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"Scientists have successfully switched off a gene thought to cause Alzheimer's by using a new way to deliver drugs directly to the brain," reported the Daily Mirror . The newspaper said that researchers have used "tiny particles called exosomes, which are released by cells, to administer drugs into the brains of mice".
The laboratory study behind these headlines was carried out in mice. The findings are significant, demonstrating that exosomes could be used to carry gene therapy to particular genes in the brain. One of these genes is BACE1, which produces a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.
The study paves the way for future research, and the finding will be of great interest to the scientific community. Exosomes appear to be able to deliver specific 'cargoes' to brain cells so the technology has a number of potential applications. However, this is early research and the technology has not been tested in human cells. There is also a range of technical and ethical issues associated with gene therapy in humans.
Where did the story come from?
This study was carried out by researchers from the University of Oxford. The work was funded by Muscular Dystrophy Ireland and the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The paper was published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Nature Biotechnology .
The newspapers have covered the study well. However, some headlines and images may give the false impression that it was in humans or that it will change the way that Alzheimer's disease is currently treated. This is not the case. This is early research and it has yet to be established how the findings can be applied to treating Alzheimer's in humans.
What kind of research was this?
A lot of medical research is targeted at finding new ways to deliver drugs into cells. In this laboratory study, scientists explored whether they could use a naturally occurring process in the body which moves material into and out of cells.
This process involves exosomes, small vesicles (bubbles) that are produced inside cells and then released, transporting proteins and nuclear material such as RNA to other cells or to the cell exterior. The researchers wanted to see whether they could use exosomes to transport specific genetic material across the blood-brain barrier in mice. The blood-brain barrier is a vital defence mechanism that stops contaminants in the blood stream infecting the brain, but it also makes it difficult to deliver drugs to the brain. If exosomes could be used in this way, the researchers thought the same mechanisms could be used to target genes in specific sites of the brain.
What did the research involve?
Using immature cells from the bone marrow in mice, researchers produced some exosomes that would not trigger an immune response. They then fused a molecule to some of the proteins in the exosome membrane. The molecules fused to the exosomes had specific binding capability, meaning they would only be able to attach to certain cells in the body. In this case, the researchers added a particular molecule that binds to cells in the central nervous system and another that is specific for muscle cells. The researchers' theory was that this binding capability could enable the exosomes to be used as vehicles to transport cargoes, such as drugs, to these particular cells. To test whether they could deliver substances to target the different tissues, they loaded the exosomes with genetic material called short interfering RNA or (si)RNA, which can interfere with or stop the expression of a particular target gene.
The researchers then tested whether the loaded exosomes could deliver their cargoes to muscle and brain cells from mice grown in the laboratory. They then tested whether they could use the exosomes to deliver the genetic material to a specific gene that is linked with Alzheimer's disease. These cell cultures were also tested to determine whether the modified exosomes caused an immune response.
It was important to determine whether these processes could work in live animals. To establish this, the researchers modified some exosomes with the appropriate receptor molecules and siRNA that would attach to a specific gene, GAPDH, which is active in all cells in the body. The modified exosomes were injected into live mice in a glucose solution. Further experiments then tested whether the exosomes had found their specific targets and whether the siRNA they were carrying had affected the way that GAPDH is expressed.
The researchers also used this technique to target the BACE1 gene in living organisms. This gene makes a protein that has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. Inhibiting the way this gene works is a potential therapeutic approach to the disease.
What were the basic results?
The modified exosomes were able to deliver (si)RNA into mouse muscle and brain cells as effectively as other methods. The study demonstrated that the exosomes could bind to the brain cells and deliver siRNAs that are specific to a particular gene known to be faulty in people with Alzheimer's disease. The cell culture showed that there appeared to be no immune response to these modified cells.
In live animals, the brain-specific exosomes significantly reduced the expression of the GAPDH in particular brain regions. Exosomes that targeted the BACE1 gene in the brain were also effective, and mice injected with them showed reduced levels of the BACE1 protein that has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. There was no apparent immune response to these exosomes in the mice.
How did the researchers interpret the results?
The researchers say that finding ways to deliver gene therapies directly into the brain is a challenge. Targeted exosomes to which genetic cargoes can be loaded are potentially a valuable way of administering gene therapy in a way that evades the body's immune responses. They say their study demonstrates the therapeutic potential of this approach for a gene that has been linked with Alzheimer's disease.
This is a well-conducted laboratory study which found that exosomes carrying genetic material that can switch off the expression of particular genes can be directed to specific cells in the muscles and brains of mice.
This is a significant finding that has many potential applications. However, it is important to interpret the finding in context. The technology has not been tested in human cells and certainly not in humans with Alzheimer's disease. There are also several technical and ethical issues associated with gene therapy in humans.
Regarding its potential for treating Alzheimer's disease, there are several genes associated with the condition, and it is unclear how switching off the activity of one of them will benefit the course of the disease. In fact, the mice in this study did not have an Alzheimer's-like disease and were actually healthy. Again, much more research will be needed.
The important finding from the study is that exosomes were able to delivery potential therapy to the gene in question.
Analysis by Bazian
Edited by NHS Website
Links to the headlines
Technique to deliver drugs directly to the brain developed that could help Alzheimer's sufferers.
Daily Mail, 21 March 2011
Scientific breakthrough offers hope for Alzheimer's sufferers.
Daily Mirror, 21 March 2011
Breakthrough in Britain's fight to beat alzheimer's.
Daily Express, 21 March 2011
Breakthrough in delivering drugs to the brain.
BBC News, 21 March 2011
Links to the science
Alvarez-Erviti L, Seow Y, Yin HF et al.
Delivery of siRNA to the mouse brain by systemic injection of targeted exosomes.
Nature 2011, Published online March 20


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FPD names new captain
Ron Wenger came to Fallon more than 30 years ago while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. While that tour ended after five years, however, he decided to stay in Nevada and found a new career with the Fallon Police Department along the way.
The 22-year FPD veteran has risen through the ranks and on Tuesday night was officially promoted to captain during the Fallon City Council meeting. In taking the oath of office from Mayor Ken Tedford Jr. in the City Council Chambers, he moved into a position vacated by the retirement of Frank Shyne.
"I'm coming into this job at the most opportune time," Wenger said. "In the 22-plus years I've been here, this is absolutely the best group I've had to deal with. We have the highest quality officers and I just think it's going to be an easy transition."
He joined FPD as a reserve officer in 1983 and was full-time from 1985-90 before moving to become a deputy for the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office — not far from his native Merced, Calif.
"I was working right there at Yosemite," Wenger said, flashing a grin. "That was an awesome experience, but my heart's here in Fallon."
Wenger has been active in the community as a baseball coach and is looking forward to seeing his son, Army Specialist Colton Wenger, return from his tour of Afghanistan in August. And he remains as passionate as ever about his profession.
"I love law enforcement," he said. "It's a lot of fun, that's why I'm still doing it. I've got 28 years total and I'm not looking to do anything else."

