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Originally published in the March 6 and 7 entries of my 2004 blog
Well, if you're still reading this and waiting for the miracle I promised you, here it is — and Susan can vouch for its authenticity.
Home from Old Navy with a stop at Tacos Mexico on Beverly for some excellent burritos to go, I turned left off of Santa Monica onto Myra then beared left to continue up Hoover to Del Mar Avenue where I made a right to go to my apartment building.
Let me just say, a couple things that would have destroyed this miracle right here:
If I'd continued up Myra to Del Mar and made a left onto Del Mar to get to my building.
If I'd been even a few seconds earlier or later in arriving at that exact moment after completing the right turn onto Del Mar.
Here's why. Because in completing that right turn, I slowed to allow a teenaged boy to cross Del Mar with his dog, which allowed me look at his buddy who was in my apartment building's driveway and ready to cross the street as well. And then I saw something moving in his hands.
And that something was a tortoise.
And that tortoise looked remarkably like my Russian tortoise Buster.
That's because it was my tortoise Buster!
Now my first thought was "that kid stole my tortoise!" but rather than accuse him of anything, I jerked to a complete stop and asked him where he got it, and he approached my truck.
"I found it right here crawling on the driveway."
"You did?"
"That's my tortoise," I said, reaching for it and the boy handed it to me. "Thank you so much!"
"OK, here," he replied, and I asked Susan to hold her (I named her Buster before I found out he was a she) as I pulled into the driveway already in shock at comprehending all the things that had to go right to reunite tortoise to guardian.
But you see what I mean about a delay of a few seconds, or if I hadn't taken the route I did to get to my building?
If there was a hall of fame for perfect timing, this would get voted in unanimous on its first eligible ballot.
A quick backstory point: I've grown accustomed to allowing Buster free range of the apartment, but up until today (and always from now on) I had always made it a habit to put her in her tank when I was heading out for any length of time. My logic was that even though the cats exhibited no aggression toward Buster while I was in the vicinity, I couldn't be certain they would be on their best behavior while I was away.
Cats will be cats after all.
But when Susan and I left for the Convention Center earlier in the afternoon, Buster was kicking back out on the balcony, there was some food for her just inside the door if she wanted i… soooo why not leave her be?
And so I bit the bullet and did just that.
A word about Buster and heights. I've had Buster more than two years now and she's always shown the utmost respect for any kind of drop off. Be it the edge of a bed or a coffee table or a brick wall, Buster has always steered clear of getting too close. I've been in this apartment almost a year and on the many number of times Buster's been out on the balcony I'd watch her move close to the end, but once she got to a certain point where she could see there was no more surface to walk on, she never proceeded further. She always left an inch or two between her and the great beyond.
So it will forever be a mystery as to what put Buster over the balcony. Whether it was a sudden interest in what lay out there? Or a sudden push from one of the cats? I will never know.
But how did Buster survive the fall is as big a miracle as the timing of my turn onto Del Mar. Bigger even.
I would guess that from my balcony all the way down to the ground is a good 15 feet. Had Buster dropped all that way to the concrete landing, I don't care how tough a tortoise you are, there'd be some damage at least — a chipped or cracked shell at the luckiest, but with nothing to cushion a 15 foot freefall, a crushed or broken limb or death would be far more likely.
There wasn't so much as a scratch on her.
So what happened? One absolute mini-miracle after another (indicated as m1, m2). As best as I can figure, once past the point of no return, Buster did not fall at all out (m1) so much as straight down (m2). And about three or four feet below my balcony floor are these wrought iron rails spaced about six-inches apart that are curved outward at the top and extend about a foot(m3). My theory is that Buster landed on these extensions while falling somewhat parallel to the ground (m4; falling perpendicular to the ground she would have moved right between them) and slid down them without slipping through (m5), coming to rest between them and the other upright metal rails that enclose the garage area (m6). I then offer that at some point either immediately or after struggling to manuever she did fall three feet onto the floor of the garage rather than 8 more feet or so to the concrete walkway outside (m7).
If that whole "falling into the garage" theory seems too hard to swallow I offer this alternative If she had fallen all the way to the concrete, and had unbelievably sustained no injuries whatsoever, there's no easy way for a tortoise to get to the driveway in front of the building where she'd been found by the boy. Further, why would she want to go crawl along cold cement all the way around a building when there's a lush bed of inviting ivy only a few feet away that she could climb into and dig in the dirt and probably never be seen by me again? Just trying to cover all the bases.
