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How to Care for a Border Collie Mix
Border collies are energetic, intelligent dogs. In fact, the border collie is ranked No. 1 in intelligence out of 110 breeds by "Intelligence in Dogs" author Stanley Coren, Ph.D. These dogs are bred to herd sheep and other large animals. They take commands well and also have the ability make their o
Behavior of a Sheltie
Shetland sheepdogs, or Shelties, look like pint-size collies with their distinctive coats, narrow snouts and smaller statures. A member of the herding group, Shelties make for popular family pets, but like any breed, they have their own behavior characteristics.
Dog Potty Training Tips - Quick and Easy
Potty training your dog or puppy is a vital first step in dog management, and is probably the most important step in your relationship with your dog.Nobody wants a dog that stinks up the house, so if your plans include winding up with a dog that can do tricks, or just be your best friend ever, then
Tips on House-Breaking a Norwich Terrier
Norwich terriers need much attention and training.yorkshire terrier image by Bine from Fotolia.comNorwich terriers are headstrong dogs. It takes someone consistent and patient to train this type of dog, according to the Justdogbreeds website. This has strong implications when it comes to...
How to Estimate the Adult Size of a Jack Russell Puppy
Many new dog owners have the same question: How big will my dog grow to be? This is an important question to consider when choosing a dog, as many people have limitations on space. The Jack Russell Terrier, known for its faithful companionship, high intelligence and boundless energy, makes a great c
What Fiber Type Should I Get For My Dog Bed?
There are many types of beds that you can choose for your dog.But what type of material should be on that bed. There are many different types of fabrics to choose from and they come in a wide array of colors and textures. Here are some fabrics and the reason you should them.
How To Get A Great Pet Dog For Your Needs
Nowadays, there is a substantial array of animals on the market that you might choose to adopt as a pet. The old fashioned type of pet keeping has expanded massively over the last few years to the extent that these days it is acceptable for you to keep just about any sort of creature as a pet.
How to Put on a Dog Cone
A neck cone is often put on a dog after surgery and is meant to prevent the dog from biting at or licking the affected area while it heals. The cone, which looks like a lamp shade, is usually attached through a collar with strings or tabs on the side of the cone to adjust the tightness of the device
Training Labrador Retrievers to Stop Chewing Everything in Your House
Labrador Retrievers love to chew on things, which can be harmful to the dog and destructive to the owner's home. Training a Labrador Retriever to stop chewing on the wrong things is possible - here are some tips.
English Bulldog Growth
While the average adult English bulldog can weigh anywhere from 49 to 55 lbs. and stand 12 to 16 inches, according to Dog Breed Info, these dogs go through a number of growth phases before reaching that full adult height and weight.
Why Dogs Need Their Walks
Dogs need exercise, and the activity they love more than any other is walking. However, many owners shirk the responsibility. Perhaps they simply don't have time, or maybe they don't realize how important it is to walk their pets.
Seizures in Dogs - Know What to Look for and How to Respond
Seizures in dogs, a very scary situation. This article goes over what a seizure is, what causes it, and how you can respond to keep your dog safe.
Why Is a Honeysuckle Plant Poisonous to Dogs?
Some of nature's plants are lovely to observe; however, there are a variety of species that can be toxic to humans and animals. For example, honeysuckle plants are considered dangerous for dogs because of their toxic traits. It warrants being educated in how to identify the plants. It is imper
How to Become a Dog Breeder & Trainer
Being a dog breeder is a responsibility that should be taken very seriously and training dogs is part and parcel of that responsibility. Irresponsible breeding is one of the biggest contributing factors to poor canine health in the United States, so it is very important to understand the implication
Instructions for Dog Grooming
Grooming a dog is generally not a very difficult task, however some dogs may be more challenging than others. While any dog owner equipped with the right tools may be capable of grooming a dog, if you own a standard poodle or a miniature schnauzer you may want to leave grooming to the pros. Grooming
How to Develop a Dog Rescue Group
Rescuing a dog the wrong way can lead to permanent behavioral problems so severe the canine might have to be put down. The right rescue can enable a shelter dog to live a happy life with caring owners. Creating an organization that enables dogs to leave bad memories behind and share in a new loving
Positive Dog Training Techniques - Avoid Punishment
Traditional training methods in the past have taken the position that your dog is an empty object that must bend to your will. Instead, the view of positive dog training techniques is that your dog is a living animal and the two of you can learn to communicate. Yes, you get to be the "master&qu
How to Build a Dog Box
Many individuals want to ensure their dog is safe while traveling in their truck. And oftentimes, having a dog ride in the cab can be a distraction. But many states don't allow dogs to ride in the back of the truck because of the danger of injury. Building a dog box is a good way to keep your canine
Welding Tank Safety
If users of welding tanks and other welding equipment fail to prepare adequately, they may be prone to various injuries and may even be putting their lives and the lives of others at risk. Welders and companies must make sure to use the right protective equipment, employ correct working practices an
Look at Dog Door Types
If you have a front or backyard that is fenced in so that your dog cannot escape and get into the road or run away, then there is no reason as to why you should not have a dog door. Before you go out to purchase just any dog door, it is important that you learn about the dog door types.


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The good sleep is crucial for our overall health. According to the experts, people should sleep 7-9 hours every night. When it is calculated for an average person, it is about 25 years of sleeping in the lifetime.
But, not only are the hours spent sleeping important, because the right position of sleeping is also of high importance.
Sleeping positions causes various health problems and some of them can be avoided if you sleep in the right position.
Here are 9 sleeping positions, which will help you treat various health conditions:
- Headaches
In many cases, headaches are a result of the twisted neck during sleeping, so your head should be surrounded with pillows to prevent such issues.
- Sinus Trouble
When you suffer from sinus infections, your sleeping position should be with an elevated head, as the mucus should be prevented from pooling in the sinuses.
- High Blood Pressure
When you have a problem with high blood pressure, you should sleep with the face down, which will significantly lower the blood pressure.
- Digestion Trouble
The people with the digestive issues should sleep on the left side, as it helps the digestion with the help of gravity.
- Heartburn
Heartburn issues can be reduced if you sleep on the left side.
- Back Pain
If you suffer from back pain, lay on the back, put a rolled-up towel under the curve of the back and pillow under the knees.
- Shoulder Pain
In a case one of your shoulders is hurt, you should sleep on another, with your legs a bit bent. In addition, grasp a pillow to your chest and put another one between the knees.
