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Another Baby Dies in a Drop-Side Crib; Company Blames the Parents
Dorel Industries (parents might know them as Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st and several other brands) has resumed its posture as one of the most recalcitrant child product manufacturers there is. While most manufacturers will work with the CPSC to resolve an issue, Dorel goes kicking and screaming. It was the way the company responded a decade ago when their toddler beds were blamed in the deaths of children and it's the way they are responding again today.
CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson said the commission had authorized the agency staff to take unilateral action to recall 20 different models of Dorel cribs due to problems with hardware, as well as slats that break. Such a vote is rare and it was under that pressure -- and the embarrassment of refusing to undertake a recall in the face of dozens of incidents and the death of a baby -- that Dorel announced the recall using the traditional language of "in cooperation with" the CPSC.Still, Dorel decided to minimize the recall -- and blame the family of the dead baby.
"The recall is motivated by isolated reports of broken crib slats and drop-side hardware. In total, 67 incidents were reported and 10 children were bruised or scratched," Dorel said in its written statement.
Then it took on the death mentioned in the official recall announcement: "Also referenced in today's press release is an infant death that reportedly occurred in a Dorel Asia crib. Although tragic, it is important for consumers to understand that the circumstances of this fatality were highly unusual."
Dorel said the parents had used duct tape to repair the broken crib and noted both were arrested following the death in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The release did not mention that the charges were dropped and the couple was not prosecuted.
In the end, Dorel, one of the biggest child product manufacturers in the world, is still recalling 20 models of cribs sold at Sears, Walmart and Kmart stores between January 2005 and December 2009. If you have one of the 635,000 recalled cribs, you should stop using it immediately, the CPSC said. The cribs sold for between $120 and $700 and were made in China and Vietnam.
Dorel and the CPSC received 31 reports of incidents involving the drop-side of the cribs breaking -- six in which babies were trapped. Another 36 reports of the slats breaking were recorded, including two entrapments. While most of the recalled cribs are drop-side, some are fixed sided.
The case against drop-side cribs continues to mount. Hardware failures can cause the side that lowers to become detached -- which can cause small children to get trapped and suffocate.
More than 5 million drop-side cribs have been recalled since 2007, including more than 2 million made by Stork Craft. Despite significant publicity for that recall, the company has reported a low percentage of parents and caregivers requesting the free repair kits intended to make the cribs safe.
There has been a strong movement to end the manufacture of the once ubiquitous drop-side cribs, which have been blamed in more than a dozen deaths. Most manufacturers have stopped making them and the industry is close to recommending an outright ban. Toys R Us has already said it won't order any more for its Babies R Us stores.
"This points not only to the wisdom of banning drop-side designs, but the need for more rigorous tests for all hardware and slat strength. More stringent standards are needed to make sure cribs are durable," said Nancy Cowles, executive director of the advocacy group Kids in Danger.
She is in Washington helping rewrite crib standards that most observers believe will be the end of drop-side cribs.
The following cribs are being recalled by Dorel:
- WM1633 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
- WM1633-0 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors)
- WM1676BC Fixed 4-1 Bethany James Crib – Walnut
- WM1676BCR-DC Fixed 2-1 Crib – Walnut
- WM2163 Fixed 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
- WM2163DC Fixed 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
- WM1633-0-DC Fixed 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors)
- GP004B3EGR Drop side 3-1 Convertible – Espresso
- GP004B3WGR Drop side 3-1 Convertible – White
- GP006BCEGR Drop side Single – Espresso
- GP006BCWGR Drop side Single – White
- DA1615B3 Drop side 3-1 Convertible Crib – Natural
- DAKM5132 Drop side 3-1 Convertible Crib – White
- DASE5005 Drop side Cottage Hill Single Crib – White
- DASE5009 Drop side Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
- DA0504KMC-1N Drop side 3-1 Heritage Crib – Natural
- DA0504KMC-1W Drop side 3-1 Heritage Crib – White
- DA1614B3 Drop side 3-1 Lexington Crib – Cherry
- DAKM5152 Drop side Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut
- DASE5015 Drop side 3-1 Convertible - Toffee
To get a free repair kit, go to the company website or call 866-762-2304 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


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What are the Android applications and their APK?
The applications developed for the Android platform are Android applications. Each application when developed has many different files and folders inside it, which defines its characteristics and features, and to run that application on the mobile, it is necessary to create a file containing all the needs. This file is known as Android Application APK, ie Android Package Kit.
What is an APK?
APK is a complete package that contains all the necessary data and files that are required to run an application on a mobile phone. Consists in
· Source code used to define the characteristics of the application, in general terms, as .dex classes.
· Manifest file, that is, the file that specifies the file.
1. Permissions that the application needs.
2. Its flow
3. Package
4. Version Codes
5. Signatures.
6. Certificates.
7. SHA-1 Digest.
Libs is a directory containing compiled code or jar files, used as a library for applications.
· Active is a directory that has arbitrary files, such as fonts, audio, texts, etc.
· Features like XML files that define the layout of different pages of the application.
It also contains the META-INF directory and the res directory.
When an application is developed after the test, an export APK is generated where the developer signs the application with a secret key to test its authority over the application. This signed APK is now uploaded to the Google Play Store for availability to Users.
When a person is downloading an application from any source, such as the Play Store, they are actually downloading and installing the APK for that application on their phone. In addition to the Google Play Store, a place where you can find Android applications absolutely free and without having a Google account is APK MIRROR.
What is APK MIRROR?
APK MIRROR is a website that allows you to download any application that you can find in the Google Play Store without having an account. No extra money is charged for uploading or downloading applications, and high-security measures, such as certificate checking and signature authorization checking, are performed when the application is loaded to provide highly reliable and original applications to users who Are present in the Play Store.
No Android app for APK MIRROR is currently available in the Play Store, you must download the APK of the desired application first from the site and then install it on your phone manually.
One of the most exclusive features that the site provides is to bring it back to the older version of the application if the new version is not compatible with the brand. Yes, APK MIRROR allows you to find and download the previous version of the application if you are not happy with the current one.

