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Acer announced a trio of new affordable tablets at IFA on Wednesday, but looking at the hardware, you'd think they'd only launched two. It's because Acer launched both an 8-inch tablet running Windows 8.1 and an 8-inch tablet with Android, and both devices are running on the same hardware.
The $150 Iconia One 8, which comes with [company]Google[/company] Android 4.4 pre-installed, is packing a quad-core [company]Intel[/company] Atom Z3735G processor powering an 8-inch 1280 x 800 display. The Iconia Tab 8 W, also expected to retail for $150, has the same hardware configuration, but is running Windows 8.1. The only exterior difference is that the One Tab 8 will come in a variety of colors. It's an interesting approach to reusing hardware, and we've been seeing other companies toy with similar ideas, such as the HTC One M8 which can run either Windows Phone or Android.
[company]Acer[/company] also announced a 10-inch Android tablet, the Iconia Tab 10. There's no Windows version here, perhaps because it's using a quad-core MediaTek processor. But it comes with a 1080p display and has a micro-HDMI port on the side, which makes it a convincing bargain at $200. Expect the Iconia Tab 10 to hit stores in the United States later this month.
The sub-$200 tablet market is heating up, with several companies releasing competitively priced devices for the holiday season and some Windows tablets retailing for as low as $120. As more Android tablets utilize Intel processors, the gap between Windows and Android hardware continues to shrink. If Acer's approach to reusing hardware for multiple operating systems is successful, expect to see more devices coming in both a [company]Microsoft[/company] Windows and an Android version next year.


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The DataPro TNC panel-mount couplers allow you to mount a TNC pass-through
to any custom-cut faceplate, providing a splice for two standard-polarity
TNC cables.
There's not much else to be said for a simple product like this, but if you've
found this product page then you probably already know whether you need a
panel-mounting TNC coupler and if you do, here it is!
This could also be used as a regular TNC coupler in a non-mounting situation,
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Santa Barbarans and our visitors are blessed by a myriad of trails weaving their way through what we refer to as the Front Country, the ocean-facing slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains. One of the interesting features of our coast range is that it runs from east to west, which is unique in the United States. The Santa Ynez Fault, which uplifted our mountains over 5 million years ago, is still considered active.
Miles of trails are easily accessed from public trail heads and depending on the trail and the day, are frequented by some combination of hikers, trail runners, horseback riders, dog-walkers and mountain bikers. There is a diversity of choices as the trails vary in steepness, exposure to sun, presence of water, popularity and scenic views.
A Hiker's Guide to the Santa Barbara Front Country by Ray Ford
A truly iconic spot for Santa Barbara hikers is the exposed clearing at Saddlerock 2.75 miles from the trailhead. An almost 180 degree ocean view coupled with a large rock formation perfect for perching entices people daily. Another fun not-so-secret? Hikers regularly arrange rocks in different large shapes like peace signs and hearts that are more than 40 feet across. There have even been marriage proposals spelled out in rocks.
This trail recently blossomed in popularity as yarn bomber Stephen Duneier (with the help of several others) knitted a colorful cover for Saddlerock itself. Yarn bombing is usually a guerilla act of wrapping a tree, a pole, a bench or in this case a giant rock with knitted or crocheted covering. While the art only lasted 9 nine days, the crowds were wowed and left asking for more.
The trail is steep at times but the views from the top are magnificent. On a clear day the Channel Islands emerge from the horizon and it feels like you can see all the way to Los Angeles to the south. If you are feeling spry, the trail does not end there. Continue on your way to the fire road (cat way, if you're a local) and you can turn your adventure into a 6-mile loop also known as the Girard Loop.
Incredible Saddlerock Vista. Photo credit: Courtney Dietz.
To find the trailhead, exit Highway 101 at Hot Springs Road and head towards the mountains and away from the coast. Turn left at East Valley Road. Trailhead is 0.2 miles on your right.
Check out Day Hikes Around Santa Barbara and other great hiking references in our shop for more information and a map of the trail.


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To be the authority and leader in epidemiological survey research, training and consultation
To provide information on population health to stakeholders and policy makers for evidence-based policy making through:
1. Leading in national epidemiological survey research
2. Providing training related to epidemiological survey research
3. Being a reference center for epidemiological survey research
4. Creating smart partnership and collaboration with national and international organizations
3 Core Functions
1. Conduct epidemiological survey research and public health research to provide evidence based findings to policy makers and relevant stakeholders.
2. Conduct training for Ministry Of Health (MOH) staff for professional development, particularly in the field of Epidemiological Research (Research Proposal, Methodology and Data Management), and Public Health (Disease Control, Family Health, Nutrition, and Occupational Health).
3. Provide consultancy and technical support / advice to MOH staff, universities and non-government agencies.


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The Electric Ballroom in London's Camden is to increase its capacity, following a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.
The venue, which has featured performances from Paul McCartney, U2 and Prince, will increase its capacity from 1,100 to 1,500.
Councillors on Camden's licensing committee had blocked the application in January. At the appeal hearing this week the council changed position, allowing the change in capacity to go ahead in full.
Venue manager Kate Fuller said: "This is a brilliant outcome for the Electric Ballroom, and also for grass roots music venues everywhere. We tried to show that we are different, and that our patrons just want to enjoy music. It seems the message is getting though."
The Electric Ballroom was represented by Sarah Clover, barrister at Kings Chambers Birmingham, and licensing consultant Niall Forde. The court made an award to the Electric Ballroom for costs against Camden Council.


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On a recent trip to the UK I was fortunate enough to buy a mesmerising book by Elsebeth Lavold called Viking Patterns for Knitting.
In her research Lavold studied the interwoven artwork found on old Viking artefacts in Scandinavia and England. She translated these patterns into knitted designs and incorporated them into beautiful garments many of which, I am sure, will stand the tests of time.
Down through history there is evidence of many cultures, Arabic, Indian, Roman etc., using interlacing cables in their art work. The Celtic knotwork that we are so familiar with today most likely arises from the ornate illustrations, produced by monks during the 8th Century, such as those found in the gospels like The Book of Kells. Soon after this period the Vikings arrived in Ireland. Lavold acknowledges the similarities between Celtic knotwork and designs created during the Viking era explaining that while Vikings came into contact with many cultures, rather than copy new designs that they would come across, they would incorporate new aspects of design into their own.
Much of the book is devoted to charts and illustrated swatches of the cable work that she came across. She also explains a method that she devised of picking up additional stitches to keep the design true to the original. I couldn't wait to have a try:
Lavold's chart was really easy to follow. The swatch begins and ends with angles which is new to me. The inspiration for this 'lattice' work came from a gravestone in Hellvi, Gotland, in Sweden.


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All our Homes enjoy bedrooms which are fully furnished with fitted wardrobes, bed and bedspread, chair and table. All rooms are equipped with telephone and TV points and all bedrooms and the en-suite bathrooms contain a call bell. The provision of en-suite facilities in individual homes can be seen in each Home's particulars.
Service Users are encouraged to furnish the rooms with personal possessions such as pictures, photographs and any items of treasured furniture which will fit into the space, so that the Service User is surrounded by loved objects and memories.
Our belief is that these are not OUR Homes, but the Home of each individual who occupies a room and our presence in their Homes is to provide care and assistance which they are unable or unwilling to provide for themselves.
In all Homes, each unit is served by its own dining room and lounge so that Service Users can enjoy a cosier space with fewer people and avoid a sense of "institutionalisation". The lounges are well equipped with chairs, tables and televisions and apart from general access to residents, are also used for the activity programmes.
The dining rooms each have an adjoining kitchenette.
Food is prepared in the main kitchen of each Home and taken in heated trolleys to the kitchenettes so that the carers can serve the residents in the unit. This ensures that the preferences and needs of the Service User are known to the Carers. Service Users also have the choice of dining in their own rooms.
Menus are created on a 4 week cycle and are amended every six months to reflect seasonal variations and are approved by a licensed Nutritionist and are clearly displayed in all dining rooms. Picture menus are used where appropriate.
This may either be a light breakfast with choices of cereal, toast, yoghurts, fruit or a cooked breakfast, where preferred.
Which is the main meal) has a choice of two items, plus dessert.
Consists of Soup, plus a choice of two items, plus dessert.
Where a Service User does not want any of the choices a light alternative, such as salad or omelette is always available. Vegetarian and Diabetic choices are always available and food for Nursing Home residents is specially prepared to meet the needs of the Service User and one-on-one assistance with meals is provided, where appropriate, to ensure that sufficient nutrition is received.
In between mealtimes, beverages and snacks are provided in the morning, afternoon and evenings or when required.


