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My Old Robots
Don't laugh! The 1st one was built in 1963 when I was 12 years old. None of these had any money put into them, they were all just made from junk and a little spray paint. Fairly crude, but I sure had a lot of fun with them. Sorry about most of the photos, they're old b/w washed out Polaroid's and my focusing wasn't too good.
These are all one of a kind.
This is the first bot in 1963, made from scraps of heating duct, coffee can (head), wood, flashlight bulbs, some old phone wire and a couple of damper motors. Those arms were cardboard tubes! He had a bearing from an old bar stool in the waist so the body would turn. Remote controlled by a switch box and I did hook up a mic through a recorder to the speaker. You pushed a button to make the eyes flash in sync with the voice while you talked. I believe his name was Lectro I. He moved around very slowly via the two motors on the base. No reverse though.
As you can see Lectro I became Electro II. Wow he now had 3" spiral tube for arms, which were actually mechanized by motors inside his legs. You can see the cable going up from the motor in his leg to the arm on the lower right side of the photo. He had a new motorized base, still no reverse! Also solenoid actuated tin claws with electrical tape wrapped around the sharp edges, a set of old head phones and that radio tube on the top. Kind of wish he was still around. Yes that was one of my sisters!
Here's his highly sophisticated control panel. The two switches on the bottom controlled the left and right drive motors. Notice the name label made from individual letters cut out of a magazine (Electro).
Now what had I done? Electro III.
I found some more sheet metal and what used to be called a rose cone for the head (a styrofoam rounded cone used to put over your rose bushes in the winter!) I think that is still 3" spiral duct for arms.
Electro III in a more finished state.
Well he had kind of a Robby shaped head and arms out the front kind of like B9. He could move around, wave his arms, clamp his hands, turn his head and waist separately and of course had a speaker inside his head with lights that lit up through the red cellophane behind the slots in his head when he talked-of course you pushed the button to make them work. He had an old TV antenna rotor motor to turn his torso left and right, he could do a 360. I added 8 belly lights, but there are no lenses on them in this photo and a meter in the center.
Not very finished looking or proportioned correctly, but again a lot of fun. Note the tape recorder on the control stand. It uses the 3" reels of tape just like the B9 robot has in his tape bay.
Trick or Treat! Electro IV
Yet another version, this one now has several light fixture parts, a large lower half full of all kinds of controls, wooden operating claws, speaker grille, dome that moves up and down, torso turn, and mobile-finally with reverse! Notice the one little row of lights on the torso.
Here's more of him, that isn't me, just a friend. Still not even close to a B9, but still all from junk, nothing was new, no money spent. But he was fully functional from head to toe. Get the idea that I'm also a junk collector? Unfortunately I sold this one, why I don't know, for the unbelievable price of $30, yes thirty dollars, to some guys in a rock band. I tried to buy him back years later, but they said no way. I have no idea if he exists any longer, what a fate!
Trick or Treat bot for several years.
This is Electro VI,
(there was Electro V after the rose cone guy I have no pics of, although he looked a lot like the rose cone guy).
This guy has a lot of the same features combined from his predecessors. Fully functional too, still in a somewhat crude way compared to actually spending some money. I think his 2 surplus drive motors cost me $10. That's a terrarium top for a dome, wooden curtain rings for ears that rotate-sort of like Robby. The gray thing is an upside down plastic oil drain pan with the ridge cut off. The gold dome is an old ceiling light fixture shade from my mother in laws house. And the rest, you get the idea. There's more of that spiral 4" hose again.
This is his base before I enclosed it and added the rear-anti-tip-over wheels, Yes this guy went from vertical to horizontal flat on his back one time. I was 20 feet away at the controls so there was no catching him. Not much real damage, but I fixed that problem from happening again. He's got a very high center of gravity.
Here Electro VI is again with some of his last modifications.
(Click on the right photo to see the internal arm mechanism.)
His base is enclosed, claws revised, although I liked his previous ones better, the oil pan was replaced with the bottom part of a 5 gallon bucket and he got a big old red light in his dome. He resides in the back bedroom and is the last of my early creations. He last gave out treats on Halloween 1998.
It was never finished.
This was before the internet, before good reference material and before I was willing to spend any money on these projects. It was also made only from "found objects" & junk box parts.
It remains relagated to the attic as I have a tough time throwing anything away!
I hope you enjoyed my little trip down memory lane. You can see I've had the chance to experiment with a lot of ways to make something out of nothing. I never stop scrounging!


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Deeply connected to and inspired by the Delta, the interiors of Xigera will be sensitively designed to echo the natural world surrounding the camp and, even more intrinsically, the heritage of the land as far back as prehistoric times.
Xigera will be a 'living gallery' of bespoke works commissioned exclusively by Africa's most exciting young artists and craftspeople, including Adam Birch, Madoda Fani, Porky Hefer, Otto du Plessis, Stanislaw Trzebinski and many more. The Xigera Design collection will subtly and luxuriously meld with the lodge's architectural immersion into the Delta. Ground-breaking in its scope and vision, it will be the first design project of this scale on the continent - conceptualised by Toni Tollman, Philip Fourie and Anton de Kock, who have collaborated with award-winning gallery Southern Guild.
The bespoke assemblage of pieces will take 18 months to produce, with each item hand-made by the most globally recognised design names from Africa. All of the furniture throughout each space will be unique and collectible, rich with narrative and site-specific relevance.
Quietly surprising touches will be everywhere; from human-sized woven nests by renowned South African artist Porky Hefer resting on decks for guests to nestle in. The pièce de résistance will be a totemic firepit sculpture by blacksmith artist Conrad Hicks, holding the fire as a boma centrepiece and offering a contemporary take on the traditional boma setting. Within the lounge, the fireplace will be made out of hand-beaten copper in the form of a lily – a recurring motif which represents Xigera. Adam Birch will spend months on site hand-carving benches and chairs that will twist and fold and gently hold the sitter.
Guests will feel utterly connected and at one with their surroundings and the spirit of Africa.

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As you go through your day,do you do it by rote? Are you so used to what your day is like, that there are no surprises? That happens when you aren't invoking anything new into it. It's certainly easier when you do that as it doesn't take much effort, but what happens when there's a glitch and you aren't ready for it? It takes a heavier toll.
You need to stretch and push yourself so that the uncomfortable becomes comfortable. Anticipate what might come your way and be prepared for it. Most of the major things that have been invented are either mistakes or have happened after many failures. Nothing gets improved when you do the same old, same old.
There's a lot of talk about reinvention, and that is something I speak and coach on. However reinvention requires trying new things and shifting your focus. I know that every time I get uncomfortable, I grow. And most of the time, good things happen. I also find out what I do like and what I don't. That's valuable as well.


