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The warehousing and distribution industry is
facing new challenges due to the increasing number of SKUs coupled with the
need to provide more "direct-to-store" pallets. This need is causing
disruption in an industry where product handling, depalletizing, and palletizing
are typically done manually. Having a large number of SKUs and having to supply
"direct-to-store" pallets requires an increase in labor, an increase
in the quality of the labor, and is a physically demanding job. These new
requirements also cause the distributor increased costs due to product damage
and fines/penalties in shipping inaccuracies. To combat this, applying robots
to key functions in the warehouse and distribution centers is needed now.
FANUC Robotics has successfully implemented robotic depalletizing and
palletizing systems since 1982. Traditionally, these palletizing/depalletizing
robots have been used in the food and consumer goods manufacturing arena for
homogenous palletizing applications, such as building a pallet at the end
of a production line with only one type of product on the pallet. But the
warehousing and distribution arena often involves build-to-order custom pallets
mixed with multiple SKUs, potentially of widely varying sizes and exterior
packaging materials.
One major challenge to automating this process with
a robot is mimicking the high-level decision process that human operators
make with each placement of an item on the load, as they carefully fit each
one to achieve the highest shipping density combined with pallet load stability
and minimal product damage.
Another significant challenge is emulating the
broad range of adjustability inherent in a pair of human hands. In the past
10 years, great strides in development of intelligent robots, software and
tooling have been made to enable robots to meet the needs of the warehousing
and distribution market for building these mixed unit load pallets. FANUC
Robotics has focused our developments for the warehousing arena on the Receiving/Replenishment
and Order Fulfillment/Shipping areas. These are prime target areas where robots
can provide a considerable benefit.
In the Receiving/Replenishment areas of a warehouse, robotic layer handling
is employed to break down homogeneous pallets and either build mixed layer
pallets (to go to shipping and be sent directly to stores) or to place a layer
of product to a singulator to transport individual items to storage (for subsequent
delivery to a palletizing operation in Order Replenishment / Shipping). In
the Order Replenishment /Shipping areas, the robots palletize "direct-to-store"
pallets, usually involving Mixed Item Palletizing (MIP). Building a "direct-to-store"
pallet normally consists of multiple SKUs on a pallet, and potentially, orders
for multiple stores on the same pallet. Note that Mixed Item Palletizing (MIP)
is a generic naming convention. This type of application is often times referred
to as Mixed Case Palletizing (MCP), Mixed Load Palletizing (MLP), and Random
Order Palletizing (ROP). Beware that there may be subtle differences, so you
will need to investigate the user requirements and the available application
solutions on the market to ensure you have what you need.
Layer handling is a straightforward process and a relatively simple
application for an industrial robot. It involves a robot equipped with layer
handling tooling to accommodate the various products to be handled. Simplified
robot programming enables the robot to either build mixed layer pallets or
place a layer to a singulator. The mixed item palletizing operation to create
"direct-to-store" pallets is considerably more complex, but is
the largest robotic opportunity to solve the problems facing the industry
such as eliminating the notoriously bad ergonomic issues of manual palletizing,
reducing product damage, and improving order accuracy.
Before we discuss robotic mixed item palletizing and the associated
state-of-the-art technology, we need to define a "good pallet."
In our investigation of warehousing requirements, a good "direct-to-store"
pallet has the following attributes:
Uses the Full Available Height
Maximizes the allowable height for end-user store requirements
and shipping.
Very Dense
Maximizes the Pallet Footprint
Minimizes Air Gap
Has the Correct Sequence
Reverse Stop/Drop sequencing may be required
Involves Mixing Multiple Orders on a Single Pallet
Palletizes orders on a "first on - last off" basis
Designed to reduce the amount of work that the delivery person
has to do.
Challenges most algorithms, making it more difficult to hit
high density targets.
If no pre-defined sequence — Maximizes Density
Is Conveyable!
Stable enough to survive the Conveyance System (normally to
a stretch-wrapper) after the build operation.
These attributes must be weighted and prioritized according to:
The industry targeted (beverage, grocery, consumer products,
The product being handled (cases, shrink-wrapped bundles,
The transport system after the pallet build operation - oftentimes,
direct fork truck handling.
Specific characteristics of the industry, product, and transport system
will determine the correct combination and order of the build attributes in
order for a successful system. One of the largest factors is conveyability.
Simply put, a pallet of product must have the ability to withstand the
forces applied to it when it moves. This movement may be via a transport system
(i.e., conveyor) to a stretch-wrapper or via a fork truck either to a stretch-wrapper
or directly to a truck. In building a pallet, a mixed item palletizing (MIP)
algorithm must take into account forces due to acceleration and deceleration
of the pallet. The three basic pallet building principals are
Product Mass
Center of Gravity
Supported Base
MIP algorithms must analyze the pallet build and take these principles
into consideration. The algorithm must be flexible enough to modify the build
pattern to maximize the pallet build attributes desired. The MIP algorithm
considers the stability of the resultant stack prior to placing each and every
item. If stability of the pallet is deemed lower than the configured minimum,
no other items are stacked on the pallet and a request is sent for a new pallet.
Creative solutions often optimize the entire system and allow for higher
pallet builds. However, be careful to ensure that pallets built for optimal
height and density do not sacrifice the overall stability and make the load
impossible to transport. In addition, end user requirements must be considered.
For example, when a build-to-order pallet arrives at a store and the stretchwrap
is cut away: will the built pallet collapse and items fall to the floor? This
could be a showstopper, but potentially could be avoided if stability is taken
into account while the pallet is being built.
Automating the Mixed Item Palletizing (MIP) operation is extremely important
to warehousing and distribution centers; this is the area that has the largest
labor costs, greatest potential for product damage and where order inaccuracies
from manual labor are most prevalent. This is where distributors will get
the largest return on investment by automating with robots.
MIP automation demands an understanding of two fundamental operational
modes that can be implemented. The two operational modes are:
In a preplanned mode, customer order data is analyzed well before the
order is processed. The various SKU items in the order (perhaps multiple
orders) are then picked, sequenced and delivered to the robot based on the
results of the preplanning algorithm that defines optimal pallet build solutions.
MIP workcell(s) then palletize the variety of SKU items in the customer order(s).
Note that an MIP workcell is an island of automation usually consisting of
a robot with its end-of-arm-tooling to handle the product, safety fencing
surrounding the robot area, infeed conveyors (bringing in product), and outfeed
conveyors (sending out mixed item pallet builds).
There are many algorithms on the market that can preplan for manual
operations. For robotic building, the list of available algorithms is shorter
since the preplanned build must consider the robot's capabilities in
terms of reach, robot tooling, and ability to place the product on the pallet
when considering limitations of neighboring products and peripheral obstructions.
All of these aspects must be considered by a preplanning algorithm to have
a successful operation.
The Real-Time mode is where the MIP workcell(s) must determine the best
location on a pallet for a variety of SKU items at the moment they are delivered
to the robot. While doing this operation in Real-Time, the algorithm must
also consider the robot's capabilities in terms of reach, robot tooling,
and ability to place the product on the pallet when considering limitations
of neighboring products and peripheral obstructions This Real-Time mode is
often referred to as a Random Order mode.
As mentioned earlier, the robotic workcell is an island of automation, with an infeed conveyor (for product coming into the workcell) and an outfeed
conveyor (for built mixed case pallets). There are three critical components
of the workcell that must be carefully selected:
End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)
The robots handle the products to the build pallet. The robots can be
"stand-alone" robots or they can be mounted on robot transport
units (RTU) and move between build pallets to allow for multiple build positions.
The EOATs handle products of different sizes, shapes and textures. The
EOATs must be extremely reliable and able to pick a wide variety of SKUs.
They must also impose minimal restrictions on MIP algorithm(s) - tooling
restrictions will limit pallet build options and compromise the quality of
the finished load.
The software is the brain of the operation: it determines the best
pallet build scenario and directs the robot, with its EOAT, to place each
product to the proper location on the pallet. The software must be able to
build dense and stable pallets. In the real world, the software must also
be intelligent to handle events that go wrong. For example, in a preplanned
mode when product arrives at the robot out of sequence, the software must
be able to handle the "Broken Play" by determining what has gone
wrong and how best to continue placing product on the pallet. FANUC Robotics'
Mixed Case Palletizing (MCP) Software Suite has the capability to switch automatically
between a Preplanned mode and a Real-Time mode. Without this capability, manual
labor must intervene to complete the build, leaving the door open for product
damage and order inaccuracies.
FANUC Robotics offers a Mixed Case Palletizing (MCP) Software Suite that provides for a Preplanned mode (whether it is a FANUC Preplanned algorithm
or a third-party algorithm) and for a Real-Time Mode. There are many features
of the software suite that are needed for any MIP application:
Ability to handle multiple Preplanning algorithms: choose
