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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Wheels Go Round
Everyone knows hamsters have to have a wheel in their cages, but I always thought that was only so when one of their rare urges to exercise strikes, it's ready and waiting for them. It's not like a hamster can signal, "Garcon, my wheel sil vous plait."
But I always assumed that those wheels spent most of the day sitting idle. Maybe because they're so damn squeaky. Or maybe that's how they got squeaky. Chicken/egg, you know? All I knew is that I never saw a hamster spending any significant amount of time on its wheel, either at pet stores or at friends' houses. If I was lucky enough to see one jog a few steps, it was a rare spectacle on the order of a transit of Venus. While on Venus.
That has not been the case with Bucky. Maybe it's just different because we live with him, and don't experience him in three-minute morsels of time like with every other pet rodent I've ever met. And it might also be different because he lives in M. Edium's room. Where the baby monitor is.
No, I know we don't technically need a baby monitor any more, now that M. Edium is six freaking years old. In fact, it stopped being a baby monitor some years ago and became a delivery system for M. Edium's imperious (and yet futile) post-bedtime requests. But with Trash and I working on the main floor in earshot of the receiver, it also became a way for us to hear when Bucky was on his wheel. Or, on rare occasions, when he wasn't.
It was most remarkable in the first few weeks after we brought him home. The monitor would transmit and amplify the noise if his wheel (plastic, and thus not squeaky, thank God) into our workspace so steadily that only his infrequent pauses for breath kept it from fading into background noise. Trash kept sending me up to check on him, thinking he was going to have a heart attack. Like, what as I going to do, check his blood pressure with a cooked pasta ring, or defibrillate him with a nine-volt battery? I checked anyway.
During one of these look-sees, it occurred to me that a lot of energy was just going to waste. I looked at that wheel spinning incessantly, and I thought, that's a lot of energy that's going to waste. Isn't there some kind of hamster-wheel generator you can buy?
Well, no, but you can build one. That is to say, it's been done, by people more technically savvy than me. After finding that site, I saw how much work it would be an almost immediately lost interest.
It's the "almost" part that worries me. Because after finding out that it was possible, Bucky's wheel stopped sounding to me like RrrrrRrrrrRrrrrRrrrr and more like RrrrrloseRrrrrrloseRrrrr.
I mean, I know he's not going to light the city or anything, but in exchange for the food we give him, could he at least charge my cell phone?
First thing's first, I guess. Maybe getting power out of his hamster wheel isn't as much of a priority as figuring out how to make him stop crapping in it. A spinning wheel is cute. A "centri-poo-ge" is not. posted by M. Giant 9:55 PM 1 comments
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When I was a child in the 1970s, my hamster's metal wheel squeaked at just the right frequency to stand in for the remote control for our tv. We would never have known, since the hamster lived in the basement and rarely ran in his wheel when anyone was around, except that my older sister moved home and had to sleep down there. The tv randomly turning itself on and off though the night freaked her out completely.
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5 Tips on Fixing Your Out Of Control Dog
Your wild attempts to grab and control your dog makes him think you want to play and your attempts to control go from bad to worse.
Sound familiar?
If your dog won't look at or listen to you then I've got 5 tips to help you avoid that embarrassing public behavior.
Here's the concept for changing an out of control dog:
You can't begin to enjoy good manners in public before you first get good manners in your home.
I know this may sound strange – but only because you have not have realized the connection.
Getting your dog to listen to you at home first sets the foundation to get better behavior in public.
Here's How to Fix Your Out Of Control Dog
- Exercise your dog (2 times for 30 minutes)
- Exercise is a known stress-buffer for both you and your dog
- Train your dog (3 times for 2 minutes) – and teach your dog to "Settle."
- Working on rapid-fire sits and downs begins to get your dog to pay attention & listen
- Teaching "Settle" is a good substitute for the down stay until he learns. Placing your foot on the leash close to your dog's collar will get him settling more quickly.
- Set expectations for your dog (sit for everything)
- Putting this kind of structure gives him a job to do. He begins to think of ways (commands) he can get you to give him the things he wants.
- Mentally stimulate your dog
- Have plenty of puzzles and challenging toys (roller balls, Kong toys, chew bones, etc.) for your dog to figure out how to get what's in – out.
- Food check for your dog (go high quality & grain-free)
- Make sure it is free of carbohydrates and sugar – increases excitability.
You should practice in your home first.
Once you begin to see improvement in your dog, listening to you and watching you, THEN take your dog outside for practice.
A Couple of Important Tips for Successful Control of Your Dog
Stay away from as many visual distractions as you can. There will be more than enough to distract him with things he hears and smells.
Once you begin to see a difference in his focus outside in your neighborhood, you could try the real public. T
Take him to a Starbuck's with a friend. Keep him in a settle position by your side while you enjoy your vanilla latte AND all the compliments.
Together We Can Raise A Happy and Obedient Dog
You got your dog for a reason. You wanted to share your life with a happy and loving dog. But now, your dog has big problems and life is not happy.
I can help you get that happy, well behaved dog back no matter where you live. We'll do private lesson in your home OR we can do private video lessons where geography is no longer a roadblock.

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Last May, I lost my longest Duolingo (Russian) streak after 74 consecutive days of practice. I was sad, and got over it quite quickly. But after I got over it, I continued to practice Russian on Duolingo. And today was my 432nd straight day.
I have very little personal discipline. It's something that I've been aware of for a long time, and I've tried a number of things to try to work on that. In this moment, at least, I am very proud of my Duolingo streak.
My sister gets angry when I don't post updates on the Arizona kitties, plus they are absolutely Very Very Cute. So here's a picture of them being their cuddly, yin-yang selves.
Anyway, I promised to tell you about Michigan and what is happening (spoiler: I don't know).
The school I'm living at is right on Lake Michigan, which is nice. It's a quick walk from my door to the beach. And it is a very nice beach, very sandy and, well, beachy.
There's also a large protected area right around the little town: the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. And by dunes, I learned, they really mean Dunes. Because they are very tall, very steep, and very deep. I hiked a couple miles through it (and hiking up and down steep sandy slopes is, like, Very Hard) and it took about an hour to get from the parking lot–viewing Glen Lake–to Lake Michigan. A lot of sand.
Away from the dunes, I'm just here, getting through training to be a house parent to some freshman and sophomore boys. It's a thing. The job mostly entails making sure disasters don't happen and dealing with the small ones as they inevitably occur. The main thing is staying up very late.
It's hard for me to give you more details than that at this juncture because I don't really know. I know more than I did last week, so it's probably for the best that I didn't say much then. But the students don't arrive until next Wednesday and school doesn't start until the following Monday so it'll be a sec before I really get a picture of what my life is going to look like for the rest of the year.
One major victory that I've already won is ensuring that I'll have Sundays off, which will enable me to go to church. I visited one in Traverse City last week and it seems like a pretty cool place. It would be the first affirming church that I've attended and that has every possibility of being a game changer. I haven't really thought of it as a huge issue for me, since none of the churches I've been to have been very overtly homophobic, but at the same time I think it's going to be tremendously liberating.
Most of the 'training' this week has been kind of vision casting from our new Head of School, just talking about the point of the school and how we do things. A word that comes up in every sentence, it seems, is 'model.' If we want students to know this or have this value or understand this, how do we model it for them? And that's something that I want to be really deliberate about. In particular, about sexuality insofar as I am able because it's something that I have worked through myself and wish other people could have an easier time of it.
How do I model acceptance, not just of others but of self? How do I model self-care? How do I model environmental stewardship? How do I model empathy and compassion and kindness?
There are so many things to model. And I've thought about it before. But now it's literally my job. So here's hoping on that.


