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Have you ever looked at a goat and thought to yourself, "Man, I wish I was a goat for a day." So you've been jealous of a goat's life, because they don't have to work, and can simply laze around?
Well, you're wrong. Goats actually have a lot to do. And you can do these things too, thanks to a new game called 'Goat Simulator'.
This is not a joke – it is an actual game. And your character in the game is a goat. Once you've begun playing, you will be subjected to a series of circumstances where you can fully execute your classic goat-like behavior.
The aim of the game is simple – cause as much of a mayhem as you possibly can. So get your horns ready, because the activities involves tearing up the farm that you live in, as well as blowing up cars and even tankers. Your goat character can even disrupt protests, and roll huge boulders on people.
So how do you score points? Well, by destroying everything you can see. Points are also attained when you cause chaos. There are also bonus points allotted to you for doing some stunts like bouncing off a trampoline and doing a flip – something that nobody knew goats could do. But if it's in the game, it's probably true, right?
A combination of stunts and destruction earns you a 'score multiplier' – which means that a sure shot way to earn maximum points would be to ram blindly into anything that would be classified as an obstacle. And you can, because you're a goat!
Your goat character also has a superpower of sorts: its tongue. Besides being able to lick things, your tongue stretches to infinite lengths! It is also capable of launching objects, and even people, into the horizon.
So do you just keep licking and ramming into things the whole time? No, you'll also have to complete some very difficult missions. These include tasks like 'score some points' and 'throw something really far' amongst other daunting tasks. If these missions do not scare you, then you must be a goat expert, or even better, A GOAT. Seriously, though, these missions are relatively easy to complete.
But completing the game is not the only motive for anyone playing Goat Simulator. There are awesome 'Golden Goat' collectibles that are hidden in different parts of the game. Among these, the highlight is a transformation collectible that changes you into a 'goat of Satan'.
Besides the regular goat character available in the game, there are many 'goat modifiers' that can be unlocked when the game is played in custom mode.
So how does the game score, as a game itself. To be honest, it is a fairly okay game in terms of execution. It does have its share of glitches. But that's where the criticism ends, because as a concept, absurd as it may seem, Goat Simulator is brilliant. Taking the life of a goat to an extreme new level, it transforms the world into a playground for the goat, where it can do almost anything it like, even if it means just catapulting around the place.
Though the game does not have much to do in it besides the funny aspect of goats being the focus, the pricing of 8 euros is a little steep. But if you do love goats and long for a game that will be you laugh at the same time, then go for it. The game is available for purchase on Steam.


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Pittsburgh district's economy improving, Federal Reserve's Beige Book reveals
The economy in the Federal Reserve district that includes Pittsburgh expanded at a moderate pace from late November to the end of the year — but with more positive indicators and fewer red flags — suggesting stronger growth in the new year.
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its periodic Beige Book report that economic growth remained healthy in most regions of the country, helped by gains in consumer spending and factory output.
Nine of the Fed's 12 banking districts described growth as moderate. That's up from seven districts in October through early November. Atlanta and Chicago districts said growth had improved since the previous report.
In the Fourth District that includes Pittsburgh, manufacturing performed at a higher level, housing was strong, commercial construction picked up, and retail sales during the holiday season were above year-ago levels. New vehicle sales had gains, and natural gas production was stable, the report said.
Red flags included sluggish hiring overall, despite a pickup in staffing and construction jobs, and slowing coal production.
Western Pennsylvania is part of the district based in Cleveland, which includes West Virginia's northern panhandle, Ohio and eastern Kentucky. Pittsburgh is the largest metropolitan area in the district, while eight of the 10 largest are in Ohio.
"The report is consistent with what we've been seeing in Pittsburgh and nationally," said Gus Faucher, senior economist at PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh.
"The report was more upbeat than recent reports, consistent with stronger economic growth in 2014 and fewer red flags. That's a positive indicator and suggests most of the district's economy is expanding."
Sluggish overall hiring mentioned in the report was consistent with the region's lower unemployment rate in November, which moved lower only because workers continued to leave the workforce. The seasonally adjusted rate slipped to 6.6 percent, down 0.1 of a percentage point — as 1,700 people stopped looking for work, economists said.
The Beige Book survey is based on anecdotal reports from businesses and will be considered along with other data when the Fed meets next on Jan. 28 and 29.
Only two districts — Boston and Philadelphia — said growth was modest, while Kansas City said it "held steady." Three-quarters of the districts said shoppers spent more during the winter holidays. And all but Kansas City said manufacturing production grew.
The report showed little signs of the slowdown in hiring that the government reported last week. The Labor Department said Friday that employers added only 74,000 jobs last month, down from an average of 214,000 in the preceding four months.
The Fed survey, however, said two-thirds of the districts reported increases in hiring. That may bolster the view among many economists that December's hiring slowdown was temporary and partly the result of bad weather.
Still, weaker December job gains could lead the Fed to rethink its recent decision to pull back on some of its stimulus.
Fed policy makers decided last month to cut the monthly purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion and suggested it would further trim its buying in future meetings. The bond purchases are intended to spur more borrowing and spending.
Dana Saporta, an economist at Credit Suisse, said the report was positive enough to suggest that the Fed will continue reducing its purchases.
"We find nothing that threatens to divert the Fed from its current tapering path," she said.
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"Shark Week" programming continues with "Megalodon: The Extended Cut" (8 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG) and "Megalodon: The New Evidence" (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG). These documentary treatments offer speculative conversation about the continued existence of a giant shark long thought extinct. It's a little like spotting a dinosaur or Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.
Hey, Discovery: Films like this are fake. They are lies. Insulting lies. And it's time to stop. For your own good.
Discovery and its affiliated cable networks have reaped ratings victories with a lot of fishy documentaries and fictional films concocted to look like real discussions of natural science. Among the most popular, and notorious, of these efforts were two movies purporting to show evidence of "real" mermaids. You had to look for some very fleeting fine print disclaimers admitting that they were fiction.
Worse, these mermaid movies aired repeatedly on Animal Planet, a network that attracts a lot of impressionable children. They deserve to be taught the difference between science and fairy tales and between a medium that purports to educate and inform and one designed to delude and deceive.
Again, Discovery Networks: Snap out of it. Lying to children is bad.
You may say, "Lighten up. This is entertainment." But this approach to science, history, etc. has contributed to an increasingly cynical age where truth and lies or facts and propaganda are given equal billing.
