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Tommy Salo made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday night.
Salo wasn't really tested until the third period, when he held off a late Los Angeles charge for his 34th career shutout and first since a 3-0 win over Atlanta on Dec. 8.
Shawn Horcoff and Ryan Smyth scored for the Oilers, who are 5-1-1-0 in their last seven games.
The Kings are 2-8-0-0 in their last 10, including a 5-4 loss to Edmonton in Los Angeles on Jan. 9.
Horcoff scored a power-play goal at 15:38 of the first to open the scoring.
After Felix Potvin stopped Jason Smith's shot from the slot, Alex Hemsky jumped on a loose puck behind the net and centered it to Horcoff, who had time to wait for traffic to develop in front of Potvin before scoring his fifth goal of the season.
The Kings had more scoring opportunities in the first period than the Oilers, but Salo made the save each time. He came out to stop Erik Rasmussen's drive two minutes into the game, then got his pad on Rasmussen's short-range backhand on a short-handed two-on-one break halfway through the period.
Los Angeles only managed three shots on Salo in the second, one more than their season low for a period this season.
Potvin had to be sharp in the second. He stopped Brian Swanson's backhand five minutes into the period and kicked out Anson Carter's shot midway through the frame.
Smyth made it 2-0 with his 19th of the season at 9:22 of the third.
Todd Marchant stole the puck as the Kings broke into the Oilers zone and banked it off the boards, springing Smyth on a breakaway. He froze Potvin with a fake before tucking a backhand into the open net.
The Oilers went 1-for-7 on the power play and are 3-for-23 in their last five games.
Notes@: Edmonton defenseman Janne Niinimaa missed his second straight game with a sprained left knee. He's missed a total of five games this season after sitting out three in the last four seasons combined. … Winger Ian Laperriere was a late scratch for the Kings with an undisclosed illness. It would have been his 600th NHL game. … Los Angeles winger Kip Brennan went to the hospital for X-rays on his left leg after being hit by Georges Laraque in the first period. … Eric Belanger sat out his second straight game with a back strain. He didn't accompany the Kings on their trip to Edmonton.


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Activision's music game Guitar Hero World Tour is now available to purchase in stores and online. The Rock Band-like multiplayer Guitar Hero game adds a singer and drummer to the guitar play mix. Cameos from legendary musicians are included in the game and download tracks will be made available for purchase for all platforms including the Wii.
The initial track list has 86 tunes from bands like The Eagles, Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. Guitar Hero fans wanting a more cooperative play environment that allows more friends to get into the action have waited for this game. It will be interesting to see if Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero World Tour sells more this holiday season.
"Only Guitar Hero World Tour has the star power and brand recognition to bring family and friends together to rock this fall," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. "With a massive on-disc set list and a host of downloadable content on the way, new high-quality controllers, including the drum kit controller and a redesigned guitar controller; multiple online and offline gameplay modes, plus the groundbreaking Music Studio music creator and GHTunes(SM), a revolutionary user-generated music hub, Guitar Hero has again set the standard in the music-based videogame genre."
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In my last post – not the April Fools post – but the one before… I described how pixel Fill Factor plays a role in the optical efficiency of an image sensor.
The Optical Acceptance Angle is directly related to Fill Factor but not very often discussed or specified. Misjudging this effect can impact image flatness and color quality in optical systems.
Consider the following optical system:
A lens is sketched, focussing on a simplified pixel array (micro lenses only). The tracing lines illustrate the center pixel (green) with decent incidence angles as well as the outermost pixel (red) with extreme (exaggerated) angles.
This wide distribution of incoming angles is essentially the issue a larger image sensor faces in an optical system.
If we look at the pixel in more detail and simplify the incoming angle distribution to the extremes we get the following pictures.
With increasing incidence angle more light rays fall onto metallization or neighbouring pixels. As a result the pixel output signal will decrease with increasing incidence angle. Signal is "shared" between neighbouring pixels, degrading MTF and creating optical (colour) crosstalk.
To improve or resolve these non-idealities, pixel designers employ ray-tracing simulations.
The illustration below is an actual sensor with a high-end lens at infinity focus and f1.6 aperture. The light rays are shown as parallel bundles arriving with the extreme angles the lens will produce (upper and lower Coma rays). The resulting "focal cones" need to be considered when designing the pixel.
The "effective aperture" of a pixel (for a given lens) is reached when further widening of the lens aperture (or: wider spread on Coma rays) results in lesser rates of signal increase on the sensor output. Each f-stop should double the output signal.
Designers can optimize a pixel, such that it is maximally responsive to this incoming focal cone for a lens with known Coma ray behaviour. Pixel size, metallization density and stack height do set physical limits, however.
Adding the physical extension of the image sensor (remember the "red" rays in the first figure) the above Coma ray range has an "offset" in the form of a non-zero Chief-Ray-Angle ("CRA"). For simplicity we can think of the CRA as the center ray of the focal cone.
The lens in this design shows narrowing Coma extremes off-normal but the default pixel still shows aperture reduction (left image). A typical way around this new problem is called "shifting" (shown on the right). Shifting is done for both colour filters and micro lenses and is measured as a function against the pixel optical axis. We show the edge pixels illuminated as above, but with a lens shift of ~1/10 pixel pitch. (Note that the optimized lens position for the center pixel was already shifted).
While these results are quite good (accepted aperture ~f1.2), the analysis was done for one lens series! One can do a bit better and show that lens families (e.g. high-end Digital Cinema lenses from one manufacturer) can be reasonably well serviced with this method. Using a different manufacturer or a different lens family can completely upset this design and result in colour distortions and lack of flatness again.
And this is why lens shifting is not usually the practice in a variety-rich environment like Machine Vision. A system can be optimized for a certain application, but not for all of them at once.
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AT THE SITE: Dr Keith Du Plessis – CDC Manager: Project Development at the site identified for the Coega Aquaculture Development Zone and Desalination plant.
Coega EIA landmark approval hits the jackpot
With approval for Land-based Aquaculture Zone & Desalination, plant
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) this past week received news on a landmark approval of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a 440 ha Land-based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ) and Desalination plant in Zone 10 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
"The approval of the EIA is a major leap towards fulfilling the Coega SEZ's vision to locate one of the largest ADZ's in South Africa on one geographical footprint, in the Coega SEZ and respond to the severe water shortages experienced by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)," says Dr Keith Du Plessis CDC Manager: Project Development.
It has been found that failure by especially smaller companies to obtain EIA approval often result in projects never seeing the light of day. Because of this, the aquaculture sector in SA is largely untapped and underperforming.
"The approved EIA relieves the financial burden from the investor as it would ordinarily take up to two years for companies seeking to establish an aquaculture facility and or a desalination plant at the Coega SEZ. This is evident of the CDC's value proposition as a plug and play environment, where investors have shortened timeframes from when they enquire about investing to when they have access to market," adds Dr Du Plessis.
The NMB Municipality, in this month announced that the water levels of the Metro supply dams have reached an all-time low of just above 24 percent. The CDC now has authorization to develop facilities for the desalination of water with a maximum capacity of 60 million litres (Ml) per day.
"This capacity, if tapped into, could provide for almost quarter of Nelson Mandela Metro's current water consumption needs (currently at approximately 260 Ml/day). The CDC is a capable and potential solution to the water problems experienced in the Metro," outlines Dr Du Plessis.
Costs often associated with desalination are often viewed as a major obstacle to an extensive rollout of the technology; however, major strides have been made in this regard over the past few years that have seen the costs coming down substantially.


