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-, 26 Aug 2008I Really love the curve!!!!!!.But the thing is there is NO wifi which will really help Alot in... moreAre you sure it wasn't an 8320? It's the one that has wifi capabilities.
Christopher, 24 Aug 2008If only BlackBerry would make their phones 3G enabled with EDGE tech on them then I'd become t... moreYou want 3G with edge as well..
BB has it, its called the Bold.
I'm not a business user but i quite like the fact that i can get my personal emails and access the web. I also would like to synch with my outlook calendar. Can someone pls confirm whether the Curve suitable or is there a better alternative. thx.
I Really love the curve!!!!!!.But the thing is there is NO wifi which will really help Alot in saving cost while surfing the net!But i came across a Blackberry originally without Wifi but the previous owner had it customize WITH Wifi!!
Is there anyone that knows a place that makes that installation for your BB?
If only BlackBerry would make their phones 3G enabled with EDGE tech on them then I'd become the biggest BlackBerry lover but without those,no can do!
Jim Smith, 20 Aug 2008personally, I would recommend staying away from the blackberry curve all together! I am a f... moreAnd you say that you are "high level user of computer " !!!. Sorry but, before lealn to use something, try to read. I had the same situations like you with my BB 8310 and all solved with litle reading and searching over the Internet. Thank's, Aris
personally, I would recommend staying away from the blackberry curve all together!
I am a fair high level user of computer and have had pda phone since the very beginning.
Switched from a treo 650 which worked great - synced w outlook no problems and did all the setup myself
Curve has been a a total pain - i have spent hours and hours on the phone w verizon to get the calendar to cync properly. Verizon finally got someone on the phone from RIM and they got it working. there was no chance i could have figured out the settings they gave me. 2 hours plus on the phone w support to get a sync to work
now i just spent 1 1/2 hours on phone w verizon to try and get the curve to pair w blue tooth computer. in the end i got the computer to pair with the head set but not the phone so the verizon tech said i had to call RIM - AT 49 DOLLARS A CALL!
my advice is - be prepared to spend some money on tech support w black berry is you buy a curve and again, i am good with computers
i just can think of reason for blackberry not putting wifi and gps at the same time
how do i send a business card or contact to a cell and not to an email??? i am desparate, have tried everything, pls help!!!! Also my emails disappear??? they are there one minute and then gone the next. I have checked all the setting, but can't seem to find one that will help? !!! Any suggestions?? Other than these questions, i love it, great having your office with you.VERY COOL!!!!
bushako, 24 Jul 2008Hi guys, its been about 3days now and i cant decide whether to get a bb curve 8310 or nokia e9... moreMobile data is always expensive.So i would go for the Blackberry for sure. It is designed for push and be permanently connected the net. Besides the E90 is not so great. However the Curve is smashing!! E-mail personified. Stylish and a nice size. The qwerty keyboard is very comfortable compared the E90. One downside is the Curve has only got edge , but is still very fast,compared the the E90 has HSDPA.
hi, I'm trying to decide between the bb8310 and the samsung tocco. Both very different phones I know but anyway! I've read most of the comments posted and see that ppl wouldnt recommend the bb8310 to non-business users. I want the phone for accessing personal emails, texts, calls, music and organiser. Would this phone still be suitable for me?? I love how it looks and can get it for 199euros with o2 but dont want to if the services I want aren't as good as other phones. Help please? thanks
If i were to review this Blackberry i would have to say that i quiet like the simplicity of the phone, althought it takes some time to get used to, once used to it is quiet easy. but the keyboard and track ball can be a bit twitchy and stiff and the dictionry is very poor. its opreating system is very fast and even with over 1GB of media stored on the phone it was fast. I think that this phone would need a makeover in that the menu and overall look of the phone would be changed to a more classy(window vista)from a dumb basic style.... overall:Good phone.
george, 06 Aug 2008yes u can create word dowcuments but u either need 3rd party apps or u gotta upgrade ur OS to ... moreso you think i ll be fine if i download an app from bb marketplace?i'm planning to buy one device + i want to be sure.tnx!


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Head Quarter Eagles by Date | Quarter
Eagles by Type
PCGS No: 7738
Circulation strikes: 19,460
Proofs: 0
Designer: Christian
Diameter: ±18
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: 64.5
grains (4.18 grams)
Edge: Reeded
"D" (for Dahlonega, GA) below the eagle on the reverse
Images courtesy of Hancock & Harwell Rare Coins
Significant examples:
PCGS MS-62 (illustrated
above). Part of the Duke's Creek Collection of Southern Gold
Recent appearances:
NGC AU-58. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October
2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7498, illustrated, sold
for $5,462.50
PCGS AU-58. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W.
Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot
155, illustrated, sold for $8,050.00 Purchased from Stanley Kesselman, June 6, 1972
PCGS AU-55. Heritage
01/2004: 9004, $4,887.50, Variety 6-I
Sharpness of AU-50 but
cleaned and slightly bent. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins &
Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16,
18-20, 2001, Lot 3946, illustrated, sold for $920.00
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single MS-63.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial
Coins" by Walter Breen
"The PCGS Population
Report, April 2004" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service

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Not everybody will connect with the name Bowo Jephta, but the stage name Akpororo has gradually turned to a household name as people not only enjoys his jokes on stage but also like his personality. He has become a force to reckon with in the comedy industry. His rise to fame can be described as phenomenal.
Even though he started the comic business in 2008, the Delta State-born humor merchant has no doubt surpassed most of his colleagues that were there before him. He is fast becoming a big brand. He is one young man whose successful career has become a good example to many people in his generation.
At the moment, Akpororo is soaring higher in Nigeria. The talented comedian has suddenly become the new darling of Nigerians for his craft. He had wowed the audience with his proficiency at various events and the accolades and wide acceptance trailing his craft has proven beyond that he is the next big thing in the comedy world.
The surprising thing about this outstanding act is the obvious transformation he has gained since he got his first breakthrough in 2010. Hardly would a comedy event hold in the country that this cute guy won't be part of the performers, because of the rawness and originality of his funny jokes.
Outside comedy, Akpororo is also a gospel musician. His got genuine passion for singing God's praises. He coordinates a mass choir called 'Ojo Mass Choir'. He also directs a dance group and organizes an annual programme tagged 'Ojo Mega Praise Jam' in Okokomaiko axis of Lagos. Working on a soon-to-be-released album, Akpororo has recorded great singles such as 'Days of Elijah' and 'Thank Am O'. The videos of both songs have also been released.
Whichever way you perceive him; Mad, Funny or Motivational, Jephta Bowo remains Akpororo- the Fastest Rising Comedian in Sub Saharan Africa!