We've seen how a documentary approach can "prove" just about anything. Or insinuate just enough doubt or faith to make a case or destroy certainty. Want "proof" that ghosts exist? Just watch cable. UFOs? Aliens used by Hitler? Cable's got video "proof" of that as well!
Programmers may score short-term success, but in the long term, they are poisoning their own ocean, turning basic cable into a thought-free zone, a place where smart, rational viewers feel insulted and unwelcome.
We live in a paradoxical media age. Quality television has never been more abundant. But too many basic cable outlets have opted for the lowest common denominator. Discerning viewers have learned that they can enjoy TV's Golden Age without so much stupid static. They have dropped their cable or satellite packages to stream programming on their computers, tablets and streaming devices like Chromecast, Roku or Apple TV. The cost of streaming via Hulu, Netflix, Acorn, Amazon Prime, etc. is a fraction of the cost of cable.
Cutting the cord has never been easier. And there's a gratifying feeling that you are no longer subsidizing the programmers that hold you in such contempt.
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As if to prove my point, Netflix debuts the nature documentary "Mission Blue" today. It profiles oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and follows her efforts to raise awareness of the destructive impact of pollution, overfishing and climate change on the oceans. Talk about taking up arms against a sea of troubles.
- A sophisticated take on stadium food on "MasterChef" (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).
- A murder rocks the macadamia nut industry on "Hawaii Five-0" (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).
- A murder victim's bad feelings toward her stepmom raise eyebrows on "Bones" (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).
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A deeply religious mother's (Diane Lane) adultery unfolds against the backdrop of the counterculture convulsions of 1969 in the 1999 drama "A Walk on the Moon" (9:35 p.m., Flix). Liev Schreiber and Anna Paquin co-star.
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Two hours of "Dateline NBC" (9 p.m.) ... A college student approaches the storage box from a new angle on "Shark Tank" (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) ... Illusions on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) ... "20/20" (10 p.m., ABC).
Chandler Parsons, Chris Franjola, Arden Myrin and Gary Valentine appear on "Chelsea Lately" (11 p.m., E!, r) ... Harry Connick Jr., Jesse Eisenberg and The Black Keys appear on "Late Show With David Letterman" (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) ... Jimmy Fallon welcomes Jason Statham, Demi Lovato and David Chang on "The Tonight Show" (11:35 p.m., NBC) ... Mickey Rourke, Jordana Brewster and Banks appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (11:35 p.m., ABC, r).
Ethan Hawke, Megyn Kelly and Paula Pell visit "Late Night With Seth Meyers" (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) ... Craig Ferguson hosts Hugh Laurie on "The Late Late Show" (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).
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Benchmade 162 Sibert, Bushcraft Knife
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bonz86: Well I guess u dont like it. I on the other hand think its one of the best
knives out there for the money. I do agree im not crazy bout the case but
at least it has a fire rod holder. But so far I carry it everywgere with
me. I have smaller to average hands and I love the way it feels n handles.
But each to theyre own
Whiskey River: 200 DOLLARS??????? There are custom knives made to order out there for only a few dollars more! At one time, Benchmade made some damn good stuff, and I have owned some of their great folders as well. I see nothing wrong with bashing a product, as long as I use honesty in my opinions. There is way too much garbage out there being marketed to suck the cash out of a consumer; and the consumers deserve the right, and every chance they can get, to hear honest product reviews. The age of unsurpassed quality in American products has been long gone; and it takes time and patience these days to find the good stuff. It's out there, and with reviews like this, you will surely help folks avoid the junk, and find the good stuff. Thanks for the effort……… Some suggestions: Battle Horse Knives; L.T. Wright Custom Knives; Off The Map Custom Knives; Enzo Knives; Bark River Knives; Old Hickory butcher knives; and the ever available and affordable Mora's. And if you have tons of money, Adventure Sworn Knives.
EMGTRAINING101: Very good review and excellent observations! Thanks for sharing!
Mrsnoopy465: awesome knife man, Good video
Jerry Delmonico: I sure understand the "wanting to like" this knife. I was in the same boat. I have gotten to like the handle. It feels as though you are choking up, using primarily thumb and first 2 fingers, not the entire hand. I appreciate the indent for the thumb knuckle. The sheath is useless. I use the sheath from the Ontario SK 5. I love the edge retention of the S30V. When it does need sharpening, I do it at home, where time does not matter. No need to do it in the field. It does not dull in a matter of hours. Great review.
JDog Night: Once again Great review... I researched YouTube after buying the Bushcrafter and found your review to be 100% consistent with what I received in this Benchmade knife. After having it in my hand there is definitely an oddness as you perfectly described, professional honest review!
Zach B: Seems like a fail of a knife, too bad really.
TheMultiGunMan: ★★★★★
HDoctane: You are spot on I got my hands on this knife today immediately felt like if I choked up to carve or do a fine task I felt like it would be easy to cut yourself, also immediately noticed the leather dangler attachment was missing and I thought the grind looked like a Scandi sabre grind combo and the grip felt like it could give you major hit spots and the sheath snaps and rivets were junk for 75 dollars more you can get a beautiful and bullet proof blindhorse knife just my two cents!!!
GunznGear: Cool!
robert k: Nice rattlesnake country......................
robshog: Hi vann just picked one up sat at the gun show before I saw this review have to tell you I do like this knife a lot but agree the sheath could be better anyone make it in kydex?
GunznGear: I'm sure that some folks will like it. I'm just not one of them.
Eric Losh: i ordered mine for 135 shipped, it was marked 170 but had a discount code, ill get a local guy to make me a good sheath
GunznGear: LOL good for you!
paulie 4x: What's up, GunznGear, well, what's your opinion on the knife now ?,I really like mine, the only problem I see with guys like us, is, we have many knives, and we have preferences especially how the knives feel, so what I did is I used it a lot, and I got used to the feel of it, over all the knife is a good quality, and even my sheath is fine, but like I said, I do have knives that feel better in hand if I compare, but I'm still going to back up what I said, my knife I like.
GunznGear: Glad to hear that you like your Benchmade. I'll never buy another Benchmade fixed blade knife on the internet. I'll need to see them in person from now on.
AUTOTAC91: I was going to by this but now not so sure
pb4emjr: Will do.
GunznGear: Not bad! That price is about $30.00 cheaper than what I paid. If you don't mind, please follow up on your impressions after using it some. Thanks
GunznGear: Blind Horse Knives makes great quality knives. Benchmade makes many quality knives as well, but sometimes they drop the ball on some purpose specific designs. Thanks
tJOOPjOO: You did a good review...i hope it will prevent more disappointment.
