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Now this is pretty cool. The crankbrothers Race Club XC team has partnered with Leelikesbikes.com. Why is that good? Well mtbr realizes that everyone can get better at descending and bike handling on technical terrain. While most race teams focus all their efforts on climbing, descending has become an afterthought and is usually ignored through the endless hours of training.
But there is a lot to be said about learning how to corner and descend technical terrain on a sport that is known as mountain biking. Most adults just reinforce old, bad habits and stop improving mountain bike skills. But is safer, more fun and faster when one learns how to descend. And Lee McCormack is certainly an able coach as he's worked with hundreds of top-level athletes.
And let's not forget Scott Bikes and Magura. Scott has a plethora of bikes and wheel sizes to choose from so we hope they optimize the bike for the racer and the course. Magura is a favorite of ours as the make really light stuff that work. The MT8 brakes and the TS8 fork have served us very well in the past year.
We did a little Q&A with Team Director Tim Vangilder and here's some insight on the team.
Mtbr: How did the relationship with Scott USA come about?
Tim: First off, we love our frame sponsor from last season, Ibis. They make wonderful bikes and were very easy to work with. However, we wanted to find a bike set up that was more contemporary with what is happening on the race courses. (Their Hakkalugi is certainly a world class 'cross bike, btw). Plus, we wanted to find a partner that would be equally excited to work with us in terms of team PR. Adrian at Scott USA and I chatted a number of times, and the fit for both of us was perfect. We put together some ideas that you'll see pan out as the season progresses. It's going to be very cool.
Mtbr: Why did make the unusual move of getting a technical, downhill coach in addition to the other coaches for a Cross Country race team?
Tim: Judy has worked with Lee on an ongoing bases this past season, and has really up'ed her skills. As you know, World Cup XC is changing and getting much more challenging. Its no longer enough to have just lungs and legs – you need to know how to handle the bike more now then ever before. Judy suggested we bring him in as a team tech coach and Lee really liked the idea. I think that will be really fun to have Chloe and Judy work with him and develop skills.
The crankbrothers Race Club began in 2011 with the goal of creating a passionate program built around crankbrothers' love of racing culture, classic style, and design. Whether we're racing in the U.S. or European World Cups, our goal is the same; to share our stories from the trails and to give our fans and followers a glimpse of life as a pro. In 2013, the Race Club returns for its third season with a new line-up of sponsors set to take the riders to the podium of World Cup and National events. Introducing the 2013 crankbrothers race club.
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The crankbrothers Race Club returns for its third season with a new line-up of sponsors set to take the riders to the podium of World Cup and National events. The 2013 team is comprised of just two riders – Chloe Woodruff (Tucson, AZ), and Judy Freeman (Boulder, CO).
"We've been very happy with our two riders," said Team Director / crankbrothers Art Director, Tim VanGilder. "They both represent our brand perfectly and work together very well. They're extremely dedicated to racing, yet are wonderful people to chat with on the trail – if you're able to catch up with them. All of us at crankbrothers are very proud of our little team, and we couldn't ask for two better individuals to represent us."
While the riders remain the same, there are plenty of changes in the team's supporting line-up. Scott USA joins as the official bike sponsor, providing a range of bikes to cover the team for a variety of course conditions.
"I'm very excited to partner with the crankbrothers Race Club," said Adrian Montgomery, Marketing/PR Director for SCOTT Sports Bike Division USA. "My philosophy in sponsorship is to support well rounded athletes who can perform year-round and in multiple cycling disciplines. These two can race XC at the top level as well as cyclocross, which is a focus for SCOTT currently. This partnership fills a niche in our national marketing initiatives that will unfold throughout the season, so stay tuned."
Also new to the program for this year is Magura, who will be the team's official brake and suspension sponsor. Kenda will provide tires, and Clif Bar joins as the team's official nutrition sponsor. Lazer Sport has created a custom light blue Nirvana XC helmet specifically for the Race Club, which is available at crankbrothers online store. Fi'zi:k returns as the official saddle supplier. WD-40 Bike also joins as the team's bike care provider, while athlete skin care is provided by Soigneur Embrocation – a new brand out of Grand Rapids, MI. Oakley joins as the official eyewear provider.
"We've also selected a few interesting new sponsors, too. To address the increasingly difficult handling skills that riders need at World Cup events, Chloe and Judy will be working with Lee McCormack of LeeLikesBikes.com to improve their technical skills," added VanGilder about the program's expanded list of sponsors.
The team will be outfitted by Pactimo. "Pactimo has fantastic technical gear and their ability to do custom pieces is above the rest. They compliment the vision the crankbrothers brand. It's a great match," added Tim.
The two riders have an aggressive season ahead and will be racing at Pro XCT events before heading off to Germany for the first of the World Cups.
For more information on the race club, visit www.raceclub11.com.
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Stipulate a particular portion of daily routine to train your dog. Five or ten minutes at a time, two or three times a day is more than sufficient. There are certain rules that you must follow to stop destructive behavior of your dog.
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ladie necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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Ourcare Services has recently changed its name from Singleton HACC Services Inc. We have been in business for over 20 years servicing the local Community. We are NOT FOR PROFIT organisation providing services to the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers who reside in their own homes. The services we provide include the following:
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We pride our selves for the One Stop Shop for all their needs – reducing assessments and waiting times. We want to create a brand that is new and refreshing – it must be pleasing and easy on the eye for the Target Audience.
The frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers, but we also need to keep in mind the up coming influx of Baby Boomers on our services who are techno savvy people.
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Cool new search for low-mass boosted resonances @CMSexperiment https://t.co/KoxNF9SLUK pic.twitter.com/NCPmjYJ6aT— Tristan du Pree (@Tristan_duPree) May 17, 2017
A new paper looking for a Z'-boson in the quark-quark-jet channel finds a modest excess (2.9 sigma locally, 2.2 globally) for the Z' mass around \(115\GeV\). No, the bump is not exactly the at the \(125\GeV\) regular Higgs' place. But record that LEP as well as some early LHC hints suggested a new boson at \(115\GeV\) in some easier channels.
Today, the Parliament of the European Union – whose members are "lawmakers" that are not allowed to propose any laws – has adopted a new pathological resolution directed against Hungary (393 yes, 221 no, 64 abstain). Hungary's minister of foreign affairs has already classified the resolution as a new attack by the Soros network. The EU-Hungarian exchanges sound like a post-modern addition to the Hungarian dances.
Aside from Hungarian dances, don't forget about the Slavonic ones, either. The latter may be a bit less spicy, much like Czech cuisine is more bland than the Hungarian one (and except for Dumka, all of them are in X-major, not X-minor), but they're underappreciated in the West, anyway.
Recently, Hungary adopted laws allowing the migrants to be transferred to Serbia and laws regulating foreign NGOs and foreign citizens' owned universities on the Hungarian territory. The algorithm proposed by the EU Parliament to blackmail Hungary was described in a press release.
