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Super Luxury / Massciot / Chicalyoh - Bay Horse (Manchester) - 22/08
Super Luxury:
A figure four leg lock of pummelling, AC/DC style repetition Million Dollar Dreaming the angular sounds of classic 90's Noise rock (ala Touch & Go, Amphetamine Reptile records) all Choke Slammed into the sound of groove laden sludge, these miscreants know how to lay on a beating. And spill your pint. And take a chair shot. And clamber the ceiling. You think Macho Man was on coke during all those classic promos!? Nah mate. He was listening to Super Luxury in the changing rooms.
We're told this is the best band Action Beat had the pleasure of playing with on tour in a long time, Massciot play their first ever show in MCR. After witnessing their greatness in Lyon, Action Beat Head honcho Don McLean demanded they let him organise their first tour of the UK, now here they are. All-female no-wave krautrocking all-consuming brilliance. With the agressiveness of a tiger in Formica, Massicot oscillates between frank and noisy moments and hypnotic, repetitive phases. An obsessive, rythmic guitar, a modeled bass, a violin as an free electron, tropical kraut drums led by latvian poetry form a mass, a constellation of electrical dinosaurs, imported pineapples, cloud-drawings, intricate rhythms and Dada-jokes.
Chicaloyoh is Alice Dourlen's solo project. Creating music between soundscape exploration and intimate contemplation, Chicaloyoh is a mix of guitar, keyboards and percussions from distant and various horizons. Chicaloyoh is a one woman band that will attract those who like the priestess singings of Inca Ore or Nico. Together with High Wolf she plays as Woodoo Mount Sister, who toured Italy and the USA last year. Chicaloyoh has already released tapes on Bumtapes, Dial square tapes, Clay Ruby's (from Burial Hex and Second Family Band) label Brave Mysteries, and more recently, a full-length LP on the french label Faunasabbatha.
Bear Bones, Lay Low:
Hailing from Venezuela, now based in Belgium, Ernesto González makes music as Bear Bones, Lay Low. Active since a teenager in the Belgian noise underground, González's music has evolved from spontaneous bedroom noise/drone explorations to colorfully psychedelic electronic music where analog synthesis meets fuzzed-out guitar freak outs and entrancing rhythms. He has also been part of psychedelic jam band Sylvester Anfang II since 2006 and is part of numerous musical projects including the drone duo González & Steenkiste (with Sylvester Anfang II bandmate Hellvete) and Sayona, a freeform dark electronics collaboration with Shazzula of Black Mass Rising and formerly of psych head bangers Aqua Nebula Oscillator. Bear Bones, Lay Low has released music in various formats and labels such as Gipsy Sphix, Young Girls Records, Sloow Tapes, Cabin Floor Esoterica, Full Of Nothing and KRAAK, who released his latest LP « El Telonero » in 2012.
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what good habit do you wish you'd started earlier? I have a long-standing commitment to community service. I want to make a difference in my world because I have a heart for all of humanity. The International System gives women the opportunity to impact their world by promoting and speaking about the many issues that affect us all.
what concerns do you have with the future?I live on the same property with several family members on the oldest cattle ranch in Texas on the beautiful Guadalupe River. I love living so close to my family and I cherish the memories we are creating.
what do you most enjoy about traveling?Our family makes eating a healthy diet and exercising a part of our daily lives, we allow time to be with family and friends, and spend time outdoors doing the things we love to do. I feel all these things help make us a healthy family.
what do you like most about your age?Family values are the moral and social standards that bind a family together. In my family we believe that our faith comes first and then family second. My husband and I are working together to pass on a positive legacy of high moral and social standards to our children.
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Jeff Grisamore, Noel Torpey, Ira Anders
Hope House hosted a breakfast for our recently installed legislators on January 28th. We had the opportunity to meet our new representatives and re-engage with those who have been in office.
I love having their undivided attention to discuss what is happening at Hope House. It's a chance for us to say thank you for all that they do for their communities as well as to highlight the work we do, and the obstacles and challenges facing our clients.
We are able to advocate on our client's behalf and to ensure that their needs are heard. We are extremely fortunate in Eastern Jackson County to have such wonderful representation and concern from our legislators. This is a difficult time for legislators facing another year of budget challenges and having to balance the needs of so many. I appreciate their willingness to come to the table and to hear our concerns.
I want to thank, Representatives Anders, Grisamore, Lasater, McManus, and Torpey; and Senator Kraus for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend our breakfast and tour our facility. I look forward to meeting with them throughout the year as we advocate for those who have been impacted by domestic violence.


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Over the past decade, Digital Designs have earned a reputation for being no nonsense, high-performance products available at reasonable prices. They are also some of the most powerful amplifiers available, hence their popularity and success in the SPL contest arena. This time, we are looking at one of their big monoblock classics, the Digital Designs M4.
The M4 is not a small amplifier by any standard, but the 22x9 inch, 28-pound amplifier is reasonably compact when you consider the prodigious power it develops. The specifications state the M4 will develop 3,200 watts into one ohms at a battery voltage of 12 V. At the usual testing voltage of 14.4 V, it's sure to exceed that number by a wide margin. And you know an amplifier means business when it comes equipped with dual power connectors that accept 0-gauge cable!
Everything about the amp says it's a quality piece of kit, from the sturdy and massive power connections to the panel mounted RCA's and CNC machined logos on the heat sink.
The amplifier has a fairly typical layout, with power and speaker connections at one end and audio inputs and signal controls at the other. The M4 does not use any internal fusing, though a 450 A external fuse is recommended.
Feature wise, the amp includes all the usual functions and controls, with pots for gain, subsonic filter, bass boost and the low-pass crossover. A wired remote level control is also included, incorporating a clip indicator LED.
The controls are nicely designed with logical adjustment ranges. The crossover has a slope of -24 dB per octave and can be set to any frequency between 20 and 200 Hz. The subsonic filter, a critical feature for vented subwoofer designs, ranges from about 12 to 50 Hz, also at -24 dB per octave. Bass boost occurs right around 50 Hz with a maximum boost of 6 dB and a fairly low Q factor, so it has a significant effect over most of the amplifiers pass band.
A single RCA connection sends signal to a second amp in a Master/Slave configuration. The owner's manual provides clear instructions on how to configure the amp in this mode, but with this much power on tap, it's going to take stout woofers to handle a pair of these!
Having a look inside the amplifier reveals a serious power supply that uses no less than six individual toroids, and twenty-four high-current MOSFETs, fed by a bank of eight 3300µF capacitors. This baby is built to handle some serious current! The output section is equally as stout, with sixteen high-current N-Channel MOSFETs, and a total of 14,400µF of capacitance. The Class-D carrier is filtered out by a pair of high-current toroidal inductors as well as the customary iron core inductors and corresponding capacitors. The output is controlled by a pair of high-current relays, to minimize the pop noise when turning on and off. All of these components are based on a military-grade FR4 printed circuit board. A combination of traditional through-hole and surface mount parts are found throughout the M4. The build quality looks good and the amp should prove to be a reliable performer.
Normally, I do some critical listening as part of my review process. Just because this is amp is all about power doesn't mean shouldn't still sound good. With this much power I need bigger woofers, so I connect a pair of 15 inch, four ohms, 1000 watt woofers for a load impedance of two ohms. No one would expect an amp of this type to sound like my studio reference amplifier, but the M4 does as well as anyone could expect. The amp sounds quite good, with real authority and a seemingly endless amount of power available. It has great ability to control the woofers, providing tight, well defined bass, regardless of how loud I play it. This is one of those amps that leaves a big grin on your face after a two hour listening session. And after that, it's barely even warm!
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As I suspect, the M4 easily exceeds its advertised power rating, with a whopping 4955 watts into one ohms at a battery voltage of 14.4 V and a max current draw of 422 amperes. I measured all performance aspects and the M4 earns a glowing report card. For an amp with this much power to achieve distortion numbers in the 0.06% range at one watt is pretty unusual. I am impressed with the amplifier's overall efficiency, scoring over 90% at full power into four or two ohms.
The Digital Designs M4 isn't for everyone. You need a very stout woofer system to handle this beast. Even if you have the power handling, you also need to provide the current to develop that power. If you have a vehicle that's built to handle these demands, you won't be disappointed with the performance. The Digital Designs M4 has suggested retail price of $1,599 in the U.S., and slightly more in Canada.
Technical Data
The following power measurements were obtained using industry standard methods. (1 kHZ @ 1.0 % THD+N - Battery voltages shown +/- 0.2 V)
Manufacturers Rated Power Actual Measured Power
@ 1.0 % THD+N @ 12.6 V Battery Actual Measured Power
@ 1.0 % THD+N @ 14.4 V Battery
Not stated x 1 @ 4 Ohms 1193 x 1 @ 4 Ohms 1558 x 1 @ 4 Ohms
Not stated x 1 @ 2 Ohms 2223 x 1 @ 2 Ohms 2897 x 1 @ 2 Ohms
3200 x 1 @ 1 Ohms 3809 x 1 @ 1 Ohms 4955 x 1 @ 1 Ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to 2 V output.
(CEA-2006A) (1 watt @ 4 ohms) -64.5 dBA
Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to full 4 ohms output. -96.4 dBA
THD+N at 1 watt 4 ohms power 0.065 %
CEA-2006A rated 4 ohms Power (minimum power per channel developed over the entire intended audio bandwidth) 1540 watts
Maximum Efficiency at full 2 ohms power per ch. 90.2 %
Idle Current 2.9 A
Input Sensitivity 161 mV- 6.3 V
Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance 422.4 A
Frequency Response (-3 dB) 12 Hz – 195 Hz
Subsonic (High Pass) Crossover 12 Hz – 53 Hz
-24 dB/oct
Low Pass Crossover 20 Hz – 200 Hz -24 dB/oct
Bass EQ boost +6 dB @ 50 Hz
Phase Adjustment (degrees of shift @ 100 Hz) N/A