GunznGear: Actually the Woodlore design handle is much more straight. I would like this knife a whole lot more if the handle was shaped like a Woodlore.
ebomey: Me too!
spoonman73: Just got the knife and agree with all of your points. But for some reason I still like it. I love how thick it is, how sharp the edge is and it feels good in the hand other than that forward palm swell. To me it is more of a stout utility blade than a bushcrafter. But still appreciate your candid review. Peace.
wranglerstar: Thanks for the review. I have a Spyderco Bushcraft that I like. I won't be buying the BM. The sheath looks awful.
ebomey: If you want to see a jungle just look in Bill's pants!
GunznGear: I wouldn't say rip off, I would say it misses the mark as a bushcrafter. Actually, I did say that in the vid. LOL This knife is however a good seller for Benchmade, so there are lots of folks who do like it. Thanks
Brady2Welker1: great review! I hope Benchmade sees this!
pstaehlin: GREAT review! Thank you. You said it all, my friend when you said Bark River!! I own a few Barkies myself and LOVE them! It's too bad to see Benchmade fail so badly at a bushcraft knive. I'm sorry you paid money for that knife.
TheYankeeMarshal: Why are you in the woods again? Does you wife not let you stay in the house? Is it a gas issue?
GunznGear: I don't mind spending my money on quality gear, but this knife is a bit of a disappointment
GunznGear: Hopefully you will be one of the many folks, that I'm sure, likes this knife a lot.
paulie 4x: Dang GunneR, I too got a first run 162're, least I know you have good taste he he he, and my new Barkie is the same as yours the Bravo 1.5, but I went with the CMP 3V. I like your video's too., but I do like my Benchmade.
Lellobeetle: Bet some people at Benchmade would appreciate this review
GunznGear: Knives, like many other things, are subjective. I know many folks will like this knife, and that's great! It was never my intention to suggest that this was a bad knife, or that folks shouldn't buy it. I bought this knife without handling it first, so I was disappointed when I received it. I've tried, but I still do not like the way this knife feels in my hand. Thanks for your comment
Rayxl1: Thank you for a helpful review. I certainly wouldn't go for that knife. These days I don't think you have to spend alot to get a really good knife. My main survival knife is the smith and wesson search and rescue. I modifed it as shown in my videos and now its perfect. For an edc workhorse I've never found anything better than the kershaw antelope hunter II.
paulie 4x: my spell check drives me crazy, even though its a short drive he he he I typed GunsnGear not GunneR, the only difference between you and me is you dip, and I chomp on a cigar he he he, what's your dip ?
GunznGear: Gas is one thing that I don't have an issue with... it's abundant, and free flowing... LOL
GunznGear: Thanks Jason
GunznGear: I haven't really used it very much, but I hope to give it a redeeming opportunity soon.
flailchest78: Thanks for the review, you just saved me $170 plus shipping. I saw a shotshow video of this knife and was pretty excited about it. I think i'll hold off on this knife for a while and see if they make any improvements in the future.
Khullaa Saand: I don't know about you but I really love the unique seagreen color of handle with brown color sheath combination. Sort of feels like peaceful and royal when you see this knife. I don't know why but my mind is so liking this knife. How is the knife nowadays.
cjmalone54: damn, I orderd 2 last night. Should of watched this review first.
GunznGear: Opinions are subjective, of course. I would say it's more of a disappointment.
GunznGear: I either chew Beechnut, or dip Red Seal.
Cliff Speaks: Hey where in Mississippi did you live?
GunznGear: We both thank you!!
Nate Harper: Yeah, benchmade never seems to hit the fixed blade outdoors knife on the head. Older models had QC issues for heat treats, so blades would break, etc. And now you point out some fairly obvious faults that other $200 knives just don't have. Such a bummer. You mention that the price is high, well, yeah, but I think you're mostly paying for the steel and the benchmade logo.
2JEWS1PENNY: Damn... With all the dings against this knife why whorls you buy it? I really wanted to look at this knife to get it but jezz...
Benchmade 162 Sibert, Bushcraft Knife 4.6 out of 5


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By Cary Silvers
Many retailers know that their success is determined by their ability to be ahead of the curve on trends and consumer change. The famous Wayne Gretzky quote, "I skate to where the puck is going to be," is the perfect metaphor. When it comes to your customer base, the question is do you appeal to what they were or how they have changed?
The structure of American households has changed significantly, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The percentage of households with children is now 31%, vs. 49% in 1960. Traditional married households, where only the husband is employed, now make up 21% of all households, vs. 45% in 1975. The percentage of married dual-earner households is now 44%, vs. 31% in 1975.
The changes as they relate to women are well known—more work, more have college degrees and they earn more money. The thing almost everyone can agree on is that women have less time. To make these households work, men have stepped up and are much more involved in taking on chores and responsibilities—specifically around shopping and preparing meals.
The automotive industry reaped big financial rewards in the 1980s when it recognized the power of women in regard to vehicle purchase decisions. First, industry executives realized that more women were buying cars. Second, they recognized the influence of women on the buying decisions. Even today, more men buy vehicles than women. However, approximately 60% of all auto purchases are made or influenced by women.
Some of those same principles can be applied to men at the grocery store. The How Men Shop for Food study by Men's Health magazine reveals that 74% of married guys are either the primary household shopper or a secondary-type shopper with influence on the products and brands that are bought for their household. For this article, we will bypass single guys, with the belief they do all of their shopping. The breakout of the married male shopper is as follows:
•32% are principle shoppers (do more than half of the shopping);
•42% are shopper/influencers (they do 25% to 50% of the shopping); and
•25% did little to no shopping (they do less than 25% of the shopping)
Many companies underestimate the 42% who are shopper/influencers. Yet, our data shows that they wield a great deal of influence on many of the brands and products that are purchased for their households. Even when they were not on the shopping trip, they influence specific brands and products that go on the shopping list. When they shop with a list, 85% go beyond the items on the list.
I have read articles that suggest grocers can appeal to men by making certain modifications, such as moving grab-and-go foods toward the front of the store and having more self-service checkouts. While these are not bad ideas, supermarket executives should concentrate on strategies that will persuade men to go deeper into the store, rather than just getting them out as quickly as possible. Retailers should think beyond the elements of convenience by creating aisle destination solutions that appeal to men.
