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Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum 2018 is expected to welcome more than 300 international and local exhibiting companies displaying the most up-to-date products, technologies and equipment and will bring together visitors from Taiwan and neighboring countries such as Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
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WEST JEFFERSON-A possible motive has surfaced in the breaking and entering and subsequent burning of North Beaver Baptist Church that occurred in July 2012.
According to court records, several rolls of wrapped coins were taken from the church the night of the arson.
This information was found in the arrest warrants for Anthony Dustin Graybeal, who was one three originally charged in the case.
The allegations of the stolen coins had not previously been reported. Altogether, $200 was reported stolen.
After several continuances, Graybeal is scheduled to appear again in Ashe County Superior Court on Feb. 6 on felonious charges of burning a church/religious building, breaking and entering a place of worship and larceny after breaking and entering.
His alleged conspirator, Damion Okoyia Blevins entered an Alford plea last month to a felony charge of burning of a religious building.
Essentially, an Alford plea involves a defendant who proclaims he is innocent of a crime, but admits that the prosecution has enough evidence to prove that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
For purposes of sentencing, Blevins' church burning charge was consolidated with a separate charge of felony obtaining property by false pretenses. He will serve 11-23 months in the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections at the expiration of a term of 78 to 106 months in prison for discharging a weapon into an occupied building.
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"A highly-anticipated declassified US intelligence report, aimed to prove that Russia supported Donald Trump, has turned out to be a huge embarrassment. The annex that contained factual material that was thought to provide evidence of RT influencing the American public was compiled in December 2012, right after the reelection of Barack Obama.
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This is something that I hold very close to my heart. We all know that language evolves over time and words warp into variations of themselves through usage. Often a word that is hard to pronounce will, over many years, become accepted in an easier form. There is speculation, for example, that the word ask will become aks in time. Of course, if that does happen, I'm going to have to kill someone, but that still won't hold back the progression of linguistic development. Or linguistic entropy in the case of the above example. As if ask is hard to pronounce.
However, the prevalence of computer chat rooms, forums and mobile phone text messaging is doing more to destroy our language than centuries of ignorance have managed. Personally, I'm against it. I'm the sort of person that will take the time to write out a text message with correct grammar and punctuation. There are two reasons for this. One, it's the polite and correct thing to do and two, it's not hard. Not even vaguely. People are so lazy these days. Before long we'll all evolve into amorphous globs of quivering, jellified, pasty white flesh, jacked directly into our computers gibbering "lol" and "omg!" at each other. And then you'll all be sorry.
I'm not alone. Julie Dawson over at Bards & Sages (there's a link in the sidebar) recently posted an article on this subject and I'm reproducing it here. Stand up and be counted, people. And if, for example, you find yourself rolling on the floor laughing your arse off, write it out in full or simply type ha ha! How hard can it be?
In George Orwell's novel 1984, the government is able to control the minds of the citizenry by systematically reducing the number of words available in the English language. By reducing the ability to use the depth of the English language, Orwell warned, the government would be able to reduce the ability of its citizens to think and reason for themselves. Thus making them easily controlled.
Today, we see this dissolution of our language coming, not from the government, but from the growing use and acceptance of chatspeak in common communications. Once designed solely as a means of quickly conveying ideas in a live chat or instant message environment, the annoying abbreviations have seeped into forums, e-mails, and even more formal correspondence.
I have personally had the displeasure of reading electronic query letters from job applicants that are filled with chatspeak. I have actually heard people use the chatspeak word "lol" in actual, face-to-face conversation. As a publisher, I have received countless queries from writers who construct a query letter in the same incoherent chat babble as they would a forum post.
We must stop this downward spiral into incoherent stupidity!
We, the undersigned, having grown tired of being inundated with countless, incoherent posts that look like a Scrabble™ board threw up, hereby declare that we will no longer tolerate this dissolution of the language. The ability to construct a complete sentence is necessary to both understand information you receive and to convey ideas you wish to share. By allowing chatspeak to seep into common communication, we limit our ability to share complex information with each other. Do we really want to be reduced to a society of people whose only means of expressing pleasure or agreement is to type "lol"? Do we really want to be reduced to a society of people who allow illiterate 12 year olds to dictate how we communicate online?
From this point forth, we will strive to combat this epidemic of regressive thinking before it's too late. We shall no longer accept the lazy-minded notion that chatspeak is quicker and easier, but instead seek to show the users of chatspeak how stupid they really are. We shall correct your grammar in forum posts, return your e-mails unread, and reject your manuscripts with a form letter that says all submissions must be in English, not chatspeak.
Join the rebellion and fight for your right to think in complete sentences with real words before it is too late!
Good work, Julie. I'm in. Drop a comment if you want to "sign the petition" or pass it on.


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Tolomatic's iPad app provides instant access to company and product information. Tolomatic products included are: electric linear actuators, motors and control systems; pneumatic cylinders; industrial caliper brakes; right-angle gearboxes; and cone clutches. GET INSTANT UPDATES FOR ALL PRODUCT RESCOURCES •Complete catalogs, brochures, parts and service sheets, manuals, white papers, guides and more are just a touch away and updated automatically whenever a change is made. •Just touch the update button inside the app and documents update instantly. VIEW PRODUCT PDF FILES AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS •All product information is easily viewed with helpful bookmarks to find what you need fast. •Industry application section makes it easy to find products that relate to your industry DEFINE YOUR MOTION CONTROL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS •Use the application worksheets to define specific application requirements necessary for selecting the right product. CREATE CUSTOM MARK-UPS •A handy built-in sketch pad tool makes it easy to marking up to note desired product modifications or for creating customized drawings that can be attached and emailed to recipients of choice. •CAD for every product can be opened (with a recommended CAD viewer) and sketched on to highlight points of interest or areas specific to application concerns. SIZE AND SELECT ALL TOLOMATIC ELECTRIC ACTUATORS •Instant links to the Tolomatic online Electric Actuator Sizing Software, and Your Motor Here motor matching databases make it easy to choose the right product and motor. Tolomatic's app has everything needed to size, select, specify and maintain their linear motion and power transmission products for industrial automation applications. Requires iOS 5.1 or higher
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We've teamed up with Yellowglen to offer you an amazing ticket giveaway to their Melbourne Cup Pop-Up event tomorrow at Paddington Markets in Sydney. Yellowglen is bringing the glitz, the glamour, and of course the bubbly to the venue as they transform it into a bustling laneway
The event will allow you to snack down on a mix of flavorsome street style food as well as gelato. For the urban foodie experience, there will be roaming canapés. You can watch the Cup on the big screen TVs while enjoying the unique tunes by the talented DJ Alley Oop, who will undoubtedly have you tapping your feet.
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We have given below a brief summary on some common lower leg injuries suffered by athletes such as Pulled Calf Muscles, Tibialis Posterior Syndrome or PTTD, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Shin Fracture. To know more about them and other lower leg injuries, please visit the complete LOWER LEG INJURIES topics listed on the left side menu which gives you information about the causes, symptoms, treatment and also rehab exercises in great detail.
