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Just a few weeks ago, BabbleLabs launched its Clear Cloud speech enhancement product — available as both a cloud streaming API and via a web interface for handling individual files. The early results, as we expected, have been quite surprising ;-)
Find out what I mean in this four-part blog series. We'll post a new part every few days for over the next two weeks:
Part I: Restoring the Past
Part II: Rebuilding Speech
Part III: What's Missing?
Part IV: Better = Cheaper
Part I: Restoring the Past
First, we've been struck by the uniform response from people who make video — ordinary consumers, video bloggers and professional video producers: "Wow! That's pretty amazing." For the amateurs, I think they are just shocked when you strip away the noise from a video — it feels as if speaker has been transported out of the noisy scene to some quiet place, yet there they are immersed in traffic, the windy South Atlantic, a club, an ice skating rink. For the professionals, they know that with great care in recording and post-production, distracting noises from field recording can be painstakingly eliminated, but it is expensive and uncertain. For them, the impact of Clear Cloud is how close it gets to professional, manual sound editing for no effort. It has become obvious to us that Clear Cloud has great potential in the video production, distribution, and sharing world.
Second, we've started to pick up anecdotes that suggest a whole set of unanticipated applications for Clear Cloud. One colleague decided to try it on some 40-year-old audio cassette tapes of his German grandmother. The speech was unintelligible because of tape print-through and material deterioration. (The expected longevity for cassette tapes is just 10-20 years). Clear Cloud was able to cut down the resulting noisy artifacts enough to make the speech intelligible — he could hear and understand his grandmother from 40 years ago! We have started to explore the world of audio archives — from UCSB's rich collection of Edison recording cylinders (http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu) to oral arguments before the US Supreme Court in the late 1950s (https://www.oyez.org/cases/1955). One of the most compelling sets of recordings is an archive of highlights from 56 great speeches in English from the 20th century. The original set can be found on archive.org: https://archive.org/details/Greatest_Speeches_of_the_20th_Century. And now, the BabbleLabs Clear Cloud enhanced versions are also available there: please see https://archive.org/details/GreatestSpeechesEnhanced. The early recordings (especially from before 1945) and one recorded under field conditions are the most interesting. I particularly recommend the following:
There are audio historical troves around the world. Getting the audio digitized is often the least difficult step. The storage media — cylinders, platters, reel-to-reel tapes, and audio cassettes — were not meant to be stable over such a long period. So bringing back these compelling pieces of world, national, and family history relies on easy and effective restoration processes that can be applied by millions of people without professional audio editing software or experience. Making BabbleLabs Clear Cloud so accessible and easy to use may help preserve our heritage for future generations.


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Ethan Tremblay: An Opportunistic Explorer
Third-year economics and journalism double major Ethan Tremblay of Mariaville, Maine, enjoys investigative writing, a genre of journalism that he calls precarious in the current news climate.
Tremblay, 21, says that his time at UMaine has opened his eyes to many new fields interest. Since taking UMaine's Media Law and Ethics course in the spring 2013 semester, he has found that he enjoys exploring legal problems and figuring out why courts make the decisions they do.
Since beginning his education at UMaine, the honors student has studied abroad in Bulgaria, which he says provided the opportunity to "be able to step outside your door and get caught up in appreciating even the most mundane things because you're so far from home."
As a double major in economics and journalism, which field do you find influences your interests more?
I've been fascinated by journalism since I was very young, but at this point, I find myself drawn more toward the economics side of my education. I think this is because I've always enthusiastically followed current events, which initially drew me to want to report on them — and I still do. However, as I explored other coursework here at UMaine, I began to gain an appreciation for the ways I might be able to actually take part in what's going on in the news.
What genre of journalistic writing would you call your specialty?
I'm not sure I'm at the point yet where I could declare myself specialized, but I can say I especially enjoy the sort of in-depth, time- and research-intensive investigative stuff that's so precarious these days.
Who would you consider to be your favorite author?
I'm going to go with Mark Twain. There's a timelessness to much of his commentary, which is why I find him appealing a century after he was first publishing. He also had a really exciting life, and he wasn't afraid to speak frankly about things — often in such a disarmingly funny or satirical way that you don't get bogged down in endless criticism or whining. One of his best quotes that I find particularly applicable is something like, "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please."
Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?
I wrote for the Maine Campus for a time, but otherwise my major activities at the university are academic. I like using campus rec facilities, especially the Maine Bound climbing gym, and attending guest lectures and seminars. When I was studying abroad in Bulgaria, I had more time because I wasn't also working part time and volunteering, as I do while I'm here at home, so I had the opportunity to take part in more extracurriculars.
Why did you choose to attend UMaine?
I guess I was excited about the fact that I could stay near all the great places I enjoyed growing up while also having access to a gorgeous campus and excellent academics. I love Maine, so I chose UMaine not so much because I didn't want to go anywhere else, but because I felt privileged to be able to stay here.
How has being in the Honors College made your experience at UMaine worthwhile?
Honors has taken everything else I've worked on at UMaine and made sense of it. It's hard to describe the experience, except to say that the things you are taught in honors are the ideas that you find yourself thinking about when you're nowhere near a classroom or workplace. It's tempting to dismiss it as a bunch of dusty old books and some response papers, but when you realize you're still relating the ideas to your experience of the world long after the semester has ended, then you suddenly have to accept that it changed your life.
Have you worked closely with a mentor, professor or role model who has made your UMaine experience better, if so how?
Nico Jenkins in honors and Julie Hopwood in journalism are both fantastic professors. I'm partial to any educator who doesn't get so wrapped up in their material that they can't engage with students and have a dialogue, even during a lecture. Julie pretty much single-handedly cultivated my interest in law. Nico is the master of the Socratic dialogue, and it was almost uncanny the way he seemed to draw out exactly what aspect of an honors text was most intriguing and use it to start a conversation that could go on for months.
What is the most interesting, engaging or helpful class you've taken at UMaine?
I took Media Law and Ethics a couple of semesters ago, and it really opened my eyes to different aspects of the media world. I found I really enjoyed exploring legal problems and puzzling out why courts make the decisions that they do. Especially in the realm of First Amendment rights, which is a major focus of media law, there is some very careful language and important nuance when judges hand down opinions, and I found myself fascinated by how visionary some cases can be. There's a certain appeal to how legal tradition and precedents are set, and the fact that they continue to be instrumental decades and even centuries down the road.
Is there a specific type of law in which you're interested?
I'm drawn toward law from more of a policy perspective than actual litigation. One of my most important goals is to be able to stay in Maine, so I'd like to tailor my career in such a way that I can be here and be useful. There are a lot of important decisions being made with regard to Maine's future, and I think there's going to be a renewed emphasis on fresh thinking and innovation when it comes to policymaking and community development. I'd like to have a part in that. When it comes to finding a potential graduate program that's useful to me, I think I'll look particularly for strong environmental or land use-related programs.
Are there any specific court cases that really intrigue you?
I was fascinated by the Sullivan case (Sullivan v. New York Times Co.) because it was really the first time I'd actually had to sit down and puzzle through a full Supreme Court ruling. I found the legal process fascinating, and then when we explored more of the background for the case and the ideas Justice Brennan was using to develop the court's opinion, I was intrigued. I started reading more about Brennan and his other important opinions, and I started reading some of his other writings as well. I'm not sure that I ever would've come across his ideas, at least not in such an exciting way, if it weren't for that class.
Have you had an experience at UMaine that has shaped the way you see the world?
I came here without a solid idea of what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Now that I'm about to leave, I have the opposite problem — I've encountered so many fascinating and important ideas and fields at UMaine that I'm afraid I won't be able to focus myself on one thing. I think that's a sign of having found a great place to be educated, since the best thing an institution can do for a student is inspire them to think big and be passionate about things.
Another fantastic opportunity I had here at UMaine was the chance to study abroad for a semester. The Office of International Programs does a splendid job of matching students with excellent institutions abroad, and they help with every aspect of making it happen. Once you're outside your native community, you can't help but realize how much there is happening in the world and begin to be drawn toward it. Studying abroad — for me, it was at the American University in Bulgaria — offers a whole new world both within your educational institution and within the region or country where you're living. It's a powerful thing to be able to step outside your door and get caught up in appreciating even the most mundane things because you're so far from home.
What difference has UMaine made in your life, helping you reach your goals?
Being at UMaine really helps you find your own voice, whether it's because you get engaged in a class discussion and have to defend your opinions, or because you see an opportunity for yourself and have to find the right people to help you make it happen. If you don't get out and advocate for yourself, you're not taking advantage of all the great things this university has to offer.
What advice do you have for incoming students?
Definitely get involved. College is really what you make of it, meaning that you have the opportunity to take your few short years here and leverage them into an excellent career. Not only can you prepare yourself for just about any profession, but you really have a chance to shape yourself as a human being. Take the time to explore what it is you believe and figure out why that's so. Don't be afraid to ask questions or dig deeper into things. Sometimes the coolest things you learn are inspired by an offhand comment from a professor that you decide to follow up on on your own time.
What is your favorite place on campus?
There are two trees on the corner of the Mall where you can always find a group of people jumping around on a slackline whenever there isn't too much snow. It's a great place to congregate, because everybody is willing to talk about just about anything — even with folks they've never met before. I don't think you could spend more than five minutes there without meeting friendly, new people. Also, slacklining is great fun, even if you only have two minutes to stop between classes.
What is UMaine doing to help with your future?
I think UMaine has provided me with the knowledge and experience that I'll need to pursue a graduate degree, and that's where I think I'm headed once I finish here. It'll probably be law school, so the fact that I've had professors who manage to combine practical knowledge of how to perform within the legal system with a broader appreciation for why and how we govern ourselves — and, from honors, a sense of who we even are as a society — is really crucial for me.
How do you think your current education would be applicable to your hopes to expand your education as you look into graduate school?
One of the best things about UMaine for me has been being able to maintain connections to communities I had already developed. Because I didn't have to put down new roots during my undergraduate career, I've been able to stay connected with many organizations and folks who can open doors for me down the road. Right now, I'm all about getting experience and trying new things, both in the classroom and outside the university. Orono's a great little community to be a part of, and Bangor is really taking off in many exciting ways. I think I've benefitted from being around for that, especially because I feel strongly that I want to continue being around and contributing to the region. I've been able to serve on a nonprofit board for the past three years, work in downtown Bangor, and just be involved in life here while still in school. I consider myself very fortunate.
I like to take a lot of classes at once, so I've learned to budget my time and energy pretty carefully. There are so many things to learn in every class, especially if you try to dig deeper than the required reading or lecture notes. Honestly I don't think my particular choice of majors will have a specific impact on where I end up in the future — it's more about the ideas and people I've been exposed to and the information I've been able to absorb. I wouldn't say UMaine has prepared me to do specifically one thing with my major — it's more about becoming a well-educated, curious, informed person and trying to keep yourself going that way.

