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Fire Evacuations: How to Escape a Fire
Part 3 in a Series
When it comes to fire, time is the biggest enemy. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire filling a building with thick black smoke, toxic superheated gases and ominous flames. Every second counts.
Each year, more than 3,500 Americans die and 20,000 are injured in fires. Many of these deaths and injuries result from failed emergency escape attempts. In our continuing series about fire safety, we will focus on the best practices for making sure evacuation routes are plentiful, accessible and memorable.
Multiple Routes
One surefire way to get trapped by flames is to depend solely on one evacuation route. When fire strikes, if the escape is blocked by fire or smoke, you will need another way out. So make sure all of your property evacuation plans allow for more than one means of escape.
Up to Code
- See to it that your properties are up to code regarding building evacuation. For older properties, fire escapes should remain in good working condition.
- According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire escape stairs should be made from steel or other approved non-combustible material.
- Stairs should be designed to support the dead load of the stair system plus a live load of at least 100 pounds per square foot.
- Since exterior fire escape stairs are not permitted on newer buildings, make sure interior staircases are easily accessible and clearly marked. If you live or work in a low-rise structure (1-3 stories) consider portable fire escape ladders as a secondary means of escape.
Accommodate Individuals with Disabilities
- While many newer buildings are constructed as "accessible" to allow people with disabilities barrier-free access, it is important to make sure that your evacuation training practices evacuating people with disabilities to ensure everyone knows what to do during emergencies.
- Clients of the Allied Universal Training System have access to helpful evacuation resources including a Guide for Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities. The guide includes a Personal Emergency Evacuation Planning Checklist as well as information about building evacuation plans for people with mobility, visual, hearing, speech and cognitive impairments.
Provide Ample Egress
- This is an important consideration not only during construction but on a regular basis. Tenants can unintentionally block passageways with boxes or overflow from their suites. So take steps to constantly monitor escape routes.
- They say practice makes perfect. This is especially true when it comes to emergency evacuations.
- Review escape routes frequently.
- Practice not only in the middle of the day in full sun but also at night, to train tenants how to evacuate under cover of darkness.
- Make sure that evacuation routes are clearly marked so locations become second nature.
- For more tips about conducting fire drills, see our recent post, Practice Makes Safety.
Visit us again next week for the next post in our series about fire safety and prevention. When a disaster strikes, prior planning and clear decisive action can help save lives. For the latest emergency management training for property owners and managers, contact Allied Universal, Inc. Our new Version 2.0 e-based training system offers the best emergency training system with automated and integrated features. Visit rjwestmore.com for more information and remember to BE SAFE.
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My name is Gillian and I crave acceptance.
In high school I always wanted people to like me. I would do things like getting good grades or even baking cakes and bringing them into class so that people would appreciate me and see the need for me in their lives. I wanted people to want me in their lives and to be the person that they turned to for advice.
I just wanted to be accepted. But instead of having them accept me for who I was, I tried to change into the person I thought they wanted me to be.
I was so scared that one day people wouldn't accept me anymore. I used to be so upset when I wasn't invited somewhere that my friends were, and I would feel really rejected.
Being accepted made me feel happy, but I always wanted more. I thought it was impossible that someone would like me forever, and I was scared that one day they wouldn't anymore.
When I came to university I realized just how much I needed Christ in my life. Before that I had done quite well on my own with a supportive family and Christian friends. That completely changed when I moved to Glasgow to study because I was in a new city, with new people. I joined an organization called Student Life on campus.
I started going to church in Glasgow and explored the Bible more deeply with some Christian girls I met there. I realized that I just needed to feel fully accepted and that I hadn't found that yet.
I learned more about myself and more about Jesus. He loves everyone no matter our race, or past, what secrets or fears we have.
I have loads of fears, and I just couldn't quite understand how someone would take mine from me or would accept me for who I am. It's taken me a long time to believe that someone could accept me even when I mess up everyday, because I still crave acceptance. I just know now that I don't have to change to be accepted.
Life isn't easier as a Christian; I still get upset and get hurt quite easily. In my head I know I am accepted but in my heart I need reminding of that every day.
Knowing that Jesus won't ever change and that His love for me is always going to stay the same helps me on that journey of getting closer to full acceptance. My perspective has changed.
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La Mesa Rehab is a Medicare Certified Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) located in La Mesa, CA, with service to the surrounding community. La Mesa Rehab is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). La Mesa Rehab can be contacted at (619) 466-6077 or submit a request for more information.
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Real Madrid Away Jersey
A Real Madrid shirt that travels in simple style.
This jersey keeps Real Madrid supporters comfortable while the world's most successful team dominate on the road. Daringly simple, its elegant design stays dedicated to the details with a two-tone tipped collar and cuffs. Made of soft fabric that channels moisture away from your skin, it has a slightly looser fit than the shirts worn on the pitch. Stay dry Climalite wicks sweat to keep you dry in every condition Made for fans A fan jersey is a streetwear version of what players wear on match day and is wider in the shoulders and body
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Light, breathable fabrics worn close to the skin conduct heat and sweat away from the body to keep you cool and dry in warm conditions.


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All images via Paper Magazine.
Flipping through the digital pages of Paper Magazine, we instantly became obsessed with this artful editorial styled by one of our favorite fashion icons, Shirley Kurata. Not only do we love the bold frames, but we're equally enamored with the graphic elements and off-kilter aesthetic of this unique editorial.


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DETROIT, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has described remarks made by Louis Farrakhan in a Detroit speech as "unacceptable racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic."
In a statement released Thursday, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee said Farrakhan's "important charitable work" does not excuse what he said in his speech last week, the Detroit Free Press reported. Conyers was at the speech by the Nation of Islam leader in a Detroit church, Fellowship Chapel, last Friday.
The Free Press reported Farrakhan referred to "Satanic Jews" and the "synagogue of Satan" and said President Barack Obama has "surrounded himself with Satan."
"Farrakhan made unacceptable racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic statements, which I condemn in the strongest possible terms," Conyers said. "It was my expectation that Minister Farrakhan's speech would focus on the many challenges facing the city of Detroit. In previous days, he had discussed efforts to revitalize our city by purchasing property and investing in blighted neighborhoods. Regrettably, he used this opportunity to promote views that have no place in civilized discourse."
The Anti-Defamation League condemned Farrakhan's remarks in a statement issued Tuesday.


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Mining Publication: The Methane Migration and Storage Characteristics of the Pittsburgh, Pocahontas No. 3, and Oklahoma Hartshorne Coalbeds
Original creation date: January 1972
Authors: FN Kissell
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10000613
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 7667, 1972 Jan; :1-22
Methane flows and pressures were measured in mines in the Pittsburgh, Hartshorne, and Pocahontas No. 3 Coalbeds. From the data, the permeability of each of these coalbeds was computed. It was found to depend strongly on the type of coal and on the amount of water in the coalbed, and it was found to increase with time. All of the coalbeds had a high-permeability zone adjacent to the face or rib, and the Pittsburgh bed exhibited directional anisotropy. Surprisingly, little or no overburden effect was observed.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10000613
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 7667, 1972 Jan; :1-22
- Composition Change Model for Sealed Atmosphere in Coal Mines
- Methane Control by Isolation of a Major Coal Panel - Pittsburgh Coalbed
- Methane Emission from U.S. Coal Mines in 1975, A Survey : A Supplement to Information Circulars 8558 and 8659
- Methane Emission from U.S. Coal Mines, A Survey
- Methane Emission Rate Studies in a Central Pennsylvania Mine
- Methane Emission Rate Studies in a Northern West Virginia Mine
- Methane Emissions from an Advancing Coal Mine Section in the Pittsburgh Coalbed
- Methane Emissions from Four Working Places in the Beckley Mine, Raleigh County, W. Va.
- Removing Methane (Degasification) from the Pittsburgh Coalbed in Northern West Virginia
- Reservoir Rock Properties of Coal Measure Strata of the Lower Monongahela Group, Greene County (Southwestern Pennsylvania), from Methane Control and Production Perspectives