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I love to start a New Year by doing something new and exciting. A helicopter ride has been on my bucket list for a long time and finally I can scratch it off my list. I love my city and was excited that my first helicopter ride happened in Miami. It's absolutely beautiful from above! I was in a hurry to leave my house that day and forgot my camera at home (so mad at myself!) so all my photos were taking on my iPhone, so sorry if the quality is not the best.
We met up with Trevor's friend, who owns this amazing toy, at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. I was a bit scared at first when I got in but as soon as we went up in the air I was just thrilled. We flew from up north passing Hollywood, Hallandale, Sunny Isles Beach and all the way south to Coral Gables and then back.
I hope even with my iPhone photos you can enjoy these gorgeous views of Miami and if you get a chance to go on a helicopter ride I strongly recommend it. It wasn't scary at all and it wasn't shaky like I thought it would be. Did I mention how much I love this year already?! 🙂 Can't wait to experience more new and exciting activities! Skydiving anyone???!
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On 30th June at St Petroc's Church in Bodmin, a unique 'Last Night of the Proms' concert took place, commemorating the historic links between the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry and Lostwithiel Town Band which served as the official Band of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Territorial Army in the 1950s and 1960s.
The concert featured many well-loved favourite tunes and raised over £1,800 for our museum. It was organised by volunteer John Phillips who worked tirelessly to put together a very special evening for us. The band was joined by a superb soloist, Karen Hurn, who also has a successful career in Barclays corporate banking.
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The Reds were repeatedly linked with a move for the 29-year-old in the summer, and according to reports, Brendan Rodgers was keen to sign the Argentine forward.
However, a move for Lavezzi never materialised and the Argentina star ended up staying in Paris.
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Kew Media Distribution, the distribution arm of Kew Media Group, closed several international deals for the 70th Emmy Awards.
The award ceremony will broadcast live from Los Angeles on NBC in the U.S. For this year's edition, Kew Media announced acquisitions and renewals, such as a pan-territory deal with Fox for Asia, Turner International for Latin America, Electronic Media Network for Africa, and OSN for the Middle East. Star in India, Fox in Japan, Mongol TV in Mongolia, and RAAD Productions in China will also feature the event.
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Bryna Cohen: NEW WORKS – Nov. 3 Opening Reception – Galerie St Laurent+Hill
The work assembled for this exhibition evolved over a two year period. The paintings have moved towards the abstract. They emphasize a passion for colour, how it impacts vision and the psyche. The subject matter evokes growth, and how humans observe the natural world. Since painting encompasses a broad spectrum of variance, the focus here is on the power of colour and its impact to free the mind and evoke the unconscious in both the artist and viewer.
Born in Montreal, Bryna Polonsky Cohen has been a professional artist and art educator for more than 30 years. Having graduated from both McGill University in Arts and the University of Ottawa in Fine Arts, Bryna has had extensive studio education. In 1970-71 she was accepted to the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, as well as having studied at the University of Michigan and at The American Center for Students and Artists in Paris. Her work is in the Collections of the City of Ottawa, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, as well as corporate and private collections including that of the late distinguished artist Mary Pratt. This is her 12th solo exhibition. As an active member of the Ottawa arts community, Bryna was an art educator at The National Gallery of Canada, an art instructor at the Ottawa School of Art, and a founding member of the not-for-profit Ottawa lab ArtEngine.
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Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is the first woman to serve as dean and president of Morehouse School of Medicine. She's also the first to successfully grow the freshman class to 100 students in almost 20 years, increasing diversity in medical education.
But how?
The Board of Trustees spoke about increasing the Atlanta med school's number of freshman students entering the program. But leadership changes became a cycle, causing the number to continuously stall at only 56 students.
Just three years after accepting the honorable roles of the School of Medicine's president and deans, she did what those before her couldn't. The medical school was finally celebrating its "first class of 100 aspiring doctors."
So, how did she do it?
Morehouse School of Medicine: A History of Educational Diversity
Morehouse School of Medicine has boasted of having a "holistic admissions process" since it was established in 1975. This put administrators on the path to recruiting med school students that others generally overlooked.
This, of course, meant specifically recruiting African Americans with dreams of becoming doctors.
Dr. Rice believes other institutions should look at School of Medicine's accomplishments as a model. Because the school serves as an HBCU – Historically Black Colleges & Universities – it takes pride in understanding the nation's need for healthcare professionals trained to care for Black men.
Who better to serve that demographic than other Men of Color?
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice: Putting Morehouse on the Road to Success
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice graduated from both Harvard Medical School and Atlanta's very own Emory School of Medicine. After completing her residency, she went on to work and serve for:
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- National Institutes of Health
- S. Food and Drug Administration
- Meharry Medical College in Nashville
- Center for Women's Health Research
In 2011, Dr. Rice began working for Morehouse as an executive VP and dean. Soon, she found out that the surgery program would be placed on probation if didn't appoint a department head soon.
She put Morehouse on the "road to success" by streamlining the process. The school's VP Dr. Ed Childs from Scott & White Hospital/Texas A&M Health Science Center to lead the surgery program. Dr. Rice also gave the new department head all the resources needed to employ more surgeons.
These resources also helped Dr. Childs create more clinical opportunities at Morehouse School of Medicine for both medical students and residents.
Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Strives for Diversity in Medical Education
Today, stats show that the highest percentage of women Surgeons of Color in the US is located at Atlanta's School of Medicine. The school provides innovative clinical care to about 250 patients at Grady Memorial Hospital's robotic surgery program each year.
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is still working toward what she considers to be her calling… her purpose in life:
"…making sure that every day she does something to make a difference in someone else's life, especially aspiring physicians."
Improving the overall, long-term health of Black men is especially important two Dr. Rice. That's why she continues to focus on increasing the number of Black healthcare professionals practicing in America.
The Morehouse president says the school only had 257 US-born Black males in attendance during the 2017-2018 academic year. However, there were 10,000 enrolled in medical schools across the country.
Montgomery Rice notes:
"We know that this impacts not only the learning environment, it also impacts the quality of care diverse people receive when they don't have the opportunity to receive care from a culturally competent diverse workforce.
More black males are needed and we plan to address that by focusing our efforts on recruiting and retaining more in line with our mission to create a more diverse workforce."