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The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful (Island)
The Killers have managed to keep their writing strong and delivery even stronger as they continue to release albums, even as their profile has seemingly shrunken after years away. While their fifth album isn't the rush of synth-pop they have tinkered with in the past, they've really evolved their sound — "Wonderful Wonderful" captures that new energy. Bringing high-key electronic grooves for fun on "The Man," they craft clever and pounding pop, though too many songs (such as "Tyson vs Douglas") just feel bland. Reaching a new depth of writing on tracks like "Life to Come" and "Some Kind of Life," however, there's enough redeeming moments to make this worth a listen.
Trial Track: "Life to Come"


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Salami and chips
Yesterday, Sunday 22nd July, I left home at 9:30 AM and drove to Thaxted where I had arranged to meet Antonello from Florence in Italy. He had been staying in Thaxted for 3 nights, having already been to Rye in Sussex, and was moving on to Long Melford in Suffolk to stay there for 3 nights before travelling up to Northumberland.
This was the first time that we had met and probably won't be the last as he comes over to Britain 2 to 3 times each year. I was going to drive him to Long Melford with a few stops on the way and we were going to make a day of it.
He was sitting outside Thaxted Guildhall in the sun when I arrived and I recognised him because I'd seen a picture of him on the web.
We weren't going straight to Long Melford and Antonello suggested Kersey so Kersey it was. We found our way through the back roads with a few stops to look at the map and, no, we weren't lost!
We stopped in the main street, 'The Street', as there isn't anywhere else. You cannot really 'walk round' Kersey as there are no other streets – it's a small village. It is really picturesque with the village running down each side of the small valley to the stream at the bottom which runs across the road to form a ford.
The church, quite a big one for such a small village, is perched on the valley top on one side of the village. There are plenty of pictures of Kersey already on the site.
After looking around, sorry, along Kersey we moved on to Lavenham. There are also pictures of Lavenham on the web site.
As the car park is near the church we started with the church then walked down Church Street into High Street and up to Market Lane on the corner of which is an old house where the gable end leans out in a most alarming way. Up Market Lane into The Square where we couldn't possibly miss The Guildhall and Little Hall.
We stopped for a light lunch in 'Sweetmeats' in Water Street after which we went on to Long Melford.
We first had to find Antonello's B&B and so asked a local, there seemed to be very few about on a Sunday, who didn't know where the road was. Nothing for it but to resort to technology! Out came the GPS navigation thingy and after entering the name of the village and road it gave us a street map with the relevant street shown – hooray!
After Antonello had put his luggage inside we went for a walk around Long Melford including the rather impressive church on the hill and Melford Hall (Tudor).
After this it was time for me to head back home so we said our goodbyes with the expectation that we would meet again. I certainly hope that we do. Antonello is a very pleasant young man and we both have a strong interest in Britain's heritage. Antonello took a couple of pictures of the two of us and has promised to let me have copies which I shall then post here.
A very good day.


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OSHA Local Emphasis Program
Recently, Farm Credit East hosted a webinar covering the OSHA Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for New York dairy farms. The regional OSHA offices in Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany have a LEP for programmed inspection of dairy farms in their jurisdictions. Inspections are intended to focus on common activities conducted by farm employees which may expose them to occupational hazards. The program has been in place since July 2014, in response to injury and fatality rates in this sector being significantly above the average for private employers.
Inspection priorities for OSHA include the following:
- Imminent danger – a hazardous situation is observed on the farm that could result in injury or death.
- A fatality or catastrophic injury has occurred on the farm.
- A non-fatal, severe injury is reported.
- A complaint or referral about the farm to OSHA.
- Programmed or scheduled visits (LEP).
It is important to note that under the appropriations act, a farming operation is exempt from all OSHA activities if it employs 10 or fewer employees currently and at all times during the last 12 months; and has not had an active temporary labor camp during the preceding 12 months. For the purposes of the LEP, only the number of employees is taken into consideration. Note that family members who work on the farm are not counted when determining the number of employees, and a part-time employee is counted as one employee.
Reporting requirements
All employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within eight hours and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours.
Referrals can be received by other agencies, such as police or fire departments responding to an incident. The Department of Labor Wage & Hour division can refer to OSHA. An OSHA inspector driving by the farm who sees unsafe practices can refer an inspection, and OSHA can respond to media reporting.
Formal complaints can be made by employees, family members or a representative of a current employee, requesting an on-site inspection. Non-formal complaints can be made by former employees or the general public. OSHA will generally contact the employer by phone or fax to follow up and the employer must respond to any non-formal complaint in writing within five days.
OSHA standards relating to agriculture that will be referenced during inspections include:
- 29 CFR 1904: Recordkeeping
- 29 CFR 1928: Agriculture
- 29 CFR 1910: General Industry: As referenced from 1928
- General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1)
Records of injuries must be kept for all businesses employing 11 or more employees.
The "General Duty Clause" applies when there is not an applicable specific safety standard. It says, "Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees."
LEP inspections began in July 2014. Since that time there have been 40 inspections conducted under the program. They were initiated by:
- Complaints – 8
- Fatalities – 2
- Follow up on prior inspections – 1
- Referrals – 3
- Non-fatal accidents – 3
- Programmed / Planned 23
82 Violations were issued, and the average violation fine was $2,283.
The top ten OSHA standards cited were:
- General Duty Clause (75 percent of citations)
- Hazard communication programs (including Safety Data Sheets, labeling and training)
- Guarding of power transmission components
- Guarding of tractor power take-offs
- Removal of guards
- Existing guards inadequate
- Lock out / tag out procedures
- Farm equipment training
- Stationary equipment with unguarded PTO shafts
- Reporting of non-fatal accidents
Specific common violations of the general duty clause were:
- Unguarded bench grinders
- Electrical deficiencies
- Using corrosive chemicals without adequate eye wash stations
- Unguarded open-sided floors and platforms / fall hazards
- Unguarded floor holes
- Stairways without hand rails
- Entering confined spaces without removing hazards
- Working at the shear face of silage piles / engulfment or struck-by hazards
- Improper use of ladders or lack of safety cages on fixed ladders
- Skid-steer operators not properly trained
- Unguarded table saws
OSHA has a voluntary, on-site consultation program for employers with 250 employees or fewer. The program features include:
- Hazard identification and correction
- Assistance in safety and health program development
- No-cost and confidential
- Exemption from OSHA's programmed inspections
- Training and technical assistance available
For more information, visit Osha.gov/dsg/topics/agriculturaloperations/ or contact Ronald Williams at email@example.com or 315-451-0808 x3002.
To view the webinar recording, click here.
Note that this synopsis provides only a broad summary of the LEP program and related regulations. For more information, view the webinar and visit the website referenced above.