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Would you like to hear three life-changing principles that will help you dream big dreams and keep those dreams alive? The three purpose-driven and practical areas Robb unpacks are: Purpose is the foundation in which we dream from!
Do you ever strive to make things happen before their time? Do you ever find your self comparing your abilities with others? Do you ever read books and listen to podcasts about how to become a better you? If so, there is a better way!
In his best-selling book, Lead the Way, Robb Holman revealed his transformational Inside Out Leadership principles. Now, he is revealing how leaders can bolster and transform the work of their entire team in his highly anticipated follow-up book, All In.
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In his 2017 best-selling book, Lead the Way, Robb guided readers into their hearts to lead themselves in a more effective and fulfilling way. Now, Robb is revealing how leaders can bolster and transform the work of their entire team in his highly anticipated follow-up book, All In.A new book by Robb Holman available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online retailers--Fall 2019!
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White Collar Therapy is a podcast about two close friends meeting for coffee to catch up on each others' personal and professional lives. In the show, Ryan will bring up career challenges, prompting Robb to reflect on why we encounter these universal obstacles in the workplace, and within ourselves.
Effectively, Ryan is the antagonist representing the target audience – Career-Minded Professionals, Bootstrappers, Freelancers, and Aspiring Entrepreneurs.
What an amazing NAHCR Conference this year in Philadelphia! And we couldn't have asked for a better speaker than Robb Holman, inspiring us with his thoughts on Inside-Out Leadership. Thank you for helping us center ourselves and really take the time to re-connect with our purpose!
I just arrived home from Baltimore where I had the opportunity to hear Robb Holman speak yesterday. Wow! It was life changing. His passion is remarkable. He had the full attention of every attendee. I am reading his book now, "Lead the Way", which is also excellent !! I highly recommend Robb Holman as a speaker for your leadership equipping event. Your attendees will be better equipped and will be inspired. And his book is a "must" read. I am so inspired and encouraged by his message.
- Robb gave the keynote at the beginning of our 2018 Leadership Conference. His passion, energy, and personal connection with our group of statewide volunteers helped launch a very important weekend on a positive note. He also stayed with us that afternoon and engaged a smaller group of key leaders in a more focused and collaborative session that was very helpful. Thanks, Robb!
Wow!! The RJP team has been working with Robb for over a year preparing our Vision Statement. This past week Robb lead us as we unwrapped that Vision Statement at the RJP Biennial Summit. The enthusiasm, content, and delivery set the tone for the event! Absolutely powerful! Thanks Robb!
Robb kicked off our annual Leadership Conference, where we bring all of our volunteer athletes and leaders together for a weekend of learning, team building and information sharing. His motivational speech was a perfect tone-setter for our conference. He inspired us and moved us and brought a level of energy that carried throughout our time together.
Excellent speaker, very enthusiastic and motivational. He connects with the audience very well. He keeps the audience engaged throughout his entire presentation. Robb is very thorough, I highly recommend him!
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Aubrey and Bristol Marunde swap jobs as they renovate a Vegas townhouse, with Aubrey handling the home's construction and Bristol creating a design plan that will give the rooms a rustic feel. Aubrey joins in on the demolition of the interior spaces while Bristol adds a wood wall to the master bedroom and chooses tile and flooring for the bathroom. The couple is busy with the remodel, but they make time to head to Caesars Palace where Bristol will take part in a charity event that involves rappelling down the hotel's tallest tower.
Aubrey and Bristol Marunde purchase a classic, Vegas estate-style home in one of the city's older neighborhoods. The previous owners sectioned off the home to create a mother-in-law suite, leaving Aubrey to come up with a design to convert the home back to a single-family unit. Then, she takes advantage of a second kitchen to create a Vegas-style game room.
Aubrey and Bristol purchase a small duplex in the same neighborhood as Aubrey's alma mater, the University of Nevada Las Vegas. They decide to convert it into a single-family home with a fun design theme inspired by Aubrey's college days. The project is finalized with the bold decision to completely change the home's facade to include an A-frame entrance and porch.
After buying a condo site unseen, Bristol and Aubrey Marunde decide to give it a Vegas bachelor theme to appeal to singles that usually buy in the area. They open up the kitchen and create a focal point in the living room using a huge, custom-built entertainment center. However, when the bathroom vanity arrives in the wrong color, Aubrey must figure out a way to incorporate it into her design.
Aubrey and Bristol take a two-story, three-bedroom house in as-is condition from a woman who needs to sell quickly. The couple sees a lot of potential in the home so they set out to create an open dining and living space, use hardwood flooring on the ceiling, freshen up the swimming pool and give the entire home a Vegas beach house theme. In the end, Aubrey's "out of the box" thinking results in a beautiful aesthetic that attracts a buyer and a handsome profit.
Aubrey and Bristol tackle a condo knowing the biggest challenge is its lack of storage. They create a dining nook with cubby-style shelving and benches with additional storage. Then, they turn the living room into practical, glam space by adding a pop-out fireplace flanked with cabinets and shelves.
Aubrey and Bristol take on one of their biggest challenges ever when a woman's 3,200-square-foot, four bedroom, three bathroom home hits the market at a price considerably lower than comps in the area. After an offer is accepted, Bristol gets to work on a quick demo and Aubrey comes up with a plan for this design nightmare.
Aubrey and Bristol purchase a small, rundown condo on the Vegas Strip for $117,000. Comps in the area are running around $150,000, so the couple knows they'll have to stick to a tight budget to make this one pay off.
Aubrey and Bristol waste no time snatching up a townhouse in a hot neighborhood, but they quickly realize why they got it at a bargain price. They work to turn someone else's abandoned renovation into a glamorous home with custom features like a floating staircase and a living room balcony.
Bristol and Aubrey tackle a home in an older Las Vegas, NV, neighborhood that's full of '90s features. However, a pine tree in the front yard and the living room's floor-to-ceiling fireplace remind Bristol of growing up in the Pacific Northwest, giving him a bold idea for the design theme.
Aubrey gets a lead on a property with an enticing list price in the small town of Boulder City, Nevada. The 700-square-foot 1940s home is in bad shape, but Aubrey and Bristol purchase the home with plans to rehabilitate the property while keeping its historic charm. They build a two-bed, two-bath addition onto the original structure and choose a cottage theme that will turn this once sad and neglected home into a modern, sunny charmer.
Aubrey and Bristol get a lead on a home in the family-friendly suburb of Henderson that's too good of a deal to pass up. However, they barely make it through the front door before being overwhelmed by the smell of dog urine, which will require every wall to be mitigated. Then, Aubrey goes all out with a Vegas-glam design that includes marble floors and an open floor plan.
Aubrey gets a tip on a private sale for an outdated 1977 home in the family-friendly Las Vegas community of Spring Valley. She decides to give the home an updated retro design by filling in the sunken living room, tripling the size of the kitchen, converting the dining room into an office and using bright, bold colors on the fireplace and doors.
When a long-abandoned house Aubrey has been watching for years finally gets put up for sale, she and Bristol jump on this rundown 1960s home. Listed for $290,000 with comps in the area running around $450,000, she believes this four-bed, four-bath property has tons of potential. They take the structure down to the studs before flipping it into a modern farmhouse with all sorts of Vegas glam touches.
Aubrey and Bristol head back to the neighborhood where they flipped their first property together to check out a bank-owned, three-bedroom, four-bath home. Even with a challenging layout, Aubrey is confident she can turn the negative into a positive. After touring the property, they agree they can flip this neglected home into three floors of industrial glam that will be perfect for a young Vegas buyer looking to impress.
Aubrey and Bristol get a lead on a home in the family-friendly suburb of Henderson that's too good of a deal to pass up. However, they barely make it through the front door before being overwhelmed by the smell of dog urine, which will require every wall to be mitigated. Then, Aubrey goes all out with a Vegas-glam design that includes marble floors and an open floor plan.
Aubrey and Bristol Marunde buy the worst house on the block and set out to turn the 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch house into a beach cottage hideaway. When their timeline is threatened by delayed materials, there's no room for mistakes in their vision of bringing the beach to the desert.
Aubrey and Bristol purchase a small condo on Las Vegas Boulevard within walking distance of the Strip. Aubrey envisions the ideal buyer as someone who wants to be in the thick of the action so she's turning this bland condo into a super glam high-end apartment.
Aubrey and Bristol take a chance on flipping a cookie-cutter home. The house has good bones, but the potential profit margin is slim, leaving no room for mistakes. On top of that, the design needs to pop in order to make this house stand out in a sea of lookalike competitors.
A home for sale in Las Vegas raises red flags for Aubrey and Bristol Marunde.
Aubrey and Bristol take a chance on a foreclosure with signs of neglect.
Aubrey and Bristol check out a two-bedroom house that just hit the Las Vegas market.
Aubrey and Bristol find a 90s-style home near Nellis Air Force Base that could be perfect for a military family. The couple gets rid of the out-of-date elements and brings in bold. modern twists in their riskiest renovation yet.
Bristol and Aubrey set their sights on a fixer upper in Henderson, a rare find in the custom neighborhood just outside of Las Vegas.
Aubrey jumps at the challenge of turning a split-level house in the Southern Highlands neighborhood of Las Vegas into a high-end bachelor pad. In order to turn a profit, Aubrey must keep in mind the tight deadline and $30,000 budget.
Las Vegas is the harshest real estate market in the country. It's expensive, competitive, and unpredictable. But Aubrey and Bristol Marunde have carved their niche to make it work. Both multitalented, they do most of the work themselves to keep their margins high. Aubrey is the designer and real estate agent, and Bristol is the general contractor. When it comes to demolition, it doesn't hurt that he's a mixed martial arts fighter as well. They find a property with some covetable stats. It sits on a half acre, which is huge for Vegas. It's zoned for horses, and has it's own well and septic, all rare and desirable features. However, the property is a mess. Outdated finishings and a poor layout for today's buyer necessitate a total gut and remodel inside, and the outside is just as bad. Can they successfully stretch their dollars to turn this dilapidated house into a Vegas dream home?
Aubrey and Bristol purchase a starter home in Las Vegas, and while it may be a small house, buyers expect the best in this town. Aubrey uses custom finishes built by Bristol to deck out the home and give it a glam-farmhouse style.


