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I'm not a programmer at all – never was – I tried a few times at college with C and Java, but hated it…
So this is an enjoyable start for me, as there is immediate satisfaction, as Python is "English"; plain and simple as it gets with programming – so far anyway – one script only into it.
But at least it works immediately, with just python3, some libs and tools installed and the vim editor to write/paste with!
All I have done with the PiCam is enable it and create a video, as you saw in the prior posts using:
raspivid -o /vidname.h264
You can change the view time of that to a ten second long recording:
raspivid -t 10000 -o /videoname.h264
Your h264 video is viewable in VLC for Windows/Mint, or in the Pi using the same method for the "hello…" range of examples in the /opt/vc/src/hello_pi/hello_video folders, using the latent binary prefix:
root@pi:/opt/vc/src/hello_pi/hello_video# ./hello_video.bin test.h264
So, how to get the camera going to make vids and pics in Python, learn functionality and get up to a point where video can be streamed for a surveillance camera?
Research weblinks of course, but it would be good to get some background tech understanding too eh?
The initial hard part is finding out what you may need to get the camera setup optimally at first with firmware updates etc. so it is compatible with whatever environment you decide to use, as there are options.
I found these introductory pages useful to get started as a background and first scripts sources:
First, I upgraded the firmware for the Pi from the first link – important I feel, to have a reference for where you start, with what capabilities for debug later:
You can determine the revision of your current firmware with the following command:
$ uname -a
The firmware revision is the number after the #:
Linux kermit 3.12.26+ #707 PREEMPT Sat Aug 30 17:39:19 BST 2014 armv6l GNU/Linux
firmware revision –+
On Raspbian, the standard upgrade procedure should keep your firmware up to date:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get upgrade
Previously, these documents have suggested using the rpi-update utility to update the Pi's firmware; this is now discouraged. If you have previously used the rpi-update utility to update your firmware, you can switch back to using apt to manage it with the following commands:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install --reinstall libraspberrypi0 libraspberrypi-{bin,dev,doc} raspberrypi-bootloader
$ sudo rm /boot/.firmware_revision
You will need to reboot after doing so.
After the update, I installed:
apt-get install python3-picamera
apt-get install libav-tools
man python3
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
language that combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. For
an introduction to programming in Python you are referred to the
Python Tutorial. The Python Library Reference documents built-in and
standard types, constants, functions and modules. Finally, the
Python Reference Manual describes the syntax and semantics of the
core language in (perhaps too) much detail. (These documents may be
located via the INTERNET RESOURCES below; they may be installed on
your system as well.)
Python's basic power can be extended with your own modules written in
C or C++. On most systems such modules may be dynamically loaded.
Python is also adaptable as an extension language for existing appliâ
cations. See the internal documentation for hints.
Documentation for installed Python modules and packages can be viewed
by running the pydoc program.
So far this first script works the camera directly with:
python3 /scriptname.py
but exact use will depend on your initial environment choice from the links above – OPENCV, etc. – and whether you "sandbox" it using that or not. I just wanted to copy and paste a script into a vim text doc and be able to run it, and that is working so far using the code example in a text doc:
vi /pythonpi1.py
import picamera
from time import sleep
camera = picamera.PiCamera()
camera.vflip = 0
camera.hflip = 0
camera.brightness = 60
python3 /pythonpi1.py
You should get about a 5sec TV output from the camera.
Now, this is where it gets interesting! How to get that stream into a file for viewing after?
I tried various crude pipe methods (I'm not a script kid either!) like:
python3 /pythonpi1.py >> /Share/pythonpi1.h264
python3 /pythonpi1.py pipe:1 | /Share/pythonpi1.h264 (from the ffmpeg man page)
python3 /pythonpi1.py | cat > /Share/pythonpi1.h264
to no avail, but what did work, with complaints, was:
python3 /pythonpi1.py | raspivid -o /PiShare/pythonpi1.h264
mmal: mmal_vc_component_enable: failed to enable component: ENOSPC
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/pythonpi1.py", line 4, in <module>
camera = picamera.PiCamera()
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/picamera/camera.py", line 488, in __init__
self.STEREO_MODES[stereo_mode], stereo_decimate)
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/picamera/camera.py", line 620, in _init_camera
prefix="Camera component couldn't be enabled")
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/picamera/exc.py", line 191, in mmal_check
raise PiCameraMMALError(status, prefix)
picamera.exc.PiCameraMMALError: Camera component couldn't be enabled: Out of resources (other than memory)
I can look at all that fault output later for reasons and understanding, but for now, just using what I know so far, I have something functional and an incentive to build on, for the overall goal of getting surveillance setup at work sometime but having a bit more working knowledge and camera familiarity, even if using another App like ZoneMinder (zm) or other, and following someone else's instructions.
Add the other lines in for the fade from light to dark also, and uncomment them to see the effect:
import picamera
from time import sleep
camera = picamera.PiCamera()
camera.vflip = 0
camera.hflip = 0
camera.brightness = 60
#for i in range(100):
# camera.brightness = i
# sleep(0.1)
The uncommented version does not save the fade output to the vid file oddly, so I can't show it, it's just a normal vid…?
You can also run vids on the Pi with:
omxplayer /PiShare/Buck.h264
Get the whole movie with sound in a format to suit here:
avplay /PiShare/big_buck_bunny_720p_stereo.mov
avplay version 9.14-6:9.14-1rpi1rpi1, Copyright (c) 2003-2014 the Libav develope
built on Jul 22 2014 15:08:12 with gcc 4.6 (Debian 4.6.3-14+rpi1)
Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from '/PiShare/big_buck_bunny_720p_stereo.mov
major_brand : qt
minor_version : 512
compatible_brands: qt
encoder : Lavf54.20.4
Duration: 00:09:56.45, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 3761 kb/s
Stream #0.0(eng): Video: msmpeg4v2, yuv420p, 1280×720, 3556 kb/s, 24 fps, 24
tbr, 24 tbn
Stream #0.1(eng): Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 200 kb/s
If you have QT – guess what?
MOV H264 video, AAC surround sound – Apple Quicktime Compatible. (has audio playback problems with VLC and possibly other non-QT players on stereo systems; VLC users should choose one of the other formats)
If you want picture filter/effect options, there is script for 6 pics here, with 90 degree tilt for some reason:
wget https://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/archive/python/pi_camera_options.py
then run:
python pi_camera_options.py
Just found a series of pages that cover a lot of requirements for streaming and surveillance:
…but you have to buy them..duh…
Basic streaming from that to another host:
MintPC stevee # nc -l -p 4444 >> Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
root@pi:/home/stevee# raspivid -t 0 -o – | nc mintpc 4444
MintPC stevee # ls -als Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
61180 -rw-r–r– 1 root root 62648320 Aug 5 23:48 Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
I could play back this streamed and saved video with VLC; after a directory perms change:
MintPC stevee # vlc Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
VLC is not supposed to be run as root. Sorry.
If you need to use real-time priorities and/or privileged TCP ports
you can use vlc-wrapper (make sure it is Set-UID root and
cannot be run by non-trusted users first).
MintPC stevee # exit
stevee@MintPC ~ $ vlc Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
VLC media player 2.1.6 Rincewind (revision 2.1.6-0-gea01d28)
Failed to create secure directory (/run/user/1000/pulse): Permission denied
[0xeb85e8] pulse audio output error: PulseAudio server connection failure: Connection refused
Failed to create secure directory (/run/user/1000/pulse): Permission denied
[1]+ Stopped vlc Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
stevee@MintPC ~ $ sudo mkdir /run/user/1000/pulse
[sudo] password for stevee:
mkdir: cannot create directory \u2018/run/user/1000/pulse\u2019: File exists
stevee@MintPC ~ $ chmod 755 /run/user/1000/pulse
chmod: changing permissions of \u2018/run/user/1000/pulse\u2019: Operation not permitted
stevee@MintPC ~ $ sudo chmod 755 /run/user/1000/pulse
stevee@MintPC ~ $ vlc Downloads/pistreamtest.h264
VLC media player 2.1.6 Rincewind (revision 2.1.6-0-gea01d28)
[0x885118] main libvlc: Running vlc with the default interface. Use 'cvlc' to use vlc without interface.
[h264 @ 0x7f9640c20c20] Estimating duration from bitrate, this may be inaccurate
"sni-qt/5496" WARN 00:03:27.625 void StatusNotifierItemFactory::connectToSnw() Invalid interface to SNW_SERVICE
[0x7f9640c0f8d8] main input error: Invalid PCR value in ES_OUT_SET_(GROUP_)PCR !
Fontconfig warning: FcPattern object size does not accept value "0"
Fontconfig warning: FcPattern object size does not accept value "0"
Fontconfig warning: FcPattern object size does not accept value "0"
Fontconfig warning: FcPattern object size does not accept value "0"
[0x7f9610001248] main vout display error: Failed to resize display
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In the Jawsome Sharks event, visitors are asked to help Professor Finn to locate several sharks teeth dotted about in different tanks. Along the way you will learn about different facts and information all about sharks and at the end once you have found all the teeth you get to meet Professor Finn and be given a special prize as well as getting to look at actual sharks teeth too.
Unfortunately when we arrived there were no activity packs left, which was a shame, however we still went along and spotted several of the sharks teeth. There are five to find in total and by encouraging the children to spot them it also means they take more notice of the tanks around them rather than whizzing past like lunatics, as Jack and his friend often do.
At the end of it all we met Professor Finn and were rewarded with a pot of Play-Doh which we could then use to make our own sharks and fish using the template laid out on nearby tables.
We have been offered a family ticket to give away which gives two adults and two children free entry into one of the following centres to experience the Jawsome Sharks event themselves.
Loch Lomond from 09.02.19 to 06.05.19
Manchester from 08.02.19 to 06.05.19
Birmingham from 09.02.19 to10.03.19
Bray from 16.02.19 to 06.05.19
London from 16.02.19 to 24.02.19
Weymouth from 16.02.19 to 06.05.19
Blackpool from 16.02.19 to 06.05.19
Brighton from 23.03.19 to 06.05.19
Great Yarmouth from 23.03.19 to 06.05.19
Scarborough from 23.03.19 to 06.05.19
Hunstanton from 23.03.19 to 06.05.19
Please use the entry form below to enter, all T&C's are included below.
*We were provided with tickets FOC however all opinions are my own.