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http://www.troublesometots.com/. This website is full of amazing information about CIO and getting your little one to sleep through the night. Go to her site, do what she says. It works. Also go to my follow up post at this link called CIO Journey 2.
Our Story:
My CIO journey started on Jan 8th, 2013. My son was 5 months old and I was beat. I was that crazy eyed zombie mom that hadn't gotten any sleep in 2 months and was still trying to keep up with day to day activities.
One exhausted night I lay in bed almost on the verge of tears from getting up every 2 hours, when I stumbled across her site. Walla! It made so much sense. Her posts were hitting so close to home I was laughing this hysterical hyena laugh while tears poured down my cheeks. Somebody understood, someone said it could be fixed!
Good news I was one step in the right direction. We had been weaning our son off of the pacifier for almost a week now. So, on Jan 8th I took them away and never once looked back. He never really missed it and ah life got easier after that. Turns out he was waking up numerous times and was upset because he had lost his pacifier. Around 3 months he had reached the age where he could now remember, he had a pacifier and now he doesn't and buddy somebody better fix the situation! Thus me waking every two hours to reapply the peacemaker, but that was never enough for him. No, since he was up he'd have to eat to fall back asleep...thus an endless cycle of misery. It was miserable too. I couldn't enjoy life, being with my precious baby boy, my sweet husband. I couldn't enjoy anything. I was a zombie with the pure intent of surviving one more day.
Our second No No right under the pacifier was that our son was not getting to bed early enough and not getting enough naps during the day. He was so exhausted sleep was hard to come by. Counter intuitive for us but babies need more sleep to sleep some... more.
That first night I was so tense I could feel ulcers forming. I was about to lay him down 30 minutes "after" feeding him and without a pacifier and at 7:30 instead of 9. I was prepared to resist all maternal instincts to rush in his room at the sound of his tears. We could do this. It's for everyone's good, we all have got to sleep! Then after laying him down and walking out of the room there was never a peep he went right to bed. I'm like you have got to be kidding. I almost felt betrayed after all my preparation and stress, but as the silence prolonged I began to have delicious thoughts like maybe that's all we needed to do was just to put him to bed sooner, maybe...just maybe we won't have any of this CIO after all.
Then at 10:15 right as I'm about to climb in bed for my first sweet nights sleep, or so I thought, it starts. It was so hard not to go in there while he cried and cried and cried. An hour later I was sitting outside his door on the floor thinking horrendous thoughts of my horrible existence as a mother, just as Ms Troublesome Tots predicted. After an hour of listening to him scream I stood up to go to the kitchen. I was going to grab something to settle my stomach and then I was going in there. I couldn't do this. Already I had forgotten my zombie nights and all that possessed me was he wants his mommy.
Thank goodness God intervened on my behalf. On my way to his room, suddenly there was silence. I almost fell to my knees in awe of the beauty of it. I crawled into bed and fell asleep. When your time comes if you choose this path and don't choose it lightly, but if you do try to hold out. Really try. It will be worth it. Just like that diet we never stick to would be worth it, but this is our babies. They need sleep and we need sleep if we are going to be the best mommies we can be.
Of course that was far from the end of it and I won't get into the gory details of the next month of "sleep training." But it was worth it. Nights on end he would wake up and cry and I would lie there worrying about my poor baby and my poor husband who had to go to work the next morning. But I just knew that if we could get this to work we would all be so much happier. We could stop being Zombies and goodness knows I was tired of eating peoples brains : )
For the first week or two I would still wake up for a nightly feeding at 1am and 5am. The goal was to get him to learn to fall asleep on his own, and then after he learned to do that wean him off night feedings. Around the beginning of February we had him completely weaned off night feedings. Every once in a while he would still wake around 3am and cry for 30-45 minutes but then he would fall asleep and sleep till morning. I set a time, ours was 5 am and when I laid him down at 7:30 pm I knew and he knew I was not coming back in that room until 5 am. I know that sounds horrible, but he learned to sleep, to go to sleep without my aid and sleeping is good for not only my health, but his health too.
I know everyone will have varying results but it is now March 29th and for the last 4 weeks his schedule has been, sleep at 7:30 pm wake at 6:30 am to 7:30 am eat a bottle in his room with lights off in the rocker with mommy, then lay back down for anywhere from an hour to two. Yeah, it is the dream. It is hard, but not impossible. Now, I am a stay at home mom and that did make it easier, but it can be done : ) PS Another biggie that helped us was when we took away the pacifier we added a sound machine in his room with waterfall noises. That way whenever he woke there was something that was consistently there to soothe him back to sleep. I did not have a video monitor during our CIO but if you can fit one in the budget buy one before you give up on your CIO journey. I think it would have helped if I could have seen him without sneaking in his room while crawling on the ground to the edge of the crib, hoping he didn't see or smell me. :) Also we used Halo Sleep Sacks and at least buy just one because it was comforting to know that no matter how he thrashed his blanket was still on him and not tangled up in the corner of his crib. Halo Sleep Sack on Amazon. See what works for you... and make it work for your family. I hope this helps you and like I said definitely go visit the expert at http://www.troublesometots.com/cry-it-out/ .
P.S Here are a few more really helpful articles I found on sleep training How to prevent sleep problems - Newborn to 1 Year old, Sleep and your 8 to 12 month old and Stress, Cortisol, and getting your baby to sleep
You may also be interested in reading:
Growing Little Ones : 5 Tips for Getting Baby to Sleep


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The Liberty Foundation's beautifully restored B-17, "Liberty Belle," is expected to make her first visit to Hillsboro Airport at Portland, Oregon, on April 20.
The Hillsboro airport will be one of the most important stops on the 2009 tour, thanks to a generous offer made by a Portland man. While asking to remain anonymous, the long-time supporter of the Liberty Foundation donated enough money for ten Portland veterans of World War II to fly aboard "Liberty Belle" during the visit, according to Don Brooks, who had the B-17 restored to honor his father, a World War II B-17 crewman. The offer for any World War II veteran to ask for a flight, and for 10 to be selected, has not been made anywhere, before, Brooks said.
For information: Scott Maher at 918-340-0243 or email@example.com.


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SQMOS Digital Marketing
Pioneers applying Semantic web to digital marketing, SQMOS is a platform to segment & target specific consumer markets over mobile devices.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Marketing / Advertising
- Location Club Hípico de Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Currency USD
- Founded March 2011
- Employees 5
- Website sqmos.com
Company Summary
SQMOS is a company that develops knowledge-based platforms that recommends (contexts), using intelligent searches and user's social profiles, our platforms creates a personal relation with the user. Our market focus has great potential and solve a problem that facebook and others did not, the market for targeted advertising through personalized recommendations, the one who achieve a position in this sector will make a major impact globally.
Javier GramajoSQMOS CEO & Co-founder
CS Eng, MSc Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Engineer, MSc Artificial Intelligence, the architect of the platform, backed by years of studying the target market(s) to ensure that product execution fits the exact needs using trend technologies. Social networking, historian and guru (virtual & sociological). A serial entrepreneur since 1992, currently focused on scaling SQMOS Company, based on execution and commercialization strategies.
Eugenio BisamaSQMOS Chief Commercial Officer CCO
Economy & Business Administration, PhD. Commercial Engineer, MBA and Ph.D. in Economics & Business Management. Lived in Norway/Spain, worked as technology management consulting and copper mining at Chile, his contribution to SQMOS are: design and market studies, financial analysis and operation, organizational knowledge management, among his wide life experience. Academic at several universities in economics and business management.
Estuardo RoblesSQMOS Business internationalization & Co-founder
He has a BBA and an MBA. He has commercialized several IT brands including HP, Fortinet, Symantec (Veritas), Extreme, and Citrix. Has extensive international expansion experience, helping startups such as SMSRGENCY, AppsGeyser and icanmakeitbetter to enter and scale in new markets. Leads commercialization efforts, from marketing and sales to meticulous negotiations and strategic partnerships. Oversees PR and fundraising efforts.
Roberto OckrassaSQMOS Chief Development Officer CDO & Co-founder
Computer Science Eng. Computer Science Engineer, at SQMOS work's on semantic web and machine learning algorithms, the knowledge engineer that build the semantic search engine and leads the android and IOs development, leads the software development team and work directly with the I+D Team. As an academic worked for one year as assistant professor, works with robots and machine learning, also worked with economics and statistical subjects.
Isaac SultanSQMOS Chief Technolog Officer CTO
Computer Science Eng. Manages domains, users support, his contribution is to facilitate the technological processes. He have experience and contact with Israeli entrepreneurial ecosystem, wrote several articles related with technology incubators.
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Startup ChileUnconfirmedMovistar InnovaUnconfirmedSantiago Innova - CORFO Seed capitalUnconfirmed