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Choosing a Real Estate ProfessionalSelecting a real estate sales professional is one of the most important choices you'll make during the process. It's a good idea to interview several sales professionals before selecting one to represent you. Consider these Interview Checklist questions when comparing sales professionals. In a real estate transaction, sales professionals may represent the seller, the buyer, or both parties. This representation is called an "agency." Traditionally, a sales professional is the seller's representative. So, unless otherwise stated and/or documented in writing, you should assume the real estate professional is working for the seller. In many regions, real estate sales professionals are legally obliged to disclose, in writing, information on the types of real estate agency relationships that exist. It is important to understand the differences between these agencies whether you are buying or selling a home. Real Estate Representation Seller's Agent—A sales professional becomes a Seller's Agent by entering into a listing agreement to represent the seller's interests. Seller representation also exists when a sales professional shows a property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a "buyer agency" isn't established. A Seller's Agent may provide information to assist the buyer but must place the interests of the seller first.
- Do not disclose anything to the Seller's Agent you don't want the seller to know.
- Sellers should not tell the Buyer's Agent anything they do not want the buyer to know, because the Buyer's Agent must disclose pertinent information to the buyer.
- The Dual Agent is required to treat the buyer and seller honestly and impartially, but the potential for conflict of interest exists.
- The Dual Agent's duties are more limited. Sometimes a Dual Agent is described as a transaction broker or an intermediary.


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From sea to mountain, taste the (natural) best of the (Canadian) west.
Spectacular splash of fall colour through Quebec and Ontario, and then of bracing sea spray on the Atlantic coast.
Discover Canada's natural side at the heart of the country while taking stock of its most civilized side as well.
Take the scenic route to Canada's most scenic destination, from the west coast to the Rockies.
A leisurely drive through rough and charming Newfoundland becomes increasingly spectacular as we add Labrador to the mix.
Soak in Alaska's dramatic landscapes while catching more than a glimpse of wildlife.
Soak in Canada's west coast, and pick up wilderness tips in the process!
Explore the grandiose scenery of Yukon and Alaska, with spectacular guided trips added for good measure.
A wild ride of a river in a grand setting with wildlife aplenty.
Be it the dorsal fin of an orca or the tail of a humpback, sighting a whale is an unforgettable moment.
Leave civilisation behind and discover the joys and techniques of living off and with the land.
Discover the gentle beauty of BC's Gulf Islands National Park with someone who knows.
Thundering surf, towering trees and plenty of wildlife; welcome to nature's treasure island.
Go for day hikes from a base camp or set out on a more challenging hiking trip on Vancouver Island's southern coast.
Enjoy Vancouver Island's stunning coast from the comfort of a refitted heritage vessel.
The west coast offers outstanding opportunities to observe grizzly bears from a safe vantage point.
There is no better way than a kayak to explore Canada's inspiring coastline.
No trip to Canada is complete without getting a taste of the voyageurs' trademark craft.
Go for a gentle float or an adrenaline rush in various locations across Canada!
You just can't beat the bird's eye view of the wild world below. We offer several options.
Don't let the scale of the country fool you: biking can be a wonderful way to explore Canada.
Explore the backcountry with a local guide and learn about the natural world around you.
Canada's wilderness is best enjoyed on foot. Let NTC help you plan your next backpacking adventure.
With a longliner and her Inuit crew, we take you to a wild world of deep fjords, pale blue icebergs, and lofty mountains.


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Since 2007, the South African government has made it possible for citizens to track the status and delivery of not only their passport book, but applications for their official South African documents as well. Application status can be checked in two ways, by means of a text message or a visit to the proper Internet site.
Dial 32551 to send an SMS or text message query.
Enter "P" without the quotation marks, followed by a space. Enter your ID or identity document number. The message should look like this: P 5001010050080
Send the message. The cost of sending your message will be R1, or one African Rand.
Read the displayed results.
Visit the ID/passport book query web page.
Enter your identity document number.
Click on "Enquire."
Read the displayed results.
Most recent
- Allow time for your passport book application to process. It is important that you do not make travel arrangements until the receipt of your South African passport book, as processing time typically takes six months.
- If you must make arrangements, it is important that you apply well in advance of any anticipated travel, allowing time not only for the six-month processing window, but the application and processing times of any visas you might require. At a minimum, the time to receive a tourist visa to your chosen destination can take a month. It can take longer if travelling there for employment, educational pursuits or for business.
- In the event that your travel date draws near and you've neither received your passport book nor a satisfactory answer via the passport query tool, look into getting a Temporary Passport or Emergency travel certificate, issued by South African missions abroad.
- The South African government has begun the process of phasing out temporary passports, and will only issue them in the case of emergencies. Emergency travel certificates are also limited in scope, and reserved for South Africans who have lost their passport and need to return home. The processing time for a temporary passport and emergency travel certificate is roughly three weeks. Not all countries accept these last-minute options, however, so it's important to research the policies of your anticipated destination beforehand.
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After separation, making an appointment to seek legal advice can seem like a very daunting task, particularly when you are already coping with one of the top three most stressful life events. In the Family Department at Edwards & Co we are highly conscious of this fact and have noticed that our clients find a list like the one we've set out below very helpful in preparing for your initial meeting with your solicitor.
- It is important to choose a solicitor who specialises in family law to ensure you are provided with the right advice from the very beginning.
- Book your appointment at a time suitable and convenient to you without any time constraints. The initial consultation will take at least one hour and it is important you do not feel under pressure.
- Take some time to prepare for your meeting. Gather as much information as you can on the following matters;
Income: Details of all sources of income received by you and your spouse if possible.
Assets: What property do you and/or your spouse own? Do you or your spouse have any savings or investments? Do your or your spouse have a pension?
Expenses: Try and detail all the money you spend on a monthly basis such as your mortgage, rent, utility bills, grocery bill, school fees, car payments, insurances etc.
Liabilities: Details of any loans or mortgages that you or your spouse have outstanding including credit cards, student loans, mortgages, car loans and private loans.
- Bring with you two forms of identification together with your marriage certificate and children's birth certificates (if relevant).
- Make a list of your main questions and concerns. This list will be a helpful aide memoir for you during your consultation to ensure you have sought advice on everything causing you concern.
- Consider bringing a close friend or relative to help you recall the advice and information provided. It may also assist you to bring a note pad.
At your initial consultation with Edwards and Company, our experienced family department will provide you with advice and assistance on all aspects of your separation and we will continue to guide you through this process until the end. If you need advice pursuant to separation please do not hesitate to contact our Family Department.


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Einstein Nathan Shock Center Call for Applications 2017 – 2018 Pilot Project Awards
The Einstein Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications to support the research of junior investigators developing R01 applications and senior investigators developing new applications to the NIH with relevance to the Biology of Aging.
The projects should utilize one or more of the 3 Cores of the Center. List of services of each Core can be found at www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/aging/core-facilities/.
• Proteostasis of Aging Core (AM Cuervo). Provides E-NSC investigators with tools, assays and expertise for the analysis of changes in cellular protein homeostasis that occur with age and in age-related diseases.
• Chronobiosis, Energetics/Metabolism of Aging Core (N Barzilai/D Huffman). Provide sophisticated integrative studies for determination of 'healthy aging' physiology and now provides resources for chronobiosis studies.
• Advanced Genomics of Aging Core (J Vijg). Services for planning and executing epi/genomics analyses, in particular, of single cell or few cells to address s important problems in biology of aging research.
Applications must include:
• The hypothesis and specific aims of your project (1 page)
• The specific Einstein Nathan Shock services that are requested (list of services for each lab is in the web)
• The number of samples that are requested, including sample size consideration. (No budget is required).
• A one (1) paragraph statement on how this research will impact your future directions in aging research.
• Current NIH Biosketch, (including personal statement and other support).
• Applications from institutions outside of Einstein are strongly encouraged.
Award Period: The awards are for 1 year and will pay directly to the Cores for specific services (no budget is provided for PI's labs).
Award Date: September 15, 2017
All Applications Due: August 15, 2017
Application Submission
Submit via email in a single PDF document to:
Kathy Paulus
Einstein Nathan Shock Aging Center
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Quick sketch
A quick sketch of my personal assistant and muse!
Um desenho rápido da minha assistente pessoal e musa!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Bear and Boat | Urso e Barco
Usually I first draw a pencil sketch and then go over it using pen and ink. For this exercise, I drew with the ink pen directly on the paper, and then added a bit of watercolor. I had originally thought of this illo for Illustration Friday's "Dip", but didn't have time to do it. I'm way behind!
Normalmente eu desenho primeiro a lápis e depois passo bico de pena e nanquim por cima. Para este exercício eu desenhei com nanquim diretamente no papel, e depois acrescentei um pouco de aquarela. Tinha pensado nesta ilustração para o tema "Mergulhar" para Illustration Friday, mas não tive tempo de fazer. Estou bem atrasada!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
International Reading Association | Annual Meeting Chicago 2010
This past week I was in Chicago attending the Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association.
I had a great time traveling with my colleagues, attending sessions, and seeing the exhibits. It's wonderful to get a peak at some of the new titles
coming this summer and fall. And, even more special, it's an opportunity to hear authors and illustrators speak and get autographed copies of their books.
We were lucky with the weather as well, a bit cool but sunny. Chicago is a really beautiful city!
Here are some of the highlights of the conference for me:
Hearing Kevin Henkes speak about his books and the power of imagination (and getting an autographed copy of "My garden"!)
Meeting Henry Cole, and getting a signed copy of his lovely book, "A nest for Celeste":
And meeting James Howe, Bonnie Becker and Jane Yolen and getting signed F&Gs of their upcoming books, respectively "Brontorina," "A Bedtime for Bear," and "Elsie's Bird" :
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A reasonable expectation of privacy: The application of R v. Jarvis to the employment context
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in R v. Jarvis addressed the circumstances that give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy. While the case directly considered whether certain recordings violated the Criminal Code, the Court's broad analysis of when a reasonable expectation of privacy exists applies outside the criminal context, with relevance to employers.
5 questions regarding PIPEDA's mandatory breach reporting – What human resources professionals need to know
This blog answers 5 key questions employers have with respect to the new mandatory breach reporting requirements under PIPEDA.
Proposed personal information protection in Ontario
The new proposed Bill 14 would apply to every "organization", which is defined as including persons, unincorporated associations and other organizations but does not include certain individuals, public bodies (some of which include the government, a municipality, or a municipal board of Ontario) and Ontario courts.
Tips for recruiting online
While it may be tempting to view the web as a wild west free-for-all, it is important to remember that the law still very much applies.
Video cameras in the workplace – The Vigi Santé Ltée decision: The Court of Appeal weighs in
The presence of video cameras in the workplace, as well as other measures of surveillance put in place by employers, have generated considerable commentary in recent years in Quebec. Administrative and civil tribunals are increasingly called upon to rule on the legality of these measures which are increasingly accessible to employers, as well as to assess their probative value in the context of the administration of evidence.
Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: a warning from the Privacy Commissioner not to reuse passwords, a company that contravened privacy law by releasing the results of an employee's drug test and Alberta's investigation of serious workplace health and safety incidents.
Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: a case where an employee claimed that her employer threatened her with discipline for exercising her right to refuse unsafe work; an FAQ that addresses employee privacy; and changes to the express entry program which came into force on November 10, 2016.
Public disclosure of private facts: New class action certification
I have a particular interest in technology and its impact on the workplace. A key consequence of the impact of technology is our evolving relationship with privacy rights. As our lives become more digital, our privacy is more difficult to control. Deactivating my Facebook account is not the same as drawing the shades on my front window. Who knows where all that data continues to hang out online and who has access to it?
Health minister announces changes coming to PHIPA in Ontario
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has announced in a news release that it intends to introduce amendments to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) to strengthen PHIPA and protect patient privacy.
Understanding employee privacy and work-issued computers
Last week, Alison J. Bird wrote for the First Reference Talks blog about the R. v. Cole case, involving a high school teacher who had kept photos of a naked, underage student on his work computer. In the several days, there have been a flurry of news stories calling attention to privacy boundaries employees can expect regarding work-licensed technology.
Slaw: Advice from Ontario Privacy Commissioner: Make privacy part of your corporate culture
The Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner is calling on organizations to make privacy a part of their corporate culture. Dr. Ann Cavoukian, says it is not enough for organizations to have a privacy policy in place – they must take steps on an ongoing basis to make sure it is reflected in every aspect of their operations.
Slaw: Privacy management guide aims to improve accountability
The privacy commissioners of Canada, Alberta and British Columbia have developed a guide to help organizations implement an effective privacy management program that meets private-sector privacy legislation and to provide consistent direction on what it means to be an accountable organization when dealing with individuals' personal information…