the best algorithm for your application. Beverage, grocery, and general merchandise
are three different industries where the pallet build attributes are different
and may require a different preplanning algorithm to provide for the best
MIP pallet build. Note that if your SKU content (aka, size variation) is small,
a preplanning algorithm may not be needed.
Ability to control the functions of the robot and its tooling:
the tooling needs to be flexible to accommodate the wide variety of products;
therefore, the software must be able to control the many functions of the
tooling that may be needed to do this. This may include control of servo-motion
tooling that optimizes the size of the tooling for the appropriate size of
the item to be handled, thus reducing pallet build time and increasing handling
reliability (squeeze to a size and force).
Ability to interface to the robot's surroundings.
Ability to monitor (Monitor Function) and report (Reporting
Function) what is being built and what has been built in order to track and
verify order accuracy
These are the run-time aspects of the software, but there are other
operational aspects needed to predict if a pallet can be built optimally for
an order such as Virtual Pallet Build and Robot Simulation.
Virtual pallet processing determines the viability of the pallet build before product is sent to the MIP workcell and provides
historical information after a pallet has been built, such as:
Order Distributions
Density Distributions
Height Distributions
Number of pallets
Palletizing results at various pallet heights
Results for actual customer orders
Analysis for any day
Virtual robotic palletizing with FANUC Robotics' ROBOGUIDE®
simulation software determines if a pallet can be built. The simulation automatically
generates the product sizes graphically and presents them to a virtual robotic
workcell where the robot (with the appropriate EOAT) handles
the product in the virtual world. The virtual simulation enables the robot
to verify the sequences: from the product pick up, to the approach points,
to the place points, to the away points, and finally back to the perch point
ready for the next product. In doing all of this, the ROBOGUIDE® virtual
simulation analyzes the robot's reach and motion to ensure that the
pallet can be physically built.
In using a Preplanned operational mode, the product must arrive at the
robotic workcell in the sequence needed to build a pallet optimally. However,
sometimes products get out of sequence. The question arises: What do you do?
Most operations are forced to go to a manual mode and stack the products
by hand. This can be done by having a smart MIP software package that is virtually
stacking the pallet and can print out a pictorial (with product item list)
of what has been palletized and what remains to be palletized. FANUC Robotics
has this feature built into its MCP Software Suite (it also indicates what
was stacked automatically and what needs to be stacked manually). Additionally,
our MCP Software Suite also incorporates a special feature called the "Broken
Play" option. FANUC Robotics' Real-Time algorithm is how to handle
the "Broken Play", by automatically taking control and palletizing
whatever is presented to the robot to the best available position on the pallet!
This "Broken Play" option is unique to FANUC Robotics' MCP
Software Suite and will help increase uptime, reduce product damage and order
inaccuracies since the human element is not introduced.
Schematically, the FANUC Robotics' MCP Software Suite operates
as shown in the following flowchart:
How does the patented MCP Real-Time algorithm work?
Evaluates a series of prioritized RULES to select and place
each case
Each RULE covers a special condition (full layer, full region,
adjacent height, stability, supported area, interlocking, combined similar
product, combined space, etc.).
Remembers previous rule if appropriate (full layer will remember
chosen pattern)
Provides configurable process parameters (which rules to use,
pallet size, etc.)
Last rule is BEST SCORE
Evaluates each case available against every potential position
on the pallet
Uses 20 different evaluations: Supported area, stability,
size, adjacent height, etc.
Each evaluation is weighted or factored differently
Factors stability and supported area
Highest Score WINS!
Understanding your product mix and typical customer orders is important
in determining the best solution for your operation. Pallet Optimization
software suppliers and Mixed Item Palletizing suppliers can evaluate your
product master list (SKU#, size, weight, etc.) and order data (orders for
a peak and average day; consisting of order number, SKU #, quantity per SKU,
etc.). These customer-specific attributes will allow these companies to determine
their best algorithm to use and validate what operational mode you need. If
product mix is low (physical size), the Real-Time algorithm may be your best
choice, since its price and complexity are low. If your product mix is high
(large physical size variations), the Preplanned algorithm with "Broken
Play" may be the answer, but the associated costs and system complexity
The Comparison Matrix below will give you a guide in the choices on
the market. The matrix also illustrates key pallet build requirements you
may have versus cost and complexity.
Warehousing and distribution centers are facing ever increasing customer
demands for higher product mix, higher variety of products for each order,
multiple store orders on the same pallet, aisle rules, and an unforgiving
demand for accurate orders. To face this challenge, automating the warehouse
and the use of robotic applications at key points in the warehouse are a necessity.
You are not alone — all warehousing and distribution centers are
facing the same battles. The first companies to automate will be able to overcome
the ever increasing costs associated with high labor content, an inconsistent
labor pool, product damage, order inaccuracies, theft/security, and increased
employee injuries.
In the past, there were very few choices for automation and greater
limitations regarding which warehouse operations could be automated. The advancement
in intelligent robotics has broken the barrier, making it affordable now.
The choices, once limited, are now wide and far-reaching. At FANUC Robotics,
we have developed software and hardware tools to enable customers and system
integrators to tackle this formidable task. The MCP Software suite, available
through FANUC Robotics, can allow you to choose the best robot, the best algorithm
to meet your needs (either FANUC Robotics' algorithm or a third-party
algorithm), and the best End Of Arm Tooling to allow you to build mixed item
pallets reliably.
Field-proven Mixed Item Palletizing solutions are now available:
Real time: smaller investment, good performance
Preplanned: larger investment, better performance
Preplanned + Real time = optimal solution --- Only available
through FANUC Robotics
The warehouse/logistics market presents a significant new opportunity
to software and hardware suppliers, so the costs and complexity will decrease
over the next few years making affordability more enticing. The United States
has started adding robots to warehousing and distribution centers only within
the last 10 years (but concentrating implementation in only the last 3-5 years).
However, US industry is beginning to implement mixed item palletizing at an
increasing rate.
[1] D. DeMotte, M. Poma, and A. Monique. United States Patent: AUTOMATED
PALLETIZING CASES HAVING MIXED SIZES AND SHAPES, US Patent # US 7,266,422
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In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, plant is a type of creature, or "creature type". Plant creatures are any type of creature composed of vegetable material which is not merely an ordinary plant. Most are non-intelligent, like normal plants, but some are intelligent. Some plant creatures are able to move on their own, and some are carnivorous.
All plant creatures have low-light vision. Plant creatures have a wide array of immunities, including being immune to: all mind-affecting effects, poison, sleep effects, paralysis, polymorph, and stunning. They are also not subject to critical hits.
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The center will be built on the corner of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway.
It will connect the rail lines from Pontiac to Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor and Chicago and replaces the Birmingham Amtrak platform.
Construction of the new center begins after some debate in the city.
Former Troy Mayor Janice Daniels, opposed the regional center and the $6.2 million in federal grants to pay for it.
Opponents called the center a waste of tax dollars.
Troy residents voted to remove Daniels as part-time leader of the city during the Nov. 6th election.
The original $8.4 million federal-funded plan was rejected in a 4-3 vote by City Council on Dec. 19.
The Troy Chamber of Commerce then worked with the Council to put together a less-costly plan which, was approved in January.
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During the Hidan and Kakuzu arc, Naruto encounters Kakuzu with different shaped eyes. They have the usual blue but are shaped like the one's he has when he is in the Nine Tails (mode) unleashed (Red Eyes). Also strange is Yamato's comment to Kakashi that he is about to see a total new naruto, and naruto's strategic actions. Whats behing these unusual shaped blue eyes? 220.127.116.11 (talk) 07:49, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
My Thoughts - Nejifan123
This is only what I think, but it may be that when Naruto mastered control over his elemental chakra, he gained a little bit more control over the Nine Tales, resulting in the different eyes, such as when he masters Sage Mode, he gains some frog features, but remains human.
Naruto's eyes
Plain and simple when he get extremely mad his eyes turn red like the demon fox. It has nothing to do with control over his elemental chakra.
To the poster above, during the Hidan and Kakuzu arc, Naruto's eyes were BLUE but had slit like pupils like the fox eyes. Likely it was just an animating error or that he needed to access the fox's chakra to perform Rasenshuriken at that point. If the latter case, the animators forgot to turn his eyes red. BlazeUchiha (Talk) 06:04, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
His eyes were like that because he used a lot of his chakra trying perfect the jutsu so he borrowed some of the nine tails chakra that blended in with his chakra making him in full control instead of the nts chakra taking over
I think that he borrows some of the nine tails chakra but just a little bit. His eyes really changed when he was talking to Nagato. He was in sage mode and then you had the eyes have part of the nine tails pupils.So pretty much his eyes looked like a cross it looked really cool.