- PMS Pain
The PMS-related symptoms can be soothed if you place a pillow under the knees, which will prevent arching of the spine, and relieve pain.
- Neck Pain
Placing a small rolled-up towel under the neck or under the pillowcase will help you to relieve neck pain.
If you are experiencing some serious health issues you should be advised by your doctor
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What started out for bar manager Molly Braxton of Mad Mole Brewing as simple research has ended in award-winning recognition. Wilmington's newest brewery is cloaked as America's Favorite Solar Craft Microbrewery.
"Honestly, it was a random chain of events," Braxton tells. "I Googled 'brewed by the sun' to see if we'd pop up because we use the term in a lot of our advertisements."
However, a competition called "Brews From the Sun" popped up, as hosted by Solar United Neighbors (SUN)—a 501(c)3 national organization dedicated to representing the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters (solarunitedneighbors.com). According to Mad Mole co-owner Ole Pedersen, "the brewery has 63 panels that provide 22 kilowatts of power. The solar array panels are tied in to our electrical main, so what it generates can be used by everything that needs power. If we happen to produce more than we use, it goes to the grid and gives us credit. Currently the panels account for about 1/3 of our electrical usage."
With a one-week deadline looming in Braxton's Google search, she quickly began working to get Mad Mole on the nominee list. "I didn't really think much of it at the time," she tells.
On June 19 the brewery announced on their Facebook page, "The Mole train takes it home." They hosted an event on June 15 called "SUNstainable Saturday" to raise money for Cape Fear River Watch, which happened to also be the last day of the six-week long people's choice competition. $1,000 was raised for the River Watch, and the event aided in Mad Mole crossing the finish line into first place.
The competition had three categories for entry: Brewpub had eight competitors; Microbrewery had 21; and Regional had 15. Mad Mole won with 1,630 votes. Second and third places also went to North Carolina breweries, Birdsong Brewing Company in Charlotte and Wiseman Brewing in Winston-Salem.
Contestants shared information about the benefits of solar power to their fans and followers to encourage votes. They also received a digital media kit and package of materials to give away to patrons.
"The breweries who have historically gotten the most votes are those who incorporate in person voting collection and those who come up with creative ways to spread the word about the competition," according to Brews from the Sun.
Mad Mole teamed up with Cape Fear Solar Systems to help spread the word. Cape Fear Solar Systems did a raffle for a $25 Mad Mole gift card to whomever voted for the brewery and commented on their Facebook post. Combined with a strong social-media presence and the event on the 15, Mad Mole claimed victory.
Mad Mole has always proudly brandished their sustainable setup, but Braxton thinks the win will provide an even stronger association.
"It has definitely had an impact on how we are known to people," she says. "I've heard people coming in that do so solely on the fact we are solar powered. Having that name and getting recognition is a major perk in itself."
On Saturday, July 27, there is going to be an awards ceremony at the brewery called the "Solar Celebration." There will be music and food trucks all day, featuring artists Trifecta and John Rodgers, as well as Joe Loves Lobster Rolls and Pepe's Tacos. Representatives from SUN will be present to reward Mad Mole.
The Mad Mole team is excited and especially grateful for support given from around the Port City. "It was an awesome grassroots movement at the start and the whole Mad Mole team got really involved," Braxton says. "We reached out to almost everyone we knew to try and win. It was an amazing bonding experience . . . We are so grateful to the Wilmington community for voting and are so lucky to live in a place that values sustainability and good beer."
Speaking of which, the brewery released its very first cans on Thursday, July 18. Sippers can snag a 4-pack of 16-ounce Boston Mole Party New England IPA in the Mad Mole taproom.


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- Age - 8 Years Old
- Colour - Bay
- Gender - Gelding
- SIRE - Dark Angel
- Owner(s) - Paul Wildes
Bought at the 2017 HIT Sale at Newmarket. Showed plenty of pace on his debut for the yard at Ascot (11th May). He backed that up with an excellent win at Epsom on Derby Day when coming wide, late and fast under SDS. He backed that up with another good win, this time under top weight at Newmarket (28th June) when ridden by Ryan Moore. He got his proud head back in front in 2019 when taking a class drop at Chester (28th June) when getting home by a nose under Franny Norton. He probably found the ground too quick last time at Newmarket (6th June). BHA mark 89.Racing Post Data


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Desert Design
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Rona L. Schwarz November 26, 2010Fabulous, Phyllis! I love it, love it! Fantastic graphic design with wonderful shadows and highlights, lines and angles. I love it so much I did one similar back in June. Yours is a much better design, however! #1330718
Abdulla Zaid November 26, 2010great work here
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Patrick Rouzes November 27, 2010Incredible "eye", Phyllis! Exceptional tones, lighting, shadows, lines, angles,comp & design! I hope to see this again! Love it! #9066026
Melissa G. Meiselman November 27, 2010Fantastic design elements with dramatic play of light and shadow, Phyllis!!
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Patti Coblentz November 27, 2010Incredible design and comp, Phyllis...love the light and shadow...fantastic. #9066544
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JO ANN CLEVELAND December 03, 2010Fantastic composition and capture Phyllis, wonderful EOD!
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Karen Slagle December 13, 2010A well deserved finalist as are your others, Phyllis. Huge congrats and best of luck for the gold... #9097729
Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Phyllis!! #9097763
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Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010WTG Phyllis! Love seeing this one again! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9098242
Val Feldman December 13, 2010Fantastic work - crisp, colorful and one of the best EOD's I've seen in a long while! Another big congrats to you, Phyllis for a much-deserved and wonderful Finalist! ~Val #9098349
SaMi Martin December 13, 2010Congrats Phyllis on your finalist! Great lines & pattern! #9098967
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Usman M. Bajwa December 13, 2010Great shadow play and lines, Phyllis. CONGRATZ!
Stan J. Bendkowski December 14, 2010Fantastic Finalist, Phyllis! Big Congratulations. #9101005
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Merna L. Nobile December 14, 2010It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9102699
Pattie Smith December 14, 2010Really awesome Phyllis! Congratulations! Great POV! #9103014
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Stanley C. Sims December 14, 2010Blue sky, lines, shadows, and the composition are real attention getter's.