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Beginning Objects in VB - Part 3
Hi object dudes! Sorry for the delay, it's been a busy few months recently.
Anyway, lets find out what you're going to learn in this part:
- Objects in the real world
- Building your program around a model
- The customer database app model
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My wife has super hero powers. Before breast cancer came along, she was very active. working 14-hour days and teaching dance classes. But she didn't develop super hero powers until she got cancer. What power does she have? It's not super human strength or x-ray vision, even though sometimes she can see through me—and it's not that she can fly or read minds—though, of course, she expects me to read hers.
She has the power of invisibility.
All she has to do is get into a wheelchair, and she disappears. The chair has so much power that even I, a 6-foot-tall 250-pound man, will disappear, too, just by pushing the chair for her. It's so good that people will cut us off in line and they will close the door on us. I'm still trying to figure out if she could roll into a bank vault and come out with bags of cash. The perfect bank heist. No weapons. No one gets hurt. Only missing cash and no witnesses. This could be a military breakthrough: whole armies of wheelchaired soldiers storming the enemy.
I became really aware of this when we took our last trip to the Getty Center. Let me make one thing clear first. The employees at the Getty were great. They were very helpful and did everything they could to make our visit comfortable.
But the guests were the ones that couldn't see her. Several times when viewing artwork, people would walk over and stand right in front of her, even though she was only a couple of feet away from the art. There would be plenty of room on either side or behind her, but no, the person had to be right in front, leaving her with a view of only their ass. She only comes up to about three and a half feet sitting in that chair, not hard to see over her. Maybe that was the problem: they couldn't see her because she was so low to the ground. But that didn't make sense because they were not tripping over her. They were just ignoring her, avoiding her, or, I think, for some reason, pretending she was not there.
One last observation, and my wife is actually the one to point this out. Who would you think would do this more often, the men or the women? Turns out, it seemed to be more often the women who would let the door close or would run in front of her to catch the elevator or would ignore her place in line. One woman who cut in front of Donna in a line at the gift shop looked annoyed when Donna said, Excuse me, to let her know she could see what the woman was doing.
F&*%^#g amazing.
I watch my wife endure a lot with this cancer and its disabling effects, not being able to reach things on a shelf and having a hard time getting in and out of places with her wheelchair. To me, the worst thing for her is when people treat her like she's not even there.
Better be careful of the invisible. If they decide to rebel, remember, you cannot see them.
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I use 3 keyboard layouts: Dvorak-Sougou (Chinese), Dvorak-Kana (Japanese), and Dvorak (English). Whenever I input a password, it always returns me to the EN-Dvorak layout.
The problem is two-fold:
1) I want to remove my plain Dvorak keyboard, but can't because mac recognizes it as the only ASCII keyboard in use, because all my other keyboards are technically "input methods", not "keyboard layouts". This is even though my chinese keyboard inputs all the same characters regular dvorak does just fine, making the first one redundant.
How can I fix this so that I can delete my plain Dvorak keyboard from my list of keyboards in use?
2) I want to allow my Chinese Dvorak keyboard to input passwords. Currently, my computer always reverts to English when I type passwords. The two input all the same characters, but my chinese dvorak keyboard grays out for passwords, and I can't select it to input characters into a password field.
How can I allow a keyboard to be used for password input?
An important limitation in my opinion is the classification of my other two keyboards as "input methods" rather than keyboard layouts. That is to say, they occupy a different folder, and use the layouts of other keyboards. But, to me as a user, this doesn't make them less useful -- rather the opposite. They also aren't reliant on dvorak being on my list of used keyboards, so I don't see why removing it should have an effect on their usage.


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News and Stories
FROM THE FIELDS: Quality Issues in the Salinas Valley
November 03, 2016
Please click here to view a Markon Live From the Fields video about current quality issues in row crop items from California's Salinas Valley.
- California's Salinas Valley received an additional .10" of rain on the morning of Tuesday, November 1
- Growers continue to face less-than-ideal harvesting conditions, leading to curtailed production and tighter supplies
- In addition, the following rain-related quality issues are expected to persist through the end of the Salinas growing season:
- Bacterial leaf spotting (click here to view bacterial leaf spotting on romaine lettuce)
- Bottom rot (click here to view bottom rot on romaine)
- Decay (click here to view decay on iceberg lettuce)
- Insect pressure (click here for aphids on green leaf lettuce and here for aphids on iceberg)
- Mildew (click here to view mildew on iceberg)
- Premature pinking/shortened shelf-life in commodity and value-added items
- Many iceberg lettuce growers have already made the transition south to Huron, California where Markon inspectors are seeing better iceberg quality
- Some light bottom rot and ribby/odd-shaped heads are being observed, but there are currently fewer serious defects in Huron's iceberg stocks
- Most growers will begin the move to the Arizona/California desert growing region within the next two weeks as the Salinas season comes to an end
- Markon inspectors will review upcoming desert supplies by the end of this week and will update with more information soon
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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I'm in the middle of Per Pettersen's To Siberia. It's lovely and sad. Did you read his Out Stealing Horses? Also wonderful.
Here's a link to an article about him in the New Yorker.
Late last night, after a paper had been nearly written and many lines of latin translated, M made cookies while I read to her about yellow journalism and the Spanish American war. American history is actually interesting. The Spanish American war was only about 40 years after the end of the Civil War. Can you imagine people having lived through the Civil War wanting to go gallivanting off to another war? And yet they did, apparently. Much as people having lived through Vietnam thought Iraq was a good idea. Hmph.
I guess it seems especially interesting because I'm working on a collection of briefs written around 1906. I am not actually reading them, by I am supposing they are of a similar mindset.
I just now looked at one, which was all about water rights and types of rock and alluvial fans and water filtering down.


