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Lomban Festival This Ancient annual festival starts off the packed Indonesian calendar. To give thanks to the sea, fishermen in their thousands come together to offer it gifts, including flowers, fruit, vegetables and buffalo heads. A highlight is the festival boat race, in which hundreds of brightly coloured wooden boats from across the nation race; a staged boat battle between competitors is also held.
Cap Go Meh Celebrations The Chinese New Year is a big deal in Indonesia, given the number of ethnic Chinese who live in the country, and the historic trading relationship between China and Indonesia. On the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, in West Kalimantan, participants come together to get into a trance-like state, and undertake some unbelievable stunts; including sword swallowing and pushing steel wires through their cheeks. This is an unforgettable experience.
Bali Spirit Festival Towards the end of March the island of Bali truly comes alive during the Bali Spirit Festival. Live dance and music performances from the country's top performers are held, and traditional Balinese yoga and Javanese dancing are celebrated in all their glory. This event is the pinnacle of Bali's annual events calendar, drawing crowds from across the world.
Tumpek Wayang To dedicate blessings towards the traditional performing art of shadow puppetry, there are shadow puppetry events held regularly throughout Bali in April. This offers an opportunity to experience something a bit different and something typically Balinese. Alongside the actual shadow puppetry performances, offerings are made towards the equipment and skills involved in the theatrical art form.
Festival Teluk Jailolo Hosted by the Regency of West Halmahera, this celebration of life and culture operates as a photo competition. Both professional and amateur travel photographers compete to take the best photos of the underwater world, beach and rainforest scenery, and local customs. Not only is it fun to take part, it also offers the opportunity to see some of the world's best nature photographs.
Bali Arts Festival A cultural treat for visitors to Bali during the latter half of the month of June; Indonesian and internationally renowned artists come together to showcase their skills and work. Art exhibitions, street troupes and contemporary dance shows round off the perfect introduction to the Balinese art heritage.
Manado Beach Festival On the island of Sulawesi during mid-July, the city of Manado celebrates its foundation and history. Traditional Indonesian crafts such as doll making, puppetry and painting take place, alongside big music concerts and performances. One of the world's largest diving competitions takes place in the seas around the island. Visitors are more than welcome to join in.
Lembah Baliem Festival Since a government-brokered truce 20 years ago between West Papuan Dani, Yali and Lani tribes, the Lembah Baliem Festival has been held annually to symbolise the new-found peace in the Baliem Valley. This is a great opportunity to watch simulated battles between the tribes, with men throwing traditional poison-tipped spears, and running around in traditional tribal clothing, and Birds of Paradise head dresses.
Solo International Ethnic Music Festival International musical acts and music aficionados come together for five days in September to celebrate all that is ethnic music. Local and international ethnic performers converge on the Dutch-built colonial Vastenburg Castle, in the central Javan city of Solo for the event.
Krakatoa Festival To commemorate the 35,000 people who died when the Krakatoa volcano last erupted, a popular annual festival is held. The Lampung Mask Carnival, combined with dancing and singing by locals, offers a rare opportunity to experience a culturally unique carnival on an active volcanic island.
Jakarta International Film Festival Much like its counterpart in Cannes, the Jakarta International Film Festival showcases some of the world's best new films and top actors. This is a highlight of the Jakarta events scene and draws crowds from across the world. An ideal opportunity to buy new designer clothes and get all made-up with your friends.
Iraw Tengkayu In Tarakan, in North Kalimantan, an annual boat procession to the sea is held, commemorating Indonesia's reliance on the surrounding seas. Brightly coloured wooden boats are pushed to sea by men dressed in their black silk garbs. A unique and interesting Indonesian event.
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I-Think Existence: noun. The particular type of existence a young child gives to the inhabitants of his imagination.
A little philosophy course refresher: Philosopher Rene Descartes made the famous statement, "I think, therefore I am." Believe it or not, what he was saying with that statement is that if he is thinking, there must be someone there doing that thinking, therefore he exists.
Young children, though, seem to take this idea to levels that would shock Descartes. They go beyond "I think, therefore I am," to "I think it, therefore it exists." But what is it? Anything from polka-dotted dinosaurs to closet monsters.
When I was very young, I believed there were hands under the bed that would reach out and grab you if you stepped too close. Why? I have no idea, but to me they had this sort of twilight existence, merely because I thought of them. If my parents told me that there wasn't anything there, I wouldn't have thought they were lying, but I still would have stayed away from the edge of the bed.
As a side note, I began to get over this fear when one night I had a dream that has stayed with me all this time. In the dream, I just got sick of these hands and their nonsense, and decided I would tell my mother about them. As I stood up and began to walk past the bed, a hand reached out and grabbed my ankle. Frustrated and in no mood to deal with this sort of thing anymore, I slapped the hand and it immediately released. Take that!


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Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan looked full of the joys of parenthood as they stepped out on their first public date night since the birth of their son.
The pair were brimming with happiness as they stopped to pose for photos on the red carpet at the world premiere of Marvel's action movie, The Avengers.
Robert and film producer Susan welcomed their first child together, Exton Elias Downey, on February 7.
The 46-year-old actor already has a 18-year-old son from his previous marriage to Deborah Falconer.
Joining the new parents was Scarlett Johansson, who looked stunning in a black, peplum-style Versace dress accessorised with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
Chris Hemsworth, who also appears in the movie, made a solo appearance at the red carpet.
His Spanish actress wife, Elsa Pataky, is in the final trimester of her pregnancy, and is due to give birth any day.


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Sunday Morning Musings: Many times I have heard it said that some people are "spiritual but not religious". I have also said that I believe that it can and often does mean different things to different people. Earlier this week I shared a post from Facebook that read: A religious person will do what he is told, no matter what is right. A spiritual person will do what is right, no matter what he is told. I shared it because I felt that it contained a certain amount of truth, and I liked the contrasting opinions offered.
There can be a big difference between some who is religious and someone who is spiritual. As I have said before that such is not always the case but certainly this saying shows a significant difference between the two. To acknowledge one's ties to a religious set of beliefs can and sometimes does lead one to do what they are told to do regardless of its moral, ethical or just plain common sense outcomes. We see much of this thing happening today with political as well as religious matters when it comes to separating families that have entered the USA illegally. It is the law or the Bible has said that such actions are required. If one is told to accept what is being said or done without as much as a question of what it means in the larger picture, then we are in serious trouble.
The sad part of this theory is that both sides will claim that they are right and obviously the other side is wrong. Such is the result when "sides" are chosen. My concern is that if we can stand together on certain issues, what is it then that separates us?
The answer is that we let our own interests or our egos to get in the way, which to me is the difference between being spiritual and being religious. When we can get ourselves and our own needs out of the way; when we care about others first, we can begin to live in a way that is bigger than any religious beliefs. It doesn't mean that we throw out our beliefs, rather we let those beliefs be guided by a different (I could have said "higher") set of priorities. We are no longer ruled by the authority of the law, or the authority of our religion, nor religious books or persons. Rather the final authority becomes our sense of providing care and compassion and love first and foremost.
The spiritual person may belong to a religious group, but each one must choose to think beyond oneself. Even sometimes one's ethical sense is stretched and our actions go beyond the utilitarian sense of what is the good for the nation or even the self. The law or religious beliefs must be put aside in the name of doing what is loving and caring.
This past while there has been much discussion and controversy about the separation of families of illegal immigrants. As mentioned in a previous article, the Bible has been used to support such actions. It is in just such a situation that we have to realize that any interpretation that calls us to support any action that is harmful is wrong. When we let our own needs become such we must decide which is more important to us, our religion or our spirituality.


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Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring Greenland's dramatic fiords and dynamic maritime communities. The great ice fjord at Ilulissat, source of the majority of the icebergs in the North Atlantic, is one of many highlights along Greenland's spectacular western coastline.
Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic experience begins in Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island). Opportunities for polar bear, whales, and muskox abound on Devon Island, while Prince Leopold Island is one of Canada's best birding areas. Abandoned RCMP and HBC posts offer a haunting glimpse into the region's history of exploration and trade.
At Beechey Island, we'll pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklin's men. And our departure point, Resolute Bay, memorializes the courage of the Inuit of Canada's Arctic.
This itinerary represents Adventure Canada's definitive approach to expedition travel and we will spend our days searching for every exploratory opportunity. In the winding fjords of Greenland, in the multitudinous islands of Nunavut, we will live and breathe the natural history of some of the planet's most striking features. We will search for the animal life that ekes out their hardy lives in hostile conditions and find striking beauty in the immense and indomitable north.
• Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
• Explore Niqinganiq in Isabella Bay, an Inuit-organized bowhead whale sanctuary
• Voyage along the magnificent fjords of Greenland's coast
• Learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit
• Search for bears, whales and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds
What's Included
• The expertise and company of our expedition staff
• Onboard educational presentations
• Interactive workshops, evening entertainment
• All shipboard meals, including on deck barbeques & afternoon tea, 24-hour coffee, tea and snacks
• Hors d'ouevres & snacks during evening recaps
• 24-hour documentary and film programming
• Fully stocked library
• Introductions to local people and customs
• Sightseeing
• Museum entries, park accesses, port taxes
• Access to pristine wilderness areas
• Zodiac tours and cruises
• On-site archaeology workshops
• Community programming: local performances, presentations, and demonstrations
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• Personal expenses
• Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
• Discretionary gratuities to ship's crew (approximately $15 per passenger per day)
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4. $9495.00 - Deck four, porthole window, two lower berths, private bath
5. $10695.00 - Deck five, picture window, two lower berths, private bath
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Advent is upon us. Read on for the exhibitions, gigs, and plays on*Vogue'*s must-see list this festive season.
Tuesday 1 December
Head to Wyndham's Theatre for some true gallows humour: Hangmen makes its West End debut tonight after a sold-out run at the Royal Court. Set in 1965, the black comedy opens just as Britain has abolished the death penalty. When the punishment becomes a crime, well-known executioner Harry (David Morrissey) takes stock of life in his local pub – with input from the regulars, the press, and a mysterious stranger. (Until 5 March)
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Road WC2
© Simon Annand
Wednesday 2 December
"What else is in the teaches of Peaches?" Find out at one of the controversial musician's performances at the Electric Ballroom this week. The feminist provacateur's latest album, Rub, was recorded in a Los Angeles garage and includes plenty of her characteristic X-rated electropunk.
Electric Ballroom, 184 Camden High Street, London NW1
© Getty
Thursday 3 December
Ring in the festive season with mulled wine, carols, and Michael Palin. The Monty Python alumnus turns on the lights at Shepherd Market's Christmas Party tonight, with an introduction by Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith. Cap off the evening with late night shopping at the market and a festive tipple at nearby Kitty Fisher's.
Shepherd Market, London W1
Friday 4 December
In their first film together since Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola directs Bill Murray in Netflix's merry take on a classic variety show. When the funnyman's live holiday special is derailed by a blizzard, he holes up in the Carlyle Hotel for A Very Murray Christmas by himself – until a celebrity ensemble featuring George Clooney, Amy Poehler and Miley Cyrus drops in.
Saturday 5 December
Relive disco's golden age with Disco: Bill Berstein at the Serena Morton Gallery. The legendary Village Voice photographer captured the best of Manhattan's nightlife in the Seventies, from Andy Warhol's gang at Studio54 to the LGBT demi-monde of GG's Barnum Room. Bring home a copy of Reel Art Press' special catalogue too; there's enough fashion inspiration inside to get you through the season's party dressing. (Until 24 January)
Serena Morton Gallery, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10
Sunday 6 December
Vogue photographer Helmut Newton once said that his job was to "seduce, amuse, and entertain" – and there was nowhere better to do it than in fashion editorials. See the legendary artist's erotically charged work in situ with Taschen's Pages from the Glossies. The volume features more than 500 spreads alongside Newton's personal comments on working with everybody from the captain of a nuclear submarine to Anna Wintour.
© Helmut Newton
Monday 7 December
Escape from Oxford Street's shoppers this month at The Ivy's newly opened café in Marylebone. With half of the tables kept for walk-ins, expect a more casual, neighbourhood atmosphere than its sister restaurants. Find a seat on one of the vintage leather banquettes for Sunday brunch, and don't leave without trying a cocktail - their Negroni Tasting Set is already creating a buzz.
The Ivy Café, 96 Marylebone Lane, W1
© Paul Winch Furness
Tuesday 8 December
It's alive! Mary Shelley's classic novel gets a twenty-first century revamp in Victor Frankenstein. Daniel Radcliffe stars as hunchbacked circus performer Igor, whose meeting with the notorious doctor (James McAvoy) begins a dangerous quest for immortality. It's worth seeing for the co-stars' witty banter alone.
© Fox
Wednesday 9 December
The National's Matt Berninger hits the road with Brent Knopf for his side-project, El Vy. The pair met over a decade ago playing near-empty clubs on America's West Coast, but expect a much livelier crowd at their London gigs this week. Sway along as the indie darlings croon about bro-culture, fame, and Leonard Cohen on the European tour for their first record, Return to the Moon.
Electric Ballroom, 184 Camden High Street, London NW1
© Deirdre O'Callaghan
Thursday 10 December
Staged in an old Central Saint Martin's building, Richard Greenberg's play The Dazzle centres on brothers Langley (Andrew Scott) and Homer (David Dawson) – and 139 tonnes of junk. Loosely based on a real-life Harlem family discovered under mounds of their own possessions – including 14 grand pianos and the chassis of a Model T Ford – the script has been compared to Oscar Wilde's plays for its quick-witted dialogue. (Until 30 January)
Found111, Charing Cross Road WC2
Friday 11 December
It's a postmodern, gender-bending family affair: new episodes of Transparent are available on Amazon Prime today. This season centers on former patriarch Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) as she moves forward with her gender transition – while the rest of the Pfefferman clan stirs up enough drama to keep the Kardashians on their toes.
© Rex
Saturday 12 December
Saturday Night Live mainstays and feminist dream-team Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore's Sisters. After their parents sell their childhood home, Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate (Tina Fey) decide to throw one last rager and "let their freak flag fly". Watch the trailer here.
Sunday 13 December
Park yourself at Mick's Garage this weekend, the newest opening from Hackney Wick's Crate Brewery. Named after the building's previous incarnation, the industrial marketplace includes London's first kombucha bar and a Middle Eastern smokehouse from Berber & Q. The vast 500-person venue will host special events and pop-ups every weekend, so check Facebook before you head out.
Mick's Garage, Queen's Yard, E9
Monday 14 December
Celebrate Ol' Blue Eyes' 100th birthday with a trip to Sinatra: A Century in the Making at Proud Chelsea. Compiled by his granddaughter Amanda Erlinger, the exhibition's photographs range from an early selfie in a medicine cabinet to key images of Sinatra in his heyday. Don't miss the controversial 1959 shot of Sinatra flirting with Marilyn Monroe at Nevada's Cal Neva Lodge just before the two began an affair. (Until 10 January)
Proud Chelsea, 161 King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3
© Sinatra Family Archive
Tuesday 15 December
Raised between Spain, London and Stockholm, the talented 19-year-old daughter of Neneh Cherry and Massive Attack producer Cameron McVey is singing her own tune: musician Mabel was just announced on the longlist for the BBC's prestigious Sound of 2016 prize (the winner is announced in January), and she releases My Boy My Town today.
Wednesday 16 December
The latest project from fashion wunderkind turned Rookie editor Tavi Gevinson is a teenage dream of a Yearbook featuring contributions from Lorde, Donna Tartt, Florence Welch, and more. Need further incentive to pick up a copy? Each one comes with a collage kit, diorama, paper fan, jewellery box, and stickers to help you get in touch with your adolescent self.