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Copic Colours used were: E40, E000, E01, E50, Y21, Y26, R000, R01, R20, R32, C5, C7.
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Loss of Appetite
Cavies are usually healthy eaters, so if your furball seems uninterested in dinner or treats, there may be something wrong with the little guy.
Your piggy should be quite active, curious, and playful. If your furry pal just doesn't want to move, he may be ill.
Guinea pigs are normally pretty good about keeping their fur soft and shiny. A matted, greasy, or unkempt coat is another possible indication of illness in cavies.
A healthy Guinea pig will have bright, expressive eyes. If your cavy's eyes are reddish, crusty, dull, or appear sunken, or if you notice a discharge coming from his eyes, he may be sick.
Normally, your cavy should breathe easily, without making any sounds. If the little one is gasping, coughing, or wheezing, or having difficulty breathing, there may be something going on with him.
Guinea pigs that are not feeling well will often stand in a hunched-over manner. Limping or lurching while moving are also signs of illness in cavies.
Bodily Functions
Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody urine, and constipation can all be indicative of serious issues in Guinea pigs. If you notice your little furball displaying any of these symptoms, there could be something serious going on with the little one.
These are just a few of the most common symptoms of illness in Guinea pigs. In general, you'll want to keep an eye out for any unusual behavior. Contact your vet immediately if your little furball is showing any of these symptoms, or if he just isn't acting like himself. The sooner an issue is identified, the better the odds of a positive outcome.
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- Practice regulations
- 1. The total graduate credits is 128, excluding the education program 26 credits.
- 2. Any student would be allowed to apply the education program according to the official decrees and the relevant regulations of this university.
- 3. The credits for the student who would complete the Chinese program as the secondary major is 75. Those taking Chinese as the secondary major would get the certification of Chinese teacher have to take the two courses, rhetoric and Mandarin phonetics.
- 4. From 2014 school year onwards, the students in this department are allowed to take 25 credits of the courses in other departments.
- 5. From 2014 school year onwards, the students graduating from a 5-year junior college system should take 12 credits the courses including: Chuang-Tzu, Han Fei-Tzu, Ancient Classical Chinese Poetry, Selected Classical Novels, the Introduction to Chinese Linguistics, Mandarin phonetics and the oral expression art.
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Jimmy Griggs
Jimmy Griggs grew up on the family farm at Bradford on Avon with pigs, chickens, cows and horses. He left the Comprehensive School of Nelson Haden Trowbridge with very little other than an enquiring mind. Although he did go on to complete a business course at Trowbridge College.
Then one day his enquiring mind led him to discover a pattern of roads in the landscape that formed a simple set of animal figures. These were similar to the ones at Glastonbury that formed a Zodiac discovered by Mrs K E Maltwood FRSA in the 1920's. Not long after he met Ben Lloyd, who had been a Type X Mechanic at Bletchley. During this only meeting he changed his thoughts and his research took a new direction. Thus began Jimmy's life long study of Iconography.
During more research he came in contact with the Frome historian Dr Michael McGarvie FSA for he was looking into the possibility that the Seymour family of Rode were connected to Jane Seymour of Wolf Hall. Their meeting resulted in Dr McGarvie publishing his findings in a small local magazine called, CONTACT – The Bulletin of the Frome Society for local study. The article was called 'The Secret Quarter' and it came out in 1986.
Jimmy still lives in Bradford on Avon with his partner Karen. They run a marina business for narrow boats on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
When not writing he likes to travel. Egypt, China, Amazon and Borneo are a few of the places he was fortunate to visit.


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When Visiting a Gurdwara
All visitors to a Sikh Gurdwara are welcomed, but should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting. Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit on the carpeted floor. Consumption or possessing tobacco, liquor or intoxicants is strictly forbidden on the Gurdwara premises.
About the Worship Service
The singing that you will hear inside the Gurdwara is the recitation of hymns written inside the Guru Granth Sahib. The Granth Sahib contains 1,430 pages and was first compiled by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji. In addition to the writings of the Gurus, it also contains the spiritual writings of saints, both Hindu and Muslim, who lived at the time of the Gurus or before them. All of the compilations are in poetic form and most are set to music (ragas).
The usual service in the Gudwara consists of Kirtan, the singing of the holy hymns; Katha, the reading of the hymns followed by their explanation; Singing of 6 verses of Anand Sahib, Ardas, prayer, and Vak or Hukam, random reading of one hymn from Guru Granth Sahib. This is the Guru's message or "Order" of the day to the Sangat. Upon completion of the Hukam, Karah Parshad (sweet pudding made of wheat flour, clarified butter and sugar) is distributed. Then Langar, vegetarian food from the Guru's kitchen is served. Other details below:
Before Entering Darbar Sahib (Prayer Hall)
- Remove your shoes and put them in the shoe racks. You can use the shoe rack on either side of the Entrance.
- Wash your hands. Wash basins are located in the Entrance area
- Cover your head at all times as a sign of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib. Visitors without a proper head covering can borrow scarves or handkerchiefs, provided by the Gurdwara.
Inside the Darbar Sahib (Prayer Hall)
- Bow in front of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Holy Scripture). Non-Sikhs are NOT expected to bow, but please join the congregation.
- Sit comfortably and peacefully, the cross-legged position on the carpeted floor is commonly used as a sign of equality, but do not point your feet in the direction of the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Men sit on one side, women on the other…..this is traditional, not required by the Sikh religion. If you cannot sit on the floor, please take a chair located at the back of the Prayer Hall.
Prayer Service
- Preacher (Granthi) will read from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Raagi's sing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Religious prayer known as Anand Sahib, then Ardas (Prayer) when everyone stands up
- After Ardas everyone sits down and Hukamnama (Daily Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib) is read. Karah Parshad is then distributed to the Sangat (this is a sweet pudding made of flour, sugar and clarified butter that is offered as ceremonial food).
Langar Hall (Dining Area)
- Please keep your head covered while in the Langar Hall.
- Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen) is offered on Friday evenings and Sunday (morning and afternoon).
- In the Langar Hall, please sit on the floor on the carpet rows on the floor. As soon as you sit down, sewadar will serve you food.
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Eleven people were arrested after California authorities reportedly brought down alleged key players in a Tulare County drug ring. In addition to the 11 arrests, officers announced on April 14 that they had seized nearly 1,000 marijuana plants, 56 pounds of methamphetamine, four kilograms of cocaine and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Defendants are facing allegations of drug possession and transportation. Some defendants are also accused of weapons violations.
State senator mounts criminal defense against firearms charges
A California state senator is facing serious federal allegations in connection with a federal investigation for corruption and arms dealing. The man, State Sen. Leland Yee, will be required to mount a criminal defense against accusations that he solicited campaign contributions from an undercover federal agent in exchange for brokerage through an international arms dealer. Yee, a Democrat from San Francisco, allegedly has connections to a Chinatown gangster who has been convicted of drug crimes and racketeering, among other violations.


