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Following directly on from my previous post on street food and artisan markets – this post considers their relationship to the traditional market.
These new food halls and artisan markets aren't delivering what the traditional market does. They are considered by many to be part of a gentrification process, defined by Gonzalez and Swanson as '… a concept often used to describe and criticise changes in the social make-up of a neighbourhood. Simply put, it can be seen as the replacement of a working class and/or low income population by middle class as dwellers, consumers, or both.'[1]
Gonzalez and Swanson point out the differences in what they call a gentrified market and a traditional market in this table.
They have strong concerns that affordable, essential goods are no longer available to those who need them and that the strong cultural tradition of markets is being lost, to something that may well be a passing retail trend. 'This functional shift – from amenity to destination – changes the presentation of the market from a practical, necessary site of affordable goods to a more exclusive, niche and (possibly) temporary place of entertainment and variety.'[2]
I'm interested in finding ways to support the revitalisation of town centres and local neighbourhoods, without throwing the baby out with the bathwater. How can different communities of interest work together to support a genuine 'local' economy where the money remains circulating locally for longer (and isn't sucked away at speed through national chains)? How can local independent retailers/businesses continue to be supported in this era of Amazon and other online shopping?
Is there a way that some of the new ideas around food halls and artisan produce can be weaved into a traditional market, making something that brings new people into the market to experience and shop there, whilst retaining the values, affordability and customers who've been shopping in the traditional market for generations?
I have visited a couple of markets that are trying to do things differently and trying to resist the gentrification trend. A recent holiday to the town of Lagos in Portugal (the regional main town), I visited two linked local markets. Both were bringing in tourists, and both also had local people shopping at them. The first is a municipal market building featuring fish, fruit and vegetables and local delicacies. And the second Saturday farmers' market in an open warehouse, where around 30 local farmers sold olives, peppers, fruit, nuts etc (often sitting on a crate, with just one or two crates of produce). Both markets were for local traders to sell their own produce at affordable prices.
The second is Levenshulme Market (Manchester), which began in 2013, a social enterprise which takes place on Saturday, and on a Friday evening, once a month. It has a mix of basic essential food produce (cheese, fruit and veg, bread, meats), street food, live music, also artisan craft stalls, vintage stalls, occasionally voluntary groups have a stall. Whilst not priced at the lower end of the scale, prices are not set too high. It has supported small businesses to start-up through their presence on the market and is actively seeking to make stronger links with retailers on the local high street (see their recent social value report).
Anne Findlay and Leigh Sparkes (in Town and Country Planning Journal May/June 2018) have recently commented that '… retailing is not independent of economy, society or place, but is rather a reflection of what we value as consumers and society.' I concur with this statement which strongly links the social and the economy. They also point out that the problems dogging the retail sector of late might be better resolved if a place-based approach is taken; 'If you conceive the issue as being a retail one, then retail solutions get proposed and are often doomed to fail. If the problem is framed as place or town centre based, then the breadth of the problems is great, but the breadth of potential solutions is greater too. Towns are so much more than retailing.'
As I said at the outset of these last four posts on markets, I don't have any concrete answers to the issues in relation to markets (yet!). But I do know we need to work together across public, private and social sectors, borrow approaches from other cultures, share ideas with each other and experiment, take risks and try to find ways to do things differently. In so doing we will support the resilience of our town and neighbourhood centres, make our local economies more prosperous, support all parts of our community, including those that need those essential and affordable goods provided by traditional markets and in so doing we can find ways to act to retain all that is valuable and worthwhile in the traditional market.
[1], [2] 'Traditional Markets Under Threat: why it's happening and what traders and customers can do' by Dr Sara Gonzalez & Gloria Dawson 2015.
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Filipina maids, other helpers being spied on in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines—In Singapore, more employers are hiring private detectives to trail their maids.
Such is the case of 27-year-old administrative assistant Shoba Devi, who got suspicious when her Filipina maid of a few months started chatting on the phone late at night.
"Devi, who is single and lives with her father who is in his 60s, said: "I didn't know if she had a boyfriend and I was worried for our safety if she brought her boyfriend home," She said in a report by The Straits Times published on June 25.
Last February, Devi hired a private investigator to check out on her maid during her days off.
It turns out that the maid- who is in her 20s and married- had a Bangladeshi boyfriend. On her days off, they would eat out, shop and later check in a budget hotel.
"I kind of expected her to have a boyfriend but I was shocked that she checked into a hotel with her boyfriend. What would happen if she got pregnant? So I sent her home," Devi said.
Devi spent S$2,500 or (US$2,002) for three days of monitoring her maid and she thinks it's all worth it.
The report said that private investigators charge about $1,000 (US$800) and S$4,000 (US$3,203) to track maids.
The same report said that six investigators they interviewed all got regular assignments every month to track maids, and the demands double during June and December school holidays when families go on holiday and leave the maids at home alone or with an elderly.
Raymond Lim of APAC Investigation & Consultancy said he used to get one job every two to three months but today he gets up two maid surveillance assignments every month. This now accounts for up to 20 percent of his business.
The Strait Times also reported that the Manpower Ministry (MOM) receives an average of 200 complaints a month about errant maids. The top three complaints of employers about their maids are bringing boyfriends home, stealing and hitting the children.
David Ng, director of DP Quest Investigation Consultancy said another Filipina maid was trailed and found out that she would check in different budget hotels with different men on a Sunday. She spent her off days as a sex worker with three to four clients a day.
The employer let go of the maid immediately when this was found out.
An Indonesian maid was also sent home after her employer found out that she sneaked in her foreign worker boyfriend in her employer's house in the middle of the night and the man would leave before daybreak.
She was supposed to take care of an elderly woman with dementia.
POEA chief defends Filipino maids in Singapore over bus issue
Recruiters to stop sending maids to Singapore
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Yesterday, in Regents of the University of California v. Credit Suisse First Boston (USA), Inc., ___ F.3d ___ (5th Cir. Mar. 19, 2007), the Fifth Circuit reversed an order granting class certification of plaintiffs' securities claims against a group of investment banks allegedly involved in the Enron scandal. This was a Rule 23(f) discretionary interlocutory appeal. One judge filed a concurring opinion expressing his agreement with the outcome, but not the reasoning. An article in this morning's New York Times quotes Bill Lerach as saying he plans to seek U.S. Supreme Court review.
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Giuliana Ranic and her husband, Apprentice winner Bill Rancic, have been trying to convice for one year with no luck now the couple are about to start IVF treatment.
"We've [already] done IUI; we've done quite a few things and we start IVF next week," Giuliana reaviled to The View this week. "We're on it."


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separating voices in a .wav file
I am new to java and I am trying to break apart of wav files that has two voices in it. There are two voices and based on the Hertz I want it to silence out on of the voices in it. Can anyone help me develop a java class to do this? I attached the .wav file I am trying to separate the voices, please let me know how this can be done. Any help would be most appreciated. I know I have to create variables for lower and upper frequencies:
double lowerFrequency = 600; // in Hertz
double upperFrequency = 1200;
then I think I need to use this for loop:
int n = 0;
short[] L = result;
for (int i = 0; i<=n; i++) {
double factor = 0.42 - 0.5*Math.cos(Math.PI*i/n) + 0.08*Math.cos(2*Math.PI*i/n);
L[i] *= factor;
L[2*n-i] *= factor;
but not sure where to go after this.
Last edited by alpdog14; 11-29-2010 at 03:41 AM.
This seems an extremely complex task, one that I'm sure would require a third party library -- if it's even possible. My guess would be your best bet is to search Google for a library to use although it may require purchase, and I'll bet would require JNI or JNA because you'll likely find the library has been written in C or some other language that's closer to the OS.
Much luck!
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Well there is a WavReader class already developed for us and we have to come up with the bandpass program. I am attaching the WavReader program already written, would this help develop the other program? it is the scr.zip folder which contains all my current classes, trying to edit the bandpass.java which currently has the same content as convolution.java. Any help would be appreciated. I am using Eclipse, just fyi.
I'm going to plead ignorance on this.
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|A close up snapshot of the Sigma Paris Makeup Palette.
I have to admit that I'm pretty impressed with most of the eyeshadow colors in this palette. For example, Triomphe has the most unusual coloring as it seems to change color from swatch to swatch. It appears like a dark pearl in the palette and when swatched with my finger, but it showed up like a warm brownish color on my skin.
|Palette is beautiful as expected from Sigma.
See some eyeshadow, blush and highlight swatches below!
|A swatch of all the eyeshadow colors. From left to right: Eifel, Seine, Louvre, Orsay, Elysees, Notre Dame, Triophe, Versailles
|Swatches with flash on. From left to right: Eifel, Seine, Louvre, Orsay
|Swatches with flash on. From left to right: Elysees, Notre Dame, Triophe, Versailles
|Blush in Rouge and Peche. Highlighter in Lumiere.
Notre Dame is hands down my favorite color in this palette. I expected a dull purple with lots of shimmers, but instead I received a most glowing purple-tone pigment. I think that $59 is a little expensive, but with the $10 off coupon, it isn't too bad at all considering the palette also comes with two quality brushes (E55 and F40).