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text: A new marine education centre located in Esquimalt Gorge Park (by the Tillicum Bridge) has a live marine tank full of species found in the Gorge Waterway, a watershed model and several other fun things. Volunteers are needed Sundays for 2 hr shifts. Other opportunities are to assist in development of education programs (3hrs) or to get involved in the stewardship community mentoring program, or help create education display materials. The contact : Lia [email protected] Also see their Christmas Event. Gorge Discovery Centre Holiday Nature Craft Event


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Mobile medical market research for real-life insights…
The skyrocketing uptake in the use of mobile devices is transforming medical market research by offering a tantalising glimpse into the lives of patients and healthcare professionals. Respondents like the convenience of using the device in their pockets and enjoy doing tasks that engage their creativity, and researchers like the high response rates and fast access to accurate, lower-cost data. Yet, to harness the power of mobile and capture genuine insights into participants' behaviour and opinions, researchers need access to a flexible and robust mobile platform.
In developing its new mobile platform, medical market research fieldwork agency GKA has done the legwork so clients don't need to. GKA Mobile offers seamless integration of mobile research software with recruitment and logistical support, building truly interactive mobile research communities as well as enabling private research sessions. The platform can recruit patients and healthcare professionals in a wide range of disease areas, from small populations of key individuals to larger, interactive groups. You choose, GKA delivers.
Even small patient populations can deliver big insights. For example, a community of 10 psoriasis patients each completing a daily five-minute video diary for a week can capture rich and candid opinions and experiences, helping to build a picture of the challenges of living with the condition.
Larger groups can deliver even greater value, for example, a group of 50 asthma/COPD patients participating in an online mobile community over the course of three weeks. Moderation is vital and GKA Mobile can provide Community Managers to actively encourage participants to upload photos, record video diaries, write daily blogs and interact with one another. Not only can this provide a detailed picture of patients lives, online technology can be used to deliver almost any research need, from feedback on materials to gathering innovative ideas.
GKA Mobile medical market research can also build mobile communities of healthcare professionals, such as a month-long project where 50 GPs or Practice Nurses participate in live polling, surveys and discussion tasks, dedicating around an hour each week. With such a project, once recruitment is complete, the platform is available for clients who wish to moderate and/or manage the mobile community themselves.
Mobile research is just as effective outside primary care, for example, a group of 50 Oncologists taking part in a year-long project to build an ongoing discussion around future projects. With such longer-term projects, participants would be asked to spend around two hours per month interacting with the community.
GKA Mobile also adapts to the needs of the project, engaging populations from 1 to 1,000 over any study duration using a wide range of methodologies. It delivers both high-quality qualitative information, through mobile video diaries, uploaded pictures or blog posts, and quick quantitative data through surveys and live polling. What's more, clients can engage with their mobile communities, using task-based interactive brainstorming or discussion/chat-based tasks to get feedback on concepts or to prompt new ideas and fresh approaches. The flexibility of the platform also allows it to be adapted over time to match the changing needs and requirements of a brand.
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So, if you have been following, you'll see that I am back on schedule, even though this required two posts in one week. There was a lot of information in the last post, but not all of it useful for the average pet owner. I know, I can be a science wonk sometimes. Here is a summary of our vaccine recommendations for puppies and kittens. The first thing that you'll notice is that some shots are repeated. We will discuss which vaccines your particular pet needs for their life style and risk factors. We'll also tell you that your new pet (especially your puppy) can't go outdoors where other dogs go until they are finished with their pediatric vaccines.
Why can't my puppy go outside until it's had all of it's shots?
I get this question all of the time. It is really a simple answer, although hard for most owners to swallow. Most puppies and kittens are born with some immunity from their parents. this is transferred across the placenta and via milk when nursing. The maternal immunity will decrease over time, disappearing in most pets around the age of 16 weeks. While this immunity will protect your pet while it is very young, they will become vulnerable to infection as the levels drop. In addition, this maternal immunity will interfere with the vaccines that we are giving. So, since we do not know when a particular individual's maternal immunity is low enough to allow the vaccines to work most effectively and we do not know when the vaccine induced immunity is high enough to be completely effective, we make a vaccine schedule that is designed to offer protection in what has proven over time to be a statistically effective way. That is, we vaccinate periodically until 16 weeks of age so that maternal immunity is gone and vaccine immunity is present. If your pet goes outside before this time and is exposed to one of the infectious agents that we are vaccinating for before it is completely immune, it is at risk of catching a very serious disease.
Now this isn't magic and the diseases are spread by infectious agents, viruses, bacteria, and mycoplasmas. If you can take your dog outside where no other dogs go, then these agents will not be present and your dog will not be at risk. This is why we say that you can take your dog outside in the yard for training if you have a spot where no other dogs go. No dogs, no viruses, no risk. This means your yard, no puppy classes, no trips to the pet shop, no walks to the bus stop. I'm not being mean, I'm just trying to recommend the best practices for your pet. I went through the frustrations when Bella was a puppy and I do understand, but she didn't get a walk to the local fire hydrant until her vaccines were complete.
Puppy Vaccine Schedule
We recommend vaccinating all Puppies for DHPPV (see previous post for vaccine descriptions) every 3 - 4 weeks from 6 weeks of age until they are 16 weeks of age. In our area, most puppies also get two leptospirosis vaccines incorporated with two of these injections. Bordetella is given once, intranasally, usually around 12 weeks of age and Rabies vaccine is given at 16 weeks (18 weeks in small puppies to minimize reactions by giving too many antigens at once)
Dogs that will be at risk of Lyme disease are vaccinated twice as an initial series, usually in the two weeks between the DHPPV vaccines. K9 Flu can also be given at that time (twice, between DHPPV vaccines for dogs that will be boarding. The adult vaccination program is reviewed with the owners at this point and most vaccines will be boosted one year later.
Kitten Vaccine Schedule
Kittens can often complete their core vaccines by 12 - 14 weeks of age. They need an FVRPC every 3 - 4 weeks form 6 weeks until they are 14 weeks old. New recommendations are for all kittens to receive Feline Leukemia Vaccines, even if that is not continued as an adult. This vaccine can be given with the FVRPC. Rabies can be given after 3 months of age. Initial boosters are one year later and the adult vaccine protocol will be discussed at this time.
While we try to explain the vaccine programs in advance to owners, they are usually overwhelmed with having a new pet. Usually we just tell them when to come in next and when they do, we explain what we will be giving. However, we have found those little health records helpful in cases where owners want the entire schedule laid out for them in advance, so we can accommodate you either way.
I can't answer specific health questions, but you can ask questions of a general nature on twitter. My account there is @KNVet. Follow me and drop me a line.


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James Carras, MPA
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James Carras is the principal of Carras Community Investment, Inc., a nationally recognized boutique community and economic development finance consulting firm. He is also an adjunct lecturer at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and Harvard's Graduate School of Design. Carras has facilitated the creation of over fifty community development corporations and development financial institutions as well as authored numerous affordable housing studies and revitalization plans. He has served as the founding executive director of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders and as the founding president of the Broward Housing Partnership and the South Florida Community Land Trust. Prior to establishing his consulting business, he served as a community development advisor to the mayor of Boston and was the executive director of the Massachusetts Urban Reinvestment Advisory Group, where he was awarded the John Hay Whitney Fellowship. Carras is also recognized as a national expert on the Community Reinvestment Act, opportunity zones, and other development tools and their implementation in low opportunity communities. Carras earned a BA in urban sociology from Suffolk University in Boston, completed graduate work at Tufts University's Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and received an MPA from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in public administration. He is certified by the National Development Council (NDC) as an economic development finance professional and completed NDC's rental housing finance course. He is also certified as a leadership facilitator by the Lincoln Land Institute. He previously served as the chairperson of the Broward Housing Council and completed a four-year term on the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Board of Directors. In 2019, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the field of development finance by the Council of Development Finance Agencies.
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Question: Why are we using suture material in black color only? Why not other colours in periodontal flap surgery?
Vani Rahul Deodhar: Hmm..visibility..
Naresh Dondapati: black color used for diffirentiate the suturing thread from gums and visibility
DrMsv Shanmukh Arjun Setty: y not abt violet and blue ?
Vani Rahul Deodhar: Its universal..but y make things complicated? Whether blue or black, ultimately wht matters is whether u have done ur job properly or not..so focus on tht..not on such things..there is nothing intelligent abt tht! 🙂
Sridhar Reddy Arumalla: BLOOD COLOUR IS RED, TISSUES ARE PINK IN COLOUR, SUTURES MUST BE IN CONTRAST COLOUR, SO THAT SUTURES CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIED EVEN IF THEY ARE COVERED BY TISSUES.
DrMsv Shanmukh Arjun Setty: thnq sir…
DrMsv Shanmukh Arjun Setty: Vani Rahul Deodhar oye dis question was raised by my examiner in final pg exam.. kanukkomani cheppindi thanu. so asking in this way
Vani Rahul Deodhar: btw sutures are available in different color
Vani Rahul Deodhar: http://www.demetech.us/…/demetech-handout-dental.pdf
Vani Rahul Deodhar: also, fyi, black is for visibility..absorbable sutures may be colorless..and sometimes sutures maybe color coded as per their thickness..eg: Prolene sutures..ok?
Ravishankar Potluri: i believe black color simply makes the stitches easier to see in the wound if used on surface skin or in mucosa..
Ravishankar Potluri: very easy to distinguish on equipment trays and in equipment and materials preparation for surgical procedures also..anyway it is more of a personal choice for the surgeon.