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Nadia Paul December 15, 2010Wonderful design and great eye Phyllis - congrats on all your beautiful finalists! #9107010
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Port Richey, FL 34668
Gill Dawg Tiki Bar & Grill is one of the top rated restaurants in the Port Richey area according to Trip Advisor. Gill Dawg offers waterfront dining with a menu of burgers & seafood, plus cocktails, outdoor seats & live music. Stay and play with options of renting a kayak, boat or stand up paddle board. Play volleyball, cornhole or watch your favorite game on television at the bar. Check out the Adventure Barn where you will find many new kayaks and SUPs on sale. Stop by today 5419 Treadway Drive, Port Richey, FL 34668 or call (727)842-107


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dark chocolate, dessert, food, gluten free, heart, love, marshmallow creme, recipe, Snack, sugar, valentine, white chocolate
So, here's the thing (I have too many stories that start this way)…
I wanted to make fake cake pops, by rolling rice crispy treats into balls and dipping them in chocolate. Well, it didn't work. I made my own marshmallow creme (because I was at Whole Foods and when I saw the price of marshmallows I was like "Awww heeeeell naw, I'll just make that myself!"), and it didn't quite harden enough to make my "pop" hold up to being dipped in chocolate. Sad face.
BUT. I did still make something delicious. Mostly because lots of chocolate was involved, so it was bound to be delicious anyways. 🙂
I'm not sure if it's the recipe I used, or, more likely, I didn't do it right. So I'll let you figure out what to do about the melted marshmallow/marshmallow creme part (I prefer not to contribute to a kitchen disaster), but I will let you in on the ingredients I used and how my "pops" turned out!
1 16oz bag of rice cereal (I went with Cocoa Snapz, because they were cheaper per ounce than the brown rice cereal…and it's chocolate)
1 bag of marshmallows, melted down with 3-4 tablespoons of butter (I think this might be the better way to do it, my from-scratch marshmallow creme was DELICIOUS but it didn't work)
30 plus ounces of chocolate (some white, some dark, some semi-sweet)
Red Food Coloring
Muffin Liners
That's right, (at least) THIRTY OUNCES OF CHOCOLATE. This made about 26 "pops" (I think…I might have tested a few somewhere along the way and forgot about it during my sugar high).
Ok, so make your rice crispy treats, however you decide is best, and when they're cool enough to handle but not completely set, mold them into balls and then stick them in the fridge. I did this with an ice cream scoop and a spoon to smooth over the outer edge, and dropped onto parchment paper. Even after 24 hours in the fridge they still came apart a bit when I tried to put a stick in them, so don't worry if this doesn't come out perfectly. We'll be drowning them in chocolate so nobody will notice.
For assembly, they hold the stick best if you dip the edge of the skewer in chocolate first, then press into your rice ball and let set. Arrange your muffin tins with the liners and have at the ready. Melt your chocolates in microwave safe bowls.
For the white chocolate, I used one drop of food coloring in my first batch for a very light pink. For a darker pink, I added 5 drops.
I mixed 2 different kinds of dark chocolate (one with raspberries and one with hazelnuts) with semi-sweet chocolate chips, to make the expensive chocolate go farther and to cut the intense dark flavor.
I also made chocolate hearts! It's so easy. I just used the back of a spoon to swoop them out (artistically, not messily) on parchment paper, let them cool for a couple of minutes, and they pop right off!
In my muffin liners, I placed my hearts first, then drizzled a little chocolate (dark or pink), then pressed my "pops" down gently, holding briefly to make sure they stay. Then cover with more chocolate (alternating flavors or color), and gently encourage it fall down around the edges, to fully cover the "pops." Let set or speed up the process by putting them in the fridge. I only had one 12-cup muffin tin but since these hold their shape and harden so quickly you can easily work in batches, taking some out and placing them on the counter to refill your muffin tin.
I wrapped mine in plastic wrap and tied with a ribbon to take to work for Valentine's Day! Had I thought ahead, I would have gotten those cute cellophane bags, but plastic wrap worked just fine (a little cheap, but meh).
And since it's heart day, here's a cute picture to melt your heart (if it hasn't exploded yet from all the sugar you just ate).
Enjoy any holiday season by just changing the color of the white chocolate, with seasonal flavors, and you can even make cute little shapes, too! 🙂


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Starboard side Stern
Good solid sail boat, has crossed the Pacific single handed in 2009, been used as a liveaboard over the past few years in Singapore and we encourage viewings.
Cockpit with tiller
Cockpit with classic tiller steering, you can really feel the sea with this.
Bow view
Mast and boom
Great little furler, and sola panels on roof.
Galley saloon
• Name: Valor
• Flag: United Kingdom
• Registry No: 700302
• Built: U.S.A. in 1980
For more boat details, contact us!
• LOA 10.20m
• Beam 3.30m
• Draft 1.50m
• Powered by Sabb L2 Marine Diesel 19HP Engine
• Tiller Steer
• Fibreglass Construction
• Built in the US by Donald Slifert
• Raymarine Depth Sounder
• Raymarine Auto Pilot
• Fixed Bimini
• Solar Panels
• Self furling Genoa, Foresail, Mainsail and Mizzen
• 2 Bilge Pumps with automatic float switches
• Watermaker
• Accommodation in V Berth Forward
• Galley has a two burner gasstove with oven, microwaveoven, two sinks and chest typerefrigerator
• AIS Transponder
• Hand held VHF Radio
• ICOM ICM59 VHF Radio
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Since tomorrow is the day students will present their final projects, today was the last day of classes. Students in the photography class, enjoyed their final photo excursion between Plaza Cataluña and the halls of the University of Barcelona, which is a beautiful, old building with tiled floors and quaint courtyards.
In the afternoon, the majority of the program had tickets to see the world-renowned Sagrada Familia (finally!). Tomorrow, another small group of 13 students will also have the chance to go before the final dinner! Antoni Gaudí's La Sagrada Familia is still a work in process. In fact, the price of each ticket goes towards the construction of the final towers. It is said that Sagrada Familia will be finished in the year 2026 which will be 144 years after the first stone was laid. We hope the students will return to Barcelona in the future and have the opportunity to see the finished product, as we are sure it will be awe-inspiring.
Two smaller groups, one who enjoyed free time in the city center and the other which rested and packed their suitcases at the residence, were able to meet up with their friends for dinner around the Sagrada Familia to see it lit up at night! Buenas noches, bona nit, goodnight.


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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the proud home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda. You will find sanctuary on 176 km north of Kampala on the Gulu highway just before Murchison Falls. The highlight here is the rhino tracking.