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VMware Hosting Provider StratoGen Expands Cloud Services to the US Market
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Whether you have heard this term or not, it is likely that you'll be soon. Over the last decade, LARP has taken the imaginative world and fantasy sphere by storm. Due to its amazingly creative capabilities, this type of game will allow players to immerse themselves into a completely new world with unlimited characters, situations, legendary, and settings. From a medieval soldier or witch to a dragon, you can choose to become anything you want and enjoy.
In this guide, we'll show you some basic facts and bout LARP and its essential components.
What is LARP?
LARP stands for live action role-playing, a form of interactive games in which players will act out some imaginative characters in a fictional setting to achieve some specific goals. A typical game is often involved with assigning characters, creating a background, making props and costumes, then acting the story. In other words, it is a combination of role-playing games, cosplay, pervasive gaming, and improvisational acting.
Unlike other electronic games, LARP usually brings more social interactions and physical exercises. The focus of this form is conflict and resolution. Some common themes include medieval fantasy, post-apocalyptic, western, and sci-fi. Styles can greatly vary, depending on the region, genre, and preferences of the participant.
History of LARP
LARP can be traced back several decades ago when independent groups in Australia, Europe, and North America invented this form of role-playing game independently. In America, modern role-playing games started in the 70s primarily by adults and teenagers, which resulted in organised, recognisable LARP's.
By the 80s, LARP had become a popular activity in many organisations and countries with the development of a variety of styles and titles. In addition to simple genres or reenactments, creators during this period first coined the idea of "total immersion," which involved specific scenarios and detailed backstories to make the game more interesting for players. This means participants could play in their selected characters for an extended period and go back and forth between the fictional worlds and reality.
Over the next decades, a variety of games was created in many countries such as Treasure Trap, Dagorhir, or Mind's Eye Theatre. Most of these gained widespread popularity thanks to the combination of many imaginative, fictional, futuristic, fantasy, supernatural, horror, and historical features. Today, games are often run by some for-profit firms, and a small market even exists to distribute foam weapons, armour, and costumes.
Different types of LARP
Based on the differences in the backstories and details of the fictional setting, there are three main types of LARP:
1. The battle game
This form typically includes 2 groups of opponents which face each other on a battlefield. They will dressed in costumes of a specific period and armed with various kinds of foam weapons. After the signal, all combatants fight with each other until there is a winner.
2. The theatrical game
The LARP theatrical game starts with a group gathered around a storyteller who will start the game. When the scene is depicted, players need to use the info provided to decide their responses. To determine the outcomes, they might roll the dice, pull cards, or play rock-paper-scissors. During the story, a player might create any kind of game to resolve the conflicts.
3. The role-playing game
The role-playing game starts when players arrive at a campground to stay during the weekend. These people can choose to have their own characters or receive optional ones. After that, they will receive a situation with detailed information, then act the storyline. Depending on their abilities and skills, the participants will decide how to complete the missions.
The purpose of LARP
Just like any other games or activities, the primary purpose of LARPs is for entertaining. The experience of escaping the current reality to enter a completely new world full of surprises can be the best thing about this form. You can get into your favourite character, enjoy wearing elaborate props and costumes, or perform some engaging combats with other people.
Some LARPs focus on artistic considerations like challenging subject matters or dramatic interactions. Also, politics and education also use this form to achieve some purposes. For instance, some language classes can organise role-playing scenes to immerse and encourage students to improvise write or speech in the learning language. Lastly, LARPs can also be used in research to test some theories in law or economics because they typically involve a controlled artificial setting within which many people interact with each other.
When do LAPRs happen?
LARPs are typically a one-shot event, where the whole story of the game will take place just in a single session. Most of these games are organised at regular intervals and have a continuing story between different sessions. Since the form is mainly played by teenagers and adults, people often meet at the weekend.
Some LARPs can also last a few days or the entire week. In these events, you will act out the character even overnight. Lastly, there are some games which are considered ongoing or perpetual. This means participants would be expected to become a fictional character at any time he or she wants. Obviously, there are specific rules to keep school or work from being disrupted.
Where can people organise LARPs?
There is no specific space for organising a LARP because this will totally depend on the type and genre of the game. In general, all you need is an open space for people to move around with ease. For example, a LARP with live combats require lots of space to organise, so these events tend to occur in the outside. Significant LARPs can even rent out a large castle or campground for their sessions, while smaller ones might stick to a park, public area, or inside a house. A large area covered by grasses might be the most ideal since there will be plenty of running and walking involved.
The rules
It is essential to know that there are no general rules for every LARP. Instead, each game will have its own guidelines which determine the role of each character as well as other factors to make sure the event happens safely and properly.
For popular LARPs, the rules might be defined thoroughly in a publication. During the session, there will be no referees available to supervise all the actions of the characters. Thus, it is totally up to the honesty of the participants to ensure the success of a LARP. Of course, there are some LARPs which don't have any rules. Instead, participants will use the feel for appropriateness or common sense to play and determine the outcome of each action.
The differences between reality and fiction
During a game, the actions of a player in the real world will represent the actions of the imaginary character in a fictional setting. Theatrical improvisation, physical symbols, and game rules are often created to bridge the gaps between the setting and the real world. For instance, the organiser might depict an imaginary wall using a rope.
There is also a difference between when participants are active in character and when they are out of the character or being themselves. A few LARPs often require their players to remain consistently in characters except for emergent cases, while others allow gamers to be out-of-character frequently.
LARP genres
While most LARPs use settings and themes from fictional work, there is a variety of genres available. Fantasy is the most popular one in most countries which is often used in many large events. This genre is typically set in the pseudo-historical world inspired by role-playing games and fantasy literature. The main features include limited technology, magic, fictional races, and adventures.
Similarly, horror LARPs are originated from horror fiction. Thus, these often include zombies, apocalypse, vampires, werewolves, and other elements. For modern games, they often explore daily concerns or special affairs such as military activity or espionage. LARPs could also be set in semi-historical or historical eras with fantastical or mythological incorporated.
Cultural significance
In general, LARP isn't a popular activity in most countries. Sometimes, many people might confuse it with other dramatic, costuming, reenactment or role-playing events. Though gamer and fan culture has quickly become mainstream in many developed countries, LARPs haven't yet to achieve the same level of cultural acceptability. This might be mainly because of the lack of mass marketing and intolerance of its main features such as over-identification or pretending. Also, most government bodies haven't still recognised LAPRs as a cultural activity. Compared to the video-game industry, LARP is typically less commoditised and has a larger number of women participants.
However, there is still a variety of communities which are formed around the discussion, play, and creation of LARP all over the world. These groups have created a subculture which crosses over with reenactment, fan, and role-playing subcultures. And just like any other, LARP communities usually share the same context of clothing, humour, language, experience which could be considered by many people as a lifestyle.


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text: Sustaining the Immigration Status on F1 Visa and J1 Visa 16 June 2016 Administrator simplyOPT.com IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THE STATUS As a foreign student, it is essential to adhere to certain regulations connected with your status as F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status. Given here are a few things which you will be able to do in order to assist in maintaining your status: Take care not to get expired your immigration documents You need to watch out the expiry date mentioned on your I-20 or DS-2019. In case you are unable to finish your studies by the stipulated date, then, you should make a request for the extension of your document prior to its expiration. The application documents for F-1 as well as J-1 program extension are accessible at ISSS. Support students must keep in touch with their J-1 Program Officer for program extension application and related instructions. Maintain your passport current Similar to the case regarding your documents for your immigration, you ought to maintain your passport current always. You need to keep in touch with your native country consulate or your country embassy for details for the extension of the legality of your passport. Enroll for a full course of study Generally, you must plan to enroll for a 12 credit hours during the fall as well as spring semesters. Summer enrolment is not obligatory, if you do not begin or finish your studies in summer. Click here for further information on this aspect. Try not to work without approval Always, you are required to access permission to do work, even if it is for on-campus employment at your School or in a University. In case you are employed off-campus on a F1 Status, then you must have CPT or OPT EAD. Keep in touch with your International Student Officer to get to know more relating to the work approval. Remember not to work for not more than 20 hours every week while the Fall and Spring semesters In certain situations, you may get entitled to do work for over 20 hours each week. Yet, you must discuss with the ISSS staff member for further information. Inform your home address not later than 10 days after your shifting your residence The F-1 as well as UIUC-supported J-1 students can do so by making current the UI Integrate to indicate the latest home address. The J-1 students who are supported by an outside organization should keep in touch with the J-1 sponsor of the program for instructions. You need to take a note that you are required to offer the address of the place you reside - P.O. box NO. or the address of the office! Adhere to the transfer processes in case you wish to start a new program of study, shift the area of study, or enroll in a different school You need to contact a staff member at the ISSS before the change, to decide what you need to do. All the time, you are required to consult your ISSS in case you have any queries relating to keeping up your status.