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UHV student government's Giving Tree to provide donations to six charities
University of Houston-Victoria Student Government Association members are once again getting into the spirit of the season by setting up a donation drive
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UHV Student Government Association members will host the 11th annual Giving Tree, a holiday charity drive supporting six local charities. Community members
are invited to leave toys, canned food, clothing and other items under the Giving Tree from Tuesday to Dec. 13 in the foyer of the UHV University Center,
3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
"This event allows UHV to give back to the community and allows families who aren't as fortunate to receive items they need during the holidays," said
Moses Olukoya, UHV Student Government Association president. "It's important to the Student Government Association that every family in the Crossroads area
has a happy holiday season."
The collected donations will be given to:
Each year, student government members choose area charities to benefit from the Giving Tree, solicit donations and make arrangements to deliver the
supplies once the campaign concludes.
"It's great that we have community members drop by to put items under the tree," Olukoya said. "The Giving Tree allows us to connect with the community and
bring people together."
Adopt-A-Pet is a local animal rescue, rehabilitation and adoption service. The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent collects food for the needy, elderly and
sick. HOSTS is a mentoring and tutoring program managed by the Victoria Independent School District. Mid-Coast Family Services works to eliminate family
violence, homelessness and substance abuse. The Old Landmark Committee helps take care of children and the needy, and organizes community celebrations such
as Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month. Totes of Love delivers tote bags of clothes, hygiene products and other supplies to
homeless and low-income families.
Olukoya said a number of students have volunteered with Totes of Loves in its first year of operation.
"Since students are already active in the organization, it made a lot of sense to add them as a charitable recipient," Olukoya said.
To kick off the Giving Tree, the Student Government Association invites university employees and students to decorate the tree at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the
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Representatives from several of the organizations will attend. Students interested in learning more about the charities or how to volunteer with them are
encouraged to come, Olukoya said.
A list of needed items will be distributed during the decorating event and posted on the UHV website next week.
For more information about the Giving Tree, call the Student Government Association at 361-485-4561.
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Those golfers old enough to remember the original Strand golf course will fondly recall a short, tight course surrounded by dense coastal scrub and a seemingly ever-present howling Southeaster.
When the course was moved down the road to its current location in 1994 – as a result of the development of the beachfront property that was home to the original layout – members suddenly found themselves with a brand-new golf course that could not have been more of a contrast to the original.
Same but different
While the Southeaster continued to whip off False Bay and over the course with great gusto, the new version of Strand Golf Club presented golfers with longer, wider fairways, more water hazards and an entirely new challenge, with only a few holes, notably the stretch from the par-five 2nd hole to the short par-four 4th hole, bearing a close resemblance to the pre-1994 course.
Robbie Marshall of Golf Data, the designers and developers of the course, explains that these holes were built on a very sandy base, whereas the remainder of the course was constructed on solid clay.
"Most of the land there was low-lying, swampy farmland and the challenge [designer] Mark Muller had was to raise the level of the playing surfaces so that the course would be playable during the wet Cape winter," said Marshall.
Muller successfully achieved this by removing a substantial amount of earth and using it to raise the levels of the playing areas, from tees through the fairways and the greens. The excavated areas were transformed into dams and water hazards that improve the aesthetics of the course tremendously and also serve as reservoirs during the dry summer months.
In the first year in its new location, the club planted some 2 500 trees around the course, and while some of these trees have grown up a little faster than others, most are only now helping to mature and define the layout.
As a result, the tree-lined corridors, together with the numerous water hazards and bunkers, are a prominent feature of the course. On a benign day, of which there are relatively few, many would consider Strand to be an undemanding test of golf – and in fairness it is a layout that is not tricked up or in any way deceptive.
However, when the Southeaster does decide to bare its teeth, the course is transformed into an almighty battleground and the prevailing wind, which cuts laterally across many of the fairways instead of assisting or impeding, makes for an interesting test of one's ball control.
The condition of the course has been consistently good in recent years and Strand received Compleat Golfer's 'Most Improved Course in the Cape' award in 2007. This has been achieved despite being one of the most affordable courses in the Western Cape, both in terms of membership and greenfees.
With a large membership base of 1 600 – of which 60 percent are active members and 25 percent are ladies – Strand Golf Club is loyally supported and, like any true members' club, it has a real community atmosphere.
Looking forward, the club has recently opened its new driving range – something that had been missing from the club's facilities until now – and the full-length hitting area serves as an ideal warm-up spot as well as a location for the local professionals to ply their trade. The new burn running down the left side of the 12th fairway has grown in nicely and obscures any view of the adjacent motorway, while the club has also begun the process of constructing cart paths on the course – something which will stand it in good stead in the future wet winter months.
The course
The first few holes of Strand's front nine may not be particularly long, or even particularly demanding, but they do offer an intriguing, if somewhat deceptive, start to one's round. Intriguing, since they are short enough for one to really score well on, but deceptive since they do not really reflect the overall style of the course.
The three-hole stretch from the 2nd hole is typical of any coastal course in the country, and while the holes are all high strokes, they are quite capable of ending a good round before it has really even begun. The 2nd, at just over 400 metres from the club tee, is a very short par five with an entrance that narrows sharply near the green. It is either a relatively simple lay-up hole as a three-shotter or a seductive two-shotter, protected by some nasty coastal bush.
The 3rd hole is a testing par three that can be stretched to 177 metres from the back tee, while the 4th is a reachable par four, even for the shorter hitters, measuring just 241 metres. The smart play on this hole would be to lay up onto the fairway with an iron, as there is plenty of bush, deep rough and other trouble en route to the green, but for most this will be a temptation too hard to ignore.
The tee shot on the par-five 5th has become more daunting since the establishment of the driving range to the right – it is now considered out of bounds – but should you find this narrow fairway, the hole does tend to open up. Here one is given a first taste of the many impressive water hazards on the course in the form of a lake that protects both the 5th and 7th greens and is likely to discourage the conservative golfer from trying to hit the green in two.
The final three holes of the front nine represent real scoring opportunities in the form of two short par fours and a medium-length par three. All three holes incorporate a water hazard of some sort, but if played conservatively, golfers shouldn't have too much difficulty making par.
The outward loop plays almost 300 metres shorter than the inward loop, and if the start to the opening nine can be considered easy, then the reverse is true for the back nine. The five-hole stretch from the 10th to the 14th holes, consisting mainly of low-stroke holes, is a particularly challenging sequence, with the tree-lined fairways dictating that any shot straying off-line from the tee will see a par score become a great result.
The par-three 14th hole is a beast of a hole that plays to 226 metres from the tips and can at times require a well-hit driver just to reach the putting surface.
