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Onion Sambar and Potato Curry is the classic combination that any South-Indian (vegetarian) would love to eat on any given day! This is a very traditional recipe and I've tried my best to preserve its authenticity. Both my mom as well as mom-in-law make this wonderfully super-delicious! (Pardon my excessive use of adjectives, but I really wanted to emphasize that). Do try it once and you're sure to make it again and again!
Yield - for 4 people (or 2 people * 2 meals)
Time - 45 minutes to an hour
Ingredients :
Toor dal - 2 handfuls (about 3/4 th of a cup)
Red Onion - 1 big (or 2 medium)
Mini onions/ Sambar onions - about 25
Set A -
Bengal gram dal/Channa dal (கடலை பருப்பு ) - 1 1/2 tbsp
Dhania / Coriander seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp
Dry Red Chillies - 4 (remove stalks and break into 2)
Mini onions - about 6-8 ~ preferred (or) Half of a big onion
Grated Coconut (Fresh or frozen) - 1 handful
Asafoetida / Hing (பெரும்காயம்) - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Set B -
Tamarind - about the size of a lemon
Ghee / Clarified butter - 1 tsp
Black Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp (Use the solid block for better taste, as shown here)
Turmeric / हल्दी/ மஞ்சள் பொடி - 1/2 tsp
Sambar powder - 3 tsp (Any brand will do, as long as you like it. I use Ambika's )
Sambar powder - 3 tsp (Any brand will do, as long as you like it. I use Ambika's )
Salt - to taste
Coriander leaves/ Cilantro - to garnish
Jaggery - 1 tsp (optional)
Coriander leaves/ Cilantro - to garnish
Jaggery - 1 tsp (optional)
Procedure :
Preparatory steps -
- Pressure-cook toor dal (துவரம் பருப்பு) with 3 times water, for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Peel the big onion as well as the minions.
You could do these the previous night, if you want to save time in the morning rush hour :) Please remember to refrigerate the cooked dal and the peeled onions.
Making of the Sambar -
- Soak tamarind in 200 ml of warm water (to save time) for about 10 minutes and extract tamarind juice. Discard the seeds and strands.
- In the mean time, take a tsp of oil in a kadai, keep it on medium-high heat and roast Set A ingredients. Once they turn slightly reddish, switch off the flame, transfer to a heat-tolerant bowl and allow to cool. Grind into a fine paste after about 20 minutes.
|Paste for onion-sambar, roasted in a little oil
|Paste after grinding
- Take the same kadai, melt ghee (Clarified butter) and fry the mini onions as well as the medium-sized ones (cubed). You may sprinkle a little salt now. Enjoy the awesome aroma :)
|Onions fried in ghee
- Take your sambar vessel (usually flat bottomed and made of stainless-steel), pour the tamarind juice and add the fried onions.
- Add turmeric, asafoetida, salt and sambar powder. Let cook until the smell of tamarind disappears slowly. That's about 5-7 minutes.
- Now, add the ground paste from Set A ingredients. Let boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the water from the cooked toor dal first. Then, mash the dal and add to the sambar vessel. Mix well and allow it to boil for about 7-10 minutes.
- Check for salt. At this stage, I would like to add a little jaggery. That really enhances the taste of the sambar.
- Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. You could actually start with mustard and curry leaves in ghee before frying the onions :)
|Onion Sambar -Madras Style
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Enjoy Sambar rice with Potato Curry or Chepankizhangu roast This is indeed, a combo made in heaven
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Headley vs Utley
You wanna trade who for who? Wow, that's awful/great/horrendous/beautiful/really terrible?
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Headley vs Utley
Im weak at 2b...is offering Headley giving too much or not enough for Utley? Team is listed below if you see another option. I just know they are a headley fan
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Will Salman Khan be able to convince guys to buy the 110 cc Hayate..??
"Suzuki Hayate, yunhi nahi chalate..!!" that's the punchline in the latest TV Ad for the 110 cc Suzuki Hayate model.
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Fugitive alerts issued by Interpol, the international law enforcement clearinghouse, can make it hard for fugitives to slip across borders. But, the group's 'red notice' database is frequently used by authoritarian governments to control and prosecute dissidents, human rights activists
"L'Opinione: Don't let INTERPOL be an instrument of the authoritarian regimes"
The issue of abusive Red Notices has become topical once again in the media, after Turkey issued an Interpol arrest warrant to detain a German writer in Spain, Mr Doğan Akhanlı. In an article published by an Italian newspaper, 'L'Opinione delle Libertà', it takes the example of the Turkish dissident
Publico: INTERPOL as a tool for political repressions
In Spain, more Turkish dissidents fall victim to the abuse by Ankara of INTERPOL mechanisms. Increasingly frequently, Turkish authorities accuse their critics of criminal offences and demand their extradition. In Granada, upon a request from Turkish authorities, the writer Dogan Akhanli was arrested
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The Andrew Carrington Hitchcock Show (130) John Kaminski – Captain Archibald Maule Ramsay's The Nameless War
Today John Kaminski returns for a discussion of Captain Archibald Maule Ramsay's seminal book, "The Nameless War." I strongly suggest all my listeners read this, and at only 90 pages it is easy to read online. I also narrated this book in its entirety for my series, "Andrew Carrington Hitchcock's Absent Friends," for which I have also provided a link below.
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Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it's too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
Power Rangers will be only Director Dean Israelite's second feature film. The first was Project Almanac, a film about a group of high schoolers invent a time machine and record their trips into the past.
Lionsgate seems very confident that the Power Rangers franchise will translate into big box office numbers with this film. They sunk in an estimated $120 Million into the film's budget.
TV Shows turned films is a family affair. Director Dean Israelite is cousin to director Jonathan Liebesman, who directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014). Both the Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles teamed up in Power Rangers in Space: Shell Shocked (1998).
Now that is a trailer for Power Rangers. Unlike the first Teaser Trailer, we get to see a ton more. While the teaser focuses on introducing the characters, the trailer focuses on the characters actually being the Power Rangers. We get our first footage of the team as the actual rangers, our first look at the villain Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks) and our first look at some on the intense action you would expect in a Power Rangers film.
My two favorite parts of the trailer is Rita and the humor. When I first watched the trailer I did not even recognize Elizabeth Banks, but she looks like a sexy badass in this film and a great villain. I also loved how they throw in some great humor throughout the trailer. These five kids become super heroes overnight and the humor grounds them as characters and something I like to see in super hero films.
This trailer does a great job at presenting the film and giving audience members a taste at what they can expect at the theaters. Although I liked the teaser trailer, I love this trailer and it has me even more excited to see this in March!
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To plan and design for variability is transformational: from the beginning, we must recognize and value the lived experiences of those who have historically been in the margins. Rather than being the problem, people with disabilities are experts with experiences and insights that serve as a catalyst for understanding how we experience barriers, temporary or permanent, in any learning environment. This expertise can and should be harnessed to shape more inclusive learning environments from the start.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in neuroscience and learning theory (Rose and Meyer, 2005). In the UDL framework, variability is key. With this framework, I work to design flexible learning environments from the start. This manifests in how I select or create options for representing content, inspire interest in and motivation for learning, and offer learners options to express what they know. I utilize technology to provide synchronous and asynchronous access to content and incorporate multimodal practices used in arts education such as Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and digital storytelling.
I believe in the innovative potential of digital tools and actively work to locate, test, and create new tools that have inclusive design that plans and allows for learner variability. Empathy-fueled design processes help me locate and construct online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments, activities, and resources. This approach has enabled me to design just-in-time and meaningful professional learning and curriculum and confidently collaborate and problem solve.
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Tibet wildlife holiday, Tibet Plateau mammals
Carbon reduction
Your holiday will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO2. Learn about the CO2 emissions of this holiday and how to reduce them.
As this is just about as remote as it is possible to get in the world, most of the local towns and villages do not have environmentally sound refuse management systems. As a result whenever we are here in the wilds of Tibet (as elsewhere) our local guides and foreign escorts provide information on how to protect the environment and circulate sustainable management policies etc. We also lead by example and do not bringing excess plastics and other waste products with us and of course bringing everything back with us. We encourage you to protect the environment by not littering and by taking all non disposable items back home with you, including bringing your rubbish with you and disposing of it properly in the larger towns or cities.