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|A free knitting pattern, so you can make this pixie hat!
This cute hat has a smart rolled edge, and a square shaped top. The patterns on the yarn show up really differently when you knit larger rounds.
The Bead and Opal Wool Queen knitted the second picture on the right by following the smallest sized pattern, using 6 ply wool and 4.5mm needles, and replacing the point with a pom pom.
You will need:
Cast on 92 sts (112 sts)(132 sts) - divide onto 6 needles as follows: 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 16 (18, 18, 19, 19, 19, 19)(22) on each needle. If you have shorter needles, divide onto 7 needles.
Work in plain knit rounds for 14cms (15cms)(16cms).
Top Shaping:
As you work on less stitches, use less needles.
Work one row without shaping.
K20 (K25)(K30), K2 tog - repeat to end of row.
Work one row without shaping.
K19 (K24)(K29), K2 tog - repeat to end of row.
Continue decreasing every row until there are 8 sts in total - 2 sts on 4 needles.
Making the cute pixie top:
Darn off the beginning thread, neaten the join at the same time.
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The Transport department has started a special drive to check overloading in the buses, taxis, maxi cabs and other passenger vehicles in the State from 19th September, 2013 which will continue upto 26th September, 2013.
A spokesperson of the department disclosed here today that action would be taken under Motor Act against the owners/drivers of the vehicles which were found carrying passengers more then vehicle capacity.
He said that if a vehicle was impounded three times for the same offence, it would be impounded.
The department has made an appeal to the general public for support to make this campaign successful by not travelling in overloaded buses or other passenger vehicles.


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Home > NRC Library > Document Collections > NRC Regulations (10 CFR) > Part Index > § 35.2026 Records of radiation protection program changes.
§ 35.2026 Records of radiation protection program changes.
A licensee shall retain a record of each radiation protection program change made in accordance with § 35.26(a) for 5 years. The record must include a copy of the old and new procedures; the effective date of the change; and the signature of the licensee management that reviewed and approved the change.
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Posts from May, 2015
Parasites are Dangerous
by Scott Delaney DVM
Parasites are living creatures that eat, live, and survive at the expense of a host animal. Parasites are the leading cause of disease in dogs and cats. Common parasites of dogs and cats in Monmouth County, NJ include heartworms, intestinal worms (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworm, to name a few), mites, ticks, and fleas. All of these parasites can cause serious problems for pets. The risk of parasites is very high. Click here to see the prevalence of parasites in your area. Many pet parasites can also pose a risk to your family. The good news is that all of these bad bugs can be prevented with a chewable treat that you give to your pet ONCE A MONTH. (click on blue words)


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Running the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge may have been the main reason for my trip to California, but exploring Disneyland for the first time was definitely a large part of why I registered for the race in the first place. After watching dozens of documentaries, reading countless Disney blogs, and becoming a Disney history fanatic; I was finally here. Finally able to see what this other Disney was all about.
Look out, folks. I'm a Disneyland first timer.
Not going to lie. Hunting down the "First Visit" button was on the very top of my list of things to do in Disneyland. 😉
Yep. I'm a Disney nerd, but luckily I'm not the only one. My friend Bobbi fits the bill, too. Bobbi and I go way back. She paced me for my first marathon, we were roomies at Foodbuzz in 2010, and we ran the Chicago Marathon together on 10/10/10. However, I'm not sure where time goes because apparently we haven't seen each other in almost three years! Whoa. Luckily she has an annual Disneyland pass and when I emailed her to see if she was free to spend the day playing at Disneyland with me, she was 100% in. Whoop! Whoop!
Hi Bobbi!
I was fully prepared to spend my time exploring Disneyland by myself, but having a buddy there made it so much more fun. We spent a lot of the day discussing the differences and similarities between "her" Disney and "my" Disney. In a lot of ways, Disneyland and Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World are almost identical. They have similar "lands," a similar layout, similar rides, and similar eateries. However, there are a lot of things that separate the two. Like the way they scan the tickets when you enter park (Disneyland takes photos instead of finger scanning like WDW) and I couldn't believe it when I had to have my hand stamped when we exited the park (they stopped stamping hands YEARS ago at WDW, talk about a flashback!). The castle is another big difference (Sleeping Beauty < Cinderella), as well as the short distance between the two parks (Disneyland's entrance is literally a stone's throw away from California Adventure Park's entrance).
Rides also felt out of place, like Star Tours in Tomorrowland. Obviously Star Tours belongs in Hollywood Studios. Obviously.
Oh, and look at the vehicles for Space Mountain.
Side by side? Not back to crotch? Whoa.
Don't tell the other Space Mountain, but Disneyland's version really impressed me. I liked the starry beginning when you reach the top and there's a little more of a thrill factor to the course.
Oh, and ToonTown!
They bulldozed the majority of ToonTown in Magic Kingdom when they began construction on the New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus. I remember going to Mickey and Minnie's house when I was a kid. Walking through Disneyland's version of ToonTown was like taking a trip down memory lane.
I was told I had to ride Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean while I was in the park. It's very similar to Magic Kingdom's version of the ride (including the additions of Jack Sparrow through the ride), but with a different beginning and ending.
I think the entrance for the Magic Kingdom version of the ride is a little better. It's dark, highly themed, and the perfect spooky pirate atmosphere. The DL's entrance is a little slow and drags on, though I did enjoy the extra dip.
Honestly, I think it just comes down to preference on which version you grew up on. The ride itself is the same, it's just the lead in that varies.
After we rode a few rides at Disneyland, I bought some clip-in Minnie ears for Sunday's costume. It just so happened that as I was putting the ears in, Minnie walked right by. Surely that was a sign I HAD to get a photo with Minnie!
I told Minnie she was the inspiration for my costume on Sunday. I asked her if she was running, but she said she would be busy cheering the finish line. Understandable, that's an important job!
We decked out of Disneyland and walked the 10 feet next door to Disney's California Adventure.
I'll admit that I made fun of how close the two parks were to each other on more than one occasion, but the truth is it really convenient. I liked not having to waste time on a bus or a monorail, the short walk was super convenient. Actually, all of Disneyland is really convenient. Everything (including the resorts!) are within walking distance of each other.
I pretty much fell in love with Disney California Adventure as soon as I walked in. I knew the park went through a lot of renovations in the last few years and you could really tell all the hard work the folks at Disney put into making the park great. The scenery, the rides, the food, etc. everything was great. Well done!
We headed right to California Screamin' because who wouldn't want to ride the roller coaster first?
The ride was awesome! The only problem was I lost a Minnie ear with that first jolt of speed in the beginning. Gah. So, lesson learned, remember to remove all hats (and Minnie ears) when going on California Screamin'!
We walked next door to Toy Story Midway Mania for our next adventure.
I was SO EXCITED about this ride! They recently opened a Toy Story Midway Mania in Hollywood Studios in Florida, but the FastPasses always sell out early and the line is usually 2 hours long. Not cool. Because of the wait, I hadn't had a chance to ride it in Hollywood Studios yet.
I was finally able to ride Toy Story Midway Mania at California Adventure. Same ride, just on the other coast. And it was awesome. NOW I see what all the fuss is about. Such a cool 3D interactive ride. It really puts all the other laser type of shooting rides (like Buzz Lightyear) to shame. The video game feel with the pull gun makes a little more sense to me (where the laser rides always feel random).
So much fun!
And I HAD to ride the ferris wheel!
There's two options: swinging cars that move as the ferris wheel turns and regular cars that stay put. We opted for the regular cars and just enjoyed the views of the parks.
We made one last stop at Ariel (which is the EXACT same ride as the one that just opened in New Fantasyland!)…
Before heading to Cars Land to cash in our fast passes.
p.s. Cars Land is AWESOME. I can't believe I didn't snap anymore photos of the land because it really was one of my favorite parts of both parks. If you're any sort of a fan of the movie, then you will appreciate all of the amazing details that went into recreating Radiator Springs.
Racers is currently THE ride at Cars Land. Fast Passes sell out early and the stand-by wait can get up to 2 hours during peak hours.
And I can definitely see why the ride is so popular. The technology behind the ride reminds me a lot of Test Track at Epcot (similar cars, similar high speed trills), but the story line is sooo much better. Besides the plain thrills of the ride, the animatronics bringing all of your favorite Cars characters to life are flat out amazing. Everything looks so real and authentic. It's just an awesome ride.
I think our races say it all. 🙂
We had to go back to the expo to pick up my race shirts and goody bags, but we returned to DCA for dinner. One of Bobbi's friends recommended Garden Grill in Paradise Pier as one of his favorite places to eat in the park.
It was a great recommendation. The quick service restaurant had a Mediterranean inspired menu that featured veggies, kabobs, and rice. I ordered the chicken platter with a cucumber vinegar salad. The meal was absolutely delicious. I think our whole table cleared all of our plates.
After dinner it was time to say good-bye to Bobbi. sniff. sniff. It was getting late and I had an early race to get to in the morning.
Don't worry, I returned the next day to explore some more. I'll be back with that in another post!
What's your favorite ride at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure?