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Suman Beri
Articles written in Pramana – Journal of Physics
Volume 79 Issue 5 November 2012 pp 1219-1222 Poster Presentations
Search for anomalous $W \;tb$ couplings in single top quark production at D0
Jyoti Joshi Suman Beri for the D0 Collaboration
The large mass of the top quark, close to the electroweak symmetry-breaking scale, makes it a good candidate for probing physics beyond the Standard Model, including possible anomalous couplings. D0 has made measurements of single top quark production using 5.4 fb-1 of integrated luminosity. The data are examined to study the Lorentz structure of the $W tb$ coupling. It is found that the data prefer the left-handed vector coupling and set upper limits on the anomalous couplings.
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I was thinking of doing a ride this morning. Except that I have to get mom to her bone density scan at 10:30. so… nope. It is pretty chilly out, like lower 50's. brrr. itsacomin. ehyup. The squirrels on my rides have been in high gear. the ones on the roads have also been in prime time gathering mode. There have been lots of dead ones. on the road that is, not on the trails. Up here they have black squirrels, and they are the same size as the grey ones, so they make you really notice them and wonder why they are not grey.
next ride is going to be Thursday afternoon. or friday morning. then do one sat and sunday. probably all on mtb, until my gianni is either set up with the new wheels, or i get a tubular for it.


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Amazon Interview Questions: "What is your Biggest Professional Failure?"
How to respond to "What is your Biggest Professional Failure?"
1. Own your failure: Be vocally self-critical and don't point fingers.
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4. Link your earlier failure with your more recent success: Explain clearly why you wouldn't have succeeded without the learnings from your prior failure.
How NOT TO respond to "What is your Biggest Professional Failure?"
1. Beat yourself up: Keep going on about what a poor job you did.
2. Say that you don't have a big failure: We all have made big mistakes and it's always better to be truthful about it.
3. Say that your biggest failure is something trivial: Don't offer a small mistake (or an overused strength) as a big failure, because you risk being labeled as someone who "rests and vests."
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Critically acclaimed rock outliers Falling In Reverse return with a brand new song that proves to be yet another sonic triumph for a band that constantly thrills its fans with unpredictable, musical left turns.
Watch the neon-tinged, futuristic, and rebellious video for the new, standalone single Losing My Mind.
Musically, the band's shimmering synths shine underneath impressive wordplay and rapping courtesy of frontman Ronnie Radke. That lyrical gallop turns on a dime into one of the group's most hypnotic hooks yet. It's impossible to shake at first listen.
Directed by frequent collaborator Ethan Lader, whose past work with the band includes the unforgettable "Superhero" and "F**k You and All Your Friends" videos, the visual expands on their incredibly artistic partnership. The Tron-style setting perfectly complements the track's ebb and flow, intercutting with performance visuals.
"I pretty much do whatever I want when it comes to music and nothing is off limits to me," said Radke. "I spent my whole musical career trying to be different and make songs that people think shouldn't go together… go together. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was my first record and that's a prime example — a bunch of different genres on one album. Nothing has changed since then. When people say, 'You aren't allowed to play that kind of music, you are this kind of music,' it makes me want to do it even more."
Radke continued, "I believe in musical equality. You don't have to dress a certain way to like a certain kind of music. I'll dress like a fucking cowboy and play power metal if I want. I want to thank Brett Gurewitz from Epitaph for giving me artistic freedom. It is very rare to have that in a label."
Falling In Reverse have just hit the road with A Day to Remember, Papa Roach, and The Devil Wears Prada and will remain on the road through March.
The band's latest full-length album, "Coming Home," is out now via Epitaph Records.
Losing My Mind is available for purchase here.


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I cannot tell you how excited I was to find out Jeffree Star was coming to the UK. I have followed Jeffree for a while now and he's deffo my main role model in the make up world. I value his opinion on products, and I will admit I do check if he has Jeffree Star approved a product I am thinking of buying.
I love how honest he is, and I do trust him not to lie to his followers. Yes he has a past but so does everyone. He has worked so hard to get where he is today. His business mind is amazing, I would love to work alongside him one day! (yeah in my dreams haha)
Jeffree Star cosmetics is one of my favourite high end brands. The pigments of his palettes and highlighters are just DAMN! don't get me started on how amazing the liquid lips are. Jeffree takes so much time to create his products, he will not release any that he isn't happy and hasn't tried and tested himself.
We have lots to look forward to with Jeffree Star cosmetics expanding, we can expect 30 shades of concealer early next year then 55 shades! (yes 55!) of foundation later on next year. This will deffo be on my wish list.
Back to the tour-
The tour was held at the Troxy just by Limehouse Station. To be fair I did think it was a strange place to hold this event. I thought it would be somewhere over the west end of London.
The atmosphere of everyone lining up outside was great, everyone was so friendly and smiling. The make up looks on everyone was faultless, I loved the array of different looks people were going for.
When I bought the tickets I just selected ground floor, and your seat numbers then get aligned to you later on. I was lucky enough to be given row M so literally first row behind the VIP section!
So jealous of those with VIP tickets who got to meet Jeffree but one day it will happen just got to wait my turn.
The agenda for the tour:
- Q&A with Jeffree
- Q&A with guests
- Make up Contest
- Final Q&A with audience questions
When Jeffree came out the first thing I thought was wow! He's so tall!!! and the glow on his highlighter (Supreme Frost) was blinding! Even my mum said he is stunning!
To make it more exciting Beauty Bay invited more guests so I got to see MMMMitchell, Sophdoesnails, Lookingforlewsy and Jordnlipscombe.
It was lovely seeing how friendly they all were and was giving out some really good advice for any would be beauty bloggers (like lil old me)
They had a make up contest in the middle of the show, where each guest had a member from the audience and had to copy a previous Jeffree look in 20 mins. Watching them work in real life was so good. Soph and Jordn both said they aren't used to doing other peoples make up but they done so well! During the last Q&A Jeffree facetimed Nate and we all saw Di Vinci he is the cutest lil puppy.
With the tickets we were all lucky enough to get given a goodie bag from Jeffree Star and Beauty Bay. Inside was a Beauty Bay phone pop out. (you know what I mean lol) a £10 voucher for beauty bay products. A Jefferee star cosmetics skin frost in Regina George and a liquid lip in Watermelon Soda (which actually smell likes watermelon!!)
Going to this tour was a highlight of my year, being able to be in the same room as someone I admire was crazy. I really hope Jeffree comes over for more tours as I really want to meet him!
Did any of you get the chance to go? if you could meet an American beauty guru who would it be?