You will then have a chance to watch the rhinos in their habitat at a very close and very safe, point. This is another wonderful African experience. These creatures are magnificent and you'll also have a chance to watch them at a close range while grazing!
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Good birding in the grounds where you can walk freely as you keep an eye open for large grey rhino at ziwa rhino sanctuary near Murchison falls national park Uganda shapes that may be nearby. The place also has several Bushbucks and Reedbucks that are habituated on the lawn. If you spend a night at Ziwa, Rhinos usually show up and you can watch them munching on lawn.
While at the sanctuary you may also encounter a range of other wildlife species including Uganda kobs, oribis, bush bucks, water bucks among others and a number of other bird species.
You can add Ziwa Rhinos to any Murchison Falls Safari and see these majestic animals up close. This activity is a once in a lifetime opportunity and should not be missed!


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Editors' Note: This is Chris Knopp's third article on "The Forever Years". To learn more about Chris, see the "Guest Writers" section of this blog.
A few years ago the head boy at the school where I teach, stood up in front of the school community (peers, parents, staff) to deliver his final address at the end of the academic year. On many past occasions such speeches have followed the familiar pattern; a highlight or two from the past five years, usually including a reference to that particularly quirky teacher that everyone (staff included) sniggers at under their breath, an in-joke that only 'the lads' in the boarding house will get, and without fail, the advice passed on to those boys who have yet to become the big fish in the pond.
And what advice does a 18 year old boy pass on to his peers? Usually it is a re-worked message from, or an example set by, an icon – the Richie McCaws, Edmund Hillarys, and Steve Jobs of the world. It's always appropriate, sincere, and eloquently phrased – they always do themselves and their school proud.
But that year was different. When Ed had finished entertaining us with the usual fare he shared with us all the advice his mother had given him five years earlier when he had been dropped at the school to begin his journey as a secondary boarding student. Written in the card she gave him were 6 simple words "Be good, work hard, have fun." A simple message, yes, but one that had made a sufficient impact on a young man that not only had he kept the card and remembered the message, but felt it important enough to share with all of us.
I have heard more of these inspiring addresses than I care to remember, and even if I did care, I still can't remember them. But this one is different – it keeps coming back to me. If I were limited to only one piece of advice to pass on to my three boys, I think those 6 words might be it. (And I'm sure my boys would be thrilled if I could actually limit it to just that, although knowing them they would consider it 3 pieces of advice and split it up – only one would be good, only one would work hard, and the other would only have fun!)
But let's unpack what this is really saying.
"Be Good"
"Be good" comes first. I like that. That's how it should be – the most important thing. The values that inform your decisions, the respect you show others, the actions you take to improve things for those less fortunate. Above the door of our school library is a quote from the gospel of Luke "From those to whom much is given, much will be expected." The concept of service to others, gratitude, and responsibility are values that should be central to our growing children. For me, "be good", implies a spiritual imperative also. A rounded individual, a rounded education should not neglect this aspect of personal growth.
"Work Hard"
"Work hard" OK, so no one is going to dispute this one. This is probably the most commonly given piece of advice and it comes in so many different forms. "Do your best", "Never give up", "Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration", "Life is a marathon, not a sprint" and on and on. It's also an area where parents and teachers alike are guilty of sending mixed messages. At the end of the school year, the vast majority of students who walk across the stage at prizegiving are those who performed highly, not necessarily (or even that frequently), those who worked the hardest. We always give a nod to the diligent, the most improved, those with the right attitude, but at the end of the day, or year I suppose, it's the academic excellence that we parade most proudly.
So often, praise is attached to the individual rather than to the action. Good boy, we say. Clever girl! If a child hears this repeatedly from birth, from parents and teachers, day in, day out, they learn one thing. Any positive view they have of themselves, or that others may have of them, is tied up entirely with results. " What I did was good. What I said was clever." If I can no longer keep up with doing or saying those things, I will no longer be good or clever – I'd better stick with just what I already know to keep up my confidence. And of course it works the other way too. Lack of achievement is seen as failure – "I'm bad at that, I'm not clever enough, I'm not sporty, I just don't get technology", etc. Most of us have a very clear perspective of our supposed limitations. Research has shown that children with fixed mindsets like this often end up employing a range of strategies; cheating, not attempting challenging tasks, deliberately identifying and associating with those who perform worse than themselves.
"Work hard" is valuable advice, but has no impact on a child unless they have a growth mind-set. They must first believe that their flaws are a TO-DO list of things to improve. They must first believe that it's all about the process, so the outcome hardly matters. In fact the journey is the destination. In a growth mindset, you keep up your confidence by always pushing into the unfamiliar, to make sure you're always learning. How do we develop this mind set? Praise the process, not the product. "I like the way you set out all your working for that maths problem.", "Well done, on attending all your rugby practices this season!", "Great to see you've got up to 7/10 on your spelling this week – let's spend a little more time on them next week." Etc. There is even a school of thought that believes that all praise is self–defeating. Simply state where they're at without judgment– their motivation for improving is then intrinsic. It's aimed at achieving the goal, not aimed at pleasing an adult.
"Have Fun!"
Have Fun! Isn't this what childhood is all about? Well, perhaps not all, but it's certainly what we remember most. Taking joy in our physical ability – learning how to run, jump, throw, wrestle! Taking joy in laughter – I won't claim the oft quoted urban-myth 'statistic' that kids laugh up to 20 times more than adults, but it certainly comes so much more readily and without the cynical or sarcastic edge that at times infects our own humour. And taking joy in others – developing friendships and sharing experiences.
Having fun is also how we develop or express our creativity. And every parent knows how to turn those difficult times with their kids into fun – homework, bedtimes, doing their chores, music practice, getting dressed, and so on. When we can muster our own creativity and sense of fun, we can turn even the most dreaded task into an enjoyable, positive, and memorable event for our children. I suspect that "have fun" ought to be the top priority piece of advice for parents – I know we already work hard enough, and are generally good enough, but I, for one, need to chill and more often be part of the fun my kids are already having.
Be good, work hard, have fun. Included in those 6 little words are three verbs. Doing words. This is not about intentions, this is a call for action. A prompt to look deeper into what this simple phrase might mean and a challenge to pass it on through how we live, not by what we say.
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A group of Travellers has set up camp near Dundee Ice Arena.
Two motorhomes and two caravans have arrived at a car park across from the venue at Camperdown Leisure Park.
It comes just days after a group was seen outside the former Toys 'R' Us store — which closed in April — at Kingsway West Retail Park.
