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When it comes to PC digital audio for the masses, Emagic, Steinberg, Cakewalk and Sonic Foundry have a firm grip on the market, and any new product that comes into competition with the established players better have some sort of edge with which to cut its own niche. Making Waves is advertised as a digital audio music sequencer and sampler, and thus falls firmly within the range of existing products from all the companies listed above. However, the specification of Making Waves is distinctive in three ways. First, the software is fairly streamlined. There is no bloated feature set and, like Sonic Foundry's Acid family (with which it shares some similarities), Making Waves is an audio-only environment. Second, because of the way the program handles audio tracks, the PC hardware requirements are pretty modest. Third, at under £40, the package is close to shareware in price.
While all these features are commendable, some credible music making must be possible within these design constraints if it is going to have any significant appeal. So does Making Waves make a splash?
Out Of The Box
As might be expected from a 'digital audio music sequencer and sampler', Making Waves does not have a MIDI sequencing capability. Its audio sequencing side is similar to Acid in that audio files can be looped, tempo-matched and pitch-shifted. There are, however, some obvious differences in approach between Acid and Making Waves. On the sampling side, what is actually provided is a means for creating note sequences for playback of audio files. For example, with an audio file containing a bass or melody sound as your source, notes can be added to a sequence of bars using a note sequencer function. This sequence can then be played back along side other audio loops or sequences. This sample playback feature is easy to use and works well, but there is no way Making Waves could be described as a fully featured software sampler (nor do the company make such claims).
Once you have adjusted to the software's way of working, it is pretty easy to use.
Modest PC hardware required.
Good value for money considering the results that can be obtained.
No access to DirectX or VST plug-in effects.
Limited audio file editing means an external editor is required.
No sync capability for hooking up to another sequencer.
Making Waves is a streamlined software tool aimed squarely at dance music production and capable of some excellent results even on a modest PC. It's a little quirky in places and with one or two design limitations, but very stable and good value for money.
The First Wave
The minimum system requirements are modest by today's standards, and include a Pentium processor or equivalent, 16Mb of RAM, an SVGA display and, of course, a suitable 16-bit soundcard. Windows 95, 98 and NT4 are all suitable. On my Pentium III-based test system, the installation procedure went very smoothly. As a form of copy protection, the software requires that the CD is present each time Making Waves is started, but it can then be removed.
The program initially uses the default Windows audio setup for playback and recording, but a different audio interface can be selected if required. Making Waves cannot, however, output different tracks to different hardware audio outputs; stereo out is all that is available, and all mixing has to be done within the software itself. My guess is that this is partly what allows a 128-track audio sequencer such as Making Waves to run on a fairly modest PC; the software seems to be 'looking ahead' in the arrangement and pre-mixing the audio to a stereo pair ready for output.
Diving In
As shown in the screenshot on page 38, on start up, the arrangement of the main Making Waves window bears more than a passing resemblance to Sonic Foundry's Acid, Vegas Audio and Vegas Video. The screen is dominated by the Track List (upper left), the Arrange window (upper right) and, along the base, the Audio File window, which allows audio files to be located, previewed and added to a new track.
Web Waves
Making Waves Audio have a web site to support the program. This serves as a sales point but interested users can also download updates, a demo version (1.3Mb) plus a series of MP3 tunes created using the software, all of which is very useful if you want to make an informed decision about purchasing the full product.
Surf's Up
The general Acid-like appearance of the main screen hides some considerable differences in the way the two programs actually operate. In some respects, Making Waves is a rather more flexible music production tool than Acid; in others, its more well-known competitor is clearly more sophisticated. Perhaps the most obvious difference is the inclusion of several different track types in Making Waves. Tracks that contain audio can work with one of four different file types Single Play, Percussion, Notes and Sample Loops and a button for each type is displayed at the bottom of the main screen. Before you select an audio file to use in a new track, the type of audio track must be specified by clicking on the appropriate button. Double-clicking on a file name in the Audio File window then creates a track of that type at the bottom of the track list. The track type setting then dictates how the particular track behaves.
Single Play audio files are similar to Acid's One Shot files. These files can be triggered any number of times throughout a track, and play through to their end. They are not associated with a particular tempo. One-off chord 'hits' and cymbal crashes fall into this category, but this track type could also be appropriate for pad sounds that last several bars.
Please Provide A Sample
An impressive number of samples (the documentation claims over 1000) are provided with Making Waves. Most of the sounds are dance-oriented. Bass sounds include samples from the Novation BassStation, Minimoog and Roland Juno 106, along with some sub-bass tones. Drum samples perhaps dominate the collection and go from complete loops to single hits. In both cases, real kits and classic drum machine samples are included (ie. single samples from various Roland TR-series beatboxes). Some of the drum samples have effects added or are crunched up a little. The other samples are made up of a very usable collection of classic synth sounds (Roland, Korg and Waldorf sources are all included), some usable as melody sounds and others as pads. A small number of hits and special effects are also included.
Notes tracks are used to create note sequences and this track type is one of the features that distinguishes Making Waves from Acid. Notes can be entered into the note sequencer grid via the mouse or a MIDI keyboard (see screen shot, right). These notes then trigger playback of a selected sample at the specified pitch, allowing melody and bass lines to be created. As with Percussion tracks, sequences of up to 16 bars in length can be created. A Chord Sequencer toolbox can also be used with the note sequencer, and arpeggio patterns can be specified as well as various chord types.
It's also possible to build drum parts using Notes tracks. The Percussion Set Editor allows individual drum samples to be assigned to different pitches so that each pitch on the note sequencer grid corresponds to a particular drum sound (see screen shot, right). The end result is something not unlike the Cubase drum grid, but triggering samples loaded from disk rather than a MIDI sound module.
The fourth track type is based upon Sample Loops and is essentially equivalent to Acid's loop-based tracks. Samples of a known length and tempo can be replayed with suitable time-stretching to match the tempo of the song. To my ears at least, the audio quality of the time-stretching is similar to that in Acid Pro, although the latter (at about five times the price of Making Waves) perhaps has a very slight edge when it comes to pitch-shifting.
One feature that takes a little time to get used to is the way audio effects are handled by Making Waves. Essentially, each effect is added as a separate track immediately below the audio track to which the effect is to apply (you can see this in the earlier screen shot of the main window). There's an additional effects track type called Cutoff Sequence which provides a gate-like means of switching off track level or effects for selected parts of a particular bar. A range of the usual effects types is available (see screen shot on page 44), and while these work quite well, it must be noted that only limited effects editing is available. In addition, the effects are of a proprietary type and the software does not support DirectX or VST plug-ins.
Track arranging is done in a similar fashion to Acid. Track details are added to the bar grid that dominates the upper right of the main display. For example, a purple circle indicates the triggering of a sample from its start, and a horizontal purple dash indicates the continuation of that loop or sequence if it is more than one bar in length. A red circle with a cross in it forces a sample or loop to stop playing back before its actual end point. Level changes for a volume or effect track can be drawn directly onto the bar grid in the Arrange window and appear as red boxes, the height of which indicates the volume/effect level. As shown in the screen shot, right, more detailed setting of such levels can be done within a bar or bar sequence if required.
The combination of different track types and the variety of different symbols used in the Arrange window makes for a less elegant visual appearance than Acid's, but the display is very informative.
Other Comments
It is never possible to cover all the functions of a software product like Making Waves in a review of this length, but a few other issues are worth mentioning. A facility for recording audio is provided, and both stereo and mono recording at up to 48kHz are supported. Recordings can be made while the main arrangement is playing, but the new audio file is then simply saved to disk: if you wish to include it in your song, it must be used as the basis for a new track and then triggered at the appropriate position within the arrangement. This is a little clumsy but works well enough.