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Point cloud to NURBS is a stand-alone application. This software can fit a NURBS surface to a point cloud by clicking one button. The features include:
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PointCloudSplitter is a command line utility designed for dividing pst scan point cloud files into multiple small manageable cubes.
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LizardTech® LiDAR Compressor™ enables you to turn giant point cloud data sets into efficient MrSID files that are just 25 percent or less of the size of raw data yet retain every return. Unlike raw LAS or ASCII data, LiDAR files compressed to MrSID are easily managed resources you can extract derivatives from over and over again.. Free download of LizardTech LiDAR Compressor 1 1, size 382.73 Mb.
An intelligent solution for automatic point cloud classification and bare-earth extraction. It automatically and accurately classifies LIDAR point clouds into ground, vegetation, building, and others. More than 90% identification jobs will be done in a one-click process. Manual adjustments can be easily performed in a cross section view. It also. Free download of VRMesh Survey Demo 6 1, size 16.86 Mb.
The GEON Points2Grid Utility is a lightweight tool for the generation of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) from LiDAR point cloud data.
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Point Cloud Library fixed a segfault in PCLVisualizer :addPointCloudNormals.Point Cloud Library (PCL) runs on many operating systems, and prebuilt binaries are available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.The Point Cloud Library (or PCL) is a large scale, open project for point cloud processing. The PCL framework contains numerous state-of-the art. Freeware download of PCL-1.1.1 1. 1. 2001, size 10.32 Mb.
FARO Scout is the high performance and practical 3D point cloud software tool for the professional user.
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The remote sensing and GIS library is a set of C++ libraries and commands for the processing of spatial data (raster, vector and point cloud). Functionality is available through an XML interface, ideal for batch processing. Visit www.rsgislib.org. Freeware download of RSGISLib b.1.6.4, size 1.63 Mb.
Open source point cloud viewer forked from Radiohead House of Cards Project, based on the Processing Programming Language.
pointy 1.0 License - Apache License V2.0; BSD License. Freeware download of pointy 1.0, size 30.31 Mb.
### mesh reconstruction from point cloud # filters the input data eliminating noise # creates a quad shell - mesh with inside and thickness ### additional info: - GUI using Clan-Lib SDK
r4z3DReconstruction 1.0 License - GNU General Public License (GPL). Freeware download of r4z3DReconstruction 1.0, size 0 b.
Undet is entry-level point clouds processing software for object analysis, 2D drafting and 3D modeling. With just a core feature set Undet will let you manage and use your data quickly and easily without extensive training.. Free download of Undet - Point cloud processing software for AutoCAD 1.1, size 10.52 Mb.
MachCloud is a lightweight application designed to help you create objects and models by using point clouds. You only need to load the points coordinates from a text file and to customize the mesh parameters.
The application can also process the point cloud by using explode and implode functions. You can observe the effects on the model. Free download of MachCloud 220.127.116.11, size 0 b.
ZPR is a program that produces orthophotos. The method used is to give colors to point-cloud (photo obtained by a digital camera, cloud obtained by a laser scanner) and to project the point-cloud to a requested plane. With this method, the projection pla. Freeware download of ZPR ortho-photo producer 86, size 1.27 Mb.
using simple cuboids and gjk algorithm, this general purpose algorithm gives a ready made code to work with swissranger 3D camera.
Point Cloud Cuboid Collision Detection 1.0 License - GNU General Public License (GPL); GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL). Freeware download of Point Cloud Cuboid Collision Detection 1.0, size 0 b.
PhotoCloud is a tool to browse and a navigate for datasets composed of (a) a collection of registered images and (b) a 3D model over which images are aligned. The 3D model can be a point-cloud, triangle mesh. PhotoCloud is based on a client/server architecture and it is scalable: very large dataset (both in terms of (a) and (b) can be handled.
MrSID Plug-in for ArcGIS 3D Analyst is a tool that allows you to extend the 3D Analyst functionality by adding MrSID support. With this plug-in the ArcGIS program can load point cloud datasets compressed by using the MrSID technology.
You can use the imported data files to create surfaces for terrain modelling and spatial analysis.


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The American War Mothers Otoe Indian Chapter #14 has been dedicated to the service of our Otoe Military service men and women since September 14, 1943. For 69 years, the mothers (and fathers) or our service members have worked hard to send care packages, hosting dinners on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, standing vigilance at wakes, sitting at the bedsides of our sick and always acknowledging and giving praise to our Fighting Warriors and Veterans.
The Otoe War Mothers is a perpetually patriotic, 501(c) 4 non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, non-partisan organization whose members are mothers of children who have served or are serving in the Armed Services during a time of conflict.
Since December 2009 the Otoe War Mothers have been preparing care packages for 7 military personnel. It is a task that we have taken very seriously. Due to the cost of preparing packages and the postage for mailing, we will only be sending packages to those that are fulfilling their duties at a post outside the United States. But please let us know who, where and what branch. We will contact all of our Warriors! All donations of money, non-perishable foods, personal necessities, books, puzzles, etc would be greatly welcome and appreciated. Anyone out there with Native Music or Movies? These are much asked for items.
The Otoe War Mothers organization thankfully accepts donations of time and goods, as well as monetary gifts. If you would like to make a contribution please contact Alberta "Blondie" Kirn at 580-370-5715.