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It has been an exciting few weeks, to say the least. Ok, exaggerating completely. I have been MIA from my blog for several weeks. I hate that too. It has just been hectic and everyone in the family has been trading virus'. The most recent one knocked 4 of the 5 of us out for several days. Don't get me wrong though, I haven't starved my family, I just haven't had the time or energy to photograph and post on the recipes. I have been experimenting with new dinner recipes too – but haven't taken pictures and I don't like to post without them. I am hoping now I will have a little more time to devote to this blog… and to the kitchen!
On to the reason I am typing now… I have had this weight watchers cookbook for over two years and scan these cookies quite often. I don't do WW, I just prefer to purchase cookbooks that have nutritional values listed… and often these tend to be diet cookbooks. Here is the recipe taken directly from the Weight Watchers 20 Minute Recipes, Fall 2008 cookbook. The recipe is quite easy and it's not a terrible choice for a chocolate treat, especially with this coming Monday… Valentine's day (and I will save my opinion of this day, I am just not a fan). Taste you ask? I didn't actually try one (shame, shame) but my daughter said they were really good. I like the fact that it is a rich cookie, but the richness is mellowed out by the white chocolate and the oatmeal.
Double Chocolate-Oatmeal Cookies
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup uncooked regular oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Dash of salt
- 1 ounce white chocolate, chopped (I used chips)
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (this is important)
In a large bowl combine the first five ingredients, beat until smooth.
Combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture, stirring just until blended. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on parchment. Bake for 9 minutes or until cookie centers are almost done. Remove and cool for 1 minute on pan then transfer to wire rack to cool completely (or indulge in a warm one!)
Makes about 10 cookies
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories: 109, Fat: 4.3g, Sat Fat 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, Carbs 17g, Fiber 1.1g, WW Points (old) 2 points
*Update, thank you to Susitrvl at Mad for Mexican Food for calculating the WW points in the new system – they total 3 points!
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The difference between you and me
University of Melbourne, August 2005
What a disappointing no thrills exhibition. It's not so much the works in the show but the way they've been killed that's the problem. Motohiko Odani's video work Rompers, a post-nature/neo-genome rollick, might have created a lively ambience but is so tamely installed with the sound down ever so low. Lothar Hempel's works look strangely unrelated to each other and rather than having a friction between the different use of materials they are flat and inactive. The Baselitz painting, borrowed from an Australian collection, seems to be the means by which to include the famous European artist. It's David Noonan, Tracey Moffatt and Richard Larter's works that add some verve to the show. And Larter's works, in particular, are so good you want rub yourself on them. One goes to a show like this with every expectation it's going to be good, especially given the gallery has been closed for maintenance for nearly two years. This show takes no risks and changes nothing.
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This has been one of those weeks when my computer and its appendages - or should I say 'peripherals'? - have preoccupied me at least as much as my art. There have been mornings when Outlook Express seemed to be telling me that it is 'not-a-morning-person', taking four minutes to open, there has been blogger introducing a new 'editor' who obviously suffers from ADHD, just at the moment that Zazzle 'improved' their procedure for creating products - throwing me into confusion. And of course there was the major panic when my elderly but trusty printer decided to say 'Enough is enough!'.
Computers are, of course, wonderful but there are times when they make you want to take a long walk off a short pier. But as there are no piers, long or short, around here, an alternative is to see the funny side of it all -


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5 GMC Yukon Hybrid (20 City / 23 Highway) – Average Price 61,000k
If you are looking for a truck with better MPGs than usual, then the GMC Yukon is a good place to look. With amazing seating capacity and interior room (though a bit cramped on the third seat), the Yukon is a great family machine or for those who just need a lot of power and space. The Yukon Hybrid feels just as rugged as its gas-only version, with plenty of roar under the hood. Keep in mind though that the gas-only Yukin model can tow much more (about a ton extra) anddrivability is much more comfortable in either the Touareg or Porsche Cayenne. Still, we love the rugged, work-horse GMC Yukon and its gas saving engine.
4 VolkswagenTouareg (20 City / 24 Highway) – Average price $62,000
With 380 HP, and a similar hybrid/gas drive train as the Porsche Cayenne, the VW Touareg is one of the more drivable hybrid SUVsout there (assuming you aren't trying to head to Porsche territory). The electric engine plays a nice game of tag with the gas engine (even on the highway) providing incredible power in this German SUV. The Touareg is another one of those hybrids which will again, just as the other cars on this list, make you wonder if you're even driving a hybrid.
3 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (23 City / 34 Highway) – Average price $62,000
BMW's ActiveHybrid 5 is a fabulous hybrid, and that is because it's another hybrid that doesn't feel exactly at all like driving a hybrid. Essentially a 535i, the BMW ActiveHybrid eliminates those issues you find in lower end Hybrids, streamlining the driver's commands to the engine. Without jerky motions, weird starting and stopping, the odd feeling of regenerative braking, the BMW has made everything absolutely smooth. The ActiveHybrid 5 is truly an ultimate driving machine (as BMW likes to claim it is).
2 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid (20 City / 24 Highway) – Average price: $67,000
There's nothing like a Porsche, and their ever popular Cayenne gets a hybrid engine to raise the MPGs a bit in this long running model. Why is the Porsche Cayenne so awesome? Well, first it's a Porsche, which means its drivability is amazing. For an SUV, the Cayenne feels fast, is amazing to handle, and even the hybrid version will make you feel like your speeding along in a fully fledged gas-only vehicle. The interior is gorgeous, the outside is sleek. The only downside is that you won't get as many bells and whistles and standard features without hefting the price up and up, but if you have bought Porches in the past, you already know that is an issue with these cars.
1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (20 City / 23 Highway) – Average price: $75,000
If you have to have luxury and you have to have an SUV, and you want to eek those MPGs up a bit from a full blown gas-only engine, then the Escalade Hybrid is a great choice. The Escalade is a monstrously sized vehicle, and is a true truck in its own right. Even with a Hybrid drivetrain, there is a ton of power throw around here — this thing is beefy in size and power. What we absolutely love about the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (and Cadillac's in general) is that you get tons of extra features that come absolutely standard. Even at base you are getting so much great stuff, it might be hard to look at other luxury models which seem pretty bare at base.
When you begin to look at higher-end models of hybrids, the line between gas-only and hybrid engines begins to blur in terms of driving experience. It is good to see that we don't have to sacrifice drivability and power to get higher MPGs and a greener engine.
When you begin to look at higher-end models of hybrids, the line between gas-only and hybrid engines begins to blur in terms of driving experience. It is good to see that we don't have to sacrifice drivability and power to get higher MPGs and a greener engine.