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Detroit - A check of metro Detroit gas stations by Local 4 News and the website GasBuddy.com shows prices have dropped 18-20 cents a gallon in just the past week,
The Citgo station at Main and 5th Street in Belleville had the lowest advertised price at $2.99.
The Marathon in Roseville at Gratiot and Shadowoods was at $3.05, the Sunoco at 14 Mile and Utica Rd in Fraser, the Citgo at 8 Mile and Regent Drive in Detroit, and the Marathon on McNichols in Highland Park were all at $3.06 or $3.07.
The national average price of gasoline has dropped to a fraction of a penny under $3.25 a gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. That's the lowest average in almost two years -- welcome news for the estimated 84.4 million Americans planning to hit the roads when the holiday period officially gets underway on Saturday.


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23 Aug 2013 by Melanie Chambers in Food & Dining and Fishing
Making cod tongues in the RV while thinking about this famous Newfoundland fish.
22 Aug 2013 by Melanie Chambers in Boat Tours , Hiking & Walking , Nature , Parks , Trip Planning , Geography , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park and Outdoor Adventure
Hike its peak and boat through Western Brook pond: great views of landscape and moose!
20 Aug 2013 by Melanie Chambers in Festivals & Events , Hiking & Walking , Nature , Culture , Parks , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park , Cultural Experiences and Outdoor Adventure
Dancing with Jeanne Becker by night and riding the trails of Gros Morne National Park by day. www.gorving.ca
19 Aug 2013 by Melanie Chambers in Food & Dining , Nature and Outdoor Adventure
Weather changes, seaside parking lots and more. A Newfie's guide to making your RV more homey. www.gorving.ca
17 Aug 2013 by Melanie Chambers in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking , Nature , Culture , History , Cultural Experiences , Marble Mountain and Outdoor Adventure
Finding dirt, pirates and wind on Newfoundland's West Coast bike trails. Exploring in and around Corner Brook. www.gorving.ca
12 Aug 2013 by Tara Kroes in Boat Tours , Festivals & Events , Icebergs and Top Destinations
There is an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment when you can cross something off your bucket list. This happened to me at the Iceberg Festival in St. Anthony, Newfoundland where I came within six feet of an iceberg. As someone who has been born and raised in Toronto, icebergs were something that I only saw in commercials for Alaskan boat cruises.
8 Aug 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Cultural Experiences
We usually like to see several performances at the Stephenville Theatre Festival (STF) and so far have seen 2 shows. On Wednesday, July 31 we headed down to Stephenville see "Jewel" which is a one woman show performed by Maggie Blake. We had seen her last year at the STF in Mary's Wedding and were bowled over by the show and her performance so wanted to see her again this year in "Jewel". We were not disappointed and we enjoyed her performance in this powerful play about Marjorie coming to grips with the loss of her husband with the sinking of the Ocean Ranger in 1982.
8 Aug 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Food & Dining , Kayaking , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
On Thursday, August 1 we headed to Gros Morne National Park to check out some of their new offerings. First up was a "Yaffle of Chores" which takes place at Broom Point. This programme is part of Experience Gros Morne which runs from June 28 to September 2 and covers a range of activities from guided hikes to nature interpretation. A "Yaffle of Chores" is a new programme that was started this year.
5 Aug 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Nature , Culture , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
One of last season's "must see " shows at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival in Cow Head was Newfoundland Vinyl which celebrated Newfoundland music from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. And as Jeff Pitcher, the festival director told us recently "How could we resist not putting together another show with different songs and different performers for this season. There are so many great songs written by Newfoundlanders from that era". And a real bonus is having Allison Crowe, a talented singer/songwriter in her own right as the musical director for the show.
3 Aug 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Golfing
When our son Michael comes back to visit from Vancouver we usually like to get out for some golf. One of our favourite courses is the Harmon Seaside Links in Stephenville and so with a sunny weather forecast for Monday, July 22 we booked a tee time for noon. This is an 18 hole –par 72 golf course right across the road from Bay St. George. The course is very flat so is great for walkers and we had a very enjoyable day exploring this course which we don't get a chance to play very often.
28 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Culture , Port au Choix and Geology & Fossils
On Monday July 15 we were again blessed with good weather as we awoke to another day of sunshine on the Northern Peninsula. Our plan was to drive south along Viking Trail (highway 430) to Portland Creek where we were planning to stay at the comfortable Entente Cordiale Inn. On our way north we had seen signs for the Thrombolite Trail in Flowers Cove and so we stopped there first. This short 1.4 km (1 way) trail is well marked and perfectly level so is ideal for all ages. The site will appeal to those with a geological bent since thrombolites are very old life forms that lived in a shallow ocean hundreds of millions of years ago.
28 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
We saw the play The Belle of Bonavista Bay with my brother and his wife who traveled all the way from Victoria, B.C. to do some exploring in Newfoundland. Since we like the Gros Morne Theatre Festival (GMTF) so much we decided to take them to this play along with Newfoundland Vinyl –The Flip Side which was playing the same night which males a great combination. The GMTF explores plays with a Newfoundland connection and The Belle of Bonavista is a fine example.
23 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Boat Tours , Whale Watching , Nature , Culture and Outdoor Adventure
The next day Sunday, July 14 we headed for St. Anthony were we had booked with the Northland Discovery Boat Tour (http://www.discovernorthland.com/) . Since we had a 1:00 pm sailing, we decided to see the Grenfell Interpretation Centre (www.grenfell-properties.com) which is close to the boat tour wharf. The Grenfell Interpretation Centre tells the amazing story of Dr. Grenfell and his selfless devotion to the health care and general wellbeing of the people of southern Labrador and the Northern Peninsula.
23 Jul 2013 by Ed Kirby in Food & Dining , Cape Spear Lighthouse and Bonavista
A list of quirky and unique places to nosh around Newfoundland & Labrador.
21 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Icebergs , Top Destinations , L'Anse aux Meadows and Outdoor Adventure
We recently took my brother and his wife on a tour of the Northern Peninsula and their goals were seeing moose, whales and icebergs and we scored 100% on all counts. Bruce and Mary Ellen had been here over 20 years ago and at that time they had their 3 young children in tow which meant that most of our activities were close to our home in Corner Brook. We headed north on highway 430 (the Viking Trail) on Saturday, July 13 and made a stop at the scenic Arches before having a picnic lunch at Flowers Cove.
20 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Entertainment , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
"My goal is to create memorable performances about this place –Cow Head and Newfoundland in general -that will appeal to both local residents and visitors alike" Theatre Newfoundland Labrador's artistic director Jeff Pitcher told us as we chatted in the bright June sunshine overlooking beautiful Cow Head Bay. And the dinner theatre performance of "Sinking of the S.S. Ethie" by Shane Ellis Coates fits this philosophy to a tee.
18 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Festivals & Events , Entertainment , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural Experiences
Neddy Norris Night is Gros Morne Theatre Festival's dedicated musical performance and although the show has been running for many years under that name, each year is definitely different. Artistic director Jeff Pitcher told us before the show that some people think that it is going to be the identical show as in past years and hence don't come to it. But as we found out even though Stephanie Payne has been the musical director for the show over the past two years, this show is very different than last years.
18 Jul 2013 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Entertainment
Stage West Theatre Festival (SWTF) is celebrating its 5th year and offers residents and visitors to Corner Brook lots of great entertainment for an evening out. One of their 5 shows runs almost every night from July 4 to August 2 at either the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre or the Royal Canadian Legion. All shows start at 8:00 pm and you can pay $17 per show or buy a season pass for just $65 which must be one of the best deals around.
17 Jul 2013 by Guest Blogger in Food & Dining , Cultural Experiences and L'Anse aux Meadows
On our first drive through The Great Northern Peninsula back in May we immediately noticed what looked like garden plots squeezed in along the main road.
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We ended our epic 4 province wine tasting trip by taking the M. V. Highlanders in late June, 2013 from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. All we need to do now is visit some Newfoundland wineries to complete our tour. The day was sunny and warm in North Sydney and the forecast was for light winds so we were looking forward to spending a day on the water. We pulled out right on schedule at 11:45 am and many people were on deck taking videos and pictures of our departure.


