by 2001 (64 percent) earned between $10,000 and $74,999. However, 5 percent only earned under $10,000, and 31 percent of the American families earned $75,000 or more. In addition, between married couples 2 percent only earned under $10,000 and 37 percent earned $75,000 or more.
5.6 Living Standards and Leisure
a) Housing
According to U.S. Department of Commerce that in 2010, there are 8,108,103 housing units in New York states. 3,371,062 of them are in New York City. In addition, 33% is the rate of homeownership between 2006 and 2010 in New York City. However, the average household income is $50,285 in New York City between 2006 and 2010.
b) Clothing and Fashion Trend
New York City is considered as the fashion capital of the world. However, NYC's fashion commerce has some difficulties and new challenges, such as the swing in consumer predilection about the method and the products because of the new technologies which address the viability of traditional business models Fashion.
c) Recreation
New York City provides services to meet diverse cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their customers include arts, entertainment, and recreation which contain a wide range of establishments.
d) Lifestyle
The life style is very modern in New York. For example, the OPA-Magid online survey of 2,540 people ages 8-64 March 2012 stated that 44% of the United States internet people age 8-64 have a Smartphone, 93% of them frequently uses internet, with 58% open email, 47% checking whether information, 31% watching video, 29% checking local news and 24% checking national news.
5.7 Summary:
To enter a new market; examining all possible factors that affect directly or indirectly on the sales market is required in decision making such as gender, income, lifestyle, educational level.
6.0 Cultural environment
6.1 Culture New York and Language
New York has a very various culture because of immigrants from around the world. New York City is unique and worth admiring because of the multi-culture backgrounds and considered as the cultural capital of the U.S. it offers homes for people arriving from other countries, speaking other languages and with a different cultural background such as British, Chinese, African American, Puerto Rican, Korean, Irish, Italian, Jewish, African, and Arabian. New York City is considered as multi- ethnic and multilingual city. (Gladrey& Pullen, 2004)
6.2. Religion
New York City contains most of religions in the world because of expand immigration such as Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, and Orthodox Christians. New York City has 223,968 members of Muslim and 121 Buddhist and 83 Hind states wide.
6.3. Summary
Culture can be an advance point for Michell Corporation research team.
Michell should release that New York is very large city and contain a lot of different culture, language and religion.
Michell should realize that advertisement for new products needs to target diverse type of people that hold different value and avoid any conflicts with these values.
As languages happen to be a useful tool to support design concept, products function and enterprise's culture, sufficient and suitable language explanation carries convenience for Michell to enter into the market in New York.


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COTA's contract with more than 500 bus drivers and mechanics expires Nov. 30, and labor-management talks are under way.
The Central Ohio Transit Authority and Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 are negotiating a three-year deal for wages, benefits and work conditions.
Negotiators agreed not to disclose any key issues in contract talks, adding that it would not be unusual for talks to continue past the contract deadline without interrupting bus service.
COTA employs 400 drivers and 110 vehicle-maintenance workers.


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Whenever, wherever and however coatings are applied, the thickness of application is of paramount importance. If the film is too thin, the hiding power will be poor, and the substrate will show through. In addition, there will be a reduction in the protective capabilities of the coating.
If the coating is too thick, not only may there be a loss in intended physical properties, but there will be a reduction in coverage and a proportional increase in cost. The use of the Model C gauge will not only promote uniform application of the specified amount of coating material, but will also insure optimum designed results from the coating used at minimum cost.


