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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
March 4, 2018
1. Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House
Michael Wolff
A journalist offers an inside account of the first year of the Trump White House.
2. Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
Steven Pinker
A case for using reason, science and humanism to counter pessimistic views of Western civilization.
3. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson
A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.
4. All-American Murder
James Patterson and Alex Abramovich with Mike Harvkey
The story of Aaron Hernandez, the New England Patriots tight end convicted of first-degree murder.
5. Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose
Joe Biden
The former vice president recalls his toughest year in office.
6. All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire
Jonathan Abrams
An oral history of the creation and development of the series "The Wire."
7. Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved
Kate Bowler
A divinity school professor examines her tacit beliefs when she learns she has colon cancer.
8. Obama: An Intimate Portrait
Pete Souza
More than 300 pictures of the former president by his White House photographer, with behind-the-scenes stories.
9. Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Steve Coll
How the United States failed to understand a secret wing of a Pakistani intelligence agency and doomed two wars.
10. The Last Black Unicorn
Tiffany Haddish
The comedian recounts growing up in South Central Los Angeles and finding success after a period of homelessness.
11. Leonardo Da Vinci
Walter Isaacson
A biography of the Italian Renaissance polymath which connects his work in various disciplines.
12. Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression -- and the Unexpected Solutions
Johann Hari
The journalist describes nine causes of depression and anxiety, and offers potential solutions.
13. When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Daniel H. Pink
Research reveals the ideal time to make small decisions and big life changes.
14. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
David Grann
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians.
15. How Democracies Die
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
The decline of democracies in Europe and Latin America and ways to avoid authoritarianism.
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A version of this list appears in the March 4, 2018 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending February 17, 2018.
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A new series of poly gatherer shields called the Corn Saver series is now available from GVL Poly. The Corn Saver features a totally new design that allows a smooth flow of cornstalks, ears and kernels so that a maximum amount of corn is saved during harvest, according to GVL.
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Movies about weddings usually carry an unspoken guarantee. Much like a Meryl Streep film, you know it's going to be good. Muriel's Wedding (1994), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) and Mamma Mia (2008), were all box office sledgehammers.But Rachel Getting Married? Ugh.
Director Jonathan Demme has delivered knock-outs like Silence of the Lambs (1991), Philadelphia (1993) and The Manchurian Candidate (2004). His latest and supposedly greatest Rachel Getting Married was filmed in 33 days and opened the 65th Venice International Film Festival.
Jenny Lumet, a juniour high drama teacher, daughter of Sidney Lumet and granddaughter of Lena Horne, wrote the screenplay. Demme loved Jenny's "flagrant disregard for the rules of formula and lack of concern for making characters likeable in the conventional sense." No kidding.
Anne Hathaway, who plays Kym, the troubled, just out of rehab Buchman family member, was nominated for Best Actress (the Oscar went into the proper hands of Kate Winslet for The Reader).The eponymous bride, Rachel, was handled boldly and beautifully by Rosemarie DeWitt, with more patience and grace under fire than I could swallow. When her whining whippet of a sister (Kym) comes home for the wedding, the sibling battle begins, and rightfully so. The tension between the sisters is so palpable and uncomfortable that I found myself wanting to smack Kym with at least one stinging slap across the face. Dinner parties became hunting grounds for the sisters, and the house full of captive wedding guests allows Kym ample opportunity to exercise her rehab humour and spur on yelling matches. She steals more attention from Rachel than a NFL half-time streaker.
And there is so much yelling that weekend of the wedding. It reminded me of a t-shirt I saw a guy wearing on the subway in Toronto last year: "I'm not yelling, I'm Italian!" Apparently some families yell as a way of expressing their love for each other, this is new to me.
It comes as no surprise that Rachel Getting Married sits at 86% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. I left my seat twice to make popcorn and grab another beer (slow moving movies = faster drinking apparently). Usually I ask Wanda to hit 'pause' but I was secretly hoping that she would accidentally press 'fast forward' on the remote. One hour into the movie I asked if she wanted to stop it and watch something on the Food Network. "No, we've watched it this far." And so we twitched and cringed to the bitter end, waiting for their estranged mother, Debra Winger, to possibly steal the show, waiting for the big reveal of something. Like the explanation of the emotional worms eating at dear old Kym, explaining her slap-worthy behaviour and rants.
But, that explanation didn't fully come with acceptance until I emailed Rona Maynard, telling her that I had just watched the dreadful Rachel Getting Married. A reader on Rona's blog "Let's Talk" had suggested the movie on a recent posting on the theme of healing estrangements (http://www.ronamaynard.com/index.php?the-gentle-art-of-healing-an-estrangement&letters-from-rona). The reader recommended the movie as she felt it deftly handled the squirmy topic of family rifts and resolve "without being manipulative." Rona replied almost instantly to my email.
