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Two federal initiatives are helping small medical device manufacturing companies bring new technology to the marketplace. Called SBIRs and STTRs, they provide small businesses with an R&D budget. The following article examines the benefits being seen in the laser machining arena.Under an SBIR program, it was discovered that these materials could be rapidly laser micromachined while maintaining features with relatively high aspect ratios.
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Medical device manufacturers spend a significant amount of time and money on the research and development of products. The federal government also spends considerable time and money on R&D. Two federal initiatives that are helping small medical device manufacturing companies are the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
SBIRs and STTRs provide funding sources for advanced R&D that cannot be supported by organic funding within small businesses. The technologies developed through these programs not only benefit the federal government but also branch out to benefit commercial companies. To assist readers of Medical Design Technology, this exclusive article examines the nuances of such technology transfer programs. It also highlights examples of technology transfer in the field of laser microfabrication.
What Is Technology Transfer?The intent of SBIRs and STTRs is to develop technology that has a government application or a commercial application——and ideally both. It is critical for the small business to pursue commercialization efforts in parallel with research to create a sustained level of funding. The programs also are characterized by periods of inactivity. For instance, when an SBIR Phase I effort concludes, several months typically pass before Phase II begins. (See adjacent article "Phases of SBIRs and STTRs.")
SBIR and STTR programs are meant to supplement a small business and allow them to develop technology. They are not meant to be a way to sustain income. A sustained level of funding can come from a commercial sourcea company interested in leveraging its internal R&D budget with the development funding that the small business received via the SBIR or STTR program. A sustained level of funding also can come from a value-added service that the company developed as a by-product of the R&D.
The concept of technology transfer is often misunderstood. It does not happen quickly but rather one customer at a time. This is the critical point, which is often overlooked by many small businesses. Since the technology is in its embryonic stage, a commercial customer that understands the challenges of new technology must be sought. This can be one of the greatest challenges facing a small business and can take just as much time, if not more, as completing the research. Inattention to the technology transfer process is a primary reason that small businesses fail in their commercialization efforts.
What Is the Benefit?The medical device industry is a great place for technology transfer discussions because of the significant level of research being performed across a wide range of disciplines. If a small medical business can establish a level of confidence with a larger companyso that it will share details of its technology roadmapthen the small business has access to a customer-driven target for product development. As the technology is developed by the small business, there should be an active marketing program to address potential commercial markets.
Technology can be transferred in a number of ways. The medical device customer can find out about the technology through technical papers, advertisements, or face-to-face meetings. It's up to the small business working on the program to drive this commercialization activity. However, the medical device company can also seek out technologies through various SBIR and STTR websites.
Access to technology developed in federally funded programs occurs in several ways. For instance, a medical device company can leverage its own research dollars against those from a federally funded program. It's important to remember that the medical device industry devotes significant amounts of research dollars to advance the development of products. These dollars can be leveraged against complementary research being performed by small businesses through SBIR and STTR programs. This sharing of research allows both companies to become more competitive and provides a unique partnership for future projects. The medical device company also can benefit from value-added services developed through these programs. One way of sustaining funding after an SBIR or STTR program is completed is to offer a value-added service to the commercial market.
What Are Some Examples?
This image depicts a laser micromachined carbon nanocomposite.
Laser microfabrication is a key area currently being developed under SBIR and STTR contracts. Laser microfabrication uses industrial lasers to micromachine and micro-weld small components. In addition to the standard applications of this technology, there have been unique applications developed under SBIR and STTR programs including laser micromachining of carbon nanocomposites—thermoplastics such as polycarbonates, polypropylenes, and polyetheretherketones that are impregnated with carbon nanofibers. The thermoplastic carbon nanocomposites have many unique characteristics including electrical conductivity and improved mechanical performance. Under an SBIR program, it was discovered that these materials could be rapidly laser micromachined while maintaining features with relatively high aspect ratios. The technology is still being developed and going through commercialization.
In addition to micromachining, it was found that the carbon nanocomposites could be laser welded. Laser welding of these materials allows for the combination of a conductor and insulator without the use of adhesive.
Another area of laser microfabrication developed under an SBIR program was "step-and-scan" laser micromachining. This technology allows the use of a single laser beam to be scanned in a small area using a set of galvanometer-controlled mirrors and then stepping the substrate to the next area for continued scanning. The pattern is contiguous and taken directly from a CAD file. This unique technology allows features as small as 0.0002 inches to be machined over areas as large as 12 inches by 12 inches.
What Businesses Are Included?There are many types of small business structures that are awarded SBIR and STTR contracts. One type, which has proven successful, has a 50:50 mix between SBIR/STTR and commercial programs. This mix allows the company to continue a strong R&D effort but also provides a customer base for transferring the technology being developed. The commercial customer provides a sustainable funding source and is a potential user of the technology, and the SBIR/STTR program benefits by having a small business that can grow independently of the program and diversify across many different markets.
In addition, the small business can use unique employee training tactics such as an apprentice or intern program. These types of programs bring in highly qualified students from local universities and train them in the area being developed by the SBIR or STTR program. This allows the student to gain practical hands-on experience and the employer to train a potential long-term employee. The student is not only learning the science through research but also how a business runs.
For additional information on the technologies discussed in this article, see Medical Design Technology online at www.mdtmag.com and the following websites:
Sidebar: Phases of SBIRs and STTRs
SBIRs and STTRs are unique opportunities for small businesses to have an R&D budget.
The SBIR program is an openly competitive process. It lets small businesses submit proposals on a variety of topics. The proposals are reviewed for degree of innovation, technical merit, future market potential, and other appropriate criteria. When a business has its proposal accepted, it is awarded a Phase I program with a grant for $100,000 and has six months to complete its work. Based on the results and potential of this work, the business may enter Phase II of the program with $750,000 and two additional years to complete the work.
The STTR program is similar to the SBIR but encourages partnership between small business and non-profit research institutions—typically universities.
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Cabin: Very comfortable. Nice balcony with ocean view. There was plenty of storage in my opinion.
Food: Excellent. We only used the Windjammer 2-3 times: Once upon arrival on the ship and a couple of times for breakfast. It is hard to find a table, and we had a party of six. Therefore, we resorted to the main dining room for breakfast the rest of the time and the food was great. You have a choice of a buffet or ordering off the menu in the main dining room at breakfast. The dinners in the main dining room were first class. We had my time dining and usually ate between 6 & 6:30 p.m. I reserved this prior to the trip. The lines get real long starting around 7:30 p.m. So, if you think you will eat later, I definitely recommend reservations. Otherwise, you can usually walk right up and get a table. We ate at Giovanni's Table (Italian) one More night, and it was excellent. Chops Grille was great, as well. For lunch, we ate at the Solarium Bistro two of the days. They have a great salad bar and other healthy choices at no charge. Other days for lunch, we grabbed a burger, hot dog, nachos, taco's, or pizza at the Wipe out Cafe near the pools. Sorrento's pizza was good for a late night snack, as well.
Entertainment: Unbelievable!! "Frozen in Time" was wonderful. "Come Fly with Me" was great, too. The comedy show was very funny--both comedians kept us laughing the entire time. The "Headliner Show," starring Earl Turner, was fabulous. He is a true entertainer: Great singer and dancer. It's a Vegas-style show with a lot of audience participation. We did not see Hairspray, although I hear it's great. On a sad note, we were disappointed that the "Oasis of Dreams" show in the aqua theater did not run our entire trip. The aqua theater was broken. Although they had contractors on our cruise trying to fix it, they ended up running into other problems with software.