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Privé Cocktail Reception – The Lookout, V&A Waterfront. SALA Africa Luxury & Wealth Summit 2014 co-hosted with GUILD and in collaboration with Vlisco and Absolut Elyx, the privé launch event for the summit saw guests from across the Luxury and Wealth Management sectors spend an evening with Trevyn McGowan and the exhibitors at GUILD. Friends of SALA, old and new enjoyed drinks mixed by the specialists behind the Absolut Elyx bar while exploring Africa's first design fair. International guest speakers in town for the host event – SALA Africa Luxury & Wealth Summit, had an opportunity to open discussions about the relevance of Africa in the international luxury arena which was elaborating upon at the main Summit day at the Cavalli Estate in Somerset West. Vlisco CEO Hans Ouwendijk was present to elaborate on the 168 year relationship, that the Dutch company has had with the African continent and the relevance of the textile industry and it's exciting developments in elevating traditional West African wax textiles to the international luxury platform. Vlisco have also collaborated with GUILD featured designer Nacho Carbonell on a special installation – "Playground Closes at Dusk" located in the BMW Art Garden.
Thank you Marina Nestel and The Little Black Book PR for an inspiring evening with guests including Tanya Nefdt, Henri Slier, Barbara Lenhard, Tammy Cameron and more. Special thanks to Stuttafords (Tommy Hilfiger) and Hilton Weiner for dressing me and Spoilt Hair for styling me.


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5 months home
5 months home with Mr. Liam Alula.
I always wondered how this would all feel once we were truly in the swing of it, once Liam was home forever. And honestly, it's a little different than I had imagined. I had no idea that I would forget where Liam came from. That probably sounds odd. But falling in love with Liam, Liam becoming my son… all of that led to feeling like he physically came from me. Yes, I know he didn't. God grafted together a beautiful story of two countries, one little boy and one family… but nonetheless I still have to remind myself that Liam has an amazing story sometimes.
I think we were most excited about Liam's Ethiopian heritage during the Olympics. I'm pretty sure I rooted harder for them than the US. There is just something contagious about the African Spirit. Something our Liam Alula DEFINITELY has. What joy this little boy has! And some serious determination as well.
It's just been so good. Thank you God for shaping our family in this way, we are thankful and excited for the years to come as we watch your plan unfold.


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A wildfire in Southern California has burned over 1,020 acres and caused evacuations of both homeowners (on Bluff Road, Stagecoach Road, Homestead Road) and livestock at an equestrian area located at Ingalls Park, 100 6th Street in Norco was caused by an unattended cooking fire according to a CAL FIRE incident report. The fire located near the Prado Basin between Highway 71 and Highway 91 was 35% contained.
According to a local television report, the fire spread through the area rapidly due to drought conditions and dense dry vegetation. The Basin which usually has water in it this time of year is dry due to the extended drought. The station reported that CAL FIRE Captain Liz Brown said, "About 500 firefighters were working the front lines. So were two helicopters, though fixed-wing aircraft were not being used," she said.
Because of the type of vegetation burning a lot of smoke has been created causing a dangerous air quality warning to be declared. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay indoors.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has some great information about safe grilling practices that homeowners can observe during the coming summer season. According to the NFPA blog, "In 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,800 home and outside fires. These 8,800 fires caused an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 140 civilian injuries and $96 million in direct property damage." As we enjoy the outdoors after the winter season, it is wise to take precautions to avoid causing unwanted damage. The NFPA has also created a grilling infographic (PDF,1 MB) for you to use on your website, blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Just download the graphic and place wherever you want to use it. Have a happy and safe outdoor grilling experience.


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What is Test week?
Hello Peak Performance Crew!
We are fast approaching that time again.. yes, test week is upon us! If you've been with us for a while, the undoubtedly you've done test week before. If you're newer, then maybe not. Either way, that's ok! This guide should help explain WHY we do test week, and what the purpose is for.
What exactly is Test week?
Test week is a weeklong period in which we attempt to specifically test certain movements, skills, strengths or specific workouts. Greg Glassman (the founder of CrossFit) labels the definition of fitness as encompassing the 10 general physical skills, which are: Cardiovascular/respiratory, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.
Our goals for test week, is to give everyone a gauge, or better yet, a baseline on the above physical skills. For example, when we specifically test things like "Gymnastics" movements – we are testing your Flexibility, coordination, balance and accuracy. When we test something with olympic weightlifting, we are testing – Speed, Power and coordination.
Think of test week like any other benchmark workout we do in the gym. The workout "Fran" or "Karen" is a perfect example. These workouts periodically re-appear so we can re-test our previous personal records – "PR". When we re-test a workout, and can lift heavier weights, score more reps, or beat our previous time, then this is an example of how we are improving!
WHY do we do Test week?
Aside from the points that we listed above, we want test week to be fun! To help enhance this experience, we've assigned different points to each lift, WOD and score you submit on SugarWOD during the test week phase. These points that you earn will give you the right to "level up". The level up process doesn't have to be followed by everyone, but the reason for leveling up is to help athletes understand their current fitness levels, as well as give you something to strive/work for! Think of it like this, if the reason you couldn't advance to the next level was because your gymnastics skills just aren't as well developed, then you will be more likely to continue to work at that particular weakness. So, although we turned the levels system into a little game where you can earn points and level up if you wish to partake, it can help you decide where you need to focus your time so you can continue to advance! HINT: Generally a weakness we have, is something we don't look forward to, or tend to skip the WOD when it's programmed!
Levels & Changes
This time around, we've changed things up slightly from times prior. Before, we were very strict on only leveling up if you hit a specific score, time or reps on certain things. Although we had fun with this, we felt that it could also be discouraging to some. For example, if I needed 5 pull-ups to advance, but had everything else checked off, but I didn't have my pull-ups, then why even try? We found that some people would try to get their minimum numbers, but if they failed to convert that left some feeling discouraged… The opposite of what we are trying to achieve!
For this test week period, our plan is to assign a certain amount of points to each workout during the week. To level up, you just need to accumulate a certain amount of points. This could mean that just because you don't have a pull-up, you have the potential to earn enough points somewhere else you are stronger in to gain the necessary points to level up!
Also, instead of 5 levels, we have now incorporated 10 levels! The 10 levels are as follows:
- Recruit
- Deck Hand
- Navigator
- Cartographer
- Mariner
- Swashbuckler
- Buccaneer
- Captain
- Admiral
- Pirate
Levels <—- Click here if you want to see every level!
We hope that test week is enjoyable for everyone, and you have as much fun as possible with this! Remember, if we aren't having fun, then it's just work… Also, remember, be humble, and just embrace and respect the process. Don't compare yourselves to others. Be you, because that's all that matters!
Yours truly,
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If you suffer from periodontal disease or want to make sure you avoid it, Foster City area gum disease dentist Dr. Victor Sobrepena offers the solution with non-surgical preventive gum therapy. Look and feel your best with healthy gums and an attractive smile.
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Karl Muzikar, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted San Ramon area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
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One of the first things people notice is your smile. All it takes is a single appointment or two with Emeryville area dentist Bryan Haynes, D.D.S., and you, too, can have the winning, healthy-looking smile you've always wanted. The beautiful cosmetic results you'll get from Bryan D. Haynes, D.D.S. can be immediate and dramatic!
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Bryan D. Haynes, D.D.S. is a trusted Emeryville area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
Relaxation dentistry with Emeryville area dentist Dr. Bryan Haynes means your dental treatments can be done quickly. You'll be lightly sedated and you'll feel little or no discomfort.
You won't have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable or hide your smile because you need dental work. You'll feel at ease during your dental appointment, and glad that you're taking care of your oral health.
Bryan Haynes, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Emeryville area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
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Every science has its beginnings in myth and folklore. Early dental practices, in particular, are deeply tied to the mysticism surrounding the teeth and tongue. Because the mouth is the center of speech and nourishment, diverse cultures treat dental events in their lives with respect.
There is a universal human belief that teeth confer power. These remedies and practices were intended to cultivate that power-by keeping teeth for a lifetime. The same spirit-much refined-motivates modern dentistry.
For relief, boil earthworms in oil and pour into the ear on the side where there is pain (Pliny, 77 AD).
Pour juice of onions by drops into the mouth, bite a piece of wood struck by lightning (ibid.).
Put tobacco in the armpit; hold a heated root of a birch on the cheek; or hold a small frog against the cheek or lick a toad's abdomen (Norwegian folklore).
Lay roasted parings of turnips, as hot as they may be, behind the ear; keep the feet in warm water, and rub them well with bran, just before bedtime (John Wesley, 1747).
"Round the tooth to be drawn, he fastened a strong piece of catgut; to its other end he affixed a bullet. Then he charged a pistol with this bullet and a full measure of powder. The firing performed a speedy and effectual removal of the offending tooth" (Dr. Monsey, 1788).
In the US and Europe, the blacksmith did extractions, presumably because they had the "proper tools."
"If one had a tooth extracted, it must be burned, because, if a dog got it and swallowed it, one would have a dog's tooth come in its place" (Dr. Holmes, 1862).
To clean the teeth, rub them with the ashes of burnt bread (Poor Will's Almanack, 1780).
To stable and steadfast the teeth, and to keep the gummes in good case, it shall be very good every day in the morning to wash well the mouth with red wine (London, 1598).
In parts of England, the superstition persists: one prevents a toothache by "clothing one's right leg prior to the left" (G.P. Foley, 1972).
To make the teeth of children grow hastily, take the brain of a hen and rub the gums therewith. It shall make them grow without any sorrow or diseases or aching (London, 1934).
Roast the brains of a rabbit and rub a small amount on the gums (US, 1942).
If you're looking for a new dentist, you'll want to find a dentist who offers general dentistry as well as any specialized dental care you may require.
You can easily find a general dentist who also offers family dentistry. If you have children, you'll want to find a family dentist who is comfortable working as a children's dentist.
Before you find a new dentist, you should take a moment to think about just what would make someone a good dentist for you.
Finding a new dentist is a great first step towards protecting your dental health. Every tooth in your mouth will appreciate receiving the best dental care!