The members of the Soros network don't like the Hungarian laws – or any common sense let alone signs of a European country's sovereignty – so they decided to harass Hungary as a nation state. They claim that Hungary is violating Article 2 of the EU treaty which should lead to the activation of the Article 7(1) of the EU treaty – preliminary work on sanctions that could strip Hungary of the voting rights and/or EU funds, among other things.
Now, Article 7 talks about the harassment of a EU member state that has breached some "values" described in Article 2. What is Article 2 saying?
The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.Even though I could sometimes agree that the Hungarian approaches to liberty are less liberal or less Western than what I consider optimal (which shouldn't be surprising because Hungary is located in the Southwest of Czechia), I find it staggeringly obvious that none of the criticized Hungarian laws violates the principles above, at least not clearly. On the contrary, these laws are designed to protect the values in Article 2 against the most obvious present threats – Islamization and the EU political correctness that enables Islamization as well as propagation of other contemporary totalitarian ideologies.
The equality, democracy etc. that is discussed above obviously means the equality and democracy for the citizens, not for foreign nationals. Foreign nationals have never had equal rights, don't have equal rights, and as long as the relevant country remains viable, they will never have the same rights and status as the citizens of the relevant country (Hungary in this case).
So migrants from the Muslim world simply cannot expect to have some unlimited access to Hungary's territory. The previous sentence obviously has to apply when they call themselves "asylum seekers", too. Everyone can call himself or herself (or zerself and 200 other words) an "asylum seeker". If the people who call themselves "asylum seekers" automatically had some wonderful rights in countries which are not theirs, many of them would start to call themselves "asylum seekers" for this reason. Wehrmacht or Bundeswehr would have an even easier job to take over Europe than in 1939-1940: marching German troops chanting "we're asylum seekers" would be enough.
It's obviously the sane structures of the target country that must decide whether someone's promising asylum process may be started or not.
Unlike my homeland, Hungary has experienced a huge influx of the migrants from the Muslim world. The Hungarians have learned a lesson and they know that it's simply impossible to leave this motion unregulated – or leave the regulation to the European Union that has demonstrated its absolute impotence (or worse: anti-potence) in dealing with the problems of migration. It's not surprising that the Hungarians – a crucial nation that historically defended the bulk of the Continental Europe against the takeover by the Turks – make some steps that they consider desirable.
The discussion about the NGOs that want to operate in Hungary as well George Soros' university is slightly different but the goals are ultimately closely related (gradual Islamization of Europe) and the ultimate principles that imply that Hungary has the right to defend itself are the same as well (the sovereignty of Hungary, and the fact that those who want to do something are not Hungarian citizens).
Central European University is a graduate school founded by George Soros and accredited in the U.S. and Hungary which is only supposed to operate in Budapest. The latter fact is a clear sign that the scholarship isn't the main goal of that institution (because some places in the U.S. could be equally good or better for that purpose); instead, the alteration of the political atmosphere in a particular European country is the reason why this institution was created.
The endowment provided by Mr Soros is $0.88 billion which is some 40 times lower than Harvard's but it's still huge according to the European standards. If each of the current students, postgraduates, and academic staff divided this endowment, each of them would get some $30 million (some of us liked to collectively perform similar calculations while at Harvard LOL). The university is clearly very wealthy and it may afford to hire – or bribe – some celebrated scholars, too. Once these people are bought, they operate as fancy puppets of George Soros. I don't know anyone at CEU who studies matrix string theory – or any theoretical physics close to my background – but there are lots of "politically flavored" programs and some of these programs resemble those at genuine universities and they depend on non-trivial expertise, I think.
But it's clearly up to Hungary to decide whether these qualities – the ability of CEU to bribe decent political and other social scientists – are enough for the university to be considered beneficial for the Hungarian nation. There is no Hungarian law that says that every wealthy ideologically sick foreigner may establish an institution, call it a university, and use it to influence the Hungarian political culture. Not even the distasteful "Treaty of the European Union" is saying or implying such a thing. Similarly, foreign NGOs don't have any automatic rights to alter the Hungarian political landscape.
The EU Parliament's resolution is an assault against the basics of the Hungarian sovereignty. If some whole Western European countries such as Germany will work to activate Article 7 and harass Hungary, it's an approximate repetition of the late 1930s when Adolf Hitler was spreading his own ideas about politics all over Europe while he was spreading the a particular race throughout the continent, too. This shouldn't be tolerated; similar political questions in Hungary should be decided by the likes of Viktor Orbán (who was elected by the relevant population), not the likes of Angela Merkel. Countries like mine should make it very clear that they stand on the Hungarian side and will reserve the right to use their military to express this point of view.
Because I don't think that e.g. the Czech government has this many balls ;-) and because I appreciate that the combined power of the Visegrád Group is smaller than e.g. that of the Munich Group ;-), let me propose a more realistic move. Donald Trump should urge the EU apparatchiks to respect the tenets of the international law – including the elementary sovereignty of Hungary. If those aren't respected, these European countries could become a target of sanctions by the U.S. and the hell hole named Brussels – as Trump previously called it – could become a radioactive hell hole. People who use similar tools to harass their political opposition not only in their own countries but even in very different countries have to be stopped before it is too late i.e. before their dissemination becomes an international problem.
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Singles Dating in Honolulu
We step into the often thrilling, sometimes taxing world of dating in Honolulu. Here are tales from the frontlines of the singles world—whether you're 26 or 88, straight or gay, looking for love, or just looking—in Honolulu now.
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Honolulu is world famous for destination weddings and honeymoons. But, what's it like to be single here? Our Island community is unique; our dating scene is no different. Oahu singles take a casual approach to dating compared to our Mainland counterparts. We're laidback, culturally diverse and tight-knit; go out often enough and you're bound to run into someone you graduated from high school with or your cousin dated. Not only is the dating scene more intimate than, say, New York or Los Angeles, it's friendlier, too. To find out the ins and outs of dating in Honolulu, we met up for coffee with a 26-year-old who doesn't want anything serious, had lunch with a 42-year-old virgin who's waiting for the right woman, chatted with a single mother of two who doesn't want to date a single dad, talked on the phone with a gold-digger-wary lawyer, gay men who find the dating scene small and more. Each has a unique story about what it's like to live, date and romp through the bars, beaches—and apartments—of the city.
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Some divorcees don't want to walk down the aisle again, yet they don't want to be alone. But Honolulu lacks a scene for those over 30.
It's not uncommon for Joseph Flores* to work 12-hour days, six days a week. The 45-year-old is a corporate attorney and has been practicing law for 19 years.
"I want someone to be independent," he says. Meaning, his partner would have to be OK with his hectic days, that he'll probably bring his work home, and maybe miss a dinner or two.
Flores, with a few streaks of gray hair and a youthful face, is up front: "I have no interest in getting remarried," he says. He got divorced seven years ago, after being married for six. Still, he has no desire—or the time, frankly—to date multiple women. "I want everything a marriage looks like without the piece of paper," he says. He's currently dating, but adds, "it's complicated."