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Garda Youth Diversion Projects
On the 6th December 2015 two Offaly based Garda Youth Diversion Projects came together to celebrate the achievements of their participants.
The Fusion Project from Tullamore and the Acorn Project from Edenderry held a joint FETAC presentation evening to honour the young students from both projects who were successful in attaining their certificates.
Guests of honour for the evening were Circuit Court Judge, Keenan Johnston and District Court Judge, Catherine Staines.
Judge Keenan Johnston said he was honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity to be present. He said he felt privileged to witness the success of these young people through the presentation of their awards. They had to achieve in the face of adversity, in the face of layers of difficulty and disadvantage. To have done so and to have persevered, mark their achievement out as being special.


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The Effective and Practical Dry Eye Practice:
A Step by Step Guide to Success
Art Epstein, OD, FAAO
Dr. Epstein co-founded Phoenix Eye Care, PLLC and heads the practice's Dry Eye – Ocular Surface Disease Center – The Dry Eye Center of Arizona and serves as its Director of Clinical Research. Active in the profession, Dr. Epstein is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry, a member of the American and Arizona Optometric Associations and Past-Chair of the AOA Contact Lens & Cornea Section.


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Governor signals he'd welcome Minutemen on California border
2005-04-30 04:00:00 PDT Los Angeles -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to harsh criticism about his support for armed volunteers who are patrolling the Arizona border with Mexico by praising the effort further Friday -- and an aide said they are welcome to operate in California.
Reaction to the governor's support of the Minuteman Project ranged Friday from a state assemblyman who suggested the encouragement was "dangerous" and "increases the likelihood of people getting hurt," to applause from an activist who said Schwarzenegger's comments were likely to boost his effort to bring citizen border patrols to California.
The governor had called the news conference in Los Angeles to introduce his new education secretary, Alan Bersin, a hard-charging administrator from San Diego, where he had been the superintendent of schools. Bersin expressed a desire to work with California teachers but also promised to fight if they resist the governor's plans to reward successful teachers in the effort to improve school performance.
But any attempt to focus attention on Schwarzenegger's education agenda was short-lived, as the questions quickly turned to the border issue, always a hot-button political topic in California.
On Thursday, Schwarzenegger said on a Los Angeles radio show that the Minuteman Project, which has been patrolling the Mexican border in Arizona in an attempt to prevent illegal crossings, has been doing "a terrific job," and he credited the volunteers for reducing the flow of entries, though he provided no data.
Schwarzenegger, who immigrated to the United States from Austria more than 25 years ago, softened his comments only slightly Friday. He said he is a strong proponent of immigration, "but you've got to do it in a legal way." He said he favors proposals for a guest worker program that would allow some Mexicans to work in the United States and an opportunity, over time, to apply for citizenship.
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But the governor again expressed support for the Minutemen, who have been denounced by some, including President Bush, as vigilantes trying to take the law into their own hands. Schwarzenegger compared them to neighborhood patrol groups, in which citizens work with police to prevent crimes.
Those comments were quickly condemned in Sacramento.
"The border between California and Mexico is not a neighborhood," said Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, who worked on border issues for U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno during the Clinton administration. "It is a border between two nations. It's a border where there is a significant amount of illegal activity. There are people running around with guns."
The governor said the point was to pressure the federal government into patrolling the border more vigorously to limit illegal crossings.
Schwarzenegger cut the news conference short after 15 minutes, but his press secretary, Margita Thompson, said later that the governor would welcome the Minutemen in California, as long as they comply with the law by not patrolling with weapons or violating other statutes.
She compared the group's efforts -- which involve looking for those trying to cross the border illegally and reporting the activity to federal border agents -- to the recall election that brought Schwarzenegger into office. She characterized the patrolling as a legitimate expression of frustration over the federal government's failure to stanch the inflow of undocumented workers.
4 agents killed since 2003
Jones called the administration's position "irresponsible" and suggested Schwarzenegger is ignorant of the realities of the border.
"I'd ask him to go down there and talk to Border Patrol agents about what they're facing before he suggests that untrained, unprofessional volunteers should be roaming around that area," Jones said.
A spokesman for the Border Patrol refused to comment on Schwarzenegger's stand, but noted that four Border Patrol agents have been killed along the U.S. -Mexico border since 2003.
"Not everyone crossing is an economic migrant," said Mario Villarreal, a spokesman for the agency in Washington. "There are a lot of dangerous people, including murderers and drug smugglers. An untrained and unqualified person acting in the capacity of law enforcement risks becoming involved in a dangerous situation that jeopardizes not only themselves but also those around them."
In San Francisco, immigrant activists blasted the governor.
"Gov. Schwarzenegger has stooped and catered to the worst sentiments of division, fear and racism," said Mark Silverman, director of immigration policy for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
He suggested people should be equally concerned about the laxness of the federal authorities in investigating people like Schwarzenegger, who has admitted working illegally in the United States while in the country as an Austrian immigrant in the 1970s.
"The hypocrisy and chutzpah of the governor is incredible," he said.
Guadalupe Siordia-Ortiz, a recently naturalized citizen, said she was "sad and insulted" by the governor's support for the Minutemen. "We are people who come to this country to work," she said. "We are not criminals."
Schwarzenegger's comments could help boost citizens' patrols, said an organizer of the efforts.
Next stop: California?
Andy Ramirez, who runs the nonprofit group Friends of the Border Patrol, said he hopes to meet with Minutemen organizers soon to plan for an August deployment of patrols in California.
Unlike in Arizona, Ramirez said, California volunteers would be unarmed. He said 400 people already have called his group, which is based in Chino (San Bernardino County), to say they want to participate.
"We're encouraged by (Schwarzenegger's comments), and I would be more than willing to talk to him more about this," Ramirez said.
Schwarzenegger also repeated his criticism Friday of groups that have placed water at critical stations in desert areas near the border.
The groups began those efforts after several tragedies in which groups of Mexicans died of exposure and dehydration near the border -- in particular, an occasion in March 2001 when a group of Mexicans was dumped by smugglers in the Arizona desert near Yuma, and 14 of them died.
The governor said the stations -- some put in place by church groups, others by the government -- are magnets for illegal immigrants and encourage illegal crossings. He refused to comment on the humanitarian concerns that are behind the stations.
The border, by the numbers
Miles patrolled by the Minutemen
Volunteers who patrolled for at least 8 hours
Apprehensions facilitated by Minutemen, April 1-April 27
Miles patrolled by the U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. agents patrolling the border with Mexico
1.4 million
Border arrests by U.S. officials in 2004
Sources: Pew Hispanic Center; U.S. Border Patrol; Minuteman Project


