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The U.S. Air Force is seeking heavy-lift helicopter help to recover a pricey, sophisticated reconnaissance drone that crashed in California's Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains June 21.Story here.
USAF solicited bids for a helicopter to recover debris more than a week after the RQ-4 Global Hawk, priced at more than $227 million, crashed near Mount Whitney, California, on a return flight to Beale AFB in that state after repairs at Edwards AFB north of Los Angeles.
The June 30 solicitation said the service wants a helicopter capable of lifting dispersed wreckage (weighing up to 12,000 pounds) from elevations between 9,000 and 12,000 feet and delivering it to a shipping site about four miles away. The solicitation said the "optimal" aircraft is a Sikorsky or Erickson S-64, but noted other aircraft with the required capabilities include the Sikorsky S-61 and S-65 (or CH-53).
A site visit is planned for July 6.
Erikson is out of business, no one else I can think of operates a true heavy lift helicopter in the civilian sector so this solicitation mystifies me.
Why not simply ask the USMC to send some bubbas up from Camp Pendleton and get it done without all this mess?
Is this how the US govt does things now? Even stuff that should be in house is instead contracted out?
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Gluten Free Cake and Sponge recipes
received from Valerie McNally, nr Norwich (Newsletter 003, September 2002 p4)
Orange Sponge with Cream Cheese Filling
4 large eggs
4½ oz caster sugar
zest 1 orange
3½ oz ground almonds
2 oz ground rice flour
Topping & filling
7oz cream cheese
zest ½ orange
7 heaped tbs icing sugar
1 tbs orange juice
strips orange zest to decorate
Preheat oven to gas mark 4, 350°F 180°C
8 in cake tin, lined.
1. Separate eggs and combine the yolks in a bowl with sugar, orange zest, ground almonds and rice flour. Beat these together.
2. In large glass bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff. Add 1-2 tbs of beaten egg white to cake mixture and stir it in to loosen the mixture slightly before folding the rest in.
3. Gently pour into the cake tin and bake on middle shelf for 35 - 40 mins. Allow to cool in tin - it will sink slightly.
4. Beat together cream cheese, orange zest and 2 heaped tbs icing sugar until smooth. Place in fridge until needed.
5. Put the orange juice in a bowl and add the rest of the icing sugar to it, a little at a time. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 10 mins.
6. Blanch orange zest for 2 mins in boiling water, drain and dry.
7. Remove cake from tin when cool, cut in half horizontally and spread filling and sandwich together.
8. Drizzle icing over the top and allow to set, then decorate with orange zest strips.
Fruit & Almond Cake
(alternative to traditional Christmas Cake)
2 lb mixed dried fruit
4 oz ground almonds
5 fl oz amaretto
8 fl oz orange juice
zest 1 orange
5 lg eggs separated
8 oz dark brown sugar
4 oz chestnut puree
8 oz butter softened
4 oz rice flour
1 small dessert apple peeled & finely chopped
Preheat oven to gas 3, 325°F, 170 °C
3½ deep x 8 dia lined case tin
1. Day before making soak dried fruit in amaretto, orange juice and zest.
2. Put egg yolks, sugar, puree and butter in food mixer and beat until smooth.
3. Put in large bowl and sieve ground almonds and rice flour in and add apple.
4. Mix well and fold in fruit.
5. Whisk egg whites until stiff, fold into mixture carefully.
6. Tip into cake tin.
7. Bake 3½ hours middle shelf.
8. Halfway through cover with greaseproof to stop over browning.
Paul Lack's Standby Snacks - Flapjacks & Mrs X's Ginger Biscuits
(Newsletter 002, July 2002 p5)
7 oz Tomor Margarine,
8 oz Demerara Sugar,
16 oz Porridge oats (worth getting the best for this)
2 tbs Golden Syrup.
1. Melt margarine, add syrup and sugar,
and mix in oats.
2. Bake in greased 9" x 13" tin, for
20 minutes at 350 F
3. Cut and turn out while still warm.
For variety replace 2 oz of oats with lightly crushed Cornflakes, Jumbo oats or fine oatmeal, and/or add a handful of raisins, broken nuts or sunflower seeds. And if you're allowed it .... grate cooking chocolate over it while it's still hot.
Oat free flapjacks
Barley flakes are too coarse to soak up the fat - so you get something like brandy snaps with indigestible lumps in! The solution is to liquidise half of the flakes before cooking, and reduce the fat content by one or two ounces. But they're still not brilliant. Instead try .....
Mrs X's Ginger Biscuits
8 oz stamp flour
2 tsp baking powder,
3 oz lard (don't tell the diet police)
3 oz sugar
1 - 2 tsp dried ginger
2 tbs Golden Syrup
1 tbs warm water
Optional: chopped crystallised ginger
1. Mix ingredients well - and you'll probably need to let it stand for an hour before you can knead it.
2. Knead,, roll into flattened balls, cook on greased trays 15 minutes at 325F.
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Keerthy Suresh who mesmerized the audiences with her absolutely amazing performance as "Mahanati" Savitri has not signed any new movie in Tollywood yet.
Except "Agnyaathavaasi", her success rate is terrific in Telugu cinema with three hits in her kitty.
There is a talk that Rajamouli has approached her for his mega multi-starrer "RRR", the insiders say this is not true.
He has praised her performance but he has not asked for this film as of now. He has not finished the final script yet.
Top filmmakers are evincing keen interest to take her in but nothing has been materialized.
She is also not in hurry. She doesn't want to spoil the all the praise she got now by accepting some masala movie.
She is looking for movies that have meatier roles. She has also hiked her remuneration a bit. So, the makers will be considering all these before approaching her.


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Social Media Marketing Facts You Might Not Already Know
Social media is here to stay. If you're currently not using it to its fullest potential, you're doing yourself a disservice. Keep reading, to learn more about a few social media marketing facts you might not already know.
Worldwide Internet Users
One of the coolest things about social media marketing is the fact that you're no longer prohibited from offering your goods and services to certain parts of the world. You can sell to people around the globe.
As of January 2017, the country with the most Internet users was East Asia. 932 million people there surf the net. In comparison, there are 637 million European users and 320 million users in North America that pay attention to social media. With smaller countries factor in, you're now working with a humongous potential customer base.
Active Social Media Users
Add up all social media accounts, across the most popular platforms, and you come up with a number equal to just over 5.5 million. This number represents 176 million more accounts than the previous year. As far as mobile users are concerned, 12 new accounts are opened every second.
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What does it mean to be an Organ Donor?
A few weeks back I signed up to be an Organ Donor and it was a lot more simpler than I ever thought, it was literally as simple as going onto a web page and entering my details and it was done, just like that I am now signed up for when I die (sounds so premature) my organs will be donated to someone in need of them. First off I am aware I am only 20 years old so doing something this big about the end of my life does make me feel a tiny bit weird, but you never know what is round the corner so why not now?