Flores, who has divorced friends and colleagues in high-paying careers, also worries about the "gold-digger aspect," when younger women—or men—are only interested in someone for their money. He gives the example of a beautiful, 20-something pursuing a middle-age man, knowing only that he's a lawyer, or a doctor, and drives a nice car. "It does happen [here]," he says. "People are more discreet in Hawaii, though, because we're a smaller community."
Neko Kim* had 10 years of marriage on Flores. Born and raised in Hawaii, the vivacious 43-year-old is a flight attendant, and frequently flies to Japan, Thailand and Korea. She isn't looking to remarry either but is giving dating another go, although she feels the city could offer more. "I wish there were more singles' events for older people. The singles scene here sucks," she says bluntly.
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They're cute, they're cuddly and they greet you with wet kisses when you walk through the door — no matter how long you were away. Dogs may even help reduce your blood pressure, enhance your mood and induce a few laughs every now and then. What's not to love about having a dog? If you are ready to invest a little time, patience, love — and more than a few dollars — then here are a few helpful tips on how to adopt a dog.
First, do your homework
Evaluate your daily routine to determine your preferences, said Andrew Zbeeb, a certified dog trainer and owner of Frogs to Dogs, which helps pooches and their human companions build a successful foundation together. If you enjoy a long morning jog, an active dog may be your best option. Confirmed couch potatoes need a pooch that's ready to curl up in front of the TV. The same rule applies to the dog's appearance. Some dogs require more grooming than humans. Consider the amount of upkeep you are prepared to tackle. A shaggy dog may seem like a fun option, until you have to sweep all those golden locks off the floor every day.
Check out the American Kennel Club's list of breeds for detailed information about the appearance and general temperament of various dogs. "This information will guide you to be able to match a breed with the circumstances you can offer," Zbeeb said. "But it is important to remember that those are only the genetic traits."
Pet-friendly websites often feature interactive tools to steer you in the right direction. It also helps to do a little field research by visiting dog parks, animal shelters and rescue groups to see if you connect with a particular type of dog.
Consider the source
Dogs in county shelters typically cost less than $100, a fee that covers any necessary vaccinations as well as spaying or neutering the dog. Taking this route saves an animal from possibly being euthanized, a fate that millions of adoptable dogs face each year.
To relieve overcrowding, shelters often give adoptable dogs to rescue groups such as Rescue Me Animal Project. These nonprofit organizations serve as puppy PR firms, exposing the dog to potential families through sites like Petfinder.org, Facebook and adoption fairs. The adoption fee is typically higher — many charge about $200 — to covers the dog's vaccinations, spay or neuter, a microchip and pet supplies.
Rescue groups also place dogs in foster homes where they can learn the pleasures of just being a family pet. This experience often helps the dog make an easier transition into its forever home. That foster home experience helps a rescue group provide key information about the dog's temperament, which is essential information if you have small children in the home.
"Learn as much as possible about the background of the dog before taking any unnecessary risks with small children," Zbeeb said. "It is important that you adopt a dog that has a proven history of liking kids. Even with that, one should always seek out a professional trainer, so the children and new dog can learn how to safely live together."
Reputable rescue groups will conduct thorough interviews and perhaps even perform a site visit because their ultimate goal is to help adoptable pets avoid euthanasia. Often that means the dog can be returned if things don't work out.
"We want the animal to find their forever home, so we want to make sure there's a good match from the beginning," said Taylor Brand of Rescue Me! "We look for someone who is open to training; someone who wants to learn more about their dog. A better-trained dog is a better-behaved dog."
Determined to get a purebred?
With all the dogs currently available, purchasing a dog from a breeder is as green as buying a Hummer. Some breeds can cost thousands of dollars based on demand. The quest for designer pups also has led disreputable breeders to place dogs in unsafe conditions — frequently referred to as puppy mills — where they are bred repeatedly under abusive conditions that cause lasting damage to the dog.
Finding a reputable breeder requires even more research. Most do not advertise, and the dogs are not bred very frequently so there may be a waiting list. Breeders also tend to screen candidates prior to adoption to ensure a good fit. Your veterinarian is a good source for referrals to reputable breeders, Zbeeb said. The breeder also should be able to show proof of the dog's ancestry and temperament. Keep in mind that this information helps eliminate some of the guesswork regarding a dog's behavior, but not its personality.
"A purebred German Shepherd typically is protective of its handler and is a very good guard dog, but I have also trained German Shepherds that were lazy," Zbeeb said. "You have to supply the optimum environment for your dog to develop properly."
If you absolutely, positively must have a purebred, Zbeeb and Brand note that there are plenty available for adoption. The purebred pup of your dreams may be waiting at a local shelter or rescue group site. From cane corsos to miniature schnauzers, breed-specific rescue groups work overtime to place purebred dogs. Just do a Google search for the type of dog you want, and add the word "rescue."
Bringing your new dog home
To ensure a successful transition for your pet, Zbeeb offers the following tips:
Knowledge is power: Gather information about the dog's past. (Were there children in the previous household? Are there signs that the dog spent its life outdoors?) The smallest amount of information can help you make necessary adjustments.
Be patient: "Give the dog time to get used to his new home," he said. "It may take a month or longer for you to see the real personality of your new pal."
Go to school: Join a group training class with your new dog. "It's a great way the both of you to develop a strong foundation, and for you to learn more about your dog's personality," Zbeeb said.
Crate with care: The crate should be a safe haven that your dog chooses for time out. "Forcing him to be in the crate will create a negative association," he said. Instead, allow about two weeks for the dog to get acclimated to this new space. "Feeding and placing toys in the crate is a great way to establish that the crate is his safe place."
No roaming: "Your dog must be properly trained and mature enough before he roams free in the house," Zbeeb warned, especially if the dog came from the cramped spaces of a shelter. Monitor your dog and slowly extend free time.
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CHESTERTOWN, MD—The editor of Humanities magazine, the bimonthly publication of the National Endowment for the Humanities, visited Chestertown this spring to learn more about how the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience brings history to vivid life through its creative programs and fellowships.
In his article for the May/June issue, "Majoring in History," David Skinner recounts the Center's founding and talks with its director, Adam Goodheart, and its 2013 Patrick Henry Writing Fellow, biographer Neal Gabler. He also sits in on Goodheart's class, "Chestertown's America."
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Our staff in Costa Rica regularly put together a newsletter which is sent to volunteers working in Costa Rica at the time, those signed up to join a project in Costa Rica and to previous volunteers. The newsletters contain information about the country and our projects, stories written by volunteers, advice on what to expect when volunteering abroad in Costa Rica and much more. If you're considering overseas voluntary work the newsletters are a great way to gain a better idea of what to expect.
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The teachers are very few, so the time that the teachers have to give to the children individually is limited. I think that more staff would help the children so that the teachers are able to spend more time with them.