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some time ago, I
A little history first. The official vehicle name (factory one, anyway) was TNH neue Ausführung (n.A.), PzKpfw.38(t) n.A. was the German designation. It was a prototype vehicle, based on the original 38t, but – unlike its predecessor – it was designed specifically for the scouting role. The vehicle development was ordered by the Germans by the end of July 1940 (ČKD was the developer of course) and the first prototype was ready in December 1941. Five prototypes were made in total, with the last one being read in April 1942.
From March 1942 to July 1942, the vehicle was tested at Kummersdorf along with another Czechoslovak product (the T-15) and the VK.1303 by MAN (you know that vehicle as the Luchs). The final report from the testing (from 27.7.1942) was very positive – it was reliable, agile, did not break down and the crew observation possibilites were excellent. The only weakness was the insufficient durability of leaf springs – and there was the somewhat higher fuel consumption (20 percent more than other vehicles of its class, the T-15 suffered from the same issue). The report also mentioned that while the T-15 cannot be considered for mass production (the design had still many teething flaws), the nA might actually be manufactured.
The prototype returned to ČKD for some modifications and in October 1942, final trials took place (again in Kummersdorf). It did better than both its competitors (at some points, the maximum speed reached 70 km/h) and the testing committee and the representatives of the Kummersdorf center both recommended its production. However, OKW (German high command) decided against it, likely after the pressure of the German MAN company and decided to produce the Luchs instead. The prototypes thus stayed with BMM and were used for testing of various parts between 1943-1944, specifically the Tatra T-103 220hp engine. In the end, the Germans gradually took 4 of the prototypes, the fifth one stayed in ČKD until its end of the war. Its final fate is quite interesting, but that's a story for another time.
In the game
In the game, the nA is a tier 4 light tank in the German branch and it's not exactly one of the most popular vehicles out there. What certainly does not help is the fact that the tank is completely screwed and almost entirely unhistorical (it's way too overbuffed). Let's have a look at it, step by step:
– the weight is wrong: the tank weighed 11,8 tons. In roughly the same configuration, the vehicle weighs 11,62 tons, its top weight is 12,22 tons (that can however be attributed to the 50mm gun) – not exactly a buff, but weight can be compensated by terrain resistance
– maximum speed in the game is 62 km/h, while the historical factory maximum speed was 64 km/h and according to test report from Kummersdorf the vehicle reached 70 km/h.
Furthermore, the engines are wrong, in the game it has 200hp Praga EPA/3 and 274hp Praga NR. Those values are unhistorical and the engine is fake. Two most historical engines for the vehicle would be 220hp Tatra T-103 and 225 hp Praga NRI. Praga NRI was the original engine intended for the vehicle – it was a gasoline 14,236 liter V8, producing 225 horsepower at 2200 RPM. Its output was later on increased to 248 horsepower by using twin carburators.
Now, the armor:
The armor is completely wrong. In the game, it is nominally 50/25/10 (both the turret and the hull, which is probably the only thing WG got right – yes, both were the same in real life). In real life, the armor was 30mm thick at the front (not 50), 20mm at the sides (not 25) and 20mm at the rear (not 10). The roof should be 10mm thick (not 8mm). The mantlet was 30mm thick (in the game it's 25mm).
Oh yes and the stock turret is fake (the top one is too, but at least it roughly LOOKS like the real deal). The vehicle did ever have a second turret, but that came only after the war, so historically, only one turret version is correct. As you can see, the historical armor would be significantly nerfed, but I do believe this could be well compensated by increased mobility.
Only two guns are correct: 37mm A19 and 50mm KwK 39, which was decided to be used for the last prototype. Everything else (47mm, let alone 20mm) is fake. I do believe two guns are enough. As for the 37mm A19 performance – 37mm A19 is NOT the stock gun of the vehicle, that's the A7 (LT Vz.38 gun), it's the T-15 gun, which is… looking at it, it's wrong in the game as well. Great. I'll get into the T-15 later. I do not have specific data on the A19 however. It LOOKS like the A7, but heaven knows how they changed it, will investigate that further, for now it's enough to rename the stock gun I guess.
Well, that's about all. Oh yes, the radios considered were FuG 2 and FuG 5, but nobody really cares about radios.
Proposed changes
I would prospose to change the vehicle as such:
– remove fake stock turret altogether, keep elite turret as stock
– armor reduced to 30/20/20 (as described above) with other corrections (mantlet, roof)
– engines replaced by: stock T-103 (220hp), middle Praga NRI (225 hp), top Praga NRI (twin carb) (248hp)
– weight with stock gun changed to 11,8 tons (elite one could be 12 tons?)
– top speed increased from 62 km/h to 64 or 70 km/h
– significant improvement of terrain passability to compensate for the loss of armor and horsepower, possibly mobility buff (the vehicle was judged as very mobile)
– rename stock tracks from 38 (t) n.A. to TNH n.A.
– rename elite tracks from 38 (t) n.A. Verstärkketten to 38 (t) n.A.
– remove 47mm and 20mm guns, rename stock gun to 37mm A19, elite 50mm gun is fine
Well, that's the basics anyway. The result would be less armored but more mobile vehicle with roughly the same firepower, acting more like a scout.


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Salt is certainly the most important and most common spice in every kitchen. Without it, most dishes were completely tasteless. There are many types of salt, but with us is mostly used an ordinary kitchen (also the unhealthiest). This spice is of vital importance: to participate in the regulation of water in the body, balances the pH value of the organism, regulates metabolic processes and blood sugar levels, slow aging body, stimulates the absorption of nutrients, prevents muscle spasms, strengthens bones … chefs, selected on the basis of salt taste , texture and color. Grain size also affects how the tongue to experience what we eat. Larger salt has a stronger taste and longer stays on the tongue.
What is salt?
Salt is a crystalline mineral that consists of two elements – sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl), both of which are essential to the life of all living beings, and thus the people. These elements have very important functions in the body – among other things, help the brain and nerves to send electrical impulses. Much of the salt is obtained from the salt mine and evaporation of sea water or other rich minerals. In addition to improving the taste of food, the spice is used as a preservative, because the bacteria difficult to survive in a salty environment. In general, the salt is seen as unhealthy (in large quantities), because it binds water in the bloodstream and raises blood pressure. The biggest problem is the manufacture of processed foods that contain too much of this spice. People who consume mostly fresh food, or prepare all the foods themselves, do not have to worry about when it comes to this spice.
What's the problem with kitchen salt?
Most people use ordinary – table salt, which went through a complex process of industrial processing. Ground is very small, and in addition to impurities, removed her and minerals, which contains trace. Otherwise, it is a sea salt, which was created millions of years ago due to the drying of large ocean. Most often passes several stages of industrial processing, and contains numerous additive, which generally prevents the salt hardens. Often contains aluminum, which is associated with various health disorders. Table salt is mainly composed of pure sodium chloride (97% and more). Often, the salt is added iodine to compensate for the lack of this important mineral, which was, and still is one of the leading causes of hypothyroidism, mental disorders and numerous other health problems. Therefore, if you decide to remove the food from iodized salt, make sure you increase your intake of foods that contain large amounts of this mineral, such as fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and algae. Lack of iodine can be recovered and using supplements, but they should not be taken on their own, ie. without prior consultation with the doctor.
Types of salt
Sea salt
Sea salt results from evaporation of sea water. And table salt, makes it generally sodium chloride. However, depending on where it is collected and how it is processed, usually contains few minerals such as potassium, iron and zinc. What is sea salt darker, contains more "dirt" and nutrients. Remember, because of the pollution of the ocean, sea salt can contain traces of heavy metals, such as lead.
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It is probably the most popular type of salt, and many experts claim that it is the purest. Himalayan salt is collected in Pakistan, and is extracted from the salt mine Kevra, the second largest in the world. Originally from unpolluted ecosystems, the old more than 250 million years. It contains 84 minerals and elements in the same proportion in which they are preserved in our body. The best pieces are ground by hand in order to preserve all their nutrititvne value. Often contains traces of iron oxide, which gives it a pink color, as well as a small amount of calcium, potassium and magnesium. It contains less sodium than regular salt.
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Black salt comes from the volcanic regions of Pakistan and India. It is also not black but also has a purple color and characteristic odor of sulfur, similar to the smell of eggs, especially popular in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine). Particularly interesting among vegans and vegetarians (often used as a condiment tofu). It is believed that black salt improves digestion, eliminates flatulence, prevents constipation, relieves gastritis and rejuvenates the body.
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0 to 12 months of age – less than 1 g daily
1 to 3 years of age – 2 g daily
4 to 6 years old – 3 g daily
7 to 10 years old – 5 g per day
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I fancy trying to make some sourdough bread but im unsure how to go about it..
I know to make a starter i'm basically adding equal parts of flour and water into a jar...leaving it a day or so, tipping half of it out and then adding more flour/water and continuing until it starts foaming/frothing up.
Is this the general idea?
My main question is, what do i do with it after that? how much starter do i need to use per x amount of grams of flour/water to make a dough?
I found this recipe so was going to use this, but wanted to invite any other suggestions!
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/2791/sou ... bread.aspx
Most other recipes i've found are american and weighed in "cups" etc
Any help would be appreciated.


