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What do Freemasons do?
Freemasonry is defined in various public sources as "A peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols".
An essay by W. Bro. Steven H. Mesnick puts forth the following points of what Freemasonry is (and isn't):
- Freemasonry is a charitable organization. Freemasonry, for just one of many possible examples, is the largest contributor of blood to Red Cross and other blood banks. The Shriners' Burns Institutes and Hospitals for Crippled Children (at which all services are FREE!) are well known, but it is less known that to join the Shrine, you have to be a Freemason.
- Freemasonry is a social organization. Freemasons enjoy meeting new people and socializing with old friends. The Craft offers ample opportunities for both.
- Freemasonry is an educational organization. It is one of our basic principles that Freemasons should seek a greater knowledge of the universe and their place in it.
- Freemasonry is a philosophical organization. Our ritual (which is rich, complex, and endlessly inspiring) stresses certain fundamental truths upon which, on reflection, men of many different backgrounds, religions, and opinions can agree — and have agreed for centuries. This ritual forms the focus of our regular meetings.
- Freemasonry is NOT a religion. No atheist can be a Mason, and we as Masons are obliged to honor the Deity we recognize, but we preach no dogma and we neither offer salvation nor threaten damnation for the observance or omission of any particular religious belief.
- Freemasonry is NOT a political organization, despite any fiction one might read concerning long-defunct splinter organizations or those that met under the guise of Freemasonry, like the Illuminati or P2. In fact, the discussion of political issues is strictly forbidden at Masonic meetings.
- Freemasonry is NOT a secret organization. A secret organization is one that keeps its existence, or at least its membership, secret. Everyone knows Freemasonry exists, and Masons are proud of being members. Freemasonry is an organization with secrets — mostly relating to forms of recognition, points of ritual, etc. We do not have the recipe for the Elixir of Life, nor (despite recent sensational publications) do we know where the Holy Grail is hidden.
There are several excellent (and not-so excellent) resources on Freemasonry on the Internet. A visit to Google should help you with your search. Is Freemasonry right for you? Only you can answer that question. Do your research and decide for yourself. Ask friends or co-workers who are Masons. If you decide that Freemasonry is right for you, we at Flower City Lodge can help you on your road of Masonic light and knowledge!
Flower City Lodge meets every other Thursday as a Lodge for our regular lodge meetings. There we learn more about Masonry's rich history, perform ancient ceremonies and come together as brothers in the ancient craft. Freemasonry is NOT a religion, and does not preach or support any particular faith. Flower City Lodge's membership represents the rich multiculturalism of the City of Brampton. In Flower City's lodge room, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs all call each other Brother and work together to improve ourselves and our City.
After you become a Mason, you'll not only earn the respect and fraternal companionship that comes from being a part of a dynamic organization, you'll be part of an organization that can trace it's history back hundreds of years. You'll also get the opportunity to join other Masonic organizations, such as the Shriners.


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Exploding Rabbit Games has unleashed a trailer for Super Mario Crossover 2, its follow-up to its online hit that allowed you to play through the original Super Mario Bros. using classic NES characters like Simon Belmont, Samus Aran and Bill from Contra (Which we all picked first because giving someone a chance to machine a Hammer Brother is proof that there is a God and he grew up in the '80s). As far as an addicting waste of time goes, there are people more productive on heroin than a gamer that just discovered SMC.
Now Exploding Rabbit has upped the ante with its upcoming sequel with more characters like Luigi, Bass and Proto Man, as well as updated graphics and even a Game Boy graphic mode. The work that's gone into the sequel is quite impressive, but just like a new fighting game, what we want is more and more characters. Here are our suggestions:
Metal Storm was an awesomely underrated side-scroller starring a robot that could reverse gravity. Though the ability wouldn't be much good out in the open air worlds since he would just fall into the sky, the underground and castle worlds would utterly be his bitch.
Sure, the Warrior would probably be more practical, but the Black Mage is more iconic. As you gain mushrooms and flowers, he could gain a more powerful fire spell using Mario's regular fireballs, but in a spread pattern.
We don't really have to explain why this would be awesome, do we? They even have their own swimming animation.
One of the more obscure games out there, Werewolf was a blast to play, and perfect for the SMC style. You level up three times, first as a human who can punch and throw a fire blast, then as a werewolf with blades for hands, then as a super werewolf with blades for hands. In addition to the powerful strikes and range attack, he can climb walls and ceilings.
Granted, between Ryu Hayabusa and our own TMNT suggestion, this might actually be the first time a game has had too many ninjas, but Kage has a very unique controlling style on top of his multidirectional throwing stars.
Why did we put all the characters with names beginning with K in a row? Don't know, but Wizards & Warriors is still an awesome game with tons of potential. Ideally, Exploding Rabbit would have to scatter the many useful items that Kuros can acquire throughout the worlds, but even without all those abilities, nothing beats a sword to the face.
Sure, we could've gone with the Billy or Jimmy from Double Dragon, but nobody made a flash game where they could punch Osama Bin Laden and encourage Americans not to take out their fear of terrorism on Arab-Americans, so screw 'em. The Bad Dudes get our vote.
There is no man so manly that Bubble Bobble doesn't warm his heart. It's just too cute for words.
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By far the tiniest character you'd play, the Jouster has to be careful to either land on enemies or hit them head-on at a high elevation. Luckily, you can flap your wings for elevation and avoid most enemies.
Between this original NES outing and Arkham Asylum, Batman was in for rough times gamewise. We think the best way for him to redeem himself is by saving the mushroom kingdom.

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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute selects nine highly talented college students to receive the 2013 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study.
- Gilliam fellows receive $46,500 a year to help them pursue doctoral degrees in the life sciences, for up to four years.
- Since establishing the Gilliam Fellowships in 2004 to expand diversity in education and science, HHMI has committed nearly $13.2 million to the program.
- Of the 53 Gilliam Fellows preceding this year's cohort, all had successfully enrolled in Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. Programs.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected nine highly talented college students to receive the 2013 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study. The awards provide full support to outstanding students in their pursuit of doctoral degrees in the life sciences.
Gilliam fellows receive $46,500 a year to help them build on their already impressive scientific credentials, for up to four years. The program's goal is to improve the diversity of college and university faculty members by supporting students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. Students who are chosen as fellows plan to become professors or scientists, and will work with other disadvantaged groups to help support the growth of diverse academic environments.
"We have an exceptionally promising class of Gilliam Fellows this year. Eight of them are undergraduates who plan to pursue a Ph.D. program, while one is already doing a post-baccalaureate, and will be entering an M.D.-Ph.D. program. That speaks to the richness of the applicant pool among those who are still undergraduates," said HHMI's David Asai, director of the Gilliam fellows program.
The fellowships, established in 2004 and first awarded in 2005, are named for the late James H. Gilliam Jr., a charter Trustee of HHMI who spent his life fostering excellence and diversity in education and science. Since then, HHMI has committed nearly $13.2 million to the Gilliam program. In addition to financial support, fellows also attend meetings with HHMI scientists and receive professional development mentoring as they launch their academic careers.
All of the fellows have previously worked in the labs of HHMI scientists as part of the Institute's Exceptional Research Opportunities Program (EXROP), an initiative that provides undergraduate minority students with the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of some of the top scientists in the country. Undergraduates are nominated for the EXROP program by colleges and universities that receive HHMI education grants, HHMI professors, and HHMI Science Education Alliance (SEA) schools. This year, 35 students applied for the Gilliam Fellowships.
Since EXROP began in 2003, HHMI has supported 578 students from 122 colleges and universities in the labs of 187 HHMI scientists. Of the 370 EXROP alumni who have completed the baccalaureate degree, 98% are still involved in the sciences—teaching, working in a research lab, or pursuing advanced degrees.
Of the 53 Gilliam Fellows preceding this year's cohort, all had successfully enrolled in Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. programs. Eight of those fellows have now completed their Ph.Ds., and the rest are progressing towards their degrees.
The nine winners of the 2013 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study, their undergraduate institutions and proposed area of research are:
Jawara Allen—Duke University
(Immunology, Microbiology and Virology)
Currently completing a post-baccalaureate at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
"As a student who grew up with access to very few African American professionals in the medical and research fields, I understand the importance of serving as a role model to individuals during the early years of their career development. Had it not been for the mentors who guided me toward my future, I would likely have pursued a career that was more familiar to me, as opposed to a career as a physician scientist."
Donald Bryant—Emory University
(Cell and Developmental Biology)
"The process behind scientific research excites me the most, and I decided to go into research because it provides the exciting ability to be at the forefront of discovering and rigorously proving how things work in nature."
Brian Castellano—San Jose State University
(Structural Biology and Biochemistry)
"The Gilliam will not only allow me to conduct research at one of the top universities in the country, but it also puts me in a position to mentor other students. The Gilliam gives my advice and guidance credibility, and hopefully this will aid the students in achieving their own goals and ambitions."
Kayla Lee—Hampton University
(Genetics and Molecular Biology)
"This award shows HHMI's commitment to help create the next generation of scientists and their faith in young people who have a true passion for science. My experiences have shown me that very few careers push the boundaries of critical thinking and analytical reasoning like research, and even fewer provide people with curiosity and motivation to find that answer."
Fabian Ortega—Yale University
(Biochemistry and Structural Biology)
"It wasn't until the summer after my freshman year that science became my passion. Working under the mentorship of Professor David Schatz (currently an HHMI investigator) was a life-changing experience that taught me how challenging and rewarding scientific research can be. This experience encouraged me to continue my work on V(D)J recombination throughout the rest of my college career."
Sofia Quinodoz—Princeton University
(Systems Biology and Bacterial Signaling)
"As a Hispanic in the sciences, this award is very important to me. I am very passionate about science outreach and running my own lab as a professor. The HHMI Gilliam Fellowship will bring me closer to my goal of becoming a professor and principal investigator in the sciences. I plan to give back as a Gilliam Fellow and mentor high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students throughout my career."
Gabriel Rangel—Purdue University
(Genetics and Molecular Biology)
"At first I wanted to be a medical doctor in the clinic, but exposure to research opened my mind. I found that medical research can be incredibly fulfilling and exciting as one indirectly helps millions of people potentially impacted by the research. Since this realization, I have developed a strong passion for empowering developing regions by striving for health security via tropical disease research."
Brenda Marin-Rodriguez—University of California-Davis
(Genetics and Molecular Biology)
"I was always interested in understanding how and why things worked. Sometimes understanding a natural phenomenon is so important that I would gladly spend every waking hour of my life seeking an answer. Research gives me an opportunity to delve into investigating the unknown."
Juan Ruiz—University of Miami
(Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
"It is an award that not only reflects the great research I have been blessed to participate in, but is an award that recognizes the work of all of my mentors. Through the Gilliam, I will be better able to mentor minority students in the STEM fields, particularly those who come behind me in the EXROP and Gilliam programs."