Thursday 17 December
Return to a galaxy far, far away at a screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Episode VII brings new talent to the classic franchise; Adam Driver stars as the evil Kylo Ren (with Gwendoline Christie among his army of Stormtroopers) while Lupita Nyong'o takes on the role of thousand-year-old pirate Maz Kanata.
© Disney
Friday 18 December
From the Hamptons to pre-revolutionary France: The Affair's Dominic West embarks on another scandalous relationship in the Donmar's Les Liaisons Dangereuses this month. Josie Rourke's take on the eighteenth-century novel follows a pair of corrupt aristocrats as they seduce the devout wife of a member of parliament – with predictably dire results. (Until 13 February)
Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street WC2
© Van Sarki
Saturday 19 December
For his latest project, Ai Wei Wei transitions from building installations at the Royal Academy to fashioning jewellery for Elisabetta Cipriani, but his work remains as politically charged as ever. The artist's Rebar in Gold collection directly references 'Straight', a meditation on the Sichuan earthquake featuring 200 tonnes of steel bars from poorly constructed government buildings. Made from 24-carat gold, each bar in the jewellery collection will be individually moulded to suit the wearer. One for the Christmas list.
Elisabetta Cipriani, 23 Heddon Street, W1
Sunday 20 December
From bibimbap to kimchi, K-food continues to dominate the nation's plates. Cook up some Seoul food at home with Korean fashion designer Rejina Pyo's Our Korean Kitchen. Written together with her husband, chef Jordan Bourke, it includes notes on everything from cultural history to dining etiquette. Try your hand at pickling your own vegetables, or sample Korea's unusual desserts like pecan- and cinnamon-stuffed pancakes.
Monday 21 December
A portrait of modern art's bohemian grandmother, the documentary Art Addict uses the last interviews with Peggy Guggenheim to reconstruct her legendary career influencing the lives of artists from Jackson Pollock to Marcel Duchamp. Keep an eye out for a cameo appearance by Robert de Niro – the actor's parents worked with the collector when he was young.
© Roloff Beny / Courtesy of National Archives of Canada
Tuesday 22 December
Named after a custom spice mix, newly-opened Gunpowder is a far cry from your local Indian takeaway. Just around the corner from Spitalfields Market, chef Nirmal Save plates up food from various regions of the subcontinent, with dishes ranging from Kashmiri lamb chops to spicy venison and vermicelli doughnuts.
Gunpowder, 11 White's Row, E1
Wednesday 23 December
Kate Moss selects eleven of her favourite portraits for the latest exhibit at the Osborne Samuel Gallery. Tracing the history of photography from 1910 to the present day, The Photographers 2015 features work by legends such as Richard Avedon, David Bailey, and Henry Cartier-Bresson – but it's Kate's self-curated modeling portfolio that's generating the most excitement. (Until 23 December)
Osborne Samuel Gallery, 23a Bruton Street W1
© Juergen Teller
Thursday 24 December
Take care of any last-minute present buying at Bella Freud's first boutique on Chiltern Street. The designer's signature knitwear trumps any Christmas jumper.
Bella Freud, 49 Chiltern Street W1
Friday 25 December
Take a break from Christmas dinner to bid farewell to Downton Abbey. Set on 31 December, 1925, Julian Fellowes' final Christmas special follows the cast upstairs, downstairs, and in between as they prepare for the New Year – and yet more change.
Saturday 26 December
Chris Hemsworth gets castaway in the latest film from director Ron Howard. Based on the voyage that inspired Melville's Moby Dick, In the Heart of the Sea follows the marooned crew after a bull whale destroys their ship. For his role as the emaciated sailor Owen Chase, Hemsworth traded in his Thor muscles for a strict diet of less than 500 calories a day.
Sunday 27 December
Sample the sake cocktails and yakitori skewers at chef Brett Redman's latest venture in Dalston. The name Jidori comes from a breed of domestic Japanese chickens renowned for their flavour. Begin with a lighter dish like mackerel sashimi and ginger ponzu before tucking into skewers of wing, shiso, and lemon – all cooked on a Kama-Asa Shoten grill imported specially from Tokyo.
[i]Jidori, 89 Kingsland High Street, E8
Monday 28 December
Another dark comedy to pencil in this month: Mike Bartlett's Bull at the Young Vic takes a sharp look at office politics in the modern workplace. Threatened with redundancy, two employees start to bully their weaker coworker – until the game spins out of control. Go for the set design as much as the performance; the audience is seated around a ring that references both a corporate office and a deadly bull fight. (Until 16 January)
The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, London SE1
Tuesday 29 December
Set in a Victorian world inhabited by Dickens' most famous characters, BBC One's Dickensian has Great Expectation's Miss Havisham rubbing shoulders with Scrooge from A Christmas Carol. Nineteenth-century London has been recreated to the nth degree for this 20-part series, which airs this week.
Wednesday 30 December
Do your best Idina Menzel impression at the Barbican's Frozen sing-a-long today. Expect costumes to rival Taylor Swift's Halloween Olaf suit for the youngest (or just the most dedicated) fans. For those few who don't know the words by heart, lyrics will run along the bottom of the screen.
The Barbican, Silk St, London EC2
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How to Use Pressure Points to Induce Labor
In the last trimester of pregnancy, time seems to pass incredibly slow. If you've gone overdue, which happens in many first pregnancies, you may find the wait (and weight) unbearable!
Many people believe that acupressure can help to induce labor if the cervix is ripe. Pressure points are areas of focus used during acupressure, and according to some practitioners, they are areas on the body where energy is blocked or stored. Keep in mind that pressure points, or acupressure, will only work if your body is ready for labor. This is true of many other natural methods of inducing labor, as well.
Below are instructions on how to use pressure points to induce labor. You can do this at home, and don't need a partner to help you, although having someone to assist makes it easier.
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Start with your hand. Firmly pinch the webbing (interdigital fold) that you find between your thumb and index finger. Maintain pressure for 1 minute, and release. This stimulates the urogenital system, and may encourage contractions.
Alternatively, you may press the area where your wrist meets your hand, just under the base of the thumb. This is another spot associated with the uterus.
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Next, try your ear. Acupressure of the ear is known as auricular therapy. Pinch the top portion of your ear as shown in the accompanying image, on the helix, right above the triangular fossa. This is the area associated with your uterus, and is also supposed to encourage contractions. As before, maintain pressure for 1 full minute, and then release.
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Now for your feet. If you can't reach your feet, get your partner or a family member to help! Squeeze the pinky toe on each foot, and maintain firm pressure for 1 minute. Release. This last technique is anecdotally reported to be the most effective.
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Man to face 50 charges after being picked up by Warwick cops
WARWICK Police first spotted Joshua John Tilmouth driving a car on Albion St this week and pulled him up for allegedly driving with stolen registration plates.
But the officers quickly discovered it wasn't the only offence the north Brisbane man had allegedly committed in recent weeks.
He was wanted on a long list of other charges including assault occasioning bodily harm, stealing and wilful damage.
Mr Tilmouth was arrested by police after the intercept on Wednesday and charged with 50 offences, most of which are alleged to have occurred between December and January.
The 28-year-old man spent Wednesday night at Warwick watch house and had his matter mentioned yesterday morning at Warwick Magistrates Court.
His list of charges includes 14 counts of driving without a licence while disqualified by a court order, 10 counts of stealing, seven of unlawful use of motor vehicles, four of entering premises and commit an indictable offence and one count of assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed or in company.
Most of the offences allegedly occurred around Caboolture, Kilcoy and north Brisbane.
Lawyer Brad Skuse did not submit a bail application for Mr Tilmouth yesterday.
His matter was adjourned and he was remanded in custody until his next court date on May 10.


