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Omega-3 fatty acids, from fish like salmon and other sources, have for years been shown to help lower levels of heart disease and cardiac death.
New research suggests the fatty acids may possess an even more fundamental benefit: Heart patients with high omega-3 intake had relatively longer "telomeres," which are stretches of DNA whose length correlates with longevity.
Cardiologists from the University of California, San Francisco, and other hospitals measured telomere length over five years in 608 patients who had coronary-artery blockage and previous heart attacks. Researchers found that people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their white blood cells experienced significantly less shortening of telomeres over five years, as compared with patients with lower omega-3 levels.
"What we're demonstrating is a potentially new link between omega-3 fatty acids and the aging process," said Ramin Farzaneh-Far, a clinical cardiologist and assistant medical professor at UCSF and San Francisco General Hospital who is the lead author of the research.
Published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association, the study focused only on "marine" omega-3 found in fish, not the type found in vegetable sources like flaxseed, walnuts, canola oil or soybean oil.
The study didn't distinguish between meals of fatty fish and fish-oil supplements—leaving open the question of whether it's better for people to eat more fish, to eat plants such as flaxseed or just to take omega-3 supplements.
The American Heart Association, in a 2002 scientific statement in the journal Circulation, concluded that consuming omega-3 fatty acids in fish or supplements "significantly reduces subsequent cardiac and all-cause mortality." The fish most often cited are salmon, herring and sardines.
John LaPuma, a Santa Barbara, Calif., physician and nutrition expert, says, "The best data are in fish rather than supplements, but the data for supplements are better than they were five years ago."
There is "very little good evidence for the omega-3s from flax and walnuts," said Dr. LaPuma, author of "ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine." But these foods have other benefits, he said. For instance, "flax meal, by itself, is an important part of lowering LDL," or bad cholesterol, Dr. LaPuma said.
Researchers in the new study said they observed "baseline levels of marine omega-3 fatty acids were associated with decelerated telomere attrition over 5 years."
Additionally, Dr. Farzaneh-Far said, "in multiple studies, short telomere length [in white blood cells] has been shown to predict death and cardiovascular events and heart failure." He cautioned that "it's an open question as to whether telomere length is causal or just a marker" of cell death. But he referred to telomere shortening as "a key part of cellular aging."
"To definitively address the question of whether omega-3 fatty acids inhibit cellular aging, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial would be necessary," the authors wrote. Dr. Farzaneh-Far suggested that such research should be done in healthy adults because the evidence already is powerful on behalf of advantages of these fatty acids in heart patients.
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"Azure" Concert Warms Hearts and Minds
Visiting musicians open doors to autism community through unique concert on MSU campus.
Although temperatures dipped near freezing outside, the atmosphere inside the MSU Fairchild Theatre was warm and inviting as a renowned pianist and string quartet played for a special group of parents and their kids.
In early April, pianist Stephen Prutsman and the internationally recognized St. Lawrence String Quartet were in town for the MSU College of Music Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival. As part of their visit, the group added a free, fun, and engaging performance for families with children on the autism spectrum. Musicians welcomed any and all behaviors, making the event accessible to audiences that typically find regular performances difficult to attend because of behaviors or sensory challenges.
"Making noise and moving around is not frowned upon, but embraced," says Prutsman. "Our goal is to provide a setting where these kids and families can enjoy music in whatever way they enjoy it."
Since 2012, Prutsman has organized "Azure Concerts"—or music-based events for the autism community. An Azure Concert, he explains, is typically an "add-on" to a scheduled performance and takes place during a dress rehearsal or other practice session. Local organizers reach out through community groups to recruit families interested in attending. The exclusive performance enables families and children to enjoy a musical performance in a casual and relaxed setting, as well as to interact with musicians or play an instrument.
"When you see that child engaging with someone, not melting down, developing a contact with music and sound, it brings tears to your eyes," says Prutsman. "These concerts are all about those little wins and successes."
The Azure Concert at the MSU Fairchild Theatre was the first in Michigan. Prutsman had mentioned the concept to Cello Plus event founder Suren Bagratuni who immediately arranged for Prutsman and the quartet to open the doors on their dress rehearsal. About a dozen families attended the 50-minute session, which included a short set and an invitation for children to come on stage to play or hear instruments up close.
"Steve gives us a great lesson on how to interact with these kids and the autism community," says Bagratuni, professor of cello. "He showed how simple it can be to organize something like this."
Prutsman drew from personal experience to develop the concept for Azure Concerts and to found the nonprofit Autism Fun Bay Area. His son, now 15, was diagnosed with autism at age 2. Prutsman and his wife soon discovered very few public events and environments were tailored for kids who display autism-related behaviors.
"We kept coming back to the same question: do we keep forcing it? That's not fun," says Prutsman. "So we decided to look at ways we could create environments where families are comfortable, and turned it into a brand called 'Azure.'"
Prutsman attached Azure Concerts to his own performances, and recruited a network of artists willing to do the same. To date, he and volunteers have organized Azure events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, the Southwest, Minnesota, the East Coast, Canada, Bulgaria and Kosovo. About 15 Azure Concerts or events take place each year, ranging in size from 20 to 200 participants.
At MSU, Bagratuni says he hopes to encourage faculty, students, and other guest artists to host Azure Concerts for the autism community. He says the model is simple, and the concept profound.
Other recent initiatives undertaken by the College of Music to foster relationships with the autism community include the upcoming "Celebrating the Spectrum: A Festival of Music and Life." The weeklong festival will be held July 24-31, 2016 on the MSU Campus and is designed to give qualified advanced high school students on the autism spectrum a preview of a life in music.

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We are small town bar and grill that takes the time to do things right. The home made way, with local fresh ingredients. From our fresh hand pattied half pound burgers, to our hand tossed pizzas made to order. And we stay true to our roots as well with plenty of classic fried bar fair.
Fresh ingredients that are locally sourced are very important to us. All of our fresh pork and beef comes from just about 30 miles away. Our pork chops on Friday and Saturday night are special cut for us just 2 towns over. And our Ribeye and New York steaks are house aged and hand cut, in-house, right before dinner. Oh, and our Prime Rib on Saturdays is specially seasoned by our cooks and slow roasted for at least 4 hours and cooked to a perfect medium-rare.
Being in a small town is great for us. We get to help support our amazing town with different fund raisers and community events. Donia Days every August is a great example of more than just our town coming together. The entire area comes for this one day to celebrate with us. Newly added is a BBQ competition that helps raise money for the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department. And a folk art festival that is hosted by The Painted Camel art gallery just across the street from us. So come on over and join our Great American Festival!