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According to unofficial reports, the iPad Mini might be available to the public without a 3G or 4G connectivity. This is to reduce manufacturing costs on the device and to let users save on miscellaneous expenses for 3G or 4G data access. Apple is said to release a 7.85-inch tablet with only WiFi connectivity available.
Rumor has it that Apple's iPad Mini has been exposed in its entirety for the record with some pictures that were disclosed on the internet. Apparently, a researcher named Sonny Dickson published these pictures on Twitter, starting a wave of thrill among Apple admirers.
According to the images, the device is much smaller than the typical iPad. It is believed to come with a 7.85-inch LCD and is thought to be a good competition against Amazon's Kindle Fire and Google's Nexus 7.
The smaller version of Apple's iPad is smaller than the original 9.7 inch tablet, making it more convenient to carry with you even without a bag. According to the pictures, the smaller iPad uses the hot new connector that first came with the iPhone 5.
Stories circulated that the prestigious gadget company gave instructions to Chinese suppliers to produce 10 million smaller iPads. Reports said that Mini's announcement is scheduled this month, at almost the same time as the release of other tablets by Microsoft and Amazon. Unfortunately, Apple hasn't yet given official confirmation of the reports about the iPad Mini.
Although the company's 9-inch tablet has been ruling the market, smaller but cheaper tablets started consuming the iPad's reputation. And according to online rumors, the iPad Mini is to be available to the public on early November. According to Fortune, Apple is going to invite stakeholders and journalists to uncover the smaller iPad.
On the other hand, Amazon is already enjoying the success of the latest Fire tablets in the US. Amazon is said to make the device available to the international public on the 25th of this month. The Amazon Fire tablets come in both 7 inches and 8.9 inches display. However, the 7-inch tablet is said to be the one that will become available to the international market.
The other competition for the iPad Mini is Microsoft's Surface tablet. Microsoft is said to introduce the Surface device at about the same time as they introduce Windows 8, which is the latest version of the world-renowned operating system and according to experts, will either make or break Microsoft's reputation.
The competition is really stiff because all three big companies are trying to burst each other's bubble. Microsoft tends to be the most interesting case because they have struggled with touchscreen gadgets. Their latest gadget might become a success; however, with Apple coming out with their iPad mini, the Surface tablet might look too complicated.
According to experts, the smaller iPad can have the greatest attention although it can still depend on the gadget's price. Because there are plenty of people who desire to have an iPad but don't have the budget and if Apple launches the smaller tablet at £250, it would be truly difficult to beat.


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Visitor Centre
Originally the second engine house with its own boiler room and coal store, this block of buildings was completed in 1863, with the exception of the second engine room to the east which was completed c 1868. Prior to conservation works commencing none of the steam plant was still in place, although huge limestone plates on which the engines stood and racking bars for the beams of the engines show the original location of the engines.
This building had not been used as anything more than a store for many years and had serious problems with the roofs and exterior stonework in particular. The roofs were re-slated and counter battened to allow for insulation above the timber sheeting. The maximum amount of existing slates were salvaged and re-used. Although re-slated, all the original steel and timber trusses were retained. Most of the windows to the engine room survived, and these were restored on site and re-inserted. In the case of the stonework, the Cork red sandstone had de-laminated badly and a significant number of blocks had to be replaced with a similar stone. No matching stone was available locally and sandstone with a similar colour and appearance was finally brought from a quarry in Achill.
The former engine rooms are now used to house the exhibition while the former coal store houses the conference theatre and meeting room and the former boiler house is now the main reception area for Lifetime Lab.
It is interesting to note that the engine room walls were painted with a decorative stencil frieze at dado height, part of which has survived and can be seen today.This attention to detail and effort to make the buildings visually appealing despite their functional use can also be seen in the polychromatic use of local red sandstone and grey limestone to the exterior.


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Years: 1978-1980, 18 hour-long episodes
Creators: Ian Mackintosh
Stars: Roy Marsden, Ray Lonen, Jerome Willis, Elizabeth Bennett
The Concept: A cold-blooded but effective spy-turned-bureaucrat is responsible for sending black ops operatives out into the field, but he spends as much time dealing with political headaches as he does enemy countries.
Sample Episode: 1.1, First Principles
Writer: Ian Mackintosh
The Story: When their own spies get stranded inside Russia, the Norweigans force both the British and the Americans to launch competing rescue attempts in order to compete for a commercial contract. Marsden turns venomous when he realizes that he's being jerked around, especially when things go wrong behind the iron curtain.
Why It's Great:
- This show has a great backstory: As the legend goes, Mackintosh was able to pack the show full of real dirt because he had been a real spy, and everybody wondered why MI-5 let him get away with it. Then, after three seasons, Mackintosh's small plane disappeared under murky circumstances! He wrote every episode, so they had no choice but to cancel the show. It certainly makes for a juicy story, whether or not its implications are true!
- I'm one of those who always suspect that the real political world is stranger and nastier than we can possibly imagine. "24", even with all its absurdities, seemed to me like a more accurate representation of life at the White House than the idealistic depiction on "The West Wing". This one is a much more grounded show than "24", and it's got an even more jaundiced view. This is one of the few shows to seriously explore how down and dirty politics can get, and it's a lot of fun to watch in a bare-knuckle sort of way.
- Roy Marsden is so good here that you wonder why he never became a movie star. Of course, it shoudn't be that surprising, because his performance most reminds me of another great three-piece-suit-wearing order-barking TV boss, Daniel J. Travanti on "Hill Street Blues", and he never got movie roles either. I guess they both knew that they'd found their calling behind those desks.
- Every episode, you get so wrapped up in the personal and political agendas, that you don't notice how suspenseful the actual spy story has become until the end—which is entirely the point. A lot of missions go wrong, and the body count is high, another all-too-realistic fact of the spy world that it's shocking to see portrayed on TV.
How Available Is It?: The first DVD set had terrible video quality, but it was soon re-released looking pretty nice, for a show shot partially on video.