As we camp in many places there are not permanent toilets, so we dig a hole at least 25cm deep and bury human waste a long way away from any water courses. We also burn or bury toilet paper and are careful to never buy products made from endangered wildlife or endangered plants and avoid bathing or washing clothes in bodies of water. We also make sure that all of the accommodation that we use minimises there impact on the environment by using kerosene/gas fuel instead of fire wood (in the more remote areas this is not always possible and we aim to provide alternative means to burning wood where and when possible.
As with all of our tours all over the world we only take small groups with a maximum of 10 people (most tours run with 2-4 people) which reduces our impact on the environment. It is important to be aware of the fragility of the Himalayan ecosystem, by travelling with a zoologist as well as local guides, the impact on the environment is a minimum. As many things are recycled as possible and we make sure that all signs of our camp are taken back with us to the town and disposed of responsibly. Every person booking on this tour will receive a comprehensive pre-departure pack which will outline the dos and donts when on the tour, these guidelines help to increase your chances of seeing wildlife as well as protecting the environment and conserving the area for future generations. All these points are common sense and by following them will increase the enjoyment of the entire tour.
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The wildlife is of course of the upmost importance to us on this tour and all other tours run by us. We donate money to various conservation and research groups that help to protect the endangered species of the Tibetan Plateau, including George Schallers conservation organisations as it was through his pioneering work that there are any protected areas in the Tibetan Plateau. We also actively campaign against poaching and the illegal fur trade worldwide; we are also keen to report any abuse of the environment or wildlife that we see to the local authorities (this includes reporting marketers and shops that still continue to sell Shashtoosh, which is the wool of the critically endangered and heavily protected Tibetan antelope, in India, Nepal and Tibet).
As with all of our tours we employ local guides, drivers, porters, cooks and camping assistances. We also make sure that all the food and resources that we use on the tour are sourced locally, thus helping the local economies and enforcing sustainable farming and resource management. We also encourage all of our guests to interact as much as possible with local people so that they gain an amazing insight in local life.
As we believe that part of being a responsible traveller is one that is willing to learn and respect other cultures; as well as being a great way for our guests to learn about the different backgrounds, nationalities, and religions to interact and learn from each other, fostering peace and understanding. We make sure that all of our local guides are well paid for their expert services and this has led to guiding becoming a genuine career prospect which has helped to keep the current generation of men in the villages (as opposed to the migration out of the mountains and into the towns and cities).
The other major impact is that when staying at the homestays in the remote rural villages, the money from the homestay is split to fund many projects in the village as well as some being given direct the host families. All our guests are encouraged to embrace and understand Buddhism and the daily lives of the local people, we find that this is the best way for the local ethos and culture to embed itself into foreigners and as a result the awareness of the area and its people becomes more ingrained in the mindset of tourists.
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MLK Day of service
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by serving others, strengthening communities
Paul Olson, Thrivent Rocky Mountain Region manager of community engagement, spent many Martin Luther King Jr. holidays (MLK Days) on the slopes in Denver, Colorado.
Until recently, he didn't think twice about his MLK Day activities. That is, until he heard Daniel Shannon, 2016-2017 co-chair of Thrivent's Hues Leadership Network1, discuss how Americans can honor the legacy and continue the work of Martin Luther King Jr. by serving other people.
"In many communities, MLK Day is viewed as a day of service," says Shannon. "Rather than a day off, we can continue the work he was doing by using it as a day to volunteer or serve."
This started Olson on a journey to consider the true meaning and purpose of MLK Day – a celebration of the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., and an opportunity to honor his legacy through acts of service that strengthen communities.
This year Olson will participate in a Martin Luther King Jr. march and rally in Denver. He also encourages Thrivent members to "look for opportunities in your community to serve on this day to honor the legacy of Dr. King."
Taking place on the third Monday in January each year, MLK Day is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a day on, not a day off.
"Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
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Make it a day on, not a day off
On Monday, January 15, find a meaningful way to serve your community. Volunteer to give back at a local nursing home, hospital, animal shelter, library, food bank or soup kitchen. All acts of service are generous acts.
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Find more service opportunities in your local community.
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Once your activity is approved, you'll receive $250 in seed money to jump-start your event as well as a kit containing T-shirts and a banner to create visibility.
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Since neither Dan or I are Giants fans, we figured we would put Ben in his super cute Rutgers football jersey for the big game. Don't get me wrong, we were 100% rooting for the Giants, but being a Jets fan, you aren't going to dress your son in a Giants jersey. Sorry, not gonna happen.
The day featured lots of food. Taco cups are genius. And take all of 3 seconds to make. Anything in a wonton wrapper is pretty awesome. This was also the first time using our slow cooker and WOW…I am obsessed. Easiest (and most delicious) dinner ever. Pretty excited to use this super appliance all.the.time.
Our new favorite game is Dan spinning the football and Ben kicks it. So cute. His not-so-cute game: Biting. Look at that little rascal, sticking out his tongue.
Also, who else was psyched about the Hunger Games commercials??? Legitimately cannot wait for that movie. Dan will be able to get us into a Scholastic screening so that will be pretty much the coolest thing ever.
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FITRIANA, AIDA (2008) PENGGUNAAN ANALISIS TEKNIKAL DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI (Studi Pada Perusahaan Food and Beverage Yang Tercatat Di BEJ Periode 2006). Other thesis, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.
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This study is study to Food and Beverage firm by title "Technical Analysis Using to Decision Taking of Investment (study to Food and Beverage Firms which listed in Stock Exchange of Jakarta in 2006 period). The goal of this study is to know how far investor gain advantage through buying and selling shares based on the technical analysis. The problem formula of this study is how investor to take investment decision of shares based on the technical analysis (study to Food and Beverage Firms which listed in Stock Exchange of Jakarta in 2006 period). The population of this study are Food and Beverage Firms which listed in BEJ during study period, while to sample technique use purposive sampling, that population which be samples fulfill criteria study suitable with the goal of the study. The criteria of samples which be used in this study that Food and Beverage Firms which state financial statement completely during study period (2006) and use four firms which have highest assets. The study result show that reversal test of four Food and Beverage firms that may be become investment to gain earning in 2006 are PT. Indofood sukses Makmur, Tbk, PT. Davomas Abadi Tbk, PT. Tunas Baru Lampung and PT. Mayora Indah Tbk.
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Focus on a Single Offer
Many calls to action are unsuccessful because the reader is not sure where to begin. For example, let's say you have an upcoming event you would like your followers to attend. When you create the post, you give followers the option of calling a telephone number or visiting a website to register. Although this seems like it may be more effective because you're giving options, it's actually not.
Limit each promotion to one call to action. If you'd like, consider doing testing with two different promotions, one featuring the phone number and one featuring the website. See which one has a higher conversion rate and focus solely on that one with future posts.
Customize Calls to Action For Each Platform
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are all social media platforms, but that's where the similarities end. It's important to customize your calls to action for each platform that you are using so you can maximize conversions. For instance, Instagram is an image-based social media platform, so the call to action should be primarily in your photo. Placing "FREE" or "REGISTER TO WIN" in an image will certainly grab your followers' attention as they scroll through their feeds.
On Facebook, brands should be taking advantage of the call to action buttons. Business pages can customize the call to action button that appears in their header photo so anyone who visits the page will see it. The call to action button on certain types of Facebook ads can also be customized, so don't stick with the default option.
Twitter recently conducted a study to determine which calls to action were the most effective on their platform. The researchers found that asking for a retweet, follow, or reply were the most effective calls to action. Keep this in mind when planning how you will convert customers that find you on Twitter.