This corner of the layout is strangely out of character with the rest of the course and has a slight links feel to it, with few trees to punctuate the skyline and a generous sprinkling of waste bunkers and sand traps.
The par-five 18th hole is rated as the hardest hole on the course and should be respected as the three-shotter it rightfully is. At almost 500 metres from the club tee, the hole is protected by water to the right of the fairway as well as in front of the green. The lay-up area may be generous, but the approach to the green is treacherous and is likely to be discussed by the members watching from the bar above the putting surface. It is certainly a fine hole to end a quirky, yet highly entertaining golf course.
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Strand's 18th may look pretty, but this stroke-1, 517m par five demands respect. A fine finishing hole indeed.
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The par-four 13th hole forms part of a tough opening stretch on the back nine. Despite playing only 356m, the hole is quite challenging as water is very much in play off the tee.
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The par-four 11th hole plays away from the clubhouse and towards the Hottentots Holland Mountains. A wide entrance to the green is the reward for safely negotiating this tight driving hole.
Picture 4 : The clubhouse
As a typical members' club, Strand has a clubhouse that is lively, entertaining and full of atmosphere.
- The relaxed, friendly club atmosphere – a real members' club.
- The clever use of water features which add to the aesthetics of the course.
- The price – it's one of the most affordable rounds of golf in the greater Cape Town area.
… and dislikes
- The overall course design is a bit jumbled. It's some parts coastal, some parts links-like, but mostly parkland.
- With roads on three sides of the course, traffic does come into play, if not off the tee, then in the form of noise. For good measure, there's even a road that runs straight through the middle of the course.
Fact File
Getting there: From Cape Town (N2) take the Helderberg/Broadway Boulevard turnoff. On the R44 turn right at the traffic light. Pass Somerset Mall on your left. At Beach Road turn right at the traffic light. Strand Golf Club will be on your left.
Course: Parkland, kikuyu fairways, bent/poa greens, 6 061m, par 72.
Designers: Golf Data (Mark Muller), 1994
General Manager: Cornie Blom
Course Superintendent: Andrew Small
Club captain: Stanley du Plessis
Club champion: Dylan Erasmus
Professionals: Francois van den Bos, Ian Martin, Dan-Alex Heyns
Greenfees: R215 affiliated, R420 non-affiliated
Contact: Tel: 021 853 6268 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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As Congress prepares to write a new farm bill, farmers at American Farm Bureaus annual meeting laid out a plan to preserve the core purpose of the federal legislation while recognizing the nations fiscal situation.
Following the discussion of 369 farmer delegates, the organization is putting its support behind a catastrophic revenue loss program that can be applied to a wider range of commodities such as fruits and vegetables.
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American Farm Bureaus Farm Bill plan would get rid of direct and countercyclical payments and eliminate the need for ad hoc disaster assistance for crops, which, as weve experienced in the past, offers no assurance to farmers when catastrophe happens, Stallman said.
Our delegates approved a policy that is flexible enough to work within the funding constraints we, as a nation, are facing, and the fiscal challenges we have a duty to address, he said. Our delegates recognize we need to move beyond the policies of the past and move toward programs to help producers deal with risk.
Other policies decided by the nations farmers included seeking a comprehensive approach to reforming immigration, maintaining state authority over non-navigable waters, seeking estate tax and capital gains tax relief, preserving access to antibiotics and modernizing the regulatory process.
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My Thursday lunchtime spot is often the Jean Talon Market because I have a longish break between classes. I often sit near the window of my favorite café so I can have a firsthand view of the action in the alley behind the market stalls, which is sometimes more exciting than the stalls themselves. This week things are really winding down in the alley, with most of the merchants moving indoors, so today I sat a bit further back and instead watched the people watching the market.
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Nice work. I like the looseness of the sketches.
I often go to the library during lunch and sketch people there.
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Love this.
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Thanks Jim and Rob!
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BiographyDr. Serrette joined the SCU faculty in 1991 and founded
the Light Gauge Steel Research Group (LGSRG), currently the
Center for Light Frame Structural Research(CLSFR), in 1994.
Work conducted by the LGSRG/CLSFR has contributed to
the design provisions for cold-formed steel structures and the
development of several innovative light frame products. In addition
to his research professional activities, Dr. Serrette is a past
president of the Light Gauge Steel Engineers Association
(currently, the Cold-Formed Steel Engineering Institute) and serves
as a faculty advisor to the National Society of Black Engineers and
the American Society of Civil Engineers student chapters.
Current Research InterestsMy current interests are in the area of performance=based seismic
resistant design of light frame structures, and sustainable, innovative
and affordable design of residential and institutional structures. I have
an emerging interest in methodologies for evaluating the environmental
performance of construction materials.
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Say Yes to Education
Denison University announces that it has joined Say Yes to Education Inc., a national nonprofit organization that helps children in urban school districts attend and pay for college. Denison will take its place with Dartmouth, Cornell and Princeton universities and 11 others in the organization's higher education compact, which offers free tuition to eligible students. Denison will provide one 4-year full-tuition scholarship each year to a student from an urban environment.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Say Yes family," said Denison President Adam Weinberg. "Denison has a long and proud history of partnering with innovative organizations to provide access for inner-city students and ensuring collegiate success. We believe in the model Say Yes has developed and look forward to long relationship."
Say Yes to Education, which is based in New York City and serves nearly 65,000 children in kindergarten through 12th grade, has been working with the Syracuse, N.Y. school district since 2008 and with the schools in Buffalo since 2012. More than 2,100 graduates of Syracuse Public High Schools have used Say Yes support to attend college since 2009. The organization expects to expand nationally, to other cities in the coming years. Say Yes also announced a $4.5 million grant from the Wallace Foundation to support its efforts.
Denison is now one of 54 institutions in supporting the Say Yes organization and is the first supporting college in Ohio to collaborate with the group. Other institutions that joined Say Yes this year include Williams College; Rice University; Pomona College; Rhodes College; and Vanderbilt University.
About Denison
At Denison University, one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, motivated students from around the world tailor educational experiences in pursuit of their highest aspirations. Innovative faculty and a completely residential campus provide an integrated learning environment for students to develop as critical thinkers, perceptive moral agents and active citizens in a global community as they prepare for rewarding lives of purpose and impact.


