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Congress offers proposal on election of Chairman
ProposalCongress candidate will hold Chairman's post till JuneJD(S)-BJP nominee can take over when coalition gets majority
Bangalore: The Legislative Council is likely to a have Congress party nominee as Chairman for a brief period of about five months.
Sources in the Government told The Hindu here on Thursday that some top Congress leaders had sent a proposal to the ruling coalition partners the Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party which was being considered. The Congress has suggested that a way of the impasse would be to have a Congress candidate as Chairman for a brief period. Later, when the JD(S)-BJP combine gets a majority in the Upper House after some members retire and others are nominated in their place, the coalition could have their candidate as Chairman.
The Congress party nominee will have to be one who will be among those whose term will end in about five months.
For the seventh day running, the Council has been in a limbo with the Congress refusing to acknowledge the officiating chairman, N. Thippanna. The post of Chairman has been vacant for nearly nine months after V.R. Sudarshan retired. He was re-elected to the House in the biennial elections.
In the 75-seat Council, the Congress has 40 members. The JD(S) and the BJP, with the support of the JD(U) and others, number 35. Five nominated members will retire in June, and the coalition Government will be able to nominate five members, reversing the current position.
The coalition partners want a categorical assurance that the Congress nominee should be one of the five who will be retiring in June so that their candidate can take over after five new members are nominated in June. It is now up to the Congress to give such an assurance.
Rajya Sabha secretary-general Yogendra Narain has explained the constitutional position to Council secretary K. Jayashankarmurthy, who had sought a clarification on the status of an officiating Chairman and the steps that needed to be taken in the absence of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.
MLCs meet Antony
All the 40 Congress MLCs led by Leader of the Opposition in the legislative Council H.K. Patil on Thursday called on AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka A.K. Antony, who is in Bangalore. They explained to him what they described as "the unconstitutional and undemocratic steps" being taken by the Government to prevent an election to the post of Chairman.

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Online for
less cost. But what i did not know they dont guarantee any thing. They sent the wrong prescription..they said they would send out the correct ones and that i could not return the wrong prescription. So i am waiting since 2/15 for the right lenses...guess what they never came. After 3 weeks of having the wrong prescription taking up space ..i threw them away and i start calling about the new lenses..now they want them
....monies down the drain..please go with walmart..visual on line but not the coastal"
"I ordered contacts on 2/5/15 and requested them overnighted as I was going on vacation and had no contacts. The site says most contacts ship within 48 hours. I assumed that they would arrive by the time I did or shortly after on the 10th. The contacts didn't even ship until the 13th and have an estimated delivery date of 2/27 which is certainly not overnight. I will not even be on vacation anymore. I leave on the 20th. They did not contact me to tell me they were not in stock. What a joke! I will be asking my resort to return them upon receipt and will get my contacts elsewhere."
"Horrible service. I needed contact lenses ASAP so I paid more on Coastal.com than I would have locally because I wanted them for next day delivery. Not withstanding, they didn't send it next day delivery. They are unreliable, unprofessional when you call, and simply a disgrace. You would be better off spending your money elsewhere."
"Alright, so I'll assure you this is a real review by saying yeah, a lot of the other super great reviews looked like they were professionally written and bought. I'll also say you guys had me scared because I didn't see this site until after I ordered.
So, now on to my own review.
Ordering was easy. I like the Webcam feature that you can virtually try on glasses before buying them. I liked the filter options, and how you can add favorites to review later to pick your final choice.
I didn't like the measurement thing. I admit, I have not had glasses for well over a year after my kid bent the crap out of them and I didn't have time to get new ones. I go through Costco, and it takes a week or so to get them there. Problem is that I live nearly 5 hours away from the closest one. Two kids, full time job... you get it. I didn't know the measure thing so I just went with the preset 60mm. I guess it's the average?
Okay, so after I ordered I got the email with a receipt. Good. Was told that when it shipped, they'd email me. Well, that didn't exactly happen as you would think. They emailed the receipt with the tracking function, and a follow up about my order shipping after the fact.
I checked the status daily. The glasses were made quickly. The original delivery date was Feb 10. I was a little off by that since the site said 3-5 says though it was preparing to ship Jan 31. Oh well.
So then I see that the shipping label is made. When I see that status, I freak. Too many times with websites I order from does the item sit in the warehouse for days until someone finds it or I call and complain.
Luckily, that didn't happen. The order actually shipped Feb 2 (two days ago) and I received them today. Imagine my shock. I think it's just because I live so close to WA. Either way, I got it in 2 days.
So then I opened the box. The box is kinda thin and barely taped enough to hold it closed so I was surprised to see everything untouched. It's negative-hell-no cold outside. You'd think something stupid would have happened.
So yeah, I opened it and there was the odd shaped though good quality hard lens case and a plastic button pouch with lens spray, cloth, and tiny screwdriver. It even has a keychain.
Then I'm looking at the frame. Some of you complained about chalky lining or whatnot, but I didn't see anything different than if I had gone to Costco. The lenses were flush with the frame, clean, and the prescription matched as it was supposed to. I tried them on. By first look I thought they would be too small. They aren't. Good guess on my part but I think a couple more mm would have been better. I like the frames. They look better in person. I saw photos online where the glasses frames look like cheap plastic, but it's not. It's like any other frame I would get from Costco.
All in all, it was an ordinary experience. Coastal lived up to its "says so"s, so I'm happy. To those of you with bad experiences, it sucks, I know. If you look on Facebook, they have a page that's actively managed. Leave a complaint there and they'll have you pm them.
Seriously not a phony here. Just saying maybe some negative reviews here are as phony as some of the good ones. "
"Ordered two pairs of glasses almost two weeks ago. For the whole duration of time after the order, the tracking number said "shipping label created" until today. I ordered two pairs of glasses and they are being shipped in separate packages!!! WHY?! One pair is in Texas, and the other is held up in US customs in Canada...I live in Boston...This is ridiculous."