Managers at the site started legal proceedings to evict the Travellers who have since moved on from the area.
While the Toys 'R' Us store is shut, the unit in which the store operated and the land outside it are owned by fund management firm ARES and operated by property firm GVA.
A spokesman said: "Both the owner and management team were aware of the occupiers in situ outside the store.
"They did not have permission to be on site and as such were served notice that they must leave the land immediately.''
Similar to the Toys 'R' Us site, the area at Camperdown Leisure Park is not licensed for the purposes of camping — meaning anyone who sets up caravans there is doing so illegally.
Travellers have been seen in the area surrounding the ice arena and Cineworld on several occasions in the last few years.
Dundee City Council operates a licensed site for Travellers at Balmuir Wood in Tealing.
Twenty pitches are available for Travelling communities, each of which features an electricity supply, utility rooms with showers and toilets and 24-hour access.
According to housing charity Shelter Scotland, Travellers staying on private sites can be evicted "fairly easily" by landowners if they do not have permission to be there.
The charity said: "If you park up on private land without consent, the owner or legal occupier (for example, a tenant) can take steps to evict you.
"If the landowner or occupier does decide to evict you, they may apply to the court for an interdict or possession order requiring you to move off the land, ask the council to take action, ask the police to take action or move you on themselves."
A council spokeswoman said: ''We are aware of their presence and are monitoring the situation."
Police Scotland was approached for comment but no response had been received by the Tele at the time of going to press.
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Launching in July M-Press is pleased to announce that our MXL S/S range which includes sizes 139.7mm and 168.3mm will be available to order.
M-Press are pleased to introduce a new 'M-Press Starter Pack' designed to compliment our range of Copper, Carbon and Stainless Steel Press Fittings and Tube. The starter pack enables the installer to begin a project in the confidence that they will have everything required to complete the job. The pack contains a pipe cutter to 35mm (copper only cutting wheel), deburring tool to 35mm, pipe depth marker, sharpie pen, some synthetic wire wool and some silicone grease. The pack will also contain a pocket sized technical handbook. These packs are used and demonstrated during our training sessions. They are available from our distribution partners. Please clink on the link below for details:
M-Press Fittings now supply the Flexigas system of pipe and fittings. Flexigas is a lightweight, semi rigid alternative to copper. It consists of a corrugated 316L Stainless Steel core wrapped in a durable yellow tubing. The pipes are available coiled in 15mtr, 25mtr and 50mtr, in sizes 15mm to 32mm. Pipe and fittings are stocked at M-Press. The system can show savings of up to 20% against other market leading brands and is kitemarked to BS7838 (KM693150) and also EN15266 (KM598726).
M-Press Fittings are very pleased to announce that we now supply Ball Valves with Press Fit Ends. These are available from 15mm to 54mm and are fully WRAS approved. They are a significant step forward for us as we look to increase our product offering. It will provide our customers and installers with a greater choice during their specification process.
The new valves can be found in our current price list.
M-Press are supplying a new deburring tool. We are constantly asked about which deburring tools we use, especially during our training sessions, demo's and launch & trade mornings. The M-Press Deburring Tool will deburr Copper, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel up to 54mm. There are many versions being sold in distribution and online for anything up to £55. At £29.90 excl VAT, ours represents great value and will last and last due to their sturdy metal construction. Your only problem will be keeping it for yourself and making sure it doesn't get pinched!!! See below for details.
Our very own Press Tool is now available. The M-Press Mini Press Tool SPM-19 is available in two options.
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Aquagas is the new universal press fitting from M-Press. A copper fitting that can be used on both gas heating applications and potable water applications. This means that there is now no need to hold two ranges of fittings. The range is available in sizes 15mm to 28mm and is stocked at our UK central distribution facility. Please click on the link below for details.
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Fatal crash caused by motorist distracted by pet dog
(11/7/2019) - A 73-year-old man has been killed in a crash on a Michigan roadway caused when another motorist became distracted by one of six dogs in her pickup truck.
The Ann Arbor News reports Thursday that Cyril Berry Jr. died following Wednesday's crash in York Township, about 46 miles southwest of Detroit.
Washtenaw County sheriff's office spokesman Derrick Jackson says the other driver -- a 71-year-old woman -- crossed the center line and struck Berry's vehicle. Jackson said the woman told officers that one of the dogs jumped into her lap and "distracted her as she was trying to get him back into the seat."
The woman was in critical condition Wednesday at a hospital. Three of the dogs also died in the crash.
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US President Donald Trump has hit back at China, raising existing and planned tariffs in retaliation for Beijing's new duties on American goods.
The United States will raise existing tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports to 30% from 25%, beginning on Oct. 1, Trump said on Twitter Friday.
He added that the duties on another $300 billion in Chinese products, set to take effect on Sept. 1, will be increased by 5 percent, reaching 15%.
...unfair Trading Relationship. China should not have put new Tariffs on 75 BILLION DOLLARS of United States product (politically motivated!). Starting on October 1st, the 250 BILLION DOLLARS of goods and products from China, currently being taxed at 25%, will be taxed at 30%...— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2019
...Additionally, the remaining 300 BILLION DOLLARS of goods and products from China, that was being taxed from September 1st at 10%, will now be taxed at 15%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2019
This came hours after China said it would hit US imports worth $75 billion with new tariffs starting September 1 and December 15, as retaliation for Washington's planned tariff hikes in a bruising trade war.
The punitive tariffs would range from 5 percent to 10 percent on 5,078 items from the US, China's state council tariff office announced on Friday.
Trump also criticized the past US administrations for what he said allowing "China to get so far ahead of Fair and Balanced Trade that it has become a great burden to the American Taxpayer." He said that he would stop this from happening.
....Sadly, past Administrations have allowed China to get so far ahead of Fair and Balanced Trade that it has become a great burden to the American Taxpayer. As President, I can no longer allow this to happen! In the spirit of achieving Fair Trade, we must Balance this very....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2019
Earlier in the day, Trump said he had "ordered" US companies to change their production strategies.
"Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing your companies HOME and making your products in the USA," he tweeted.
Trump initiated what is effectively a trade war with China last year, when he first imposed unusually heavy tariffs on imports from the country. Since then, the two sides have exchanged tariffs on more than 360 billion dollars in two-way trade.
Beijing, accusing Washington of practicing "naked economic terrorism" against the country, has opposed the US tariff hikes, saying they are harmful not only to China and the US, but to the whole world.