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Can't believe it's been over a year since Blizz has passed away. Mom and me for a while had dreams almost every night of her. Now, it's not as common but they still sneak up on us once in a while. A few times we awoke thinking the dream was real and that she was still here with us. And even at times, we thought we could hear her when we nestled quietly into bed and just listened.
Our hearts are still broken and I'm still coping but we are attempting to keep busy. Not that she's out of our minds when we are busy, but we know she wants us to live our lives. Mom still says good morning to her and especially when her song comes on the radio! "Good Life" by OneRepublic.
Next post I'll update you all on my excavating business, let's just say Mom is not pleased with the progress.
Here are some pictures of Blizz's Urn and paw print. The picture frame says, "God saw her getting tired, a cure not meant to be so He wrapped His arms around her and whispered, "Come with Me". Rest in peace our dear Blizzo.


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14 April, 2011: The Big Rideau was blowing two-foot swells into Portland this morning, so I think I may safely conclude that the ice is now out.
It's been fun. Have a good summer.
10 April, 2011: I spent a relaxed half-hour casting off the Portland municipal dock this evening. The ice is about 100′ out from shore, and doesn't look very strong. Nonetheless there is a lot of it out there, and it will take time and heat to melt.
Ice Out — Newboro Lake
At least as far as you can see from McCaskill's Island. This morning at the public dock I watched a pontoon boat come ashore and disgorge four cold, but euphoric voyageurs. Bill and Kohar Palimenakos and their guests Perry and Soula Pezoulas came back in after the first night at the cottage this year. Perry joked: "Bill and Kohar have the motto: 'Last to leave, first to open.'
Bill quipped. "Yes, this year we opened up the day before the ice went out." Then they all jumped in telling me about how they battered their way through the ice with two-by-fours to make way for the trusty pontoon boat. Quite a bit of youthful exuberance there, great to see in adults. I guess that's what cottage life is about.
The 48 hour dock at the lockstation is pretty wrecked. That ought to be interesting. Greg, Tony's neighbour, told me that the pack ice did quite a bit of damage in Newboro and around the islands before it disappeared yesterday afternoon, though the sudden rise in water level after the big rain a couple of weeks ago probably set the stage for the damage.
Another conversation at the dock provided news that Fisherman's Bay on Opinicon is now free of ice, so likely Opinicon's open, as well.
With any luck no one will report that the other end of Newboro is still socked in, and the ice-out claim will stand.
9 April, 2011: Tony Izatt again: "The ice has destroyed the lower concrete dock at the Newboro Lockstation (the blueline). John Watt say's it's done. Not sure what Parks will do."
8 April, 2011: Tony Izatt reported that the ice is largely out of the area to the east of his dock (the sanctuary marsh) and now he reports the following:
"Really thin ice breaking on the floating docks at the municipal marina in Newboro. The slight breeze is really moving it around. I think the shore line and docks (along the north shore) are safe from damage now. I'd guess with the warm weather coming the ice will be out in the next couple of days."
Of course nobody has been waiting for this news !
7 April, 2011: Paul Peden discovered that Len's Cove in Portland has a live cam.
5 April, 2011: Hang in there, me hearties, it won't be long now. I checked Newboro this morning. From the launch ramp near Tony's dock to Cherry Island to the public dock is now easily navigable. There's still some pack ice attached to the main sheet towards the middle of the bay, but the ice has receded past the end of the public dock. Mind you, the docks at the Lock still appear to be icebound by my cursory look.
The lake is still iced in but the water level is exceptionally high, and this causes some pulling away from shore, extensive in some areas. I haven't seen any evidence yet of pack ice moving, and that's good. With any luck it will die where it sits.
31 March, 2011: I've been too preoccupied with seasonal things (election, sugar-making) to look at a lake, but it's been frozen solid around here until yesterday, so don't expect any ice movement for a while yet. Sorry about the lack of information. I'll try to get around to have a look, but there isn't much to see just yet.
The one thing I can tell you is that there is much less mud now than before the freeze up last week. My Ranger can now make its way anywhere in the woodlot with a bit of caution, whereas before it was practically floating across the sod in many areas. Today's sap run is the heaviest I have seen in seven years of sporadic sugar production.
27 March, 2011: I think the freeze has made a considerable amount of ice this week. When I nipped up to check on Tony's bubbler, I wasn't surprised to find the geese enjoying a band of open water clear across from the dock to Cherry Island. What did surprise me, though, was how the ice had filled back in around the dock and boathouse no longer directly in the pump's stream.
Tony offered to come up to change the setting, but that's a lot of driving and I doubt if any ice will break up before next weekend.
17 March, 2011: A picture's worth a thousand words, eh? Here are five of the bubbler under Tony's dock in Newboro.
7 March, 2011: I drilled through thick ice and frozen slush today to install a sump pump under Tony's dock at the end of Water Street in Newboro to relieve pressure on the posts from the rising water level. I did not observe such pressure around the dock, but the flooding on Chant's field and ditch near Crosby indicates a lot of water waiting to make its way into the lake. This field normally lies about two feet above the water level of the lake.
By the time I got to Newboro a work crew had already closed off the Water Street entrance to the lake, posting a Thin Ice warning and erecting snow fence across the ramp. I assume this was in response to Tony's morning email, though the vehicle tracks on the ice were sunken deeply into the slush from salt and sand erosion when I looked at them on the weekend, so the closure may have simply been the action of saner heads acting in anticipation of a potential problem.
When I looked at Washburn Lock today there was a lot of water going through. I wonder how much electricity that hydro station produces at full flow like this?
Tom Stutzman in Reading PA reports the ice went out of his pond yesterday and huge V's of geese are passing overhead. So I guess it's time to start speculating as to the date of ice-out on the upper lakes this year…
4 March, 2011: On a visit to Newboro this evening I noticed that there are some pronounced ruts at the ramps from salt and vehicles, though the bulk of the ice seems solid and nearly glare. I had reason to try to jack up a section of a dock with a hydraulic jack, and the ice seemed solid underneath, even when I exerted about two tons of pressure onto a three square-foot plank. The ice seemed solidly bonded to the steel posts and the water level is still quite low.
3 March, 2011: No, I haven't fallen through the ice in some back bay. It's just been a perfect time to get a lot of sawdust made in the shop before sugar making begins.
The Review-Mirror this week shows a photo of a large pressure ridge which effectively cut Wolfe Lake in two for the pickerel derby last weekend.
Things seem to be a bit late this year. The boys tapped on the last day of February in 2010, if I remember correctly. The first boil was during the Canada-USA hockey game, because my crew would have let the pan boil dry during overtime if I hadn't intervened.
The year before that Tony and I mushed around the decaying ice on planks to get his dock built by the March 15th deadline.
There's still too much snow in the woods for convenient sap-gathering this year so far, though that can change quickly, so get ready for spring madness.
17 February, 2011: I think we've crested the hill of this winter, because this morning was achingly beautiful on Young's Hill, the kind of ache which needs some time along moving water to calm. So in I went to the spillway in Chaffey's beside the Old Mill. There's a well-established track through the deep snow down to the end of the point. Apparently I'm not the only winter fisherman.
I tossed a lure into the moderate current while watching a large bird swim out past the little islands. It was the size of a Trumpeter swan, but dark in colour, and mercifully quiet. Ice cover is half-way out the 48 hour dock from the lock, so I tossed to the edge of the ice a couple of times. Thought I saw a flash behind the lure once, but it was likely a combination of sun and clouds. It seemed like a splake at the time, though.
I parked near Dorothy's, decided against snowshoes to get to the water's edge, and walked up the road under the railroad bridge instead. Vehicles have had a wicked time getting up that little hill lately, to judge by the tracks. One car took out some sumacs when it went between the driveway and the turn, and the whole hill was pock-marked with holes created by spinning wheels. Glad I walked.
A visit to the Isthmus separating Indian and Clear Lakes seemed indicated, so I tried a few casts there and saw a pair of Trumpeters living around the bubbler on the boathouse just to the north of the Ferry. The open water from this bubbler would be a factor for anyone trying to get to the Island on the ice, so be warned.
The ice isn't open all that far out either way. The navigation markers on Indian are iced in. While standing on the Ferry I could see a couple of vehicles (ATV-sized) and a few people out on Indian, obviously fishing splake.
It was a pleasant outing and I was able to return home in time for lunch. That's freedom of a sort.
15 February, 2011: The Dog Races are canceled. http://www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/dogsledraces/
An expedition this afternoon into our woodlot taught me a bit about outdoor travel conditions at the moment in this area. To my surprise the snowshoeing was brutal today. A thin crust masked a foot of snow underneath, and the modern-format snowshoes wouldn't support me on the upper layer. I found myself looking around for wolf tracks because I could make better progress on their frozen path than flailing along on my own. From the looks of the snow after yesterday's big thaw, it will take a week of freeze/thaw cycles to establish a decent crust for off-trail freedom of movement. I'll either wait, or else get out the old Ski-Doo Alpine to do some trail-grooming.
14 February, 2011: I ran up to Newboro to check the ice after the carnival weekend. The rink around the public dock area looks good. Everything else is a mess. A truck seems to have gotten onto and off the ice at the public dock, but the ruts up the launch ramp were pretty ugly. When this freeze goes through it may be a completely different situation on the ice, but at the moment you'd have to be crazy to go out there.
I did notice that the snow has been cleared from the dog-teams area around the Lockstation, as though they plan to go through with the races. This freeze should firm things up nicely on the lake, if it stays cold. But my wife at noon today said they're calling for springlike temperatures on Thursday and Friday. I won't try to sound like an Ottawa pollster here, but the implications for the Newboro dog sled race on the weekend are pretty self-evident.