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You know that saying, you have to write about what you know. I am very particular about what I post on my Italian American Girl site as you can tell. I don't write and post just to have anything up here, I am truthful about what I write because I feel the authenticity is what makes this site successful. I often ask myself about life, 'do other people go through what I am going through?' We often compare ourselves to others when we are faced with challenges in our lives. I have been blessed my whole life in many ways and when we work hard, have no time, have family obligations, dealing with other problems, etc. things can become overwhelming at times.
In many posts in the past, I always say 'family is everything.' I believe this is true, who else is there for you or will hand you the truth when you need it? Yes, your family. So, when I say I am blessed I know I am, regardless of all the challenges. More recently, my family and I have been faced with having to figure out how to move forward financially with my parents as they are aging. Thank God, they are both of health and mind, but financially things are becoming increasingly hard as they're both retired. My father came to this country over 50 years ago and worked two to three jobs, he never stopped. Granted we were not millionaires and we most definitely lived a modest life, they still do. After raising four children, my mother went off to work as well, she was not shy of hard work and definitely brought home her half of the bacon. I grew up in a household where working hard and having a good work ethic were major influences and requirements. Nothing wrong with that. Buy your own car, buy your own house, take pride in your hard work -- do and BE the American dream.
Fast forward to today and now we're working harder than ever, taxes are rising, seniors are living on less than fixed incomes as I know first hand from handling many financial elements for my parents. My father came to this country when they were telling him back in Calabria that if you come to America, you're set for life -- you have to work hard, but you will be able to retire and your kids will have a better life than in Italy. He did it, he bought and sold many homes, he never complained, he paid his taxes, he gave to whoever needed help, he gave other people jobs, and now they're faced with how to keep their home, pay debt back, and just live. Look, this isn't a political piece I'm writing here, I'm talking about the facts, the actions, the history of the American dream, which prompts me to ask, 'What happened to the American dream?'
I am American, I love my country, but I want my parents American Dream supported and not pulled out from under their feet. I'm a child of immigrant parents, they worked hard, I work hard -- Can we get the dream back?


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Is the Paris massacre the beginning of the end for 'Europe without borders'? Startfor analysts believe that the tragedy will have a huge impact on the European Union's policies, especially the Schengen Agreement.
The Paris terror attacks have prompted growing security concerns, which ultimately challenge the continuity of the Schengen Agreement, US intelligence company Strategic Forecasting, Inc. (Stratfor) emphasizes.
"The [Paris] attacks revealed the extent to which the situation in Syria, the immigration crisis in Europe and international terrorism are interconnected. The repercussions of the attacks will be similarly far-reaching," Stratfor's analysts predict.
"The Paris attacks will seriously challenge the continuity of the Schengen Agreement, which eliminated border controls in Europe. As of Monday, the Schengen Agreement is effectively suspended in many places," Stratfor stresses.
The intelligence company's report draws attention to the fact that France has already re-established border controls, as have Sweden, Germany and Slovenia. Recently, Hungary even erected a fence along its border with Serbia.
Although the temporary introduction of border controls fit the conditions of the Schengen Agreement, Stratfor analysts warn about the clouds gathering on the horizon of a 'unified' Europe.
"The big question is whether Schengen will be formally abolished, or if countries will begin to opt out from it," Stratfor writes, adding that the ongoing refugee crisis and the recent massacre in Paris have dealt a severe blow to the concept of a "Europe without borders."
Even though European governments are likely to bolster intelligence sharing and increase security collaboration, the fate of Schengen is now "in the hands of European voters," according to the intelligence company.
Undoubtedly, European right-wing parties will not miss the chance to strengthen nationalist sentiments across Europe in the wake of the Paris attacks. At the same time, the rise in Euroskepticism will also be felt in Europe.
"If the popular sentiment turns against Schengen, moderate governments — or, after the next electoral cycle, nationalist governments — could withdraw from the agreement," Stratfor warns.
Needless to say, the attack on Paris could undermine the European Commission's plan for the relocation of thousands of asylum seekers across the European continent.
Stratfor's analysts point to the fact that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has already toughened asylum regulations in order to ensure security. Meanwhile, Poland and some other Central and Eastern European countries have rejected the EC's plan.
Despite its growing displeasure, "Brussels will be too weak to introduce sanctions against the countries that choose not to participate in the plan," Stratfor remarks.
Seemingly, the concept of Europe "without borders" is falling apart at the seams.
"The Paris attacks will accelerate some processes that were already underway in Europe, such as resistance to migration and criticism of the Schengen Agreement," Stratfor concludes.


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I have some frozen cherry juice.(excess cherries) anyone have a good cherry jelly recipe.
You could do a simple pinot noir/cherry jelly. These measurements are approximations, but here's a start:
6 parts cherry juice
1 part pinot noir
4 parts sugar
1 parts apple jelly (or commercial pectin)
-Bring all to gentle boil until 221 degrees F is achieved (or check the set the ole fashioned way). Place in warm jars and seal.
Please let me respectfully comment on Foodshed's recipe.
The recipe, I'm sure is delicious. BUT, this jelly, like all others must be processed in a hot water canner for food safety issues.
After placing the jelly in jars. Place lid on scrupulously clean rim. Tighten bands until you feel resistance. Process in hot water canner for 10 minutes for pint jars. (Add about 1 minute per thousand foot elevation.)
Thanks for adding that Christina, left it out. Mario, here's a nifty chart with water bath canning times set at sea level for you to adjust by elevation: http://tinyurl.com/3al688h
did you see the cherry jello recipe in the nyt potluck recipe winners? check it out on food52 or the nyt diners blog. it looks beautiful and delicious.
Check out http://www.tartcherryrecipes.com They have some cherry recipes.


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From the May issue: Could the birthplace of hip-hop be the next real estate hot spot in the city?
With the recession in the rearview mirror, ever more confident New York City developers and real estate investors are scouring the five boroughs for the next up-and-coming locales. Here's where they're landing. [more]


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London rapper Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam pka M.I.A. is known for being an artist who is not afraid to express her political opinions and promote causes about which she is passionate through her art form.
Late last year M.I.A. released a music video for her song entitled 'Borders' (the Video), in which she denounces the treatment and living conditions of refugees - a well-intentioned and commendable message many would think. In the Video M.I.A. wears a modified football jersey of, the French football club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). M.I.A. changed the jersey so that the logo of Emirates, one of PSG's sponsors, read 'Fly Pirates' instead of 'Fly Emirates'.
Subsequent to the Video's release, on 14 December 2015 PSG's deputy CEO sought to instigate legal action and issued M.I.A. with a letter of claim asserting PSG's legal rights in their brand and requiring that M.I.A. cease broadcasting images on any media which showed the PSG jersey, because, PSG stated, 'we consider the use of our brand and image in a video clip denouncing the treatment of refugees is a source of discredit for our club'.
The letter asserts that M.I.A. caused PSG an image prejudice and adversely took advantage of the club's reputation which has caused them economic loss, and for which M.I.A. can be held liable under Article 1382 of the French Civil Code. Article 1382 relates to tortious liability and broadly states that 'any act whatever of man, which causes damage to another, obliges the one by whose fault it occurred, to compensate it'.
There are similar causes of action under English law which protect the rights of brand owners in their names or marks including their look and feel, such as passing-off. In a passing-off action under English law, PSG would have to successfully establish:
- that they built-up a reputation or goodwill as at the time of the act complained of;
- that M.I.A. made a misrepresentation to the public (whether or not intentional) which has caused or is likely to cause an erroneous belief that M.I.A. is endorsed by or associated with PSG; and
- as a result, that PSG have suffered damage and/or loss
Potential remedies for a passing-off action include damages or account of profits; an order for delivery up; and an injunction.
Although PSG's letter did not refer to trade mark infringement in respect of the changes to the Emirates logo, we do not know whether, as a sponsor, Emirates prompted or encouraged PSG to issue the letter in an attempt to protect its brand or trade mark. Similarly, presumably PSG would be inclined to do so to preserve its relationship with its sponsors.
M.I.A. seemingly decided to fight against PSG's claims in a controversial and non-conventional manner, for which she has built a reputation, by Tweeting photos of the letter to her 664,000 strong followers on 11 January 2016. She also posted an Instagram photo of her wearing the jersey asking her followers how they thought she should respond to PSG's demand that the images cease being broadcast. In an undaunted fashion, M.I.A. has also chosen a photo of her in the jersey as her Twitter profile picture and is using her Twitter account to retweet comments of support.
Not only is M.I.A. getting greater exposure for herself and, particularly, her Borders release but, PSG is the recipient of much negative attention and commentary from M.I.A.'s fan base and beyond - an aftermath which PSG and its lawyers most likely did not consider a possibility, or severely underestimated the aftermath's potency. It also appears as though PSG and their lawyers did not appreciate the quiddity of their prospective defendant. Presumably, if they had they would not have dealt with the protection and enforcement of their brand and legal rights in the way that they did. Arguably PSG's actions have caused themselves, and their sponsor Emirates, more damage and loss than if they had not taken any action at all.
This aftermath demonstrates the danger of rights holders and their legal advisers not fully considering and appreciating the, often far-reaching, context in which they are in (including any common ground for resolution); and the significance of making a sound judgement call based on that context - which is a crucial lesson for all.