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Equilibration in adsorbing polymer systems can be very slow, leading to different physical properties at a given condition depending on the pathway that was used to reach this state. Here we explore this phenomenon using a diblock copolymer consisting of a cationic anchor block and a thermoresponsive block of poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline), PIPOZ. We find that at a given temperature different polymer chain densities at the silica surface are achieved depending on the previous temperature history. We explore how this affects surface and friction forces between such layers using the atomic force microscope colloidal probe technique. The surface forces are purely repulsive at temperatures <40 degrees C. A local force minimum at short separation develops at 40 degrees C and a strong attraction due to capillary condensation of a polymer-rich phase is observed close to the bulk phase separation temperature. The friction forces decrease in the cooling stage due to rehydration of the PIPOZ chain. A consequence of the adsorption hysteresis is that the friction forces measured at 25 degrees C are significantly lower after exposure to a temperature of 40 degrees C than prior to heating, which is due to higher polymer chain density on the surface after heating.
The main objective of this thesis work was to gain understanding of the layer properties and polymer structures that were able to aid lubrication in aqueous media. To this end, three types of polyelectrolytes: a diblock copolymer, a train-of-brushes and two brush-with-anchor mucins have been utilized. Their lubrication ability in the boundary lubrication regime has been examined by Atomic Force Microscopy with colloidal probe.
The interfacial behavior of the thermoresponsive diblock copolymer, PIPOZ60-b-PAMPTAM17,on silica was studied in the temperature interval 25-50 ˚C. The main finding is that adsorption hysteresis, due to the presence of trapped states, is important when the adsorbed layers are in contact with a dilute polymer solution. The importance of trapped states was also demonstrated in the measured friction forces, where significantly lower friction forces, at a given temperature, were encountered on cooling than on the preceding heating stage, which was attributed to increased adsorbed amount. On the heating stage the friction force decreased with increasing temperature despite the worsening of the solvent condition, and the opposite trend was observed when using pre-adsorbed layers (constant adsorbed amount) as a consequence of increased segment-segment attraction.
The second part of the studies was devoted to the interfacial properties of mucins on PMMA. The strong affinity provided by the anchoring group of C-PSLex and C-P55 together with their more extended layer structure contribute to the superior lubrication of PMMA compared to BSM up to pressures of 8-9 MPa. This is a result of minor bridging and lateral motion of molecules along the surface during shearing. We further studied the influence of glycosylation on interfacial properties of mucin by utilizing the highly purified mucins, C-P55 and C-PSLex. Our data suggest that the longer and more branched carbohydrate side chains on C-PSLex provide lower interpenetration and better hydration lubrication at low loads compared to the shorter carbohydrate chains on C-P55. However, the longer carbohydrates appear to counteract disentanglement less efficiently, giving rise to a higher friction force at high loads.


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My son's birthday is on April 24th and he invited his three friends to go to Kings Dominion for the weekend but 2 confirmed that were going. Then, one cancelled the day before the trip and the other didn't want to be the only one to go. IT WAS A DISASTER!
I felt so bad for my son. Anyways, we still went to the park with the family. I want to give his friends another chance and I want to do something for my son for his 16th. Please give me some ideas! I would like to do something this Sat. 4-21
Magali from Virginia
What a bummer! But I feel your pain! Mine will be 16 on the 25th! Can you believe it's gone by that fast!
I listen carefully through the year to my kids , especially as they near a "special" birthday like 13, 16, and 21. They usually mention what they want, but, it's at a time alot of times you're busy with something and don't listen. My son is getting ready to turn 16, and all he can talk about when the subject comes up is having a "get-together" with all the guys, he is involved with a church group. He wants to have all the guys over for a camp out, and eat what he chooses. I just let him talk, and I know he loves it. Alot of times if we are short of money, they are willing to get a smaller present to have the "get-together" or party, they want to do. And that works for me. He's happy / I'm happy. He has a good memory...that's important....
I am a 16 year old guy. MY sister had a huge $8000 party on a 3 level yacht in an expensive on-the-water area about 20 minutes from where we live, and since i'm turning 16 the same year, I feel as if i should do something too.
We are having a basketball party at a health club. It was a challenge finding a place with a basketball court to rent out because they are usually for all members to use. We settled for a Sunday as it is less use. The party is split two hours for the boys to just play basketball and the last two hours for the girls to join with music and food, with the court still available for those who just want to play at basketball. By the way 1/2 hour inbetween for the guys to freshen up. This is one advantage of a club because they have the facility and will work with you to personalize it. Not nearly as expensive as my daughters.
I'm going to be 16 soon. I've done the bowling, ice skating, laser quest, camping, and my mum and dad think paint balling is too dangerous.
Hey guys I'm gonna turn 16 in 22 days on the 21st of October and I really wanted to have a party but my parents decided to move to the river land so we did! Now I live 4 hrs away from were I use to live and now I have only meet a couple of friends, but it's school holidays and I don't know what to do now please help me out, if you have any ideas please email me on buddyweed_05 AT hotmail.com Cheers
I just want to provide feedback to Ben, who's parents think paintball is too dangerous. Ben, I am the mother of a soon to be 16 yr. old son and an 11 year old son, and I've played more paintball than both of them (only we played on our own and on private property...that can get a bit dangerous, but doesnt' have to)! If you parents find a reputable paintball course, they're set up with all of the safety gear you need and have the place set up with plenty of "duck and cover" spots. If you have anyone who is opposed to the possiblility of bruises, they MAY want to sit the paintball game out, but other than that, you'll all be fine.
Otherwise, for our son's 14th birthday, we'd just finished a half-pipe (he was an AVID skateboarder) and hired a local teen band to play while the guys skated (with parental signed permission). You don't have to do the half-pipe, but a teen band really doesn't ask for more than a donatation (we gave them $100), and what could be cooler than to have a live band play your birthday! All his friends said that was one of the best parties they'd ever been to, and even better that his parent's actually hired the band!
Check with your friends at school to find a band or call a local music shop...don't have one of those, try the school music teacher. They can usually tell you who takes their music seriously enough to get together with friends to form a band. Or you can try your local community center to see if, like ours, the local teens have a community group. If your community has a teen group, they will most likely have flyers for any and all local teen bands.
I only wish I could afford to buy my son a truck or car? What do you buy him when he turns 18? Parents give to much, that is why we have spoiled kids.
Instead of buying the 16 year old a vehicle, tell him what ever he makes by work a job in a ? period of time you will match it to help him purchase a vehicle. A little hard work never hurt anyone. Teach him responsibility not dependency.
Hi, actually my boyfriend is turning 16 and he actually asked for a surprise something for his birthday. I would love to do this, and surprised that i had not thought of this before for him, but his mom and I are rather busy and are fresh out of ideas for the moment. He says that he doesnt want anything and nothing too expensive, but doesn't everyone say that? Please help me if you have any ideas about surprising him when he is already expecting it.
My son birthday its on jan 18, he want a party, but I don't know what to do. I don't have any ideas for boys birthday.
I like the idea of taking the kids to a local hotel that has a pool and other activities in walking distance. Get a room for the adults only and one for the kids. They will have a good time and the chaperones will always be close by to look in, but don't get headaches from the craziness.
I turn 16 on June 8 and woiuld like to have a party June 7 but i don't know what i should do. We don't have tons of money but enough to have fun. I want all my friends to remember this party. What can i do to have a great party that my friends will enjoy?
I need help with some party ideas for my son that is turning 16 in February. He says sweet 16 parties are not just for girls. My problem is I have no ideas and every party we have tried to give him no one shows up for it.
annmariereinig from Beaverton, MI
Have you asked you son for input on things he likes? If no one shows up for the parties in the past maybe it would be wise just to let him invite a couple of friends to go out and do something fun. Extreme bowling and laser tag are both really fun.
I hired a DJ for my daughters 16th birthday. We had over 40 kids in our house. I made appetizers, her favorite cake and soda. To break the ice her little 5 yr old sister and friend danced the macarana. After that everyone was dancing. Every one including the boys had a great time.