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A March 2005 report by the National Academy of Sciences called on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build a "bridge to independence" for young scientists struggling to establish themselves as independent researchers. On 27 January, NIH Director Elias Zerhouni answered that call by opening just such a bridge, in the form of an innovative grant program that will speed postdocs into assistant professorships and independent research. The initiative transfers funds from established programs into a pool reserved for young investigators, with the objective of invigorating science and meeting the "most critical and major goal for NIH, [which] is to encourage independent inquiry by promising new investigators early in their career," Zerhouni told reporters in a teleconference that morning.
But Zerhouni also made clear that only a tiny minority of the nation's early-career scientists would be able to cross that metaphoric span (represented on the program's Web site by a poetic photo of a broad, elegant suspension bridge). For the great majority of postdocs--those who aren't accommodated by the "pathways" program--tighter NIH budgets provide few routes to improved circumstances.
Crossing Over
The new Pathway to Independence Awards, also known as K99-R00 awards (or, less formally, as "K99s"), will provide nearly $1 million over 5 years to each of the 150 to 200 scientists chosen annually on the basis of their research proposals. Applicants must have fewer than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Both citizens and noncitizens are eligible, making this the first extramural K award open to scientists who are not citizens or permanent residents (although international postdocs must apply from within the United States and must have visas that permit them to complete the program). The competition opens in April, with the first grants slated for fall 2006.
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Five years of essentially guaranteed support will cover the "crucial transition" from postdoc to faculty member, said Zerhouni at the teleconference, as awardees take "the last step of dependent [research] and the first step of an independent research career." During the first 2 years of the award, recipients will receive up to $90,000 annually, including indirect costs, to work as mentored researchers in senior investigators' labs while seeking faculty positions. When these mild-mannered postdocs land assistant professorships--as most of them undoubtedly will--they will duck into an NIH phone booth and emerge as mighty, full-fledged, funded PIs with their training grants transformed into independent research awards worth up to $249,000 per year (including reimbursement of facilities and administrative costs) for each of the next 3 years.
The dollars will be "portable," Zerhouni added, "freeing the scientists to be able to negotiate at the best institution they can find." The awards, he said, will allow the new investigators to "take risks" in their research and "will make them very attractive to institutions." Young scientists starting their first faculty jobs "will now be able to negotiate space and other resources on an equal basis with every other awardee." Indeed, Zerhouni predicted, the awards ought to encourage institutions to create new positions to attract these gifted--and flush--young investigators.
A bevy of postdocs with a cool million already in hand will change the job-hunting process, says John Lipscomb, professor of biochemistry at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. These applicants will no longer have to dread the now-crucial chalk talk, "a big part of the job interview," in which they try to convince prospective employers that granting agencies will judge them and their ideas fundable. The advance assurance of money is also "an advantage for the school because they can see what a person can really do" without taking an expensive risk on a researcher who may not ultimately win funding.
Another important plus is that "getting money into the hands of assistant professors would encourage students to come into science," Lipscomb says. In place of today's discouraging spectacle of frustrated postdocs unable to move ahead and frantic assistant professors struggling to win a first grant, students will see young scientists at the very beginning of their careers already pursuing their own ideas in their own labs.
Still, Lipscomb adds, because the new awards cover only 3 years of independent research--and at a lower annual level than the typical 5-year R01 grant--"pathways" fellows will still face a significant challenge: "If they come in with a grant, they will have to get [a new one] before they come up for tenure." In the R01 competition, "pathway" award winners will still be eligible for new-investigator status.
Despite these limitations, Lipscomb expects the new grants to provide "a big boost" to the awardees, whom he believes will be highly organized postdocs who have been granted a degree of independence while still working in topflight labs. "Those who already have a project going are the ones who can do it," he says.
Small Favors
The relative handful of postdocs the new program anoints can indeed look forward to the exceptional opportunities that Zerhouni describes. But for the scores of thousands of their less-favored colleagues, most of whom are also dependent on NIH funding, career prospects look less bright. With 150 to 200 job hunters precertified as fundable coming onto the tight academic market each year, the competition for faculty posts will stiffen for applicants without a Pathway to Independence or another major award.
Postdocs holding first- or second-year Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards will receive small increases in their stipends this year, and NIH has announced a rise in the institutional allowances that pay for all NRSA fellows' health insurance and certain other ancillary expenses, even in a climate of very tight budgets. But despite these small--if welcome--changes, the general funding picture is tight for postdocs supported by PI grants and other forms of NIH support.
The appropriation that Congress passed in December amounts to the first funding cut for NIH since 1970 and will necessitate grants to be funded at 97.6% rather than 100% of the awarded amount, even for those with existing NIH grants. In addition, competition for those grants will probably increase. Beyond that, the $394 million that Zerhouni says is "committed" to the Pathway to Independence awards over the next 5 years must come from already strained institute budgets. "I took it across every program, all across NIH," he said. "It's taking a slice from all budgets. We're not taking it from one pool of R01s."
This all adds up to "slightly decreased funding" for all NIH-funded labs, Lipscomb says, which will "matter a lot to certain [ones] and … won't matter to others. … Some labs will lose," especially those that are less established and not as well funded. "The quality of the lab comes into play," with the "more competitive" faring best. "It will make a difference, but it won't have a huge effect on the national research effort," says Lipscomb. There may be dislocations for some current postdocs, but, Zerhouni says, "nothing is more important than supporting the new investigators early. … In the press of budget adjustment, we do not jeopardize the seeds of the future."
Winners and Losers
"This [will not be] a full-employment system for postdocs," warned National Academies President Bruce Alberts at the meeting in March that announced the report calling on NIH to build new "bridges to independence." At the same meeting, Howard Hughes Medical Institute President Thomas Cech predicted that such a funding program for selected postdocs would "have a wonderful effect of encouraging early consideration of [other] career opportunities" among the nonwinners. By getting a few promising scientists into independent research positions sooner, the new program will undoubtedly be good for science.
But for the majority of postdocs, its most important effect may well be a clarification of their prospects for landing an academic job, a source of valuable--if not necessarily welcome--professional feedback. NIH's new bridge appears not to be the wide-open suspension span pictured on the program's Web site but rather a drawbridge that opens for a few but is most decidedly closed to others.