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|isoniazid and alcohol
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I was diagnosed with latent TB a few months back and my doc suggested I should be treated for it. I have been HIV+ for 4 years, on Atripla, undetectable, CD4 1006, CD% 37, low cholesterol, athletic and very healthy. I am a social drinker, just a few beers or wine now and then. Will I still be able to consume alcohol while on isoniazid?
Response from Dr. Young
Hello and thanks for posting.
I generally don't recommend drinking alcohol while one's taking isoniazid; there's an increased risk of alcohol problems and rarely liver issues. That said, if you choose to drink, it's by no means the end of the world, go easy and understand that you could be a (very) easy date.
Be well, BY
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hiv/std risk - gave oral with condom
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Why should you worry about password length?
Is a longer password better than a shorter complex password? The answer is: maybe. Generally, a longer password will perform better against hacking attempts. However, if it uses common dictionary words, i.e. VanillaIceCream, then maybe not.
Gizmodo published a list of 25 most popular passwords in 2014 and the results are not surprising. Here's the top 5:
- 123456
- password
- 12345
- 12345678
- qwerty
Some websites require more complex passwords but if users have the freedom to use whatever they want many people choose to use shorter passwords. A password of sufficient length will perform better against a password guesser or password cracker.
IT security experts recommend that you change password with 8 characters every week or so. The time between password changes increases with the password length. You can change passwords with 12 characters every 90 days and passwords with 15 characters every year. Admin passwords should be 15 characters or more.
Security auditors and regulations such as PCI DSS require password complexity which translates into an ugly mess that nobody remembers (i.e. 3#0%Tv:/dMa?.23), forcing people to write passwords down.
Password attackers know that when you force password complexity, most people resort to altering a common words, i.e. by replacing e with 3 as in m33rkat. They optimize their password cracking tools to guess at passwords using these common patterns.
How to deal with all this?
If you are even moderately active on the Internet, you probably have several hundred different accounts. Build a simple system for password management. You may want to break things down into three categories:
High security accounts - Set a long password for online bank accounts and other high-security accounts. Develop a modification scheme for each account so it always has a unique password.
Medium security accounts - These are your online subscriptions, utilities companies, perhaps your online photo service etc., simply services that you log in so frequently that you still remember login credentials. Have at least one long password for each category of medium security accounts.
Low security accounts - You will need an account for news sites, etc. In most cases, you will be OK with reusing the same simpler password. (Just get a bit more adventurous and don't use 123456.)
Of course if you set up and use a password manager or a cloud access panel like Portadi, you may use strong, complex, and unique passwords for everything. If not, develop at least some system where you don't reuse the same weak password everywhere.
Tip: Think of your password as a sentence, it will make remembering it easier.


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By Ronnie Cummins
A growing number of organic consumers, natural health advocates and climate hawks are taking a more comprehensive look at the fundamental causes of global warming.
It has led them to this sobering conclusion: Our modern energy-, chemical- and GMO-intensive industrial food and farming systems are the major cause of man-made global warming.
How did they reach this conclusion? First, by taking a more inclusive look at the scientific data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - not just carbon dioxide (CO2), but also methane and nitrous oxide.
Next, by doing a full accounting of the fossil fuel consumption and emissions of the entire industrial food and farming cycle, including inputs, equipment, production, processing, distribution, heating, cooling and waste. And finally, by factoring in the indirect impacts of contemporary agriculture, which include deforestation and wetlands destruction.
When you add it all up, the picture is clear: Contemporary agriculture is burning up our planet, and factory farms or, in industry lingo, Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), play a key role in this impending disaster.
The Global Impact of Factory Farming
The science behind global warming is complex. Without question, coal plants, tar sands and natural gas fracking have contributed heavily to greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution, the major cause of global warming. We must unite to shut down these industries.
Similarly, consumer overconsumption of fossil fuels represents another big piece of the climate-crisis equation. We absolutely must rethink, retrofit and/or redesign our gas-guzzling cars and our energy-inefficient buildings, if we want to reduce fossil fuel use by 90 percent over the next few decades.
But we also must address the environmental impact of factory farming.
Today, nearly 65 billion animals worldwide, including cows, chickens and pigs, are crammed into CAFOs. These animals are literally imprisoned and tortured in unhealthy, unsanitary and unconscionably cruel conditions.
Sickness is the norm for animals who are confined rather than pastured, and who eat genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans, rather than grass and forage as nature intended.
To prevent the inevitable spread of disease from stress, overcrowding and lack of vitamin D, animals are fed a steady diet of antibiotics. Those antibiotics pose a direct threat to the environment when they run off into our lakes, rivers, aquifers and drinking water.
How Factory Farms Affect Global Climate
CAFOs contribute directly to global warming by releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere - more than the entire global transportation industry. The air at some factory farm test sites in the US is dirtier than in America's most polluted cities.
According to a 2006 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, including 37 percent of methane emissions and 65 percent of nitrous oxide emissions.
The methane releases from billions of imprisoned animals on factory farms are 70 times more damaging per ton to the earth's atmosphere than CO2.
Indirectly, factory farms contribute to climate disruption by their impact on deforestation and draining of wetlands, and because of the nitrous oxide emissions from huge amounts of nitrate fertilizers used to grow the genetically engineered corn and soy fed to animals raised in CAFOs.
Nitrous oxide pollution is even worse than methane – 200 times more damaging per ton than CO2. And just as animal waste leaches antibiotics and hormones into ground and water, pesticides and fertilizers also eventually find their way into our waterways, further damaging the environment.
CAFOs — A Major Contributor to Poor Health
Factory farms aren't just a disaster for the environment. They're also ruining our health. A growing chorus of scientists and public health advocates warn that the intensive and reckless use of antibiotics and growth hormones leads to factory-farmed food1that contains antibiotic-resistant pathogens, drug residues such as hormones and growth promoters, and "bad fats."
Yet despite these health and environmental hazards, the vast majority of consumers don't realize that nearly 95 percent of the meat, dairy and eggs sold in the U.S. come from CAFOs. Nor do most people realize that CAFOs represent a corporate-controlled system characterized by large-scale, centralized, low profit-margin production, processing and distribution systems.
There's an alternative: A socially responsible, small-scale system created by independent producers and processors focused on local and regional markets. This alternative produces high-quality food, and supports farmers who produce healthy, meat, eggs and dairy products using humane methods. And it's far easier on the environment.
Why We Need to Label Factory-Farmed Food
Consumers can boycott food products from factory farms and choose the more environmentally-friendly alternatives. But first, we have to regain the right to know what's in our food. And that means mandatory labeling, not only of genetically engineered foods, but of the 95 percent of non-organic, non-grass-fed meat, dairy and eggs that are produced on the hellish factory farms that today dominate US food production.
In 2013, a new alliance of organic and natural health consumers, animal welfare advocates, anti-GMO and climate-change activists will tackle the next big food labeling battle: meat, eggs and dairy products from animals raised on factory farms, or CAFOs.
This campaign will start with a massive program to educate consumers about the negative impacts of factory farming on the environment, on human health and on animal welfare, and then move forward to organize and mobilize millions of consumers to demand labels on beef, pork, poultry and dairy products derived from these unhealthy and unsustainable so-called "farming" practices.
Opponents and skeptics will ask, "What about feeding the world?" Contrary to popular arguments, factory farming is not a cheap, efficient solution to world hunger. Feeding huge numbers of confined animals actually uses more food, in the form of grains that could feed humans, than it produces. For every 100 food calories of edible crops fed to livestock, we get back just 30 calories in the form of meat and dairy. That's a 70-percent loss.
With the earth's population predicted to reach nine billion by mid-century, the planet can no longer afford this reckless, unhealthy and environmentally disastrous farming system. We believe that once people know the whole truth about CAFOs they will want to make healthier, more sustainable food choices. And to do that, we'll have to fight for the consumer's right to know not only what is in our food, but where our food comes from.
Keep Fighting for Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
While California Prop. 37 failed to pass last November, by a very narrow margin, the fight for GMO labeling is far from over. The field-of-play has now moved to the state of Washington, where the people's initiative 522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act," will require food sold in retail outlets to be labeled if it contains genetically engineered ingredients. As stated on LabelitWA.org:
"Calorie and nutritional information were not always required on food labels. But since 1990 it has been required and most consumers use this information every day. Country-of-origin labeling wasn't required until 2002. The trans fat content of foods didn't have to be labeled until 2006. Now, all of these labeling requirements are accepted as important for consumers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also says we must know with labeling if our orange juice is from fresh oranges or frozen concentrate.
Doesn't it make sense that genetically engineered foods containing experimental viral, bacterial, insect, plant or animal genes should be labeled, too? Genetically engineered foods do not have to be tested for safety before entering the market. No long-term human feeding studies have been done. The research we have is raising serious questions about the impact to human health and the environment.
I-522 provides the transparency people deserve. I-522 will not raise costs to consumers or food producers. It simply would add more information to food labels, which manufacturers change routinely anyway, all the time. I-522 does not impose any significant cost on our state. It does not require the state to conduct label surveillance, or to initiate or pursue enforcement. The state may choose to do so, as a policy choice, but I-522 was written to avoid raising costs to the state or consumers."
Remember, as with CA Prop. 37, they need support of people like YOU to succeed. Prop. 37 failed with a very narrow margin simply because we didn't have the funds to counter the massive ad campaigns created by the No on 37 camp, led by Monsanto and other major food companies. Let's not allow Monsanto and its allies to confuse and mislead the people of Washington and Vermont as they did in California. So please, I urge you to get involved and help in any way you can, regardless of what state you live in.
- No matter where you live in the United States, please donate money to these labeling efforts through the Organic Consumers Fund.
- If you live in Washington State, please sign the I-522 petition. You can also volunteer to help gather signatures across the state.
- For timely updates on issues relating to these and other labeling initiatives, please join the Organic Consumers Association on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.
- Talk to organic producers and stores and ask them to actively support the Washington initiative.
About the Author
Ronnie Cummins is the founder and Director of the Organic Consumers Association. He has been a writer and activist since the 1960s, with massive expertise in human rights, anti-war, anti-nuclear, consumer, labor, environmental, and sustainable agricultural areas. He is the author of several published articles, a children's book series called Children of the World, and Genetically Engineered Food: A Self-Defense Guide for Consumers.
About the Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots 501(c)3 public interest organization promoting health, justice, and sustainability. It prides itself as the only organization in the United States focused on promoting the views and interests of the country's estimated 76 million organic and socially responsible consumers.
The OCA participates in the important issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability, and other key topics. The Organic Consumers Fund, a 501(c)4, is the OCA's grassroots action and lobbying arm.