Both my boys wanted the same type of party when they turned 16...Paintball. We have a local place that sits on about 5 acres and they were allowed to bring 5 friends and spend the afternoon playing on the paintball course. They also had a party/game room that was ready for them to chow down in once they were through playing.
i have never heard of a sweet 16 for a boy. But I am wondering about your last sentence. Why has no one ever shown up? just a thought.
I had a "sweet" 16 party for my son. We live in a warmer climate, but we had a DJ set up in our garage, and dug a firepit and put haybales around it - a safe distance away, of course - for them to sit around. We had soft drinks in a big cooler on ice, food on tables in the garage, and the basketball goal was also right there for them to play - guys and girls! They all seemed to have a good time, I didn't do a lot of decorating because it was more "rustic", and his younger brother wanted one just like it when he turned 16! Good Luck!!
Our young teens & their friends, a mix of boys & girls, enjoyed being taken out to dinner at a nicer (not extravagant) restaurant of the birthday kid's choosing. The teens sat at their own table & had a really nice time. The idea came from the birthday girl herself & they all had fun, under the supervision of her parents from another table. This may not sound thrifty. You must compare the cost of the restaurant against anything else you would do to see if it works for you. Another thing they like is for the birthday kid & some good friends to be treated to a movie & perhaps pizza before or after at the host's house, or go to a fast food restaurant.
The paint ball, bowling, laser gun, arcade, obstacle course, Scavenger Hunt, sounds like he'd get more to accept, if he has friends he hasn't turned off for any reason. A suggestion: Make a concerted effort to encourage him to read library or church library books on how to win friends, making certain it's on his level, full of visual pages, and discuss with him how you have made friends in the past.
Often it's because they want to do things he doesn't or vice versa, as you know. It's acceptable to invite only a few and have an "sleep-over/steak night" with balloons filled with dollars hanging from the top edges of the ceiling by tacks in the stems, complete with streamers and a nice original cake or giant oatmeal pizza. Guys love Pizza, so if not a full meal, go for drinks, chip/dips, pizzas and clear out a room. They can call their own for a night, with you disappearing for the most part, checking only a few times throughout the evening. You could offer BIG BREAKFAST for the BIG GUY, complete with big sliced fried potatoes, TEXAS Toast (thick slices), diagonally sliced Kielbasa Sausage, and scrambled eggs, with Hot Chocolate galore and even coffee since they're "Older" then.
Going to the rifle/pistol range, is good for that age if Dad can supervise and there is permission from parents. If you know of anyone with a farm and an ATV or two to rent, take a few friends there. Teen boys love those things. Don't even SUGGEST that anything's "sweet", because being a sixteen year old boy in this generation is just short of Romeo's rage, along with a lot of moral confusion to boot. Mix it up, get input from the son but encourage him in the way he should go, not just any old way. After all, you're the steward/parent God chose
to raise him, right? God bless, encourage, and help you. : )
I am looking for a boy who is ready to be 16 but he didn't want this big party just wants friends over.
What do I do?
My 16th birthday is coming soon, but idk what to do. I am a boy and I want 20 people to come to my birthday. We have a small house and are low on funds. Please help on ideas. I want it to be fun.
My boyfriend's birthday is coming up, but he is no fun at picking party ideas. I try to get him into ideas, but he is like 'nah', which I found mostly annoying. He really wants to do a paintball party, but he is afraid that people might get hurt. Can people give me ideas what he should do for his birthday?
I need assistance to plan a Boy's 16th birthday, Asian themed (not a 'sweet' 16). Decorations and games need to be cool, not child-like. What do 16 year olds want to do? He recently relocated and wants to make an impression of not being too dorky. I thought of hiding clues in fortune cookies to find presents? I'm making a cake shaped like Chinese take out and sushi sides (cake). Serving General Tao chicken and rice. It's an afternoon party in October 08.
Robin from Milford, CT
What are some good party ideas for a boy turning 16?
By Ivana
My birthday is December 26th, the day after Christmas, that sucks because everyone will be home relaxing and enjoying their time with their family. I don't know what I should do. Can you please help me/give me options?
By Sheldon
My best friend is having his 16th birthday party after delaying it for way too long. I'm a girl so it's going to be a mixed party, but the thing is he's not into huge parties and the social aspect of things. He's more academic and his mother is not exactly open to him socializing and being out of her site for anything. Any ideas?
By Kendyll S.
I'm turning 16 soon and I want to throw a party for a bunch of friends. Please help me. I need ideas, party themes, anything is helpful. Please. Think big! Thanks.
By Daniel F.
My son is having his 16th birthday in a couple of of weeks, and I want to do a Skyrim themed party. Any ideas on decorations? I am thinking of making him a PS3 controller cake. I am having a hard time finding anything on the internet. Any ideas and help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
By Tanyisha H.
My son is turning 16 on New Years Eve! In the past we have delayed his celebration so friends will be in town, etc., but this one we can't. He does not have his license yet so we are not doing the car thing. Any suggestions?
By marnina from Santa Barbara
I want to have a birthday bash and I want it to be a big one, but it's at my care home in Leeds and I only have a limited budget. Should I just order a hall?
By Paul from Seacroft UK
I have no idea what kind of party I want for my 16 birthday party. It's on the 27 of September. Do you guys have any suggestions?
By Stefan A.
My birthday is coming up in May and I'm not sure what I wanna do for my birthday. Like I want to do something like with me and some of my friends, but I'm not sure what to do. There's so many things that I could do that I can't figure out what I want to do. Any suggestions?
By Daniel from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
My parents are gonna throw me a party when I turn 16. It's gonna be exactly on my birthday. I want a party with family and friends. I need ideas for the party. Please help!
By Michael M.
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I have 5 kids, all of whom have their birthdays between January and April (twins included, who want separate parties this year, double whammy), so I am definitely on a budget.
My oldest, because he's the oldest, has kind of got the minimum the last few years and is turning 16 in April. I would really like to do something special for him. Anyone have any ideas? Also, his birthday is April Fools Day if that sparks any thoughts.
By momof5 from British Columbia, Canada
When my son was turning 16, we asked him what he wanted to do for a party. He really didn't have anything in particular so we gave him $100 for him and a few of his friends to go out for pizza and to a movie. Of course in Iowa, you can drive at 16 so this was a big deal to go by themselves.
The other thing you could do is arrange for a sitter for your other kids and tell your son you are taking him to dinner. Have some of his friends already at the restaurant and have a little surprise party for him. You could also do this at your house if you wanted. Good luck! (02/16/2010)
By Leslie Hess
Paintballing with friends
Movies with friends
Beach bday with boogie boards packed lunch and let the boys run around (02/17/2010)
By muaonthego
It's my son's 16th b-day at the end of March. We've talked about having a DJ and/or karaoke. Any ideas?
Charless from Indiana
If he and his friends would enjoy it and you have a way to buy or borrow it, the "Guitar Hero" video game seems pretty popular, although I've never tried it.
I do like your idea of doing the DJ and karaoke thing. I just hope your son and his friends aren't shy or self-conscious! (01/10/2009)
We got our son a really nice truck for his 16th birthday! He has no clue. He does not want a party. I like the scavenger hunt ideas, but we live out in the boonies. There is a small center in our small town that I rented out for our daughters 16th birthday, but he doesn't want to do it. How am I supposed to surprise him with a truck in front of all our family and friends if he wants no part of it?
I thought about renting the center anyway, and having a simple boring dinner... but then what? I was all excited about giving him this truck, but he is ruining it! Let me know if you have any ideas.