Lead Into It
A call to action should always come after copy that leads into the need to take action. For example, say you are trying to encourage followers to sign up for an upcoming event. Simply posting "Sign up today" alongside a photo of empty chairs will not be effective because there is no copy leading into the call to action. To make this post more effective, write a few sentences of copy that describe the event. Include the date and location of the event, along with a very brief description of what attendees should expect. Then, follow this copy with the call to action. Now that your followers know more about the event, their interest is piqued and the call to action will become more effective.
Make it Personal
A branded post or ad on social media can often feel impersonal, which is why it's important to use words such as "you" or "your" when writing your call to action. For example, it's better to use "Reserve your seat today" as a call to action instead of "Reserve a seat today." Social media users are more likely to respond when they feel as if a brand is communicating with them one-on-one. Adding these words is a simple way to make it seem as if you are interacting directly with each person who sees your post, instead of communicating to the masses.
Determine your Buying Funnel
Brands should create a simple path from call to action to conversion to ensure a higher success rate. If followers must click through to fill out a form that ends up being excessively long, you'll lose many potential customers that don't have the time or patience for it.
Instead, use a lead generation form that can only takes a few minutes to complete, and allows you to capture customers' information before they lose interest and leave the page. Be sure that the call to action is easy for people to complete, otherwise they simply won't convert.
What's in it for me?
People always want to know how a product or service being advertised will benefit them. Make it clear in your call to action by explicitly mentioning the benefits. Use phrases such as "Double your followers with this e-book" or "Get access to exclusive deals" to convey to people not just what you want them to do, but why they should do it, too.
The most important part of any marketing strategy is to test and analyze. Using these tips, write multiple social media posts with different calls to action and test how each one performs. Measure these tests using tools like Google Analytics and Truesocialmetrics.com These tests will give you insight into how your specific audience responds to each, and will help you develop your strategy moving forward.
(This post is contributed by Nick Rojas)
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It's been fun.
The extended recruitment of Scottsdale Chaparral star receiver/defensive back Davonte' Neal has kept four fan bases buzzing for almost three weeks after Signing Day.
If I may speak for everyone else, I think we're ready for it to be over.
Will it be Notre Dame, Arizona, Arkansas or North Carolina?
Neal reportedly made his decision last week but will announce it to everyone Tuesday morning at about 9:30 a.m. from his old elementary school. FoxSportsArizona.com will have live internet coverage beginning at 9 a.m.
Crazy, huh?
Neal has had most of the post-Signing Day spotlight to himself. He's the nation's top unsigned prospect. He is rated as the eighth-best prospect in the nation by ESPNU.
Dick Obert of the Arizona Republic — our Gannett partner — has been all over the Neal saga, offering frequent comments from Neal's father, Luke Neal, who has been the point man for all information about his son's recruitment.
Obert's predictions have been all over the map, too.
Hey, it's been a fluid situation.
As of last week, there were signs — and by signs, we're talking about hints from Luke — that family reasons could keep Davonte' close to home. Obert wrote that "UA has the best shot." A couple of days earlier, he had opined that Notre Dame and Arkansas were the leaders.
Today, he's not so bullish on the Wildcats' chances.
One way or another, the wait is almost over.
Here is Obert's blog post from Monday:
Scottsdale Chaparral senior receiver/defensive back Davonte' Neal will finally disclose which college he will sign with tomorrow morning at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School, where a pep band will play during a pre-signing assembly.
Neal will choose among Arizona, Arkansas, North Carolina and Notre Dame.
Let's break it down:
ARIZONA: Two Chaparral players — linebacker Cody Ippolito and defensive end Dylan Cozens — signed there. His Chaparral coach, Charlie Ragle, is now part of Rich Rodriguez's staff. And family is important to Neal, who is close to both his mom and dad. A week ago, I was convinced it was UA, because of the family clues I was receiving from his father Luke. But UA's recruiting class isn't stacked with four- and five-star players. The Wildcats are thin at quarterback. And even though Rodriguez's spread offense would look like a perfect fit for Neal and his speed and moves, he wants to be surrounded by great talent. He wants to play in major bowls.
Conclusion: Cross out UA.
ARKANSAS: This is like Notre Dame Light. The talent pool is deep. The Razorbacks are probably closer to a major bowl than Notre Dame. But there isn't the academic pressures and as much national exposure that there is at Notre Dame, which graduates almost all of its players. It would not be surprising if Neal picks Arkansas, based on its offense and a chance for him to be a key figure, much the way the way another No.3, Joe Adams, was in Fayetteville.
Conclusion: A good shot.
NORTH CAROLINA — Neal's grandmother lives there, so there is already built-in support system. New coach Larry Fedora would take full advantage of Neal's talents. He would likely start the first game next season at slot receiver. But North Carolina faces NCAA sanctions. The Tar Heels pulled in North Carolina's best quarterback, James Summers, late. A Neal sign would give Fedora five receivers in his first recruiting class.
Conclusion: Long shot at best.
NOTRE DAME: This was the only school in which Luke Neal accompanied his son. The tradition is second to none. The electric current felt walking into the stadium is something Neal probably wouldn't experience anywhere else. The Irish signed five-star quarterback Gunner Kiel, who is already enrolled. Neal could start the season returning kicks and probably figure in at receiver if not at cornerback. Neal is open to playing any position. He would be surrounded by top talent. Brian Kelly's offense is tailor-made for Neal. It's important to Luke that his son graduates, and Notre Dame's 97-percent graduation success rate is the best there is.
Conclusion: Front-runner.
Luke has been good at throwing people off day to day with clues, but I think at the end of the day, after this recruiting circus ends, Neal will chose Notre Dame.


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I had a very quiet Christmas with family at my parents house.
We had hailstones the size of goofballs in the afternoon. My sisters car didn't get any dents, but my parents have 2 holes in the laser light on their veranda.
Also we had spectacular thunder and lightening, which sent my parents dog Coco, into a barking frenzy.
Miss Jess just clambered not my lap and slept, Mr CLI was at his parents house.
We went off to the Boxing Day sales because Miss Fish had 3 vouchers to use, which we did and some.
Well on the car I jury front my shoulder is still giving me a great deal of trouble, I think I will need to go to the Doctors in the New Year.
I hope you are resting up for your New Years celebrations.


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Archaeologist claims evidence of Noah's biblical flood
First he found the Titanic -- will he find the only ship more famous?
Robert Ballard, the underwater archaeologist famed for discovering the wreck of the Titanic in 1985, claims to have found evidence of the biblical flood that Noah fled, surfing the waters for 40 days and 40 nights, according to Genesis. He says the Black Sea was once merely a freshwater lake -- until an enormous wall of water from the Mediterranean 200 times more powerful than Niagara Falls swept it and everything else away. Including Noah and his ark.
"We went in there to look for the flood," Ballard told ABC News. "Not just a slow moving, advancing rise of sea level, but a really big flood that then stayed ... the land that went under stayed under."
The archaeologist's team is studying the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey in search of a civilization lost since biblical times, ABC reported, following up on a controversial theory from two Columbia University scientists. They connect the end of an Ice Age, when frozen sheets covered North America and stretched to the North Pole.
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When they melted, yielding the more familiar Earth's surface of today, what happened to the water?
"The questions is, was there a mother of all floods," Ballard asked.
Through carbon dating of shells found on an ancient shoreline 400 feet beneath the surface of the Black Sea, they have established a timeline for that catastrophic event that happened around 5,000 B.C., he estimated. Some experts believe this was around the time when Noah's flood could have occurred, ABC said.
Some archaeologists have supported the story of Noah, citing similar details passed along in narratives from Mesopotamian times, notably "the Epic of Gilgamesh."
"The earlier Mesopotamian stories are very similar where the gods are sending a flood to wipe out humans," said biblical archaeologist Eric Cline. "There's one man they choose to survive. He builds a boat and brings on animals and lands on a mountain and lives happily ever after? I would argue that it's the same story."
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Ballard says his team has found not just the shore and the shells, but pottery and even shipwrecks, evidence, he says, that the theory is correct. Nevertheless, the archaeologist doubts that Noah's Ark itself will ever turn up.
