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Hoverboards have continued to grow in popularity in recent years, with a number of new manufacturers producing their own take on these self-balancing skateboards. Some have a number of bells and whistles that have helped make them even more popular with consumers. However, there have been fires reported while charging some of these boards, and there is still a serious risk of severe injuries if you fall while riding one.
During the first two years after hoverboards were released, more than 26,000 kids ended up in emergency rooms around the country. Despite problems with batteries overheating and boards catching on fire while charging, the majority of injuries resulted from falls.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a hoverboard, it is important to reach out to an experienced Maryland product defect attorney.
Types of Injuries Seen From Hoverboards
Fractures are some of the most common injuries sustained on hoverboards, accounting for 40% of the emergency room cases. Contusions and sprain/strain injuries were among the other most common injuries. Wrists, forearms, and the head were the top three parts of the body typically affected by hoverboard injuries. Wearing helmets, elbow pads, and wrist pads certainly helps, but there are still genuine concerns over how the product has been manufactured.
Product Defect Lawsuits
The hoverboard manufacturer should be held accountable if someone is injured by a defective product. In order to prove negligence against the manufacturer, you need to prove the following elements:
- The hoverboard was defective before it left the manufacturer's control;
- The consumer did not make any substantial changes to the hoverboard once received;
- The defect made the hoverboard unreasonably dangerous; and
- The defect caused injuries to you.
Maryland recognizes several different types of product defects, including design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects. A design defect happens when a product is designed in a manner that makes it inherently dangerous, while a manufacturing defect is when the product is not manufactured in line with the intended design. A marketing defect is when a product lacks necessary safety warnings or adequate instructions for use.
Fire Hazards
Anyone who owns a hoverboard should not leave it charging unattended. There are numerous reports of the devices catching fire. Depending on where the hoverboard is charging, it could spark a larger fire. There are documented cases where they have caused significant damage and even burned an entire house down. While less frequent, some people have reported that a board caught on fire while someone was riding it. It is no wonder that many airlines have banned them from cargo holds and carry-on luggage.
It is believed that some defective batteries overheat while charging, and other batteries are damaged after a rider bumps into an object or the wall. Non-compatible charging ports have been cited as potential fire causes, too.
Contact a Charles County Product Liability Attorney
If you have been injured on or by a hoverboard, contact the Law Office of Robert R. Castro at 301-870-1200 today to schedule an initial consultation. Let us review the facts of your case and help you determine whether you have a valid claim against the hoverboard manufacturer.


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Mary is a literacy and numeracy tutor with the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB), and a member of the NALA Board since 2014. She is a commerce graduate of University College Dublin. She has worked in supply chain roles with LM Ericsson, the Irish Dairy Board and Vodafone Ireland. She also lectured in Carlow IT. Having taken a step back from business to raise her family, Mary returned to the world of education as a voluntary tutor with CDETB. She continues to volunteer as well as giving classes in literacy and numeracy in Coláiste Dhúlaigh in Dublin.


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'All aspects of the college game (all divisions, select sides, tournaments and tours, the A[ll] A[merican] brand, 15s and 7s) must be independently managed and administered by a national college rugby association in partnership with USA Rugby,' according to an August 27 letter written by 2009's collegiate territorial coaches to chief executive Nigel Melville.
The far-reaching conclusion, timed to precede the coming weekend's board meeting, can been seen as a sign of confidence among university leaders who believe rugby is finding a home on campus as well as further evidence that the segment feels ignored by USARFU. The latter view is the more surprising since the territorial coaches are almost definitionally 'insiders'.
Indeed, within a week the group secured a September 3 conference call with chief executive Nigel Melville, who agreed some of the tenets, according to circulated minutes. But Melville deflected committing to a modest, guaranteed budget allocation for the All-American program or staffing a college director at the national office.
The coaching letter begins by making an establishmentarian case that territorial coaching hopefuls must have advanced USARFU credentials, in order to establish a transparent route to representative appointments. But the missive quickly turns to sponsorship and program funding, a sore spot because of the disparity between monies generated for Boulder and plowed back into the growing college segment.
In a section labeled 'In General,' the group calls for a collegiate coaching association and asserts that 'By establishing a[n] empowering, working partnership with college rugby programs and support networks, USA Rugby stands to gain an immensely powerful ally in every conceivable aspect of the [sic] rugby's growth.'
Just last year USA Rugby informed the A[ll] A[merican] players that they had reached the point in their rugby careers where they no longer had to 'pay to play' yet on late notice this year's AAs were obligated to raise $1,000 per player. This reflects poorly on our union and the AA program and should not happen again.
The corollary: 'Unless USA Rugby recognizes the inherent value of college rugby and acts to support and develop it to its potential, we feel the colleges will ultimately move to organize themselves with or without USA Rugby.'
The majority of USARFU's $2.7 million in (projected) 2009 dues come from collegians, and its leading commercial sponsor, the National Guard, is premised on reaching the university audience.
The call minutes note 'anticipate' the 2010 collegiate Inter-Territorial Tournament will be immediately followed by a weeklong 'academy' in Boulder, Colorado, for 60 players perforce named All-Americans, and observe that a collegiate manager in the national office 'would be a significant help promoting the game to athletic directors and the college community.'
There is no mention of the $200,000 thumbnail budget which the coaches estimated would suitably cover the territorial championship, the academy camp, and the annual All-American tour as well as operating cost for a coaches association. By way of comparison with a comparable national team feeder, the International Rugby Board has allotted approximately $150,000 to the USA's 40-man, 2-match program in the Americas Rugby Championship.