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Table of Contents
basic starter functions
for the following examples, we gonna use the basic in and out functions
- alert
- prompt
alert('hello world');
can also be written
window.alert('hello world');
var name = prompt("what is your name"); alert(name)
With firebug, we can input and output variables, directly on the console try typing
var name="bob";
then simply followed by Enter
While debug, you can also use
var name="jack"; console.log(name);
This may cause a bug on some users that haven't Firebug installed on their machine
- string
- numeral
- float
- booleans
- arrays
- dates
- maths
- regexp
- other objects
Let's use strings with console log
var name=prompt("what is your name?"); console.log(name);
use the + sign to concatene (to stick text things together
console.log("A"+" very"+" long"+" way.")
Make a script that writes in the console : "Mary have a red carpet." where emphasis elements are dynamic
Strings have properties and methods :
sample property :
var txt="Hello world!"; console.log(txt.length);
sample method :
var txt="Hello world!"; console.log(txt.toUpperCase());
var number = 6; console.log(number*7);
parseInt transforms a string into a number (when possible)
var number = "6 angry white bears"; console.log(parseInt(number)*7);
(parseFloat works the same way)
isNaN detects if the variable is a numeral
var text = "hello"; var number = 6; if(!isNaN(text)){ console.log(text+"is a number"); } if(!isNaN(nuber)){ console.log(number+"is a number"); }
Make a script that prompts a number, add 5 then multiply by 7 (check first if the input is truely a number).
var mybool = true; if(mybool){ console.log(mybool); }
You can also create a boolean by
var myBoolean=new Boolean(false);
What do those declarations return, and why ?
var myBoolean=new Boolean(); var myBoolean=new Boolean(0); var myBoolean=new Boolean(null); var myBoolean=new Boolean(""); var myBoolean=new Boolean(false); var myBoolean=new Boolean(NaN); var myBoolean=new Boolean(1); var myBoolean=new Boolean(true); var myBoolean=new Boolean("true"); var myBoolean=new Boolean("false"); var myBoolean=new Boolean("Gaspard");
Arrays can be defined easily using the Array object:
var cars=new Array(); cars[0]="Saab"; cars[1]="Volvo"; cars[2]="BMW";
You can use the condensed way too
var crs=new Array("Saab","Volvo","BMW");
And if you're l33t, use the JSON style, yay !
var cars=["Saab","Volvo","BMW"]
A useful property of an array is its length
We mostly use loops to access to arrays, but still we can play with them by using
- concat() to join several arrays
- join() to join all elements of an array into a string
- pop() to remove the last element of an array
- shift() to remove the first element of an array
- push() to add new elements to the end of an array
- reverse() to reverse the order of the elements in an array
- slice() to select elements from an array
- sort() to sort an array (alphabetically and ascending)
- splice() to dd an element to position 2 in an array - splice()
- toString() to convert an array to a string
- unshift() add new elements to the beginning of an array
Create two arrays : cars and colors having the same length of 10 elements, then write a list of 3 cars such as Red BMW, Blue Volvo, White Opel.
The Date object is used to work with dates and times.
Date objects are created with the Date() constructor.
There are four ways of instantiating a date:
new Date(); // current date and time new Date(milliseconds); //milliseconds since 1970/01/01 new Date(dateString); new Date(year, month, day, hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds);
Most parameters above are optional. Not specifying, causes 0 to be passed in.
Once a Date object is created, a number of methods allow you to operate on it. Most methods allow you to get and set the year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and milliseconds of the object, using either local time or UTC (universal, or GMT) time.
All dates are calculated in milliseconds from 01 January, 1970 00:00:00 Universal Time (UTC) with a day containing 86,400,000 milliseconds.
Some examples of instantiating a date:
today = new Date(); d1 = new Date("October 13, 1975 11:13:00"); d2 = new Date(79,5,24); d3 = new Date(79,5,24,11,33,0);
We can easily manipulate the date by using the methods available for the Date object.
In the example below we set a Date object to a specific date (14th January 2010):
var myDate=new Date(); myDate.setFullYear(2010,0,14);
And in the following example we set a Date object to be 5 days into the future:
var myDate=new Date(); myDate.setDate(myDate.getDate()+5);
Note: If adding five days to a date shifts the month or year, the changes are handled automatically by the Date object itself!
The Date object is also used to compare two dates.
The following example compares today's date with the 14th January 2010:
var myDate=new Date(); myDate.setFullYear(2010,0,14); var today = new Date(); if (myDate>today){ alert("Today is before 14th January 2010"); } else{ alert("Today is after 14th January 2010"); }
Using getDay(); display (in french) the day of today. This can be useful :
var weekday=["Dimanche","Lundi","Mardi","Mercredi","Jeudi","Vendredi","Samedi"];
I hate maths so let's do it quick and stick to the basics :
- Math.floor(); rounds a number as its lower value
- Math.ceil(); rounds a number as its upper value
- Math.round(); rounds a number as its nearest value
- Math.random(); picks a number by chance
Math.floor(4.3); Math.floor(4.7); Math.ceil(4.3); Math.ceil(4.7); Math.round(4.3); Math.round(4.7); Math.random();
The useful combination is
go on http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_obj_regexp.asp (and come back some day)
other objects
we can use the JSON syntax to play with objects. Anonymous functions are kewl too.
var object = { name:"myobject", execute:function(){ return this.name; } } object.name="bob"; object.execute();
DOM stands for Document Object Model, here is where the fun begins Let's go live and discuss it based on https://developer.mozilla.org/en/the_dom_and_javascript


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Trenton City Hall: 2800 Third St. Trenton, MI 48183 | Phone: (734) 675-6500 Fax: (734) 675-4088
Trenton Fire Department Open Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplace Policy
Recreational Fires
Recreational fires in an open pit are allowed without permit provided they conform to the following:
● Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material, and must be less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
● The fire is constantly supervised until extinguished, and must have a minimum of a portable fire extinguisher, charged garden hose or shovel and sand on hand for extinguishment.
● Only dry firewood will be allowed to be burned. The burning of leaves, grass, paper, refuse, and old building materials are strictly prohibited.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces and portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, as well as the conditions listed above, however, the distance from structures and combustible materials is reduced to 15 feet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a Licence to drive in Rarotonga?
Yes. All rental companies on the island require you to have a Cook Islands license for Insurance policy purposes. Go to the Police station in Avarua (open Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm, Sat 9am - noon) with your passport and current international license cost is $20.00. You may be required to sit a practical & theory test.
Rentals of Vehicles
Avis - http://www.aviscookislands.com
Polynesian Rental Cars - http://www.polynesianhire.co.ck
Rarocars - http://www.rarocars.com/
Island car and bike hire - http://www.islandcarhire.co.ck
Is there a hospital nearby?
Yes, Tiare village is about 10mins drive to the main hospital. There is a cost depending on the medical assistance you need.
Restaurant, Cafe and night club?
Tiare Village is close to town and most eateries cater for all budgets. Night Clubs are also centred in the main town. Information can be sought from the office.
Sunday Arrivals
The main town stores are all closed. There is a small store that sells the basics, go to the bottom of the drive about 150 metres to the right, turn left at the intersection. Hours Sunday 7am – 10am, reopens from 5.30pm – 9pm. Normal hours are from 7am – 9pm Mon – Sat. Otherwise bring your own tea/coffee/cereal. OR across the road from the International Airport is The Islander Restaurant that is open 8am - 9pm Mon - Sunday serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Or situated directly opposite is the French Cafe. The International Airport is about a 10min walk from Tiare Village.
Please feel free to use our office safe to store your passports and important documents. One should always be vigilant, as one would expect to be in one's own home
ATM Machines
Rarotonga have 3 main Banks: BCI (Bank of Cook Islands), ANZ, BSP (Bank of South Pacific). ATM Machines are located at the International Airport, in town and in Muri. Withdrawal from ATM vary approx. NZ$500 per day.
What are some of the festivals and celebrations in Rarotonga?
Cook Islands Tourism - Events - http://www.cookislands.travel/events
Island Activities
Cook Islands Tourism - http://www.cookislands.travel/
Outer Island Travel & Packages
Air Rarotonga - http://www.airraro.com/en
Diving Activities
Dive Rarotonga - http://www.diverarotonga.com
Do we need insect repellent and medical supplies?
It is advisable to bring a supply of your own but you can purchase from the pharmacies or supermarkets here on Rarotonga.
Cook Islands Weather
Cook Islands Met Office - http://informet.net/ckimet/
Prior to booking have your itinerary on hand
Let us know which type of accommodation you prefer, details of your incoming flight so we can organize your pick up, What country you are coming from, Flight number e.g. Air New Zealand NZ? / Virgin Australia VA? / Air Tahiti / Jetstar. Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) and how long you would like to stay with us. Please remember the dateline when advising your ETA to Rarotonga. Once I have received your booking, I will return confirmation with transfer advice. Deposit is applied accordingly. Please note that if your flight is due in on the 10th @ 1am the 9th is payable.
Immigration Policy
Requires you to have accommodation arrangement prior to your arrival. If you have booked with us you would have received confirmation. Fill in AIRPORT MOTEL-Tiare Village on your immigration form.
All rates are in $NZ and include 15% GST (tax)
Once you have received confirmation of your booking the following advice will be sent: As you exit the arrival area advise the "welcome" tourism officer where you are staying "Tiare Village" and she will indicate your pick up station. Transfer cost is NZ$15.00pp per way.
Terms & Conditions
We do require credit card details for the deposit = 2 days + transfer (if required) to secure your booking.
Once your booking is confirmed, the required deposit of 2 days + pick up + 4% booking fee, will be charged to your credit card. On your arrival balance is payable in full.
- NO REFUND for Cancellation and No show.
Tiare Village is a Backpacker facility and do not provide accommodation for young children.