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Mahek 10th April 2018 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
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Dolly brings her bag. She says to Shaurya i will come with you too. Shaurya says no please stay with em and take care of her. Anjali gives Shaurya money and says this is all I earned in my life. This is for you. I know its less. He says thanks for caring for your brother. Mahek says take care of mom. please call us when you need. Dolly says please rethink. Shaurya says we have decided. They leave the house. Dolly gives Mahek their family bangles. Mahek and SHaurya are leaving. Shaurya takes their family photo and says I am taking this with me. They touch Karuna's feet and leave. Mahek recalls her moments in the house. She is in tears. she recalls when she entered the house. Shaurya trips, Mahek holds him. He is in tears. They both walk away from the house.
Mahek and SHaurya get an auto. Mahek says don't worry too much. We will go to chandni chowk. We will handle it all together. don't worry. Anjali says to Karuna mom don't worry. God will fix everything.
Mahek and Shaurya come to chandni chawk. The key doesn't open the door. Gaurd comes and says who are you? A neighbor comes and says this house was sold to me. I have given advance to chacha ji. Mahek says oh its okay. They leave from there. Sooraj smirks at the guy.
Mahek and SHaurya sit on the bench.
Anjali meets sooraj. He says plan successful. She says that old woman still owns it. She says its a long way to go. Now see how I do it. Sooraj says I know you do it right. They pop champagne. They both dance together.
Mahek sees kids on the road. Shaurya says lets go.
Dolly comes to Anjali's room and syas what were you doing so loud music? She sees sooraj's socks. Anjali says I was seeing TV.
Mahek and Shaurya eat on roadside. Sooraj is hidden in the balcony.
Dolly comes out and says this girl is nor right.
Mahek says we should get loan on my jewelry. He says no. She says mausi gave it to us so we can use it in need. He hugs her.
Precap-Mahek and Shaurya see an accident. They take that man to hospital and spend all the money. Anjali says on call no one will help them. Karuna hears.
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Microsoft - News Corp. deal could face legal challenges
It may not be, according to several legal experts contacted by DailyFinance. A potential News Corp.-Microsoft pact, as sketched out by the Financial Times, could run afoul of the law in several ways. For starters, it could violate anti-trust laws, says to Michael J. Thomas, a principal at the St. Louis law firm Harness Dickey. "Anti-competitive behavior is where you're trying to impair or eliminate someone's ability to compete against you," says Thomas. "The fundamental principle is that competition is good for consumers." For Microsoft to pay News Corp. (NWS) specifically to withhold its content from Google while making it available to other search engines "strikes me as more anti-competitive than competitive," he says.
If Google were looking for grounds upon which to challenge an agreement, it could invoke the "essential facilities doctrine," arguing that access to the news is necessary in order to remain competitive. One problem with this approach is that Google executives have already undercut it with their public posturing: At a conference in England last week, the company's UK director, Matt Brittin, said flat out, "Does Google need news content to survive? No."
Another possibility is that Google could argue that, by inducing News Corp. to sever its existing relationship with Google, Microsoft is committing so-called tortious interference. Typically, that's when two parties have a contract and a third party induces one of the two to breach that contract. There's no contract that entitles Google to index News Corp.'s stories, but Google could make a case that its longstanding access to those articles creates a "valid business expectancy," which in some instances is sufficient to allow a tortious interference claim to go forward.
"You could fashion a tortious interference claim. Whether it would be upheld or not, I'm not sure," says Monroe Weiss, a senior partner at the Manhattan firm Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon. "This is a lawsuit waiting to happen, whatever you want to call it."
Whatever the avenue of attack, News Corp. can always invoke business necessity in its defense, pointing to the utter collapse of the newspaper industry as Exhibit A. That's likely to carry some weight with judges, who may be inclined to cut publishers some slack if they see it as crucial to the survival of the press, says Thompson. "I think as a practical matter, courts would probably be sensitive to News Corp.'s plight," he says. "I think I'd rather have News Corp.'s side for that lawsuit, if there was one."


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YouTube – is longer stronger?
While shorter ads may prove more succesfull on TV, YouTube might be a whole different case.
Is longer – stronger?
According to recent study published on Think with Google, the previous notion of making TrueView ads on Youtube as short as possible in order to make them more effective may prove to be a misconception in many cases.
Google partnered up with Mondelez to find out, how people react to the same ad in a 15 & 30 seconds and a 2 minute long format.
They found, that people were 30% more likely to skip the short format than the 30 seconds and the 2 minute long versions. This was mainly due to the fact, that the longer form provided extra depth and the more complex stories created a more meaningful connection to the brand.
So, are short videos bad on YouTube?
Not at all, it depends on your marketing goals throughout the campaign. If you aim at driving awareness to your message, the short form is perfect for you. While they have a considerably lower View Through Rate (VTR), the 15 second ads are several times more effective in driving brand awareness: their ad recall percentages are through the roof, compared to the longer versions.
Also, short and microvideos remain one of the most efficient engaging generating content on other platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
What about branding in videos on YouTube?
It is important, when using longer videos not to leave branding to the end of the video. VTR is gradually decreasing as we progress in the video, and in the end, only a fraction of your viewers will actually watch the branded content. The best practice at the moment is to find ways for branded content to be present as the story unfolds, try to make it itertwined with the progress of the video.
Source: Think With Google


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I was in the holiday spirit, and I was looking for a reason to use these dope house bitters our GM had made. I started toying around with Nonino, and one day our bev director brought down some Spanish sherry for us to test out and that was that. What I'm going for here is essentially Christmas in a glass: sweet, plummy/berry/citrus with cocoa-espresso-vanilla (House Bitters #2). Sneak a bit of bourbon in there and you got some serious holiday cheer.
0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
0.75 oz Alvaro Domecq Alburejo Sherry
0.5 oz Bulleit
0.5 oz Lemon
0.5 oz Simple
**3x House Bitters #2 (Xocolatl Mole Bitters can work too. Anything cocoa/spice/espresso)
Double strain
Double rocks, with ice
Orange zest, zested and thrown into glass (this is important as the orange notes really enhance the drink)