Three less pleasing aspects of the software need raising. First, and perhaps least significant, is the fact that adjusting the length or level of notes in a note sequence can be a somewhat time-consuming operation. From the note sequencer window, a further editor window (see screen shot, right) needs to be opened, whereupon the mouse is used to adjust the volume or length of each note individually. Secondly, Making Waves has very limited audio editing facilities. A loop-splicing tool is provided, and this is useful for cutting up things like drum loops, but for more sophisticated editing an external audio editor is needed. Finally, Making Waves has no capability to synchronise playback to other software or hardware. This is very much a stand-alone application.
On first sight, Making Waves somehow manages to look both familiar and just a little quirky and, in initial operation at least, that sensation remains. However, it takes very little time to become familiar with the way the software operates and its particular approach to some tasks. Key to this is the fact that the software is not stuffed with features that just get in the way. The main elements needed for track production and arranging are present, and not much beyond that.
Mixing the levels of individual tracks is easy enough and, providing your audio hardware and original samples are of a respectable standard, the audio quality that can be produced is excellent. Stereo mix files of final arrangements can easily be generated to allow, for example, a series of songs to be compiled for CD production. The overall impression is of a package that does some things its own way and with some obvious restrictions, but which is certainly capable of some good results.
At the price, almost anyone could probably afford to buy Making Waves. Those with a system comprising Acid sync'ed up to a MIDI + Audio sequencer and running a full-blown software or hardware sampler will almost certainly not find anything new in Making Waves that would make it an essential purchase. But then if you are running a system like that, the £40 price tag is not going to break the bank either.
If dance/club music is your thing, however, and you are working on a very tight budget (and perhaps with an older PC), then this package could well appeal. With a free demo available for download, Making Waves is well worth a try: it may not be as slick as some of the more established competition but it is a good demonstration of the fact that performance is not always related to price.
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We have a Giordano tandem that we love. It was inexpensive to start out with. A good way to see if we liked it more than our singles. I have upgraded the brakes to 105's and swapped out the bar tape.
I want to replace the tires on it now. They have 1400 miles on them. No flats or scuffs but They are the factory no name 700 X 32. I would like to go to a 28mm. What are some good tire choices? We do load the bike a bit for long rides. Bike loaded weighs in at 75 lbs, and we weigh 300 lbs combined. I would like to keep the cost around $100 for the pair if possible.
I also want to replace the rear derailleur and all the cables and housings. Rear derailleur is a Shimano RD-TX51D. What would be a good upgrade for it. Bike is a 3X8. Does anyone have some advice on cables and housings? Our shifting on RAGBRAI went downhill after the 3rd day. Delayed shifts, missed shifts, shifting when I hit a bump.
I know its a cheap tandem. Our goal now that we love riding together is to purchase a better higher end tandem in late 2014.
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Mixed bag of tricks
BY Yasmin Boland Astrology expert
This week starts off well, then gets a little tricky.
However never fear; by Friday, we're on target for more loveliness.
Today is great if there is a tricky subject you need to talk about. It might be awkward, but it will be better to let it out than keep it in and there is a good chance you will feel much happier if you have the conversation.
In the first half of the week, the emphasis is on communication, and some things you want to change could do so quite quickly, if you're prepared to express yourself. However, bottle things up and you could end up treading water.
The second half of the week looks trickier as the planets clash. Some of us may have our egos stamped on. On a cosmic level, this is a good thing because it makes us realise our egos just get in our way.
Thursday in particular will see some people find it hard to control their tempers.
And the good news? By Friday, even people who have been arguing will be in a better position to kiss and make up. Or at least make up.
We are now in eclipse season – there is a full-Moon eclipse in Sagittarius on Monday June 4. Eclipses are about change so if you are working towards making a change in your life, this is the week to redouble your efforts.
Discover more from our astrology expert Yasmin Boland here.
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Following an emotional blowout to the Miami Heat two nights ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers responded with one of the worst performances in recent franchise history. Allowing a record-breaking night to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves, the Cavs fell 129-95 to prompt questions or whether they are currently the worst team in the NBA.
Anytime a team allows 37 points in the first quarter and then 36 in the second, you know that it is going to be a long night throughout. That's exactly what happened to Cleveland Saturday night as young forward Kevin Love provided 28 points and 19 rebounds to pace the Wolves. The defense was awful, the rebounding was awful, the offense was fairly abysmal, and it left head coach Byron Scott scrambling for words after the game.
Not too many people with the guts to break down the narrative of last night's blowout, so let's just handle a few statistical disclaimers to show the epic nature of this loss:
– The Cavaliers have now lost their past three games to the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves by an average score of 90.7 to 117.7.
– Because of this stretch, Cleveland is now last in the NBA with a -8.1 average scoring differential. Scoring differential has been proven to have a stronger correlation to future success than win-loss numbers.
– Doing a little math, through the first 16 games of the season the Cavs had lost games by an average of just 95.1 to 99.6, an average scoring differential of -4.5.
– Minnesota set a franchise record with 18 three pointers on the night despite Michael Beasley (21.6 ppg) missing the game with an ankle injury.
– The Wolves have only had three games with more than 129 points over the course of their 22-year franchise history. Their 70.4 efficiency field goal percentage was 6.6 points higher than any performance over the past two and a half seasons.
– Minnesota shot 59.3 percent from the field (69.2 from threes) as opposed to Cleveland's 38.6 percent mark and 23.8 percent efficiency from downtown. In fact, the host team actually was 25-for-35 (71.4 percent) from all shot attempts of at least 17 feet.
– And for two final stats, the Cavs were out-rebounded 46 to 29, and starting center Darko Milicic posted a +41 in just 26 minutes of play.
It all becomes a matter of semantics from there, but it definitely seems that the Cavs have to be in at least the consideration for worst team in the NBA at the moment. The loss was awful and the stats are just unbelievable at times, and fans have to keep in mind that it occurred against a team that was 4-15 and hasn't made the playoffs since 2004.
As if Dan Gilbert wasn't already considering blowing up the entire roster beforehand, it's tough to not give think about it at all after that performance. Scott is left in an awkward position as well, continuing to expect at least some remnant of improved play amidst a franchise that is falling to new and more destructive lows than ever.
Next game for Cleveland is tonight at 6 p.m. at Detroit. We thought it couldn't get much worse after the Miami game, so here's hoping the team at least just stays competitive.
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I'm trying very hard for the last few hours and so far with no success...
I would like to split only part of a page into two columns, s.t. at one side will contain text (math text) and on the other one a corresponding figure. I'm attaching an example of how I would like it to be which was generated using OpenOffice. The best would be to have a big table.
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welcome to the board!
You could use tabularx for this, for example:
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But, now I have a new problem - once the table gets to long, it doesn't break it automatically. Any ideas?
All the best,
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minipages next to each other would be an alternative way.
If you want to use a table that continues on the next page you could use the longtable-package.
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Biggest Weakness: Age
All these guys were good last season. How many of them will still be good in 2010-11? With so many players in their mid-30s, the risk of collapse shouldn't be dismissed. Boston will start a 32-year-old, a 33-year-old, a 34-year-old and a 35-year-old; two of those four have been in the NBA since they were 18 and thus have played more minutes (and taken more pounding) than nearly any similar-aged player in history. The bench isn't exactly a bunch of spring chickens either, with a 38-year-old Shaq the most likely sixth man.
Boston has some youth if you look hard enough -- Rondo and Davis are 24, and Perkins is 25. Bradley, obviously, skews the average down at just 19. Additionally, Boston's older players are regarded as some of the league's most dedicated and best-conditioned, Shaq excepted.
Nonetheless, the vast majority of the minutes will come from players that are very long in the tooth, and Boston's chances of repeating as conference champion depends almost entirely on those players maintaining their levels of production. They appeared to lag badly in that department a year ago before rallying in the postseason. Can they pull off an encore?