The signatories are Rich Cortez (Wyoming and West), Jonathon Griffin (Stanford and Pacific Coast), Greg Jones (Kutztown and Mid-Atlantic), Mike Hodgins (Northeast), Rich Pohlidal (Army and Military Services), Vince Atkinson (South), Ron Bowers (Ohio State and Midwest), and Jeremy Ognall (Southern California).


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A helicopter manufacturer in Troy is laying off 160 people, the Troy Messenger reports.
Sikorsky Aircraft's Tory plant is making the decision because of reduced demand for the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, which is a U.S. Navy helicopter and the primary source of the facility's work, according to the report.
The layoffs will complete by the end of August. Lockheed Martin purchased Sikorsky in 2015. Sikorsky employs 650 people in Pike County.
Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, told the Troy Messenger that there's been concern "for some time" that the Troy facility would close down altogether.
Sikorsky also has a facility in Huntsville that primarily consists of engineering, logistics, business and programming personnel supporting Army customers.


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Foundation gives N3.5m to boat mishap victims' families
According to a member of the House of Representatives, Wale Raji, the foundation was established in memory of the victims.
He said: "We cannot continue to grieve. So we felt the only thing we can do to keep the memory of this young men is to establish this foundation and provide continued financial support to the families of the fallen heroes and also impact members of the community."
Raji, who represents Epe Constituency and also a member of the foundation, said a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training centre would open in the community to immortalise the seven persons.
The foundation's coordinator, Otunba Tajudeen Abass said: "The victims met their tragic death while on an assignment to monitor the 2015 presidential and national assembly election exercises conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He noted that ABSAM was an acronym for Adewale Olakunle; Mogaji Gbolahan; Bello Muheez; Salau Tunde; Agoro Shamuseen; Mogaji Wale and Muftau Penu who were the victims of the unfortunate incident.
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Digital health systems for improved healthcare
A digital health program to support e-Health, psycho-oncology, care interventions and health communications.
A digital health program to support e-Health, psycho-oncology, care interventions and health communications.
This digital health program draws upon citizen-centred health initiatives and partnerships with government and industry to provide insight into current management techniques for health data.
The digital health program will investigate ways of supporting and promoting citizen-centred health initiatives, including:
Partnerships with the following government and industry bodies will provide insights into current management techniques and the existing gaps in health data management:
Early identification or prediction of the likely onset of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity are crucial to improving public health.
AstroMedical Innovation is the translation of data-driven processes and techniques from astronomy and astrophysics into the domain of medical imaging and diagnosis, with the aim of developing faster, more robust, and more powerful diagnostic tools.
Collaborating with the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we will apply established and well-tested methods from astrophysics to the early detection of heart disease, through two initial projects:
In both cases, discovery and diagnosis requires new visualisation and analysis methods within a data-intensive context.
This project is led by: A/Prof Christopher Fluke and Dr Ned Taylor
This longitudinal study is focused on assessing the benefits of a bespoke mobile health solution on:
Pilot studies to date have been run in Canada, China, Germany, Australia and US.
Funding for various aspects of this project has been received from ATN-DAAD, DAAD-UA, Epworth Medical Foundation, Harbin Institute of Technology, a Schoeller Senior Research Fellowship. It is led by Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe and Mr Steve Goldberg.
Currently, a plethora of health information systems such as electronic medical record systems and point of care solutions are being implemented into healthcare organisations. However, it is unclear:
This research, based at Epworth HealthCare, is developing a rubric around best practices for the design, development and deployment of digital health solutions in healthcare contexts. This is designed to ensure such solutions enable high value, high quality patient-centred care to ensue.
This project is currently being funded by an Epworth Research Institute seed grant and is led by Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe and Ms Lou O'Connor.
A project led by Dr Michelle Lim with partner, Relationships Australia Victoria, has been awarded funding to analyse 'A digital prototype addressing loneliness in older adults.'
This project will develop an Internet of Things (IoT) device linked to patient electronic medical records to ensure the correct medication at the correct dose is delivered to the correct patient at the correct time.
Reducing unplanned readmissions and mitigating risks in acute care contexts is important for providing high quality care and a superior patient experience. It is also having far reaching consequences on the ability of healthcare organisations to provide high value care.
Together with individuals at Epworth HealthCare, an Australian health data model is being developed so that it will be possible to accurately predict patients with a high likelihood for readmission at the time of initial admission, as well as mitigate likely risks during their patient journey.
This project is currently being funded by an Epworth Research Institute seed grant and is led by Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe, Ms Lou O'Connor, Ms Day Delgado and Mr Steve McConchie.


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Board of Directors Meeting
The newly elected board of directors will be meeting on Friday, August 2, at the offices of ASI, 1110 Park Place Suite 101, From 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Owners are welcome to observe the meeting.
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Mill River Condo Residents & Owners, There have been some recent changes to the recycling program that you need to be aware of; Less is being accepted as recycling, and if unacceptable items are found in the bins, the Association (and therefore you) is now incurring additional charges if a load is considered 'Contaminated', as […]
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Tree Removal – 4449 Greenchain Notice 9.2018 The maple tree on the east side of 4449 Greenchain Loop was evaluated by an arborist, and it was recommended that it be removed due to encroachment on the building, which would have continued to cause issues and risk as it grew. The tree will be removed within […]
Landscape Projects – Fall 2018
The Landscape Committee has worked to develop a structured plan for plant replacement and improvement throughout the property. Not all areas can be done at once, but a master plan is trying to be operated under with basic goals and guidelines. For this fall, priorities include: Remove Invasive Plants/Trees & Hazardous Trees Dying plants and […]


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DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines high school is looking for creative ways to get students thinking ahead to possible career choices. It's latest idea is a cut above the rest.
Last week, Roosevelt High School launched the "Barber Shop" program according to school principal, Kevin Biggs. He says the program is designed to support and engage young men of color to pursue post graduate career options. The program will be lead by local barbers.