Why wouldn't you be organ donor? Some people just don't like the idea of talking about death whereas others just don't bother signing up to be a Donor, which to me is sad due to the fact that you could help another survive, imagine if it someone in your family. Did you know one donor can save EIGHT lives, imagine saying eight lives though? I haven't wrote this post to rant, I promise. I have just wrote it to remind you of that option to donate, and simply how easy it is to do so. All that signing up to be an Organ Donor agrees is that when you pass you give consent for your Organs to be donated which some families may not like or agree to, but as it is your body you have given the consent. Whilst writing this post I read some statistics and found that only 1/3 of people are actually donors which to me is a shocking number, as most of the population if it was needed for them or a family member would take it! When on the NHS site I read, if you needed an organ transplant and would take one if it was offered you should donate and too right you should!
In my honest opinion I feel like if you wouldn't give one why do you deserve to get one? I have spoke to people about why they aren't a donor and their response was I am too young to think about this, I can do it another time, but why another time? Why not do it now! I am honestly proud to say I am a donor and I am proud of anyone else who is a donor, if you are wanting to be a donor but don't know how it is as simple as going onto google and typing in "how to be an organ donor" or follow the link here Go on change a life today, you can do it!


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Meet Dan!
Dan Karrels started volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat in 1994, when he recently retired from teaching. Dan is one of our main "go-to" volunteers for just about everything! Dan is great at doing all the skilled carpentry work, such as building porches, stairs, trim-work, hanging drywall, installing cabinets… the list goes on and on!
But Dan's awesomeness doesn't stop there: he also excels teaching new volunteers the ropes, and we could not be more grateful to have such a great mentor on-site who creates such a warm, positive and fun learning environment.
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Design your own t-shirt for new clothing brand – Collect
Stumbling around on the gum tree I find this advert, designers/artists now's your chance to show a clothing company what you are made of. Submit your work by March 2nd 2009.
Website here: http://www.collectlondon.com./
The theme is ENDaNGERED. My submission below is Forkgirl. Forkgirl illuminates how we as a species will not be around forever due to our overconsumption and mass destruction of the planet. However our energy will eventually transform and we will become the stars we see in the sky.
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Or you could just use threadless instead.
They pay:
$2,000 in cash
$500 Threadless Gift Certificate (can be redeemed for $200 cash)
$500 in cash each time your design is reprinted
Shit, Threadless will pay you $500 just for slogan.


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How do I Build a 700 Horsepower Small Block Chevy?by Don Kress
Squeezing 700 horsepower out of Chevrolet's popular small block engine platform is a task which has been accomplished numerous times through the years since the small block V8 engine was introduced. It remains a difficult and expensive task.
Machine the engine block so that it increases compression in the cylinders to match the compression needs of the aluminum race heads, supercharger, and nitrous injection. A stock Chevrolet 350 block can be machined to these tolerances with only minor danger of critical engine failure.
Install a bottom end crankshaft which will allow the engine to displace 383 cubic inches rather than 350. Be certain to use a high performance crankshaft matched with the correct lightweight pistons and rods. Stock components will not work under the demands of a 700 horsepower engine build.
Install the aluminum race heads onto the block, followed by the roots-type supercharger. The supercharger can be either fuel injected or carbureted, depending on your preference.
Install the air-to-water intercooler in front of the vehicle's radiator.
Install the nitrous injection system. With the setup outlined, the injectors should be no larger than 150 horsepower jets in order to prevent critical engine damage. Larger power gains are possible only by replacing the engine block with a structurally reinforced lightweight racing block.
- Follow the guidance of a professional engine builder while setting up your race engine. If possible, contract the work to a recognized professional to avoid potential problems later on.
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Charm of Soliri
Soliri was an eladrin fey witch and the daughter of a minor royal house. Her mother died in child birth and her father was a strict man with lofty ambitions for the future of their house. When her father discovered that she had been seeing a drow ambassador's son and was considering eloping with him, she was confined to a remote tower and forbidden to receive visitors for a year. The solitude would, her father stated, help teach her the importance of keeping the right company.
Knowing the futility of begging for her freedom, her only request was that she be allowed to take into the tower a figurine of a cat that had belonged to her mother. Seeing no harm in it her father acquiesced.
Many would have gone mad under such confinement but Soliri was as strong willed as she was independently minded. And she had a plan. She laboured over her spells and enchantments and on the third month an explosion of magical energy was seen to come from the top of the tower. The guards investigated and found Soliri unconscious on the floor surrounded by the ruined remains of a magical workshop.
Whilst her wounds were tended, the workshop was cleared out, and all magical contents destroyed. Her father came to see her to find her in bed recovering, cradling the figurine of the cat. He fiercely forbade her to practise her arts until her captivity was complete before taking his leave of her. To his surprise Soliri agreed to this new restriction without protest, all the while stroking the figurine of the cat in her hands.
It is said that when the time came for her to leave her tower she strode out, confident and alert followed by a beautiful black cat with stardust shimmers in its fur. Other versions of the story say that in fact two cats left the house. Whatever the truth, it is well known that Soliri never returned home but that there were many sightings of an eladrin fey witch and a drow noble travelling the countryside often accompanied by a beautiful black cat.
This magic item comes in the shape of a cat ornament in either obsidian or similar dark material. When the activation – (command word spoken, and the figurine's head and belly rubbed) an apparition of a beautiful black cat appears within 5 feet of the ornament.
The cat mews loudly and is playful and attentive, seeking attention from anyone in the room. It can be touched and feels like a real cat.
The apparition lasts for 1d4 x 5 minutes. At the end of that time it slowly fades away purring loudly. Once used the power cannot be used until the following day.
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"Nekkid chicks"
I just wanted to get your attention before I wrote about this new drama on a blog critical of Quixtar and Amway.
But in a roundabout way, it's relevant.
Quixtar–The Dream or The Scheme is a blog written by a guy calling himself, Joe Cool. Joe is critical of the Quixtar business opportunity. Some of Joe's readers are critical, as well.
But, like all the Quixtar-related blogs, some other readers hold a different opinion about Quixtar. In this case, the other readers LIKE Quixtar, have Quixtar-affiliated businesses and think Quixtar is the best thing since butter on sliced bread.
Let's just say, that when Joe writes an entry at his blog…he gets a few comments.
Okay, that being said; you've probably guessed that Joe Cool is a pseudonym. And there are a few of "Joe's" readers that would love to know who he is.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Quixtar-type bloggers and their readers are a bit on the obsessive side. You can count me in this group to some extent. We write about Quixtar, read about it, we discuss it, and we get to know who writes what, how each other feels about it, AND we learn each other's "Hot buttons" and Internet-text "tics". So much so, that if you read a particular entry by one of us, you can pretty much guess who wrote it, without looking at the byline.