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The top tumblr pages we have discovered that keep us entertained. Tumblr is so weird.
Suicide Blonde updates the world with photos (old and new) of Dakota Fanning, Christina Ricci, Scarlett Jo, LiLo, Drew Barrymore, Tilda Swinson and many more. It's like a look book of exclusive celebrity eye candy. [Suicide Blonde]
Don't Dad, Don't Dad, just don't, okay Dad? Not as bad as it seems. [Don't Dad]
Why They're Hot is the man version of I Don't Care If You Wouldn't, I Would except it's not as cruel. Plus, it's really hilarious to read a list of justifications why Zac Hanson is still hot. [WhyTheyreHot]
Just some stuff that's been going through her mind while staying in Austin. [AnniePants]
Tony X likes to burn fires in his front yard and take photos of said events. Hoser. [Surfing on Heroin]
Photos and videos of John Frusciante. Yes. [Frusciante]


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Anyone know the wifi strength needed by Rachio? Install will be a pretty good distance away from my router with several walls in between, one cinder block. Wiring it closer would be a huge pain. Several tests show I am -78dbm at best and -81dbm at worst or between 17%-21% of singal strength at the point of install. According to those who know way more than me -80 is the minimum strength for basic connectivity. How sensitive is Rachio to this situation? Can I assume it is a plain jane piece of wifi equipment and follows the same standard rules for connectivitiy/signal strength? Any comments appreciated.
I was worried about the same issue so I just installed a WIFI extender and the signal is excellent. The extender also gave me better WIFI reception in my garage.
Thanks. I just upgraded my old wifi router from Comcast. I was hoping that the super duper new one would give me a stronger signal. I also moved it from behind a glass door in an entertainment center to up in top. Signal is still the same. I was thinking about a repeated so I took the old wifi router and plugged it in nearer the Rachio install location. No internet but it put out the old wifi signal so I could judge the strength. STILL no better and that was installed within…20 feet or so of the install spot. Literraly the same signal as was coming from the new upgraded one on the other side of the house. Install is outside the bedroom/bathroom exterior cinder block wall. Someone told me that the plumbing pipes in a bathroom can kill wifi. Don't know about cinder block. Anyway, bottom line is I don't know if a simple repeater/extender will do any better than what the old router is putting out. Now I am thinking about an exterior repeated/extender but knowledge is very limited on those. How much signal is needed in order to repeat the signal? Seems like if the extender would have enough to repeat/extend then the Rachio would have enough to operate…don't know. Install guy is coming in the morning so I guess I will see how much he knows. Maybe he will test the actual unit out to see if it connects?
A lot of the new extenders have the ability to tell you how good the signal is from your current router and where the best location is for the extender. Also, the more you can elevate your router and WIFI extender the better. Also, make sure your router is not behind another electronic device that can interfere with the signal.
I can't stress enough how amazing ubiquiti is for the money. When I had a wifi problem in my garage, I just bought another $60 antenna and put it up and bam.
In case someone searches for this in the future… Got my Rachio installed with no issues. Signal strength at the install was -83 dbm which on the wifi scale is almost off of it in a bad way. The scale is 0 (greatest strength) to -90 (worst). However, it connected to wifi and works great.


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Nourishing Colombian Breakfast Soup
Many of you gave your home remedy advice on my Saturday post about feeling a little under the weather. Any of you that are friends with me on Facebook saw the photo I posted of the Nourishing Colombian breakfast soup I made Friday morning. This soup is great any day of the week, but it's especially comforting when you're sick.
Soup is not a common breakfast food here in America, but it is many other places around the world, including Colombia where I grew up. Serving up a bowl of this delicious soup is still one of the most warming breakfasts in our home. Mr Chiots loved it the first time I made it. There are a few different version, the one from the capital city includes milk and no potatoes. I much prefer the following version from the prairie region that I grew enjoying.
1 quart of homemade chicken stock
1 lb potatoes, cubed*
4 or more eggs
1 small yellow onion diced
3 cloves of garlic diced
4 Tablespoons of butter
2 teaspoons of turmeric
1 teaspoon or more of sea salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 or 2 scallions, sliced into small discs
chopped fresh cilantro
Melt butter in saucepan over medium/low heat, add onions, cover with lid and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic, return lid to pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes. You don't want the onions to brown, simply to cook until translucent. Add turmeric, salt and freshly ground pepper.
Pour chicken stock into pan with onions and garlic, add cubed potatoes and cook until tender (10-15 minutes). Reduce heat to a slight simmer, break eggs into ladle and carefully drop eggs into soup, cover and cook for about 5 minutes until eggs are desired level on doneness.
Divide scallions and cilantro between four bowls. Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve. Add more salt if needed, Colombian like this soup on the salty side, I do too as I feel like it soothes the throat nicely with the extra salt when you're sick!
*Any kind of potato will work, I prefer using potatoes that fall apart during cooking
I suppose "breakfast" might be a bit misleading, this soup would be good for any meal of the day, though I've never had it served to me any other time. In Colombia they serve different soups at lunch and dinner. I actually enjoy having something different for breakfast.
What do you think about soup for breakfast?Filed under Cooking | Comments (25)
25 Comments to "Nourishing Colombian Breakfast Soup"
I'm not sure I could get my head round the idea of soup for brekkies however nourishing…. for brunch yes..
I tend to go with porridge or a poached egg on toast for my a.m kick start in the winter months.
to Mich's comment
It's a state of mind. Especially in the colder months, I think it's a good idea!
to daisy's comment
I think it's a great idea and will give that a try! I also like traditional breakfast food for dinner, quick and easy :)
to Jaye Whitney's comment
I've never thought of soup for breakfast but if I were to have it this would be a great one. Has pretty much all the makings of an omelete but extra liquidy. :) I might try this one out this coming weekend. I love soup.
to Debbie's comment
I'm not that crazy about soup any time of day though but I will eat it though.
to goatpod2's comment
Soup is probably the best food you could have to start the day.
to MAYBELLINE's comment
I think this looks wonderful. I might try to freeze it with everything but the eggs. Then if I do not feel up to cooking when I am sick, I can thaw it out, throw in the eggs and sip. Thanks for sharing!
to Becky's comment
I have eaten so many non-traditional breakfast things. For me, anything in the fridge is open season for any meal.I like the idea of soup and I can just taste the different seasonings that go in it.
to Sincerely, Emily's comment
I eat a lot of what would be considered non traditional foods for breakfast when I eat breakfast, which I don't always do. I love vegetables for breakfast. Any kind really. I am a vegetarian and well yes I do eat a ton of vegetables. :O). Your soup sounds wonderful, I really like the spice turmeric. I think I will give it a try just switch out the chicken stock for veggy stock. I think my DH would like it with the eggs in it. So will put eggs in his! Thanks for the recipe!
to Texan's comment
I'll definitely try it one of these days.. It looks & sounds delish!
I love breakfast & have often eaten chicken & veggie soup since its so warming, and I have lots of it frozen in individual serving bowls. ;)
I can eat soup any time of day or night.. every day & night is ok by me too!
My daughter & I are the only ones who are like that in our house though. My son & m'honey can live without it most of the time.
Thanks for sharing your recipe & traditions!
to KimH's comment
I prefer savory breakfasts. I learned to like soup for breakfast while visiting Thailand. I think i could get into it – though this recipes does sound delicious for any meal.
to Miranda's comment
This looks so dee lish.
Just emailed it to myself and my sister.
Can't wait to try it.
to Tee's comment
This looks amazing and I am going to try it! I enjoy a little stock with a few seasonal veggies thrown in for breakfast- its warm and it helps me to start the day in a healthy way. Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
to Jamie's comment
Si le agregas un poquito de leche … te queda una Changua Colombiana Llanera
to Sonia Astrid Clavijo Pineda's comment
Un abrazo Susy !!!! Me encanta tu blog, con ayuda del Traductor de Google complemento mis pocos conocimientos del ingles y puedo entender las cosas tan cheveres que publicas…. =D
to Sonia Astrid Clavijo Pineda's comment
That looks amazing! Perfect for a snowy April day. Can't believe I just wrote snowy and April in the same sentence. :)
to Foy Spicer's comment
No sooner had I read this than I found myself running to the kitchen to look for ingredients. I had a boyfriend was born in Cali, and his mother (from Bogota) introduced me to so many delicious Colombian foods…I suspect I'll be making a big batch of this and sharing very soon! :) Thanks for a great recipe!
to Ashley's comment
People eat pancakes for dinner so why not soup for breakfast. I know Matt wouldn't appreciate it, but the next time you make some let me know…I would love to try it. I can leave the twins with Matt to "enjoy" their bowls of cereal.
to BJ's comment
My mom used to "egg drop soup" for us when we were sick. She basically just dropped an egg in a batch of chicken noodle soup; I loved how the egg broke up and cooked throughout the soup…delicious!
to BJ's comment
This is a wonderfully warm and comforting breakfast that will be served again and again! Breakfast becomes so boring and the flavors are always the same – not any more! Thank you for sharing!
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The city of Taylor sits in Detroit's metropolitan area in Michigan, known mostly as a suburban residential town. Still, there's plenty to do there, from the city's conservancy and botanical gardens to its sprawling Heritage Park. Carnival-goers can also catch several celebrations in and around Taylor each year, especially in the summertime.
Summertime Festival
Taylor's summer festival goes under a no-nonsense title and is the only major annual carnival in the suburban city. The festival takes place in Heritage Park, featuring rides, live music, food, fireworks and vendors – and all for a modest daily price. Carnival armbands cost about $16 for Thursday access, or $20 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, they go for only $12 per day online during presale.
The Summertime Festival usually takes place at the end of June, and attendees can buy their armbands for presale prices until the day before the festival starts, or for full price at the festival gate. Musical acts change on a daily basis and the fireworks show takes place on only one night of the four-day festival, so make sure to check the carnival calendar before selecting which day to attend.
Michigan State Fair
This one's not technically in Taylor, but it takes place just 30 miles away in the Detroit suburb of Novi. The Michigan State Fair takes place each year over Labor Day weekend, featuring a farmers market, cooking shows, live music, equestrian events and arts exhibits. Visitors can also shop at vendor booths, catch a pig race or grab a beer at the beer garden.
The Michigan State Fair also hosts the Shrine Circus, which brings clowns, animal shows and other circus performances to the fair. The circus usually conducts three to four shows per day at the fair, which runs for five days, usually Thursday through Monday.
America's Thanksgiving Parade
Again, this event doesn't actually take place in Taylor, but you'll find it just 13 miles down the road in Detroit. Each Thanksgiving, the Parade Company conducts a massive parade down Woodward Avenue in Detroit, featuring massive floats, marching bands and specialty performances. Locals participate on the dance team, equestrian unit or marching band in the parade, but interested participants must first pass through an application process.
America's Thanksgiving Parade is nearly a century old, dating back to Thanksgiving in 1924. Catch the parade in-person at 8:50 a.m., starting on the corner of Kirby and Woodward, or live on TV via WDIV-TV.
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text: First Annual Sibling Reunion Anniversary Party 03 Feb 2017 ul > It's time to celebrate one year of Sibling Revelry! One year is a long time, and we've been fortunate to have found success and a footing within the Northeast Ohio craft beer industry. You can find our beers on tap up and down East 4th Street, in the bars and restaurants throughout the suburbs, and in the coolers of your favorite convenience marts. We've brewed 45 beers over the past 12 months, and we've released 4 different beers in cans including our IPA, Swing State, Rowan's Red and Winter Ale. We can't thank our fans enough – without you, we wouldn't be able to celebrate this anniversary. The First Annual Sibling Reunion Anniversary Party will be held on February 24th, 2017 from 3pm - 10pm in our taproom. This family-friendly, pet-friendly celebration will include some special touches! Syble Imperial Dark Ale 22 oz. Bomber Release In honor of our one year anniversary, we thought it was only necessary to brew a special release that pays homage to one of our first beers - our Dark Ale. This limited production ale will be available exclusively at the Reunion party for purchase in 22 oz. bomber bottles, limited to 244 bottles only, and will retail for $14 each. This will be your sole chance to revel in this tasy, chocolatly brew brewed with cacao nibs. Hand-numbered, hand-labeled, and hand-bottled, Syble wil not be available on tap! Don't miss your chance - RSVP and be sure to show up early and secure your bomber of Syble on February 24th! Limited to two per customer. Friends & Festivities Our friends in Soul Shine will be performing from 6pm - 9pm in the taproom. Having performed our ribbon-cutting ceremony last year, this local group really know how to rock out! We will be featuring brewery tours every hour, on the hour from open to close. If you haven't had the chance to check our our facility, now's the time! Bring your family and friends for a detailed look at our brewing process and a behind the scenes look at Sibling Revelry. Barrio Food Truck will be stopping by from 3pm - 9pm! Thie tasty Mexican-American fare compliments well with our beers and we couldn't be more excited to have them available in the off-season. Cherry Wit 6-pack Cans Preview We will be offering the first release of our Cherry Wit spring seasonal 6-pack cans! A fan favorite, Cherry Wit will receive a wide distribution throughout Northeast Ohio the following week. Secure your 6-pack early! About the Event When: February 24th, 3pm - 10pm Where: Sibling Revelry, 29305 Clemens Road, Westlake Ohio 44145 RSVP TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT TODAY! HolidayExclusiveParty