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Celeb star indulges in microdermabrasion
Reality television star Kim Kardashian may have undergone a cosmetic procedure to ensure she looked her best ahead of a big party last night, it has been suggested by the Daily Mail!
The 31-year-old was photographed leaving a salon yesterday with what appeared to be very slightly red skin, ahead of an appearance at the Valentino 50th Anniversary Party. And while the clinic she was photographed leaving specialises in Botox injections as one of its services, industry experts have said there is no suggestion that the celebrity had any injections. Instead, she may have had microdermabrasion, a non-surgical treatment used to smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It wouldn't be suprising considering the effectiveness of microdermabrasion – supermodels and actresses have all admitted to having the intensive facials in order to remain looking their best.
Kardashian was later photographed stepping out of her house looking stunning in a Lela Rose dress as she headed to the bash on Rodeo Drive.
The television star was actually filmed in 2010 having Botox injections around her eyes, but after suffering a reaction to the substance said she wouldn't be trying it again – at least not until she turned 40.
A report by the Daily Mail said Kardashian has also denied having any invasive cosmetic procedures performed.
Speaking on US chat show Nightline in 2010, she said: "Trust me honey, if I take this bra off you will tell me I need to get them done. I'm totally not against plastic surgery. … I've tried Botox before. That's the only thing that I've done."
See original story here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2121430/Kim-Kardashian-leaves-best-botox-salon-red-blotchy-skin-luminous-red-carpet-appearance.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
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Cybercom chosen for Tele2's M2M ecosystem
Cybercom and Tele2 have entered into a strategic partnership regarding services for machine-to-machine communications, M2M. Cybercom has been chosen as a supplier of services in Tele2's strong partner program. The partnership will be launched during the Digital Health Days event on August 25-26 at Stockholmsmässan, http://www.digitalhealthdays.se/
"Cybercom complements us in our M2M business. One of the main drivers of Tele2's success is that we quickly realised the global aspect of M2M and the dependence on a strong partner program to address our desired customer segments. We are impressed by Cybercom's credentials, experience and expertise in connected citizen, eHealth and connected industry, and in smart houses and cars etc. They provide clear value in our market offering, in which both partners complement each other," says Rami Avidan, Head of Tele2 M2M Global Solutions.
Cybercom conducts significant business in the field of eHealth, with assignments in areas such as online social counselling, encrypted e-mail and remote care/remote patient monitoring (RPM). Cybercom develops and manages the Swedish HSA catalogue, which is a central database with permissions for secure identification and information about the entire Swedish health care organisation, people and organisational units. Cybercom is also part of the committee responsible for the standardisation of service chain processes in technology-enabled health care, which includes a new digital standard for safety alarms within the EU.
"eHealth is an area of focus for Cybercom. The solutions of the connected world can be of great benefit to the community, especially in chronic illness, remote care and care for the elderly. As an advisor and service provider, we play an important role in enabling users to obtain a better quality of life, remain independent and be able to participate actively in the community. With our expertise and experience we contribute to the important collaboration between research, society and business, and drive the development of eHealth in the right direction," says Joakim Börjesson, Head of eHealth, Cybercom.
"We are very pleased about the partnership with Tele2. Together we can offer the market specific and secure services in M2M. Our vision is to be our clients' strategic business partner in the connected world, and I view our partnership as affirmation of our success in this," says Daniel Elofsson, KAM Tele2, Cybercom.
For further information, please contact:
Daniel Elofsson, KAM Tele2, Cybercom +46 760 474 001
Joakim Börjesson, Head of eHealth, Cybercom +46 727 40 89 03
Kristina Cato, Communications Director and IR Manager, Cybercom +46 708 64 47 02
Lars Torstensson, EVP Corporate Communication and Strategy, Tele2 +46 702 734 879
About Cybercom
Cybercom is an IT consulting company that assists leading companies and organisations to benefit from the opportunities of the connected world. The company's areas of expertise span the entire ecosystem of communications services. Cybercom's domestic market is the Nordic region, and in addition the company offers global delivery capacity for local and international business. Cybercom was founded in 1995 and has been quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm exchange since 1999. Read more at www.cybercom.com


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Many serious eye conditions do not cause obvious symptoms such as decreased vision, pain, redness or discharge. A comprehensive eye exam allows for these conditions to be detected and treated early.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Lazy eye is the loss or lack of development of central vision in one eye that is unrelated to any eye health problem and is not correctable with lenses. It can result from a failure to use both eyes together. Lazy eye is often associated with crossed-eyes or a large difference in the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes. It usually develops before 6 years of age. Early diagnosis increases the chance of a complete recovery.
Nearsightedness (myopia)
A common condition in which near objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred. Myopia can occur at any age.
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Distant objects are easier to see than near objects. The extra effort required to see clearly at close range can induce blur, fatigue, muscle tension, discomfort and headaches.
Vision is blurred or distorted at all distances due to an irregular or slightly cylindrical cornea.
A natural effect of aging, usually occurring after the age of 40, in which the ability to focus on close objects decreases over time. It can cause headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes and the need for more light.
Occurs when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy and vision becomes blurred and/or distorted. Initially, vision is improved with changes to eyeglasses or contact lenses, but eventually surgery may be required to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an intraocular lens implant.
Refers to a family of diseases that damage the optic nerve. In the early stages, glaucoma has no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. If left untreated, it results in blindness. Treatment is mainly with prescription eye drops but can also involve laser treatment or surgery.
Macular degeneration
A disease that results in permanent changes to central vision. It is a leading cause of central vision loss and sometimes blindness, with the risk increasing directly with age.


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February 16-17, 2018
Join the surge in PURPOSE initiatives emerging in business, helping professions, and faith communities. Now there is a next-generation tool that takes purpose-discovery to an even deeper and more productive level! This two-day intensive course and follow-up activities are designed to provide Master Facilitator Certification in the Core Gift Discovery© process. Different from common "purpose" and "strength" based assessments, this tool identifies the unique and most powerful attributes a person can use to get un-stuck and decide on future direction.