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At eighteen years old, it is rare for a person to know what he or she wants to do with their life, yet this is precisely the time when decisions begin to be made that have the potential to affect a person for years to come. For this reason, it's a common theme for students to take a gap year before beginning their university studies.
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Navigating one's way through the seemingly irrational spellings of words in the English language can pose a challenge even to native speakers. English teachers work tirelessly day in and day out to teach their students the nuances of the language in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
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"The purpose of the centre is to help mothers in extreme poverty," says Ana Valerio, a supervisor at Centro Infantil: Luz Divina, where many of our care volunteers have been helping out since 2012. "Our mission," she states, "is for the mothers and their children to have a higher quality of life."
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This year, 15th September marked the 193rd anniversary of Costa Rica becoming an independent state. In cities and pueblos all over the nation, local school children dressed in traditional attire and marched through the streets with drums, hand marimbas and national US ags to commemorate the event.
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Summer vacation is the perfect opportunity to take a few weeks and explore places that one doesn't generally have the time to explore throughout the year. These adventures provide a chance to gain practical experience in topics that were previously restricted to classroom lectures and videos. But there's a difference between reading about a topic or seeing it on television and actually getting your hands dirty moving the stones and planting the seeds of change.
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"It makes you think about what you have in life and what others do not have. It makes you think about material things, and how you don't need them. You see them and all they want to do is give you a hug for some love and attention," says Kitching. "I definitely recommend all the students to do something like this."
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From December 9th, some of our volunteers in program are part of the painting project at one of the best day cares of Liberia. Its name is "Kidztown". Volunteers are helping from Monday to Friday during 9 am to 11am; the purpose of this is to beautify the place in which many children are part taking.
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My name is Sabine Spoler and I'm from Holland. I came to Costa Rica almost three months ago and started working for Project Abroad. My project was called: 'Teaching teachers'.
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The Team of Costa Rica turned The National Stadium into a fortress during the most recent CONCACAF final towards Brazil 2014. With a yield of 100% at home, the team ended as following: after accumulating 5 wins, 10 goals for and 2 against.
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We have 192 years of being an independent country, held around the country leading to the colors red, white and blue. We'll see "masquerades" with loud music, children and teen dancing in lines and the rhythm of the drums of the bands with their costumes and dress. We can already hear the drums of the bands that practice in schools.
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On August 6th Projects Abroad started with English Lessons for adults in Liberia city. Many people were interesting to participate and be part of the group, that's why we have now 2 different groups of for beginners and an intermediate group for people with a bit more English knowledge.
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On July 1st our volunteers in Liberia started with some special projects as part of the July holidays. One of them was painting the soccer court, which consisted on help the college court at one of the placements that Projects Abroad works within the city; the name of this college is "Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Liberia".
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When Christina Garcia Mora came to Liberia in January 2013, she was looking for a job in order to support her and her two daughters. Not finding anything, she managed to get a bank loan of approximately $ 1.000 to set up a small shop where she could sell chorreados (a typical Costa Rican type of tortilla made from corn).
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The reason for the celebrations in Costa Rica on the 1st of May happened in 1913. The holiday comes from the General Confederation of Workers and Germinal Center for Social Studies, bringing together intellectuals and workers.
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Commonly called Juan Santa Maria's day, Costa Rica is very proud of this historical feat in which students mark the day April 10th because the following day is a holiday. However, many students are marching in parades, and doing cultural activities because of this celebration.
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Every year between April and March, the Catholic community celebrates what has been called Holy Week, which itself is a reflection of the pascual mystery; it commemorates the passage of Jesus Christ from death to life.
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My mentality about life is different now; I am stronger and ready to deal with life's game. Now I want to go back to my country and make my floor, study with wastes management because I loved to work with waste in Barra Honda and try to paint my life in Germany with the Pura Vida lifestyle I lived in Barra Honda.
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CHESTER, Pa. The only strikes came in the form of real lightning Saturday as the Portland Timbers and Philadelphia Union played to a 0-0 draw at PPL Park.
Goalies Donovan Ricketts of Portland and Zac MacMath of Philly each made four saves.
"MacMath stood on his head a couple times. I thought he had a tremendous game," Portland coach Caleb Porter said. "And they had a few chances as well. There werent a ton of chances on the day, but I thought the goalkeepers made the saves they needed to.
The Timbers have 10 ties in 20 matches this season, with eight victories and two defeats. Portland has earned a draw in eight of 11 road games.
The Timbers are second in the MLS Western Conference with 34 points, three behind Real Salt Lake, which has 37 in 21 outings. The Los Angeles Galaxy are third with 33 points in 21 games. Vancouver and FC Dallas have 32 points each, with Vancouver having played 20 games and Dallas 21. The top five make the playoffs. Colorado is sixth with 31 points in 22 games.
Philadelphia, fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference, is 8-6-7 overall.
"Phillys a good team and theres a reason why they have 30 points, and now 31. Theyre a team that scores a lot of goals, and they do it by getting balls in the box. Im happy that our guys were up for the challenge," Porter said. "Its not an easy game, especially for our backs to deal with as many balls in the air as they did. Its through the run of play, its on set pieces, its long throw-ins. They hope that you have a lapse, and we didnt.
"Even at the end, when a lot of teams would have crumbled on those couple set pieces, because basically youre one play away from losing the game, our guys were up for the challenge.
There we some periods of play tonight that were as good as weve played all year. Once we got the ball down and got our combination play going, like I said, that first 15 minutes of the second half is as good as weve played all year. Weve got to find the goal, I think thats the only thing. It says a lot about our guys that we leave a game with a point on the road, and in some ways were not happy.
Lightning delayed the game for nearly an hour. Each team had a few close-range chances, but nothing too much for the keepers. The shutout was the Timbers' ninth of the 2013 MLS season.
The Timbers had 59.5 percent of the possession. Each team had six corner kicks before the announced crowd of 18,740.
"In the end, its a point on the road. So, theres nothing negative about it. We didnt come here for a point, we came here for three points. But we knew wed have a battle. Credit to Philly, I thought they fought us tooth-and-nail, and they were certainly up for it as well. In the end, it was probably fair.
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I'm realizing it has been a little while since I've shown actual pictures of a recent quilt.
I love this little boy quilt – my favorite pieces being the Heather Ross Fireflies fabrics including the dogs and the border stripe. The back is more of the tangerine mini-dot. This was another fun quilt to use up more of my orange and blue and brown collection. The quilting was done by a friend, Becky Heslop.
I made this quilt about a month ago a long with a couple of kits for the etsy shop. I had intended to write a post about it linking to the items but they are already gone! They found really nice homes, however, so I am very pleased. In fact, the quilt went to a nursery for a new baby boy and you have to check out his big sister's room here. So sweet!
Last week I finished a big commission project for a king-size top made up of 6″ squares. It took a while! And I was reminded why I like making baby quilts so much. A much faster turn-around time! You get to move on to the next project/idea/pile of fabric so much quicker. So more baby quilt pictures to come this week!
Finally, a quilt!
I'm realizing it has been a little while since I've shown actual pictures of a recent quilt.