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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) - The St. Cloud Tech Tigers defeated the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles on Friday night.
Tech struck first as quarterback Nate Trewick found Trent Meyer for a touchdown.
Eagles wide receiver Jonh Sithamat returned the ensuing kickoff 71 yards for a touchdown and tied the game at 7.
The Tigers dominated the rest of the 1st half and scored 28 straight points. Brevyn Spann-Ford made a miraculous one handed catch in the endzone to give the Tigers a 14-7 lead. James Kaczor scored touchdowns on consecutive drives to put the Tigers up 28-7.
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"A Star is Born," – Bradley Cooper, dir.
"A Star is Born" is one of the most anticipated movies this fall. A remake of the 1937 film of the same name, it stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, who are making their debuts as a film actor and a director, respectively. The romantic musical drama follows the life of an amateur singer (Lady Gaga) whose career is launched by an established country musician (Cooper), wherein the two inevitably fall in love with each other. Cliche aside, this storyline has been a hit with audiences many times before, which is why it doesn't come as a surprise that the movie premiered to rave reviews at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. While Lady Gaga's majestic performance was applauded, Cooper earned unanimous praise for his directorial skills. Powerful music, passionate love and impeccable storytelling makes this film a sure candidate for multiple wins during award season.
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"First Man," – Damien Chazelle, dir.
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Release date: Dec. 25, 2018
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Release date: Dec. 14, 2018
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Release date: Aug. 10, 2018
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"Green Book," – Peter Farrelly, dir.
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Broncos HC Vic Fangio announced Monday that QB Joe Flacco will miss Week 9 with a neck injury suffered in yesterday's loss to the Colts. Rookie QB Drew Lock still isn't ready to return from his thumb injury, so it'll be Brandon Allen under center for Denver. The 2016 6th-rounder has never taken a regular-season snap and averaged 6.2 yards per attempt with 0 TDs and 3 INTs this preseason. As poorly as Flacco has played, this is a downgrade for Denver's offense.
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New Broncos OC Rich Scangarello suggested that RB Phillip Lindsay could play an expanded role in the passing game this season. "One of the great things about coming to Denver that really excited me from the day I walked in the door is there are very few players in the league like Phillip that have the ability to win in a one-on-one matchup at any time," Scangarello said. "I think the easiest matchup to create in the NFL is the halfback on a linebacker. That's what we try to do in this offense a lot, and I think he has that gift and that ability and those traits." Insider Mike Klis notes that Lindsay was split out wide several times in Sunday's practice. We're expecting Lindsay's rushing volume and efficiency to decline this season -- but he could best last year's 35-241-1 receiving line.
Broncos HC Vic Fangio said Wednesday that RB Phillip Lindsay "is ready to go" for the start of training camp, according to NFL Network's James Palmer. That's been expected, according to previous reports. But confirmation that Lindsay's surgically repaired wrist is healed can only help his fantasy outlook as the team opens camp. We'll see how becoming active impacts Lindsay's ADP in fantasy football drafts.
Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (wrist) is expected to be ready for full-team drills when training camp opens, according to insider Mike Klis. Lindsay's reps will be "monitored," Klis adds, but all signs point to him being ready to rock by the time Week 1 rolls around. We'll be watching to see how new OC Rich Scangarello plans to divvy backfield work between Lindsay, Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker. Despite a super impressive rookie campaign, Lindsay carries a good amount of risk at his 4th-round ADP.
Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (wrist) is on track to be ready for the start of training camp next month, HC Vic Fangio said. "It's a particular injury that they tell me it's going well, they just don't want it to get bumped on yet," Fangio explained. "He could go out there and do everything, but they just want to use this time and the next five weeks to make sure he's ready to go." Lindsay is coming off a brilliant rookie season that saw him average 5.4 yards per carry and finish 13th among RBs in PPR points. But he'll need to fend off fellow 2nd-year back Royce Freeman for touches this summer.
Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (wrist) won't be able to participate in OTAs in late April, HC Vic Fangio said. Lindsay had wrist surgery in late December and was originally expected back by the end of April. So it sounds like his rehab is going a bit slower than expected. Lindsay should still be back by training camp, but the missed time this offseason isn't ideal for the former undrafted free agent. He's been going in the 4th round in March FFPC best-ball drafts.
The Broncos have hired Rich Scangarello as OC. He's bounced around to multiple college programs over the past 2 decades and also spent time with the Raiders, Falcons and 49ers. Scangarello worked under Kyle Shanahan in those last 2 stops, which is promising. He's never called plays at the NFL level, though, making this a tough hire to decipher for fantasy purposes.
The Broncos are set to hire Vic Fangio as their HC, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Fangio has 14 seasons of experience as an NFL defensive coordinator but has never been a HC at any level. We'll see who he tabs to run his offense.
Update: Denver has named Gary Kubiak its new OC. Kubiak has 22 seasons of experience as an NFL HC or OC, including 13 with the Broncos. He's landed an impressive 19 units inside the top 16 in total yards and 11 in the top 5.
The Broncos have fired HC Vance Joseph, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Joseph lasted just 2 seasons in Denver, going 5-11 in his debut and 6-10 this year. We'll see who GM John Elway tabs as his replacement.
Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay is undergoing surgery on his wrist on Friday and is expected to be sidelined 3-4 months, NFL Network's James Palmer reports. That timeline would have Lindsay back on the field sometime between the end of March and the end of April. He'll miss some of the offseason program but should be a full-go by the time training camp rolls around. Although he won't play in the game, Lindsay became the 1st ever undrafted offensive rookie to be selected to the Pro Bowl. He finished the season with 1,037 rushing yards and 9 TDs on 5.4 yards per carry and also showed pass-catching chops with a 35-241-1 receiving line.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay will miss Week 17 because of the wrist injury that knocked him out of Monday night's loss to the Raiders. Lindsay will have further testing on the wrist. The worry is a potential scaphoid fracture and ligament damage. We'll see about the extent, but the issue is at least serious enough that he'll also miss the Pro Bowl. It shouldn't impact his 2019, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. For Week 17, Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker should see more work against the Chargers.
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Looking for affordable, luxury accommodation in Clarens? Look no further then Eddies Self Catering and Bed and Breakfast in the North East Free State town of Clarens. Located in what is the most picturesque location in the Free State, Eddies offers romantic settings with the surrounding Red Mountains, and the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho from afar. It is this setting that is one reason for its popularity, but more so is the welcoming atmosphere offered that has made Eddies Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast a legend in the North East Free State.
Stylishly furnished villas come with a warm ambience that is created, in the winter months, by the fireplaces in some of the villas and electric blankets in all the units that are sure to keep you warm and snug during the icy winters. The great atmosphere is further created by the neat and very attractive interiors of the villas enhanced through original paintings and the fully equipped kitchens for self catering. In addition, the outdoor braai facilities at each of the villas make it possible to enjoy an evening around charcoal fires with friends.
With the nearby local Red Mountains; the various water streams; the Ash River, known for its white water rafting opportunities, Clarens is indeed the Adventure Capital of the Free State, which makes Eddies Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast more appealing to holiday-makers. There are a range of activities you can participant in while holidaying in Clarens including an opportunity to explore Clarens and its surrounding mountains under the guidance of a trained and experienced mountain walk leader.
Located only 5 mins walk from the safe, secure and tranquil town centre, you can enjoy a few days of walking around, visiting the many local attractions located a mere walking distance from us. Indulge in the unique stone, tasty cheese, and gift shops of the town, not to mention the charming restaurants, exciting pubs, and one-of-a-kind art galleries.
Visit our website for more information and also see the various activities to be enjoyed while at our Mountain B&B or self-catering. Mountain B&B or self catering also offer mid week specials for stays during Monday to Thursday.