Thanks in advance,
Teena from Boonies in Indiana
A 16 year old boy really may not want a party. Give him a small gift wrapped box with the truck key inside and the directions to where it is parked. If you want you can enclose a small metal pickup in the box for a keepsake. (01/17/2007)
By Lois
Why don't you take him to dinner, or lunch, somewhere nice , but not too costly, then give him a wrapped gift box, with some clues in it -- and tell him he has to find his real present using the clues in the box! Tell him he can invite friends to help him look or do it with family. (01/17/2007)
By Rosa
Take him out to eat the night before his b-day, maybe a pizza place. Ask just a few of his friends to show up about 15 min after you have been seated. Let them join in,be sure to sit by a window that he has a clear view outside. Have someone drive up with his truck at the window with a big bow and a huge tag [a poster board] for him on the windshield.And just wait till he notices. Let the pizza place or whatever place know the plan ahead. Then he can drive around on his b-day showing off his new truck, that he got at his small surprise party. He would not expect anything the night before his b-day. (01/17/2007)
By barbara
PLEASE don't ambush your son with a party or a hunt that he doesn't want. Isn't the main idea to delight him, rather than to arrange a public display for your gift? This is HIS day, and if you respect his wishes for privacy, it is sure to remain one of his most treasured memories. (01/18/2007)
By Doggy
Let him celebrate his birthday however he wants - you'll just ruin the excitement and appreciation if you go against his wishes just to please yourself. You must be a generous and loving parent to even think of giving such a gift, so please keep that giving spirit and find a way for him to really enjoy his special day. He's going to be surprised no matter how many people are there. You should be happy enough with the surprised look and joy on his face and not the reactions from anyone else. (01/19/2007)
By Anon
Maybe get him tickets to a concert? Get him something so he can bring a friend(s). Than while he's at the concert get all his friends over at the house and stuff and be ready to surprise him, I just turned 16, and i said i didn't want a party, but i totally did. (02/05/2007)
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I don't know a lot about tragedies, apart from my own and my loved ones struggles, setbacks, and adversity. One thing I know that you can always begin again. You can always start again.
When my parents got divorced it was so hard on both sides; my mom's and dad's side. Even before the divorce, when they were separated, it was really sad seeing the family ripped apart. By this time my parents have been married and been together for about 20 years already with six children. So imagine how bad it was for both of them to start all over again.
When my mom left, she didn't even take all her clothes. She took a few clothes and shoes, her few other documentation and work files, and that's it. After that she started everything from the scratch. She had her job bank at the time, and of course us, her children. My older sister I think was in freshman college year and I just started secondary school.
Between the periods of separation until the divorce was finalized none of her colleagues knew she was going through very tough times. It was only my closed family members and a few of our neighbors that knew that my parents were about to having a divorce. Even after the divorce my mom kept on wearing her wedding ring, and still using my dad's name. She did that until all legal issues were sorted out.
I remember how life was very tough for us because of my parents' separation and divorce. Both my parents started everything over again. After the divorced was finalized, my dad immediately moved from the family house we grew up, because there were too many memories there, it felt empty. He moved to one of his houses in another area, far from where we used to live. He also had to start over again from the scratch. He got married with my step mom, and had two more children with her.
During the separation until the divorce was finalized and everything sorted out, I remember looking at my mom how she was trying to be strong, secretly crying without making a noise. You know sometimes you could just cry silently without opening your mouth, and tears could be coming out of your eyes. I was young, but I still knew this wasn't right. Moving from a much bigger house to a three room place. Even thought it was one of our parents' houses, the only one my mom could go because the rest were rented, but we couldn't occupy all the house; the house had two sections, but one section was rented. In those three rooms, one was the bedroom, one was the kitchen, and one was the sitting room which in the evening became a bedroom. Let me just tell you, there were more than five people living in those three rooms. And I watched my mom buying one thing at a time; everything all over again on top of that raising us.
It was tough, but both my parents managed to move on. It wasn't easy, but little by little they regained everything back. My mom also got married years later to my step dad. Everything worked out for both of them.
In life there are going to come obstacles and tragedies. Some of them can come as humanitarian crises such as hurricanes, wars and abductions, some of them as single based like, such as an illness or an accident, some of them could be poverty stricken situations. All of these are tragedies that can happen to anyone as part of life.
Myself for example; I have been battling something for a while now. Some of my closed ones know my struggles. Like all adversity, some days it will be hard to cope with everything, and some days you will manage to remain positive as if nothing bothers you. I have been through storms and struggles in my life, but this battle is the only thing has took me longer to overcome and get a breakthrough. But I have learned to overcome by staying positive, courageous, and strong. The support of my loved ones and my local Church also has helped me and made some things easy for me during my difficult times.
All I can say is that my adversities have taught me to trust in God with everything concerning me, but also to refuse to fail and feel self-pity. Many times I cried so hard and even slept over time and refused to get out of bed. But I will usually bounce back and recover. I would pray, spend time in the Word of God, listening to faith building messages, praise and uplifting songs, and I will find inner strength to carry on. In days when everything seems dark, God will even send someone to encourage me to help me bounce back.
From my own experiences and what I have observe others and how they cope with tough and tragic times is that you have to be strong. It's not the end of everything for you. Rely on the inner strength that comes from God from within you. But also seek help and support from the local Church for instance, or from your loved ones and friends, or maybe get a professional help if you can. It's always good to talk to someone, and to have someone by your side to help you feel that you are not alone.
You can start again. Yes, it will be hard, but as long as there is God, there is hope; you can start again.
The best way to overcome your fears, struggles, discouragements, disappointments, and defeat is to face them. You need to acknowledge that you are overwhelmed, discouraged, and disappointed. So that you can know you have a problem that you need to find a solution and overcome. And after that just refuse to remain defeated, and decide to do something about it. Depending on your circumstances, it may take you years, but however and how long is going to take you to recover, don't give up. It's okay to cry and have personal grieving moments to heal inner wounds and disappointments, but don't remain there stuck for long. By the grace of God, you will make it again. There is this saying, "Inch by inch life's a cinch."
My heart goes out to everyone who is going through tough times all around the globe. Please, when you feel like giving up or you feel you are about to lose your mind, I encourage you to just pray even if it's few words, or one sentence. There is someone special called The Holy Spirit of God, the Comforter, living inside of us. He will find a way to comfort you and help you get up again. He may use another person, or use a television program, or a song in the super market, or whenever you are, even when you are alone He can give you that inner strength to help you carry on. When you pray, God will give you the strength through His Holy Spirit and provide you with the grace you need in your life for things to keep going for you.
There is always a way to overcome our situations during our tough times. It's not the end of everything. Believe. Have hope. Have faith. God can make a way where it seems to be no way.
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Have you ever wonder why some POND FISH FOODS are priced higher than others? You have heard the saying, "you get what you pay for." Well, this statement rings very true when it comes to selecting pond fish food for your koi or goldfish friends.
"Fish Food" diet & nutrition play and important role in not only the heath of your Koi and goldfish but also in the overall balance of your ponds ecosystem! The trick here is to offer your Koi and goldfish a Premium Fish Food.
The cost of fish food simply boils down to the quality of the ingredients. Typically you will find that inexpensive fish foods sacrifice quality ingredients and simply add cheap filler ingredients like CORN FLOUR & CORN MEAL. Ultimately your fish are what they eat and by offering your fish lower quality ingredients you are jeopardizing the health and well being fish & and the balance of your pond in a couple of different ways.
If the food you offer your fish is made from the low grade ingredients, believe it or not, you are actually contributing to undesirable algae in your pond. These low end fish foods are often hard for your fish to digest and loaded with phosphates stimulating undesirable algae growth, which will lead to you spending more money on pond water treatments. Pay now or pay later, starting to make sense yet?
Pond Fish Food with low grade ingredients can cause fatty tumors in a very short period of time that end up suffocating your fish, causing poor appetite and in many cases cause premature death because these fatty tumors surround the fish's vital organs and literally choke them from the inside out! Do your fish always look pregnant? If so, you should consider a change in their diet, very quickly because it is very likely that your fish are not pregnant at all and really need to go on a diet, STAT!