"Hmmm…I'm the one who loved Rachel Getting Married. Saw it twice, in fact—and on the second viewing felt more compassion toward all characters, including Hathaway's." Rona went on to explain that sometimes a "dangerously enmeshed family avoids burningly important truths whle stepping uninvited into everyone else's business. Kym is what family therapists call 'the identified patient'(scapegoat)." SPOILER HERE– "They can't bear to talk about the dead brother, so she provides a convenient distraction."
And so, my fiery backlash at Hathaway was gently downgraded. I will have to watch the movie again with Rona's slant on scapegoat-ism and Kym being the true victim in a movie that makes her seem like the villain.
But before that I will rent Margot at the Wedding because Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Jason Leigh exhibit sibling rivalry at its best. The wit and clever dialogue had me rooting for both sisters instead of dividing my allegiance like Rachel Getting Married.
You decide. Or, if you've decided, let me know if you'd watch Rachel get married again.
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The National HIV/AIDS Strategy and Nebraska's "Spitting Bill"
This article was provided by the Nebraska AIDS Project. Jordan Delmundo is the organization's Public Policy Manager.
One year ago this month, the United States' Office of National AIDS Policy released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), the first-ever comprehensive coordinated HIV/AIDS plan to reduce the number of new HIV infections, improve access to care and eliminate the stigma and discrimination that undermines our best efforts to combat the AIDS epidemic. The strategy states that "state legislatures should consider reviewing HIV-specific criminal statutes to ensure that they are consistent with current knowledge of HIV transmission and support public health approaches to screening for, preventing and treating HIV."
Last May, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 226, an "Assault with Bodily Fluids" bill that increases penalties for people living with HIV. The passage of the "Assault with Bodily Fluids" bill in Nebraska ignores the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the three decades long effort to educate Americans about HIV/AIDS and how HIV is transmitted. The intent of the bill was to protect corrections and public safety officers in response to concerns from correctional facilities, but it falls short. Any policy that misinforms public safety officers about HIV, and how it is transmitted, threatens their ability to fully protect themselves and is likely to increase the stigma surrounding HIV. Governor Dave Heineman signed the bill into law on May 24th.
Laws keep us safe, but they also have the power to educate. By insinuating that "any bodily fluid" can transmit HIV, this law trashes 30 years of educational efforts, not to mention the millions of public dollars spent, to encourage people to get tested and teach them that HIV is not transmitted by casual contact (spitting, sharing a drink, etc). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only breast milk, blood, vaginal secretions, semen and spinal fluid contain enough HIV to be infectious. Transmission is only possible if one of these fluids enters the body through a mucosal membrane. This law contains vague, unclear and especially incorrect statements about the risk of HIV transmission which will create confusion and lead to increased fear and stigma. Why not make this law as accurate as possible by naming those actual fluids that transmit HIV? Why not state the actual routes of transmission? Why have this HIV exceptionalism anyway? Nowhere in the 30 year history of the AIDS epidemic has a corrections officer been infected by the routes described in this law. According to the Nebraska Department of Corrections, there are only 19 people living with HIV in its entire system.
The intent of this law is worthy. We should protect those who protect us, but not at the expense of misinforming public safety officers (and the general public) of the actual risks or how to protect themselves. This law undercuts the most basic HIV prevention messages and breeds fear against people living with HIV.
In the near future, we hope lawmakers in Nebraska will reconsider their actions and answer the call of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. This would be a major and forward thinking step to educate the public about how HIV is truly transmitted and eliminate the stigma surrounding HIV. Nebraska AIDS Project is committed to fighting HIV/AIDS and its stigma. We will continue to advocate for scientifically accurate laws and public policies that bring us closer to ending this epidemic.


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EPS-61812 72" Metal Power Strip with 18 Outlets, Surge Protected
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Model #: EPS-61812 Description: 72" 18 Outlet Metal Power Strip Power Strip Measurement: L72" x W1.653" x H1.496" (1829mm x 42mm x 38mm)* Outlets: 18 Outlet Color: White Outlet Orientation: Horizontal Plug / Receptacle Type: NEMA 5-15P / 5-15R Outlet Spacing: 3-3/4" (95mm) (center to center) Power Cord: 12' (3.66m) 14/3 AWG, SJT Heavy Duty Voltage Input/Output: 110-125V 60Hz Current Input: 15A Full Load: 1875VA (Recommeded Max Load 1440W) On/Off Switch: Yes (with light) Circuit Breaker: Resettable (built in the switch) Surge Protection: Up to 400 Joules Lines Protected: (L-N) (L-G) (N-G) Response time: Less than 5 nanosecond Noise Filter: EMI/RFI Mounting on Back: Yes (Click here) Mounting Tabs: On both ends (5/8") with mounting holes (Click here) Mounting Clips: ¾" (19mm) Mounting Clips included (Click here) Indicator: N/A
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How Then Shall We "Go"?