text: >> View collection This collection of newsreels held by the National Film Archive in Warsaw is largely made up of materials produced by the Polish Telegraphic Agency (PAT). PAT was founded in 1918 as the government press agency. In 1928 it started releasing weekly 10 minute newsreels, initially with a focus on domestic issues. With time foreign news was added, largely acquired from world news agencies. PAT however remained the only agency of any kind producing film and photographic material relating to public institutions, enterprises and state bodies in Poland. The second largest collection contains the Polish newsreels filmed by The Experimental Studio Film Society (Wytwórnia Doświadczalna), founded in 1923 and advertising itself as "The First News Studio in Poland". Demonstrating greater flare in their techniques, the work of The Experimental Studio is also more thematically diversified. In common with each other, both PAT and The Experimental Studio released theme specific newsreels as well. The collection covers the period from 1924 to 1939.


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Solar ovens are great, as long as the sun is shining brightly they compare well to your oven. But what about when you want to fry eggs or use the stove top. There is another type of solar cooker that acts very much like the burners on the top of your stove. That is the parabolic reflector.
It is a parabolic dish that concentrates light on a specific location. This will heat a pan up quickly and allow you to fry foods. It has some definite advantages and some downsides. The advantages include the following.
- It is very quick to heat up.
- Works like a burner on a range top.
- Unlike a solar oven will let you fry foods
- Cooks quickly.
- It is easy to make one from an old satellite dish
The disadvantages include
- It is larger and harder to move that a solar oven
- There is a safety factor, the light it projects will hurt your eyes if you stare at it.
- The cooker needs to be stored in a manner that does not let the light hit anything flammable. It can start fires.
To make one is easy, take an old satellite dish and cover it with aluminum foil or another highly reflective surface. Then set it in the sun and determine the point at which the suns ray concentrate. At this point, you build a framework to support your pan. Many of the old satellite dishes will already have this in place. They used it to support electronics.
Set the cooker up and let it face the sun so that the light focuses on the pan. As soon as the pan heats up, you can start cooking.


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Dramatic Long strike downs Torquay
Stacy Long struck a dramatic winner from the penalty spot this afternoon to secure a thrilling victory for Wimbledon at Plainmoor.
The South West proved to be a lucky destination for Wimbledon once again after the last-gasp win at Plymouth in October as Long (pictured) struck in injury-time to secure a 3-2 victory.
Wimbledon's match against Torquay in September proved to be a defining moment for the club as it was Terry Brown's last stand and this could be significant for completely different reasons with Neal Ardley hoping to engineer a New Year revival away from the relegation zone.
minute equaliser from Rene Howe appeared to have put a dent in Wimbledon's survival hopes, before Long's intervention after Aaron Downes had brought down Rashid Yussuff in the box.thA 90
Wimbledon came into this match anchored to the foot of the table and with manager Neal Ardley having to make changes to his first-choice line-up.
Pim Balkestein and Mat Mitchel-King were the only two available centre-backs that Neal Ardley had at his disposal and he therefore selected them together for the first time since his appointment. Club skipper Mitchel-King was handed the captain's armband on his return and he partnered Balkestein at centre-back for the first time in a League 2 match since the 5-1 defeat at Bradford in August with Will Antwi suspended and Yado Mambo having returned to Charlton. Warren Cummings retained his place at left-back because Jim Fenlon was struck down with illness and did not make the trip.
The Dons, struggling for form and confidence, made the perfect start as they scored with their very first attack in the fifth minute. Toby Ajala, Wimbledon's man of the match for the last two home games, enhanced his growing reputation by finding space on the right and delivering a teasing cross that was headed home emphatically by Paul McCallum. However, the lead lasted less than four minutes as Wimbledon only half cleared a cross and though Neil Sullivan saved from Danny Stevens, Torquay skipper Lee Mansell was in the right place to steer home for the equaliser. Ashley Yeoman then dragged his shot just wide as the hosts came close to turning the match on its head. However, there was a good response from the visitors and McCallum, who was always a threat early on, headed just wide from a Long corner. McCallum then headed straight into the arms of Torquay goalkeeper Michael Poke after he got on the end of a flick from Ajala.
That goal lifted Wimbledon as they comfortably held Torquay at bay until half-time and the Dons could be well pleased with their efforts during the first-half. minute. Mitchel-King scored his first goal for the club just when Wimbledon really needed it and it was certainly worth waiting for. Long's free-kick was won by Balkestein and after Midson had slipped the ball to Mitchel-King, the centre-back produced a clinical finish that any striker would have been proud of. Mitchel-King's subsequent celebration as he pointed towards the sky told its own story as the centre-back dedicated the goal to the memory of his mother, who passed away in November. ndIn an entertaining first 25 minutes, full of attacking enterprise from both sides, Sullivan had to be alert to tip a testing free-kick from Nathan Craig over the crossbar. Ajala was at the heart of all Wimbledon's best moves and an excellent run down the left from Wimbledon's pacy winger almost created a good chance for Long, but he delayed his shot and the chance was gone. However, Wimbledon were rewarded for a much improved display in the first half hour when they took the lead once again in the 32
The Dons made two changes at half-time and they were both up front with Luke Moore and Jason Prior replacing Midson and McCallum. There may have been a change of personnel in attack, but Wimbledon continued to look bright going forward. Ajala, who was perhaps enjoying his best performance in a Wimbledon shirt, produced another trademark run which ended with a powerful shot which flashed over the crossbar. Though Torquay were having the lion's share of possession at the start of the second-half, Wimbledon did look dangerous on the break, especially with Ajala now playing through the middle and offering a useful outlet at every opportunity.
was too much for the Wimbledon defence and the ball fell kindly for Craig Easton, but his shot lacked power and Sullivan got down well to save. It was hardly backs-to-the-wall defending from the Dons though as they coped fairly comfortably with the Torquay threat and at the other end Long volleyed over the crossbar with a speculative 30-yard volley. Long, who is always confident in his shooting ability, came even closer with a curler that Poke just managed to beat out. minute though when the pace of Ashley YeomanndTorquay should have been level in the 62
It looked like Wimbledon were going to coast to all three points, but there was a sting in the tail when Kevin Nicholson's corner was headed home by Rene Howe in the last minute of normal time. However, that was not the end of the story as the Dons went up the other end and were awarded a penalty by referee Oliver Langford when Yussuff was fouled in the box by Downes. What followed could be a pivotal moment in Wimbledon's season as Long composed himself, before smashing the penalty home right through the middle to send the travelling Dons support into raptures.
AFC Wimbledon: Neil Sullivan, Curtis Osano, Warren Cummings, Pim Balkestein, Mat Mitchel-King, Stacy Long, Jack Midson (Luke Moore), Rashid Yussuff, Jonathan Meades, Paul McCallum (Jason Prior), Toby Ajala (Brendan Kiernan).