Tony Mac is the owner of Clippernomics, a barbershop on the Des Moines' southside. He says the opportunity to teach in the classroom is a dream come true."If they're willing to listen, I'll teach," he smiles. Mac has cut hair for more than 20 years. During that time, he says he's had the chance to mentor young men about their professional and personal aspirations. He envisions his classroom environment to be similar.
"We're not going be just teaching about hair," he says. "We're going to be working with the kids, teaching them about business and how to run a business." Mac hopes the school's new concept encourages students to finish school and pursue opportunities they would have never thought possible.
"A lot of young black youth nowadays lack knowing an adult business man, a black business owner."
Program organizers are working to convert a classroom into a barber shop setting. It's scheduled to be ready by the start of the second semester. Organizers say they are in the process of fundraising $25,000 to complete the project. Eventually, Mac hopes to offer scholarship opportunities to barber school for those who complete the program.


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K-9 Martina "Tini" is an Explosive Detection Canine (EDC), and is trained as a Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.), for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Tini was born on July 26, 2012, and was raised as a participant in the Guiding Eyes for The Blind Foundation. Tini switched to a line of work more suited to her. She graduated from the ATF S.E.E.K. Training Facility in Front Royal, Va., on June 26, 2015, and is currently assigned to the Tampa Field Division.
Tini has been trained to detect the latest homemade, military and commercial explosive threats. As a SEEK trained K-9, Tini may be deployed off leash to targets over 100 yards away. If an odor is detected, she will alert her handler by sitting. If no odor is detected, she will wait to be recalled by her handler or directed to another target.
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Leave your worries parked up top with the car and meander effortlessly down to Papillon B&B. The timber house, submerged in greenery like a giant luxurious tree-house, is a tropical haven.....
.... And owners Maureen and Stephen are fun, relaxed and fascinating. "I often wonder what the guests must think of us; we're usually covered in mud from head to toe," Maureen chuckled. When you've got a garden as large and lively as theirs it's a full time job to control it. Hosting comes naturally to the Turners who retired here after a life of travel. Although they hadn't originally considered running a B&B, when they saw the house they knew it was 'the one.' Although fascinated by all creatures great and small they are particularly avid birders. They are often up with the kookaburras and have endless knowledge on all the best birding spots. They have also personally sampled all the local delights and know exactly where to send their guests. Breakfast, a delicious array of fresh tropical fruit (Maureen is renowned for her fruit platters) and home baking, is served on the deck. "We always sit out here, whatever the weather," I was told. It is a beautiful spot and I suppose it needs to be when you've got to coax your guests out of their gigantic and absurdly comfortable beds. Dog Alfie is terribly shy but he'll be your walking buddy with a bit of gentle persuasion. Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas and The Daintree are all close by.[i/]
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fire sprinkler systems
There are several different types of fire sprinkler systems, but the most common is the Wet system. It is important to note that in all systems, (other than the Deluge system), each sprinkler head remains closed until activated by a heat source. For example, if a house equipped with a wet/dry system experiences a fire in the garage, the sprinkler heads in that area will be discharged. The sprinkler heads in the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, etc, will remain closed unless the fire spreads to those specific areas.
Wet system:
In wet systems, the water is stored directly in the pipes leading up to the sprinkler heads. When a sprinkler head is activated, water is immediately released and cannot be stopped until the system is shut off.
Dry systems:
Dry systems are used in colder climates to prevent water freezing and bursting in the pipes by storing the water underground. The pipes are charged with nitrogen or air, and create a pressurized barrier that is released in the event of a sprinkler head engaging.
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These are systems that hold water in the pipes during summer months, and then can be drained and set up as a dry system during the winter months.
Pre-action systems:
Pre-action systems are like dry systems, but instead of activating through the sprinkler heads, the pipes charge only during the activation of a fire or smoke detector. These systems are used in areas that contain expensive, irreplaceable property to prevent accidental damages caused by a faulty sprinkler head.
Deluge system:
This is a dry system that is activated with a smoke or fire detection alarm. In this system, all sprinkler heads remain opened and once activated, quickly dumps water or foam to quickly suppress any fire threat. Deluge systems are used in industrial, mechanical, or hazardous material conditions where it is crucial to neutralize the fire threat immediately.
Choosing the correct system for your residential or commercial property is important to prevent unnecessary damages to your property. Those who live in cold climates have to determine the risk associated with a regular wet system, particularly if the property is not always occupied. When a system is discharged from a frozen pipe bursting, the water in the system will continue to drain until the main is closed. Having your system serviced or upgraded before the winter months can save you money and prevent accidental damages from occuring.
In 2010 the California Builidng Standards Commission ruled that all newly constructed buildings must be constructed with fire sprinkler systems. This new code went into effect in 2011 and umbrellas to individuals who already own a home but are planning to remodel or add structures to their property.
Those individuals who already own a home that was constructed before 2011 might be thinking how lucky they that the new Code does not effect them. Although you're not required to get these systems, there are several reasons why you should consider it.
According to a report(1) done by the National Fire Protection Association:
- Fire deaths are 81% less likely in homes with fire sprinklers
- Injury rates in firefighters responding to home fires is 80% less in home with suppression systems.
- Fires in homes with sprinklers are 97% more likely to keep room structures.
- Death rate in home fires is 90% less with sprinklers compared to the 18% less in homes equity with battery powered alarms.
These numbers are huge. When homeowners consider the cost of installing systems (an average cost of $2,000- $7,500 depending on the size of the home), they often overlook what they are really paying for. Homeowner's Insurnace does cover damages from home fires, but there are certainly things that simply cannot be replaced.