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A distinctive and highly wearable range of jewellery that evokes the air of expectation inherent in the sight of the tools of the painter's trade: the treasured brushes and the freshly-mixed oils on the well-used palette, ripe with creative potential.
Materials: Solid silver with 22ct gold plated detail.
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Ground and center your soul while learning and exploring Bali's culture, scenery, and spirituality.. Come spend 8 days in Bali at an all-inclusive, luxury retreat center! Explore this lush tropical island, in a safe, fun atmosphere.
Your retreat takes place in a breathtaking Balinese retreat center located in Ubud. The Ark Bali is surrounded by amazing rice fields and lush jungle scenery, yet still within easy access to the cultural center of Bali, the city of Ubud . Yoga, meditation, friendly faces and authentic loving guidance will greet you daily as you expand your whole-self: heart, spirit, and physical body. Nourish yourself with fresh, locally prepared meals a day (adaptable for a variety of appetites, allergies/restrictions), gentle all-levels yoga, and insight into your whole self.
We will spend five days exploring culture, creativity, and connection to self, through yoga, movement, sound healing, waterfalls, and temples, and two days in self-care with massages, facials, saunas, and whatever fills your cup.
This retreat is geared for people who like to explore the world around them, and immerse themselves in new experiences. If you like climbing waterfalls, differing perspectives of the world , and searching your soul, this is a bucketlist style opportunity.
See the itinerary below for additional details about your adventure.
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Share a room with one other retreat participant. In your spacious, sublime bedroom you will find tranquility and calmness surrounding your space, an open and breezy tropical haven will support you in your journey of self discovery as you gaze out over the rice fields, or opt for a peaceful outdoor shower srrounded by lush gardens.
Enjoy your own personal, private accomodations in one of The Arks luxury suites. Two options are available for either a private garden or a private view overlooking the rice fields, the calmness and serenity will surround you in either space.
The Saka Double has been opened up as of July 1, to accommodate the overwhelming response we have received to this retreat. The Saka Village is located 200m up the road from The Ark. Participants will be receiving access to all planned activities, meals at The Ark, and access to The Ark amenities and classes. The Saka Village is a quaint small locally owned villa option, rooms can be viewed here: http://sakavillageubud.com/
The upstairs suite at The Ark, it sleeps two in a double bed, perfect for couples or bffs who aren't opposed to a good snuggle and late night giggles. With an amazing view, a balcony tub, and a private partially outdoor bathroom. This must be booked as a double, but trust me, that tub is worth it! Please contact Patti for additional information on this amazing room (509) 438-4865.
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Reminiscent of highly polished seaglass, these bud vases by Bill Burch are beautiful alone, grouped together or with a small spray of flowers. Handblown in Berkeley, California, each vase will be one of a kind with slight variations.
6" tall x 1-3/4" wide
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Introducing the HydraFacial
60 min: $150 | Add Microcurrent 20 min: $40
- Serum-based skin resurfacing
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- Painless extractions
- Target conditions; fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, brown spots, sun damage, acne-prone or oily skin, and more.
- Yields better results for all skin types than microdermabrasion
The HydraFacial is designed to detoxify, rejuvenate and protect the skin. The HydraFacial system uses HydroPeel tips, each one having multiple abrasive edges to exfoliate the skin several times each pass, achieving better, more even results. The unique design of the HydraFacial system easily dislodges and removes impurities while simultaneously introducing hydrating skin solutions and potent antioxidants to help nourish and protect the skin. Your skin will feel fresh and clean and will glow after this facial.


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Invited review: Ultrasonic Facial Cleansing by Premier Clinic
>> Tuesday, January 26, 2016
As a food blogger, I generally blog about food, so when the invitation arrived at my mailbox to review products/services for a medical aesthetic treatment clinic, I was quite surprised. You'll see some non food related posts from time to time if I receive such invitations, so read on & be informed ;)
There are 2 outlets for Premier Clinic, a well-known & established medical aesthetic treatment clinic i.e. at Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL (TTDI) & the other's at Bangsar. Since my office is at Damansara Heights, I decided to have the review session done at the Bangsar outlet.
With Dr Elaine Chong at the Bangsar Premier Clinic
Premier Clinic offers a wide range of aesthetic treatments from fat/weight loss, skin related conditions, & facial/body contouring to hair loss, vaginal rejuvenation & many more. You can check out their full range of services on their website. Prices begin from RM100.00 per session & varies from treatment to treatment. They even offer flexi payment plans for various credit cards from 6 - 24 months.
As my skin is more dry than oily (especially at my cheeks), I decided to take up the quick & simple yet impactful treatment of Ultrasonic Deep Cleansing that I've actually done 2 weeks before my visit to Premier Clinic at another facial centre, Gladys Beauty & Body Center in Damansara Uptown (the fantastic Groupon promo that I was raving about on my Facebook!). I find this treatment very helpful to get the skin deeply hydrated & to reduce the redness/sensitivity of my skin, especially around my nose area. Here at Premier Clinic, 1 session of Ultrasonic Deep Cleansing costs RM200.00 & for better results, you may need to go through this treatment several times since the 'effect' of treatment lasts just 2-3 days. The treatment helps to make your skin cleaner, more radiant, & less sensitive.
Fiona cleaning my face
The hydrogel used
Why Ultrasonic Deep Cleansing, you may wonder. Basically, the treatment involves a special device that emits ultrasonic wave motion to remove aged surface skin cells & any surface impurities like whiteheads & blackheads. Once the impurities are removed, a specially formulated detox gel with potent antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties will be 'rolled' onto your face. The treatment concludes with the deep permeation of the light hydrogel (as per photo above) that contains herbal/vitamin potions to improve blood circulation & the skin's health.
The ultrasonic facial cleansing treatment
The treatment takes only 15-20 minutes & is not painful (quite relaxing). It is suitable for acne-prone, dry/sensitive, blemished or clogged skin just like my skin. With regular ultrasonic facial cleansing treatment, your skin's health will actually improve & you won't need to use hydrating facial masks so often.
Before (top) & After (bottom)
I think it's not so red/sensitive.
If you're unsure whether this treatment is suitable for you, you can consult the doctors at Premier Climic first, who will be more than glad to provide the best advice for your enquiries.
A healthier skin for this new year! *woohoo*
Premier Clinic (TTDI)
31 Jalan Wan Kadir 2
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: (+6012) 662 5552 - contactable daily from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
URL: http://premier-clinic.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Premier.Aesthetic
Premier Clinic (Bangsar)
40, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: (+6012) 662 5552 - contactable daily from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
All for better-looking skin,