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Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine
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I didn't realise this audio existed… nice to stumble upon it
Entitled The Police Blogosphere in Brazil: from Shooting to Twitter, the study goes beyond journalistic reporting, and analysis blogs published by security agents themselves. (link hat tip to @gguaggiotto)
Start an activist campaign on twitter…
A great presentation by Chris "Jaggeree" Thorpe
MediaPost Publications Consumers More Willing To Share Brand Info On Social Networks Than Previously Thought 11/06/2009"The study found that 44% of people have recommended a product on Twitter, and 39% have discussed a product on Twitter. Facebook skewed a bit higher. Forty-six percent of respondents say they would talk about or recommend a product on Facebook. The economy has heightened awareness of printable coupons, which gained acceptance in social network sites in the past year. The coupons' message resonates the loudest with consumers — in fact, 32% say that's a message they listen to loud and clear. Sales and special deal notifications follow at 28%; offers to win points for online currency, 23%; and sweepstakes participation, 21%. "


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Holy cheesenips, y'all. I meant to write this post a week ago when Bouchercon was fresh in my mind, but I was so exhausted I made it about fifty words in and had to give up because I had no idea what I was trying to say.
Here's take two.
Holy cheesenips, y'all. I meant to write this post a week ago when Bouchercon was fresh in my mind, but I was so exhausted I made it about fifty words in and had to give up because I had no idea what I was trying to say.
Here's take two.
This weekend on something of a whim, Kevin and I went to MegaCon Orlando. It was my first time at a chain con-you know, the kind where they're massive and part of a major business. I'm much more familiar with smaller, fan-run cons like Shoreleave and MISTI. (It turns out I also prefer them, but we'll get to that.)
We bought Saturday-only tickets and, thanks to our tendency to over-estimate how much time we'll need to get ready, we arrived an hour before the con even opened. Since it took just silly amounts of walking to get anywhere in the convention center, that worked out.Read More »
(Forgive the photo quality; it's off Facebook. Babs takes GORGEOUS pictures. I'm using the fanciest version of this for our holiday cards this year.)
This post is later then expected because, as it turns out, you need at least a day to recover from the world's best convention. Honestly I'm still not quite there but I'm too hyped not to share my experiences with y'all.
Kevin, I, and our carpool buddy are leaving a little before lunch on Wednesday to split the drive up to New Hampshire over two days. This means we should be there for Every. Single. Panel. I'm so excited, y'all.
Packing is turning out to be more interesting than it has in the past. Not only are we taking twice as many articles of clothing (since Kevin's coming with this year; I'm so stoked) but we also have a number of special outfits that we're bringing.
With MISTI coming up my friends are all in a whirl, planning their merch for Artist Alley and finalizing their cosplay plans. About a week ago it occurred to me that I should probably start doing that too.Read More »
AKA, the reason this week's post is nothing but pictures of cosplayers I took at the convention. Seeing everyone in costume is one of the best parts of a con, and I'm always proud when I recognize more than I don't.
Aaah! Your first-ever convention! What a nerve-racking, thrilling time! Here are some thoughts that might come in handy.
I was first introduced to the 5-3-1 rule at an anime convention in college. No idea when the concept was invented, but that was my introduction.
Anyway, as I was perusing the con's schedule I discovered a full-page notice, recommending that all attendees follow the 5-3-1 to prevent the spread of avian flu. (I think it was avian flu. It was either that or swine flu. Whichever it was, places with lots of people were very concerned about it spreading.) Below the big, scary letters they outlined what 5-3-1 actually meant.Read More »
For those of you who don't spend your lives buried in fabric and reference photos, cosplay is the art of dressing like a character. Basically, Halloween at other times of the year.
Some cosplay is simple, like putting on an Ironman t-shirt and play gloves. Other cosplayers spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars crafting loving tributes to their favorite characters.
Here's my first costume:Read More »


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I am so excited I keep doing a happy dance! I have wanted to visit New Zealand for a long time - it draws me like no other place on earth... So while chatting to my beautiful friend, the extraordinarily talented Visionary Surrealist Artist Elizabeth Kyle, I mentioned my dream. She asked me why I hadn't gone and I miserably replied, "Well, it's not just a fear of flying... It's the fact that I really don't want to do this on my own. This is going to be such an amazing journey I wanted to share the experience with someone..."
And then she said, "Why don't we do it together?" I was just over the moon! Talk about perfect :) My fears flew out the window and I said "YES!" So in early 2014, Elizabeth and I will be travelling New Zealand. She will be proudly presenting her new book and doing book signings and presentations and talks and I will be bringing the Mandala Meditations Guidance Cards and doing short workshops and classes in the Healing Art of the Mandala :) So if you would like us to come visit, or have somewhere for us to stay or just simply want to say hello - let me know:) Either here or on facebook:)
At my most favourite eatery in the entire world, Billy Goat Hill in Mt Evelyn Victoria, I was totally tempted again, by
the brilliant and wickedly delicious muffins as always -
this is a Jaffa and Macadamia muffin made by the marvellous Rueben and it was sinfully scrumptious!
I am totally hooked on their muffins. So much so that I have to really make myself NOT go up there everyday and treat myself. More so now that I have to keep a food diary to find out what is triggering my allergies - it could be fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance... So far it doesn't appear to be fructose... But unfortunately, too many muffins does not a happy tummy make, so I am going to have to restrict my visits to the days when Rueben makes his incredibly healthy oat based muffins:)
Oh and did I mention the coffee? BEST coffee in the Hills IMHO
Seventh Heaven!
I have spent the past couple of weeks in a very depressed state. My birthday triggered a wave of grief and I went under with it. I tried to drag myself back up into the light a number of times, but as is the way with depression and the darkness, many other things happen while you are down that keep you down until you can gather enough strength of spirit to start the long trek back. I ended a long term relationship with someone I still love and it hurts. I went to a market where no-one appreciated my work or my art, despite me believing it was one of the best places I could go. I suffered financial losses. I struggled with my self esteem. I had to talk to my son about what it means to be an adult. I also had to run classes and do the day to day maintenance of a couple of websites and my facebook business pages. On my private page, I vented and sorrowed. I really let go and let people know just how I felt.
And this is the beautiful thing about the internet. I have hundreds of friends I have never met in person but who mean so much to me in spirit and in my life. Hundreds of people who care about and support me. Many hundreds of people who love and appreciate my art, my cards, my truth and who have, in the past week let me know by word or message, by phone call or photo, just how much they care. I have never felt so supported in my entire life, as I do now. Without you all, I would've stayed in the dark for a long time. As it was, your support, your love, your compassion and your empathy gave me a fast track back and I am so deeply grateful for you all. I am humbled beyond measure and count my blessings every morning when I sign in to see what everyone is up to and how you all are. You mean a great deal to me - my online family:) Hugs hugs and more hugs!
It has been a traumatic and tempestuous couple of weeks and I am so very glad I am back again, safe and sound.
And I have started to write my book:)
Love and Blessings
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Dear Dr. Seree Nonthasoot,
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and Indonesian Drug Users Network (Persaudaraan Korban NAPZA Indonesia / PKNI) applaud the initiative of the Thailand Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) to conduct a regional consultation on the thematic study on legal aid. We welcome the discussion during the event in Bangkok, 11-12 October 2017, as an attempt to further propel the research that will set a framework for addressing legal aid issues in the region and to navigating ASEAN Member States (AMS) in implementing the human rights goals in the ASEAN region. The human rights goals in the ASEAN region should enable the creation of an inclusive community that promotes: a high quality of life; equitable access to opportunities for all; and promotes and protects human rights all, in particular vulnerable groups, including women and children.
While we acknowledge this initiative as a reference for AMS to comply with current international standard enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the United Nations Guiding Principle in Legal Aid, we would like to provide recommendations to advance the usefulness and relevance of the study especially in the realm of implementation and monitoring.
Apart from the comprehensiveness of the initial study, which elaborates on the status of legal aid provisions in the AMS, not enough attention was given to some specific areas of improvement. The study excludes the mapping of legal aid service providers in the AMS, among other: information about types of available legal aid services; agencies providing legal aid; the role of stakeholders; and coordination mechanisms. Providing this information is of significance to make the distribution of power, authority, and roles transparent.
The study also does not include information on the protection, security, and safety of legal aid providers in the region. As we see a trend of escalating human rights situations and shrinking civic space in the ASEAN region, threats and challenges against legal aid services providers are increasing, particularly against those who work to support vulnerable and marginalised groups. Having a framework that gives assurance for the safety, security, and wellbeing of the providers of legal aid will significantly improve their performance in conducting their work on the ground.
Lastly, the study does not address the role of ASEAN itself to promote legal assistance and to help monitor AMS in the implementation of its legal aid laws or provisions. There should be a section to elaborate on the role of ASEAN beyond its current modalities to hold AMS accountable to their commitments in upholding human rights in their countries.
Reflecting on the assessment, we would like to ask the AICHR to heed our concerns and advice, and address them in the outcome document on legal aid frameworks in the region.
As civil society organisations with consultative relationship with AICHR, FORUM- ASIA and PKNI offer its insights and collaboration to strengthen and deepen the analysis in the current study on legal aid.
We hope this manifests our commitment to work in partnership with the ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism to support the different Sectoral Bodies to provide a meaningful and effective mandate to protect and promote human rights in the region. As enshrined in the theme of ASEAN 50, 'partnering for change, engaging the world, it is our hope to partner with ASEAN to achieve equitable human rights and access to justice that will promote a people-oriented, people-centred ASEAN.
Yours Sincerely, Rachel Arinii Judisthari
East Asia – ASEAN Program Manager FORUM-ASIA
Edo Nasution
National Coordinator Indonesian Drug User Network (PKNI)
Rachel Arinii Judhistari
East Asia and ASEAN Programme Manager