"So I ordered my glasses on January 1st (hoping that I would receive them before my birthday which was TWO WEEKS AWAY.) My total was 107.00 with free shipping. After ordering I logged in daily to check the status of my order. On January 4th it said that my order had passed quality inspection and it would be shipped on January 5th. On January 5th I received NO shipping confirmation and saw on my order status that the shipping date how now changed to the 6th, then the next day, it changed to the 7th. The 7th rolls around, still no shipping confirmation and the estimated ship date changed to the 8th. So on the 7th I called "customer service". Customer service? Yeah right. The foreign man on the phone had no helpful information to give besides "It will PROBABLY ship out tomorrow." So today is the 8th, I finally received a tracking number only after typing it in to USPS to find that it had only gotten as far as "shipping label created" WHICH IS PRE-SHIPMENT. Very dissatisfied. I definitely plan on returning them whenever I finally receive them (considering they won't arrive when I need them anyways.) What a waste."
"Coastal.com merchant customer service is worst. Ordered sun glass on thankgiving and lost in transit. I understand that but after that customer service never responded to emails and phone calls for few days. On Dec 10th I asked them for refund but instead processing my refund they placed replacement order. Is it too hard to understand english for you? Never buy from them. Going to file complaint on BBB as well."
"I wanted to post my experience because I believe good/average experiences should be part of the fray.
I do not order contacts from Coastal. Contacts are expensive, and I can get them cheaper elsewhere. I am pretty sure Coastal does not manufacture contacts, so I do not know why people blame them for that.
Anyway, I got two glasses on sale and have previously ordered a pair that lasted me over 2 years. In fact, I still wear them but they are a little scratched and not-so-clear due to that after all this time. I can't complain--two years.
On this order:
I wasn't given a choice for tint of sunglasses. Turns out there isn't one, but when I asked cust serv about that they found my order (I didn't give an order number) and put it on hold so that I could make any changes I wanted to (I assume for the same price). Some people might find this annoying, but I appreciate their initiative. After that, I asked them to please not hold it but ship the order so I could try out the lenses for the trial period they offer (which was listed as 21 days, I guess 7 for shipping and 15 as advertised). I got my order only a couple days after this interaction with a box marked two day delivery. Thank you coastal!
My two glasses are reviewed on their website. I have no complaints about build quality. I wish I got two things of solution since I ordered two pairs of glasses, but whatever.
They have great deals. I have to buy the highest index lenses--my vision is terrible. They had upgrade to that index lens for free! I got a pair of glasses and prescription sunglasses for $180! It's a steal, and they both look great.
If I had to summarize: I will always come back to coastal to buy my glasses. If I have a bad experience, I have no doubt they will resolve it for me. I wholeheartedly recommend you try coastal if you are looking for glasses and they have a pair you like."
"I wear contact lenses and was ordering them from Walgreens.com until Walgreens discontinued selling my brand of lenses. I began ordering from Coastal Contacts/Eyeglasses. I have ordered from them 4x in the last 2 months! I have complained to their company that the lenses come 6 to a box...........and with each shipment I have a defective lens, AND THE LENSES ARE NOT LASTING 2 WEEKS AS THEY SHOULD. You are only getting a week's wear out of your lenses. Regardless how Coastal gets them..............its either their manufacturer is shady or the company itself is shady! A box of contact lenses should last me 6 weeks...................please read what I said above............I HAVE ORDERED 4 BOXES WITHIN THE LAST 8 WEEKS..................When I complained to their customer service dept, they credited me for exactly 2 lenses. Coastal contacts, my next step is reporting matters to the BBB and whomever else I can get to properly investigate your company! Please consider yourself as having lost a customer. NO I DONT WANT ANY FRINGE BENEFITS, DISCOUNTS OFFERS OR ANYTHING ELSE FROM YOUR COMPANY TO TRY AND KEEP ME AS A CUSTOMER! I work hard for my money and contact lenses are not cheap............so i expect to get my money's worth. Your company IS A HOT MESS!"
"Do not hesitate. Wonderful, quality glasses. I tried competitor Z but got low quality eyeglasses that break only after a few months.
Coastal eyeglasses look, feel sturdy. Excellent quality just like what you can get from the optical store. Yes, glasses are made here in the USA. I received my eyeglasses on the 4th day. I am so thrilled that I order another pair, this time with progressive lenses. "
"This is the second time I have ordered glasses from coastal; my first pair broke, but only because I stepped on them by mistake. That same day, I ordered another pair, just different frames as I wanted to change them up. I ordered them on a Sunday, received them Thursday! I love them. They are just what I wanted, and the ordering process was simple!"
"So this was the first time I have ordered glasses online. The coastal site was easy to use and I found a pair that I liked without any trouble. I do wish they fit into the price bracket for the at home try on, just for my own peace of mind. I was extremely nervous about buying glasses online, especially after reading the reviews already on this site for coastal.com. The glasses arrived before the original estimated date of a delivery, which was October 30th, they arrived on the 19th. They fit really well, and the lenses were cut to my prescription and I had no trouble seeing out of them as soon as I tried them on. They also sent some lense cleaner, and a lense cloth, along with a little glasses sized flathead and Philips head screwdriver. Overall very impressed and will recommend this company to others assuming I do not have any problems with durability, consistant wearing, and just regular wear and tear. Assuming they last as long as other, more expensive glasses, I will recommend it to others. "
"-I ordered my contacts, now it's two weeks after my order placement, not received it yet . It was supposed to take 3-5 days.
-Long waiting time for reaching them by phone "
"I checked out a bunch of online retailers to order my next pair of bifocal glasses and Coastal.com seem to have good reviews and good prices.