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Cubs vs. Padres: Series Thread (Games 97-99)
The Cubs (52-44) take on the Padres (46-50) in a three-game set of matinees at Wrigley. The Padres are a thoroughly mediocre team, but they've played streaky ball since early June and have jumped up and surprised both the Dodgers and the Brewers during that time with three wins against each. The streaks have run both ways, as they've also gone through four losing streaks of at least three games during that period. This will be the first time the Cubs face them in 2019. Since last year, they've added Manny Machado. He's been good for them so far, albeit with a slightly lower than usual batting average for him. But rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. has been the offensive star, offering power, speed, and (thanks to a .430 BABIP) a high average. Hunter Renfroe also seems to be enjoying 2019--he just recently passed his previous single season high in homeruns and now sits at 27. Kirby Yates is enjoying a banner year out of the bullpen, leading the pitching staff in fWAR, striking out 14.36 per 9 innings and generally going untouched by the 2019 homerun boom. See below for game-by-game matchups.
Game 97, Friday, July 19, 1:20pmCDT
CHC: LHP Jon Lester (9-6, 3.74 ERA)
SD: LHP Eric Lauer (5-7, 4.04 ERA)
Lester earned his ninth win against Pittsburgh with a 6.2 innings and three earned runs allowed. Eric Hosmer is 6-19 with a homer off of him. Wil Myers is 2-16 with eight strikeouts.
Eric Lauer went 6-7 with a 4.34 ERA in his 2018 rookie season. This year he's improved most of his peripherals a touch, lowering walks and homeruns and boosting his groundball rate, but sacrificing some strikeouts along the way. Most recently, he pitched six innings and allowed two runs, one earned, in a no-decision against the Dodgers. The Cubs went 5-10 off of him in an abbreviated start on July 15 of last year.
Game 98, Saturday, July 20, 1:20pmCDT
CHC: LHP José Quintana (7-7, 4.21 ERA)
SD: LHP Joey Lucchesi (7-4, 3.92 ERA)
Quintana has won three games in a row, allowing six earned runs in 19 innings. He's allowed zero homeruns during that stretch. Ian Kinsler is 15-48 with two homeruns off of him. Hosmer is 13-71 with 14 strikeouts. Machado is 3-15.
Joey Lucchesi is the second sophomore starter working against the Cubs in this series. He went 8-9 last year with a 4.08 ERA, striking out more than a batter per inning along the way. This year the strikeouts are down to 8.55 per nine innings, but he's also giving up slightly fewer homeruns. He got a no-decision in last start against Atlanta, pitching five innings and allowing two earned runs. He pitched 5.2 innings at Wrigley last August and current Cubs went 7-21 in that start. Javy went 2-3 with a homerun.
Game 99, Sunday, July 21, 1:20pmCDT
CHC: RHP Kyle Hendricks (7-7, 3.46 ERA)
SD: RHP Cal Quantrill (2-2, 4.21 ERA)
Hendricks last went six innings and allowed two earned runs against the Reds, looking recovered from the shoulder issues that sent him to the IL briefly. Current Padres ar 15-57 off of him with 13 strikeouts.
Cal Quantrill has made 8 starts and appeared out of the bullpen four times in this, his rookie season. He features a mid-90s fastball and a plus changeup. He got a no-decision in his last start, going six innings and allowing no runs to Atlanta. He had been pitching out of the bullpen for the last few weeks of June but returned to the rotation in July. No current Cubs have faced him.
Edwards back from the IL. Can
Edwards back from the IL. Can't wait to see him blow a lead this weekend!
Rizzo busting out of his home
Rizzo busting out of his home run slump with gusto: grand slam!
contreras participated in
contreras participated in "baseball activities" today...no idea what that was, but that's a good start to a IL comeback.
meanwhile, brandon morrow is on some beach sipping drinks or something. i wonder if he's even going to pitch again for the cubs. back in april/may he was supposed to only miss the first half of the season and supposedly he was ready to face live batters a few weeks ago after throwing some side sessions. now...i dunno...
Morrow update today from Theo
Morrow update today from Theo here:
Sounds more and more likely that both Zobrist and Morrow have played their last and final games as Cubs
He's sipping drinks on a
He's sipping drinks on a beach?
Could he be Mai Tai Guy???
Of course, the Cubs knew he
Of course, the Cubs knew he was delicate when they signed him, but Maddon pushed him anyway. How much value is there to an elite player who can't be used very much?
jon lester not fielding for
jon lester not fielding for himself is still stupid.
...and why the hell is tyler chatwood the only guy up in the pen in a game with a man on 2nd (after a 40ft base hit + throwing error) and 0 outs while down by 1?
Given the game conditions of
Given the game conditions of an extra hot afternoon and Lester's high stress innings, I was surprised he went out to start the 6th inning.
some close calls, but he
some close calls, but he struggled his way out of it. the 1 run lead remains.
he didn't look good, but he got his 6 innings in.
107 heat index. Pat described
107 heat index. Pat described Lester after striking out Machado for final out in the 6th as a bulldog- sounds about right.
evidently bryant is a gold
evidently bryant is a gold glove LF'r
also, we've been seeing a bit of bryant in LF recently.
Bryant's always been pretty
Bryant's always been pretty good in LF. It's RF where he looks most awkward to me. Something about staying on the left side of the field maybe. I think you'll see Bryant and Schwarber platooned in LF going forward, though that might depend on Bote's ability to start hitting LHP again.
Bote's numbers trending down
Bote's numbers trending down unfortunately - not far from Russell's
1 pitch, tie game.
1 pitch, tie game.
great job strop.
Strop has become very adroit
Strop has become very adroit at blowing leads giving up the long ball (same thing last Friday coming off the all star break?)
Too many of our relief arms
Too many of our relief arms have excelled at blowing late leads. Strop and Edwards have been the primary ones.
Should the Cubs go on to win
Should the Cubs go on to win this game ... wow. Some crazy-stupid self inflicted damage that they've somehow skirted.
SD defense is the player of
SD defense is the player of the game.
Cubs win and this Kimbrel
Cubs win and this Kimbrel pickup paying dividends
STL down by 7...so they score
STL down by 7...so they score 10 in the 6th...and barely manage to win a 12-11 game.
m.leake (SEA) perfect through
m.leake (SEA) perfect through 7ip, 67 pitches
base hit to lead off top 9th.
base hit to lead off top 9th...aww.
killer performance and there should be enough in the tank to easily get the CG (only 79 pitches).
Another lefty Padre starter
Another lefty Padre starter and JHey gets a breather. Robel in LF (batting 5th) Almora CF (leadoff) and Bryant in RF
Almora is an ideal leadoff
Almora is an ideal leadoff hitter ... said no one ever.
I checked. You are correct.
I checked. You are correct. No one. Ever.
currently a big fan of
currently a big fan of hispanic italians...
currently a big fan of
currently a big fan of hispanic puerto ricans...
joe sure likes putting
joe sure likes putting kimbrel to work.
delay over, game on.
delay over, game on.
edwards gonna edwards...blah
edwards gonna edwards...blah
The bitter side of me thinks
The bitter side of me thinks it should have been a two for one trade for Maldonado
Anyways, has not been a clean series for the Cubs against the Padres - fortunate to have won the series and a 7-2 home stand is a pretty big dill. Or deal. Or something
there's always nick
there's always nick castellanos for a chance to rid of edwards...at which point a couple month rental will probably turn edwards into their ace closer or something just as awesome.
I feel pretty safe in saying
I feel pretty safe in saying that 1. They don't want him and 2. If they did, things wouldn't improve for CJ.
Allowing inherited runners and 1-2 of your own in a close game is what I like to call the "Carl Jr Special." It was formerly a Justin Grimm special, thankfully Carl stepped up to fill that void.
I think this is his last
I think this is his last option year. And he's not as cheap as you'd think, he's a super two qualified player this year.
Carl Edwards Jr will be out
Carl Edwards Jr will be out of minor league options next season (2020), and he will (once again) be arbitration-eligible post-2019 (he was "Super Two" arb eligible post-2018) and he will be a FA post-2022.
Not as much as it makes his
Not as much as it makes his stomach tighten!
i dont think we should trade him. We would get nothing of value back. But I don't think he should be a bullpen piece on a playoff contender either. He should be in Iowa. Reassess where he's at for September and next year. If they don't like what they see, non-tender.
cubs lose, cards win, brews
cubs lose, cards win, brews win.
I feel like I've already
I feel like I've already waited & seen enough of CEJ...
Yeah.....yeah. I think I'm
Yeah.....yeah. I think I'm good too. Put him and Strop in the Shawn Greene deal.
Edwards optioned to Iowa per
Edwards optioned to Iowa per Jesse Rogers,
Recent comments
Dolorous Jon Lester 7 hours 4 min ago (view)
I understand why it feels unsettling. I remember the series well (though I, unlike Theo, actually was in high school). Anyway, I view it as a chance to right previous wrongs in the same way we stomped StL out of the playoffs in 2015, or the way the Nationals got to burn through two teams last year that had dumped them out of October in previous seasons.
But if we lose, of course that was 17 years ago so it's two extremely different organizations.
Arizona Phil 11 hours 5 min ago (view)
DJL: All players on Optional Assignment to the minors must be recalled on the day after the conclusion of the MLB regular season, even if the player has not spent at least ten days on Optional Assignment. Players cannot be optioned to the minors again until Spring Training.
Arizona Phil 11 hours 26 min ago (view)
CHAMP: No option year is spent just by calling up a player to MLB. An option year is spent only if a player on an MLB 40-man roster is optioned to the minors for at least 20 days in a given season.
Also, Brailyn Marquez is (was) eligible for selection in the Rule 5 Draft in December, so the Cubs were going to add him to the 40 on 11/20 anyway. They just did it a couple of months early.
bradsbeard 14 hours 35 min ago (view)
Not sure if serious, but Theo became the Red Sox GM in 2002. It's true though, there probably aren't many people in the organization besides Ricketts and Crane Kenney who have any strong feelings about that series.
Craig A. 15 hours 34 min ago (view)
I wonder if anyone on the Cubs cares or even remembers the odd events when the Marlins played the Cubs in 2003. I think Theo was in high school. To this old fart it will be more than a little unsettling to watch this post-season match-up. At least we can be fairly certain there will no fans grabbing for foul balls.
bradsbeard 19 hours 2 min ago (view)
Which is kind of annoying. Nobody really picked the Cubs to win this division pre-season. I guess Mattingly gets some credit for guiding the Marlins through their positives but even just letting them play that one game with half the team sick should knock him out of consideration. Meanwhile Ross kept a tight ship and the Cubs has no positives all year. I'd say Ross or Tingler should get it over Mattingly.
crunch 20 hours 19 min ago (view)
cubs finish 34-26 (1st, division)...they play MIA on wednesday.
good start for d.ross, but the manager of the year is most likely going to d.mattingley (MIA) or j.tingler(SD).
crunch 20 hours 55 min ago (view)
...or he won't make it out of the 8th
0.2ip 2h 3bb 1k, 5r/er...2 wild pitches
there's some great stuff in that arm. mid/high-80s slider, "changeup" around 90mph, fastball 97-99mph...all effortless. 21 years old and never pitched above A-ball.
crunch 21 hours 1 min ago (view)
crunch 21 hours 5 min ago (view)
rough debut...doubt we're going to see him in the 9th.
Charlie 21 hours 12 min ago (view)
Reminds me a little of Jeff Samardzija's debut. Adrenaline throwing straight gas but all over the place. Samardzija threw a fastball all the way to the backstop in his debut (2008).
crunch 21 hours 15 min ago (view)
back to back 3-2 count 6-pitch walks.
he's not in the zone. he's throwing almost totally fastballs, too.
crunch 21 hours 16 min ago (view)
alzolay's gotta be locked in for a start given what he's done lately.
i wonder what role j.lester will be given. if he's starting, hopefully he's the 3rd/4th starter, if at all. someone will probably give him a 2021 contract if he doesn't retire...hope it's not the cubs giving that contract, though.
crunch 21 hours 19 min ago (view)
dude's thrown a 97mph and 98mph fastball to start and both looked like he was barely expending effort.
unfortunately, neither were near the plate.
Charlie 21 hours 21 min ago (view)
So, Alzolay gets at least one October start, right? He'd be a weapon out of the pen if the Cubs had more than two believable starters ready.
crunch 21 hours 22 min ago (view)
Q goes 2 effective (2ip 2h 1bb 2k, 0r/er) and here comes b.marquez...