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According to Drudge Report, a client's head has rolled in Cartoon Network land.
Here's a slice of an internal email sent today by Jim Samples to his colleagues:
I am sure you are aware of recent events in which a component of an Adult Swim marketing campaign made Turner Broadcasting the unintended focus of controversy in Boston and around the world. I deeply regret the negative publicity and expense caused to our company as a result of this campaign. As general manager of Cartoon Network, I feel compelled to step down, effective immediately, in recognition of the gravity of the situation that occurred under my watch.
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DECATUR, Ala. – The Decatur Police Department announced Tuesday it would start accepting applications for its third annual Explorer program.
Decatur Police said prospective participants must be 14 to 17 years old and attend required meetings, events, and training if accepted.
The program will provide comprehensive, first-hand exposure to basic criminal law, traffic control, officer survival, and patrol and radio procedures.
Those who successfully complete training will be given opportunities to assist with city events, traffic control, and community outreach.
Program alumni can also continue to assist in events throughout the school year.
Classes will be limited to 25 participants, with a deadline of April 15 to submit applications and releases either at the front desk of the Decatur Police Department or a school resource officer.
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The Antiquarian
When I was reading about pheasants recently, I came across a page detailing the hunts of Arthurian legend. That page mentions Tristan and Isolde, and in reading about that I was led to a page at The Modern Antiquarian about the Tristan Stone, near Fowey in Cornwall.
The Tristan Stone is a menhir with a 6th century style latin inscription carved on the side and heavily worn down. It reads "Drustans hic iacet Cunomori filius", marking it as the burial site of one Drunstanus, who was the son of Cunomorus. This Drunstanus may be the source of the legendary Tristan, the circumstantial evidence being that Cunomorus is the latinized name of Cynvawr, King of Cornwall, who Nennius in the 9th century along with another Welsh poem writes as being the same as Mark of Arthurian legend. Mark in Arthurian legend is the father or uncle of Tristan, and cousin of King Arthur.
Historically speaking, it is nigh on impossible to prove or disprove this level of legend from the post-Romano-British period, but it is accepted that Drunstanus is feasibly the source of the tale of Tristan that has then, of course, been heavily embellished over time. The embellishments themselves are now in deepest antiquity for us, so the spin added by Chretien de Troyes et al. is just as difficult to reconstruct.
There are quite a few sites on the Web now devoted to antiquarianism of the megalithic kind. This modern interest mainly stems from the researchings of Alfred Watkins, a landscape photographer who was the first to discover the phenomenon of ley lines. Ley lines are still dismissed by many as a statistical phenomenon, and the new age mythos that has accrued round the subject tends to get it labelled as a pseudoscience. Whatever the case, the humble origins of Watkins's studies are more along the lines of traditional antiquarianism.
Watkins was, as mentioned, a pioneering photographer and also an amateur archaeologist. His first publications of the ley line phenomena such as Early British Trackways were very much focussed around the possibility that the lines were simply a left-over of ancient trading routes, and he did several etymological investigations of place names along the leys to suggest that there were traces of the types of produce traded left over in the place names.
My taxonomy for antiquarians is that they fall into three categories. The quack, the amateur, and the professional. Though obviously we all pander to the professional as being the authoritative source on all matters historical, there are still, it seems, a higher ratio of things for the amateur to be involved in in the field of history than there are in, say, philosophy or computer science. There's more archival material than people to sift through it, and the amount of local historical groups dedicated to things such as the etymology of place names is heartening: people are always interested in their own local histories, but not so much the histories of anywhere else, so it is left to the local to research the history of their house, their street, and sometimes even their own town.
I like to consider myself an amateur, though I might one day seek to be a professional. I'm probably, in fact, more of a beginner given that I'm not associated with any local or national organizations, such as the English Place Name Society, and the extent of my research is a little light online reading about the post-Romano-British and Elizabethan/Jacobean periods.
Perhaps we could do with a chirpy ragtime anthem. Entertainers have one, so why shouldn't Antiquarians?
Cite: Palmer, S.B. (2005). "The Antiquarian", in: What Planet is This?
Archival URI: http://inamidst.com/notes/antiquarian


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Most people will travel during their life at least once. You can gain a lot by learning about travel, even if you are not well traveled or have been traveling for years. This article will give you many useful travel tips.
Never use a public computer when you are away from home to check your bank accounts. Public computers sometimes have keyloggers in them, so when you access your accounts, the person who installed the keylogger can also access your accout.
It is important to keep a photograph of your child on you, in case they wander away. Not knowing your child's whereabouts is frightening. It can, however, still happen. Having a photo you can show people immediately if the child becomes lost could wind up making a substantial difference in getting them back quickly.
When deciding on a camera to take on your trip, consider your needs. For example, if you plan to backpack, a rechargeable battery will be of no use. This will save you a lot of time and hassle on your trip.
When traveling through smaller airports, check their websites to discover every airline that offers service there. Some small airports may have charters with better deals.
When venturing abroad, be cautious about getting into taxis. Make sure you are taking a taxi that is legit. Anyone can place a "TAXI" sign atop their vehicle, which means you can be in danger.
Stay aware of your belongings all the time while you are traveling. When carrying a purse, make sure you keep it tucked under your arm. Avoid bags with easy-access zippers that can be easily accessed by someone other than yourself. Keep these things in mind when you're looking for a useful travel bag.
Travel is a great teaching tool, especially for children and young adults. Traveling is a great way to educate your family about other cultures around the world, as long as you take the correct safety precautions. The best way to foster tolerance for other cultures in your children is to spend time in other countries with them.
Use melted hotel ice to brew your morning coffee. The tap water might not be that tasty, so try filling an ice bucket and letting it melt overnight. When you awaken, you can use good water for your coffee.
You can see exotic and memorable ecosystems in the deserts. There is something beautiful about seeing a desert for the first time, and it is something that should be experienced by everyone.
Make sure that your vacation is environmentally friendly at all times. A lot of hotels have a program for reusing linens, have lighting that is energy efficient, put recycling bins out for guests to use, utilize alternative sources for energy, and feature plumbing with low flow. You can find lots of restaurants, rental car establishments and tour operators that strive to offer green services.
As this article said earlier, most people take an extended trip at some time in their lives. So by becoming familiar with information about traveling, you can be ready to handle any travel that you undertake. The tips presented in this article are going to come in handy sometime down the road.