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I need to apply a few patches to the Selenium CaptureNetworkTrafficCommand.java code.
In order to test the fixes, I will need to rebuild the selenium-server.jar.
Is there any easy way to build the selenium server if I'm only changing this file?
I've try both maven and rake and both seems to fail building.


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Video is an integral part of Kickstarter, and ever since our launch, we've depended on Adobe's Flash to serve videos in a proprietary player. Today, thanks to HTML5's
<video> tag, that changes.
Previously we had been serving our project videos to desktop machines using Flash. If Flash was not detected, our players would fall back to a HTML5
<video> element.
Starting now, however, we are inverting this logic and will only serve Flash videos if users' browsers are so old they don't support the
<video> tag (including some versions of Firefox that don't support h.264).
Most mobile devices do not support Flash. It's simpler to use the exact same software on both the desktop and mobile.
Some computers do not ship with Flash. We don't want to require users to install software to use our website. We still use Flash for other features (users have to use it to upload media), and we will work to remove those Flash requirements.
We have never had an in-house Flash developer, because while our video player is important, most of the client-side code is written in JavaScript. Every time we have wanted to redesign our Flash player or add a new feature we have had to ask an outside consultant, which took time and made quick turnarounds difficult.
Flash is insecure. Due to
ExternalInterface.call, it's extremely easy to accidentally allow the execution of Javascript sent via a param.
For a couple weeks now, we've been building up our own HTML5 player. We started serving our new player to people who didn't have Flash installed, which allowed us to work out the UX and bugs with a small set of users. A few days ago, we enabled the HTML5 player for employees of Kickstarter, widening the user base even more.
We haven't found the need to use a larger library because the video element specification is so clear and simple to use. Our designers are very skilled in CSS, and we used those skills to design the look and feel of the video player. It is a pleasure to use our core abilities on something that is so core to our site.
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Needing Him
She wanted to spend all her time with him
to be wrapped around him day and night
warm tears bloom in her eyes as she felt
love expanding the walls of her heart.
She'd never find what she had with him
what she felt for him, with anyone else
and strongly knew in her heart that she
had never wanted to with anyone else.
Flames that burnt hot inside her heart
never seemed to dampen for a moment
with his every touch,his every warm kiss
they blazed, burning wild out of control.
She wanted to bury herself inside his world
claim him so completely that he would be
wrapped up in her as it had seemed like
forever that she'd been wrapped in him.
It felt so right to be so in love with him
to cradle his head against her breast
being with him was like she'd at last
found herself, then in him lost herself.
Needing him was a living thing inside her
she'd waited a long time to connect with
the only man she'd ever been in love with
she wanted what she had to last forever.
2012© Bonnee Sue Opp
~dedicated to Z. R.
This touches the heart of the reader so deeply Bono -- love can be tender yet such a challenge. 8 Apr 2012 by Fay Slimm
Heartfelt and romantic poem full of love and emotion. Loved the accompanying video....... Pat 8 Apr 2012 by Patricia Darcy
It is so sad that such mortal Mayflies as ourselves, flying ehpemera, must suffer so much sometimes, in the brief life that even those humans who live the longest time have. One of the saddest things is to love and not be loved by the one loved, sometimes not at all, sometimes not in the same way or the same fulness. But this is what we have in our fleeet bittersweet lives, we whom the ancient Greeks called Thannatoi--meaning "the deathful ones." It was their word for the Latin-derived word "mortals." More tragic still, with the misery we must experience, some of us cause others of us even more. Sometimes unintentionally, sometimes with a cold-hearted intention. // I just went through a phase of the worst physical pain I ever suffered. But was really all that much worse than a bad toothache? Yes, it was, I recall. And yet, if I got a bad toothache now, it would fill my mind up with gray regret and I could ingore the pain; it would be just as bad for me as before I had gone through such agony. And mental pain can be as bad or worse, regardless of the cause of the pain. //What is worse, cancer? No. All of our little tragedies are big tragedies in our lives, in our suffering hearts. I am sure than many a teen-aged boy whose life was marred with acne (I was spared that) and who faced the scorn and mockery of thoughtless peers, and had problems getting a date, and with his social relationships with girls and friends, and looked at himself in the mirror with tears in his eyes--I am sure that many such a guy suffered in that, just much as I have with my cancer. Because most of it is mental anguish, and that can be truly terrible, regardless of the relative size or kind of the causes. // I care about people in this world suffering so much. With religious faith or with a little philosophy or psychology, we can sometimes ease our hearts of the suffering we must endure. But I don't think too many teen-aged boys with a bad case of achne were helped much by those things. And of course, girls and ladies too have their sufferings; and or either sex, none are worse than suffering that comes from a great, yearning love coldly unreturned. // None of us can escape at least some suffering. Bono, I wish I could cradle and comfort you, my friend. But all I can do is tell you, truly: I understand how you feel; and I care. // Love, --Michael 8 Apr 2012 by poetwithcancer
Sorry for the typo. My expression was actually: flying ephemera. In old Greek, the word for Mayfly is "ephemeron." I think we humans also fit into that ancient word, from which we get the English word "ephemeral"--which truly paints the reality of all we are and have in this life. --Michael 8 Apr 2012 by poetwithcancer
woww....so beautiful :) love it 8 Apr 2012 by cuteykikicat
Such a heart warming write:] 9 Apr 2012 by Weeping willow
Beautiful writing. We always need the one we love. 9 Apr 2012 by heather wilkins
Bonnee this is amazing! So much enjoyed this breathtaking piece. 9 Apr 2012 by Munia Khan
A love like this is everything , and when it changes, how absolutely devastating... the pain seems neverending... Nadine 9 Apr 2012 by Nadine Miller
Awww,sad I think now a days love is a dream like heaven, To many chase after shadows ,confused what love is and what love should be... 9 Apr 2012 by Eyan Desir
True love is exactly this. Written well.12 Apr 2012 by JustStella
Beautioful and passionate.12 Apr 2012 by Seema Chowdhury
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Shawn Boonstra
Pastor Shawn Boonstra, a native of British Columbia, comes to the NAD ministerial department from It Is Written International Television. Between 2004 and 2010, he appeared weekly on the main It Is Written television program (and podcast), which is broadcast to more than 140 countries in eleven languages. Before moving to the International broadcast in 2004, Boonstra served as the Speaker/Director for It Is Written Canada, and prior to that, he pastored a number of churches in the British Columbia Conference. Soul winning has been his passion since he signed on as a Seventh-day Adventist minister. He became an Adventist during an It Is Written evangelistic series in Victoria, British Columbia 18 years ago, and has been sharing his new-found faith ever since. If you ask him, he'll tell you that he thinks about Adventist ministry and evangelism every waking minute of his life. He has pioneered a number of innovative evangelistic approaches, including short, interactive satellite events such as The Appearing, The Presence, and Out of Thin Air. He has worked in evangelism in many cultures and at many different scales - with audiences ranging from seven to tens of thousands. He has authored more than 15 outreach oriented books, and is in demand as an evangelist and as an evangelism trainer. His clear grasp of Scripture, and his warm dynamic presentation style have been an inspiration to many. He has a special passion for mentoring young evangelists and for equipping and training congregations to be effective in outreach. He recently moved to Maryland from Southern California, where he now resides with his wife Jean and their two daughters. Shawn Boonstra serves as an Associate Ministerial Director. His role at Ministerial is to inspire, train, and equip pastors and churches for evangelism. As former speaker/director of It Is Written television program, he brings a vast experience of soul winning and evangelistic initiatives to the NAD team.