Also known as calf muscle strain, is a condition where the soleus or gastrocnemius muscle gets overstretched to the point that it ruptures or tears under the pressure resulting in pain. In severe sprains, there is complete tearing of the muscle fibres. Causes for this condition are sudden burst of speed or change in direction in sports by the athlete. Symptoms experienced are pain and bruising. Depending on the severity, the calf sprain is classified into Grade 1, 2, & 3 sprains. The treatment depends on the severity of the sprain and usually consists of rest, R.I.C.E. therapy, using NSAIDs, taping and enrolling into a rehab program. You can visit "Range of Motion Stretching Exercises," "Progressive Calf Stretching Exercises," and "Progressive Strengthening Exercises" for calf strain under the topic "Pulled Calf Muscle" on the left side menu.
Formation of blood clot (thrombus) in the deep seated veins is known as Deep Vein Thrombosis. The region of calf muscles are more affected by this condition. The common causes are long-haul flights and surgical procedures. Symptoms are: Constant pain in the calf, redness, warmth and stroke in severe cases. Treatment options include: Warm compresses, NSAIDs, anti-coagulant injections and surgery in severe cases.
Also known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction or PTTD is a condition where there is damage to the tibialis posterior muscle resulting in fallen arches and flat feet. Symptoms include pain, flatfeet, swelling, difficulty in walking and standing. Treatment includes rest, cold therapy, NSAIDs, sports massage, steroid injections and much more. To know more about treatment and "Strengthening Exercises for PTTD or Tibialis Posterior Syndrome," refer to this topic under the "LOWER LEG INJURIES" section on the left side of the menu.
Fracture of the shin bone (tibia), due to injury or trauma to the lower leg is known as shin fracture or fracture of the Tibia. This can be a full, partial or hairline fracture. Causes are direct impact/trauma, sudden ankle inversion, prolonged overuse, abrupt change in direction as seen in sports such as basketball, football, rugby etc. Symptoms include severe pain, swelling, inability to stand or walk, bruising and leg deformity. Treatment comprises of rest with casting of the leg and surgery for severe cases followed by stretching and strengthening exercises done to enhance mobility, strength and flexibility of the muscles.
Other Lower Leg Injury Topics Which are Covered in This Section:
- Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS
- Broken Leg or Fractured Leg
- Shin Splints or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Leg Cramps
- Anterior Compartment Syndrome
- Fibula Stress Fracture
- Calf Strain
- Tibial Stress Fracture
- Lower Leg Contusion
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Lateral Compartment Syndrome
- Tibial Growth Plate Fracture
- Tight Calf Muscles
- Tibialis Anterior Tendon Sheath Inflammation
- Calf Pain or Calf Muscle Pain
- Tennis Leg or Medial Gastrocnemius Strain
- Deep Posterior Compartment Syndrome
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Midnapur, June 24 (UNI) West Bengal Civil Defence Minister Srikumar Banerjee and Irrigation Minister Nandogopal Bhattacharjee were gheraoed by about 1000 people, protesting inadequate flood relief, on NH-6 near Panskura today.
SP Midnapur East District S S Panda said the incident took place when Mr Chatterjee and Mr Bhattacharjee were coming to supervise the relief distributions in the flood affected areas.
The agitated mob observed that they would not allow the ministers to enter the flood stricken areas as relief distributions were totally failure and under chaos.
They gheraoed them for about two hours till police reached the spot and negotiated with the agitators.
The ministers told the agitators that they would enquire the matter and take necessary steps to ensure proper relief to the affected people.
Meanwhile, at Chandipur, people beat BDO Sudip Ghosh in Gargram village and looted relief materials.The car of the BDO was also ransacked. Some reporters and photographers were also manhandled and their cameras were broken.
Reports of looting of relief materials were also reaching from Patashpur and Bhagabanpur block areas since last night.
SDO Egra Siddharta Sankar Chakraborty said '' we are trying to provide relief to the flood affected areas on a war foot.'' UNI XC ADG DB1932


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Kerala PSC Recruitment 2016 – Apply for 113 Beat Forest Officer Posts
Are you looking for KPSC Jobs? Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a recruitment notification for filling up 113 Beat Forest Officer Posts. Applications are invited for filling up 113 Beat Forest Officer vacancies on direct recruitment basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 09-03-2016(Extended to 19-03-2016). For more Age limit, Educational qualification, Selection procedure and how to apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2016 is given below.,
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2016 Vacancy Details:
Total Number of the Post: 113
Name of the Post: Beat Forest Officer
Age Limit: 19 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per govt orders.
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Procedure: Physical Efficiency test, Endurance Test, Medical Exam and Interview.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply online through the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in on or before 09-03-2016.(Extended to 19-03-2016).
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text: Sep 21, 2005 Heard of the term Jack of the Dust? The Ship's Baker! Given because the person could have such a covering of flour dust while working as to make them unrecognizable. A good night baker can have a big affect on ship morale. Can you still smell the fresh bread and sticky buns in the morning Sep 20, 2005 World War II Factoid: Most members of the Waffen SS were not German. Sep 19, 2005 So where does the computer term "bug" come from? In 1945, Navy Lt. Grace Murray Hopper was working on the Harvard University Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator when the computer began to have problems. An investigation later showed that there was a moth trapped inside the computer. Operators removed the moth and affixed it to the log. The entry reads: "First actual case of bug being found," coining the term we use today. Sep 18, 2005 An 'abatis' is a type of what? Line of defense. It is a defensive obstacle using fallen trees placed on top of each other with branches, sometimes sharpened, facing the enemy. Sep 17, 2005 One of Japan's methods of destroying tanks was to bury a very large artillery shell with only the nose exposed. When a tank came near enough a soldier would whack the shell with a hammer. "Lack of weapons is no excuse for defeat." -- LtGen. Mutaguchi Sep 16, 2005 Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first U.S. President to travel by air while in office. Since then, an executive aircraft has been a necessity for the Presidency. Sep 15, 2005 World War II: Actor Norman Shelley impersonated Winston Churchill in a BBC recording of a 1942 speech. Winston had said "I am rather busy, get an actor to do it". Sep 14, 2005 During the second world war, over 56,000 carrier pigeons were sent into action with some of them actually receiving medals of bravery. Sep 13, 2005 Germany's power grid was much more vulnerable than realized. One estimate is that if just 1% of the bombs dropped on German industry had instead been dropped on power plants German industry would have collapsed. Sep 12, 2005 World War II: The only nation that Germany declared war on was the USA. Sep 11, 2005 Camp David, the U.S. Presidential retreat, was originally established as "Shangri-La" by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It was later renamed by Dwight Eisenhower. He named the retreat, Camp David, after his grandson. In May 1943, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain became the first foreign visitor hosted at Camp David. Sep 10, 2005 The very last Roman soldier left Great Britain in 407 AD. Sep 09, 2005 When the US Army landed in North Africa, among the equipment brought ashore were 3 complete Coca-Cola bottling plants. Why? Because the water was disgusting. Imagine drinking water that tasted much like that of your local swimming pool. Soldiers simply favored drinking Coca-Cola. In 1939, Coca Cola only had 5 overseas bottling plants. By 1945, they had 64. Sep 08, 2005 During World War II, a number of air crewman died of farts (ascending to 20,000 ft. in an unpressurized aircraft causes intestinal gas to expand 300%). Sep 07, 2005 During the Civil War, regiments of women followed General Joseph Hooker's Army of the Potomac. These female 'camp-followers' became known as 'Hooker's girls', coining the popular colloquialism for prostitutes: hookers. Sep 06, 2005 'Doughboy' was the nickname given to a member of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. Prior to The Great War, the colloquialism had referred only to an infantryman, but it expanded to include any member of the American armed forces. The actual origin of the term 'Doughboy' is still debated within both US historical and military circles. Sep 05, 2005 On January 5th, 1776, New Hampshire became the first state to adopt a state constitution. Sep 04, 2005 The first shot of WWII was fired from the German battleship 'Schleswig Holstein' which was on an official visit to Poland. The ship was berthed in Danzig harbor and at 4:47 am on September 1, 1939, as the ship moved slowly down the Port Canal and took up position opposite the Westerplatte (an area containing Polish troop barracks and workshops), the order to 'Fire' was given. Sep 03, 2005 The "shot heard 'round the world" was fired at which battle? Lexington & Concord. Sep 02, 2005 Landmines killed, wounded or maimed more people in Chechnya in 2002 than in any other region of the world. Sep 01, 2005 From a Dutch word meaning "pirate", many people know the word "filibuster" to mean: the use of tactics to delay legislative action. Many don't realize that adventurers participating in quasi-military expeditions were also known as filibusters. Discuss?