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So what kind of a show did the divas cook up? At least the programme book (price £10 – wow!) told us that the living divas (Bussell and Jenkins) had devised and written the entertainment themselves. Unhelpfully the programme book did not tell us what the items were, or give any credits to composers. The performing area consisted of a stage and a small upstairs space. The central part of the arena, stalls, are on the flat. Never mind, the audience can either look at that stage (performers look rather small) or at either of two large screens on which television cameras project the dancers and singers. Lots of dancers, about a couple of dozen, very good, hard working in a three-hour show (too long but you feel you are getting your money's worth).
There are about twenty items, based on the work and songs of famous stars and shows of yesterday, stars of screen and records, Callas, Astaire, Charisse, Kelly, Garland, Day, Bassey, Piaf, Monroe, plus Chorus Line, Busby Berkeley, Bob Fosse and the Red Shoes numbers and a flamenco dance and chunks of Carmen and the Barber of Seville.
There is a lot of crossover and Darcey gets to do some snippets of ballet and they are brilliant, especially part of Elite Syncopations (Scott Joplin) and Red Shoes; her showbiz routines do not come off so well but she surprises us at the end with some spirited and efficient tap dancing.
Has Kathleen Jenkins swum into your ken yet? Did you know that she is the only singer in musical history simultaneously to hold the number 1,2,3 and 4 positions in the classical album charts, only last year? Her Piaf is not very good but her Rossini Una voce poco fa was, despite the fact that on certain notes she displays a king sized disfiguring judder.
What both Darcey and Kathleen have is charming personalities, beautiful faces and good figures. But they are short of sex appeal. Their costumes are gorgeous and they both can take the stage (and the screen). The show sometimes falls between the stools of televisions and theatre but on the whole it is efficiently done, imaginatively staged and the supporting dancers and band are first rate.
The audience? Well, the arena was absolutely packed. Where did they all come from and who were they? Middle class, those around me came from Purley, Streatham, Chelsea and Notting Hill Gate. Mostly middle aged, no foreigners, all white. They applauded dutifully but not over enthusiastically, not surprisingly since they were watching screens rather than the distant performers. I had the feeling somewhat that I was a prole in some 1984 entertainment, sitting in a vast arena, watching distant figures on a screen. But there was not Big Brother, only two talented likeable Big Sisters.


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Virginia Tech broke law, feds say
Federal authorities have reinstated a finding that Virginia Tech violated a law requiring colleges to issue timely warnings of threats to students and staff when the university responded to the 2007 massacre on the Blacksburg campus.
But Education Secretary Arne Duncan, in a decision issued last week, ordered a smaller fine than the $55,000 initially levied against Virginia Tech.
Whether the university violated the campus safety law in its response to the gunman who killed 32 people and then himself in April 2007 has been a question for more than two years. Virginia Tech disputes the finding of fault and says it is considering an appeal to federal court.
At issue in the federal probe was a mass e-mail the university sent about two hours after police found two students fatally shot in a dormitory but a few minutes before the rest of the victims were gunned down in another building.
Critics say that an earlier, more detailed warning about the first two shootings, coupled with a campuswide lockdown, would have saved many lives.