But, for one of "Joe Cool's" readers, this wasn't enough. He or she wanted to know more. This reader wanted to know exactly who "Joe" was and expose "Joe" to the world.
With some fancy "googling", Mr. Obsessive-to-the-Extreme found out that not only did Joe like writing about Quixtar, but also Joe liked writing about his interest in…how shall we say it…adult-oriented recreation.
See, where the "nekkid chicks" comes in?
To "Joe's" credit, he pretty much let the whole drama play out on his blog through the blog comments' section, including a "confession" of sorts, of his "miss-deeds". (I use a lot of quotation marks in this entry)
Want my opinion on this whole drama?
I like "nekkid" chicks, too.
That may be oversimplifying it.
Mr. Obsessive…get over it! Sell some products. Present the Quixtar business opportunity to potential associates. Don't read the damn blog!
Maybe, you want something more profound? I'll defer to Beth Dornan, Director of Communications for Quixtar Inc.
Civil discourse means we agree to disagree, but not to be disagreeable. In other words, I accept your right to have an opinion that differs from my own and ask that you do the same. In a word, it means respect. Bullies aren't allowed.
I was disturbed to read that someone who has been critical of this business has been harassed and disparaging information about him posted by a cyber bully. While I can't enforce civil discourse in any forum but the Opportunity Zone, I can ask that those who are engaged with this business carefully consider the impact that disparaging those with opposing views has on perceptions of the Quixtar and Amway businesses. As a business, we're about building people up, not tearing them down. Just because someone doesn't support our business doesn't mean they should be criticized for those views or have inappropriate information posted about them. As a former boss of mine used to say, our reputation is built on everything every one of us does and says every day. I'd prefer that our reputation be built on respect for all people of all views…
…Like in life, in debate those who resort to trying to insult or disparage their opponents lose points. But a high school [debate] meet isn't at stake here. What's at risk is the reputation of this business and every one affiliated with it.


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On January 5, 1973, "Columbia" label released "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", the debut Bruce Springsteen studio album. It was recorded July – September 1972, at "914 Sound Studios" in New York, and was produced by Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos. The album had a poor commercial success (only 25.000. copies sold in the first year), but received positive reviews by the music critics. Magazine "Rolling Stone" ranked the album on number 379 on its list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
- Bruce Springsteen– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, handclaps
- Clarence Clemons– saxophone, backing vocals, handclaps
- Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez– drums, backing vocals, handclaps
- David Sancious– piano, organ, keyboards
- Garry Tallent– bass guitar
- Richard Davis– upright double bass
- Harold Wheeler– piano
- Steven Van Zandt– sound effects
- John Berg – cover design
- Fred Lombardi – back cover design
Track listing:
All tracks by Bruce Springsteen.
- Blinded by the Light
- Growin Up
- Mary Queen of Arkansas
- Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street
- Lost in the Flood
- The Angel
- For You
- Spirit in the Night
- It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City


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After the lovely weekend that I told you about yesterday, I was driving home on Monday afternoon and I caught sight of a sign pointing towards a completely different highway. This one was headed in a north-west direction and something about it appealed to me. As I stopped for lunch, I could not stop thinking about what adventures might be waiting for me along this different route. As I got back into my car and headed onto the road again, I came very very close to taking the adventurous exit and never going back home. After all, what did I have to lose? My cat was sitting in the back seat watching me, I had enough clothes and food in the car to last me a few days and enough money in my bank account that I could live for a while without trouble.
There is a confession I have to make. I have a gypsy's heart.
I'm moody, I love to wander. If I can, I'll spend the rest of my life traversing the globe, with bare feet, loose and tangled hair, and singing the entire time. And even if I don't literally become a "real" gypsy, I will always live my life as if I were. Because what other way to live is there?
As a child and teenager, I often filled a backpack with snacks and water, hopped on my bike, or sometimes on my horse, and wandered off for the day. I lived for those days, those moments when I felt like I was part of the world and nothing could stand against me.
Dancing, music, flowers, laughter, joy, sincerity, beauty, and love are just a few of the things that should dominate our lives. If not in that way, then how are you going to live your life to the full?
If I ever disappear for good, you'll know that I've run away and become a true wanderer.


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The mild weather inspired the spin to the National Heritage Centre in Wexford. I was a little worried, organising it weeks in advance, that the weather would break and our winter start just as we headed for the N11. Big Jim emailed that he would be there. Pat Gernon and Ger texts that they would make it and Brian Moore also agreed to travel down with me.
Brian pulled into the Spawell car park at 10.25, on time every time. We chatted till Pat Gernon turned up. Then Ivan arrived in a car as he was providing a ferry service for some of the younger members. Mikie arrived with news that Pavel was running a little late. Brian Pat and myself decided to head on as we would be slower. Ivan and Mikie would wait and travel with Pavel.
Sunshine, a warm 10 degrees, light Sunday traffic. It does not get much better. We held a steady pace 90 to 100k comfortable in the slow lane, keeping a eye in the rear mirror for late arrivals. Passing Wicklow a blur overtook us and speed wobbled slowing down. It was Gary. We had enough of motorway by Arklow and took the Inch road to Gorey. A stop for petrol then the old Wexford road through Oulart. We rejoined the main road above the Ferrycarrig hotel just above the park.
As we pulled up at the park we saw Ger, Jim and Catherine, Pavel Jana, Ivan and crew. A turnout of 12 all told. Pavel decided that the Snail (my 250) is not slow, it is very slow. But we were not slow about digging into lunch. As we were dressed for the outdoors we sat out on the Patio area. The restaurant is self service so without delay we are talking, eating and generally catching up.
To soon it was time to start heading our various directions. As some of us had deadlines to meet we took the main road all the way back. Pavel set the pace of the return journey. It has been reported that a Black 250 Travel was clocked doing 133k per hour. But as the speed limit is 120k who can be sure. Gerry turned up on the way back. Those who spotted him stopped for a chat.
It was a very enjoyable spin. The National Heritage Park looked after us well. Picking it as a location made it possible for us to meet members who are a little further away. The gamble of a March Spin paid off. Thanks to everyone who could make it.
There has been a lot of talk, photos, gossip is the word. There is almost too much to cover in this Issue but that does not mean we will ignore it. Take a pinch of salt and read below. Do excuse my comments but I could not resist.
Přestavba vznikla za pomoci firmy Mates Moto Servis z Lošánek u Kolína. Základem byla moje předchozí stavba - Jawa 250 Californian OHC. Největší úpravou je změna podsedlové části (narovnání trubek), aby bylo možno napasovat sedlo z typu 634. Další změněné díly: přední blatník a světlomet (Jawa 638), nádrž, kastlíky a sedlo (Jawa 634), zadní blatník, blinkry a světlo (Jawa 634). Výfuky jsou původní, jiná jsou kolena výfuků.