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I love JourneyDance™! As a way of integrating my 20 years of experience in the profession of body-mind-spirit movement fitness, as a Nia Trainer and First Degree Black Belt and Rolfer/Rolf Movement Practitioner, JourneyDance™ has opened me up to new creative possibilities and I love it!
Kelle is a unique Nia teacher trainer. From her 14 years of being a Rolfer and Rolf Movement Therapist, she brings a rich understanding of the human form and an 'integrationist' approach to looking at, sensing and moving the body. Her classes are athletic and undeniably packed with power, yet her years of work in the Healing Arts bring depth, compassion and choice into every move, making the class experience deep, yet intuitive. Kelle teaches from The Body's Way perspective, encouraging students to 'Know Thyself' in order to become a great healer to all. Beginner's mind is a touchstone in Kelle's trainings, as she brings a sense of curiosity and wonder for being alive. Spontaneity, humor and an undying love for the work of Nia are a few of the unique gifts she shares with her students.
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Exclusive: AWAKENING Chapter 6 Revealed!
A note from creator Nick Tapalansky:
Thanks so much to all of you who came to hang out with Alex and I this month - it was a wild ride and we had tons of fun talking comics, zombies, and more with everyone. As promised (though slightly delayed, sorry 'bout that!), here's the other half of your prize: the entire first chapter of Volume Two. You'll be the first to check this out, with the preview not actually being made public until the book is solicited in April or May. It's just our way of thanking you for taking a chance on our lil' zombie noir. Hope you dig it!
"We now know that zombies of a sort are responsible for the recent rash of murders and missing persons in Park Falls and, further, that the city is not alone in its suffering. What we don't know, however, is what's causing the slow but steadily increasing instances of what have now been termed 'awakenings.' While Derrick investigates a new series of murders similar to those which led to his early retirement from the PFPD, Dr. Daniel Howe must make hard decisions on how to proceed in understanding and resolving the spreading crisis. Meanwhile, Sandra attempts to reconcile a dark secret from her past and reclaim her faith in the face of what she believes to be nothing short of the end of the world."
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"Dowlatabadi draws a detailed, realist picture of Iranian life . . . in language that is complex and lyrical." --The Financial Times
In the midst of the Iran-Iraq War, an Iraqi journalist is given a tour of a military prison. The Major in charge of the camp informs the writer of what is expected: he is to write a fabricated report about a murder that has occurred in the camp, with the aim of demoralizing Iranian soldiers.
Reluctant to write the report, the writer spends a long night talking and drinking with the Major and detailing a work of fiction he is composing about a group of soldiers trapped on a hill, dying of thirst as they battle for a water tank with a group of enemy soldiers perched on the opposite hill. The tank remains undamaged, but neither group has a hope of reaching it without being killed.
In a narrative riddled with surreal images, shifting perspectives, and dark humor, Mahmoud Dowlatabadi--widely acknowledged as the most important living Iranian writer--offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the warring countries as he questions the meaning of national identity and does something that has been nearly impossible to do in Iran for the last century: tell a true story.
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MAHMOUD DOWLATABADI is one of the Middle East's most important writers. Born in 1940 in a remote farming region of Iran, the son of a shoemaker, he spent his early life and teens as an agricultural day laborer until he made his way to Tehran, where he started acting in the theater and began writing plays, stories, and novels. Dowlatabadi pioneered the use of the everyday language of the Iranian people as suitable for high literary art. His books include Missing Soluch, published by Melville House and his first work to be translated into English, and a ten-book portrait of Iranian village life, Kelidar. In 1974, Dowlatabadi was arrested by the Savak, the shah's secret police force. When he asked what crime he'd committed, he was told, "None, but everyone we arrest seems to have copies of your novels, so that makes you provocative to revolutionaries." He was in prison for two years. His novel The Colonel was shortlisted for the Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin International Literature Award, long-listed for the Man Asian Literary Prize, and the winner of the 2013 Jan Michalski Prize for Literature.
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Praise for The Colonel:
"Mr. Dowlatabadi draws a detailed, realist picture of Iranian life, especially that of the rural poor, in language that is complex and lyrical, rather than simplistic." —The Financial Times
"A demanding and richly composed book by a novelist who stands apart." —Kirkus Reviews
"The Colonel is a remarkable and important book ... a masterpiece." —The Globe and Mail
"It's about time everyone even remotely interested in Iran read this novel." —The Independent


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The Son That Former NFL Player Rae Carruth Tried To Kill Turns 18, Still Suffering From Permanent Brain Damage
The former wide receiver, who plotted the murder of his ex, Cherica Adams, is scheduled to be released from prison soon.
WASHINGTON – Rapper Tupac Shakur's song "Dear Mama," Bill Cosby's second comedy album and rare battle sounds from World War II are among 25 recordings the Library of Congress is preserving for their cultural significance.
Selections for the 2009 National Recording Registry are being announced Wednesday. They must be at least 10 years old and be culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.
The combination of Cosby — an outspoken critic of profanity and violence in hip-hop culture — with work from a rapper who was shot and killed in 1996 is notable, but organizers said Tupac's "Dear Mama" was a heartfelt homage to mothers struggling with addiction and poverty.
It's also a "relatively tame" recording, and the cultural impact of hip-hop is undeniable, program coordinator Steve Leggett said. Tupac is the third rapper inducted, following Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy.
In announcing the registry, Librarian of Congress James Billington said the list "showcases the diverse beauty, humanity and artistry found in the American soundscape."
The new additions include performances by Little Richard, Willie Nelson, REM, Patti Smith and the 1923 recording "Canal Street Blues" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band for epitomizing the sound of New Orleans.
Organizers chose Cosby's second album, "I Started Out as a Child," over his first simply because they thought it was better overall, Leggett said.
The World War II recording is from the second Battle of Guam in which the U.S. forces retook the island from the Japanese.
Nominations come from a Library of Congress preservation board and online suggestions from the public. The selections for 2009 bring the registry's total to 300.