I placed my order and within 5 days I had my glasses. Everything went well even though I had the option to return them within 15 days at no charge.
Support was good when I called them before ordering to make sure I understood all of their policies."
"Truly awful experience. Ordered glasses 3 weeks ago still don't have anything. A pair was sent never received, no one know why. I was told the replacement pair would be sent overnight, just got an email that it will take at least another week. I doubt I'll get them in time for a trip I'm taking, which I never thought would be a possibility. "


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Specializing in supporting senior residences with Zumba Gold® and Zumba Gold® Chair classes and also private corporate Zumba® classes for your organization, company, club, or conference.
We also provide senior Yoga, TaiChi, QiGong, Belly Dancing, Massage, and Line Dancing
Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm your official Zumba® instructor. I have my own company called 'Zilarations!' that promotes health and wellness with Zumba Fitness® and Zumba Gold® (the 'light' version of Zumba Fitness®). It's the latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance-fitness party. Check out the founder Beto Perez in the videos at the bottom of the page - you'll LOVE the music!
A little more about me - I am a Costa Mesa resident and I am CPR trained by the Red Cross. I now support over 30 senior residences in the Orange County area and have additional instructors including six wonderful Zumba instructors, 2 chair Yoga instructors, and 2 chair Tai Chi instructors, working with me to support north and south county senior residences. I also offer corporate (regular) Zumba classes and have provided classes for Nordstrom, and Rockwell Collins, in addition to women's conferences. I also have two fabulous instructors working with me to service this corporate need.
My specialty is Zumba Gold chair classes for seniors and I support residences of all sizes from 3 or 4 residents to over 100 residents. I also support memory care facilities, and healthcare/ skilled nursing centers.
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At the Johnson Branch cabin you will feel away from everything in the peaceful, outdoor environment that it offers yet be quite close to all modern conveniences right in Maggie Valley.
My cabin offers everything that you will need; private Hot Tub, cable TV, unique setting, privacy and peace. The Johnson Branch cabin is walking distance to Maggie Valley. The cabin is tastefully decorated with antiques. From the porch you can enjoy the sound of the creek bordering the property. The Johnson Branch cabin has wireless high speed Internet, bring your laptop and work anywhere on the property, sit on your deck or by the creek. ONLY (1) one dog under 25 lb. will be accepted.
You can view additional pictures of this cabin directly on my website at www.@maggiecabins.com as well as over 170 feedback directly on my website.
Looking for a smaller cabin please check my listing # 419419 'Honeymoon cabin' $ 625.00 *weekly or the Alpine cabin listing # 163246 $ 675.00 weekly. If you have a motorcycle the ALPINE cabin is for you.
* check my website at www.maggiecabins.com for Holiday rates such as Independence week, October, Christmas and New Year or call at (828) 926-6032. My residence is in Maggie Valley and in the event of a problem during your stay you will not have to rely on a property manager.
When you stay at the JOHNSON BRANCH CABIN a child, 17 and under, will receive a free lift ticket to Cataloochee Ski Area any non-holiday Monday through Friday, with a parent, at least 21 years old, purchasing a full price adult day, twilight, or night lift ticket.
Hello there and welcome to my cabins. I was born in Lausanne Switzerland and after spending a few years in Wisconsin and Florida, I realized how much I missed the Alps. My husband and I bought this beautiful piece of property a few years back, built our home and a few cabins.
The setting of my cabins is unlike many others. Not only will you be closed to town but you will also have the privacy you are looking for. I am always around to take care of what ever needs you might have and you will not have to rely on a property manager.
Privacy, sound of the Johnson Branch Creek. Cabins well taking care off. So peacefull, you will get the rest you are looking for.
We rented the Johnson Branch cabin and it was better than our expectations. Even after viewing the pictures, it was bigger than expected and emaculately clean. It was really peaceful, sitting on the porch, rocking in the chairs, and enjoying nature. We were able to watch chipmunks and a bunny rabbit playing the yard throughout the week. We really enjoyed coming back to the cabin each evening and getting in the hot tub. Again, the whole experience was better than expected. We'll be renting this cabin again!
This place was everything we expected! Very clean and peaceful! Definitely coming back!
We had a great time at the cabin! Everything was as expected and we spent lots of time in the hot tub. Cabin slept 4 comfortably and having two bathrooms was great. Kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner and breakfast. Brought my dog and she had a great time as well, she loved the deck! Only complaint is the excessive signs all over the house with warnings/instructions, some involving threats of losing part of your deposit. I know instructions are needed with guests but there was already a binder with all the info we were to read and the signs were excessive. Couldn't hardly look anywhere without seeing a sign about the hot tub, thermostat, appliances, doors, curtains etc. (Although I should mention we got our deposit back with no problems and she was also kind enough to mail back a DVD I left). It was just a little distracting and stress-inducing from the relaxing weekend we were there for. Other than that we had a great time :)
My husband, I & our dog stayed here in this gorgeous, secluded cabin in November 2014 for our 3rd wedding anniversary. The cabin was well kept, clean, beautiful, warming & homey. I felt like we were at home in our own fantasy getaway. Between the fireplace & the porch hot tub it was the the perfect anniversary dreamland. I was so happy to able to have my dog us. He had plenty of room to run around in the yard & I greatly appreciated the doggy door on the porch to prevent my doggy from escaping the cabin grounds. I saw bunnies, hawks, creeks & the gorgeous mountain view from this beautiful location. The fireplace was a big plus!! So romantic. I wish i could live here, but I'll settle for a once yearly vacation to this lovely getaway. Maggie Valley is my home away from home. This cabin for one week was my home away from home. 6 stars.... <3 <3 <3
-The Grossman-Perez Family
We sure did enjoy our stay at JB cabin. It was such a charming cabin and so clean. We loved the hot tub and the peaceful setting. We would love to stay at this cabin again and God willing we will be back next year.