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Just as ethnic enclaves like Jackson Heights in Queens and Brighton Beach, Brooklyn enjoy a well-established reputation for their unique culinary offerings, I'm shocked that an army of rabid foodies has not swooped in and occupied the sleepy bastion of Sri Lankan cuisine in Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Obviously, people are still unaware of the gustatory delights of "rice and curry," the collective name for Sri Lanka's national dish, or they are still convinced that it is simply an extension of "Indian" food (in quotes because there are many Indian foods, depending upon the various regions). But the winds of change are blowing, and hopefully they will lead you directly to NYC's "forgotten" borough.
You've already received the skinny on the fabulous San Rasa restaurant on Bay Street and Victory. Further up the incline that is Victory Blvd., at the intersection of Cebra St., (a short 10-minute walk) you will find the nexus of the Staten Island Sri Lankans. This includes the adjacent restaurants, New Asha, the first Sri Lankan spot on the block; and Lak Bojun, a relative newcomer; as well as several grocery stores that deal in Sri Lankan products. Also around the corner on Cebra St. is the Colombo Café. Since I have previously enjoyed the rice and curry at New Asha, a fantastic little eatery that has also been covered in The Village Voice and New York Magazine, I decided to give the new kid on the block some shine.
While the infamous "Burgher lady" (from the No Reservations: Sri Lanka show), might object to the "authenticity" of this lampreis, I found it both delicious and genuine in flavor. All of the elements were present–a huge mound of yellow Basmati rice surrounded by chicken curry, eggplant curry, jackfruit (a vegetable indigenous to Sri Lanka), seeni sambol, cashew curry, a fish cutlet, and even a hard-boiled egg. (NOTE: traditional lampreis includes a mixed meat curry of chicken, pork, and lamb; blanchan, a kind of sambol made of dried shrimp; and short-grain samba rice). Despite the huge size of this lampreis, I could tell that it was made for Sri Lankans because even when I finished all the curries and condiments a large amount of rice remained. My friend, in fact, took hers home for another day. To pay $9 for a generous, tasty plate of food and still have some left over for tomorrow's lunch seems like a deal to me, so Lak Bojun gets the big thumbs up. But don't sleep on New Asha. To tell you the truth, I was way too full to eat there this time, but next time I'm in Staten Island, I'll give you an up-to-date rundown on this popular joint. The same goes for Colombo Café.
I did chance upon a new grocery store, too. Well, Lanka Grocery (formerly Grocery Lanka), is not exactly new, but they are under new management in the person of Jay Jayathunga, who carries every Sri Lankan product imaginable. From lotus root to fresh banana blossoms to Maldive fish to jaggery (palm sugar) to a cornucopia of spices, whatever product you can find on the island of Sri Lanka you can now find on the island of Staten. This is good news for all you home cooks out there in the New York-metro area who want to see for yourself and how quick and easy Sri Lankan food is to prepare and what amazing results you will get for your efforts.
Lak Bojun
324 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10301
New Asha Restaurant
322 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10301
Lanka Grocery
353 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10301


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Data privacy has consistently been in the headlines since news of Facebook's colossal data leak broke in March. That's when it emerged that the social networking website had sold the data of over 50 million users to Cambridge Analytica, a political data analysis firm.
Because of this leak, Facebook could have, quite literally, used targetted ads to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. As a result, users of the website have been abandoning it in droves, and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is being questioned at length by Congress.
However, it turns out that Facebook is not the only major corporation to be exploiting its user's data. While it's no secret that Apple's iPhone has advanced mapping technology, few people know that their phones are keeping track of their every move through a hidden feature.
Check out the video below to find out more:
Introduced in 2013, the Frequent Locations function keeps tabs on where iPhone users go and often they go there. Having accessed the map for myself for the first time today, I was shocked to see the sheer amount of data it had recorded about me without my knowledge.
It's also worth noting that the map doesn't just record where you are and when, it even keeps tabs on how long you are specific locations, which is obviously information that could be used maliciously against you if it fell into the wrong hands.
Thankfully, however, it is possible to turn this disturbing feature off.


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Butler rode some hot shooting to a 92-72 defeat of Marquette Wednesday night and push its win streak to three games.
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Carers, family and friends
Are you a carer, family member or friend of someone with a mental health need? Do you feel alone? Do you need people to talk to who understand what you are going through? Find out more about local support for carers on this page.
For more information, please also see our Leaflet for Carers of Adults and Older Persons.
Support for carers, family and friends
Carers of Mann are a group of carers based in the Isle of Man looking after adults experiencing mental health problems.
Keep on reading to find out more about these group sessions or visit the Carers of Mann website for more information about carer support.
What do we do?
- We are an open group run by carers, family and friends whose loved ones have mental health requirements
- We welcome new people and support each other
- Share our problems and experiences
- Invite outside professionals to come to talk to us to give us information and awareness on mental health matters
- We are part of the Carers Development Meeting where we feedback experiences to help the Mental Health Service improve
- We're not a charity but we get support from the Mental Health Service
Where and when do we meet?
Carer support sessions run at Reayrt Noa Therapy Suite, Noble's Hospital Estate, Strang, IM4 4RJ - from Douglas take the second right turn after Strang Stores. The building is marked Drug and Alcohol Service, we are at the far end.
We meet on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Sessions run from 10am to 12noon, refreshments are provided.
How to book a place on these groups
Carers, family and friends need to have a patient receiving treatment within the Isle of Man Mental Health Service. Please call the patients' Care Co-ordinator for details and bookings.
Information and awareness sessions
Sessions are located in the Therapy Suite of Reayrt Noa, at Noble's Hospital. To find out more information about how to attend these sessions, please call +44 1624 686408.
Sessions are located in the Therapy Suite of Reayrt Noa, at Noble's Hospital.
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Useful links
- UK Government Carers Strategy Action Plan 2014-2016
- NHS Choices. (2014) Caring for carers
- Office for National Statistics. (2013) 2011 Census Analysis: Unpaid care in England and Wales, 2011 and comparison with 2001
- Carers UK
- Department of Health. (2012) Assessment, eligibility and portability for care users and carers
- University of Leeds and Circle. (2011) New approaches to supporting carers health and wellbeing evidence from the National Carers Strategy Demonstrator Sites Programme
- Schonegevel, L. (2013) Macmillan Briefing on Carers Issues
- The Mandate. (2014) A mandate from the government to NHS England: April 2014 - March 2015
- NHS England. (2013) Putting patients first: The NHS England business plan for 2013/14 - 2015/16
- The NHS Outcomes Framework. (2014) The NHS Outcomes Framework 2014/15
- National Voices. (2014) Principles of care and support planning
- Alzheimer's Society. (2014) Carers support
- BBC Health Site
- NHS St Helens Carers


text: Anselm Kiefer is a German artist who began earning an international reputation for his paintings, which combined photographic realism with impressionistic abstraction and used the juxtaposition of images to form an unapologetic commentary on Germany's history and failings. In 1993, Kiefer relocated from Germany to France, and in 2000 he bought an abandoned silk processing plant; there, Kiefer set up new facilities to create massive installations that employed both large-scale paintings, huge sculptures, objects found at refuse sites, and materials such as dirt and ash to create complex artificial environments. Filmmaker Sophie Fiennes allows Kiefer and his work to speak for themselves in the documentary Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow, in which Kiefer talks about his life and work while Fiennes and her crew follow as the artist creates one of his installations, big enough that a team of assistants with heavy equipment must assemble the pieces under his direction.


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When it comes to buying a real estate investment property, the first deal is the hardest. Many talk about buying a rental property for several years until they finally take the initiative, by finding a property, and buying it. Many times the houses appreciate substantially…leaving people to wish they had bought ten more! However, financing your first investment property can be daunting, especially in California. This is where the California Hard Money lenders of level 4 funding come in. They can help you with all of your loan needs. So if concerns about financing your first property are stopping you from getting started, here are some other tips to ease your mind. Check your credit early for mistakes and items you may need to address, but don't let less-than-perfect credit stop you from trying to get pre-approved for a loan from California Hard Money lenders. You may be surprised by what Hard Money Lenders of California will approve these days. Once you review your credit report, do not take any drastic action without first consulting with an expert. In particular, don't close old accounts or pay off collection accounts right before trying to get a loan. Either action may hurt your credit score rather than help it. Also, don't procrastinate any longer: lenders are being scrutinized for making risky loans, and standards are likely to get tougher in the near future. If you are not eligible for a loan based on your credit or other qualifications, look for an investor partner to go in on the property with you. There are many others out there wishing they owned more real estate who lack the time and/or expertise to find and buy property. Although hard money lender's interest rates are high, it can be worth it if you can refinance or sell the property in a relatively short period of time.
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About the author: Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true.
Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.