Beijing and Washington have held several rounds of talks to settle the issue, but to no avail so far.
US and Chinese negotiators met in Shanghai last month for the first time since bilateral talks on trade collapsed in May, and were due to hold another round next month.
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We all deal with anxiety in some form or another, whether it's when you're pulled over by the cops or about to give a speech in front of a crowd. But for some, anxiety is a much stronger, more fearsome force—one that never goes away. But what is anxiety exactly, and what's going on in your mind (and your body) when anxiety strikes? How do you cope when it takes hold?
The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) says that over 40 million people in the US over the age of 18 suffer from some anxiety-related disorder, and those are just the people who have been diagnosed, or whose symptoms fit into a pre-described condition. Millions more go undiagnosed.
On the other hand, anxiety itself is a natural human response that serves a purpose. Our goal shouldn't be to dismiss it entirely, just to make it a healthy, manageable part of our lives. Even if you don't suffer from an anxiety-related disorder, you've likely had to deal with it and cope the best way you know how. Anxiety is part of our world, the same way stress, sadness, and happiness are, but the key is understanding how to cope with it, and how to keep it from becoming unhealthy.
What Anxiety Is, and How It Differs from Stress
Put simply, anxiety is a sense of fear and apprehension that puts you on alert. Biologically, it's meant to put us in a heightened sense of awareness so we're prepared for potential threats. Unfortunately, when we start to feel excessive anxiety, or we live in a constant state of anxiety, we're in trouble. Our bodies never turn off our fight or flight response, and we live with the physical and emotional effects of anxiety on a day to day basis, even when there's no reason or cause for them.
On its face, anxiety can look like stress but the reality isn't so simple. Anxiety can arise as a result of stress, but stress can manifest in other ways. Stressors can make a person sad, angry, worried, or anxious, while anxiety is specifically that feeling of fear, dread, and apprehension we mentioned. You may never even know what's causing your anxiety, or in some cases, it can manifest on its own, without any real "trigger" or cause. Stress is often caused by external influences, while anxiety is an internal response. That's part of what makes anxiety intrinsically different than stress, and also what makes it so difficult to manage.


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As the 39th annual -- and possibly last -- "Harvest of Horrors" releases its characters into the night, blood-curdling screams can be heard echoing across Falmouth farmland.
As the 39th annual "Harvest of Horrors" releases its characters into the night, blood-curdling screams can be heard echoing across Falmouth farmland.
Friday and Saturday are the final nights of this October event, and possibly the final time Halloween fans will be haunted by bone-chilling personalities like The Harvester (played by Arthur DeMello of Centerville) and William Nye (Wil Moser of Centerville). Producer/founder Bruce Allen and his characters have once again been thrilling participants who experience his haunted hayride and forest hike, which spans 20 acres of the Tony Andrews Farm in East Falmouth. The farm, though, is being sold, leaving the future of this Halloween tradition in doubt.
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For Allen, who occasionally assumes the role of a chainsaw-wielding madman during the haunted hayride, the production is "all in good fun." But, he notes, it still manages to "scare the pants off" men, women and children of all ages.
"When you're riding or walking along, and you don't know who or what is going to jump out at you, that alone is really scary," Allen says. "The added elements of the environment – the trees and the darkness – combined with lighting, and props makes the entire production pretty terrifying."
And while "Harvest of Horrors" has been Allen's brainchild, he says the attraction is a team effort.
"People head out on the trails in staggered groups, which essentially makes this a three-hour-long show" to perform each night, Allen says. "That means our actors and behind-the-scenes people need to be alert at all times. … I couldn't do it without them."
While recent productions have taken months to design and pull together, "Harvest of Horrors" actually began with Allen's teenage collection of Halloween masks. But after close to 40 years of growing and evolving the attraction, Allen says he now "passionately produces" a show that satisfies even the biggest horror and Halloween junkies on Cape Cod.
"It was just a hobby for me when I was younger, but I kept plugging along, trying to improve what I was doing a little bit each year," Allen says. "My haunt has now grown so big that I need to run it like a business."
This could be, though, the last year the actor and Cotuit Center for the Arts teacher will hold "Harvest of Horrors" at Tony Andrews Farm. While the production has been a successful partnership between Allen and farm owner Jeff Andrews, Allen says, the property is under a sale agreement with the town of Falmouth. With the money due to come from several sources, an article is on the warrant to go before Falmouth town-meeting voters on Nov. 6 to authorize the purchase.
Falmouth officials have talked about continuing using the land for agriculture, as well as conservation and passive recreation. But Allen says the sale leaves his "Harvest of Horrors" production "up in the air."
"No, I haven't talked with anyone from the town about our future here at the farm," he says. "Since I have been here for so long, it's hard to imagine moving somewhere else and starting over."
But even if this weekend is the end of "Harvest of Horrors," Allen says he's not only thankful for the many actors who have graced each production, he's also proud of "every last scream" he has helped create over the past three decades
"From the beginning, I have always felt like I have been able to accomplish something really cool," Allen says. "I've also found a core group of people who have shown me that camaraderie can exist – even in the midst of frightfully scary situations."
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Family Receives Full Policy Settlement After 13 Year Old Son Is Struck By Passing Vehicle While Walking to Ice Cream Truck
October 10th, 2014
D.J., a 48 year old father was devastated when his son was hit by a negligent driver who sped by an ice cream truck where children were congregating. "The ice cream truck comes by every day and my son was its best customer. I always expected passing cars to act with caution around it," D.J. said. The child suffered a broken leg.
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Stromlo Forest Park is hosting the Scott 25 Hour Mountain Bike event this weekend.
Many roads will be "controlled" during the event, and a map highlighting them is available on the Stromlo Forest Park website www.stromloforestpark.com.au
"It's going to be a huge week for mountain biking in October," says Neale Guthrie, General Manager of Venue and Event Services, ACT Government Economic Development Directorate.
"We start with the Scott 25 Hour on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October and will then host the WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Championships the following weekend, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October."
The public roads surrounding Stromlo Forest Park will be controlled by temporary traffic signage and reduced speed limits from midnight Thursday 3 October 2013 to midnight Monday 7 October 2013.
"We have introduced some safety measures around Stromlo Forest Park for the Scott 25 Hour to take into consideration the popularity of such events in the ACT, the future development in the area and the growth in population.
"The most significant measure is a reduction in the speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour on roadsbordering Stromlo Forest Park including Cotter Road and Uriarra Road."