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KimMay 4, 2009 at 7:33 am
I really love your fun colors and love the extra border around the squares. It adds that little extra touch. I look forward to seeing more quilts this week.
TrishaMay 4, 2009 at 7:47 am
What a cute quilt. I love the colors. The quilting is amazing!
TinaMay 4, 2009 at 7:54 am
Yay for baby quilts! I like how you quilted it.
SherriMay 4, 2009 at 7:59 am
This is a wonderful quilt…love the browns! And I just went over to the other blog…what an amazing room…thanks for sharing the link!
Lisa @ Life with 4!May 4, 2009 at 8:08 am
Cute colors. I instantly thought of Fall (oranges & browns) when I saw it, but after seeing the close-up picture, it's definitely a little boy quilt!
tracyMay 4, 2009 at 8:24 am
oooh, i looove the combination of colors for this quilt!
MillieMay 4, 2009 at 8:44 am
What a lovely quilt…I love the colors and the squares. The bubble quilting is wonderful and so perfect for the quilt to soften all the squares. Thanks for sharing!
I Love Baby Quilts!May 4, 2009 at 9:10 am
Cute! My boss is currently collecting Heather Ross for her baby's quilt. I turned her into a Ross junkie and she's not even a quilter!
KimberlyMay 4, 2009 at 10:00 am
Very nice! Your quilting is wonderful… I'd be pulling my hair out if I attempted something like that!
NatalieMay 4, 2009 at 10:11 am
This is such a cute quilt! I love the color combination.
AimeeMay 4, 2009 at 10:21 am
I love it! The colors and layout are perfect. The quilting is to die for!
angelaMay 4, 2009 at 10:52 am
I love those quilted swirls!
MauriMay 4, 2009 at 11:03 am
Ooh, I love the colors, they look so retro. Adorable! You must be so busy! I'll have to drop by sometime and see these beautiful quilts and fabrics in person. 🙂
Jodi@SimplyThisThat n..May 4, 2009 at 11:45 am
Really Cute quilt!
JackieMay 4, 2009 at 12:50 pm
It is a beautiful quilt!
nicoletteMay 4, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Great baby-quilt. Love the fabrics and the quilting!
Quilt HollowMay 4, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Sweet little number indeed!
Amy @ Park City GirlMay 5, 2009 at 10:46 am
cute baby quilt!! I too love how fast baby quilts come together 🙂 Love your fabrics!
JessicaMay 5, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Amy, <br />I must say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this sweet quilt and I know my soon-to-be-here Hudson will love it too. The colors, design, quilting – it is all amazing, but the one thing you can't get from the pics is how amazingly SOFT this quilt is!!! As I mentioned before, it is perfect in his nursery and was the "missing link" to the room's design. Hopefully soon I'll have pictures of his


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Your analysis of your particular problem should give you a better understanding of the factors contributing to it. Once you have analyzed your local problem and established a baseline for measuring effectiveness, you should consider possible responses to address the problem.
The following responses, drawing from a variety of research studies and police reports, provide a foundation of ideas for addressing your particular problem. Several of these responses may apply to your communitys problem. It is critical that you tailor responses to local circumstances, and that you can justify each response based on reliable analysis. In most cases, an effective strategy will involve implementing several different approaches. Law enforcement responses alone are seldom effective in reducing or solving the problem. Do not limit yourself to considering what police can do: give careful consideration to who else in your community shares responsibility for the problem and can help police better respond to it. The responsibility of responding, in some cases, may need to be shifted toward those who have the capacity to implement more effective responses. (For more detailed information on shifting and sharing responsibility, see Response Guide No. 3, Shifting and Sharing Responsibility for Public Safety Problems.)
While there are a number of effective responses to protect cars that are parked in parking lots or facilities, there are fewer clearly effective solutions that local police can implement to prevent thefts from residential streets and driveways. The streets on which cars are parked may be wide or narrow, treed or bare of vegetation, and lit or unlit; the risks of theft vary according to these environments. The fact that streets and the driveways attached to them are accessible to everyone makes cars very vulnerable. Probably the most effective response for car owners is not to park their cars in the open streets or driveways. Of course, many car owners, especially in more densely populated residential areas, are forced to park on the streets because they do not have garages or driveways.
The capacity to prevent theft of cars and their components at the local level is limited, especially when cars are parked on the street where they are easily accessible at any time of the day, with few obstacles in the way of the thief. The solution in large part depends on car manufacturers, who have begun in recent years to design cars that are much more secure from theft, and on car insurers, who have demanded that cars be designed with security as a major concern, just as they did previously in regard to car safety. 12 Obviously, at the local level, police must respond to the problem regardless of the level of security built into the cars in that vicinity.
Because there is little evaluative research available on this problem, it is uncertain how effective many of the responses described below are. They are nonetheless grounded in accepted crime prevention principles.
The majority of these effective responses for reducing thefts of cars require national or statewide action, which may be beyond the reach of your local agency.
Reforms such as tightening vehicle registration rules require legislative or state agency action.
There are also some after-market security devices and systems that enjoy wide popularity. These include:
New technologies have shown promise in reducing car theft.17 The local police role with respect to car security systems might be to advocate their use by local car owners.
All of the above systems, whether manufacturer installed or added later, may be effective against theft of cars, but they will do little to prevent theft from cars.
As we have seen, cars are generally safer in driveways than parked on streets, but this will depend to some extent on the length of the driveway, shrubbery, lighting, and other factors that affect natural surveillance. Some preventive responses to protect driveways have been found effectivesuch as those that increase the risk to the offender in carrying out burglaries of single-family housesthere is little research that evaluates the responses outlined below. Many of the examples reported are of promising programs, but because they were not scientifically evaluated it is difficult to rule out other explanations of reported effectiveness.
See Problem-Specific Guide No. 18, Burglary of Single-family Houses.
Many common sense techniques may be applied locally, though they may often depend on car owner and property owner action in order to implement them. In fact, some police agencies have found that community residents do not secure their personal property as well as they should. 18 Unsecured cars, cars with valuables left in plain view, poor house and street lighting, and vegetation or other features that provide concealment for thieves are commonplace. Thus, educating citizens often plays a central part in any prevention program adopted by a local police department. 19
Problem-Solving Tools Guide No. 5, Partnering with Businesses to Address Public Safety Problems, describes the steps police should take in developing productive relationships with businesses.
See the website of the International CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Association at www.cpted.net for further information about the relationship between neighborhood design and crime.
The specific responses are classified into three areas: security, education and enforcement. However all three are closely related, and it is likely that any program aimed at reducing thefts of and from cars will include responses from all three areas.
At this suburban home, the configuration of the house, the fencing and vegetation makes the vehicles observable only from the street. The motion light (on the garage) could help to deter a thief. Credit: Todd Keister
Henrico County, Virginia police (2001) coordinated a program in which homeowners shared the costs of additional street lighting to deter thefts from cars.