1. https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/Suppression/US-Experience-with-Sprinklers
As a young child, I remember the frequent visits from local fire authorities to our school, accompanied with the famous slogan, "Stop, Drop, and Roll". The visits aimed to educate young children on fire safety. Now that you're all grown up in a home of your own, how much have you retained? Furthermore, with electronics becoming more and more intertwined in our every day life with each passing day, how does this affect the safety of your living space?
1. Electrical Cords
CORDS! Our households are laced with them. They power our flat screens, computer, lighting, tablets, phones, and appliances. You might innocently walk past them thinking they're safe and sound, but when was the last time you took the time to really inspect them? Checking your cords for wear-and-tear is one of the most simple ways to prevent an accidental fire. We all know that person who hangs on to that crippled and tattered iPhone charger for much longer than necessary. Other cords in your house are subject to the same degrade, which could potentially expose wires. Periodically checking that ball of cords mashed behind your entertainment center could potentially save your life. Also, be sure to utilize power surges correctly, check for outlet damage, and look for damages in the prongs of plugs.
2. Unattended Cooking
It's 2019. We are accustomed to doing a trillion tasks at once. Just look at your browser's tabs, you're all over the place between online shopping, bill pay, and social media. you're simultaneously multi-tasking on your phone as you multi-task in real-life! The kids, the pets, the cleaning- it's all managed at the same time and we are all guilty of spreading our attention a little too thin. Walking away from cooking- even to watch a quick YouTube video, is the number one cause for house fires in America. Even new-aged ranges equipped with motherboards are susceptible to error. In fact, now that we have the ability to remotely turn our appliances on or off with our phones (without actually being present), it creates an even higher risk for a house fire. Never leave food unattended or leave the house while any appliance is on, whether or not food is cooking. It's possible to access your appliance and preheat your oven while you're physically miles away- abstain from this practice! You could end up coming home to your house engulfed in flames. Keep a fire extinguishger handy, check for flammable items placed near a heat source (such as towels or boxes), and remember to NEVER put water on a grease fire.
3. Faulty Fire Protection Equipment
Smoke alarms are very important, but even I have been guilty of ripping one off the ceiling because it just doesn't pipe down. It's an awful heckler in the midst of another failed cooking attempt. You might even be lucky enough to have a sprinkler system in your home, but just because it's there, doesn't meant it's functioning properly. Have a professional check your systems and make the proper repairs. Faulty heads, incorrect system pressure, and leaky pipes inhibit the full potential of your fire suppression system. The same goes for your fire extinguishers, when was the last time it was inspected? Is it properly charged? Expired? IF you don't have any of these fire safety systems, GET THEM. Regularly checking these safety tools can help save your home and life in the wake of a house fire. Early detection is crucial to your survival, but also will limit the damage to your property.
These tips can save your life!
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Gisela Graham Pumpkin Halloween Decoration A smiling pumpkin wall decoration made from fiendishly fun orange and green tinsel and hung by a green ribbon. This large hanging Halloween decoration is a great way to create a house of horrors feel by hanging it on your front door. With a slight curved 3D effect to it this reusable Halloween wall decoration is also a fun way to let trick or treater know that they're welcome.
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VN top Japan investment locale
A recent survey conducted by Mizuho Research Institute of 1,100 companies in Japan shows growing interest in Việt Nam as an investment priority among ASEAN countries.
More than 53 per cent of the enterprises participating in the survey said that Việt Nam was their ideal investment destination, with Thailand ranking first, with 59.7 percent.
The confidence rate in the Vietnamese market increased by 4.9 per cent compared with last year's survey.
The poll also found a reduction of 2.2 per cent in the confidence rate for the Thai market compared to last year.
Nearly 49 per cent of Japanese companies with registered capital of more than 10 million yen chose ASEAN as an overseas investment priority, the survey found.
Japanese investors said that Việt Nam's membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement was an incentive for them to invest in Việt Nam.
Nearly 13 per cent of the respondents said they would choose Việt Nam first as an investment destination among the 12 member countries of ASEAN.
Of the 12 countries that have signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which includes Việt Nam, Japan and the US, more than 10 per cent said they would invest only in Japan, and 4.9 per cent in the US.
Another survey of 1,027 Japanese enterprises conducted early this year by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) showed that more than 60 per cent of Japanese enterprises investing in Việt Nam had plans to expand their business in the country.
About 85 per cent of the enterprises said they would expand to increase revenue, while 65 per cent said they saw high potential for economic growth in Việt Nam.
JETRO said that Japanese enterprises considered the ASEAN Economic Community, which simplifies customs procedures, reduces tariffs among members and offers employment mobility, to be an incentive to further invest overseas.
About 60 per cent of the respondents said they were earning profits in Việt Nam.
Japanese enterprises said they wanted to invest in Viet Nam as it continues to enjoy strong growth, especially with the signing of more trade agreements.
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History | Medieval Studies | Religion
Colonizing Christianity employs postcolonial critique to analyze the transformations of Greek and Latin religious identity in the wake of the Fourth Crusade. It argues that the experience of colonization splintered the Greek community, which could not agree how best to respond to the Latin other. By offering a close reading of a handful of texts from the era of the Fourth Crusade and subsequent Latin Empire of Byzantium, this book illuminates mechanisms by which Western Christians authorized and exploited the Christian East and, concurrently, the ways in which Eastern Christians understood and responded to the dramatic shift in their political and religious fortunes. It offers new insights into the statements of Greek and Latin religious polemic that emerged in the context of the Fourth Crusade and how they more often revealed political or cultural anxiety than they advanced theological ideas. It further demonstrates how the experience of colonial subjugation not only transformed the way that Eastern Christians viewed themselves and the Western Christian other but also how the experience of colonialism opened permanent fissures within the Orthodox community.
George E. Demacopoulos is Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University.