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Literature for All of Us Literature for All of Us
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Literature for All of Us brings the rewards of reading and writing through book group discussions and poetry writing to girls and teen mothers, inspiring them to share ideas, explore their strengths and free their imaginations. This nurturing literacy model creates a sense of accomplishment, self-esteem and hope.
Literature for All of Us is a catalyst for change that opens minds and hearts. We offer book group programs to young people that include reading and discussing literature and writing poetry. Participants learn to respond personally and aesthetically to literature, to share their own stories, enjoy reading, appreciate the importance of language, make connections, and empower each other as individuals and parents. We are a training resource for others who want to replicate this model. (Please see website for more info.)


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Scotty's House Scotty's House
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Mission Statement
Scotty's House is the Child Advocacy Center of the Brazos Valley. Founded in 1995, it is our mission to provide safety, healing and justice for children victimized by abuse through professional assessment, counseling and education in a compassionate and collaborative approach.
Scotty's House is a member of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc. and the National Alliance for Children. Scotty's House opened in 1995 as a nonprofit organization that provides a child friendly environment for its child clients. Children are referred to Scotty's House by law enforcement officials and Child Protective Services investigators. Scotty's House is a neutral entity, making no recommendations in any case. It simply provides a supportive and nurturing environment in which a child can interact with the necessary agencies. At Scotty's House, the child always comes first.


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In this episode of the Startup Stories series, we talked with Jesse Sommer from CabCorner, the world's favorite ride-sharing website. Jesse shared his experiences from their journey, as well as some great insights and learning points for any entrepreneur.
You can read up on CabCorner on their website.
"Use CabCorner to reduce travel costs, street traffic, and urban pollution."
Listen to the episode in the player below.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
There's A New Maid In Town!
This month's Who's That Girl set is to die for! A total woman's dream come true! Now what woman doesn't want to come home from a long day at work, and not be able to put her feet up, surf the net, talk on SCS, while her hubby or significant other does the housework for her? This month MFT has made that dream come true for all of us women with the set Maid For Who's That Girl.
For my sample today I stamped my images on MFT perfect panels and colored with prismacolor markers. The recliner, ottoman, and Who's That Guy's slacks are all paper pieced using scraps from designer paper I found at Costco. The button is from MFT's Summer Button Collection.
For a list of DT and December Temp DT previewing the set today, stop by Kim's blog and leave these talented ladies some love. Don't forget today's blog hop and release party in the MFT forum on Splitcoast starting at 8:00PM Eastern time (5:00PM Pacific). See you there!
Stamps: MFT Maid For Who's That Girl
Cardstock: Designer Paper, MFT Paper Panels, Stampin Up! Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Brads, Prismacolor Markers, Ribbon, Button, Cord, Dimensionals
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Labels: Cards, MFT, MFT DT, My Favorite Things
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love how you colored and pieced this set-really great!!!ReplyDelete
FAbulous Bonnie!! I love that ribbon and your paper piecing is divine!!ReplyDelete
I love this one. I want to be that girl. The ribbon is gorgeous and your coloring is as amazing as always! Great work.ReplyDelete
that's a rich and beautiful color scheme, I wanna be rich and beautiful. I love the card and the piecing.ReplyDelete
Pretty card Bonnie! Love the rich colors.ReplyDelete
This is so cute. Love your card and the yummy colors you used.ReplyDelete
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Classical Views: Once again, the circus comes to town
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 by DIANE WITTRY in FocusAllentown Symphony Orchestra hosts "Cirque de la Symphonie"
I vividly remember my very first circus experience. It was the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus three-ring big-top circus.
Everything was so colorful and the acrobatic acts were so spectacular and engaging. I was entranced from the very first moment the show began.
A circus just wouldn't be as exciting if you didn't have some great music to go with it. Heart-warming melodies, toe-tapping rhythms, and fast, furious musical passages show off the skill of the orchestra as well as the circus performer.
Classical Views: Play 'Phantasy' for me with the ASO
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 by DIANE WITTRY in FocusHow do you get to Miller Symphony Hall? Practice
Have you ever fantasized about doing something unusual, out of the ordinary, over the top? Something that you thought might only be possible in your dreams, or in another life-time?
Maybe you wanted to climb Mount Everest, or become an Olympic ice skating champion, or an explorer in the Amazon?
Often the activities we become involved with as children and through high school and college are the ones that we care the most about although we don't pursue them as a career. Sports and music are two very popular activities that many people are involved with growing up.
Classical Views: Da, da, da, dah! Beethoven's 5th
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 by DIANE WITTRY in FocusAllentown Symphony concert includes Sierra debut, guest soloist Matt Haimovitz on Elgar Cello Concerto
The first four notes of Beethoven's 5th Symphony are perhaps the most well-known in the world. We hear them and we immediately know the piece. In reality, it is only two notes, because the first note is repeated three times: da, da, da, dah! This piece crosses cultural boundaries and has been adapted into all different types of orchestration, including versions that incorporate rock 'n' roll and disco beats.


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According to Michael Kors, great outfits begin with wearable, effortless, elevated staples. His easy-to-wear, luxurious lines of capsule-like pieces for men and women are testament to this belief. Hailing from the esteemed, Seventh Avenue collective of American designers, Kors continues apace today, producing the kind of clothes men and women really want to wear. Each season, collections brim with simple, yet striking wares, which are anything but basic. Whether you're chilling out in the city come the summertime, or are planning a refined holiday, make sure men's Michael Kors shorts are a solid part of your warm-weather repertoire. These elegant pieces are a sure-fire way to cut a well-heeled dash whatever your pursuit.
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Al Sharpton strode into the Sheraton Colorado Springs on Saturday afternoon with a bounce, and a wave in his slicked-back hairdo.
He had targets in sight.
In the days leading up to his appearance, Sharpton had requested a briefing from the El Paso County Democratic Party on the city's evangelical organizations, including Focus on the Family.
Known as a liberal gadfly, the controversial 2004 presidential candidate and Pentecostal minister from New York came out swinging as soon as he stepped to the press conference podium.
"There's a difference between the Christian right and right Christians," he said, adding that right-wing religious organizations such as Focus on the Family "try to put sheep's clothing on wolves."
Sharpton also conjured the debate over school choice in Colorado Springs, saying that privatizing schools could lead to discrimination against the black community. "The whole concept of vouchers is, at best, selective."
Be not afraid
Asked if he thought his visit made a difference in Republican-dominated El Paso County, he responded, "Too many are afraid to go into Republican strongholds."
He recalled a song he learned as a child about being "willing to walk into hell for an impossible cause." Walking into El Paso County, he said, was no problem.
Other Colorado politicos in attendance included U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar and U.S. Reps. Mark Udall and Diana DeGette, along with various state representatives. The summit, attended by roughly 300-400 people, was designed to promote discussion and organize the party's positions on various issues facing the state.
That Democrats should prepare to make a stand in El Paso County, where Republicans outnumber Democrats more than 2-to-1 and hold a lock on virtually all elected offices, was repeated through the weekend.
"It makes sense to crawl into the belly of the beast," said Pat Waak, chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. "We made a specific decision to hold this summit [in Colorado Springs].
He'll be back
Salazar stumped for Colorado budget-fix Referenda C and D at a Saturday afternoon event, pledging that Democrats "will have a presence in every county of this state."
El Paso County's lone Democrat in the legislature, Michael Merrifield, concurred.
"If El Paso County doesn't come forward strongly, [Referenda C and D] will fail," he said.
Independent City Councilman Richard Skorman, who attended the event with fellow Councilman Tom Gallagher, remarked that "the Democratic party is stronger than it's ever been here." Gallagher, a Republican, was more guarded, allowing only that Sharpton's visit "fills hotel rooms -- it's good for the economy."
Not everyone was pleased with Sharpton's sudden decision to cancel initial plans to preach at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Sunday. Instead, Sharpton traveled to Texas to meet with anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan outside President Bush's ranch.
"We were obviously all disappointed," said John Morris, chair of the El Paso County Democrats, who was hoping Sharpton's visit would connect with the African-American community.
But Sharpton said he'd promised to be in Texas for Sheehan's last weekend there. And he made another promise: "I have said to Emmanuel that I'll come back."
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I generally don't pay attention to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, because there isn't that much to pay attention to. He's a prominent voice in the GOP establishment, but he's been previously overlooked in favor of repeat presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann. There's talk of him running in 2016, but my expectations of him getting into the primary and remaining there are low. The GOP leadership doesn't need an establishment Republican from the Deep South, at least, not this election. And if Louisiana resident and American Conservative senior editor Rod Dreher has anything to say about it, Jindal has been far from the consummate governor, which weaken his chances at the outset.
But Jindal did do something noteworthy this week; he handled a would-be racial controversy with poise, something the GOP establishment is not especially well known for. There was a brief misunderstanding about which portrait was the "official" portrait of Governor Jindal. A liberal Twitter user tweeted a portrait of the governor that was loaned by an enthusiastic but possibly color-blind constituent, who painted the governor a few shades lighter. A flurry of outrage ensured. "OMG! They're whitewashing Bobby Jindal!" It turned out that the portrait in question was not of the governor, and that Governor Jindal indeed knew he was not light-skinned.
Governor Jindal chose to reply with humor: "You mean I'm not white?" he joked. Ever the politician, he took his opportunity to criticize his opponents: "I think the left is obsessed with race," he said. He dismissed the backlash about the portrait as "silly" and added that "the dumbest thing we can do is try to divide people by the color of their skin…We're all Americans."
Jindal is of Indian ancestry, and that fact has been almost entirely irrelevant to his political career and whatever ambitions he may harbor for 2016. He may have experienced racism in the past, and may experience it now. But being a person of color does not mean every situation you are in is embroiled in racism. Sometimes, it just isn't about race. Not even for those of us who aren't white. Strange, I know. But it's true.