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This delightful Portuguese restaurant serves up traditional Portuguese favourites with a twist. Try the toasted Portuguese bread with liver pate or the beef or chicken prego rolls - a must for the spice lover. The melt-in-your-mouth rump steak in white wine and cream is a must-try. Other dishes include trinchado, peri peri chicken, espetada and mouthwatering prawns - Portuguese style. A good range of desserts are also available.
In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka.
The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds.
Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.
Relax in true Caribbean style, sipping Pina Coladas while savouring delectable starters of Coco Loco Hoppin' Jons (Jalapeno chillies stuffed with feta, crumbed and deep-fried) enjoying the laid back vibe tropical atmosphere.
With a large garden and cosy restaurant, Banana Jam Café serves authentic Caribbean tastes lit by a roaring fire and enchanting night-lights while dining outside. With Jamican BBQ's in the summer and a buzzing atmosphere, patrons can enjoy fast service with friendly attentive staff.
Rated by locals as the best Banana Jam burgers in town with the largest rum collection in the country; Banana Jam Café is your suburban island escape to the breezy shores of the Caribbean.
This happening spot in Gordons Bay is definitely the place to be whether you're young or just young at heart. Bar-bay-dos offers a simple menu that consists mainly of tapas-style foods, and the main attraction here is the sublime cocktails that are mixed to perfection.
Bar-bay-dos has live music acts two to three times a week and the variety ranges from rock to 80's to latin tunes.
The menu is small and dishes include grilled Portuguese sardines either rolled in coarse salt and grilled the traditional way or butterflied and grilled, served with spicy Portuguese chilli salsa and rice. Be sure to try the Jalapeno chilli poppers stuffed with feta and cream cheese, an ideal dish to share. Beef schnitzel, succulent espatada and butter-filled prawns are also on offer.
A variety of seafood can also be enjoyed and make a point of trying the Mississippi mud pie for dessert - it really is as indulgent as it sounds.
Within The Potter's Shop – Robin's wife Charley's ceramics shop.
Mon - Fri: 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
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This beautifully decorated restaurant captures the heart of the Portuguese culture and tradition. As you walk in you feel right at home in the midst of earthy tones, solid wooden tables and finishes that reminds of the open-hearted, adventurous spirit of the Portuguese people.
The food provides quality and comfort and range from the popular Espatadas to mouth-watering seafood dishes. The bustling, vibey atmosphere just adds to a wonderful dining experience.
Braza is open seven days a week from 11:30 am until late and is an absolute must-try.
Tucked away along Spin Street this New York/London establishment boasts hearty fare and 'to die for' buffet lunches in a down to earth and relaxed interior.
The chalked up menu boasts Origin coffees, light meals, sumptuous breakfasts, enjoyed at leisure with a newspaper or dashing in just before work.
Cafe Bellarosa boasts a relaxing and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy delectable dishes from an extensive menu.
Impeccable standards of service make for a stress-free time for diners while they feast on farm-style breakfasts, sumptuous lunches or teatime treats. All portions are generous and great value for money.
Roll-up blinds open the cafe up to make it bright and breezy in summer and a fireplace along with heaters keep patrons warm on cold winter days. There is also sheltered courtyard complete a play area to keep the kids happy.
A perfect venue for whatever you fancy, Cafe Bellarosa is a must-try.
Café Caprice combines artisan cocktails, a café-style menu, relaxing lounges and sidewalk seating to experience the epitome of Cape Town's cosmopolitan social scene. Situated directly across from Camps Bay Beach at 37 Victoria Road, open seven days a week since 1999, it is a home for many Cape Townians and a must visit destination for tourists.
Camps Bay beach is the ultimate sunset viewing spot and Café Caprice provides the perfect backdrop, as DJ's fill the space with laid back music from Thursday to Sunday with a deep, chilled house soundtrack.
Café Caprice - a landmark on the Camps Bay promenade and an indelible part of the Cape Town bar and entertainment scene.
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From authentic wood-fired pizzas, steaks and even pasta and seafood, diners enjoy the no frills dining complimented by friendly service and excellent prices.
Located in the Plattekloof Centre, Cafe Chameleon boasts authentic wood-fired oven thin-based pizzas that are both hearty and tasty, and even caters for quick coffees or sweet indulgences.
Cafe Fino is a modern, vibey coffee shop and restaurant that offers a wide variety of fusion food dishes. This upmarket establishment uses fresh ingredients to maximize flavours and quality.
Breakfast include the traditional options as well as variations like eggs benedict and the all-time favourite, steak, egg and chips. Healthier options are also on offer and include muesli, yogurt, fruit salad and avo on rye.
Apart from sandwiches, wraps and salads, Cafe Fino also has a range pastas and exciting dishes like the beef trinchado pot pie, Thai fish cakes and rump steak for the really ravenous.
Cafe Fino offers something for everyone and promises a satisfying experience that is affordable as well.
This beautiful little coffee shop and bistro serves up a wide variety of dishes in a bustling atmosphere. Café Magnifico combines the traditional with original, and does this at very reasonable prices.
The menu is extensive and offers all-day breakfast and amazing lunches. Breakfast options include the traditional English-style breakfast, parma ham and eggs on an English muffin and even exotic flavours like the smoked norwegian salmon or tuna carpaccio with eggs.
Lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches, wraps and salads, pastas, burgers and even mezze platters and the ingredients and fillings are far from boring. Try the Cajun chicken, pepperdew, and sweet chilli mayo toastie or the Asian beef noodle wrap with rump steak strips, rice noodles in a plum sauce, crispy salad and fresh coriander.
For the sweet tooth there is a variety of waffles and pancakes with different toppings and fillings. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or lunch at this quaint café.
Located along the bustling and vibrant Long Street, Cafe Mojito lulls the palate with tropical surrounds and lip smacking mojitos.
The menu brims with Cuban-Caribbean flavours, burgers, nachos, salads and a great snack selection for the not-so-hungry such as sticky ribs, empanadas, buffalo wings, angry prawns and addictive Coco Loco Hoppin' Jons (jalapeño chillies stuffed with feta).
Various selections such as Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya and Jamaican Jerk Chicken brim with authentic flavours and vegetarians can try Bob's Blue cheese burger (vegetarian burger topped with avocado and blue cheese sauce), stuffed Cuban flatbread, roast vegetable pasta salad and curried Trinidad roti.
Soak up the tropical islands and bustling ambiance at Cafe Mojito in Long Street.
An eclectic fusion of the culinary cultures of Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and a gorgeous beach setting, Cafe sofia at Camps Bay is the perfect venue for any occasion.
Set up above the human and actual traffic and with spectacular views of the ocean, Cafe Sofia at Camps Bay is a perfect people-watching spot to while away some time.
Located in the Seaside Village in Bloubergstrand in Cape Town, Caffe Rossini is the perfect place to take a break. The aromas of freshly brewing coffee waft through the centre, calling shoppers in for a quick 'pick me up' and a light snack. Friendly service and fresh fabulous food are what makes Caffe Rossini such a popular place to pop in and regather and refresh.
The Caffé Rossini concept is based on the contemporary lifestyle of a 19th century Italian gentleman, Gioachino Rossini. A tenor and composer of operas, Rossini's love of music was surpassed only by his love for good coffee and good food. The Caffé Rossini philosophy mirrors the composer's classical talent and quest for excellence.
Caffé Rossini has honoured the age old traditions of making authentic Italian style coffees; Cappucinno, Espresso and other speciality hot and cold beverages since its inception in 1992. Great coffee has been our foundation since we started. Caffé Rossini has its own unique coffee blends specially blended for the local pallet but based on old style traditions.
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"Then He told them a story: 'A man had an apple tree planted in his front yard. He came to it, expecting to find apples, but there weren't any. He said to his gardener, 'What's going on here? For three years I've come to this tree expecting apples and not one apple I have found. Chop it down! Why waste good ground with it any longer?' The gardener said, ' Let's give it another year. I'll dig around it and fertilize, and maybe it will produce next year; if it doesn't, then chop it down.'" Luke 13:6-9 (The Message).
Lest we are left thinking that God is harsh and unjust, Jesus slips in one of His little gardening stories to reassure His hearers that He does not make arbitrary decisions. He always acts within His own character, giving us the benefit of the doubt as long as He can without contradicting His ways.
When a man plants a fruit tree in his garden, he does it for one purpose - to enjoy its fruit when it has matured. Fruit trees are not meant to be decorative but productive. If it does not bear fruit after years of cultivation, why would he leave it in his garden? It is nothing but a parasite, using up the moisture and nutrients in the soil and giving nothing back.
Unlike religion which is parasitic in nature, our relationship as sons to our heavenly Father ought to produce fruit. God created us for one supreme purpose - to put His glory on display. He gave us the capacity to be like Him in many ways, in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Sound familiar?
God continually 'fertilizes' us with His mercy and grace, not treating us as our sins deserve but showering on us His favour every day. We have been planted in the soil of His goodness and fed and watered by His word. Is it not reasonable to expect fruit in our lives in keeping with what He has lavished on us? Should we not be broadcasting Him to the world by the fruit that grows in soil that is nourished by such lavish care and provision?
When we persistently produce nothing but selfishness and greed, sucking up God's goodness, living on His generosity and giving nothing in return, does He not have every right to chop the tree down and throw it on the rubbish dump? And yet He is merciful. 'Let's give it another year,' He says, 'just in case it does bear an apple or two to prove its worth.'
If it still does not come up to His expectation, He has no option but to chop it down to make room for trees that will give Him the satisfaction of bearing luscious fruit. God does not enjoy throwing people on the 'rubbish dump' of wasted potential but, once again, He leaves the choice to us. "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV).
Both the news item that people brought to Jesus about Pilate's brutality and His response, show us that He was more concerned about what we do that what we think of others. 'Don't point fingers, look inside,' He insists because we cannot answer for others but we have to take responsibility for ourselves.