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Molestation case: School approaches cops after father thrashes PT teacher
Trustees of Sane Guruji School have sent an application to the Shivaji Park police, reporting how a father, whose daughter was allegedly molested by the PT teacher, threatened and abused them and the principal
After MiD DAY reported on how a physical training teacher was beaten black and blue by a parent for allegedly molesting his daughter, the school trustees have sent an application to the Shivaji Park police, reporting the father's abusive behaviour towards the school trustees and the principal.
On October 23, MiD DAY reported that a PT teacher at Sane Guruji English Medium School was booked under section 354 (molestation) of the Indian Penal Code, for allegedly kissing a Std III student on her lips ('PT teacher at Dadar school accused of kissing student'). The girl had told her mother about the incident, following which the father visited the school and started beating the teacher and threatened to beat up the other teachers who tried to intervene. He then dragged the PT teacher to the police station.
According to the school authorities, the father returned the next day and started abusing the principal and the trustees. He threatened that he would make them all pay for what had happened to his daughter. Following the threats, the school called for a general parents' meeting, which was addressed by the trustees. According to the parents present at the meeting, the trustees informed them of the teacher's health.
One of the parents said, "The trustees told us that the PT teacher had been beaten up so badly that he could not hear from one ear and his ribs were badly injured. They also told us that they would file a police complaint against that parent for coming the next day and abusing the principal. Another parent chimed in, saying, "Even I heard that the trustees were going to approach the police and file a complaint against the father for misbehaving with the trustees and school authorities."
Meanwhile, the teacher was produced in Bhoiwada court on October 23 and released on bail on a surety bond of Rs 15,000. When MiD DAY contacted the school, the authorities remained unavailable to comment. Parshuram Kakad, senior inspector, Shivaji Park police station, confirmed that the trustees had submitted an application informing the police of the incident. However, he added that no complaint had been registered yet against the father.
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Thinking of quitting? Hitchin woman speaks ahead of No Smoking Day about how she did
PUBLISHED: 17:25 12 March 2019 | UPDATED: 17:33 12 March 2019
A Hitchin woman has spoken about her experience of quitting smoking and how it has changed her life ahead of No Smoking Day tomorrow.
Tomorrow's annual awareness day is designed to help people quit smoking, taking place on the second Wednesday of March since 1984.
Vivian O'Reilly quit smoking last year amid concerns about her health.
Speaking about her experience, she said: "I had tried to quit in the past, but probably wasn't really ready.
"It was my age that prompted me to quit in some respects. I really didn't want to be smoking at 50.
"Also I had a bit of a scare. I was worried about a lump in my throat and had all sorts of tests.
"I told myself that irrespective of the results it was enough to make me do something.
"Everything was fine, happily. My GP told me about the stop smoking clinic so I booked an appointment.
"I absolutely feel that the stop smoking service has helped me to quit. I spoke to my advisor when I was struggling, she was non-judgemental.
"I've really surprised myself. I haven't fallen off the wagon at all and my willpower isn't the best, usually."
The Hertfordshire Stop Smoking service supports people trying to quit smoking, with the adult smoking rate in the county down from 13.5 per cent in 2016 to 12.7 per cent in 2017.
This is lower than 14.9 per cent of people who smoke across the whole of the UK.
"Smoking remains the biggest cause of death and ill health in the country," said Herts County Council's cabinet member for public health, Councillor Richard Roberts.
"Quitting smoking has great benefits for the health of not only those who give up, but also for the people around them."
Vivian added: "I am now an ex-smoker and I'm not going to waver.
"I do feel better in myself for stopping smoking. I can breathe! I used to take the lift at work and now I walk up the stairs, sometimes I run up the stairs.
"Once you make that decision to quit, you will never be more proud of yourself when you look back after those first couple of months.
"It's that which will drive you on. It is a journey – it's not easy, but the sense of achievement with each month is massive."
For help to quit smoking visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/stopsmoking, text SMOKEFREE to 80818, or call 08003 893 998.
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Stefanie Live Event in Boston!
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What have they been smoking at Old Trafford this week? £30million for Adam Lallana AND Luke Shaw?
Do they think it is buy one get one free? Do they think Southampton Football Club have the same sales policy as that annoying PVC window company (it's free fitting). Well they can certainly BOGOF.
These are arguably two of the hottest properties in English football at the moment. I know the Scots are meant to be tight, but have a day off David?
The thought that either of these players would leave for a club that will play as many Champions League games as Saints next season is pretty ludicrous anyway, but at a bargain £15million each? No chance.
This is a seller's market, which makes them a fair bit more valuable than that. They are both English, so double it, and what's more Saints don't want or need to sell.
What a waste it would be to have a talent like Lallana in a team [like United]
If Manchester United continue to disrespect teams in the transfer market, just as they did when they tried to prize both Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini from Everton in the summer, then they are going to become even more of a joke than this season has already achieved. The pedestal is down, we don't have to listen to you anymore.
It may be difficult for them to come to terms with, but there will be many suitors looking at Saints' young stars this summer and a lot of them will be a more attractive proposition than joining Moyes' United side, who are clearly on the slide.
What a waste it would be to have a talent like Lallana in a team where he would be instructed to 'keep getting crosses in'.
I'm sorry United fans, these times they are a-changing, and as much as you might covet our superb academy graduates, it's going to take a lot more than simply being Manchester United to get them.
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try walkie talkie attach a led to the buzzer
Remote control light for bicycle Answered
Here's the scenario and idea.
Scenario: MY friends and I have taken up biking, however sometimes we get a little far from each other. My concern is that if one of us blows a tire or something like a chain falls off happens, there is no way to alert whoever is in front to stop. I've tried screaming but only look like a fool to anyone's house we ride by lol.
My solution. I would like to build a remote light kit. I would like to have box with a small button (box size hopefully no bigger than 2x2 in) that could send a signal to another box on my friends bike that has a light attached to it so when I press the button (on my box) the light in the box on his bike lights up (therefore signaling him to stop).
I know nothing about remote control electronics, as far as I can figure I need some form of transmitter and receiver. Hopefully able to run off of a triple a battery or one of those CR2032 watch batteries. I would need it to be able to send the signal maybe 100 feet (but if it can go further that would be welcome)
I'm hoping maybe someone has experience with such items and might be able to suggest something... ANY help would be greatly appreciated.
This may not be exactly what you are looking for but it is in the same vein. I use a remote to activate lights on my bike, they could be used as a warning if the rider is in trouble. They can be set to flash red, as an example.
Thank you for the info. I had an idea... What if I were to get my hands on a micro rc car and rip it apart. Could I put a toggle switch on the transmitter and an led on the receiver do you think?
I've seen micro rc car's for $8 so money wise if possible it would at least be affordable.
That is a great idea actually. Just a matter of replacing the motor with an LED and resistor and your all set.
Thanks :o)
So only other thing I guess would be what's a resistor and how do I know which to get/put on?
A resistor limits the current. LEDs will draw current until they fail so they have to have a resistor on them. It will all depend on how much voltage the motor gets.
Trying to build your own wireless device like this gets rather complicated. I guess you can do it with a pair of Arduinos and Xbees. But for that price you guys could have a pair of 2 way radios with headsets. Then you guys ca have a nice conversation as you ride.