Very restful vacation. The cabin was all it was said to be. Peaceful, quiet, slept like a baby to the sound of rushing water. Centerality located for short day trips. Enjoyed every minute of this vacation. Will definitely go back. Very clean and comfortable.
The cabin is lovely, extremely clean and well maintained. There is fresh paint and well manicured gardens. It was very easy to find and the sound of the rushing stream was so relaxing every evening. Sitting out on the porch and hearing a new family of birds in the birdhouse and watching the mother bird feed them was a treat. The kitchen was well furnished and having a full size washer and dryer was helpful. We had a campfire in the firering and roasted s'mores. We went hiking and sightseeing and had a lovely time. We would recommend this cabin highly.
Cherokee Fish & Game Management.
Cherokee Historical Association.
Dillsboro Merchants Association.
Folkmoot USA.
Great Smoky Mountains Railway.
Ghost Town
Harrah's Cherokee Casino.
Lake Junaluska Assembly.
Maggie Valley Opry House.
Oconaluftee Indian Village.
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo.
Stompin Ground.
Unto These Hills & Museum of Cherokee.
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum.
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Jun 28 2015 - Jul 5 2015
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Oct 11 2015 - Oct 25 2015
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Chritsmas week
Dec 20 2015 - Dec 26 2015
7 night minimum stay
New years week
Dec 27 2015 - Jan 2 2016
7 night minimum stay
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2 night minimum stay
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|Only weekly reservations, will be confirmed in advance. Call for reservations for less than a week. Madeleine (828) 926-6032. For rental under 7 nights please contact us first. If paying via credit card there is a non refundable fee of $ 45.00 which will be added to the total payment. Checks are also accepted providing they reach us 2 weeks prior to arrival. Rate of $ 99.00 is for a 7 night stay.
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12 Quick-Fix Pork Chop Suppers
These pork chop recipes will keep your family dinner fresh, delicious, and under budget.
Asiago cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices serve as the filling for these stuffed pork chops. Simply stuff the pork chops and stick them in the oven—it's that easy!
- Recipe: Pork Chops with Ripieno
- Recipe: Asian Pork Chops
- Recipe: Balsamic Pork Chops
You'll get rave reviews with this recipe! The sauce's sweet-and-spicy combination is mouthwatering and so easy, too. This pork chops recipe will easily become a staple in your home.
A bottle or barbecue sauce and sweet orange marmalade help you get this meal ready fast! Using thin, boneless pork chops will reduce the cook time even more. Even picky eaters will love these flavorful pork chops.
It doesn't get much more Southern than fried pork with creamy gravy. Serve with cornbread and mashed potatoes to round of this easy Southern supper.
Full of flavor, these pork chops are surprisingly easy to make. All you'll need is a jar of jalapeño pepper jelly, basil, and white wine.
- Recipe: Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops
These light pork chops are flavored with a salsa made of beans, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeño. You can easily make the salsa in advance so you'll have dinner on the table in no time.
An herb-mustard butter is not only delicious on pork chops, but it gives them an impressive finish. Serve these for an easy weeknight meal or at a dinner party. No one will know they took less than 30 minutes to make.
Go for bone-in center loin chops or loin chops at least 1½ inches thick. Meatier chops ensure a good char while the inside cooks through.
The key to success here is to brush the Apple-Bourbon Glaze on the chops during the last few minutes on the grill, turning and brushing often to create a layered, lacquered look. Garnish the chops with grilled halves of small apples brushed with the glaze.


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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies At 88
Japanese Junko Tabei , the first woman to climb the summit of Mt... News PhotoApplauding,Arts Culture and Entertainment,Award,Celebration,Ceremony,Climbing,Edmund Hillary,Golden Jubilee,Japan,Kathmandu,Mountain Peak,Mt. Everest,Nepal,Receiving,WomenPhotographer KAZUHIRO NOGICollection: AFP 2003 AFPJapanese Junko Tabei (2nd R), the first woman to climb the summit of Mt Everest, receives a felicitation plate as Sir Edmund Hillary (L) applauses during an award ceremony in Kathmandu, 27 May 2003 during the Golden Jubilee celebrations marking the first conquest of the world's loftiest peak by Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. Tens of thousands of Nepalese lined the streets of Kathmandu to cheer a festive procession of some 400 conquerors of Everest from 48 countries. AFP PHOTO/Kazuhiro NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)


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There's a wealth of apps available in Apple's iTunes App Store. And some of them are more than just fun, they can help predict the future of technology. Read on to find out.
iPhone and keeping an eye on your home
Apps: Baby Monitor, SecuritySpy, Cam Viewer, Air Cam Live Video
Speaking of convenience around the home, the iPhone's ability to play video streamed from the web makes it extremely useful in terms of home surveillance, from security aspects to tasks as mundane as watching a baby.
For the latter, there's an application called Baby Monitor from Code Goo that allows you to use the iPhone as a (pretty pricey) baby monitor. This £2.99 application uses the iPhone's built-in mic to monitor your baby for cries, and when the baby does cry, Baby Monitor calls a predetermined number. So as not to wake the baby up, the developers recommend forwarding your non-infant-related incoming calls to another number.
To stream surveillance video to the iPhone, tap into one of the many available web cameras that wirelessly stream h.264 video to the web, and then use Mobile Safari to capture this stream on your iPhone.
For a more sophisticated approach, Mac users can try SecuritySpy - software that offers support for multicamera monitoring, motion detection and AppleScript support through a Mac client.
The iPhone-specific app that works in conjunction with SecuritySpy, Cam Viewer for SecuritySpy, is £1.79 from Furnishing Industry Software, which also offers a version, Cam Viewer Lite (also £1.79), that simply requires an IP-enabled camera.