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Co-opting a Culture
Our culture is being co-opted. What culture you ask? Our geek culture. When I was a kid, I was ridiculed because of the things that I liked: comic books, action figures, and sci-fi. Now, all that stuff is socially acceptable. Heck, one could even say that it's cool. That pisses me off. Of course, if you listen to our show, you know that it doesn't take much more than a warm breeze to send me into a ranting rage.
Let me lay out my point with a bit of background. I'm a geek. I always have been a geek and I always will be a geek. It wasn't until after I'd been married to my wife for years that she realized that it wasn't just a phase I was going through. It's who I am. And it's only after I've come to terms with who I am that I have been happy with my life. You see, I was a closet geek. I'd do geek things alone. Going to a comic book store with my friends was something that I'd never do because I knew that I'd be outed as a geek. It's how it was and I accepted that.
I tried to "come out" as a geek a few times. In 1989 I wore a Batman shirt to school. I was in junior high at the time and should have known better. But hey, the movie made $411 million worldwide, didn't that mean it was OK to like Batman? Not at my school. I got slammed into some lockers pretty hard that day. Junior high kids were mean anyways, but to a geek, they were just sadistic. After that, my favorite shirt became a weekend shirt.
A few years later, my step-father took me to my local comic shop to pick up my weekly hold. I was a regular in this place, and had become friends with the owner. Yes, he was somewhat Comic Book Guy-ish, but he also ran a personal protection company in which he was one of the primary bodyguards. He didn't look like much, but he was actually someone you didn't want to cross thanks to his martial arts background. Anyway, my step-dad went into the store with me. I didn't like this; he was encroaching on my turf, my safe haven. I was right to be wary of his presence because as we walked out to the car, he said "So all you comic nerds are fat losers…" Even to family, the people who are supposed to love you no matter what, being a geek was unacceptable.
These are just two examples, but like I'm sure you do, I have many, many more. My point is that being a geek was never cool. It was never acceptable. It was something that caused kids to be put into lockers and get beat up on the playground. It was something that kept you from getting invited to the parties on the weekends. It was something that ensured that that one hot girl who was way out of your league would forever remain so. It was what many of us call "our youth."
Fast forward to last summer. The Stolendroids crew all got together and recorded our weekly show, then went to a midnight showing of The Avengers. Being the geeks that we are, this made perfect sense. That is until we arrived at the theater and discovered it to be filled with bros and their ilk. Where were the geeks? Where were the cosplayers? Where were the people who actually knew who these characters were? We were in a theater full of idiots wearing superhero t-shirts from Hot Topic and Hulk hands who were playing with toy Captain America shields and acting like the place was a frat party. I tried to look past it and enjoy the movie, but everyone has a breaking point. Mine came in the form of Thanos.
Once the movie ended, and the now famous scene showing Thanos came on screen, one douche bag in front of us stood up and yelled "RED SKULL! THAT'S RED SKULL!" Um… No. NO. NO! It's not freakin' Red Skull! Open a damn comic book and learn about these characters that you profess to love and know so much about. It was at this moment that I realized that the geek culture, OUR culture, is being co-oped by those who ruined our adolescent years. Am I the only one who has a problem with this?
"But being a geek is cool now." No it's not. That's what everyone wants you to believe because you'll go to the movies and buy the merchandise, but never forget who you are or what people think of you. Remember when Hayden Panettiere from Heroes had to interact with, and touch, nerds at ComiCon? I do. This, as I see it, is indicative of how geek culture in general is perceived by the "cool kids." Sure, they say that we're cool, but lots of people say lots of things that they don't really mean.
Conversely, never forget that being a geek is awesome. No matter where you go, if you are a geek and run into other geeks, you have a friend. You are part of a community that will (mostly) accept you for who you are and what you enjoy. We have entire conventions of sweaty strangers who become life-long friends because they both think that Moon Knight is better than Batman. (Just kidding, nobody thinks that.) And yes, having our culture taken over by idiots sucks, but at least it's easier to buy the clothes we like.
So what do we do about this co-opting of our culture? Well, I'm all for getting angry because that's what I do, but is that the best course? Does excluding and mocking the bros and the d-bags make us feel better? Most certainly. In fact, I'm all for it but when you look at things rationally, if we stoop to their level, that means we're no better than they are. If there are people out there who genuinely want to be part of our culture, we need to teach them and welcome them with open arms. We need to stop with the "fake geek girl" crap and just be glad that girls are paying attention. That jock that beat you up who now bags groceries? If he asks you about the character on your shirt, be nice. Sure, he may not have been, but don't stoop to that level. We are better than that. Our community is better than that. We shouldn't be deciding who is or isn't a geek. That's a personal thing. If we start passing judgment, we just become the bullies we hated. Plus, by exposing people to the things we like such as games, comics, Magic the Gathering, etc., we're inviting them into our world of full of level 30 Rangers and Rainbow Wyvern decks. We'll be gods among men…


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#irishports - A most unusual caller to Dun Laoghaire Harbour took place recently with the arrival of a tanker marking a rare event that has not occurred in three decades, writes Jehan Ashmore.
Early on Sunday afternoon the 4,107 gross tonnage tanker Thun Gemini had arrived into the south Dublin Bay harbour.
According to Afloat sources the 2003 built ship is in port for maintenance reasons. Otherwise the 114m Dutch flagged tanker is a regular on the short sea route between Milford Haven, south Wales and the Irish capital.
It was soon after the arrival of Afloat to the port yesterday that came an unexpected surprise as the ship's stern free-fall lifeboat was launched. This led to the splash generated as the lifeboat made contact with the water close to the Carlisle Pier head.
The exersise to launch the enclosed orange lifeboat rekindled personal memories on the occasion of the previous tanker that visited the harbour. This took place in April 1989. More shall be revealed on Afloat next week on the 30th anniverary of that unique event which is among numerous chapter's that have enriched the harbour's maritime heritage.
Thun Gemini today remains berthed in port having sailed at the weekend the short distance from one of the four berths at the oil jetty terminal in neighbouring Dublin Port. The terminal has a 330,000 tonne facility handling oil products, bitumen, chemicals and liqued petroleum gases that are linked to a common user pipe line system.
The tanker is operated by Thun Tankers, part of Erik Thun AB as previously reported on Afloat.ie. The family owned shipping business is located in Lidköping on the southern shores of Lake Vänern, the third largest lake in Europe, which is connected to the sea by a shipping canal.