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One of the problems of loving craft beer and living in Wollongong is that the stuff can be hard to get on tap.
You can get the bottled stuff easy enough but the only stuff on tap here was the beers from the Five Islands Brewing Company – later to be replaced by the Illawarra Brewing Company. And more recently the growler fills at HopDog down in Nowra. There is also the Little Prince bar with its two taps devoted to craft beer, but that's about it.
If you were after craft beer on tap regular trips to Sydney would be in order. That's fine for a whippersnapper with oodles of disposable income but not so much for someone with a mortgage and a child. When you've got a kid, a trip to Sydney to visit a bar or brewery is a treat usually saved for special occasions (so you whippersnappers should appreciate how lucky you are).
So the news last Friday that the Illawarra Brewery has introduced swinging taps is awesome. It means the chance to try beers I thought would come and go in Sydney without me ever getting a schooner or pint thereof. And it's at a place that is on the bus line to my house. So if I can't convince the wife to come down to the brewery with me (well, someone has to drive) then I can get there on my own.
And it was a bus I had to take on Saturday to try the three new taps (yep, I waited a whole day after hearing about the swinging taps to get down there). And the news was very good – of the three taps one of them was a beer I doubted my chances of ever trying and I'd already given up on.
The former was the new IPA from The Rocks Brewing Company and the latter was the Fresh Six from Young Henrys.
For the record, the third beer was Children of Darkness, the GABS beer from HopDog. Of the three the Fresh Six was the standout for me, because it made what seemed like a gimmick to work very well. That gimmick was the addition of agave syrup, an ingredient in tequila (I think. I'm not a tequila fan).
It was a beer made by Richard Adamson of Young Henry's in conjunction with Sydney band Front End Loader – it even comes in at a rock and roll 6.66 per cent. Sure, they probably fudged that a bit but who cares?
Flavourwise it really works, with the agave giving the pale ale a slightly sweet note. The idea of adding agave sounds like a gimmick – like it's a beer you drink so you can say "hey, I had an agave beer last night" – but Fresh Six surpasses that.
It's a really nice beer. Which is why I had two of them. And at 6.66 per cent, I'm glad I caught the bus.
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*Joining Midgard
*Fighting--Rules for Midgard Reenactment Combat
The purpose of Midgard is to spread knowledge of the Middle Ages among its members and the public by means of battle reenactments and living history displays.
We will
or buy clothing and accoutrements which meet or exceed the Basic
Clothing Standards.
We will continue to acquire new items to loan to those in need, and help new members make and acquire their own clothing and gear.
We will make medieval culture and warfare come to life at battles, fairs, and other public events.
This we do swear, so help us Aelfric.
Let it
also be known that a group called Midgard was originally started back
in the 1960's by Wilhelm Greycloak (Bill Marlow), one of the original
founders of the confederation of the Markland Medieval Militia.
We are proud to count Wilhelm as one of the members of our re-founded
Midgard. (You can take the medievalist out of Markland, but...)
If a member proves unwilling to abide by our rather basic and lenient standards, or is disruptive in some other way, he or she will be removed from the Roster and not invited back to our events.
Midgard is run by me, Matthew Amt, aka Aelfric Guthredsson, because no one else wanted the job. So I'M in charge. I get to decide who the members are and what they can wear and use. There are no elections, so I'm in charge until I get tired of doing it. Now, if you ask around you'll find that I'm a pretty easy-going and friendly guy, and that the Basic Clothing Standards (which I wrote!) are widely considered to be very helpful and reasonable. So don't expect some horrible dictatorship or a lot of nastiness, as long as you are in general agreement with the group's purpose and philosophy. At the moment I'm calling myself "Earl of Midgard", meaning simply the Guy In Charge, for lack of a better term.
Would you like to help? That would be great! Find a park or library or school where we can do a demo, and set it up. I already run a Roman reenacting group (The Twentieth Legion), and really don't have time to run six or seven more events a year.
I would never have started this group if Markland had been able to keep medieval reenactment combat alive and well, but sadly that has not been the case. There used to be half a dozen battles and parades each year, culminating with the annual Battle of Hastings. Hastings is now the only vestige, apart from two very worthy Viking camps and the Longship Company, and the Battle itself has shrunk from 150 participants to less than 30 over the last ten years. For two years a small group of us die-hards talked and talked about how to revive Markland rec fighting, but nothing was actually done. So I finally cracked, took the big leap off the diving board of sanity, and founded Midgard. We will recruit new medievalists and finally be able to teach and fight for the public, and to enjoy looking good while doing it.
Let the fun begin!
Matthew Amt
Laurel, MD
I'll add
to the list. If, after a while or a couple events, it seems to
or to me that Midgard just isn't the group for you, I'll take you off
list with no hard feelings. Hopefully we'll be able to link you
with the group that's right for you. Even after that, if you want
to come out to an event and play by our rules, we will be happy to see
Preamble: Recreation fighting is an
activity that is part history, part theatre, and intended to be
entertaining for both the fighters and audience. While Recreation
fighting requires a person to be able to be good with real weapons, it
is staged combat where it is intended that nobody ever really is
injured. The rules and guidelines set forth here are intended to
blend the requirements of safety with historical accuracy.
Section A: EQUIPMENT
A-1. All weapons used in recreation fighting must be appropriate for use in staged combat. They must meet certain standards of construction and design (see Appendix A, Recreation Weapon Standards). All weapons must be blunt and safe. Non-steel qualified fighters must use a club or other fake weapon that meets with recreation weapon guidelines. However, they may wear a sword or other weapon if this is a part of their costume for a particular battle so long as it is not used.
A-2. Metal weapons may be used by steel qualified fighters from one of the approved groups. (See D-1 for a list of approved groups) A person who is a neophyte may participate in a battle if they receive a basic orientation in combat procedure, use a simple wooden club, and fight as part of the shield wall line.
A-3 The weapons approved for line battles without additional training or special routine approval include the following: club, mace, axe (one handed), sword, sax or longsax. Weapons must meet standards of construction and appearance as specified in the Appendix.
A-4. All fighters must wear some form of head protection. A rigid helmet made of metal and/or leather is considered optimal.
A-5. Sturdy leather gloves are required to fight. Unlined leather work gloves, welding gloves or fencing gauntlets are acceptable. Other forms of hand protection may be used so long as they are not obviously anachronistic to the period of the battle being recreated.
A-6. A shield is required of all fighters who are not engaged in a special routine. Shields must be at least 1/2" plywood or its equivalent.
A-7. All equipment must be inspected by a Steel Qualifier prior to each battle or fighting practice.
A-8. Armor is not required for fighting in a recreation battle. Body protection is recommended however, if appropriate for the era and type of fight you are participating in.
A-9. Any bow used in recreation combat must have a draw weight of 35 lbs. or less at 29" draw. Any type of wood self bow may be used. (a self bow is defined as a simple non-recurved bow)
A-10. All arrows used in recreation battles may be either:
a- Standard Markland "Frat" arrows (http://www.markland.org/rulesfrat.php#arrows)
b- Rubber tipped "blunts"
Section B: BATTLES
B-1. All fighters must be at least eighteen (16) years of age or older in order to participate in a battle reenactment as a combatant.
B-2. A "battle" is defined as any action where scripted fighting takes place. The Steel Qualifiers have final say on equipment safety. Steel Qualifiers will check for gloves and helmet, and make sure they are adequate. They will also check the shield and weapon for safety.
B-3. All battles follow a script. This may be written or verbal. Fighting is not intended to be competitive as the aim is to put on a show. Nobody is to be intentionally injured in a recreation battle.
B-4 Arrows are to be loosed only when the archer is in eye to eye contact with the opposing side. Arrows should not be loosed when spectators are immediately behind the target area.
B-5. Every battle must have a Battle Master and at least one (1) Steel Qualifier present. They can be the same person. All fighters must obey the directions of the Battle Master. All fighters must familiarize themselves with and follow any script or battle plan. It is the responsibility of the fighters to know what is going on. If you are confused, ask someone in charge. The Battle Master has an absolute right to tell any individual to leave the field if they do not follow his or her directions. This includes individuals failing to meet historical garb requirements, or a person who is intoxicated, insubordinate, or a danger to themselves or other people present.
B-6. When someone wants to die, he will tell his opponent that he will die now. For beginners, it is a good idea to just fall back after proclaiming your death, and fall down screaming in pain. This works very well in large battles where spectators cannot see you.
B-7. Every fighter must report any injuries to the Battle Master and or his agents. They must also report any rule breaking or unsafe behavior immediately to the Battle Master, or a Steel Qualifier who is present.
B-8. If you find yourself fighting someone who is doing something you find unsafe or uncomfortable, tell him to stop. Sometimes you must yell. If he doesn't stop, retreat, and tell one of the above people as soon as possible. Do not use excessive force when wielding a weapon. Excessive force is defined as any blow your opponent believes is too hard, or any blow that a Steel Qualifier believes is unsafe.
B-9. Noncombatants may be included in recreation battles. A noncombatant is any person who does not engage in combat. They are used to fill a variety of character roles and support roles (including archery) on the field during a battle. If approached within five (5) feet by a fighter they may only do one of the following: Run Away, Surrender, or Fall Down Dead.
B-10. Persons who are less than eighteen years of age may participate in Recreation Battles with parental consent. Their parents must be physically present on-site and give written permission.
B-11. Every Battle must have a first aid kit present.
Section C: SPECIAL ROUTINES
C-1. A Special Routine is defined as any part of a battle when two or more individuals stage a complicated bout. It is also defined in Midgard is any routine employing weapons that require high levels of training to use in a safe manner.
C-2. A Steel Qualifier must approve any Special Routine before it may be used in a battle. The Battle Master must also give his or her consent before it may be used in a particular battle being staged.
C-3. As part of a Special Routine fighters may use weapons, equipment, moves and engage in physical contact not normally allowed in a Recreation Battle.
Section D: BECOMING STEEL QUALIFIED
In order for a fighter to become steel
qualified, he or she must do the following:
D-1. Fighters must be a member of a recognized steel combat fighting group: This list includes the following at this time: Markland, Midgard, NADARA, The Viking Society (UK), Regia Anglorum, and the Huscarles (Australia).
D-2. Fight in at least 1 recreation battle with wood or non-metal weapons.
D-3. Participate in at least 1 training sessions under the supervision of a Steel Qualifier.
D-3. Own their own equipment, shield, helmet, gloves, clothing, and metal weapon of your choice.
D-4. Fighters must choreograph at least one fight with another fighter to be performed in front of at least two Steel Qualifiers.
Section E: GUIDELINES FOR FIGHTING IN RECREATION BATTLES
E-1. Maintain your place in line. Most battles are fought in shield wall formations. If your opponent backs up, do not follow; he may be having problems. Retreat if you have trouble or get tired. Do not crowd other fighters to your sides or behind. Do not move around too much or run around the sides.
E-2. Control your weapon. Be aware of the point of your sword. Never thrust directly into an opponent. Be able to stop any swing you make. Do not acquire a weapon that is too heavy or long. Your opponent could jump forward, or drop his shield, or anything else, so be ready to stop your weapon. If you do not swing too hard, this should not be a real problem. If it is, you are swinging too hard. Kill with light contact.
E-3. Keep your shield a safe and steady target. Keep your shield in front of you. Hold it up and out from your body to prevent it from hitting you. (HINT: angle your shield away from your body to prevent it from recoiling into your face if you are shield bashed by accident.) Practice with your shield and weapon.
E-4. Protect yourself. When you die, step back and fall to get out of the fighting. If fighting with a shield, curl up under your shield to protect yourself. If someone or something is going to crush you, get out of the way, even if you are supposed to be dead. Act wounded or whatever, but protect yourself. If you get tired in a battle, tell your opponent and back up. Remember, it is better to look unrealistic than to get hurt. Communicate with your opponent and those around you. Keep your head and use common sense.
E-5. Look like you are fighting. Scream, yell, act nasty, scared, or whatever seems appropriate. Even though you are not swinging hard and trying to be as safe as possible, try to make it look like you are swinging hard and trying to kill. This is very difficult to do and remain safe, but it is what you should aspire to. The best recreational fighters look like they are trying to cut each other to pieces, but are actually quite safe. This comes with experience, and new fighters should worry about safety only.
E-6. It is each individual's responsibility to meet any historical requirements for garb, equipment and authenticity set by an event Battle Master. Try to research the battles and their periods. All major events have garb standards. We are trying to recreate medieval fighting. Contact the Battle Master in advance if you have a question about event standards. Do not assume that what you have will be allowed on the field if what you have are outside of guidelines published in advance of an event!
E-7. The word "PAX" should be shouted in case of an actual injury. Fighters in the immediate area should discreetly lend aid.
E-8. A Special Routine may be used in any recreation fight if it is approved by the Battle Master and a Steel Qualifier. Although many of the standard rules for recreation fighting may not apply in a Special Routine, it is important that safety be maintained.
E-9. Whenever fighters from groups who are approved to fight with cross qualification are present, all fighters must have a pre-battle briefing and practice to familiarize individuals with how battles are conducted by Midgard. Whenever possible members who are not Markland/Midgard members will be paired up for Special Routines so that they may fight with individuals they are comfortable with.
E-10 The host of the event (Jarl) or his appointed officials have the right to suspend the fighting privileges of any individual who behaves in an unsafe manner, or any individual who attempts to participate in combat while under the influence of an intoxicant. The suspension may be temporary (for several hours, for the duration of the event) or permanent, depending on the severity of the offense.
General: No weapon that is sharpened may be employed in a Battle or Special Routine, nor be present on the field. It is assumed that all weapons will be appropriate to the historical scenario, to the degree deemed to be acceptable by the Battle Master. (It is common for weapons used in recreation fighting to be somewhat less historically accurate in their details than what would be considered minimal for display purposes. This is for safety above all, and also affordability and practicality.)
Construction: Iron or steel alloy only. Blade may be of low carbon stock metal or high carbon alloy steel.
Length: Minimum blade length - 16"
Edge: All edges should be bated with a minimum edge equivalent thickness of a U.S. or Canadian penny. No sharp burrs should be present on cutting edge.
Point: Point may be acute, but most be rounded off with all surfaces meeting as with edge.
Hilt: Should either have a cross guard or be recessed in way to enclose hand.
Other swords or knives may be used for Special Routines as long as they generally adhere to edge and point specifications.
Construction: cast aluminum or ferrous metal may be used for head, and any wood for haft as long as it is not pine or any other wood prone to splintering.
Length: No minimum on cutting edge length as long as it is reasonable.
Minimum overall weapon length of 20".
Edge: All edges should be bated with a minimum edge equivalent thickness of two U.S. or Canadian pennies.
Point: Axes are assumed to not have points. Should one have any counter edges or spike, they most be rounded off completely and meet minimum edge requirements of the axe in general.
CLUB or MACE
Construction: Any wood is acceptable except pine.
Length: Minimum overall length of 20".
Weight: No minimum or maximum so long as the weapon may be wielded safely by the user. Steel Qualifiers may ask for a demonstration of ability to wield before approving use of a particular weapon of this type.
A spear may be carried on the field as long as it is not sharpened, and it may be used as props carried by noncombatants. Spears may only be utilized as part of a Special Routine with approval of a Steel Qualifier. Spears used in routines are subject to inspection and may be rejected at the whim of the Steel Qualifier. Pine or any other splinter prone wood is not allowed in the construction of any spear.
Weapons made of rubber, leather, cardboard, etc., and all wood construction axes and swords are allowed as long as they are deemed safe and of an authentic appearance by a Steel Qualifier and or Battle Master at an event.
A Steel Qualifier may make case by case decisions to allow any weapon they deem appropriate for use.