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Change, transformation, alteration … however you name it everyone has experienced it. Some of these are life altering, some difficult, and some blessings. No matter what you've battled, change is hard.
The reality of it is change is occurring all around us and with never stop, but learning to adapt and grow will help get you through it.
As a business coach, my goal is to help my clients through this process. At Visions to Excellence we help guide leaders at all levels develop the skills they need to succeed. We understand each leadership style is different that's why we take a personalized approach. Our coaches work to understand management strengths and challenges within a company's big picture. We begin by meeting leaders where they are.
We build an actionable plan for success focusing on the needs of each leader in the framework of their organizational and personal goals.
Change efforts of any kind require time and energy. Research by Phillippa Lally and her colleagues at University College London found, "it takes 18 to 254 days to form a new habit."
I am not here to push or pry but to ask good questions and listen intently, to offer compassion, to explore a person's individual vision, and to build a caring relationship.
HBR Article: Coaching for Change


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Felice Monteleone – FMPhotoSport MotoGP News
Repsol HRC MotoGP Team Official Press Release – Losail International Circuit (Qatar) 29 March 2015
Marc Marquez makes stunning comeback after running wide on opening corner. Dani Pedrosa places sixth despite forearm problems throughout the race.
The opening MotoGP race of the season was a difficult one for Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa, who finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in Qatar. After running wide on the opening corner, Marquez was forced to fight back from last place in order to claim fifth. He overtook some 19 riders in the process. Dani Pedrosa crossed the line just behind him in sixth, having suffered from discomfort in his right forearm throughout the race.
Starting from the front row of the grid, the two Repsol Honda riders dropped down the order at the beginning of the race. Marquez ran off track when attempting to take the first corner, relegating him to last place. Pedrosa was seventh off the line and conceded a further two places before the end of the first lap. The duo gradually regained ground, until Marquez slotted into fifth and Pedrosa sixth, with the four frontrunners unreachable thanks to an advantage of over 4 seconds.
The next round of the World Championship takes place in a fortnight at Austin, USA, where Marquez and Pedrosa have two one-two finishes from as many visits.
93 – Marc Marquez | 5th at 7.036 sec.
"We should be happy because we have salvaged eleven important points, when we could easily have left here with none. It was a tough race, in which I made a mistake at the first corner and dropped back to last place. This meant that I had to make a comeback, pushing hard all through the race, but in the end I saw that I could not catch the group at the front. The positive that I'll take from today is that we rode at a similar pace to the lead group. In Austin we will continue to work hard, with an even stronger desire to do well."
26 Dani Pedrosa | 6th at 10.755 sec.
"Tonight's race didn't go to plan and unfortunately, I had serious problems with my right forearm which isn't good news for me. I worked very hard over the winter in order to find a solution, because I was suffering in every race last season. Every doctor recommended that I not undergo another operation and I have tried to look for alternatives, but by the looks of things nothing is working positively for it. Now I have to assess my options and see what I can do. It is probably the most difficult moment of my career. I will do my best to find a solution but in this moment it is difficult to imagine what it could be."