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This Saturday, I spent a wonderful morning with educators at EdcampMetroDC. We had a ton of first time edcampers, and that was awesome! Each year, I take away a lot of information after each day. This year, I learned a lot in the smackdown. Here were some of my favorites:
- I have been using Canva for my blog, but I know that some teachers haven't. It is great to create online graphics. It is so easy to use!
- The Educator's Lab is here in DC. They are having a TeacherHack PD day this summer on June 21st. Many teachers have ideas but feel that they don't have time to turn their ideas into a reality. Educator's Lab provides a day for teachers to bring their ideas into reality/fruition. Plus they have consultants that can help you. How awesome is that?! If you are interested in attending, email me at marisdemosthenes AT gmail.com, and I can email you a discount.
- I can't believe that I hadn't heard of the Google Cultural Institute. They have great views of art projects and wonders of the world. You can also create your own collections.
- If you use Google Apps for Education, have you heard of Hapara? It is an instructional management system.
- Finally, if you are like me and always have 20 tabs open, Chrome has an extension called One Tab that converts all of your tabs into a list. (Say what?! I know!)
Finally, I want to thank Chip, Emily, Matt and Jess for facilitating the edcamp with me. We all teach in different styles of schools, but I am reinvigorated by their energy and spirit. Each day I know that we are working to be better educators, and I am honored to be in their presence. Each year, we change things up- from the time of the day to the raffle, I really like how we can change the edcamps. To read other reflections on the day, check out Margaret and Matt's blogs.


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The tanker has already leaked more than 25,000 tonnes of oil into the Arabian Sea, polluting Karachi's coastline and killing marine life.
Some 37,000 tonnes of crude have been drained from the tanker - the Tasman Spirit - which has been stranded in the country's main port since 27 July.
But there are fears the rear section could break in two as cracks have developed in the hull.
"If that rear portion breaks, the bulk of the remaining oil will also spill. We are fighting against time to empty the ship before that happens," a Karachi port official said.
Residents near the beach and adjacent islands have complained of
headaches, nausea and respiratory problems, doctors say, while many Karachi restaurants have stopped serving seafood.
Dead turtles
The Tasman Spirit was carrying around 67,500 tonnes of crude when it ran aground in bad weather and a high monsoon
tide. It later split in two.
A small salvage tanker sent by the
United Arab Emirates has arrived to help with the delicate
draining operation.
Environmentalists say it will take months to clean and
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crude and littered with dead fish, turtles and sea snakes.
The Greek and Filipino nationals sailing the stricken tanker have been interrogated by the authorities.


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Anyone who has lost someone they love knows the numbing-down effect that death brings. Life becomes in some ways a pantomime, a surreal going-through-the-motions of reality.
Especially, this is true at the holiday seasons. Three months after our son's death, I was on my way to have breakfast with a close friend. I began crying all the way there, and even as I sat down at the restaurant, I lost it. For me — a person who always avoided crying in public — the veneer was being stripped away, raw and revealing.
Everything in that establishment was festive and happy. This is the time of year that I always enjoyed, decorating the house, cooking, special music. Now I felt I really didn't want to do these things. I felt such loss, and would that hollow feeling inside of me never go away?
I remember sharing with our youngest son Jeremy, that I didn't think I would do a tree this year. We usually drove to a tree farm and cut one down as a special excursion for fun.
His words to me were, "Mom, Christmas is still Christmas."
Was he right? Would Christmas, and I mean the true meaning of it, help me in some way to embrace this grief, and move forward?
The numbness I felt most of the time was a cocoon of protection for me, at least the first year anyway. At one of those intense times shortly before the holiday, the time came that we had to choose a gravestone for our son's grave.
I recorded this day in my journal, so here is exactly what I wrote:
December 2, 2011
We purchased a gravestone for Aaron today. As we sat there, it was like purchasing a car. It was outside of myself. " Do we want a shiny finish? Or a matte? Do we want this design, or the other? Do we want Gothic lettering, or Roman?
What type of granite? What wording do we want engraved on the stone?
I remember that day so detached from who I was. I am not one who views death as an end, but only a temporary separation. But the calm I felt then was actually comforting, and not as I had envisioned.
Why was this so? Because at that moment at the cemetery, God's Grace was being poured out to me, enabling me to make difficult decisions.
As I look back at that first Thanksgiving and Christmas after Aaron's passing, I see now more clearly how I was carried along by unseen Arms. The pain was not diminished, or even lightened, but I was able to see that Christmas had not changed, or become less. In fact, I was able to celebrate it in a much deeper and more meaningful way than ever before.
I felt drawn more than ever, to the God who chose to become human, and dwell among us. Who entered into humanity, and suffered grief.
For me, Christmas had always been Christ, and that would never change. Not if death had snatched away a part of my heart, and left a hole. I know that the Grace of God can fill that emptiness, while never obscuring the life of our son.
That first season wasn't easy, and the seasons since still aren't. But I can surely declare to any who grieve the loss of a child and wonder how they will survive when all around them are so full of joy: Receive from God the Grace only He can give.
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After a number of years wires in a home or commercial building can be damaged through DIY, unexpected events like flooding and simple wear and tear over time. Many people only get their homes rewired when they discover a problem but if you have regular testing and checks, problems will be spotted much earlier, saving you money in the long run. As a general rule, rewiring should be carried out every 25 years. Rewiring is not as simple as it sounds and a full rewire is a major undertaking. This is not a job for an amateur; if a rewire is not done properly, then your wiring could fail with compliance and safety regulations and you could be putting your home at risk.
Here are some basic signs that your house might need rewiring:
- Signs of damage to sockets, switches and lights
- Signs of overheating at sockets and a persistent burning smell
- Use of extension leads
- Limited number of sockets per room
- Switches and sockets mounted on skirting boards
- Rewirable fuses in the fuse box
- A wooden-backed fuse board
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The consumer unit (otherwise known as the fuse board, fuse box or distribution board) distributes all electricity to the final circuits and contains switches which allow the supply of each individual circuit to be switches off. Modern consumer unis contain devices which protect the users form electric shock and the wiring and appliances from damage. Any consumer unit upgrades must be completed by a qualified electrician registered with a government-authorised scheme. They will provide a certificate to cover the work and register the job with Building Control who will send a Building Compliance Certificate. Here are some more reasons to hire a qualified electrician.
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Klarstein IVC-30 30L Wet and Dry Vacuum 1800W Vacuum Cleaner. Powerful Wet & Dry with 1800W.
Powerful Wet & Dry with 1800W power. Double wheel motor for more suction power.
Blow function-by reversing the tube of the air outlet. Low weight - thus easy to transport. 8m long cord for increased mobility.1.5m plastic suction tube, with suction regulation. Wide range of accessories for universal application of the vacuum cleaner. Floor nozzle with integrated rubber lip brush.
Large handle on the cover - Convenient to access even with gloves. Metal fasteners for locking the cover. Robust plastic base with large free-moving wheels. Power switch with rubber cap for protection against dirt and water.Double filter consisting of a filter basket for coarse particles and foam filter for fine dust. Protection class: IP X4 - Protection against splash water. Power supply: 230V/50Hz - 1800W. 35 x 66 x 35 (WxHxD). Weight: about 6.6 kg. 1 x unit with stand. English manual (other languages including German).
High suction Wet & Dry with 1800W Double Wheel Motor, wide range of accessories, blowing function and long reach. Mechanically robust container with 30 litre volume. The IVC-30 from Klarstein , gets to work with a lot of power and a highly absorbent double wheel motor. Thanks to its socket plug this industrial vacuum cleaner can be used almost anywhere where an electrical outlet is available, the 8m long power cable means the Wet & Dry can be used over unbelievably large distances.
Klarstein equipped this vacuum with a large 30 litre stainless steel container, which is mechanically stable and resistant to both corrosion and dirt. Due to its light weight and moveable wheels, the Klarstein IVC-30 Industrial wet & dry vacuum is also easy for individuals to handle.
As an extra, the Wet & Dry also has a blowing function, which uses the air outlet for an additional function by simply reversing the hose. The item "NEW 1800 W INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER 30 L WET DRY SHOP VAC HOME UNIVERSAL CLEAN" is in sale since Thursday, May 17, 2018. This item is in the category "Home, Furniture & DIY\Appliances\Ironing & Vacuuming\Vacuum Cleaners".
The seller is "hifi-tower-deals" and is located in Germany +. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe.