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A DOCTOR convicted of assaulting a patient as she tried to leave his consulting room has won a fight to clear his name.
GP Dr Abiodun Bale was found guilty of assaulting Sheena Cunningham by beating at the Acorn Medical Centre, Accrington, last March.
The Nigerian-born medic appealed against the conviction imposed by Pennine magistrates last December, at Burnley Crown Court.
Judge Simon Newell, sitting with two justices, allowed the appeal, although the judge said they didn't believe he had told the truth. The GP had earlier been given a six-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £1,015 costs by the lower court. He now has no criminal convictions.
The crown court had been told how Mrs Cunningham and Dr Bale had had a difference of opinion after an appointment at the surgery. She was leaving the room when the appellant was said to have taken hold of her left forearm with both his hands, pulled once to take her back into the room then pulled a second time.
Mrs Cunningham, who had gone to the practice because of a face infection, had then left the room.
She had told the appeal hearing she shouted 'get off' and Dr Bale had said he was trying to help her. Mrs Cunningham was upset and was described by some witnesses as hysterical.
Dr Bale agreed there was a dispute but did not agree he had touched Mrs Cunningham. He claimed that during a 'breakdown' between himself and the patient, she was dissatisfied with the treatment and advice and decided to make a false claim about assault.
The doctor had told the court he had just wanted to explain to Mrs Cunningham that he didn't want her to leave and was trying to do his best for her.
Judge Newell said Dr Bale, of New Moston, Manchester, was relatively inexperienced, had been in this country for only a few years, and was in training. He wasn't shouting, swearing or being abusive towards Mrs Cunningham.
The argument resulted in him continuing to want to speak to her when she wanted to leave. It seemed Dr Bale unprofessionally, amateurishly and ill-advisedly took hold of her, the judge said.
He added: "He did it because he wanted to give further medical help and assistance. That does not cross the threshold of hostile intent."
"We do find there is every likelihood in this case he has told lies because of his particular position, the vulnerability of his position and because of panic, confusion and distress.
"We believe Mrs Cunningham wholeheartedly. We do not believe it was with hostile intent. We find he has not told the truth about it and she has."
According to the GMC website, Dr Bale is suspended from practising.