It seems like such a simple command. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:19). But who exactly is supposed to go? Some have claimed that Jesus' command to go and make disciples was only for the …Read More
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Rev. Karl Dahlfred is adjunct professor of missions and church history at Bangkok Bible Seminary in Bangkok, Thailand, and assistant to the general manager for Overseas Missionary Fellowship Publishers in Thailand.


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Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds. The following information is provided: seller, buyer, location of property and estimated selling price. The listing includes property transactions valued at $50,000 or more.
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Charlton Lindsay to Colleen Healey, property at 7308 Gingham Drive, Cramerton, $132,000
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Mattamy Carolina Corporation to Marc Ward, property at 1201 McKee Farm Lane, Belmont, $200,000
Rene and Robert Henderson to Dale Roddick, property at 1566 Plantation Trail, Gastonia, $200,000
Melissa Dunkin to Douglas Baker, property at 1943 Lancer Court, Unit E, Gastonia, $59,000
Donnie and Mary Riddle to Christopher Atchley, property at 316 South St., Belmont, $152,000
Dorothy Bridges to William and Barbara Scott, property at 1765 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, $80,000
John and Ashley Grice to Joshua and Amanda Lynn, property at 628 Shadowview Drive, Gastonia, $122,000
Scotty and Lisa Harris to William and Stephanie Gravley, property at 1320 Shady Oak Trail, Gastonia, $120,000
Habitat for Humanity to JaTavia Strickland, property at 407 Pryor St., Gastonia, $80,000
Habitat for Humanity to Landis and Chrystal Moore, property at 411 Pryor St., Gastonia, $75,000
Vanderbilt Mortgage to Patricia Lewis, property at 1520 Yellowstone Court, Gastonia, $85,500
Curtis and Juanita Williams to Scott and Jennifer Mitchell, property at 407 W. Virginia Ave., Bessemer City, $253,000
Issa and Barbara Dweiri to Christopher and Kelly Cloninger, property at 116 Kelly Drive, Dallas, $182,000
Sue Lewis to Shayne Helm, property at 4100 Belhaven Forest Drive, Gastonia, $198,000
Dirk and Christina Zikeli to Mary Booth, property at 2031 Lexington St., Belmont, $256,000
Homestead Construction to Virginia Storey, property at 213 Briarcreek Road, Gastonia, $100,000
Nicholas and Lorrayne Watson to Richard and Marlene Huggins, property at 2014 Palm Lane, Belmont, $112,500
Robert and Tiffany Thompson to Dean and Penny Estramonte, property at 509 Church St., Belmont, $259,000
Edgar and Belinda Bogle to Ellen Groot, property at 1636 Brookhaven Drive, Gastonia, $150,000
True Homes LLC to Jordan and Madison Malone, property at 205 Kendrick Meadow Lane, Mount Holly, $156,000
Mattamy Carolina Corporation to Mitchell and Misty Raburn, property at 401 Planters Way, Mount Holly, $247,500
M & W Industries to Destiny Dockery, property at 4206 Sunflower Court, Gastonia, $109,000
Richard and Amanda Austin to Lynne Schmidt and Donald Stine, property at 9125 Shorewood Place, Belmont, $100,000
Jack and Denise Lyerly to Randolph and Kristen Schmitke, property at 405 Belwood Drive, Belmont, $412,000
Teresa Rowell to Steven Alley, property at 503 W. Henry St., Belmont, $93,000
Michael and Julieann Sikes to Joseph and Cynthia Conner, property at 5006 Kentwood Drive, Gastonia, $232,000
Brent Moss to Sidney Floyd, property at 777 Vancouver Lane, Gastonia, $60,000
Dennis and Brenda Greene to Wells Fargo Bank, property at 3013 Birchfield Lane, Gastonia, $110,500
Carroll and Susan Warner to Brett Stoner and Alexis Marino, property at 4518 Brentwood Drive, Belmont, $272,500
Charlotte Metro Credit Union to Kristine Dickey and Kristine Ackels, property at 3439 Autumn Drive, Gastonia, $117,500
Live Well Homes to Geremie and Cassie DeSha, property at 208 Margaret Hoffman Drive, Mount Holly, $165,000
Live Well Homes to Benny and Elaine Hyman, property at 305 Moses Rhyne Drive, Mount Holly, $171,000
David and Nettie Olsen to Ethan Moore, property at 114 Duck Cove Road, Belmont, $289,000
Regent Homes Inc to Jeffrey Carlisle, property at 2907 Westbury Court, Dallas, $151,000
Bobby and Margaret Moore to Matthew Reece, property at 1601 Plantation Trail, Gastonia, $67,500
Meredith Parnell to Margaret Kreisman, property at 105 Pratt St., Belmont, $121,000