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While NiCad batteries were very popular once upon a time for drones, LiPo drone batteries have quickly replaced NiCad because of their high energy density. LiPo batteries are one variety in the family of lithium-ion batteries and have become the choice of drone aficionados due to the LiPo battery's ability to respond when the pilot places a greater demand on the battery in a flight situation (e.g. their high discharge rate). Conventional lithium-ion batteries have a low discharge rate and are unable to respond when placing a higher power demand upon them in flight.
In addition to their high energy discharge, LiPo batteries have three other characteristics which make them popular over other battery varieties:
- Their square shape fits well in UAVs.
- LiPo batteries have a higher energy density.
- They are more environmentally friendly than NiCad batteries.
As with all lithium-ion batteries, heat is the greatest danger to LiPo batteries. Take special care to follow all safety precautions for use, storage, charging, and disposal of LiPo batteries. All varieties of lithium-ion batteries have a tendency to catch fire when misused or damaged. Concerning best safety protocols, avoid buying "slightly used" (there is no such thing) or using "puffed" batteries at all costs because of fire risk. A fireproof container should always be used to store, carry and charge all varieties of lithium-ion batteries.
Purchasing, and using a quality liPo drone battery is a definite must for the enthusiast. Carolina Dronz carries all the batteries and supplies that a drone builder or pilot might need. In fact, Carolina Dronz has created an excellent tutorial video for you, "LiPo Batteries Explained", in two lengths. This link is to the longer version. If you have questions, visit their blog or contact them.
Whether you are building your first drone, or you are a seasoned UAV pilot, knowledge of how to select the right LiPo drone battery, as well as the proper use, charging, and storage of LiPo batteries is one of your most important advantages.


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United maintained a 100% pre-season record with a last-gasp win against Premiership opposition at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening.
The game looked destined to end all square until David Brooks scored the decisive goal in front of the Kop with the last action of the contest. Earlier, Xherdan Shaqiri had cancelled out Billy Sharp's opener in front of a crowd in excess of 7,000.
Young goalkeeper Eastwood started for the Blades against Mark Hughes's Potters, with Moore ruled out with a knee injury. On the bench, young development player Pollard was the back-up goalkeeper.
The Blades came close early on as Carruthers curled an effort inches wide of Grant's far post. And in the next attack, SHARP gave United the lead after Lavery's pressure forced a mistake out of Shawcross. In response, a quick Stoke break involving Sobhi and Allen led to Shaqiri firing over.
United were straight back on the front foot though and Lavery headed wide from a pin point Carruthers cross. Shaqiri was again the architect for Stoke as they pressed forward, however Johnson's tempting ball found nobody in the centre.
It what was becoming an end-to-end clash skipper Sharp fired over following a slip from Sobhi and shortly after Grant was forced into action to deny Coutts.
Good link up play from Sharp led to Carruthers volleying into the arms of Grant and the Blades kept the Stoke stopper busy as Fleck tried his luck from range.
But with 10 minutes of the first-half remaining Stoke's SHAQIRI slotted home past Eastwood after going past Stearman from Sobhi's through ball. After levelling the visitors gained a foothold and Shaqiri forced Eastwood into a smart save from a free kick before Fleck cleared at the expense of a corner.
The first meaningful action of the second half saw Berahino fire wide. Berahino's next effort went even wider though, trickling out for a throw!
Following a flurry of substitutions, a 72nd minute strike struck by Duffy tested Grant and soon after Stoke's Sobhi got the better of Basham and Freeman setting up Bojan who's effort was blocked at the expense of a corner.
As the game started to upon up in the final 15 minutes Duffy fired just wide from outside the box and at the other end Adam fired over Eastwood's goal from distance.
But as the clock ticked past 90, United snatched a deserved winner with the final kick of the game. After several blocked efforts BROOKS side-footed home from Freeman's cut back, much to the delight of boss Wilder and all the home supporters inside the Lane.
Blades: Eastwood, Stevens, Fleck, O'Connell, Basham, Sharp (Clarke 65), Coutts, Freeman, Stearman, Lavery (Brooks 65), Carruthers (Duffy 59).
Unused: Thomas, Bennett, Wright, Lafferty, Pollard.
Stoke: Grant. Pieters, Allen, Zouma, Johnson, Berahino, Shawcross, Cameron, Shaqiri, Fletcher, Sobhi.
Subs: Muniesa, Tymon, Adam, Diouf, Imbula, Crouch, Wollscheid, Krkic, Haugaard, Edwards.


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We had the pleasure of welcoming H.E. Mohammad Karim Khalili, former Vice President of Afghanistan and Deputy Head of the Afghan High Peace Council, for a bilateral meeting and a discussion event at Berghof Foundation in Berlin on 1 March 2017. During the event, H.E. Mohammad Karim Khalili shared his views regarding the current political situation in Afghanistan. He focused on progress and challenges in the Afghan peace process as well as the Afghan government's assessment of the outlook for a political settlement of the Afghan conflict.
While expressing optimism regarding the overall prospect of the country, the former Vice President underlined his strong belief that a successful peace process must be Afghan-owned. In his view, the foundation of such a process already exists in the form of strong public consensus amongst the Afghan population. The role of regional and international partners, while necessary and appreciated, should first and foremost focus on creating a joint coordinated approach towards supporting the peace process. Such support needs to concentrate on assisting parties to the conflict in establishing an atmosphere and space conducive to constructive engagement towards a political compromise. H.E Khalili expressed his sincere gratitude for the German government's on-going active support to the Afghan peace process. He re-affirmed his commitment to close cooperation with the Berghof Foundation in its efforts to support an inclusive Afghan-led conflict transformation process.


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Looking for the 'pawfect' autumn getaway?
The Rose & Crown is an award winning 18th century inn standing on the village green of the pretty Teesdale village of Romaldkirk in the stunning landscape of the Durham Dales.
The hotel is the prefect base for exploring the surrounding countryside, plus dogs are made to feel very welcome at The Rose & Crown and your four legged friend may even get a personal hello from Mabel the resident Jack Russell!
Owned by the Robinson family who have farmed in Teesdale for four generations and also operate Headlam Hall Country Hotel and Spa, The Rose & Crown has been awarded AA red star status making it one of the AA's top hotels in the country and the hotel also holds 2 AA rosettes for food.
People travel from far and wide to sample Head Chef - Dave Hunter's delicious Taste Durham award-winning countryside cuisine. Dave's team create great tasting food using local produce and ingredients that reflect the rural location of the hotel.
There's a wide range of contemporary and classical dishes on the menu to choose from including the evening a la carte menu and tasty traditional Sunday roast. Dogs are also welcome to join guests dining in the bar as long as they are kept on a lead.
Durham is known for the great outdoors, making this part of the county the perfect playground for your four legged friend to explore.
From a leisurely stroll to a more challenging walk, grab the lead, pull on your hiking boots and head to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty where you and your dog can discover stunning walking routes and natural beauty. You could also head to Hamsterley Forest where you'll find over 2,000 hectares of dog friendly woodland trails to explore.
There are 12 dog friendly rooms to choose from in the hotel, with the courtyard rooms lending themselves particularly well to dog owners as they have direct outdoor access.
Up to two dogs can stay per room at The Rose & Crown and there's no additional charge for dogs to stay. You'll even find a dog bed and locally made 'Welly-bix' dog treats for your dog to enjoy during their relaxing stay.
There is even a dog drying area to utilise after those lovely muddy countryside walks.
So what are you waiting for? Why not take advantage of their special autumn escape break offer throughout October and November.
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I wear my heart on my hand
Friday afternoon, already
Where has the week gone? I managed 2 sessions at the torch this week, and both were very enjoyable. I was in valentines paradise making pink hearts on the mandrel, and a few off mandrel, that means I made them on the end of the glass rod and had to punty up and attach hanging loops. Fortunately I didn't have too many poopy loopys (naff ones) and only one kamikaze pendant that decided to slip down the mandrel and land smack or should I say sizzle-ouch on my forefinger. I also had more success cracking my punties off too (yes you did read correctly), the glass terminology cracks me up, if you'll pardon the pun.
I'm going to make a special effort to put some of these hearts up for sale on this site next week, photography permitting. Have a good weekend, whatever you indulge in.
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At five blackbird
At six the sun
Never inspiration
Seldom the joy
Occasionally an interstitial twinge
Sometimes a cat's twitch
And always the hooded faceless
at two
at three
at four.
At five blackbird
At six the sun
Never inspiration
Seldom the joy
Occasionally an interstitial twinge
Sometimes a cat's twitch
And always the hooded faceless
at two
at three
at four.
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What does it matter where my body happens to be? My mind goes on working all the same.
I've done it again. Unwitting, unwelcome,
I've woken up Knight Anxious,
all creeping worries and lingering thoughts,
all lists and fears, tapeworms,
my warts magnified fivefold by the conjured dangers of the night.
He heralds tumbling tonefalls, a rain-soaked day ahead.
Regardless of the weather, he never cooks the pudding,
yet proud of his invention, he harrumphs on horses high,
failure denigrated, unhinged from little pleasures,
unwashed with median joys.
He watches, waits, then pounces, always the live menace,
but always unexpected.
After all this time
I still can't find the trigger
nor welcome him sagely
nor sluice him off like wet reproaches.
I hesitate just one second:
each time the haircracks multiply,
he seeps through, sucking
all air from the cave of my lungs:
infallible gravity.
We soldier on, we soldier on, mounted or on foot,
no end in sight, no redeeming dawn,
we balance, we teeter… and some of us fall.
Every night at four
I startle awake,
like a doe sensing danger in the forest of my dreams.
Trees come up to charge me,
transform before my eyes
to endless reams of paper
unleashing lists in the dark:
invoices, accounting, due dates.
All their screeching pleas
reproachful looks
mouths gaping with urgency
like babes unfed.
How can I divide myself in enough parts to please them all?
I've read all the books
on expanding my brain and ensuring eternal happiness.
I breathe deeply and visualise,
think of colours, tastes and smells,
let my limbs grow lank and sleepy,
start leaving tasks in each room of my memory mansion
but never get beyond the ground floor.
Then I panic
breathing shallow
heart flutters that extra wriggle
which tightens my abdomen.
I rush again and again through identical rooms
circling like an inept crow.
Too much to know
take in, remember,
too much to search, gather, understand.
Too much choice
yet nothing is new under the sun.
Nothing captures me, nothing remains.
Tomorrow the novelty will be submerged in fresh newness.
My voice surely too will drown in all that noise.
The fractal geometry of our lives
the ruthlessness of passing,
I feel maimed
dislocated from images and sounds.
Fragility poises for bare second on my finger
Then butterflies off
To a world of vulnerable memories.
My pain is not depth but the shallowness and width.