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Bodó, E., Tobin, D.J., Kamenisch, Y., Bíró, T., Berneburg, M., Funk, W. and Paus, R.
Notes: To study how chemotherapy affects hair follicles (HF), the researchers microdissected and cultured human anagen VI scalp follicles and treated the cells with 4-Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide (4-HC) at similar concentrations to those received during therapy. After incubation for 24 hours with 30µmol/L of 4-HC, the HFs were homogenized and genomic DNA was purified using the Wizard® SV Genomic DNA Purification System. To determine if the treatment induced the mitochondrial common DNA deletion, the isolated DNA was subjected to real-time PCR. Further examination of gene expression was performed by isolating total RNA from two HF samples, reverse transcribing 3µg of the RNA using 15U of AMV Reverse Transcriptase and 0.025 µg/µl random primers, and amplifying seven human genes in a TaqMan® Assay. (3746)
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Sato, S., Liu, F., Koc, H. and Tien, M.
Notes: The authors characterized expression of extracellular proteins by white-rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, grown on wood. Temporal expression of these proteins was monitored by relative quantitative RT-PCR. Two micrograms of total RNA was reversed transcribed using 1µg of Random Primers at 37°C for 1 hour. PCRs with one set of PCR primers were performed using 0.5 units of GoTaq® DNA Polymerase, 1X reaction buffer, 250µM each dNTP, 0.5µM each primer and 1µl of cDNA. PCRs with two sets of PCR primers were performed using 2.5 units of GoTaq® DNA Polymerase, 1.6X reaction buffer, 500µM each dNTP, 0.5µM each primer and 1µl of cDNA. (3708)
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Gershon, E., Hourvitz, A., Reikhav, S., Maman, E. and Dekel, N.
Notes: The authors investigated the role of estrogen inactivation by the SULT1E1-encoded estrogen sulfotransferase in ovulation in mice. Semiquantitative RT-PCR was used to characterize the temporal and tissue-specific expression of SULT1E1 mRNA in ovulating mice. First-strand cDNA synthesis was performed at 37°C for 2 hours using 7.5µg of total RNA, 1µl (0.5µg) of oligo(dT)15, 40 units of RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor and 200 units of M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase. (3913)
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Monje, L., Varayoud, J., Luque, E.H. and Ramos, J.G.
Notes: The authors investigated the effect of neonatal bisphenol A (BPA) exposure in rats on expression of estrogen receptor α (ERα) transcripts. Alternative ERα transcripts in preoptic area of treated and untreated rats were quantified using real-time RT-PCR. Reverse transcription was performed using 4µg of total RNA, 200pmol random primers and 300 units M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase. Real-time PCR was performed using SYBR® Green I to quantify amplified products. To determine if the changes in BPA-induced ERα transcript expression were caused by DNA methylation, the methylation status of the five ERα promoters was examined by bisulfite modification. Genomic DNA was isolated from rat tissue using the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit, denatured with NaOH, then treated with hydroquinone and sodium bisulfite. Prior to methylation-specific PCR, DNA was cleaned up using the Wizard® DNA Purification Resin as directed by the manufacturer. PCR products were cleaned up again using the Wizard® SV Gel and PCR Clean-Up System, then subjected to restriction enzyme digestion and agarose gel electrophoresis to reveal methylation-dependent sequence differences. (3911)
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Perron, K., Caille, O., Rossier, C., van Delden, C., Dumas, J.L., and Kohler, T.
Notes: Two genes (CzcR and CzcS) encoding the CzcCBA (cobalt/zinc/cadmium) heavy metal efflux pump were cloned using Pfu DNA Polymerase and genomic DNA from PT5 and PT1105 strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The products were 900 and 1,600 bp, respectively. RNA from 5 different strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated and treated with RQ1 RNase-Free DNase. The RNA was used in reverse transcription reactions with the ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptase and random primers. Copy-DNAs produced from the reaction were stored at -20°C until use in real-time PCR. (3044)
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Russell, D.A, Byrne, G.A., O'Connell, E.P., Boland, C.A. and Meijer, W.G.
Notes: These authors performed gel shift (EMSA) assays to determine whether purified VirA binds to the vapA promoter. Radiolabeled DNA fragments for the EMSA assays were prepared using DNA Polymerase I Large (Klenow) Fragment. Primer extension using ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptase localized the transcription start site within the vapA promoter. To characterize the transcriptional organization of the virR gene cluster, the authors performed reverse transcription using ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptase and Random Primers, followed by PCR using a combinations of primers in opposite orientations throughout the gene cluster. The plasmids used in this study were purified by alkaline lysis method or using the Wizard® Plus SV Minipreps DNA Purification System. (3563)
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Singhal, S., Wiewrodt, R., Malden, L.D., Amin, K.M., Matzie, K., Friedberg, J., Kucharczuk, J.C., Lizky, L.A., Johnson, S.W., Kaiser, L.R., Albelda, S.M.
Notes: RNA was extracted from 300mg malignant mesothelioma tissue samples and treated with DNase in the presence of RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor. The RNA was incubated with oligo(dT) primers and reverse transcribed in the presence of radiolabeled nucleotides. The labeled cDNA was hybridized to preprinted microarrays containing 4132 human genes. (2715)
Luparello, C., Sirchia, R. and Pupello, D.
Notes: Total and poly(A)+ RNA from treated and untreated 8701-BC breast cancer tumor cells were treated with RQ1 RNase-free DNase. The RNA samples were reverse transcribed using the M-MLV RNase H– point mutant reverse transcriptase and random primers to create cDNA used in downstream analyses. The cDNA from the reactions were used in PCR, differential display PCR, and semi-quantitative multiplex PCR reactions. In differential display PCR studies, the authors analyzed differentially displayed bands by staining 6% polyacrylamide gels with the SILVER SEQUENCE™ Staining Reagents. Differentially displayed bands were re-amplified and cloned using the pGEM®-T Easy Vector and high efficiency JM109 competent cells. (3020)
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Wang, X.-P., Zhang, Y.-J., Deng, J.-H., Pan, H.-Y., Zhou, F.-C., Gao, S.-J.
Notes: Total herpesviral RNA was isolated from HeLa cells, BC-1 cells, 293 cells and human heart tissue using the RNAgents® Total RNA Isolation System. The isolated RNA was used for RT-PCR. First-strand cDNA synthesis was accomplished using Promega's M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase and Random Hexamer Primers. (2563)
Doherty, M., Todd, D., McFerran, N., Hoey, E.M.
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Insult Quotes, Insulting Sayings
Mirrors can't talk, lucky for you they can't laugh either.
I don't believe in plastic surgery,
But in your case,
Go ahead.
People like you are the reason we have middle fingers.
Why Don't You Slip Into Something More Comfortable. Like A Coma?
Tell me… Is being stupid a profession or are you just gifted?
When your mom dropped you off at the school, she got a ticket for littering.
Me pretending to listen should be enough for you.
What's the point of putting on makeup, a monkey is gonna stay a monkey.
Zombies eat brains. You're safe.
If I say something that offends you, let me know so I can do it again later.
Your lips are moving, but all I hear is "blah blah blah…"
I'd agree with you but then we'd both be wrong.
No need for insults, your face says it all.
My mom says pigs don't eat biscuits… So I better take that one out of your hand.
Wow! You have a huge pimple in between your shoulders! Oh wait that's your face.
You're so ugly that when you cry, the tears roll down the back of your head…just to avoid your face.


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Guests can choose between private rooms or dormitories, and all of the beds come with private lockers, electrical sockets and reading lights. Our guests' favourite hang out spot is the terrace with a breath-taking view of Marina Bay Sands, the old parliament house, Asian Civilisation Museum, as well as the skyline of the Central Business District.
At the terrace, hot beverages such as coffee, tea and milo are available 24 hours a day and complimentary breakfast consisting of cereals, toasts with various condiments, fruits and local Kuehs are served daily as well. Free access to WiFi is available throughout the property and Mac computers are available at the reception lounge for all guests to use. In any case of emergency, the reception is available 24 hours and the entire property is equipped with CCTVs for security.
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Step 1: Proceed to Changi Airport MRT and take the East West line heading towards Tanah Merah MRT (EW4).
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Blueberry season is upon us, and those of us who love baking but hate dealing with fruit prep can rejoice. Free of pesky green stems, pits, or cores to remove and skins to peel, blueberries are a low-maintenance, delicious choice for packing fruit pies with flavor and sweet juices without having to stand over a bowl with a paring knife while everyone else relaxes outside. This crumble version takes ease to new heights, eliminating the traditional top crust in favor of a sweet and slightly savory oat topping which gets nonchalantly crumbled over the top. A welcome relief from wrangling a pretty, flaky crust in the heat.
When selecting the best blueberries, there are a few tips to keep in mind: choose berries that are deep purple or blue in color. Do not be alarmed by what appears to be a white, matte coating on the berries, this is completely normal, and don't hesitate to go for berries that look relatively tiny in size. It's color that is most important, especially if you are lucky enough to get the smaller, wild variety of blueberry. The most important factor to consider when baking with summer fruit is that it can vary wildly in sweetness levels from year to year: use your palate to adjust sweetness accordingly.
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Torrid shooting helped the Rogers Royals breeze 65-39 over North St. Paul in their opener at home Tuesday evening, giving new coach Karlee Anderson a successful debut.
The Royals shot 9-for-16 from 3-point range, and 18-for-23 on free shots, while making 12 steals.
Courtney McClay was top scorer with 17 and Taylor Anderson added 12. Lindsay Dorr notched 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.
The Royals will play at Chaska on Thursday.
Royal scoring — Lindsi Osland 1, Kelsey Frain 7, Taylor Anderson 12 (3 ast, 2 stl), Shelby Darr 2, Taylor Paulsrud 6, Courtney McClay 17, Marina Nowak 4, Liz Glass 3, Megan Dobberstein 3, Lindsay Dorr 8 (8 reb, 4 blk).