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Turning a Hobby into a Home Based Business
by Peggy Deland
If you have a productive hobby -- and most people do -- you may have an untapped source of extra income. There are dozens of popular hobbies that can be turned into a home business; writing, photography, raising animals, gardening, and crafts of all kinds are just a few examples.
Don't think you have a profitable hobby? Take a closer look. Some of the most profitable hobbies involve buying things. Even if your favorite hobby is shopping at yard sales, you can still make extra money. Consider cleaning up your yard sale finds and selling them at flea markets or online for a profit.
Planning For Your Hobby-Turned-Business
Before you can turn your hobby into a home business, you'll need to do a little planning. Jumping into any kind of business without making plans is an almost-guaranteed route to failure.
Size up the competition. Do other businesses already offer the products or services you would sell? If so, what will make your business a better choice? Can you offer a reduced price, or include features and extras your competitors don't offer?
Consider your market. Is there local demand for the products or services you want to offer? If not, will your idea work as an Internet-based business? Think long and hard about who your business will appeal to, and write down a profile of a typical customer. This will prove invaluable when you create and place advertisements for your business.
Research local, state, and federal laws regarding the type of business you want to open. If you want to sell food for human consumption, you may have to jump through quite a few legal hoops to operate your business legally. Some innocuous-seeming businesses, like selling raw milk, are illegal in certain areas. Regardless of the type of home business you're starting, find out if you'll need a business license before you make your first sale.
If you plan on claiming business-related deductions for tax purposes, get ready to keep detailed records. If your business is to be considered a business (and not a hobby) by the IRS, you must be able to demonstrate that you're running it like a business and making an effort to make a profit.
Starting Your New Business
Startup costs for a hobby-turned-business are often quite a lot lower than for more typical business models. Chances are, you already have most (or all) of the equipment you'll need. If you plan on selling or re-selling, you'll need to come up with inventory, but you may already have some on hand.
Think carefully when you set prices. Although you may think that any profit is acceptable, you're likely to be in for a surprise. Doing what you love quickly turns into real work when you're practicing your hobby to make money. You may love making your own candles, but if an order comes in for 100 identical ones, you're probably not going to be happy to do the job for a few dollars -- or less -- per hour.
Calculate a decent hourly rate into your prices, but keep in mind that your prices also need to be competitive. If you can't compete on price, consider adding value by making your product or service unique.
Advertising is critical. Depending on your market, you may want to advertise in local newspapers, hobbyist magazines or newsletters, and/or mainstream publications. You should almost certainly advertise on the Internet, even if your business is confined to local customers. Internet advertisements can be targeted at a local or national audience, and are inexpensive compared to print ads. Many websites that host classified ads will let you advertise for free!
Take your business seriously, and set aside a certain amount of time each day for it. Even if you don't have orders to fulfill every day, you can use that time to work on advertisements, brainstorm additional products or services to add to your lineup, and make plans to improve your business model.
Related Articles:
Tips for Building a Photography Business
Start a Backyard Garden Nursery
Turning a hobby into a home business can be a lot of work, and it does require time and dedication to see a substantial profit. But if you stay focused on the goal and tailor your business to suit your customers, you might just be able to make a living doing what you love.


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Next Sunday 27th October between 11am and 3pm we have our monthly Garden & Gather where we get together, have a laugh, something to eat and do some work together to make the garden better. It would be great to see a few more people down there, if you haven't been down for a while, come and say hello, tell a joke and lend a hand.
NEW!! This time, and every month from now on, we'll do an introduction for new members where we'll provide some background to the garden, explain how it works, show you around - that sort of thing.
So, here's what we'll be doing:
- 11.10 - Intro for new members
- 11.30 - Compost workshop
- installing the steel tables outside and anchoring them
- putting together the remaining staging for inside the greenhouse
- spreading the remaining sand near the greenhouse
- some other bits and pieces around the garden
In other news...More ways to be involved - TICK!
When can I meet others at the community garden? Let me count the ways...
- Midweek meetups - every Tuesday and Friday 10am-12pm
- Sunday sessions - every Sunday (except 4th Sunday) 9am-12pm
- Communal Crew sessions - every 2nd Sunday -10am & 3rd Tuesday 7pm-8.30pm (Summer only)
- Friends of the Food Forest - every 2nd Sunday - 10am-12pm
- Garden & Gather - every 4th Sunday 11am-3pm
Hold our AGM - TICK!
Thanks to those of you who came along to our AGM last week. It all went very smoothly and was most convivial. There have been some new faces elected to our board, we'll post something soon about this soon.
Build the last of our raised beds - TICK!
Yesterday (Saturday) Barish, Thomas, Nico and Fergus built the last of our raised garden beds, the ones we've been calling our 'access beds'. These beds are:
Yesterday (Saturday) Barish, Thomas, Nico and Fergus built the last of our raised garden beds, the ones we've been calling our 'access beds'. These beds are:
- a little higher (so you can garden more comfortably sitting in a wheelchair or standing up),
- narrower (so you can easily reach the middle if you're reach is limited),
- surrounded by firm granitic sand paths (a flatter, more stable surface)
|Some boxes arranged to represent some garden beds
Some requests...
- If you bring newspapers for the compost, please make sure they are stacked neatly inside the shed. If they're left outside, they get blown about by the wind.
- We don't have a rubbish collection at the garden so please take any rubbish home with you.
- We don't have a shed cleaner/tidier - Had a cuppa? Put your teabags in the compost, wash/put away what you use. Put some plants in? Stack your pots neatly with the others or take them home and put them in your recycling bin.
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday!