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RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, 9:15 p.m. Dec. 24. Police responded to Route 278 East on a report of a motor vehicle accident, police said. A witness told officers that she observed a 2007 Chevy Tahoe strike the guardrail and then bounce off and collide with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The Tahoe stopped and two men ran from the vehicle, police said. The witness gave the officers a description of the men and an officer stopped one of the suspects walking on East Edgar Road near the Phillips 66 refinery. He told the officers that he was the passenger of the Tahoe. During the accident investigation, police were informed that the Tahoe had just been reported stolen from Rahway, police said. The passenger was identified as Christopher D. Thomas, 25, of Rahway, police said. He was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property and leaving the scene of an accident. Thomas also had a contempt of court warrant out of Newark, police said. He told officers that he did not know the name of the driver of the stolen vehicle. He was being held on $15,000 bail, police said. The Tahoe suffered heavy damage to the front end and sides and had to be towed from the scene, police said.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, 12:54 a.m. Dec. 31. Patrolman Joe Breyta stopped a 2002 Nissan Altima driven by Daniel A. Estevez, 44, of Trenton for failure to maintain marked turning course on Route 1 North near College Road West, police said. The investigation revealed that Estevez, 44, of Trenton was intoxicated and he was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle and failure to maintain marked turn course.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND POSSESSION, 10:35 p.m. Dec. 29. Patrolman Kevin Schroeck conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 1995 Ford Ranger for an inoperative headlight, police said. Further investigation revealed that the driver, David P. Hobson, 19, of Old Bridge, was driving while under the influence of marijuana, police said. The passenger, Brook I. Jimenez, 19, of Princeton, also was in possession of marijuana, police said. Police said Hobson was in possession of marijuana and several other pieces of drug paraphernalia. Jimenez was charged with possession of marijuana and Hobson was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while under the influence, reckless driving, possession of controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, maintenance of lamps, obstructed view and unclear plates., police said. He was released in lieu of $1,500 bail, police said.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, 2 a.m. Dec. 30. Wanda D. Marable, 20, of Trenton was charged with driving while intoxicated, underage driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and possession of controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, on Route 1 South in Plainsboro, police said. Patrolman Joseph DiGeronimo stopped Marable's 2006 Volkswagen Passat on Route 1 South for a careless driving violation. While speaking with Marable, DiGeronimo detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, police said. During processing, drug paraphernalia containing suspected marijuana was discovered, police said.
BURGLARY IN PROGRESS, 9: 22 p.m. Dec. 14. The proprietor of Ultimate Self Storage, 195 South Ave., reported an apparent burglary in progress at that facility, police said. Responding officers located and arrested Al-Karim Campbell, 43, of Plainfield and Salahuddin Williams, 33, and Elijah Williams, 42, both of New Brunswick. All three were charged with burglary and theft, police said. Campbell also was charged with possession of burglar's tools, police said. All three were remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center on $2,500 bail each, police said
THEFT, 7:19 a.m. Dec. 19. The proprietor of Julia Trucking, 333 Cedar Ave., reported the theft of 10 tires and rims from a truck and 10 tires and three vehicle batteries from a nearby trailer, police said. The value of the items taken was reported at $8,444.
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, 1:24 p.m. Dec. 20. Joseph Rodgers, 26, of Middlesex was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers James Bacon and Daniel McCue investigating a report of suspicious activity near a Lincoln Boulevard business arrested Rodgers on a warrant issued by the municipal court of New Brunswick. Officers discovered Rodgers to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Rodgers was turned over to the New Brunswick police, police said.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, 12:04 a.m. Dec. 29. Matthew A. Moskal, 55, of Middlesex was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on First Street, police said.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. The South Brunswick Township Police Department increased patrols during the holiday season as part of a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety as part of the Drive Sober or get Pulled Over national campaign. The increased patrols were conducted from Dec. 15 to Jan. 2 and resulted in a series of drunk driving arrests.
12:57 a.m. Dec. 15: Jaimin Patel, 41, of Monmouth Junction was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, failing to maintain a lane after his 2002 Honda Civic went off the road into a drainage ditch on Riva Avenue. He was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for treatment.
1:30 a.m. Dec. 16: Ashley Gunther, 26, of North Brunswick was charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, driving an unregistered vehicle, careless driving and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle following an investigation of a car accident, police said. Officers responded to the intersection of Friendship Road and New Road for a vehicle that struck a utility pole, where they found a white 2010 Subaru on the front lawn of a home with heavy front-end damage but no driver, police said. Gunther had been driven by a friend to University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.
8:11 p.m. Dec. 20: Chandresh Chitalia, 47, of East Brunswick was charged with driving under the influence, assault by auto and endangering the welfare of an injured person after being involved with a hit-and-run accident, police said. Chitalia struck a motorcyclist on Cranbury Road at the intersection of Davidson Mill Road, police said. East Brunswick police stopped Chitalia on Cranbury Road in their township with the motorcycle still under his vehicle, police said. He was taken to the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center, police said.
11:26 p.m. Dec. 28. Wendy Urena, 30, of New York City was charged driving under the influence, refusal to take a breathalyzer, careless driving, speeding and failure to maintain a lane following a motor vehicle stop, police said. Sgt. Michael Lapoint stopped Urena in his gray 2011 Nissan for speeding on Route 1 and detected an odor of alcohol.
1:06 a.m. Dec. 30. Thomas Spiecker, 18, of Sayreville was charged with driving under the influence, underage drunk driving, careless driving, illegal U-turn and no insurance following a motor vehicle stop, police said. Officer Georg Vit stopped Spieckler after he made an illegal U-turn on Cranbury Road and pulled into a Sunoco gas station. Vit detected the odor of alcohol on his breath and administered field sobriety tests, police said.
In addition to the five arrests for drunk driving, seven people were arrested for outstanding warrants. In total, 180 summonses were issued for motor vehicle violations as part of the enforcement effort.
"Our goal with these details was to ensure a safe holiday season, Chief Raymond Hayducka said. "In addition to the drunk driving arrests, there was a 5 percent reduction in accidents this holiday season. Our commitment to creating safer roads is a never ending task."
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"When you feel neglected, think of the female salmon, who lays 3,000,000 eggs but no one remembers her on Mother's Day" – Sam Ewing
As most of you know, salmon has always been associated with a healthy diet. You know, its full of that "good fat" omega-3. Long known for its positive benefits for fighting heart disease, new studies have know shown that high consumption of omega-3 fatty acids can also reduce the risk of several cancers including breast and prostate. So bottom line…eat your salmon!!! Here's an Asian inspired recipe that I've created. It's healthy, full of flavor and super easy to make.