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Hello everyone! I am making this post in hopes someone will help me with making a certain screenshot. you see i make screenshots on my mac with the shift + command + 4. and then i torrent episodes from nyaa torrents. for making screens i use vlc media player for making screenshots, raw providers. specifically in this case i use zero-raws which has the highest quality with correct color schemes. for one of the most recent episodes in naruto shippuden ep 321, madara appears near the end of the episode. normally i simply take the image and stitch them together with double take (free version since i use it for one thing) and make my image. but madara's entrance posd difficulty. every image i take never matches up correctly. if there is anyone who else is skilled at making screens on the wiki can go by my steps and help me make it it would absolutely appreciate it! this image would be perfect for the wiki. thanks. --AsuraDrago (talk) 02:16, July 29, 2013 (UTC)
- We have plenty of screenshots from that episode already afaik. Also, don't understand the purpose of this forum post when you could've just went to a user directly (Shakhmoot and Norleon for example) and asked them this. :/ --Speysider Talk Page | My Image Uploads | Tabber Code | Channel 15:14, July 29, 2013 (UTC)
- Latest uploads can be found at Special:Listfiles or Special:Newimages.-- ~ UltimateSupreme 15:19, July 29, 2013 (UTC)
- Do you mean that you want to make a snapshot of Madara on his full appearance? I think the current one is fine. I agree with you that it's difficult to make a stitched image shows Madara will his full body because the the clothes are moving with the wind for that scene. So it's okay with me to show only his face on that image. That's all http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/anaspet06/Shakhmootssign_zps2a261e68.png(Contact) 17:32, July 29, 2013 (UTC)
- Latest uploads can be found at Special:Listfiles or Special:Newimages.-- ~ UltimateSupreme 15:19, July 29, 2013 (UTC)
wait never mind, i made it as best as i could. just couldn't add the legs. what do you think? --AsuraDrago (talk) 00:39, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
- First, your image has a bad quality because it's been uploaded with JPG file-type. And second, There's a watermark on the image and according to our image policy, Watermarks are not allowed to be included in any image. Nice try, I may attempt to upload a better one if I have a time for that. http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/anaspet06/Shakhmootssign_zps2a261e68.png(Contact) 07:35, July 30, 2013 (UTC)


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A DARWEN dad has used his army experience in Northern Ireland to inspire a series of paintings.
Father-of-two Bobby Ta-it was a paratrooper at the height of the troubles and came close to losing his life on a number of occasions.
Now the 47-year-old is hoping he can use his artwork to raise the profile of the needs of disabled soldiers.
The Blackburn College student is making a career change from his background in shipping and is using his experiences of Northern Ireland as part of his Fine Art degree.
He has taken each lasting memory and transferred it on to canvas at University Centre at Blackburn College as part of his final project.
"There was one situation where we were in a Land Rover in a cul-de-sac and the boarded-up houses blew up just feet from our car," said Bobby.
"Another incident was when a young girl with a pram walked past a car and a bomb went off.
"Car bombs were regular occurrences in Northern Ireland but obviously these were instances which stuck in my mind. These could have been the last images I saw as I could have died in each one."
Bobby is originally from Glasgow but work and family saw him settle in Darwen.
His background is in shipping, freight and European logistics but he now wants to pursue a career in art.
He said: "I have always been interested in art and, around five years ago, I split up with my wife and I got custody of our two boys. My priorities changed and I decided I would try and do something which I liked which is why I signed up to the college. I loved the course and obviously it brought back a lot of memories."
"This has changed my outlook. I don't want to go back to logistics but want to do something with art. My two sons Andrew and Bobby are now 25 and 18 so I am on my own and ready to see what opportunities there are."


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HARTLEY Wintney captain Jamie Teale remains upbeat after his side's narrow four-run home defeat against Sparsholt on the opening day of their Southern League Division Two campaign.
This weekend, the village side have another home game when they entertain Rowledge, who like Hartley were relegated last season.
Teale is hopeful that new South African Ari Karvelas will make his debut. The hard-hitting batsman missed the first game due to some of his documentation not being sent from South Africa following industrial action.
Hartley will also add strike bowler Tommy Flanders to their squad, which will give their bowling attack a lot more balance.
Teale said: "We just failed to get over the finishing line, but we can take a lot of positives from the game, with some good top order batting – and our bowling attack did well considering we had only one seamer and four spinners.
"I think we will have a stronger team this week, but we know Rowledge will be a tough game and we have played them for many years.
"They know the Hartley pitch and what total they will need, but we will look for a win."
Last weekend, the village side looked on course for victory as they reached 161-3 as they tried to chase down Sparsholt's 209.
Danny Flanders (56), Danny Plume (34) and Jack Hersh (31) put them right on course.
However, as the run-rate increased, Hartley lost four wickets for nine runs as they slipped to 197-8.
They were left needing a six off the final ball to win, but they managed just two as they lost by four runs.
Earlier in the visitors' innings, Matt Digweed was the pick of the home bowlers with 3-36, ahead of Chris Jolley (2-29) and Jack Cockram (2-45).


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The men, aged 23, 24 and 34, all from the Preston area, have been bailed until Friday, March 14.
Four men burst into a house on Tuesday evening and threatened the family before stealing a number of firearms from a safe.
During the robbery at the address in Halfpenny Lane, the woman and her two sons, aged eight and 10, were threatened and tied up with dressing gown cords.
The two children also witnessed their mother being punched in the face.
Officers have been making door-to-door inquires and asking neighbours if they had seen anything suspicious between 3pm and 7pm on Tuesday.
The robbers, who are also believed to have been armed with knives, made off in a white transit van with a number of firearms including a pump action shot-gun, a deer rifle and a foxing rifle as well as ammunition.


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Jefferies bankers will receive flat to slightly higher year-end bonuses as the firm continues to absorb the fallout of banker Sage Kelly's divorce proceedings.
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CFO Greg Smith said the company is preparing to announce plans this fall to increase production of its single-aisle 737 jet.
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John, 18, is an only child and lives with his parents in a refugee camp for Sri Lankans, near the city of Coimbatore in South East India. John dropped out of school because his parents were struggling to fund his education; his painter father works irregularly and his mother's camp shop earns her a pittance. John joined his father as a decorator to help make ends meet.
But now the Lebara Child Development Programme team is paying for him to attend a one-year automobile electricals course, so he can enjoy a career that offers better pay and prospects than painting.
When he has completed his course the Lebara Foundation will help John find a suitable job, so helping safeguard his family's future.


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Latin America is an expansive and diverse region, but one thing is standard across countries: robust and flavorful foods rich in tradition. Whether you are enjoying Venezuelan arepas, matambre from Argentina, or the Cuban classic Ropa Vieja , you'll be indulging in deliciousness.
Cooking Channel's adding some spice to your spring and exploring Latin American cuisine. Tune in and get cooking.
Ana Sofia Pelaez Brings Latin Flavor to Devour
"While the degree of heat in Latin American food varies wildly by country and region, we generally agree to keep it spicy," says Ana Sofia Pelaez, food writer, blogger and our new contributor to Cooking Channel's blog, Devour.
Since she was a little girl growing up in Miami, surrounded by the rich smells and flavors of Cuban food, Ana has known she wants to spend as much time as possible in the kitchen cooking. As Miami's demographic landscape started to change — incorporating Brazilians, Argentinians, Colombians and other Latin nationalities — her culinary purview evolved from just cooking Cuban dishes to the entire Latin American genre. She launched her popular food blog, hungrysofia.com, three years ago, offering readers an array of well-informed and delicious recipes and food experiences, all with a Latin bent.
She now brings her expertise to Cooking Channel, sharing traditional as well as modern Latin American recipes, presented with historical context, striking visuals and fun insights. Try out her first contribution,
Puerto Rican Pastelón de Plátano Maduro (pictured above).
Learn How to Stock a Latin Pantry
Ana also gave us a tour of her pantry. It's a great place to start if you're ready to dive into Latin American cuisine. When you have the staples already stocked at home, it will make cooking that much easier.
The Urban Grocer Explores Buenos Aires
Forget about steak and red wine: Caitlin Zaino is ready to show you everything you don't know about Argentinian cuisine. Caitlin, aka The Urban Grocer, explores the culinary world of Buenos Aires, where a new generation of chefs and foodies are embracing contemporary Argentine cooking.
Tune in as she captures the heart and soul of the new generation that is leading the way in nouveau Argentine food- to find out what they care about and to discover how the city's history informs the way the they are now defining its future.
Catch The Urban Grocer Sunday, April 10th, at 8 p.m. ET.
Our Favorite Latin American Recipes
Ready to try your hand at Latin American cuisine? Check out our favorite Cooking Channel recipes to get started. Choose from arepas, pernil, agua fresca…the beginnings of a great party!
What's your favorite Latin American dish?