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Welcome to this edition of EnergyAg Newsbriefs brought to you by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program Library. Please forward this issue to those of your colleagues interested in energy-efficient agricultural practices. Archives of past messages
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Scientists collaborate to improve agricultural resiliency in the inland Northwest
Regional Approaches to Climate Change in Pacific Northwest Agriculture (REACCH) is collaborative project involving scientists from the University of Idaho, University of Oregon, Washington State University, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The group's focus is to increase the sustainability and resiliency of inland Pacific Northwest grain production systems in the face of climate change, while reducing agriculture's carbon impact. The consortium will also work to improve understanding of the interrelationship between climate change and agriculture.
USDA report on climate change and agriculture
Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaptation is a peer-reviewed study released on February 5, 2013, by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This report examines the current and future impacts of climate change on U.S. agricultural systems over the next 25 years, and presents strategies for adaptation such as management for increased resiliency, the development of stress-tolerant plants, and new approaches to soil and water conservation.
Agricultural resilience video series
A video series by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Climate Change, Agriculture, and Resilience, provides a glimpse into the sustainability practices of individual farmers. Each video shows methods and techniques that help a single farm remain resilient in the face of weather variations and drought. The fourth video of the series, published February 21, 2013, features Brownfield Orchards in Chelan, Washington.
Cover crop forage system for dairy
A new fact sheet from SARE, Alternative Continuous-Cover Dairy Forage System for Profitability, Flexibility and Soil Health, was published in November 2012; a February 5, 2013, press release provides an overview. This document describes a flexible, resilient dairy forage system based on a rotation of grains, corn, and alfalfa. The alternative continuous-cover forage system (ACCF) creates yields similar to traditional systems while reducing tillage, extending the growing season, reducing nitrogen runoff, and increasing milk supply.
Energy-saving dairy practices
"California Dairy Shows Little Things Equal Sustainability," written by Walt Cooley, Editor, Progressive Dairyman, and posted on that journal's website on January 15, 2013. Reduced parlor on-time, automated driving, and lighter-weight farm vehicles are three examples of how energy is being saved at a California dairy.
Food hub report from USDA
The Role of Food Hubs in Local Food Marketing is a 56-page report published February 26, 2013, by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This report/guidance document provides an in-depth description and analysis of food hubs, with sections on business structure, the role and function of food hubs, risk reduction, constraints, and the regulatory environment. A roadmap for food hub development is included, as are many case studies and examples.
Carbon offset money awarded to energy efficiency projects
Money voluntarily obtained from the BP Cherry Point Refinery to offset carbon dioxide emissions was awarded to three projects by the Northwest Clean Air Agency in February 2013. A portion of the funding will go to the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct comprehensive energy assessments at dairy farms in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. To learn more, read "$3.2 million awarded for Whatcom projects to reduce greenhouse gases," published February 25, 2013, in the Bellingham Herald.
IATP weighs in on neglected Farm Bill
"The End of the Farm Bill?" was written February 4, 2013, by Jim Harkness, president, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP). This article laments the atrophy of the Farm Bill through neglect and funding cuts, chastises politicians for their apparent lack of concern for American agriculture, and expresses hope that future farm policies can be developed which value the needs of farmers and society over those of corporations.
Final rule identifies canola and energy cane for RFS
As of February 2013, camelina and energy cane have been identified as acceptable components in the production of renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The rule also explicitly includes jet fuel under RFS. To learn more, see the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule to Identify Additional Fuel Pathways under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS), or read an EPA fact sheet.
New protocol alters carbon measurement from no-till
Research by University of Illinois soil scientist Kenneth Olsen found that rather than sequestering atmospheric carbon, no-till systems reduce the rate of carbon loss by building and retaining organic matter in the soil. The carbon is released into the atmosphere, albeit at a slower rate. The study was designed to refine and improve the way carbon sequestration rates are measured. To learn more, see "New Protocol Recommendations for Measuring Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration," published February 1, 2013, at ACES College News.
Corn cob removal ok by USDA
"Corn Cobs On Deck for Cellulosic Feedstock," by staff, was included in the January 2013 issue of Agricultural Research, a USDA publication. It reports on field research showing that removing post-harvest corn cobs from soil protected by a mix of plant residue resulted in no overall effect on the amount of protection the remaining residue offered.
Oilseed production conference materials
Conference materials are now available from the 2013 Oilseed Production and Marketing Conference, held January 22-23, 2013, in Kennewick, Washington. Slides and notes from 29 workshops and presentations are available on the topic of oilseed agronomy, processing, economics, marketing, and end use.
Webinar: Energy Efficient Milk Production
March 5, 2013, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM PST
What is an energy efficient dairy farm? That will be answered along with how to trim energy costs from your dairy's energy budget to get there. The presentation will cover refrigeration systems, milk cooling, water heating, heat recovery, the use of variable speed drives for vacuum pumps and milk pumps, ventilation and water fountains. This program is one of a series of Ag Energy Webinars presented by University of Wisconsin Extension.
Optimizing Irrigation Efficiency
March 19, 2013, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM PST
Delivery of irrigation water through farm irrigation systems from ground or surface water sources to the field requires the addition of energy. The amount of energy that must be added is affected by the type of irrigation delivery system, system pressure, elevation difference between the field and the water source, inches of water applied, and the land area being irrigated. This presentation will cover some of the things that can be done to an existing system to reduce energy costs. This program is one of a series of Ag Energy Webinars presented by University of Wisconsin Extension.
Researcher and Farmer Innovation to Increase Nitrogen Cycling on Organic Farms
Webinar, April 23, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST
The webinar will cover the design and results of an OREI project to assess the variation in how farmers manage nitrogen differently in organic processing tomato production in California, and to learn how their management affects N cycling, soil organic matter, microbial communities, plant root genes for nitrogen assimilation, and yield. We will put these results in the context of nitrogen cycling and availability in organic systems in general and some strategies to increase nitrogen cycling and yields without minimal nitrogen losses. The intended audience is researchers, extension workers and farmers.
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What is a recommended tourist spot in Southeast Sulawesi Province? There is one in Muna Regency and the name is Walengkabola Beach. This coastal area is blessed with the perfect natural scenery. The seashore is about 1 km and the sand is pure white. From afar, the beach appears like a painting. Why is the name, actually? It was derived from the local settlement. Walengkabola is located near to the beach, so you may expect many villagers near to this region.
The Nuance
The primary feature of the beach is the white sand. It features soft texture, so you can walk comfortably on it. Next, it is the water. The sea is quite calm and it is possible to swim in it. Near to the seashore, you can see many houses of the villagers. These houses are surrounded by coconut trees and many types of plants, actually. That means you can enjoy fresh coconut drinks easily. In the water, you can find local boats sometimes. Not to mention the local kids often play in the water.
Exploring Walengkabola Beach
Many types of facilities are available in Walengkabola Beach. Thus, visitors can have a good time regardless of the purpose of a vacation is. In holidays, you may expect numerous visitors as well. Some of the tourists come from Japan and Brazil, in fact. Thanks to the beauty of the beach. Not to mention there is a famous fountain called Oe Ngkawora. Today, it becomes a primary source of water for those who live in Walengkabola. That means the locals should take care of its purity.
Near to the beach, there is also Moko Nature Bath. Both locals and tourists are allowed to get in the water and relax here. However, the condition is not quite good as the government starts neglecting it. In the past, there was a gazebo and the environment was quite comfortable. Today, it starts losing its charm. Thus, not many tourists would drop by in this area. Instead, they spend much time on the beach and enjoy the breezy wind.
Many activities can be done in Walengkabola Beach. This can be as simple as beach walking. For those who love adventures, you can explore the nearby village. The houses of the villagers appear beautifully somehow. At a particular time, the villagers come to a nearby fountain for collecting water. It becomes a distinct view in this area, for sure. What's more? Make sure to visit the local cave. The location is in Oempu Village. Have no worries. It is quite reachable from Walengkabola Beach.
Nearby Attractions
- Napabale Beach
- Meleura Beach
- Moko Nature Bath
How to Get There
Some beginners don't have any clues in how to reach Walengkabola Beach. Well, there are some checkpoints. First, you must head to Kendari City. If you come from Jakarta, your destination will be Haluoleo Airport. From there, use a local transportation service to reach Muna Island. Next, you need to reach Raha City. Your last destination is Tongkuno. A trip from Kendari to Muna Regency takes about 9 hours. The distance is 174 km.
Where to Stay
- Alia Hotel
- Andalas Hotel
- Berlian Hotel
Moramo Waterfall, The Fairies Bathing Palace
Moramo Waterfall is located in Tanjung Peropa Nature Reserve Region. Precisely located in the Sumber Sari Village, Moramo Subdistrict, Konawe South Regency, South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia. Moramo Waterfall is an amazing nature gift for Konawe Selatan Regency, South-East Sulawesi, which has … Continue reading
Dinggu Traditional Dance – Southeast Sulawesi
Dinggu Traditional Dance Dingu dance is a traditional dance from Southeast Sulawesi, precisely originating coming from Tolaki tribe. According to Tolaki folklore, the rice seed is coming from the decease of seventh angel that coming to Earth. Hence, after the … Continue reading
Wangiwangi Island
WangiWangi Island Wangiwangi island or Wanci Island, is an island in Southeast Sulawasi that being famous for its beauty and magnificent blue sky and ocean. Wangiwangi island in become Wakatobi islands and also become the administrative area of Wakatobi regency. … Continue reading
Wakatobi Dive Resort
Wakatobi Wakatobi is an acronym of four small islands wihich is Wangi-wangi Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko. This area is located within the territory of Southeast Sulawesi Province which newly separated from Buton district into one district. Wakatobi National Park has … Continue reading