Clifford and Billie Austin to Michael James Jr. and Lisa Shirley, property at 308 Oakland St., Belmont, $115,000
Weststar Mortgage to John Hood III, property at 806 Unity Church Road, Kings Mountain, $67,500
Ronald Robbins to Ashley Mitchem, property at 2025 Rocky Creek Lane, Dallas, $75,000
Daniel and Chrystal Dockery to Brandon and Christina Ellis, property at 3841 Catawba Creek Drive, Gastonia, $116,000
WRI Residential to Providence at Block 55, property at 729 Raindrops Road, Gastonia, $105,500
Johnnie Jackson to Charles and Ya Wei Hughes, property at 515 Lakewood Road, Gastonia, $50,000
Wells Fargo Bank to Richard and Amy Sigmon, property at 1212 Jackson Road, Gastonia, $77,500
Kenneth Baker to Janette Owen, property at 125 Red Fox Court, Mount Holly, $90,000
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School Tools For BACK 2 SCHOOL 2013July 31st, 2013 . by Steve Greenberg
HP SlateBook x2 — offers students the flexibility and fun of a tablet as well as the productivity and power of a notebook. The world's first Android detachable device with NVIDIA Tegra 4, the SlateBook x2 has a unique hinge that enables the tablet to easily separate from the base, allowing students to shift effortlessly from gaming on the couch to homework at the table, and back again. The versatile 2-in-1 notebook provides access to Android popular apps, Full HD display, full-size keyboard, and a battery in the tablet and another battery in the keyboard dock so students need only one device to carry them through the day. The HP SlateBook x2 delivers the Google experience with services like Google Now, Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts for multiperson video chat as well as access to apps and digital content through Google Play. The 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display delivers crisp lines, sharp images and precision color while reducing glare. The SlateBook x2 also includes 64 MB of storage for all those important reports and presentations and DTS Sound+ Solution for accessing and enjoying music and videos. HP SlateBook x2 is $479.99 and available at www.hpdirect.com. For more info go to: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/x2/slatebook-x2.html
Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One® —Boasting one of the smallest printer footprints on the market, this "small-in-one" offers top quality features at an affordable price. It's great for students on a budget or for those living in tight dorms or other quarters with limited space. Designed as a complete wireless solution, the XP-410 offers Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n, Wi-Fi Direct™, and Epson Connect™ for convenient wireless printing on-the-go from an iPad®, iPhone®, or Android tablet or smartphone. Plus, the XP-410 Small-in-One features bonus templates enabling students to create and print school projects and reports with a personal touch, including calendar pages, graph paper and even note paper with a personal photo in the background. More information on the $99 Epson Expression Home XP-410 can be found online at www.epson.com.
Zazzle www.zazzle.com –is an online marketplace where you can buy and make anything customized from iPhone cases to shirts and more. Zazzle's proprietary technology lets users personalize more than 95-million products. Based in the Bay Area, Zazzle is making products to order, typically within 24 hours. Zazzle's vision is to redefine commerce, powered by the world's imagination. Here are two sample Back-2-School products as examples– Liberty Bottleworks Aluminum Water Bottles — http://www.zazzle.com/water+bottles ($29.95) –24 oz. hydration never looked so good– Made of 100% super-strong recycled aluminum, this rugged water bottle features an easy quarter turn open/close cap and tapered neck for splash free drinking. Printed with a food-grade coating that's 100% BPA free, rest assured that this water bottle is as safe as it is beautiful. Rickshaw iPad/Tablet Photo Sleeve– http://www.zazzle.com/laptop+sleeves ($71.95) –This unique sleeve uses images selected from your smartphone or Instagram to create a personalized must-have Back-2-School sleeve. Made with water resistant fabrics and an ultra-plush padded liner, this sleeve delivers protection while beautifully displaying your artwork, text and images. Made in San Francisco, California with a focus on environmentally sustainable production, the Rickshaw iPad sleeve is a simple, stylish, and sustainable solution for protecting your electronic device.