For those wanting a less sophisticated approach, there is an application called Air Cam Live Video, a £4.99 app that allows the streaming of video from most webcams to iPhones and iPod Touches.
Since Apple ships iSight with its entire portable and iMac product lines, anyone can use the cameras built into these machines with Air Cam Live Video to stream video to iPhones locally or across the web.
Similar to NumberKey Connect, Air Cam requires a companion application to be downloaded and run on the host computer, either a Mac running OS X or a PC running Windows XP or Vista.
Once the application on the host computer is configured with a password (which is necessary to log into a video stream), Air Cam automatically displays local connections as well as the ability to manually connect to IP addresses.
Air Cam even comes with simple and straightforward instructions about how to configure access from beyond the local network, and the video stream works remarkably well both over Wi-Fi and 3G access.
This application is well worth the price for anyone interested in what goes on when they're not around.
Even more exciting, it gives a glimpse of how easy it's becoming to tap your phone's screen and have it function in a way that replaces any number of peripheral devices - including, but certainly not limited to, a security camera.
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|Brain Science and Living Neuronal Networks for Smart Grids [abstract]
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|The objective of this multi-disciplinary collaborative research is to infuse more neurobiology into control systems, to make them more brain-like and better able to carry out real-time control of complex systems. This project has two research thrusts, 1) neurobiology-based and 2) neuroengineering-based. On the neurobiology side, a novel in vitro neural system is used to explore new learning mechanisms that may underlie the massively parallel real-time control capabilities of the brain. Brains are exquisitely good at adaptive real-time interaction with the world. This requires spatially and temporally coordinated activity of many neurons to accomplish. Although much is known about how neurons function, comparatively little is known about how networks of them, along with glial cells, produce the kinds of emergent brain properties we call memories, thoughts, decisions, associations, or perceptions. How do neural systems adapt and learn to be highly effective at time-critical control problems? In this project, we are approaching this question by studying small living neuronal networks (LNNs) in culture, which have fewer uncontrolled parameters than intact brains, and are much more amenable to detailed observation and manipulation. LNNS of ~50,000 neurons (and glial cells) from rodent cortex are grown in culture, using multi-electrode array culture dishes (MEAs). The neuro-engineering activity takes advantage of advances in the neurobiology thrust to develop technologies for real-time control and decision making, aimed at revolutionizing nonlinear adaptive optimal control of large complex critical infrastructures such as, but not limited to, the smart electric power grid. Living neuronal networks (LNNs) in Atlanta, GA are trained to predict the responses of several different Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) models of power networks in Rolla, MO. In parallel, the results from the LNNs are used to develop new types of biologically-inspired artificial neural networks (BIANNs). The BIANNS are then to be used (instead of existing neural network architectures structures) in several closed loop control applications scattered throughout a power system, firstly by simulation, and then on hardware testbeds. The findings of this research shall provide a better understanding of multiple-time base system identifiers and controllers, and their interactions and scalability for large systems. Neurocontrol of the power grid with new architectures and algorithms will therefore increase real-time responsiveness to changing power loads and component failures, improve the dynamic and transient behavior of the power network, and improve grid reliability, ensuring local and wide area stability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assisting human experts in control rooms.
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Maternal fat stores serve as a wonderful and constant source of available energy to ensure the body always has the energy it needs to produce milk at the rate and amount a little one requests. The goal in post-pregnancy nutrition is to encourage the body to slightly dip into maternal energy stores each day to meet the increased energy needs. To promote this process, breastfeeding moms should increase their daily calorie intake after delivery by about 500 calories over their pre-pregnancy needs. When you do this, your metabolism can work efficiently and will rely on approximately 250 additional calories each day from the maternal fat stores. This is about the same amount of energy as if you participated in 30 minutes of mild to moderate cardio activity and will ensure a slow, steady weight loss back to your pre-pregnancy weight.
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The King of Broken Hearts Redivivus: An Interview with Jim Lauderdale
If Gram Parsons and George Jones got together to name an heir to their throne, it would be Jim Lauderdale. There absolutely no question that Lauderdale and Marty Stuart—the other heir to the throne—have done more than any other musicians playing today to fill the shoes of Jones, Buck Owens, and Hank Williams, among others. Lauderdale works tirelessly—he's one of the hardest working artists in Americana music today—as a guitarist, a songwriter, radio host (with Buddy Miller on their Sirius XM show), and weekly host of Music City Roots both to preserve the sound of traditional country and bluegrass music and to produce new songs directly in that lineage. In addition, Lauderdale generously supports emerging artists in their own efforts to join the larger family of Americana music.
Lauderdale's new album, I'm a Song, illustrates the depth and breadth of his songwriting genius and also of his love of and commitment to the music that's a part of the fabric of his life, the music that's made him who he is today. Whether it's the chicken-picked, Bakersfield riff of the opening tune, "Let's Make a Good Thing Together," the duet with Lee Ann Womack on the waltz "A Day with No Tomorrow," or the jump-off-the-grooves "End of the World Rag," Lauderdale reveals his mastery of every style, offering yet more evidence that he's the answer to the persistent question: who's gonna fill their shoes?
Engine 145 caught up by phone with Lauderdale a few weeks ago at his home in Nashville.
Tell me a little about the story behind the album.
Lauderdale: Well, a couple of years ago I started doing some recording down at Ben's Studio, RCA Studio A. I'd worked together with James Burton and Al Perkins before, and we laid down about 9 songs that first day. I got busy and got away from the project, and other people were busy, but last January, I wanted to get back to it; so I got more folks, including Russ Pahl and Kenny Vaughan, and we went back into the studio and cut 11 songs. We just kept going and going. You know, I'd always wanted to do a double album, so this is kind of a milestone for me. I feel like this record is pretty hard country. One of my goals in making the album is that this is a WSM album; it's an Opry album; there's plenty of good country music on this album.