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Here's a great MGB for summer fun! This is the best year, a steel dash model with the most attractive interior, before the cars got muddied up with emissions, reflectors and plastic trim! (in 68 the pillow dash was introduced, and it's ugly!) Any car pre 68 is the year to have! . She's great fun to drive, come along with me in the video below!(and make sure to click "read more" below to see more pictures)
This example was recently painted in Jaguar green metallic. The Finish is excellent. She was also fit with mini light wheels, which are stronger than the wire wheels that would have been fit new. Tires are nearly new, wheels and tires are excellent.
A later gearbox was fit from a later MGB so the shifting is all synchro, which means a much more user-friendly drive because the first gear is synchronized as with a modern car (this is a common MGB upgrade). The car drives great! She also has a good removable top and frame. Other upgrades include an auxilliary electric cooling fan and sport steering wheel. The entire front suspension was recently rebuilt, with new king pins, springs, shocks, a arms and polyurethane bushings. Front brakes were also redone with new calipers and stainless steel hoses. This is a big job and all really good stuff! U joints were also replaced. All expensive and all done!
She is fit with a single 12 volt battery in one of the original battery boxes. This is a common upgrade, as the two original 6 volts provide excessive opportunity for more corroded terminals. This set-up works!
The seats are from a later MGB… they work fine, and you can also change those back to the correct ones which would have originally been leather, and can be replaced with leather either as a complete seat or as a kit which you would assemble yourself. If you want an easy project, this is not difficult, and would be fun for any hobbyist. Otherwise, you can hit the beach this fourth of July in style without doing a thing!
Most importantly, this is a rust free car, with a great underside and great rocker panels and great fender bottoms! It's all been restored! The floor has been restored too.
Come and enjoy! I can't think of a better classic car investment for under 10k, and these have been rising in value. I have had MGBs since the 70s– I love these cars and this is a solid one.
Still available as of 8-24-14 due to a non- paying out-of-the area ebay auction winner. A great value!