"It's foolish to think you will ever find a ship," Ballard told ABC News, referring to the Ark. "But can you find people who were living? Can you find their villages that are underwater now? And the answer is yes."


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One of the most often asked questions I hear is what kind of camera should I buy? Canon or Nikon? Fixed lens or interchangeable? Manual capability or fully automatic? And that's just questions about the camera body. What kind of lens? Well, that's a whole other round of questions! So let's calm down and be one with nature. Find our photography zen shall we? Ok... so here are some basic tips for picking out the right camera for you.
Canon or Nikon? I shoot with Canon. I started shooting with Canon because my mom had an old Canon camera from back in the day and it was a great reliable camera. Some people like to say that one feels better in their hands than the other. Others will point out specific technical flaws between the two and choose one over the other. Honestly, I believe the choice between Canon or Nikon is solely a personal preference. I love my Canon camera and it works for me. You might like Nikon, or even another brand.
Fixed Lens or Interchangeable Lenses?
A fixed lens is just like it sounds: the lens is fixed. You can't change the lens and it's the one you have for life. All point and shoot cameras are fixed lens cameras. That being said, a fixed lens camera has major limitations. If you ever want to learn how to use your camera creatively to the fullest extent or start a photography business, you will eventually need a camera with different lenses.
Interchangeable lenses are changeable depending on your creative needs. For this reason I recommend getting a camera with the ability to change lenses. You can start out with one lens but you will want the option to add more lenses later down the road.
Fully Automatic or Manual Capability?
All point and shoot cameras are fully automatic. A few higher end point and shoots also have manual capability (but still have a fixed lens.) The obvious benefit of a fully automatic camera is the camera does everything for you. You get to point and shoot. The camera decides all the settings to capture the image. The downside to this is you have no creative control over the image. The camera will never understand when you want to capture a silhouette photo or if you'd like to capture ambient light and not use flash. The only thing you can truly control is composition.
Manual capability gives you full creative control of your camera. Learning to shoot in manual at first seems overwhelming, but with practice it will soon feel like riding a bike and become second nature. With manual capability you are able to choose the different outcomes of your images and control all aspects of the camera. I always recommend choosing a camera with manual capability. I shoot in manual 100% of the time unless I'm shooting with my iPhone or point and shoot camera.


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A little bit of a spring nail today from Rimmel London. I really like Rimmel London Lasting Finish nail polishes as they come in a wide range of colours, glitter, pastel and classic shades. This shade is Marshmallow Heaven, a pastel lilac that on the nail really stands out. It is very similar in tone, to the Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Prickly Pear .
Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail varnish dries fairly quickly, with good coverage over the nail, which you can see above. I always use two coats. The brush is a good size but I prefer Rimmel's brush shape on their 60 seconds varnish, as it is flatter and wider, which literally covers the nail in one full swoop. The polish is similar to most high street formula's with great coverage and a smooth application. Apart from the very silly name "marshmallow heaven" this is a great shade to bring in the Summer months and get your nails noticed.
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But, alas, on January 14th, 1999 I totaled my car when it slid off an icy road and head-on into two telephone poles...in front of The Courier-News building! Here's
the photo they put on the front page:
But believe it or not I wasn't hurt. Pretty impressive after looking at that picture, eh? Thank God for seatbelts and airbags!
Here are some more photos of my dead A4 taken after the accident:
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Oh, I recovered the ECU with the Wetterauer chip, and it lived on in my '99.5 1.8T!
Below you'll find various pictures & video clips from ACCNA events I've attended.
I attended my 2nd QCUSA event at Watkins Glen (5th overall) in July, 2001. This was my first track test of the K04 kit and AVS Sport tires, and I was very pleased with
their performance! Here's another great photo from Photosports Imaging to the right.
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I mounted my camcorder in my own car (finally) and got some pretty good footage. Plus I got some footage of the instructor's group on the main straightaway:
I attended the Lime Rock event for the second time. This was a good track to learn on, as I did in my first QCUSA event in '98, but once you've run on bigger & better
tracks, Lime Rock begins to get boring. I enjoyed myself at this event as usual, but probably won't be going back next year.
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Here I'm taking a ride with my instructor Paul Masucci in his M3 (an older 4-cylinder version). This is one full lap played at double speed because, well, it looks
more fun this way! Plus it cuts the video's filesize in half. Take note of the yellow (Imola?) RX-7 that blows past us towards the end!


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Loss Through the Looking Glass is a shared blog created by three bereaved mothers who wanted to share their experiences of life after loss. The blog also plays host to bereaved parents who have found their voice but not yet the place to share it.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Erin: No Expectations
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Thank you again Erin for allowing us to share this here. As I commented on your original blog post, this really resonated with my and I completely identified with it. I waved goodbye to 2011 thinking 2012 could not possibly be worse... it was. We have now waved another year goodbye (and gladly so) and like you, for 2013, we have no expectations. We are just going to try and move forward as best we can. Much love to you and wishing you health, happiness and peace for 2013 xReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for sharing my post, Clara. I'm so sorry about your losses, and the pain you've had to endure. No one should have to go through something like this. Just trying to move forward is a huge feat, and we'll be there alongside you. Wishing us all a healthy and happy year that is better than the last.Delete


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Graduating from college is a great achievement in someone's life. In May 1995, Sam Congdon attained his degree in Bachelor of Science in economics. He enjoyed his time in college and did not want to leave. However, he did not have a good reason to stay any longer. In his exit interview, he admitted that he had grown socially, academically and spiritually. He also has many friends from his college days up to this day.
Upon graduation, he continued the management work for the Students Works Painting for another year. This time it was as a senior manager and therefore he was given the opportunity to choose the markets to work in. He chose the city of Troy, north of Detroit, one of the richest cities. It is also the home to many executives of auto companies such as Chrysler and Ford. This time the managing job was a success because the revenues were up 50 percent more that what were attained in Battle Creek. This is because the residents of Troy have a higher income bracket with more disposable income than Battle Creek residents do. They are willing to spend some of that money on keeping their homes looking perfect.
Almost all the work for that summer was done on one main road in that city. On one street, three houses next to each other were painted with two of them being identical. For the identical houses, moving equipment from one house to another was easy, one of the dreams of a painting contractor. The summer turned out to be a phenomenal one that Sam Congdon was proud.
After the graduation and the summer in Troy with the Student Works Painting, Sam Congdon decided to go back northwest to undertake one-year training in Bible School. The school is in Oregon, Portland and closer to his parents. He packed all his belongings and sold all the painting equipment before heading out west. He remembers driving through Idaho and seeing the pine trees and mountains after four years of being away. It is now that he realized the beauty of the Northwest and Washington State after living in Michigan for four years.
He was happy to be back in northwest and close to his parents. He was now able to go for bike rides through the hills and lakes, something that he could not do in the Midwest. Though the Midwest has lakes, it does not have mountains or hills. In Oregon, he could go to the beach and to the Columbia River to ride his bike through the mountains and to enjoy the outdoors. For him, it was great to be back in the Pacific Northwest.
Finding direction after graduation from college may take a while for some. Others find their dream job right away. For Sam Congdon, it took an additional summer at his old job of managing at Student Works Painting, which proved to be a better success than the other summers. He also felt a need to increase his knowledge by going to a Bible school for an additional year.


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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids
With an average of 12%-18% of hearing aids "in the drawer" (not being used), it's clear that for one reason or another, many people who purchase hearing aids are not realizing the full benefits they may provide. Among the reasons that so many hearing aids get relegated to the drawer is poor overall benefit, poor fit and comfort, and unsatisfactory performance in noise. Luckily, many of these problems can be resolved. Take a few minutes to see if any of the below tips may help you or a loved one get on better with hearing aids.
Follow these 5 tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your hearing aids:
- Communicate with your provider. If your aids aren't fitting right, sounding right, or just seem "off", don't hesitate to clearly communicate with your hearing provider. In an attempt to not be a difficult patient, some patients end up settling for less than optimum performance- don't! Most issues can be resolved with a little patience on behalf of the provider and patient, so clearly communicate your needs and hang in there.