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Homeschooling refers to the education of children at home, usually with the parents as teachers. Not many people realize that over one million children worldwide receive their schooling in this manner. In some countries of the world, such as Germany, it is illegal and the law requires parents to send their children to a government-approved school.
Although many parents like the idea of educating their children at home where they have control over the material the children are exposed to and the use of different teaching practices, they are reluctant to engage in this type of education for many reasons. They may feel that they are not qualified to do so, they probably cannot afford to have one parent at home and not in the workforce or they may feel that others will look down on them for rejecting the public school system.
Homeschooling is very popular today and is growing every year. Parents who are considering making this choice about their children's education should carefully evaluate the pros and cons of this method of schooling before making a rash decision to accept or reject it.
Pros of Homeschooling:
- Homeschooling offers children the freedom to study topics of interest to them. Students who excel in the regular school system are often held back because of regulations that prevent them from completing the material for the next grade as soon as they complete the previous one. This restriction does not exist when children are schooled at home. The basics are covered no matter what the age of the child and there is a prescribed curriculum of outcomes that must be covered for each subject area.
- Children who are homeschooled have more physical freedom than those who have to sit in a classroom all day. They are free to move about and eat while they complete their school work. The day does not revolve around the clock with bells ringing to announce the start of classes. Parents can take the children on field trips at any time without having to get permission.
- There is no peer pressure or bullying so students can feel completely at ease and not have to compete with other students or be ridiculed for not doing well. They can dress however they want, such as staying in the PJ's all day if they want.
- For many families that home school their children, their religious beliefs are important to them and are part of the curriculum, which is not the case in the public school system.
- When the children and parents interact with each other through homeschooling, there is a closer family relationship.
- Families can cope better during times of hardship or emotional instability because all the children are at home and can help share any of the burdens.
- Children don't have to engage in busy work just to keep occupied. When they finish one subject they can move on to the next subject or even take a break from the school work.
Cons of Homeschooling:
- It is often difficult to set a timetable to cover all the subjects of the curriculum with all the other things that happen at home each day. Parents have to make a concerted effort to set a timetable for the children.
- The parent that decides to take over the schooling of the children will not be able to contribute to the family's finances. This is one aspect of homeschooling that does hinder many from taking this step.
- It can sometimes be nerve-wracking when parents are with the children 24 hours a day. This may also be detrimental to the children when they don't have a break from their parents at all.
- Children that are homeschooled do not have interaction with other students as they would in a regular classroom. They do not have the opportunity to work in groups, be involved in discussions, and hear differing points of view. They also have limited opportunities to become involved in team sports.


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Developing vibrant and elegant flavors without losing purity.
We like to call our fermentation process an eco multi-flora fermenting process. This is a fundamental key in develop the unique elements we are looking for when bringing together the different batches of wine.
We use what's commonly called "wild fermenting" however we may also add small amounts of naturally cultured yeast too so as to give the wine hints of spicy notes – hence the eco multi-flora aspect to the process.
After fermentation, the wine is slowly filtered through the skins. The skins, sediment and seeds are then again gently pressed, making sure that none of the wonderful properties of the fruit are lost. After this, the pressed juice is stored separately just like the different batches of filtered wine. We allow Maceration with some of the wine, but only for a short while, as we don't want our wine to become too one dimensional.
While the wine is maturing we gently stir the lees every week, encouraging the nutrients to remain more vibrant and giving the wine greater energetics.
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Across the European Union, Member States are faced with the challenge of integrating Europe's most deprived and disenfranchised minority groups. As a follow up to the EU-MIDIS II findings on Roma, this report presents FRA's findings relating to the issues of education and employment. Encouraging Roma participation in education and employment equips communities with higher incomes, better life opportunities and greater social inclusion.
Tackling exclusion, discrimination and anti-Gypsyism is key to achieving this, leading to better job security, benefits and income. There are other significant indicators highlighted in this report: socio-economic factors and socio-demographic factors. Ultimately, whether Roma are in education or employment, and whether their occupations can be described as so-called "decent work", depends on a multitude of factors.
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Bentley, Canada's largest speciality retailer of bags and luggage, has successfully navigated a restructuring process that secures 163 stores and 1,300 jobs.
Nov 18, 2019
Hilco Capital's turnaround of kitchen and bathroom manufacturer, Moores, won Turnaround of the Year at the TRI Awards.
Apr 11, 2019
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("CDPQ") has acquired a 27% stake in Hilco Trading, LLC ("Hilco Global") and has entered into a long term additional investment arrangement.
Mar 04, 2019
Moores CEO Steve Parkin spoke to Business Focus magazine about the turnaround of the business and the latest developments at the Yorkshire-based kitchen manufacturer.
Jan 11, 2019
Three Ralph Lauren x Burleigh ranges are set to launch in January, marking the start of a new chapter in the long relationship between the US fashion designer and the Stoke-on-Trent pottery.
Jul 26, 2018
Hilco Capital has sold Tilley Endurables Inc., the iconic Canadian hat and travel apparel manufacturer, to Toronto-based investment firm, Gibraltar & Company.
Jun 01, 2018
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its enduringly popular Calico pattern, Burleigh has introduced seven special edition mugs, including four new colourways.


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I am in need of a "Blackberry Pie" recipe that has a heavy cream or canned milk in it. Also, it has no top crust on it at all. I've lost the one I had. It was a very good recipe. Can someone out there help me with my recipe request? I would really appreciate it greatly.
By Barbara
1850 Blackberry Pie
1 10" Unbaked Pie Shell
1 Qt Blackberries
1 C Flour
2 C Granulated Sugar
1 C Milk
Fill shell with berries. Mix flour, sugar, and milk. Pour mixture over berries. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes until center is set. If desired, brown under broiler.
Serves 6 to 8 Is this it?Good luck.
I found this on the web: Blackberry Cream Pie
Pastry for 9-inch one crust pie
4 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen*
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream**
* If using frozen berries, thaw and drain all juice before mixing.
** Sour cream may be substituted.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare pie pastry; line pie plate with pastry. Place blackberries in unbaked pastry shell.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and cream; pour mixture over the blackberries.
Bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until the crust is nicely browned and the filling is set. Remove and oven and let cool slightly. Best served slightly warm.
Blackberry Pie I
4 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1. Combine 3 1/2 cups berries with the sugar and flour. Spoon the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup berries on top of the sweetened berries, and cover with the top crust. Seal and crimp the edges. Brush the top crust with milk, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
Blackberry Pie II
4 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
1. Mix tapioca flour and sugar together, and blend mixture into the berries.
2. Line a pie dish with pastry. Pour filling into pie shell, and cover with top crust. Seal edges by pinching or fluting the edge. Brush top with egg white and sprinkle with a little sugar. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until pie is golden brown and bubbly.
Blackberry Pie III
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Line a 9 inch pie pan with half the pastry. Save remaining pastry for top crust. Chill both while preparing the blackberries.
3. Combine berries, flour, sugar, and lemon juice. Spoon into pie shell, and dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top crust, and slash in several places.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes, or until browned.
Blackberry Pie IV
4 cups blackberries
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca
2 tablespoons butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine blackberries, sugar and tapioca. Be careful not to damage the berries. Pour into pie crust. Cover with top crust, seal and crimp edges, then cut slits in the top for steam vents. Top with pats of butter.
One method for making a seedless blackberry pie is to mix the juice with tapioca to make a pudding type filling. This recipe shows you how to make seedless blackberry pie.