The Aqua Eden Brand Line of Premium Blended Pond Fish Food are made with Human Grade ingredients, scientifically blended to boost the immune systems of your fish, enhance brilliant colors naturally without hormones, has stabilized vitamins & minerals, is pro-biotic fortified to reduced waste build-up, aid in digestion and comes in a re-sealable nitrogen flushed foil bag to ensure freshness!
The Aqua Eden Brand Premium Blended Pond Fish Foods have four different options to choose from because there is not necessarily one blend of fish food that should be fed year round! The Aqua Eden Brand offers a POND STAPLE Formula as a staple pond fish food, a GROWTH Formula, a TOTAL HEALTH Formula and also a COLD TEMPERATURE Formula fish food that should be offered to your fish in the fall and early spring.
Over feeding your pond is one of the largest CONTRIBUTORS to ponds that have out of control algae, poor water quality and unhealthy fish! You can feed your fish a few times a day if you are very conservative in your portions, have a good routine of adding beneficial bacteria to your pond and at least on occasion, perform partial water changes to your ecosystem.
Be very careful not to feed your fish more than they can consume in just a couple of minutes. Uneaten fish food that ends up in your skimmer, ultimately jeopardizes your water quality, provides fuel to undesirable algae, and ends up in your filtration system creating more maintenance for you! Feed the fish not the Pond!
When water temperatures drop into the 60's switch to The Aqua Eden Brand Cold Temperature Formula Fish food and seal your summer variety fish food up and toss it in the freeze to keep it fresh for next year! REMEMBER; stop feeding your fish when water temperatures are between 50 and 55 degrees so that your fish don't go down for hibernation with a full belly!
Pro-Biotic fortified is a fancy way of saying our fish food has beneficial bacteria added to it! The Koi fish or Goldfish eat our fish food fortified with beneficial bacteria and as the food passes through the fish and into your pond, the fish poop will be fortified with beneficial pond bacteria!
It takes a couple of days for the beneficial bacteria to reconstitute, ultimately wake up and of course has already been passed through the fish! When the bacteria wakes up it is actually inside the fish poop laying on the bottom of your pond or in your filter system! This is a tricky way of using beneficial bacteria to eat up the pond muck in your pond's ecosystem! It' a dirty job but someone has to do it!
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Testing your home security system can be extremely beneficial. Not only does regular testing ensure connectivity, it also gives you the peace of mind knowing that everything is working accordingly. Testing your system on a regular basis is crucial. Having a correctly connected system is important to whether the alarm will communicate with our central monitoring stations. The central monitoring station will receive the notification that your alarm was triggered in the event of a break-in, and send help immediately if everything is working properly. When it comes to home security, your system is only effective if it's working. At Protect America, we recommend that you test your home security system once a month. Follow these simple steps to test your system correctly:
- Before testing your alarm system, call your home security company and put your account on "test." At Protect America, you must call (800)951-5111, then go to option 4. You can also test your system without having to make a phone call. Simply click the "Chat Online" button here. A representative will help you with the whole process via chat. Contact your home security company using whichever method works for you. If you attempt to test your alarm without placing your account on test with us first, it may result in a false alarm. Triggering a false alarm could result in a fine, so don't make the mistake of beginning the testing process before completing this step. During the process, you have the option of completing the test independently, or conducting it while one of our representatives guides you through the entire process over the phone or in chat.
- After you contact Protect America and ask to test your system, you will be prompted to verify your account information. Your account verification will include providing your name, address, and verbal password that you set-up with us previously.
- At this time, we will encourage you to make sure all doors and windows in the house are tightly closed. You won't be able to test whether an intrusion triggers the alarm if the entry points to your home are not secure in the first place. Essentially, any door or window with a sensor on it will need to be secured before proceeding.
Begin the Test
- In order to begin the testing period, arm the system by pressing the Doors and Windows button two times. Then press the Motion button one time. Wait 60 seconds. After the 60-second exit delay the control panel will beep letting you know the system is arming. You will then wait for the beeping to stop before proceeding to the next step of testing.
- Throughout your home, walk to each door and window with a sensor attached to it. In the next step the siren will sound steadily. If you choose to conduct the test with the guidance of a representative on the phone, they will often times turn off the alarm during the testing process, otherwise it will continue to sound through the remainder of the test. Do not disarm the system. If you disarm the system before the test is complete, you will have to begin again. Open each of these doors and windows in your home that have sensors attached. Wait 3 to 5 seconds then close the door or window. When you arm the system by pressing the Doors and Windows button two times, it takes off all delays.
- Once you have gone through your home and checked each sensor and detector manually, you may now disarm the system with your 4 digit master code. At this time, you will want to use a computer to log into mymonitoringstation.com in order to view that your signals were properly received. Your username will be your digital number, and your password is the same as your verbal password. Once you verify that all the signals were received, you may now clear the alarm memory by pressing: status, disarm, disarm, status.
Finalize the Test
- If you are conducting this test independently, call us again at (800)951-5111, then go to option 4. Or speak to us via Chat! You may already be on the phone or in a chat with a representative. If this is the case, proceed.
- Similarly to before, you will now ask us to remove your account from testing mode. You will be asked the same security questions as before, which will include you name, address, and verbal password on file.
- After all previous steps are completed, you are now finished with your home alarm test!
Arming and Disarming
In order to arm your system after the test is completed, press the Doors and Windows button once. Press Motion Sensors once if you have motion sensors. It is not necessary to press this button if you do not have motion sensors in place. You now have 45-seconds to leave the premise before the system is activated. When you return home you must enter through an entry/exit door. These doors have been programmed with a 45-second entry delay. To arm your system in "Stay Mode" press the Doors and Windows button twice. To arm your system in "Away Mode" press the Doors and Windows button once, and if you have motion detectors, press the Motion button once as well.
To disarm your system, enter your 4-digit ID code to disarm the alarm system. The control panel will say, "System disarmed."
Testing your system can be a routine, or you can make it fun. Having the family join in on testing the alarm system monthly could be a great initiative. Explaining to your family how each part of the alarm system works can be very beneficial in understanding home security safety. We encourage you to test your system regularly. If there is anything you need help with regarding your home security system, we can help you. Call or chat us today!


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Description of problem:
man lvcreate
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Nothing is mentioned about -m or --alloc command-line options.
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-m should be explained with PV limitations, etc.
If --alloc is not implemented, it should be removed from the top of the man page
and from the syntax help when you run lvcreate with no options.
Parameter -m is already documented, see bug #202759.
Parameter --aloc is decribed in common options (see man lvm) with note that it
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Graeme Swann has come up with a brutal new reality TV concept that combines the contestants from X Factor and Big Brother.
The 32-year-old spin bowler seems to have become disillusioned with the state of reality television, and took to Twitter on Saturday night to vent his light hearted frustrations.
âNew tv idea. X factor rejects take on ex big brother housemates in woodland paintball contest. Paint exchanged for live ammunition,â wrote Swann.
âHosted by Ant and Dec,â he playfully added.
Although TV bosses are unlikely to give too much credence to Swannâs controversial pitch, the idea was certainly well received by some of the cricketers 291k Twitter followers.
âI heartily endorse this event or product,â said @TheZeroSymphony
âAs good a cricketer as u are, I think you would smash Cowell in the tv ratings war if you a producer,â added @LateralDrift.
Swannâs previous, less extreme, but equally radical change of format to the X Factor was also a big hit with the bowlerâs fans.
âPersonally I feel my experience would be improved by seeing the losers all take part in a huge royal rumble to see who really 'wants it'.
âLast man/woman left with a pulse gets a second chance to sing Billy Joel's 'tell her about it' with Jedward as backing singers,â added the cheeky Swann.


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News | Aug 18, 2017
The Cryogenic Machining Technology Used in F-35 Production
Titanium alloys are as strong as steel at about half the weight, making them ideal materials for building advanced military aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. But before titanium could be fully integrated into aircraft manufacture, methods had to be found to efficiently cool the cutting tools.