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a week of beauty. makeup routine.
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it takes me 30 minutes to put my face onReplyDelete
it takes me 15 minutes. wow i'm very bad at it :PPReplyDelete
Nice to learn what skilled women like you do. I still flail hopelessly with beauty products. Makeup is far harder than it looks.ReplyDelete
I don't wear make-up like I use to , but even now when I do put on make-up not sure why but it can take me up to an hour loll yep .. thanks for share @tisonlyme143ReplyDelete
- AdrianeMay 11, 2014 at 9:05 AM
I wish I had a "routine" at all - I tend to neglect my beauty needsReplyDelete
Oh very good products!ReplyDelete
Thanks for share sweetie~
I want Invite you to my Giveaway! For win a Dress, Blouse or a Bag~ The winner choose the prize!
To be honest, it takes me only about 5 minutes because I only use a brow pencil, mascara, and lip gloss/stain. I've always been super challenged with makeup artistry and I have no patience, SMH. Love your look!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing what makeups you use.ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing great postReplyDelete
So many beauty Products exists !!!! OMG. I never knew.ReplyDelete
It's great that you use sun protection! A lot of people forget that. I can't believe your skin type changed so much by powdering and blotting.. I shall be more careful now.ReplyDelete
And about your comment on my picture frames. The pictures are actually from a cooking magazine. They were so beautiful and inspirational that I had to hang them on my wall. :-)
Maybe 10 minutesReplyDelete
I hate when brands change their formulas. It's usually a lose. Glad you're trying different things. I think we all fall into a rut of using things over and over (accept for lipstick hahaha) and don't try new things. It takes me about 15 minutes.ReplyDelete
You always look fabulous! My make-up routine is pretty simple as I don't wear a lot, mainly just to spruce up my eyes and add some colour. I'm usually done within 15 mins unless I'm wearing falsies and then it gets kinda tricky :PReplyDelete
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I might have to try that Elf primer! Looks good!ReplyDelete
wow, so many great products, my routine is pretty quick and easy, just use a bb cream or tinted moisturizer with spfReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2014 at 3:22 AM
Thanks for sharing this, I checked out the link for the brow gel. I've never tried laura mercier, or actually a lot of the products you mentioned. I have been using jafra since I was 13 years old. It's been right there for me through all of my skin changes over the years.ReplyDelete
The number one product that I think everyone should use is the Royal Jelly Milk Balm from jafra. It is sorta like water to the skin. People think I'm way younger than I am. I guess it's working. I have very dry skin and I use jafra's moisturizing makeup, then I lightly dust with their finishing powder to keep away the shine. Sometimes I use their other moisturizers, but more often than not, this is my routine, besides eye makeup. I was taught to never use maybelline or revlon because they have some sort of ingredient that ages the skin faster, but that might have changed.


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Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (A)
Palladium-catalyzed insertion reactions of isocyanides into silicon-silicon linkage of oligosilanes have been studied. A variety of disilanes reacted with aliphatic and aromatic isocyanides in the presence of palladium (O) tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) complex or palladium (II) acetate to give the corresponding bis (silyl) N-substituted imines in moderate yields. Oligosilanes were reacted with an excess of 2, 6-disubstituted aryl isocyanide in the presence of palladium (II) acetate, resulting in regular insertion of the isocyanide into each silicon-silicon linkage giving poly (silaimine) derivatives. The palladium catalyzed regular insertion was successfully achieved with up to hexasilane. Partial insertion of the isocyanide into oligosilanes was also achieved selectively by use of the limiting amount of isocyanide. New skeletal rearrangement of tetrasilanes was found in the palladium catalyzed reaction of tetrasilanes with one molar equivalent of 2, 6-disubstituted phenyl isocyanide to afford 2, 4-disila-3, 3-bis (silyl)-1-azacyclobutane derivatives, which was properly reconstituted from four fragments of tetrasilane and two fragments of isocyanide. Noteworthy is that the skeletal rearrangement was assisted by tert-alkyl isocyanide ligand on palladium catalyst.
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by Edward K. Thomsen, Gussy Koimbu, Justin Pulford et al.
J Infect Dis (2017) 215 (5): 790-797
8 pp. 500 kB
The authors observed a shift in mosquito biting to earlier hours of the evening, before individuals are indoors and protected by bednets, followed by a return to pre-intervention biting rates. As a result, net users and non–net users experienced higher levels of transmission than before the intervention. The personal protection provided by a bednet decreased over the study period and was lowest in the adult population, who may be an important reservoir for transmission. Malaria prevalence decreased in only 1 of 3 study villages after the distribution.
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Sleepless in Seattle
Posted by Jessica in 2008 Presidential Race, Mormon Church, Mormons, Seattle
Let me just say that I am deeply saddened that the Mormon Church is spending $20 million dollars in California for Proposition 8. I support equal rights and I don't believe that discrimination should be legal. I can't help but think of what that $20 million dollars could do. How many hungry children it could feed. How many widows could have heat this winter. How many vaccines could be given. Heartbreaking.


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Bubble Tea Menu
Bubble Tea may be known by many names. Whether you call it Pearl Milk Tea, Boba Milk Tea, Boba Juice, Momi, or simply Boba, one sip and you will agree it is a unique and delicious drink! Bubble Tea is a popular tea-based drink invented in Taiwan in the 1980's. It has grown in popularity throughout the States, mostly due to the voracious appetites of young adults who love sipping the unique beverage.
Since then, Bubble Tea has come to be equally enjoyed by people of all ages. Bubble Tea is a non-alcohol treat, served cold and sipped through an extra wide straw. This allows you to enjoy the tapioca pearls, also known as Boba, which is the true surprise of the flavorful beverage.
Strawberry Sea
Bayside Black Tea
Tidal Wave Taro
Coconut Cove
Mocha Marsh
Mango Lagoon
Piney Island Green Tea
Our Bubble Tea is made of fresh ingredients including daily brewed tea and in-house prepared tapioca pearls. All orders are made to order, and in keeping with tradition, always shaken, never stirred.
The result is a frothy, creamy, rich and refreshing treat, sure to be an instant hit! We offer a variety of flavors, so you will definitely want to try them all before saying one is your favorite.
Stop by today and enjoy a Bubble Tea…a perfect companion to your favorite Sandy Pony Donut!
Made-to-order Donuts
Hot and Fresh
1 Donut – $1.65
½ Dozen – $8.80
Dozen – $14.80
Pony Pile – $4.25
Bubble Tea 16 oz. – $4.25
Small Coffee 12 oz. – $1.89
Large Coffee 16 oz. – $2.29
Bottled Water – $1.89
Sodas – $1.89