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Heard this before?
We don't need to pass laws to make things better; we just need more education. If people knew better, they would do better.
I'm a writer. I'm all for information sharing. But telling the truth isn't enough. If it were, we'd all already:
- Eat more whole grains than refined grains
- Eat 5+ fruits and vegetables every day
- Exercise every day
- Use public transport
- Respect everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, orientation, etc.
I'm accepting other entries for a list of 10, please submit in the comments section.
Education is the:
- talk in "Walk your talk"
- say in "Do as I say, not as I do"
- words in "Actions speak louder than words."
Inspirational educational messages can't beat real world experience.
There you see what is really valued. Money wins over health, environment, and peace. Most people will soon recover from any new lesson and go back to doing exactly what everyone else around them is doing - a much stronger educational lesson.
While the government and large corporations work together to maximise profits, educational truths are dangerous and unacceptable counter-culture.
Not convinced? Here's a prime example: the USDA and Maybe Meatless Monday.
Until society takes strong cooperative action to make the better choice the easier choice (instead of folding under pressure), the talk about what's good for us will remain...just talk.


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Bad Tinder Profile Pics
Tinder Profile Pic Tips For Dummies
All's fair in love and online dating. So since I've already poked fun at the men of Tinder and their love of tigers and general cluelessness, it's time for some Real Talk to the ladies on the dating app. Here are some simple don'ts for your Tinder profile photos:
Maybe don't show underboob. (And is that at a high school?)
Click on, if you dare.
A mugshot isn't the greatest. Neither is Nick Nolte.
Now's probably not the time to show off your yoga moves.
Maybe just pull yourself together a bit more.
Walrus straw tricks are probably more of a third-, fourth-, or never-date idea.
A cigar might not be the best prop.


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Memorial Park has a 9 target Disc Golf course. The first target is located below the tennis courts.
Here is a map of the course:
What is disc golf?
Disc golf is in which players throw a concave plastic disc at target. The object of the game is to navigate a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. The rules are similar to golf.
Players start at "hole" one. The disc is thrown from the tee area to the metal basket target. As a player throws the disc down the fairway, they must take their next shot from the spot where the previous throw landed. Once the player lands the disc in the target, they can move on to the next one.
The player with the lowest cumulative score wins.


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Boston - Health Care For All, the Massachusetts Health Connector, MassHealth, and the Boston Tax Help Coalition held a joint press conference today to share important information for health care consumers in regards to tax filing. Consumers have until April 15th 2016 to file their income tax return and they have to include information about their health insurance status during 2015.
"Federal and state law now require that all adults and children have health insurance coverage throughout the year. Plans must cover significant services such as doctor visits, hospitalizations and prescription drugs, and cannot discriminate against you or your family or charge you more because you are sick or have a preexisting condition," said Amy Whitcomb Slemmer, Executive Director of Health Care For All.
If you or your family lacked health coverage for all or part of 2015, you may have to pay penalties when you file your taxes. The penalty for not having health coverage in 2015 is $325 per adult and $162.50 per child, or about 2% of household income, whichever is greater. The penalty for going without insurance for 2016 will go up to $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, or about 2.5% of household income. Consumers may receive an exemption, and avoid a penalty when they file taxes, if they experienced a hardship, or other accepted reason for not having health insurance coverage.
This will be the first year that most Health Connector health plan members received tax credits to help them to pay for their Health Connector health care coverage. Any person who got Tax Credits through the Health Connector must file their 2015 taxes, even if they are under the tax filing threshold.
"Members must file their taxes to keep their help paying for coverage, so it is important that people who have Health Connector coverage, particularly those who receive tax credits and ConnectorCare coverage, comply with tax filing requirements," said Louis Gutierrez, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Connector. "We know this is a new experience for many people, and we encourage those with corrections to their forms to call us immediately, and seek out advice from experienced, professional tax preparers if they have questions about their forms."
The Health Connector website has resources to help members file their taxes at www.MAhealthconnector.org/taxes.
If a member changed the insurance plan or had multiple insurances throughout 2015, they will receive forms for each type of coverage, including MassHealth and other health plans.
"We are pleased to be working with Health Care For All, the Health Connector and VITA to get this important tax information out to our members who are receiving new federal forms for the first time this year under the Affordable Care Act. It is important for people to understand that most MassHealth coverage counts as health insurance for tax purposes. We have been working closely with our partners at the Health Connector and elsewhere to get the word out that in order to avoid paying a penalty, MassHealth members need to report their coverage information on their taxes," said Robin Callahan, Medicaid Deputy Director.
If you have questions about which health care forms you need for your tax return or if you need to file taxes, you can ask your tax preparer. Many people can get free tax help from programs such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). Search online for VITA and TCE locations near you, or call the IRS hotline at 800-906-9887.
"The Roxbury Center for Financial Empowerment provides a vibrant and welcoming VITA tax site in Boston where consumers with incomes under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level can access free help to file their taxes. We have the expertise to assist consumers to understand if they have to file taxes based on their health insurance status and which document and information they need to complete their tax return. Please call us today to find a time for you to receive free help filing your taxes," said Alan Gentle, manager of the Roxbury Center for Financial Empowerment, who has been a VITA site coordinator for over a decade.
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Hi everyone !!!
I'm starting to learn c lenguage for PIC and i would like to realize one dot matrix 8x8 display with an microcontroller someone can help me ? Which is the right step to introduce this particular range argument because i want focus my study for any particular argument so I can obtain more results with less difficulties.
I don't know lenguage C for microcontroller in depth but i know any other similar lenguage like Java, Visual Basic and so ,now i'm studing one book that have this title "Pillole di MICROCONTROLLORI PIC " of Editor Company "INWARE" , you know ?
Is 64 LED 8x8 module.
My intention is to pilot module 8x8 led in a special PCB board realizzed myself or if is there in a market i can buy one for my experiment.
I've seen ,in internet, one project that use any particular TTL integrated like "74HC164 SHIFT REGISTER" but is 5x24 because use one PIC16F628 from http://www.kynix.com/Detail/1205929/PIC ... %2FML.html and three TTL driver.
I think is interesting project but it has any problem if use any particular display because there are some TTL that are not suitable and so depend which component you use for realize acceptable result.
Those module that you have described me are realized for experiment and i think is necessary usb port in a PC to can make any experiment while i want to realize one project with independent one power supply and all component inside a box.
I want to realize one display like counter and pilot it with transceiver module and in a bottom of this counter i want to display one message of my choice.
This module is very cheap and so i can use two lines module.
I'm very interested to this argument and i've learned any possibile application and know register ,I/O pin and how i can set fosc ,pullup and so , i think is not particular difficult because are not treated expecial concept like inherits encapsulation polymorphism that are three pillars of concept OO lenguage.
This book is associated with any application like Micro PRO editor that have library manager that import and invoke class only ability any flag in this pannel.
I've seen only any particular void method and set any register because there are already construct library and for this reason is necessary know only how work this class and method and parameter associated.
I think is very interesting electronics industry and interesting applications but most difficult concept is how handle this informations.
I would be very grateful if you can help me to focus any particular argument that are interested for this particular sector.
Arey you really sure that PICKIT3 is enough for this application ?
If you have also treaty this arguments for this particular sector i can buy one for my experiments because is very restrained cost.
This solution i think is possible but if i want to pilots suppose
one display with two line ten module each one i must take a lot resistor
and also transistor to pilots them.
I think is more difficult realize master and probably dimension of board
increases, imagine two line of this display how many resistor i insert in my board and how many transistor ?
If i decide to use for example this layout module
this is display specifications:
Dot Size: 3.0mm
Material: GaAsP/GaP
Emitted Color: Orange
Peak Wavelength: 635 nm
Forward Voltage: 2.1 - 2.5V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Reverse Voltage(Vr): 5 V
Forward Current (If): 30 mA
Peak Forward Current (Ifp): 150 mA
Power Dissipation (Pd): 80 mw
Operating Temperature (Topr): -40oC to +80oC
what do you think about ?
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Everyone Poops. That's right, I said it…we all poop! There is no better way to say it than just face that fact that pooping is very natural and important part of healthy living. In fact, it's a multi-million dollar industry that begins with what we put into our mouths and where it all ends up. I am… Read More