ZocDoc –is a free service and app that allows you to find a nearby in-network doctor or dentist, see their real-time availability and instantly book an appointment online. The service is available 24/7, allowing parents to book the family's appointments at their convenience. Parents can read verified patient reviews and search by health insurance plans to find the right doctor. They can also use the Pediatric Search feature to find specialists who see kids, making it even easier for parents to schedule their family's care. More than 2.5 million patients each month use ZocDoc. The service is currently available in more than 1,800 cities, covering 40 percent of the US population. This service is free for patients via ZocDoc.com or the free ZocDoc apps for iPhone and Android. A Spanish-language version called ZocDoc en Español is also available espanol.zocdoc.com
Patriot Fuel+ 9000 Mobile Rechargeable Battery Pack— This portable, light-weight charging station can provide power for just about any mobile device including tablets, smart phones, GPS devices, MP3 players, and cameras, allowing you to stay on-the-go without having to worry about running out of juice. The Patriot Fuel + 9000 Mobile Rechargeable Battery Pack features two charging ports, one of which is a 2.5A port for faster charging. With the two ports, you no longer have to decide which one of your gadgets you have to live without while the other one charges. Just plug them both in and power them up. The Patriot Fuel + 9000 Mobile Rechargeable Battery Pack works with mobile devices from Apple, Blackberry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony as well as many other manufacturers. The Patriot Fuel + 9000 Mobile Rechargeable Battery Pack sells for $69.99 at BuyDig.com. BuyDig.com is one of the Internet's best-kept secrets. They have amazing prices, free shipping, and a 99.9% "Excellent Service" rating as a Google Trusted Store.
Airbac –is the only backpack with a patented air support system which makes it feel like the weight of the bag and contents have been cut in half. For the kids heading back to school with lots of heavy books, Airbac is the perfect option. The air cushion on the backside of the backpack literally takes the weight off your child's back. The Airbac is $89.99 and is available at Macy's and online at http://airbac.com/
Satechi USB Portable Humidifier—To combat dry dorm room, the little device converts most water bottles into a portable humidifier. It increases moisture in the air to ensure a soothing, comfortable environment. It attaches to the top of most water bottles and the filter extends downward into the bottle. Powered via USB 2.0 or 3.0, it draws water through the filter dispensing it into the air as vapor. This mini humidifier provides relief to cold, cough and flu symptoms, itchy dry skin, chapped lips, headaches and more. And on hot days, it doubles as a mister or as an aroma diffuser for a relaxing, soothing environment. Uses only 2 watts of power and automatically shuts off after 8 hours. Filters should be changed every 3 months depending on usage. It's available at Satechi.net and Amazon.com, the price is $22.99 www.Satechi.net
Satechi USB Portable Humidifier—To combat dry dorm room, the little device converts most water bottles into a portable humidifier. It increases moisture in the air to ensure a soothing, comfortable environment. It attaches to the top of most water bottles and the filter extends downward into the bottle. Powered via USB 2.0 or 3.0, it draws water through the filter dispensing it into the air as vapor. This mini humidifier provides relief to cold, cough and flu symptoms, itchy dry skin, chapped lips, headaches and more. And on hot days, it doubles as a mister or as an aroma diffuser for a relaxing, soothing environment. Uses only 2 watts of power and automatically shuts off after 8 hours. Filters should be changed every 3 months depending on usage. It's available at Satechi.net and Amazon.com, the price is $22.99 www.Satechi.net
2013 Carrera Unisex E00414 Foldable City Commuter Bike Folding City Helmet $85 from KOO BIKES and eBay Patented Folding helmet for the urban cyclist–Safety assured passing CE cycle helmet tests–Folds to a third of original size. Super lightweight and ventilated all round with simple elastic and velcro fastening so it's easy to adjust and fold. eBay is a great place for brand new and hard-to-find items at a fixed price—like these helmets, which I found in the UK.
West280 iOpener™iPhone case—not only protects your phone, it's also the life of the party and a dorm room must have. The case has a built in 14 gauge, 304 food grade stainless steel opener that retracts into the case when not in use. Sleek, concealed and as stylish as the iPhone™ itself. The innovative design distributes the leveraged force of opening a beverage around the strongest area of the case to protect your phone. Unlike common chrome plated openers, the metal opener on the West|280 iOpener™ has been polished using a special process that does not add any materials like chrome that might one day flake off. Its $39.95 at http://www.west280.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=57
Misty Mate Deluxe 24 Oz. Personal Mister— $22 at Wayfair.com This 24 oz. Deluxe Personal Mister is a hand held portable mister that is easy to operate during any outdoor activity. An ultrafine mist is created when pressure is applied to the bottle with the hand held pump. The carrying case is practically designed with two convenient storage pockets. Misting can last an average of 3–4 hours when used intermittently and there's a built-in strap that it can be worn around your waist or over your shoulder. Misty Mate has a 1 Year warranty. http://www.wayfair.com/Misty-Mate-Inc.-Deluxe-24-Oz.-Personal-Mister-20009-MTY1014.html


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Enough snow for a day…can we go back to Rio?