How did you come up with the album's title?
I was in one of down-end-up moods, and I thought: "If I was trying to explain myself to somebody—what my essence is—I'd say I'm a song." I have my foibles and my shortcomings, but what I have to offer the world is a song; music is more my identity more than anything else.
How did you select the songs for the album?
When I was writing the songs, or co-writing them, I could hear certain people on them. I thought, "I need a waltz for this record," and I thought Lee Ann Womack would be great for the song "Day with No Tomorrow." I wanted to get Buddy Miller, so he's singing with me on the song that I wrote with Elvis Costello, "I Lost You." When I was writing "Today I've Got the Yesterdays," Patty Loveless kept flashing through my mind, so she's singing with me on that one. I always wanted to write a song with Frank Dycus, and we wrote our first song together, "Doin' Time in Bakersfield." I started writing three of these songs—"The Day the Devil Changed," "There's No Shadows in the Shade," "Hope and Find"—in the desert in California near Joshua Tree. I also put "The King of Broken Hearts," which is on my out-of-print album, Planet of Love (1992), on this album because I wanted it to be available again.
When did you start playing, singing, and writing?
When I was a kid, my dream was to be a bluegrass recording artist. By my late teens, I was real heavily into bluegrass, and I just started going from there. When I went to college, I really started to write; I knew I wanted to be a singer-songwriter; luckily, other people started recording my songs, and I had a career. My first bluegrass album was with Ralph Stanley and that led me to start to collaborate. I came to Nashville in 1979 and did an album with Roland White, who was a big hero of mine. I met Zan McLeod, a guitarist who really influenced my guitar playing. When I was working on my first album with Ralph Stanley I tracked down Robert Hunter because I was listening continually to the Grateful Dead's Workingman's Dead and American Beauty; you know the Dead was really a bluegrass band, and those were bluegrass albums. Anyway, I tracked down Hunter and threw out the proposition of our working together.
Who are your three greatest musical or songwriting influences?
First would be Gram Parsons; there is just something about the essence of what he did. Robert Hunter; I've learned more about writing from him than anybody. Finally, George Jones for everything he did.
Tell me a little about your approach to writing songs.
Songs happen in due time. I have to clear my head to open myself for them. Usually, though, a melody will come to me, and sometimes it will arise out of a title. Sometimes I'll record the melody and the lyrics will then come to me; sometimes the song will come randomly to me. When I write with Robert Hunter, he'll either give me a lyric or he'll give me a melody and I'll start from there.
For you, what are the elements of a great song?
Something that is memorable in a good way that you enjoy. A great song moves you in a good way; it's thought-provoking. It makes you want to dance and experience emotions.
How have you evolved over the years as a writer and musician?
I feel like I'm still evolving. I haven't got where I want to be writing-wise. I still feel like I'm learning and growing.
What's next for you?
I have another record in the can that I did with James Burton and Al Perkins. I need to do another bluegrass album, and I did an album in England with Nick Lowe's band.
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Jim has, in fact, recorded another seven hours since this interview was published.
Ha; thanks, Jeremy; Jim really is the hardest working man in Americana music; I think we'd need to talk with Jim every day just to keep up with him.
"There's absolutely no question that Lauderdale and Marty Stuart—the other heir to the throne—have done more than any other musicians…"
Hey, in your opinion, Lauderdale and Stuart are tops–Fine. But why come off like there can be no other valid opinion? I could think of several other artists with equally valid claims–say Rodney Crowell, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Guy Clark,…
My vote is for Marty Stuart for his exhaustive body of work that is directional yet diversified.
Your my Hero Mr. Jim Lauderdale!!! Come to Alaska Please? hehehehe
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They're normally peaceful, but if you mess with them they will mess you up.
First line is a reminder of how troughout history the Irish people have always sought to fight back against their oppressors. The phrase ¨get a bloody jaw¨ accompanied by a punch gesture in the music video is without any doubt a reference to Ireland´s culture of boxing. As an example, more than half of Ireland´s Olympic medals are of boxing.
Katy Taylor winning the world´s first women´s boxing final at the 2012 London Olympics
The second line emphasizes the fact that the Irish manage to balance a very active remembrance of their bloody history (as illustrated below by one of the many poignant memorials that dot the country) not with grudge and the will for revenge but with the wisdom of non violence.
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That first picture/post in this thread looks very like a bike parked in my garage. A guy in Auckland, NZ thought up this mod as far as I am aware. I bought a adapter bracket off him. It was made out of hardened steel and I had it coated. The coating was looking like shit so my neighbour is a tool maker and made me a nice shiny stainless one a few weeks ago.
Numerous guys have done this mod in NZ.
I had this mod on my bike about 6 years.
the old original brake. A more efficent braking system would be to hold ya arms out horizontally, rotate palms forward and cup ya hands. I don't know how many intersections I went past two up cause the brakes didn't work.
This system has caused me no problems, I am still on the original pads i bought which off the top of me head were EBC, FA105 i think. ??? forgot
I ride numerous gravel roads and have never had a scary moment or had the front brake lock. Remember that if you make the brake to efficent in the gravel, you may end up inspecting the road with brake that works to well.
I run Pirelli Scorpion tyres and get about 10-12000kms on a rear and 15000kms on a front. I have never really had a scary moment on these tyres and if you have ridden in NZ trucks love leaving Diesil on the road. I wouldn't use them in situations where mud is abound but gravel is fine.
this old pig has put the frighteners up many sports bikes in the twisty stuff after i have come off a secton of gravel as ya confidence is on a high, when coming back on the seal.
PS. Why clean it it is only gunna get dirty the next time I take it out.
heres a recent ride.
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Whale photographer captures 'giants'
Flip Nicklin's unusual career started in an unusual way — with his father, Chuck, riding a whale off the shores of La Jolla in 1963.