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Five Years for Lasering a Helicopter Affirmed
PASADENA, Calif. (CN) — A California man will have to spend five years in federal prison for pointing a powerful laser at helicopters, after the Ninth Circuit affirmed his sentence.
Sergio Patrick Rodriguez, now 28, of Clovis, was sentenced at trial to 14 years in prison, but the Ninth Circuit reduced that to 5 years in June 2015. On Oct. 17 it upheld the 5-year sentence.
Rodriguez showed off his laser pointer to his girlfriend and her children in 2012. Federal prosecutors said the pointer was 13 times more powerful than a legal handheld laser, and that Rodriguez shined it into the cockpit of a medical transport helicopter 1,100 feet in the air, and into police helicopters.
A federal jury in December convicted Rodriguez of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft and another count of intentionally aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft to try to interfere with its safe flight. He was sentenced to 5 years on the first charge and 14 years on the other one.
The Ninth Circuit overturned the 14-year sentence on appeal, finding insufficient evidence that Rodriguez wanted to bring down the helicopter or understood how dangerous his actions were.
"Rather, the evidence showed that he was attempting to see how far his laser would go at night – a stupid thing to do, yes, but there is no evidence that he was trying to interfere with the pilot," Ninth Circuit Judge Barry Silverman wrote for the three-judge panel in June 2105.
But Silverman added that the conviction for pointing the laser at a helicopter in flight "is designed for knuckleheads like him."
That panel Circuit remanded the other conviction for resentencing, even though Rodriguez did not appeal it. The district court resentenced him to 5 years and Rodriguez appealed. This time he lost.
In its unpublished, unanimous opinion, the panel found the sentence reasonable based on a number of aggravating circumstances, even though the advisory guidelines call for a sentence of 21 to 27 months.
"[T]he district judge reasonably found that Rodriguez's offense involved 'a dangerous, dangerous circumstance,'" the panel wrote. "[A]iming the laser pointer at the helicopter just once would have been sufficient for a § 39A offense […] but Rodriguez increased the dangerousness of the offense by striking the helicopter six or seven times."
Other aggravating factors included Rodriguez's involving minor children and having a criminal history, including gang involvement. He was on probation when he committed his crime.
Rodriguez argued that his sentence is unreasonable compared to sentences given to other section 39A violators, including his girlfriend. Jennifer Coleman, now 25, was sentenced in 2014 to 2 years in prison. She was tried with Rodriguez.
Coleman's sentence was revoked and she got five years' probation instead.
The Ninth Circuit, however, ruled that Rodriguez failed to identify any other offender who had struck an aircraft so many times or who had so extensive a criminal history. And the facts suggest Rodriguez was more culpable than his girlfriend.
"The court reasonably concluded that Rodriguez's co-defendant, who was his co-habitant, was dominated by Rodriguez, so that her circumstances were distinguishable," the three-judge panel wrote.
"Obviously, I didn't agree with the sentence. It's really difficult to challenge a sentence," said Carolyn Phillips, Rodriguez's attorney. "Disappointing, but I think ultimately the original appeal was the happy moment in this case."
U.S. Attorney Karen Escobar called the ruling "a substantively reasonable decision," adding, "[The opinion] gave adequate rationale for why the court was affirming the defendant's sentence."
The panel that affirmed the 5-year sentence consisted of Ninth Circuit Judges Susan Graber and Mary Murguia and Senior District Judge Mark Bennett, from the Northern District of Iowa, sitting by designation.