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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Southwest Airline coming to the Panhandle on May 2010
The St. Joe Company and Southwest Airlines announced a strategic alliance providing for the commencement of air service to Northwest Florida's new international airport near Panama City Beach, Florida in May 2010.
The Bay County Tourism Development Council, Coastal Vision 300 and the South Walton Tourism Development Council have been working together with local groups to promote the opening of the Northwest Florida International Airport in Panama City.
Southwest Airlines is bringing low fares and excellent service to the Emerald Coast just in time for the 2010 summer vacation season! Southwest's entry into the Panama City market will make it more accessible and affordable for people in other states to enjoy sugar-white-sand beaches, incredibly gentle blue waters, and an amazing variety of visitor accommodations that Northwest Florida has to offer. You can start booking your tickets on December 2009, there will be eight flights a day to and from four cities with a daily capacity of 2000 passengers. They have not yet announced specific schedules or which cities will be serviced by direct flights.
Bill Owen – Lead Planner in the Schedule Planning Department for Southwest Airlines said "If you've never visited the Panama City area, believe me, you have an incredible treat in store. I'm already planning my family's vacation there next summer."
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Panama City Airport Name Not Satisfactory
There is a great deal of people unhappy with the name of the new airport opening May 2010 in Bay County.
"Several members of the Bay County Commission and the Panama City Beach City Council, along with Mayor Gayle Oberst, have expressed disappointment with the new name for the Panama City airport."
The members of the Airport Authority may or may not reconsider changing the new name. I hope they do since it will be very confusing to have two airport with the name so similar.
"Greg Donovan, Director of Northwest Florida Regional Airport in Okaloosa County, said he would like the Panama City airport officials to readdress their name.
We have worked over a year in branding. We think it's poor choice for them to have a name that so closely affiliates with a brand we are doing."
I will let you know more about this issue on my blog.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
The Marina Developers Could Have Won Negotiations
Did the Marina Developers win?
A Destin's residence thinks that the developers have won the approval for the construction of a 15-story Condo/Hotel building on Destin Harbor. The Marina Developers have been negotiating since February 2009 and it seems that they have won all the negotiations with more benefits.
1. Providing space on-site for one end of a U.S. 98 crossover.
2. Allowing the museum to build a 4,000 feet facility at the marina.
3. Making several changes to the fleet's lease agreement at 206 Harbor Boulevard,
where the city plans to build Royal Melvin Heritage Park.
The city bought the land for $4.6 million in 2006, and is in line for a $2.3 million state grant to cover half the cost. Because part of the land goes to the fleet's commercial use, the state could cut $600,000 out of the grant. City Manager Greg Kisela told the Planning Agency that reducing the fleet's footprint improves the odds of getting all the money.
"I'm very comfortable they have provided an adequate public benefit," Kisela said.
"It is a wonderful thing when we can contribute what we think is a wonderful (addition) to what goes into the community," Marina attorney Mike Chesser said. "Nothing has been left to chance … we're trying to make it chapter two or three of what the Destin Fishing Fleet has begun."
Click here for more information on this article, I will keep you posted on more news in Destin.
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Destin Marina Condo
I was reading on the Destin Log that the new 15-story Destin Harbor Hotel-Condo could help or destroy Destin's Fishing Fleet. Destin's Local Planning Agency is going to review the public benefits proposal from Destin Fishing Fleet to allow a construction of a building higher than 10 stories.
Under the city's land-use code, developers can exceed the city's limits on height and units per acre if they provide a suitable public benefit in return.
In February, marina representatives asked the council if their proposed benefits package — $879,000 to the harbor fund, burying overhead utilities, a five-foot wide harbor accessway, land for an amphitheater at neighboring Royal Melvin Heritage Park and relocating the History & Fishing Museum to the marina property — would be enough for a 160-foot tall, 480-unit development. A yes vote wouldn't have guaranteed development approval, but it would have guaranteed that the height and unit density were acceptable.
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My journey as being a wife is a great one but also a challenging one. Sometimes it's just great to be in association with others that goes through the same thing and you won't be judged or talked about to others. I am ready for change and new things that will help me in life and I would love to have the right people in my inner circle. Everyone there tonight is in a position to help one another and I am thankful to God for the vision that He gave my dear sister/friend for bringing this to life.
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Pope Francis declared that "the world is at war" on Wednesday, a day after two knife-wielding attackers linked with ISIS stormed a French church and slit the throat of a priest.
The French government has moved to further militarize the country under an open-ended state of emergency following the latest terror attack.
WEB Notes: Again, who are the paranoid ones? It is the government placing spy camera's and listening devices all over. It is the government removing and limiting our gun rights. The people just want to be left alone.
Turkey has dismissed nearly 1,700 military personnel and closed more than 130 media outlets, official sources said on Wednesday, amid a deepening crackdown that has stirred alarm among Ankara's NATO allies following this month's failed coup.
Dozens of people in a Kurdish-controlled town in northeastern Syria died after an explosion on Wednesday, while a humanitarian crisis in the rebel-held sections of Aleppo, a city in the country's northwest, intensified.
Office workers must exercise for one hour a day to combat the deadly risk of modern working lifestyles, a major Lancet study has found.
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Re: John Adams family genealogy
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Re: John Adams family genealogy
Nell Truitt 8/11/99
There is a book at the Louisville(KY) Public Library listing the descendants of all Presidents up to Clinton.
I think it's titled President's Descendants or something like that.It should be available at most
public libraries, or they could get it for you on loan.
Do you have documentation connecting to Peter Adams?I don't know of anyone else who has actual proof?
please e-mail me if you do or know of someone who has proof positive.
Good luck!