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With striking new designs or with new flourishes to renowned patterns, Tiffany silver graces the home now, as it has since 1837, with an unparalleled tradition of excellence. From the time he founded Tiffany & Co., Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902) brought the best of all worlds - exotic finds from China, India and Europe, royal jewels, lavishly chased sterling silver - to a captivated and ever growing clientele. By 1850 this master merchant's enterprise was emerging as one of the world's leading silversmiths.
In 1851 the company signed an agreement with leading New York silversmith John C. Moore to make hollowware pieces. Moore was instructed to follow the standard for English sterling-925 parts per 1,000 parts silver-which was the standard eventually adopted by the United States. Tiffany later merged operations with Moore, who soon enlisted the help of his son, Edward. The younger Moore would become the guiding force behind Tiffany's silverware business for the next forty years.
The rapid expansion of wealth in America created a demand for silver objects, which was further fueled by the discovery of extensive silver deposits in the West. Tiffany crafted the abundant metal into opulent designs that epitomized the sumptuous décor and dining habits of the Gilded Age. The varied motifs were derived from Moore's vast design library. His countless volumes on architecture, horticulture and metallurgy, as well as collections of Japanese lacquer, Islamic glass, Middle and Far Eastern tiles and textiles, and European porcelains, formed the basis of the ""Tiffany School,"" America's first school of design.
The silver designs inspired by Moore's library won top awards at the world's fairs of the late 19th century. At the 1878 Paris fair, Tiffany was awarded the Grand Prize for Excellence, the first given to an American silversmith. Much attention was paid to the company's innovative Japanesque-style silver, designs of a refined simplicity with hammered surfaces, applied three-dimensional flora and fauna, and inlaid mixed metals. Unsurpassed in the history of American silver, Tiffany's Japanesque silver had an important and modernizing influence on American and European decorative arts.
Tiffany's silver entry at the 1878 fair also included the spectacular Mackay dinner-and-dessert service for 24, one of the most elaborate silver table services ever produced. Created from a half-ton of silver sent by prospector John Mackay from his Comstock Lode mines in Nevada, the 1,250-piece service, including hollowware and flatware, was developed from flower-encrusted Persian and Indian motifs, with thistles, shamrocks, and American flowers. The service took two years and 200 craftsmen to complete.
These historic achievements established Tiffany as the unchallenged master of American silver design and represent the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship that direct Tiffany silversmiths today. The company's hollowware workshop, Tiffany & Co. Makers, located in Parsippany, New Jersey, is one of a few remaining producers of hand-wrought silver in the United States. The collections, including intricate and skill-intense statement silver, define the art of contemporary entertaining and decorating.
Tiffany's silver legacy gleams in candlesticks, tea sets and trays, vases, bowls, pitchers, plates and a wealth of accessories in such acclaimed patterns as Chrysanthemum (c. 1880), the most ornate of any American silver pattern, with flowing curves and blossoming plants that prefigure Art Nouveau; Audubon (c. 1871), adapted from 19th century bird paintings; Arts & Crafts, accented with copper rivets and carved jade finials; and in tribute to a seminal Tiffany collection, Japanesque silver, hand hammered and chased, with mixed metals in detailed, naturalistic patterns.
The company's celebrated flatware patterns include Century, created in 1937 to commemorate the company's 100th anniversary; and Bamboo, introduced in 1965 and winner of the International Design Award.
Each design represents the rich heritage of Tiffany silver that for generations has welcomed guests into beautifully appointed homes and cast a lustrous glow over life's most memorable occasions.
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Mayor skeptical, optimistic about North Las Vegas' future
Mayor John Lee summed up his take on North Las Vegas' future in four syllables Thursday, but had to invent a word to do it: "Skeptomistic."
January 16, 2014 - 5:02 pm
Mayor John Lee summed up his take on North Las Vegas' future in four syllables Thursday, but had to invent a word to do it: "Skeptomistic."
"I am skeptical and optimistic about our future," Lee told hundreds gathered at the Aliante for the city's 18th annual State of the City address. "I believe in our team, but I understand the severity of the challenges.
"Never forget, I am a plumber and I have dealt with lots of crap over the years."
Lee didn't stray far from the beaten path Thursday, spending much of the middle portion of his first State of the City address highlighting progress on the city's recently introduced economic development proposals.
The first-term mayor, speaking a week after city leaders unveiled a projected seven-year, $152.6 million deficit, remains optimistic the recession-rocked city can claw its way into the black.
Years of anticipated eight-digit budget shortfalls, nine-digit debt service payments and junk-rated municipal bonds have left him a little skeptical they will be able do it alone.
City leaders expect Park Highlands, a long-planned 1,500-lot development west of the Interstate 15 corridor, will help bolster sagging city property tax revenues.
They're hoping a similar boom at the nearby 22,000-acre APEX Industrial Park can provide a much-needed boost to the city's flagging consolidated tax income.
They'll look to College of Southern Nevada's recently formed North Las Vegas Advisory Board for a more educated workforce; and to the city's fledgling shared services board for advice on how to hold down costs and keep new revenues within city limits.
Later this month, officials plan to unveil a "comprehensive reorganization plan," meant to shore up limited resources at City Hall.
Lee, who didn't elaborate on the reorganization plan, admits none of those initiatives will prove a silver bullet.
"The city is facing a very short window of time to make decisions," he said. "We find ourselves in the middle of the fourth quarter down a few touchdowns. It does not mean we have to throw all Hail Mary's every play, but the time clock is running out."
Lee's hoping a little bit of elbow grease and a lot more regional cooperation can help turn the state's fourth largest city around.
He's betting state and regional leaders will agree.
While city staff turn over every rock in search of new revenue, the former state senator has been reaching out to his old colleagues at the state Legislature for guidance on the city's financial future.
"Last week, the Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Shared Services Committee members heard national financial experts explain how state receivership would damage the entire state," Lee said. "These experts explained how California, the sixth largest economy in the world, was brought down by the financial crisis in Stockton and San Bernardino."
Financial insolvency in North Las Vegas could put the city into a state receivership, a broadly untested alternative to municipal bankruptcy that would see state tax officials take over the city's finances.
"If the 13th and 17th largest cities in California can bring their state to its knees, what do you think the third largest city in our state can do to Nevada?" Lee said.-
Recent bankruptcy filings in Stockton and San Bernandino led each city into protacted battles with municipal creditors and Calpers, California's state-run pension fund, over the security of unfunded city employee health and pension plans. Analysts fear ripple effects from the pair of financial failures could contribute to negative municipal bond returns in 2014.
Lee dove head-first into a half dozen other topics — from the possibility of landing a medical school near the Veterans Affairs Medical Center to the return of Nellis Appreciation Days — before dipping his toes into ongoing contract battles with the city's public safety unions.
A trio of union officials representing the city's police officers, police supervisors and firefighters have taken the city to court seeking an estimated $25 million in pay raises frozen during a city-declared "fiscal emergency" in July 2012. Discussions to settle the smallest of the three lawsuits fizzled out in August.
City Finance Director Darren Adair predicts a court decision favoring the city unions would put the city into state receivership overnight.
Thursday's half-hour-long speech included a scant two mentions of the continuing standoff with city bargaining groups.
Police Supervisors Association President Leonard Cardinale suspects that's by design.
Cardinale, who joined the city's two other major unions in backing Lee's election campaign, said the mayor is fighting with one arm tied behind his back.
"I truly believe (Lee) wants to fix North Las Vegas, but you have a number of people down there still who don't," he said. "These type of people have told me that union (negotiations) are not the city's No. 1 priority.
"But according to Fitch and Moody's (bond rating agencies) it is, so I've said to them that they may have to rethink their priorities."
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Town Creek Family Dentistry
Town Creek Family Dentistry is a small town family practice serving Lenoir City, and Knox and Louden Counties. They offer a wide variety of dental services, including preventative, cosmetic, and restorative procedures.
Warm Design, Helpful Information.
Reflecting the warmth of the business, while presenting useful information.
When Town Creek Dentistry approached Spark Logix Studios, they were on the verge of opening their brand new offices, and needed a new website to reflect their fantastic new location. They wanted something that demonstrated the difference between their Dental Practice, and the other dentists in their area. Spark Logix Studios was up to the challenge.
With a focus on the warm, welcoming message, and the particular attention that is paid to the comfort and well being of the patients, Spark Logix Studios carefully selected the images and color scheme for the homepage, while collaborating with the client to ensure the messaging was simple, and fit with the elegant design.
Spark Logix Studios also recommended adding some useful content, information that potential patients might search for in google. Using our talented on staff writer, we created the Services page, which short descriptions of each of the services offered by Town Creek Dentistry, along with a unique page for each service with a longer, more detailed description, to help with both Marketing and SEO.
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Make a game plan for success at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo 2010.
Participants can learn more about 50 local companies while also networking and listening to special guest speakers at the April 22 event at Receptions Conference Center East.
Economist Brian Beaulieu, CEO of the Institute for Trend Research, will make his third annual Economic Forecast Breakfast presentation, titled "2010 Recovery; 2011 Stronger," providing local business leaders with management objectives and specific forecasts so they can plan and prosper through the ups and downs of the business cycle.
David Mattson, CEO of Sandler Training and author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller "The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them," will make a lunch presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Also, at 2 p.m., John Melvin, director of the chamber's Small Business Development Center, will moderate a business financing forum on loan programs and requests.
The Economic Forecast Breakfast costs $35 for chamber members and $70 for non-members; the lunch presentation costs $25 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. The forum is free.
For more information, call (513) 576-5000 or visit www.clermontchamber.com.
Take a step towards fighting the number one killer of women at the Go Red For Women Luncheon.
The May 4 event at the Duke Energy Convention Center will share the stories of women and men who have battled heart disease, while seating attendees among other passionate advocates.
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants can register for the event and attend the Health Expo. This is a great opportunity to enjoy free screenings, educational sessions, a healthy cooking demonstration and boutique shopping.
The luncheon and program begin at 1 p.m. with keynote speaker Diana Nyad, a world champion swimmer and sports broadcaster. Then, all eyes will be on the Red Dress Fashion Show, with outfits designed by University of Cincinnati DAAP students.
For more information, contact the American Heart Association at (513) 281-4048.
In Cincinnati, the name Graeter's is synonymous with delicious chocolates and tasty frozen treats such as Raspberrry Chocolate Chip ice cream. It's one of those local brands everyone knows as sure as they know a cheese coney from an ice-cream cone.
But with the economy turning sour across the country in the past year, one of Cincinnati's favorite ice cream producers should also be admired for their recent expansions. It turns out that Cincinnati is not the only place that knows there's no ice cream greater than Graeter's.
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber has invited Graeter's President/CEO Richard Graeter to tell that story and share his company's inspiring path to success at an April 20 roundtable discussion. The event will be held at the Chamber's Carew Tower location downtown from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. The event is free to the public.
The roundtable will focus on Graeter's colorful history of success, which has allowed it to expand to Dayton, Columbus, Northern Kentucky, Lexington and Louisville. In an effort to increase distribution to new markets, the company recently announced plans for a new, $11 million, 28,000 square foot ice cream facility — pretty impressive for a fourth generation, 140-year-old company.
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Purpose: To provide an informative, educational, and networking opportunity for the 465 Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) alumni from across the 10-counties of Middle Tennessee. To network the incoming LMT class with our alumni on their first class day.
History: Each year we invite our LMT alumni and new class members to gather together for professional development and networking. Historically our topics have included transit, education, workforce development, health, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and personal and social branding.
Annual Alumni Summit-9/8/16
This year our topic will be focused on Leadership Across the Lines—how successful leaders collaborate to work across the traditional lines to get things done and to be more successful leaders. As leaders from across the region, working across the lines is critical for our LMT alumni. To help ensure regional quality of place and prosperity, they must work across the lines.
September 8, 2016
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.—Alumni Summit
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—Welcome Reception
AT&T Headquarters Building—Auditorium
Two complimentary drinks and heavy appetizers at the Welcome Reception
3:00 p.m. Welcome by LMT Board Chair (Dr. Paul Stumb, President, Cumberland University, LMT 2006), Introduction of Alumni Summit Topic, and Introduction of Summit Moderator (Mrs. Leisa Byars, The Goddard School, Hendersonville , LMT 2016)
3:15 pm. Keynote Speaker—Mr. Keel Hunt
Leadership Lessons from The Coup
4:00 Leadership Panel discussion (moderated) with 4 key leaders from business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations (to include a few prepared questions and then Q&A from the audience)
5:00 p.m. Close and allow for individual discussion with participants
5:15 p.m. Welcome Reception
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Bitcoin has been cited as the 'all-conquering economic juggernaut'. As it's the hardest money ever…
A report by the Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury (FSTB) has stated that increased interest and investment in cryptocurrencies has no 'visible impact' on financial crime.
Critics of cryptocurrencies often claim they are associated with criminal networks and illicit activities due to their decentralised, unregulated nature.
However, Hong Kong's annual Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report provides evidence against this notion.
Details of the report
Referring to cryptocurrencies as 'VCs' (virtual commodities), the report states that while vulnerability exists, current laws provide enough protection against criminality:
"Although there is inherent ML/TF vulnerability related to VCs, there does not seem to be any visible impact affecting the overall risk in Hong Kong so far. The risk of VCs is assessed as medium-low. The current legal and regulatory provisions relating to ML, TF, fraud and other crimes are wide enough to catch offences involving the use of any general property, including VCs."
The full report, which is available online, stresses that no specific regulation around cryptocurrency trading exists, and that Money Service Operators licenses only have to be obtained for money services conducted in fiat currencies.
Cryptocurrency users must use their intuition and assume that a system of payment only becomes a risk to money laundering and terrorist financing as soon as it becomes commonplace.
Even so, it goes on to add that some tokens may qualify as securities, while others could be "Stored Value Facilities" like Paypal, where the government's risk assessment is far higher.
The Hong Kong government also reiterated its mission to be 'one of the world's freest economies' with no capital control regimes.
Report reasoning and results
One of the reasons behind producing the report was because of criticism against the city and its handling of increasing financial crime.
In the past six years, the number of suspicious transactions has quadrupled, while convictions have gone down.
Businesses in Hong Kong have also voiced concerns that they are being denied large-scale banking services due to fear of money laundering risks, which has adversely affected the cryptocurrency community by association.
Since 2013, police have received 167 Bitcoin-related reports. However, most of which related to ransomware such as WannaCry and do not touch upon financial crime.
For example, fraud on social media is commonplace, with total losses amounting to HK$6.4 million in 2015 and 2016. Thankfully, individual loss is usually only in the hundreds to thousands of Hong Kong dollars.
Despite this, police continue to monitor Bitcoin exchanges and ATMs in the actual city. Although there are as many as 15 Bitcoin ATMs in Hong Kong, the four active exchanges are not popularly used by residents according to the report.
It was only two months ago that the Hong Kong government announced new measures to tackle money laundering. Specifically aimed at company service providers and trusts, the measures include a new licensing regime as well as a higher burden on those wanting to set up shell companies.