The cruise director, Richard Spacey, is just the best. He is so funny and talented. Don't miss any opportunity you have to see him in action. He hosts the "Love and Marriage Show," which is so funny. If you miss the live show in the theater, you can view it on TV. Prior to the headliner show (with Earl Turner,) he does a 5-minute dance routine that's incredible. Also, DO NOT MISS the "70's Song Tribute" and "70's Disco Street Party" on Day 5 at 11:15 p.m. in the Royal Promenade. You will see Richard at his best.
Excursions: We only did a sky ride in St. Thomas that was booked on the ship and a tour in St. Maarten that I booked privately (Bernard's Tours.) This tour was great. We really went on this cruise for the ship--not the ports of call.
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Edison, which paid around $1.4 billion for the field in 2009, owns all exploration and production rights at Abu Qir but manages it in a joint venture with Egypt's EGPC.
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Samsung's new compact digital camera has a handful of features, but its primary goal is to fit comfortably in your hand. The body of the just-announced Samsung ST6500 features an ergonomic design, a concept the company has already used in some of its camcorders.
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For Students: Some Reflections on Recent Events
Like many of you I have spent the weekend watching in horror as students sitting in peaceful protest on the ground are sprayed directly in the face with pepper spray. I have watched as professors stand with their students in peaceful protest, and I have watched as they too are thrown to the ground. I have read one of the most powerful examples of speaking truth to power in Assistant Professor Nathan Brown's open letter to University of California Davis Chancellor Linda PB Katehi calling for her resignation. And when that Chancellor finally left the safe confines of her office I have watched as hundreds of students employ the powerful tool of silence. I have watched this all from my computer screen in my home in Canada where on November 10th police were called onto the campus of my alma mater and pepper sprayed students who were in peaceful protest against tuition hikes.
I have been enraged by these occurrences. I have been disheartened. I have been moved to tears. But most importantly, I have been moved.
Sure, some of those students who demonstrated incredible restraint while Chancellor Katehi walked to her car have handed in late assignments, skipped class, or sent emails signed 'respond ASAP!' Or not. No doubt some of the students on the McGill campus sit in the back of class and text throughout lectures. What I mean here is that these are not perfect people; they are people whose lives are affected by policies, economies, and now by pepper spray.
As Cathy N. Davidson and others suggest, those of us who teach in the university space have a responsibility to our students that extends beyond coming to class prepared with well written and well conceived lectures.What I am saying moreover is this: there is a profound connection between standing in front of students in a classroom and standing beside students on political and ethical grounds. It is a connection I am going to work harder to remember as I walk into the classroom, and as I manoeuvre through the minutiae. We occupy positions of relative power, even those of us in sessional or part-time positions. We owe it to our students to let them know that we support them, that we care about their issues, and that we will stand with them in protest against injustice.
We owe it to them. We owe it to the future we want to occupy.
Thanks to TVM, MJH, and MRE. Thanks to Judith T. for telling me she was also moved.
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Well said. I've been thinking the same thing lately as my admiration and respect for my own students has gone up after watching how courageous so many other students have been lately, both at our alma mater and in the US.ReplyDelete
Courage, indeed, Pantagruelle. Let me add that your students are lucky to have a brilliant and courageous teacher such as yourself.ReplyDelete
People are manifesting real bravery, and real integrity; it doesn't matter to me, really, whether I agree with the politics or whether I don't. It's just so heartening to see people acting (peacefully, deliberately) on their principles.ReplyDelete
I'm impressed.
Here in Waterloo, some students from the Catholic college's family, marriage, and sexuality program were picketing over cosmetic genital surgery, waving placards telling us that every vulva is beautiful.
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At its heart were measures to cut stamp duty on properties in disadvantaged areas, reduce VAT to 5% on house conversions and provide "generous" tax credits to encourage community investment.
Mr Brown said a forthcoming urban white paper would set out a comprehensive plan of improvement for the first time in 20 years.
"The government's strategy is to create attractive places for individuals and business - places that create and share prosperity, and that provide good quality services that meet the needs of everyone," he said.
All towns and cities should aim to be places where people want to live and businesses choose to locate - through efficient land use, quality design, modern infrastructure and sustainable use of resources, he said.
There were also plans to accelerate tax relief for cleaning up contaminated land, give tax relief to bring empty flats over shops back into use and provide further business rate relief for small companies in assisted area. A prototype community development venture fund is to be created.
Mr Brown said: "Future jobs and long-term prosperity will come, not from benefit cheques or from the old subsidies, but by a radically new approach - encouraging economic activity and business development on the lines proposed by the Rogers and Cohen reports."
Lord Rogers, chairman of the government's urban task force and a past critic of the government's sloth in reviving Britain's inner cities expressed surprise and delight at the fiscal measures announced by the chancellor.
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Lord Rogers said: "I have been saying 'let's go further and faster', but I am now extremely pleased. Somehow, there seemed to be a strong countryside lobby in Britain, but no urban lobby."
Lord Rogers said the relief on developers that clean up contaminated land was vital to remove risk and give developers confidence. "It's critical because developers need assurance that that they can reclaim the cost of restoring land upfront."
Lord Rogers also welcomed the proposals for abolition of stamp duty on all property transactions in deprived areas, comparing the idea with the Conservative's Enterprise Zones.
Mr Cohen also welcomed the chancellor's statement saying he was particularly impressed by the speed with which government had responded to his report.
He believed the initiatives would lead to companies like his own setting up specialist community development teams similar to those established for other sectors such as new technology.
Ed Mayo, director of the New Economics Foundation think-tank which helped Mr Cohen with his report said more than 100,000 jobs should be created within five years by the government measures.
Michael Roberts, director of industrial policy at the CBI, also believed the government moves were "broadly positive".
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So yeah, the day of independence has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than by giving independent developers some love? It's an unfortunate truth that most indie games fly under people's hypothetical radars, giving some truly magnificent games less exposure than they deserve. So in the spirit of Independence Day, let's all watch the fireworks as I list 20 upcoming indie games you should have on your radar.
A Hat in Time
Developer: Gears for Breakfast
Platform(s): PC, Mac, possibly Wii U
Back in the N64 days, when Mario and Donkey Kong were making their transition into the 3D realm and a certain bear and bird came onto the scene, some kind of magic happened to the gaming world. But these days, 3D platformers have become pretty scarce. That's what indie dev Gears for Breakfast thinks, anyway.
As an answer to this shortage, A Hat in Time was born, taking deep inspiration from games like Super Mario 64, Donkey Kong 64, and Banjo-Kazooie. There, now you have no reason not to keep an eye on it.
Among the Sleep
Developer: Krillbite Studio
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux
Have you ever wanted to play a game starring a baby? Oh, you have? Well, to each their own, I suppose… Anyway, in indie horror game Among the Sleep, the concept of an infant being the protagonist actually seems to work really well. Not only does the game involve reality colliding with the child's limitless imagination, but… well, you're a baby. Try fighting off whatever lurks in the night in that state. Yeah, it'll be pretty terrifying for sure.