So now she's in the garage. For how long? Long enough to right herself if she had to, pull herself together and get on with her life. My guess is she oriented herself to her newfound surroundings and then instinctively headed toward where the light was coming from, in this case through the second-level garage entrance. So now she's venturing across a dangerous and cold landscape of poured concrete and oil stains where huge four-footed metal beasts move about with no regard for tortoises or other creatures they might trample beneath them, unharmed (m8) and unseen (m9) by anyone in the building who might have brought it up to their apartment to keep or taken it to an animal shelter or to sell to a pet shop.
Finally, it was a matter of crawling through the garage door gate and out into the sunlight (m10) where a teenager happened upon it, picked it up and were preparing to take it with him when instead he's handing it over to some guy in a white pick-up truck with his girfriend who had just made a right turn in front of him (m11) and asked him "Where'd you get that tortoise?"
And now the aftermath. Buster's safely in her tank and crashed out hard — she's had a really rough day. I looked her over thoroughly and barring any internal injuries, found all appendages are in perfect working order and there's not so much as a scrape on her beautiful shell.
It's like it never happened. Like this was all a dream. But it did happen, and as I deathlessly explained above, all sorts of events conspired to make this evening one filled with relief and calm rather than one filled with the inconsolable grief that I would be roiling in right now had my inexcusable carelessness led to her disappearance.
And man am I thankful, but it's funny. I've lost so much in my life that when I'm given something back I almost wonder what went wrong. I've grown so accustomed to things going bad that when they go good I feel strangely unworthy. And when they go so laser beam good as this it's more than a little frightening — it's as if I'm just waiting for the cosmic rug to shift under my feet and I'll wake up and instead of bearing left onto Hoover, I'll head up Myra to make a left onto Del Mar and never see the two kids walking away from my building, one with my Buster.
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From the March 7 entry of my 2004 blog
Further to the Buster miracle of yesterday. I must amend my adamance against the theory that Buster didn't fall from the balcony all the way to the ground. My argument was based on the assertion that if she had, there was no way to exit the north side of the property. Upon further examination, I believe there's enough clearance under the perimeter door for her to slip through and then make her way over to the driveway.
But beyond that I still contend that a fall to the concrete walkway from a height that great (looks to be more like 15 feet) would be devastating to a tortoise.
So here's what I surmise might be a more viable theory as to the fall causing no injury: Buster's drop was still interupted by the bar extensions (visible in the picture at right) the tips of which are situated about two feet below the balcony floor. But instead of the bars funneling her back into the building, I think Buster might have been far enough out at the beginning of her drop to have doinked on them just well enough to extend her trajectory away from the building and and into the ivy bed, which would then easily cushion the impact of the landing.
Then it was just a matter of righting herself if she landed upside down and climbing out to the walkway, then making her way west to the corner of the building and then south to the gate and out onto the street.
No less a miracle.


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Budget adoption uncertain as Parliament blasts health allocation
5th December 2017 Business
ADOPTION of the 2018 national budget could hit a brick wall amid indications that parliament wants more money for its operations and to the health ministry allocation increased.
Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa allocated parliament $57 million while the health ministry got $400 million; they had respectively bid for $100 million and $1,1 billion.
Speaker of parliament Jacob Mudenda said Monday that Chinamasa's allocations to the two departments were woefully inadequate.
"It is not a desk exercise. It is a mammoth task that requires adequate funding which must be timeously released to parliament. You as parliamentarians must demand that," he told legislators at a post-budget seminar.
"You have the constitutional leverage in making the demands. I am appealing to you to exercise it in this last lap of our eighth parliament."
Mudenda said failure to comprehensively fund parliament amounts to a violation of the cardinal principle on separation of powers as enunciated in the section three subsection (2e) of the constitution.
"In this regard, therefore, the umbilical cord on the effectiveness of parliament as a sovereign constitutional body is inherently tied to its financial independence."
He added, "Thus this demands a review of the budget allocated to parliament by treasury as a matter of cause and urgency. It is you members of parliament who must exercise that demand and debate the budgetary allocation in the bluebook."
Finance committee chairperson David Chapfika concurred saying, "It means we have to have oversight over the same executive and the best way of disabling that is to underfund it.
"We represent the people and the voice of the people is the voice of God to quote the President."
On the health budget, Mudenda said the ministry should have the highest allocation, or at least the 15 percent benchmark set by the African Union in its 2001 Abuja Declaration.
"The 2018 budget allocation to health is only 7, 7 percent of the total budget, slightly up from 6, 9 percent in 2017. This situation is unacceptable and untenable in our challenging health delivery service," he said.