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|Home MathPack Matrix Class TMat4D Methods StdDevOfLayersToMatrix
|See also: CopyLayerToMatrix (Mat4D), MeanOfLayersToMatrix, MeanVar, MinimumOfLayersToMatrix, MaximumOfLayersToMatrix
The method StdDevOfLayersToMatrix calculates the standard deviation of several two-dimensional submatrices and copies the result into the matrix DestMat. The range of each submatrix is specified by the parameters LowCol, HighCol, LowRow, and HighRow. The processed submatrices are specified by the parameters LowLayer, HighLayer, LowTimeSlot, and HighTimeSlot.
As a shortcut, setting both the Low.... and High.... parameters to zero is equal to processing the entire range of available columns/rows/layers/time slots.
The destination matrix DestMat is automatically resized to accomodate to the number of processed data cells.
StdDevOfLayersToMatrix increments the global variable ProcStat in 100 steps and calls the feedback routine MathFeedBackProc in order to allow feedback to the user during time consuming calculations.
The function StdDevOfLayersToMatrix is available in two overloaded versions: version [1] automatically switches to multiprocessing if more than one CPU core is available. This speeds up calculations by a factor which is roughly proportional to the number of available hardware codes (supported only for Delphi/C++Builder XE4 or higher). Version [2] allows you to control the number of cores to be used for the calculation by setting the parameter NThreads.


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Craftspace initiates creative programmes which stimulate artistic excellence, critical thinking, curiosity and understanding of contemporary crafts in the widest social and cultural contexts.
Our activities include:
Each project is bespoke. Artists, participants and partners are involved in planning, research, development, documentation and reflection.
Projects are inclusive and mutually supportive. Creative, social and personal development is as valued as technical skill.
Our work brings about positive outcomes for those who take part and their communities. These can be an improved sense of health and wellbeing, confidence, learning new skills or giving a platform to technical expertise and creative excellence. We support entrepreneurship through craft, with particular interest in social and economic impact.
You can support our work for £30 per year by joining Craftspace+, our community of supporters helping us to create extraordinary opportunities for even more people to see, make and be curious about exceptional contemporary craft.
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The focus of our current work includes:
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We curate and organise touring exhibitions which are for hire to galleries and other venues nationally and sometimes internationally. To view current opportunities please visit the 'Exhibitions For hire' page.
We work on consultancy projects that reflect our core values and aspirations. These can have the potential to develop as longer term partnerships which are incorporated into our artistic programme. Read more about what we offer and our recent projects here.
We have a long track record of building relationships between artists, people and organisations. Craftspace is based in Birmingham and does not have its own venue. We work in partnership with a range of galleries, museums, community venues and organisations to develop and deliver our programme. Find out more about how we work with others here.
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Group Study Rooms
Ryan Library is pleased to provide group study rooms!
In order for these rooms to remain a respectful learning environment for all users, please review and follow the policies below.
- Group Study Rooms are intended for a minimum of two users and are restricted to members of the Iona College Community. A minimum of 8 users must be present for the use of combined rooms.
- Technology located in the Group Study Rooms is for educational and research purposes only.
- Group Study Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be "held" by one person.
- Group Study Rooms are intended for collaborative work and should not be used for extra-curricular activities.
- Study Rooms should not be used by any single group for more than three hours if another group is waiting.
- NO FOOD IS PERMITTED in the Group Study Rooms at any time. Closed beverages only. Users observed with food will be asked to move to the cafe.
- Cell phone use is not allowed in the Group Study Rooms.
- Group Study Rooms should be left clean; trash should be thrown away in trash cans.
- Belongings should not be left unattended in the Group Study Rooms. The library is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage of personal property. If a room is discovered unoccupied all belongings will be removed and placed in the library's lost and found and the room will be made available to other patrons.
- Furniture should be left neatly arranged upon departure and furniture should not be moved in or out of Group Study Rooms.


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The process of induction to the board is still under review. For the time being, our committee members can be listed here:
Kids need to play. It's an important part of their physical, social and emotional development. Also, it's fun. And kids need to play together, no matter their ability.
Preston's Playground will be the place for this to happen. It's an all-inclusive playground to be built in Newark, Del., and designed so that all children can play together. It will include safe, adaptive equipment that is accessible, imaginative and fun.
The playground will be 6,000 square feet, but will include 8,400 square feet of rubberized surface material and three accessible entrances for kids with wheelchairs, braces or other mobility issues.
The playground will be located at bottom of the Newark Reservoir off Paper Mill Road in the city of Newark, Del. You can see it on the map here.
Preston's Playground will be built on land owned by the city of Newark. Once the construction of the playground is complete, the city of Newark will assume care and maintenance of the area.
Preston's Playground will have fully handicapped accessible "family style" restrooms.
While we are thrilled with the success and popularity of the Can Do playgrounds at Alapocas Run State Playground and Milford, we are not associated with these sites. Preston's Playground will be a separate play space.
Plenty of handicapped-accessible parking will be available at Preston's Playground.
All structural playground equipment will be accessible to all children. The playground was designed by an inclusive designer with children in wheelchairs and typical children able to play side by side.
Our goal is to have the playground funded in the next 12 months. But the timeline really depends on the generosity of the community. We need to raise $350,000 to make Preston's Playground a reality.
It's important for all children to play together. Having a space like this where kids can use their imagination, explore and laugh with each other while being outdoors teaches them more about life than they could ever read in a book or online. We are helping these children – and their families – to understand the gifts of acceptance and inclusion.
Help us raise money for the construction of Preston's Playground. Get the word out about inclusion in our community. Stand up and speak out when you see others excluded from group activities because of their physical differences.
Preston's Playground does not have its' own 501 c3 status but operates under the Delaware Community Foundation.
Visit www.prestonsplayground.com to learn more about the project and also to make your donation online.
After completing your donation, you will receive a letter from Delaware Community Foundation with the information necessary for tax deduction.