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Willie for Pres
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Gotta Love Willie! The Cream Tee is a unisex tee, 100% cotton, and can be cut with a v in the neck and a side tie (Love it that way) The Gray tee is a boxy fit with a cut sleeve and I can add the side tie, I would size down on this one.
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This week at the branch: Rhymes, movies and more
Both libraries are now open on Saturdays for the year. More library events click here.
Toddler Movement — Wednesdays, Sept. 4 and 11, 11 a.m. Songs, dance, action poems and musical instruments for preschoolers 2-4 and caregivers.
Storytime for 3s & 4s — Thursdays, Sept. 5 and 12, 11 a.m. Three and four year olds hear stories.
First Friday Book Discussion — Friday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is the subject for the self-led group; copies of books available.
Spanish with Sandra — Fridays, Sept 6 and 13, 2:45 p.m. Kids 3-5 and their parents experience Spanish language immersion through songs, games, story time and other activities with Shelton Spanish teacher, Sandra Alvarado; registration required, space is limited.
Baby Rhyme Time — Tuesdays, Sept. 10 and 17, 11 a.m. Infants and non-walkers discover nursery rhymes and action songs with their caregivers; followed by open play time.
As I See It — Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. Friends of the Shelton Libraries offer a film viewing and discussion over desserts; new members and opinions welcome.
Packing Your Backpack — Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. Free program by Maureen Fox, special education advocate and professor of Educational Law offering ideas for getting a good start on the new year in special education.


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B1225 at Caistor closed due to fuel spillage
A section of the B1225 High Street in Caistor has been closed following a fuel spillage.
The road is closed between the junction with Rothwell Road and the junction with the B1203 (the Bully Hill crossroads).
Resurfacing works are planned to repair the damage in the next few days, and it is hoped that the road will reopen on Thursday, December 22.
Lincolnshire Reporter welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.


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October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month to educate & raise awareness. Here at NCPS we have a week of 'Say No To Drugs' themed dress up days to show our support.
23rd, Mustache Monday (wear a mustache)
We mustache you not to do drugs!
24th, Too Bright Tuesday (wear bright clothing)
We're too bright to use drugs!
25th, Wacky Wednesday (wear mix-matched clothing)
Don't get mixed up with drugs!
26th, Throw Back Thursday (wear clothes from a different decade)
Toss drugs outta here!
27th, Friday Fight Day (wear NCPS purple)
Join the fight against drugs!


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Leslie Marcus, CCRC
Leslie Marcus is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator with Georgia Retina. Leslie has been coordinating clinical research since 1999. She has been an instrumental part of the study department at Georgia Retina for many years. In addition to conducting ophthalmology studies, she has also coordinated clinical trials for conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, hypercholesterolemia, insomnia, obesity, and osteoarthritis.
Leslie received a Bachelor's of Science degree with a major in Nutrition and Food Science from Georgia Southern University in 2000 and became a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in 2004.