11 February, 2011: More details on the trucks-through-the-ice incident
Stout's Lower Bay summer resident Tom Stutzman forwarded this from Rush Cahall of Fingerboard Island, and so on. I deleted the email addresses out of respect for the privacy of the correspondents.
Here is some more info on the two trucks who went through the ice. Weasie is Bob Moore's sister who works for the Review Mirror.
"Hey Rush…. yep, it's true…. I'm not sure what island they were working on, but some contractors had been going back and forth for a couple of days, and oops! In they went. The truck of Greg Courneya of Elgin (a roofer) went through the ice first and his co-worker/partner Rick Warriner of Newboro went out with his truck to help rescue him and he went in, too! Rick and his brother were able to get out of his truck because his truck door got stuck up on the ice and they were able to get out. Wow! Wouldn't that be a scary experience? Luckily they got out un-harmed, but both trucks are still there. Their insurance adjuster has hired a company from Ottawa to remove them, but they've been unable to do so as yet."
10 February, 2011: The Review Mirror this week states that the Newboro Ice Fishing Derby will run as scheduled on Sunday, February 13th, but participants are asked not to take cars or trucks onto the ice. ATVs or snowmobiles are acceptable to organizer Doug Burtch, but the ice isn't good enough this year for trucks. The paper also has a photo of the truck which went through, allowing the three occupants to escape uninjured only because the driver's door hung up on the ice on its way to a watery grave.
My wife heard on the news of the death from exposure of a 54 year-old Smiths Falls man after his truck became stuck on the ice near Port Elmsley. Later word on this indicates that ice failure may not have been a factor in this death, though. The guy froze to death in an ice fishing shack.
5 February, 2011 Almost no vehicular traffic onto the lake at Newboro. A couple of snow-filled snowmobile tracks were about it. A few people were heading across to Mulcaster Island on foot, though. Slush is a major factor in the lack of traffic, I would imagine.
29 January, 2011: Miserable morning on Newboro Lake today: snow's fairly deep by lake standards, with slush underfoot. Driving 4WD vehicles is awkward because of ruts frozen up almost to the surface in some places, and puddles of slush trapped between ruts in others. Where we drilled there was lots of ice. The top cover is the issue for travel on the lake now. Over the last week we have had sneaky accumulations of snow each day, with little wind or rain. So there's a lot of dry powder sitting on top of the ice, with water seeping up from underneath.
Tony's neighbour in Newboro reported this: Note: Cole just told me 2 trucks went through the ice in the channel down from the locks. They're on the bottom of the lake. No fatalities. They were heading out to do some work on a cottage. The one truck went through and when the other tried to pull it out it also went through.
Ulp! My son looked back to his days as a student working at Parks Canada and told me that there is no way to shut off the flow of water through a lock over the winter. So it's logical that there would be a current down the channel from the Newboro Lock. I never would have thought of that.
21 January, 2011: Tony Izatt reports, "Two people told me to be careful out there on Newboro Lake today. There's a spot by those two shacks, between them and the shore that only has 3″ of ice. So we are seeing variations all over for some reason or another. No current on the lake so I don't know why. Thickest ice I've found is about 14″, thinnest about 9″, and I'd guess I've drilled close to 20 holes in the past two days. So care must be taken out there yet."
For details of Tony's late-afternoon fishing expedition, check the post for January 21st.
20 January, 2011: There was lots of ice on Newboro Lake (14″ where I drilled) but the six inches of snow with occasional thicker cover from drifts made using the Ranger a chancy proposition today. Underlying slush did not help the overall miserable driving conditions for a 2WD utility vehicle with the differential locked. My friend's 4WD Toyota 4Runner did fine in the same conditions, though.
15 January, 2011: A drive to Kingston and then along the river to the Bridge and Alexandria Bay produced a variety of ice observations on a glorious winter day.
The harbour in Kingston is frozen north of the LaSalle Causeway. There's crusted ice in the outer harbour but the Ferry had clear sailing to Wolfe Island. As we proceeded down Hwy 2 we saw little open water except when we peeked around the end of Howe Island to the other side, which was open. Of course it's mainly open around Rockport and the Grenadiers. We observed ice fishermen off the east end of Wellesley Island.
I'd hoped to see eagles above the open water, but the loons carried the day. Three cavorted in the open water off Alexandria Bay as we ate lunch at the Riveredge.
BTW: a couple of days ago Tom Stutzman reported 4″ of ice on his pond just south of Reading, Pennsylvania.
9 January, 2011: First ice fishing trip of the season on Newboro Lake near Newboro
Ice thickness observed ranged from 14″ in a wind-swept passage between islands to 7″ in a sheltered area near rocks. Most ice was about 9″ thick with three inches of dry snow on top. Not many people were out on the lake yet. Some walked out to fish or work on cottages, though two full-sized vehicles driven by fishermen were parked along where we were fishing. Our 1000-pound utility vehicle seemed to get along fine on the ice today.
7 January, 2011:
Last night a man was killed when his snowmobile broke through the ice on Buckhorn Lake, near Peterborough.
From the Weather Channel
Mike Farr from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs believes you should avoid riding on ice if you're not sure its safe.
"You can only check ice by actually checking the thickness of it. You can't tell looking at it from the shore if it's safe or not safe. If you don't know, or a snowmobiler doesn't know if the ice is safe they should not be going out on it, period."
6 January:
Today Smiths Falls locksmith Tom Clark was away from his shop "to help a deer caught in the ice" according to his wife. I'm inferring that the deer incident would be in the vicinity of Tom's property on Bacchus Island on the Lower Rideau.
So while Otter Lake now is white from shore to shore, things are falling through.
4 January, 2011:
A word of caution: I observed a lot of open water today on Otter Lake. This would indicate that the line between freeze and thaw is a narrow one this year. Otter Lake often turns over due to its depth and springs feeding the outflow. It doesn't usually open up as a result, though. What I would infer from this is that there's good ice as long as there hasn't been ANY turbulence or current. Stay away from questionable areas until we get at least a week of subzero weather with little snow cover.
3 January, 2011:
The Skate the Lake organizers in Portland have just reported 9″ of good ice in the Harbour.
Mark Conboy at Queen's reported the following:
> The lake I live on, Opinicon (southern Rideau Canal system), was
> perfect for shore to shore skating after the rains and re-freezing of
> late. During such a skate yesterday on 21 cm (8 1/4″) thick ice I found 7
> northern leopard frogs dead and frozen to the ice surface. Many of the
> frogs were within 40 m of shore but 2 were over 200 m out. There were
> also 2 virile crayfish (Orconectes virilis), one frozen and dead on
> the ice, the other appearing dead at the time but I did manage to
> eventually resurrect it and by this morning it was healthfully
> investigating the subtropical-temperature waters of my empty fish
> tank. The crayfish were within 20 m of nearby Sheep Island. I also
> collected 2 Helisoma snails and 6 banded mystery snails (Viviparus
> georgianus) all of which apparently met the same fate as the frogs and
> crayfish.
> Mark
2 January, 2011:
At Newboro I observed 7″ of clear ice over two holes out a bit from the north shore. No one was in evidence on the lake, but it was a miserable day with the wind. There's a fair amount of sand on the lake from old vehicle tracks.
On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Mark Conboy wrote:
I have now skied many of the back lakes on the Queen's University Biology Station properties. They are all frozen enough to support my meager weight. I also crossed
Opinicon on skis yesterday morning.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010: Mark Conboy reports 12 cm of ice on Opinicon Lake in the vicinity of the Queen's University Biology Station. He further mentioned that he has skied some of the shoreline of Opinicon and that ice fishing is well under way on Rock Lake. Check out the QUBS website which Mark maintains. "Turkey Dinner," an analysis of the content of the crops of a few turkeys taken in the fall, is a highly interesting report, and a 25-year history of ice movement on Opinicon Lake is there, as well.
Monday, December 20, 2010:
I checked out the waterfront in Newboro today and would suggest a delay before planning any expeditions onto the lake. At the public dock there are footprints on the ice, but there is also an ominous hole beside the floating dock, about half-way out. Over at the end of Water Street there is a rink plowed by ATV and a vehicle has done a cautious loop out onto the ice, but I wouldn't try it after a look at the spring hole which has emerged through the snow cover just to the left of the launch ramp.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Izatt, Tony <email@example.com> wrote:
Couldn't smash a hole in the ice at the dock (on Newboro Lake in the village), then Rose told me Bob French had driven his van out on the ice the other day. His tracks were still evident out about 100′ in front of the dock. The Moncks have driven their ATV out and ploughed a rink just off their dock. So I guess the ice is 6-8″ already.
Saturday, December 18, 2010:
So it begins. From Hwy 15 in Portland today I could see snow covering the ice out as far as visibility allowed. The snow appeared to reach the large islands in the middle of the lake, though this may have been an illusion. One enterprising soul has placed an ice fishing shack out in the wide, shallow bay next to the park/boat launch ramp to the east of the village.
On Otter Lake I could see open water in the middle of the pool nearest the road, and open water in the larger pool to the northeast.
This report came back from Pennsylvania via Tom Stutzman:
From: carlmavety
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 2010 4:35 pm
Subject: Re: Lake frozen yet?
It froze Dec 8/9. I was up last week.
Only 1.5 – 2 inches as of Tuesday.
It is frozen from Newboro to Fingerboard, open still beyond there.
It was windy and that kept it from freezing earlier.
2 Responses to "ICE REPORTS, 2010-11 (completed)"
December 21, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Thanks very much for the update regarding Newboro Lake – I am very keen to get out there.
April 10, 2011 at 11:02 pm
It was great to be back at the lake and meet the author of the blog Bill and I frequent. Yes, we woke up this morning to beautiful sunshine and the ice was all gone. Another spring on Newboro Lake.