The 2009 additions to the registry in chronological order are:
• "Fon der Choope" (From the Wedding), Abe Elenkrig's Yidishe Orchestra (1913)
• "Canal Street Blues,"King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band (1923)
• "Tristan und Isolde," Metropolitan Opera, featuring Kirsten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior, NBC Broadcast of March 9, 1935
• "When You Wish Upon a Star," Cliff Edwards (recorded, 1938; released, 1940)
• "America's Town Meeting of the Air: Should Our Ships Convoy Materials to England?"(May 8, 1941)
• The Library of Congress Marine Corps Combat Field Recording Collection, Second Battle of Guam (July 20 - August 11, 1944)
• "Evangeline Special" and "Love Bridge Waltz," Iry LeJeune (1948)
• "The Little Engine That Could," narrated by Paul Wing (1949)
• Leon Metcalf Collection of recordings of the First People of Western Washington State (1950-1954)
• "Tutti Frutti," Little Richard (1955)
• "Smokestack Lightning," Howlin' Wolf (1956)
• "Gypsy," original cast recording (1959)
• The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, Bill Evans Trio (June 25, 1961)
• "Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)," Max Mathews (1961)
• "I Started Out As a Child," Bill Cosby (1964)
• "Azucar Pa Ti," Eddie Palmieri (1965)
• "Today!," Mississippi John Hurt (1966))
• "Silver Apples of the Moon," Morton Subotnick (1967)
• "Soul Folk in Action," The Staple Singers (1968)
• "The Band," The Band (1969)
• "Coal Miner's Daughter," Loretta Lynn (1970)
• "Red Headed Stranger," Willie Nelson (1975)
• "Horses," Patti Smith (1975)
• "Radio Free Europe" R.E.M. (1981))
• "Dear Mama," Tupac Shakur (1995)
The former wide receiver, who plotted the murder of his ex, Cherica Adams, is scheduled to be released from prison soon.
Each of the men could be served a life sentence in prison.
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This application is related to U.S. patent application entitled "Optical Measuring System" filed Jun. 17, 1994 and having U.S. Ser. No. 08/262,130.
This invention relates to non-invasive measuring methods and systems and, in particular, to scanning phase measuring methods and systems for an object at a vision station.
Height distribution of a surface can be obtained by projecting a light stripe pattern onto the surface and then reimaging the light pattern that appears on the surface. A powerful technique for extracting this information based on taking multiple images (3 or more) of the light pattern that appears on the surface while shifting the position (phase) of the projected light stripe pattern is referred to as phase shifting interferometry as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,641,972 and 4,212,073.
The multiple images are usually taken using a CCD video camera with the images being digitized and transferred to a computer where phase shift analysis, based on images being used as "buckets," converts the information to a contour map of the surface.
The techniques used to obtain the multiple images are based on methods that keep the camera and viewed surface stationary with respect to each other and moving the projected pattern.
A technique for capturing just one bucket image using a line scan camera is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,965,665 but not enough information is available to do a phase calculation based on multiple buckets.
Other U.S. patents which show phase shifting include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,202,749 to Pfister; 4,794,550 to Greivenkamp, Jr.; 5,069,548 to Boehnlein; and 5,307,152 to Boehnlein et al.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,398,113 and 5,355,221 disclose white light interferometry systems which profile surfaces of objects.
In the above-noted application, an optical measuring system is disclosed which includes a light source, gratings, lenses, and camera. A mechanical translation device moves one of the gratings in a plane parallel to a reference surface to effect a phase shift of a projected image of the grating on the contoured surface to be measured. A second mechanical translation device moves one of the lenses to effect a change in the contour interval. A first phase of the points on the contoured surface is taken, via a four-bucket algorithm, at a first contour interval. A second phase of the points is taken at a second contour interval. A control system, including a computer, determines a coarse measurement using the difference between the first and second phases. The control system further determines a fine measurement using either the first or second phase. The displacement or distance, relative to the reference plane, of each point is determined, via the control system, using the fine and coarse measurements.
An object of the present invention is to provide a method and system including an optical head for making an optical phase measurement of a viewed object by generating an image whose intensity as a function of position relative to the optical head and wherein the system is configured in a way which allows multiple images with different phase information as the viewed object is moved in a direction perpendicular to the imaging system and these multiple images are used to calculate a phase image that is proportional to the optical phenomena that creates the phase change.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and system including an optical head for making a phase measurement of imagable electromagnetic radiation returned to a multi-line linear detector array by setting up the optics in the optical head in a manner such that a different phase value is imaged onto each line of the detector array such that each line of the detector array creates an image with a different optical phase value for the same point on the imaged object.
Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a method and system including an optical head for scanning the height of a surface wherein the optical head includes a light stripe projector and imaging system where the projected pattern does not move relative to the imaging system and the optical head is configured in a way which allows multiple images with different phase information as the surface is moved with respect to the imaging system and these multiple images are used to calculate a phase image that is proportional to the height of the scanned surface.
In carrying out the above objects and other objects of the present invention, a method is provided for high speed scanning phase measuring of an object at a vision station to develop physical information associated with the object. The method includes the steps of projecting a pattern of imagable electromagnetic radiation with at least one projector and moving the object relative to the at least one projector at the vision station to scan the projected pattern of electromagnetic radiation across a surface of the object to generate an imagable electromagnetic radiation signal. The method also includes the steps of receiving the imagable electromagnetic radiation signal from the surface of the object with a detector having a plurality of separate detector elements and maintaining the at least one projector and the detector in fixed relation to each other. Finally, the method includes the steps of measuring an amount of radiant energy in the received electromagnetic radiation signal wherein the detector elements produce images having different phases of the same scanned surface based on the measurement and computing phase values and amplitude values for the different phases from the images.
In one embodiment, preferably the physical information is dimensional information and the imagable electromagnetic radiation is light.
In another embodiment, preferably the physical information is polarization information, the imagable electromagnetic radiation is polarized, a response of the detector elements is polarization-sensitive and the images are based on polarization from the surface.
Further in carrying out the above objects and other objects of the present invention, a system is provided for carrying out the above method steps.
The above objects and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
Referring now to
In general, the invention relates to the non-invasive three-dimensional measurement of surface contours using technology such as moire technology with a novel approach that allows continuous scanning of a surface. A more general adaptation of this approach allows the measurement of other optical parameters via the same scanning approach but with a different optical configuration.
The machine vision system 12 typically includes an image digitizer/frame grabber 22 electrically coupled to the optical head 12. The image digitizer/frame grabber 22 samples and digitizes the input images from an image source such as a camera contained within the optical head 12 as described in detail herein below. The frame grabber 22 places each input image into a frame buffer having picture elements. Each of the picture elements may consist of an 8-bit number representing the brightness of that spot in the image.
The system 10 also includes a system bus 26 which receives information from the image digitizer/frame grabber 22 and passes the information on to the IBM compatible host computer such as a Pentium PC 28.
The system 10 may include input/output circuits 30 to allow the system 10 to communicate with one or more external peripheral devices such as a drive 31 or robots, programmable controllers, etc. having one or more stages. The drive 31 provides relatively uniform and continuous movement between the object 14 and the head 12. The I/O circuits 30 may support a three axis stepper board (i.e. supports multiple axis control) or other motion boards.
As illustrated in
The system bus 26 may be either a PCI, an EISA, ISA or VL system bus or any other standard bus.
The image digitizer/frame grabber 22 may be a conventional three channel color frame grabber board such as that manufactured by Imaging Technologies, or other frame grabber manufacturers. Alternatively, the image digitizer/frame grabber 22 may comprise a vision processor board such as made by Cognex.