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A.I.R. Gallery
Dedicated since 1972 to the promotion of female artists, the gallery features a core group of 24 New York-based artists and nearly 20 artists from across the nation. This gallery presents Sylvia Netzer's sculpture and wall installations, Nancy Storrow's abstract pastels and Alice Steinhardt's botanical drawings. Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Effective operation of INSTEX; benchmark of EU states resolve, independence
Tehran The six European countries decision to join the INSTEX mechanism on the eve of the meeting of the Arbitral Joint Commission of the JCPOA could be a promising message to save the agreement. The effective implementation of this mechanism has now become a benchmark that will demonstrate the EU states resolve and independence to fulfill their obligations.
The divergence between the two sides of the Atlantic has got new dimensions. The gap, many experts believe, may not be restored even with departure of Trump administration.
During his election campaign, US President Donald Trump has shown that he is in trouble with the European Union and sees US interests in contravention of the EU states. His negative view of the international grassroot institutions called taken shape in the post-World War II convergence of the two sides the Atlantic, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, NATO and the US withdrawal of the international treaties one after the other are in the context of Trump policymaking.
The JCPOA, was one of the most important agreements that revealed the gap between the US and the European Union. The European Troika, along with Russia and China, seeking to save the nuclear deal, have condemned the United States for unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA and supported Iran.
Three European countries - France, Germany and the United Kingdom - have set up the INSTEX mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran in the framework of the JCPOA and to reduce the impact of US economic sanctions on Iran last February. Although no trade has been made by INSTEX between the two parties so far, six European countries have announced their decision to join INSTEX on Friday.
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden issued a statement Friday, acknowledging their commitment to the nuclear deal if Iran abides by its comprehensive commitments.
They said that they are ready to cooperate with France, Britain and Germany on trade mechanism known as INSTEX.
In their statement, the ministers of the six European countries emphasized the need to maintain and fully implement the Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council and is an important tool for preventing nuclear proliferation and maintaining stability in the Middle East. Given Europe's declared support for the JCPOA and its efforts to meet the economic obligations set out in the JCPOA, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are joining the INSTEX financial telecom software.
Iranian officials have repeatedly criticized the Europeans for the failure to implement the commitments in the JCPOA. But now an increasing number of European countries are willing to join the mechanism of financial support of Iran helped reliability and effectiveness of the INSTEX.
The first reaction to the six EU states decision to join of INSTEX was made by Abbas Araghchi, the deputy foreign affairs.
Araghchi, currently on a visit to China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart for regular consultations between the two countries on the JCPOA, said that European countries were still serious about using INSTEX as a trade mechanism to maintain economic ties with Iran. in fact, the banking telecom they set for Iran to support trade with European countries despite US sanctions is valuable in itself, and that will be available soon.
Meanwhile, Robert O'Brien, Donald Trump's new national security adviser, has criticized Germany's economic policies against Iran, saying that Germany should also adopt Trump administration's policy towards Iran as a model and impose severe economic sanctions on Iran.
The remarks were prompted by a reaction from German Foreign Ministry spokesman, who said that, unlike the United States, the country did not pursue the US approach of maximum pressure on Iran.
The German Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking at a weekly news conference noted "We have a different perspective than the US government's view of Iran. We do not follow the political approach of maximum pressure, for example, issues like maintaining a nuclear agreement and encouraging Iran to return to its obligations. This is our approach and has not changed in the past few days."
It seems that using active diplomacy can ease the current maximum pressure on Iran in light of the gap between Europe and the US.
Source: Islamic Republic News Agency - IRNA