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-Filter Bank Multicarrier (FBMC) – a potential concept for 5G.
-UFMC (Universal Filter Multi Carrier), promising modulation technique for 5G.
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It's snowing out. Snowing!!
December is right around the corner, and as usual we have 9874698345 things to do. Plan the party, send out cards, shop for Christmas, decorate the house, train our nutty pup, watch Elf, bake cookies....eat cookies....watch Elf again....
In 11 days I have my first shopping trip planned out with Melly, and I'm seriously hoping it snows that day for us so that we can fulfill our shopping mall at christmas/hot chocolate/mittens/millions of bags plan. We pretty much always rule the shopping date, so I know it will be perfect.
After that I have only a couple of weeks to get things ready for the Open House!! I'm not sure yet what to make this year.....fruit with booze in it, cake with booze in it, punch/eggnog with booze in it....decisions decisions. My goal for Xmas Open House 07 is to make sure there is something to eat on every surface in our house!!! I know, it's a pretty good goal. If I were truly Martha Stewart, I would probably have edible items on my tree as well, but sadly I do have a life outside of holiday planning.
Either way, it's going to be one heck of a party kids. It might be good to fast for a few days in preparation.


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Remember - on most pages you can click pictures to see more photos!
These are photos of the actual model available. Remember that these toys are around 50 years old! All models advertised are original, not restored or repainted unless I have stated otherwise.
Another estate car in the 400 series. I don't think I will ever understand the Corgi numbering system!
This is a very early one - the Ford Zephyr Estate in pretty but also pretty weird pale blue and dark blue.
One of the first to get suspension, this was also remade as a white Police Motorway patrol car.
The car is in excellent condition and has an original, excellent box.
There are two main editions: this one with a lemon interior and another with red.
[Now sold]
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Tag: CeCe Peniston
Thank You.
by DJ Whatshisname on Jun.20, 2015, under Station Update, The Events, The Music, The Musings, The Other Stuff
By the time most of you have read this, the music will have stopped.
So I'd like to make an attempt to thank A Tribe Called Quest, Al Green, Alicia Myers, Ana Caram, Andre Castano, Angela Johnson, Aurra, Bab Rolando 808, Bali Lounge, Barbara Tucker, Barrington Levy, Barry White, Bassmental, Bassnectar, Bear Who, Beenie Man, Billy Cobham, B.B. King, Black Science Orchestra, Black Uhuru, Blue Asia, Bob Marley, Bobby Womack, Booker T & The M.G.'s, Bootsy, Boozoo Bajou, Brass Construction, Brother Jack McDuff, Buju Banton, Byron Stingily, C Scott, Cameo, CeCe Peniston, Change, Charles Moui, Charles Webster, Chris Jasper, Chucky Sly, Cindy Mizelle, Circulation, Club Artists United, Coffee Kids, Crystal Waters, Daddy Funk 45, Darien Bailey, David Bowie, Deep Brothers, Deep Wide, Deniece Williams, Disko Knights, Dissidenten, DJ Andre Harris, DJ Aphreme, DJ Fudge, DJ Language, DJ Mbuso Sboniso Dlada, DJ Nermin, DJ Spen, DJ Spettro, DJ Spinna, Dobet Gnahore, DunnEASY, E-Man, Earth, East River Rituals, Ed the Red, Eddie Kendricks, Edit Van Halen, Elements of Life, Entertainment, Ernest Raglin, Erro, Erykah Badu, Esther Philips, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Fernanda Abrue, Fila Brazillia, First Class, Florian, Foremost Poets, Fred Everything, Funk, Funkadelic, Galaxy People, Ganeesh, Geoffrey Gordon, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, George Duke, Goapele, Grace Jones, Graham Central Station, Groove Theory, Guy, Hardstone, Herbie Hancock, House Music, Housin' Funk Parliament, Howard Johnson, Husky Matt Meler, Hustle & Flow, Ike "Black Liquid" Ngwaba, India, IndySoul, Innervision, Intik, Ital Foods, J Boogie's Dubtronic Science, J.C. Lodge, Jacob London, Jamal, James Brown, Jay Tripwire, Jazz, Jazzanova, Jill Scott, Jimpster, Jimmy Hendrix, John "Julius" Knight, Johnny Hammond, Jon Cutler, Joyce Sims, Julius Papp, Jungle Brothers, Kan Sano, Keith Hudson, Keith Sweat, Keith Thompson, Ken ECB, Kenny Dope, Kerri Chandler, Kiko Navarro, Kim English, King Kooba, Kink, Kool & The Gang, Kurtis Blow, La Veda Simpson, Ladybug Mecca, Lawnchair Generals, Lee, Lil Louis, Lisa Fischer, Littlemen, Loose Ends, Louie Vega, Lovelea, Lucky Dube, LuRob, Mad Scientist, Magik Johnson, Mandrill, Marcus Miller, Mark Farina, Marlon D, Marques Wyatt, Martin Venetjoki, Marvin Gaye, Masters at Work, Mati, Michael Henderson, Miguel Migs, Monsieur Dodo, Mood Swing, Moon Rock, Moss, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Mtume, Music, Nathan Adams, No Assembly Required, Non-Stop Mixes, Norman Conners, Nuyorican Soul, Omega, One Way, Only Freak, Oscar P, Ovasoul 7, Paul Johnson, Peter Tosh, Platinum Pied Pipers, Prince Dubb I, Quant, Ralph Falcon, Ramsey Lewis, Rayko, Recloose, Red X, Reggae, Rene & Angela, Rhonda Smith, Richard Samuels, Rick James, Rob Mirage, Robin Duhe, Roland Clark, Ron E. Jones, Rose Royce, Roy Ayers, Roy Davis Jr., S.O.S. Band, Sabrina Johnson, Sagat, Santana, Scuba, Shalamar, Sharon Redd, Shirley Marshall, Side Effect, Sister Sledge, Skyy, Slave, Slope, Sly & The Family Stone, Smokey Robinson, Soul-Ty, Souldynamic, Steel Pulse, Steve Miggedy Maestro, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Stolen Identity, Strafe, Subercabana, Sumo, Sweetback, T. J. Rhemi, Terence Trent D'Arby, The Brothers Johnson, The Bucketheads, The Crusaders, The Dells, The Demetrios Project, The Family Stand, The G.A.P. Band, The Isleys, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, The Moments, The Muthafunkaz, The O'Jays, The Ohio Players, The Pocket Dwellers, The System, The Temptations, The Stylistics, Third World, Thor, Tom Browne, Tom Tom Club, Tony Toni Tone, Treologic, Unforscene, Unlimited Touch, Urban Soul, Ursula Rucker, Vibezelect, Victor Wooten, Viola, Vision, Waldemar Bastos, War, Wayman Tisdale, Weather Report, Wind & Fire, Wish feat. Fonda Rae, Wyclef Jean, Yam Who, Yarbrough & Peoples, Zapp, Ziggy Marley…this isn't even most of them…there are so many many more.
I know I left someone out… it always happens… know that I thank you too!
There are years of articles and posts within this site. Feel free to check them out. Some topical and some not.
I want to thank all of the artists who took the time out of their busy lives to respond to my attempts to reach out to them. I want to thank in particular Joyce Sims and Chris Jasper for allowing me the opportunity of playing their new releases when they came out. I'm proud that we've even had the opportunity to create artwork for their projects too!
I want to thank Shawn, one of the best ears in the business, for helping me track down some of the best music I've ever heard. I want to thank Wardell for opening up his world of music to me and then spending time putting together sets so I can share that world with you. Not everyone can hear what you feel. I want to thank Daizee her enthusiasm for the sound. It helped when I needed it most.
I certainly want to thank the thousands of humans across this planet spending tens of thousands of hours checking out the music and the mixes I was able to create with the help of these many artists. I want to thank whomever that is wearing the Official WBPM NetRADIO shirt over in Japan. I'm still amazed that there've been times when people of opposing factions, religions and groups were listening to the same music at the same time while others in their groups were blowing each other up. Go figure.
I've always felt that if we do not support our musicians then we are willfully allowing ourselves to die a silent death.
Please continue to support those who are in support of you and your sounds.
I will always do the same.
Thanks to all of you who've supported what I was trying to do.
So there ya have it… 11 years and some odd months of non-stop music streaming from WBPM NetRADIO. What's next? Ohhhh… I gots plans. We ain't finished yet!
"DJ Whatshisname?"
Kinda dramatic huh? LOL!!
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by DJ Whatshisname on Oct.15, 2013, under Station Update, The Music
Diversity at WBPM NetRADIO
means the best
R&B, House, Reggae, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Dance and World Beat you will hear today.
Here's some reasons why that will be heard
during the next 36 hours:
Ernest Raglin, The Isleys, Wayman Tisdale, The Dells, Smokey Robinson, Blue Asia, Deep Wide, Intik, Unforscene, Weather Report, They Stylistics, Moss, Earth, Wind & Fire, Shirley Marshall, Florian, Subercabana, Jill Scott, Yam Who, Sweetback, Bali Lounge, Kool & The Gang, Funkadelic, War, A Tribe Called Quest, Platinum Pied Pipers, Marvin Gaye, Fernanda Abrue, Quant, Bob Marley, Johnny Hammond, Aurra, The Ohio Players, The O'Jays, Graham Central Station, Erykah Badu, The Family Stand, The Temptations, Tom Browne, Scuba, George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Ganeesh, Goapele, Fila Brazillia, Charles Webster, Dobet Gnahore, Treologic, Sly & The Family Stone, Barry White, One Way, Tom Tom Club, J Boogie's Dubtronic Science, Geoffrey Gordon, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, Slope, Stevie Wonder, Shalamar, James Brown, Keith Sweat, Mad Scientist, Change, Andre Castano, Roy Ayers, Lil Louis, Elements of Life, Lisa Fischer, cindy Mizelle, Nuyorican Soul, DJ Aphreme, East River Rituals, Ike "Black Liquid" Ngwaba, La Veda Simpson, Kerri Chandler, DunnEASY, Housin' Funk Parliament, Chucky Sly, Darien Bailey, Joyce Sims, DJ Nermin, Evelyn "Champagne" King, DJ Spettro, Kink, Foremost Poets, Ken ECB, Hustle & Flow, The Demetrios Project, Jacob London, Martin Venetjoki, Magik Johnson, E-Man, Bear Who, Souldynamic, Daddy Funk 45, Lovelea, Paul Johnson, Deniece Williams, Kan Sano, Herbie Hancock, Rhonda Smith, DJ Spinna, First Class, Jamal, DJ Mbuso Sboniso Dlada, Loose Ends, Slave, Cameo, Steve Miggedy Maestro, Sister Sledge, Rayko, Sharon Redd, Disko Knights, Wish feat. Fonda Rae, The System, Circulation, The Bucketheads, Kenny Dope, Lee, Crystal Waters, Mati, Ralph Falcon, DJ Fudge, Kiko Navarro, Red X, Louie Vega, Husky Matt Meler, Ron E. Jones, Miguel Migs, 2 Da Rhythm, Roy Davis Jr., DJ Spen, The Muthafunkaz, Rob Mirage, Oscar P, C Scott, Mood Swing, Kim English, Marques Wyatt, Erro, IndySoul, Mark Farina, Soul-Ty, Nathan Adams, Richard Samuels, Buju Banton, Black Uhuru, Ziggy Marley, Esther Philips, Booker T & The M.G.'s, Peter Tosh, Boozoo Bajou, Keith Hudson, Lucky Dube, Wyclef Jean, Monsieur Dodo, Barrington Levy, Robin Duhe, Third World, Al Green, Waldemar Bastos, J.C. Lodge, Steel Pulse, Bab Rolando 808, The Pocket Dwellers, Billy Cobham, Sting, Stolen Identity, Roy Ayers, Ana Caram, Buju Banton, The Dells, T. J. Rhemi, Dissidenten, Victor Wooten, Rick James, Jazzanova, Hardstone, Mandrill, Ovasoul 7, CeCe Peniston, Byron Stingily, DJ Andre Harris, Ed the Red, Masters at Work, Beenie Man, Keith Thompson, Barbara Tucker, Sagat, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Kim English, Ursula Rucker, Angela Johnson, Ital Foods, Fred Everything, Deep Brothers, Galaxy People, Coffee Kids, Black Science Orchestra, Julius Papp, John "Julius" Knight, Roland Clark, Omega, Jay Tripwire, Vibezelect, Sabrina Johnson, Lawnchair Generals, Urban Soul, Club Artists United, Charles Moui, Ladybug Mecca, Littlemen, Bassmental, No Assembly Required, Only Freak, LuRob, Jungle Brothers, Jon Cutler, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Marlon D, Brother Jack McDuff, Ralph Falcon, Recloose, Jimpster, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Vision, Innervision, Prince Dubb I, Viola, Brass Construction, Kurtis Blow, King Kooba, Thor, Chucky Sly, India, Sumo, DJ Language, Bootsy, David Bowie, Stolen Identity, Bassnectar, Mtume, Moon Rock, Norman Conners, S.O.S. Band, Eddie Kendricks, Zapp, Edit Van Halen, Strafe, Skyy, The Crusaders, Bobby Womack, Groove Theory, Grace Jones, Yarbrough & Peoples, Side Effect, Michael Henderson, The G.A.P. Band, Chris Jasper, Tony Toni Tone, Terence Trent D'Arby, The Brothers Johnson, Rose Royce, Guy, Rene & Angela, Howard Johnson and Unlimited Touch…
And that's not even everyone that will be heard!!
Tune in enjoy the most diverse non-stop mix sets heard anywhere on the internet today. Music from the 60's right up to last week… Literally.
(This is a case where life should imitate art…yanno?)
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Groundbreaking New Tool to Remove Online Child Sexual Abuse Material
Even as efforts to fight online child sex abuse material and compensate victims remains stalled in the United States House of Representatives, efforts abroad continue unabated.
Last week, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection introduced a new tool to combat the growing proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the Internet. Dubbed 'Project Arachnid,' this automated crawler will help reduce the online availability of child sexual abuse material and break the cycle of abuse.
The need for Project Arachnid is based on Cybertip.ca witnessing the growing proliferation of child sexual abuse material, and was further validated by the Canadian Centre's International Survivors' Survey. This survey was developed to better understand the unique challenges faced by survivors whose abuse as a child was recorded and, in many instances, distributed online. To date, 128 survivors from around the world have contributed valuable information about their experiences.
James R. Marsh Chosen to Present on the AVA at International Children's Rights Conference
James R. Marsh was chosen from hundreds of submissions to present the law review article he wrote with Professor Paul G. Cassell, Full Restitution for Child Pornography Victims: The Supreme Court's Paroline Decision and the Need for a Congressional Response.
Full Restitution for Child Pornography Victims: The Supreme Court's Paroline Decision and the Need for a Congressional Response
How to provide restitution to victims of child pornography crimes has recently proven to be a challenge for courts across the country. The difficulty stems from the fact that child pornography is often widely disseminated to countless thousands of criminals who have a prurient interest in such materials.
While the victims of child pornography crimes often have significant financial losses from the crimes (such as the need for long term psychological counseling), it is very difficult to assign a particular fraction of a victim's losses to any particular criminal defendant.
Last spring, the United States Supreme Court gave its answer to how to resolve this issue with its ruling in Paroline v. United States. Interpreting a restitution statute enacted by Congress, the Court concluded that in a child pornography prosecution, a restitution award from a particular defendant is only appropriate to the extent that it reflects "the defendant's relative role in the causal process that underlies the victim's general losses." Exactly what this holding means is not immediately clear, and lower courts are currently struggling to interpret it.
This article, which was recently published in the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, questions the Court's Paroline holding, particularly its failure to offer any real guidance on exactly what amount of restitution district court judges should award in child pornography cases. Members of Congress, too, have doubted the wisdom of the decision, introducing a bill (the Amy and Vicky Act) with strong bi-partisan sponsorship that would essentially overrule Paroline.
Child Pornography Victims Ignored and Forgotten in the Halls of Congress
One year ago today, the United States Senate, in one of its first acts of the 114th Congress, passed the Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act of 2015, on a vote of 98–0.
As Senator Grassley explained, "the choice is between the convicted child pornography offender being held responsible for the full loss and the innocent victim not receiving full compensation."
Unfortunately, the Senate's bold vision for child pornography victims—led by Senators Hatch and Schumer—has all but died in the House Judiciary Committee which has failed to act for almost a year.
During that time federal courts have grown increasingly frustrated, while child victims have been denied meaningful compensation for the lifelong injuries they suffer. Child pornography criminals, who have repeatedly expressed fear and dismay about paying restitution, are newly emboldened in attacking every aspect of the current restitution law.
U.K. Coalition Demands Action from the British Government to Pass AVA-Inspired Law
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals – Child Pornography Restitution Mess "Cries Out for a Congressional Solution"
With these words, the influential Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals became the most recent and highest court to declare that Congress should fix the law governing restitution for child pornography victims.
The AVA, which passed the Senate by a resounding 98-0, addresses all of the Ninth Circuit's concerns. It specifically sets "the amount to which a victim is entitled" in restitution. It allows victims to recover for their "lifetime losses" caused by child pornography—from grooming to production to distribution and possession. It adopts a modern "aggregate causation standard" instead of the outdated and ill-defined "proximate cause standard" which even the Ninth Circuit acknowledged "hides (or encompasses) interpretive problems of its own."
The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Bob Goodlatte [R-VA] and Jim Sensenbrenner [R-WI], inexplicably continues to place a hold on the AVA.
Victims of child pornography in the Ninth Circuit and beyond deserve a law which works. Congress needs to move decisively and pass the AVA!
Academics Both Left and Right Endorse Congressional Action to Fix the Supreme Court's Decision in Paroline
Perhaps most surprising of all is that the AVA has near universal support (except from child pornography defendants) from both Republicans and Democrats, and liberal and conservative academics.
It's time for the House to get moving to finally pass the AVA! With 38 Republican co-sponsors and 35 Democrat co-sponsors, the AVA completely lacks "ideological polarization." And maybe that's the problem. But with an election approaching in just 12 months "it could look good for all of Congress to get tougher than the Court was willing to be on child pornographers—particularly when the Court's ruling means that many victims are undercompensated."
Contact House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte [R-VA] and ask him to vote S.295/H.R. 595 out of the House Judiciary Committee for a swift vote by the full House.
U.K. Children's Charities' Coalition on Internet Safety Recommends Restitution for Child Pornography Victims
House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Hearing on the AVA: Child Exploitation Restitution Following the Paroline v. United States Decision
House Judiciary Subcommittee Announces Hearing on the AVA
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security will hold a hearing on Child Exploitation Restitution Following the Paroline Decision on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
Amy's advocate in the United States Supreme Court, professor and formal federal judge Paul G. Cassell, will testify at the hearing.
Everyone is invited to attend this public hearing as the House begins its consideration of the Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 595.
Victims of child pornography and child exploitation, including child trafficking, should attend the hearing in person or watch online at C-SPAN.org.