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Marc Ascoli
The creative mind behind Jil Sander advertising campaigns from the late 90s is back
This Tunisian-born art director with a French mother and an Italian father is an icon of German fashion. How come? Marc Ascoli was the creative mind behind the groundbreaking Jil Sander advertising campaigns from the late 90s where together with photographer Nick Knight and models Tatjana Patitz and Linda Evangelista he created images or better a definitive image for the Hamburg-based designer, which is still on fashion peoples' minds today. Let's face it, it had always been clear that Jil Sander's clothes were not the ultimate in fashion but sophisticated tailoring in top fabrics. Hence, the image created around them was key to the global success of the brand. Ascoli's campaigns were esoteric and dreamlike, creating a world of sheer and aspirational beauty. He has somewhat of a big comeback at the moment as well. Recently taken on by industry power agents Art + Commerce as creative director he is back in the game of producing arresting images for big clients. Currently, very impressively so for Paco Rabanne and its designer Julien Dossena. We sat down with Ascoli in his beautiful studio on Rue Sainte-Anne in Paris to get to the bottom of his creativity.
Achtung Mode: Your background story?
Marc Ascoli: I studied law in Nanterre but I was going out in Paris all the time where I met Martine Sitbon. She was looking for an attaché presse and so I did that for her. As I was obsessed with cinema and photographers like Avedon and Penn, we realized I had a sense for images and that's what led to doing l'image for Martine.
AM: What are you most proud of?
MA: The stuff I created when I was totally in charge. Today it is more about collaborations and the brand itself. Back then, when a client did 200 millions in turnover it was huge. Now, brands have billions in turnover. But since you ask, the last thing was the March 2017 issue of W magazine with Edward Enninful and photographers Mert and Marcus and Steven Meisel. When I look at it, I still love it.
AM: How did that happen?
MA: Edward was discovered by Nick Knight and I discovered Nick Knight. I saw Edward grow and grow from American Vogue to W. First he did a W issue with Terry Jones and he followed the idea about collaborating with his mentors. So he came to see me.
AM: What's your secret?
MA: I can elevate quality. I have been in school for quality. I am quality because of my experience of three decades out there. I don't believe in accidents. Everything is planned and prepared with me. And I love what I do and I am over 60 now.
AM: Tell me about Paco Rabanne.
MA: I like when I have full freedom to work, when I am given trust. Julien is giving me full control. He commissioned an original score from me so that's why the work is strong and unclassable. First, I do a scenario in my head and then I write it down and I do mood boards using my library. I buy books for more than 3000 euros a year and I get a lot of gifts from the best publishers.
AM: Your outlook?
MA: I have hope. I feel, change is coming. Things are going in a more pure direction, cleaner. The mercenary spirit to take the money and run is going out of fashion. There is more soul coming back. There is a longing for realness.
This article appeared first in Achtung Mode Nr. 35 (March 2018).


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One thing no one tells you about becoming a parent is that you will magically transform into the world's biggest fibber. Regardless of whether you were the most honest and moral human being before having children, those little ones will soon turn you into a real life Pinocchio.
We all know that it's wrong to lie – "honesty is the best policy" and all that. But when you have kids, stretching the truth a little can make life 100% easier.
And here are a few of our favourite 'convenient mis-truths'…
- "You wouldn't like this chocolate bar. It's really spicy." (I'm not giving you any of this delicious chocolatey goodness.)
- "The toy shop is closed today." (I can't be arsed going near Smyths today.)
- "You must have lost that [really loud, annoying] toy." (I chucked it when you were sleeping. I regret nothing.)
- "It's bed time." (I hope you never learn to tell the time because it's 7pm and I need some peace.)
- "We're almost there." (We've another hour left of this car journey but you're doing my head in.)
- "I won't hurt." (If the doctor was going to jab a needle that size in my backside, I'd be screaming too.)
- "You can't get that toy in Ireland." (Those bloody toy adverts on kids TV are going to bankrupt me.)
- "If you don't come with me right now I'm leaving without you." (I know I would never do that but I can't deny that I'm tempted.)
- "Is that Santa? Hiya, it's Jack's mum. I thought you'd like to know that he's not eating his broccoli." (*phones child's grandad and asks him to pretend to be Santa to enforce vegetable consumption*)
- "And they all lived happily ever after." (This bed time story is dragging on and I want to go downstairs and watch TV)
- "It's just chicken." (Lol. It's a red pepper but your taste buds aren't developed enough to understand the difference.)
- "We'll see." (It's a definite no but we're in a public place and I can't deal with the inevitable tantrum right now)
- "Your sweets? Oh they went bad and I had to throw them in the bin." (They were delicious when I poured them into my mouth.)
- "Sorry honey, the battery in my iPhone is dead." (It's mine and I don't want you to have it.)
- "Your dad is the best at maths homework. Go ask him to help you." (*evil laugh*)
- "I didn't bring any money with me." (I'm not spending €3 another Sofia The First magazine.)
- "I don't know how to play that Xbox game." (That game is extremely annoying. Leave me alone.)
- "You WERE definitely the best in your school play." (Your performance as crowd member no.34 wasn't exactly Oscar worthy but I'll humour you because you're adorable.)
- "The internet turns off every night at 7pm." (Get off the iPad and get ready for bed)
- "I'm telling your teacher." (Your teacher probably doesn't care and I have no intention of telling her.)
- "We'll come back tomorrow." (I'm going to pray that you forget about this between now and tomorrow.)
- "If you tell the truth, you won't get in trouble." (You're in trouble. I just want to know the truth.)
- "I'm going to turn this car around if you two don't stop fighting." (We're almost there. As much as I would love to go home, it's not worth it.)
- "We weren't talking about you." (Of course it's about you. We're you're parents. You're pretty much all we talk about.)
- "I don't know." (Stop asking so many questions.)
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Broadcasters File Suit Against Aereo
Ask for permanent injunction against the online TV service
Broadcaster owners in New York filed lawsuits Thursday against Aereo, a service that delivers broadcast TV via the Internet. In two separate complaints filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Fox, Univision, ABC, NBC, CBS and the public TV stations charge that the service infringes on the TV stations' exclusive rights of public performance and reproduction granted under the U.S. Copyright Act.
They are asking for damages and a permanent injunction against Aereo, which is set to launch its service in New York on March 14.
Aereo, backed by IAC's Barry Diller, knew the lawsuits were coming. Instead of paying broadcasters to carry the TV signals, the startup company has argued it is merely renting antennas to consumers for a monthly fee of $12.
In their case, broadcasters claim Aereo is a retransmission service, which entitles them to compensation.
"No amount of technological gimmickry by Aereo—or claims that it is simply providing a set of sophisticated 'rabbit ears'—changes the fundamental principle of copyright law that those who wish to retransmit Plaintiff's broadcasts may do so only with Plaintiff's authority. Simply put, Aereo is an unauthorized Internet delivery service that is receiving, converting and retransmitting broadcast signals to its subscribers for a fee," wrote Jenner & Block, the law firm representing Fox, Univision and WNET, the public TV station.
"Aereo does not believe that the broadcasters' lawsuit has any merit and very much looks forward to its upcoming product launch as well as a full and fair airing of the issues," Aereo said in a statement.


text: I love day today, because it's way better that yesterday. Today I made some updates for my computer which is really nice because I noticed that it makes it faster and everything seems to work perfect, with no problem yet. I hope there's no problem because that would be terrible for me. I really don't know whatelse to day other than I'm lazy and want to work for money heheheheheh. It's just another lazy day I guess since it's Friday and plus the weather is kinda bad. So that makes me really lazy and just want to take a nap ehhehehehhehe. Take care and have fun with the cold weather.


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I have already discussed the concept of self-organization in " Do Software Developers Want to be Managers?". Thinking further about this topic suggested the idea that you could compare software development projects and part of the musical world. With maybe a simplistic view about the music industry, I started thinking how different project teams organizations might share the same differences that exist between rock bands and boy bands.
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We could compare rock bands to self-organized teams. They are mostly formed by mutual interest, even if they can also "audition" to find missing components. They choose their goals and mostly compose their own music. If you have to judge them by their fame or the ability to make enough money from their music, there is a low success rate for rock bands. This isn't however a problem for the bands that play music mostly for pleasure. Some have one or more leaders that are more visible in the media. There are also people, producers or managers, which help to facilitate the creative process of the band without being formally members. Both producer George Martin and manager Brian Epstein have been nicknamed the "Fifth Beatle". This is not very different from the ScrumMaster and Product Owner roles in Scrum. This type of musical project might have a long life expectancy if they keep having fun, meet their audience and manage to survive the difficulty of long-term interpersonal relationships.
Boy bands are more similar to traditional project teams. A music producer forms the band as a "music product" and totally controls it. He will pick people for specific
looks skills and have a command and control influence on the band. He will choose composers, songs and musical style to shape a band for a target audience. Money is the metric for this type of musical project and the final "product" has often (always?) a short life expectancy. This being said, you might find talented individuals in boy bands that will have then their own successful career like George Michael or Robbie Williams.
Considering these two models, you might think that start-up organizations are more akin to have "rock bands" software development teams and big companies will create only "boy bands" project teams. If this might be generally the case, I don't think this is inevitable. Large companies can also nurture project teams that enjoy some autonomy and freedom to explore. On the other side, some software start-up could also become mostly money-oriented and shift their management style toward a boy band model, which could be the case when venture capital backers are in control and are looking to recover quickly their investment.
So, as a software developer do you think you belong to a rock band or boy band?