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The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program). This program furthers the Department of Justice's mission by encouraging State, local, and Tribal governments and State, local, and Tribal courts to treat sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire criminal justice system.
Learn more.
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More are more Chicago city directories are appearing online.
A number of years are available in PDF format at www.chicagoancestors.org (Look under the "Tools" tab.
Directories are also available at www.footnote.com. This is a subscription site, but you can access it for free at Family History Centers that have the portal set up on their computers.
A list of some online Chicago directories is available here:


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Monday, February 6, 2012
Photo via the gorgeous Emilie's blog - My Little Fashion Diary
I miss walking around Paris, feeling that fresh Paris breeze, and turning around to find one of the most beautiful landmarks in the world. I miss Paris' delicious cuisine and it's chic little shops. I miss it all.
Un jour je vais à Paris... xx
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Gosh I wish I could have visited Paris before in my life! <3 It seems breathtaking.ReplyDelete
beautiful photo, I want to go to Paris some day :)ReplyDelete
Paris is beautiful, it has both sides but is truly one of the most inpiring cities that is why a lot of writers and painters lived there :)ReplyDelete
Paris is lovely, would loove to go there some time! :) xxReplyDelete
I love Paris!!! this picture is amazing i need to go againReplyDelete
this picture is beautiful!ReplyDelete
the city of lights and love, one of my favourite places in the whole world!ReplyDelete
Especially Montmartre and rue du faubourg saint honoré, could walk there for hours!
Stunning pictureReplyDelete
beautiful photo!!!ReplyDelete
Ohh Paris! The greatest city in the world! :DReplyDelete
this is such a beautiful picture!! I've never been there but I hope one day I will goReplyDelete
Oui, oui Paris.. One of my favorite places I have ever been. I miss it as well. Have a wonderful day!ReplyDelete
XX Hilary
beautiful picture!ReplyDelete
I love Paris I wish I was there right now!ReplyDelete
Although I live here Paris amazes me every day!!! It is just too prettyReplyDelete
I've been to Paris twice now and both times I had a hotelroom that looked out on the eifel tower. Awesome huh? I loved it there but now I'll wait a few years before I go back again :) xReplyDelete
I miss it as well, not only the city but also the food and the shops!! Where is your favorite place in Paris?ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!ReplyDelete
oooohh amazing shot.ReplyDelete
I so want to go there!<3ReplyDelete


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I just have to share my newest grilled taste sensation, not for the faint of heart or tastebud!
I'd seen several websites advertising "chili grill" stands that let you roast/grill chili peppers on the grill "popper" style. After looking around a bit I designed my own and built it in stainless steel with the help a local metal worker.
This lettle device has quickly become a favorite!!
In the last few days I've made over 4 dozen jalepeno poppers, with recipies ranging from cheddar with bacon, monerey jack w/ bacon, colby jack w/ and w/o bacon, shrimp w/ and w/o bacon and ALL have been outstanding. They are easy to prepare and can even be made and stored in advance of cooking. Simply cut the tops, core them out and stuff them.
For cooking I cook them at 350 for 45mins to 1 hour. This cooks out most of the fire and leaves only the tangy goodness. The shorter the cooking time the hotter they are.
I'm glad I made my gril to take 24 poppers, they dissapear fast!
The recipies are limitless as to the types of peppers as well as other uses.
I know I'm just getting warmed up! (After 4 doz. jalepenos, quite literally!)
If you like spicy foods...
Good Luck and Enjoy!


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TV Support
Change Aspect Ratio on Cisco-Scientific Atlanta HD Cable Boxes
Last Updated: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 > Related Articles
Eliminate black bars and pinched or stretched images! Just follow these steps.
Symptoms of Aspect Ratio problems:
- Black bars on either side of the picture are caused when a TV show is broadcast in standard definition 4x3 format but displayed on a widescreen 16x9 HDTV.
- Black bars on the top and bottom of the picture are caused when the content provider, such as Showtime or HBO, transmits a 16x9 widescreen theater movie to a standard definition 4x3 TV so that the entire width of the picture is visible.
- In either case, you can stretch and zoom the picture to fill the entire screen. Note that stretching and zooming will cut off some of the picture or make actors suddenly look stretched sideways.
Verify the Output Format setting
- Press the SETTINGS button then the A button.
- Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Output Formats preference.
- Press the right arrow and highlight the standard or high-definition option that matches your TV resolution (refer to the TV manual):
- 1080i
- 720p
- 480p
- 480i
Note: If the television supports all of the formats, you can select all of the options to ensure programs will be formatted according to their broadcast format.
Select the Aspect Ratio
- Press the SETTINGS button then the A button.
- Scroll to the
Aspect Ratio preference and press SELECT.
- Highlight either Standard or Widescreen to match the type of TV connected to the cable box.
- Press SELECT.
- Highlight the way you want your TV to handle black bars.
- If you chose Standard 4x3 TV in step 3, the options for displaying 16x9 programs are:
- Squeeze - no black bars; makes actors look slightly squeezed thin
- Letterbox - leaves the black bars on top and bottom, and no cropping or squeezing the picture
- Zoom - cuts off some picture on either side to make the picture fill the screen
- If you chose Widescreen 16x9 TV in step 3, the options for displaying 4x3 programs are:
- Stretch - no black bars; makes actors look slightly stretched sideways
- Sidebar - preserves the black bars on either side; and no cropping or stretching the picture
- Zoom - cuts off some picture from the top and bottom to make the picture fill the screen.
- If you chose Standard 4x3 TV in step 3, the options for displaying 16x9 programs are:
- Press the A button.
- Press EXIT.
Go back to Quick Fixes for TV Picture Problems.
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Fenton Township Takes A Stand Against Synthetic Drugs [VIDEO]
The problem is almost at the 'out of control' point everywhere. Fenton Township is stepping up efforts to fight the spread of synthetic drugs in their schools and neighborhoods. Commonly known on the streets as K-2, Spice, Bath Salts.
They are legal and the use is becoming more wide spread in communities across Mid-Michigan. One group called Community Parent in Fenton Township is staying one step ahead to educate parents and kids.
More on the story after the jump.