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Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
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Early discount registration for BlogWorld Expo is set to close at the end of the day on Tuesday, June 30. BlogWorld Expo is an annual conference for bloggers, podcasters and anyone interested in new media.
Full access passes to the event cost US$600 through June 30, and $895 before September 13. Weekend passes are priced at $300 through June 30, and $395 through September 13. Full price passes will cost $1,195, or $495 for a weekend pass.
BlogWorld Expo is scheduled to run from October 15 through October 17, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference will include sessions for podcasters and bloggers as well as an expo hall. Additional information about the event is available at the BlogWorld Expo Web site.


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Coin Gallery
This small exhibition features amazing Roman hoards including the recently discovered Malpas and Knutsford Hoards, on loan from National Museums Liverpool. Hoards like these help us explore life in this region nearly 2,000 years ago. The coins and jewellery which were buried would have been very valuable. They were hidden for safekeeping, but their owners never returned for them.


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Its here guys. My first short comic has arrived. You can download it
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Lucky Dog Rescue Lucky Dog Rescue
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Mission Statement
Lucky Dog Rescue's mission is to save dogs who are about to be euthanized at high kill shelters. Our motto is...."The dogs who get rescued are the lucky ones"...and sadly, the reason we chose that motto is because everyday there are between 50-200 dogs who get euthanized in Maricopa County shelters. You can make a difference and SAVE A LIFE!!WE NEED FOSTER HOMES in order to save them. If you cannot become a foster home to save a dog, you can also help by donating toward the boarding and vetting costs of a dog on their last day on death row.
You can also support Lucky Dog Rescue's mission by becoming a volunteer, donating dog food, walking dogs who are in boarding kennels, transporting to vet visits, participating in adoption events, and helping to fundraise. We are currently recruiting a Fundraising Coordinator. If you have talents for putting on fundraising events, please email for more info!
We are a nonprofit all breed dog rescue organization specializing in saving dogs off the euthanasia list at high kill shelters.
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By MARC PARRY, Staff writer Thursday, July 12, 2007
ALBANY -- Labor activists broke out banners and balloons Wednesday to celebrate a ruling that allows some graduate student research assistants to unionize.
They rallied at the University at Albany to cheer a decision that directly affects about 2,000 employees of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York working in Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse.
The private nonprofit foundation administers outside grants for sponsored research programs at SUNY. The employees affected by the case are enrolled at SUNY but draw their paychecks from the foundation, a union leader said.
The ruling by the National Labor Relations Board focused on whether the student assistants have a fundamentally economic or educational relationship to their employer.
The board reversed the decision of a regional director who had ruled the research assistants are not employees of the foundation, meaning they would not qualify for collective-bargaining rights.
Graduate students have shouldered more and more of universities' day-to-day work over the past 20 years. The new ruling represents "a rare expansion of bargaining rights for graduate students under the current labor board, appointed by President Bush," according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, which closely tracks college labor issues.
"It's a victory for graduate students across the country," Arindam Mandal of Communications Workers of America Local 1104 said through a megaphone during a noon rally that drew fewer than 20 people.
The decision contrasts with a major ruling handed down by the NLRB in a related case three years ago. The board ruled then that graduate teaching assistants at Brown University lack collective-bargaining rights under the National Labor Relations Act because they are students rather than employees.
One Cornell University labor expert argued that the new development opens the door to an appeal of the original ruling and is "the kind of decision that the board will regret because they have muddied their own waters quite significantly."
"People might think it's a small decision, but I think it's an important decision because it lays bare the contradictions in the earlier decision," said Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
The Coalition of Graduate Employee Unions is a loose-knit coalition of labor unions in the USA and Canada that represents graduate students employed as teachers, researchers, and administrative staff.


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Internet Download Manager v6.15. Added Windows 8 compatibility.Fixed compatibility problems with different browsers including Internet Explorer 10,all Mozilla Firefox versions up to Mozilla Firefox Aurora, Google Chrome. Improved FLV grabber to save videos from web players on YouTube, Google Video, MySpace TV, and other popular sites
Internet Download Manager supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing. IDM integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, MSN Explorer, AOL, Opera, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firebird, Avant Browser, MyIE2, and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads. You can also drag and drop files, or use Internet Download Manager from command line. Internet Download Manager can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it's done.
Other features include multilingual support, zip preview, download categories, scheduler pro, sounds on different events, HTTPS support, queue processor, html help and tutorial, enhanced virus protection on download completion, progressive downloading with quotas (useful for connections that use some kind of fair access policy or FAP like Direcway, Direct PC, Hughes, etc.), built-in download accelerator, and many others.
Version 6.15 adds Windows 8 compatibility, adds IDM download panel for web-players that can be used to download flash videos from sites like YouTube, MySpaceTV, and Google Videos. It also features complete Windows 7 and Vista support, YouTube grabber, redeveloped scheduler, and MMS protocol support. The new version also adds improved integration for IE 10 and IE based browsers, redesigned and enhanced download engine, the unique advanced integration into all latest browsers, improved toolbar, and a wealth of other improvements and new features.
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Richard Stenhouse
Richard Stenhouse (12/10/1944- ) was born in North Carolina. Between 1963 and 1966 he studied at the North Carolina State University School of Design. In 1970 he received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and in 1975 he earned an M.F.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Stenhouse set up a studio in Charlotte and began to exhibit his work in the graphic arts professionally beginning in 1975. His works have been in many group and solo exhibitions, establishing a regional and national following. Included among these are exhibitions at the Duke University Museum of Art, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the Mint Museum in Charlotte, the Asheville Museum of Art, and the Palazzo Venezia in Rome, Italy. In 1996, Richard was honored with a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship Grant. His subject matter is largely self-based, often featuring himself as only a partially whole being. Stenhouse stated of his art "It's great fun picturing myself as a wretched creature. I'd rather not think about why."
Other works by: Richard Stenhouse


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Love-struck males are increasingly smitten by cars
By JEN FISH, Portland Press Herald Writer
Friday, March 31, 2006
It's tough out there for a turkey.
Male wild turkeys, which must perform elaborate courtship rituals to attract females, are facing an even more difficult hurdle to finding love this spring mating season: the Maine Turnpike.
At least six male turkeys presumably on the prowl have met an untimely end on the turnpike this month, prompting state police to warn motorists to add another wild animal to their potential driving hazards.
Most of the accidents have occurred in the stretch of road between Gray and Lewiston, said Stephen McCausland, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman.
"There have been about a half-dozen collisions in the last month," he said. The most recent accident occurred Wednesday.
"The turkey didn't make it," McCausland said. "The turkeys, fortunately, have not caused any injury but are probably the last thing you would expect when driving on the turnpike."
Trooper Robert Andreasen, who patrols the highway south of Lewiston, has responded to three turkey collisions in the past two weeks. He said he has seen more of the birds during his patrols over the past few years.
Andreasen said motorists should be aware of the increase and that "they might fly up on you."
Drivers such as Terina Dobson of Portland are already on the lookout.
Dobson said she visits friends in Sabattus several times a week and always sees the birds resting on the side of the road on the southbound side between Auburn and the New Gloucester tollbooth.
"Knock on wood, they've been staying on the side of the road," she said.
Wild turkeys have made a big comeback in Maine. They were all but extinct here in the early 1800s, said Inland Fisheries and Wildlife spokesman Mark Latti. The birds were reintroduced by the state in the early 20th century, but were not successfully re-established until the late 1970s.
Since then, the population of wild turkeys has steadily increased to the point that the turkey hunting season, once determined by a lottery, was opened to all who purchased a license last year.
Latti said the state estimates there are between 17,000 and 20,000 turkeys. Although that number may seem high, he said, the birds remain outnumbered by moose, deer and bears.
But as the numbers have increased, the state has allowed more and more people to hunt them. Last year, 23,951 permits were issued, compared to 15,600 in 2004.
Male turkeys are generally 3 to 4 feet long, with a 5-foot wing span and weigh between 16 and 25 pounds. The females are much smaller, weighing between 9 and 11 pounds.
Most turkeys searching for mates should be off the roads by the end of May, Latti said.
Staff Writer Jen Fish can be contacted at 282-8229 or at: email@example.com
Go here to read or post comments: http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/060331turkey.shtml
Saturday, April 01, 2006
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Sunday Supper is all about TAPAS today and I could not wait to share this roasted pepper and anchovies recipe that has been a long-standing family favorite for gatherings for more than 40 years. In fact, until a few years ago, I thought that it was one of my Mom's recipes, but she took her inspiration […] Read more »
Hatch Green Chile Grits with Shrimp and Chorizo Recipe – Happy Green Chile Season!
'Tis the season for Hatch Chiles from New Mexico and the Hungry Goddess is cooking, roasting, peeling, and freezing my fave smoky green chiles so I can enjoy them at will. To celebrate Hatch Chile season, Fresh Market and I have paired up to bring you some amazing green chile flavors! Hatch Chile Season is […] Read more »
Summer Napa Cabbage Wraps with Mackerel, Quinoa, & Veggies with Lemon Garlic Aioli Dressing Recipe
It was a slightly awkward moment. As I was chopping the veggies for the wraps, the most glorious summer vegetable smells kept tickling my nose until I could not resist any longer and I stuck my nose practically into a wrap. Of course, that was the moment that my friend glanced up to see me […] Read more »
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa and Jamaican Rice and Peas
Food in South Florida is a potpourri of food influences from across the Caribbean and South America. Throw in the amazing seafood on offer and it is a feast for the senses and the palate! Since moving to South Florida from the Northeast almost 20 years ago, I have embraced the diversity of ingredients and […] Read more »
Brats and Beans – Grilled Bratwurst and Summer Three Bean Salad with Hemp Oil and Sardines Recipe
Since working with the delicious and always interesting King Oscar products, I have arrived to a few fascinating palate truths. The first is sardines go great with sausage and pork. I am not enough of a palate expert to explain why and when it tastes so good, why question? Just do it. And so I […] Read more »
Salmon Oscar with Purple Asparagus & Blender Bearnaise Sauce Recipe
Salmon Oscar was the special request for Mother's Day from my Mom. I was in complete agreement; who can resist salmon, crab meat, asparagus, and Bearnaise?? Not me. It was a delectable choice and made for a super special Mother's Day meal! My Mother's Day present was having my kiddo in the kitchen with me […] Read more »
Smoked Fish Dip with Kippers Recipe
When I lived in the UK, if someone said kippers, I thought breakfast. Now that I am living in Florida, if someone says smoked fish (kippers are split and smoked herring), I think DIP. My tasty challenge from King Oscar for this go-around was their delectable, smoky kippers and I couldn't do just one recipe. My […] Read more »