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In describing diabetes, there is a gap between showing symptoms indicating the disease is developing and actually becoming diabetic. While it can be clearly stated whether a specific individual has type 1diabetes (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) there is also a gray area. The gray area is called prediabetes and refers to those who have a high blood glucose level, but the level is not high enough to be called diabetes.
What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a relatively new term used to describe a condition in which individuals register a blood glucose level that is higher than normal, but still lies below the level described as diabetes.[1] Prediabetes can be measured by administering a couple of medical tests. Prediabetes is indicated when an impaired fasting glucose (IFG) blood test reads between 100 mgs/dL and 125 mgs/dL for fasting blood sugar levels and an impaired glucose tolerance blood test reads 140 mgs/dL and 199 mgs/dL for two hour glucose levels as measured by the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test.[2]
A third test is the A1C, which is the acronym for Glycated Hemoglobin Test. Test results of 5.7 to 6.4 indicate prediabetes.
If a patient is found to have glucose levels that are between the defined results limits of the particular medical test the condition is called prediabetes. This simply means blood glucose levels have risen to the point at which there's a likelihood diabetes will develop. A diagnosis of prediabetes gives you a warning that it's time to change your diet and lifestyle to prevent full blown diabetes from developing. Testing blood glucose levels is just one step in understanding the path to diabetes. You should also learn the risk factors that influence a prediabetic condition.
Risk Factors for Prediabetes
When you are at risk for developing diabetes, the risk can seen as an alert to the possibility that you may be a prediabetic. The risks include:[3]
- Your age – At age 45 the risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases
- Family history – If your parents, brothers, sisters or children are diabetic, then your risk of becoming a diabetic is higher than normal
- Race and ethnicity – If your ancestors are from Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Pacific islands, the risk of developing diabetes increases
- Gestational diabetes (GD) – If you gestational diabetes during your pregnancy, the risk of diabetes is greater, and especially if your blood sugar levels did not return to normal after the birth
Though you can't prevent risks like race, age or genetics, it's important to be familiar with these risks so you can be more alert to personal symptoms. The good news is that there are risk factors that you can exert more than a little control over. These consist of:
- Smoking – Smoking negatively impacts metabolism, so you should quit smoking.
- Diet – A poor diet can raise your blood sugar levels and lead to obesity due to fat accumulation in the body and cardiovascular disease due to fat in the bloodstream. Fat can interfere with insulin action leading to prediabetes.
- Exercise – A lack of exercise can increase the risk of developing prediabetes.
- Weight – Being overweight or obese can lead to prediabetes. You need to manage your weight and track your body mass index (BMI) to determine if you are within the normal range. Also look at your body shape. Are you an apple or a pear? Being an apple is means visceral fat has accumulated around your waist. The apple shape has been associated with a higher risk of developing diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. If, instead, you are a pear shape the excess fat is located around the lower abdomen, hips and buttocks. This, too, is a risk factor for developing prediabetes.
The path from prediabetes to being diabetic can be a short one if you don't address the risks.
Preventing Prediabetes from becoming Diabetes
You can prevent the onset of diabetes or at least delay it if prevention is no longer possible. You can do so by adjusting or modifying various aspects of your life style. In fact, research indicates that lifestyle changes can delay the onset of diabetes by at least 70%.[4] Consider changing or adjusting the following:
- Diet – change your diet so it is more nutritious. Cut out the processed foods with high chemical, fat and sugar content; reduce the daily caloric intake if you need to lose weight; lower the fat intake; and increase your ingestion of fiber.
- Exercise – increase your levels of physical activity and do both cardiovascular and strength training exercises. Walk, run, swim, play or go to the gym regularly. It is recommended that you get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
- Stop smoking and quit other bad habits that can harm your health like sitting in front of the television for hours.
In addition to lifestyle changes, your doctor may recommend a drug therapy. While the use of products like metformin have decreased the rate of diabetes by approximately 30%, drugs still are not the most common treatment used to reduce the potential incidences of diabetes. The determination to use drug therapy must be made by a medical professional, of course.
Is Screening for Diabetes the Answer?
Diabetes is a serious problem yet a substantial amount of Americans – estimated at about one third – is as yet not diagnosed. One method for learning whether an individual is prediabetic is through screening. It is generally agreed within the medical community that the screening procedure should be performed on those individuals who are at high risk of becoming a prediabetic and/or diabetic. They include those who:
- Are over the age 45
- People at any age if the BMI is 25 kg/m2 or more, including children. Testing should start when they reach age 10 or upon the start of puberty[5]
- Are overweight or obese
- Have other potential markers for being at risk such as dyslipidemia or hypertension
- Have a family history of T2D
- Have an ethnic background that puts them at higher risk of diabetes
- Have had gestational diabetes (GD)
Furthermore, any individual who is at high risk of developing prediabetes needs to be screened and tested every 3 years, even if the original tests return as normal.
[1] Meltzer, SJ; and Belton, AB (2009). Diabetes in Adults. Toronto: Key Porter Books.
[2] Levin, ME; and Pfeiffer, MA (editors) (2009). The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ADA.
[3] Warshaw, HS; and Pape, J (2009). Real-Life Guide To Diabetes. Alexandria, VA: ADA.
[4] Shrot, RJ; Sahebzamani, FM; and Brownlee, Jr., HJ (2004). "Case Study: Screening and Treatment of Pre-Diabetes in Primary Care." Clinical Diabetes, 22 (2): 98-100.
[5] Fowler, MJ (2011). "Clinical Practice Recommendations." Clinical Diabetes, 29 (4): 163-166
This article was originally published July 12, 2012 and last revision and update of it was 9/10/2015.


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Stage manager and Waterbury native has rainbow by the tail
Tom Santopietro's career is as colorful as a rainbow, with the appropriate pots of gold at both ends. He could have been a tennis pro or a lawyer and chose instead to take the yellow brick road directly to theater and films, his first loves.
Leaving his hometown of Waterbury, after graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Law, he decided to try his hand working on Broadway shows as a stage and company manager. He handled the business side of show biz full-time for fifteen years when the creative urge to write struck him.
Switching gears slightly, he decided to become a "professional substitute" stage manager, an understudy so to speak, to allow himself time to pursue writing. "Filling in a job temporarily is tricky, like jumping on board a moving train that has already left the station. You figure things out as you go along. It's not a 9-5 job. I love going from show to show and with a little training, it will all work out."
Having been involved with more than thirty Broadway shows, from "Jersey Boys" and "Noises Off" to "The Iceman Cometh," he was immersed in the stories and lives of stars. While working behind the scenes, "I needed to do something more creative. I didn't tell one person, because if I didn't finish the book I would have felt really awful. When it was done, I showed it to my closest friend of forty years who said, incredulously, 'this is really good.' I was in the right place at the right time. A friend in a publishing house, Thomas Dunne, offered to read it and, even though he wasn't a Barbra Streisand fan, he bought the book." Santopietro's first book was "The Importance of Being Barbra" in 2006.
Now the author of four books, Santopietro claims "they all have a common thread. All the book subjects are interesting performers, singing actors who appeal for their voices and their films. They are outsized talents and personalities and those two layers intrigue me. At their peaks, they are the biggest movie stars and recording stars and are emblematic of America."
After Barbra Streisand, Santopietro focused his attention on Doris Day in his book "Considering Doris Day." Ms. Day is a recluse who is rarely seen in public. He was thrilled, therefore, when a year after the book was published, Doris Day called him. Speaking on the phone for an hour, she expressed how happy she was with the publication and the fact that he took her seriously as an artist. Santopietro claims she was "warm, funny, smart and I fell in love with her all over again. Her review is the only one I need." He also created a musical show on Day with Billy Stritch singing her songs.
In his books, he talks about the stars' personal lives, focusing on their films, songs and works. Each has three to four decades of achievements. "They have lasting power. They are the real thing. They are all unbelievably gifted."
The third personality he concentrated on was "ole blue eyes" himself, Frank Sinatra, and produced the 2008 release by St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Books, "Sinatra in Hollywood." Adding a new dimension to the work, Santopietro has toured the country with recording artist and pianist Tony DeSare doing a tribute to Frank, "The Best Is Yet to Come." Ironically he had encountered DeSare more than a decade earlier when he attended a tribute show, "Our Sinatra," and DeSare was the singer/pianist understudy that night. Santopietro was impressed that "this kid straight out of college could be so good. I tracked him down ten years later when I wanted to create my own Sinatra show. Now we are great pals."
The weekend of Feb. 4 and 5, Santopietro and DeSare will present the world premiere of their latest venture: "That's Life! Stories and Songs of Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra" at Waterbury's Seven Angels Theatre, the same venue where his tribute to Frank debuted.
This newest show is an outgrowth from Santopietro's latest release, launching this month, "The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America and Me." In the book, he uses "The Godfather" movies which he considers, especially Part 2, some of the greatest films ever made as a springboard to examine "films I love and what it means to be Italian. A perfect outgrowth of that is to look at the three Italian singers Bennett, Martin and Sinatra."
When he saw the second installment of the movie that covers five decades and flashes back and forth from the early twentieth century when a young Vito comes to America and sees the Statue of Liberty for the first time to Vito's son and Mafia chief Michael Corleone, he envisioned his own grandfather coming alone to America, at the age of 13, with only 20 lira in his pocket. Santopietro, who grew up half-Italian, lived in an Anglo world, a WASPy world, essentially in two different worlds and he reflects on that in this book.
In his newest show, Santopietro will be the narrator telling stories and anecdotes about these three iconic stars and DeSare will then croon their favorite tunes, sixteen in all, from Dean's "That's Amore" to Tony's "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" to Frank's "Fly Me to the Moon."
For tickets ($27.50), call 203-757-4676 or online at www.sevenangelstheatre.org. Performances are Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Let Tom Santopietro share his stories, his passion and his love for this trio of Hollywood legends as Tony DeSare makes their favorite music come alive.