- Get your hearing tested annually, and hearing aids reprogrammed annually. Your hearing aids will only work as well as they are programmed to work. When you are first fit with your hearing aids, the scores from your hearing test are input into the software which controls how the hearing aid performs. If those scores don't stay up to date and reflect your actual hearing loss, the hearing aids may begin to be slightly unmatched to your hearing loss over time, resulting in poorly performing hearing aids.
- Ask your provider for firmware updates. As hearing aid technology improves, many manufacturers release firmware upgrades which will improve the performance of existing hearing aids that are currently in use by patients. When you go in to your provider's office for an appointment, sometimes these updates are automatically installed on your hearing aids when they are hooked up to the computer, but sometimes they aren't. It doesn't hurt to ask your provider if there are any available firmware updates for your hearing aids.
- Use a hearing aid dehumidifier. Over time, oils, wax, and sweat can build up in an around the most important components of your hearing aids. This will cause hearing aids to distort sound, sound weak, or simply stop working altogether. To ensure that your hearing aids are always performing as they should be, consider investing in a hearing aid dehumidifier, like the Dry & Store. A hearing aid dehumidifier will also help prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria which may irritate your ears.
- Wear them as much as possible. Although hearing aids may sometimes sound or feel unusual at first, it's important to wear them as much as possible to get used to them. Just as we need to exercise our bodies, hard-of-hearing people need to exercise the specific portion of the brain (the auditory cortex) where listening takes place.
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Cuba's Stars
Cuba has made many great cigars since I first wrote about the island's "star cigars" in 1992. Sure, there have been some ups and downs in quality, and the worst period ever—from 1999 to 2001, when as many as one out of five cigars exported did not draw properly—has long passed. Now that those days are gone, a new age for quality Cuban cigars is here.
Today's best Cuban cigars, in my opinion, are the most consumer-friendly ever. They have been created with the smoker in mind. They cater to the wants and needs we have as lovers of the leaf, and to the modern life we all aspire to.
Take, for example, the recently released Montecristo Petit Edmundo. If there has ever been a "now" cigar, it's this one. It's short, fat and flavorful. Measuring 52 ring gauge by 4 1/3 inches, it delivers the most in smoking pleasure in the shortest amount of time. The same is true for the Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto, which is as short as the Edmundo but a tiny bit thinner at 50 ring gauge.
These cigars are the abridged versions of the originals: the Montecristo Edmundo and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2. It's that inch or so less of each cigar that makes them near-perfect smokes for many of us.
"It's the perfect one-coffee smoke," says Enrique (Kiki) Lopez of La Casa del Habano cigar shop at the Partagas factory in Havana. "My customers love the Petit Edmundo. You can smoke it in 10 or 15 minutes, which is about the same time it takes to drink a good Cuban coffee."
He's slightly exaggerating. It takes me a little longer to smoke a Petit Edmundo and a little shorter to consume a café Cubano. But you get the idea. None of us has the same amount of time to enjoy a great cigar that we used to, and that doesn't take into account the difficulty of discovering a place to enjoy one. But somehow we do.
I have spent many an enjoyable moment recently, smoking a Petit Edmundo on the terrace of a bar or café in Los Angeles, even though the city has some of the most draconian antismoking laws in the world. I have even taken my petit smoke for a short walk down the street to a nearby park to enjoy it in solitude, free from protest or indignation from passersby. It's the same thing with smoking in your car. Yes, it's come to that, but there's no use complaining.
That's the biggest change in the last decade in Cuban cigars, and cigars in general. In the 1990s, the star cigars in the market were double coronas, in particular the Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona. Cigar Aficionado rated it 99 points in 1992, and it became a legend among cigar lovers around the world. It became so sought after that it became nearly impossible to find. I know one multimillionaire in Toronto who sent his private jet down to Havana to pick up 20 boxes after he couldn't find them anywhere else.
The 49 ring by 7-inch cigar is still excellent, but who has the time to smoke one? I recently smoked a 2003 production from a cedar cabinet of 50 that was one of the best I've had in years. But sales of the Hoyo double are not what they used to be. "It's a shame, but people don't have the time to smoke big cigars anymore," lamented Edward Sahakian of the Davidoff cigar shop in London. He still has stocks of Hoyo and Punch Double Coronas from the 1997 vintage for sale.
Nonetheless, the large Montecristo No. 2, which many aficionados fondly call a pyramid, is as popular as ever. I guess some of us find the time for this big smoke. It was one of the magazine's star cigars in the 1992 article and remains a "top-of-the-charts" smoke. Cuba now makes about twice the original quantity of the cigar, or close to 3 million sticks per year. But the high quality remains, and the 52 ring by 5 3/4-inch cigar is one of the most flavorful, best-drawing smokes ever. Only the top-rated rollers at the key export factories such as H. Upmann, Partagas and La Corona make these cigars.
"The No. 2 is a classic cigar and the Cubans always seem to take care of this one," says Thomas Boherer, owner of Habanos Holdings, a Hong Kong—based cigar merchant specializing in aged cigars. "It is an icon."
By comparison, the Edición Limitada cigars are certainly not iconic in any sense of the word. But they are clearly outstanding cigars in most cases, and they are a huge success in the market. For me, the 46 by 5 5/8 Partagas Serie D No. 3 is the best ever of the range. It was reproduced for last year's limitada range, since it was so popular in the market. "The Serie D No. 3 was the most popular limitada of them all," says José Antonio Candia, a marketing officer at Habanos S.A., the global trading organization for Cuban cigars.
The limitada idea has been one of Habanos's best in the last 10 years. Each year since 2000, the company has released three or four different-sized cigars with three-year-old aged wrappers. The production is usually about 5,000 to 10,000 boxes, and the sizes, or vitolas, are special for each brand.
But the standard-bearer of Cuban cigars today remains the robusto. Its size, delivery of flavor and price give today's smokers what they need. For instance, the Partagas Serie D No. 4 is one of the most popular smokes among aficionados of Cuban cigars around the world. Its spicy, rich character and cool draw make it Cuba's best "all-purpose" cigar. The Montecristo No. 4, a petit corona, may be Cuba's best-selling cigar in volume, but the red-banded D No. 4 is the hands-down favorite of informed smokers. It's definitely a star smoke.
The popularity of the robusto has given rise to new sizes, or super robustos, for lack of a better word. Such cigars as the Cohiba Siglo VI and Trinidad Robusto Extra were created for the lover of the standard size, but improved to offer even more pleasure. The latter vitola, first produced for the 30th anniversary of Cohiba, was sold in a special humidor bearing Cuba's most famous brand. The 50 by 6 1/8 cigar, originally created in the 1980s at the Cohiba factory, El Laguito, for use as diplomatic gifts, became so popular that it was launched under the Trinidad band. The Robusto Extra size—one of three vitolas launched in 2003—is surprisingly refined and mellow for its size.
Mellow and refined are not the words I would use to describe my superstar smoke of Cuba, the Cohiba Siglo VI. This, in my opinion, is the greatest cigar made in Cuba in the last decade, and its 52 ring by 5 7/8-inch size is great for all of us. It delivers masses of flavor with a near-perfect draw. It has loads of leather, cocoa, cedar and tobacco character, and the classic, almost salty, soft texture that only Cohiba delivers. The cigar is made mostly in the Partagas and H. Upmann factories, under the supervision of technicians from El Laguito (Cohiba's mother factory).
It's hard to believe that the Siglo VI was only launched about four years ago. The cigar is already a classic in my mind. It's truly a star among stars. But that's what is great about the world of Cuban cigars—stars are being born every year.
Montecristo No. 2 -- 97
The classic torpedo that no one can duplicate gives you all the cedar, spice and tobacco character you can hope for. Always draws like a dream.
Cohiba Siglo VI -- 96
A combination of richness and finesse gives just the right combination of power and class. Cool smoke.
Partagas Serie D No. 3 Edición Limitada -- 95
This always delivers loads of roasted coffee bean and tobacco character, while the typical Partagas decadence surfaces with each puff.