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Escalloped Potatoes
I belong to a group of women who help put on big meals for church functions, wedding and more. This large-quantity recipe, featuring tender slice red potatoes in a creamy sauce, is always a hit.—Bernice Hartje, Cavalier, North Dakota
Total TimePrep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 2-1/2 hours
Makes70-80 servings
- 25 to 30 pounds red potatoes, sliced
- 1 pound butter, cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 2-1/2 quarts milk
- 2-1/2 quarts heavy whipping cream
- 4 medium onions, sliced
- Cover potatoes with cold water; refrigerate overnight. In a large stockpot, melt butter; add flour, salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cream. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Drain potatoes; place in eight 3-qt. baking dishes. Add onions. Pour the sauce over and stir gently. Cover and bake at 300° for 2 hours 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.


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Alfalak signed as Microsoft Office 365 distributor for Saudi
Alfalak to offer Microsoft's Office 365 cloud service to the Kingdom
Alfalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Company is set to provide Microsoft's Office 365 cloud service to companies in Saudi Arabia after signing a deal with Microsoft.
Alfalak has been appointed as an Authorised Microsoft Cloud Licensing Distributor for Microsoft Office 365 in the Kingdom.
Microsoft Office 365 offers a range of cloud-based services that are compatible with Microsoft Office, including email and calendars, conferencing, file sharing, website, office web applications, mobility and security.
Ahmed Ashadawi, president and CEO, Alfalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co, said: "Microsoft Office 365 unlocks new possibilities for local businesses to boost their productivity globally through powerful cloud-based applications that allow them to work securely and communicate in real-time from almost anywhere. For more than a decade Alfalak has been distributing Microsoft products to resellers across KSA and other GCC countries; our long-standing partnership with Microsoft serves as a strong testament to our commitment to provide premium technology solutions that deliver a significant impact to the business performance of our clients in the region. Alfalak will continue to work closely with strategic partners such as Microsoft to provide innovative technology solutions that enhance productivity and drive business growth."
"Today's announcement of our new agreement with Alfalak, which spans hardware, software and services, is a great example of how we continue to invest in the IT industry through our commitment to empower the important services to our customers", said Loai Bafaqeeh, executive marketing and operation director at Microsoft in Saudi Arabia.
"This agreement will enable business customers to optimize performance with more simplicity by extending the cloud platform and performing through Microsoft Office 365. Our extended partnership will transform the way large enterprises deliver services to their customers, and help smaller organizations adopt IT to grow their businesses. Microsoft and Alfalak's objective is to drive the customers to fully realize the business benefits of the cloud and to develop a greater business future with more environmentally advanced products in terms of efficiency, productivity and reliability."