Dead State
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Developer: DoubleBear Productions
Platform(s): PC
There are plenty of zombie games creeping about, but never have I seen one quite like this. Rather than the run-'n-gun type of gameplay we tend to see a lot of in games revolving around a zombie outbreak, Dead State seems to take a more tactical approach. Tasked with maintaining a school sheltering survivors, you will find yourself developing relationships and gathering supplies, all while fighting off zombie hordes in a turn-based battle system. Not sure about you guys, but that concept sure piqued my interest.
Developer: D-pad Studios
Platform(s): PC, XBLA
If this game is already on your radar, I wouldn't be surprised. Owlboy has been in development for a pretty damn while, and could be delayed even further for all we know. But hey, the game looks well worth the wait, so we'll just have to deal. Looking like the product of the SNES and Sega Genesis after a crazy night in Vegas, this 16-bit beauty seems to be shaping up really well. Let's just hope we don't have to wait much longer to experience the thing…
Project Zomboid
Developer: The Indie Stone
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux
Much like Dead State, Project Zomboid is (obviously) a game about surviving a zombie outbreak. I know, we can only get so many of those, right? This one interested me, though, so I threw it onto my radar. It's basically an open-world, retro-style RPG of sorts where you try to survive for as long as possible in a place that was quarantined by the government with uninfected humans still in there. Man, what a bunch of jerks…
Super T.I.M.E. Force
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Developer: Capybara Games
Platform(s): XBLA
I've heard some amazing things about this game from people who managed to try it out, and from what I see, it looks like it'll be about as good as they say. Once again fitting the retro category that many indies go for, Super T.I.M.E. Force is a side-scrolling shooter that involves time-manipulation. Oh, you say that was obvious? Fine, slap the game on your radar and move on then!
The Iconoclasts
Developer: Konjak
Platform(s): PC
You know, there are times when I feel like I'm reliving the 90s all over again. Not that I'm complaining, of course. I personally love that we see all these indie games going with a retro look. Speaking of which, The Iconoclasts looks simply stunning. It looks a bit like a cross between… well, a lot of games.
Alright, nostalgia, you win. I'll go play the demo for this game…
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Developer: Tales of Game's Studios
Platform(s): PC, Mac
Remember that game, Barkley Shut Up and Jam!? Well how about the JRPG sequel to it and Space Jam known as Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden? Okay, so it was just a fangame, but still. And that very fangame is now getting a sequel of its own! Yeah, I wasn't expecting it either.
Nonetheless, it actually looks kind of interesting. Sure the title is ridiculous, but you should never judge a book by its title. You should judge it by its plot. And who doesn't find a game involving a "powerful youngster" awakening from a "B-ball induced coma" to go on a quest to find a "cyberdwarf" interesting?
The Witness
- Early 2014 -
Developer: Number None, Inc.
Platform(s): PC, iOS, PS4 (timed console exclusive)
Anyone who saw the official reveal of the PS4 (probably most of you) likely remember seeing Braid creator Jonathan Blow show off his latest project – The Witness. If you've played Braid, I might not even have to go on in order to persuade you. For the rest of you, it's essentially a puzzle game with tons of exploration, set on a gorgeous island with a lot of pretty colors. I think I had a dream like this once…
Developer: Chucklefish Games
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux, Ouya
Upon looking up upcoming indie games in order to put this list together, I came across a game that Indie Game Magazine gave the award for "Most Anticipated Game of 2013." It's called Starbound, and I naturally felt the urge to find out more. As far as I can see, I can only predict countless hours being sacrificed for this game. With so many things that interest me, from the retro look to the ability to build things with amazing customization, I will be watching for this one.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
- Summer 2013 -
Developer: Thechineseroom
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux
If you've played Amnesia: The Dark Descent, you know fear. So naturally, you crave more of the stuff, right? Then you'll be happy and/or frightened to throw its sequel – Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs – onto your radar. All you really need to know about this game is that you'll probably want keep a spare pair of pants nearby at all times. Trust me on this.
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Developer: Erik Svedang
Platform(s): PC
No, I am not trying to code my way into breaking everyone's hearts. But as the name may or may not imply, the game itself is indeed all about coding things. In fact, you will actually be coding things yourself in order to solve puzzles! So if you plan on playing else { Heart.break() } whenever it sees a release, prepare to put your brain to work. Don't get too excited, though, as I highly doubt you'll be able to code an entire game after your playthrough…
Stardew Valley
Developer: ConcernedApe
Platform(s): PC, XBLA
Anyone who loves Harvest Moon will probably love this game. Anyone who loves insane amounts of customization will probably love this game. Anyone who loves 16-bit graphics will probably love this game. The point is, Stardew Valley has a lot to love, as far as I can tell.
Similar to the Rune Factory games, you can devote your time to farming while also duking it out with monsters in nearby dungeons. It's almost like if Rune Factory came out in the SNES era. That idea alone has me sold.
Developer: Supergiant Games
Platform(s): PC, PS4, possibly others in the future
The first time I heard about this game was during the explosive Sony conference at E3 2013. I was impressed enough just by watching the video they presented, but after knowing that the guys who made it also made Bastion, I didn't hesitate to throw it on my radar. The game looks pretty damn good. I don't know much about this game, but let's be honest, I really don't need to.
Shovel Knight
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Developer: Yacht Club
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux, Wii U, 3DS
Swords are for chumps. All a knight really needs to combat enemies is a nice, sturdy shovel. Have you ever been whacked with a shovel before? It hurts! But more importantly, this game looks like a bag full of awesome. Continuing the retro theme the indie scene seems to favor, Shovel Knight looks a lot like a cross between Mega Man and DuckTales. Need I say more? Well, it has an 8-bit soundtrack. There, now put it on your radar.
Two Brothers
Developer: AckkStudios
Platform(s): PC, Mac, Linux, Wii U, PSN, XBLA
The final game on our independent list is really, really retro-inspired. Two Brothers was basically built as a nostalgia game. No, that's what they themselves call it. Created in the style of Game Boy games, just looking at this game makes me glad I'm able to play Game Boy games on my 3DS. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, man. Anywho, this game looks like it'll be a lot of nostalgia-filled retro fun when it's released, and I for one can't wait…
What indie games are you looking forward to that weren't on this list?
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That is a great list of upcoming games and they are very interesting. I recently streamed/play Among the Sleep a few months ago and that one was really creepy and awesome. Transistor is another one I look forward to since I loved the Bastion game including the music and art direction.
By the way Jordan, I love your holiday articles you've been doing. They are a fantastic read and fun!
C'mon Transistor, please be as good as Bastion
Definitely some interesting game. As always, wouldn't mind to try any of these.
By the way Jordan, I love your holiday articles you've been doing. They are a fantastic read and fun!
Thanks! I enjoy writing them
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It's nearly midnight at Related contentCioppino's Mediterranean Grill and the prima donna at Table 10 is just warming up.
Earlier this evening, she yawned through my description of the specials, huffed because there wasn't any salmon on the menu and shoved her plate off to the side before her date had finished eating.
But now that Little Miss Sunshine is draining her third cocktail, she has finally stopped complaining about the room temperature and is no longer swatting the air when she wants me to buzz off.
My legs ache. I'm severely dehydrated. And I still have to help break down the tables in the wine room, lug the extra chairs out to the hallway and do my cash-out before I can drag myself home, crawl into bed and then come back tomorrow to start all over again.
Why did I ever think that being a waitress for a week would be fun?