Montecristo Petit Edmundo -- 94
A concentrated version of the Edmundo gives you more spice, more cedar and more pleasure all in a quicker format. The perfect cigar for those in a hurry.
Montecristo Edmundo -- 93
This gets better and better with lots of spicy, cedar character and a full, rich finish.
Trinidad Robusto Extra -- 93
The creamy texture and cedar notes say Cohiba, but the spicy, light earth and vanilla flavors say Trinidad.
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto -- 92
The rich, toasty and decadent character stimulates each taste bud in a elegant, creamy way. Quick satisfaction.
Partagas Serie D No. 4 -- 91
This is now the biggest-selling Cuban robusto and always delivers plenty of spicy, earthy, almost decadent character. A classic Habano.
James Suckling tasted these cigars non-blind in Havana.
Here are the original five Cuban cigar stars, along with excerpts of the reviews published in the Winter 1992/93 issue of Cigar Aficionado.
Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona -- 99
Perhaps Cuba's greatest cigar. The Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona is a benchmark for the cigar world. It is gorgeous and smokes like a dream. The aromas and flavors are incredibly distinctive and reminiscent of chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon. This is one of the biggest smokes, with the greatest amount of flavor and style.
Cohiba Esplendido -- 98
The Cohiba Esplendido is perfectly named. This is truly a splendid cigar to smoke. It has great richness and full tobacco flavors yet it retains great class and finesse on the palate. A Churchill-sized cigar measuring 7 inches long by 47 ring gauge thick, it is called a Julieta in factories by the workers and remains one of the favorite smokes of the rollers.
Cohiba Robusto -- 96
What more can we say about the cigar that put this size on the map? The Cohiba Robusto is mouth-filling with rich, coffee and spicy flavors and a impressively long finish. No other cigar offers such a burst of flavor in such a relatively small size. The Cohiba Robusto is one of the hottest-selling Cuban cigars.
Montecristo No. 2 -- 94
There is nothing quite like it. The Montecristo No. 2, sometimes called a torpedo or a piramide, represents the best in Cuban craftsmanship. It takes years to master producing this tapered cigar, called a piramide by the rollers themselves. Whatever you call it, it is a bombshell of a smoke, packed with spicy rich flavors that go on and on with each puff.
Punch Punch -- 94
Punch Punch is Cuba's cigar for the connoisseur. It offers plenty of captivating, creamy, coffee character yet maintains a harmony in aroma and flavor that leaves you spellbound. The thick format gives the cigar richness, but the length makes it easy to enjoy in less time than a full-fledged Churchill.
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EVERY WEEK, TheJournal.ie casts its eye over events inside and outside Leinster House that have got people talking.
As the saying goes: 'You win some, you lose some.'
So here are our political winners and losers from the past seven days:
The 5 winners of the week are…
1. Michael Noonan
In a classic Michael Noonan way, the Finance Minister disclosed his battle with cancer this week in an understated but detailed manner that has put any fears about his health or his future to bed. He was chirpy and cracking jokes at a press conference on Wednesday morning and he's very much of the view that now it's just time to get on with it.
2. Ciara Conway
The Labour deputy leader hopeful set herself apart from her rivals by making a firm commitment not to take a ministerial position if she is elected next month. Some accuse the Waterford TD of lacking ambition, but Labour members have complained that dissenting voices haven't been tolerated under Eamon Gilmore's leadership. If elected Conway would stand to benefit is she uses her distance from Cabinet to be that dissenting voice. It appears her rivals for the role can't make a commitment similar to hers.
3. Mary Hanafin
The newly-elected Fianna Fáil councillor is now officially a Fianna Fáil councillor after the party decided not to take any further action against her for defying Micheál Martin and running in Blackrock. Hanafin was delighted when we spoke to her this week, joking: "I'm all official again."
4. Enda Kenny
The Taoiseach will have been glad to get away from the considerable controversies at home this past week. He was having great craic altogether in California, going on Facebook and all. Of course it was all about the serious business of jobs for much of the time.
5. Kevin O'Malley
While he was in the States, Enda Kenny was able to welcome the good news that US President Barack Obama has finally got around to appointing a successor to Dan Rooney as ambassador to Ireland. St Louis-based trial lawyer Kevin F O'Malley will take up residence at the Phoenix Park shortly.
… and the 5 losers of the week are…
1. James Reilly
The Health Minister is in the wars again this week amid an increasing likelihood that he will be shuffled out of the Department of Health. A number of Fine Gael TDs are now openly calling for him to go while privately there are many more that feel he should be replaced. The departure of Reilly has taken on an air of inevitability this week.
2. The banking inquiry
The banking inquiry is already fraught with difficulties before it's even started and this week the government made a complete mess of trying to ensure it has a majority of members. All of which means the inquiry could now be delayed. On top of that the lack of any women on the committee – as it stands – is a real blow to the government's stated aim of achieving greater gender balance in politics. A government senator was not impressed:
3. The Seanad
All of the above underlined the ongoing dysfunctionality of the Seanad as it spent some three hours rowing about the issue, adjourning several times and generally looking like it wasn't doing anything productive. Yes to some extent it's a victory for the opposition that they gave the government a kick on the banking inquiry. But the bigger issue is perhaps that the upper house has not changed one iota in the way it is run since the people decided to retain last year.
4. Politicians on the Tuam baby scandal
There was something quite unsettling about the willingness of politicians, particularly from the area, to jump on the Tuam babies story this week and give their tuppence worth. It's an awful story of course, but the reality is that it has been around for years but why is it only now that local TDs have decided to be vocal about it?
5. Martin McGuinness
Not a good week for the North's deputy first minister whose World Cup draw in the office pool was ironic in the extreme:
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The Commonwealth has allocated AS$2.5 billion over a period of 10 years to provide support and sustainment for the introduction of 24 F/A-18F Block II+ Super Hornets with the Royal Australian Air Force.
The first four of these Super Hornets for the RAAF are expected to arrive on the 26th March this year - thereby introducing a new era of fast jet air defence within Australia. Over 400 Super Hornets have been built with the United States Navy being the largest operator of this type. The operation of the Super Hornet is expected to bridge any emerging technological gap between the RAAF's Classic F/A-18A/B HUG Hornets, the pending retirement of the F-111C and bridge any capability gap until the arrival of the F-35A Lightning II.
The Super Hornet is to be home based at RAAF Base Amberley which is located South West of Brisbane, Queensland. RAAF Amberley is the largest operating airbase in Australia and is the present home of the soon to be retired F-111C. Many F-111 crews will transfer and become operators of the duel seat 4.5 generation F/A-18F.
With a strength of two squadrons, the 24 Super Hornets like any top end combat fast jet requires substantial support not only for their airframes yet also for their wide variety of systems, sensors and weapons. Whilst Australia has extensive experience operating the F/A-18 A/B Classic the F model Super Hornet is a very different aircraft at approximately 20% larger and with 42% less structural components, new engine and radar type. In addition stealth or low observability has also been incorporated into the design - amongst other significant leaps in technology. The introduction of this modern aircraft type means that a wide range of new and emerging technologies are required to be established and existing enhanced to support to sustain and maintain the Super Hornet.
Boeing, the original equipment producer of the Super Hornet, is set to provide sustainment support at RAAF Base Amberley. The company, which already supports the F-111C at Amberley, will integrate local expertise with experiences gained with supporting the United States Navy Super Hornet fleet. Boeing's local subsidiary, Boeing Defence Australia will provide the engineering, logistics and intermediate level maintenance capabilities, integrated with the US Navy's support systems, to the Super Hornet fleet under contract. Prior to the arrival of the first aircraft, Boeing Defence assisted with establishing support for a range of tasks such as Information Technology, field service tasks and installation assistance.
Boeing Defence Australia
Boeing Defence Australia will have a team of approximately 74 employees working on the Super Hornet support contract. The contract has been let for an initial three year period.