Soy and Ginger Salmon, with Soba Noodles and Asparagus
Ingredients for 2 portions:
- two wild salmon fillets
- vegetable oil, one tablespoon
- light soy sauce, three tablespoons
- ginger, two inch piece grated
- one lemon, sliced in half
- two Thai chilies, finely chopped
- soba noodles, 1 bunch
- sesame oil, one tablespoon
- three to four green onions (scallions), finely shopped, white part only
- one bunch asparagus
Place fillets in a shallow bowl. Mix oil, soy, ginger, the juice of half a lemon and chopped chilies into a small bowl. Pour over the filets. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Fill medium pot with water, add a sprinkle of salt and bring to a boil. Chuck in your asparagus and cook for three to four minutes. Remove asparagus and cool in a bowl full of ice and cold water. Set aside. Add soba noodles to boiling water and cook until soft, about five to six minutes. Strain through a colander and immediately rinse with cold water. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the sesame oil and green onions, a splash of soy sauce and a few cracks of black pepper. Set aside.
Remove fillets from the fridge. Preheat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the salmon in the pan, flesh side down, and cook until it is nicely browned and caramelized, about four to five minutes. Flip over, lower heat to medium-low and cook on the other side for about three to four minutes until cooked through. Season asparagus with salt, pepper and a squirt of lemon juice.
Place everything on a few plates and serve it up.
Stay hungry and stick a fork in it, cancer!!!


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Launch of Dwarkadheesh: Bhagwan Shri Krishna
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Multiphysics Topology Optimization of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Systems
E. Dede[1]
[1]Toyota Research Institute of North America, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
This paper is focused on topology optimization of heat transfer and fluid flow systems for multiphysics objectives. Specifically, COMSOL Multiphysics software is coupled with a method of moving asymptotes optimizer in a custom COMSOL / MATLAB script. Various physical process including conduction, convection-diffusion, and Navier-Stokes flow are considered. To illustrate the method, a standard ...
Geometric Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Airfoil Shapes Using Integrated MATLAB® and COMSOL Multiphysics
A. Safari[1], H. Lemu G.[1], H. Severson[1]
[1]University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
This paper proposes a framework for an efficient integration between geometric modeling program and analysis tool for a coming automated aerodynamic design optimization mission. This demand can be addressed by using both in-house codes and commercial software which have the good ability of live-link and efficient integration. In this study, the mathematical modeling of a turbomachinery airfoil ...
Food Cooking Process. Numerical Simulation of the Transport Phenomena
B. Bisceglia[1], A. Brasiello[1], R. Pappacena[1], R. Vietri[1]
[1]University of Salerno, Department of Industrial Engineering, Fisciano (SA), Italy
Aim of the study is to determine the influence of some of the most important operating variables, especially humidity and temperature, of drying air on the performance of cooking process of pork meat. The process is simulated using finite elements software COMSOL Multiphysics®. The proposed model considers two geometries: cylindrical and parallelepiped, with fixed physical properties and ...
Heat Transfer in Borehole Heat Exchangers from Laminar to Turbulent Conditions - new
E. Holzbecher[1], H. Räuschel[1]
[1]Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
Borehole heat exchangers (BHE) in connection with heat pumps and floor heating in many countries are becoming an alternative to conventional heating or cooling systems using fossil resources. We describe how 1D components for heat transport in pipes can be coupled with a 2D or 3D component for the ground. Thermal conductances are derived for laminar, transitory and turbulent flow conditions in ...
Simulation of a New PZT Energy Harvester with a Lower Resonance Frequency Using COMSOL Multiphysics® - new
H. Elbahr[1], T. Ali[1,2], A. Badawi[1], S. Sedky[1]
[1]Zewail City of Science and Technology - Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
[2]Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Energy harvesting from environmental vibration nowadays is feasible because of natural oscillations like that caused by air or liquid flow and by exhalation or the heartbeat of a human body. This vibration frequency is typically low (in order of less than 1 kHz). Accordingly, low-frequency vibration based energy harvesting systems are an important research topic; these systems can be used for ...
Weak Form & LiveLink™ for MATLAB® Based Modified Uzawa Method For Solving Steady Navier-Stokes Equation - new
H. Sheng[1], S. Zhu[1]
[1]Shanghai Jiaotong University, Minhang, Shanghai, China
We demonstrate a simple example about how to design my own algorithm for Navier-Stokes equation by weak form PDE and LiveLink™ for MATLAB®. After the computation, we get the same solution as other FEM packages (FreeFEM++ & FeniCs) at each iterative step, and we can see the Navier-Stokes equation's solution at error between each step. This attempt gives algorithm researchers a hint or a ...
3D Modeling of All-Superconducting Synchronous Electric Machine by Finite Element Method - new
D. Hu[1], M. Ainslie[1], J. Zou[1], D. Cardwell[1]
[1]Bulk Superconductivity Group, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
This paper presents the electromagnetic analysis of an all-superconducting synchronous electric machine, focusing on AC loss calculations in high temperature superconducting (HTS) coils. The numerical analyses of two 3D models are shown, including the model of the machine and its HTS stator coils. The models use the H-formulation based on a B-dependent critical current density and a bulk ...
Simulation of MEMS based Flexible Flow Sensor for Biomedical Application
D. Maji[1], C. P. Ravikumar[2], and S. Das[1]
[1]School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
[2]Texas Instruments (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India
Arterial disease, especially Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of premature morbidity and mortality. During the flow, blood interacts with vessel wall mechanically and chemically which modulates the plaque formation in blood vessel leading to coronary artery diseases. Here we propose to simulate a MEMS based flexible flow sensor based on anemometer principle designed to ...
Implementation of COMSOL Multiphysics® in Simulink® S-Functions, Revisited - new
A.W.M. van Schijndel[1]
[1]Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
COMSOL Multiphysics® has standard facilities to export models to SimuLink®. Normally, the standard export works well if the solvers, available in SimuLink, can handle the problem. However, if a model in COMSOL Multiphysics® needs special solvers, for example airflow or other non-linear problems, the standard export to SimuLink is often not suitable, because the standard solvers of SimuLink® ...
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[1]D-BSSE, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, SIB, Basel, Switzerland
[2]D-BSSE, ETH Zurich, Basel, Switzerland
[3]Department of Bioengineering, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
Morphogenesis is a tightly regulated process that has been studied for decades. Previously we developed data-based mechanistic models for a range of developmental processes with a view to integrate the available knowledge and to better understand the underlying regulatory logic. In our previous papers on simulating organogenesis in COMSOL Multiphysics® we discussed methods to efficiently solve ...