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Here at ThinkCERCA, we believe that the best way to see student growth on assessments is through great instruction every day. To excel at career and college readiness assessments, students need to engage in complex cognitive tasks that extend past basic recall and understanding. In this recorded webinar, ThinkCERCA's Director of Success and former Boston Public Schools district leader, Kavita Venkatesh, Ph.D., reviews four research-based strategies for improving student performance.
- Error analysis – Help train students to identify the distractors presented in answer options on standardized tests. You can start by asking them to look back at a multiple choice question they got wrong in your class: Why was the answer incorrect? Perhaps it was an option that mimics language found in the text but doesn't actually answer the question.
- Prediction strategies – Show your students how to approach certain questions as opportunities to read a text more carefully. For instance, a prediction strategy would work when students have the text in front of them and can find the answer in the text before they look at the multiple choice answer options.
- Annotation – Most teachers encourage annotation already, but many students don't take advantage of the practice when it comes to assessments. You can help your students by giving them a key for annotation – maybe an underline means "main idea" and circling means "supporting details."
- Classroom layout – While it's common practice for classroom desks to be arranged by rows, changing up the classroom design can support student focus, limit distractions, and increase opportunities to access content (especially when we use individual and group settings in creative or new ways). Try to rearrange your classroom so that students are given multiple opportunities to work with peers, learn from another, and – when needed – work alone to practice their skills independently.


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Web 2.0 Summit: Meg Whitman, eBay CEO
What an inopportune time for a conference appearance. As eBay CEO Meg Whitman takes the Web 2.0 Summit stage, eBay shares are trading down more than 6% amid concerns that the company's core online auction business is slowing. Though eBay posted earnings yesterday that exceeded Wall Street expectations, its auction listings fell year over year for the second consecutive quarter and it suffered its first sequential dip in active eBay.com users ever.
Huh. We're already 10 minutes into the conversation and Tim O'Reilly, CEO of O'Reilly Media, hasn't even mentioned yesterday's earnings. We have learned, however, that Whitman actually uses eBay and once sold her Mickey Mouse skis on it.
Is there a social-networking play in PayPal? O'Reilly asks.
Whitman responds that the "question is, over time, could PayPal become not only your wallet, but your reputation and your identity as you move around the Web? And I think that's possible. There's a huge opportunity here, but you have to be careful because you're dealing with identity, financial identity, presence and reputation."
Wow. Turns out eBay has a law-enforcement division that apparently includes some former FBI people. That said, eBay believes people are basically good, but that doesn't mean EVERYONE is basically good. "We've developed expertise to help fight bad buys on the Web," Whitman says, adding that eBay has some 2,000 people who do fraud modeling, etc., to keep eBay free of "bad actors on the Net."
Then, onto other areas of the company: Are you still bullish on Skype? O'Reilly asks.
"Sure we're stull bullish," Whitman parries. "We're a bit dissapointed, but bullish. We're better positioned after the earnout to delight customers. We don't have to worry as much about revenues and operating margins at this juncture. Skype still has great potential, and Skype 4.0 is on the way."
O'Reilly: You're looking for a new CEO?
Whitman: Yes, we are looking for a new CEO. There has been tremendous interest.
(I wonder if she's got Jeff Citron's CV sitting on her desk.)


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Sequel Bits: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & 3, Prometheus, Taken 2, Tron: Uprising
Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
The sequel news just keeps on here in another edition of Sequel Bits, the place where, with once click, you can read all of the latest updates on properties with multiple entries. After the jump, you can read about:
- Marc Webb says that Peter Parker's untold origin in The Amazing Spider-Man will span several movies.
- Ridley Scott goes on a mini-tirade regarding Prometheus, the MPAA and Hollywood box-office
- Maggie Grace describes her character in Taken 2.
- A new commercial for Disney XD's Tron: Uprising has been revealed.


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This article describes what video formats are supported by the Video Widget, and gives examples of how to convert to a supported format.
What is Supported?
The Video Widget is designed to work with .WEBM and .MP4 videos that are encoded with the H.264 codec. We recommend that if you want to show a video in your Presentation, you provide a video file in this format.
One thing to keep in mind for multiple monitor Presentations, is that MP4's have a resolution limit of 2048x2048 pixels. This means that is the largest resolution your video can be. WebM's do not suffer this limitation, and can show a video up to the resolution of 10000x10000 pixels.
How do I convert to .MP4 and encode in H.264?
Handbrake is free to use on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How do I convert to .WEBM?
Adapter for Mac can convert to .WEBM and is free to use. There are also many web applications that can convert to .WEBM online, such as Zamzar.


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Types of Grafts
One of the simplest grafts is a top graft. Mefferd recommends working with small plants, which might be only 2 to 3 inches tall, not only to fit the silicone grafting clip size but to increase success.
Choose a rootstock plant and scion that are nearly identical in stem diameter. Carefully cut the rootstock plant at approximately a 35-degree angle with a razor, and discard the top. Using the same angle, slice off the top of the scion. Some people pinch off several of the scion's leaves to reduce respiration.
Pinch the clip and slide it over the rootstock stem with half of the clip above the stem in order to receive the scion. Slide the scion into the grafting clip, matching the angles as perfectly as possible.
Support the plant with a bamboo skewer or toothpick, and place a plastic bag over the container to create a humid environment. Keep the newly grafted plant in a darkened, warm area to reduce growing stress on the plant. At this time, it needs to put energy towards healing. A warm, shaded area is fine, or at the very least out of the direct sunlight. Keep it here for at least 4 to 5 days; even up to a week. If it wilts immediately, it didn't take.
Take your time returning it to direct sunlight or grow lights. Depending on the intensity, it might require another week under more subtle lighting. There's no need to take off the clip; it will fall off on its own.
Manix uses the side graft, also known as the approach graft, in which larger plants are sliced partway through the stem at a 45-degree angle. One angle is slid into the other, and the plants are attached with a spring-loaded grafting clip. Cut off the top of the rootstock and the roots of the scion after 4 to 5 days. You can take off the grafting clip in a few more days.
When you're planting your grafted plant, don't bury the graft below the soil, because the scion can root and negate the reasons you grafted in the first place.
And don't be afraid to prune. Both Manix and Mefferd say grafted plants thrive under the knife.
"If you want to stick a plant in the tomato cage and watch it grow, don't get a graft," says Mefferd. You need to actively prune it throughout the season, because the plants grow incredibly quickly. By pruning, you're allowing it to send more of that energy to fruit production.
Grafted plants are great way to grow your favorite tomato in huge amounts. Once you start grafting, you might never settle for less.
Where to find rootstock and grafting clips:
Johnny's Selected Seeds 'Estamino' rootstock; flexible silicone and spring-loaded grafting clips
High Mowing Organic Seeds 'Estamino' rootstock
Amazon All of the grafting clips; several varieties of rootstock


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Cast Iron Teacup (Silver Japanese Koi)
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This Japanese koi design cast iron teacup is perfect for enjoying tea. It can also serve as a great companion for any cast iron teapots (tetsubin). This teacup is made from sturdy iron and has enamel coating on the interior to prevent rusting. Cast ironware heats evenly and retains heat well and is praised worldwide for their beauty, strength, and superb quality.
Approximate Dimension: 2 1/4" height x 3 1/8" diameter.