The modification had been done by the Mates Moto service from Losanky u Kolina. I have used my previous build jawa 250 californian. The biggest change was done on the rear subframe (underseat) where we have had to streighten the pipes to be able to fit seat from 634. Other changed parts are: Front mudguard and light from 638, tank, side covers and seat from 634, read mudguard, turning lights and rear light from 634. Silencers are original but we had to use different maniford.
There was an instant tear in my eye when I saw this bike. I did drive a 634 for 21 years. The 250 is a tidy engine, it is not hard to make it look well. This bike is a one off, I would like to see issues like the exposed chain, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, suspension, improvements to the side and main stand being tackled.
This is from the Hungarian magazine, TotalBike. I believe it shows a lady named Ibolya Oláh (obviously a Hungarian herself with that name, if so) attempting to push the bike at the recent Brno show. That's unless Google Translate has made a complete "hames" of translating the original, and it isn't her name at all.
Hey, yes! I've checked, and I understand that Ibolya Oláh is a Hungarian pop star. I don't suppose the Works would allow an ordinary Mary Sixpack to take liberties with their prototype.
Don't tell me the Californian isn't a lovely machine! Decent front mudguard, for a change.
In my opinion the Californian 660 isn't a lovely machine. The bike looks like it lost a row with a truck. But I do like Ibolya Oláh
Here's an intriguing picture, lads. It's not an official factory pic. The comments made about it on the forum weren't all complimentary, but that's the nature of these forums anyway.
If it's your standard Lifan 400 V-twin, then it's a shaft drive job (now I notice it says as much at the bottom of the box -- "kardan"). It would be a reasonable logical successor to the 350 two-strokes. I think it looks good.
Yes I do like this one. The 650 custom frame is good. Nice size, brakes suspension. The 400cc would be lovely for the longer trips, yet not too heavy for around town. The engine would not be that large in the JAWA frame. A shaft would make it a practical commuter machine. I have always wanted an in line V engine. But this is fiction. More's the pity.
Jawas are rare sights in the UK and Ireland but here is a bike that manages to 'out-scarce' them. The chances are that you would not have heard of this bike. In fact, most of those who have heard of it are still waiting to see one, certainly on this side of the pond.
The much lamented Buell Motorcycle Company designed the Blast as an entry level bike for beginners in the USA to gain experience rather than take the direct route to becoming a squid as allowed by the licensing laws over there. Buell had to use a Harley-Davidson derived engine so they took the 1200 Sportster, lopped off the rear cylinder and de-stroked it to produce a 500 single. It was widely used by Harley Davidson as a training bike throughout the USA and even Wales!
Typical of the marque, some clever, if subtle design philosophy was involved. The Blast appears to be normal from a distance but when you get up close it suddenly shrinks to ¾ scale! The proportioned look is achieved by the use of 16" wheels and that huge crankcase. The dry-sump engine and minimalist steel backbone frame (containing the oil) helps to reduce the overall height, providing an impressively low seat height of 27.5" without sacrificing comfort. If you are less than 5 foot tall, there is also the even lower (25.5") accessory seat. All this in a package only a tad heavier than a Jawa 350 Classic.
Buell also knew that any bike owned by a beginner would need to be maintenance-friendly. As with all bikes, some items are dead easy but others require the dexterity of an Origami expert but the basics are all there for an easy life; Belt drive that requires no adjustment (there IS no adjustment!), automatic choke, single carburettor, hydraulic tappets, air cooling and no silly gizmos to go wrong. Even the rev-limiter is of the skip-spark type that cancels every other firing stroke so you hit that wall softly!
So, what about this one? Helena is right in the demographic for the Blast ownership, being 5ft 2ins tall and a novice rider…but right outside the geographic! The bikes rarely come up for sale in the UK because they were never officially imported and hers is the only example we've ever seen. It's a 2002 model which had less than 5,000 miles on the clock but was a bit scruffy and needed an overhaul, due in part to having been kept outside. Parts were sourced, but not without a fairly long wait and a visit to Earl Small's Harley Davidson dealership in Atlanta, who have been very helpful. The Blast has a name now – Erik – after his creator who incidentally put one in a crusher as a publicity stunt to show that Buell wanted to concentrate on bigger stuff! Monty Python fans will also recognise the other rather apt reason for this name from the song "Eric, the half a bee"
It's certainly a confidence inspiring bike. The first time Helena took Erik out, by the first roundabout all I could hear through the intercom was giggling! Performance is real-world adequate, if not startling, but the handling makes up for it. It's an amusing bike to start up and ride off on. The auto-choke works surprisingly well and the comical tickover vibes are something to behold as you crunch Erik into first gear with wincing looks from bystanders! The 5-speed gearbox is buttery smooth once warm and as with all thumpers you do need to use it. The vibes all but disappear on the move. With 34bhp it'll go over 90mph but more importantly, it's a smooth as silk between 70-80mph. The best bits so far?....Quizzical looks from fellow bikers at Box Hill and 75-80mpg!
Instead of pushing short-*rses down the custom bike route, Buell showed that you can build a comfortable, light and low bike that has sporty looks, handles well and delivers excellent mpg. Take a look around the current crop of new bikes in our dealers and try to find something similar. You could be in for a long wait!
Jon Reynolds
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I was there at Woolwich last week - the ferry was about 10 feet from the quay, It could have been about 11 feet. I think it was 11 feet. So I took a flying leap, cos I've got long legs you see, & I landed right on it & said to the man, 'I've just made it.' He said, 'You had plenty of time. I was coming in
Ahoj, Posilam foto Petr Petr a jeho jawa 660 a Shane Bennet z Kels a jeho 350 se saidou
We wish Peter and Shane many enjoyable and safe miles on their lovely new bikes.
Spider Pat, our top investigative reporter, is sharing another of his many varied interests. On hearing I am attempting to learn the Mandolin he sent on this inspirational video. Be warned Pat you cant make a silk purse out of a horse's ass.
Even though our winter has been mild it has left its mark. On a recent run the lights failed on the snail (250 Travel). At first I could not find the problem. I thought it was the ignition switch as the flash light worked. It turned out to be corrosion on a connection under the tank. I should have remembered the old mechanical quiz in the Breffnie. Go for the easy answer first.
I bought a greyhound about a month ago. A friend of mine said, 'what are you gonna do with it?' I said 'I'm gonna race it' He said 'By the look of it I think you'll beat it'


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My second favorite film of all time is Jurassic Park. The 3rd however, is Ratatouille. I absolutley love this scene, and would love to see a unique take on it. What I'm asking of you, my lovelies, is to simply dub over the dialouge of the character you audition for.
You can attempt to do their voice, a unique take of it, or a voice of your choosing. I'm even okay with other genders playing roles of the opposite gender, if you so desire.