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There is more that we don't know about what happened to our friends aboard Vestas 11th Hour Racing as they approached an epic finish of Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race. A long leg of the Around the World race saw them holding onto their sweet position in the front of the fleet for most of the way from Melbourne to just outside Hong Kong. And that's when things went terribly wrong. What we do know is below – and in the days since the tragedy, there has been little concrete info added to the story – but there sure has been plenty of speculation. So we are offering you the facts as they are now – and a few others we wanted to throw at the story because these guys and gals are our friends, and we have 2 TotalBoat Ambassadors involved with this team, and we know that no news doesn't necessarily mean good news.
These sailors are expert watermen and women. They are professional sailors who are competing at the highest level and they push themselves and their boats hard when conditions and the situation permit them to do so. They don't approach or go screaming into a crowded port without a few extra eyes on the water. In the dark of night on the open ocean, it's hard to see your bow, much less another (possibly – maybe even 'probably' unlit) boat. It will be interesting to hear their account of the collision. But until then – we wait and try not to jump to conclusions.
In the days since the tragedy, *it happened Friday night in HK – midday EST)* there are many questions that remain. We can be sure the facts are there – and are being withheld from us all for good reason at this point. We can only hope Team Vestas 11th Hour Racing can carry on with a repaired boat (the boat appears to still be in custody by the local authorities, meaning any large repairs are already starting late… with good reason). Team leaders and skippers Charlie Enright and Mark Towill are upstanding, honorable guys and are most likely less concerned with trivialities in the face of a major tragedy. We send them our thoughts and continued courage to get through these tough times. The story, as offered so far from the Volvo Ocean Race, is below. We will provide updates when possible.
Jan 20 (Reuters) – Vestas 11th Hour Racing withdrew from the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday after a fatal collision with a fishing boat on the approach to Hong Kong.
Organizers said in a statement that a member of the fishing vessel's crew had died after being taken to hospital by helicopter.
None of those on board Vestas were injured, with the team issuing a Mayday distress call on behalf of the other boat to alert the Hong Kong Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (HKMRCC).
"The incident occurred approximately 30 miles from the finish of Leg Four, outside of Hong Kong waters," the statement said.
"Race Control at Volvo Ocean Race headquarters was informed of the collision by the team moments after it happened at approximately 17:23 UTC on Friday (01:23 local time on Saturday morning).
"HKMRCC informed Race Control that a commercial vessel in the area was able to rescue nine of the crew and that a tenth crew member was taken by helicopter to hospital. HKMRCC has since confirmed the death of the air-lifted crew member."
Organizers said the U.S./Danish entry had retired from the leg — which started in Melbourne and ended in Hong Kong — with the boat proceeding to Hong Kong unassisted and under its own power.
American Mark Towill, a team co-founder with Charlie Enright, was the skipper for Leg Four. The team won the opening leg of the race in October and had been on course to finish second in Leg Four.
The 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race started from Alicante, Spain, on Oct. 22 and covers 45,000 nautical miles (83,000 km) around the world, featuring a total of 12 host ports. It ends in The Hague, Netherlands, at the end of June.
The fourth leg was won by Hong Kong-based Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag, skippered by Australian David Witt. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ken Ferris)


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An apprenticeship is on-the-job training. The apprentice (person in training) works with a journeyman (the skilled craftsman) for a specified number of years in order to become a skilled worker.
Apprenticeship programs combine work-based learning with related classroom instruction. They allow you to grow into your profession while learning the skills needed to succeed in a high-demand career. Depending on the trade, an apprenticeship can take two to five years to complete.
In apprenticeship, you earn a salary from day one with guaranteed raises over time as you learn new skills. You receive an education and the potential to earn college credit, which in many cases is paid for by your employer. Because of that, when you complete your apprenticeship you'll be well on your way to a successful life-long career and competitive salary, with little or no college debt.
Anyone wishing to participate in an apprenticeship program must complete the application process. Apprenticeships in the Construction trades work with the appropriate apprenticeship committee or the Apprenticeship Coordinator at NTC. Apprenticeships in the Industrial trades work with their employer on the application process.
Who's Involved With Your Apprenticeship
A State of Wisconsin Apprenticeship Program involves five major groups working hand-in-hand.
- The employer, who offers on-the-job training
- The apprentice, who agrees to work for the employer
- The local technical college, which offers the paid related instruction/theory training
- The State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
- Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Construction trades only)
Employer Must:
- Indenture you as an apprentice
- Provide adequate and safe facilities for your on-the-job training
- Assign qualified personnel to teach you the job
- Supervise you during your indenture
- Pay you wages for the time spent in paid related instruction
Apprentice Must:
- Sign a contract indenture
- Be a reliable and responsible employee
- Work diligently throughout your apprenticeship and carefully complete assignments from your supervisor
- Promptly complete all paid related instruction assignments, lessons and tests as required by your classroom instructor
Technical College Must:
- Provide adequate facilities and professional instructors to teach a well-rounded understanding of trade theories and techniques
- Cooperate and work with the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards and the respective advisory committees
How Does Your Apprenticeship Work?
Entrance procedures and requirements vary by trade, occupation and geographic area.
For construction trades, each committee develops its own policies and practices, which are approved by the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Applying for an apprenticeship in the industrial and service sectors requires applying directly to the employer or company that sponsors the apprenticeship program.
After you secure an employer, you become indentured through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. An indenture is similar to a contract, which both the apprentice and employer sign. As an apprentice, you agree to work for the employer and the employer agrees to train you in various aspects of the trade.
When indenture, you begin working for the employer on a full-time basis. Employers must release apprentices from the work site on each scheduled date that paid related instruction classes are in session. Typically, apprentices attend school once every two weeks for an eight (8) hour session. This works out to you spending 90% of your time learning on the job, with the remaining 10% spent in the classroom.
You receive an hourly wage during the training program, which is based on a percentage of the journey level skilled wage rate. As you progress through the apprenticeship program, the salary tends to be increased at six (6) month intervals.
The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, age, creed, handicap, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the military forces of the United States or this state. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulation of the State of Wisconsin.


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Reading is what I do for a good part of my week. Partially because of my research, but also out of habit. If I don't read daily, I feel a hunger for words and ideas.
However, I wouldn't call last year the most nourishing reading-wise. I read far too many guides on how to be a better mum that made me actually feel confused and not up for the job. My child entered the 'terrible twos' a few months back. He became more demanding. Playtime needs more effort now. The titles that I read then were not giving me the guidance that I sought, simply because they were not practical enough.
I wanted to know more about how to play with a two-year old, how to organize our time together and I was in need of having a good range of games and entertainments up my sleeve that would be safe and appropriate for his age. I thought I was a fairly imaginative person, but the things that I was coming up with were not always enthusiastically received by my little and headstrong bundle of energy.
I've done some searching and have come across a few fabulous titles that both my husband and I are really taken with. We pick a few activities out of these books and it's great to see how our son responds to them and plays along. The same happens when I try them out in one of the playgroups for small kids that I run every so often.
I know that some of you have children in a similar age group so I thought I should write a short series of posts with book recommendations. I am pretty sure that some of these titles you'll be happy to have on your shelves too.
The first post in the Book Recommendations Series will appear at the beginning of next week.