In 2007, Creare, a New Hampshire based engineering firm, received an Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to find a new way to cool machining tools. Instead of the traditional "flood cooling" method, which used harmful chemicals, Creare developed a way to run liquid nitrogen directly through the machine spindle and tool. Today, Lockheed Martin is using the cryogenic machining technology to cut titanium F-35 parts, significantly increasing efficiency and lowering costs.
Creare's cryogenic machining technology is just one of many successful innovations enabled by the US Air Force's SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. For more information, visit afsbirsttr.com.
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ASUS U43JC & U43F Bamboo Notebooks Available at Best Buy, Priced Below $1k
Those looking for an affordable bamboo laptop should know that Best Buy have listed the new ASUS U43JC and the new ASUS U43F on their website for a couple of days now. We're talking about two 14-inchers that feature quite impressive specs, yet still go for under $1,000.
The new ASUS U43F is features a Core i5-450M processor under the hood, Intel's UMA graphics and a LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display, 4GB of RAM, a 640GB hard drive and an 8-cell battery (5+ hrs), among other goodies. Pricing for the U43F is $949 and includes Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit.
On the other hand, the ASUS U43JC has similar features but comes with an NVIDIA Optimus / GeForce 310M graphics card, instead, which is why you'll have to shell in $999 for getting your hands on one.
Both ASUS U43JC and the U43F are expected to start shipping sometime before the month's end, so better prepare your hard earned cash if you want to look chic amongst your friends or colleagues at work.


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With a picturesque location close to peaceful open parks and a number of cafés, this Top Secret Hotel provides an ideal atmosphere for those looking for a relaxing break in Brussels.
This stylish hotel in Brussels European District provides guests with a number of luxury facilities, including a superb restaurant that prides itself on serving dishes of the highest quality with locally sourced produce. Guests can also take in stunning panoramic views of the city from the rooftop terrace at the property, before heading down to the lobby bar area for a drink in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The reception desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and here guests can find services including laundry facilities, currency exchange, car rental, and valet parking.
Rooms are designed in a modern and contemporary style, providing guests with a fantastic space to unwind after a busy day of exploring all that Brussels has to offer. Every room provides high-speed Internet access, as well as a number of other modern comforts to make you feel right at home as soon as you arrive. Guests who are visiting the city on business are welcome to use the property's Business Centre, which includes superb presentation equipment and spacious meeting rooms. For your leisure there is a state of the art Health Club for guests to enjoy, and here you can treat yourself to a soothing massage to relieve any aches or pains.
Known for its array of cultural institutions, Brussels is the proud home of the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Royal Museums of Fine Arts) providing visitors with a combination of both ancient and modern artworks, allowing you to explore a wide variety of styles and pieces spanning hundreds of years. A visit to Brussels would not be complete without a visit to the Grand Place, a stunning square in the city centre that is home to the Gothic Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) which managed to escape the French bombardment in 1695, despite being a prime target of the campaign. Today in the square you can also find a number of bars and cafes, as well as a selection of designer shops and other historical buildings. Due to the popularity with tourism there are a number of restaurants located close to the Grand Place, but if you fancy trying somewhere a little cheaper then just a 5minute walk down the Rue de Bouchers you will find a number of traditional eateries.
Enjoy your stay in Brussels!


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"This is a mix based around a bunch of tracks from the 130701 vaults, expanded with the inclusion of a number of other artists, old and new, whose approaches I've found inspiring. It's all people who one way or another are stretching things. I love music that's rooted in strong melodies or rhythms, but I love it even more when these are eaten away at, undermined and pulled apart. Hopefully this is a mix that takes you on a journey and shows how broad 130701's scope might be" ~ Dave Howell
Following nearly three years of silence, FatCat's 130701 imprint was reactivated at the end of 2015, with a number of new releases and signings lined up ahead of 2016 – the fifteenth anniversary of the label that played a pioneering role in the development of today's vibrant post-classical scene.
Titled after the date of it's inception on the 13th of July, 2001
Having begun life on 13th July 2001 (hence the label's superficially cryptic name) for the release of the first Set Fire To Flames record 'Sings Reign Rebuilder', the pioneering 130701 imprint was ahead of the curve, becoming what Drowned In Sound called "something of a blueprint outlet for instrumental based musicians worldwide whose creations don't quite fit safely into any genre or roster." Growing to encompass a hugely influential, high quality stable of artists operating at the cutting edge of the modern classical genre, 130701 has come to embody incredibly graceful and evocative music with a huge emotional weight.
Tracking back 15 years ago, Set Fire To Flames were the sole reason we set up 130701. They were a collective of 13 musicians from Montreal, including seven members of Godspeed
Initially established as an outlet for Montreal-based Set Fire To Flames (a 13-piece collective featuring members of Godspeed you black emperor!, A Silver Mt Zion, etc), the label has been home to some of the most recognisable names in the broad-reaching post-classical field, having introduced the likes of Max Richter and Hauschka, as well as becoming a home for pianist / composers Dustin O'Halloran, Sylvain Chauveau, and recent Golden Globe winner / double Oscar nominee Johann Johannsson.
The FatCat sub label has remained at the forefront of a post classical movement which remains focused on musical output and quality rather than hype or anticipation.
With a sound and identity that is both eclectic yet coherently unified over the course of our release history, 130701 may not have been prolific but has rigorously maintained a seriously high quality control bar from the outset and, as No Ripcord wrote, "has released some of the most important records of the last decade and single-handedly defined the post-classical genre."
Looking to expand the scope of its repertoire, the signing of a number of new artists – Dmitry Evgrafov, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Ian William Craig, Resina, Olivier Alary – marks an invigorating injection of fresh blood for 130701, and the 15th anniversary celebrations planned for 2106 will be marked by further new signings / releases, reissues and live activity involving many of the labels historical roster.
Eleven into Fifteen: a 130701 Compilation Various Artists


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It's been a few years since I started my yearly escapades to every corner of the world, and it struck me this year that I hadn't really explored the colors and culture of my immediate neighbors, Sri Lanka!
That's all it took for me to plan my trip and pack my bags. When the holiday season came along, I was all set with an itinerary to cover the best that Lanka had to offer. Join me as I take you through my #SriLankaDiaries!
With that done, it was time to check out the magnificent citadel at Yapahuwa that I had heard so much about.
Yapahuwa was one of the ephemeral capitals of medieval Sri Lanka in 1272. The view from the top is simply breathtaking.
I also visited one of Sri Lanka's holiest and most visited shrines, the Temple of the Tooth, in Kandy. Such a marvellous place, with some stellar architecture on display. Loved it!
Soon enough, caught a glimpse of another traditional performance, this time with a man walking on embers.
Destination Ella
I had heard so much about the breathtaking beauty of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, nestled deep inside Sri Lanka's lush green forests and hills. On my way there, I could hardly wait for my journey to end!
And then I got my first glimpse.
When I finally did reach Ella, little did I know that the jungle resort that I'd chosen had a unique plan for ushering me in.
Through a cable car!
And what was waiting for me at the other end left me at a loss for words.
Soon enough, it was time for a trek!
As always, the trekking trail had a few surprises in store too.
With Ella behind me, I decided to pack my bags and head to the seaside again, to usher in the New Year with some sun and sea. And what better place to do that, than Mirissa!
For the last leg of my quick vacation, I picked Galle, a beautiful city with Portuguese influences and architecture. Sounded like my kind of place. And boy, was it!
Galle has some incredibly old fashioned architecture, bright red autorickshaws that add to its beauty, and if you're lucky, you'll run into some monks chilling by the beach as well!
And soon enough, it was time to head back to India. I couldn't believe that I had missed the beauty of this island nation for so long, but I was happy to have finally visited and discovered a side to Sri Lanka I hadn't been aware of.
It was time to leave, but not without a final glimpse of the ocean!