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Hi there!
It's friday freebie at Aliciabel.com. This cute mermaid is free for the next 72h, are you going to miss your chance to get her?
When I saw her I immediately knew what was I going to do. You can see what my team mates did on the challenge blog.
Hope you like it =D
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this year's theme "I am Chinese 我是炎黄子孙"
has been on our minds for a while. we now have the courage to produce the 2012 event around this theme.
our goal and aim is to make a time for many of us to listen, to learn, to be touched and inspired by what it means to be Chinese from the perspective of ethnicity, time and geography.
in May, we will have over 24+ sets of speakers, thinkers, doers, performers, artists, social entrepreneurs, scientists... from different parts of greater China, HK, Taiwan, South East Asia, Europe, America, Japan...tell their story about their Chinese-ness.
they will speak and perform, sharing their deep passions, expertise, and humanity, while touching on this common theme during their 18 minutes including their own personal chinese identity, chinese pride, or chinese-ness. (or may be the absence and longing for it while growing up far from the Motherland).
we want to celebrate a unique time, place, and people that are striving in different ways for a more beautiful world for us and our children to live in... we wish for these great stories to be spoken, shared and multiply.
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Chunky Pandey's daughter Ananya to debut opposite Tiger Shroff in 'SOTY 2'
Another star kid is on the block. According to the latest grapevine, Chunky Pandey's daughter Ananya Pandey has been finalized opposite Tiger Shroff for 'Student of the Year 2'. Ananya has complted her graduation and she has been prepping for Bollywood. She is taking acting and dancing classes and is also undergoing training under the guidance of the celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala.
Ananya graduated from Dhirubhai Ambani International High School. Father Chunky even confirmed the news of his daughter's love for acting, "Yes, Ananya wants to be an actress and she had informed me about her decision sometime ago. Be it Ahaan or Ananya, I want the kids to create their own identity and be a brand in their own right."
For a long time Karan Johar's directional venture 'Student of the year' sequel has been in the news. Tiger has been confirmed for the sequel but there has been lot of confusion regarding its female leads. First Sara Ali Khan was conformed for the role and then Jhanvi Kapoor's was in talks but now finally Ananya Pandey has been confirmed for the female lead of 'SOTY 2'.
However, Dharma Production CEO Apoorva Mehta that 'Student of the Year 2' is very much a part of their upcoming films' sheet. He mentioned, "Apart from Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez's Drive, we also have Student of the Year 2, which is being directed by Puneet Malhotra and stars Tiger Shroff. We will be launching some new girls."Earlier there were reports doing the round that Salman Khan is keen to cast Ananya opposite his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma.


text: There's some great, isolated hill country at the back of Taihape (near Mangaweka and Omapane) in the central North Island of New Zealand. It's rough, steep and covered in bush and trees. Deep river canyons pierce the hills. Some of the land has been cleared of bush to make way for sheep and cattle farming but it's a tough life. Freezing cold winters, lots of rain and long distances to the nearest big towns.


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Day 10 much the same as Day 9.
Trying to get my lotus tighter and deeper and work on bringing it in closer to my armpits. Also trying to slow my descent . The main problem though, seems to be that my arms collapse as my lotus comes down past parallel with the mat, such that my shoulders are almost resting on my hands. By the time I land it I'm all squished up, which doesn't give me much chance to generate any movement back up.
From the YouTube videos I've seen the head and chest come through at the last moment just as you land. Going back up you seem to begin there, the reversal of that movement seems to begin to generate some motion to help you up. Need to create more space to move.


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The MCA BlogConnecting with others one story at a time
Has the Asbestos Industry Met Its Match? The Latest Update on an Asbestos Ban
Decades of scientific evidence proving the harmful and often fatal effects of asbestos have been overshadowed by a judicial system wrought with legal obstacles that have allowed asbestos to continue to be imported, sold and utilized in the United States.
On June 22, 2016, then President Obama signed into law The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act—an amendment of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—aimed at updating the process for the evaluation and determination of whether or not regulatory control of an identified chemical is justified.
Nearly six months later on December 19, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of the initial ten chemicals selected for risk-evaluation under the amended TSCA.
Notably, asbestos was included in this first-round selection. This designation was viewed by many asbestos awareness advocates as a monumental step in the right direction towards achieving an eventual ban on asbestos in the United States.
While asbestos remains under evaluation for regulation by the EPA, data estimates from 2016 show that asbestos imports nearly doubled in comparison to 2015 with 705 metric tons of raw asbestos imported versus 343 metric tons.
In the United States, the chlor-alkali industry is the lone user of raw asbestos. Lobbyists from the American Chemistry Council are pushing hard on behalf of this industry to be granted an exemption under the amended TSCA that would allow for the continued importation and utilization of asbestos specific to this industry.
Is the United States on its way to overcoming the roadblocks imposed by the asbestos industry to join the more than 60 nations worldwide that have already banned asbestos? Or will bureaucratic industrial strongholds prevail? Time will soon tell.
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I realised after my last post that I never shared the goodies I received with you, and some thanks are in order too, so that is what this post will be all about.
First of all, huge thank yous to the Fat Quarterly team - John, Katy, Brioni, Tacha and Lynne - for arranging the thing in the first place. It was fabulous and I can't wait to do it all again next year!
We each got a goodie bag on arrival, containing some fab bits and bobs, courtesy of the event's sponsors,
And then there was the sample swap - we were randomly assigned into groups of 5 and we all swapped items with each other. Here's what I got:
Appliqued and embroidered tea towel from Lucy, a needle book from Cara, pyramid pouch from Dolores and a sewing organiser doodad (I don't know what else to call it!) from Fiona. In return, they all got one of my little felt birdie brooches. I also took a few extra birdies, and managed to score some extras swaps - the lovely big red scrappy zippy pouch from Vicky, a cute leaf key ring from Jo and the little kokeshi pouch from Mandy. Thank you all so much ladies, it was fab swapping with you all!
I also need to send out a huge thanks to the very wonderful and funny Trashy, who arranged the sample swap - it was great to finally meet you!
Now, in amongst all this swapping there was actually a little bit of stitching going on too! I took two classes - on Saturday morning I did freezer paper piecing with Kerry. Kerry is absolutely lovely, a great teacher and I really enjoyed my class with her. I was handstitching my blocks so was a little slow, but I managed to produce the first, very simple hourglass block, and then got halfway through a slightly trickier spool block (with Y seams!) which I finished off at home.
I was very pleased with how they both turned out so I'm sure there will be some more freezer paper action going on soon (I have my eye on the teapot pattern that Kerry wrote for a past Fat Quarterly issue!) Thank you again Kerry, it was wonderful to meet you!
After lunch I took Aneela's embroidery class. Now, I have done embroidery before so this wasn't really about learning for me, but more about spending a couple of happy hours stitching with friends. Aneela is also very lovely, and she really explained everything very well, and I did learn a new stitch too - couching! We stitched up a little robin design and, although I think I need some more practice with the couching stitch, I still really love how cute it is!
Finally, in the late afternoon there was a raffle - which went on for ages, there were so many prizes!! We were all given a raffle ticket on arrival and I was lucky enough to win this lovely jelly roll!
I met some lovely ladies at the retreat, but there were plenty more that I never got a chance to talk to, so I'm already saving my pennies so that I can go for the whole weekend next year!
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One of the problems that many homeowners experience is they attempt to install a toilet on their own, to find out down the road the seal was not installed correctly and water has been leaking into the home. This can be a severe problem if the toilet is installed on the second floor. Water leaking into the floor can lead to growth of mold and bacteria that is a potential danger to your family.
Our knowledgeable team of plumbing specialists will install your new appliances right the first time, and back it up with a guarantee on the work we provide.
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It was a Bushcraft meet up of wild edible class. So much information was shared in that meeting and I have lots to process.well... post about that will be coming some other time.
today, I am only going to talk about how my Hukari performed.
The handle modification:
This was not new modification so I knew exactly what to expect. It really makes difference on how it feels on hand and also handling in different ways. especially the grind down hilt definitel brings large differences in performance.
The convex edge:
This I think would like to have it little thinner. it does work well, but how I put it is more for chopping work. so when need to make shavings, it felt little odd while operating.
The belt loop:
Totally working and I was very pleased with the quick de-touch system.
Ferrorod: well,,, no need for explanation.. it is useful :)
The striker:
.... well this worked, but kind of fail. Basically the grind down section was too short, making quite difficult to scrape. also since the part is not hardened section of the blade, it looses the edge quite fast. lets see if I can find the way to improve this.
Over all performance:
Fire wood making was sure no issue at all. splitting wood, making shavings ans so on.
All I have used was Hukari. at first, I felt little uncomfortable but soon realized how I should be handling it. soon it became even comfortable using Hukari for this job and as you see in picture, usable spoon is ready. when I was almost done making, Perkunas from perkele' blog joked about "Try making tea spoon next time!"... or was it a joke??? so I quickly made tea spoon on the other side of spoon handle.
This blade is like Knife+ hatchet multi-tool. so doing work like this is actually comfortable. and does it faster than using normal sized knife.
I would not replace axe with this, but I could comfortably take this to the trip any time. I think combining this and a folding saw would make real good combination for most of needs.