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Funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) could lead to the development of new and better treatments for broken bones and other orthopaedic problems associated with ageing.
Nearly £4M has been awarded to scientists from the universities of Keele, Imperial College London, Nottingham and Southampton and who will work together combining stem cell science and tissue engineering to look at the development and repair of human skeletal tissue.
Fractures, bone loss due to trauma or disease and other orthopaedic conditions pose a significant clinical and socioeconomic problem, especially with an aging population, but as yet there is no large scale effective treatment for replacing or repairing damaged bones.
Professor Richard Oreffo, from the University of Southampton who is leading the study, said: "Despite intense research, significant challenges for the reconstruction of tissues such as bone remain. Bone and cartilage tissue repair is a highly complex development process. A key requirement for these regeneration strategies to succeed remains our ability to understand skeletal cell activity, develop appropriate scaffolds and to understand how the environment the cells find themselves in affects their ability to interact with other cells to form new bone or cartilage."
Over the next five years, the scientists will combine their expertise in skeletal stem cells, scaffolds and materials chemistry to identify the key growth factors, matrix proteins and physical conditions that will enhance tissue regeneration and ultimately lead to more effective skeletal repair strategies.
"We believe a paradigm shift in approach is required if we are to lead internationally in regenerative medicine. Our findings of how stem cells, scaffolds and the physical environment can be combined to induce new bone and cartilage will be used to augment and accelerate bone repair. This will allow us to develop new regimes for cartilage and bone regeneration ultimately leading to more effective treatments" explained Professor Oreffo.
The research consortium comprises Professor Alicia El Haj, Keele University, Professor Molly Stevens, Imperial College London, Professor Kevin Shakesheff, University of Nottingham and Professor Richard Oreffo, University of Southampton.
Commenting on the award, Professor Douglas Kell, BBSRC Chief Executive said: "Fractures, particularly among older people, are a major cause of morbidly and mortality, and costs the NHS billions of pounds each year. This truly multidisciplinary approach to the basic research necessary to improve our scientific understanding opens up exciting possibilities in the area of skeletal development and repair, an area where advancement is becoming increasingly urgent on both a quality of life and an economic level as our population gets older."
Source: BBSRC
Funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) could lead to the development of new and better treatments for broken bones and other orthopaedic problems associated with ageing.


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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
Folks, the future has finally arrived. You can now open a web browser on your phone, pick out a package of Miyagi OG or L.A. Confidential and have it sent to wherever you are with the push of a button. New medical pot delivery app Eaze promised us Tangerine OG in 10 minutes, 24-hours a day. It actually took about 20 minutes to deliver a $40 eighth-ounce of the citrusy hybrid, but that's still way faster than you can get a pizza in the Bay.
San Francisco-based EazeUp.com launched on July 29, and quickly got noticed by the San Francisco Chronicle, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the UK Telegraph, and even Fox Business News. Eaze was developed by Keith McCarty, the fourth employee of enterprise social networking service Yammer, which bought by Microsoft for $1.2 billion in 2012.
Said McCarty of Eaze's release: "The process of acquiring medical marijuana can be slow, cumbersome, and unpredictable. Often, patients have to search multiple dispensaries manually each time they order as stock often varies. Verification of medical eligibility can take 24 hours and has to be repeated with each dispensary.
"Eaze's technology automates all of that so each patient can have a consistent, comfortable experience — and can focus on getting better."
Indeed, Eaze is sick.
You sign up for the free service using a web browser on a desktop or a mobile device, and right away you can tell it's optimized for mobile. The colors and design are simple, clean, and minimal. Through a series of four steps that takes a couple of minutes, Eaze processes the data needed to verify you as a valid patient. If you've signed up at a dispensary, you can easily fill out the same type of form online, and Eaze's staff will verify you in a few minutes.
Eaze's team has a background in secure enterprise business and healthcare software, so the site is much more secure than your average pot shop. My verification took two hours, and in the interim, the app read "pending verification" and let me in to browse Eaze's menu. (East Bay residents can pre-verify for the service's expected roll-out on this side of the bay in September.)
Eaze has the cleanest weed menu in the history of mankind, broken down in rows by flower type, strain name, weight, and strain description with cost. We counted only nine strains, which some would find laughable, but McCarty said twenty to thirty strains would be available in two weeks. "It'll happen really quickly."
McCarty is meeting with investors and partners, adding collectives and raising venture funds to provide Eaze's services to the rest of the Bay Area and to spread to Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, and other cities.
The app also has some mind-blowing geolocation features that pin to your "Deliver To" address, and give a delivery ETA (mine read five to fifteen minutes). Press the "Request Delivery" button and a confirmation screen starts a timer, similar to Uber. There are also buttons to text or call the driver with specific instructions.
Sure enough, a thirtysomething gentlemen with a big smile wearing a T-shirt and jeans showed up to my location in twenty minutes. Dave's Tangerine OG from Uni Collective looked great and smelled great.
On Sunday, we got an eighth-ounce of Champagne delivered in five minutes.
Pot for Profit?
A historic California medical marijuana regulation bill finally scored a key hearing date. Senate Bill 1262 is scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Appropriations committee on August 13.
Amendments continue to shape the bill faster than online records can post them, and the final sticking points seem irrelevant compared to one startling fact that's emerged: SB 1262 would, for the first time, allow the $1.8 billion medical pot industry to make profits.
Under 2008 guidelines, California's medi-pot collectives must operate as "not-for-profit" enterprises, and their operators are routinely arrested for alleged profit-making. Federal prosecutors use "profit-taking" to justify dispensary raids and prison sentences.
By contrast, the word "profit" is not mentioned once in SB 1262, and it's a deliberate omission, said Nate Bradley, for the California Cannabis Industry Association. "It's silent [on profit]."
But profit would be the default mode for state-licensed medical cannabis growers, drivers, and stores — just like it is any other licensed, state-regulated business, Bradley said. That's huge. Canna-businesses could plow profits into education campaigns, lobbying efforts, and political donations to help end dispensary bans across vast swaths of the state, amend overly restrictive state regulations, and even straight-up legalize pot in 2016.
However, there's still plenty to fix in SB 1262, Bradley added.
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Treat the birds or your pet rodents to the best nesting material there is. After the harsh winter weather conditions it is great to look after our feathered friends.
Details of the alpaca that donated the fleece is included with each pouch and we have a variety of colours to choose from. The price includes second class postage. Great for your pet hamsters, guinea pigs, squirrels and other nesters too!
Nest material is available from most of the Barnacre herd so why not visit the "Meet the Herd" section of our website to see who takes your fancy.
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Regular readers of the blog will have have seen Claire and Darren's engagement photography a few weeks ago at Vernon Park in Stockport, and this blog is about me being their Peckforton Castle wedding photographer last weekend at Tarporley in Cheshire.
When I left home for Peckforton the weather in Manchester was lovely but that soon changed as I got closer to Peckforton. As I drove into the car park the heavens opened and it stayed like that for most of the day. The rain didn't dampen the atmosphere inside the castle though.
The Great Hall had been dressed with flower arrangements and lighting, it made for a fantastic ceremony with Claire's son and brother providing the music and singing. After the ceremony we tried to get outside for the group shots but the wind was so strong we just headed back to the Great Hall to do the shots there. After wandering around the castle for the bride and groom portraits it was then time for the wedding breakfast and speeches.
To end the night off the cake cutting was done with the ceremonial sword, provided by Peckforton and then it was time to dance the night away.
Here's a few photos of the day, hope you like.