The machine vision system 10 may be programmed at a mass storage unit 32 to include programs for image processing and/or image analysis, as described in greater detail hereinbelow.
A monitor 34 is also provided to display images.
Referring again to
Although taking images with movement in any direction could result in the ability to obtain phase shifts, there is only discussed herein two specialized cases. The first case is movement of the object 14 in a direction 20 perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens 40 of the camera 24 thereby creating a camera image. The second case is movement of the object 14 in a direction parallel to the optical axis of the lens 40 thereby creating a second camera image.
As with CCD linear array scanning, the object 14 is moved in the direction 20 which is perpendicular to both the optical axis of the linear array camera lens 40 and the line of pixels in the linear array camera 24. Thus, as the linear array camera 24 is read out line by line, the image of the object 14 moving past is created row by row. Using the trilinear array camera 24 for scanning produces three images of the scanned surface 18 with each image being offset by a certain number of rows. This offset is a function of the spacing between arrays and the rate at which the image of the surface 18 is moved past the sensing elements 25.
The concept of scanning phase measuring of the present invention is analogous to the color sensing by the above-noted color trilinear array except the color filters are not present and each of the three scanning lines measures a different phase of the projected light pattern instead of the color.
In terms of phase shifting technology, each scanning line measures a different "bucket," and a three "bucket" algorithm is used on the computer 28 for measuring the phase of the projected light pattern and this phase is proportional to the surface height of the object being scanned.
Before the phase is calculated from the readings at each of the scanning lines, the three scanned images are registered so that the phase information from each of the three buckets is from the same point on the scanned surface. The registration correction and the calculation of the phase could be continuous if the electronics can accommodate this mode of operation.
As described above, three scanning lines are utilized. However, there is no reason that more scanning lines cannot be used to increase the number of buckets used in the phase calculation or to average more than one scan line for a bucket. For example, if one had 16 scanning lines, the sum of lines 1 through 4 could be used for bucket 1, the sum of lines 5 through 8 could be used for bucket 2, the sum of lines 9 through 12 could be used for bucket 3, and the sum of lines 13 through 16 could be used for bucket 4.
Case 2 alluded to above would most likely use a CCD area array in the optical head 1 but could use a linear array or single point photodetector. In this case, as the surface 18 is moved toward or away from the optical head 12, images are taken as the phase of the projection changes. The analysis would consist of correcting for registration between images and then using the images to create the buckets needed for the phase calculation. If the camera images telecentrically or nearly telecentrically, then registration would not be required.
Systems that employ the Case 2 set-up have been described for use in white light interferometry systems as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,398,113 and 5,355,221 but not for a moire (light stripe) application.
Although a method is described above for making phase calculations based on a moire (light stripe) system, the described technique could also be applied to any optical base phenomena where the phase is changed between the images created when moving the object 14 of interest relative to the optical head 12. Techniques that can create this phase change include moire interferometry, white light interferometry, standard monochromatic light optical interferometry, ellipsometry, birefringence, and thermo-wave imaging.
The use of polarization to create an ellipsometer illustrates another optical based phenomena where phase is changed between the images created when moving the object 14 of interest relative to the optical head 12. The adaptation of this scanning phase measuring technique to ellipsometry and birefringence measurement can be understood as an adaptation of a rotating-analyzer ellipsometer (as described at pp. 410-413 of the book entitled "Ellipsometry and Polarized Light," Azzam and Bashara). The rotating-analyzer ellipsometer projects polarized light onto a surface and the polarization of the reflected beam (or transmitted beam depending on geometry) is determined by rotating an analyzer (linear polarizer) in front of the receiving detector. The radiation received at the detector varies as a sinusoidal function that it twice the frequency of the rotating analyzer. The amplitude of the signal is to the degree of linear polarization of the light received at the analyzer and the phase defines the angle of polarization.
Using the scanning phase measuring technique of the present application, the rotating-analyzer would be replaced by three or more analyzers, each of which would have a row of detector elements (scanning lines) behind it to image the received radiation at difference polarized phase values. The object to be measured would be moved past the fixed projector and detector system on an optical head 12″ as shown in
Items in
Reference numerals 60, 61 and 62 designate an analyzer system in front of detector lines wherein 60 designates a linear polarizer parallel to the linear array 24″, 61 designates a linear polarizer at 45 degrees to the linear array 24″, and 62 designates a linear polarizer perpendicular to the linear array 24″.
The example shown in
Referring again to the first embodiment of the invention, the optical head 12 includes the light strip projector 28 and the camera includes the imaging lens 40 for focusing the scanned surface onto the trilinear array 24. The scanned surface is translated past the optical head 12 in the direction of the arrow 20. To eliminate perspective effects in both projection and imaging, the project and imaging system should be either telecentric or nearly telecentric. A nearly telecentric system is created by having the standoff from the optics being much larger than the measurement depth range.
For this discussion, the data from the first linear array in the detector is called b1 (for bucket 1). Likewise, the second and third linear arrays is called b2 and b3, respectively. The pitch of the projected light pattern creates a phase difference of � a cycle between b1 and b3. For each linear array, let b1(i,j), b2(i,j) and b3(i,j) designate the light intensity measurement for each linear array with j indicating the pixel number and let j indicating the scan number. For example, b2(25,33) would be the intensity reading of the 25 pixel of the second linear array taken from the 33 scan.
The phase value which is proportional to depth is calculated within the computer 28 using the light intensity reading from the trilinear array as the object 14 is moving uniformly past the optical head 12. The preferred equation is:
phase value(i,j)=arctan[{b1(i,j)−b2(ij+m)}/{b2(i,j+m)−b3(i,j+2m)}]
where m is an integer that provides the required image shift to match registration between b1, b2 and b3.
In like fashion, the preferred equation for amplitude value is:
amplitude value(i,j)=(((b1(i,j)−b2(i,j+m))2+(b2(i,j)−b3(i,j+2m))2)+ 1/2+
In some instances, it is desirable to project from more than one angle. For example, projecting from each side of the camera can reduce occlusion problems. Projecting with patterns having different contour intervals (the change in depth for one phase cycle) can be used to eliminate ambiguity if the measurement range is more than one contour interval.
Measurements with more than one projector by including a second projector 42 can be accomplished by cycling the part past the optical head and changing which of the projectors 38 or 42 is on for each cycle. Or, one of the illuminating projectors 38 or 42 can be changed for each scan of the array. For example, assuming two projectors, when j is even, the first projector 38 would be on and when j is odd, the second projector 42 would be on. For calculations to work out properly for this alternating system, then m, the integer shift value, must be even. Thus, using this alternating approach, phase value image for the first projector 38 would be: phase value (i,2j) where j=0,1,2, . . . ; and phase value image for the second projector 42 would be: phase value (i,2j+1) where j=0,1,2, . . . .
If it is desirable to increase the pitch of the imaged grating pattern, a second grating 44 can be added to the imaging side as illustrated in FIG. 3. In some instances, it is desirable to include an imaging lens between the grating 44 and the array 24. The parts shown in
The beat effect between the two grating patterns is the optical moire effect and will increase the pitch imaged onto the detector. This can be desirable when one wants to use a pitch finer than can be resolved by the detector. That is, the primary pitch is less than the width of a pixel.
While the best mode for carrying out the invention has been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention as defined by the following claims.