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Prizes include Traditional High Tea for 4 at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel as well as access to leisure facilities (pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi) and 2 tickets for 'The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night Time' at His Majesty's Theatre courtsey of Aberdeen Performing Arts.
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Wolves remain sixth in the Premier League after Matt Doherty's equaliser against Sheffield United extended their unbeaten run to nine games.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side were second best until Doherty headed in Raul Jimenez's cross after 64 minutes.
But they finished the game stronger as the Blades, who were fortunate not to have George Baldock sent off, hung on to extend their unbeaten run to six games.
It was a sharp contrast from earlier in the match as the visitors took the lead after 63 seconds.
Lys Mousset took a touch from Baldock's right-wing cross before firing in his fifth goal of the season.
But Chris Wilder's team paid for costly misses by David McGoldrick early in the second half when they were in the ascendancy.
Sheffield United, who have not lost away in the league since January, remain a place below Wolves in seventh.
Wilder would have been pleased his side continued their impressive start to the season, especially as Baldock rode his luck by avoiding a second yellow when he fouled Diogo Jota with 10 minutes left.
But it was a game where Mousset's value was underlined once again, especially as McGoldrick showed why he has not scored this season.
Mousset did not have much Premier League pedigree when he was at former club Bournemouth, scoring only five goals during three seasons after signing from French side Le Havre for about £5m in 2015.
But the 23-year-old, who was captured by the Blades for a then-club record £10m in July, has proven a key player for Wilder's side by adding crucial goals to the team's defensive solidity.
Given he has scored five goals and has three assists, while his fellow strikers have struggled, the Blades' lofty league position would be far inferior without him.
He wasted little time in making his mark at Molineux and set up John Fleck for what should have been a second after 38 minutes when he nutmegged Leander Dendoncker, but the Blades midfielder's low shot was saved by Rui Patricio.
Although McGoldrick was full of endeavour, he toiled in front of goal. The Republic of Ireland international had two chances to double the lead when the Blades were well on top after the break. Both times he could not beat Wolves keeper Patricio.
It proved costly when Doherty headed in at the back post minutes later, with McGoldrick failing to track his runner.
He was eventually substituted to be replaced by Oli McBurnie, who had a late chance to win it when he headed over, but Wilder will not mind too much about McGoldrick's form while his team are still picking up points.
The draw meant that Wolves matched a top-flight unbeaten run last set by the club in 1973.
More pleasing for Nuno will be the way his side reacted to going behind, especially as they played against Braga in Portugal in the Europa League on Thursday.
This was their 27th game of the season and their resilience in combining both domestic and European form after a stuttering start to the campaign has been impressive.
They looked rusty as the visitors took the lead early on but once Jimenez tested Dean Henderson with a header after 18 minutes, they found their feet, and Adama Traore was a dangerous outlet down the right as he outmuscled Enda Stevens on several occasions.
Had there been better composure from Sheffield United's forwards, the hosts may not have been able to respond, yet Doherty's goal seemed to provide a catalyst.
It was an emotional goal as he kissed his black armband in tribute to former Wolves team-mate Benik Afobe, who has lost his two-year-old daughter.
Wolves, who handed a first Premier League start to defender Max Kilman, making him the first former England futsal player to play a full game in the top flight, pressed for a winner.
However, Sheffield United's desperate defending kept clear-cut chances at a premium as the scores remained level.
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It has been a year since Jos Stiglingh captured stunning video with his Phantom 2 drone while flying through a fireworks display. Since posting the video, it has racked up over 11 million views on YouTube, which more… Read More
Posted on March 21, 2015
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1. What is the best material to stuff the wall with?Answer: Cotton fiber insulation in the cavity and Mass loaded vinyl over studs wall to wall.2. Is green glue good to use?Answer: Yes, between 2 layers of drywall minimum 2 tube per 4'x8' sheet max 3 tube.3. What is the best way to find a professional?Answer: Most contractors do not know a lot about soundproofing so we suggest finding someone who is open to doing the installation as instructed.4. Are there professionals who are actually certified?Answer: NO 5. What is the range of cost?Answer: material cost ranges from $3.00 sqft to $5.50 sqft (Labor is quoted by contractor)6. How long does construction last for?Answer: depending on how big of a project you have and skill level of contractor.7. Is soundproofing a 100%?Answer: NO!! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS 100% SOUNDPROOF
You must remove the drywall entirely to do the job right.
]This is starting to sound more and more expensive.
you most likely will have to purchase new drywall.
common walls are shred areas and therefore I would advise you to verify you can do this project with the condo board, I have had projects where opening the wall and ceiling was not permitted.Hiring an acoustical consultant is usually only necessary if the noise source is undetermined or at a DBA level or frequency that is low... ie under 20htz or less than 40dba...The reason I say 40 dba as a marker is because at lower dba it is harder to show major reductions.Perception of reduction is important when your money is on the table..
no do a sandwich with MLV / Green Glue and a new layer of 5/8 drywall..much better approach


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Last week, as I was setting up for a meeting, I felt a twinge of annoyance at the reliance we have on cables, cords, and power outlets. Despite the high-tech, wireless option available for projecting in the meeting room, I still had to spend 20 minutes running around looking for the right adaptor and a cable.
Initially I was pleased to see that the meeting room was equipped with a smart board. A smart board can be used as an electronic white board, a projector screen, and more, usually with a wireless connection. I quickly discovered that I didn't have the right app installed to connect wirelessly. I was disappointed, but knew I could connect with an adaptor and cable.
The smart board would only accept an HDMI cable, which generally isn't a problem, except the cable wasn't there. I found instead a large bundle of cables, snaking across the table like a giant boa constrictor into the floor close to the smart board. The bundle ended in a thick coil with several different ports sticking out of it, including a shredded HDMI. However, nothing in this jumbled mass of options was actually connected to the smart board, or it seemed, to anything else in the room. The only port that could be used was an HDMI one that could be felt, but not seen, behind the screen.
After I secured the necessary adaptor and cables, I then had to figure out where to plug in my device so the power wouldn't run out during the meeting. Even more tripping hazards. Argh.
We have access to so much great and innovative technology including wireless options. So how come I'm always running around looking for cables?
Even when I don't need cables and adaptors to use a projector, it seems I'm always stumbling over chargers and wires. The one flaw of all these neat gadgets and devices we're always tethered to a power source. At one point in time I did use a wireless charger for my phone, but it was slow. And I could either use the phone or let it charge. When the phone is plugged in directly I can do both.
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Reference: 06689 Job Type: Permanent Date Posted: 10 May 2017
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Check out this short training module in Trailhead on the new Notes and Files functionality. These tools will be added to your org when you get the "Components" package update in the next few weeks.
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no00dylan wrote:I agree with you blink, completely, but you have to put yourself in the 'lopers shoes. Every day there's a new thread promoting a mod "in the works" that doesn't have anything to show for itself, asking people to join the "team" and make their mod. I don't know any people here on lopers who want to join a mod where there has been no work done, and the creator has no work to show for themselves.
Understand when you say "put yourself in lopers shoes" we are lopers and have been for a very long time. We understand that a lot of mods which will go nowhere get posted they have been posted for over four years now since before Hl2 was released, as blink says in the post honest constructive critisism is encouraged in these instances.
It's the fact that a lot of our members now see this as a chance to inflate their ego and paint 'lopers in an all together unsavory light whilst they do so.
If there is a post such as the ones we are suggesting and someone feels they absoloutly have to tell them they suck. Then they aren't the kind of 'loper we want here and they will be feeling the swift end of the ban hammer quite quickly, shoes and all.
My proposal:
Create a "Share Your Mod Idea" topic in the forums, that way people can create a thread all about their mod, give their Steam contact info, and wait to see if anyone gives them a beep. In these threads, the creator can choose to turn responses on or off depending if they want critism on their idea. as an extra safegaurd their could also be a little disclaimer before they allow comments that what they hear may not be what they WANT to hear. and instead of applying that warning and then ban for all mod threads, how about applying it to only the ones in the.
I dissagree with this idea. There shouldn't be a seperate topic for post your mod ideas since it somewhat defeats the purpose of having a mod thread. We want people to post their ideas and get feedback. Yes we get sucky ones but that's just life. Limiting them to one thread is just going to damage the community not help it. the answer here is in the 'lopers behaviour in the forums not how we can control them.
Secondly the idea of people making posts being able to turn comments off in my view is a terrible one.
One of 'lopers best points happens to be one of the points people are using as a source for their arrogance. We provide strong,fair and uncompromising critisism here. This forum is not a place for people to masturbate their egos or leave adverts lying around. It is a forum for discussion and feedback you take away comments you defeat that purpose even if it is an option.
Besides if you come across a thread with comments turned off what does it say about the creator? They know it's a bad idea anyway and they wont get the benifit of feedback.
Share Your Mod Idea" topic. In this topic we could have a sticky thread on the format of posting your idea. What this would do is 1. eliminate bad comments 2.Make the mod creator more comfortable 3. Make mod promoting more professionalized, thanks to the format template thread.
We don't want to turn 'lopers into the third reich. People should not be forced into a certain format for their posts nor are we looking to "eliminate" bad posts. If we have to go down the route of introducing regimented methods of mod proposal, having to authorise posts etc etc then interlopers wont be a fun laid back friendly community with a professionalised streak in it, It will become the very thing we're trying to avoid in this post. Besides we have plenty of guidelines on developing mod ideas and running them in the mod forum already but they are just that, guidelines.
What we would prefer is that we continue to trust interlopers as we have done for years now. We want to be able to leave you lot to it and for the most part you will police yourselves. I've moderated a number of forums and hoenstly this one is the easiest of the lot. Don't take this thread to mean we think you're all turning into complete arseholes and we're turning this place into a dictatorship to control the population. It is just as the title reads, "A Gentle reminder"