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Okay, so I am getting addicted to digital scrappin' like this.
These page protector digital pages are way too cool (get them here: Valorie Wibbens Pockets No. 4
Project Life is the memory keeping style founded by Becky Higgins. Project Life incorporates the tools to take and store your memories by quickly dropping them into pockets for fast and easy scrapbooking. You can find more here: Becky Higgins: {Project Life}
Here is a cute, cute, cute page example of a Project Life page by JWoodbury:
So you can see how I am just over the moon for this. So cute, so simple, so much fun.
Document your life.
I am printing these pages (wedding pages below) for my best friend Donna. I met Donna when I was about 15 and just moved to Silverdale. She lived right across the street in a house her father built sitting atop Munson Hill with a beautiful view of the bay (she still does live there). I met some other girls at the same time and we all quickly fell in together and hung out, got in trouble, grew up, moved away, married, started families (or not) and grew apart. I always stayed in touch with a few of my friends from that time. Donna especially. When I am around her I have a funny personality that comes out. It is sorta like my "happy" surfaces and I no longer am worried how silly it looks. I laugh without feeling subconscious, I tell stories and joke and kid around. Being the "responsible one," of course I put myself in that position, I know I am mellow and easy going, but I do have a skepticism that underlies all things. Ahh, those trust and abandonment issues, they are another story, and of course you would have to charge alot more than free cyberspace to yank it out of me.. Where was I? Oh yeah, so being responsible and then letting go around certain people, it really feels like a physical weight is lifted. Laughter may really be the best medicine.
Gosh, I laugh so much with my husband, it is obnoxious. I am so glad he is in my camp in this business we took on of adopting a (wonderful) boy. The three of us are star signs of Taurus the BULL, so it is putting it mildly that we all believe that we should have things our way and are stubborn and bull headed.
But we are workin' it on out pretty good.
Back to my story, so Donna is that person that is always there. Always listens.
Never judges, and is always in your corner. She has a heart of pure gold.
I sometimes think, should I be this personal?
What is life if it is not personal.
Life is all of the communications and relationships forged, friendships made, and memories shared. Share yourself, the REAL you, and you will be surprised at the connections you make.
Here is my wedding day in all of it's glory and beauty.
I really loved our day.


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Introduction & First Steps
Getting Started
In order to get started you will have to come in person to register as a Brampton Flying Club member. You will be able to register anytime during Club hours. From April 1st to October 31st our flight school is open 7 days a week from 07:00 am to midnight. From November 1st to March 31st our flight school is open 7 days a week from 08:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Introductory Discovery Flight
This introductory flight is for those who are thinking about taking flying lessons and obtaining a pilot's license. Experience flight first-hand and you may even get to fly the airplane yourself! A Transport Canada approved flight instructor will guide you through what is involved in learning to fly, give you a tour of the BFC facilities and share a 20-minute flight in a four seat Cessna 172 with you at the controls. The flight can also be conducted in a smaller two person Cessna 152 for a 30-minute flight. A post flight briefing will follow your flight so that all of your questions can be answered. This flight is only available to one person, as passengers take away from the learning experience. Cost: $100 plus HST.
Aviation Medical
If you are ready to start, please be advised that it is recommended that you complete your Aviation Medical before you register. You will not need the aviation medical until you are ready to go solo, however it can take up to 3 months to receive the aviation medical from Transport Canada. You will require a Category 3 medical for the Private Pilot Licence. For a list of Transport Canada approved doctors please visit the Transport Canada website http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/came-meac/l.aspx
Registration Costs
The initial costs will be $609.00 plus HST, this includes a one year Club associate/membership fee and Private Pilot Ground School. Please note that the membership and ground school fees are non-refundable. You also have a choice between a Standard Ground School Kit for $367.25, or a Deluxe Ground School Kit for $1067.85 plus HST. The main difference between the two ground school kits is that the Deluxe Ground School Kit also contains a David Clark headset, Air Command Weather Manual and hand-held computer (computes expected fuel consumption, etc.).
You are able to start at any time, and you are not required to complete the ground school before starting to fly. Instead, we recommend that you do the ground school and flight training simultaneously. You should be able to use the concepts you learn in flight to help you with the ground school and vice-versa.
Ground School Start Dates
If you prefer to start with the ground school, we offer a new start date at the beginning of each month. Please note that you may jump into a pre-existing class if you prefer. Ground School start dates are provided below:
- Saturday, January 6th, 2018
- Tuesday, February 6th, 2018
- Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
- Thursday, April 12th, 2018
- Saturday, May 5th, 2018
- Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
- Wednesday, July 4th, 2018
- Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
- Saturday, September 1st, 2018
- Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018
- Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
- Thursday, December 6th, 2018
Ground school for our Private Pilot Licence runs for 16 weeks, once a week for 3 hours per class. Ground school is offered in the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm, and on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. Active members are able to attend classes as many times as needed on any day, without additional cost as long as they have proof of purchase (receipt may be required) and an active membership.
PPL Ground School Aug 2018 – Nov 2018
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Flight Training
Although it is beneficial to attend classes while taking flight lessons, it is not necessary. Flight training can start as soon as you are ready, and is payable after each flight. We accept all major credit cards, debit, cheques and cash. We have an online reservation system for customers to make bookings with aircraft and their Flight Instructor at their convenience. Flights are scheduled during daylight hours, seven days a week, based on your availability.
The Private Pilot Licence program is a flexible self paced program so you can decide how often you want to fly and how often you would like to attend ground school. For this reason, the length of the program and the cost will be highly dependant on your consistency of training, your availability, your ability to learn and weather. On average most students tend to take about a year to obtain their Private Pilot Licence if they are doing their training on a part time basis, however please keep in mind that we have had students finish in as little as a few months if they are committed to flying 4-5 times a week. The PPL allows you to carry up to 3 passengers and apply for upgrade ratings (i.e.: Night, Multi Engine, Seaplane, Instrument).