The challenge
As The Globe and Mail's Vancouver restaurant critic, it's usually me on the other side of the table driving everyone crazy. Some say I can be harsh on wait staff, an opinion that puzzles me since I often refrain from commenting on the service - unless it was exceptionally good or egregiously bad.
Yet I firmly believe that one shouldn't dish out criticism unless one's willing to eat what's flung back, or at least try to understand it. So I recently spent a week waitressing to gain a better appreciation of what servers endure from their customers and how they perceive us.
I chose Cioppino's because Vancouver's Restaurant of the Year, so named by Vancouver Magazine, seemed the ultimate challenge. And given that I've already reviewed (favourably) this upscale Yaletown hot spot and have since become friends with chef/owner Pino Posteraro, I won't likely be writing about it again.
I must admit, however, that in the review, I was incredibly hard on the waiter, Patrick Malpass. I actually called him "The Dictator" and wrote that there was a point during the meal when I felt the urge to punch him. Ouch.
Now it's Patrick's turn to hit back. As the restaurant's headwaiter, he will be solely in charge of training me.
Is it any wonder that the night before my first shift, I have disturbing dreams, and I lurch to work feeling like I'm going to vomit?
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Tuesday through Saturday, I arrive for the dinner shift at 3:45 and typically stay until 11. For the first two nights, I nervously shadow Patrick - who demonstrates a saint-like capacity for forgiveness - and simply try to stay out of everyone's way as I learn to set tablecloth creases on a perfect axis and place napkins just so.
In addition to the regular menu, the kitchen creates at least 10 daily specials that we must memorize and recite to each table, replete with details about the cooking methods, provenance of the main ingredients and potential allergens.
It's even tougher than it sounds, I soon discover, after waxing rhapsodic to one gentleman about the veal "tonatello."
"Do you mean tonnato?" he retorts, his tone as arch as his eyebrow.
Some of my early mistakes are obvious. When polishing the crystal, hold it by the stem to avoid breakage. Remove water glasses to refill or risk pouring an avalanche of ice across the table. And never scrape crumbs onto the floor. (Use a small plate or napkin.)
But then there are all sorts of niceties I never could have imagined. When directing customers to the restrooms, for example, it's best not to point. Patrick recalls a woman who once took umbrage to this indelicate gesture. "I don't want everyone to know I'm going to the bathroom!" she hissed.
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"That's what he wants," Patrick replies. "He's allergic to wine."
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In The human penis as a semen displacement device, a 2003 paper published in Evolution and Human Behavior, a group of SUNY Albany psych researchers investigated the shape of the human penis to discover whether it could aid in "sperm competition," driving sperm out of the vagina prior to its own deposit -- something already observed in damselflies.
They devised an ingenious experiment.
The authors note that their on-campus surveys found that 12 percent of the students polled had had sex with multiple men in a 24 hour period and hypothesized that an evolutionary function of the glans is to force out the semen left by earlier partners prior to ejaculation.
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In the final phase of Experiment 2, we assessed the effect of the coronal ridge on semen displacement. Using a knife, the coronal ridge was removed from phallus D taking care not to destroy the glans. Fine sandpaper and an emory board were used to smooth the area that had been cut away, and the resulting phallus (designated D ) is depicted in Fig. 5. Using the low-viscosity flour and water semen mixture, five displacement trials were conducted with both the intact and modified phallus.
3.2. Results As was true for cornstarch, the dilute semen lead to comparable displacement effects as a function of phallus morphology. Phallus B displaced an average of 97.8%, phallus D 86.7%, and phallus C 28.9% [( F (12)=61.66, P <.0001]. The effects of semen viscosity and phallus type were examined using a 3 2 factorial design. As shown in Fig. 6, there was a main effect of Phallus Type [ F (2,29)=108.15, P <.0001], a main effect of Semen Viscosity [ F (1,29)=13.49, P <.001], but no Phallus Type Semen Viscosity interaction.
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An Otley couple have become the first in Leeds to have a same-sex wedding.
Julie Carrack and Vicky Parkinson were declared wife and wife at Leeds Town Hall on Friday.
The couple had picked the first available date but, with it being nearly a week after The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act took effect, had no idea they would be local pioneers.
It was only when they arrived at the registry office for their ceremony that they were told their union represented a first for Leeds.
Speaking to the Wharfedale & Aireborough Observer just after the wedding Julie, 43, said: "I'm elated. We were very surprised we were the first in Leeds given that it's been about a week since it became law and Leeds is a big place.
"We'd decided in January that we'd get married and went in and asked for any available date, but had no idea it would be of any significance.
"Gay marriage is legal in many countries now and I think people will soon just see it as part of the norm."
The couple, who are keeping their own names, enjoyed a reception meal at Korks Wine Bar in Otley and plan to honeymoon in Malta later in the year.
Forty-one-year-old Vicky, a teacher who hails originally from Blackpool, said: "It was a big and very nice surprise to be told we're the first – we've made history in Leeds and it's great for Otley.
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Decision time yet again on whether to remove nuclear waste from Parks site
After more than 20 years of wrangling, the federal government has to decide — yet again — whether it will remove and ship out the buried nuclear waste at a dump on Route 66 in Parks.
The Pittsburgh District of the Army Corps of Engineers, the lead agency for a proposed 10-year cleanup that could cost up to $500 million, has not set a date for that decision. But before it does decide, the corps will hold a meeting in the spring to get public testimony on what it should do. The meeting has not been scheduled.
The project has grown much more complicated and expensive, causing the government to rethink what should be done.
"People should be concerned that Congress has little appetite to clean up environmental messes and U.S. Rep. John Murtha is gone," said Robert Alvarez, senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington and former senior policy adviser to the secretary of the Department of Energy during the Clinton administration
When the cleanup plans sputtered and stalled in the 1990s, Murtha, the late congressman from Johnstown, initiated legislation in 2002 mandating the Army Corps take over the cleanup and remove the nuclear contamination from the site.
Although that agency is the first to put shovel to ground and remove nuclear contaminants, it had to rethink its role two years ago when workers unearthed greater-than-expected amounts of complex nuclear materials. The project price tag skyrocketed.
Originally estimated at between $21.5 million and $65.6 million in 2002, estimates rose to $170 million in 2010. Those have since ballooned to $250 million to $500 million.
U-235 and U-233
Two volatile types of uranium — U-235 and U-233 — are present on the site. Known as "fissile materials," they can cause a nuclear chain reaction or be used for an improvised explosive.
What's not clear is how much of the material has been found.
The corps refuses to release any information on the variety and quantities of isotopes found so far. The Army denied a Freedom Of Information Act request for documents from the Valley News Dispatch in 2012 regarding the materials.
According to a Sept. 17, 2012, letter to the newspaper, most of the requested documents on the nuclear dump are classified as "Secret" by the assistant secretary of Defense.
The site is protected by the Department of Homeland Security. That could indicate the corps dug up enough fissile materials to reclassify the site to what's called "Category 1" — denoting high security.
The cost for security and removing Category 1 materials dramatically increases the cost of a cleanup — and poses other issues, according to Alvarez.
"If, indeed, there is a sizable quantity of Category 1 material, you can't just leave it there," Alvarez said. "You have people living there. This is not on a federally guarded nuclear enclave or someplace in the middle of the desert.
"That's the conundrum here, of course," he said. "The Corps of Engineers' budgets have been cut like everything else. Something like this blows a hole in their budget. It's a difficult situation."