After narrating the experience of his two relatives who required surgery services at United Bulawayo Hospital but failed to get them in time because there were no swabs and morphine, Mudenda said the state of health facilities in Zimbabwe was deplorable.Advertisement
"On two occasions, I had to send money to get the necessary medication. Something wrong somewhere."
Section 76 of the constitution provides for the right to basic health care, basic services for chronic illnesses and emergency medical treatment.
"Unfortunately, I have heard some instances where some doctors have refused to attend to emergencies until that $5 000 is paid.
"It's happening, contrary to the constitution and more importantly, contrary to the Hippocratic Oath to which all doctors swear. In an emergency, you cannot put money ahead of saving life. Parliamentarians stand your ground on this one."

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Home Entertainment TV Serial Meet the Cast and Characters of Zee TV Serial "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan"
Meet the Cast and Characters of Zee TV Serial "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan"
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Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan is an Indian Hindi language television serial. Shabir Ahluwalia (Kumkum Bhagya) and Neeharika Roy (Tera Yaar Hoon Main) are main cast of the serial. The serial also features Sambhabana Mohanty (Rajaa Betaa), Sumit Arora (Hum Paanch), Swati Shah (Saath Nibhaana Saathiya), and Pooja Kava (Tera Mera Saath Rahe). Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan serial is being made under the banner of Studio LSD.
Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan Start Date and Timing
Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan is starting from 2nd May, 2022 on popular television channel "Zee TV". You can watch this serial from Monday to Saturday at 8 PM.
Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan Cast
Here is complete cast list of TV Serial "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan",
Shabir Ahluwalia as Mohan
Neeharika Roy as Radha
Sambhabana Mohanty as Damini
Reeza Choudhary as Gungun
Sumit Arora as Ajeet
Swati Shah as Kadambari Trivedi
Brij Kishore Tiwari as Rameshwar Vashisht
Ranveer Singh Malik as Rahul
Manisha Purohit as Kaveri
Pooja Kava as Ketaki
Sunny Sachdeva as Shekhar
Keerti Nagpure as Tulsi
Kajal Khanchandani as Sundari Dadi
Raju Lodhia as Vishwanath
Shabir Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor and host. He plays Mohan in "Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Shabir is best known for his role as Abhishek Prem Mehra in the TV Show "Kumkum Bhagya", and Dutta Bhau in "Laagi Tujhse Lagan". Shabir Ahluwalia has appeared in several television shows including "Kundali Bhagya", "Bhagya Lakshmi", "Meet", "Kahiin To Hoga", "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", "Kayamath", "Kahiin To Hoga", and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii". He has also appeared in several movies including "Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)", and "Mission Istaanbul (2008)".
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Neeharika Roy is an Indian actress and model. She plays Radha in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Neeharika is best known for her role as Trishala Bansal in the TV show "Tera Yaar Hoon Main". She has also appeared in Television Serial "Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap". Apart from this, Neeharika Roy has also worked in many television commercials.
Sambhabana Mohanty is an Indian television actress. She plays Damini in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Sambhabana is best known for her role as Poorva Tripathi in the TV Show "Rajaa Betaa".
Swati Shah is an Indian television actress. She plays Kadambari Trivedi in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Swati is best known for her role as Hetal Modi in the TV Show "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya", and Mrs. Srivastav in the TV Show "Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein". Swati Shah has appeared in several television shows including "Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana", "Baa Bahoo Aur Baby", "Durga - Mata Ki Chhaya", "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2", "Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop", "Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie", and "Beyhadh".
Manisha Purohit is an Indian television actress. She plays Kaveri in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Manisha Purohit has appeared in several television shows including "Rakshabandhan Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhaal", "Hamari Devrani", "Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee", "Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum", "Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi", "Main Maayke Chali Jaaungi", and "Khidki".
Pooja Kava is an Indian television actress. She plays Ketaki in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Pooja is best known for her role as Tejal Modi in the TV show "Tera Mera Saath Rahe".
Brij Kishore Tiwari is an Indian actor. He plays Rameshwar Vashisht in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Brij Kishore Tiwari has appeared in several movies including Hotel Mumbai (2018), Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty (2014), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) and Race 3 (2018).
Ranveer Singh Malik is an Indian television actor. He plays Rahul in the TV Show "Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan". Ranveer Singh Malik has also appeared in the several television shows including "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein", and "Kavach 2"
The serial also features Reeza Choudhary, Sunny Sachdeva, and Keerti Nagpure.