Recommended Citation
Demacopoulos, George E., "Colonizing Christianity" (2019). Religion. 17.


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Yes the Lee Navigation goes through Enfield and if you are in the market for an elegant lock cottage the one at Enfield is unoccupied.
Yes the Lee Enfield rifle was manufactured here at the Royal Small Arms factory.
However the name has nothing to do with the navigation. This phenomenally successful gun was developed by James Lee in 1907 and was standard issue to infantrymen in both World Wars. To appreciate the impact of its ability to achieve 12 well aimed shots per minute in the hands of a trained infantryman consider this. At the battle of Mons the Germans estimated that 28 machine guns per battalion were being deployed against them. In fact there were only two.


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One year when Valentine's Day fell on a day that I was working and Charlie wasn't, he prepared me a lovely romantic home cooked meal. The main dish was a delicious shrimp stir-fry with rice noodles.
This year, when I asked what he'd like me to make him for his birthday, he requested something similar. As I quizzed him further, he named several ingredients he would like in it.
This is what I made with the ingredients he requested. It's almost a One-Pot Wonder, but the noodles are first cooked separately. I tried cooking them in the pan with extra broth, but it didn't work. It was too difficult to have little enough liquid for them to absorb all of it and yet have all the noodles well cooked. So I actually made it again a week or two later for you, dear readers. I think we've got it right now! And Charlie and I didn't mind eating more shrimp stir-fry!
- 1/2 227 g pkg. rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 400 g (or 1 lb.) shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 large carrot sliced
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 170 g (6 oz.) snow peas
- 1 227 mL can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 1 red pepper cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup broth
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free tamari (soy sauce)
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain. Toss with sesame oil. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon coconut oil. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Saute for one minute.
- Add carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, for a minute or two.
- Add remaining vegetables and broth. Cook, stirring until vegetables are somewhat tender but still brightly coloured.
- Remove the vegetable mixture and keep warm. Add one tablespoon coconut oil and the shrimp. Saute until the shrimp becomes opaque.
- Return vegetables and add the noodles to the pan. Toss together to combine while heating through. Turn off the heat. Toss in the tamari and serve.


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Words surround us like thick fog, swirling around every part of our day. What's important blends with what is trivial, private with public, sacred with profane. Popular artists who have something contemplative to say have a hard time finding true listeners in this cloud of words. Many of the words are after your wallet. It's difficult knowing what words to trust.
It's easy to become disenchanted when you find you're not truly being heard. Artists may turn sardonic as a coping mechanism; hear the sarcasm in Weezer's "Pork and Beans" (hyperironically one of their biggest hits to date). Others leave the mainstream in search of greater independence. Successful ones like Dave Matthews can start their own labels. But they'll be lucky if they get played on the radio any more, because the major labels drive radio with advertising money.
The problem is not with the artists, but with the malaise of an industry that conjures up concepts, feelings, and personalities to enchant consumers. It's an industry that revolves around manipulation; an industry in bed with the media that surrounds us, feeding us day and night. It's unlikely to challenge us to grow, to develop character, to think, or to use wisdom. It toys with loose definitions of concepts like love and happiness, losing the consumer in a haze of mixed messages. I don't think it could define sex, and yet it manufactures meaning for masses of people in search of it.


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Who is Arcade Fire? Well, it's a Canadian indie band on Merge records that's known for its incredibly energetic live shows. Its latest record, Suburbs, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts last August. Oh yeah, they won one of those Grammy Awards for 2010 -- what was it? Album of the Year? No big deal.
Arcade Fire bassist Tim Kingsbury took a few of his last peaceful moments before tour and discussed what it means to be an indie band in the age of the internet.
Ever since the release of Funeral, Arcade Fire has become an indie demigod of sorts. Its live shows are otherworldly, its records are catchy yet challenging and its status has been huge in the indie world, yet just under the mainstream radar.
Until recently, that is. Arcade Fire took home the Grammy for Album of the Year and performed at the awards, much to the dismay and confusion of Justin Bieber fans. The event, sparked social media mayhem.
Chrissy Wilmes: I'm curious...what did you do with your Grammy? Tim Kingsbury: I actually haven't even gotten it yet! I think it's in the mail.
What do you plan to do with it? Does it have a special shelf? Will you carry it around for a while? I might turn it into a necklace or something. Wear it around my neck [laughs]. I've thought about it, but it's still up in the air. I've actually considered storing it at my parents' place, because I know they'd be really happy if it was sitting on their mantle. I'm traveling so much anyway. It's a little weighty.
How have things changed for you personally since winning Album of the Year? Not a lot in terms of my day-to-day life. There were a couple of my neighbors on my street [who] popped notes in my door, which was nice. I don't think they necessarily realized I played in a band before, so that was kind of a change. Nothing too much. We're just beginning a tour now, the one that will bring us to St. Louis, and I think the shows seem to be full, and there are definitely more people that have heard of us now. That changes things for sure.
After the Grammys, Arcade Fire trended on Twitter, as people expressed their confusion and frustration at having never heard of Arcade Fire or Suburbs. What do you think it says about music and culture at present that an album can win such a massive and seemingly mainstream award while still being under the radar of the mainstream? It's an interesting time in the music industry. Our route we've taken... we've been on Merge records since our first record, and I think ten or fifteen years ago it would've been kind of impossible for a band on Merge -- on any independent label really -- to kind of to get to where we are. The internet has changed things a lot. The major mainstream label music system has changed a lot because of the internet, and there's more access for bands. It kind of levels the playing field in some ways. I think the Grammies are sort of, it sounds like they're trying to figure out what exactly their place is, too, because it's not the same as it used to be when there were like a few record companies and it was sort of an establishment. That's changing a lot because people can turn to other sources now for music. It's kind of an exciting time.