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This Building Lets You Pretend to be Spiderman
Walk down a certain London street right now, and you might see people walking on the side of what looks like an ordinary house. Thanks to a giant mirror, and a building facade designed to lay flat on the ground, anyone passing by can pretend to doing dazzling tricks in midair. Leandro Erlich, who built the house, says "I want to show people that reality is what we build, it's not something given," he says. "But I also just want people to play!"


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All Hallows Revenge at the Sports on the Beach on Route 9 east of Georgetown returns this year.
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As Delmarva's Indian Summer winds down on the peninsula, its inland attractions are just beginning to bloom. October is peak season to visit the area's farmers markets and state parks, or get a scare at a haunted house.Farms, hayrides and mazes
To find the most sincere pumpkin patch, head to T.S. Smith and Sons Farm on Redden Road in Bridgeville. Wander through one of Delaware's last remaining apple orchards and pick your own right off the branch. Farmer Charlie Smith introduced crisp and sweet Fuji apples this year, which are ripe for the picking in October. Dates and times for "you pick" ...


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6 Reduce child mortality
Where we are?
Further reduce the infant and under-five mortality rate; eliminate measles by 2015.
The infant mortality rate has reduced from 31.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 11.3 in 2003 and 10.3 in 2007. There has been a significant drop in measles to a single reported case in 2007, which is lower than the incidence rate in the EU. Immunization rates against measles exceeded the recommended rates and reached over 95%.
The 8 Millennium Development Goals
- 1 Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty
- 2 Achieve universal primary education
- 3 Promote gender equality and empower women
- 4 Reduce child mortality
- 5 Improve maternal health
- 6 Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- 7 Ensure environmental sustainability
- 8 Develop a global partnership for development
Targets for MDG4
- Reduce by two thirds the mortality rate among children under five
- Under-five mortality rate
- Infant mortality rate
- Proportion of 1 year-old children immunised against measles


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Sun Bud
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I had birdfeeders filled with sunflower seeds by my deck all spring. This is one of the sunflower volunteers that came up recently as a result of that.
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For your first rug, plan on making a small oval rug, approximately 1.5′ x 2.5′ when finished. Here is a photo of my very first rug. I learned a lot about the process while making it, as I am sure you will!
Prep the Fabric
- The first step is to cut your wool into consistently-sized strips. I suggest +/- 2.25 inches wide. Make sure all the fabric you are using is of similar weight. I use flannel, or medium weight, as opposed to heavy weight (used to make wool coats).
- I like to roll all my wool so it is easy to access and find the color I am looking for:
- Choose 3 strips of wool to start with. I recommend using 1 light color, 1 dark color, and 1 patterned fabric.
Starting the Braid
- Fold the end of each piece of wool in half and sew a 1/4″ from the end:
- Turn the fold inside out and press flat down the center to make a triangular tip:
- Fold the outside edges of the triangle in towards the center:
- The fold the strip in half towards the center.
- Hand-sew the top inch of fabric together.
- Complete steps 1-4 for each of the 3 pieces, and then pin them together:
- Sew all three pieces together. This creates a starting point for your braiding.
- Fold the fabric before braiding: Fold the outer edges of each piece of wool towards the center and then fold the piece in half. You should not be able to see any of the rough outside edges of the strips of wool – they are hidden within the fold. Some people use braid aids to help fold the wool.
- While you are braiding, the open edge of the right side should be toward the center of the braid, and the open edge of the left side should toward the left outside edge. During each braid, twist the folded strip of wool to ensure the open edges are consistently facing the right direction.
- Begin braiding your center strip! Although I don't personally use them, some people find it helpful to anchor or clamp the end of their braid.
- Since the center strip is proportional to the outer dimensions of an oval rug, the point at which you make your first turn will determine the overall size of the rug. For a beginner rug, I recommend making a center strip ~10″ in length.
Splicing on a New Strip of Wool
If you are like me, and salvaging many pieces of wool to make a rug, you will have to splice on many pieces. I used to do all my splicing by hand, but have found that a sewing machine drastically speeds up the process.
- Cut the ends of the strips you are about to splice at a 45 degree angle.
- Lay them on top of each other, so that opposite corners are aligned. (Before you sew them together, make sure that once sewed and folded down, the strip will be straight, and the seam will on the underside.
- Sew as close to the edge of the wool as possible without compromising the integrity of the stitch. This will make the braid less bulky at the splice site.
Making a Turn/Curve
The first 3-4 turns for an oval rug will follow these steps, but after that you can just do a straight braid, wrap it around the curved edge, and lace it into place. For a round rug, you will begin making the curve immediately (I advise against this for beginners).
- Making a curve is easy in concept, difficult in execution. The straight braid is: right-over-center, left-over-center, repeat. The curved braid is: right-over-center, right-over-center, left-over-center, repeat. The braid will curve to the right. If you are left handed, you may want to make the curve in the opposite direction to favor your stronger hand.
- Repeat the curved braid pattern until when placed on a table, the curved braid fits snugly against the preceding row.
After the 1st Curve
- For the first row, and around the first bend, you hand sew the two rows together, edge to edge so that you cannot see the thread (if possible). Once the rug is finished, you will go back and lace these two rows together.
- After you have hand-sewn a couple inches around the first bend, you may start your lacing.
Lacing & Splicing
- Cut a piece of tubular lacing thread ~ 3 feet in length. Use a needle with a large eye to start the lace from within the seam of a braid, exiting from the side to which you are going to attach the next row of braid.
- Thread the lace into a lacing needle.
- Lace back and forth between sections of braid connecting the rows. See this lacing demo. Or at about 2:48 in this video.
Finishing the Rug
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We all know Kid President, the cute 10-year-old boy who inspires us to "make the world awesome." Well, he has released a video tribute to all the moms out there for Sunday's Mother's Day. Kid President, whose real name is Robby Novak, said his message was "on behalf of all the kids on the world."
Not much else to write here. Enjoy the video!
You can also see Kid President at the White House's 2013 Easter Egg Roll!
White House 2013 Easter Egg Roll
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Judge George R. Korpita
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ROXBURY -- A municipal judge who was charged with drunken and careless driving apparently tried to use his position as a jurist -- telling his arresting officer, "I'm a judge, bro" -- while handing him a blue state judiciary identification card, a police report stated.
George R. Korpita, 47, whose law practice is in Dover, has served as a municipal judge in Dover, Victory Gardens and Rockaway. He failed numerous field sobriety tests slightly after 2 a.m. on Nov. 6 to the point where he told police, "I'm done. I can't do it," according to an arrest report filed by Patrolman Jonathan Edmunds.