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The drop down menus do not work on iOS devices. It works fine on explorer. There is also an issue with posting comments and new posts. Sometimes you are unable to write in the text area? This all works fine on explorer just not iPhone and iPad?
Everything worked fine prior to the WordPress 3.5 update, I have tried disabling plugins, this made no difference. Works fine on twentyeleven theme so obviously a problem with Graphene.
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A.M. Awesome: An X-Men Poster Not Made By 8th Graders
By Will LeBlanc 2011-03-09 09:11:37 comments
After last nightss X-Men: First Class abominations were released (I refuse to call those posters) we were all left with a really sour, back-alley taste in our mouths. I mean, weve seen some bad terrible posters in our day, but those may just be the worst.
So for this mornings A.M. Awesome I thought Id bring to light a poster made by artist Eric Tan that he created back in 2007. Posted on Twitter today by Last Exit To Nowhere, this poster has nothing to do with the upcoming film, but is a stellar poster showing off the era of X-Men we should expect out of First Class.
As he says, its inspiration was taken from old school German cinema posters and the effect is shockingly awesome. Dont get your hopes up for Sentinels in First Class though. Again, this isnt something that will be used as marketing material for the film, its simply something I thought you all might be able to brush your teeth with this morning. Happy Wednesday!
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Launched and developed by Publicis Blueprint, Orange exchange online is the only digital magazine in the mobile small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. Complementing the printed version, exchange online provides a richer experience to boost business customer engagement and retention, as well as enhance customer service for Orange's SME B2B base.
Publicis Blueprint produces eight online versions of exchange on a bi-monthly basis, targeted at different customer channels and life stages. The magazine updates readers with the latest on Orange products and services, and offers inspirational and practical business advice, exclusive online features and competitions all using rich media content.
Designed to be accessible by Orange customers only, the digital version is Flash-based for maximum interactivity. Boasting exclusive bonus content, the online version benefits from intuitive navigation and an optimised screen area developed to ensure that all content is always in view with minimal down page scrolling.
In addition, editorial content is broken down specifically for the web to ensure clean layouts, allowing busy users to quickly and easily choose what information they need to read. All content of exchange online is tracked to clearly measure engagement and also help shape strategic content development.
The Marketing Week shortlisting follows the online magazine winning the best B2B Digital Solution of the Year (B2B / Internal) Award at the annual APA Awards in late 2009.
Neal Anderson, digital director at Publicis Blueprint, commented: "We're absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for the Marketing Week Engage Awards. Building on our success at the APA Awards, this shortlisting further endorses our approach to develop a unique, customer-orientated digital experience that embraces web capabilities and maximises interactivity to add value, benefit and engagement for our client's SME customers."


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Priyanka Chopra Tight Lipped About Shahrukh Khan? – Hot News. It looks like Priyanka Chopra has had enough of the rumour about her affair with Shahrukh Khan, that is why she decided to avoid every question based on him. Watch the full story.
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Archive for November2012Archives SmartBlogs
Having trouble mastering patience?
Patience is a matter of control. I certainly do not possess it, but I do admire those who do. And as someone who likes to be in control, as do most executives with whom I work, control may open the window to developing greater levels of patience.
Boil it down to the maxim "Control what you can control and let the rest go." We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to it.[…] Continue Reading »
This is the first blog post in SmartBlog on Education's new Friday Feature series where editors will highlight reader comments, popular blog posts for the week and ultimately create a space for educators to engage, innovate and discuss. Thanks for visiting and happy reading!
On Nov. 21, education author and instructional-design expert Kevin Washburn published a post on what he feels is a crucial — and frequently overlooked — ingredient in every student's learning process: effort.[…] Continue Reading »
Since 1983 chefs, winemakers and other foodservice professionals have gathered in Lyon, France for Sirha, the biennial international hospitality and foodservice conference that also encompasses two of the world's most prestigious cooking competitions: the Bocuse d'Or and the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, or World Pastry Cup. While these events — often referred to as the culinary Olympic Games — have been drawing chefs to Sirha for decades, this year will mark the debut of an event at the conference.[…] Continue Reading »


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Two free hints. First, when you get lost because you lose your cue sheet, and decide to pick a road that you think is going roughly the right direction, check that it goes the right direction. Second, don't pick a road that you think is going the right direction, but which isn't, because you forget to think about that, that has "Hill" in the name, thinking "oh, it's just named after Mr. Hill." It may be named after Mr hill, but Mr hill is a big honking topographic feature. Third, when you ask a local on a four-wheeler where the heck you are, believe him, and don't continue to ride the wrong way, because every mile you ride the wrong way is one you'll have to ride the right way, too. And a lot of them are going to be back up Mr Hill.
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Yesterday we tried doing pop art with paint, vinegar and baking soda in Ziploc baggies.
{please ignore the stain splatter on *everything*. We need to power wash the table yet}
This how it's done: {I'm not sure where the idea originally came from, but I found it on a day care forum}
Spread a large sheet of craft paper {we tape several large pieces together since I'm out of roll paper} on the ground. Measure one tablespoon of baking soda into the center of a square of toilet paper, fold it into a bundle, and tuck it into one corner of a sandwich-size zip-top bag. Help your child mix one-third cup of white vinegar with one tablespoon of tempera paint; pour into the opposite corner of the bag. Seal quickly, leaving a little air in the bag, and shake slightly to mix. Set it on the paper, then stand back. The bag will quickly puff up like a pillow, then pop, leaving an inkblot-style masterpiece.
Snack size baggies work best but I only had a few of them so we adjusted the "recipe" for larger baggies with lots of trial & error. It was a good activity and lesson anyway.
My niece is here helping this week. Isn't that nice? Yes, it is!
The art isn't exactly a keepsake with all the baking soda and tissue clumps that remain after the paint dries but this wasn't really about the art, although it did turn out neat.
Yes, some paint soaked through to the rug but it's going to be replaced soon anyway.
This last baggie didn't pop but decided to squirt out the corner so Brett shook it around while it was spraying. That was fun too!
Great outdoor summer fun idea that includes art and science!
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Gov. Rick Perry is promoting a prayer assembly on Aug. 6 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. How commendable! And pious! Just tell Static where to kneel! After all, Perry asked everybody to pray for rain during this summer's wildf...


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Martin Scorsese doesn't do director's cuts. And you're not going get deleted scenes out of him too often either. While editor Thelma Schoonmaker revealed last month that the idea of releasing a 2-part, 4-hour version of "The Wolf Of Wall Street" was bandied about, that "version" will likely never see the light of day. As far as Scorsese is concerned, while there has been much chatter around that cut, for him it was just the first step of making any movie and it's not his definitive vision.
The filmmaker recently chatted with Gold Derby about the movie, and when asked about the longer cut, Scorsese did tease that we might get to see some of that cutting room floor material. But he cautions anyone thinking that the 4-hour cut was anything more than just an assembly. "Well, I think there are some scenes we could make available, so to speak," he said. "Quite honestly, the four-hour version was just the first cut. I mean, 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore'...that was a three-hour, fifteen minute cut, the first cut, [but] the film is an hour and forty five. So it's part of a filmmaking process. I don't think there's any major scene that I dropped. We did do some wonderful improvisations and some very funny moments we had to whittle down so to speak, and I do miss a few of those."
So, what were the big difference between the 3 and 4-hour versions? When it comes down to it: rhythm. "But invariably, what happened from the four hour to the three hour version, is that finally I got the pace I wanted to. I finally got it going. I finally pushed and pushed and pushed and put the energy straight through the picture, and so it made it tighter," Scorsese said, adding that if that meant making a two-hour movie, he would've done that.
Food for thought for those clamoring for more, more, more from a picture that certainly goes to the extreme of excess thematically and narratively. Check out the interview below, followed by a 12-minute conversation with Scorsese, Schoonmaker, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie, writer Terence Winter, costume designer Sandy Powell and casting director Ellen Lewis. And lastly, a 30-minute one-on-one interview with the Scorsese.


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Update: I figured out the judgement should be recorded on line 18 of schedule b - personal property. But I have another question (last one I promise!):
We have a security deposit for our current home with our landlord. Is it necessary for me to include this on schedule c - property claimed as exempt? I don't know if the trustee can take that money from us if we don't actually have it, our landlord does. But I want to make sure its filed as exempt if it needs to be. Am I making any sense here? :-)
I live in the state of Illinois and I had it listed under the wildcard exemption.
I know I have to list it on schedule b but I was not sure if it was to my benefit to list it as exempt or not. I just didn't want to omit it from schedule c and then the trustee ask us to pay him, (since we don't even have it, ,our landlord does)
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Austin Game Developer Conference (AGDC)
Well this is the week of the AGDC and my time is sure pressed, so this entry will be short.
A comment was made from Soulwynd on the previous blog entry and got me thinking, and that is about what I have come to believe (which I'm certain many of you have already known about).
Graphics sell the game, Game Mechanics provide replay value and New Content maintains user interests.
Those are the three factors, with each one being important for the success of an online game system. Ignore graphics and people are less likely to want to buy or join in with the game; but skimp out on the game mechanics, and people are then less likely wanting to keep playing. Repetition is the quickest way to loose players. And lastly, there is New Content. Without New Content, the game world becomes like a Disney Themepark. Standing in line for the same ride, is another way in which customers are not likely of coming back soon.
Of course, most teams and companies do not have the luxury of making all three top quality and have to figure out, which one has the highest priority. Of the three, I think Graphics is what most business entities push, hence quick sells; while measuring play value in a mater of hours.
Online MMORPG's are different, in which they are living game systems, able to evolve over time. So while one factor may be weak, it can be improved upon.
Now I know with the title I'm working on, lacks great graphics at this time. But it is improving and should be competitive when it goes live. As it is, we wouldn't want to release the game. May be decent and some people will look past the graphics, but overall the graphics will not aid in selling the game. We though like to show what we have and this is intentional to show others of signs of improvement. If improvements can be seen before releash, then hopefully the message that improvements will continue (hence New Content) will be understood by people.
Also new graphic artists have joined the team and bringing on board experience from the MMO industry. So over the next few months, the graphics will become better and actually become a strength.
Now that leaves Game Mechanics and New Content to talk about next time.
Enjoy and hope to meet some of you at the AGDC in the Expo Hall.