Participants and spectators are being advised to park in the designated parking areas within Stromlo Forest Park and are reminded that parking on the surrounding roadsides and verges is illegal and may attract a fine.
Canberra Off Road Cycling is celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary this year. This will be the seventh year the 24 hour race is held at Stromlo Forest Park, which has been extended to 25 hours in acknowledgement of this achievement.
"There have been a number of successful endurance events at Stromlo Forest Park in the past; the aim of these measures is to assist them to continue safely for participants and the community in the future," Mr Guthrie said.


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I got up at 5:00 this morning and got myself ready for the day before sitting back in my room and reading the legislation for today over again. After 6:00, when I knew Joanne was up, I went into the kitchen to eat a light breakfast.
I wanted to start this blog while we had a little time. Joanne just left for the Stone Church. Joanne is a bundle of energy. I learned yesterday that Joanne is taking chemotherapy after have a surgery last fall. She has already had her radiation treatments. Where she finds all the energy she has is beyond me. Most people in her situation would beg off that huge job of feeding Conference attendees. But not Joanne. I talked to some of her kitchen crew yesterday and they think she is Wonder Woman. After doing the pots and pans yesterday, she brought home two loads of towels and dish cloths. That's what I helped her fold yesterday. She just came in again. She just got started on her way and remembered the food she prepared for the dinner there today. So she came back for it.
I will need to finish this this evening. It is time to go to our caucus meeting.
It was another exhausting day. The caucus was exhausting because dozens of people spoke into the mike and repeated just exactly what everyone else had said. I think they ought to limit speakers so the agenda could move right along.
Then we went to our morning legislation session. It was another trying day. The delegates were just dragging their feet on getting anything done...trying to be completely fair and let everyone who wanted to speak...speak.
We ate off a truck at noon and had a bar b q sandwich and some fries....very unhealthy, :)
After the afternoon session......just as frustrating. Then we went to the shopping center and bought a gift for our hostess. I wrapped it as soon as I got back to their place.
Now I'm working on this blog but I won't get much done with it. Just too tired. Maybe more tomorrow.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday at Conference and Another Full Day
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(Togo First) - Total teamed up with Solergie to provide Togolese people a new power solution based on solar energy: SolergieBox. This is a 220V system whose capacities can be increased depending on customers' needs.
Solergie's Managing Director, Marie Dominique Lodens commenting on the development said: "SolergieBox is a solar-based power system that generates 220V for up to 8 people. Each of these has access to his or her own box and own meter".
"By paying CFA15,000, each customer gets access to an installation enabling connection to two rooms with one lamp, a socket and a switch respectively, and CFA5000 of power credit. Solergie will take care of the connection part and guarantees maintenance and repair on the box," added Bert Bernolet, CEO Solergie.
According to Adrien Bechomet, managing director Total Togo, venturing into renewables was driven by "pertinence of investments in clean energy and its socioeconomic impact, in rural areas particularly".
At the end of this year, Solergie expects to install 240 SolergieBoxes and 3,000 by end-2023, impacting 24,000 households which is more than 200,000 people.
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Gabriel, Roach give West Indies life
FAST bowling pair Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach snatched four wickets apiece as West Indies had its best day on tour of England, today.
Gabriel took four for 51 and Roach grabbed 4/71 as West Indies dismissed England for 258 on the opening day of the second Test match at Leeds. Batting for England Ben Stokes stroked an even 100, while captain Joe Root scored 59.
In reply, West Indies closed on 19/1.


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More Diesel News El Paso! 2019 Mazda6 Spotted With Diesel Badging
Mazda has made several noteworthy improvements to its Mazda6 sedan during recent years. The automaker added a turbocharger and announced plans to introduce an efficient yet powerful SkyActiv-X engine in late 2018. Meanwhile, the desirable performance and efficiency of diesel engines have helped this fuel gain popularity in the United States. During the last decade, Mazda repeatedly discussed its intention to make a diesel car for North American customers. The company's plans to sell diesel-powered Mazda6 and CX-5 vehicles have been delayed. It hasn't revealed a specific date when motorists can begin buying these autos. Nonetheless, recent events seem to portend the arrival of a new SkyActiv-D model to Rudolph Mazda in El Paso, TX by 2019.
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The California Air Resources Board approved Mazda's new 2.2-liter engine in April. This state agency enforces strict pollution limits. However, the automaker still needs to receive a federal certification before it can sell diesel-powered vehicles in the Golden State or any other part of the nation. Mazda appears to have initiated the EPA approval process. A photographer recently took pictures of an unconventional Mazda6 sedan at the Environmental Protection Agency's office in Michigan. The car featured a SkyActiv-D logo and resembled the gasoline-powered Mazda6 that North American dealers sold during 2017. Several years ago, this automaker began offering the SkyActiv-D engine in Europe and Japan. Diesel models won multiple Japanese, French, German, Austrian, Spanish, Swiss and British awards. The U.K. version of the 2013 Mazda6 garnered high praise for traveling 67 miles per gallon!
Racing Experience
This remarkable auto hasn't remained entirely absent from the United States. During early 2013, a modified Mazda6 with a 400-horsepower engine became the first diesel car to participate in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race. A driver strongly praised the gearbox and brakes. He commented on the car's impressively quiet operation as well. Vehicles with turbocharged SkyActiv-D engines also took part in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours competition in France. Races don't only benefit people who participate in these sporting events or enjoy watching them. Mazda collects a wide range of data from its cars during each race. This information often helps the automaker enhance vehicles that it produces for consumers. These competitions usually yield valuable data on fuel economy, performance and dependability.
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The 2019 Mazda6 diesel engine will probably resemble the SkyActiv-D unit that this brand currently offers to European customers. It has four cylinders and generates 175 horsepower. The engine produces 310 pound-feet of torque. Drivers also benefit from an automatic gearbox with six speeds. However, Mazda hasn't confirmed that this product will have identical specifications when it reaches El Paso, TX. Numerous European motorists praise SkyActiv-D for delivering abundant power while conserving fuel. The gasoline-powered Mazda6 sedan travels 26 to 35 miles per gallon. This car will probably achieve far better fuel economy with an advanced diesel engine. It's difficult to provide any specific details at this time; the U.S. doesn't enforce the same safety and environmental laws as the U.K. or Japan. Nevertheless, it's safe to say that the diesel Mazda6 will accelerate rapidly while consuming less fuel than many smaller cars.