Do you feel this opens doors for other indie artists? I don't think anything we did necessarily opened doors for other artists, but I think the nature of things right now [has]. It is an exciting time. You can put a video on Youtube now and become famous overnight. I think the exciting thing for me is that I think that if you're doing something [of] quality, if you're doing something and it's really good and people notice it, then it can spread through word of mouth or through the internet, which is really exciting.
The post-Grammys tweeting went so far as to inspire the Who Is Arcade Fire blog and the response video, Know Who Arcade Fire is or Hipsters Will Kill You. What do you think this says about your fan-base? Were you flattered? I think the video was sort of a joke.
Oh, definitely. I think there are people who are super into us, which is amazing. It's pretty amazing to be able to play music and have people be that supportive about it. That's what I take away from it. The Who is Arcade Fire thing is like, you know, that's fine. I wouldn't expect people to know who we are, and I think lots of people have heard us now. I think there's probably more people now that heard about us that did like us than people who were like "what's this about?" you know? I also don't necessarily expect that a thirteen-year-old girl who loves Justin Bieber is going to be that excited that we win. Which is fine.
It's interesting because there was such a big response in that direction but then there was an almost bigger reaction of bafflement, like, "How can you not have heard of them at this point?" It was really interesting, culturally Yeah, it's funny. It also just goes to show just how many people are in the world right now. We're doing an arena tour and we play and lots of people come, but there are still lots of people who haven't heard of us. It's crazy how big the world is.
Arcade Fire - "The Suburbs" The Wilderness Downtown interactive film was really interesting and innovative in that it used advanced technology, which we often think of as cold and impersonal, to make one feel nostalgic of their past in a very intimate way. What inspired that concept and that video? It was this guy named Chris Milk who directed the video. It was basically his idea, actually. He came to us with the idea, and we loved it. I think his whole idea was sort of crossing the newest technology with this kind of nostalgic thing and seeing what kind of a response you could get. I think he did an amazing job. It's pretty crazy that you're just watching web screens, but it is kind of an emotional thing. I think that was really what it was, it was just about nostalgia and technology.
While recording Suburbs, did you feel that it was a more accessible record than your previous ones? Do you feel that way now? Not necessarily. I mean, it's a dense record. It's sixteen songs and when we were doing it, when we finished it and listened to the whole thing, I was like, "wow, I wonder if people will be able to listen to this whole thing..." [laughs] I mean, I love it. I think it really works well together, but I was aware that it's a really dense record. I don't think the songs have become more accessible necessarily, I think Funeral's actually a pretty accessible record as well. [On] this record, I think we have more skill or whatever... we've been playing in the band for eight years now, so just from touring and stuff we play more solidly. So I think in some ways, we're more cohesive as a band. I don't know if it's more accessible, it's hard for me to say that.
In a time and a culture where albums are often conceived as more a collection to pluck singles from, what motivated Arcade Fire to make a cohesive concept album? It wasn't actually necessarily a concept album, although I can see why it's looked at that way. All of our records are certainly sort of thematic. I think we all just always related to albums like that, and all of our favorite bands have put out records. It's all been about records. It seems like when we write songs, they sort of come in these chunks. It's not like we just write one song about this and then one song about that and then another song about that... although that happens, it does usually seem like "oh this group of songs seems to work together," and that becomes a record. That's part of it. It seems generally if we're working on something, if we're writing songs over a course of a month, then those songs will have a similar something running through them, a common theme.
On that note, have you been writing over the past few months? Or has there not been time? Yeah, we actually finished our last tour in December. And then through February and March, when we weren't doing the awards stuff, we were actually doing quite a lot of writing and just playing and working on new stuff. It's been really good. [For] the last couple of records, we toured and toured and toured, and then we were all burnt out and would take a big long break and would start writing again. So this time, we decided to break it up a little bit and do some writing in the middle, and I think it was a really good idea.
Are there any new songs that we haven't heard that are prepared for this tour? There might be. I'm not sure yet. There are a couple... yeah, there's definitely some stuff we're close to playing, if not ready. I can't promise that we will, but there's certainly a chance.
How did "Scenes from the Suburbs" come to be? What was collaborating with Spike Jonze like? We met Spike quite a while ago, on our first tour. We talked to him a bit, and he ended up using "Wake Up" in the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are, and he mentioned that he would be really into working with us on a video or on something because we let him use that song. And I think he was into the band, too. So, him and Winn and Will came up with the script, and then we shot it in Austin last May. It was amazing. He has great energy, and it's really fun to work with him. It was really cool to see him kind of in action doing his thing. It was a really amazing experience.
Arcade Fire's stopping in St. Louis in a few days. What's differentiates this tour from previous tours? We just came off of a big break, so we're actually all pretty excited to be back out again. Not that we're not excited other times, but I feel like we have kind of a new energy right now. We've changed our stage setup a little bit too, so it's kind of a new show. Those are the big things. We might be throwing some new stuff in, too. So that'll be fun. I'm excited to come back to St. Louis. The last time we played there was a lot of fun.
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While the most traditional way of finding a job involves looking at position openings, sending in an application, and successfully completing interviews, some say that the best strategy for finding great job opportunities and career contacts is based on networking. Reaching out to a person you've never really met can be nerve-wracking. But, this connection could be key to landing your next job.
According to 2017 PayScale estimates, 70 to 80% of job openings are never listed on job sites, and a survey revealed that 70 to 85% of people get hired through networking, and around 40% of jobs are given to people who were referred by an employee at the company which was seeking to fill a position.
Networking can happen anywhere, not just at a networking event. While it might be easier to meet new people at one of these get-togethers first, you can also expand your contacts by networking in your current job, at conferences, or even through social media.