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Last week was a First Thursday event that we were all super stoked about.
A few months back, street art journalist and master chef Matt Strutt formed charity Give Crohn's a Slap From Me. Aiding Crohn's and Colitis UK, the charity brings together some of the artists from around the world to design a 'slap' in the form of a Priority Mail sticker which were sent back and collected to go in to an exhibition and eventually a book to be sold for the cause.Read more


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Seeing Green: Congressional Briefing on Clean Water and Green Infrastructure
Failed dam on the Green River in Massachusetts shows the river flowing around the spillway and through the retaining wall breach.
On Tuesday, American Rivers hosted a Congressional briefing with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) on Tuesday to highlight the economic benefits of incorporating green infrastructure practices solutions to stormwater management.
The briefing, "Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth: Using Green Infrastructure Practices to Protect and Restore Clean Water for Communities" featured remarks by Jeff Eger, the Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation; Theodore Scott, Executive Vice President and Founder of Stormwater Maintenance LLC; Tricia Martin, Principal at WE Design and the New York Chapter of ASLA; and Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, Manager of Watershed Programs at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and Chair of NACWA's Stormwater Management Committee.
With over 60 attendees ranging from Congressional staff to staff members at the EPA to members of other non-profit organizations, the briefing showcased the experiences of two small business owners who have seen positive economic impacts from incorporating green infrastructure practices and two leaders in the municipal stormwater and wastewater utility field who have used onsite management of stormwater runoff as a cost-effective way to address problems ranging from combined sewer overflows to flooding.
Jeff Eger kicked off the panel by speaking to his sixteen years of experience as the Executive Director of Sanitation District 1 in Fort Wright, Kentucky where he was instrumental in incorporating green infrastructure into the city's stormwater management plans. Ted Scott, whose business is based in Maryland, spoke to the ways his firm has been able to grow and capitalize on a shift in paradigm from traditional "gray" approaches to green infrastructure.
Representing another small business, Tricia Martin of WE Design spoke about her experience as a landscape architect and her firm's work incorporating green infrastructure practices in both publicly and privately owned projects.
Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells followed with a discussion about her work with NEORSD in the City of Cleveland and how they came to the conclusion that incorporating green infrastructure practices to reduce flooding, prevent erosion, and improve water quality was an effective and efficient use of ratepayer dollars. These practices are not only cost-effective, but create added value for community members.
These practitioners are witnessing firsthand the paradigm shift from traditional "gray" approaches to more onsite management of stormwater, capturing rain where it falls instead of moving it out and away for the next downstream community to deal with. Although the panelists represented different fields and sectors from different regions across the country, they all had experienced the multiple economic benefits of green infrastructure practices.
Whether it was the potential for greater permanent employment in the stormwater operations and maintenance field or the cost savings found in using green infrastructure as a targeted way to reduce combined sewer overflows, these practitioners are finding ways to get more green by becoming more green.
Check out ASLA's coverage of the briefing for a more in-depth discussion of the panelists' presentations!


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It's official: We couldn't be more excited to work with BALLE network Buffalo First! to hold our 2013 Conference in Buffalo, New York! You may think of Buffalo as the poster child for post-industrial economic decline, but the citizens of Buffalo have reversed their fortunes through a deep commitment to building a Localist Economy based on local ownership, social entrepreneurship, economic justice, and community wellbeing. Stay tuned for more information!
By Katie Krawczyk
On Thursday, May 31, officials from Buffalo First!, Buffalo State College, the City of Buffalo and Erie County are holding a press conference at 10:00 a.m. at Bidwell Park to announce the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies' (BALLE) annual conference for 2013 will be held at Buffalo State College, the 4-day conference is scheduled for June 11-14, 2013.
Some of you may have seen posts on social media talking about BALLE a few months ago; others may not be as familiar with the organization. So, here it is: BALLE is North America's fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses, comprised of over 80 community networks in 30 U.S. states and Canadian provinces representing over 22,000 independent business members across the U.S. and Canada. The organization believes that local, independent businesses are among the most potent change agents, uniquely prepared to take on today's challenges with a sense of place and a relationship-based approach. Further, BALLE believes businesses are more than employers and profit-makers; they are neighbors, community builders and the starting point for social innovation, aligning commerce with the common good through transparency and accountability.
Now for the 'why you should care' part:
The 2013 BALLE Business Conference will be held in Buffalo, and, with it, will bring over 700 social entrepreneurs, local business network leaders, investors and change agents to Western New York to connect, share and learn new ways to build an innovative and sustainable future and toward fostering strong local economies. The economic impact for this 4-day national conference is anticipated to be $716,000.
I sat down with Sarah Bishop, Buffalo First! Executive Director, who spoke at this year's BALLE conference in Grand Rapids. As Buffalo First!'s mission is to create a more just, sustainable and local living economy in Buffalo and Western New York, Sarah and her team have been champions in bringing BALLE here next year. In fact, anyone that knows Sarah knows her passion for building sustainable local economies through the promotion of local business. I want to share with you what this conference means to Buffalo through her eyes:
"Buffalo has been a prime example of how a city can change itself from within. We know better than anyone how a bottom-up approach with emphasis on local decision making, community participation and grassroots mobilization can render marked change and reenergize an urban core," said Sarah. "We hope that the people of Buffalo will see this conference for what it is: an opportunity to connect with the nation's local movement founders, leaders, and visionaries."
She continued, "Buffalo First! believes this is a significant moment for the BALLE community. As they continue to grapple with the best methodologies for supporting the New Economy in ethnically and socioeconomically diverse places, we know they will find a number of models and metrics here in Buffalo."
Finally, when I asked her, 'what does having this conference Buffalo mean to our city?', she answered simply with:
"A chance to lead."
The photographs shown were taken from this year's BALLE conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They include Business First! Executive Director Sarah Bishop, BALLE Executive Director Michelle Long and BALLE Co-Founder Judy Wicks. Check out this year's conference highlights here.