Mic quality doesn't matter, but a decent mic would be appreciated.
The video linked is the particular scene we will be dubbing. Thank you, and remember, anyone can voice act :^)
"Oh, no... no no, ohhhh nooo--"
"-but don't let- th-- sou...soup--!"
"What do you mean 'wait'?"
"You're the reason I'm in this mess!"
Preferebly French, but any accent will be considered
"Out of my way, Garbage boy!"
"What belief is that, MadamoiselleTatou?"
"Linguini! You're FIRED! F-I-R-E-D!FIRED!"
Any accent will do, but French is prefered
"LeClaire likes it. She made a pointof telling you so."
"Howcan we claim to represent the nameof Gusteau if we don't uphold hismost cherished belief?"
"Anyone can cook."
Preferebly French, though any accent will be considered
"She wants to speak to the Chef."
"She liked the soup."
Most important role.
"Someone is asking about your soup!"
"You were escaping?" (Jokingly)


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With a great position on the high side of the street, catching the breezes, this 4 bedroom home would suit a family requiring 3 car spaces and who love outdoor entertaining.
Entry to the home is through the wide front foyer and leads around either to the large lounge/dining room or to the kitchen/rumpus room. The kitchen has a 6 burner gas cooktop, overhead range hood, dishwasher, appliance cupboard and breakfast bar. The kitchen/open plan rumpus room opens out through sliding glass doors to the L shaped undercover entertaining area.
All 4 bedrooms have builtin cupboards while the main also has a WIR and an ensuite.
Air conditioning is in the main bedroom, kitchen/rumpus room and the dining/lounge area. The home has all tinted windows, security screens, ceiling fans throughout, 3 KW of solar panels and a solar hot water system.
The large swimming pool at the rear of the 1188 sq metre allotment has a shade umbrella and hours of enjoyment could be had with the children in the pool being supervised by the adults socializing under the shade sail covering the bbq and pizza oven entertaining area.
Access from the 3 bay garage is, internally, via the foyer and externally, to the paved outdoor area near the laundry. Wide side access from the street is accessible to this area also.
All in all a lovely liveable home with only neighbours on one side and parkland on the other and across the road.
Phone today for an appointment to inspect this home.


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June 4, 2007
Bulldog Puppy Biting Problem
I need help my bulldog loves to bite everything when does this habit stop thank u
Hi Andy,
I am not an expert on training, but I can give you some advise.
A puppy bites at you because he thinks you are a member of
his pack and wants to play with you. You must establish yourself
as the alpha to stop this playful behavior that can lead to more
serious biting. One of the best bonding experiences you can
have with your bulldog is walking him at lease a couple times a
Is your bulldog a puppy? If so, you can train him not to bite by
flicking him with your fingers on his nose. This works best if done
at a very young age. This is what the breeders of my dog did when
he was a puppy and I had to stay on top of it as well.
I also hired a trainer when he was young so I could get control
of him before he got too big with too many bad habits. You can
also take him to puppy classes for socialization which would help.
Also be sure he is getting enough exercise and playtime so he
isn't too restless and doesn't get the idea he can just jump on you
and bite at any time. Young dogs have lots of energy and it needs
to be channelled into positive activities.
If he's older, it has become a habit and may be more difficult to
stop. You can try yelping "ouch" to him and ignoring him when he
nips at you. Or try squirting his nose with water and saying "no bite"
when he does this. And you can offer him an alternative toy.
Here are links to a couple articles on biting:
Your Bulldog Pal,


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A visit from author Iva Valentino
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WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Hockey East announced today Brian Smith (Woburn, Mass.) has been elevated to the position of Associate Commissioner. Smith has spent the past three seasons as Director of Communications where he oversaw all public and media relations operations for the conference.
"Brian has earned this promotion by engaging his duties to the fullest and by becoming someone I can trust to take on increasingly more complex assignments," said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna. "Not only is he thorough and competent in his work, he represents the conference very well outside of the confines of the office."
In his first three years with Hockey East, Smith has revitalized the digital presence of the conference by revamping the league website, HockeyEastOnline.com, and its social media channels to develop the most heavily followed accounts in college hockey. Smith also served as the main media contact for the 2015 Frozen Four, hosted by Hockey East and the TD Garden, and assisted in the successful execution of the Friendship Four Tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Frozen Fenway events. He has also played a key role in Hockey East's television negotiations, while spearheading new digital ventures for the league.
Smith has been involved with numerous other endeavors during his time with Hockey East, including assisting with multiple NCAA Ice Hockey Officiating Department programs, serving on the media relations team at the 2016 and 2017 Frozen Fours, directing the 2015 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, aiding with the media operations of the American Hockey Coaches Association, and serving as Assistant Venue Press Officer for Gillette Stadium during the 2016 Copa América Centenario.
Prior to joining the conference in July 2014, Smith spent two years with USA Hockey as the Brian Fishman Intern, a prestigious program that develops young professionals in the athletic communications business. Dividing his time with USA Hockey between the national office in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the National Team Development Program, then located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Smith traveled extensively while assisting in numerous international tournaments as the main media contact for U.S. national teams. While with the NTDP, Smith served as the main media contact for both the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 teams. Additionally, Smith played an integral role in the execution of the 2012 and 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
Smith also has spent time working with the Boston Bruins and New England Revolution in various roles. With the Bruins from 2010-12, Smith worked alongside a communications staff that received the Dick Dillman Award and was charged with media relations duties during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. With the New England Revolution, Smith oversaw donations for the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation and assisted with all match day operations, including international friendlies at Gillette Stadium.
A former high school hockey player at Woburn Memorial High School, Smith is a 2012 graduate of Boston College with a degree in English and Communications and earned four varsity letters in track and field while competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Hockey East Association is an 11-team Division I college men's hockey conference founded in 1984 and a nine-team Division I women's league which began play in the 2002-03 season. Since 1999, Hockey East has won seven NCAA championships in 15 NCAA Championship Game appearances and has placed 26 teams in the Frozen Four and 64 teams in the NCAA Tournament during that time. The women's league has sent 11 teams to the Frozen Four and 22 to the NCAA Tournament in its 15 seasons on the ice while boasting two Patty Kazmaier Award winners.


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Princeton-area sports programs and events are going strong this summer, according to the Bureau County Republican online site BCR News.
Don Clemens had to reach his golden years before he could grab the gold.
The LaSalle-Peru High School (L-P) football team will see some new faces this fall after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) made some changes to the 2017-18 schedule, according to the News Tribune.
Micah Krueger left it all on the mat at Ottawa High School, and wrestling coach Mike Cooper said it's going to take some hard work for another wrestler to pick up where his senior star left off.
David Cooke won't give up on his battle with Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino so easily.