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Often conduct complained about in the workplace is not actually bullying behaviour
A court has imposed a hefty penalty against an HR manager, dismissing her argument that she was following her boss's orders
Shifts in the economy, technology and your organisation itself can often result in work rosters failing to reflect your current business requirements. 'Workload drift' is also impacted by changes in culture and recruitment trends, as well as industrial relations and workplace law.
However, while it may seem easier to bury your head in the sand and avoid making changes, this can have dire outcomes.
In addition to leaving yourself vulnerable to extra costs, not paying close attention to your roster and making necessary changes can impact all aspects of the business.
"Because rosters impact so many parts of a business; output, costs, lost time, employee morale, absenteeism, overtime, health, safety and fatigue, it is strategic to keep them aligned with your evolving needs," said Jim Huemmer, director at Shiftwork Solutions.
"The best solution for your operations is to balance the needs of the business, individuals and health and safety for each site or work area," Huemmer said.
"Through roster optimisation, you can holistically look at the problems and potential solutions and avoid a patch work approach that requires rebalancing after a short period of time," he continued.
Although it is recommended that roster and work practice reviews are carried out regularly, Shiftwork Solutions highlighted the early stages of enterprise agreements as an opportunistic time to enter review, as it brings to light where flexibility needs to be improved, language that is no longer relevant, as well as any pay calculation inaccuracies that may have slipped through.
Key HR takeaways
Although headcount reduction may be the traditional means to tackle roster and workload problems, there are a number of other solutions. Shiftwork Soltuions offered five steps to ensure tactful decision making during negotiations:
The 24-year-old worker was also accused of sending work files to his personal email account
Employers need to acknowledge that a person's mental health is something that impacts their life and work


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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Sure enough, the squirrels are almost sold out
Only a few are left, and they are priced to sell at only $500! The artist is the brilliant Macha Suzuki.
Click here for his website.
Some very interesting work.
Suzuki comes courtesy of Sam Lee Gallery of Los Angeles, CA.
One more day left of Affordable Art Fair.
It's seriously worth going this year.
Labels: Affordable Art Fair, Macha Suzuki, Sam Lee Gallery, squirrels
2 comments:
I think Suzuki is a male... also, how funny that you picked these two artists to spotlight from the AAF—they were my favorites, too!
- June 17, 2008 at 3:57 PM
- Oly said...
Thank you for the correction here--just fixed that.
I spoke with the owner the other day and did the same thing "she."
It is indeed a male.
Glad you enjoyed their furry lil' selves! Too much fun for one artist, for sure.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time Delay
Sorry - Had some computer issues here. Seems like we've gotten them fixed and we'll be back to blogging. Sorry for the time delay.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
Making an idea your own
Ever watch Law & Order and know exactly what real life case they were trying to emulate? Did it make it worse for you that it had been based on a real life story? Usually not - at least for the public in general. They often take unsolved cases and put their own twists on them to make it so you have no idea what is going to happen next. In Spark of an Idea - That is the kind of thing we were talking about when we said make an idea your own. Now we don't suggest you be so blatantly obvious about it as they are on TV, but you take an idea, even one people recognize, and you twist it into something you think is even more interesting. I always felt that I wasn't explaining the principle right and it sounded like we thought everyone should plagiarize other works. Hopefully this illustration makes it a little clearer.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Death and Taxes
Just a quick note to say thank you to all of our customers! We're wrapping up the finances for Board Enterprises in order to pay the taxes and 2008 was the best year (percentage wise) that we have ever had. Some years ago we had bigger gross sales, but by the ratios, this was our top year! We're hoping that 2009 will be better still!
We'll keep listening to what you tell us and trying to give you what you want. Hopefully, that will keep you coming back!
We'll keep listening to what you tell us and trying to give you what you want. Hopefully, that will keep you coming back!
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Channel your inner kid at one of Europe's largest water parks. This place is set right in the gorgeous hills of Madrid, and boasts some of the biggest and fastest slides in Spain. The water park is fun, popular and cool… literally. The breeze from the mountains is a world away from the stifling heat of the centre.
Practice your cannonballs in one of the many adventure pools, featuring high-octane wave machines, and take on the beasts of the park. The Kamikaze water slide is one of the finest, but you'll need a head for heights and terrifying jumps. Or, hurtle down the Black Hole – a fast-paced toboggan that'll throw you around a whole load of slippery bends. We'll sort out your entry to this action-packed park and, if it the adrenaline gets a little too much, you can relax with an ice cold pint or sangria in one of the fantastic, secluded bars.
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These are a god send in nursing. So many people young and old have issues with incontinence from time to time. It is better to use items like these adult diapers and incontinence bed pads and preserve their dignity. These actually work.
Adult Incontinence Pads
Adult Incontinence Pads and Diapers and Bed Pads Help Meet a Real Need
Adult Incontinence Pads, adult diapers and bed pads help meet a real need.
No one likes to think about it – but incontinence can be a part of our reality. Whether it is because of aging, sickness or disability – it may become difficult to control bowels and bladder at one time.
I have found this a lot in my work as a registered nurse, and even with some of my own relatives.
Because incontinence can be so embarrassing, it is wonderful that you can order products that are perfect and have them delivered to your own home.
You want to have incontinence pads available that are not bulky, and that keep down odor and wetness that can be damaging to skin.
The Number One Reusable Incontinence Pad
For Toddlers through Adults
Although all of the pads that I featured have advantages in price or size, the Gorilla Grip incontinence pad may be one of the best.
Definitely able to hold a huge amount of fluid, it is also has unique gripping abilities that keep it from slipping around.
The Original GORILLA GRIP Slip-Resistant Incontinence Pad for Bed Wetting (52″x 34″), Maximum Absorbency, Skid Reducing Backing, Extra Soft Top Layer, Machine Washable, Adults and Children
Incontinence Might not Be Just a Sign of Aging
If you suffer from urinary urgency to the point when you are incontinent, you could also be diabetic or be suffering from a urinary tract infection. Sudden urinary or bowel incontinence in association with back pain could mean nerve damage. Be sure to seek medical attention for these conditions, and in fact always check with your doctor for options in dealing with incontinence of any kind.
Reusable Adult Incontinence Bed Pads
Standard and Hard to Find Bariatric Sizes
These Reusable Adult Incontinence Bed Pads protect the bed, the patient and the environment.
These reusable pad have many great features: economical and cozy because they are cloth. The Invacare pads are also latex and lead free, and triple layered. I found both mattress pads and mattress covers, for whatever you need.
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Adult Incontinence Diapers
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These adult incontinence daily pads are highly recommended – some of the best brands around.
MCK75343100 – Adult Incontinent Brief Wings Tab Closure Large Disposable Heavy Absorbency(72 units)Always Discreet, Incontinence Underwear, Maximum Classic Cut, Large, 17 CountTranquility Premium OverNight Pull-On Diapers, X-Large, Pack/14Wegreeco Adult Cloth Diapers One Size Fit All Ultra Absorbent – Reusable Diaper for Incontinence AdultsTranquility Premium OverNight Pull-On Diapers Size Medium Pk/18Prevail Per-Fit Extra Absorbency Underwear, Medium, 20-Count (Pack of 4)Prevail Adult Underwear, PerFit Style, Size Large, Full Case of 72 (175-7392)Depend FIT-FLEX Incontinence Underwear for Men, Maximum Absorbency, S/M, 32 CountDepend Fit-Flex Incontinence Underwear for Men, Maximum Absorbency, S/M (42 Count)Depend Incontinence Shields for Men, Light Absorbency, Packaging May Vary
Disposable Adult Incontinence Bed Pads
Sometimes the bed needs to be protected from urine, stool and other body fluids. If this is going to be a temporary situation, these disposable adult incontinence bed pads are perfect. We used them in the hospital when I worked as a nurse.