Vegetation and carport structures such as those pictured here can provide cover for
thieves. Encouraging property owners to remove or modify such features can help
reduce the occurrence of theft.
Local public works or highway department officials may be able to aid in trimming low branches along the street or other vegetation in undeveloped areas to improve visibility and remove readily available concealment for thieves.27
Parking lot barriers such as these can serve as a method of ensuring access to ony authorized vehicles. They also create the appearance that they area is "secured" in some way. Credit: Todd Keister
See Response Guide No. 2, Closing Streets and Alleys to Reduce Crime for a more detailed account of this response to a variety of problems.
The use of video surveillance cameras such as the one pictured above may serve as a visual deterrent to thieves and a reminder that someone may be watching or recording their activities. Credit: Todd Keister
The primary utility of video surveillance lies in increasing potential offenders perceived risk of getting caught, rather than in real-time monitoring for identification or apprehension of offenders. Prominently posted signs indicating that the area is under surveillance, combined with media publicity, may enhance the effect of video surveillance, though evaluative research has produced mixed results. Finally, the installation of video cameras in some suburban neighborhoods may be opposed by local citizen groups because of their intrusiveness. Their acceptance would most likely depend on how serious the problem of theft of and from cars was in the neighborhood.
For a comprehensive assessment of using video surveillance see Response Guide No. 4., Video Surveillance of Public Places.
See Response Guide No. 5, Crime Prevention Publicity Campaigns, for further information about the effectiveness of publicity campaigns.
See the Hampshire Constabularys (2004) Operation Cobra for an example of a comprehensive car crime publicity campaign.
Vehicle theft prevention brochures are available online at no charge from the National Crime Prevention Council (www.ncpc.org) as well as the National Insurance Crime Bureau (www.nicb.org).
Among the most important messages to convey to car owners are the following:
The IMPACT Team in British Columbia has launched a website (www.baitcar.com) where citizens can view in-car video of the thefts and subsequent arrests involving bait cars. The site includes crime prevention tips, and has generated thousands of daily hits. They have recently launched new initiatives including bait Alternative Terrain Vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and snowmobiles.
Neighborhood Watch signs are ubiquitous in many suburban areas and are generally ineffective, as suggested by the graffiti on the sign. Credit: Todd Keister
Some examples of diversion programs aimed at young auto thieves are:
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Buttons, Be Gone! Preorder the All-Touch BlackBerry Z10 on March 12
At January's BlackBerry 10 launch event, the company introduced two new phones, the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10, and a new platform optimized for touch computing called the BlackBerry 10.
The BlackBerry Z10, available for preorder on AT&T for $200 starting March 12, is a black sheep in the thumb-tapping BlackBerry universe. The phone will be available online and in retail stores on March 22. The company's newest device has no physical keyboard — just a 4.2-inch display designed for precise touch input. It seems that BlackBerry is attempting to compete with the likes of Apple and Android touchscreen devices, and with such a competitive price, it may have a good shot.
BlackBerry also announced a new smartphone for its core button-clicking fan base, the Q10, which has touch capability and a keyboard. The Q10 won't be available until April, and the company has kept mum on pricing and availability information.
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NDP necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 100 diseños de 33 diseñadores freelance.
We launch a lot of niche websites targeting narrow markets. Rather than individually brand each website, we intend to use our common brand prefix - chooza.
Each of our websites focusses on a narrowly focussed market e.g. bicycles, coffee machines, Samsung laptops, Ted Baker Shirts etc.
These people already know what they are looking for and are generally just looking for the best price or delivery options. They need reassurances that our brand is welcoming, easy to use, and credible.
# PSD - containing all layers
# PNG - containing all layers if possible
# Large dimensions please
We need a simple, bright, professional, clean and welcoming logo concept for our network of websites. The prefix word CHOOZA will represent our brand and the suffix word will represent our niche.
Here are some examples...
You will need to visually separate the prefix chooza from the rest of the name. This could be a different colour, a different style etc. We welcome your suggestions through your designs.
We need to be able to produce this logo for new niches very fast, so we intend to change only the suffix text. For this reason, do not associate the logo with any particular niche through the use of topic-specific images (e.g. do not use an image of a laptop on the choozalaptop logo.)
You will need to produce 4 versions:
- one with CamelCase and one without.
- one with the prefix and suffix on the same line, and one with the suffix on a new line (this ensures we can use the logo in narrow spaces).
The logo must be readable at most sizes (it may appear on banners etc.)
Common fonts only please.
Thank you, and good luck to all competing.
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5 Ways to Keep Your Resolutions Alive
Don't fall off the February "fitness cliff."
Feb. 11, 2014 -- intro: It's that dreaded time of year where your January fitness enthusiasm is slowly dwindling into a February cloud of burnout and exhaustion. The excitement of your shiny new gym membership has dulled, and the couch doesn't look half bad. In fact, it looks heavenly.
Well, you're not alone: Gold's Gym dug through four years of check-in data and determined the day when gym attendance begins to decline and members lose sight of their goals. It's February 18th and Gold's dubbed it the "Fitness Cliff." There are more parking spots available and more dark circles under the eyes of the people who actually make it there.
It's a harsh reality, but don't worry! You can avoid the Fitness Cliff, even if it feels like you're hanging on by a thread. Check out these 5 strategies for keeping your fitness resolutions going strong.
How to Lose 10 Inches in 10 Days
quicklist: 1 category: How to Keep Your Resolutions Alive title: Use the entire gym url: text: It's easy to fall off the bandwagon due to boredom. Sure, that Zumba class was fun in January, but come February 1st, even your favorite booty shaking moves can feel pretty stale. February is the time to mix things up. Challenge yourself to try a different machine, class, or exercise every day for an entire week. Venture into that mysterious corner of the gym with that weird cardio machine you've yet to brave (and ask an employee for pointers if you're unsure of how to use it). Check out the pool. If you're feeling really lost, invest in a single training session and let someone else do the legwork. A trainer can help you develop a new routine that incorporates all the equipment your gym has to offer.
quicklist: 2 category: How to Keep Your Resolutions Alive title: Revamp your playlist url: text: There's nothing worse than reaching into your gym bag and realizing your left your iPod at home. Well, except for listening to the same tired playlist over and over and over. Awful, right? Switch up your playlist to revive your drive and inspiration (even hitting shuffle can make a difference!) and make sure to include fast-paced songs, which can help you work out harder. If you need some music inspiration, try the radio feature in Pandora, Spotify, or iTunes—you might just discover your new favorite artist.
quicklist: 3 category: How to Keep Your Resolutions Alive title: Set a new goal url: text: Your New Year's resolution got you back to the gym in January, but resolutions tend to be vague. Get healthy and work out more are great places to start, but they don't do much to keep you driven as time chugs along. February is a good time to make a new, more specific fitness goal that aligns with your resolution. Train for a 5K. Plan to lose 5 pounds this month. Do a pushup challenge. Find something that you can work toward in the short term that will keep your momentum going for the long term.