Pyar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan (Zee TV)
Channel Name Zee TV
First Episode On 2 May, 2022
Main Cast Shabir Ahluwalia, Neeharika Roy
Production Company Studio LSD
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Magnolia Broadband Selected as One of Top 200 contenders for the Red Herring 100 North America Awards
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (May 10, 2006) — Red Herring announced that Magnolia Broadband has been selected as one of the top 200 contenders for its annual "Red Herring 100 North America" awards. Over 1,000 privately held technology companies submitted to this year's edition of the prestigious award, giving evidence to the invigorated innovative and entrepreneurial strength of the technology ecosystem.
"We can see the resurgence of the tech sector reflected in the quantity and variety of excellent companies that we had to choose from in putting our list together," said Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. "It was difficult to select the 200 finalists and we are very happy with the stellar quality of the companies on this short-list."
The commercial deployment of Magnolia's DiversityPlus chips in mobile phones will enable wireless carriers to significantly serve more subscribers within the same wireless infrastructure, increasing data throughput and coverage, while eliminating the need for additional cell towers. Additional benefits for carriers and consumers will be improved quality of service, include more reliable connections, fewer "dead zones", improved quality of service, a substantial lowering in the amount of energy mobile phones emit and improvement in data rate throughput from the handset.
"This is great recognition of Magnolia's technology from one of the world's leading technology magazines," said Osmo Hautanen, CEO of Magnolia Broadband. "This is further validation that our DiversityPlus technology will redefine wireless infrastructure for all carriers in the US and around the world that are seeking to substantially improve its network capacity while eliminating dead zones."
The "Red Herring 100 North America"award is an important part of Red Herring's tradition of recognizing new and innovative technology firms and their entrepreneurial founders. Magnolia Broadband and the other nominees were rigidly evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their ecosystem. This unique assessment of potential complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company allows Red Herring to see past the "buzz" and make the list an invaluable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.
About Red Herring
Red Herring is a sophisticated insider's guide to the business of technology, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy, from the Internet to wireless communications and digital entertainment. Red Herring reports on how innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming business and how the business of technology is transforming the world, providing readers with a deep understanding of venture capital and capital markets. Recognized as an essential resource in today's fast-changing business world, Red Herring gets the right answers before anyone else even thinks to ask the questions. More information on Red Herring is available on the
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About Magnolia Broadband
Magnolia is an innovative developer of semiconductors for the wireless industry and the first company to provide mobile transmit diversity antenna technology, DiversityPlus using a unique RF (Radio Frequency) chipset. With DiversityPlus technology, wireless carriers are able to significantly increase subscribers within the same wireless infrastructure while boosting phone coverage, data rates and battery performance without any changes to their infrastructure or related wireless air interface standards.
DiversityPlus technology benefits all wireless protocols and is currently being commercialized for CDMA2000, UMTS/WCDMA and WiMAX standards. Since its inception in 2001, Magnolia has raised more than $40 million in capital from notable investors, which include Draper Fisher Jurvetson Gotham, ECentury Capital Partners, Intel Capital, SCP Private Equity Partners, Selway Partners and Silverstar Holdings. Magnolia has filed numerous patents related to its core technology. For more information, go to www.magnoliabroadband.com.
DiversityPlus is a trademark of Magnolia Broadband, Inc.
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Protesters walk during the Women's March on Washington, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The Women's March broke records as one of the largest protests in U.S. history, with approximately 3 to 4 million participants. But what happened to the momentum after that? We discuss what makes an effective, sustainable protest movement today… and draw lessons from past movements by talking to longtime activists and influencers from AIDS advocacy, Black Lives Matter, the Tea Party movement, the Grab Your Wallet boycott and more.
Shannon Coulter, co-founder, Grab Your Wallet
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I have long been an admirer of Jun Märkl's interpretations of impressionist repertoire. I extolled the virtues of his Naxos set of Debussy's orchestral music with the Orchestre National de Lyon in a 2012 review – please read the paragraph on an unconventional rendition of L'apres-midi d'une faune. Today again the conductor adopted a decidedly novel approach to much of the music, with results that many might regard as equally controversial.
Märkl's interpretation of Ibéria from Debussy's Images appears to have changed little over the past six years, with the castanets and other percussion well to the fore and the trombone glissandi in the final bars nicely placed in the mix if not as vulgar as they might be. But the results, with their clarified impressionist textures, were properly atmospheric in the nocturnal passages. Similarly, his delivery of the first suite from de Falla's ballet The Three-cornered Hat lacked the last element of Spanish derring-do that this orchestra had achieved in their performance of the complete ballet under Pablo González back in December 2014; even so, Jaroslav Augustyniak's characterful bassoon playing as before remained a delight, and the reading had plenty of high spirits.