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Arnold Rubio Tamayo 1400 Larimer Street 720-946-1433 richardsandoval.com/tamayo
This is part two of my interview with Arnold Rubio, exec chef of Tamayo; part one of our chat ran yesterday.
What's your idea of a great dining experience? I love great food, but a great dining experience really depends on superior service. My position as executive chef at Tamayo is extremely important, but if Miranda McFarlan, our general manager, weren't so exceptional at her job, all of my efforts would be wasted. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented general manager who keeps us all on track. Miranda and I, along with most of our staff, have worked with Tamayo and Richard since we opened more than ten years ago.
See also: - Arnold Rubio, exec chef of Tamayo, on grasshoppers, snakes and chiles - First look: Tamayo's million dollar remodel - Photos: Tamayo introduces bottomless weekend brunches
Most memorable meal you've had in Denver: My wife is an amazing cook and recently made me an incredible meal with gorditas -- and lest you think these are like those awful Taco Bell gorditas, they're not. Hers are authentic and delicious, and she makes them with fresh masa that's hold-molded, filled with her own spicy mix of chiles and beef and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and crema fresca. With two sons, a wife, and a restaurant job that takes up a lot of my time, I'm happiest enjoying meals at home with my family.
Your five favorite Denver/Boulder restaurants other than your own: Sushi Sasa, Rioja, Taqueria el Trompito, the Palm and Zengo are my top five. Sushi Sasa is my absolute favorite restaurant in Denver, and luckily, my wife and sons love it as much as I do. Rioja is just across the street from Tamayo, and they do an incredible job. I love my neighbors on Larimer Square; they're great company to keep. Taqueria el Trompito is cheap and delicious, so you can't beat that, but I also love a good steak, and the Palm, while expensive, does the best steaks in Denver. Marco, the chef, is a great guy and very talented. In fact, I'm planning a special date night there with my wife very soon. I know that including Zengo is kind of cheating because it's a Richard Sandoval restaurant, but I really love Zengo for its diverse and playful cooking style.
If you could change one thing about the Denver dining scene, what would it be? I'm so proud of the food industry that Denver has cultivated in the last thirteen years since I've been in Denver. We have a very tight-knit restaurant community here, and we've come a long way in developing a lot of top-notch chefs. Our dining scene is still young, but we're maturing quickly, and I wouldn't change a thing.
If you had the opportunity to open your own restaurant with no budget constraints, what kind of restaurant would you open? I know Mexican cuisine the best and I love it, so I can't imagine ever moving away from this style of cooking, but I would consider adding in some El Salvadorean food like papusas or maricada. Someday, I'd like to do a Latin fusion restaurant.
Favorite dish on your menu: We updated our menu when we renovated Tamayo back in February, and I'm most excited about our squash-blossom quesadilla. It's a traditional Mexican quesadilla -- not what you would get at a casual Mexican restaurant. Just imagine fresh masa that's hand-pressed and filled with fresh squash blossoms, poblano chiles and Oaxaca cheese and then deep-fried until golden brown. They're scrumptious. We also serve some pretty great margaritas and have more than 150 different kinds of tequila at our bar.
Biggest menu bomb: We don't add a dish to the Tamayo menu if our staff doesn't love it. It's not a secret that if we can't sell our servers on a dish, they can't sell it to customers -- and they shouldn't have to. If we hear a hint of a whisper that a dish isn't up to our standards, I change it before the menus are printed.
Best recipe tip for a home cook: Use recipes loosely and be sure to add your own creativity. Find alternative ingredients that you love to personalize your dishes. What's your biggest pet peeve? Lack of cleanliness. It's a front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house problem, and it drives me insane.
What piece of advice would you give to a young chef? Always taste your food, and don't ever depend on recipes. In authentic Mexican cuisine, there's no consistency with fresh ingredients, so you need to taste and taste again. The chiles that I purchase in the summer are very different from the ones I get in the winter; they have very drastic flavor differences, so you can't depend on getting the same flavors every time.
What skills and attributes do you look for when hiring kitchen staff? Passion and speed. Tamayo's kitchen is crazy-busy, and we need staff that loves our food and culture but can also produce food quickly that's still of the highest quality.
Describe the challenges facing today's chefs: Being a chef equates to a constant battle between providing the freshest, highest quality of food while keeping prices reasonable for diners. The price variation with fresh produce fluctuates often; I've never seen anything like it.
What do you enjoy most about your craft? I love the creativity and instant gratification that I get from guests. There isn't anything more satisfying to me than creating a really fun special and getting positive feedback from the guest at the end of the meal. When people stop by the kitchen window and tell me how much they loved their meal -- just the people who say thank you -- those are the people who inspire me to keep creating.
Which chef has most inspired you? Chef Richard Sandoval. There's a reason I've followed him for so many years: He offers direction and guidance while still allowing me to develop my own individuality and identity.
You're stranded on a desert island. Which chefs would you want to have with you? Chef Cat Cora. She's the first and only female to win Iron Chef, plus she's beautiful. But that's not the only reason why I'd want her on a deserted island. I also think she'd be a great conversationalist.
If you could cook in another chef's kitchen, whose would it be? Bobby Flay has always impressed me, plus he uses many of the same ingredients and flavors that I'm already attracted to, including chiles, avocados and beans. I feel like I could learn a lot from him. I'd also love to cook in Cat Cora's kitchen. Meow.
Craziest night in the kitchen: Every night during the Democratic National Convention was completely nuts. We had huge parties of lots of important political figures and celebrities, and we had night after night of crazy-busy business, bomb-sniffing security dogs checking out the restaurant, snipers on the rooftop patio, and fire marshals inspecting every inch of the restaurant every couple of hours while we served three meals a day to very large crowds. In the end, we hosted 22 parties during that week; we didn't sleep for days.
Biggest mistake a chef can make on the line: Messiness. A clean station is a great indicator of a great chef. You must clean up as you go along and put everything back in its place to keep order in the kitchen. Don't be messy.
Biggest moment of euphoria in the kitchen: It might sound cheesy, but I love when I get high marks and compliments from Richard during his visits to Denver. He has taught me so much, and I get a lot of satisfaction from making him proud.
Greatest accomplishment as a chef: Achieving executive-chef status at Tamayo has been a dream come true. I started as a line cook and always looked up to the chef and hoped that I'd one day earn that position. It's a huge accomplishment for me, and I'm honored to be where I am today. I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but I'd love to stay with Richard -- and I hope that I can make that happen. He's a great boss -- the kind of boss who always comes and says hello and shakes everyone's hand in the kitchen. It doesn't matter if you're the dishwasher or the chef. He doesn't have an ego at all, and he's never above saying thank you. I love that.
What's the best compliment someone could give to you? I really love to wow new diners who've never tasted authentic Mexican food like we serve at Tamayo. There's something about introducing a first-timer to dishes served in new ways and watching their reactions when you know they're really enjoying it.
What's always lurking in your refrigerator? Since I eat most of my meals at Tamayo, I'm only home for breakfast. You'll typically find yogurt, granola and coffee there.
If you hadn't become a chef, what would you be doing right now? Had playing professional fútbol been an option, I might have gone that route, but I'm incredibly happy being a professional chef at such a great restaurant.
What's one thing that people would be surprised to know about you? I'm Latino, so I love fútbol. If I'm not in the restaurant, I'm almost always in a jersey. Go, Barcelona!
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(Pocket-lint) - Let's face it, if you're going to give your car a name like Superb then you've either got a good sense of humour or have great faith in the product. But given that the Superb comes from a brand like Skoda, there's a reasonable possibility that both are true.
The Skoda brand has followed quite an offbeat, likeable, and (in the UK where it was once the butt of jokes) a clever, tongue-in-cheek vibe over the years. But the joke's been on the doubters, as Skoda's sales have soared, the products have gone from strength to strength and, for savvy consumers the brand offers Volkswagen platforms, technology and design qualities at several price rungs below the typical VW level.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: Playing its own game
Superb buyers have come to value a level of space and equipment that you'd only expect in cars from the sector above, at prices from the sector below. Or to put it simply: for the £22k that our Skoda Superb SE Business costs in 2.0 TDi format, you'd not normally expect to find adaptive cruise control, electric seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and a boot capacity that's nearly 600 litres large all as standard.
The front chairs feel heavyweight spec (puny frames could get lost in their luxurious padding), the rear chairs provide enough leg room for the Superb to double as a limo, and the boot of this hatch is only bested by the cavernous (but possibly better looking) Estate version.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: Sharp suited
And it's in the looks department where the Superb has taken the greatest step forward when stood against the car it replaces. The space and equipment values have been plain to see throughout the Superb model's history.
But the looks have always been slightly of the "is that an Octavia? Oh no it's the bigger one" quality. Now the Superb is arguably the best looking car in the Skoda range. What particularly impressed us was the sharp, crisp panel creases – the kind of thing that shows Skoda has invested in its metal stamping technology to a point where, if you cover up the badge, you could easily mistake it for an Audi.
What's more the front lights (£1,295 optional super-white, bright Xenons with automatic high beam on our test car) are bejewelled, angular units that give the Superb an intense stare. As we found out on our many miles up and down the M1, it turns the Superb into a, er, superb fast lane clearing device.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: Simply clever
Inside, the charcoal plastics, black lacquer finishes and grey alcantara seats of our test car make this an inoffensive, but character-free interior. What you're served up is Volkswagen levels of easy-to-use switchgear, clear displays and slush-moulded plastics that give a perception of quality that's hard to tell apart from a VW.
The Skoda lacks the tech flourishes of the latest Audi models, but it gets the job done just fine without any of the frustrating ergonomics of, say, a French car, or needy safety reminders and blue screen 80s-ness of Japanese products.
What we particularly enjoy is the range of practical features (branded "simply clever"): there are two umbrellas hidden (one in each front door); the nets and cubby holes are exactly where you'd want them; the plastic dividers which snap out of the boot side panels; the Velcro onto the carpet, which means if you've anything small like a bag of shopping or single bottle of wine then you can easily trap it in and stop it rolling around.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: In-house system?
Up front, the Superb is well off in the tech stakes too. This SE Business spec nets you a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Skoda's own navigation software, plus DAB radio, a media interface that will allow music streaming through Bluetooth, and just about everything else you'd expect in a modern car.
Those familiar with the VW group's touchscreens and navigation software will be unsurprised to hear this system is basically the same as the one found in Seat and VW products. It's fairly quick-reacting, features a proximity sensor which pops-up the secondary menu whenever your hand approaches the screen, and you can replicate just about any function. In addition adjustments for things like the radio can happen via steering wheel controls, and there's a very clear, intuitive display in-between the speedo and rev counter.
As touchscreens go, we find it easy to use. It's mounted a little low in the overall dashboard, but its menus aren't too deep and the hard shortcut buttons flanking the screen make it easy to jump between nav, media, radio, and phone.
The bad points are that it sometimes doesn't deal very well with postcode entry, the map graphic's colours aren't always clear – particularly in terms of the route you're following – and, these days, a 6.5-inch screen frankly feels a bit small. That last issue's avoided by upgrading to a bigger 8-inch "Columbus" Screen/Nav system, which you get as standard from the next level SE L model and above in the Superb range.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: Or CarPlay?
What the Skoda system adds on top is the ability to use your phone to do all the stuff you're normally leaving to the car – because you can run Android Auto or Apple CarPlay with the standard App Connect system. For this review we've focused on using CarPlay, the Apple system which we'll bring a fuller review of in the future – once we've sampled it in a few more vehicles
You can't use CarPlay via Bluetooth, as it only works when the phone is plugged in via USB. All the menus are easy to use because they're instantly recognisable from your phone, just in a paired back user interface with bigger icons.
Of the non-standard apps, Spotify struggled, often needing a hard restart via the phone if it was interrupted by a call or you flicked to the radio. This is a known and ongoing issue across many manufacturers (we've experienced it in Audi setups too). Apple Maps is still fallible, leaving us preferring Skoda's. Meanwhile Siri still can't understand our northern accent at 60mph on the M1 – and voice is the primary (or only in the case of text) interface you can use to call when moving.
Perhaps the biggest issue, however, is the way CarPlay (and Android Auto has the same issues) integrate into the car's wider systems. You begin to see clues as to why Apple is supposedly developing its own car: because right now the system feels hobbled. In the Superb, you can't control any of CarPlay's functions via the steering wheel and gauge pack display (like skipping a song).
And if you come out of CarPlay to do something like change the radio station, then to get back into CarPlay you're one hard button press and a couple of screen prods away from where you were – because you need to find it again in the Skoda's home screen menu. Which becomes tedious in little time. A physical CarPlay shortcut button would be ideal, but it's not going to happen in any car soon.
Even so, if CarPlay was an option in any vehicle – and brands like Volkswagen are asking for £100 for the functionality – then we'd still take it for the positives it adds, such as Siri voice integration.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi SE Business review: Turning the wheel
As a large saloon car aimed at those doing lots of miles, we never expected our 2.0TDi Superb to set the world on fire with its driving dynamics. And while the Superb's driving experience errs towards the "appliance" side of things, it is refined.
Having spent 500-miles of our time was on motorways, we've been achieving around 55mpg (emissions of 108g/km CO2, so is company car tax friendly), and the drive feels very good for its 150 horsepower. The ride, on the small-ish wheels of our SE Business spec car, is relatively soft and comforting, but when you pick up the pace it doesn't fall apart.
While the 6-speed manual box is inoffensive and slick to use, were we doing lots of miles we'd be tempted to go with the DSG auto. The higher-powered 190bhp TDi would be high on our priority list too, but to get it you need to step-up to SE L Executive spec, and with the DSG box that car starts at £28,720. Which some will say is a lot of money for a Skoda. Given it nets you the bigger sat nav screen and a host of other equipment, though, we'd say it's still a lot of car for the money.
It's very hard not to like the Skoda Superb. It's an honest car that gives a lot of bang for your buck, delivering masses of room and far more equipment as standard than cars at an equivalent price point.
It's certainly enough to make you think twice about picking one of its group stablemates from VW – if it were a choice between the two, we certainly struggle to see why you'd choose a Passat over a Superb. The attitude of the brands is, ironically, summed up by the CarPlay thing. In the Skoda you get it standard, for free. VW makes you pay £100 extra for "AppConnect" in order for it to be enabled.
The Superb shows just how far Skoda has moved on. Its image appeals, the design is great, the quality is high and the car is – in this Business format – good value. It might not quite live up to its name in every single department, but the Superb is a very good car indeed.