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- 1 1/2 cup cooked cool quinoa ( boil with the scraped seeds on a vanilla pod for 10 – 15 mins)
- 2 x eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour
- 1 1/2 cup puréed raspberries, (frozen are fine)
- 1 1/2 cup toasted almond flakes
- 150 g white chocolate ( make sure it is gluten free)
Grease and line a slice pan and bring the oven to 170C degrees.
Boil and cool the Quinoa.
Beat the soft unsalted butter with sugar, when creamy in colour add the eggs and keep mixing.
Add the Quinoa and puréed raspberries, and continue mixing.
Finally add the dry ingredients.
Sprinkle the toasted almond flakes all over the slice.
Now pour into the slice pan and place into the oven for 30 to 40 mins, until golden brown.
Allow to cool.
Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. When completely melted pour over the top on the slice and spread over in an even layer. Pop in the fridge until it hardens. Then slice.
Hope you enjoy them.
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I've never cooked with quinoa, but that looks great. ^_^


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By Hans vonBeavis Senior North Korean analyst/train spotter There's something gruesome, yet fascinating, about North Korea, something akin to watching The Walking Dead or NASCAR accidents. It's probably why professional freak Dennis Rodman likes Kim Jong Un, the untested, pasty, 30-year-old leader who doesn't yet have … Continue reading


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Cinque Terre which means 5 lands is a little paradise comprising of 5 little yet shining jewels in the Ligurian Italian Riveria.
Famously known for its splendid views of the Mediterranean sea, limoncello, pesto, terraced hillsides where olives and grapes are cultivated, freshest of seafood, and very friendly locals!
Take a walk along the Via Dell Amore (Walk of Love) which links from Riomaggiore to Manarola around sunset, and you will be richly rewarded with beautiful sunset, calm waters, beautiful skies and cries of seagulls flying above you. For the fitter ones, you can continue the path number 2 all the way up the hills till Monterosso al Mare (be aware of the closing times though).
Though very over-run by tourists from ferries during the day, the best times where you feel like you can have the whole place to yourself even in the summer is from dusk till dawn. Serenity! The sounds of waves crashing against the rocks below the village calms the spirits of city-dwellers like us.
Even in winter, the temperature hovers around 12 degrees celsius (although these days our weather system has gone haywire! Apparently, Cinque Terre had snow earlier this year)
Stay in a Bed and Breakfast, choose those rooms with a terrace facing the village, hills and the sea and seriously, that is a prelude to paradise on earth.


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My pre-birthday celebrations started with a twarted attempt to meet the gang at the German Christmas Market in Birmingham. The surging crowds, twee merchandanise and all-pervading smell of smoked meat soon had us beat a hasty retreat to the warmth of a popular city centre rock bar. After a few beers we made our way to a real ale pub. Joined by a few musicians who'd just completed a performance of "The Nutcracker" at Birmingham Hippodrome we shared ale, laughs and hot cider like we'd known each other for years. When the bar staff heard that we were out celebrating my birthday I was serenaded by 100 drinkers and endless drinks were sent over "on the house".
The evening finished in the wee small hours after a traditionally fiery curry washed down with chilled lager accompanied by a shoddy attempt at Bollywood dancing.
Some of my fabulous presents from my pals:


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Will a Range Rover Evoque be on the field for the 2013 Dakar Rally? Well, sort of. The British Excite Rallye Raid Team will be running the 2013 Dakar in a vehicle that looks a lot like a highly-modified Range Rover Evoque. The actual car is called the D4_WN5 and is built by RaBe Race Cars. The D4_WN5 has been in development over the past four years and as far as we can tell shares little to nothing in common with the production version of the Range Rover Evoque other than a superficial resemblance.
The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is winding down but the automotive industry is still buzzing about the DC100 and DC100 Sport concept vehicles that made their debut on September 13th. Reinforcing just how significant the DC100 Sport is, Autoweek has named the DC100 Sport concept "Best in Show."
The DC100 is one of a pair of concepts released yesterday at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The DC100 represents the typical three-door hard top SUV. The companion concept, the DC100 Sport, takes a more performance-oriented route by turning the DC100 into a roadster pickup. There has been no decision made on whether the 2015 Defender will be available in North America.
The DC100 Sport is one of a pair of concepts unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this morning. The DC100 and DC100 Sport are ostensibly replacements for the Land Rover Defender, but Land Rover has stated the concepts are not production-ready vehicles. Rather, they are designed to spur discussion about what should and should not be included on the final production version.
Land Rover's commitment to developing hybrid powertrains has been further reinforced by the new DC100 and DC100 Sport concept vehicles revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The pair of concepts feature diesel and gasoline versions of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The DC100 is equipped with the diesel version for maximum off-road capability and the DC100 Sport features the gasoline version.


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I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 106 629 7TH Ave, Vancouver West, British Columbia
Rarely does one find a home at this price point that offers the quality & finish available here. Its peaceful courtyard entry flows past the lush planters to the sanctuary of your own private entrance. This corner above grade suite has been beautifully renovated, brand new appliances, gas fireplace and an upgraded bathroom. Step outside and you are minutes to the Olympic Village Station, the street car to granville Island and all the best boutiques and bistros imaginable. I guess the only question left is........Do you Believe?


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Hi all, I've been working on a canvas using the Rick St. Dennis Insane Hatter, and turned it into a Steampunk canvas using all kinds of metal pieces, DecoArt products and some Tim Holtz dies.
Supply List:Digi stamp" Insane Hatter" by Rick St. Dennis MFA
DecoArts products:
Americana Acrylic paint Lamp black
Americana Acrylic Gesso
Dazzling metallic paints : copper and emperors gold
Glamour dust fine glitter paint; Sizzling red
Americana Weathered wood crackle medium
Texture Crackle (neutral)
Metallic Lustres: Iced Espresso, Copper Kettle and Black Shimmer
Tim Holtz Alterations : Hardware Findings and Gadget Gears
Rubber stamps Steampunk plate 1 + 41 by Kicostamps
Clearstamps by Chronology
Plastic frame, the small light bulbs,the spring and the bolts and rings came from dear husbands garage ;-) but he probably bought them in a hardware store :-)
There are some foam roses and a small playing card, letter beads some hat pins and and old key and wooden spool with some brown thread. The iron flowers are home decorations and the big gears are plastic parts from an empty tape runner that I took apart.
The small gears on the Hatters hat are old watch parts
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The Mad Hatter is a Rick St.dennis MFA digi stamp to be found here: http://www.zibbet.com/Rick1949/artwork?artworkId=2153906. The digi is coloured using Caran d'ache Luminance 6901 pencils and then cut out.
The canvas was prepared using the Gesso, then a layer of emperors gold paint. The weathered wood was applied and the top layer is lamp black.
When the crackling was done and dry the frame was made using texture crackle, applied using a pallet knife, when that was dry it was painted lamp black.
The gear rubberstamps and clearstamps are stamped using copper acrylic paint. The copper paint was also used to add the metallic aged look to the crackle frame.
All embellishments were given an old worn look using the metallic lustres, the foam roses were allready red but I gave them a layer of sizzling red glitter paint to give them some shine
some detail pics
The cool thing is that this canvas will be published in Just Steampunk Magazine Volume 5, I asked if it was ok to put it on my blog before the magazine is in the shops, and as long as I mentioned it would be published it's allowed :-)
I will enter the following challenges
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-a-cameo-appearance/ the hatter showing up in the steampunk world is my cameo http://alteredeclectics.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/yayyy-2014-and-we-are-back.html
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.nl/2014/02/week-2-dlart-thankful-thursday.html http://rheddscreativespirit.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/february-challenge.html http://vintageudfordring.blogspot.no/2014/02/utfordring-75.html