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quicklist: 4 category: How to Keep Your Resolutions Alive title: Buy motivation url: text: Whoever said money can't buy happiness never owned a bright new pair of running shoes. Give yourself a little pick-me-up in the form of some new workout gear. Splurge on a heart-rate monitor watch (I love my Polar!) or a cute sports bra. Even something small can put a spring in your step. Try a nice pair of socks with foot support or a new set of neon laces for your shoes!
quicklist: 5 category: How to Keep Your Resolutions Alive title: Skip the gym! url: text: If you're tired of your gym routine, try taking your routine out of the gym. For one week, ditch the gym and do your workouts elsewhere. Whether you're exercising in your living room, a local park, or going for a run around your neighborhood, give yourself a break from the gym without losing ground on your fitness goals. Chances are you'll be ready to get back to that trusty gym after your quick breather. You might even miss the variety of equipment—and the towels you don't have to wash yourself.
Jennifer Cohen is a leading fitness authority, TV personality, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. With her signature, straight-talking approach to wellness, Jennifer was the featured trainer on The CW's Shedding for the Wedding, mentoring the contestants' to lose hundreds of pounds before their big day, and she appears regularly on NBC's Today Show, Extra, The Doctors and Good Morning America.
This article originally appeared on Health.com.


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Often for an athlete, maintaining a good balance between training and school work can be difficult.
However, when a student has a passion for a game, he or she manages to make everything work in his or her favor.
Olamide Lewis is an example of such a student who manages to balance training and her grades well.
She is an international student from Nigeria who plays as a forward for the Lady Blazers soccer team.
Lewis is not only part of the soccer team but she is also the Vice President of Fundraising for Phi Theta Kappa, Treasurer of the International Club and an officer of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
In addition, she is also involved with Christians on Campus.
When asked about how she manages to keep up with training, school and clubs, she said it's not that easy.
Lady Blazer soccer forward Olamide Lewis works out in the gymnasium to stay in shape on the soccer field.
"I just know that once you plan ahead of time you try to balance everything. I plan ahead to make sure I'm staying focused in class, training and working. Because I work at the Writing Center and also StudentLife," Lewis said.
"I have different mentors like, Miss Candace Eldridge and Miss Ida Jagne. Miss Candace, who is our advisor, has really been of great help to me and she also encourages us to plan ahead and get everything done."
Head coach Adrian Gonzalez has also been of great help to her.
"He doesn't just talk about soccer, he encourages us to make good grades," Lewis said. "He is a really great person in and out of the field."
Back home, Lewis was the only girl and had two brothers. She used to play with them for fun, and ever since then she developed an interest for soccer.
"I really didn't want to join the soccer team at first because I felt that I wasn't good enough for college soccer," Lewis said. "My three best friends, Elisa, Mmesoma and Leonard, motivated me to join and even went on to pay my bills for all things I needed. They are always motivating me."
Lewis enjoys playing for the team.
"It's a great experience amidst the girls, they are wonderful people," she said.
She enjoyed traveling with her team since it was her first time getting out of Texas. They traveled to Louisiana and played against Louisiana State University.
"I got to learn more about teamwork because we stayed together and traveled as a team," she said. "It was really a great experience."
She sees herself as a great achiever who likes to make friends and mix with people to get others' perspective on life. She also tries to find ways in which she can encourage people within her environment and society.
Lewis wants to continue playing soccer even after she transfers.
"Soccer is part of me, it's something I love doing," she said. "Hopefully, I see a bright future for me and, after North Lake, I hope to continue playing soccer."
She plans to transfer to Texas A&M University.
"If given a chance, I would like to play for Texas A&M and also improve on my skills," she said.


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Standard-Examiner Publisher Announces Retirement
Lee Carter has announced he will retire at the end of the year as publisher and vice president of the Standard-Examiner in Ogden, Utah. Upon his retirement, Carter will become director of special projects at the management arm of the Standard-Examiner's parent company. Carter has been publisher of the Standard since 2005. His career at various Sandusky Newspapers Inc., publications spans 37 years.
"I've been incredibly lucky to work with outstanding and highly dedicated employees throughout my career, and I have found none more talented than those working for the Standard- Examiner," Carter said.
Carter began his newspaper career right out of school in the circulation department of the Sandusky (Ohio) Register. He quickly advanced to the position of circulation director. In 1996, he was promoted to publisher of the company's Grand Haven (Mich.) Tribune and returned to the Sandusky Register as publisher in 2002.
Doug Phares, president of the Sandusky Newspaper Group, said he will immediately begin a search for a new publisher for the Standard-Examiner.


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taketake brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 1506 Designs von 360 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Twitter is great to follow your friends, but what if you want to follow the things you love? We've created a place where you can share your take on your favorite things (gadgets, books, games, music, etc).
Taketake will be the place to discuss, find tips and discover everything there is to know about your everyday favorite things!
Everyone who wants to discuss and share their take on their everyday items with others like them. Curious people who wants to discover new items.
We want a nice and unique typography. something simple but memorable. Twitter has its bird, we would like to have our own thing too.
We don't have to put the ".com" in the logo. The logo should say only "taketake". You can capitalize the first letter or not.
Taketake refers to "What's your take" or "Take part" or "Share your take".
Below is a link to a demo of our interface. I suggest you play it full screen with "Scaling: Off" to see best. In the video you are seeing a page about a game, but remember that our site allows you to "have", "want" and "had" a bunch of different things like book, gadgets, music, etc..
Demo here:
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Dynamic bearing loads and life
A = n dm
|speed factor [mm/min]
|bearing mean diameter [mm]
= 0,5 (d + D)
|rotational speed [r/min]
The basic dynamic load rating C is used for life calculations involving dynamically stressed bearings, i.e. bearings that rotate under load. It expresses the bearing load that will result in an ISO 281:2007 basic rating life L10 of 1 000 000 revolutions. It is assumed that the load is constant in magnitude and direction and is radial for radial bearings and axial, acting centrically, for thrust bearings.
Values for the basic dynamic load rating C are listed in the product tables.
To calculate the basic rating life for a bearing using basic dynamic load ratings, it is necessary to convert the actual dynamic loads into an equivalent dynamic bearing load. The equivalent dynamic bearing load P is defined as a hypothetical load, constant in magnitude and direction, that acts radially on radial bearings and axially and centrically on thrust bearings. This hypothetical load, when applied, would have the same influence on bearing life as the actual loads to which the bearing is subjected.
Information and data required for calculating the equivalent dynamic bearing load is provided in each product section.
Perform calculation
If the speed is constant, it is often preferable to calculate the life expressed in operating hours using
|basic rating life (at 90% reliability) [million revolutions]
|basic rating life (at 90% reliability) [operating hours]
|basic dynamic load rating [kN]
|equivalent dynamic bearing load [kN]
|rotational speed [r/min]
|exponent of the life equation
= 3 for ball bearings
= 10/3 for roller bearings
When calculating the rating life for hybrid bearings, the same life values can be used as for bearings with steel rolling elements. The ceramic rolling elements in hybrid bearings are much harder and stiffer than steel rolling elements. Although this increased level of hardness and stiffness creates a higher degree of contact stress between the ceramic rolling elements and the steel raceway, field experience and laboratory tests show that the same rating lives can be used for both bearing types.