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US Educational Programs for Ukrainian Students
How to obtain a higher education for Ukrainians in the US with a scholarship and gain an incredible experience.
The Esperanto Study Travel Company, which facilitates the training of Ukrainian students in foreign educational institutions, spoke about getting education in the United States. Universities in North America offer a wide range of programs to foreign students with preferential learning conditions.
The United States, along with Great Britain, Canada and Switzerland, is considered one of the leaders in the field of education. American diplomas are highly quoted in any country of the world, so universities and colleges in the USA are so popular with foreign students and Ukraine is no exception.
Applicants from Ukraine can enjoy some benefits in the United States. So, the NAU (Northern Arizona University) provides Ukrainians with a scholarship of $ 10,000, UCF (University of Central Florida) provides a 50% discount on tuition that runs through the Nationality Mix program – the university with more than 50,000 students is interested in attracting foreign students.
A special place in North American high schools is occupied by programs for young promising athletes. The National College of Athletics Association (NCAA), an encyclopedia of DNA, includes more than 1,200 educational institutions and other youth organizations in the United States and Canada, and supports around 450,000 young athletes in 23 sports disciplines. The championships conducted by American universities annually attract more people from North America, and the stars of student sport are as popular as the famous movie actors and musicians.
To enter the American University for a sports program, the entrant must provide the fullest possible information about his achievements: video materials, diplomas, other awards, data on the ranks, etc. In a word, all that will give the sports committee the opportunity to assess the demand of an athlete by the high school.
As a rule, educational institutions provide such students 100% scholarship and create all the conditions necessary for study and training.
Benefits of studying in the United States:
Good prospects for athletes.
Possibility of obtaining a double diploma.
Mandatory summer practice in major American companies (begins after the end of the second year). Such experience is extremely important, since it often defines the entire subsequent career of a person, it is a great start to work around the world.
The possibility of official employment in the United States for one year (available after graduation). A similar program, called OPT (optional practical training), is offered by the University of California.
Graduates of Ukrainian schools can enter one of the American colleges, and after the completion of the second year, they will continue their studies at the university immediately at the third year. Typically, college tuition costs are lower than at a university, most colleges are based in the central parts of cities, with fewer students.
In the United States, you can start learning from any of the three semesters – in September, January or April. This is very convenient in terms of organizing the trip, as there is time for a quiet registration of all the necessary documents.
Graduates of Ukrainian universities – bachelors and masters – have the opportunity to confirm their diploma in the USA. As an example, you can consider the certification program offered by the University of California.
The first phase of the program provides for a three-month certification, followed by three months of unpaid internship in a large company. The program ends with a third, also three-month, certification phase. Graduates can graduate in the United States for a further year after completing the diploma.
Esperanto Study Travel provides the necessary support to graduates of schools and universities who wish to continue their studies in the United States or to confirm a diploma at the world level. Specialists of the company will help with the preparation of cover letters, the collection of documents, the formulation of scholarships, etc.
Esperanto Study Travel teaches education in 25 countries around the world. The company cooperates with the best language, business schools and universities. Esperanto Study Travel customers can offer up to 800 different training programs.


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The Command & Conquer franchise is a notoriously fast paced real-time strategy franchise. One false move and it can spell disaster. Or sometimes you may not even have the chance to make that false move. The action is furious and the matches are hardly drawn out. That recipe makes the control scheme, particularly on the console, exceedingly important. While EA has been a trailblazer on the 360 with games like Command & Conquer 3 and Battle for Middle Earth II, there has been room for improvement on the control layout. Kane's Wrath, the upcoming extension of C&C 3 shows that EA has not been sitting on its laurels.
The d-pad bar menu of the last C&C game is gone in favor of what EA calls a command wheel. It's all the rage these days in console RTS games. Rather than mimicking the bar menus on PC games, this layout allows you to choose which buildings, units, techs and everything else under the sun you want to do from a radial menu that is more in tune with an analog stick. No more scrolling across options you don't want. Unfortunately, with all of the improvements in control, Kane's Wrath still has no solution for the mini-map problem. To get from one end of the map to the other requires you to scroll the cursor across the entire battlefield. This problem is alleviated somewhat by the command wheel, though, since you can now do things like queue up units for production from anywhere on the map.
Still, it works pretty well in practice. We sat down with the game for a couple of hours and tried our hand at a few of the Xbox 360 exclusive challenges called Kane's Wrath as well as a couple multiplayer matches. The core gameplay, even with the new balances and units, remains the same. However, with the new command wheel it all runs a lot smoother. The d-pad is still used but it's now relegated to commands that are less often utilized. And as we all know, the less the 360 d-pad is required, the better.
Fast teching is a far easier task with this setup. It only took a few minutes to set up a solid tiberium production line and move up through the tech tree to creating some of the new uber-units Kane's Wrath introduces. If you thought the Mammoth Tanks were the ultimate force, wait until you see one of the epic vehicles at the GDI's disposal. It dwarfs the mammoth…though nothing can top the new mechapede unit. Once built you can outfit new body segments on the fly to turn it into the perfect killing machine.
Along with new units and a full campaign (yes, the live action shorts return for Kane's Wrath and Natasha Henstridge makes an appearance.), this game also includes six new sub-factions. The GDI, Nod, and Scrin each get two variants that allow for more focused strategy thanks to differing unit options. Along with the option to play these in multiplayer, they each can be taken into Kane's Challenge -- a series of skirmishes against the computer that get progressively tougher as you climb the ladder. As you beat them you'll unlock special videos and those all important achievements. The first one posed virtually no threat, though that might not be the case for a new player. It's easy to see how they can be quite the task by the end, even for the most seasoned vet.
While the PC version of Kane's Wrath is an expansion, the 360 version will be released as a stand alone game at the budget friendly price of $39.99 US. Look for it on store shelves in late June.