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When I first started meeting dates online, it was still the '90s. People still used AOL and dial-up. Any time I said I was "meeting a guy from the Internet," friends told me they feared for my life. They figured my dates would turn out to be sex offenders. Instead, I met two of my first boyfriends online, both of whom were generally normal, somewhat geeky, smart, and sweet high school guys. I continued doing the online dating thing for years -- through college, after college while living in both LA and NYC, and in 2006, I met my now boyfriend on JDate. My story isn't an anomaly; we're friends with several other long-term, engaged, or married couples who met online. Nowadays, most 20-something singles meet their significant others online. What can I say -- I was an early adopter! That may be a big reason why it drives me nuts that online dating is getting such a bad rap from a recent incident in which a woman was sexually assaulted by a man she met on Match.com.
What happened to the woman, publicly identified only as Jane Doe, is horrific.
Long story short -- she claims she had no reason to believe that the guy she met was a predator, but on their second date, once she went back to his house, he forced her to perform a sexual act. The man turned out to have a track record of sexual violence. Later, "Jane" filed a civil lawsuit asking a court to force Match.com to install a sex offender screening program. They have since complied and claim the screening process aimed at weeding out sex offenders -- while imperfect -- will be implemented in the next two or three months.
Now, screening for registered sex offenders can't exactly hurt dating site members. Unless they think that the coast is completely clear simply because the site screens. As Match.com president Mandy Ginsburg warns:
We want to stress that while these checks may help in certain instances, they remain highly flawed, and it is critical that this effort does not provide a false sense of security to our members.
But, all in all, online daters should NEVER blindly believe that any person they meet is going to be an upstanding citizen. Probably better to err on the side of skeptical at all times. (Hey, it works for New Yorkers.) Strangers are strangers -- it doesn't matter if they're online or next to you in your spinning class. I really don't think the incidence of sexual predators is higher online than anywhere else. It's just that some sites like Match.com are sooo populated with date-seekers and are so easy to sign up for, that yes, I'm sure there are one or two REALLY bad seeds in your mix of matches. Just like if you walked into a crowded dance club one night, there's a chance you could end up engaging with a man who could later turn out to be a scary creep.
Not to belittle what happened to "Jane," but from experience, women who date online are more likely to meet horndogs, sociophobes, closet cases, snobs, commitaphobes, and liars (from the tame: A guy who chatted me up on JDate turned out to be Catholic with a "thing for Jewish girls," to the ridiculous: A date told me he worked in sports marketing, when in reality, he worked as a peanut guy at Yankee Stadium) than legit sex offenders. But for every, say, 50 wacko men, you'll find a gem. It ends up being worth all that painstaking time you spent weeding through the weirdos.
Bottom line: Despite the (rare) horror story in the news, I highly doubt most online dating sites are infested with sex offenders ... or even have a handful lurking around. And unfortunately, many sex offenders who do go online will figure out a way to circumvent any mediocre, "flawed" screening process. That's why all you really can do is take safety precautions when you meet up with anyone, use common sense ... and keep him at an arm's length until you run your own Facebook stalk/Google check/meet-the-friends screening!
What do you think about online dating sites -- are they good for meeting your soul mate or do you think they could very well be overrun with sex offenders?
Image via Rochelle Hartman/Flickr


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I have a serious soft spot for whimsical weddings. Whether it's the playful details, the fun fashion, or the unconventional charm, I get totally inspired by the creative couples behind the event. So when Davina + Daniel sent us this darling DIY wedding on Cape Cod, they had me hook, line and sinker. I'm honestly not even sure where to start… awesome invitations, cute shoes, colorful wooden signs, sweet-as-can be tabletops, and you don't even want to get me started on the super cool rosette name tags. Trust me, this is just the beginning… you have to explore the gallery and read up on the bride's delicious details below.
From the bride, Alicia…
When Shez and I got engaged we started talking about what kind of wedding we wanted to create. We wanted: a good measure of lovey-doveyness, delish food, booze, silliness and a blending of traditions (English and American/Jewish). We didn't want: uncomfortable clothes, pomp and circumstance or feeling obliged to do "wedding things" that didn't feel authentic.
Given how spread out everyone in our lives are (guests came from England, Australia, California, Texas, New York etc.), we knew anywhere we got married would be a long journey for most. So we decided to have the wedding someplace special to us, and that would make for a fun vacation for all and decided on Cape Cod, where I've spent part of the summer most of my life. Though we were worried that Icelandic volcano eruptions might keep us from our wedding site (we live in London), Shez joked that I was sewing enough bunting that we would be able to swing across the Atlantic if the need arose.
We incorporated some secular Jewish traditions (in particular writing our own ketubah, which was a deeply meaningful part of the process, especially as it was illustrated by our dear friend Hannah) and included several nods to English weddings in the ceremony. The more we talked about it, the more we started to describe our wedding festivities as a sort of "New English village fete." We had bunting, freshly baked cakes made by guests, rosettes instead of escort cards, and fun lawn games of both English (croquet) and American (horseshoes) varieties. Many of my friends in London I met through crafting so we had a veritable army of incredible helpers sewing and gluing and baking and grilling and tying and hanging things all week. It was unbelievable to see everyone in action. My mom, sister and I share a love for vintage knick knacks and my mom hunted down vintage glass bottles and 50's tablecloths, while I sewed table flags with adorable fabric from Sew Mama Sew.
One of the best bits of wedding planning was working with lovely artists and independent businesspeople. Our friend Paul, an illustrator, painter and graphic designer (www.drawings.me.uk) illustrated the invitations (printed by our friend Kate on her gocco), created the website, drew the menus and program covers and wrote out every name on for the rosettes. We worked with the talented artisans at Bario Neal for our rings, and at Blue in New York for my dress. In fact, nearly everything came from small businesses or artists that we respected (many of whom I found on etsy or wedding blogs), this wedding was not exactly "budget" but we both felt great that the money went to people who were passionate about creating beautiful things ethically.
Though the weather was less than perfect on the day of the wedding I felt so surrounded by overwhelming joy and love, from Shez, from our families (especially my sister who was incredible throughout), and from our ridiculously hard working and good-natured friends.
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