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Deep summer
I had a long telephone conversation with one of my brothers the other day, We relived for a time some of those sweet moments of our youth. Recalling the teachers we had in grade school, the little neighborhood park where we played pick-up baseball and touch football games through endless summers, it was fun being able to share our experiences growing up in South Buffalo. What we were talking about were the never to be repeated moments of our boyhood. It was warm and rich and comforting to be able to be unashamedly nostalgic about the summers we passed as kids.
It felt a little jarring to be roused from the telephone conversation with my brother by a knock on the door from a ten year-old girl asking if I had a charger for her i-pod. The transition for this old head was a bit challenging and kind of humorous, too.
I felt for the umpteenth time that I'm a lucky old dude. Living in an intergenerational village, as I do, I'm surrounded, at the age of 76, with the life and energy of children. It's precious to be able to recall moments from my own childhood but for me, it's the forward excitement of children that stirs my blood. Living with kids reminds me that life is about what is happening now.
Did you ever have the experience of asking your kid or grand kid how he liked that camping trip or whatever that he went on yesterday. In my own experience, he or she will sum up the outing in less than two sentences. In a heartbeat, the trip is gone, kaput, over with. "C'mon Dad, let's play catch." Savoring those memories has to wait until they are into their adult years.
Living with kids makes it difficult for this old geezer to spend a lot of time reminiscing about the old days. The youngins will occasionally ask me what it was like when I was a kid (eight-year-old Mercedes asked me if I had an I-pod when I was a little boy) but, for the most part, they live in their own time and place. I suppose it is as it should be.
When I was a young man, I used to think that folks in their mid-70's were in the autumn of their years. No more. Not for me. Thanks to the opportunity I have to hang out with these bright and beautiful children, I am still in the deep summer.


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WATCH: Dermot Kennedy delivers a knockout performance on Stephen Colbert
A strong American TV debut for the rising Dublin star.
It's all going pretty great for Dermot Kennedy right now.
A couple of weeks ago, he dropped an excellent video for live favourite 'For Island Fires and Family', which was filmed on location on Inis Mór.
With an album reportedly on the way, Kennedy is back Stateside where he's just made his US television debut with another strong performance.
Taking to the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Dublin troubadour belted out recent single 'Power Over Me' beneath a row of spotlights that Kanye West might approve of.
Throw in some sharp back-up singers and a typically dextrous performance from drummer Micheál Quinn and you're onto a winner.
Check it out below.
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Well I've seen countless 'news' articles and forum discussions and people claiming to know Halo 3's release date because some onlnie retailer has an obscure date listed on their website.
So I thought to myself why not join in and simply round up the various retailers 'projected' release dates for arguably the 360's most anticipated title.
You know the release date is Between November 10th to the 24th!!! It has always been and will continue to be so for any major product launched that a company is trying to maximize profits for!!!!
"It's all about the money!"


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Set for release on 11 May via Xtra Mile Recordings, the album will be followed by a UK tour.
The album's first single Off the Rails, released earlier this week, sears along with an e-bow guitar drone thrumming underneath while Seán gives the lyrical equivalent of an arm around the shoulder and kiss on the cheek of his mates for being there for him.
As a glimpse into Son of the Smith, it captures his band absolutely ploughing through the parts he wrote for them. In that spirit, Son of the Smith captures everything live. Recording at SS2 Studios in Southend with labelmate Sam Duckworth (AKA Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.) and Jay Malhotra, drums were done without a click-track, each instrument colliding with the rhythm. "It feels urgent, like it could tip over the edge at any point," Seán says.
There's a spine of a concept running through the album, and one of Seán's oldest ideas for the record: a journey across London between Old Street, Oval and Camberwell, itself a trek through Seán's current sound. Over 13 tracks, Son of the Smith is disarming in its scope, surprising in its erudite tackling of life's challenges, and strong of voice with just a dab of laddish humour – the aural personification of Seán himself. McGowan could end up soundtracking our social conscience well into next year.
Seán has a huge year lined up in support of the album. Ending 2017 supporting Billy Bragg through the UK he began the year touring with labelmate Will Varley, including a massive show at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire last week.
Coinciding with the album release he will play a short headline tour throughout May as well as joining Frank Turner for a main stage slot at the Lost Evenings 2 Festival at the Roundhouse in London.
Here are Seán's live dates:
14 May – Roundhouse, London (supporting Frank Turner at Lost Evenings II)
15 May – Monarch, London
26 May – Fighting Cocks,Kingston
27 May – Crofter's Rights,Bristol
28 May – Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
29 May – Bodega, Nottingham
31 May – Totem, Sheffield
1 June – Santiagos, Leeds
2 June – Joiners, Southampton
3 June – Tiny Rebel, Cardiff
5 June – Cavern, Exeter
7 June – Portland Arms, Cambridge
8 June – Cellar, Oxford
9 June – Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading


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About him
Batman is the secret identity of Bruce Wayne. Witnessing the murder of his parents as a child leads him to train himself to physical and intellectual perfection and don a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime. Batman operates in Gotham City, assisted by various supporting characters including his sidekick Robin and his butler Alfred Pennyworth, and fights an assortment of villains influenced by the characters' roots in film and pulp magazines. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, and intimidation in his war on crime.
In the game
In the beginning of his own game, we saw Batman without his uniform (Bruce Wayne) as he was next to his butler Alfred when the bat-signal went on and he had to dress into Batman and look for the infromations on his computer. When he could see Pigsaw's face on the screen. He told him that he had his sidekick Batgirl trapped somewhere in Gotham City and for the fun, he invited all of his enemies.
- Batman Saw Game (Playable)
- Trump Saw Game (Non-playable)
- Obama in the Dark 5
- Batman was a little suprise when he saw Pigsaw in the computer.
- He was seen small as the rest of his enemies, people and also Batgirl.
- He wore his uniform blue and grey, like in the animated series: Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- In the game he had to deffeat all of his main enemies.
- In the very last end, Pigsaw had one and last game for Batman and Batgirl, and that is escaping the room, before the poison air get's to them.