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Exel to test "vision picking" technology in US warehouses
Contract logistics provider Exel, part of the Deutsche Post DHL group, is set to test "vision picking" technology in two of its US warehouses later this year. Warehouse workers will be equipped with "smart glass" eyeware which can read bar codes and show the fastest route to find products – doing away with the need for hand-held scanners and paper job orders.
As previously reported, DHL has already run "vision picking" tests in a warehouse in the Netherlands which showed that the technology has significant potential.
In a statement published on 26 January, DHL said: "The pilot proved that augmented reality offers added value to logistics and resulted in a 25% efficiency increase during the picking process."
Commenting on the results of the European study, Jan-Willem De Jong, Business Unit Director Technology, DHL Supply Chain Benelux, said: "Vision picking enables hands free order picking and greatly increases productivity. The technology significantly supports our staff and brings exciting value to our customers. However, this is just the first step in our innovation journey as we believe augmented reality will become relevant for even more supply chain areas."


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Presidential Campaign Comes to the College of Ag Sciences
Posted: April 14, 2008
Before addressing a crowd estimated at more
than 20,000 on the Old Main lawn Sunday afternoon (March 30), Illinois
Sen. Barack Obama visited the College of Agricultural Sciences' dairy
complex. There, he learned about dairy nutrition, milk safety and the
importance of agricultural research authorized by the Farm Bill now
making its way through Congress. Among those accompanying Obama were
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey; Robert Steele, dean of the
college; Terry Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Animal Nutrition
and head of the Dairy and Animal Science Department; Virginia "Ginny"
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Tilling the land can be a thriving environment to boost start-ups.
Land expropriation in South Africa is quickly becoming a reality, as the majority of the country's people have realised that historical injustices need to be undone. As one with absolutely no political affiliation, I do, however, hope a fair, democratic and inclusive approach for all will be used.
Just to get a broader perspective on this major issue, let's go back in time. The Natives Land Act of 1913 forced millions of black South Africans from productive farms across the country, when their cattle, their homes, their crops and their possessions, were taken from them. It also prohibited the establishment of new farming operations and was thankfully abolished in 1991.
I think myself and some of our youth today might not really understand, or even know about, the gravitas of that heinous land Act, which deprived their forefathers of a sustainable, often thriving existence.
The recurring fact of the matter is that blacks still do not own land proportionately to whites. On a much more positive note, President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a dedicated ten-strong team to address this as an urgent matter of national importance. This has been widely welcomed across the country.
Yet to resolve the land issue amicably, South Africans of all races and creeds need to unify and collaborate, with the economic betterment of our country as the predominant end-goal, and our youth as the real winners. This is my key take-away point.
Amidst this, agriculture, being obviously land-based, is undeniably one of the sectors that can transform Africa's economy – especially by helping to eradicate the saddening scourge of youth unemployment by creating an abundance of job opportunities. In President Cyril Ramaphosa's newly proposed stimulus package, he also emphasised that agriculture, which will ultimately go hand-in-hand with the proposed land reforms, has massive potential for job creation in the immediate and long term, so more good news.
Recently, the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), the continent's most influential gathering around Africa's largest economic sector, concluded its meetings in Kigali with ambitious commitments to deliver billions of dollars in new investments to African farms and agribusinesses, triple agriculture trade between African countries and forge new partnerships with a cast of development partners from China, India, Brazil, and Israel.
The aspirations for a thriving agricultural economy on the continent are at an all-time high and more focus is being shifted towards this, which is very encouraging. South Africa cannot afford to be left behind in this process.
During my visit to Abidjan and Kigali last week, I met a few science students and agri entrepreneurs who proved to me that many young people are keen to play a role in agricultural production on the continent.
As President Ramaphosa was announcing the team panel on land expropriation, the headlines in the Kigali Times read "President Kagame urges Youth to participate in Agriculture". In Rwanda, agriculture contributes some 32% to the GDP of the country.
Yet surprisingly, agriculture currently only contributes 3% to the GDP of South Africa. This also stems from the fact that South Africa's economy is more diversified. This presents an opportunity to scale this sector into a lucrative one by ploughing more investments into it and engaging the youth. In the past few years, the Nigerian economy felt the brunt of overdependence on crude oil. The country is currently diversifying its economy with Agriculture acting as a leading sector now. Agriculture even in a small scale should be the new buzz word in South Africa. More homes and families should be encouraged to plant in their backyard and gardens. I for one have a lemon tree and also grow some vegetables in my small garden.
The stimulus package led by the President is a very positive step towards realizing this goal, but implementation of it will be key, as stressed by Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Public Enterprises.
Now back to the land issue. How can South Africa resolve this in collaboration with all key stakeholders?
- Youth Investment: More young people should be informed and made aware of the exciting potential of the agricultural sector in order to grow a keen interest in it. This can include developing new technologies (specifically from aspirant local start-ups) to modernize and advance the sector.
- On-the-job Mentorship & Land Ownership and Leasing: Unproductive land should be distributed to aspiring young farmers. Instead of expropriation without compensation on productive lands, why not merge young black farmers with existing white farmers in a 50/50 partnership with on-the-job mentoring? White farmers can give 50% equity of their farm to the emerging black farmer, while the land is leased for 99 years with the black farmer taking full ownership of the land after the term.
- Make young farmers permanent farers: To ensure a fair process, it should be mandatory that all young black farmers are paired with knowledgeable and experienced black and white farmers to learn the trade and become permanent farmers on that land. This will ensure that the right people become beneficiaries of the land.
In today's economic environment, young black farmers cannot simply be expected to work the land. A transition process towards owning equity should be developed to be seamless, sustainable and mutually beneficial for all parties. Working the land and running it as a business are two different things and young people should be guided through this process with education, mentorship and partnerships.
All-in-all, land reform is a challenging issue for any country to get right first time. It needs due process, due diligence, open-mindedness and an immense collaborative effort from all South Africans. Having spoken to many of my peers in South Africa, there is no doubt that land like language is dignity and shapes identity just like Busani Ngcaweni put it in his recent piece "The Land is our heritage, let's share it".
Kizito Okechukwu is the co-Chair of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa; 22 on Sloane is Africa's largest startup campus.