These disposable pads would also be very handy in travel.
Disposable Underpads, Super-Absorbent Under Pads, 30Blue Disposable Underpads (Chux), Large Size 23 X 36, Case/100 2 Bags of 50McKesson Underpad 23 X 36 Inch Disposable Fluff (Case of 150)Vakly Premium Disposable Underpads Moderate Absorbency (Chux) 23X36 Bag of (20)
Incontinence is Embarrassing – and these incontinence pads can help
Incontinence is embarrassing and it is nice to know that there is something to make it better.
Can Incontinence be Prevented or Lessened?
Instructional Guides to help with this health problem
Kegel exercises are essential for women to help with incontinence. But there is even more help available. Besides incontinence, strengthening the kegel muscles can help with sexual satisfaction in women.
The Core Program: Fifteen Minutes a Day That Can Change Your LifeBeyond Kegels Third EditionFifty Shades of Grey Beyond Aroused Kegel Balls Set by Fifty Shades of GreyBetter Than Kegels with Marie MonahanKegel Exerciser device and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exerciser For Women
Non-surgical Options for Female Incontinence
A Possible Alternative to Surgery for Incontinence
Alternative to the Sling
InControl Medical Apex M Incontinence & Overactive Bladder Cure, Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator and Kegel Exerciser – FDA Cleared & Scientifically Proven – GuaranteedInControl Medical Hypoallergenic and Salt Free Gel 2oz (2-pack)
Incontinence Products Help Meet a real Need
Whether you are buying these incontinence aids for yourself or your family, I hope I have helped.


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All Blacks cruise to victory in bruising first Test with British & Irish Lions
Monday, June 26, 2017 — 10 comments
The Lions scored one of the best tries ever seen against the All Blacks, but the hosts were too good at Eden Park and took the first Test fairly comfortably in the end, winning 30-15. View More
Christian Lealiifano makes unbelievable comeback after Leukaemia diagnosis
Friday, June 23, 2017 — 0 comments
Brumbies number ten Christian Lealiifano has made an incredible return to rugby after being out of action for ten months after being diagnosed with Leukaemia. It was an emotional comeback, as he played against the Asia Pacific Dragons in Singapore. View More
David Halaifonua destroys Cory Allen with huge LEGAL hit
Thursday, June 22, 2017 — 1 comments
David Halaifonua delivered one of the more powerful tackles you're likely to see as he nearly knocked the boots off Cory Allen when Tonga and Wales met in Auckland. While the hit was reviewed, the TMO ruled that it was completely legal and play resumed. View More
New Zealand demolish England in the World Rugby U20 Championship final
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 — 4 comments
New Zealand ran in an astounding 10 tries as they soundly beat England 64-17 in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Tbilisi, Georgia on Sunday afternoon. Dynamic hooker Asafo Aumua continued his brilliance scoring a hat trick in the win for the Baby Blacks. View More
British & Irish Lions thump the Chiefs with commanding performance
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 — 0 comments
The Lions recorded their most impressive victory of the tour so far as they beat the Chiefs 34-6 in Hamilton on Tuesday. Jack Nowell scored twice as the tourists grabbed another warmup win ahead of the first Test against the All Blacks. View More
LIONS WATCH: Ben Te'o the unlikely hero
Monday, June 19, 2017 — 9 comments
Ireland and Munster flanker Peter O'Mahony was voted man of the match by the Sky Sports poll for the win against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, however England's Ben Te'o also deserves credit for his direct running and strong carries at inside centre. View More
British and Irish Lions bounce back against Maori All Blacks
Sunday, June 18, 2017 — 2 comments
The British and Irish Lions bounced back from defeat to the Highlanders by putting in a strong performance for a 32-10 win over the Maori All Blacks a week out from the first Test. A penalty try and Maro Itoje score helped them to the win. View More
Scotland upset Australia in tight encounter in Sydney
Sunday, June 18, 2017 — 1 comments
Scotland pulled off a 24-19 victory to beat the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday. Each side scored three tries but Scotland came out on top after missing out by just one point in their previous two meetings. It is new coach Gregor Townsend's second win, after beating Italy last week. View More
All Blacks looking white hot as they demolish Samoa in rout
Sunday, June 18, 2017 — 2 comments
New Zealand ran in twelve sensational tries as they demolished Samoa 78-0 in Auckland on Friday, laying down a marker to the challenging British and Irish Lions ahead of the first Test. Despite some errors and Samoa looking good at times, it was the second biggest win over them ever. View More
Highlanders inflict second tour defeat for British and Irish Lions in Dunedin
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — 26 comments
The British and Irish Lions slipped to their second defeat in four matches after a late penalty from Marty Banks secured a narrow 23-22 victory in Dunedin. View More
LIONS WATCH: Conor Murray in driving spot for No 9 shirt
Sunday, June 11, 2017 — 30 comments
Owen Farrell was voted man of the match by the Sky Sports poll after his flawless kicking display against the Crusaders on Saturday, but his half back partner, Conor Murray deserves recognition for his all-round performance. View More
Ma'a Nonu's huge work rate and punishing charge in Top 14 final
Thursday, June 08, 2017 — 5 comments
Despite being on the losing side, Toulon centre Ma'a Nonu played fantastic rugby as he slid in and out of the defence to make several line breaks. He also secured a key interception and made a punishing charge at Clermont lock Arthur Iturria. View More
British and Irish Lions outclassed as silky Blues inflict first tour defeat
Wednesday, June 07, 2017 — 12 comments
After a sluggish start to their tour in New Zealand, only narrowly beating the underdog New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday, the British and Irish Lions slumped to their first defeat as they were undone by the Auckland Blues at Eden Park. View More
Fijian players show remarkable respect for French President prior to Top 14 final
Monday, June 05, 2017 — 1 comments
Clermont Auvergne secured their first Top 14 title since 2010 after beating Toulon 22-16 in Paris. It was an incredibly tense encounter throughout, but one moment prior to kick-off showed the more human side of professional rugby. View More
Clermont get the better of Toulon in epic French Top 14 final
Monday, June 05, 2017 — 1 comments
Clermont held their nerve to beat Toulon 22-16 in the Top 14 final in Paris on Sunday night. Morgan Parra was outstanding with the boot, and also picked up a courageous and crucial ruck turnover late in the match. View More


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Not been well with my asthma for a while now ,
Had few AnE Visits since xmas and walk in centre.
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Gabriel LXXVIII Thomas Chance and Evangeline LXXVIII Christine Beaullieu, daughter of Paul and Jhan Beaullieu, reigned over the Grand Ball of the Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association on Mardi Gras evening.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
MAMOU — The Mardi Gras revelers saddled up shortly after dawn Tuesday, most still bleary eyed and steeped in beer from a long night of partying that bled uninterrupted into the morning.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Les Brigands de Lafitte held its 63rd Ball Masque on Jan. 28 in the Frem F. Boustany Ballroom at the Heymann Performing Arts and Convention Center.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Mardi Gras in south Louisiana is about more than beads, beer and parties, although there's certainly plenty of all three of those. For some, it's also a special time to celebrate tradition with family.