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The current crypto market seems to offer mixed reactions. Nonetheless, it is a positive start of the week for Dash. In the past seven days, the altcoin listed out several developments in the crypto space. Earlier this month, the Dash Core Team held its much-awaited Q2 2019 Conference Call.
In that conference, the team discussed the progression in the second quarter of the year and all the developments that would be subsequently carried forward into Q3 of 2019. The CEO of Dash Core Group, Ryan Taylor, recently released a medium blog. In that blog, he explained Dash's Privacy features and also highlighted the reasons why Dash's PrivateSend Transactions were almost the same as Bitcoin's transactions.
According to the CEO, Dash should also get similar recognition from regulators and institutions in the space since it operates similarly to Bitcoin. In the blog, there was an explanation that virtual asset transactions are important for constant growth in business. The current demand of sellers and consumers was explained in the same Medium blog.
Dash's current target group features the users whose primary focus is on financial privacy in cryptocurrency payments.
The SwapSpace Instant Cryptocurrency Exchange added Dash to its platform over the past week as reported by dashnews. SwapSpace allows easy conversions from one cryptocurrency to another. The integration of Dash also helps adoption since the movement between crypto would be more convenient.
Official reports confirmed that Dash came in third as the most used virtual token and it accounted for 11% of the payments on the travel website called Travala. Dash only came in behind Bitcoin and the site's native token. However, it was well ahead of Litecoin and Ethereum.
On the technical point of view, the Chief Product Owner of Dash Core Group, Liz Robuck, confirmed that Dash had unveiled the Query Syntax on their current devnet. For now, the current implementation lets users extract 'pending contact requests' and user information.
Additionally, DashPay also included a "story" feature to keep track of one's account when a transaction is processed. The proactive seven days had a hugely positive impact on Dash's valuation. The coin continued to rise and it is currently up almost 0.5% at the time of writing. Its current price stands at $103.92 with a market cap of $932 million. The uptrend seems intact and the coin is stabilizing awaiting the next price action.


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Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas shopping season is well under way. I read something recently that really had me re-thinking my gift list, and it works for all my out-of-town family, too.
The whole point of gift-giving is (or should be) to give pleasure to your friend/family member, and to show them that you're thinking of them and you love them. It shouldn't have to cost a lot of money – sometimes the best gift you can give is inexpensive but exactly what they want, and sometimes it simply involves time, not money.
With that in mind, what about making your shopping help out your hometown economy, too? Instead of spending money at big chain stores or ordering it from out-of-state, here are some ideas that will support local businesses and be a delight to give:
- A gift from a local boutique – clothing, jewelry and gift items that are more than department store standards.
- A hand-crafted item from a local artisan. It might be a knitted scarf, a hand-made cuckoo clock, a blown-glass vase, a carved wooden bowl, one-of-a-kind jewelry, or any number of other things.
- Try floral and greenery arrangements from a local florist. With your input, they can arrange something unique – exactly what you want without going through a nationwide service and taking what they have to offer. And remember, if you want to give an arrangement to someone out of town, there's nothing stopping you from calling their local florist directly!
- For the person who doesn't need any more things, how about a service? Stop in your local shops (or call their local shops) for a gift certificate: haircut, massage, manicure, snow removal, oil change, dry cleaning, or anything else your special someone might like.
I'm still budget-conscious, and I'm sure I'll still do a bit of Amazon.com shopping (although that helps us out locally, too, since my son works in one of their shipping warehouses!), but I'm off to scope out my small town stores. And for my parents, who live in another state and don't need extra clothing or clutter, I really like the idea of setting up some car care certificates for them.
What about you? Do you have a favorite local store? What special gift have you given or received that was locally made? What's your best idea for this year?


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- Our Approach to Careers at E3 Consulting
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We strongly encourage all members of our team to actively participate in networking.
We offer all team members the opportunity to attend a wide variety of networking events and conferences, both sector specific and other general business events. We strongly believe that it is important to give all staff members, regardless of position, the opportunity to gain exposure to the wider business environment and engage with other professionals.
By developing staff's soft skills like building rapport and communication skills it helps to grow confidence, to build social and community connections and at the same time give further context and understanding of the sector, geography and marketplace in which E3 Consulting operates.
Networking enables staff to 'hear from the horse's mouth' market views and sentiment from a healthy cross section of entrepreneurs, business owners, directors and employees, sharing their thoughts and opinions on real life business case scenarios. We recognise that this helps cultivate team members to develop their ambassadorial skills, build wider business relationships and better understand the challenges that businesses face.
Networking also has a great benefit to the business as a whole. Over the years, the E3 Consulting directors, Nicky and Alun have found that the best way to keep at the cutting edge of business, is to engage directly with people, face to face, in conjunction with social media, press and other forms of communication. E3 Consulting encourages all team members to take an active role in this as it builds their commercial awareness in a much broader way than might otherwise be achieved.


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The ERA Mini Turbo is a modified Mini city car that was produced by Engineering Research & Application Ltd. under the ERA brand name from 1989 to 1991 at Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England. The fastest-ever version of the original Mini to be sold through official dealers, it has been described as "the spiritual successor to the Cooper and the 1275 GT".
To create the car ERA installed a turbocharged Austin Rover A-Series 1300 MG Metro engine, which produced 94 bhp and gave the car a claimed top speed of 115 mph. The body kit was styled by Dennis Adams, who also designed the Marcos sports cars and the Probe concept car.
The interior used MG Metro front seats trimmed in Connolly Leather hide, VDO instruments in an ERA-designed dash panel, pile carpeting, and a sunroof. Torque steer, common in a front-wheel drive layout, is mitigated by greater front-wheel toe-out and specially-made lower front suspension arms that provided 1.5 degrees of negative camber. The 6" x 13" aluminium alloy wheels were shod with wider 165 section low-profile tyres. The servo-assisted braking system had Metro ventilated discs and four-pot calipers at the front, with modified drums at the rear. The car featured adjustable shock absorbers all round, and the ride height was lowered.
A total of 436 ERA Mini Turbos were produced in total.
Finished in metallic British Racing Green with a grey leather interior, the example you see here was (like many others) first delivered to Japan, having been brought back to the UK more recently. As such the Mini has survived very well, with very little evidence of rust to the bodywork and chassis. The Mini has been converted to run on a Weber carburettor, but can be converted back to turbo induction easily, with suitable units available to purchase for c. £300.
The little ERA is said to be huge fun to drive, which comes as no surprise with a powerful turbocharged engine, lightweight body and nimble chassis. Offered with a recent MoT certificate, the ERA Turbo is a hugely enjoyable car which can only appreciate in value.


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Cave of Forgotten Nightmares
VAN HELSING – Season 2 Episode 13 – SPOILERS
Scarlett (Missy Peregrym) and Abigail (Andee Frizzell) hike through the mountains toward the Elder's tomb. Dimitri, Scab, and Ivory are also headed there. At the insistence of her mother (the real Abigail, not the imposter from Episode 2.10), they stop to rest, and Scarlett notices a pendant on her mother's neck.
SCARLETT: "What is that on your neck?"
ABIGAIL: "Blood. I've been wearing this since I was a kid."
SCARLETT: "That's creepy. Whose is it?"
ABIGAIL: "It's blood from the dark one. The first."
SCARLETT: "The dark one?"
ABIGAIL: "Don't say his name. Legend has it he can hear it."
SCARLETT: "You don't really think that he's alive?"
ABIGAIL: "Yes, I do. I was given this just after my mother was killed by the elders."
SCARLETT: "So my great-grandmother gave that to you. Why? What for?"
ABIGAIL: "I don't know. It's supposed to have some kind of special powers, but they haven't… I was experimenting on this when I was pregnant with the two of you. I was trying to find a cure."
The reference to The First immediately brings to mind the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In BTVS, The First had no name, so there was no concern about uttering it. Buffy's First Evil described itself as an inherent aspect of life. Coincidentally, what VAN HELSING's vampirism virus brings out in its victims is a similarly innate evil, buried in their genetic makeup.
"You think you can fight me? I'm not a demon, little girl. I am something that you can't even conceive. The First Evil. Beyond sin, beyond death. I am the thing the darkness fears. You'll never see me, but I am everywhere. Every being, every thought, every drop of hate."
― (Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Episode 3.10)
It seems that the "special vampire" whose blood Abigail was working with during her pregnancy was this "first". To the Van Helsing family, The First most likely means Dracula.
The cave where The Elder is entombed induces hallucinations (perhaps like the caves of Acharaca in Ancient Greece, where visitors were "blessed by the Gods" with visions caused by toxic gasses from volcanic vents). The visions experienced by Scarlett and her mother are mild compared to those that afflict Dimitri, Scab, and Ivory. The Van Helsings see bits of their past history that support Mama Van Helsing's story of who she is, and why she left her children in the care of others.
Dimitri dreams of his last days as a human. He was apparently an Ambassador to France (probably from Wallachia) and had desires that even the Marquis de Sade could not satisfy. The Marquis introduced Dimitri to his "Master", who turned him into a vampire. (de Sade as portrayed in this episode does not look like a vampire.) The Elder, after being released by Mama Van Helsing, says that he remembers the look of fear on Dimitri's face as he was about to be turned, implying that The Elder was Dimitri's sire.
Scab's real name is Scott, but he actually was a scab (in the picket-line-crossing sense) when he was human, and, like Scarlett, Scab is claustrophobic. Regarding the scabbing thing, here's a quote from Jack London: "It is not nice to be a scab. Not only is it not in good social taste and comradeship, but, from the standpoint of food and shelter, it is bad business policy."
Ivory (Jennifer Cheon) relived a memory of herself being burned at the stake by overly zealous Christians. This is more than a little bit puzzling, because how could she have become a vampire after first becoming a pile of ashes? Was she rescued from the flames? If so, by whom?
It turns out that only a Van Helsing could open the vault and free The Elder. Also, when this particular elder was captured, he was given a choice between fealty or death and chose the former, meaning that he is now required to obey the orders of any Van Helsing (until such time as The First is released from his coffin).
Scarlett orders him to kill Dimitri, which pisses The Elder off greatly, but he does so, nonetheless. (Dimitri's death is quite permanent, as his head is squashed.) She then orders him to go find Vanessa. The Elder does this, and kills everyone in the facility imprisoning her (likely including Dr. Harrison and the fake Abigail. Their helicopter is visible on the pad, so they hadn't gone anywhere). Vanessa is comatose when found (as she was at the beginning of Season One) and the Elder wakes her with a bite. Her eyes turn red after she wakes, possibly indicating the triggering of more and different powers.
Vanessa's sister attempts to save her dying mother with blood. (Scarlett's blood is a combination of Van Helsing blood and the blood of The First, according to The Elder.) We are left in a state of uncertainty regarding Abigail's survival, but the possibility of Scarlett, Vanessa, and Abigail working together against the vampires in Season Three, with The Elder as an unwilling accomplice in their activities, sounds very promising.
VAN HELSING is a much better show since Missy Peregrym was added to the cast.
Cory Grüter-Andrew (Troy Johnson) is Curtis Farraday in the horror/thriller SUMMER OF '84, in which a group of teenage friends, suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence. SUMMER OF '84 is an official selection of the 2018 SUNDANCE Film Festival. (First screening is 22 January at 11:59pm at the Library Center Theatre.)
Aleks Paunovic (Julius) will be Javier in WAY OUT OF BOUNDS, a comedy/drama about a basketball superstar named Solomon King (Otis Winston), who rediscovers, in a time of crisis, that there are things more important than money and fame. The film has a projected release date of 13 February 2019.
Raven Sto (Scarlett's great-grandmother) is Flamingo Moon in STOA, a sci-fi film written and directed by Nathan Slattery that is a bit difficult to describe. We know that Stoa expands on the concept of Slattery's 2005 film BIOPSY SHAKE (available on YouTube), and that the protagonist is pursued by adversaries through several different locations in space/time. In Slattery's film, Stoa is the name of a mystical Island, and, in classic Greek architecture, it is a covered walkway or portico, usually a public one. (The reconstructed Stoa of Attalos is the main reference for the film's computer generated architecture.) Currently being filmed in Vancouver, B.C. and Cork, Ireland, STOA is working toward a Canadian premiere sometime in late 2018.