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"LIFE'S full of questions, isn't it, Batman? Though, naturally, I prefer to think of them as riddles." - this quote was famously spoken by Gotham's enemy, The Riddler.
Edward Nigma discovered puzzles when he was a young boy, and he gradually incorporated them into his criminal career, but the West Midlands has yet to find out if The Phantom should be feared or followed.
Your Worcester News tried to find out who he was, but we couldn't crack the riddles inside the rhyming couplets.
The Phantom said: "I am the Phantom, a friendly chap, wandering around the West Midlands map. I don't want to give my identity away, but there is one thing I can say, you need to keep up with my actions and I'll enjoy all your reactions."
People started picking up The Phantom's black and green calling cards donning a question mark at the end of February, and since then, cards have been found in Worcester, Droitwich, Kidderminster, Malvern, Brimingham, Rubery, Longbridge, Wombourne, Merry Hill, Telford, Wellington, Coventry, Warwick, and Wednesbury.
"My calling cards are to get myself known, but without having my cover blown. I put at least one down wherever I go, and have been watching my following grow.
"What happens when someone finds my card? Well they definitely shouldn't discard. What they need to do is follow me, on Twitter is where they will see, exactly what I plan to do next, I don't aim on leaving you all perplexed," The Phantom said.
The Phantom, who's travels are being logged on Twitter and YouTube, was encouraging people to find him, or her, because if they did and asked "the right thing, a reward it might bring."
For those who are being driven mad by the curiosity of the enigma, it'll all be revealed on Friday (March 14).
"Right now I am being a bit of a tease, so you'll have to bare with me please. At the moment I can't give too much away, but I can say, you'll find out Friday," The Phantom added.
Follow the whereabouts of the playful trickster on twitter, @FindThePhantom, or visit The Phantom's YouTube channel at youtube.com/channel/UCDsPFAZFKclGj53uSWcT9PQ?feature=watch.


text: Well the first time smoking experiment went fairly well. I had a hard time though keeping the temp up around 250 in my smoker. I've got a New Braunfels Oklahoma Joe model which looks like a vertical stack and a regular pit. I thought my problem might be the fact that i have to add a lot of briquettes to ge the heat up in the vertical section. Plus I was using wood chips and had the 5 minutes of smoke and then on fire problem. So..i was wondering if the charcoal lumps would be a better bet at getting my temp up where I need it and maintaining it. I was hustling every 30 minutes to get the temp up..shew! But hey.. It was worth it.


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Antique watches can range in date from the late 1600s to the 1960s. Antique watches can be both mechanical or electronic. Self-winding, mechanical watches were produced in the early 1800s. Electronic watches were first produced in the 1960s. Wrist watches became popular during the 1920s, replacing the pocket watch in popularity after World War I.
The perfect antique watch will be both beautiful and functional. The casings are always made from metal while the bands may be made of leather or woven cloth. Since the 1920s, watches inlaid with jewels and women's watches have become increasingly popular. The beauty, craftsmanship and nostalgia of a vintage style watch are more important than its ability to keep perfectly accurate time for long durations. An antique watch will require regular maintenance from a skilled professional. Antique watches, for men and women, are popular gifts are graduations, promotions, anniversaries and birthdays.


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Full Penn Women's Preview
PHILADELPHIA – Saturday and Sunday mark the culmination of week's of prepartion for the University of Pennsylvania men's track and field team as they head to the 2013 Heptagonal Indoor Championships at Harvard's Gordon Track in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 23-24.
The Ivy League championship meet will kick off Saturday at 11 a.m. with the women's pole vault and weight throw finals and will conclude at 8 p.m with the final two events of the pentathlon. On Sunday, the first event is the men's high jump at 10:30 a.m. and concludes with the 4x400-meter relay finals at 4:15 p.m.
At Heptagonals, only the top-six finishers score in each event. Entering the weekend, Penn has nine markings in the top-six of the Ivy League.
Junior Maalik Reynolds, two-time defending champion of the indoor and outdoor Heptagonal high jumps, is the one of the favorites again in the high jump with his season-best effort last week of 2.16 meters (7 feet, 1 inch). Freshman Thomas Pitt is also a potential scorer as he ranks sixth in the Ivies in the high jump with his performance of 2.06 meters at Penn State on Feb. 2.
A pair of Quakers rank among the favorites to score in the 500 meters. Sophomore Tom Timmins owns the third-fastest time in the league this year at 1:04.13, while freshman teammate Tim Hamlett is not far behind with a season-best mark of 1:04.35.
Sophomore Nick Straughn and junior Jake Brenza are also projected scorers for the Red and Blue. Straughn posted the league's sixth-best triple jump this season when he landed at 14.13 meters (46-04.25 ft.) in the season-opening meet at Lehigh. Brenza also posted his best mark - and the fifth-best among Ivy athletes this year - at the season-opener at Lehigh. His toss measured 16.59 meters (54-05.25 ft.).
As for the team events, Penn is in the top six in all three relay events, including second in the 4x800-meter relay and third in the 4x400. The Quakers also enter the meet ranked fifth in the distance medley relay.
Last year, Reynolds defended his indoor Heps title in the high jump to highlight the meet for Penn. A trio of seniors and the 4x800-meter relay also scored for the Red and Blue as the Quakers finished seventh as a team at Cornell's Barton Hall.
A full recap of the 2013 Heptagonal Indoor Championships will be available at PennAthletics.com shortly after the completion of each day's events.


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It may not be March yet, but the Lady Demons are getting prepared for the 8th Region All "A" Classic tournament Jan. 13 at Walton-Verona High School.
Williamstown will face Owen County in the semi-final match at 7 p.m.
15 Years Ago
Jan. 21, 1996
The Grant County 12 and Under team won the St. Mary's Invitational in Alexandria. The team defeated St. Joseph of Cold Spring 53-34. Leading scorers for the Grant County team were Tyler Jones – 20 and Brian Meade – 10.
25 Years Ago
Jan. 16, 1986
A new record was made, as Grant County senior David Shelton broke a 15-year-old record scoring 47 points in a 90-43 win over Bellevue. The record had been 46 points and was held by Jack Coe in 1971.
After falling to Simon Kenton late in the game on Jan. 6, the Lady Braves will look to rebound against Henry County Jan. 14 at Grant County High School.
"We were up a point to start the fourth quarter, but we just ran out of gas," Lady Braves coach Darrell Guffey said.
The game was nothing like the 87-41 defeat that the Demons were handed by Grant County last month, but it still was a loss as Grant County beat Williamstown 64-60 Jan. 4.
A highlight for the Demons was the stellar play from junior guard Jake McKinley, who scored a career-high 30 points.
The Williamstown boys' basketball game for tonight at Gallatin County has been cancelled. No makeup game has been scheduled at this time.
Braves struggle at Lloyd Memorial Invitational
When: Dec. 28-30
Where: Lloyd Memorial High School
What: The Braves struggles continued after losing two close games at the Capitol City Invitational at Western Hills High School, only managing one win over the break, defeating Whitham-Hanson Regional, MA 52-29, Dec. 29.
Upcoming: The Braves will have a tough test on the road as they will gear up for Walton-Verona Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Lloyd Memorial Invitational: 61-56 L, Campbell Co., 74-51 L, Boone Co., 52-29 W, Whitham-Hanson Regional, MA, 72-29 L, Bishop Brossart.
15 Years Ago
Jan. 21, 1996
Danny McMahon led the way for Grant County Braves, scoring 26 points and dishing out 10 assists as Grant County defeated Williamstown 83-61. Jamie Courtney added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Braves.
25 Years Ago
Jan. 6, 1986
The year of 2010 had some eventful moments in sports here in Grant County. Here is a sample of some of the top stories in sports.
• Tori Wilhoit grabs her 1,000th career rebound for Williamstown.
• George Eldridge, Steve Howe, Carl Wenderoth and Bradie Bowen inducted into the Grant County Hall of Fame.
The game looked more like a cage match than a basketball game as the Lady Braves defeated the Newport 39-23 Dec. 27 in their first game of the Grant County Invitational.
Not many people in Grant County can say they have played in a high school all-star football game, but for senior kicker Preston Cahill it was a game he enjoyed participating in.
"I was honored to be a part of it," he said. "It was a prestigious game and I was honored to represent Grant County High School."
Cahill was one of two kickers in the state to play in the Best of the Bluegrass Dec. 12 in Louisville at St. Xavier High School.
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