I tried shooting my March GQ page in about 4 different locations but it just wasn't working…and I was running out of time. I had already made the commitment to attend the Rio Fashion week but I was more than a little nervous that I would find enough in Rio to fill my page. After scouting Rio for a day (a very hot, uncomfortable day) I returned to the Fasano hotel and went straight to the pool.
In two seconds I knew that my next page would be all about the pool scene at the Fasano in Rio. Neil Barrett, Dean Caten of DSquared, Luca Rubinacci and enough local "beautiful people" to fill seven pages of GQ.
I don't know why but Dean Caten of DSquared decided to throw a wedding bouquet of flowers to all the "single ladies" at the pool. Although this shot is fun, I should have filmed him marching around the pool grabbing the ladies to participate. Mr. Caten does have an unusual charm with the ladies.
I think all you need in Rio is a hot bathing suit, cool sunglasses and something to wear to and from the airport.
Garance also loved the Fasano but she loved the fresh coconut drinks even more. Here is a link to Garance Fasano post


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This is the tanto partially serrated blade version of the Cold Steel Recon I.
Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry and our Recon 1 tactical folders are setting a standard that's hard to beat. Why? Because they are as tough as nails and will cut like a chain saw! Every facet of their construction has been over engineered to make them as strong, durable and effective as humanly possible. The blades are made out of imported Japanese AUS 8A stainless steel that's been vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched and the handles feature G-10 laminate scales artfully contoured and scalloped for a terrific non slip grip. Plus, they are held together by the latest in high strength mechanical fasteners and further anchored by a 6061 heat-treated spacer. To compliment their super tough blades and handles they are equipped with our revolutionary Tri Ad lock, which practically precludes lock failure.
To compliment their tactical mission we have given each blade a tough, black, Teflon finish. Our testing has shown this coating offers three major advantages for tactical blades. First, it helps the blade to resist rust. Second, it eliminates glare and light reflections, which may give its user away. And third, it's a superior lubricant, which causes the blade to slip through even tough material with markedly less friction. This means you can cut deeper and far longer than with a non-Teflon coated blade. To make the Recon 1 as easy to open and carry as possible we have equipped each knife with a thumb disc and small extra strong pocket clip. This clip is completely ambidextrous so lefties please take note. What's more its small size doesn't abrade or irritate the palm under protracted use. Thin, light, sharp and incredibly tough, the Recon 1 is willing and able to aid you on your next mission!
- Overall Length: 9.375"
- Blade Length: 4.00"
- Blade Thickness: 0.138"
- Blade Material: AUS-8A
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Black
- Edge Type: Serrated
- Handle Length: 5.375"
- Handle Material: G-10
- Handle Color: Black
- Weight: 5.3 oz.
- Pocket Clip: Right/Left Hand, Tip-Up
- Knife Type: Manual
- Opener: Thumb Stud
- Lock Type: Lock Back
- Brand: Cold Steel
- Model: 27TLTH
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
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Martin J. Siegel joined New York University Stern School of Business as an Adjunct Professor in 1999.
Prior to joining NYU Stern, he was a member of Long Term Capital Management (LTCM), a hedge fund in Greenwich, CT. He was responsible for trading international equities utilizing "Relative Value" and "Equity Pairs" strategies. He was also responsible for trading the sovereign debt including Brady Bonds in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Professor Siegel was with LTCM from January 1994 to November 1998.
Professor Siegel has been working in the areas of international debt and equity since 1970 when he joined the investment bank Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenerette. In 1973 he was asked by Salomon Brothers to create an International Equity department for the firm. He subsequently managed the International Equity Arbitrage trading and sales department at Salomon for nineteen years. Professor Siegel was also involved in the creation of the Salomon-Russell International Index. From 1989 to 1992, he built and managed the proprietary trading book for Latin American Equity at Salomon and successfully managed a portfolio in excess of $300 million.
Professor Siegel received a bachelor degree with a major in Economics from the University of Vermont in 1956. Upon graduation, he joined his father's firm in the apparel manufacturing business in New York. In 1965, he negotiated the sale of the firm to a major apparel manufacturer and remained as COO for an additional three years. He left the apparel industry in 1968 and enrolled at Columbia University where he received his M.B.A. in Finance in 1970 and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.
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This project is incomplete.
Project Designer/Manager: Paul Newland, AD7I
Several years ago TAPR introduced METCON, a telemetry and control system.
Unfortunately, that system is no longer available for new applications. This paper describes the METCON-2 system, a replacement for and an improvement to the original METCON system.