A picture of the event appeared in The San Diego Union and fostered an abiding interest in the younger Nicklin, who went on to become what National Geographic calls the world's premier photographer of whales. Over the years, he leveraged his ability with a camera to document extreme science, start a conservation group and become an ambassador of the deep.
"I wasn't in love with the photography or the images or the art," said Flip Nicklin, 63. "It was a way to know what was going on. It was a way to be part of science, telling the story. The camera got me there. If I didn't take pictures, I would have no excuse and no financing."
Flip Nicklin now splits his time between Alaska and Hawaii, but his images are on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum through December and his life story is detailed in a biographical coffee-table book published this year by the University of Chicago Press. Virtually all of the shots are taken on "free dives," where he went as far down as 90 feet without air tanks to minimize distracting his subjects with bubbles.
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The photos seem to catch the animals at ease, suggest they are curious about humans and celebrate their social interactions. They have had a profound effect popularizing whales, which were both mysterious and feared when Nicklin and his father started swimming with them.
"It would be very apt to say that his family has pioneered and done more in this area than anyone," said Abe Ordover, curator of the gallery in the history museum where Nicklin's photos are showcased in large-scale formats. "The whole idea is to give people the sense that there are a lot of different species and that he has photographed a huge number of them — probably more than anyone else."
Nicklin's story is intertwined with the history of San Diego; he's among the many descendants of Philip Crosthwaite, who arrived on a whaling ship in the 1840s and became a leader in the fledging seaside town. When Crosthwaite landed, San Diego Bay was a nursing ground for gray whales that basked in its shallow waters.
Fast forward about 120 years, and "Among Giants: A Life with Whales" starts on the day Chuck Nicklin freed a 45-foot-long Bryde's whale from a fishing net off the La Jolla coast and sat astride it long enough for his buddies to record the images on film.
It was an iconic moment, not just for the teenage Flip — formally named Charles — but for oceanography. At the about the same time, Ted Griffin brought his first orca to the Seattle aquarium, SeaWorld and the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute formed in San Diego and researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography changed how people viewed the ocean with scientific adventures in the deep.


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I am honored to submit this letter on behalf of the Piqua Arts Council Board of Trustees to express our gratitude for the tremendous support of the 2014 Dancing with the Piqua Stars event. The only thing even close to matching the phenomenal performances of the dance stars was the incredible display of community support and generosity for the event!
The Dancing with the Piqua Stars event is the major fundraiser event of the year for the Piqua Arts Council and this year the combined efforts of the dance stars generated over $34,000 in community support for the Piqua Arts Council. These dollars, along with other funding sources, are what allow the Piqua Arts Council to promote and support, and continue to grow, the offering of art programs, workshops, and community events that contribute positively to the cultural experiences and quality of life found in the Piqua community .
Many volunteers and supporters of the Dancing with the Piqua Stars event are to be commended for their efforts. To our dance stars, Jill Trevino, Teresa Anderson, Gretchen Lorenz, Mary Frances Rodriquez, Chuck Black, Cris Valdez, Mike Cox, and Bruce Jamison, and to their professional dance partners Kristene Clark, Sarah Jones, Amy Williams, Maria Hogston, Scott Clark, Bill Hogston, Mark Jones, and Bill Holtvogt, thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to this cause. The display of talent and poise each of you exhibited the evening of the performance was exceptional! A special thanks to Rick and Judy Bowerman, owners of RJ Ballroom, who provide the dance instruction and choreography expertise that makes the event possible. Rick and Judy, we thank you for your time and dedication to the DWTPS event, and for enriching all of our lives through the fine art of dance. To our judges, master of ceremony, DJ, alumni dance stars, photographers, video crew, lighting crew, bartenders, caterer, servers, ticket takers, vote registrars, facility support staff, event committee, and everyone else who contributed to the success of this event, thank you for your contributions!
And to all of you, the citizens and businesses of Piqua and the surrounding area, please know that your support of the Piqua Arts Council is neither assumed nor taken for granted. We sincerely appreciate all that you provide to support the work of the Piqua Arts Council. Thank you!
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NEW YORK (AP) — While 15-year-old American CiCi Bellis was in the process of stunning a Grand Slam finalist to become the youngest player to win a U.S. Open match since 1996, her father did his best to conceal his emotions courtside.
Like many a teen, CiCi has strict rules for Dad in public — even if his 1,208th-ranked daughter is pulling out a back-and-forth 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 victory Tuesday over 12th-seeded Dominika Cibulkova in the first round at Flushing Meadows.
"I'm told I cannot sigh and I cannot move or say anything (because) that distracts her, so I just have to sit there like a Sphinx and just smile and pray," the elder Bellis, Gordon, explained with a deadpan delivery. "She hears me when I sigh. So I can't sigh."
Ah, yes, the joys of raising kids. And make no mistake, Bellis is a kid. She is home-schooled and about to start 10th grade. Her first memory of the U.S. Open is watching on TV while Maria Sharapova played. She likes to hang out at the mall with friends back home in California. Asked whether she's a fan of pop star Justin Bieber, Bellis answered, "I used to like him when I was younger, a couple years ago."
Her victory was part of a 9-4 showing by American women Tuesday, including 8-0 against unseeded opponents. In an all-American match at night, another teen, Taylor Townsend, lost quickly to two-time defending champion Serena Williams 6-3, 6-1.
"We have such an amazing future," Williams said about U.S. women's tennis. "We have so much to look forward to."
Her win came after Roger Federer beat Marinko Matosevic 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) with Michael Jordan sitting in Federer's guest box in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"Growing up, he was my big sporting idol," Federer said. "Having him here is unbelievably special."