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7 amazing takeaway dishes that you need to try
Are you one of those people that can't help but order the same dish every time you have a takeaway? Break the cycle by trying something new for a change! For a little inspiration on what to order, check out our seven recommendations below. They're all amazing takeaway dishes that you definitely need to try!
1. Mexican burrito
Mmm… just look at that tasty burrito! (Image source: https://goo.gl/F5RorL )
There's nothing like kicking off the weekend with a Mexican fiesta and burritos will make the perfect takeaway dish for you to dine on. Traditional Mexican burritos contain only meat and refried beans, however today you can order all sorts of different flavour combinations from your local Mexican takeaway. Make sure you request plenty of salsa, sour cream and guacamole, as they'll make the dish even more delicious.
2. Butter chicken
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If you're after an irresistible Indian takeaway dish, then order some butter chicken. The yoghurt and spice marinated chicken is cooked in a tandoor and then served with a sumptuous sauce made from tomatoes, spices and butter.
It's a rich dish, perfect for a Friday or Saturday night treat – or any day of the week really!
3. Crispy aromatic duck
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When it comes to ordering Chinese, there's nothing better than crispy aromatic duck. The duck is marinated in five-spice and deep fried until its crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It's then piled into pancakes with an accompaniment of sweet and salty hoisin sauce.
With such amazing flavours, it's not hard to see why it's one of the most popular Chinese dishes.
4. Sashimi
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If you fancy something a little different, why not try Sashimi? This is fresh, raw fish that is sliced very thinly and served uncooked. It's a traditional Japanese dish that is usually served with radish, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce. It'll make a great starter before moving onto some sushi.
5. Pork Chow Mein
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If you've got noodles on the brain, there's no better choice than pork Chow Mein. Made from noodles, stir-fried vegetables, soy sauce and succulently roasted pork; it's guaranteed to get the taste buds tingling. Share it as a side dish or choose it as a main course with strictly no sharing!
Of course, if pork isn't your meat of choice, you can always go for a Beef Chow Mein instead. Most Chinese takeaways also serve other variations like Chicken Chow Mein, Shrimp Chow Mein and Vegetable Chow Mein.
6. Jerk chicken
Love spice? Then jerk chicken is sure to set your taste buds on fire! (Image source: https://goo.gl/BP3yd9 )
When people think of takeaways, they tend to think of Chinese, Indian or pizza but a Jamaican takeaway will be every bit as delicious. Jerk chicken is an amazing takeaway dish that you need to try. The chicken is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture (known as Jamaican jerk spice) before being cooked on an open grill. It's usually served with sides like rice, salad and mixed vegetables.
If you enjoy fiery and smoky flavours, it'll be the perfect takeaway dish to try.
7. Pad Thai
Do you fancy a Thai takeaway? We highly recommend trying out a good old Pad Thai. This noodle dish is made with stir-fried rice noodles, vegetables, beansprouts, egg, crushed peanuts and garlic. And let us be the first to tell you, the combination of ingredients is spectacular!
Throw in some chicken, prawns or even Tofu and it'll make for the most amazing takeaway dish.
We hope this list of seven amazing takeaway dishes has inspired you to try something new. Trust us you won't regret it!
Ready to order? Simply pop in your postcode and the type of cuisine you're after and TASTY FIND will match you with the top takeaways in your local area.


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Androgenetic alopecia is commonly known as male pattern baldness. It is the most common type of hair loss that affects both men and women. This may be due to hormonal or hereditary factors. Are there any over-the-counter medications for male pattern baldness in the pharmacy?
This disease affects white males more often than males from other ethnic groups. About 30% of men report hair loss at age 30, 50% at age 50 and 80% at age 70. In addition, androgenetic alopecia occurs in 13% of women in the pre-menopausal age, and after menopause increases significantly. About 50% of women aged 70 were suffering from hair loss.
Medicines without a prescription
Actually, the only medical product you can buy at a pharmacy without a prescription is Minoxidil. This product is approved by the FDA for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Minoxidil is available as a water-alcoholic solution or foam and is intended for topical use. A preparation with a concentration of 2% is widely available, which is recommended for treating baldness in both women and men. The preparation with a stronger concentration (5%) can only be used by men.
Minoxidil treats baldness by increasing the blood supply to the scalp, which leads to better nutrition and strengthening the hair follicles. The effectiveness of this substance in the treatment of other types of hair loss is not well documented. However, there is information that people with alopecia are also noticed beneficial changes after using it. Minoxidil does not interact with other medicines. The most common side effects caused by long-term use of the solution are transient hypertrichosis and local itching or irritation. The product must not be used in damaged or inflammatory areas of the skin, and not more often than twice a day.
Where can I buy other preparations for hair loss?
There are many dietary supplements that help stop hair loss, and also stimulate hair follicles to produce new hair that is available in a pharmacy or supplement store. When choosing a product, read the ingredients. Effective formulas consist of vitamins, minerals and extracts of natural origin (nettle, horsetail, taurine, thiamine, zinc, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6).
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The Middle East market has been a story of growth for so many recent years as the development strategies from the likes of Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways has firmly placed the Gulf region on global route maps. But things have got more challenging. Political interference has become a norm, airline strategies have been called to attention and flights have actually been banned between some neighbouring nations across the region.
This weekly round-up delivers some of the key aviation and travel news stories from across the Middle East region.
- Royal Jordanian launches new frequent flyer programme: Royal Club
- Emirates to reduce operations at Dubai International by more than a quarter during runway upgrade
- flyadeal CEO outlines 'rules of thumb' for success of LCCs within airline groups
- Etihad Airways and No1 Lounges launch 'The House'
- Air Arabia to remain focused on short to medium short haul operations: CEO
- Saudia takes delivery of A320ceo aircraft, finishing 2015 order for 50 aircraft
- Emirates expands its presence across Scotland with interline agreement with Loganair
- ROUTE UPDATE: latest route launches and announcements
- DATA SNAPSHOT: Middle East air cargo payload by aircraft type (data: w/c 08-Oct-2018)
Royal Jordanian launches new frequent flyer programme: Royal Club
Royal Jordanian launched a new frequent flyer programme under the name Royal Club. The new programme replaces its previous Royal Plus programme. Membership tiers include: Platinum Hawk, Gold Sparrow, Silver Jay and Bronze Sunbird. Award miles earnings can be "triple based" based on members' purchase behaviour, with benefits including complimentary upgrades, guaranteed economy seats and gold tier partner nomination, depending on the membership tier. Other benefits include: lounge access and excess baggage allowance, in addition to priority in check-ins, upgrades, waitlists, boarding and baggage handling.
Emirates to reduce operations at Dubai International by more than a quarter during runway upgrade
Emirates Airline plans to decrease services operated from Dubai International Airport over a 45 day period between 16-Apr-2019 and 30-May-2019, during which one of the airport's runways will undergo refurbishment. The airline has stated it will be required to reduce its operating schedule by approximately 28% in order to meet the operational restrictions.
flyadeal CEO outlines 'rules of thumb' for success of LCCs within airline groups
flyadeal CEO Con Korfiatis has outlined the "rules of thumb" for the success of an LCC within a legacy airline group. Speaking at last week's CAPA – Centre for Aviation Low Cost Long Haul Global Summit in Seville, he said: "Leave it the hell alone" and allow the LCC to "do what it needs to do" without interference. Autonomy is "one of the critical factors"; maturity within the organisation on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both the LCC and parent carrier across areas including processes, workplace practices and technology; and a coordinated network approach, based on what each brand can offer, is "extremely" important.
Etihad Airways and No1 Lounges launch 'The House'
Etihad Airways launched a new airport lounge brand, in partnership with No1 Lounges. Known as 'The House'; the project will begin at London Heathrow Airport with Etihad's lounge to undergo rebranding. Complimentary entry will continue to be offered to business class and first class customers, and to those travelling in The Residence. Gold and Platinum members and business class and first class travellers ticketed on codeshare partner services operated by Etihad Airways will also eligible for access. The lounge will also continue to be used by premium passengers from a limited number of other airlines and, subject to availability, will be available for purchase by passengers of other airlines.
Air Arabia to remain focused on short to medium short haul operations
Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali stated the airline will remain focused on short to medium short haul operations in a recent industry interview. New A321LR aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2019 will complement its existing fleet of A320s, enabling Air Arabia to serve new regional markets or existing high density routes, according to Mr Ali. Air Arabia expects to expand its network "even further" in order to improve connectivity in the next five years, Mr Ali said, and it remains optimistic about the future of LCC travel in the "wider region".
Saudia takes delivery of A320ceo aircraft, finishing 2015 order for 50 aircraft
Saudia announced it took delivery of its 30th new A320ceo aircraft on 03-Oct-2018, completing its order for 50 A320ceo and A330-300 aircraft ordered from Airbus in 2015. The airline stated the new aircraft have boosted its operational capabilities and added more than six million seats on its domestic network. Saudia expects to further boost its single-aisle fleet with the arrival of A320neo jets.
Emirates expands its presence across Scotland with interline agreement with Loganair
United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline has signed an interline agreement with UK regional carrier Loganair opening the Dubai based carrier's global network to Loganair passengers. The partnership enables passengers from Scotland's Highlands and Islands to travel via Glasgow and Edinburgh with their luggage on one ticket to Emirates' network of 155 destinations across more than 80. The agreement will see some of Scotland's smallest and most remote airports displayed on Emirates' online booking system between many of the world's biggest cities.
Route Updates
- AtlasGlobal plans to increase Istanbul Ataturk-Tehran frequency from seven to 10 times weekly from 29-Oct-2018.
- Uni-Top Airlines plans to operate a future three times weekly Kunming-Dubai freight service with Boeing 747F aircraft.
- Turkish Airlines plans to decrease Istanbul Ataturk-Dubai frequency from 14 to 12 times weekly from 16-Apr-2019 to 30-May-2019, reports AirlineRoute. The carrier operates the route with A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, according to OAG.
- DATA SNAPSHOT: Middle East air cargo payload by aircraft type (data: w/c 08-Oct-2018)Source: CAPA – Centre for Aviation and OAG