Extensive experience and testing show that in typical machine tool applications, the service life of a hybrid bearing is significantly longer than the service life of a bearing with steel rolling elements. The extended service life of hybrid bearings is due to the hardness, low density and surface finish of the rolling elements. Low density minimizes internal loading from centrifugal and inertial forces while increased hardness makes the rolling elements less susceptible to wear. Their surface finish enables the bearing to optimize the effects of the lubricant.
In some applications, the operating conditions, such as the magnitude and direction of loads, speeds, temperatures and lubrication conditions are continually changing. In these types of applications, bearing life cannot be calculated without first reducing the load spectrum or duty cycle of the application to a limited number of simplified load cases.
In case of continuously changing loads, each different load level can be accumulated and the load spectrum reduced to a histogram of constant load blocks (diagram 1). Each block should characterize a given percentage or time-fraction during operation. Note that heavy and normal loads consume bearing life at a faster rate than light loads. Therefore, it is important to have shock and peak loads well represented in the load diagram, even if the occurrence of these loads is relatively rare and limited to a few revolutions.
Within each duty interval, the bearing load and operating conditions can be averaged to some constant value. The number of operating hours or revolutions expected from each duty interval showing the life fraction required by that particular load condition should also be included. Therefore, if N1 equals the number of revolutions required under the load condition P1, and N is the expected number of revolutions for the completion of all variable loading cycles, then the cycle fraction U1 = N1/N is used by the load condition P1, which has a calculated life of L10 1. Under variable operating conditions, bearing life can be rated using
|basic rating life (at 90% reliability) [million revolutions]
|basic rating lives (at 90% reliability) under constant conditions 1, 2, ... [million revolutions]
|life cycle fraction under the conditions 1, 2, ...
Note: U1 + U2 + ... + Un = 1
The use of this calculation method depends very much on the availability of representative load diagrams for the application. Note that this type of load history can also be derived from a similar type of application.


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The Group of Seven leading industrial nations, which includes the U.S., Japan and Germany, warned Tuesday that volatile movements in exchange rates could adversely hit the global economy.
There have been increasing concerns around the world that countries might manipulate their exchange rates through their domestic economic policies in order to gain an edge. A lower foreign exchange rate can make a country's exports cheaper, thereby boosting growth. But one currency can fall only if another rises - which in turn will create trade problems for other countries.
This process could spark a "currency war" - a destabilizing battle where countries compete against one another to get the lowest exchange rate.
In a statement published Tuesday on the Bank of England website, the G-7 finance ministers and central bankers insisted they remained committed to exchange rates driven by the market - not government or central bank policies - and would consult closely when it comes to sharp movements in foreign currency markets.
"We are agreed that excessive volatility and disorderly movements in exchange rates can have adverse implications for economic and financial stability," said the G-7, which also counts Canada, France, Italy and current president, the U.K., among its members.
The statement comes ahead of a meeting in Moscow at the weekend of finance ministers from the world's top 20 industrial and developing countries. In light of the recent swings in the foreign exchange markets, notably relating to the Japanese yen, currency issues were expected to feature heavily during the Group of 20 discussions in the Russian capital.
Central banks, which are set up to operate independently of any government, play a key role in the value of a currency. By setting interest rates and the supply of money in an economy, they in turn influence how valuable a currency is.
Much of the recent volatility in foreign exchange markets has been a by-product of developments affecting the Japanese yen, which dropped Tuesday to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2010. Though the Japanese government has not directly intervened to get the value of the yen down, it has set in motion a series of economic policies, such as setting a higher 2 percent inflation target for its central bank that many in the markets think will lead to more money being created.
The falling yen has contributed to the rising value of the euro. That could have a negative impact on the economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the single currency, which is already in recession. It could be bad for automakers, aircraft manufacturers and other businesses that depend on exports for growth.
Though Japan insists it's not targeting any particular exchange rate, there are fears that the benefits the country will potentially enjoy from the lower yen may force others to start using their currencies as an economic weapon.
That's where the problems really start and conjures up images of the 1930 when countries pursued tit-for-tat devaluations in order to get an edge. However, the outcome was to decimate global trade, accentuate the depression and sow the seeds for World War II.
Several European leaders have highlighted the increase in the value of the euro as a potential problem, with French President Francois Hollande going as far to say the Eurozone should target an exchange rate for its currency.
However, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi dismissed politicians' comments that the ECB should influence the exchange rate of the euro.
"They are fruitless and frankly increase the confusion around exchange rates and frankly we don't need that," Draghi said at a news briefing Tuesday after speaking with members of the Spanish parliament.
Olli Rehn, the European Commission's top monetary affairs official, said a stable currency system was in everyone's best interest.
"Excess volatility and disorderly movements in exchange rates can have adverse implications for economic and financial stability," said Rehn at the conclusion of a meeting of the EU's 27 finance ministers in Brussels. "And that's why we need to lean on active international policy coordination in order to prevent a wave of competitive devaluations."
The G-7 did not voice any direct concerns over the new Japanese economic approach, which the government hopes will get the world's number 3 economy growing again following two decades of stagnation and deflation. After all, Japan was a signatory of the statement.
"We reaffirm that our fiscal and monetary policies have been and will remain oriented towards meeting our respective domestic objectives using domestic instruments, and that we will not target exchange rates," the G-7 said.
Kiran Kowshik, a foreign exchange strategist at BNP Paribas, said the G-7 statement is unlikely to stop concerns about the recent developments in currency markets from being aired, and that the G-7 effectively gave traders the "green light" to carry on selling the yen.
In the immediate aftermath of the G-7 statement, the yen was sold off but then rallied strongly on speculation that an unnamed G-7 official later said the statement had been misinterpreted.
The euro was up 0.2 percent at $1.3420 while the dollar lost early gains against the Japanese yen to trade 0.4 percent lower at 93.85 yen. The yen was extremely volatile Tuesday - the dollar earlier hit a 21-month high of 94.40 yen, before falling sharply to 93.28 yen.
Kowshik added that the G-7 has "historically tended to back Japan in its policies" and that the statement laid the ground for what could be a "tense affair" in Moscow.
"There are a number of other countries like China, Russia, South Korea, etc. who have an increasing importance in the G-20 and are probably not too happy with some of the recent Japanese rhetoric," he said.
Don Melvin in Brussels and David McHugh in Frankfurt contributed to this story.


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I'm baaack!
I also have a new buffer that runs all the way to July. I'm so wrong, but oh so right.
I've been deeply concerned that while ttskr is progressing, that Levi's hopscotch seems to be laying extremely low, without an update for months on end. A sad state of affairs.
Here's looking to an amazingly ascii/htmlified 2007!