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About to hit the shelves of the library is this gem of a book: half-hysterically funny webcomic, half-sincere and occasionally heartbreaking musings on life and dog ownership, Hyperbole and a Half is definitely the most fun you'll have over this holiday season.
Author Allie Brosh, creator of such legendary webcomic stories as "7 games you can play with a brick" and "This is why I'll never be an adult", as well as my personal favourite grammar animal "The Alot", wrote a whole bunch of brand new comics just for this book, so while you could jump on over to her side-splittingly funny blog here, you'll be missing out on some exclusive-to-the-book stories that may just make your day.
Click here to find the new book on the Library catalogue and be prepared for anything!
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What are Low volatility stocks?
If you have been an investor or you have had the privilege to be in a company of one, you would definitely know what one investor looks for. To make it very simple, every big or small investor even the child buying any sort of stuff would like to get more in return of the nominal price paid.
Such same situation comes in the mind of any big or small scale investor who looks for the state or condition of the low volatility stocks. To those who are very well aware of this term, will definitely agree to the fact that it is very necessary for making a pre check in case of the heavy or even the trial investments made. Volatile stocks are the ones, whose values drop and rise in an inconstant way. The value of such stocks are not defied and to our surprise, these can be different from the point, one has invested and at the moment when one wants to draw profit from an investment made.
The checks are usually to find out, what is the structure of cash flow and how the value related asset or the stocks could be turned into profitable measures.
Some of the low volatility stocks are being mentioned as follows:
Procter & Gamble Co.
Besides the habit of returning an annualized gained profit, the active manufacturer of household products like toothpaste and certain same kind of products, is the active target of investor Nelson Peltz. We do not know, how even after being a volatile stock, this always manages to make up annual returns which are good and great in making the benefits come over the minimal range required.
Johnson and Johnson
The very next in the list of Johnson and Johnson, the good and very much popular name n any area of the country! This one, has the strategy to control the market due to the three products or the services kinds like pharmaceutical, medical and the consumer related products. The company, no doubt sees the all year ups and downs , which are no doubt honest in returning the profits that are need to be bagged.
Coca Cola
Targeting the three years of annualized return as 6.61 percent, the company has become the household name being a beverage company. The name is not new but also the annual investors have experienced the company as the one of the sustainable profit providers. The company manages to be enlisted among one of the most sought after consumer related products due to the market leading production of the beverages.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT)
Promising to be the 15 percent return of the profits, this company is commonly known as the great provider of daily household items. With the 128$ sales security, the company has managed to be known as the leading retail store. The company can also be taken as the investing option, due to its honest return of the profits.


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Your pictures of Scotland: 2 - 9 December
A selection of your pictures of Scotland between 2 and 9 December 2011.
Flower pots in Stephen Hart's back garden in Baljaffray reminded him of souffles. If you want to let us know what you think of this week's pictures, go to http://www.facebook.com/bbcscotlandnews
A sunny winter's day in Stonehaven harbour. Photo by Dennis Guyan from Aberdeen.
Oops! These friends tumbled off their sledges in Inverness. Andrew Smith took the photo.
Sunrise over Bathgate was captured by Jamie who used fancy camera work to get the shot.
Fearghas ate a gingerbread man at the farmers' market in Balloch. Dad Robert Wakefield, from Ratho, took the photo.
Jimmy Mathers took this photo from Caol foreshore, upper Loch Linnhe. A trawler had broken free of its mooring and ended up on the beach during a day of high winds on Thursday.
The carousel at Edinburgh Christmas market was photographed by Kat Norrby from Glenboig.
The woods behind Harrysmuir Gardens looked like a winter wonderland to Daniel Kelly from Pumpherston, West Lothian.
Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow, were snapped by Hui Yao from Edinburgh.
Seven-year-old Aidan was in Princes Square with dad Adrian Boyce. They were there to see his sister sing in her school choir.
Rough tide on the shore of Mallaig was captured by Steve Hall.
Catherine, from the US, led the undergraduate students in scarlet gowns on the pier walk in St Andrews. She took her mother to St Salvator's Chapel for Sunday services when she visited.
John Hutton, from Glasgow, captured the view looking down Kirkton Glen near Balquhidder as a blizzard approached.
Mary Brunskill snapped the Heart Stane in Dalbeattie Forest.
David Fotheringham snapped this robin during his lunch break in Dingwall.


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This is a well-written Editorial from El Diario:
Unexpected "nationalization"
The unexpected "nationalization" of Elecropaz (La Paz), Elfeo (Oruro), Manager of Empresas S.A. and service company (Edeser), belonging to Iberdrola, with predominant Spanish capitals, comes in addition to previous nationalization of the Transportadora de Electricidad firm, of the same origin, made eight months ago and still pending payment. This measure occurs a few days after the interview in Madrid between President Evo Morales and his counterpart Mariano Rajoy, who first expressed respect for foreign investments, motivating that now the Iberian Government asked "frankness" in official [acts] of the [Bolivian] President and a fair compensation actions, "without delay". [puzzles me to been shown by the world as a country with no foreign policy whatsoever, and untimely official speeches when visiting and doing the opposite afterwards!]
The corresponding Decree indicates that it intends to reduce fares in the country side, supposedly greater than the electricity rates of the cities, for what would be a residual part of the nationalized utilities. Electropaz and Elfeo are not supplying power to the rural side, so it had no interference in these tariffs. If the Government intends to absorb the tens of co-operatives attending the service in these regions, it will require raising prices in effect of the energy fluid in La Paz and Oruro to fulfill its wish. There is no other source envisioned, other than the grant from the city to the rural side. The ENDE intervention to Emprelpaz, not long ago, supplying power to any region of the Altiplano, was due to mismanagement of its administrators, so it is "another matter" [that prompted that intervention], and not the same as they try to relate it with that topic.
The new situation opened an unknown present and future for urban users, being that Electropaz provided a normal and regular service, on the grounds that their rates referred to the parameters established by the authorities of the service. Against such regularity, there is not a real and evident motif of confiscation by the hands of the State. The possibility of the lifting of tariffs and that the quality of supply will suffer negative impacts, have a history that public state undertakings, in general, are bad managers.
They become addicted to increasing the recruitment of government personnel, they incur unnecessary investments by the lure of the "commissions", enriching a few. EPSAS gives us example of technical and administrative mishandling since their social and political inclusion. This indicates that we are under a new measure of political action, given that we are indeed in pre-election period and that it is necessary to open-up the expectations of large social sectors, to which are added to those in a sense that lays a "smokescreen" about the scandal of networks of extortion which come splashing high structures of Government.
The unmotivated deployment of police and military force in large numbers in the offices and workstations of the companies concerned, domestically seeks to impress, by giving an image of false nationalist claim, and actually is only one purchase over the long-term, when not a referral to international tribunals. In the external arena, displays authoritarianism with signs of abuse, disrespect to the conventions of investment and insecurity towards potential outside investors, the ones only really generating attraction of honest work and economic reactivation.
Poor politics and plain demagogue!