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The benefit EP album I recorded last winter has been delayed by injury and other unforeseen events, but All the Way is still on the way.
What's going on now and what's coming up this fall/winter:
- Final designs are being completed for the album case – a 6 panel wallet featuring black and white photos by professional photographer Scott R. Jaeger, my husband and the man who inspired this album through his experience living with and dying from pancreatic cancer.
- Once the design is completed, I plan to make a video and set up a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to pay to have the CDs manufactured.
- Following that will be CD release parties and a series of concerts I am in the process of scheduling.
How you can help:
- If you have a location near you that you would like to see me do a show at, please forward the name of the place along with a link to their website, if you know it, to me at kaiafowler @ gmail.com.
- Watch for word on the Kickstarter campaign and support it at whatever level you can. Then share it with everyone you know.
Thanks always for your continued support of my creative work. You give it meaning.
Want to listen to the song sample sneak-previews of the new album?
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All The Way
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Convicted Murderer Boyd Had History of Crime, Violence
Nate Gartrell, EDN
Robert Darnell Boyd, the 28-year-old Springfield man convicted Friday of murdering his former girlfriend, Allyson Archibald, already had several felony convictions in Lane County, court documents show.
Boyd, who faces a mandatory minimum 25-year prison sentence for the 2010 beating death of Archibald, then-18, pleaded guilty to a felony count of assault in the third degree in May of 2006, after shooting a man during a traffic confrontation in February of that year.
Boyd was originally charged with three felonies, including second degree assault with a firearm, but was able to work a plea deal, and entered a guilty plea to a lesser assault offense, according to court documents. In return, two of the three counts were dropped, and Boyd was sentenced to 32 months in prison with credit for time served.
He was also ordered to pay almost $4,300 in restitution related to medical expenses he incurred when he shot his victim.
According to a Register-Guard article from May, 2006, the assault charges stemmed from an incident in which Boyd and some friends were driving through Eugene when a group of pedestrians blocked traffic and refused to move.
During an ensuing confrontation, Boyd alleged that he thought he saw one member of the other group reach for a gun, so Boyd pulled out his gun and fired at the group, hitting one person. At the time, Boyd was not legally allowed to carry a firearm, due to a prior robbery conviction, according to the Register-Guard.
That resulted in the extra felony firearm possession count, which was ultimately dropped in the plea deal.
In addition to the felony assault, Boyd had gotten in trouble for identity theft, fraud, and theft in the past, according to court documents. In 2008, while fighting felony theft and forgery charges, he violated his supervised release agreement, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
Then, in 2010, months prior to the killing of Archibald, Boyd was charged with six counts of theft and identity theft. He was convicted of two of the counts, including the theft of more than $1,000.
For those convictions, Boyd was sentenced to 20 days of supervised authority, and ordered to pay almost $3,000 in restitution. He was also given two years probation.
Barely seven months later, Boyd was back in the system, this time for the murder of Archibald, who Boyd didn't deny killing. But he said that he didn't intend to kill her, and that he blacked out, and didn't remember what happened during the actual moment of her death.
The Archibald killing occurred in the early morning of Nov. 28, 2010. The two were walking together, and some witnesses reported hearing them argue. At some point, Boyd beat Archibald to death, and then fled the scene. He was arrested later that day.
Boyd is expected to be sentenced on Friday, March 2, at Lane County Circuit Courthouse. Court proceedings usually start at 8 a.m.


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DAVIS, Calif. — Bike Party Davis and Sudwerk Brewing Co. join forces July 22 with an evening ride promoting bicycle fun and safety. And all that enthusiasm is bottled in Sudwerk's newest beer, Bike Party Pils.
The June 22 ride is one of several coordinated events this summer, focusing on safe bicycling, cleaning up the Davis bike trails and raising money for local bike-centric groups. The collaboration led to the name for the limited-release pilsner, which arrives in six packs in California stores this week. "Inspired by Northern California's avid bike culture and dedicated to our hometown of Davis, Bike Party Pils celebrates a healthy, active lifestyle and giving back to your local community," the packaging reads.
Jennifer Donofrio, the city of Davis' bike and pedestrian coordinator, organizes the volunteers and events for Bike Party Davis. It meets on the fourth Friday of each month, leaving at 8 p.m. from Ken's Bike-Ski-Board, 650 G St.
"It's a fun, casual ride to get more people on their bikes, and learn about pathways and tricks to riding their bike around that they didn't know before," Donofrio said. Participants play music, light up their bikes, and follow rules of the road. All ages, bikes and abilities are welcome. "It's about having fun and bringing enjoyment to biking. It's a great way to learn about getting around Davis by bike."
On July 22, Bike Party Davis will stop at the Sudwerk Dock (2001 Second St.), at 9 p.m. After 30 to 40 minutes, Sudwerk will lead a ride to another local retailer in downtown Davis.
Other collaborations include a pathway cleanup along Putah Creek on Saturday, Aug. 13. Volunteers will meet in the Sudwerk parking lot at 10:30 a.m., and ride to the cleanup site. Sudwerk will open its Dock early, at 1 p.m., to welcome volunteers. It also will donate 25 percent of its profits from that evening to the Davis Bike Collective, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides a do-it-yourself repair shop at Fourth and L streets.
"I'm excited to partner with Sudwerk and the Bike Collective, and I'm thrilled that there's a beer called 'Bike Party' in Davis. I think that together, we are increasing ridership and making biking fun in the community."
The limited-release Bike Party Pils is a lighter, dry-hopped variation of Sudwerk's top-selling beer, Northern Pilsner, which just won a silver medal at the California State Fair. Bike Party Pils is lower in alcohol (4.5 vs. 5.3% ABV). The Mandarina Bavaria, Huell Melon and Citra hops are added at the end of the brewing process, picking up their fruity aroma but maintaining the lager's crisp, smooth finish.
While most of the mass-market American beers are pilsners, they are underrepresented in the California craft beer market, Sudwerk co-owner Trent Yackzan said. "High quality, California-made craft pilsners are hard to find. As a brewery solely focused on brewing craft lagers, pilsner is our favorite style and we're working to draw as much attention as we can back to this amazing style."
Find Bike Party Pils at Nugget Markets, Davis Food Co-op, Whole Foods, Raley's, and other select merchants around California. Fans will find it on tap – in limited release – at the Dock, and at select accounts, throughout the summer.
Building on more than 25 years of family legacy and brewing tradition, Sudwerk Brewing Co. specializes in artisanal brews, specifically West Coast craft lagers. Its taproom, The Dock, 2001 Second St., Davis, Calif., is open from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 to 8 p.m. on weekends. It offers a rotating menu of experimental and innovative beers, "honest pints" and growler fills, fresh White Labs brewers' yeast, and good conversation. Learn more at http://sudwerkbrew.com.


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