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Evolution Gaming Live Double Ball Roulette is a world-first from this pioneering-provider we're sure you've heard of. Based on a European layout, this little wheel variant features twice the winning potential with two white balls that turn around the track. A dealer sits to the left near a patented launching device that sends both balls spinning. This live table game follows traditional rules and it's the prospect of the elusive, high-paying Double Ball Jackpot that's truly exciting. Exceptionally engaging and entertaining, find out more in our Live Double Ball Roulette review.
This casino game was initially reviewed in October 2017.
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Double Ball Roulette by Evolution is a polished variant that's perfect to play any time of day. The additional chance to win and lively dealers make every round a delight. However, the upbeat music may be a distraction to some and we'd like to see settings to control the volume added to the game's functionality. Other than that there's nothing to complain about. This is another standout table and we'll keep you in-the-know on any new releases at LiveCasino.com.
As with other Evolution Gaming tables, the centrepiece of Double Ball Roulette is its tailor-made wheel. It comes in a sleek matte black with a shiny silver turret in the centre. The pockets are, of course, red and black, with bold white numbers that can be read at a glance. For ease of use, the roulette table is computer-generated. What's unique here is the option to place gold bets as well as the launching mechanism that shoots the balls onto the track. The latter sits around the rim of the wheel such that croupiers can place them in the grey tube with ease.
The studio environment isn't quite like anything we've seen before. Upon loading, the mesmerising green screen featuring shades of fluorescent purples and blue catches your eye. Once you regain focus, you'll note that two distinct, black columns divide the projected video. Live dealers sit off-centre and make traditional hand gestures as are commonplace in land-based casinos. Overall, the set-up is quite laidback such that male croupiers wear a shirt and trousers while females wear a fitted dress. Clothed in complementing colours, he or she sits alone and is transmitted to your display via numerous camera angles that capture all the must-see action.
With twice as much to take in on every spin, Evolution Gaming must make sure the game's interface isn't obtrusive and that the overall experience is as riveting as every revolution. Have they succeeded and is the table equally satisfactory on desktop and mobile? Let's find out.
The overall look is exceptionally clean on PC as with most of Evolution's games. Icons and access to information are found across the base of the stream as well as at the top right. The virtual table rises and falls, depending on whether wagers are being accepted or not. Something that's different here is the gold betting layout that appears beneath the chat function. Its purpose is to bet that both will land on single number. Although the nature of Live Double Ball Roulette requires additional functionality, this provider managed to group similar ones neatly together. If you make use of the chat window from the top right, you'll have the option to move this around the screen to suit your needs.
Mobile Double Ball Roulette is just as impressive, in landscape or portrait mode. The familiar coloured grid, superimposed over a deep blue background, is the first thing you'll see. You'll notice a window showing the live stream, which you can adjust to full-screen and swipe it around the screen as required. The racetrack, stats and other information can be found via the discrete menu button, either to the right or the bottom of your device, depending on how you play. Only make reference to these occasionally as, unfortunately, they take over the entire screen.
It was easy to decide on a preferred display here. Given the additional elements to this game, we believe that a larger screen is more suitable. That isn't to say that the table doesn't perform well on mobile, however, some slight improvements would likely be well-received.
A master of using technology to strengthen every spin, Evolution Gaming does no different here. Faint background music keeps the tempo but you're still able to understand the host clearly. The most thrilling sound you'll hear is the balls being pushed on the track. It certainly builds up the suspense! Unlike Speed Roulette where chatter is at a minimum, croupiers keep the conversation going by encouraging players to ask any questions with some even joking, pushing the launcher with their elbow or giving a running commentary. You may adjust both the volume of the dealer's voice and the game sounds through the cog button.
Double Ball Roulette by Evolution comes in three quality options – medium, high and HD on desktop. If you play in HD, you'll see the light reflecting on the wheel as it turns. Multiple cameras, attached to overhead rigs, go from a view of the studio to close-ups seamlessly. The option to switch between multi-camera or classic view means you can always play as you please. You can also adjust the video quality according to your internet connection. Each round starts with wide-view of the dealer picking up the two balls as they reach him or her. They are then dropped into the funnel and launched onto the track from a small device fitted onto the wheel. Different camera angles then seamlessly capture views of spin from the side and above, with the shiny turret in the centre. The round concludes with an overhead view of the drum as the balls lose momentum, so you can see where they have landed. He or she then swiftly sets up for the next round.
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How do we measure rolling loads?
Here at CS, we hold ourselves to a high standard of quality and attention when calculating our products' rolling load capabilities.
Something's Missing
There is no formal industry standard on rolling load testing. That's why we took it upon ourselves to create a real-life testing method that reflects the day-to-day stresses that entrance mats or grids may face. Along with creating the method and the testing equipment, we even went one step farther by having all our results third-party certified by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI), so you know it's legitimate.
Why do we go to such great lengths? Simple. If your building succeeds, we do too. If you're better, we are too.
Consider the wheel size
We use a hard polyurethane wheel in our rolling load testing. We find that this is the most realistic wheel type and can be found on most types of carts of lifts.
Staying true to the equipment most likely to cross our entrance mats and grids helps us to provide the most accurate results
Incorporate weight and movement
We use a custom-built machine that was specially designed to test rolling load capabilities. It uses pneumatic pressure to apply weight incrementally across the mat or grid.
A rolling load's motion can cause significant damage to the mat or grid. We test product strength with the wheel actively rolling across the product to mimic a real-life scenario. See the video below for a demonstration.
Record the number of passes
Our testing method dictates rolling the wheel over the mat or grid 1,000 times, minimum. We have found that this number of passes will accurately reflect sustained damage.
After 1,000 passes, there should be no more than a 1/8" indentation on the mat or grid. The weight achieved during this testing is the rate we stand by.
Making it happen
As discussed above, we use a custom-built machine to test rolling load capabilities. See innovation in action.
Better Solutions
We understand that every project has its own special criteria for entrance mats + grids, and that our standard designs may not be right for your needs. We have a team of technical experts that can work with you to design a custom entrance flooring product that meets your building's exact requirements.


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In Venice gondolas float silently beside you, spreading ripples in the stream like a car would spread exhaust. At night, the small burning street lights twinkle on the water at all sides, stars shining above and below. The sound of music and the clinking of glasses pour from homes and street corners alike, mixing with the bustling of evening dinners to be had and street performances to be seen.
It sounds magical, doesn't it? I was in Venice for only a day and a night and saw all this, the city really is beautiful. But this isn't really Venice. These words alone only describe a fantasy that brings people to this floating place, not all that I saw bumbling into a city I knew nothing about.
Emerging from the city's train station, the first thing I see are signs for water tours lining the walk beside the river, one after the other as if any could be any different from the other. Across the first bridge, I step between peddlers selling sunglasses to tourists.
Entering the twisting alleys I pass a Burger King, somehow among all this culture and food, it has customers. Between ancient sidewalks I see metal scaffolding keeping walls and undersides of buildings from falling and I dodge rolling suitcases and tempered words.
Architecture made for the few I see over trodden with the many. Skinny alleyways crumbling as people shove by to get to the next shop, no one seeing the crushed brick by their hurrying feet. Gondola rides cost $120, and there are lines. People take photos of each other feeding pigeons in Piazza San Marco.
This city exists, now, to entertain, feed, and profit from tourists, not for the people of the city. Most who live there either go to the college there or work in the tourist industry. The city itself suffers from these tourists, its culture perverted for profit, the physical structure of the city falling apart from the foot traffic.
Venice is old.
It's a fantastical city, breathtaking at night with its warm glowing streetlights and reflections on the water, but look closely and you see the cracks between everything. The sellers, the tour guides, the shops, the magnets, the postcards, the sunglasses, the luggage, the hotels — Venice is not a city with tourism, Venice is a tourist city.
This is what I saw when I stumbled into Venice, how I felt as I walked its alleys for a day, what I thought about sitting beside the river. At one point Venice was grand with its masquerade balls and rich culture. Now, those masks are sold in shops beside mass-produced plastic knick-knacks.
Its soul is depraved, its personality now perverted into just another tourist city. A beautiful one, one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, but in the end, a tourist city nonetheless.


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Looking to install security doors in Epping or in other areas? Here are some of the most important things that you should be aware of so that you can maximise the value of your investment.
Know what you are looking for
There are many types of security doors that you can choose from in the market, and each one of them is best suited to various needs. And to make sense of all these options, a clear idea of what you need is important. For instance, do you want a door that can complement your home's existing style? Or do you want something with superior protection not only against intruders, but also against the weather? Or maybe you're looking for something economical and will fit your budget? Whatever it is that you need, identify it so that you can streamline your selection later.
Study your options
Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, the next thing to do is pore through the options for security sliding doors that best meet them. When doing this, it is always recommended to compare options so that you can find the one that offers the most value. Additionally, do not forget to check product reviews so that you have a good idea of what you will get, once the door has been installed. It also goes without saying that quality should be paramount, so do not compromise when it comes to choosing.
Hire the right professional installer
Also, do not forget to commission the right kind of professional help in the installation of your security doors in Epping or in other areas. In Australia, in particular, any professional that works with products that are designed to enhance security inside properties must be licenced and insured. Additionally, check the scope of their experience so that you can gauge their competence. And read up on what previous customers have said about their solutions so that you can chart the quality of their services.
Ask for good product warranty
Finally, make sure that your doors come with good product warranty. This is important to covering any additional expense that may be incurred by any damage or issue in the doors, after the installation. Similarly, maintenance measures must be recommended by your installer so that you can be guided in the proper upkeep of the products for maximum functionality. If you have any questions about any part of the warranty, clarify them with your installation company.