Here are a few things that people commonly get wrong about networking:
In most fields, networking is an expectation. Reaching out to old coworkers, introducing yourself to new people at events, or getting connected with some of your university's alumni are all very common tricks of the networking trade.
If you're approaching someone at an event, greet them politely, engage in some small talk, then offer your business card and say you'd love to keep in touch.
After you've gained a new networking contact, keep the relationship going with a proper follow up message. Don't flood your contact with emails, but do send a nice, thoughtful note to check in or follow up on a conversation you've had. If you feel like a networking relationship has gotten stale, send a thoughtful email to get back on track.
You don't necessarily need them, but business cards might make you seem professional or wise beyond your years. Even if you aren't employed, or don't have a company business card, it can be quite affordable to print out batch with your name, contact information, and LinkedIn link on them.
Pro Tip: If you're going to a networking event, bring at least a dozen business cards. At all times, try to carry a few in your wallet or purse, just in case you meet someone interesting at a coffee shop, on the train, or during another type of outing.
Business cards are not just meant to exchange contacts but also help the other person remember the interaction you've had with them. It's about making the right first impression. When speaking to someone new, always make strong eye contact, have an approachable body language, listen and reply thoughtfully to what they say, and tell them that it was a pleasure to meet them. Be sure to shake their hand and offer your business card after the bulk of the conversation is done, or if they ask for it.
You never know where the future will lead you. This is why you should always keep in touch with those you've networked with, especially if they've done you a solid favor.
While the networking relationship might start with a contact helping you land a job, you may one day be able to return the favor by getting them a job at your company, or serving as a personal reference as they move into their next role.
Even if you're both employed, it's still smart to keep the relationship strong by meeting up to talk business or just pick each other's brains. You might discover that your contact could actually be a great mentor.
Social media is increasingly becoming a popular means to network, especially for younger professionals. You can list your job experiences or your skills in-depth on LinkedIn or any other social media depending on your field of expertise. For instance, if you're a photographer or designer, you can reach out to people on Instagram and even collaborate on projects.
There are several ways to hone in on your individual online brand, and engage with people in your field. One of them may love your work or approach you with a job opportunity in the future!


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Samsung launches new mobile PCs
Samsung's 'R' and 'N' series both gain new models. The Korean firm is also planning to launch newer mobile machines closer to GITEX Technology Week
Samsung Gulf Electronics has updated its mobile PC line with the launch of its new 'R' and 'N' series products.
"We have already seen a successful 2010 line-up with our first phase of notebooks and netbooks, and with the latest R- and N- series models we are confident we will maintain growth in notebook and netbook sales in the region. We are always researching ways to develop more innovative and user-friendly features with our notebooks to meet and surpass a user's expectations," said Raj Varma, Business Head of Notebooks, IT Division, Samsung Gulf Electronics.
The new additions to the 'R' series include the R590, R440 and R540. The R590 and R540 both feature 15.6-inch LCD screens though the R590's LCD boasts Full HD 1080p content compatibility. The R590 also features Samsung's 'USB Sleep-and-Charge' technology which allows a user to charge portable devices such as mobile phones, even when the machine is switched off. The R590 targets users interested in high-performance whereas the R540 is designed as an entry-level notebook.
The R440 differs from the R590 and R540 in that it features a 14-inch LCD screen and so targets users more interested in mobility.
The new N210 Plus is a high-end addition to Samsung's 'N' series and targets premium netbook users. The netbook offers a claimed 13.5-hours of battery life, features a 10.1-inch LED screen and is equipped with an Atom N450 processor and 2GB of DDR2 memory. The existing N150 Plus also gets a minor update in the form of two new colours.
"These products represent Samsung's second cycle of notebooks and netbooks," concluded Madhav Narayan, General Manager of Samsung's IT Sales Group.


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This study aimed to decipher if COPD patients can be successful at reporting their symptoms via a smartphone patient diary (ePRO) in order to improve symptom monitoring and care provided by the physician. The study has shown that COPD patients, most of them elderly, will submit daily respiratory symptom and other health information over extended periods of time using a smartphone device. Detailed information can be found in following article:
The Use Of A BlackBerry® Smartphone For Secure Recording And Transmission Of Daily Respiratory Symptom Diaries By COPD Patients N. Johnston, A. McIvor, M. Gerhardsson de Verdier, J. Lewis, P. Newbold, M. Jenkins, T. Higenbottam, J. Legierski
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Two Insanely Delicious S'mores Recipes
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Try these original riffs on the campfire classic from our new book!Read more
Makes 16 4-ounce servings
Though many eggnogs use raw eggs, this one is based on classic crème anglaise, so the eggs are cooked. After you make this base, the variety of liquor, the spices, and the consistency are up to you. I like my eggnog rich, thick, and spicy. For a nonalcoholic version, simply eliminate the liquor and add a little more milk or cream to get the desired consistency.
For the Crème Anglaise:
For the Nog:
To prepare the crème anglaise, have ready a large bowl full of ice. You'll also need a double boiler. (Instead, you can use a medium-large saucepan and a heatproof bowl that fits in the saucepan without touching the bottom and whose edges hang over the edges of the saucepan.)
Place the milk in a saucepan over high heat. As soon as it begins to boil, stir briskly and remove from the heat. Meanwhile, in the bottom of the double boiler, add just enough water so that the top half of the double boiler does not touch the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
In the top of the double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, flour, and salt. Whisking constantly, slowly pour in the hot milk.
Cook the mixture over, not in, the simmering water, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove the double boiler top from the heat and set it in the bowl of ice for 5 minutes, stirring the mixture occasionally. Add the vanilla and stir.
To prepare the eggnog, in a large bowl, combine the crème anglaise with the milk, cream, cinnamon, cloves, rum, bourbon, and brandy.