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If there was any hesitation on my part not to support or vote for Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 presidential elections, it was due to his close affinity with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). Until a friend of mine, Michael Dino, who is now the assistant secretary of the Office of the President in the Visayas (OPAV) talked to me and told me that if there was a chance to get peace with the Communists only Duterte among the presidentiables can make it because of his closeness to the communists. Add the fact that he was the only Cebuano-speaking candidate, I then supported Duterte and the rest is history!
Well, as I wrote last Tuesday that the President just signed the Anti-Terror Law, I supported him for making that move. Then yesterday I read a STAR report that "President Rodrigo Duterte, in a pre-recorded video aired early Wednesday, claimed he spent most of his days as president trying to connect to communists to arrive at a peaceful solution but to no avail." Then the President added this statement, "There is a time to be friendly and a time to be firm and submitted that the New People's Army (NPA) is the number one threat to the country."
Indeed, if anyone should be scared of the Anti-Terror Law, it should be those people whose ideology is to turn the Philippines from a democratic republic and into a communist state. Then of course, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque sort of rephrased the President's statement that COVID-19 was a greater threat to our nation than the NPA. I beg to disagree with Sec. Roque. To date, there are only 1,300 deaths in the nearly four months of COVID-19, while the five-decade communist insurgency has killed more Filipinos.
You need to educate yourself about what the communists have done since Karl Marx, Lenin, Stalin, Mao Zedong and Kim Il Sung came into power. Go check it out, that communism has killed more than a hundred million since the Bolshevik Revolution started by killing the Romanov royal family. I dare say that communism has killed more people than COVID-19.
This is why Josef Stalin's favorite quote was, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic." The various communist regimes have killed more of its own people than World Wars I and 2, the Vietnam War, the Korean War and the Civil War. This is the very reason why we Filipinos would never allow the Philippines to turn into a communist state despite the fact that CPP chairman Jose Maria (Joma) Sison has been fighting the government for 50 years now.
Look at what is happening in America in the past month after the killing of George Floyd by a policeman in Minneapolis. Americans protested to the point that this peaceful protest turned into violence organized by the group called Black Lives Matter (BLM). They went as far as looting stores, destroying shops, defunding the police, toppling down statues of famous Confederate Generals, they even tried to destroy monuments of presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, all because they owned slaves during their time. Today, even black Americans have turned against BLM because many realized that the founder of BLM is an avowed Marxist!
Apparently many American youth have been taught in school by their professors and teachers who believe in Marxist ideology… that I saw one white American student with a big smile holding a paper with the declaration "I want communism because I value a fair society." How stupid many Americans have become… why don't they go to North Korea and live there so they can live in a fair society! You can guess that this is due to a liberal socialist inspired Democratic party. How America has changed!
If you didn't know, two major American cities led by Democratic Mayors are full of homeless people living on the streets. I saw many videos on YouTube on why San Francisco has a record number of 4,000 homeless people… and another video on Los Angeles with 7,000. Most of them are living on the sidewalks and many are drug dependents, yet these cities give them $600 per month to allow them to take illegal drugs, but no homes for them. This is why San Francisco or Los Angeles looks today like a 3rd world city.
So going back to our Anti-Terror Law, President Duterte, for the first time since signing the law, addressed the public saying that law-abiding citizens should not fear the Anti-Terrorism Law. The President assured the public, "Do not be afraid if you are not a terrorist. If you will not destroy the government, blow up the church, blow up public utilities, blow up just to derail, the nation." Indeed, the CPP's main objective is to disrupt the nation's economy and hold the people jobless so they can be easy recruits.
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Czech Republic clinched today the second place in Group B and advanced to the Super Round of the Softball Qualifier Europe/Africa at Sportpark Paperclip in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The Czech team defeated Botswana by a score of 12-0 and finished the Opening Round with a 2-1 record. From the circle, Katelyn Humhej and Martina Blahova combined to pitch a four-innings no-hitter.
In the bottom of the first inning, Czech Republic scored a total of 10 runs to take control of the game, with two outs. Czech's offensive connected 4 hits and took advantage of 4 defensive errors to secure the win from the beginning.
The Czech squad added one in the second on a fielders choice, and finally scored the last run of the game in the third on a sacrifice fly by Ludmila Kucerkova to plate Lucie Petraskova, who had led off the frame with a triple.
Humhej fanned 3 hitters in 2 innings, with 1 walk; while Blahova collected 4 strikeouts in 2 frames, with 1 walk, to claim the win. For Botswana, starter Lesego Ditau was charged with the loss.
With a record of 2-1, Czech Republic finishes the Opening Round at second place in Group B, and advances to the Super Round, starting tomorrow. Botswana ended its participation in the tournament.