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CAPA: Physical measures and measure rigidity for partially hyperbolic systems with two dimensional center
- Datum: –16.15
- Plats: Ångströmlaboratoriet 74118
- Föreläsare: Davi Obata
- Arrangör: Matematiska institutionen
- Kontaktperson: Rodrigo Goncalves Schaefer
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For a dynamical system, a physical measure is an ergodic invariant measure that captures the asymptotic statistical behavior of the orbit of a set of points that is significant for the Lebesgue measure. A natural question in the theory is to know when such measures exist.
It is expected that a "typical" system with enough "hyperbolicity" (such as partial hyperbolicity) should have such a measure. For partially hyperbolic systems, if a physical measure exists it must be a special type of measure called u-Gibbs. However, u-Gibbs measures are not necessarily physical.
In this talk I will explain (in a non technical way) a measure rigidity result for u-Gibbs measures that I obtain for a certain class of partially hyperbolic systems with two dimensional center. In particular, I prove that in this class of systems either an u-Gibbs measure is physical or it has some rigid structure. This gives some light in proving that a "typical" partially hyperbolic system with two dimensional center has a physical measure.


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Could there be aliens living among us? Time is of the essence, as investigative agents separate fact from fiction…and they need your help! Create your own alien and meet live animals during this fun presentation presented by Eco Adventures.
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Beautiful northern lights in Iceland
Inspiring Video - One of the most beautiful phenomena on earth remains the northern lights. Both the northern lights and Iceland are on my bucket list.
The northern light is a light phenomenon that occurs when large amounts of charged sun particles are thrown into the universe and collide with the atoms in our atmosphere.
The best chance of observing this beautiful phenomenon is in the winter and in high-latitude areas such as Iceland, Scandinavia, Greenland or Alaska.
On the other side of our earth you can discover the southern light. Often visible from Australia. Both are called the polar lights.
Enjoy the green light phenomenon in this video.
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Bangla alphabet,number – listen, read and write to learn bangla bornomala. This is an educational app for preschoolers or toddlers to learn Bengali alphabet from A to Z and numbers from 1-9. Kids learn the alphabet,numbers along with how to read it and how to write. Your kids will enjoy playing with this app and will learn alphabet with pictures quickly.
* Nice alphabet visualised presentation অ আ ক খ with pronunciation
* Multiple words and pictures for alphabet for better co-relation with each letter
* Pronunciation of whole alphabet and all words
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In addition, they will enjoy a fun game that will improve their motor skills and spatial vision. Perfect for preschoolers!
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13 Sep 2015
Vocations week
The Southern Cross, August 2015 - click here and then go to Vocations feature - pages 11-14.
Click here to read more priests stories who share their journey to priesthood.
Refugee's journey to the altar
Vietnamese refugee Tru Nguyen has turned around a displaced life, including imprisonment as a child for attempting to escape the country's Communist regime, to one at the altar following his ordination in Adelaide last month.
Father Tru, 35, became a priest of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church on July 24 at the hand of his former principal Port Pirie Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ.
The unique ceremony was attended by Fr Tru's family, some of whom travelled from as far as Vietnam, Africa and the United States to witness the historic family moment. More than 20 priests and seminarians from across Australia also gathered at the Henley Beach church for the ordination.
Twenty-four years ago, Fr Tru followed his mother Lac and older sister Thanh to Australia. He was 11 when his family settled in Pooraka, joining family who had arrived before them.
Their journey to Australia, like many Vietnamese fleeing at the time, was tough.
"My father died from cancer when I was two and my mother could not look after us alone so she took us to live with her parents in the city (Ho Chi Minh)," says Fr Tru. He was born in Rach Gia – a city on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
He says his mother made repeated attempts for them to leave Vietnam's Communist regime and follow her parents and siblings to Adelaide. Each time they were caught, they would spend days, sometimes weeks, in prison. He cannot recall those times but says he would have been a young child. "We tried many times to get out of Vietnam," he says.
Eventually, in 1988, when Fr Tru was eight, they made their way across the border to Cambodia by bus and a year later set sail with 90 other Vietnamese in a fishing boat for Malaysia.
They arrived in Malaysia in 1989 and spent three years in a refugee camp awaiting a visa to Australia.
Fr Tru became an active member of the Vietnamese Catholic Community in Pooraka and attended St Ignatius College from 1994 to 97. He graduated from Adelaide University in 2002 with a Mathematics and Computer Science Degree and first began to discern a religious life in 2003. He spoke to a chaplain and began reading the work of Jesuit missionaries in Vietnam. A missionary life began to appeal to him.
The same year he travelled to Sydney for work and was introduced to the MSC by Fr Tan Nguyen msc, also from Adelaide. He spent five years predominantly working as a carer for the disabled and completed further studies in social work at the Australian Catholic University.
By the end of 2007 Tru participated in a MSC retreat. "At that time my spiritual director guided me to listen attentively with my heart, and then draw all my strength to follow that desire," he says.
"I did that and I found what I wanted most was to be loved by God and loved by the people I love and be able to love others as I am loved."
He joined the MSC in 2008.
After his ordination, Fr Tru returned to Sydney where he will serve at Randwick Parish.
"Each of us has a vocation," he says.
"That is, we are all called to live life to the full. We are all called to live as God's beloved as Jesus lived. For me to live fully and to live as God's beloved is 'to be on earth the heart of God'."


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Have you been to our annual summer clearance sale yet? Or have you just been watching as the prices keep dropping, waiting to make your move? If you haven't gotten in on the savings, this weekend is the final time we will take the red pen out before the city-wide Sidewalk Sale Saturday, August 10.
I guess this is kind of the Gamblers' Weekend sale. You know the rock bottom price is yet to come, but you also know that selection will be extremely limited once we get to that point. Are you willing to take that chance?
To make your decision easier, we've made this last Courtyard Clearance very simple to understand: $100 denim, $100 blouses, and one of my favorite shoe brands, Marion Parke, marked down as low as $250 and $300.
In case you don't know about Marion Parke, she is a podiatric surgeon who started a luxury footwear company after all her patients complained about not being able to find comfortable heels. All made in Italy, each shoe has a medical-grade orthotic. The material and cushioning in these shoes mold to your feet over time; they start out feeling great and just get better.
These deals are so good, the merchandise likely won't last. So, shop early for the best selection.