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Rotary valves for dust explosion chokes
2. Rotary valves are commonly fitted at the bottom of vessels handling powdered products, where they serve to control the flow rate of material from the vessel. In addition, they have long been recommended by HSE as explosion chokes where explosible dusts are handled, to prevent an explosion propagating from one vessel to another.
3. Until recently, there has been little information published on the design of such valves for use as explosion chokes. Two recent incidents investigated by FCG inspectors noted that valves with rubber tipped blades had failed to prevent passage of an explosion. Where such valves are fitted the intended level of plant protection may not be achieved.
Required features
4. To function successfully as an explosion choke, a rotary valve must be strong enough to withstand an explosion without significant deformation. Rubber edged blades will bend under the influence of a pressure wave and are unlikely to be satisfactory.
5. In addition the valve must prevent the passage of burning particles from one side to another. In the same way that flameproofed enclosures for use in hazardous areas have maximum specified gaps, it has been shown that similar considerations apply to barriers for dust explosions.
6. For rotary valves, the important dimensions are:
1) the clearance between the blades and the casing (the gap width, W);
2) The thickness of the blade tip (the gap length, L); and
3) the minimum number of blades acting as a barrier at any position of the rotor (N).
See the Appendix for diagrams.
7. Recent research published by Ciba-Geigy Central Engineering Department has investigated these parameters for a range of explosible dusts. The dust properties do affect the critical dimensions but for most organic materials, this effect is of little practical importance.
8. The results have been expressed as a nomograph, but for simplicity, combinations of dimensions shown to be satisfactory for cornstarch are given below.
N gap length (L) gap width (W)
6 3 mm 0.9 mm
4 3 mm 0.4 mm
4 10 mm 1.1 mm
2 10 mm 0.2 mm
Action by inspectors
9. Where rotary valves are recommended under HSW Act s.2 or Factories Act 1961 s.31, the user should either obtain assurance from the manufacturer that the valves have been shown in tests to perform satisfactorily as explosion chokes for the material concerned, or should specify a valve that conforms broadly with the dimensions in para 8.
10. Where rubber tipped blades are used it is particularly important that the user can provide evidence that they will be effective.
24 October 1990
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One killed in group clash, another body found in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 2 (UNI) A Dispute over a piece of land claimed the life of one person while the body of another missing person was recovered in the Kashmir valley today.
Official sources said one Basharat Ahmed, who was missing since April 27, was recovered at Batmaloo today They said two groups of people clashed over a piece of land at Beharabad in Ganderbal district.
During the clash one Abdul Ahad Sheikh received serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he was declared brought dead.
Police has registered a case, sources added.
They said police seized illicit timber and two horses of smugglers at Beerwah in the central Kashmir district of Badgam.


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Eat Right
Easy Dosa
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The minute a person hears 'South-Indian cuisine', Dosas and idilis are the first names that come to one's mind. It is a perfect cereal-pulse combination and a perfect breakfast or a snack option for your family.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Soaking time: 3 hours
Fermenting time: 4 hours
Serves – 4 (8dosas)
Rice- 1 cup
Urad dal- 1/3 cup
Fenugreek seeds - 5 to 7
Rice flakes- 1 tbsp
Sugar- 1 tsp
salt to taste
oil for greasing and cooking
For serving
Coconut Chutney and vegetable sambhar for serving
- Soak the rice separately in enough water for 3 hours and drain.
- Blend the rice in a mixer till smooth. Remove and keep aside.
- Soak the urad dal, fenugreek seeds and beaten rice together in enough water for 3 hours and drain.
- Blend the urad dal, fenugreek seeds and rice flakes together in a mixer till smooth and frothy ( add water little by little as required ). Remove and keep aside.
- Combine the urad dal paste and rice paste together in a bowl and cover and keep aside to ferment for at least 3 to 4 hours.
- Once the batter is fermented, add the sugar and salt to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan and sprinkle a little water on it. It should steam immediately.
- Grease it with oil and wipe hard with a slice of onion or potato.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava and spread in a circular motion to make 5" thin dosa.
- Smear a little oil along the sides, cook till the dosa turns brown and crispy and fold over to make a semi-circle.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make 7 more dosas. Serve with chutney and hot sambhar.
Nutritional value
Serving size: 1 (63g)
Calories- 226kcal
Carbohydrate- 46.7g
Protein- 7.5g
Total Fat-0.4g
Dietary fiber- 5.5g
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Hello again,
Hope everyone had as nice a weekend as I did... of course having Rich home for a three day weekend spoils me...
We went on a spectacular bike ride Sunday night, just the two of us. It was sort of spur-of-the-moment and so I didn't have a camera with me, but we are going back there for sure! I am including a photo from another site to give you an idea of the view as you ride there... it was 12.4 miles all told (about 19 km!) and it was hard but exhilarating! We saw some bighorn sheep up on the mountain on our way to the dam and some deer (even a little spotted fawn!) on the way back down. Awesome!
Here, finally, is the photo we had taken at the Renaissance Festival. Slowly but surely we are getting all of this technology to work! LOL
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That it's rough out there and chancy is no surprise. Every live thing is a survivor on a kind of extended emergency bivouac.
I came down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames.
If we are blinded by darkness, we are also blinded by light.
All that summer conceals, winter reveals.
I'm getting used to this planet and to this curious human culture which is as cheerfully enthusiastic as it is cheerfully cruel.
That the insects have adapted is obvious. Their failures to adapt, however, are dazzling.
The calendar, the weather, and the behavior of wild creatures have the slimmest of connections. Everything overlaps smoothly for a only a few weeks each season, and then it all tangles up again.
On that cedar tree shone, however briefly...
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You first received a ring probably when you were very young that is if you are a woman. If you are however a man you will probably receive your first ring when you will reach the majority age. As a girl you will probably lose your first ring quite easily but you will always have a ring that you can ware on your finger either if you're four or if you're 16 you will have a different ring.Engagement rings Picture
The first ring of a female kid is usually a golden one with a small ruby this has to be quite sturdy in order to resist the constant rubbing, sucking and constant beating that it will take if the kid is left with it on the finger, fact which is not recommended at all since the kid could actually swallow it.Wedding rings Picture
The ring is one that has a flexible size thus being perfectly suited for your daughter till she reaches 12 – 13 years old, usually the age when she will start demanding more rings and jewelry altogether. Females are really picky when it comes to rings and any kind of jewelry for that matter. Although girls represent the more feminine side of the two sexes and should and do opt for a more fragile type of ring that is decorated with tiny details and with precision hammered precious stones, in the teenager period, girls feel the need to exaggerate and often make use of big fancy rings.Rings Picture
The boys on the other had are not always trilled to receive a ring as a present, somehow in their little minds the process of binding them with a chain ring of something subconsciously brings up the image of marriage not a pleasant sight to have when you turn 18 or 21 depending on country. Anyhow this rings are usually rings that are passed down from father to son over generations thus enforcing the bound between the father and the children.
In some cases the ring is passed from the father of the father of the children to the firs male children to be born. The male ring is usually a big ring that is either a bigger version of the male wedding ring or it is simply a big ring that might have a precious stone as well. Boys, man are not really picky with their rings they usually chose to ware big rings just o show better their force, social position and overall power.


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- Direct replacement the standard intercooler
No Clip connectors which can cause boost leaks
Alloy End tanks instead of plastic to hold higher levels of boost
Originally fitted to the Audi S3 (2006-) and TTS, this intercooler is a popular upgrade for a wide range of VAG Vehicles as it is a direct fit (with the longer bolts supplied) and has been used in applications well over 400bhp
The Intercooler replaces the stock intercooler and eliminates the two clip connectors going on the Intercooler that can cause boost leaks. The end tanks are also Alloy instead of plastic so will hold a higher level of boost
The standard intercooler hoses can be used by removing the metal clip connectors and securing with the correct size hose clamps
Width at top - 730mm
Bottom - 840mm
Height - 420mm
Thickness - 50mm
Inlet / Outlet - 57mm
Core Size - 620mm x 420mm x 40mm
All fitting bolts included, if you require 2 x 57mm Clamps for the Silicones, these can be found here: https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/stainless-t-bolt-clamps.html
VW / Audi Part Number
We also produce Hard Pipe Kits various models which removes all of the clip connectors. Please see below
2.0 16v TDi (BKD BKP) Engines - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/hard-pipework-kit-for-2-0-16v-tdi-pd140-bkd-engine.html
2.0 16v TDI (BMN BMR) Engines - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/hard-pipework-kit-for-2-0-16v-tdi-pd170-bmn-engines.html
1.6 & 2.0 16v TDI CR Engines - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/hard-pipework-kit-for-1-6-2-0-tdi-common-rail-engines.html
1.9 8v TDI PD105 Engines - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/hard-pipework-kit-for-1-9-8v-tdi-pd105-engine.html
The Standard S3 Intercooler will fit the following vehicles:
VW Golf Mk5
Golf Mk5 Plus
VW Golf MK6
VW Jetta
VW Passat
VW Touran
VW Eos
VW Caddy MK3
Skoda Octavia
Skoda Superb
Seat Altea
Seat Leon
Seat Toledo
Audi A3
Please note that on the 2009 onwards models, check that the inlet and outlet is at the bottom