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Survivors include children, Sandra K. Baugh (Richard Plachinski) of Racine, Wisconsin, and Kenneth W. and Samuel R. Baugh, both of Indianapolis; and siblings, Hazel Hunter of New Whiteland, Wayne Luther of Elizabeth and Harold Luther of Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Baugh.
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Hard water is not considered harmful to your health, but it can cause ugly stains from scale build up in sinks, tubs, and elsewhere if left unchecked. People notice the stains, but they are generally unaware of the significant hidden costs of scale build up in pipes and fixtures until it is too late.
Scale is formed when minerals (usually calcium) are precipitated out of water. The scaling process accelerates dramatically when the temperature of the water increases or when water travels across the electrically charged plates in a water ionizer.
What is hard water and how is it measured?
Hard water is water with a high mineral content. The primary components of water hardness are the cations (Ca 2+) and Magnesium (Mg 2+), with calcium playing the major role. Calcium usually enters the water as either calcium carbonate (CaCO3,) in the form of limestone and chalk, or calcium sulfate (CaSO4). The predominant source of magnesium is dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2). Less significant contributors to water hardness are other dissolved compounds such as the anions of bicarbonates ( HCO3−) and sulfates (SO2−4).
Water hardness is measured in parts per million (ppm) or grains per gallon (gpg). In the USA, 1 gpg = 17.1 ppm. In Canada, 1 gpg = 14.2 pmp. I prefer parts per million as the measure is consistent in both countries. There is no absolute definition of levels of water hardness. The water softener companies define medium hard water a lot lower that I believe is realistic, but you have to remember that they are trying to sell you there products. I think a more realistic guideline for measuring the hardness (given that I'm not trying to sell you a water softener) of your source water would fall into the following catagories:
- Soft: Below 70 ppm
- Medium: 70 ppm to 140 ppm
- Hard: 140 ppm and up
Once the source water reaches 140 ppm of hardness, it probably makes sense to consider getting a water softener. Of course, the higher the number goes and the more water you use, the greater the need for a water softening solution.
The hidden costs of hard water scaling:
While hard water scale strains are annoying, the more significant problem is the cost associated with scale buildup. Hot water tanks create scale at a rapid rate as the heat facilitates the precipitation of calcium out of the water. The scale forms on the two heating elements in the tank. As the scale builds up, more and more energy is required to heat up the water in the tank. Nobody thinks about the additional cost of heating their hot water because it is out of sight and out of mind. However, the energy wasted can amount to several hundred dollars per year. Additional costs from scaling show up in the form of shortened lifespans of heat producing appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, kettles, and water ionizers. Additional costs show up in the form or replacing taps and sinks. In older homes that have hard water but don't use a water softener, sometimes pipes have to be replaced (see the picture above).
Water Hardness and Drinking Water
As I stated earlier, hard water won't hurt you. In fact, the World Health Organization recommends drinking hard water. Calcium and magnesium (the components of hard water) are essential to good health.
My focus is on drinking clean (no unhealthy contaminants) and healthy (energized water that contains essential minerals) water. Unless you are incredibly fortunate and have daily access to a natural spring that provides both clean and healthy water, you face a decision of drinking tap water or some other form of man made water.
I have a problem with bottled water. It is expensive, is typically not very healthy for you in comparison to alternatives, and I can't rid myself of the image of massive landfill sites filled with plastic bottles that have a 10,000 year half life.
That leaves us with the alternative of bringing in bottled water, or buying a machine that either cleans (RO systems or filter systems) or healthy water (electric or natural water ionizers) or better still, a combination of the both systems.
Water jugs don't present any hard water issues because you simply tap the water out of jug that often sits on top of a cooler. The downside is that the water isn't necessarily clean or healthy, and it is expensive. You really can do better.
Electric water ionizers produce healthy energized water. The downside to electric water ionizers is the high cost of the equipment and the fact that hard water just clobbers the performance of the machines. In order for electric water ionizers to ionize the water, they utilize a process called electrolysis. During electrolysis, calcium precipitates out of the source water and forms a hard scale on the ionizing plates. It doesn't take long for the scale that forms on the plates to affect the performance of the machine.
The preeminent electric water ionizer company recommends that you descale your water ionizer every week or two depending upon the source water. They will sell you 24 cleaning pouches of citric acid for $34 plus shipping. I don't know if they sell the cleaning cartridge separately. Here is a link to an 8 minute video of a Kangen owner demonstrating how to descale the machine: www.youtube.com/watch?v=edsrfXczxJU. For those who don't want to spend the time watching the video, here is a quick summary. Every week or two, you will need to spend about 10 minutes of your time (plus 5 hours of waiting time where you don't have to be present while the citric acid descales your machine) to keep your machine operating efficiently. That is NUTS! Who in their right mind would do that? Not me!
Here is a link to a much better product (Scale Guard $129) which sequesters (suspends) the calcium and magnesium in the water so that it doesn't scale up the plates: www.vitev.com/pre-filtration-filters/. The Scale Guard can be installed in one minute to your water ionizer or RO system and no other effort is required until you change the filter ($99) a year or two later. The same technology has been used by tens of thousands of coffee shops around the world for many years to keep their coffee makers from scaling up.
Reducing hard water for an entire house:
The traditional method of reducing water hardness was to use a salt based water softener. To keep the discussion really short and simple, the system captures calcium and magnesium with beads, and then washes out the beads with salt each day. The state of California has banned the sale of salt based water softeners. I expect that we will see the ban extended to other jurisdictions over time because of the high cost to the municipalities of removing the salt from the waste water. Another downside to salt based water softeners is the fact the salt in the water gets absorbed into your skin during showers or baths at levels that often exceed the recommendation of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
In recent years, we have witnessed growth in salt free water softeners, which are much healthier for your skin. I owned one of these systems in my previous home and found it to be effective and a lot easier to maintain than hauling bags of salt. I don't have a specific product recommendation but you can Google: salt free water softeners. My only caution is that if you have really hard water (250 ppm or more of hardness) the salt free water softeners don't work as well as they do when the source water is not so hard.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author based upon his research and experiences working with hard water conditions across the country.


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Audiology and Hearing Aid Program
Improving Children's Hearing And Speech
Audiologists at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health perform a variety of tests to determine how well a child is hearing and the functional status of the child's ears. They share the results of these tests with physicians and hearing aid professionals to help them develop treatment plans to improve the child's hearing. Our audiologists can perform these tests on children of any age, even newborns.
Many children with hearing loss require hearing aids. We have a referral list with a variety of pediatric dispensing audiologists who fit and adjust hearing aids to fit each child's need.
Types of Audiology Testing
Otoscopy: Otoscopy is visual inspection of the ear canal to make sure the pathway for sound to travel to the middle and inner ear is clear of debris or cerumen (ear wax). It is performed by using an otoscope, a special flashlight, to look into the ear canal.
Tympanometry: Tympanometry is a pressure test that determines how well the eardrum is functioning. This testing is performed by placing an ear tip in the opening of the ear canal for a few seconds. The test is done because if an eardrum is not functioning normally, it may impact hearing ability.
Behavioral Audiogram: Behavioral testing can determine the softest level of sound to which a child can respond. This testing allows us to determine how well the child can hear speech and sounds through the pitch range most important to understanding speech. It can be performed in a variety of ways depending on the age and ability of the patient, but often we use speakers or headphones in a soundproof booth. The child must have a developmental age of at least six months. They should be awake and alert for the test, which takes about 15-30 minutes.
OAEs (Otoacoustic Emissions): This testing is an objective measure of cochlear function to help determine how the inner ear system is working. It is performed by placing an ear tip in the child's ear and then playing some frequency-specific sounds while measuring that ear's responses to the sounds. The child must be able to sit quietly for two to five minutes.
Unsedated ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response): An ABR test is primarily recommended for infants who did not pass their universal newborn hearing screening before discharge from the hospital. This test allows us to obtain frequency- and ear-specific information about the auditory pathway. In order to achieve these results the baby must sleep soundly for approximately 45 minutes. An unsedated ABR is only performed in natural sleep on babies who are four months adjusted age or younger.
Sedated ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response): This test is recommended only if a behavioral audiogram is unsuccessful or if the child has previously not passed ABR testing. Sedation medications are given and monitored by a physician and a nurse. The child sleeps for approximately one hour. This test can be coordinated with other sedated procedures if necessary.
Balance Testing: Because the inner ear is responsible for balance, we also provide balance testing.
Why Choose Our Audiology Program?
Audiologists at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health are highly trained and experienced and are familiar with complex hearing disorders. We also work collaboratively with radiologists who perform MRIs and CT scans as needed to diagnose a child's hearing loss correctly.
Members of the team are also involved in studies that monitor the hearing effects of medications used to treat sickle cell anemia, cancer, cystic fibrosis and other disorders.


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I use Cellex-C High Potency Serum dabbed lightly all over my face and neck before I put on moisturizer, every night, and my complexion is evening out. I had some dark spots that are less noticeable. Also use it for infrequent skin break-outs, and they will have disappeared by morning.
I didn't enjoy the smell that developed on my face and palms when I used this product, nor did I enjoy the orange tinge that developed either. I trusted that vitamin C is good for anti-aging skincare but it cost too much and had unpleasant effects to continue. Plus I saw no difference in the quality of my skin after using 2 bottles (oily skin, large pores, acne scars, wrinkles). Longterm use of this for results? No thanks.
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We are planning to migrate our 900+ Oracle Calendar base to Zimbra and I am having some feature loss issues.
Primarily this is around the culture differences between Oracle Calendar and Zimbra (or an exchange like calendar). Right now users can view other calendars easily by clicking the open calendar button at the top of the client. When they open it they can see any meeting event that has an ACL for any unlisted person or just blocks of time for private meetings.
It is the norm for people to just book your time in calendar without asking, if they see you have some time free, they just book it. Some people will use blocks in their calendar (blocks of time place in calendar to dissuade meetings from being scheduled) and often managers or VP's will see this and book against it knowing they can double book you. Yes this can be annoying but it is the culture.
In Zimbra it feels like you are scheduling blind, all you can see is little bars indicating free/busy. If you specifically share out (and the user accepts) your calendar you can see EVERYTHING and the schedule tab shows meeting names, but that is not feasible for all 900 users.
You can make your calendar public, but there is no indication in the zimbra client that you have a public calendar, i.e. you can't just search for it or right click on someone and see it. Also if you share out your calendar to public EVERYONE will see it and all the details. The default on a meeting is public not private. The free busy calendar is only in ifb format not html.
Has anyone else made the transition from OCS to Zimbra? How did your users react to the change in culture?
I searched for RFE's on some of my gripes but I didn't see any. If there are some that I missed in my search please post, otherwise I'll file them.
John Turner