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55 Metropolitan Life representatives from 24 countries volunteer to help more than 300 children from Bucharest to learn in a better environment
Bucharest, September 5th, 2016 – In conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, 55 Metropolitan Life representatives from 24 countries volunteered for achieving rehabilitation and energy efficiency of Secondary School no. 125.
More than 300 children and 50 teachers will start the new school year in a healthy and welcoming environment as the school is renovated and energy-streamlined through the "New school, better future" program, developed by Habitat for Humanity in Romania.
The 55 Metropolitan Life representatives are joining other 100 international volunteers who worked during summer to transform this school so children can spend their study hours in an improved environment. Located in one of the poorest districts in Bucharest, with signs of advanced deterioration, the Secondary School no. 125, from Sector 5 is only one of the many schools in Romania that need renovation. The schools' rehabilitation represents an important step for the social inclusion of children from disadvantaged families.
"With most children from Secondary School no. 125 coming from a vulnerable environment, Metropolitan Life is delighted to have worked with Habitat for Humanity to help build a better future for students, their families and the community." said Dirk Ostijn, CEO, MetLife Europe.
"The school is our children's second home. It is the place where they learn to become successful adults, with dreams, hopes, and a bright future ahead. I'm happy to welcome the MetLife volunteers on our construction site in Bucharest and grateful for their help which will offer a healthy education for 300 impoverished children", said Greg Foster, Area Vice President, Habitat for Humanity Europe Middle East and Africa.
Metropolitan Life and MetLife Foundation made grants amounting to 500,000 USD for CSR projects carried out in 2015 and which are continued in 2016 and 2017. In addition, in 2016, Metropolitan Life is investing 200,000 USD in local CSR projects from local funds. Projects that Metropolitan Life supports focus on building social and financial inclusion, including the financial education of children and young people from various social categories.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, pension plans, employee benefits and asset management services. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.
About Metropolitan Life
Metropolitan Life is part of MetLife, Inc., one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, pension plans, employee benefits and asset management services. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In Romania, Metropolitan Life has been active for over 17 years on the life insurance market. Two million customers benefit from life insurance and compulsory private pensions locally provided by Metropolitan Life.
About MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was founded in 1976 to continue MetLife's tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion, committing $200 million for the next five years to help build a secure future for individuals and communities around the world. Metropolitan Life is part of MetLife Group, providing life insurance, pension plans, employee benefits and asset management services through its global subsidiaries and affiliates. In Romania, the company has been present for 15 years and it provides life insurance and compulsory private pensions for 2 million customers.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that every person needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a non-profit organization for social housing in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries. Volunteers join Habitat for Humanity to build or improve housing conditions for low-income families. Habitat for Humanity beneficiaries help build their own homes alongside volunteers and return the cost of the house to the organization at the cost of the construction materials, for twenty years, in monthly interest-free rates. This money enters the Humanity Fund, helping other disadvantaged families. www.habitat.org.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Lessons from past droughts could shape future of Namibia
Some of the driest, hottest and dustiest parts of the world are set to experience even tougher conditions in the decades ahead, according to the latest forecasts of climate change.
One of the countries thought to be most vulnerable is Namibia which is in the grip of a severe drought. More than half a million people are receiving food aid, and so much dust is being blown into the atmosphere that it could affect the climate.
But there are hopes that lessons learnt from past droughts could help the country to move forward.
The BBC's science editor David Shukman reports.
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Taming the Wild Ox
Ten Oxherding Pictures, by Zen Master Kakuan, China, 12th C
There are several versions of this. I believe the original versions were Taoist. This one comes from Kakuan and is the Paul Reps translation. I think these are really cute. The ox or bull represents the 'original nature'. And the meaning of the pictures is fairly straightforward. There is a tendency to treat teachings like 'original nature' as if they were metaphysical essences - I had a debate recently with a Christian who tried to convince me that 'Buddha Nature' was the same as the soul. But all such beliefs and dualities must be released in order 'to realise what you already are'.
In the thirties, an eleventh picture was added to the Japanese version, showing the guy tying a banzai headband around his head, shouting 'long live the Emeror!' and invading Manchuria.
(Only kidding.)
1. The Search for the Bull
In the pasture of this world,
I endlessly push aside the tall grasses in search of the bull.
Following unnamed rivers,
lost upon the interpenetrating paths of distant mountains,
My strength failing and my vitality exhausted,
I cannot find the bull.
I only hear the locusts chirring through the forest at night.
Comment: The bull never has been lost.
What need is there to search?
Only because of separation from my true nature,
I fail to find him.
In the confusion of the senses I lose even his tracks.
Far from home, I see many crossroads,
but which way is the right one I know not.
Greed and fear, good and bad, entangle me.
2. Discovering the footprints
Along the riverbank under the trees,
I discover footprints!
Even under the fragrant grass I see his prints.
Deep in remote mountains they are found.
These traces no more can be hidden than one's nose,
looking heavenward.
Comment: Understanding the teaching,
I see the footprints of the bull.
Then I learn that,
just as many utensils are made from one metal,
so too are myriad entities made of the fabric of self.
Unless I discriminate,
how will I perceive the true from the untrue?
Not yet having entered the gate, nevertheless I have discerned the path.
3. Perceiving the Bull
I hear the song of the nightingale.
The sun is warm, the wind is mild,
willows are green along the shore,
Here no bull can hide!
What artist can draw that massive head,
those majestic horns?
Comment: When one hears the voice,
one can sense its source.
As soon as the six senses merge, the gate is entered. Wherever one enters one sees the head of the bull!
This unity is like salt in water, like color in dyestuff.
The slightest thing is not apart from self.
4. Catching the bull
I seize him with a terrific struggle.
His great will and power are inexhaustible.
He charges to the high plateau far above the cloud-mists,
Or in an impenetrable ravine he stands.
Comment: He dwelt in the forest a long time,
but I caught him today!
Infatuation for scenery interferes with his direction.
Longing for sweeter grass, he wanders away.
His mind still is stubborn and unbridled.
If I wish him to submit,
I must raise my whip.
5.Taming the Bull
The whip and rope are necessary,
Else he might stray off down some dusty road.
Being well trained, he becomes naturally gentle.
Then, unfettered, he obeys his master.
Comment: When one thought arises,
another thought follows.
When the first thought springs from enlightenment,
all subsequent thoughts are true.
Through delusion, one makes everything untrue.
Delusion is not caused by objectivity;
it is the result of subjectivity.
Hold the nose-ring tight
and do not allow even a doubt.
6. Riding the Bull Home
Mounting the bull, slowly I return homeward.
The voice of my flute intones through the evening.
Measuring with hand-beats the pulsating harmony,
I direct the endless rhythm.
Whoever hears this melody will join me.
Comment: This struggle is over;
gain and loss are assimilated.
I sing the song of the village woodsman,
and play the tunes of the children.
Astride the bull, I observe the clouds above.
Onward I go, no matter who may wish to call me back.
7. The Bull transcended
Astride the bull, I reach home.
I am serene. The bull too can rest.
The dawn has come. In blissful repose,
Within my thatched dwelling
I have abandoned the whip and rope.
Comment: All is one law, not two.
We only make the bull a temporary subject.
It is as the relation of rabbit and trap, of fish and net.
It is as gold and dross,
or the moon emerging from a cloud.
One path of clear light travels on
throughout endless time.
8. Both Bull and self transcended
Whip, rope, person, and bull --
all merge in No-Thing.
This heaven is so vast no message can stain it.
How may a snowflake exist in a raging fire?
Here are the footprints of the patriarchs.
Comment: Mediocrity is gone.
Mind is clear of limitation.
I seek no state of enlightenment.
Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists.
Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me.
If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers,
such praise would be meaningless.
9. Reaching the Source
Too many steps have been taken
returning to the root and the source.
Better to have been blind and deaf from the beginning!
Dwelling in one's true abode,
unconcerned with that without --
The river flows tranquilly on and the flowers are red.
Comment: From the beginning, truth is clear.
Poised in silence,
I observe the forms of integration and disintegration.
One who is not attached to "form" need not be "reformed." The water is emerald, the mountain is indigo,
and I see that which is creating
and that which is destroying.
10. In the world
Barefooted and naked of breast,
I mingle with the people of the world.
My clothes are ragged and dust-laden,
and I am ever blissful.
I use no magic to extend my life;
Now, before me, the dead trees become alive.
Inside my gate, a thousand sages do not know me.
The beauty of my garden is invisible.
Why should one search for the footprints of the patriarchs?
I go to the market place with my wine bottle
and return home with my staff.
I visit the wineshop and the market,
and everyone I look upon becomes enlightened.


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From the Danish libraries digital music service bibzoom.dk users can download music of all kinds. The service also provides reviews of music and books on music. Right now on the front page there is an enthusiastic review of organ Professor Ulrik Spang-Hanssen's book "Musikken imellem noderne: Swing i klassisk musik" (The music between the notes: Swing in classical music), which was released earlier this year at Aarhus University Press. The book is written with a light pen and with much humor, the reviewer points out.
Read the review (in Danish) here.