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Cycling on a regular basis is one of the most enjoyable and effective exercise to do because for the 7 reasons below.
1. Didn't need a lot of money and can be done in accordance with our wishes. Especially with indoor cycling, you can time it with a class or do it at home.
2. Improve mood and energy, so that we can work every day with a happily.
3. Cycling strengthens all your muscles because the movement of the body incorporates your legs, arms, and core.
4. Cycling trains our body's coordination and balance. By doing cycling, all of our body works at the same time. This is good to train your focus and your muscles all at once.
5. Cycling on a regular basis increases the ability of the heart and lungs.
6. Cycling can lower blood sugar and blood pressure, which means reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases.
7. Cycling on a regular basis can reduce body fat and you can lose weight.
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This jacket is a go-to Spring & Fall piece....sneaking into Winter as a fashionable layer to keep you warm.
The sculptural piping seams on the body and sleeves, flatter and accentuate your own unique individuality and beauty.The wooden buttons for closure have been handmade by Graham. Using fallen branches of Cherry, Apple, Tamarac, Willow and Ash, the wood is dried for at least one year, then cut, holes-drilled, sanded and oiled by hand.
this design is from our SMALL BATCH SISTER collection. This means we can re-create a similar ( not 100% exact ) Bolero to this one in any size. Feel free to email us and inquire about colour options for your custom order. xo
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Gadgets are awesome - sometimes
I set-up an igoogle page several months ago. After being unimpressed (I want it to be able to replace several tabs, not just a couple), I've returned and discovered a few more useful and fun gadgets. I have my gmail, my twitter, and now blogger (maybe one of these days the entire dashboard). There have been a few that stopped working (and were quickly dumped), but I'm enjoying the page much more now. Whoops! Better feed those turtles!
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Important links and documents from the the April 16 MBCA WebEx / Conference call about the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program:
Important links and documents from the the April 16 MBCA WebEx / Conference call about the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program:
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Congratulations to our Community Spirit Award Gala Recipients: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and Atlantic City Electric! Click here to view photos from the event
The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) Scholarship Foundation held its Annual Summer Mixer & Silent Auction on Tuesday July 23rd at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. This popular summertime event Raised over $18,000 for the MBCA Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: CRDA & PNC Bank, Atlantic City Weekly, Atlantic City Electric, and Fox Rothschild….
Dear MBCA Friends, The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) is gearing up for their 29th Annual Installation & Awards Gala Reception to be held this year at MBCA member and Host Sponsor Hard Rock Casino on Tuesday October 22nd, 2019. As we celebrate 29 years of strong leadership, community involvement and charitable participation, the…
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The 25th Annual Holiday giving program took place on Thursday Nov.15th throughout Atlantic City by the non-profit civic organization the Metropolitan business and citizen's association( MBCA).


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Hi guys! How are you? How was February? It was weirdly warm where I live, like 15° C… that's crazy! Well, I'm not complaining, it totally feels like spring and I LOVE it. I just hope the cold will not sneak up on us later on.
I'm back today with a wonderful tag created by the lovely Rita @ Bookish Rita. It's called "Build your own reading corner". When I was little, I actually wanted to decorate houses and appartments for a living but…being lame at maths and not very handy, it just wasn't really for me. Anyway, this tag is perfect for book lovers and wannabe interior decorators. How does it work ? Easy…you answer a bunch of questions about creating your own little reading nook and put up pretty pictures that inspire you. Are you in ? Let's go!
All pictures are from Pinterest. I do not own them. Check them out right here.
Pick the colors and lighting for your reading corner!
I love a modern decoration style with a bit of white maybe some blues and little touches of warm colors here and there. I would hang lots of polaroid pictures displaying my friends, family and sceneries from my travels. I would also have potted plants organized in an original way on the wall. As for the lighting, I would love to have natural light shining on my reading nook in the morning. I need to bathe into the sun, I need windows, big fat windows! For the evening, I would choose a pretty reading lamp.
Where will your books live?
On shelves?! Isn't it obvious? Okay so…I would like my books to be housed on wooden shelves. I would prefer the wood to be light or even painted white so my pretty books would stand out. I would not build it myself because it would take years and I'm pretty sure I would not succeed and the second I put my books on it, it'd crumble all the way down. Maybe I should ask my dad…
How will you organize all your books?
Easy! By color! I know it's not the most easy way to find a book later on but damn it's SO beautiful! It's like a rainbow of books. I don't mind about the height, a little book can be put next to a bigger one, that doesn't bother me at all. And I would put little figures of my favorite characters on the shelves.
Where are you sitting or laying while you do all that reading?
Hum…though question! I think the most important is to be confortable so I would pick a big comfy armchair. I would be able to read sitted or crosslegged. Or a couch so I can read next to my lovely sister.
Who or what are you snuggling with?
I would love to say a cat but it's not really practical to read while a cat is sitting in your lap. But he's totally welcomed to sit on the floor next to me! I would be snuggling with a large and soft blanket. When it's summer, I'd love to read outside on a mattress and snuggle with lots of cushions.
Are you eating or drinking anything? (We're not judging)
I'm often drinking while reading…tea of course! My body is 99% made of tea. Any type but especially green ones. I'm not really eating because I'm scared to damage my book but if we're day dreaming, I would pick… I don't know… chocolate chips cookies or strawberries or even advocado toasts…why the hell not?!
What did you think of my little reading nook? Do you have one at home or anywhere is fine to read?
How does your perfect reading corner look like? I really want to buy all the necessary furnitures right this second, who is with me?
Let's chat in comments 💬
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Ironside Law Firm was founded in April 2018 by Christina F. Cupp. When naming the new firm came to mind, Christina and her husband Jon wanted to somehow incorporate the United States Constitution. The couple had recently formed another company including the use of "Ironside." As described below, the name had a unique history as providing the nickname for the oldest United States' naval commissioned ship still afloat as well as for providing a hit television show. The Cupps were not aware of the T.V. show until starting the Firm, but that just adds to the fun!
The Ironside name comes from many different origins. The original inspiration comes from one of the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat, the USS Constitution, otherwise known as Old Ironsides. It was named by President George Washington after the launch of the US Constitution in 1797. Constitution's stated mission today is to promote understanding of the Navy's role in war and peace through educational outreach, historic demonstration, and active participation in public events as part of the Naval History & Heritage Command. Today, you can tour Old Ironsides at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard at one end of the Boston Freedom Trail.
Ironside was also a popular American television series that aired for 8 seasons from 1967 to 1975. The NBC televised show was a crime drama starring Robert T. Ironside, a consultant for the San Francisco police (usually addressed by the title Chief Ironside), who was paralyzed from the waist down after being shot while on vacation. It was recreated in 2013 and only lasted one season


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Wow..have you mad it clear that you dont think the Republican party/Tea Party should work with President Obama...Overturn his big wins and cut the rest of his agenda at all costs.. Angela McGlowan was caught by surprise with your anger and yes she is a little Irish.
Peter Baker was great in bringing additional color to his story on the Obama Administration at the half way point. His NY Times story reveals to me this President is so firmly in the bubble he has no idea what really is happening in his country.
Compromise?? on issues?? on Laws...on taxes...No..NO ...NO