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This recipe prepares two generous servings, feel free to make a larger batch. We used a large skillet, as shown, it doesn't need to be prepared in a wok. We used a quick home-made vegetable broth (sliced veggies in water with a bit salt and pepper, simmered for an hour).
It's pleasantly just a tad spicy, we added hand-crushed whole dried Thai chiles. Feel free to add more or less to suit your taste.
It's a delicious vegetarian recipe that everyone should enjoy.
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Soak rice noodles in lukewarm water for 45 minutes or longer to soften. Trim snow peas and cut in half diagonally. Bring water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan; add snow peas, and cook 45 seconds. Drain. Plunge into cool water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Whisk together coconut milk and next 8 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Add snow peas, rice noodles, 3/4 cup bean sprouts, and 3/4 cup basil. Toss and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup bean sprouts, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and 1/4 cup chopped peanuts. Serve with assortment of condiments.


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The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network (NPRN), in collaboration with the Niagara Regional Labour Council, is co-hosting a meeting to discuss worker's rights in Niagara. The speaker will be Deena Ladd from Toronto's Worker's Action Centre.
The meeting will take place on Monday, April 27th 6pm at the Goodwill Stokes Community Village, 36 Page Street, St. Catharines. To register, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
California is Leading the US with a Cap-and-Trade System
The first part of the plan will include a cap on emissions, allowing businesses to sell their excesses to companies exceeding their carbon allowances. Companies included in the plan will have to pay 10 percent of their initial credits, but they will be able to purchase carbon offsets in order to comply with the eight percent of annual emission obligations.
The plan should drive a a surge of investment in clean energy technology. The system will also force companies to innovate in order to stay competitive.
This is great news for the renewable energy sector. According to research group Next 10's latest edition of the "Many Shades of Green" report, green job growth in California outpaces the overall economy by three times the rate of overall job growth. The new regulations are sure to add to the core green economy in California.
© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
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How many selfies have you snapped this week? Thought so!
In order to take a selfie of a different kind, we recently visited a new pop-up gallery in Zürich. Run by ifolor, the Swiss family business that has been printing our photographs for nearly sixty years, the TWINSIE technology is a step into the future. That's because a TWINSIE is a selfie on Steroids: It is a photo-realistic miniature replica in 3D!
Thanks to the latest 3D printing technique and the patient artists at ifolor in Kreuzlingen, we will soon receive a package with our own Mini Me's. The printing process for each miniature model takes anywhere from eight to twelve hours. The scale is 1:10, so about 17 cm in height for myself. And finally, thanks to an extreme level of detail with some 390'000 color shades, I expect my miniature self to be as realistic as can be.
The TWINSIE Pop-up Gallery by ifolor
The location of the TWINSIE pop-up gallery is just a few steps from Zürich's Viadukt market. There, the renowned interior designer, Martina Nievergelt, has created an abstract world consisting of whitewashed furniture and accessories. A small tribe of 3D printed figurines is nestled in between the lamps and picture frames, making this a fun place for discovery.
At the center of the room, there is a large photo booth boasting some 68 individual cameras. Based on our height, these cameras will record several different positions for each participant. So you could play around by striking a pose or simply looking straight ahead.
It is free of charge to step into the photo booth and have your pictures taken. A short while later, you will receive access to see your shots online, from where you can decide to place an order. The introductory price is 149 francs plus shipping.
The 3D pop-up lab at Limmatstrasse 285 is open Mondays through Fridays from noon to 8 PM, Saturdays from noon to 5 PM. Learn more and reserve your time slot before the end of March.
(All photographs copyright ifolor)
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Our Northern Region weekend and Children's Christmas Picnic is coming up on the weekend of Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 2018! We're starting the weekend off with an afternoon of sports at Charlestown Indoor Sports Centre (2/314 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay NSW 2282) from 2:30pm -4:30pm on Saturday. We'll be playing a variety of sports including indoor cricket, boccia and soccer. The sports are for all ages and all abilities – everyone is welcome to join in or just come and watch. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per family, payable at the centre.
In the evening, we'll meet at Warner's at the Bay (320 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay) at 6pm for dinner.
On Sunday, we'll be holding our annual SSPA NSW Children's Christmas picnic at Blackbutt Reserve (Richard Riley Entrance), Freyberg Street, New Lambton. We'll be meeting at the Kookaburra Shelter from 11am-3pm. If everyone can please bring a picnic and drinks to enjoy. There are barbecue facilities on site.
Santa will be arriving at about 1:30pm so please bring a gift for your children (12 and under) up to the value of $25.
Most of us will be staying at Warner's at the Bay on the Saturday night. Click here to book your accommodation and ensure you don't miss out!
Everyone is welcome to attend any part of the weekend so please come along!
If you can please RSVP to Dawn Bos on either 0407 389 148 or [email protected] by Saturday, 1 December and let her know how many people are coming and which events you will be attending.