Taste, adding as much confectioners' sugar as you wish for a sweeter nog.
Transfer the eggnog to the punch bowl and sprinkle nutmeg and orange zest over it, if desired.
Chill for an hour or serve at room temperature.
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Get cooking this spring with a recipe from Alana Newhouse's new book, The 100 Most Jewish Foods!Read more
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 - Recipes & food
Get inspired with a collection of sweet & thoughtful gift ideas to share with the pals in your life.Read more
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Introduction: ASSIST-ME: a SLIDE PROJECTOR DESIGNED FOR WORKSHOP
This project is an example of how an advancement in one technology can give new life to old products. Computer, affordable high resolution printing and bright LED are three technologies that are used in this instructable for giving new life to old slide projector. Let us have a look at the major changes that these technologies have brought to a slide projector,
1. Inefficient incandescent light bulb was replaced energy efficient bright LED.
2. Overall size of the projector was reduced by using small sized LED.
3. Portability and long operating hours without external power source are now possible with energy efficient bright LED.
4. Eliminated expensive and time-consuming photography labs for producing slides by computer and printer helped.
5. Computer allowed archiving of digital data on slides.
Diapod is the source of inspiration for the project. But has totally different design from Diapod. Since, it's design is completely different from original Diapod, so it can be made without any issues. Basic functionality, ease of use, robustness, continuous usage capability and other good features are the only things in common with the original product.
It is designed as a tool to assist you in your workshop and hence its name. An all aluminium construction has been preferred and adapted the project to suit harsh workshop environment. Aluminium stock is used to reduce cost and simplify construction. Mostly basic tools are required but very few operations like use of hole-cutting saw might require tools a little more than basic.
Main reason for building a slide projector is its versatility as a tool in a sophisticated workshop. Computer enables one to make highly customized slides for the projector.
Assist-Me can be used for (in addition to the uses of Diapod),
• replacing costly LCD projectors in many cases,
• giving presentations,
• archiving and display of technical drawings, electronic circuit schematics, workshop reference charts, etc. right at your workbench,
• displaying instructions right on the spot,
• projecting grid/cross hairs for different purposes like,
• taking big measurement,
• as markers for placing objects on wall,
• for non-destructive marking of various materials while machining, etc.
Step 1: Tools and Materials
Following tools and materials are required to make Assist-Me.
1. Saw
2. Riveter
3. Steel rule
4. Tri square
5. Craft cutter
6. Hole cutting saw
7. Drill press with drill bits
8. A computer with inkscape
9. Laser printer or any other equivalent printer capable of printing on transparecy
1. A lens from a magnifying glass (shorter focal length or the one with higher magnification is recommended; this will reduce projector length)
2. Card stock
3. Pop-up rivets
4. 1" Aluminium angle
5. A4 size Transparency
6. Bright white 5mm LEDs
7. 1/2" Aluminium square tube
8. 2 M6 bolts, 8 M6 nuts and 4 washers
9. 3 mm acrylic sheet (transparent CD jewel case can also be used)
Step 2: Concept and Design
The concept behind Assist-Me is that a static slide projector (the present LCD projectors are dynamic) can be a very useful tool in a workshop if it has certain features. As a result, the following features are incorporated in Assist-Me for making it suitable for use in workshop environment:
1. It is rust-proof as it is built mostly with aluminium.
2. It is shock-proof as it works on a battery. Also charging is done using a 5V charger.
3. It is shock-proof! This time I mean mechanical shocks.
4. It works in daylight. If LED used is bright enough it can even work in direct sunlight!
5. It can be given a fixed configuration by fixing focus.
6. It is portable and economic.
7. It can tolerate dusty environment of a workshop.
Assist-Me design is a little complicated but once the structure is ready it is very convenient and has sufficient space for placing internal components like battery, LEDs, and other things. The basic structure design is flexible that can be used with the different components available.
The complete structure design is provided as two .pdf files. One gives the dimensions of the parts and the other shows the assembly. Internal circuitry and lens assembly is not provided as it is self evident from the photographs. Since, these are the parts depend on the local components available, design of these parts will vary from person to person.
Step 3: Lens and Structure
The lens is held in position by placing a suitable lens in a hole cut in acrylic sheet part using hole cutting saw. The ON/OFF switch is mounted on the structure by cutting a hole using profile cutting saw.
The photographs show stage wise assembly of structure. A stainless steel wire mesh is also provided. This mesh is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides adequate space for ventilation which allows better cooling of the battery while charging.
Step 4: Light Array
An array of bright white LEDs is used for providing the projector with light. QCB was prepared for the array. A casing of aluminium was provided for reflection of light into the slide.
Step 5: Final Assembly
These photographs show the finished product.
Step 6: Slides
Old slide format (135-35mm; http://www.diyphotography.net/making-35mm-slide-photography-business-cards/) has been followed for the design of Assist-Me. All the templates used are provided in the instructable in .svg and .pdf formats.
A laser printer with transparency as medium was preferred for making slides. The reason being that Assist-Me is designed to be able to bear rough handling and hostile environment of a typical workshop. So do the slides. So a transparency with laser printing is more robust than a gateway sheet with inkjet printing.
The orientation of slide depends on the correct view of the slide by the projector. The slide is to mirrored while before printing and is to be placed upside down. Assist-Me is designed such that it can be placed both in landscape and portrait orientations.
Step 7: Assist-Me in Action
Few applications shown in the photographs are as follows:
1. Presentation
2. Illustration
3. Reference chart
4. Painting
5. Electronic circuit schematic
6. Gear
7. Map
8. Engineering drawing
9. Polar grid for measurement of large objects
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Very cool, im planning one too :)
Thank you, for appreciation.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this projector.
Good to hear that you found Assist-Me interesting.