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Italian. Covered in frescoes for an Italian villa vibe, Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe in San Francisco doesn't look too different from romantic street cafes that litter Northern Italy. Chef Angelino Aureliano, born and trained in Italy, crafts distinctive Italian cuisine prompting Esquire Magazine to claim in 2004 that Emporio Caffe is the best Italian restaurant to open in the US in years."Facebook Tweet Linkedin Pinterest Google +
Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe feels like you've been transported to Italy. This Northern Italian restaurant, wine bar, pastry shop & café was built by master craftsmen in Italy and adorned with a ceiling fresco by famed Italian artist, Carlo Marchiori. In this incredible unique space, you can enjoy artisan pastries and Italian sandwiches (panini) during the day along with some of the finest wines Italy has to offer paired with an authentic Northern Italian dinner menu. Don't miss Chef Rulli's one of a kind dessert menu along with his house-roasted coffee, San Francisco's finest. Gather at this corner caffe for a quick bite before heading to the Presidio Theater or for an after-movie coffee and dessert treat…or celebrate a milestone with friends and family. Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe is a great destination for a multitude of activities from casual gatherings with family and friends to formal dinner meetings or club outings.


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MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government has decided not to deliver the permits necessary to open the European Union's only open-cast uranium mine near Salamanca, dealing a serious blow to Australian mining company Berkeley Energia's (BKY.AX) plans.
The project was granted preliminary approval in early 2013 but has since faced local opposition. Berkeley later requested a trading halt on its shares, which fell nearly 29 percent in Australian trading hours on Tuesday, citing media articles about the Salamanca mine.
The company asked the Australian Securities Exchange to suspend trading until it released a statement on the Salamanca mine or until the opening of trade on Oct. 19, whichever came first, according to the letter sent to the regulator.
Berkeley said it had received no official notice from the Nuclear Safety Council nor any other government department regarding its plans to open the mine and had contacted the Spanish authorities to seek clarification. It said it would make an announcement as soon as a response had been received.
Berkeley had said on Tuesday it was still confident it would obtain the last two major permits needed for the mine to start operating – a local building license and an authorization given by the government to handle radioactive waste – though it would also scale down its existing local corporate operations.
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Here's a question fer ya, If you were building a house, What would be more important if you wanted your house to last 100 years? The foundation and the structure of the walls, or the package the interior designer came up with?
The foundation of course.
But today the martial arts world has a ton of "designers" some good, some bad, all trying to tell you they build houses. But they don't, they're designers.
We have very few people teaching the "foundations" that will support whichever designer program you want to use.
So what are these foundations, That's easy.
Communication and Culture.
Culture is what drives your family, your church and your martial arts school.
And the ability to communicate that culture is the difference between a Mega-Church and a small neighborhood church.
It's the difference between Jeff Quirks 400+ students and 3 hour weeks and the small 75 member school and 60 hour weeks.
There are some great marketing and curriculum programs out there for you, but you will are never reach your full potential if you can't communicate your culture at a high level.
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Next week: part #2 How do I learn to communicate my culture like the superstars?


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The college is a part of Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST).The main aim of this college is to make the students stand a head in this competitive world. The college always tries in improvising the all-round development of the student. The students here taught the importance of health education. The college thinks that the heath of each person contributes to the health of the India. The experienced faculty in the college teaches the students how to handle the patients with utmost care and affection. The main aim objective of this college is to make a socially responsible physiotherapists.
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The college conducts several conferences and seminars every year. This makes the students in improving their education. The college conducts co-hosted state level conference every year. The experienced faculty and the students in the college have delivered scientific paper presentations in several national and international conferences in India and in abroad.
Extra-curricular activities:
The college conducts several extracurricular activities every year apart from the regular academics. The college conducts a week long cultural fest with the name of Parva every year and in this the students are encouraged to showcase their talents. The college also conducts annual sports meet every year in the month of December. The students in the college have also participated in so many zonal and inter-sports competitions and got prizes.
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The college has got an NSS cell and it organizes so many social activities. The college conducts several awareness programs in rural regarding so many diseases and making the people aware of it.
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Lindsay Lohan continued to explore Rancho Mirage, CA on Thursday (November 11) with the consent of the Betty Ford Clinic where she is currently undergoing rehab.
During her outing, the recovering starlet got a visit from a new circle of friends as she enjoyed the afternoon under the sun.
Meanwhile, Lindsay is set to make a professional comeback next week with a photo shoot in the Palm Spring area for a leading magazine.
The planned photo shoot next week will allow Lindsay to earn while continuing to be under the supervision of her counselors at the clinic.
There have been reports earlier that Lindsay currently doesn't have enough money to pay for her rehab.
On a different note, sources say that doctors at the clinic have been encouraging Lindsay to spend time with both her parents together next month.
Lindsay and Dina have long been estranged from Michael and frequently spar using the press.
Doctors believe that by sitting together with her estranged parents Lindsay maybe able to resolve some of the conflicts that could have led to her drug abuse.
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How do the paps know where Lindsay will be. Shame on her family, nothing has changed keep her away from the public gaze during this vulnerable and important time in her life