The METCON-2 system, is functionally similar to the original METCON system, however there are some differences. First, instead of using a single IC 8751 is the microcomputer system, METCON-2 uses the TAPR Universal Controller 8052 (TUC52). This is a small single board computer that is capable of running basic with a rudimentary file system (as well as assembly coded applications programs). TUC52 has been described in previous TAPR documents.
The METCON-2 system consists of several boards, some of which are optional. In its most basic form, METCON-2 consists of a TUC52 controller board and a METCON-2 personality board. These two board recreate the original METCON functionality, which is 8 bits of binary over-voltage-protected inputs, frequency counter for each of the binary inputs, and 8 bits of control output. Additionally, METCON-2 will provide the ability to program the system in BASIC for advanced control and measurement functions.
One item missing from METCON-2 is the isolated form A (SPST) relay contacts. To save money and space METCON-2 provides open collector current sink outputs instead of dry relay contacts. However, for those applications that require dry relay contacts, a new MULTI-RELAY module has been designed. This module is designed to connect directly to the METCON-2 personality board and provide 8 relays with form C (SPDT) dry contact outputs. An additional change provided by METCON-2 versus the original METCON, as requested by many users, is that all connections to the outside world a by means of screw terminals rather than the lever wire-compression terminals. This should improve interconnections in those environments where vibration is a problem.
METCON-2 will be fully compatible with the original METCON VTF (Voltage/Temperature to Frequency converter) Module as well as the A/D (analog to digital converter) Module.
In addition to the modules described above, we will have a new module available soon which is called the "Heavy Duty Relay Module". As the name implies this is a relay module that can control a large current circuit (up to 20A at 15 VDC). This module is compatible with the drive capability of METCON-2, METCON or any signal source that provides at least 4 volts and 100 uA of current drive.
We plan to have the METCON-2 system ready to demo at the Dayton Hamvention in May of 1997.
In addition to the modules described above, we have two other modules on the design table.
One module is a serial expansion I/O module that provides an additional 16 bits of binary input and 16 bits of binary output. These modules can be cascaded to provide an almost unlimited number of binary I/Os. The module can connect to METCON-2 or perhaps a PC with proper software. Again, this concept is just on paper at this time and has no scheduled completion date.
The other module is a 3-1/2 digit VOM like module that can report measurement values to METCON-2 or a PC. Again, this concept is just on paper at this time and has no scheduled completion date.
If you have questions about any of these devices or would like to help with the design process by means of developing software, laying out boards, testing or other activities, please let me know by email.
Documentation and Software
- Draft METCON-2 Assembly Manual (April 1999)
This is the April 1999 Ver 0.1 draft of the Assembly Manual
that describes how to build the METCON-2 personality board.
This is a snapshot of a work in progress.
- Draft Development METCON-2 RAM Execution ASM HEX File
This is the 990419 snapshot of the METCON hex file for testing
purposes only.
Release notes are as follows:
- corrected ADC reporting values low by 50%
- Need to correct EEPROM error reporting
- Draft METCON-2 ROM Image HEX File
This is the 990419 snapshot of the METCON hex file for execution
from ROM.
Burn this code into a 27C256 EPROM, put the EPROM in your TUC52
and you are running METCON-2.
Save file using your browser's "SAVE AS" function.
- Draft METCON-2 ASM Listing File
This is the 990419 snapshot of the METCON listing of assembled
source code for RAM execution.
This is changing frequently.
Don't build from it but feel free to read it and make suggestions.
- Draft TBAS Logging Program Skeleton
This is a draft TBAS52 Logging Program Skeleton for TUC52 (and METCON)
that can be used to save and recall data for later important into
spreadsheets for analysis and graphing. When you have the file
open use FILE-SAVEAS on your browser to save the data to your PC.
- Draft METCON-2 Operator's Guide (March 1999)
This is the current draft version of the Operator's Guide
that describes how to configure and use the
METCON-2 firmware system.
- Draft METCON-2 Pictorial
This is a pictorial that shows how the METCON-2 personality board
connects to TUC52, to input switch contacts, to external loads, to
auxilary boards such as ADC (Analog to Digital
Converter) module, optional serial expansion modules, the multiple
relay module, etc.
- Draft METCON-2 Schematic
This is the schematic for the METCON-2 personality board.
- METCON-2 Parts List
This is the parts list for the METCON-2 personality board.
- METCON Modules
There are three main modules for the METCON system.
Although these were developed for the METCON-1 system,
they will be useable on the METCON-2 system.