Sen. Bob Casey is pressing for the needed funding and the cleanup.
"As we move forward, I will continue to press the Army corps and other relevant federal agencies to clean up the SLDA site in a timely manner," Casey said.
For Kiski Valley nuclear activist Patty Ameno, restarting the decision process is frustrating.
In the 1990s, the site owners and the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed to keep on-site the buried radioactive materials, some of which last for millions of years. Residents, lawmakers and Ameno railed against the proposal and urged Murtha, who represented the area in Congress, to find another regulatory agency to remove the nuclear waste.
Army corps deja vu
This is the second time in two years the Army corps is reviewing its role in the cleanup.
"Given the increased knowledge of the dangers of that site and the specific kinds of materials that have been brought up, this is absolute insanity and illustrates a total disregard for human health, safety and the environment," Ameno said. "It's quite apparent that the major factor is the money, and having these regulatory decisions again, it just fuels the delays."
"Cost can certainly be a driver, but a cleanup on the order of $250 million to a half- billion dollars is not unusual for a site with challenges," said Tom Clements, the nonproliferation policy director for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability in Columbia, S.C.
The worst Department of Energy nuclear sites are costing billions of dollars to clean up.
"For the Parks site, the problem is, will this have priority in the minds of the appropriators under increasing budget stress?" Clements asked.
The Army corps has said repeatedly that funding has not been a problem for the project.
But that could change.
There are proposed cuts in the 2014 Corps of Engineers budget for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, which pays for the Parks cleanup.
Mary Ann Thomas is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-226-4691 or email@example.com.


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HOUSTON - All mainlanes of the Gulf Freeway have reopened Wednesday morning after a fatal crash.
The accident happened around 6:05 a.m. Wednesday along the Gulf Freeway southbound near Dixie Farm Road.
Officials said a woman was attempting to cross the southbound lanes in a construction zone when she was hit and killed. The driver was questioned by police and was released without charges.
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash after the woman was hit. One of those cars was fully engulfed in flames for several minutes.
Authorities said two people were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
The freeway was shut down while emergency crews work to clear the scene. Officials reopened the freeway around 9:30 a.m.
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Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax has been awarded the National Employment Team 2013 "Private Sector Business of the Year" by the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) for its commitment to employing people with disabilities, including veterans.
OfficeMax is one of two organizations — and the only private sector company — to receive this year's CSAVR distinction.
"OfficeMax is truly honored to be recognized for our commitment to employing associates with disabilities, including disabled veterans," said Ravi Saligram , president and CEO of OfficeMax. "We're proud of building a diverse and inclusive culture which allows us to improve the products, services and solutions that we provide to our customers."
OfficeMax's partnership with CSAVR began in 2009 to connect individuals with disabilities to retail and distribution positions nationwide within the company. Since then, OfficeMax has expanded its working relationship with CSAVR and its partner organizations across 17 states. The most recent hiring program, at OfficeMax's PowerMax distribution center in McCalla, Alabama, has employed more than 35 people with disabilities.


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There really is no such thing as a free lunch. It turns out many of those "free" apps you're downloading from Google Play are connecting to a sprawled network of tracking sites.
Security researchers tested a group of 2,000 apps from the Play Store and found they connect to 250,000 different URLs from 2,000 different top-level domains.
The team from Eurecam France said they're working on an app that you'll be able to use on your own Android device for determining if any of your favorite apps are connecting to nefarious tracking sites.
About 10 percent of the sample group were rather aggressive about tracking, connecting to about 500 different URLs, some of them with questionable origins.
The research singled out Eurosport Player, which alone connects to 810 tracking sites. While the pervasiveness of the in-app connections aren't necessarily dangerous on their own, it does highlight how much data exchange is going on behind the scenes when you use a mobile app.
A link to the full study was posted to the Cornell University Library site.
The impact on you: Android security is somewhat of a mixed bag. If you stick to the major apps from the Play Store you're unlikely to encounter any malware. Google has even tightened its rules, now reviewing apps before they go live in the Play Store. However, this research indicates a bit more transparency may be warranted if it wants the Play Store to appear as consumer-friendly as Apple's App Store.
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Chris Ismael
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After an intense 24-hour coding stint that started 16th Feb for the
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Finding and identifying talented young players is a big part of the game of baseball.
But as the 2009 season is showing early on, there's no substitute for experience.
Hanshin's Tomoaki Kanemoto and Orix's Tuffy Rhodes have taken Japanese baseball by storm this year with numbers that put their younger peers to shame.
Through Wednesday, the 41-year-old Kanemoto was batting .443, with NPB-highs in home runs (eight) and RBIs (26). Not to mention the Tigers outfielder already has a pair of three-homer games to his credit this season.
Kanemoto is hitting home runs at a frenetic pace through 16 games and, while a dropoff is expected, could emerge as a threat to the single-season record of 55 shared by Sadaharu Oh, Rhodes and Alex Cabrera.
The oldest position player on an Opening Day roster, Kanemoto has been nothing short of amazing this season and will be the main factor in the Tigers' hopes of reaching the Japan Series.
His Kansai neighbor Rhodes hasn't been quite as dominating, but has laid waste to Pacific League pitching in a similar fashion.
After Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Seibu Lions, Rhodes was batting .448 with seven home runs and 15 RBIs.
The veteran slugger has had at least 40 homers in each of his last two seasons and in six of the last seven seasons he's played.
At 40, Rhodes is showing no signs of slowing down and looks well on his way to another big season.
Both Kanemoto and Rhodes are the star attractions in their teams' lineup, making it even more impressive that each can still be "the man" on his squad when other players their age are thinking retirement.
The Tigers and Buffaloes each finished second in their respective league last season and should the two golden oldies keep it up, an all-Kansai Japan Series would not be out of the question this fall.
The duo will square off for the first time this year when The Tigers and Buffaloes meet in an interleague series on May 22 and 23.
Welcome back: Hokkaido Nippon Ham pitcher Tomoya Yagi was called up to the ichigun on Tuesday and made his season debut on Wednesday against the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at Tokyo Dome.
Yagi didn't factor into the decision in the 3-2 loss, but gave Fighters fans a lot to look forward to.
He yielded one unearned run on five hits over six innings. Yagi struck out three and left with a 2-1 lead before the Hawks rallied in the eighth.
Yagi was the Pacific League Rookie of the Year in 2006, going 12-8 in with a 2.48 ERA in 26 games. He appeared in just 15 games the next season, going 4-6 with a 4.54 ERA and played just twice last season.
In 2006, Yagi teamed with then-second-year pitcher Yu Darvish to give the Fighters a dynamic duo of young arms in their rotation, which was a guiding force in the team's Japan Series title that season.
It was Yagi who notched Nippon Ham's first win against Chunichi during the '06 Japan Series, in Game 2, while Darvish was on the hill for the series-clinching Game 5 win.
Pitching has been a concern for the Fighters this season, who sent hurlers Shugo Fujii and Ryo Sakakibara to the minor league team.
Manager Masataka Nashida is hoping Yagi has worked out his issues and can regain his 2006 form to aid the team's pitching staff.


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Posted in thread: Anyone seen this? on 09-02-2009 at 04:59 AM
Actualy, that was sort of the point of this for me. I think that the ratchet charging system
looks more promising than the lightening bolt. Thats just me though.