Maintenance and management of the Super Hornets is expected to be a combination of both RAAF and contractors. Operational Level Maintenance will be carried out by RAAF technicians whilst the deeper levels of maintenance will be performed by contractors. Engineering authority, operational level maintenance and flight training will be retained within Defence. Boeing US has an contract with the US Navy to support the Super Hornet known as F/A-18 Integrated Readiness Support Team (FIRST) which has been modified to meet Australian requirements. The Australian contract is valued at approximately AS$20 million per annum for Boeing Defence Australia.
Defence is working towards completing approximately AS$117 million of facilities works at RAAF Base Amberley to prepare for the arrival of the Super Hornet. During 2009, an initial cadre of RAAF aircrew and maintenance crew completed
Super Hornet training with the United States Navy at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.
Having a wealth of experience supporting the RAAF with a well-established facility responsible for providing maintenance and support for the F-111C General Electric TF30-P-109 engine, they are well placed to continue this with the Super Hornet. Each Super Hornet is equipped with two very modern and efficient General Electric F414-GE-400 engines of which the Commonwealth has purchased 54 - of which 48 are installed in aircraft and six are spares.
In December 2008, TAE signed a 10 year contract with GE, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the F414 engine that powers the aircraft. GE has been contracted as the Prime by Defence Material Organisation and TAE has been sub-contracted to provide Deeper Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics to support both the Super and Classic (F404) Hornet fleets of engines. It has previously provided support for the F-111 TF30-P-109 engines
The particular roles and responsibilities that have been awarded as support contracts for TAE include Engineering services, Logistics (Warehousing) and Deeper Maintenance for F414 engines at RAAF Amberley. GE has provided initial F414-type technical training to TAE Engineering and Technician staff and TAE is currently working with Defence and GE for provision of specialist technical F414-type training in the USA for identified TAE technicians.
The F404/F414 engine contract is for Contractor only support; however both TAE and GE are very supportive of embedded RAAF technical staff if the need arises. There are expected to be RAAF junior Engineering Officers embedded within TAE at RAAF Amberley. Additionally, GE has Field Service Engineers embedded within TAE to assist with technical matters including technical support to RAAF to ensure specific information and experience is passed on.
A joint effort by both TAE and GE has been undertaken to ensure that enough technical expertise is in place, both within our own staffs but also within the RAAF operational squadrons to support the Super Hornet. TAE have approximately 110 staff supporting the Classic and Super Hornet engine fleets.
Raytheon have provided the APG-79 Active Electronic Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Infra Red Jammer and a number of missiles for the RAAF Super Hornet.
This includes the AIM-120 AMRAAM active radar guided missiles, AIM-7 Sparrow radar guided long range missile, AIM-9X Sidewider infra red seeking missile, Harpoon anti ship missile, AIM-120-C7 and AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOWS). Support for these systems will be progressively refined as the RAAF gains greater operational experience and knowledge of these different items of hardware and software. However, this support is subject to a number of International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITARs) constraints.
The Super Hornet is provided with a robust radar system, mixture of weapons and supported training aides as largely provided by Raytheon. At the time of writing the Commonwealth and Raytheon are still in the process of negotiating contracts terms and conditions to specify roles and responsibilities. This is furthermore combined with the delicate nature of disclosure relating to capability and the air superiority edge provided by many of the systems found on the Super Hornet and the necessary requirement to be discreet. Defence is also in the process of negotiating a contract with Raytheon Australia for training device maintenance and provision of aircrew instruction services.
Half of the 24 Super Hornets ordered for the RAAF will be pre-wired for possible later conversion to EF-18G Growler electronic warfare or jamming and suppression configuration. This possible future role for the Super Hornets provides another layer of lethality for the RAAF, which in turn will require additional training and support when or if this capability is fully embraced.
The Growler will provide electronic standoff and escort jamming known as Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD). Current design sees the electronics stored on a pallet system where the M61 20mm cannon would usually be and in two small wingtip pods. This is a minimal conversion of the aircraft, which still retains 9 weapons stations and basically continually operates in the same manner as a Super Hornet with the exception of the Airborne Electronic Attack role.
There is little doubt that the introduction of the Super Hornet will provide modern, state of the art interoperability with Allied and Coalition forces, and address many concerns relating to regional proliferation of modern and sophisticated fast jet aircraft as well as air defence systems.
Whilst a new phase for our nation's air defence is set to commence the first wheels down on the runway at RAAF Base Amberley does not mean that Australia has an effective capability. All things going a solid and well-developed capability is expected to be achieved by December 2012. The reality is that the arrival of the first Super Hornets is another milestone achieved towards obtaining a modern and effective deterrent, and force multiplier. The next stages will include the further development of Australian specific tactics, the establishment of seamless rigor in training and support. Overall, this capability cannot be achieved without the fundamentals of support and training as provided by local industry as well as international assistance.
The first Lightening II is expected to be delivered around 2014 with an envisaged fleet of at least 72 aircraft to replace Classic and eventually the Super Hornet as well. The skills acquired, technologies transferred and the sustainment of local industry occurring now with the support of the 24 RAAF F/A-18F Block II+ Super Hornet is timely in already preparing for future introduction of the 5th generation F-35 for the RAAF of the future.


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Just in case you thought this week's G7 summit—where Donald Trump shoved Montenegro's prime minister out of the way for a photo op—would be a total bust, Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron just met in person for the first time, and the pics are just 😍😍😍
Look how happy they are!
I mean, this is true love, right?
This is my ideal vacation:
Photoshop me right between them:
I mean, come on 😭😭😭
The Internet is, predictably, having a field day:
Apparently this started yesterday and we didn't even know!
Your MDW pics have nothing on these.


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The health care industry is undergoing many changes, from government regulations to technological advances. We asked physicians, billers, advanced care providers, and administrative staff their thoughts on the State of Healthcare. Our infographic breaks down what we found after conducting the survey.
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maxRVU Charge Capture Overview:
Take a quick walkthrough in the day-to-day life of physicians using maxRVU Charge Capture. This video shows you how to add a patient and create a session.
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Through maxRVU Charge Capture's mobile view, you can manage your entire list of code favorites right down the order in which they appear.
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Set up code bundles to simplify adding those complex procedures to a patient encounter. Here, we show you how to add, edit, and delete all through maxRVU Charge Capture's mobile view.


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Heather brings her enthusiasm for life and her experience of 22 personal moves, both stateside and abroad, to her honest and professional service. She has closed well over 115 million over the past 5 years and is a top producer nationally , recognized by Real Trends in 2019 for Top Broker's in the US , as well as an annual recipient of The Denver Board of Realtors Round Table Award for Top Producers in the State.
Heather has a great appreciation for the opportunity to work with ANYONE at ANY price point in ANY circumstance of life. She considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to be involved in such monumental events that coincide with residential real estate transactions. Heather has assisted and specializes in relocating executives and their families from all over the world. (Frontier Airlines, DaVita, Sysco Foods, Coleman Camping Equipment, Global Crossing, Level 3, United, CROCS, Northwood Investments, and The Denver Broncos to name a few. ) She has also been the Listing agent for JP Morgan, representing assets for their Asset Management Group.
Having family roots in Princeton, NJ and Bryn Mawr, PA and after living in places like Tokyo , Japan, The United Kingdom, Winnetka, IL, Naples FL, Danville, CA , Myrtle Beach SC, all over VA & NC, and TX she decided that the Mile High City was the best place on earth to raise her family! Heather raised her three children in The Washington Park, Hilltop, Cherry Creek, North Country Club and Lower Downtown neighborhoods.
She is a single Mom and her three children are her absolute inspiration. They attended Graland Country Day School for elementary and Kent Denver for middle school. All three chose to follow a family tradition and attended boarding school at The Lawrenceville School in Princeton, NJ for High School. After High School, her two sons went on to attend and play Division 1 Lacrosse at West Point, USMA. They graduated in 2015 and 2018 and are now actively serving in the United States Army. Her 18 year old daughter is a rising senior at The Lawrenceville School and is committed to play lacrosse at Cornell University where she will attend the Hospitality/Hotel Administration School. Both her sons have chosen to spend their lives with magnificent Colorado girls and will hopefully return to the Denver Metro area someday soon! She is expecting her first grandchild in December 2019!