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Oct. 16, 2008
TUCSALOOSA, Ala. – Both teams are expecting a physical football game this Saturday when No. 2 Alabama hosts Mississippi in a Southeastern Conference game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
History is on their side.
The last three games between the Tide and Rebels have been decided by nine total points. Alabama pulled out a 27-24 win in Oxford last season after a 41-yard completion by the Rebels was overturned giving the Tide possession in the final seconds. In 2006, John Parker Wilson's pass to Le'Ron McClain gave the Tide a 26-23 overtime victory. The Crimson Tide needed Jamie Christensen's 47-yard field goal on the last play of the game to beat the Rebels in 2005.
"(Ole Miss) plays physical," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. "They are very good up front with the offensive line. They've got four or five starters back. The left tackle (Michael Oher) is an All-American player and a very good player and arguably one of the best offensive linemen in the country and they play very hard and physical on defense, but I've never known them not to play that way."
Wilson and UA left guard Mike Johnson have seen first-hand how physical this series has been.
"Their whole defense, their safeties and linebackers, are good," Wilson said. "I really remember Patrick Willis from my sophomore year. They have a good defense. They showed that against Florida. We have to come ready to play."
"They are pretty big guys," Johnson added. "Their defense likes to run a lot of penetration up the middle. They expect their tackles to hold down the front and they do a really good of doing that. They let their linebackers roam and make plays. They have two pretty good guys coming off the edge, so this is a pretty big task for us this week."
Defense is nothing new to the Alabama-Mississippi series, which has featured defensive minded coaches Paul Bryant, Johnny Vaught and Gene Stallings to name a few.
The Tide and Rebels first met on Oct. 27, 1894, with the Rebels picking up a 6-0 win in Jackson. The Mississippi series is the second-longest running series in the Tide record book, despite the teams playing just 55 times. The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series 44-9-2.
After suffering a 6-0 loss to the Rebels in the initial meeting in the series, the Crimson Tide went 21-1-2 in the next 24 games from 1899-1967 to take a commanding series lead. The streak began with a 7-5 win over the Rebels in 1899. In 12 games from 1901-28, Alabama won with defense, holding Mississippi to 25 total points and recording 10 shutouts. The Crimson Tide defense pitched seven straight shutouts from 1915-28, outscoring the Rebels, 337-0.
Alabama's first SEC football game was played against Mississippi on Oct. 7, 1933, at Birmingham's Legion Field. The two teams battled to a scoreless tie.
Alabama and Ole Miss did not play a regular season game from 1945-65. The two teams did meet in the Jan. 1, 1964, Sugar Bowl as Alabama defeated Ole Miss 12-7 in New Orleans in another defensive affair. Tim Davis booted four field goals on a snowy New Year's Day for the win.
A game that had little defense took place on Nov. 4, 1969 when Scott Hunter led the Crimson Tide to a 33-32 win over Archie Manning and the Rebels at Legion Field. The two quarterbacks threw for more than 700 yards and the two offenses combined for almost 1,100 total yards in the first prime-time telecast of a college football game. The ABC audience was left breathless after the teams traded leads five times before George Ranager's game-winning TD catch put the Tide ahead to stay in the final minutes.
Since 1977, Alabama has won 20 of the last 23 meetings with Ole Miss. The Crimson Tide and Mississippi became permanent opponents in 1992 when the SEC split into two divisions. The 2008 season will mark the 17th consecutive season the Tide and Rebels have played one another. Prior to 1992, Alabama and Mississippi played only 10 times in a 20-year period.
SERIES RECORD BY SITES: Alabama and Mississippi have played in nine different cities, with the majority of the games taking place in Tuscaloosa. In addition to the UA campus, the Tide and Rebels have also played in three other Alabama cities, including Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery. The Crimson Tide and Rebels have played in four different Mississippi cities, including Columbus, Greenville, Jackson and Oxford. Alabama and Mississippi also played in the Jan. 1, 1964, Sugar Bowl at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. Alabama owns a 31-1-1 series lead in games played in the state of Alabama. The Crimson Tide is 22-1 in games played in Tuscaloosa, including an eight-game winning streak. Mississippi's lone win in Tuscaloosa came on Oct. 8, 1988, with a 22-12 victory. Alabama is 7-0-1 against Mississippi in Birmingham and owns a 1-0 record in Mobile and a 2-0 mark in Montgomery. The Tide is 13-8-1 against the Rebels in games played in the state of Mississippi, including a 5-3 mark in Oxford and a 6-4-1 ledger in Jackson. Alabama is 1-0 against Mississippi in Columbus and 0-1 in Greeneville.
MISSISSIPPI NATIVES: The Alabama roster contains six players from the state of Mississippi, including running back Terry Grant (Lumberton), running back Jeramie Griffin (Batesville), defensive back Alonzo Lawrence (Lucedale), receiver Mike McCoy (Rankin), defensive end Milton Talbert (Hattiesburg) and defensive back Justin Woodall (Oxford).
ALABAMA NATIVES: The Mississippi football roster lists four players from the state of Alabama, including Ben Meadows (Birmingham), Joshua Tatum (Marbury), Vincent Moss (Munford) and Justin Sanders (New Market).
SABAN VS. REBELS: Alabama head coach Nick Saban owns a 5-1 record in his career against Mississippi. He is 1-0 at Alabama following last year's 27-24 win in Oxford. Saban also posted a 4-1 record against the Rebels while at LSU from 2000-04. His lone loss to the Rebels came on Oct. 27, 2001, as Mississippi posted a 35-24 win in Baton Rouge.
NUTT VS. TIDE: Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt is 5-5 in his head coaching career at Alabama, with all 10 decisions coming while he was the head coach at Arkansas from 1998-2007. Nutt coached teams are 1-4 against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
TIDE-REBELS ON TV: Alabama and Ole Miss will play the 21st televised game in series history. The Crimson Tide owns a 16-4 record in the previous 20 TV games. The 2008 season will mark the fifth time CBS Sports has televised the Alabama-Mississippi game. The network also aired the Crimson Tide and Rebels in 1999, 2001, 2005 and 2006. Alabama is 4-0 against Mississippi on CBS.


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While the exact size of the money truck Warner Bros. has driven up the doorstep of author J.K. Rowling has yet to be revealed, it looks like the adventures of Harry Potter will be continuing. Kind of. While not a direct prequel or sequel, or even involving the character at all, it seems the studio is confident that just the mere mention of Hogwarts will get people checking out their latest venture. And they're probably right.
The studio has announced today a brand new film series based on the Hogwarts textbook, "Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them," which will also be the name of the first movie. Fictional author Newt Scamander, who "wrote" the slim volume 'Beasts,' will serve as the lead character for this new saga, and is said to take place seventy years before Harry even comes into the picture. So sorry, you can quash those Daniel Radcliffe cameo rumors right now. And of course, video games and other licensing opportunities are already being explored, with expansions to Universal theme park attractions already being talked about. Because, money.
"I can't say I'll never write another book about that world just because I think, what do I know, in ten years' time I might want to return to it but I think it's unlikely," Rowling has previously said about coming back to the world that brought her worldwide fame, and changed her life forever. But perhaps after the somewhat cool reception to her more adult fare including "The Casual Vacancy" (which is being turned into a miniseries anyway) and "The Cuckoo's Calling," she realizes which side her bread is buttered on.
Rowling will pen the first installment of the new series of movies, marking her screenwriting debut. So get ready to keep waving your wand as there is much more to come from Rowling's magical pen.


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I've installed all apps in a project, then added a site in the sites section, and deleted example.com. Now Pages section in Django CMS 2.0 isn't working: it raises a DoesNotExist exception:
Site matching query does not exist. at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/cms/page/
The section worked normally before I deleted the example.com site.
In settings.py I have
SITE_ID = 2 line. Still, in this call:
return Site.objects.get(pk=site_pk)
in traceback, site_pk=1.
How can I fix this?