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While pro race drivers are used to telemetry-based feedback, us civilians don't have such an easy solution for our track days. BMW wants to take the guesswork out of those amateur racing sessions by launching its M Power app for iOS. The tool pairs an iPhone with a BMW Connected car to collect not just lap times, but the moment-by-moment input -- if you're braking too late at turn three, you'll know. Drivers can compare their results, and it's possible to build custom tracks for autocross weekends. M Power won't be available until the summer, but it will be free to use for any Connected vehicle, whether or not it carries an M badge. Catch BimmerPost's full video preview after the break.
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Allee Willis talks 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
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Acclaimed songwriter, writer and visual artist Allee Willis chatted with Digital Journal about her upcoming induction into the coveted Songwriters Hall of Fame, which will take place next month in the "Big Apple."
This year's
Songwriters Hall of Fame
GALA will take place on June 14 in New York City. "It feels great," she admitted. "This has been a whole month of awards. I am feeling very good indeed."
When asked what motivates her each day, she responded, "I do a lot of things besides music. My motivation is to combine everything I do into one big, giant expression. I'm usually pretty motivated. I have a decent attitude towards life."
Willis began writing songs in 1972, when she worked at Columbia and Epic Records writing advertisements, radio commercials, and liner notes such esteemed artists as Laura Nyro, Barbra Streisand, Santana, Simon & Garfunkel, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Her first song was recorded in 1974 by Bonnie Raitt. Her big break came in 1978 when R&B queen Patti LaBelle started to record her songs on a regular basis.
In 1995, Willis scored an Emmy nomination for her chart-topping hit, "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts, which is the theme from the popular television sitcom
. Willis also co-wrote the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical,
The Color Purple
, which was produced by Oprah Winfrey. "I am very grateful for having written that song," Willis said, about "I'll Be There for You." "It is the quintessential '90s song, I have to say. Everybody does the clap to it, it's great."
Several other notable smash singles that she wrote include "September" and "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as "Neutron Dance" by The Pointer Sisters, among countless others.
On the key to longevity in entertainment, Willis said, "I have always created my own vehicles, and then I have been blessed to have written with virtually thousands of people. I am always hopping around. I have the same energy, and I approach things, as if I were 21 years old."
Digital transformation of entertainment
On the impact of technology on the entertainment business, she said, "I got into technology excessively early. I started prototyping a social network back in 1992, with my partner Mark Cuban. I went around warning people that things were back to change. I feel that I'm at a very different spot technology-wise than most of my peers, since I was on it about 15 years before the rest of them were. Some of the changes are for the good, in that anyone can do anything they want, and they have a means of distribution. With technology, there is so much out there, which makes it hard to stay focused, and it puts on a lot of social pressure. The problem is that you have human nature mixed in there, and human nature is competitive, and it gets mean. At its purest, technology has been incredible, but it brings out some not so great qualities in humans, and that has made it a little gruesome."
Regarding her use of technology in her daily life, she said, "I have been digitizing everything since the late '80s. I have one entire room in my house as a server. I have 600 terabytes of information. I am constantly active in everything. My house was the very first fully-wired networked house in Los Angeles in 1991, and in 2004, it was the first all-fiber house. I am excessively technologically hooked up."
Most recently, Willis completed writing, recording producing, directing, and animating "The D," a song in honor of her hometown Detroit, Michigan. Most impressive about this tune is that it features 5000 vocalists, more people in history that have ever been on a song before.
"Coming from Detroit and doing music, it feels like you are descended from royalty. Detroit was getting such a horrible reputation over the last few decades, and it just killed me, because it is such an important city to the world. There is a soulfulness to the whole town that I've never felt anywhere else," she said. "The two things I do well is that I write songs and I'm a big party thrower, so I threw a series of parties in singalongs and I got more people on a record than ever before in history. 5000 lead singers mixed in with Detroit singing celebrities. It is meant to a song by and for the people."
Willis also started performing her series of one-woman shows, which are a combination of music, comedy, art, videos and technology. "I approach these shows, not as a singer-songwriter, but as a party host. They are very funny, and I do all of the songs as singalongs, since everybody knows all of my songs. I throw candy out to the audience, and it is very much a party, and hopefully somebody laughs from one end of it to the other. I like to make people feel like they are in my living room," she explained.
Out of her entire musical catalog, she listed "September" as her personal favorite song she has ever written. "It's not necessarily the best song, but it has a completely different trajectory than most records. It literally gets bigger every year. Every weekend people send me videos of their weddings, graduation and bar mitzvahs. It just makes people happy," she said. "Last year alone, it was cut by Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift and TLC. I find it as exciting today and when it came out."
Willis defined the word success as follows: "Success means having a very blessed life, and you get a chance to express yourself, which a lot of people don't have the opportunity to do. Truly being successful, is figuring out who you are, and living your life that way. I have always been a very visual person, and having the success from the Songwriters Hall of Fame now makes it legitimate to everyone else as well, so it makes me want to live my life even harder. I live a pretty fun life."
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The fungus that wiped out 3.5 billion chestnut trees in the USA has been found for the first time in Britain. Chestnut blight, caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica (C. parasitica), has been confirmed by Forest Research scientists on trees in two small orchards of European sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa). The trees were imported by… Read More
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This week I had the pleasure of visiting Kent – "England's garden" – famous for its apple, cherry and cobnut growing. It is also the centre of Britain's sweet chestnut coppice industry. Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) was introduced to Britain by the Romans some 2000 years ago. Its attraction was the nutrious nuts produced every… Read More
How big will this tree grow?
Many people are interested in how big a tree's crown will grow. It can be important in planning gardens, managing street trees, forest silviculture and in assessing the health of ancient trees. Estimating tree height is very imprecise as it is dependent on so many different factors. However, I wrote recently about the very good… Read More
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On September 10th 2001, this family was one of the last families to stand at the top of the World Trade Center. The picture is now haunting knowing what would happen the next day.
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Cloud technology and Internet make the world a smaller place. We source goods, speak with family and colleagues and pay for services, delivered thousands of kilometers away. Yet those personal relationships, formative years of training and respect for the work delivered and sharing of experiences informs the actions we take and often sees us cross paths throughout our careers. (more…)