The EPA maintains less stringent standards than California, so this intriguing vehicle is expected to gain the necessary approvals in the near future. No other brand currently sells a midsize sedan that runs on diesel fuel. Rival models provide little interior space or cost far more. Motorists who want to see and test the 2019 Mazda6 diesel engine ought to visit Rudolph Mazda as soon as it becomes available. This El Paso, TX car lot is owned by a local family that regularly gives back to the community through philanthropic endeavors. Reviewers have rated it an average of five stars on DealerRater. They appreciate the dealership's top-notch customer service and skillful mechanics. This business conveniently stays open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. To learn more about Rudolph Mazda, please dial 915-845-8501 or travel to 5415 Desert Blvd.


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Archaeologists and physicists are at loggerheads over ancient Roman lead—a substance highly prized by both camps for sharply diverging reasons. Very old lead is pure, dense and much less radioactive than the newly mined metal, so it is ideal for shielding sensitive experiments that hunt for dark matter and other rare particles. But it is also has historical significance, and many archaeologists object to melting down 2,000-year-old Roman ingots that are powerful windows on ancient history.....Wow, I definitely didn't know any of that.
Ancient Roman lead has been used in the Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), an experiment in Minnesota that aims to detect the particles that make up the invisible dark matter thought to contribute much of the universe's mass. The same metal has also been used in the CUORE (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events) project in Italy, which will soon begin searching for a theorized particle decay process called neutrinoless double beta decay, which, if found, could explain why matter dominates antimatter in the universe. These experiments and others require extreme shielding to block out any extraneous particles that might be mistaken for the rare signals they hunt.
The lead in question once went into the making of coins, pipes, construction materials and weapons in the ancient Roman civilization. It is most commonly found now at shipwreck sites, where private companies harvest it and melt down the Roman ingots into standard bricks before passing them on to customers—many of whom are physicists. "None of us take it casually—you don't want historical artifacts to be destroyed unnecessarily," says physicist Blas Cabrera of Stanford University, who leads the CDMS project. Nevertheless, ancient lead is the best material available for shielding dark matter detectors, he says, because it releases so little radiation, or background particles. "The kind of background levels that you're achieving with ancient lead are roughly 1,000 times below that of commercially available lead."
All lead mined on Earth naturally contains some amount of the radioactive element uranium 235, which decays, over time, into another radioactive element, a version of lead called lead 210. When lead ore is first processed, it is purified and most of the uranium is removed. Whatever lead 210 is already present begins to break down, with half of it decaying on average every 22 years. In Roman lead almost all of the lead 210 has already decayed, whereas in lead mined today, it is just beginning to decay.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
An Ancient Battle
Physicists and archaeologists are fighting over ancient Roman lead (yeah, really):
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The Object Ethnography Project investigates how objects accumulate stories as they move from one life to another. We are looking for donations of objects—any kind of object—and the stories that come with them. Members of the public are invited to take these objects in exchange for a new story about them starting March 15th, 2012. The final online exhibit will include a photograph of theobject, its original story, and its adoption story. Examples here: http://objectethnography.wordpress.com/
We are now seeking objects! If you have an item with a story, from a sentimental oven mitt to a first generation iPod, and you would like to donate to this project, please mail it and its story to:
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19 University Place, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
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Previous main lunar phase is the Last Quarter before 1 day on 11 July 2088 at 17:52.
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Moon is passing about ∠15° of ♉ Taurus tropical zodiac sector.
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Bass Traps
The next phase of acoustic treatment is adding corner bass traps. The "trick" here is to create the following:
The frames are again made from clear white pine, splitting 1x6x8-ft lengths into 1.5x5/16-in stock. Carefully sawing the 1x6's 3/4-in thickness in half will yield two 5/16 pieces which are sufficiently rigid at 4-ft length when glue, screws and bracing is added. These frames, when completed, weigh less than 2 lbs each.
Many trap designs use overly heavy construction techniques like 3/4-in shelving, 2x2's or MDS particle board. These are 1) not necessary, 2) are very heavy and 3) excessively costly. The inverse, using no frame at all is also problematic because 1) even OC-705 and OC-703 are relatively fragile, 2) wrapped insulation can loose shape and sag over time and 3) spray-on adhesives are often necessary to hold the fabric in place. Instead, these Bass-Traps are build with very light-weight white-pine frames whose purpose is to 1) give support and structure to the fragile OC-705/703, 2) provide a framework for stretching the fabric and 3) making it easy to support a 4x24x48 panel from only two mounting points. Note: While staples can be used to secure the fabric, these frames are designed with sufficient flat surface area to allow using double-stick tape to secure the muslin in place. Since there is very little force on the fabric, the large tape surface area is more than sufficient and provides a very simple assembly process.
The following list of material was sufficient to build 8 Bass-Traps with enough insulation, wood and muslin to build a few smaller GOBOs at a later date. Build times (each, w/o coffee breaks) were Lower-Frame (30 min), Upper-Frame (60 min), Assembly w/insulation (45 min) and fabric-wrap (45 min). Assembled Bass-Traps weigh only 11 lbs each fully assembled.
As a result of size and quantity of OC-705 and OC-703 material, the best option was constructing 8 corner bass traps. However, this room is very small (8x9x10) and with the door style and position, it was not possible to install all 8 traps in ceiling corners. As a result, 2 of the traps were mounted flat with the ceiling but located as close to the corner as was reasonable. Due to the trap construction, this still provided an air space between the panels and the ceiling.
Because these traps were constructed using OC-705-FRK, it is not desirable to mount them near "first-reflection-points" because of the added mid-range reflections from the FRK membrane. Obviously, in the real world, there must be compromises. By locating the 2 "flat-mounted" bass traps as close to ceiling corners as possible, and separated by a mid-position, ceiling-mounted mid-range trap "cloud", the "first-reflection" issue for FRK material has been largely avoided.
Because they are light-weight, mounting in ceiling corners is made easier using hooks, eye hooks and turn-buckles.
The following plots show the room response before and after installing 8 bass traps. Note that the "before" acoustic response does include the 6 mid-range traps. Note the following from the plots. Note that due to differences in measurement processing, the plots may have differences in frequency span or magnitude scale.
These plots show the improvement from adding 8 Bass-Traps over using just the Wall/Cloud-Traps:
These plots show the improvement from the 5 Wall-Traps, 1 Cloud-Trap and the 8 Bass-Traps over just the bare room:
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