METCON-1 ADC Module Schematic
METCON-1 VTF Module Schematic
METCON-1 ETP Module Schematic
- METCON Modules Under Development
METCON-2 Multiple Relay Module Schematic
Omron G5V-1-DC12 Relay Data Sheet
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There's no place like the Distillery District. One minute you're downtown and the next, you're walking down cobblestone lanes surrounded by the Gooderham & Worts Distillery, considered to be one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian Industrial architecture anywhere in North America. Founded in 1832, it was the largest distillery in the world, but with the de-industrialization of the surrounding area in the late 20th century, and the winding-down of distillery operations, the district became increasingly derelict.
In the 1990's, a group of developers came up with a visionary plan for restoring the 47 abandoned industrial buildings by harnessing the talent of hundreds of craftsmen, skilled in working with 19th century timber, planks, stone and brick. Going to great lengths to repurpose the Distillery's original materials and blend them with today's modern materials, the result is an inspired blend of Victorian industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design and ingenuity.
An old archived image of workers at Gooderham & Worts Distillery
It's only when you step inside the buildings that you realize the magnitude of what was accomplished. A dramatic fusion of old and new, the historic Distillery District is widely regarded to be one of Canada's premier arts, culture and entertainment destinations, with its 13-acres of brick-lined streets and restored Victorian industrial buildings housing one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, studios, restaurants, cafés and so much more.
Tappo's signage is a whimsical touch on the Distillery's oldest building
Located in the landmark 'Stone Distillery Building #3' is Tappo Wine Bar & Restaurant, an historically unique and beautifully restored space full of old world charm. Thick stone walls, a soaring 35-foot ceiling and large wooden beams accent the twinkling chandeliers and bar-length mirror that sweeps across the room. Antique machinery once used for grain milling, add a note of industrial-chic to the rustic decor and simple elegance of Tappo's charming and comfortable candlelit dining room, a perfect spot for a romantic dinner.
of this romantic little restaurant
The vision for Tappo was a collaboration of two old friends, Armando Russo and former Leaf's power forward Shayne Corson. The dream of opening a restaurant was always a hot topic with the duo over the years. Well established now and thriving, Tappo is a culinary fixture in the historic neighbourhood. "We have that downtown Montreal feeling," says Russo, "It's more like the loungy destinations you'd find on St. Laurent Boulevard". Tappo's extensive wine collection ensures that there are topnotch wine matches for Chef Tyson Lambert's classic Italian dishes, and with over 300 different varieties of wine to choose from, there's something for everyone.
Shayne Corson (L) and Armando Russo (R) at a Tappo event last year
Tappo's menu which features northern Italian Mediterranean-style dishes, is also serving a Winterlicious menu from January 27-February 9 2012. The special $35 menu offers diners a selection of three antipasti: Zuppa del Giorno; Insalata di Arugola with endives, red onion, gorgonzola, poached pear, pistachios and a prosecco vinaigrette; or Calamari alla Griglia with a vegetable orzo salad, basil pesto and micro greens.
Calamari alla Griglia with a vegetable orzo salad, basil pesto and arugula
Tappo Zuppa del Giorno - pea soup with double smoked bacon
A choice of three secondi include Ravioli ai Funghi di Bosco, a wild mushroom ravioli with sundried tomatoes in a rich parmigiano cream sauce; Gallina Vetro all Albicocca, an apricot glazed cornish hen with garlic mashed potatos, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus; or Salmone alla Griglia, grilled Atlantic Salmon served with creamy polenta and market vegetables with a sundried tomato pesto.
Salmone alla Griglia with creamy thyme polenta, haricots vert and sundried tomato pesto
Gallina Vetro all Albicocca, an apricot glazed cornish hen with garlic mashed potatos,
seasonal vegetables and red wine jus
To finish, the Winterlicious menu offers a choice of two dolce: Torta di Cioccolata Senza Farina, a flourless chocolate cake with French bean vanilla ice cream; or Tappo's Tiramisu. A lovely meal in one of the city's most romantic dining rooms, makes Tappo one of the Distillery District's better bets.
Torta di Cioccolata Senza Farina
After dinner we walked along a cobblestone lane to see 'Kim's Convenience' by Ins Choi, the first fully original Canadian play in Soulpepper's history. Set in a Regent Park Korean convenience store, the play was the smash hit of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. Choi, whose parents came to Canada in 1975 with $200, three children and hope, says that Kim's Convenience is his love letter to his parents and all first generation immigrants who call Canada their home.
The award-winning Young Centre for the Performing Arts,
permanent home of the Soulpepper Theatre Company
The Soulpepper Theatre Company is positively brimming with talent. Their numerous training programs help train artists for the future, creating an environment that can inspire dreams and help them come true. With Soulpepper alumni Ins Choi's debut play opening the 2012 season, it's already made one young man's dream come true.