Queen Evangeline's Parade rolls in Lafayette Sunday, Feb. 8, 2016
Saturday, February 13, 2016
After months of secrecy, it's official. King Gabriel LXXVII Dewitt Clinton David Jr. and Queen Evangeline LXXVII Katherine Elise "Katie" Blanchet will rule over Lafayette Mardi Gras 2016.
Call it a training exercise of sorts for kids in the traditions of Mardi Gras.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Festival de Mardi Gras (fair) at Cajun Field.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
On the water, off the water, people, cats, dogs, family-friendly, mature-themed, day, night — all of south Louisiana's a parade between now and Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Thursday, February 04, 2016
Lafayette hoping for large crowds as tourists, locals celebrate two weekends of Mardi Gras festivities
Lafayette is prepared to welcome economic-boosting tourists with open arms as Mardi Gras festivities kick off this weekend, but locals also are being encouraged during a time of a plummeting oil market to come out and support the local economy.
Monday, February 01, 2016
Andy Plauche says he never envisioned that Krewe des Chiens would reach the size it reached Saturday when he started Lafayette's Mardi Gras parade that puts dog owners with their beloved pets front and center.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
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What is the Best Ab Wheel to Buy?
Ab wheels have been around for decades, but they have experienced something of a revival in recent years. With a growing focus on abdominal muscles and core strength building, ab wheels have become a staple of many people's workout regimes.
While it might seem like there would be little difference between different brands, there is a range of ab wheels available and some are better than others. Common issues that you must consider are the comfort of the handles, the smoothness of the wheel and the overall balance of the device. With that in mind, let's look at five of the most popular ab wheels on the market today.
Top 5 Ab Wheels Comparison Review
Valeo Dual Ab Wheel
The cheapest ab wheel in this review is the Valeo Dual Ab Wheel. Simple in its design, it uses two wheels side by side rather than the traditional one wheel design.
This approach is a common one used to increase the balance and stability of the ab wheel. The handles are ridged for comfort and provide a decent level of grip.
The Valeo Ab Wheel is simple to assemble and is reasonably smooth to use. It is far from the most comfortable ab wheel to use, but if you're looking for a cheap and simple option, this is a good one for those looking for a basic introduction to ab wheels. This is a no frills, no fuss ab wheel that gets the job done.
Speed Abs Complete Ab Workout System by Iron Gym
Speed Abs Complete Ab Workout System By Iron Gym, Abdominal Roller Wheel
Next up is the Speed Abs Roller Wheel by Iron Gym. Unlike the Valeo, the Speed Abs Wheel uses a steel coil to provide resistance when being rolled out and no resistance when being rolled back in.
The handles are ergonomically designed to provide a superior grip, meaning the chances of hand strain or fatigue are reduced.
This should all add up to a fantastic ab wheel, but unfortunately, the Speed Abs Roller Wheel is let down by its reliability. Some users have complained that the resistance coil in the wheel broke after only moderate use.
BIO Core Ab Roller
BIO Core Ab Roller – Fitness Wheel & FREE Pro Knee Mat
The BIO Core Ab Roller is a one wheel ab roller designed with simplicity in mind. Easy to construct, this ab wheel has comfortable handle grips made from memory foam which helps to increase grip as well as comfort.
Unlike other ab rollers on the market, this one features rubber wheels for maximum stability on any surface.
In addition to the ab wheel, buyers will receive a high-quality knee pad made of high-density EVA foam. And best of all, there's a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Lifeline Power Wheel
The Lifeline Power Wheel is one of the top-ranked ab wheels in the market. Designed for the moderate to advanced user, this ab wheel provides a wide range of exercises that challenge not only your core, but strengthen thighs, glutes, and hamstrings. And with the added foot pads just increases its versatility.
The Lifeline Power Wheel comes with a download to a number of instructional videos that demonstrate how to make the most out of the ab wheel.
Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro
The Ab Carver Pro from Perfect Fitness is the most expensive ab wheel on our list. So is it worth the extra price? The first thing you will notice about the Ab Carver Pro is how wide the wheel is. It looks more like a barrel than a wheel, and this is intentional. The extra wide design has been designed to offer maximum stability regardless of the type of exercise being carried out.
Inside, the Ab Carver Pro has a kinetic engine that provides resistance to increase the effectiveness of your exercises. This, combined with the extremely comfortable handles and included foam knee pad, mean that the Ab Carver Pro offers plenty of bang for your buck.
Which is Ab Wheel is Best fo You?
People who have never used an ab wheel before should have no qualms about investing in the Valeo Ab Wheel to get started. However, if you are looking for a little more stability, then the BIO Core Ab Roller offers a more stable, functional design. However, if you are an experienced ab wheel user looking for the best in show, then you will need to pay that little bit extra for the Ab Carver Pro by Perfect Fitness or Lifeline Power Wheel.


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Big news for all music lovers!
For $12.99, you can now download John Pirozzi's "Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll"
Through the eyes, words and songs of its popular music stars of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll examines and unravels Cambodia's tragic past. Combining interviews with surviving musicians and never-before-seen archival material and rare songs, the film tracks the winding course of Cambodian music as it morphs into a unique style of rock and roll. A vibrant musical culture that was nearly lost forever under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime is revived and celebrated.
Actors featured in Don't Think I've Forgotten
Sinn Sisamouth
Ros Serey Sothea
Bayon Band
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The school where I used to teach has an auction every year as a fundraiser. There are some really great things auctioned off - trips, sports memorabilia, tickets to sporting events, art, kids' projects, and some home made items. Today I'm just showing a couple of pillows that I'll be donating to the auction which is this coming weekend. One is a pillow I showed a while back, and the other is loosely based on a pillow I saw in a shop in McKinney, Texas this past weekend.
First, the shop pillow shown above, which was selling for $85.00. The pillow was made out of white felted wool, and the flowers out of pastel aqua and white felted wool.
My pillow is made of burlap (of course) with white felted wool for the flowers.
I love the contrast in textures.
This pillow was done with Transfer Artist Paper on burlap.
Coming soon . . . pictures from our trip to Austin, Texas for the Livestrong Foundation's Ride for the Roses. Also, some great pictures from my latest trip to My Favorite Room, in McKinney, Texas.


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In an interview with the Sky Sports News, Maradona revealed his desire to manage in the English Premier League.
"Yes, I would like to manage in the Premier League. It has very good teams, an exceptional level and great players. The only problem is all the teams I like in England have good coaches. If any important job comes along I will accept it," said the former Argentine coach, who lead the team into the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Amid reports linking him with a number of posts in recent months, including the Aston Villa job, the former world Cup-winning captain sought to clarify that he was never in the running to accept a role.
"I want to make it clear that I didn't offer myself for any job, nor did anyone offer me anything. But I know I will go back with the national team some day, that is my fate. I'm waiting," he said.
Indicating that he was still bitter over his sacking from the national team, Maradona said, "They took away the national team from me unfairly. I don't want to talk about it, it doesn't deserve any words. I am in too good a mood to talk about people who don't deserve my words. But I do miss the national team."
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