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October 31, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Elyon Christian school is celebrating the United Nation Day. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about being the children of the world. As a part of the global citizen, it is a responsibility for each of us to care about the world's problem. Through this activity, the student will learn to express their own voice and conviction about global affairs.
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- United Arab Emirates
- Netherlands
- South Korea
- Italy
Answer: 2
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One Marine's View has this very positive report. It's not something we'll ever see on the nightly news, or read in the morning paper. Hearing it from the Democratic Congress is even more of a fantasy. Harry Reid just pulled the plug on a troop pay raise, so we know for sure he's not too interested in the troops' progress.
On his show today, Hugh Hewitt interviewed Gen. David Petraeus for over a half hour. It was fascinating to listen to the general's direct and informative answers. I'm grateful to have heard this, because it's information I never would have received otherwise. Is there not a single MSM anchor interested in talking with the war's commander? Evidently not.
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It's Election Week here in America, so we thought we'd take a look at some of the most significant cartoon politicians in animation history. When we say "significant", we're keeping the bar pretty low; they just had to run an election campaign and/or hold some sort of political office. And speaking of low bars, we rounded up the best of the best among cartoon presidents to see how their qualities surpassed those of acting sitting president, Donald Trump.
Believe it or not, there are far fewer cartoon presidents than flesh-and-blood human presidents in history, and while the Millennials in the office think that's an unfair oversight–and that we will see an actual cartoon elected to the position in our lifetimes–that's not the focus of this piece. Instead, we'll be revisiting classic cartoon and comics characters who have taken a shine to politics and raised funds to run for public office. Only about half of the characters in this list made successful runs, despite winning a popular vote over their living, breathing human counterparts. (The Electoral College has long been biased against cartoons and their tuition is, frankly, out of control these days.)
But for those who made the cut, either by citizens exercising their right to vote in democratically held elections or by waking up one morning to find that they are now the President of the United States, we wanted to see what made them special. Some of them have legitimate super powers, something that's long overdue here in the real 3D world. Some of them are celluloid copies of their human counterparts, which one could argue already makes them superior due to the fact that they can't negatively impact we simple folk here in the human world. And some have found enough humility to either call for their own impeachment or to use their position to the betterment of mankind. Those few are rare Presidents, indeed, and arguably more human than some humans who have held the position.


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This year, skip the fake mistletoe and make your own arrangement using fresh greenery — it really does make a difference in your holiday decor. We've created three easy designs to try. Why not make a few and strategically hang them in places that get high traffic. (Wink, wink.)
Mistletoe Posy
Things You'll Need
2 to 3 mistletoe pieces (check with your local florist for fresh mistletoe)
Additional greenery, such as spruce, juniper, holly, pine, boxwood, balsam fir, or other evergreens
Green floral tape
Thin red ribbon
Step 1
Cut a 6-inch piece of twine, and then tie a knot to make a loop at one end.
Step 2
Gather the end pieces of the twine with the stems of the mistletoe (and any other greenery you want to add). The twine loop should stick out away from the greenery to make a easy loop for hanging the mistletoe.
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Wrap the ends of the stems with green floral tape to secure the greenery together. You can leave the exposed stems sticking out or wrap the floral tape all the way down to cover them.
Step 4
Tie a bow with the ribbon over the green floral tape. Then find a festive spot to hang the mistletoe.
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When the holiday season ends, hang the mistletoe on a DIY herb drying rack to preserve the arrangement and reuse it next year.
Mistletoe Wreath
Things You'll Need
Small wooden wreath shape
Mistletoe pieces, ( 2 )
24 gauge floral wire
Wire cutters
Step 1
Place two mistletoe pieces end to end at the bottom of the wreath. Overlap the ends slightly. Wrap the floral wire around the mistletoe ends and the wreath to secure them to the base of the wreath. Use more floral wire to secure other mistletoe areas, if needed, to help it curve along the shape of the wreath.
Step 2
Cut a 6-inch piece of twine. Circle it around the top of the wreath form and tie a knot. Tie another knot at the ends to form a loop for hanging.
Wrap the ribbon around the top of the wreath and tie a bow. Center the bow to cover the twine string.
Mistletoe Kissing Ball
Things You'll Need
3-inch floral ball
36-inch piece of twine
Small pieces of mistletoe and additional greenery, such as spruce, juniper, holly, pine, boxwood, balsam fir, or other evergreens
Step 1
Soak the floral ball in water for 15 minutes. Remove from water and set the ball on a small towel or paper towel to catch excess water.
Step 2
Use a straw to punch all the way through the ball, making a tunnel through the center of the ball. Remove the straw and the excess foam from the middle.
Step 3
Cut a 36-inch piece of twine. Fold it in half and feed the end pieces of twine through the hole. Use the straw to help push it through. Tie the end pieces of twine into a knot. If your hole is big enough that the twine might pull back through, then make the knot around a piece of stem or greenery.
Step 4
Cut pieces of greenery into roughly two to three inch pieces. Strip the leaves off the ends so you have at least ½-inch of stem to stick into the ball.
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Hang the foam ball from the twine loop to add the mistletoe and pieces of greenery. Start at the top of the foam ball and poke the stems into the ball. Keep them close together to cover the foam ball. Keep adding stems in circles going downward until the ball is covered with greenery.
Add a bow at the top of the ball, if desired. Then hang the kissing ball from the twine loop.
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Birmingham City Council has become the first council to join a national police-run scheme which will see crime prevention techniques built into all its new social housing developments.
The National Building Approval (NBA) scheme makes it simpler and cheaper for organisations to achieve the security requirements contained in the building regulations for standard building types, such as houses and apartments.
Run by the police initiative Secured by Design (SBD), the scheme will ensure the installation of crime prevention measures, such as robust doors, windows and locks.
Research has found that homes built to SBD standards can reduce crimes like burglary by up to 87% compared to equivalent non-SBD developments.
'Birmingham City Council is proud to work with Secured by Design on this initiative that will give residents peace of mind in their homes,' said the council leader Ian Ward.
'Through innovative design and planning, we can begin to future proof the safety of those who live and work across the city and, where possible, eliminate anti-social behaviour in local neighbourhoods.'
West Midlands Police, designing out crime officer, Gareth Pemberton, said: 'This agreement will speed up and tie everyone into the process of reducing crime. It will ensure a high standard of security will be enjoyed by residents and local communities in the years ahead.'
National lead for the SBD National Building Approval scheme, Michael Brooke, said: 'Birmingham City Council will benefit from reduced crime and anti-social behaviour and achieve cost savings. This is all good for local authorities in tough financial times.'


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"My victory was in 2013, it was my first victory in such a tournament and I will always remember it. In 2010 I won silver at this tournament, but in 2013 I was able to get gold. The Uhlmann Cup was well organized, with good prizes. This tournament gave me a good start in adult fencing".
- Kseniya Pantelyeyeva, Ukraine
"Hello everybody, I wish all the best to all participants of the 50th Uhlmann Cup in Laupheim! For me, the Uhlmann Cup means a lot, because it was my first victory in an international event, mostly, that the year before I didn't even pass the first round of poule. I have always been impressed about the really good organisation in Germany, particularly in Laupheim".
- Yannick Borel, France
"I remember that it was very well organized and I liked to fence not only on podium but on a real stage, also. :-)".
- Lehis Katrina, Estonia
"It was my second World Cup victory and thanks to this, I became the world number one in the junior men's epee ranking in 2006. The audience and the very strong level of the tournament were awesome for me. By the way, I won the Uhlmann Cup in Laupheim with my current coach Didier Ollagnon".
- Max Heinzer, Suisse (winner of 2006)