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Who makes more money in the long run: an Actuary or a data scientist?
A question about money and that too in Actuary is your favourite! I know.
Well it just appeared while browsing quora and the Answer blew me away!
As per Alex Kelly, A user of Quora,
Though data scientists have higher starting salaries, entry-level positions almost always require a graduate degree. Actuaries on the other hand get most of their training on the job. Because actuaries receive continuous self-education while working, it's not uncommon to see up to $10k raises every year. A data scientist does the majority of their training in graduate school, which is why they have much higher starting pay but with lower annual salary advancement.
An average actuary starts at $60k right out of undergrad. After two years they have a couple more exams under their belt, putting them at $80k. Now this is when the data scientist is prepared to enter the workforce. They've spent 2 years doing their master's, putting them $40-60k underground in graduate loans. They're making a solid $80-$100k, but have to live at essentially the same pay level as the actuary (or lower) for the next few years to pay off the extra debt.
As for long-term, it really depends. Some actuaries have trouble passing even 1 exam every year, in which case it could take 10 years just to get your credentials, and maybe max out around $150k. If you can motivate yourself to pass two exams a year (which I found doable with the amount of study time most companies give), you can move up quickly and be making $200k in 10 years. On the other hand, even a really good data scientist may not make that much at their maximum lifetime salary (max out around $150, possibly $200k managing a large team). Actuary salaries continue to increase linearly with time, even after the data scientist's has leveled off. Experienced actuaries get opportunities to move into high-management positions like VP/chief actuary, and ultimately CFO/CRO and CEO. Data scientists may make it to CIO/CTO positions. Both actuaries and data scientists have the tools to start their own companies as well.
Also Read: Insurology releases app for Blogs & Forums
TL;DR – Unless you're passionate about programming or dislike studying/taking exams, actuary seems like the better option (financially) in the short run. As for long run, it really depends on your capacity to pass actuarial exams and/or your hunger for management.
Actuary salaries – Actuary Salary Survey – actuary jobs – DW Simpson Global Actuarial Recruitment 2012 Salary Survey, actuarial, actuaries, Employment, Salaries, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics, FCAS, ACAS, ASA, FSA, Student, FCIA, FIA
As per Henry Siegel, whose profile explains, I've been an actuary for over 45 years.
It all depends on the individual. If you are talented, either can make a lot of money.
- June 29, 2016
First of all , the diagram provides a great insight (and a thumbs for the creator) but is apparently out of context a bit.
Secondly, there has nothing been said about the Indian context.
Thirdly, nobody becomes data scientist out of college( maybe except if the person if from tier-I Institute).
The no. of jobs offered in each field & location distribution could be creterion as well.
Something that has been left out of article is that Insurance companies require an appointed actuary (as far as I know) and this designation is quite a respected one. Similar, there is being is seen a rise in a no. of organisation offering a designation of Chief Analytic officer (for Data Scientist).
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Penn State Football: Following Decision Stevens Focused On Future
Chances are the most important life choices a person will make won't be out in the open for the world to judge.
But if you're one of the most coveted backup quarterbacks in the nation what you want to do with the rest of your college career doesn't exactly go unnoticed.
In fact for Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens, he has been fielding questions about his future for longer than he probably has even been thinking about it. If anyone would want to leave to just simply avoid the media spotlight, it might be Stevens.
He hasn't left though, as well documented by now, Stevens is staying. The rest of his career will play out at Penn State and all things being equal he ought to get a senior year to finally get his show in the backfield. And of course he is always an injury away from playing in 2018.
So how is life post decision?
"There's a lot less stress I guess," Stevens said on Saturday. "There's not a whole lot of stress in my life anymore I guess. People that would come up to me and say 'I hope you're staying' are coming up to me now and saying 'I'm glad you stayed." It's good and it's kind of what I expected because this place is amazing, there are a lot of good people here. It's a lot easier for me now, in terms of what I'm going and I'm happy about my decision, I don't regret it at all."
Now it's a matter of moving ahead. Stevens looks the part as much as he ever has. His arms bulging from his shirt and he stands tall in comparison to his counterpart in Trace McSorley, who for all of his skills, will face questions about his height once again when the NFL comes knocking.
What Penn State actually does with Stevens this season remains to be seen. If the Fiesta Bowl was any indication defenses might be quickly figuring out Stevens' capabilities as an athlete when he's on the field as a quarterback/receiver/running back combo. Three catches for negative yards didn't exactly inspire the efficiency of the scheme, and the vast majority of his career yardage has come in otherwise decided games. Although to his credit, he has impressed more than he hasn't, it's not for a lack of talent.
That's not to say Stevens can't find a way to help Penn State on the field this year, but he might serve Penn State best being what he is, the best backup quarterback in the nation, and a healthy one at that.
Because at the end of the day, Stevens is set on being exactly what he is, a quarterback.
"I think that once the time starts ticking, you realize that hey, I've only got two years left, I've got to start working," Stevens added. "When I got here I wouldn't say that I was slacking, I've been working hard since I got here. But I think that once the clock starts ticking you realize that hey It's time to kick in and I've been working a little extra hard this offseason."
And in less than 12 months, he might get his chance to be exactly that, on the biggest stage so far.
Ben Jones covers Penn State football and basketball for StateCollege.com. He's on Twitter as @Ben_Jones88.
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The mission of SCI Woburn is to strengthen the community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. The SCI Woburn website serves as a community resource connecting residents to volunteer opportunities, community events and resources.
Join us on Wednesday, April 10 to honor our 2019 Idealist Award honorees, Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, Ph.D., Bob Rivers, and our Community Social Capitalists. Our annual luncheon, held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, showcases the accomplishments of community member that work to better our communities.
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Winchester Hospital (along with Beverly Hospital and Addison Gilbert Hospital) are conducting Community Health Needs Assessments to better understand the most pressing health-related issues for residents in the communities we serve. The information gathered will help them develop health improvement plans that address these issues, and guide their decisions on investments in community programs and services. Your input is extremely important.
Notice from the Woburn Rec Department:
The Woburn Recreation Department will be running a City Wide Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27th (Rain Date April 28th). If you are interested in having a yard sale at your house and would like to place your house on our community yard sale map you can find a registration form online at www.woburnrec.com or at the Recreation Office.
Learn about Haitian Creole cooking and culture by preparing a meal with Woburn newcomer and home cook Nathalie Lecorps. Over the course of the evening, you will have the chance to prepare a meal typical of a Haitian Creole kitchen while at the same time learning about the culture in an intimate, comfortable setting.
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Phil X
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Philip Eric Xenidis, better known as Phil X (born March 10, 1966), is a Canadian/Greek musician. He is best known as a session and touring guitarist, and from his YouTube videos demonstrating guitars for music retailer, Fretted Americana.
You can think of the planets as symbolizing core parts of the human personality, and the signs as different colors of consciousness through which they filter through.