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With the upcoming University of California walkout, we asked our Facebook community recently how the impending UC and CSU cuts were affecting them. The response was overwhelming:
Stephanie from SF State needed only two classes to graduate with her bachelor's degree. But one of the courses was eliminated -- graduation will have to wait until next year.
A mother from the East Bay worried that her daughter couldn't enroll in a single class she needs and is about to lose her student status, her financial aid, and health insurance.
Sarah from UC Davis saw her tuition increase almost ten percent, while her mother, a state employee, just took a 15 percent pay cut.
UC Berkeley will be eliminating approximately one out of every ten courses this coming year. UC San Francisco will potentially have to reduce their faculty by fourteen percent because of the recent cuts. UCLA has reduced support to research centers by fifty percent. UC Irvine has completely stopped admitting students into their education program.
All across the state, we are choking off opportunity for hundreds of thousands of young Californians to build a better life for themselves and a better future for California.
And it's our fault. We've allowed our system of governance to de-fund and de-prioritize higher education, putting our state's economic future in jeopardy.
Let me be clear: I favor fully funding the UC system. Cannibalizing our state's future through cuts to education is the exact opposite of the kind of reform and long-term thinking we need from our leaders in Sacramento.
But the current resource-constrained situation forces us to make difficult choices about our shared priorities. We must protect our environment, provide universal health care and invest in infrastructure development. And therein lies our statewide dilemma.
We have a system in California that discourages thoughtful budget and financial planning, requiring a two-thirds majority every year to pass a budget that paralyzes our state. We have a complex web of ballot initiatives that further complicates the process.
Walkouts like the one currently planned will become more frequent unless we undertake systemic reforms and truly take California in a new direction.
We need to convene a constitutional convention and get serious about changes to the system. Until we do, we're jeopardizing our ability to be competitive in the global economy. Preparing our children for success in the 21st century necessitates investment in higher education not cuts to it.
In San Francisco, we have a robust rainy day fund. We drew down on our reserves to make sure not a single teacher in San Francisco was laid off when the recession hit. We created a partnership between SFSU, the school district, and the city to guarantee a college education to every public school 6th grader who wants one. And if their families can't afford tuition, we help with that too.
We operate with a limited budget in San Francisco, just like the state. But we managed to keep teachers in the classroom and promise every student a chance to go to college. We didn't raise taxes -- we reformed the budget process and used resources in a smarter way.
It's time to shake up the system that's put our state in this mess. We need come together to fundamentally rethink how we govern California.
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Your vote is your voice! It is your right and your responsibility. For your voice to be heard, in most states you must register before you can vote. Visit the state elections siteRegister to Vote
Vote-by-mail ballot request deadline: Varies by state
For the Nov 3 election: States are making it easier for citizens to vote absentee by mail this year due to the coronavirus. Each state has its own rules for mail-in absentee voting. Visit your state election office website to find out if you can vote by mail.Get more information
In-person early voting dates: Varies by state
Sometimes circumstances make it hard or impossible for you to vote on Election Day. But your state may let you vote during a designated early voting period. You don't need an excuse to vote early. Visit your state election office website to find out whether they offer early voting.My Election Office
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Five years ago this week, as I followed the chapters of my novel — and the trail of Eva Braun's life — to their conclusion, I faced a long day of train travel. It would take me from the southern edge of Germany's border with Austria nearly to the top of Germany.
The night before – the entire day before – I'd been riddled with anxiety. I had four train connections to make, and my mind was unhelpfully cataloging every single thing that could possibly go wrong.
This kind of turmoil eventually arises every time I travel alone for extended periods of time, and always for the same reason. After the dreamy honeymoon of my first few days, just the fact that I'm on my own in a place that's out of my element triggers an inner myth that's as unkind as it is false: I need to find some way to be in control, in order to be safe.
Since, deep down at the heart of truth, I recognize that I'm never going to be able to do that, this leads inevitably to a separated sense of aloneness that feels eternity-sized. I also know it's an experience that's universal, not one of us escapes it. Surely, this is what any addictive tendency seeks to squelch and suppress – anything but have to face it.
Reading a wonderful manuscript from a writer friend reminded me of the power question I'll have ready next time this happens: "Is control something I ultimately even WANT?"
The night before that trip, I finally stumbled on some steadying words from Eckhart Tolle:
"Your life situation may be full of problems — most life situations are — but find out if you have any problem at this moment. Not tomorrow or in ten minutes, but now. Do you have a problem now?
"When you are full of problems, there is no room for anything new to enter, no room for a solution. So whenever you can, make some room, create some space, so that you find the life underneath your life situation."
In that cozy Bavarian hotel room, I hadn't a problem worth noting, other than my monkey mind. It was the eve of a holiday in Germany called St. Niklaus Tag, Dec. 6, and every aspect of the setting in which I found myself was idyllic, supportive, friendly and inviting. Yet I was depriving myself of the experience with every anxious moment.
So, relaxing into Tolle's invitation, I remembered the spirit of this holiday, one of the first I experienced in my childhood, filled with warm, lovely memories.
Suddenly the thought popped up, as brightly and boldly as a child's would: "I wonder whether, if I put my boots outside the door, they'll be filled for St. Niklaus Tag?" It seemed silly, and it made me happy, and for the rest of the night, I enjoyed my hours and had a restful sleep.
The next morning, when I opened the door of my hotel room to wheel my luggage out and head for that first train, there in the middle of the floor outside was a red gift bag festooned with stars. Inside were a variety of seasonal treats, including a tall chocolate "Christmas Man", an orange, apple, tiny ginger star cookies with icing, and 2 each in the shell of walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts.
Exactly the contents that might fill a child's shoes on St. Niklaus Tag.
I was so stunned, I wondered whether I'd only dreamed waking up and bundling myself out that door.
Surely they did this for all the guests? (There was a conference-worth of them staying.) But the bag outside my door was the only one I saw waiting in that hallway.
When I asked the woman at the desk about it as she checked me out, Bavarian-friendly but completely non-committal, she told me, "Oh, aren't there always all kinds of nice surprises that can happen in a day? Have a good trip."
As I munched my treats from south-to-north, I had so much fun watching the scenery, visiting with fellow travelers, and enjoying the journey, I forgot to worry about anything at all.
" …make some room, create some space, so that you find the life underneath your life situation." So that you can LIVE it.
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Persian (Farsi) and Pinglish (Finglish) keyboard layout for AnySoftKeyboard. READ BELOW!
This is an expansion layout pack for AnySoftKeyboard (AnySoftKeyabord is an APP).
Step0. You need to have Persian/Arabic fonts before using this language pack otherwise it does not work. Follow http://j.mp/farsiandroid to install Persian language fonts on your device.
Step1. Find AnySoftKeyboard in the Android Market and Install it.
Step2. Install this Persian layout pack.
Step3. To activate: In Settings->Languages->tick AnySoftKeyboard
Step4. Select Persian layout from AnySoftKeyboard's Settings> Keyboards menu.
Step5. To set as default: Long press a text field, and select "Input method"
Pinglish keyboard has similar layout to English keyboard layout, the only difference is the suggested wordlist. To see this layout when you are on Persian layout, simply tap on ' > ABC >'. For example if you have enabled English and Persian and Persian (Pinglish) layouts the order going to be English (tap > ABC >) Persian (tap > ABC >) Persian (Pinglish) (tap > ABC >) English …
Important Notes:
1. You need Persian/Arabic font to see letters.
3. This App is NOT suppose to work on ALL DEVICES (just tested on Android 2.2 – CM6). this is a problem with ANDROID that doesn't fully support Arabic/Persian languages. Please contact me on my email/website if you have problem regarding to this app. I CANNOT reply to the comments.
4. Tap and hold some letters to see alternative letters.
5. If you have access to better wordlist for Persian and Pinglish please feel free to contact me. The current lists are still beta.
6. This is open source application. Feel free to contribute on https://github.com/pi3ch/persian_anysoftkeyboard
7. Send me your issues on github not Google play comments (only if you want them to be fixed).
* Persian word suggestions
* Persian numbers
* Persian special characters
* Persian YE (tap and hold on YE)
* Pinglish keyboard and dictionary
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I'm always looking for new quotes to practice my hand-lettering on, or to give me a bit of a boost when I'm feeling unmotivated and blocked creatively. I found this one by Brené Brown particularly inspiring today, it basically encapsulates everything I feel about putting my artwork out into the world, so I made it into a poster. I hope you find it helpful too!
Are there any quotes that particularly inspire you? Let me know! 🙂