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There is no doubt that anyone wouldn't be impressed with Jeffrey Billingslea, a senior at Ohio University (OHIO). His experiences and innate leadership style have made this Bobcat a great influence on our campus. Billingslea has held multiple large name internships and plans to take his talents to Edelman after his graduation in the spring. OHIO is lucky to have students like Billingslea to carry on the leadership legacy. It's no surprise that his hope is to one day be in a position of leadership.
Year in school: Senior
Area of study at OHIO: Political Science
Involvement on campus: Ohio University Recruiting Society (OURS), Student Senate, Social Connect Society (SCS), ImPRessions, Black Student Union, NAACP OU Chapter
Leadership role(s): Previous: Black Student Cultural Programming Board (President), Singing Men of Ohio (Librarian), Student Senate (Director of Social Media)
From: Clinton, MD
Favorite thing about being a Bobcat: My favorite about being a Bobcat is being apart of the Bobcat family. Each member of the bobcat family is multidimensional. Nowhere else will you find students that are 100% ALL IN. Whether it is socially, academically, professionally, or in extracurriculars, each member of the Bobcat family brings a considerable amount of value, fun, and infectious zeal for knowledge.
Hobbies: Cooking, singing, reading, and relaxing with family and friends
Plans after graduation: Will be joining Edelman Communications Marketing Firm's Public Affairs team
How did you get the position at Edelman?
I actually got my Edelman position from an OHIO Alum. To underline the benefits of student involvement, a close friend I have made through my student organization was hired at Edelman in fall of 2016, she then referred me (gave resume and served as reference) to their hiring manager for their internship program. And the rest is history. I know there are a lot of Bobcats in Edelman. I would encourage students to network via LinkedIn and make those connections!
Why did you decide to come to Ohio University?
The beautiful secluded campus and outgoing members of the community ultimately fostered my decision. Coming from a city like Washington, D.C., it was it was a smaller more centralized community that I was looking for at the time.
Can you talk briefly about your previous internship(s) experience?
After being accepted into the INROARDS Inc. program, I was provided two experiential internships over the course of three summers. The first was with Volkswagen Group of America as Government and industry Relations Intern (2014) and the second, Audi of America as Field and Sales Operations Intern (2015-2016). Working in both organizations North American Headquarters in Herndon, VA. In these positions, I was given ample experience in project management and quantitative/qualitative analysis. More specifically, these experiences afforded me the opportunity to work with managers, auto-dealers, customers, and field personal at the national level across the organizations. To continue, with my two summers with Audi, I was able to be a key contributor to operational initiatives, through my work in various projects analyzing the overall consumer experience with the brand.
What has been the best leadership experience you have encountered in your years at OHIO?
I have been afforded incredible leadership opportunities at OHIO. The one I would identify as best would be my position as president of the Black Student Cultural Programming Board (BSCPB). A Tier I student organization, BSCPB gives me the opportunity to serve my community by empowering the university through cultural awareness. Additionally, this leadership experience has helped me to develop an incredible set of business skills and professional qualities that have yielded me remarkable opportunities through internships and extracurricular programs.
What has been the most interesting or challenging experience you have encountered in your years at OHIO?
While attending OHIO, the most interesting thing I have experienced was traveling to Israel. During my final Winter Wreak as a Bobcat, I was given the opportunity to join the Jewish National Fund's Caravan for Democracy Program. This initiative selected nearly 60 student leaders from around the United States. We participated in an excursion that explored Israel's distinctive democracy through meetings with political, cultural and community leaders from all backgrounds and faiths.
How have your experiences shaped you as a person?
My experiences have really helped me define my purpose. Not only have they helped sculpt my future career goals, they have helped me shape my overall personality and work ethic.
Have you used any of the CLDC's resources? If so, which?
I have used CLDC resources throughout my time at OHIO. Specifically, I have worked with my personal assigned career coach for career coaching, counseling, and resume support. I have all used the CLDC's interview rooms to conduct Skype and phone interviews.
What field do you see a career in and why?
I am still working towards identifying the exact career field I would like to pursue in the future. However, I am confident that this position will be a position of leadership. I have a close affinity for managing and developing a team to mobilize around a common goal. And these job characteristics are synonymous with numerous career fields I believe I am qualified for.
What advice can you give to incoming freshmen and underclassmen?
GET INVOLVED! Never underestimate the power of getting involved in multiple organizations. Moreover, once involved on a general level, it is imperative to seek leadership roles and responsibilities. These experiences are incredibly influential in helping you not only identify what your purpose is, they offer you the opportunity to get tangible experience for your resume to help you stand apart from others. GET INVOLVED!
By Delaney Swift, CLDC Social Media Intern


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The Amazing Race: Watch Season 24 Episode 11 OnlineMatt Richenthal at .
We're inching toward the end of The Amazing Race Season 24.
On the latest installment of this CBS competition, the teams were to The United Kingdom.
Once there, they played a bit of soccer, learned some Welsh and practice their shooting skills. Who was on target? Who was the fastest? The slowest? The most entertaining?
Watch The Amazing Race online to find out!
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.


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text: Early spring only means one thing in the world of World Tour Cycling- the Classics. For the races in the northern part of Europe, one element is always constant, cobbles. They make or break riders, separating the cream from the crop, and provide fans with the ultimate arena in which to watch the worlds best go head to head. It's cobble season, are you ready?


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Are you paying to read a digital version of The New York Times?
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Times new pay wall is no hurdle for over a quarter million readers.
On Thursday, Times Co. said it had about 224,000 paid subscribers to its recently launched digital products as of the end of the second quarter, plus another 57,000 subscribers for its replica editions on e-readers like the Kindle. Executives said they expect digital subscriptions to provide a "significant new revenue stream" in the second half of the year.
On a much smaller scale, I have my own experiment in subscription-based content happening over here.


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Note: All able bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties will, beginning March 1, 2016, be limited to three months of FS, unless they fulfill work requirements. This does not apply to the following- residents of McKeesport in Allegheny County and New Castle in Lawrence County.
|Who is eligible?
|What is provided?
|Time limits?
|Work requirements?
|Families with dependent children (natural parents or other relatives), & pregnant women
|Cash –
1 person 205/mo
2 people 316/mo
3 people 403/mo
|Yes, 60 months (5 yrs.) in an adult's lifetime.
|(Some exceptions) Usually yes, as set forth in a written agreement. After 24 months, usually must work at least 20 hours per week.
|*Food Stamps
|TANF & GA house- holds and almost all other low income citizens (income limit is higher than for other programs)
|Credits to buy food & plants or seeds to grow food. Amount depends on size & income of household. Max. for family of 3 is $341.
|Generally no,
some able bodied childless adults are limited to 3 months in a 3 year period if not working
Yes, but they are mandatory only for able bodied
adults (aged 18-49) without dependents.
|TANF & GA households, other low income persons may be eligible – there are several categories
|Access (fee for service) or enrollment in a managed care program which provides medical
services from participating providers
Low Income Home
Energy Assistance
|Homeowners & renters, but
some persons living in subsidized housing may not be eligible
|Grants to help pay heating bills with amount based on income & type of fuel, and grants to repair/replace heating unit.
|No, but applications
are only taken during a specified time period
|No work requirement. Also no resource limit.
*These programs also provide Special Allowances if you participate in training and employment programs.