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Destination Tomorrow is Helping the Bronx's LGBTQ Youth
The LGBTQ population in every community deserves local access to medical and legal services – and a safe space to meet. Destination Tomorrow in the Bronx is giving its LGBTQ youth all that and more.
Sean Coleman of Destination Tomorrow
Sean Coleman saw that the South Bronx in New York City was lacking such services for his LGBTQ community. Therefore, he cashed out his 401K and founded the non-profit Destination Tomorrow. Destination Tomorrow serves LGBTQ youth 13 to 24 years of age, with a focus on the transgender community.
Sean established the agency in 2009 and was its sole employee. (Well, perhaps 'volunteer' is a more accurate term, as he did without any income whatsoever for the first two years!) Despite many struggles – including the loss of his condo – Sean knew that Destination Tomorrow was his purpose. Consequently, he persevered. Today Sean serves as the Executive Director of a growing organization. He leads a staff of eight salaried employees who served more than 300 individuals in 2016.
On today's Queer Money™, Sean discusses the services offered at Destination Tomorrow, how he approaches financial literacy with a population that distrusts the banking system, and his advice for others who may want to initiate similar programs in their own community. Listen in as Sean explains how you can get involved in making your community a safe space and shares success stories of individuals served through Destination Tomorrow!
Topics Covered
Destination Tomorrow's programs
- Drop-in program (safe space)
- Economic empowerment
- GED-readiness program
- Housing referrals
- Medical, mental health referrals
The statistics around homelessness and the LGBTQ population
- 51% of homeless in South Bronx are LGBTQ
- Majority of that 51% are individuals of color
- Many have aged out of foster care system
Sean funded Destination Tomorrow
- Cashed out 401K
- Filed for bankruptcy when personal funds ran out
- No income whatsoever in first two years
Sean maintained the courage to keep going
- Had come too far to give up
- Built momentum with each small victory
- WHY was important enough to persevere
Destination Tomorrow's Financial Literacy Program
- Partnership with TD Bank
- Community unfamiliar with conventional banking
- Teaches importance of saving, understanding credit
- Students learn basic banking (i.e.: reconcile checkbook, budgeting)
- Participants can open bank account with $25
Financial security is the foundation of a strong queer community
- Can't give back, support community when struggling
- Make poor decisions when resources lacking
Destination Tomorrow's Financial Literacy Program counters the distrust of banks
- MassMutual's LGBTQ Financial Security Summary reports that 59% of LGBTQ community doesn't trust banks
- Understanding the process eases fears (e.g.: overdraft fees)
- Education around establishing cushion, overdraft protection
- Build relationship with TD Bank rep, Barton
Fear for physical safety is connected to carelessness with money
- May spend money don't have for cab fare
- Must work to change environment
- Promote understanding that money provides a certain amount of protection
How to work for change and promote safety
- Get involved in local politics
- Make small donation to non-profits in space
- Join community board
- Write Trump while you're at it
Destination Tomorrow's KIKI World events
- Based on cult classic Paris is Burning
- Participants compete in stage competitions (known as KIKI Balls)
- Youth meet every Thursday to prep (KIKI Lounge)
- Affords staff opportunity to build rapport with young people, connect with services when appropriate
The end goal for Destination Tomorrow youth
- Self-sufficiency
- Ready for employment
- Understand what independent living looks like
- Healthy
Sean's advice for establishing your own agency
- Must be your passion
- Must be about the community
- Recognize gaps
- Don't replicate services (establish partnerships)
- Ask for help (mentors, free trainings, webinars, etc.)
- Don't underestimate the power of elected officials
How Destination Tomorrow is funded today
- Private foundation grants
- Two city grants, one state grant
- Individual giving plan


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You're on a crashing plane and your partner is fast asleep. Would you wake her/him up to say 'I love you' one last time or let her/him die in her/his sleep?
I presume the plane would be plummeting uncontrollably from a high altitude, in which case I don't think anyone on the plane would be asleep. Too much screaming and all that sort of thing.


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Market Commons in Myrtle Beach is a master planned redevelopment program by the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority. This 3,790-acre parcel of land has 29 acres of lakes, community parks and four miles of new roads, all contiguous to the newly expanded Myrtle Beach airport.
Market Place Townhomes is an exciting newer community located within The Market Commons of Myrtle Beach, the beaches only Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed Use Lifestyle Center. Dock Street Communities is excited to offer its well-appointed Carriage and Live/Work Townhomes to people seeking a new but old idea about the community they want to live in.
Market Commons in Myrtle Beach is one of the social and economic focal point for Myrtle Beach. Popular stores at the center include Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble, Tommy Bahama, Piggly Wiggly, Williams-Sonoma, and White House Black Market. Popular restaurants include P.F. Chang's, Gordon Biersch and King Street Grille. A movie theater is an anchor in this dynamic shopping center.
Live/Work Townhomes
These 3-story full brick townhomes allow the owner to operate a small business or shop on the first floor,while living in the two residential levels above,recapturing the feel of "Main Street"type environment.They will have all three floors sprinkled for fire safety and be sold on a fee simple "townhome"basis. Owners may occupy all 3 levels, or decide to lease the first floor to a business or the upper 2 levels as a residence.
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These two story brick townhomes feature a single or double car garage located behind the townhome,connected by a private fenced courtyard. They are designed by Pegram and Associates in the classic townhome style, featuring old-styled tumble brick, as well as street trees, sidewalks, streetlights, and landscaping as found in older historic districts such as Charleston, Wilmington, Savannah, Georgetown, and Alexandria
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These three story brick or fiber cement townhomes feature one and two car garages. The Classic Rowhomes are designed by Pegram and Associates to reflect many of the residences found in the historic downtowns such as Charleston,Savannah,Georgetown, and Alexandria. These Classic Rowhomes are the largest two and three bedroom residential townhomes built by Dock Street Communities.
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September 2020 Report
Single Family Homes in Santa Clara County, All Cities, All Neighborhoods Change >
Trends at a Glance
|Trends At a Glance
|Sep 2020
|Previous Month
|Median Price
|$1,390,000 (-0.7%)
|$1,220,000 (+13.9%)
|Average Price
|$1,738,240 (+2.3%)
|$1,511,530 (+15.0%)
|No. of Sales
|967 (+3.6%)
|717 (+34.9%)
|1,146 (+10.4%)
|710 (+61.4%)
|889 (-3.4%)
|1,479 (-39.9%)
|Sale vs. List Price
|102.7% (+0.4%)
|100.3% (+2.4%)
|Days on Market
|22 (-6.7%)
|34 (-34.6%)
|Days of Inventory
|27 (-9.9%)
|60 (-55.4%)
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Market Commentary
Home Sales Jump
Sales of single-family, re-sale homes surged 33.2% year-over-year. Home sales were up 11.4% compared to August. There were 955 homes sold in Santa Clara County last month. Last September there were 717 homes sold. The average since 2000 is 987.
The median sales price for single-family, re-sale homes in September gained 14.7% compared to last year. That's the eleventh month in a row the median sales price has been higher than the year before.
The average sales price was up 15.4% year-over-year, setting a new all-time high. Higher priced homes are selling at a faster rate than lower priced homes.
The sales price to list price ratio went from 102.4% to 102.7%.
Pending sales were up 63.8% year-over-year.
Year-to-date, home sales are down 9.9%.
Inventory of single-family, re-sale homes was down 39.4% compared to last year. That is the thirteenth month in a row inventory has been lower than the year before. As of October 5th, there were 877 homes for sale in Santa Clara County. The average since January 2000 is 2,703.
Days of Inventory, or how long it would take to sell all homes listed for sale at the current rate of sales, fell five days to 27 days compared to August. The average since 2003 is 89.
It took only twenty-two days to sell a home last month. That is the time from when a home is listed for sale to when it goes into contract.
The median sales price for condos was down 4.7% from last September. The average sales price gained 0.2% year-over-year.
Condo sales jumped 33.5% year-over-year. There were 375 condos sold in September.
Year-to-date, condo sales are down 9.9%.
The sales price to list price ratio dropped from 100.6% to 100.5%.
Condo inventory dropped 19.% from last September.
As of October 5th, there were 601 condos for sale in Santa Clara County. The average since January 2000 is 757.
Days of inventory fell to forty-six-two from sixty-two.
It took an average of twenty-seven days to sell a condo last month.
If you are planning on selling your property, call me for a free comparative market analysis.