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Dan.. I went the other way...from wet to AGM after experiencing the SAME performance you are describing from the wet cells so I'm not sure that switching is the answer you are looking for. So far the AGM's are doing well for me but I've only had them a bit over a year. I am beginning to believe that with every day use, the important thing is to really cycle the batteries down to 50% and then give the a FULL charge up with the generator at least once every couple of weeks. The constant "mini" charging from solar/wind and minor generator runs seems to gradually deteriorate the batteries ability to take a charge. I have no technical foundation for this but a couple of long term cruisers suggested the new routine to me and as I said, it is working so far. I really lie the AGM's from the maintenance aspect since it is a pain to access them in my boat but I do NOT have "Lifeline" so can't comment on them specifically. Down island, you are facing a hell of an expense to replace them so I understand the wet cell attractiveness. Have you tried deeply discharging your current ones and then bringing them back to full charge dockside with the charger?
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
From saving NYC from bankruptcy in the 1970's to his latest assignment in Detroit, Richard Ravitch, former New York State Lt. Governor, member of the State Budget Crisis Task Force and author of So Much to Do: A Full Life of Business, Politics, and Confronting Fiscal Crises, shares what he knows about the causes of and cures for state and local fiscal crises.
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I recognize that Mr. Ravitch was the owner's representative during the 1994 negotiations, and really respect his perspective, but find it surprising that he attributes the player's opposition primarily to the revenue sharing part of the deal as opposed to the salary cap. Is there some support for the idea that the players would have opposed revenue sharing absent it being tied to an explicit or implicit salary cap?
Any serious attempt at restoring NYC's fiscal state must include a massive taxation of all high-frequency financial trades on Wall St.
Also, has anyone noticed the 50% increases these past few years on all bridge tolls, and the roving packs of parking attendant ticket-writers with quotas to fill, hemorrhaging money out of the middle class, while the wealthy elite hardly pay into the system?
The middle and working class is beaten to a pulp by fiscal policy that puts the onus on their shoulders. The 1% have all their interests protected by our elected representatives.
Something's gotta give.
Those of us who wound up unemployed cannot forget this period. I was a teacher at Queens College when the bad news of the City on the verge of "Bankruptcy." I lost my position (excessed) after 7 years. The School of Education was hit hard at CUNY. We were given almost no notice (summer) and in education that could be devastating for teacher employment. Fortunately I lucked out found a teaching position at a private college and stayed there for 30 years. But I do think back to many of those who never really got back on their feet, and left the profession.
I hope NYC never has such a devastation again.
Quite simply put, this country Has to have a political renaissance or it is cooked-dead! Send in the Chinese....
I remember Reagan calling it a "user fee," not a "user charge."
Reagan raised taxes more times than he cut them.
Talk about public/state retirees from high pay/high benefit/high tax states moving to low public sector pay/benefit/tax states with their retiree benefit packages. Do all those good benefits from high tax states get spent in low tax states? So many of my friends with NY state benefits have moved to very low tax states to retire but they would never have worked there because the pay and benefits are so low.
In the spirit of full disclosure, please ask Mr. Ravitch if he receives any pension or other benefits from his various public sector jobs, and if so have any of them been cut back.
Maybe Brian can ask Mr. Ravitch about the Pataki era MTA boon doogle called East Side Access that was originally $7 billion, but is now up to $11 billion, just to get some LIRR riders a few blocks across town. How much of that money is borrowed? Imagine the maintenance and system upgrades that could be made with a fraction of that money!
I really love the idea MICHAEL KIMMELMAN floated regarding the streetcar from Astoria to Redhook...
Does Mr. Ravitch think the City Council could ever create a fund for city transit? I mean Bloomberg got money for the 7 without the MTA...
I'd like to hear Mr. Ravitch's take on the use of public money (loans, bonds, tax breaks) to finance stadiums and arenas.
What can be done to mandate the PA to get out of real estate, restore the dollars to transportation needs. The public deserves service not office space with private realtors taking all the benfits.
Secondly, wasn't the attack on 9/11 an attack on THE UNITED STATES? Why then are the citizens of New York City and New York State paying for the museum and the new tower replacement? Of course, the 99% are really the ones paying through the nose when the U.S. of A. should be recognizing its responsibilities to us.
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14-year veteran, fan favorite and NBA bad boy Ron Artest AKA Metta World Peace has been officially waived by the Los Angeles Lakers under the new CBA amnesty provision, in a statement released by GM Mitch Kupchak earlier this morning. It was expected that the Lakers would amnesty World Peace, given their current luxury tax woes, but for fans of the Lakers it is a hard player to say goodbye to. Not only his on court antics, but his social media quips and tireless charity work are all things that fans of the Lakers will miss dearly.
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Federer: "Fans Can Count On Me"
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Ahead of contesting his eighth semi-final at the BNP Paribas Open, four-time champion Roger Federer reflected on how his season has unfolded thus far compared to 2013.
"Last year was difficult," said Federer, who beat Kevin Anderson under the lights on Thursday. "I'm just happy playing enough matches where you feel like you have momentum, you have some confidence, and you're enjoying it at the same time. Last year, that wasn't always the case."
The 32 year old, projected to move up to No. 5 in the Emirates ATP Rankings after the quarter-final victory, expressed satisfaction with the state of his game.
"Things are easier now, and I'm able to take advantage of the fact that I'm just healthy.
"There is a sense of calmness and confidence to my game," Federer added. "Also that grit and that feeling of wanting to win badly, which was hard to find at times last year."
The seventh seed is one of two players in the Top 10 remaining in the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 field, and could face second seed Novak Djokovic on Sunday in the title match. It would be a re-match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship semi-final two weeks ago. First, he needs to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov in the semi-finals.
"It's nice proving it to myself, the team and my fans that they can still count on me. It's nice giving yourself opportunities to win a tournament, no doubt about that."
Federer remains on course to lift his 79th tour-level title and his 22nd ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown.
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