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On this Mountain — in the midst of this city, His new Jerusalem — the Lord of hosts, Yahweh Sabaoth, has prepared a Wedding Banquet: a great Feast to the glory of His Son and for His Bride. Not by the flesh and blood of bulls and goats, nor sheep and oxen, but by the sacrifice of the same beloved and only-begotten Son, who loved His Bride and gave Himself for her, even unto death.
By His death, He has swallowed up death forever; and in His Resurrection, He has been glorified, so that His beloved Bride might also be saved and glorified in Him.
This is the glory of the Bridegroom, indeed, that He lays down His life for His Wife, and that He also feeds and nurtures her, and glorifies her with His whole body and life.
Whereas earthly husbands often hesitate and fail to give themselves so completely to and for their wives, for fear they will lose themselves and be lost, the Son of God has spent Himself entirely for His Church, and He gives Himself to her without fail, in the confidence of His Father — who raises Him from the dead, and glorifies Him, and gives life to both Him and His holy Bride.
This is the Holy Gospel, and, by this Gospel, the Lord calls and invites people from all nations to be His disciples: to be united with Him and joined to His Bride, the Church — to join the wedding party — and so to eat His Feast. For it is to His disciples that our Lord Jesus Christ gives His Body to eat and pours out His Blood to drink.
So has He called you to be His disciple, and so to feast both with Him and upon Him in this Supper. He calls you by the ongoing catechesis of His Word, the Law and the Gospel, by the preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of your sins. Just as He has called you to Himself, and wed you to Himself, by the way and the means of your Baptism into His Cross and Resurrection. For your Holy Baptism is the fount and source, the heart and center of your daily and lifelong repentance and the forgiveness of sins, whereby you are crucified with Him and raised up with Him to newness of life, and you are clothed in Him and His righteousness.
These are your wedding clothes, by which alone you are worthily attired to enter the wedding hall and to eat the wedding feast: Not by any "goodness" of your own, but entirely by the grace of God.
You are a guest of the King: do not despise or reject His hospitality. Rather, just as the Father of the Bride adorns His daughter to be given to her Groom, and as the Husband adorns His Wife with His own honor and glory, so are you attired and adorned by the Father and the Son. You do not adorn yourself, but as you are dressed by and with Christ in your Holy Baptism, so are you truly worthy and well-prepared to eat and drink His Supper, His Body and His Blood.
To wear these wedding clothes — which you have received in Holy Baptism — is to live by this grace of God, through faith in His Gospel, instead of relying on yourself and your own resources.
It is to pray in faith and confidence, to trust your God and Father in Christ, and to receive from His hand whatever He provides, whether much or little — living under the Cross, in the hope of the Resurrection — and thus to be content and satisfied in any and all circumstances.
To wear the wedding clothes provided for the Feast is likewise to do good works of love within your vocation — to glorify the Bridegroom and the King through your behavior — and to serve His other guests, your neighbors, with your words and actions — as a kind of outward vesture.
As a woman honors her husband and glorifies his name — which he has given to her and shares with her — by receiving and using whatever he provides to care for their own home and family, and to share hospitality with others. For a woman who knows herself to be loved by her husband, is able to love her family, friends and neighbors generously and well. And a woman who is fed and clothed and sheltered by her husband, is likewise able to feed and clothe and shelter her dear children and many others, too. A woman who is thus adorned by her husband, need not adorn herself, but she is eager and well able to adorn others with mercy and kindness and tender care.
So do you also honor and glorify your Royal Bridegroom with reverent humility, and with artistic beauty, with gracious conduct, gentle words, and godly piety. As your God-given abilities permit, according to His all-sufficient providence, you praise and give thanks to Him, you confess His faithfulness and magnify His loving-kindness, and you declare yourself to be His very own.
Not as though to clothe yourself; nor to justify yourself; nor to make a name for yourself; nor to make yourself worthy — but in the strength of Christ, your Savior; in the abundant love of your heavenly Bridegroom; in the peace of His Gospel of forgiveness; in the confidence that death has been defeated by His death, and that heaven has been opened to you in His Resurrection from the dead; in the sure and certain hope that Life is found and freely granted forever in Him.
Those who live by such faith in the Gospel are fully covered by the perfect righteousness of Christ. From head to toe, they are beautiful with His royal beauty, and glorious with His divine glory.
By striking contrast, as you have heard from His parable this morning, those who reject His Wedding Banquet will be condemned: their homes and their cities, their businesses, their fields and cattle will be utterly destroyed, and they will be left with nothing but punishment.
And in a similar fashion, those who attempt to enter and to eat the Feast by their own merits and worthiness — that is to say, those who refuse to wear the wedding clothes provided by the royal Host, but presume to wear their own attire (whether it be a tux or a t-shirt and jeans) — they will be cast out of the Kingdom forever, into the darkness of eternal death and neverending despair.
These are sobering words, and a serious warning against all unbelief, false belief, and self-idolatry.
Fear God, therefore. But do not be afraid.
Where you have despised and rejected His Gospel, Repent. Return to the significance of your Holy Baptism, and to discipleship, and here now receive the Word and Sacrament of Christ Jesus, according to His mercy and His promise. Or, if you are not already baptized into Christ, submit to the catechesis of His Word, become His disciple, and follow Him into the Feast by His Cross.
In either case, wherever you have relied upon your own righteousness, Repent. Humble yourself before the Lord your God, in order to be stripped of your old wardrobe, and to be clothed, instead, with Christ and His Righteousness: by His grace, through faith in His Gospel. Hear and heed His gracious Word of Life, and rest yourself in His free and full forgiveness of all your sins.
For you are not here by mistake, nor by accident, but the Lord your God, the King of heaven and of all creation, has called you by the Gospel of His Son, the Royal Bridegroom. Indeed, He has called you and invited you, not only to join the celebration, but to be a member of the Bride.
He has removed the shadow and the stink of death from you, by the sacrifice of Christ our Lord, by the shedding of His Blood for you, and by His own glorious Resurrection from the dead.
He has cleansed and refreshed your body and soul, your flesh and blood, in the washing of the water with His Word and Holy Spirit in your Baptism.
As you are His own dear child, by virtue of that same Holy Baptism, your dear Father in heaven has poured out His Spirit upon you, and has adorned you with all the Glory of Christ Himself, as a royal Bride made beautiful for her Husband.
And He Himself, who is your Bridegroom, has forgiven you all of your sins, as He daily and richly forgives you — and as often as you fall, He raises you up — so that He beholds no flaw or fault or failing in you, but He rejoices over you in love, and He delights in you with all His heart.
Now in this Feast of His Life and Salvation, which He has prepared and made ready for you here — in this wedding hall, and on this mountain, which is the Church on earth (as it is in heaven) — He gives Himself to you most intimately. He feeds you with Himself; He nourishes and cares for you; He provides for you, as a Husband for His Wife; and He preserves your faith and life, your body and soul, in Himself. All of this He sets before you here, and gives to you in His own Body and Blood, in His own Royal House, unto the Resurrection and the Life everlasting.
Behold, this is your God, your Savior and your Lord, your Husband and your Head — who with the Father and His life-giving Holy Spirit is one God forever — and you are His dearly beloved. Let us rejoice in Him, and rejoice in His Salvation, today, tomorrow, and always.
In the Name + of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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This house is over 120 years old and is part of the Benton Park Historic District. Client desired a complete rehab of the entire structure that consists of 3 stories and a full basement that were originally designed as a Two-Family Unit. This also involved updates of exterior features, including the rear porch. House was redesigned with more open design that allows for a more modern feel and converted to a One-Family dwelling.
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If you have not made the trip down to the International Quilt Festival in Houston Texas, you are missing out on one of the largest quilt shows in the world. We enjoy this show as we get to introduce thousands of people to our 108 inch backings and our many quilt kits.
We always walk away from this show with a few new friends and even more new 108 inch backing fans. Be sure to visit our online shop to pick up a bundle of backing fabric for your next project.
Hope to see you at an upcoming quilt show.


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Eric Paltell has practiced law since 1987, concentrating in the representation of private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Prior to joining Kollman & Saucier in 2002, he was a partner with one of the world's largest law firms, DLA Piper. Eric's practice includes general advice and counseling in employment matters, as well as the defense of employment discrimination and sexual harassment suits, ADA and FMLA litigation, wrongful discharge suits, wage and hour cases, ERISA litigation, NLRB proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, and grievance arbitrations.
Eric is a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and has been named Baltimore's Management Labor/Employment "Lawyer of the Year" four times (2020, 2018, 2015, and 2014) by the Best Lawyers in America. Eric is also listed as one of the top labor attorneys in Maryland in the Chambers USA publication, "America's Leading Business Lawyers," and he is one of only five attorneys in Maryland to receive a "Band One" ranking from Chambers. He has been listed by Baltimore Magazine as one of Maryland's "Super Lawyers" since 2007, and has been named one of the survey's Top 100 Maryland Lawyers each year since 2012. Eric has obtained an "AV" peer review rating from Lexis-Nexis/Martindale Hubbell.
Eric also spends a substantial portion of his time mediating employment law disputes. He has been an employment law mediator since 1997, and has been described as "especially effective in managing the parties' expectations, fostering a cooperative environment, and remaining neutral through throughout the session." Eric has been mediating with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for nearly 20 years, where he has the highest success rate of any pro bono mediator in the Commission's Baltimore Office (click here for a reference letter from the EEOC concerning Eric's mediation skills). He has served as a trainer for other EEOC mediators and as a mediator for the Circuit Courts of Baltimore, Cecil, and Howard Counties. In addition to his Maryland mediation practice, Eric is affiliated with Positive Solutions Group in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he is certified through the Supreme Court of Virginia to practice as a mediator in General District and Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Eric is a guest lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he teaches classes on employment law and mediation. He is also on the faculty of the National Public Employers Labor Relations Association Labor Relations Academy, where he teaches programs on collective bargaining and grievance arbitration, as well as the National Employment Law Institute, where he has taught programs on the Family and Medical Leave Act and sexual harassment. Eric is also the author of the Virginia Employment Law Blog, where he writes about recent employment law developments in the Commonwealth.
Eric is a member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Employment Relations Committee, and is the Past President of the Industrial Relations Research Association, Maryland Chapter. He has also served on the Boards of the American Red Cross-Chesapeake Region, the Carver Center for Arts & Technology, the Stoneleigh Community Association, and Jewish Family Services of Maryland. Outside of work, Eric spends his free time hiking and cycling, and is gradually chipping away at section hiking the 554-mile Virginia portion of the Appalachian Trail.