Heather is a graduate of The American School in London, England and has a BA in Communications from Wake Forest University, where she played Basketball and Field Hockey.
When you work with Heather on the buy side or the sell side, you not only get the benefit of her interpersonal communication and networking , but the skills of our entire firm, as she makes a conscious effort to use the Kentwood team to support all her clients. Whether you are sizing up or sizing down, Heather's professionalism and enthusiasm will make all of your Real Estate endeavors positive experiences!
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Research and Documentation Centre (WODC), Ministry of Security and Justice
The WODC, the Research and Documentation Centre, contributes to the development and evaluation of justice policy set by the Netherlands Ministry of Security and Justice. Its major output is knowledge for the benefit of policy development. As an international knowledge centre it covers criminal, security, civil and administrative justice issues. Its scientific contribution to policy development and evaluation comprises (amongst others):
- assessing the need for expertise and information within the Ministry;
- advising how much and what kind of research is needed to answer policy-related questions;
- conducting in-house research;
- commissioning external research;
- indicating the possible implications of research findings for standing policy;
- granting access to official files for research purposes;
- disseminating information (e.g. publication of magazines, organisation of conferences, etc.).


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A special place
"Pardon Mill …..a special place…"
What a true statement this was in this special documentary we produced.
Tucked away on the outskirts of Harlow in Essex is this home to creativity called Parndon Mill. Over 30 different creative businesses, arts, and creative designers have made their home in this hidden treasure. Many would not even know it is there. This hub of creativity was a flour mill a long time ago, and today Parndon Mill still holds it's character in it's beautiful surrounds.
This filming project was one of our first, and so filming a documentary video production was in at the deep end you could say. However, had we produced this now we would have made some changes to the way we filmed it. Robert Halfon MP narrated this film. Situated amidst it's tranquil surroundings set next to the River Stort are the grounds of The Mll, and this is often the location where Robert Halfon would have his lunch.
More than just a filming project
During the film we interviewed both Sally Anderson and Roger Lee. Sally, being the owner and founder of Parndon Mill, gives a lovely brief over view of the history. Whereas Roger Lee takes care of the everyday running of the mill. Both are passionate artists themselves and have even worked together on projects. What comes across in the often emotional interview is how in love they both are with what goes on within the Mill. In Roger's own words "…it's the people that are Parndon Mill".
We had the pleasure of visiting some of the varied different works that go on behind closed doors. For us this was quite enlightening and we learnt a lot. This was more than just a filming project, it was also quite a privilege. To make sure we were able to coincide with some of the busy schedules there, we had to film this over many many weeks.
We hope you enjoy this short documentary and welcome your comments.
Have a look at our Promotional Video Production post. This article reveals how we filmed the short film 'Past Life', from the idea to post production.
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North Port
As the largest city in Sarasota County, the City of North Port is home to more than 60,000 residents and spans more than 104.1 square miles. This community is tucked beneath a thick oak and pine canopy and is known for its unique natural environment, rich archaeological history, and natural springs.
With a median age of 41 and more than 10,000 school children, this community celebrates its youth. The City itself was incorporated in 1959. Age is just a number here. It's true that you are only as old as you feel, and in North Port, local residents feel young. This community is vibrant and full of energy.
Wide open, undeveloped natural land and a population that shares a youthful mindset translates to an future full of possibility. In North Port, residents can truly make a difference. This is the city where you can "Achieve Anything."


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North West Region provides opportunities in the school sport program for Athletes With A Disability (AWD) to participate in the individual sports of Track and Field, Swimming and Cross Country. Due to the small number of AWD students in the region, students participate in regional trials in their age group with able bodied athletes. Results are then compared to AWD state qualifying standards. Athletes wishing to participate in competitive school sport events organised by North West and Queensland School sport must first obtain official classification from the relevant government body.
Classification forms and information can be accessed through the Queensland School Sport Website.
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Contrary to what is often believed, Belle is not the "Beauty" of Beauty and the Beast. Gaston is.
But let's start with the story, shall we? Belle is the intelligent and innovative daughter of an eccentric inventor. Her father mistakenly ends up in the castle of a prince who's been cursed to live as a beast. He determines to lock the man up for life, but Belle takes her place.
No no, I'm positive. Yes, this is the 2017 version. And yes, it is step for step with the original 1991 film. There are some occasional additions. Belle is shown working on an invention of her own – a horse-driven washing machine. She also teaches a child to read, and is scolded for it in a moment that feels very reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird. There are some additional details about Belle's mother (which is to say that there are any at all), as well as occasional references to the Beast's father. Virtually all of these additions, odd as it may seem, only aid the character development. Suddenly the Beast's cruelty makes a little more sense. Belle becomes a more rounded character. And the chemistry between both of these actors benefits.
But it's the things that haven't changed that form the core of the story. The more I think about this film, the more I think it is a comparison between the Beast and Gaston. In a very real sense, Belle is not the titular Beauty of the film. Gaston is.
Let me explain. This is not, to be clear, another aspect of homosexuality, but rather a second later of metaphor in the film. This starts at the beginning of the film – the prince dresses himself up to be beautiful for the ball in his palace, and the narrator specifies that he held these parties for beautiful people. We even see him dance with several of these beautiful women. Gaston, by comparison, is much the same. The only time he calls anyone beautiful, he's talking to a mirror. He also surrounds himself with beautiful people to feed into his pride, and like the women at the ball, the women in the village swoon over Gaston.
This comparison holds true in how each treats Belle in the first act, as well. Both think she is foolish (Gaston for her lack of social conformity and the Beast for her taking her father's place) and both are so arrogant as to expect her to easily give in to their demands (Gaston for marriage, the Beast for dinner). These striking similarities are why Belle's rejection of Gaston is so significant for the film's theme. Before she's even met the Beast, she says to Gaston, "Nobody changes that much."
The Third Act is when this particular theme comes to a head. The first level metaphor of the film, as most viewers can probably tell, is that the beast is what the prince was on the inside. He learned true love because Belle loved him while he was still a beast. Ergo, true love loves even the unlovable – a distinctly Christian idea. But this second metaphor has depth as well. It's worth noting that the resolution of the film doesn't come until after the "Beauty" (Gaston) has killed the Beast. But the Beauty has died as well. So what is left?
The key to this ending is found, again, in a line of Belle's, when she tells Gaston "You're the beast!" What the enchantress ultimately wants the prince to realize is what Belle realizes – the Beauty (or pride in it) is the real beast. Thus, for true change to occur as far as the metaphor is concerned, both have to die. And what's left is the inclination to selflessness that Belle has nurtured. The prince that rescued Belle in the woods and released her for her father's sake cannot occupy the same space as the selfish beast. That leaves room for a second very Christian principle – the old man being put to death, and making way for the new man.
This level of thematic depth is by no means original to the remake; it all carries over from the 1991 film. That's worth noting for families, because there are aspects of this version that are not as family-friendly as the original, or at least, not as friendly to younger children. It's rather scary, for one. The sequences involving the wolves, which chase Maurice to the castle to begin with, and later trap Belle as well, are longer than the original and quite frightening. The Beast himself can be quite scary as well, especially in his first appearance. It's also implied that LeFou is attracted to Gaston. In one scene in particular, Gaston feigns implied affection to manipulate LeFou, and elsewhere LeFou is shown very briefly dancing with a man. These two things together make it a film that's not terribly appropriate for very young audiences, even if it's great fun and good conversation for older audiences.
But herein lies the film's great weakness: the original film does not have those drawbacks. There's no denying that the film gets a lot right. The casting is excellent, the sets and effects magical, the music almost unparalleled in Disney films. But it harkens comparisons to the original by so seldomly straying from that already beaten path. And since the new film adds so little, and some of what it does add is problematic, I can think of very few reasons why I would choose to watch this version rather than the animated one.
As a story, Beauty and the Beast has tremendous and powerful depth. As a remake, however, it's no more than perfectly fine.
Rating: 7/10