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Top 5 Best Shoes for Surgeons: A Valuable Buying Guide 2018
Aside from the need to run around from one place to another, especially during emergencies, part of the job of surgeons is also standing in just one place for several hours – watching and taking care of their patients.
That said, it's crucial to invest in the best shoes for surgeons as regular walking or running shoes can't provide the kind of comfort and support needed for prolonged standing and running. The right footwear for surgeons have all the features needed to give them enough comfort and support.
Product Name
Our Rating
1. Merrell Encore - Best Bang for the Buck
4. Dansko Women's Professional Oiled - Best of the Best
5. Dansko Women's Pro Xp Mule - Editor's Choice
Shoes for Surgeons Buyer's Guide
Types of Shoes for Surgeons
Lace up shoes – Ideal for active medical professionals. It's a good choice as you can tightly tie it to your feet through the laces, thereby preventing shoe slippage.
Clogs – These are transitional and trendy shoes preferred by many surgeons because they can easily take these off, giving their overworked heels the needed rest. Clogs are also comfortable, economical and trendy as they're available in various colors, prints, and patterns.
Sneakers – A practical and versatile choice for surgeons who need to transition from their regular meetings to the emergency or operating room. These shoes are breathable and ideal for strenuous tasks. The best sneakers can also be expected to provide excellent sole support.
Slip-on shoe – This shoe completely supports the back of your heel. It's made to stretch, making it flexible for you to remove it quickly, which is beneficial for surgeons with long shifts.
Orthopedic shoe – Prolonged standing to attend to the needs of your patients may result to wear and tear in your back, hips, and knees. Orthopedic shoes can help soothe all the discomfort and possible long-term damage that this might cause.
Why Do you Need to Buy a Good Pair of Shoe for Surgeons?
The best shoes for surgeons are essential because they can help prevent swollen, aching, or sore feet caused by prolonged hours of work. It can make you feel more comfortable while also giving your feet the right support.
Because the right shoe provides adequate support and comfort, you have an assurance that you can perform your job well. You no longer need to think about any discomfort that you are experiencing and set your full focus to your patient, instead.
What to Look for in Choosing the Best Surgical Shoes?
Size and fit – The size and fit should be right enough that it can give you utmost comfort and satisfaction. Try on the shoe and observe whether it indeed provides you with the right fit.
Support – The shoe should give your feet maximum support, especially when using it to stand for long hours. It should be capable of making your feet feel comfortable when standing for too long in the operating or surgical room.
Ventilation – Look for a shoe constructed out of materials that let your feet breathe. Aside from providing you utmost comfort, maximum ventilation also means that you can safely put them in your washing machine to remove dirt – blood and other stains and spills from the hospital and surgical room.
Easy to remove and wear – Working for too long in the surgical room also means that you'd like to stretch your muscles from time to time. That said, you need to look for a shoe, which you can easily slip on and off.
Top 5 Best Shoes for Surgeons 2018
1. Merrell Men's Encore - Best Bang for the Buck
This shoe from Merrell is ideal for surgeons because of the many friendly features and qualities it has, including its slip-resistant ability.
What makes this shoe distinctive is its ability to offer both substance and style – thereby keeping your feet happy inside and outside of the surgical room.
The shoe comes with a Nubuck upper, which also features a rubber sole, as well as a special QForm insole.
The insole is designed in such a way that it provides users with maximum grip and comfort. Another comfortable feature that you can expect from this shoe is the EVA removable footbed.
Furthermore, it has a special air cushion integrated into the heel, making it more comfortable to wear. You will also notice its stability, as well as a shock-absorption feature. It assures you that it can handle you well without hassle no matter how long your shift is.
Another great thing about the shoe is the breathable mesh lining, which comes with M Select Fresh Technology. This reduces the risk of developing foot odor. The air cushion integrated into the shoe also helps absorb shock while making it even more stable.
- Easy to slip on and remove
- Made of comfortable yet sturdy material
- Provides the right support for walking, running and prolonged standing
- Durable – you can expect it to last long
- Does not cause rubbing or tight spot issues
- Tends to stain easily
2. Dansko Women's Celeste Slip-On Loafer
The Celeste slip-on loafer from the renowned manufacturer Dansko is designed for working females, as well as for all women in general. It's available in three colors – allowing you to pick one, which really meets your preferences.
Also, it features a nice, aesthetic structure, and is presently available in various sizes – fitting the requirements of all women from various age groups.
One main feature of the Celeste slip-on loafer is the Vibram natural rubber sole. Aside from being waterproof, you can also expect it to last long.
The sole gives adequate traction while also being stable enough to use on different grounds. Another nice feature is the upper panel built with the aid of Milled Nubuck, a distinct form of leather tampered to offer a textural effect, making the shoe more attractive.
This leather is also soft, stain-resistant and waterproof. Furthermore, it features a slip-on design, making it easy to put on and off. It has a waterproof construction and breathable textile lining.
The removable and triple-density footbed integrated into the shoe can also make you feel comfortable and provide all-day support.
- Lightweight and comfortable pair of shoe
- Provides great arch support
- Waterproof and breathable
- Nicely cushioned footbed
- Great balance between function and style
- Some issues with sizing
3. Dansko Women's Professional Tooled Clog
This beautiful footwear from Dansko is made for all the hardworking and gorgeous women out there who need a pair of shoe that can support them no matter how long their shift is.
It is made out of sturdy and durable leather while also having a nice looking embossed design.
Some of the many positive things you can expect from this shoe are excellent arch support, firm balance, reliability and comfort.
It also has enough room, making it more comfortable for users. It comes with a shock absorbent feature while also being easy to slip on and take off.
Your job as a surgeon, which most likely requires you to spend too many hours on your feet, can be more bearable with this clog. It can reduce the strain that your job puts on your back, legs and feet.
Another vital feature of this shoe is its polyurethane rocker-bottom sole. This can improve your posture while also protecting your legs and feet. It's also nicely designed with a color that perfectly suits medical professionals – including surgeons and nurses.
- Comfortable while providing a perfect fit
- Provides the best health support
- Makes it easy for you to walk around or stand for long periods
- Has safety features and is painless to wear
- Provides a soft cushion and adequate support
- Comes in an attractive color and design
- Has some ripping problems
4. Dansko Women's Professional Oiled Leather Clog - Best of the Best
Dansko's professional oiled leather clog for women is made of an oiled full-grain leather, which can also provide your feet with slip-resistant and water-resistant features.
If your job requires you to stand for extended periods then this can give you the support you need for all-day wear.
It has a polyurethane rocker-base sole, mainly designed to protect your legs and feet the entire day. It saves you from the possible negative effects of strolling or standing for long hours. It can provide your feet the support that they need during long shifts.
The fact that it is made of oiled leather material is also an advantage. It ensures that the shoe is strong and durable. It can make you feel comfortable anywhere you decide to wear it to.
Another nice feature of this leather clog from Dansko is its heel counter, which works like a shoe horn by letting your heels move up and down with ease when you're walking. This provides some sort of protection against blisters.
Another nice feature is the antimicrobial lining, which prevents the development of bad odor. Furthermore, it comes with durable polyurethane toe boxes, protecting your feet from bumps while also enhancing the shoe's sturdiness with compromising the toe space.
- Has contoured midsoles that provide firm and adequate arch support
- Superior shock absorption ability
- Allows you to move your heels freely, offering utmost protection
- Designed for all-day wear
- Has slip- and water-resistant features
- Bad sizing
5. Dansko Women's Pro Xp Mule Shoe - Editor's Choice
Pro XP Mule Shoe for women is another of the best shoes from Dansko, which is designed to deliver the best comfort and performance to its users. It can give your feet the ultimate protection it needs despite long shifts.
Made of imported leather, you have an assurance that it can give the kind of durability and support that you need from a shoe. The shoe provides excellent arch support and comfort, making prolonged standing more manageable.
This specific footwear comes with a slip-resistant outsole made of rubber. This is designed in such a way that it can handle all the pressures linked to various lifestyle and occupational settings.
Another nice feature of this shoe is the rocker bottom. It minimizes fatigue and pressure on your foot. This solid bottom also comes with shock absorption ability, which you can compare to an athletic footwear. This shows how solid and stable it is.
Aside from that, the shoe is also lightweight, so there's no need to worry about having a difficult time moving around when wearing it. Furthermore, it has a slip-on leather mule with a spacious toe box.
- Provides awesome support
- No break-in needed
- Nice color and design
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Ideal for nurses and surgeons
- A bit stiffer than other Dansko shoes
Finding the best shoes for surgeons requires you to consider a number of essential factors. Fortunately, this guide with short product reviews of the best products in the category is now around to help you.
Make the selection process even less stressful with the help of this guide, and find the perfect shoes that can help you manage all the challenges associated with working as a surgeon.


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As a logomaniac, I am inordinately adverse to the phrase "salad dodgers"- I've noticed that many of these overweight people, such as those in the famously outlandish and revealing "Walmart habiliments", do not always balk at salad.(by Elijah Shiffer)
At first the tailor balked at the enormity of the task of constructing a custom costume for the obese salad dodger, but when the lady mentioned that she would "compensate him handsomely for the habiliments," he agreed eagerly – not because he was greedy, but because of his logomania - whenever a customer spoke with elegant words, his mania was at once piqued and satisfied.(by Shortscribe)
"I had to feed and clothe little Lucy Littlefield when she was but a babe", groaned the old nanny, "but then, because of her logomania, feeding her was a cinch; she loved a good box of Alphabet cereal or a bowl of alphabet soup, but these days, little Lucy, a confirmed salad dodger, isn't so little; her habiliment is still easy enough, a mu'u mu'u or a kaftan being the choices, but while I don't object to "P" shaped pancakes I balk at beating brisket into sonnets by Shakespeare".(by fdrisc)