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Jeremy Corbyn had a tense exchange with an LBC reporter today, after he was asked what would happen if Labour performed badly at May's local elections.
"If you aren't the right person to deliver that campaigning party that you say, will you take note? What would be a success for you on the 4th May?" Vincent McAviney from LBC asked.
But Corbyn told him: "Haven't you got anything else to ask about?"
McAviney replied: "You're the leader of a party, why can I not ask you about it?"
The journalist can then be heard being told to "stop recording".
It has been predicted that Labour's poor polling could lead to the party losing over 100 council seats when voters head to the ballot box on May 4.
Local government elections will be held across England, Scotland and Wales, alongside a number of mayoral elections in city regions such as Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.
The latest Guardian/ICM poll put Labour at 25%, their lowest support in these polls since the 2015 general election and joint equal to their lowest performance going back to 1983.
Launching Labour's campaign in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Corbyn said the Conservatives "are running our country down in every way".
"Home ownership, opportunities for our children, wages and conditions at work, the NHS, care for our elderly, and now life expectancy: they're all going backwards, run down by a Conservative Government that looks after those at the top and manages decline for the rest of us," he said.


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Top of the evening everyone.
We went and saw "Les Miserables" 10 days ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the filming and drama in the song "One Day More" was stunning.
It was a little bit upsetting that they cut out half of "Castle on a Cloud." It is Keren's favourite song. She sings it beautifully. "Les Miserables" is coming to the Toronto stage this fall. I hope Keren can get a part in it.
Anyway, Keren has decided that she would like the CD in her radio to wake up every morning. That is easy.
Segue to Gavi...Gavi loves the music to "Man of La Mancha." I have seen that play twice. The first time was at the Little Theater in Norfolk, VA. It was a little theatre.* The second time was in front row mezzanine seats on Broadway, with the massive, moving stage and set. It was two different plays. Gavi reminds a little bit of Don Quixote. He has decided that he would like the soundtrack to "Man of La Mancha" for his alarm clock in the morning.
Their rooms are next to each other.
Besides being remarkably different soundtracks musically, they do not work so well together. I find it difficult to listen to "I Dreamed a Dream" and "The Impossible Dream" simultaneously. It is downright schizophrenic.
Have a good night.
*Please note: I have deliberately switched spellings for theater/theatre.


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Who Am I ?
My Goals
Where am I ?
When I was 35 I found myself asking that very question! That is when Jesus found me and changed my life forever! I was saved by grace in May of 2010 and have been living for Christ ever since. My life radically changed. When God called, I said yes Lord!There is power in Christ and through Him I'm happy to say I'm no longer the man I used to be. I'm His clay and I want Him to mold me. God has opened doors that I never imagined possible. I couldn't play an instrument and had never sung publicly, but God changed all of that. Today I lead worship, play guitar, write songs and I'm an avid blogger. I'm also a contributor and Online Event Manager for Worship Team Training®. With a simple "yes Lord," He is equipping me daily.
Following Christ has been the most challenging, yet most rewarding decision I've ever made in my life. To know true joy and piece no matter the circumstance in life is priceless!
GOD is too good!
I grew up in southeast Texas in a town just north of Houston and haven't wandered far from there. It's home!
- To glorify God by passing on to others what I've learned from all that God has done and is doing through me and those around me.
- To provide scriptural answers and support for worship leaders and worshippers alike.
- To remind everyone that NOTHING is impossible for GOD! No matter who you are, what you've done or where you came from, GOD has a plan for your life! No sin is greater than GOD's grace. (Can I get an amen?!?) It's amazing what happens when you say YES to GOD!!!


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Metaphors are utilised in the Qur'an in the even broader sense of 'isomorphism'. As readers of this blog might recall↓, isomorphism is the mirroring of one set of information onto another. This might be examplified by the usage of symbols and literary metaphors or in the way brain processes information coming in from the world, or in the way on-screen pixels take the shape of live-action images in real world.
Thus, whereas in case of metaphors similarity lies in between one piece to another piece of information (source and target), isomorphism is more broad-scale with likenings (or, structural mappings, using Lakoff's terms) between two series of information.
Evidence of isomorphism in the Qur'an
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِن كُنتُمْ فِي رَيْبٍ مِّنَ الْبَعْثِ
فَإِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ ثُمَّ مِنْ عَلَقَةٍ ثُمَّ مِن مُّضْغَةٍ مُّخَلَّقَةٍ وَغَيْرِ مُخَلَّقَةٍ لِّنُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ ۚ
وَنُقِرُّ فِي الْأَرْحَامِ مَا نَشَاءُ إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ثُمَّ نُخْرِجُكُمْ طِفْلًا ثُمَّ لِتَبْلُغُوا أَشُدَّكُمْ ۖ
وَمِنكُم مَّن يُتَوَفَّىٰ وَمِنكُم مَّن يُرَدُّ إِلَىٰ أَرْذَلِ الْعُمُرِ لِكَيْلَا يَعْلَمَ مِن بَعْدِ عِلْمٍ شَيْئًا ۚ
وَتَرَى الْأَرْضَ هَامِدَةً فَإِذَا أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْهَا الْمَاءَ اهْتَزَّتْ وَرَبَتْ وَأَنبَتَتْ مِن كُلِّ زَوْجٍ بَهِيجٍ
development of the embryo inside the mother's womb,
- progression of the born human from birth till senile age, and,
- the blossoming of foliage from barren earth into beautiful grass.
The common thread between all three types of growths is the fruition from a non-existent or immature stage to the fully developed stage. The wilting of luscious grass into brown hay is not mentioned here but has been mentioned in similar vein otherwise. Each living thing's cycle of growth infact shows similar progression with basically the same two end-points: a) beginning of life and b) reversal of prime followed by death. The ayah thus succintly points out that no matter which stage or whose growth one might look at they all mirror the same pattern. This isomorphism in turn strongly suggests the sameness of the penultimate source of this cycle, in contrast to 'random mistakes' as suggested by the evolutionists.
وَلَقَدْ جِئْتُمُونَا فُرَادَىٰ كَمَا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَتَرَكْتُم مَّا خَوَّلْنَاكُمْ وَرَاءَ ظُهُورِكُمْ
"AND you have certainly come to Us alone as We created you the first time, and you have left whatever We bestowed upon you behind you." [in Al-An'am 94]
As per the above ayah, the two end-points of the cycle of growth themselves mirror each other: a progression from nothing to nothing. We are born empty-handed. Whaterver we acquire during our lifetimes (money, property, skills) is a part of the process of growing up in the world. In the end we leave empty-handed again. This mirroring was also catptured in the second example of the above ayah: God reminded there that after our birth we progress until old age where we become ignorant and unaware just as we were when we were born. The special aspect of the particular ayah now referred is that the sameness of the two unobserved phases of human existence has been implied: the phase before our birth and the phase after our deaths. We came from nothing (nothing here means only in the 'physical sense') and we return to nothing: matter and material are a midway stage observed only in this finite world.
إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ اللَّـهِ كَمَثَلِ آدَمَ ۖ خَلَقَهُ مِن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was. [Al-i-Imran 59]
On a theological subject, the Quran here points out the inherent sameness in the birth of Hazrats Adam and of Isa (alaihima-s-salaam). The Christian tendency is to regard Isa as (na-'uzubi-Allah) Son of God on account of his fatherless birth to Bibi Maryam. Allah (subhanahu ta'ala) here gently points out how Hazrat Adam was created from scratch without a father or a mother. Birth to all sorts of creation in this world, of indeed the whole universe, and of the universe of heaven and hell that is invisible to us, is by virtue of God's powers. It is after having descended Hazrat Adam onto earth with wife Hawwa that the familiar system of human reproduction was put in place. However, it goes without saying, that the Creator can re-create another sample of any being in whatever manner He wishes as a miraculous reminder of His Great Powers. Thus the birth of all human beings, indeed all living beings in this world are isomorphic to each other. This agains points to the unity of the Source of all this creation.
Usage of isomorphism in the Qur'an
The three examples we have considered are sufficient to illustrate how isomorphism differs from metaphors in their more narrowed, literary sense. Isomorphisms point out the correspondence and basic sameness of apparently different phenomenae. They seem to be more factual, used to point out big cosmic realities. On the other hand, literary metaphors might be used more often as examples and illustration.
All exposition regarding the ayahs relies on basic exegises as found in Maulana Maududi's Tafheem-ul-Qur'an and Mir Taqi Uthmani's Ma'ariful Qur'an.