The classroom called just as strongly as the athletic arena for a record number of Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) athletes this year, Athletic Director Cory Tomasson told the Illinois Valley Times recently.
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Be our partner!
One of the strength of Wikipitaka is that we can be an excellent complementary service for any Buddhist website, even for other online Tipitaka. And in the same way, we regard other Buddhist websites as our partners. We support one another in many dimensions.
Structurally, we can gain help from, and help, other Buddhist websites in three ways: before using Wikipitaka, using Wikipitaka, and after using Wikipitaka. (I apologize for the awkward phrasing; I don't know the proper terminology)
Before Using Wikipitaka: PublicationEdit
There are many Buddhist websites in the Internet. A number of them are popular and have an access to the public at large. So, one very effective way to publicize Wikipitaka is through these partner websites.
Publication of Wikipitaka does not have to be a direct advertisement. It can be simply a citation or a reference to the Tipitaka that links to our page. For example, if a Buddhist webpage cite a passage or a phrase from the Tipitaka, it can put a link from that passage to Wikipitaka page on the Sutta that contains that passage. This will benefit both the partner website and its users, as citation gives more credibility to the writing, and the users can gain some deeper understanding of the passage. In this way, Wikipitaka can be regarded as other websites' complementary service.
Some example of the potential partners:
- www.mindandlife.org: one of the largest and most prestigious institute on scholarly study of Buddhism meditations and practices.
- www.mcu.ac.th: one of the two Buddhist universities in Thailand. It offers formal Buddhist education for monks and nuns.
- www.watbowon.org: Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, the Royal Temple in which I was ordained. Though the website is not very active, the temple holds the supreme religious authority in Thailand as the Sangha Raja, the head of Thai monks, lives in the monastery. Having the website point to Wikipitaka would ameliorate our credibility.
- www.dhammakaya.or.th: one of the biggest school of Buddhism in Thailand. It has more than 600,000 followers worldwide.
- www.dmc.tv: the television channel of Dhammakaya Foundation. This website is very active as most of the followers of Dhammakaya view the program through this website.
- www.buddhism.org: Digital International Buddhism Organization, having the most extensive links of Buddhist websites.
- www.luangta.com: a website dedicated to Ven. Acharn Maha Boowa of Thai Theravada Buddhism. This website also has video and sound clips of sermons and writings by the venerable.
- www.dhammajak.net: an aggregator of Buddhist writings and poetries. It also offers a discussion forum on general Buddhist topics.
- www.watpa.com: news and public announcements about Buddhist activities in Thailand.
- www.dhammastudy.com: a bilingual website that promotes the study of Dhamma.
Within Wikipitaka: Complementary ContentsEdit
In apprehending the Tipitaka, one might need some help, like a good Dictionary of Buddhism or an Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Sadly, there is no free, complete, online Dictionary or Encyclopedia of Buddhism that I know of. The best Dictionary of Buddhism that can be accessed by general public is Buddhist Dictionary: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines by Nyanatiloka:
- Buddhist Dictionary: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines by Nyanatiloka. This is a part of the website www.palikanon.com which hosts a German translation of the Tipitaka.
For Thai users, if you would like to translate Thai Tipitaka (you can access it through here [1]) into English, you might want to consult with Dictionary of Buddhism by P.A. Payutto for proper translations of some terms.
- Complete Thai-English, English-Thai, and Thai-Thai Dictionary of Buddhism by P.A. Payutto, the most revered and credible scholar-monk of Thailand.
Because of the language differences, no translation can capture the true meaning of the Tipitaka. So, it is very important to look at many translations of a passage and treat them as mirrors that reflect one ultimate meaning of the Tipitaka.
- www.accesstoinsight.org: one of the most complete, reliable collection of Pali Canon, put together by
- Online Tipitaka: a translation from Burmese Tipitaka by Dr. Maung M. Lwin. Starting eight years ago, it is still an ongoing attempt to complete the translation. The website uses yahoo e-mail list as a discussion forum, yet there has been no respond from other member beside Dr. Lwin himself recently. We doubt that this attempt will succeed before our project.
- www.metta.lk: The collection contains Pali, Sinhala, and English translations. The English collection is by various authors from other sources in the Internet.
- www.tipitaka.com: a complete Thai translation of the Tipitaka.
- www.palikanon.com: an incomplete German translation of the Tipitaka.
After Wikipitaka: Enactment of the DhammaEdit
If you read the Tipitaka from Wikipitaka and want to take your experience to another step, these links can be useful for you. Listed below are websites of many trustworthy meditation centers in Theravada tradition. At these meditation centers, you will how the Dhamma plays out in our real lives. It is a life-changing experience for many. Highly recommended!
- www.dharma.org: a meditation center in Vipassana tradition, which bases their teaching heavily on the Tipitaka. Its center is in Massachusetts.
- www.bhavanasociety.org: another meditation center in Vipassana tradition. Its center is in West Virginia.
- www.insightmeditationcenter.org: another Vipassana meditation center in Redwood City, CA.
- www.vipassana.com: another Vipassana meditation center which offer an online 90-day meditation course.
Be Our Partner!Edit
Any one can helpEdit
If you know any Buddhist website that can become our partner, please let us know. We will try to contact the webmaster ourselves. Or if you can help us contacting them, that would be even kinder.
Don't know any website? You can still helpEdit
You as an individual can help us completing the Tipitaka by telling other about Wikipitaka. Even in your personal "Space"! Just put a simple link to one of our page; that will create a lot of good karma. Because whenever people click on the link and find our page, you have guided them to the true Dhamma!
Loving-kindness and compassion are two of the core elements of Buddhistm. Especially in spreading the Dhamma, all Buddhist websites are working toward our same goal. So, it is totally non-Buddhist to call other online Tipitaka "Competitors."


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This blog is a supplementary article for the review I did for Colourette Peach Purrfect Mineral Eyeshadow Palette. In this article, I would like to share you the short interview I did with Terresa Clark who clarified all points in regards with the ingredients of the said palette.
Terresa Clark is a member of Kristen Arnett's Green Beauty Team. She has many years of cosmetics experience and has served as the Creative Director for a mineral cosmetics brand. Currently, Terresa manages Operations for a mineral sunscreen brand called Brush On SPF.
1. When do you consider an eyeshadow mineral? What should be in it? What should not be in it?
To be a PURE mineral shadow, it should contain only a combination of these ingredients: mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Green(CI 77288), Talc (CI 77718). But in order to be pressed, it needs to contain something other than strictly minerals. To be a mineral-pigmented shadow, there should be no non-mineral pigments, but other ingredients that bind the minerals together (and preservatives for the binder) would still be okay.