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Legality of Cannabis by U.S. Jurisdiction
Cannabis in Louisiana
Cannabis in Louisiana concerns the drug cannabis in Louisiana, United States, where it has been legal for medical use since 1991.[citation needed] However, cannabis remains illegal for recreational usage throughout the state. First time possession of the drug remains a criminal offense but was decriminalized statewide in 2015 to a $300 fine and/or 15 days in jail. Possession of marijuana has also been decriminalized in the cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Prohibition (1920s)[edit]
Sources give varying dates for the prohibition of cannabis in Louisiana, generally either 1924[1] or 1927.[2][3]
Despite this law, and newspaper accounts of contemporaneous cannabis use in New Orleans, in 1930 there were only 30 marijuana convictions in the entire state.[4]
Reduction of criminal penalties (2015)[edit]
On June 30, 2015, Governor Bobby Jindal signed SB 143, which significantly reduced penalties for possession of cannabis. Under the bill, first time possession is punishable by a $300 fine and 15 days in jail, a second offense by up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail, a third offense by up a $2,500 fine and up to two years in jail, and fourth or subsequent offenses by up to a $5,000 fine and eight years in prison.[5]
Medical cannabis (2015)[edit]
On June 30, 2015, Governor Bobby Jindal also signed HB 149, which sets up a framework for dispensing marijuana for medical purposes.[6] It is expected to take until the Summer of 2019[needs update] until the structures are in place to dispense medical cannabis to any patients.[7] Medical Marijuana is currently dispensed in Louisiana.
- ^ Steven R. Belenko (1 January 2000). Drugs and Drug Policy in America: A Documentary History. Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-29902-5.
- ^ Stephen R. Kandall (1999). Substance and Shadow: Women and Addiction in the United States. Harvard University Press. pp. 110–. ISBN 978-0-674-85361-4.
- ^ C. W. M. Wilson (22 October 2013). The Pharmacological and Epidemiological Aspects of Adolescent Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Addiction, London, 1 and 2 September 1966. Elsevier. pp. 360–. ISBN 978-1-4831-8616-0.
- ^ University of Southwestern Louisiana. Center for Louisiana Studies (2005). The Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Series in Louisiana History. Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern Louisiana. p. 37.
- ^ "Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Signs Marijuana Reform Bills". Thedailychronic.net. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ "Bobby Jindal signs marijuana bills that reform criminal penalties, medical marijuana access". Nola.com. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ "Louisiana marijuana laws: Lesser pot penalties, medical pot OK'd". The Cannabist. Retrieved 25 August 2015.


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Entering the Blogosphere
Posted on Saturday, 14th May 2011
Hello, World
Well, I've been meaning to re-vamp my website and actually put some content on it for quite some time now. A number of years, actually. So here it is. My entry into the Blogosphere.
With a history of web applications development, I had always thought I would create my own bespoke website using cutting-edge server-side technologies. However, several projects were started, deferred, and ultimately aborted. Basically, I was too busy with life to dedicate time to writing a content management system from scratch. So, this time around I decided to simply get going using some off-the-shelf blog software. Enter WordPress.
I became familiar with WordPress — well, more familiar than simply viewing other WordPress blogs — whilst helping a friend set-up her own photography blog (she has some nice prints on there, check it out: natellett.wordpress.com). We'd whittled the options down to the ascending trendy Tumblr, and the wildly popular WordPress. Ultimately, the flexibility of WordPress won for both of us.
So what is this blog all about?
Well, I guess to answer that, a little about me: I'm a Software Engineer from the UK. One of my main hobbies is Photography. I usually use my web presence to present my photography and so that is probably what this blog will mainly contain. The odd tech and travel post might creep in too.
Why now?
A few friends have asked me when I was going to do something with my website, and when I was going to start presenting my photography on the web. The catalysts, however, have been helping my friend with her blog, and another friend, a successful photographer, asking me to write a guest post on macro photography for his own blog (more on that in a later post). So I decided to get going with my own blog.
Anyway, here it is.
Hopefully I will get some interesting content up here. Hopefully people will be able to follow my scatterbrained writing style — I tend to write how I think, hence many tangentials, like this one. You may see the style of the blog change over the coming months as I try out different themes, and maybe, ultimately, create my own.


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It's time for the fun to begin with our rewatch continuing with Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Chris, Mike, Ryan and Sam complete the prequels and discuss how George Lucas' final foray in the Star Wars universe wraps up the Anakin origin story.
We also discuss the news of the untitled Han Solo film finally having a title that was surprise to only those on the outer rim planets. Solo: A Star Wars Story was announced by Ron Howard and is still on schedule for a May 2018 release.
Download now and send us your thoughts on Twitter (@droidpodcast), Facebook (@thedroidspodcast) or even via email (firstname.lastname@example.com). Plus leave us a review in iTunes if you are fan of our six million forms of saying how much we love Star Wars.


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How the cloud contact center is opening doors for people with disabilities
How a cloud contact center is opening doors for people with disabilities
This month, some of the Spoken team had the honor of speaking at the SourceAmerica conference, an event devoted to pairing people with disabilities and veterans with work opportunities through the AbilityOne program. While some organizations had already made some headway into the contact center space, we ended up spending a lot of time covering the benefits of cloud technologies to enable work-from-home programs.
And the response was amazing! CCaaS, such as a virtual Automated Call Distributor (ACD), call recording and virtual agent desktop and reporting, are ridiculously easy to translate directly to job opportunities for people with disabilities, veterans and military spouses. And we get really excited about supporting those who have served our country.
So how can starting a work-from-home program open doors for veterans and people with disabilities?
Fighting unemployment with technology
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' "2015 Veteran Economic Opportunity Report," 53 percent of separating post-9/11 veterans will face a period of unemployment. What's more, the duration of this unemployment lasts up to 22 weeks on average. In addition, the current unemployment rate for people with disabilities is 11.7 percent, compared to people without disabilities at 5.3%.
In some of these cases involving a disability, finding a job is hindered because commuting to work isn't a viable option. While this is a significant hurdle, today's modern contact center technology provides a way to streamline employment for people with disabilities. For example, Virtual Desktop software from Spoken Communications provides a simple, accessible way to work from home as a contact center agent for either an enterprise or an outsourcer supporting multiple enterprises.
A better-qualified workforce with higher retention rates
Having a work-from-home program in place can improve recruiting in several ways. First, because home-based work is in such high demand, contact centers with work-at-home opportunities are often able to attract a larger number of agent candidates and can be more selective than can centers that haven't embraced remote work.
With a cloud solution, in fact, anyone–including highly qualified people with disabilities or frequently-moving military spouses that might otherwise be excluded from call center work–are now ripe for recruitment into contact centers that have embraced cloud technology. The lack of geographical hiring restrictions means that contact center managers can keep their best-trained staff and reduce churn. In the past, if a top agent had to move locations, that agent was lost forever and had to be replaced with a trainee. With virtual desktop and other cloud technologies, you need not lose your top performers due to a geographical change. For example, military spouses have proven to be excellent contact center agents with high retention rates when allowed to work from home.
And in fact, one study on contact center home agent staffing showed that nearly 93% of participants reported that their work-at-home initiative had a "very positive" or "positive" impact on employee retention (with most of them citing "very positive"). And a whopping 61% of employees who do not currently work from home say they would even be willing to give up some pay in exchange for a remote work opportunity!
What about security?
With any virtual desktop solution, call center agents log in to a secure agent desktop from their homes and simply log out when the work day is done. However, security concerns inevitably arise. And not all virtual desktops are created equal, so be sure to ask the following questions:
- Is two-factor authentication offered?
- Is end point scanning for updates and viruses offered?
- What encryption is used on call recordings?
- Is a solution offered to encrypt or hide sensitive customer data from agents?
- Can the agent keyboard be locked down to prevent harmful key combinations, such as Print Screen?
- Can the agent desktop be put into kiosk mode to limit external surfing?
How does remoting affect productivity and quality of service?
While the idea of agents working from home often brings with it concerns of reduced productivity, often the very opposite is true. In one study, three in four participants reported that the use of remote agents has had a "very positive" or "positive" impact on agent productivity, and two in three said their remote agent program has helped to elevate the quality of service provided to customers.
Getting started with work-from-home
Would you like to start up a work-from-home program and support wounded warriors and military spouses? For more information on the benefits of a remote agent program as well as a cloud checklist, download our free white paper, Harnessing the Power of Remote Agents. We had a great time at the SourceAmerica conference and want to support you however we can!