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The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce does a great job of representing the economic interests of its members. It can kill bills with a frown and win without even showing up. That's been true with both Democratic and Republican majorities.
Of course, this is probably easier to do when one represents the power of organized money. However, those interests aren't necessarily the same as those of ordinary West Virginians, especially working people, kids, families and those just trying to get by.
For example, the Chamber supported the repeal of a prevailing wage policy for building trade workers on state construction jobs, claiming it would save taxpayers money.
It didn't.
In fact, a new report suggests that repealing prevailing wage lowered wages for local workers, reduced the number of apprenticeships that open the way to middle-class careers and gave more contracts to out-of- state contractors. On-the-job injuries have gone up by 26 percent since the repeal.
Since 2007, the Chamber supported major business tax cuts on the grounds they'd help create jobs. All told, various state tax cuts and credits favoring business groups or the wealthiest West Virginians have reduced state revenues by $478 million per year. That's more than enough to lift all West Virginia families above the poverty line. Or to provide free in-state tuition to our colleges and universities. Or fix PEIA. Or deal with students' mental health issues. Or whatever.
Here's the kicker: we have fewer jobs now than we did in 2007. And West Virginians are earning less in constant dollars. But some folks did pretty well.
For reasons like that, I suspect the interests of the Chamber might not be identical with those of the 270,000 or so students in the state's public schools.
The Chamber recently released its report on education reform in West Virginia, which not surprisingly highlights the shortcomings of the school system, supports charter schools (which can function as basically unaccountable private schools paid for with public money) and education savings accounts.
It's a good strategy. Undermining support for and the legitimacy of public institutions has opened doors more than once to profiting at public expense and eventual privatization.
The report is mostly about money and standardized tests. The intent seems to be to demonstrate that schools are failing despite generous funding.
One thing the report doesn't do is analyze is the effect of poverty and inequality on educational performance, despite the fact that one in four West Virginia children live in poverty and that we all live in a time of runaway inequality.
(If I was them, I'd probably try to avoid that subject too; it helps avoid certain unpleasant conversations and conclusions.)
The word poverty occurs as a blip four times in the report with no in-depth discussion.
But, as Helen Ladd demonstrated in an article on the connection between poverty and education in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, "Study after study has demonstrated that children from disadvantaged households perform less well in school on average than those from more advantaged households."
We don't have to look far to see how poverty can impact standardized measures of educational success. Sean O'Leary of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy recently pointed out the contrasts between George Washington and Riverside high schools in Kanawha County.
GW's math, reading and science proficiency rates "are 30, 23, and 36 percentage points higher respectively, than Riverside High School's scores. So what is the difference between the two schools? Only 20 percent of George Washington's students are eligible for free/reduced lunches, compared to nearly 40 percent for Riverside. Riverside has nearly twice as many low-income students as George Washington. Two schools in the same district with the same policies, and same funding source, with vastly different educational outcomes.
Given all that, how do you expect students in the fourth poorest state in the nation to compare with more affluent states?
Much of the discussion in the Chamber report revolves around numbers from the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP), which is mentioned 24 times. NAEP data is sometimes referred to as "the nation's report card." But, as the Urban Institute argues, "comparing NAEP scores assumes that states serve the same students — and we know they don't."
The Urban Institute argues that a more accurate way to talk about NAEP performance is to "use adjusted NAEP scores that account for demographic differences across students in each state." These adjusted scores allow for students to be compared with those in similar circumstances.
(A full list of those factors includes gender, race and ethnicity, eligibility for free or reduced lunch, English proficiency, special education, age, whether the student was given an accommodation on the NAEP exam, whether the student has various amenities in the home — computer, internet, own room, dishwasher and clothes dryer — the number of books in the home, the language spoken in the home, and the family structure.)
If you adjust for these factors that impact learning and compare our students with others in similar conditions, for example, West Virginia's fourth-grade math scores rise from 37th to 11th.
Maybe something else is broken ...
There are powerful forces at work in West Virginia to hold public schools responsible for problems they didn't create. But maybe, it might be more productive to address the real issues that are holding back West Virginia's kids and communities — even if some people would rather avoid the issue.
A long time ago, Henry David Thoreau observed that "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."
Maybe it's time to change that.
(This ran as an op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.)
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So now WV senate president Mitch Carmichael wants to push a massive overhaul of WV education policy through the chamber in one day. Golly, what could possibly go wrong?
The Gazette-Mail's statehouse reporter Phil Kabler had this to say in a tweet:
To state the obvious, and to echo what many education workers have said, this kind of thing should not be rammed through in a special session, whether of one day or longer. Any school reform bills should go through the regular, deliberative process during the next regular session of the legislature.
The Gazette-Mail's statehouse reporter Phil Kabler had this to say in a tweet:
"That Senate leadership is pushing to pass new version of omnibus education bill in one day w/o the House in session seems to add credence to rumor they intend to pass the bill and then adjourn sine die, leaving the House to either concur or allow bill (w/ teacher pay) to die."The House has a different plan, dividing into four committees to consider different bills.
To state the obvious, and to echo what many education workers have said, this kind of thing should not be rammed through in a special session, whether of one day or longer. Any school reform bills should go through the regular, deliberative process during the next regular session of the legislature.
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Icon South & Neko Savvy team up once again for a crazy track titled "Tofu". The great visuals created by @shotbysadlers with the help from YouTube motorcycle sensation @subie_moto . This fast paced heater is coming hard as Icon and Neko continue to drop music at a rate that matches the intensity of this song. Give it a listen and see if you don't want to punch your windshield out.
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EM.I.LI.O.-V.AVA.REL.L.A. (EMInente Ironica LIibera Organizzazione Vera AVAnguardia RELazionale Laboratorio Artistico) is the name of an experiment: a virtual entity inhabited by the souls of many people. For twelve months (01/01/2010-01/01/2011), I stopped producing as a single artist and created a platform with my name for aggregation, first virtually, then with exhibitions and projects in various European cities. The experience and the three works that ensued began by investigating the power of aggregation, cooperation, self-promotion, alternative economy and power relations within a group.
Ritratto condiviso (Shared Portrait) is an artwork about strategies of visibility and possibility of relationships in a digital environment
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EM.I.LI.O.-V.AVA.REL.L.A. was exhibited at STRATEGIES OF FRIENDSHIP, EMI.LI.O.-V.AVA.REL.L.A. curated by Sergio Luongo, Square23 Gallery, Turin, Italy
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ST. LOUIS—A coach's challenge in the nick of time resulted in third-period momentum for the Blackhawks.The defending Stanley Cup champions made it stayed that way.Andrew Shaw stuffed home a rebound on a power play with 4:19 remaining, minutes after Joel Quenneville prevailed on a call that resulted in an offside call that negated a goal, and the Blackhawks pulled even with the St. Louis Blues in their first-round series with a 3-2 victory Friday night.