Posted in thread: Hi from NC on 08-28-2009 at 12:50 PM
Greetings from Maine and glad to have you with us.
Posted in thread: My 10 commandments of engagement on 08-25-2009 at 07:17 PM
Makes sense to me.
Posted in thread: Anyone seen this? on 08-24-2009 at 02:46 AM
And since they look like a pretty small company, and they probably couldn't handle a "spilled
hot coffee" incident. You have a point there tango.
Posted in thread: Anyone seen this? on 08-23-2009 at 10:49 PM
Yeah, I thought about that, but if your rifle has a forward vertical grip I don't see it as a
problem. Besides, idk about how you guys run your AKs, but I don't have my support hand thumb
way the hell...
Posted in thread: The Not so official "official" FTF Members Map. on 08-23-2009 at 09:12 PM
Put me down for Columbia Falls, Maine.
Posted in thread: Anyone seen this? on 08-23-2009 at 06:05 PM
Okay, so heres the deal. I'm a fan of the AK. I'm always trying to find way's to make them more
effective (even if I can only afford some of them :p). I almost bought the AK Lightning Bolt
when it cam...
Posted in thread: Greetings from Downeast Maine on 08-23-2009 at 04:41 AM
Aint being part of the welcome wagon inconvinient lol
Posted in thread: Tactical Vest for Home Defense? on 08-22-2009 at 07:41 PM
I happen to be a fan of shoulder bags. They're quick to grab, hold enough stuff to be useful,
and you can ditch 'em over a shoulder as quick as you can put it on if you need to.
Posted in thread: Greetings from Downeast Maine on 08-22-2009 at 04:48 AM
Hey folks. I'm young and definately have a lot to learn, but for what it's worth, I've pretty
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Sculptures go on show
Mobile sculptures created by a husband and wife duo are to go on display over the summer months at a new gallery.
The exhibition, A Siege of Cranes, features new work by Ilkley couple Juliet and Jamie Gutch, and will be on show at the recently-opened Barn Gallery in Weston, Otley, from May 11 to August 31.
The gallery is owned by art collector Ronnie Duncan and will open to the public by appointment.
The two artists explore the theme of balance through suspended sculptures, or mobiles, and their simple designs mask an intricate, collaborative construction process.
The lines, forms and shapes for these latest mobiles are taken from the artists' drawings of cranes in flight, particularly the red-crowned crane, which can be found in Hokkaido, Japan.
The context for the work is the profound imbalance of everyday life experienced by those living in the aftermath of the nuclear disaster at Fukushima Daiichi. The decision to use this particular bird as the inspiration for the mobiles was influenced by the Japanese tradition of making origami cranes as a gesture of hope during periods of sadness.
Visit the artists' website at julietandjamiegutch.com to arrange a viewing appointment.
ST MARGARET'S CHURCH: Soon after his arrival in Ilkley, Fr Philip Gray introduced what the former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams described as "finding out what God is doing and joining in!" Every Sunday a prayer for this so-called Mission Action Plan is said at mass, which serves to remind us of our duty to take the message out to the community. This Sunday at the parish meeting, Fr Philip will emphasise the importance of following the MAP, as it were. He said: "These meetings are important occasions for a parish church, not only because we elect the churchwardens and church council members for the following year, but also because they provide an opportunity for the whole church to reflect on its vision and direction for the year to come. MAP helps us to discern our vision and priorities under God. This last year one those priorities was the development and launch of our new website. We discerned we had important work to do in how we communicate as a church on many levels and making the new website our priority has helped us to make big strides in fulfilling our vision to be an outward-looking, vibrant and loving Christian family that is at the heart of the lives of all those in our community. Another priority we have worked on over the past two years has been the way we support charities and we have seen real and material growth in this work too in our support of children's charities in Uganda, the new Oasis Cafe in Ilkley, and the Church in Georgia following their recent war. Both of these priorities have helped us as a church to be more visionary and outward looking in the love and service we seek to offer to our parish and beyond. I hope on Sunday we will be renewed again in this vision and work." Please note Sunday's parish mass will be at 10am so there will be no 9.15am and 10.45am services.
OLICANA BRIDGE CLUB: On Monday, April 8, there were 12 tables. Winners Sue Stevens & Pam Bailey, runners-up: Gerald Dick & Ian White. On Tuesday, April 9, 11 tables. N/S: Mike Collier & Jaquie Hall; E/W: Ann McKenzie & Roger Lott. Wednesday, April 10 (morning), 12 tables. N/S: Rita Garside & Ann Shelton; E/W: Sue Bell & Berni Patchett. Wednesday, April 10 (evening), four tables. Winners: Margaret McKenzie & Janet Benson; runners-up: Sue & Howard Bell. Thursday, April 11, 14 tables. N/S: Tony Watson & Adrian Wardner; E/W: Christina Powne & Heather Harvey. Friday, April 12, four teams. Winners: Roger Lott, June Manning, Heather Harvey & Janet Leach. In the final matches of the YCBA League season on Sunday, April 7, the Olicana A team beat the Wakefield A team 14-6, and retained their position in division one. The B team lost 7-13 to Brighouse A; the C team drew with Garforth B and will be promoted to division six. The D team beat the Huddersfield C team 12-8 and the E team lost 6-14 to Bradford E.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 68-year-old man was struck and killed this morning while crossing Hendricks Avenue at River Oaks Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say Charles Wilson Jr. was walking west across Hendricks just before 7 a.m. into the path of a northbound Honda Civic. According to the accident report, the driver, Andrew Scuderi, tried to stop and take evasive action, but struck Wilson, who was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, where he died.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office told Channel 4 that Wilson retired in 2004 as a sergeant after 36 with the department. He returned to work as a bailiff sergeant, where he worked until seven weeks ago.
Police closed all lanes of Hendricks Avenue between Emerson and San Jose for more than an hour while the accident was investigated and cleared. The northbound lanes of River Oaks Road are closed as well.
According to the FHP report, no one was charged in the accident, which remained under investigation.
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The FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Policy intended to clarify the definition of "actively engaged" for purposes of issuing and renewing the A&P Inspection Authorization. The proposal, which was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 5, 2010, would amend the aviation safety inspector guidance found in the Flight Standards Information Management System, FAA Order 8900.1.
The proposed policy would clarify the definition of actively engaged to mean exercising the privileges of an airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate in the maintenance of civil aircraft. Applicants who are employed full-time in inspecting, overhauling, repairing, preserving or replacing parts on aircraft are considered to be actively engaged. Part-time or occasional workers in these areas will be evaluated by the ASI to determine whether the applicant is actively engaged. The ASI will evaluate the scope of part-time or occasional activity based on the type of maintenance activity performed, including any special expertise required. In the past, FAA ASIs have allowed IAs who do not work on the shop floor, or who clearly do not work full time with aircraft, to renew their IA after complying with the minimum annual eight-hour training requirement. This proposed policy is a significant change to the long-established practices for IA qualifications. The FAA has extended the comment period from December 6 until January 17.


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For her sake I really hope that this is fake but the "supposed" voice of Palin sounds an awful lot like her. I have to admit that I was amused by this one and these two are known for just such pranks. If it is real, the moment he said Prime Minister of Quebec she should have clued right in duh….
Update: Thanks to reader MattBastard it has been affirmed to be a real call. What an idiot.