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Hi, Chilkat Spider not working anymore with Google. Here is my code:
Please help on this.
asked Feb 20 '13 at 15:39
Very interesting! You coded your library so that developers cannot violate Google's Terms of Service? This should not be your problem. Or will you restrict the keylength for encryption routines, because China, North Korea and other countries don't allow that? Time to reconsider your preemptive obedience.
If there are technical reasons, it is absolutely OK.
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I think Chilcat did a great job. Google is restricting that which is funny.
(Feb 23 '13 at 12:41) Shaoun1000
Make sure to show the lastErrorText, see http://www.cknotes.com/?p=423
answered Feb 20 '13 at 15:42
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Hi, This is the last error HTML:
answered Feb 20 '13 at 16:13
Chilkat Spider does not allow for Google pages to be spidered. It would be against Google's Terms of Service. Chilkat specifically checks for Google URLs and does not follow them. I'm very sorry.
answered Feb 20 '13 at 21:07
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Hello Chilkat,
I have become a member and stumbled upon this post.
With regards to your response above, would it not be more practical for the users of this module to receive some kind of information message stating that "the URL to be spidered is prohibited based on the hosting services terms of service" or some such message, especially given the fact that you are diligently checking the URL's to be spidered.
I just think that it would save some development time especially for those that are not aware.
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ICARDA participates in rice-fallow croplands and Future Smart Foods workshops in Bangkok
ICARDA scientists attended the workshops on 'Opportunities for Diversification in Rice-Based Systems,' organized by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and 'Creating Enabling Environments for Nutrition-Sensitive Food and Agriculture to Address Malnutrition' organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO), in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28-29 March 2017.
During the first event, the representatives of research centers including ICARDA, ICRISAT, World Vegetable Center, FAO, and national agricultural research systems (NARS) of South Asia discussed the opportunities of improving the productivity of rice-fallows croplands in the region.
Dr. Yashpal Saharawat, ICARDA Afghanistan Country Manager, and Dr. Ashutosh Sarker, Regional Coordinator, ICARDA South Asia & China Regional Program, presented ICARDA's research experience on introducing pulses in rice fallows and their varietal suitability in rice fallow systems, yield advantages and the use conservation agriculture technologies, etc.
"June-October – the rice growing season in South Asia – is followed by a fallow during November-February," said Dr. Ashutosh Sarker. "Although growing rice is not suitable during this period, low water consuming grain legumes such as chickpea and lentils can be introduced as second crops for short season."
During the second workshop on future smart foods, a project proposal in partnership with ICARDA and ICRISAT under the FAO Regional Initiative on Zero Hunger Challenge and the next steps for implementation were discussed among the NARS of Nepal, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.


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TSPSC recruitment details
TSPSC (Telangana State public service commission) has published notification for recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer in various engineering streams.Important dates related to TSPSC assistant executive engineer exam are
- You can apply online from 20th August 2015
- Last date for submission of online application is 3rd September 2015
- The written exam date is 20th September 2015
It is not yet confirmed whether the exams will be online or offline.But you need to apply online for the posts.I have outlined the eligibility criteria for different posts below
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in rural water supply and Sanitation department or in Public health and Municipal Engineering department – BE or BTECH in Civil Engineering or Pass in section A and section B of AMIE examination conducted by Institutes of Engineers in Civil
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in R&B department or CAD department or Public health and municipal engineering department – BE or BTECH in CIvil Engineering
The minimum and maximum age limit for all the posts are 18 years and 44 years.Though it is relexable for SC/ST and BC candidates by 5 years.The age should be as on 1st July 2015.You can also contact below number or email id in case of any issues while filling application form or downloading the hall ticket (040-23120301 or 040-23120302) or mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
If you have the degree with distance education then if it is recognized by University Grants Commission or AICTE or Distance Education council you can apply for the job.Candidates belonging to BC (backward classes) will have to present non creamy layer certificate if not then they should apply as General candidate.Also preference will be given to local candidates.
TSPSC exam format
TSPSC assistant executive engineer exam will consist of two stages.The first stage is written test which may be online or offline.Successful candidates in written test will appear for interview.The merit list will be prepared based on marks in written test as well as interview.
The candidates will be called for interview in ratio of 1:2.That is twice the number of vacancies.The written test will have two papers
- General Abilities and General Studies – 150 questions of one marks each and total time is 150 minutes
- Civil Engineering (Degree level) – 150 questions of total 300 marks and total time is 150 minutes
The interview will be of 50 marks.The Civil Engineering paper will contain questions from below mentioned topics
- Building Materials and Construction
- Strength of materials and theory of structures
- RCC and steel structures
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Hydrology and water resources engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
- Estimation,Costing and Construction Management
- Surveying
As you have seen above in written test Paper 2 has more marks than paper 1.You will have to pass / clear cutoff in paper 1 but to increase your chances of selection you should perform in paper 2.For that you should focus on above topics.These topics are mentioned as syllabus by TSPSC for all the above posts.
They have also outlined syllabus of first paper as well.First paper will focus on General Awareness and General Ability.The topics covered are General English,Logical Reasoning,Analytical Ability,Telengana state Socio economic political cultural history and other India and International Affairs.You may see more number of questions related to Telengana.
Written test paper 1 and paper 2 will be conducted on same day.Paper 1 will be from 10 AM in morning and paper 2 will be on same day from 2.30 PM.You can expect equal distribution of marks to English,Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude and other General Awareness sections.The first three will make one section and last one will make other section.
TSPSC exam preparation Material
You can download /install below resources for better preparation of this exam.Candidates can refer previous year IES exams paper for preparation as well.Though the level and complexity of exams will not be of IES standards but it is good to refer IES papers for preparation.You can expect some questions to be taken from previous year IES exams mostly the theory ones.
I am not expecting numerical to be asked from IES previous year question papers.But there will be numerical in TSPSC question paper but the level of questions will be but easier compared to that of IES.So if you are practicing with IES papers you should be good.
Above resources will help you in written test as well as interview.Apart from them if you want to refer a book for preparation then you can buy below book.The book is written exclusively for candidates preparing for Assistant Executive Engineer Civil post.
Above preparation materials should help you crack the exams.Also in case of any queries and doubts feel free to ask me.All the best for your exams.


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Grab The Chips: 8 Great Dips
Baked Crab Dip: This delicious treat is one that everyone always enjoys!
Refried Bean Dip: Cream cheese and a touch of spice= everything nice.
Buffalo Chicken Dip: Leftover chicken? Try this easy dip dish for a snack or appetizer.
Georgia Caviar: It's not fish; it's black-eyed peas and other veggies! This chunky dip can be made hot or mild. Once you start eating this, you CAN'T stop.
Grandma Annette's 7-Layer Taco Dip: This is a family favorite; there's never a scoop left. It's so easy to throw together and looks really nice on the table (before everyone starts attacking it)!
Spinach Dip: This is a recipe that has stood the test of time; it is always requested by guests.
Robust Onion-Olive Tapenade: We owe a big thank you to the cuisine of Provincial France for tapenade, a savory black olive paste that is absolutely divine on bread, pasta, or salads. It's a cinch to make and completely versatile: you can use it as an appetizer, snack, salad, side, or as a tasty condiment for your main dish!
Mississippi Sin: Love this yummy dip in a bread bowl and love the name even more!