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All posts by Barbara Reeley
Northeast Ceramic Supply/Monroe ClayWorks (NEC/MCW) is delighted to begin our adventure in woodfiring. June 2015 was when we began our woodfiring journey with a "Kilnstarter" to build Bruno. The idea for a wood kiln began with Bruno Laverdier's generously giving us the brick and steel from his gas kiln. We, along with Patrick Durkin, brainstormed the possibility of re-purposing Bruno's hard and soft kiln brick.
The idea of building a wood kiln at NEC/MCW was exciting. We quickly decided the kiln needed to be as smoke and ember-free as possible which led us to zeroing in on a train or Bourry Box design wood kiln. All three of us enthusiastically agreed the kiln would be named Bruno.
Since NEC/MCW is located in the northeast of the U.S. and we have deep cold winters, we knew we would need a good foundation for Bruno plus a decent sized concrete pad and kiln shed. We asked architect Joe Fama to draw up plans. Joe drew up the plans and also consulted with a structural engineer. While Joe was working on the plans for Bruno we struck on the idea of a "Kilnstarter" as a way to fund the cost of building Bruno.
In June 2015 NEC/MCW broadcast via our incredibly friendly, close-knit clay community, our Bruno Kilnstarter. On June 4th the first donation came in ~ we were beginning the amazing journey. Beginning June 4th NEC/MCW received donations at a startling rate. Week by week our Bruno Kilnstarter grew.
Barbara Costanzo updated our webpage with the current donation total and Kilnstarter flyers ~ many thanks Barbara. A big thank you to Mary Shaw for taking in and recording each donation and also continuing to keep track of clay, firing, etc. As of this writing (May 30, 2016) we have received $19,825!!
We formed a building committee (Dennis, Tom Forster, Richard Reiner & John Vasquez) and hired Jordan Becker to design and consult on Bruno.
On September 25, 2015 we had our Bruno Gala. At the gala we toured the Bruno kiln shed and beginnings of Bruno.
There were about seventy people at our gala and the excitement and anticipation was palpable. Bruno tiles were given to donors. Since that time, there have been many more donors which means there are more tiles made that will be given out to donors.
After the Bruno Gala work on Bruno continued. We knew winter was coming so in November 2015 we halted building and agreed we'd start again in the Spring. Patrick and his family had moved to California but he managed to return to Troy for a week during the winter and he valiantly worked on Bruno during his visit.
Wally Lane of Lane Refractories generously donated the use of a fantastic diamond blade mason's saw. In addition, those cool chimney and arch brick are from Wally's supply of brick and we refer to them as "Wally Brick". We can't thank Wally enough for his time, assistance and enthusiasm.
When Spring arrived we realized a different building tact needed to be put in place. We contracted with Jordan Becker to not only oversee the building of Bruno but for him to do the hands-on building. Spring 2016 saw Jordan coming to NEC/MCW several days almost every week. Bruno grew and has not only taken form with Jordan, Dennis and Mark's work but she is nearing completion.
Kathy Catlin has generously given us pallets of hard brick which has been fabulous. Kathy and Will Larsen donated a huge amount of split and aged wood for Bruno firings. We are so happy and lucky as a community to have kind and generous potters and their spouses. Thank you!!
On May 17, 2016 we had a Bruno Gathering at NEC/MCW. Donors were invited to come to a potluck and see the progress that had been made on Bruno. They could see her graceful form, enjoy a potluck dinner together, view the bisqued vases for donation, a sample of the $15,000 donation goal yunomis and pick up the $10,000 donation goal woodfire slip recipes and samples.
Questions were asked. Dennis, Jordan and Barbara said a few words and we enjoyed our evening together.
Now we begin our firing journey ~ thank you to all.
Let's begin!
What a fabulous and informative workshop Barbara Reeley gave on mixing up colored clays and using them to create beautiful inlaid platters.
Making porcelain slip from Laguna 550 is easy and fun. Use a blender and 80 mesh sieve to mix the either dry clay and water or wet clay directly from a pug of clay. This video demonstrates using metal oxides, Mason stains and Concepts. Mix to the consistency of heavy cream, thin if necessary, and enjoy various types of slip decoration.
The Air Pen can be purchased at Northeast Ceramic Supply, Inc. for $198. It's an amazing tool!
Concepts Underglazes and colored slips were applied to leather hard clay by using the Air Pen with its tiny compressor and many tips.
This tool was simple to use and has multiple uses.
NEC carries these pens for $198. Pastry chefs and silk painters also use the Air Pen.
Choosing the surface glaze of a pot is important to its visual appeal. Shelf upon shelf of wonderful glazes await you at Northeast Ceramic Supply.
Or if you prefer, buy chemicals and mix your own. The folks at NEC or MCW will be happy to help.
Have you ever had a glaze was too thick or too thin? Or perhaps it seemed to be just the right viscosity but it fired poorly.
Well, if you were at the hydrometer workshop, you know that Harriet Hauser cleared up all the confusion. A hydrometer is a tool that will measure the specific gravity of a glaze and help you get more consistent firing results.
Once the proper consistency of a glaze is established based on firing results, the straw hydrometer is a simple and quick way to check that the glaze is mixed the same each time.
Adapted from an article by Roger Graham in Ceramics Monthly, June-Aug. 2013
Items needed:
- Plastic straw approximately ¼ inch in diameter Hot glue gun
- Lead or steel rod (or anything heavy that will fit inside the straw) Ruler with metric markings
- Fine tip Sharpie
- Fill one end of the straw with approximately ¼ inch of hot glue and allow it to set up:
- Cut off a 4-5 gram piece of lead or steel rod and slide it down to the closed end of the straw (I like closer to 5 grams because it spreads the final measurements a bit.)
- Place the weighted straw in a container of water and use a Sharpie to mark the level of the water. That will be 1.0 on the hydrometer.
- Measure, in millimeters, the distance from the bottom of the straw to the mark made at the water level.
Divide the distance found in step 4 by 1.1, measure that distance on the straw and mark it as 1.1.
Divide the distance found in step 4 by 1.2 to get the measurement for the 1.2 mark.
Continue to divide the distance found in step 4 by 1.3-1.6 to obtain the other values.
Fill in the following Specific Gravity chart:
The Measurement from step 4 is a 1.0 and specific gravity of water.
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.1 = ______________________________
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.2 = ______________________________
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.3 = ______________________________
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.4 = ______________________________
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.5 = ______________________________
Measurement from step 4 divided by 1.6 = ______________________________
Once the proper consistency of a glaze is established* the straw hydrometer is a simple and quick way to check that the glaze is mixed the same each time. Simply ease, not drop, the straw into the container of glaze; it should not touch the bottom, but float. Tap the side of the container a couple of times and note the level of the glaze on the hydrometer.
* Do you like how the glaze looks on your pots after they are fired?
Prepared by Harriet Hauser