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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced its partnership with Everyone Counts to develop an efficient e-voting system that will be used for the 85th Annual Academy Awards.
Beginning 2013, the Oscars winners can be voted online. On Wednesday, January 25, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced that it has signed a partnership with an election expert, Everyone Counts, to "exclusively develop an electronic voting system" for the 85th Annual Academy Awards that will be held next year.
"This is the first of many steps that we'll be taking toward developing a secure and convenient electronic voting system, beginning with next year's ballot," explained Ric Robertson, the Academy Chief Operating Officer, on the planned new balloting system. "We're excited to have found great partners in the people who do this best."
The partnership with Everyone Counts was sealed as a result of the Academy's 18-month search. The company was chosen for its credibility in election administration and computer security in the election industry. Aside from the Academy, Everyone Counts' clients include the U.S. States Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Justice, the state of New South Wales, Australia, and others.
Lori Steele, Chairman and CEO of Everyone Counts, stated, "We are honored to have earned the trust of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in brining online voting for the Oscars starting next year." He added, "Our company was founded to set a new standard of security, accessibility, and transparency in elections. We're proud to be working with the Academy, an organization that also represents the highest standards in its field."
In the past, the Academy Awards voting has been done on paper ballots that were sent through the U.S. mail. A small team of PwC accountants have been tackling the tabulating duty, which results were kept on paper in secured locations rather than in computers which security might potentially be compromised.
"We look forward to working with Everyone Counts for next year's 85th Academy Awards and beyond," stated Brad Oltmanns, PwC balloting leader. "We are excited about the new electronic voting system, which will enable us to conduct the tabulation process with the same high level of precision, trust and integrity that we have for the past 78 years."
The new online voting system will accelerate the voting process for the Oscars. It will help execute the Academy's plan to move its annual prize-giving ceremony a month earlier to late January.
Meanwhile, this year's Academy Awards will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 26. Hosted by veteran Oscar host Billy Crystal, the event will be televised live by the ABC Television Network in more than 225 countries worldwide.


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31 August 2016
Y'ALL! Look what's hitting shelves just in time for the long weekend...Urban Farmer! You'll be able to take this Farmhouse Ale with you to enjoy the last dregs of summer .
We've wanted to offer more seasonal, specialty, and limited batches into the marketplace for a long time, and our new labeler will allow us to do just that.
We'll be announcing additional limited and special small batch beer releases soon. Stay tuned!


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Things to Know Before Owning a Great Dane
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Those that share their home with Great Danes and Great Dane mixes often describe them as playful, affectionate and extremely patient. Since Danes don't require a great deal of exercise they can exist nicely in an apartment but it is very important that your Great Dane have soft bedding with ample room to stretch out when resting. Great Danes are not barkers but are good watch dogs since they will sound the alarm when sensing danger. This breed craves human attention and is happiest in its role as a member of the family.
Their short, fine coat is quite easy to groom. Occasional brushing and a bath when needed is usually enough maintenance for this breed. In fact this breed should be bathed only when necessary to avoid eliminating the natural oils from the coat and skin. They are low shedders and emit very little odor. Great Danes may be prone to hip dysplasia, tumor disorders and bloat. Great Danes are also prone to injuries to the tail given its length and their propensity to wag it fast and frequently.
5 Reasons to Consider Adopting Over Buying a Great Dane for sale from a store, or Great Dane Breeder:
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Below you'll find many Great Dane focused rescue organizations. This is not a complete list! If you are a Great Dane focused rescue and would like to be included, please sign up for an Adopt-a-Pet.com account here, then submit your request using the Contact Us link after you login to your Adopt-a-Pet.com rescue or shelter account. Thank you!


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Young Shoppers Value Social Network, Mobile Connections
Selling to youths? Better brush up on your online social skills.
Fifty percent of consumers aged 18-34 engage their online social networks, especially Facebook, before making a purchase decision, says a new report by the Art Technology Group (ATG).
About a third of consumers from this age bracket, 29 percent, who participated in the the study say they discovered a product or service through a social network.
On Facebook, for instance, 32 percent of this age bracket say they "like" a merchant. Another 18 percent look for coupons on Facebook, and 12 percent interact with other Facebook users who "like" the same products.
In fact, while many merchants worry about ways to measure the return on invesment of engaging with consumers through social networks, young consumers are waiting to hear from them: 57 percent of this lucrative age group say it is at least "somewhat important" for merchants to provide an opportunity to interact through a social network. In fact, according to Shop.org's annual "State of Retailing Online" survey of merchants, 28 percent said social commerce helped them grow their businesses.
Cell phones, like Internet shopping, are also quickly becoming a way for consumers in this age group to bypass actual salesmen. Forty-six percent of those aged 18-34 used their phones to browse for reviews, look for coupons, compare prices, or receive text messages about shopping promotions. This is up from 23 percent of the same group indicating they made at least four purchases through their mobile phones in an ATG-sponsored survey in the spring of this year.
The ATG study, "Consumer Shopping Experiences, Preferences, and Behaviors" polled 1,002 respondents aged 18 and older in July 2010.


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this is going to seem really backwards but my boyfriend and I have been together for eight months and we're sexually active. problem is I like anal and he won't do it. I've done it in a past relationship and liked it. how do I convince my boyfriend to have anal sex with me?
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if he still needs convincing even with a condom...youre screwed lol
you convincing is like you pushing him into it. guilt trapping him and all :/ did you ask him to just do it once and if he doesn't like it he doesn't have to again?00|00|0
i did try that. also said I would do ANYTHING that he wanted in return. still nothing. =( its all I want for my birthday in a couple weeks
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well what's the problem with the toy? unless he meant you can use it when your at home? :(
he meant get the toy so I can use it on him. I think I'm going to hold out until he caves. girls can go so much longer. ;)


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1. Batgirl V Supergirl (2017)
- studio Extreme Comixxx
- run time 305 mins.
- released 07/03/2017
- Also starring:
- Nina Hartley
- Sunny Lane
- Aiden Starr
- Aurora Snow
- Alanah Rae
- Chastity Lynn
- Jenna Presley
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2. TV's Greatest Parody Hits (2009) Compilation
- studio Pulse Pictures
- run time 270 mins.
- released 12/22/2009
- Also starring:
- Jenna Haze
- Nina Hartley
- Eva Angelina
- Sunny Lane
- Amia Miley
- Teagan Presley
- Aurora Snow
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3. Addams Family: An Exquisite Films Parody (2011)
- studio Sweet Mess Films
- run time 147 mins.
- released 10/03/2011
- directed by Rodney Moore
- Also starring:
- Aurora Snow
- Alanah Rae
- Charley Chase
- Amber Rayne
- Brandy Aniston
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4. Seasoned Players 12 (2010)
- studio Tom Byron Pictures
- run time 146 mins.
- released 03/16/2010
- Also starring:
- Mellanie Monroe
- Persia Pele
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5. Rubbin' Em Out (2013) Compilation
- studio Tom Byron Pictures
- run time 240 mins.
- released 06/25/2013
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- Chanel Preston
- Sasha Grey
- Lexi Belle
- Nina Hartley
- Kristina Rose
- Allie Haze
- Shyla Stylez
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For the most part I was raised in Santa Maria, California. Definitely not the person anyone ever expected to
see in the adult industry. In high school I was the quiet honor roll student, constantly immersed in books.