2. Are mineral eyeshadows naturally powdery and create fallout?
They are powdery, pure mineral shadows will come in a loose powder form. That being said, they don't necessarily have fall-out. Use a good brush, load the brush and work the product into the bristles before you put it on your lid. Prep your eye area with a primer if you are concerned with longer wear. Or best of all, apply with a slightly damp brush, which will also intensify the colours. (Load the brush as stated earlier, then lightly spritz it with water for best results.)
3. What should consumers expect when using a mineral eyeshadow? Are they supposed to be more pigmented that the regular eyeshadows
In the best mineral shadows, you can expect vivid color or sparkle (in shimmery shades). This is because most of the ingredients I have listed above (the Mica, Iron Oxides, Manganese Violet, Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide Green) are the actual pigments used in many brands of shadow. Talc, Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide in a shadow would serve to tone down or whiten the color, meaning that not everything will be really intense, but more wearable. However, one should note that these mineral pigments have been used for many years in many forms of cosmetics, and putting those in as your colorants does not make a shadow a "mineral" shadow, any more than the average Revlon or MAC shadow is a "mineral" shadow.
4. Based on the listed ingredients of Colourette Peach Purrfect Mineral Eyeshadow Palette, what are the things that the consumers need to be aware of?
There are ingredients in there that people need to make their own judgments about. Some don't mind silicones, others do. Some don't mind Phenoxyethanol, others do. The good thing is that the ingredients are listed, and with a little time on the internet, you can determine what ingredients you personally wish to avoid. And if, in their communication with you, they made the claim to be 100% Minerals, that is false. This company could change their claim to "100% Mineral PIGMENT" and be much closer to the truth (they do still have an FD&C colour in at least one shade, but they are probably 99% Mineral Pigment).
5. Upon checking the ingredients, would you consider this palette as 100% mineral eyeshadow?
They are definitely NOT 100% Mineral Eyeshadow, because 100% means 0% of any non-mineral ingredients! They do contain minerals as pigments, but there are many other ingredients in there (including some FD&C colouring, which is not mineral), so there is no way that could be considered 100%. But even adding a little Jojoba oil to allow the product to be pressed means that it isn't 100% mineral.
6. Do you consider this palette vegan?
Yes, the palette is vegan.
7. Do you know other pressed mineral eyeshadow you would like to recommend?
There are so many out there, there is no way I could try them all! And I think it is up to each person to think about the ingredients in shadows that work for them, or the ones that do not. For instance, I really do like Pacifica Beauty's pressed shadow palettes. They are vegan and inexpensive, and while they aren't the most pigmented on the market, they are nice for work. But Pacifica uses Phenoxyethanol, a preservative that has had some controversy surrounding it. I have not seen any definitive claims about how or why it is "bad," but some people prefer to avoid it, so they would not like the Pacifica! I also quite like the Ilia Beauty Palettes, but they (may) contain Blue 1, which is an FD&C shade. I seldom wear
blue-toned shadow, so I don't think I'm using much of that ingredient, but some people might wish to avoid it.
Terresa further added: "This brings up something about palettes. When you read the ingredients on a palette, all of the non-pigment ingredients are listed first. At the end, it will say "May Contain:" and a list of CI names or numbers. This is because the only difference between shadows is the pigments, so they list all of the pigments used in any shade under this heading. So if Blue 1 is the only ingredient you don't like, you can be pretty safe guessing that it is only in the blue or blue-tinged shades."
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The group leader began by offering our respect for the river in Maori, a traditional prayer that would hopefully allow us safe passage as we journeyed the short but tumultuous stretch of river ahead. We launched the boats into a deceptively still area of water. Our raft leader was a guy called Jezza, a big bearded chap with a no-nonsense sense of humour, and a somewhat maniacal streak (a trait perhaps necessary for the job) and Amy and I were accompanied by another young couple and two chaps that barely seemed able to work our which end of a paddle to put in the water. After covering the basics, we found ourselves navigating the first series of rapids – proving surprisingly easy, but we soon came to our first major waterfall. The raft's size meant we still managed the descent reassuringly easily, and we were able to relax as the river meandered slowly through peaceful stretches of rainforest. But the stillness was short-lived.
|The blurred lip of Tutea Falls looms ahead.
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|I have no idea if I'm still in the raft at this point!
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After what felt like aeons, I felt fresh air on my face. The current had dragged me underneath the raft and belched me out at the far end of the plunge pool, to the whoops and hoots from the other rafters. Two others had been ejected as well, but had managed to climb aboard by the time I had found my senses. Amy had managed to hold on throughout, having to suffer Jezza's insistence on surfing the churning water at the foot of the falls while I spluttered at the pool's edge. After we'd all caught our breath, we clapped our paddles together in celebration – we'd just rafted the world's tallest commercially raftable waterfall.
I had my GoPro running through the whole thing, check the video out here!
|Soaked and stoked.
The next few falls were child's play by comparison, but the adrenaline rush of Tutea waterfall made the rest of the journey downriver awesome. We surfed more rapids, with Jezza ensuring the girls on the raft were made to experience the full might of the river by making them kneel at the front of the raft and dunking them beneath. Aside from a slightly pulled muscle in my left arm, we came away from the water with only immovable smiles on our faces. What an experience!
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Career Half #50 Has Been Chosen!!/
Earlier this month, I was struggling to decide which half marathon to complete for the 50th of my running career. And yes I will take this kind of struggle any day! ;)
Well thankfully with the help of brilliant running friends it has been decided...
I will returning once again to the scene of my first half marathon.
Hyannis Half
I ran it for the first time in 2006 and returned again in 2016 for my 10th anniversary. :)
Well it is time to make another amazing half full of memories!
Let's see what we have left to get there:
(45) November 6 - Wine & Dine Half Marathon - Starts at 5:30 am ET
(46) November 13 - Cambridge Half - Starts at 8:00 am ET
(47) November 19 - YMCA of Metro North Half Marathon - Starts at 9:00 am ET
(48) December 4 - Jingle Bell Half - Starts at TBD
(49) January 15 - Star Wars Half Marathon - Starts at 5:30 am PT
(50) February 26 - Hyannis Half Marathon - Starts at 10 am ET
YAHOOO!! I cannot wait for this plan to reach half #50 to unfold and I enjoy each mile to get there.
Anyone up for joining me for any of the half marathons mentioned above? I hear I am fun to run with! :)


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Dementia early signs: Are you at risk?
DEMENTIA signs in the early stages can be difficult to identify, particularly because the disease can affect people differently. Many people may experience memory loss from time to time, but when is a person's loss of ability to remember information a symptoms of dementia?
Dementia is a term used to described a group of diseases and symptoms that affect the brain.
There are different types - the four most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia.
The different dementia types can affect people differently, and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way.
One of the most well-known signs of dementia is memory loss, but how do you know if this is definitely associated with the disease?
Alzheimer's Society explains: "Memory loss is often one of the first signs of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease.