"Right away, somebody said on the bench, 'It's offsides,'" Quenneville said. "We got it late and I was screaming like a crazy man." Blues coach Ken Hitchcock insinuated that the call, after a lengthy review, went the Blackhawks' way for a reason. "When you play the defending Cup champions, you're going to have to fight through a lot of stuff," Hitchcock said. "Calls aren't going to go your way, you're not going to get the officiating you want. It's always going to seem like it's one-sided. Big deal, fight through it."
Corey Crawford had a strong game in net and Duncan Keith also scored in his first game back from a six-game suspension for a dangerous high stick to Minnesota's Charlie Coyle. Keith assisted on rookie Artemi Panarin's clinching empty-net goal with 1:34 to go, and Patrick Kane had two assists.
"It was just kind of nice to shake a little rust off there and get my legs back underneath me," said Keith, who led all skaters in ice time with 30 minutes and 59 seconds. "It's different when you're skating and practicing and training and working out to jumping into a game, especially when it's fast-paced like that."
The Blackhawks did what it took to send a sellout crowd home sour with the series shifting to the United Center for Game 3 on Sunday at 2pm. "If we're going to get the bounce, we'll wait as long as we have to, I guess," Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said. "There's no doubt that to a certain degree it takes a little bit away from the energy in the building."
Vladimir Tarasenko started the scoring for St. Louis and nearly had the go-ahead goal at 12:14 of the third. After a lengthy replay, it was determined that Jori Lehtera had been offside by inches.
"It's a great call by Matt Meacham, our video coach," Keith said. "Obviously they felt down. We had to step on the throttle, and we did." Blues captain David Backes thought the losers' game improved from the opener and wasn't happy to have the game decided by officiating. "I've seen that offsides a million times and … we'll bite our tongues on it," Backes said. "It's a play where it's a critical time in a game and you hope that they're 100 percent sure with what they saw, they saw."
Tarasenko was in the penalty box with 8 seconds left to serve in a slashing penalty when Shaw, who had 14 goals in the regular season, scored on the rebound of a shot by Brent Seabrook.The Blues lost a challenge, and their timeout, unsuccessfully arguing that goalie Brian Elliott had been pushed into the net.
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How to Select the Right In-ground Pool Vacuum?
There are many types of cleaners for your pool but the one that is mostly used is the in-ground pool vacuum because it is fast, efficient, and gets the job done thoroughly. It is also a cost-effective option; once you see what the market offers, you can get vacuums that go below the normal $100 price range that still works perfectly fine.
Of course, the automatic ones will cost you more than the manual ones. Either way, these are aimed at providing you a clean, algae-free pool. Why should you invest so much time and money with cleaning your pool? Surely, you didn't construct a swimming pool worth not less than $20,000 only to function as a breeding ground for bacteria and dirt?
Therefore, you must maintain it to work and look at its finest. An expensive investment should be equally treated with high maintenance. Purchasing a vacuum to clean your pool may only cost a fraction of what you could be spending for repairs and removal of stains after not properly looking out for it.
Because of the surge of cleaning types in the market, you could be overwhelmed with the right one to buy. To help you decide, we have rounded up the types and factors that you should consider when selecting your in-ground pool vacuum.
What are the most popular types of in-ground pool vacuums?
1. Manual Vacuum – This is the cheapest machine and the most cost-efficient. However, it requires a lot of effort to the user. It also takes a lot of time to clean the entire pool. Check:
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4. Robotic – It has a self-filtration system and pump which makes it good to work on its own. It can scrub and clean floors and walls alike while being able to suck in dirt and debris in the water. It is the most expensive, yet most popular in-ground pool vacuum because of its efficiency. Check:
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Size of the pool – If you have a big sized pool; naturally you would need an in-ground pool vacuum that can work and function on its own. You'll have a difficult time scrubbing the walls and the floors using a manual vacuum.
Robotic type vacuums or the other automatic types are able to clean a regular sized swimming pool in just three hours – that includes all walls and floors including the debris in the water. Buying automatic ones will make you shed out more cash but in the long run; it saves you time and energy.
Cost – As mentioned before, the bigger, and automatic ones cost more. The cheapest alternative is the manual in-ground pool vacuum that costs between $100 and $200. This is recommended only if you have a small pool and you have more time to spare to clean it.
The most expensive type is the robotic type cleaner which can cost somewhere around $600 to $1,500. The mid-priced vacuums are the Pressure and Suction side vacuums which are priced at around $300 to $500. Determine your budget and your needs before your purchase your in-ground pool vacuum.
Dependency on Filtration System – Some cleaners require the help of your pool's existing filtration and pump system. The Suction Side Cleaner will spew debris and dirt onto your filtration system while a Pressure Side Cleaner comes with its own filter bag. If you don't want to put additional pressure to your filtration system, get ones that have in-built filters like the Pressure Side and Robotic cleaner.
Energy Consumption – Some cleaners run on its own battery, some uses solar power, while the others run using electricity. Among all cleaners, the one that consumes the most power may be the Pressure Side Cleaner because it requires the use of a separate booster pump to efficiently clean.
The one that will give you power savings is without a doubt, a solar-paneled cleaner. However, most solar-paneled cleaners can only clean the surface of the pool and won't be able to scrub walls and the pool floor.
Ease of use – The most efficient to use among all types is the robotic cleaner because you can leave it to scrub and clean on its own. In about three hours, you'll have a sparkly clean pool. Even the dirt and debris in the water will be vacuumed in. To use a robotic cleaner, all you have to do is lower it into the water and switch it on.
Debris Load – Is the volume of the debris load low or high? If your vacuum is going to scoop up a lot of big debris such as leaves, twigs, and acorns, you need a bigger one that can handle more loads. If your pool is small with minimal dirt and debris, you don't need a high-performing one because it will just consume unnecessary energy.
Make sure that you have thoroughly read and understood each of the factors that may affect your decision when buying your in-ground pool vacuum. This is to ensure that you are getting the right one to avoid returns and inefficiencies. Remember, the bigger the pool and the larger the debris, the more it will cost you for maintenance and cleaning.


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This summer I joined the Fjällräven Classic for a second time. After last year's adventure I really wanted to share the experience with my SO. It took some convincing, but in the end, he decided to join me for what was his first overnight hiking trip ever.
For me the Classic was a flashback to what got me excited about hiking again and it was the perfect opportunity to introduce G to hiking. I was happy to finally be able to show him what it is that I do out there and what it is that makes me want to go back every chance that I get. What better place to do that than Lapland? The all-round atmosphere of the event is so amazing that I was sure G would enjoy it.
He had quite some gear already from day hikes and our bike-packing trip. We decided to invest in a decent backpack but tried to get everything else as cheap as possible. We ended up renting a tent from our local outdoor shop rather than buying one. That way we didn't waste too much money if he ended up hating it.
I think he definitely underestimated the hiking and he was very much hiking to get to the finish, instead of enjoying the hike in itself. We did have a really nice time and were both mesmerized by the scenery. I'm not sure he'll be joining me again soon, but he's not saying a definite NO either. I'm taking that as a win.
I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.
Hiking alone or with others, what is your favourite? I'm still deciding. Both are great in their own way. I'm happy I got to share something I love with someone I love, but I have to confess that I like hiking by myself as well.