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Republic Records Owl City's 'The Midsummer Station' sounds like the soundtrack for one of those Nickelodeon or Disney TV movies you either enjoyed as a tween or endured as an adult. With generic pop-rock songs, it makes for passable entertainment, but ultimately it's formulaic and forgettable.
It's a far cry from Owl City's breakout hit, 2009's 'Fireflies.' As grating as that song may have been to some, its quirky charm made it stand out from the rest of the pop pack. With this new album, Adam Young, the man behind the Owl City moniker, goes for a sound that we've heard countless times on top 40 radio: Upbeat grooves that attempt to have an anthemic feel, with a little bit of dance-synth thrown in for good measure. It doesn't help matters that Young's voice is defined by its lack of soul.
Carly Rae Jepsen provides the rare spark that lifts 'Good Time,' while ballad 'Silhouette' is one of the rare songs that makes you feel something, albeit melancholy.
But in general, 'The Midsummer Station' doesn't generate much emotion, from either its main performer - or its listeners.
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HealthDay News — For older adults, financial exploitation is associated with brain differences in regions associated with socioemotional functioning, according to a study published online in the Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
R. Nathan Spreng, PhD, from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and colleagues evaluated 13 financially exploited older adults and a matched cohort of 13 older adults who had been exposed to, but avoided, a potentially exploitative situation. Cortical thickness and resting state functional connectivity were examined using magnetic resonance imaging.
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