"Initially, memory lapses may be mistaken for normal forgetfulness that often increases as people grow older, or when they become stressed.
"However, in someone with dementia it will gradually become clear that the memory problems are becoming more severe and persistent.
"This will often be more apparent to family and friends than to the person themselves."
The dementia expert says memory loss will also be accompanied by changes in the way the person thinks, behaves and feels.
This can make it even more difficult to cope with everyday life.
7 things you should do EVERY day to stave off dementia
Dementia early signs: Memory loss can be mistaken for normal forgetfulness
It adds: "Memory loss affects each person differently, as do all aspects of dementia.
"For example, some people with dementia retain certain skills for much longer, while others need assistance earlier on.
"A person may recall a surprising range of facts or experiences, especially memories from earlier in their life, but may forget recent events or familiar."
Can and how does dementia kill you?
Dr Andrew Thornber, chief medical officer at Now Patient explained dementia is a terminal illness that shuts down the brain.
Dementia early signs: Memory loss may be accompanied by behavioural changes
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Research is still being conducted into how the disease develops and progresses, but eating a well-balanced and healthy diet, taking regular exercise, keeping alcohol to a minimum, trying to reduce stress and getting enough sleep, have been shown to reduce risks of getting dementia.
Dr Thornber recommends meditation. He said: "Meditation has been shown to reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which has been known to increase the risk of developing dementia.
"Just 10 minutes a day of meditation to clear the mind, have been shown to help slow down the ageing rate of the brain."
Alzheimer's Society outlines how much exercise you should do, what you should eat and how much alcohol you should drink to prevent the dementia.


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5 Great Reads for Grad Students
I've discovered a lot of great books related to academic and research life. In the past couple weeks I have written about The Checklist Manifesto and The Nerdist Way, but here are five more books to add to that list:
Kaitlin Gallagher is a PhD Candidate specializing in Biomechanics at the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in Canada, and a permanent author for GradHacker. You can follow her on twitter at @KtlnG.
In March I decided that I was going to read more. Despite a heavy workload, I figured there was still time in the day for reading besides journal article after journal article, so I made a goal to read 20 books this year. At the time this seemed impossible, but this week I finished my 21st book. I noticed a few things along the way: (1) Reading has done a lot to help with lessening stress and anxiety, (2) I dislike any Nicholas Sparks book where he writes chapters from the perspective of a villain, and (3) If there is something that you are struggling with, others likely are too, and someone probably wrote a book about it.
I've discovered a lot of great books related to academic and research life during this process. In the past couple weeks I have written about The Checklist Manifesto and The Nerdist Way, but here are five more books to add to that list:
Demystifying the Dissertation by Peg Boyle Single. I recommend this book to everyone writing their dissertation or proposal document. I came across the author when she wrote a series of columns on Inside Higher Ed. The purpose of this book is to provide a structured system that brings a person from the initial stages of a degree all the way through completion. Not everything applied to me, but the book is written in such a way that you don't need to read everything and you can read along as you progress through the different stages of your work. The book also addresses procrastination and perfectionism in writing. Although writing my thesis proposal was an exhausting process, I owe a lot to the foundations provided in this book as a reason why the process was manageable.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King. I read this book based on excerpts in "Demystifying the Dissertation", not so much to learn how to be a novelist, but for the sake of insight and interest. Half autobiography and half lessons on the craft, King provides a basic foundation for those on the path to becoming novelists. He stresses the importance of reading widely, creating dedicated writing space, and the revision/editing process, all things that apply to grad student life as well.
Ignorance: How it Drives Science by Stuart Firestein. While ignorance can have quite a negative connotation associated with it, Firestein, a Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University, argues that ignorance is the exact reason that science thrives. He provides a definition of knowledgeable ignorance: "the absence of fact, understanding, insight, or clarity about something". Many people unfamiliar with the day-to-day processes of science may believe that science is building on facts, and to some extent, I even think as grad students we can get into this mindset as well. The book is written with an audience of lay-people in mind, but I believe that this book is a valuable read for graduate students because they are transitioning from lay person in society to expert. The big picture of the research process can be lost when concentrating on specific projects and the end goal of graduating.
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young. Those familiar with Imposter Syndrome have likely read at least one blog post or article on the topic. In this book, Young provides a framework for addressing potential reasons that you're suffering from imposter thoughts, the effect of these thoughts on your life, how to respond to failure, and taking action even when you're not 100% confident. Although the title has "women" in it, Young is quick to say that this book applies to everyone. I wouldn't say this book is a cure-all for Imposter Syndrome, but anyone who thinks simply reading a book without further action will solve everything should rethink things. I really appreciated that Young relies on self-reflection by the reader as they progress through the book. I think that this is the books main strength - not to solve all of your problems, but to give you the tools and mindset that you can them go forward with the confidence to get past these thoughts.
Currently Reading: Stylish Academic Writing by Helen Sword. Sword, an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, says that many academics feel that "stylish academic writing is at best an oxymoron". She argues that stylish academic writing should be part of disseminating information because "elegant ideas deserve elegant expression". I'm a few chapters in and so the book has reviewed how different research disciplines (i.e. medicine versus evolutionary biology versus computer science etc.) all have different types of writing styles that may be learned or expected and if these disciplines incorporate elements of informal writing in their work. The end of each chapter provides some food for thought and ways to practice altering your writing style. In my initial reading, I'm a little hesitant on how far a person can go with this in their academic writing and find myself asking where the line is drawn between stylish and unprofessional. So far it seems like Sword is asking researchers if there are small things that can be changed about their writing to make it more approachable and not to completely overhaul their writing style. I'm looking forward to seeing where this book is heading.
A final point that I've learned through reading is that at some point you need to put the book down and take action. Sometimes the advice works perfectly, sometimes you wonder why on Earth anyone could think that was a good recommendation, and sometimes the advice spurs thoughts of your own and you come up with your own way to get things done. And to end things off, I'll recommended my favourite book that I have read this year, Attachments by Rainbow Rowell and one of my favourite books, Microserfs by Douglas Coupland.
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This week was my first solo episode at Push To Smart, which I used as a platform to talk about Parasite Eve (to the surprise of no one, I'm sure). The game and its protagonist, Aya Brea, have come up on the show a lot already, but I wanted to make a case for why they were important beyond nostalgia.
Parasite Eve is a game that is close to both my heart and my erstwhile academic career. The original game is fun, sure, but it's bigger than that; it's a bizarre, ambitious experiment in transnational marketing and creation; it's emblematic of squandered potential at a time when Square could do no wrong. It lives on as a symbol of what could have been a game-changing franchise–a Buffy the Vampire Slayer for gaming, though, as I talk about in the video, Aya differs from Buffy in one major, fascinating way.
I hope you enjoy the video–and better yet, the game itself. Maybe someday we'll be able to explore the rest of the series?