After high school I left for college, which brought me to the University of California, Irvine as a drama
As my first year at UCI came to a close I answered a newspaper ad for nude modeling which was the beginning of my career, so to speak. Prior to the industry I wasn't very experienced as I'd only been with a few guys (all boyfriends).
At first I was shy and nervous, but that quickly slipped away and the more comfortable I became the more I wanted to do.
My first scene was for Ed Power's in More Dirty Debs 152. From there my career really took off and before I knew it I did it all (to include playing the role of director)! In the process of all this playful debauchery I have been honored with a few awards: 2001 RRCC's Best Female Performer, RRCC's Best Rookie, XRCO's Cream Dream, XRCO's Best Three-Way Sex Scene, XRCO's Best Group Sex Scene, and for 2003 AVN's Female Performer of the Year, RRCC's Best Female Performer, and XRCO's Best Three-Way Sex Scene!
I am currently still in college working on my Bachelor's degree, it's slow going as I am only able to be a part time student. I would eventually like to settle down and go to law school.
Until then i can be found making movies or traveling around the country doing club appearances. Who knows maybe I'll be in your city next?!
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In spite of what you say, I think you really do care; if you didn't, you wouldn't have written to me. I hope I'm right, because if I'm not, you're facing a very grim future, whether you realize it or not.
Admittedly, you may be temporarily blinded (so to speak) by the supposed excitement of what you've done. The Bible, after all, acknowledges that sin may have its "fleeting pleasures" (Hebrews 11:25), but those pleasures are deceptive and seldom last. You've seen what's happened to others who've gone down this path, and in your heart you know it almost never leads to lasting happiness. The Bible warns us not to "be hardened by sin's deceitfulness" (Hebrews 3:13).
I urge you to face the seriousness of what you've done, and turn away from it before it's too late. It won't be easy, I know, but with God's help you can, and I pray you will. Not only is your future at stake, but also that of your family.
The most important thing you can do, however, is to face your need for God's forgiveness, and to turn your life over to Christ. He alone can give you hope for the future, and He alone can help you turn away from temptation and begin living the way you should. Don't be deceived by sin's foolishness any longer, but give your life to the One who gave His life for you: Jesus Christ.


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Premier League: Manchester City launch Nike kit in deal worth £72m
Manchester City have officially launched their new £72million kit deal with American sportswear giant Nike.
Last Updated: 21/05/13 10:03pm
City announced last year that they would switch brand from Umbro, previously owned by Nike, after agreeing a deal worth £12million per annum over six years.
The new partnership underlines City's determination to boost their commercial income in the upcoming era of Financial Fair Play.
City launched their first Nike kit at a media event in New York, where the team are currently based on their post-season tour.
Tom Glick, City's chief commercial and operating officer, said: "We are delighted to join forces with Nike.
"Having them as our new technical kit partner demonstrates City's growing global appeal, and we look forward to working alongside Nike to build and engage our fanbase around the world.
"Nike's extensive distribution networks will ensure the club's presence in markets stretching from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas and that our fans everywhere can find and wear a City shirt."
City will wear their new kit in lucrative friendlies against Chelsea in St Louis and New York on Thursday and Saturday respectively.
The club also announced on Tuesday that they had acquired the rights to Major League Soccer's 20th expansion franchise from 2015 in a partnership with the New York Yankees.


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Seriously!?: Bahamas Celebration Cruise Review by MsSher
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Destination: Bahamas
Embarkation: Other
First, I was not told about ANY of the surcharges until about 10 days out from my trip. I distinctly remember asking the travel customer service people on three separate occasions about additional fees and was told "everything was paid for."
Imagine my surprise when we arrived at Palm Beach and I was immediately charged for $60 for parking, even though I hadn't even got on the ship yet. It seems highly unusual to be charged for parking BEFORE you even pick up your car. I balked as soon as I was asked for the money but was told by a flunky employee that there was no alternative, that was his job.
The $12 per day for service fees is ludicrous. EVERY meal,save the one I ate in the Crystal Room, was served buffet! More Why am I paying service fees for meals I am serving myself? Additionally, after the initial visit with my porter 3 hours after boarding, I never saw another one in my room. Certainly my bed wasn't made or my towels changed.
This was supposed to be an overnight cruise to Freeport, I would stay two nights on the island and then another overnight cruise back.
While I do not and would not ever hold a human being accountable for bad weather I do hold the cruise line responsible for what happened BECAUSE of bad weather.
When we arrived at the Bahamas early in the morning the water was choppy and you could barely see the coast. The captain advised the weather was too bad to dock so we would see what happened throughout the day. As the day wore on, with the boat rocking and reeling throughout...we were given the opportunity to see napkin folding demonstrations, towel folding demonstrations, and a couple of lame attempts at comedy in the main entertainment area (there was also three old movies they showed throughout the day). CERTAINLY not very good alternatives to the fun and frolic we were to have on the island. It seems that bad weather should be a planned for occurrence with more alternatives than domestic bliss. Finally, after sitting in that choppy water ALL day long, we were told we were heading back to Florida. By then, myself and most other passengers just wanted to get to land. Although the food was certainly tastey, because it was served buffet style, it wasn't EVER hot (even the food I got in the Crystal Room had to be sent back to be heated).
Finally get back to Palm Beach expecting IMMEDIATE return of half of my parking fee only to be told that the Port takes care of that, then no the parking company does that, then to be told I had to talk to my hotel when I arrived in Orlando. Eventually, I did get my $30 returned but after talking to no less than nine different people and having to show up in Orlando hours later.
I was never told what the situation would be for return of the prepaid hotel in the Bahamas would be - that took another dozen or so phone calls and 20 business days. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REFUNDED IMMEDIATELY! (Especially so since it had been paid 9 months prior to the trip!)
Since I am not sure who the actual package was booked through, I will post no further comments on the atrocious conditions in the hotel I stayed at or the way I was treated there. Suffice it to say this was absolutely the WORST vacation I have ever had and will NEVER go back to Bahama Celebrations.
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A new study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology this month claims that humans, and humans alone, are responsible for wiping out the Tasmanian Tiger.
The AFP reports that researchers have long believed that the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacinus cynocephalus, was brought to extinction through various factors like hunting and disease.
Thomas Prowse, of Australia's University of Adelaide, said:
"Many people, however, believe that bounty hunting alone could not have driven the thylacine extinct and therefore claim that an unknown disease epidemic must have been responsible."
But a new study suggests that the animal did not go extinct because of some unknown epidemic. Prowse and his team developed a mathematical model to look at the effects that humans had on the Tasmanian tiger. The team discovered that hunting, coupled with habitat loss and smaller numbers of prey, could have driven the animal to extinction.
Prowse said:
"The new model simulated the directs effects of bounty hunting and habitat loss and, importantly, also considered the indirect effects of a reduction in the thylacine's prey (kangaroos and wallabies) due to human harvesting and competition from millions of introduced sheep … We showed that the negative impacts of European settlement were powerful enough that, even without any disease epidemic, the species couldn't escape extinction."
Live Science notes that bounties were put on the Tasmanian tiger during the 19th century because farmer's believed that the animal preyed on sheep and poultry. It would later be shown that the Tasmanian tiger had a weak jaw and couldn't have hunted sheep.
Still, by the early 1900s the animal was practically extinct. By 1936, the last known Tasmania tiger died at a zoo.