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Laura joined Clapp Moroney as an associate in 2015 and is a member of the firm's Construction Defect Group. Prior to joining Clapp Moroney, Laura practiced family law in Chicago, Illinois. Since joining Clapp Moroney, she has focused her practice on construction defect litigation, representing developers, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout California.
Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northwestern University in 2010. In 2013, she earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Laura was a Staff Editor of The John Marshall Law Review, received CALI Awards in Torts and Labor Law, was a member of the Moot Court Honors Council, and was a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar and Fred F. Herzog Scholar.
Laura is licensed to practice law in Illinois (currently inactive) and California.
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by Nicole Paepke
Yesterday I was sitting in my car before my shift started at work and I was observing the birds on the telephone wires. There was a big cluster of them, hopping around, chirping with another. A few feet off was a single bird perched all by himself. He was staring off into the distance, no chirping came from his beak. A minute later I saw one of the birds from the mass fly over to sit right next to the lonely one. It took a while but eventually the two joined in conversation and fluttered around together.
Sometimes we are the single bird who feels completely invisible to the crowds of people we may be surrounded by. Just another drop in the ocean. One of the 3,000 students at high school. We may either exclude ourselves or be excluded from others. All of us at one point or another in this life will be the single bird perched by ourselves. If we all know how it feels, then why when we see someone struggling do we leave them to be alone?
The simple answer is fear, but fear itself is not all that simple. Fear holds us back from accomplishing our hopeful desires in life. It restricts, cheats, and deceives us. It leaves an empty hole inside our souls and haunts the thoughts of our mind. Going to war, getting in a car accident, moving from home. Those are scary things. Why do we think it's such a scary thing to reach out to someone? All it takes is a smile!
I think many people are fearful of rejection. How many times have you walked past someone sitting all alone at lunch and the thought came to you to invite them to sit with you or to say hi to them but you ignored it? Justification kicks in the back of your mind telling you that their friends are just getting their lunch, or that they wouldn't want to talk to someone like you. It's easy to be caught up in the cluster of birds.
What we need is more courage. We need more friendly birds who are willing to be different from the flock. Those who put aside their pride in an attempt to make a difference in someone else's life. It's important to remember that not everyone opens up quickly and it may be hard to accept friendship or help when you've been alone for so long. It takes time, as with the birds. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! There may be another down the road who needs you specifically. Don't give up on others, and definitely don't give up on yourself.
I challenge you to be the bird who leaves the group to reach out to another. Be somebody's friend! Smile! Complement often! Send a text to let them know you care. You never know how much the small things can end up meaning to someone.


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MetOpera: Der Fliegende Holländer
Wagner's Der Fliegende Holländer, performed as part of the Metropolitan Opera's 2019-2020 season captured live in HD on the New York stage.
"Sir Bryn Terfel returns to the Met for the first time since 2012, as the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation. Director François Girard, whose mesmerizing production of Parsifal recently wowed Met audiences, returns to stage Wagner's eerie early masterwork." (Metropolitan Opera)
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While others doing website design finish their work when the website is live with images and text in place, we are just starting.
The truth is that when you hire a regular web developer and the work is complete, as a client, you will be receiving two things: a website and a problem, and the problem is making that website work for you.
Having the website up and running is only the first step and only solves part of the problem. You need a website THAT WORKS for you, and that is what we deliver! We will 1) design your website, 2) drive traffic to it and 3) deliver content of value to that traffic, so visitors convert and the website leaves money in your pocket. All at a very low cost so you keep your profit.
We do website design in Miami as well as search engine optimization from Weston, FL where we have our headquarters to directly serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and remotely to anywhere in the world. We will get your business online, fast, with full-ecommerce capabilities (if needed), all for a very low cost. Best of all, you control your website and thus save hundreds of dollars. You can create as many pages as you need and can make changes as often as you like. In addition, you have no contract!


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2Sa 12:7 NKJV "Then Nathan said to David, 'You are the man!'"
Can you imagine the courage and integrity it took for Nathan the prophet to challenge King David about his affair with Bathsheba? Most of us tend to avoid confrontation because we fear being disliked and rejected. But when you avoid confrontation it often makes things worse. By hiding his sin, David was robbing himself of the blessing of the Lord. Looking back, he wrote, "If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my…prayer" (Ps 66:18-19 NIV). The tiny growth you don't want to deal with now can end up becoming a cancer that consumes you in the future. That's too high a price to pay. If you love someone, you'll take courage in your hand and confront them in love. Confrontation is an opportunity to help develop that person—provided you do it respectfully and with their best interest at heart. Here are ten guidelines to help you confront someone in a positive way: (1) Do it ASAP. (2) Address the wrong action, not the person. (3) Address only what the person can change. (4) Give them the benefit of the doubt. (5) Be specific. (6) Avoid sarcasm. (7) Avoid saying "you always" and "you never" because they are not true. (8) When it's appropriate, tell them how you feel about what was done wrong. (9) Give them a plan to fix the problem. (10) Affirm him or her as a person and as a friend. The Bible says, "The Lord corrects those he loves" (Pr 3:12 NCV). So if you love someone, you'll confront them in the right way.
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Thunderbolt 3 brings lightning-speed data transfer, 4K at 60Hz video support, high bit depth audio, and power delivery up to 100W. Deliver up to 20Gbps to or from a Thunderbolt 3 enabled port. Whether uploading or downloading data, this cable is an ideal solution to transfer large amounts of information such as high-resolution photos for editing or storage, 3D models for video game authoring or HD video for editing. Whether you're desk-based or on-the-road, this lightweight, portable one-cable solution ensures that your Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptop, smartphone, or tablet is fully charged and ready to go whilst displaying ULTRA HD video content, transferring files, or streaming audio. Deliver up to 100W of charging power to or from the connected device with smart power delivery. With its robust design, the USB-C connector can be plugged in and un-plugged up to 10,000 times; six times more than a standard USB A Connector. Additionally, the USB-C connector is user-friendly and has a symmetrical design which is identical on both sides, which means it does not matter if you plug it in upside-down or right-side-up - it will plug in the first time, every time, whilst preventing damage to the connector port.
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From Phoenix Online:
Worker Trapped in Pit, Dead After 2-Hour Fruitless Rescue
September 9, at about 2:35pm, among the streets in the west of Zhejiang Wenling City, at a construction site at the intersection of Jiulong Avenue and Huanhu Road, a man working slipped into a pit and found himself trapped unable to budge. 2 hours into rescue efforts, the trapped man ultimately died after the mud/silt collapsed from underground water seeping into the pit.
Firefighters rescuing the man who trapped in the pit.
By the time the trapped man had been dug out by the excavator, he had already lost all sign of life.
The trapped man had already lost all signs of life.
The trapped man.
The heartbroken family members. Photographed by Jin Yunguo.
Comments from NetEase:
wzx033 [网易广东省中山市网友]:
I saw from the pictures that his head and shoulders were already out, so how could he still die? He might not be dead even if [the rescuers] tied a thick rope under his arms to pulled him out. Just what happened???
药用雪花膏 [网易广东省佛山市手机网友]: (responding to above)
Great minds think alike. I agree with you.
风毒翩翩 [网易上海市网友]: (responding to above)
Consider the pressure he was under, it might've caused injury. We can only blame the rescue for being inefficient/ineffective. If the excavator had dug a bigger hole, maybe it wouldn't have turned out like this.
2013发帖赚钱者死全家 [网易上海市网友]: (responding to above)
Since he could sink, then to speak from the angle of mechanics, he could also be lifted.
Urbanization has transformed great peasant farmers suddenly into city residents; the internet has made it so the great common people get all their knowledge from it. Just how great it is to not have scientific knowledge, so great that such a simple rescue could could fail.
limin022640126 [网易北京市网友]:
Never ever ding my comment more than 500 times. Otherwise I'll go to prison. [9,290 upvotes at time of translation]
[Note: The Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate recently issued a statement together declaring that should any online defamatory materials be reposted/forwarded more than 500 times, the one who started it will be held legally responsible. Also previously mentioned here.]
wwcswy [网易广东省东莞市网友]:
This bunch of pigs, so professional!
风毒翩翩 [网易上海市网友]:
Ineffective rescue!
空亦空 [网易广西桂林市网友]:
What kind of a rescue is this? If I put a reed stick into his mouth, he'd still be alive. Look at Ouyang Ke.
网易福建省龙岩市手机网友 ip:222.78.*.*:
Should've used a water cannon [fire hose] to blast the mud/silt beneath his feet [around his legs], to break its suction on his body, and then man could get out. This is something that has been taught on scientific TV programs before, and if they were afraid of him drowning, they could've given him a respirator beforehand.
黄易跟贴局党委书记 [网易上海市网友]: (responding to above)
Damn, with such a small pit, where would the water from the water cannon drain to?
微尘479 [网易陕西省宝鸡市网友]: (responding to above)
Stupid, just toss in a water pump, and then even the mud that is broken apart/diluted can be sucked out [thereby freeing the man].
sgfhjjhkjkjklkljljlyttyr [网易浙江省金华市网友]: (responding to above)
You are so clever, the moment the water is sucked out, the mud around him would collapse/cave in.
网易浙江省杭州市手机网友 ip:122.225.*.*: (responding to above)
First use wooden planks to reinforce the surrounding mud [walls].
黄易跟贴局党委书记 [网易上海市网友]: (responding to "ip:222.78.*.*")
CCTV-10 never gets tired of educating people.
为亻十么 [网易广西北海市网友]: (responding to above)
Don't need to inject water, injecting just air will loosen the mud. The principle is the same as injecting water, only it wouldn't drown the man. Once the mud is loose, pull the rope that was tied to him beforehand. A perfect rescue.


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Nose Soap Dispenser
Love the feeling of squeezing your nose to get rid of the remnants of your cold? Well now you can have it every day with the Nose Soap Dispenser. Simply stick the suction pad to the wall of your bathroom, fill the dispenser with soap and you have the bathroom gadget everyone needs!