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[Video] Louisiana Drive-Thru Daiquiri Shack
In Vicksburg, Mississippi there is a bridge that crosses the mighty Mississippi River into Louisiana. One night during dinner a local told me about a novelty I might want to experience…the Drive-Thru Daiquiri. "Drive-thru daiquiri," I said? "Yes, just across the border you can exit the freeway where you'll find a few hole-in-the-wall shacks in which you can drive-thru and pick up a daiquiri to-go." Intrigued by the idea, I thought this might make an interesting video.
This is my experience driving across the bridge from Vicksburg to Louisiana to get my daiquiri fix quenched.
Have you ever experience a drive-thru daiquiri road-side dispensary in Louisiana? If so, please leave a comment below and share your experience.
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Okay, I've never heard of this before…pretty interesting. I can't believe you can just get a cocktail at a drive-thru like that.
dont know how long ago this video was made.. but we used to have them all the time in North La. But the law was passed that outlawed this type of service. If the attendent hands you a drink with the Straw already in the cup, it is now considered an open container and you can be ticketed. So now if you find a place like this, they have to hand you the cup and hand you the straw.
I actually live in Vicksburg and we used to go to daiquiri world often. They are some of the best ever and we would drive across the bridge to get them and come home and have fun!
My dad actually owns both places you went. We would love to invite you back. Sorry about the slow response time on the window, we sometimes only have one person working.
Drive thru alcohol places are everywhere in LA and AR. The law makes it to where they serve you a drink that is contained. That is why they have lids on the cups (or gallon jugs) without a straw. The contained beverage and wrapped straw is transferring the responsibility of the beverage to the buyer. If you travel to Monroe LA you can actually purchase any thing from beer, to frozen drinks from the comfort of your vehicle.
Many years ago, my family moved to Slidell, LA and my brother told me about drive through daiquiri shops. I didn't believe him, so he took me to one. Still cracks me up, but hey, when in Rome!!
Should have went by the one behind the liquor store!(: Service is better, prices are better, drinks are way better! It's called "Delta Daquiris"
Yes, I've seen this place. Its next to the Lotto & truck stop gas station. I've never bought anything there; as it seems to encourage–drinking & driving.
There is another place across the interstate in delta behind the gas station that does drive-thru daiquiris the service is great and they are sweethearts
I also live in Vicksburg next time you should try the steaks from the world they are one of the best around. It's convenient you can call in your order and pick up your food and a daiquiri at the window. Their strawberry shortcake daiquiri is really good. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience.
I grew up in Vicksburg and used to go the Daiquari World when I was younger. At one time, the legal drinking age in LA was 18. Next time I go home, I think I'll go get one! I thought there was nothing like a drive thru daiquari shop until I moved to Tampa. In Gibsonton, FL, there is a drive thru liquor store that looks like a barn. You drive through and buy just about anything you like! Enjoying your blog!
Mike, I'm originally from Louisiana- so that's what we know! I now live in Vicksburg & make the trip over no less than 3 times a week! Friday & Sunday afternoons are a must!
We have a couple of drive through liquor stores in Ruston, LA where you can buy anything from hard liquor to daiquiris, and even wine. It's pretty awesome to me.
Cool story Mike… I am loving the comments. Sometimes we forget that what we see as normal, others find fascinating. Over here in our neck of the woods, this is a common thing. Only, yeah, the straw should still be in the paper and not in the cup. Most of the places around here will tape the straw on the tip of the lid. What you do after you drive away is on you. But we also have drive through liquor stores too where you can by every thing from Boone's Farm to 20/20 to Bud. Guess it must be a redneck thang, huh?
My bestie painted the mural at one of them. It's the alligator sipping a daiquiri in the swamp. Spent the whole day there. It was pretty awesome.
Tater Irwin from Tallulah,La invented and patented the machines. My husband is from there and he worked in the first daiquiri world. Tiny little building at that time. Spent many a night at the daquiri world as I am from Vicksburg. They are all over Louisiana now
Grew up in Mississippi and made many weekend trips to Daiquirri World – a small shack at the time.
As a kid we drove from Jackson, MS to get daiquiri's. Someone always had a brother or sister who was 18. At one time they alternated weekend for the drinking age in LA. Some weekends it was 18 some it was 21. When it was 18, we got the family member to get us daquiri's and went to mystic bowling. Great memories of the drive through shops in Mound!
We went back twice for daquiris at a drive through way down south in Grand Isle, La. In Feb. 2015. Lady hands the driver huge styrofoam cups with the straw in it, with paper on the tip of the straw. "What you do with the paper is your responsibility," she said. Then added, "Where are you staying?" [2 miles down the road at the state park campground] "Oh, then youre fine," she said. Granted this town is remote and deserted in Feb. We went back for another!


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Susan Hailey, 67, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2017.
A celebration of life will be held at Freedom House at a later date.
Susan was born and raised on a farm near Ash Grove. Despite increased issues of mobility, she was valedictorian for her high school and went on to Evangel University in Springfield, achieving a bachelor's degree, Summa Cum Laude, in English. She attended the University of Missouri for a graduate degree in Library Science.
Susan worked eight years in Kansas City for Social Security and was also employed at Services for Independent Living. She was a long time volunteer at the VA and received and outstanding volunteer award from the hospital in 1993.
Susan will be missed by many of her neighbors at Freedom House; her caregiver for the past ten years, Tammy Kirkman; and many others who knew her.
She is survived by the love of her life, her Jack Russell Terrier, Benny.
Donations can be given to the Central Missouri Human Society.


text: Videos AAP.org > About the AAP > News Room > Social Media Toolkit > Making Videos to Share AAP FactsCommittees, Councils & SectionsChapters & DistrictsNews Room Health & Safety TipsAAP Press Room Media CenterAAP Conferences Press InformationMedia KitsEmbargoed Media ContentSocial Media Toolkit Corporate RelationshipsSocial Media ToolkitCurrently selected aaa print email share Facebook Twitter Making Videos to Share Article BodyMaking videos to shareConsider filming simple messages that support vaccines. Studies show that parents want advice and information from their doctor, and videos are a personal way to share your recommendations with your patients. Be mindful of how your speaking points may be interpreted. Introducing concerns or discussing complex topics may backfire. More guidance on creating a video is available.Requesting vaccine-support videos from parents To supplement your social media efforts to distribute factual information about vaccines, you may consider soliciting vaccine-support videos from parents. Vaccine-support videos made by parents may help to remind other parents that vaccination is safe, keeps their children protected, and helps protect the community. Completed videos that meet suggested submission requirements may be shared on social media as part of your practice's immunization campaign.If parents in your practice wish to submit videos, consider having them submit speaking points for review first. Videos created by parents allow other parents to hear first-hand why their peers find vaccination appealing, important and accepted. These messages should be genuine, so when reviewing speaking points, keep the following in mind:Make changes that correct technical inaccuracies.Suggest reminders to keep ideas concise and to the point if they are long or hard to follow.Even minor wording changes (for preference) may affect the tone of the video, and feel less personal to the creator.Request that any information that could identify a specific patient be removed.Provide parents with information and tips to help them create an effective video. You may also want to develop and share a video release form.


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Publication: e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) ISSN 1435-4934 (NDT.net Journal)
New Catalog on NDT Inspection ProductsSpectronics Corporation2, Westbury, NY, USA
Westbury, New York Spectronics Corporation has recently published a 32-page catalog on a wide variety of black light (UV-A) and blue light inspection lamps that detect and identify surface and subsurface flaws. These products are used for nondestructive testing practices such as visual inspection, liquid penetrant and magnetic particle inspection.
The catalog contains information on UV-A inspection lamps such as the OPTIMAX 365 and TRITAN 365, both of which feature ultra-high-flux LED technology. Also included are super-high intensity UV HID lamps such as the MAXIMA 3500, BIB-150P and SB-100P Series. The powerful UV-400 Series SuperFlood lamps mount easily for fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection, as well as degreasing and wash station inspections.
New this year are the OPTIMAX 450 and TRITAN 450 blue light (450 nm) sources. These high-intensity lamps are ideal for quick pre-inspection or screening of fluorescent particles in operating conditions with ambient light. The OPTIMAX 450 is a lightweight, cordless, rechargeable flashlight with a thin-film dichroic filter lens that improves contrast and fluorescent response. The powerful, yet compact, TRITAN 450 lamp provides wide area coverage and allows easy access into tight areas.
Rounding out the product line are the AccuMAX digital radiometers, which measure UV-A intensity and visible light output with unmatched accuracy. Readers will also be pleased with the expanded listing of replacement parts and accessories.
For more information about the Spectroline® NDT catalog, call toll-free 1-800-274-8888 or download it at www.spectroline.com.
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