In the first half of the programme, the two concertante works featuring Angela Hewitt formed an illuminating contrast, although the combination of two such challenging works in immediate succession must have proved quite an ordeal for the soloist. Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand was delivered with a sense of panache which quite belied the incredible difficulty of the solo part. The programme note by the late Gerald Larner drew attention to the fact that the composer made strenuous efforts to prevent pianists (including Alfred Cortot) playing the concerto with two hands, but the score nevertheless presents the solo line at many points on two staves as if half-anticipating that pianists might seek this solution. Needless to say, Angela Hewitt resisted the temptation, and differentiated the various registers of the piano superbly throughout.
The audience cheered Hewitt with enthusiasm but showed less excitement at her performance of de Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain with its surprisingly downbeat and subdued ending. This, however, was to my ears the most revelatory performance of the evening. Hewitt resisted the common practice of treating the solo part as a concerto and allowed herself to be absorbed into the overall atmosphere that the composer was seeking to create. Märkl too was at his most imaginative here, allowing a sense of luminosity to shine through the clarified textures that he conjured up, even when his interpretation was at its most wayward. At one point, where de Falla marks the score 'poco affrett' (becoming faster) to be followed two bars later by the instructions 'calando' (calming) and 'poco rit' (a little slower), Märkl did exactly the opposite of what the composer asked. He successfully convinced at least this listener that his approach was more valid, or at least equally effective. The orchestral playing throughout was impeccable, and the performance was far more than the display showpiece that it can so easily become.
It might seem that the mechanical repetitions of Boléro would be proof against much variety of interpretation, but here once more Märkl's approach was far from orthodox. Starting with an almost inaudible side drum ostinato, the theme was delivered at quite a fast pace. This quick tempo was maintained inexorably through to the very end in a manner which emphasised the minimalist quality of the music, and indeed made it sound in places unexpectedly modern. The result was very exciting, but I felt that a slightly more measured pace might have allowed the woodwind soloists in particular to bring out some variety of expression (although it is far from clear whether Ravel would have wanted this). The sudden and unexpected key change in the final bars lacked the sense of grinding catastrophe which it could have had at a marginally slower speed. Still, it was interesting to hear a different approach to a work which can so easily become stale with over-familiarity, and the undoubted excitement which Märkl generated brought extended cheering from the audience. Nonetheless, I am not sure that I would always want to hear Boléro done this way.
The performance is being broadcast in a relay on BBC Radio 3 on Monday 11 February; the whole programme was being repeated in the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea on 8 February, with a recording on Radio 3 at a later date. Both are of course also available on the BBC Sounds for thirty days thereafter, so home audiences will have plenty of opportunity to hear these readings again. They may find things here with which they disagree, but they will also find much food for thought and much that is revelatory. And it is precisely this sort of unpredictability, this willingness to take risks, that makes live music-making so enjoyable.
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Hamilton North Public School's "Mr Archiwool" is so warm and well wrapped up!
He is clever, vibrant and tactile. His subtle story of the Wool industry is well thought out and well expressed and his links to Bessie (their Young Farming Champion) are beautiful. His sense of fun and playfulness are undeniable. He perfectly captures the fact that simplicity can be a very effective tool.
Is "Mabel" from Maitland Grossmann High School a pull-along toy? Or is she a pair of jeans?
Her subtle worn-looking base coat is the star. It ties all her elements together into a homogeneous design, while adding a layer of depth. The pull along toy concept is clever and quirky, while the denim look (especially around the neck) is effective and creates a fine layer of detail. She tells a quiet and subtle story of cotton in a very expressive way.
Threadrick McBobbin from Bolwarra Public School is a character.
From his highly original name to his stylish hat, skintight jeans and buttoned-up shirt, this little cow is big on personality. His seasonal pictorial of the cotton industry is simple, beautiful and informative, while his furrowed base and little trolley of products complete the story. He is charming and vibrant and very expressive.
"WiriChick" from Wiripaang Public School is in a class of its own!
She is unique in just about every aspect – she is alone in representing the egg and poultry industries this year; she has used projections (which is a first for the Archibull Prize); and the sheer number of different techniques explored on her surface make her stand out. The colourful mosaic surface is wonderful, as is her crushed eggshell face and feathered legs.


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What Would the World Look Like If We Relied on Industrial Agriculture to Feed Everyone? /
What Would the World Look Like If We Relied on Industrial Agriculture to Feed Everyone?
Ari LeVaux
The world's population will probably hit 9 billion by 2050. That's about the only thing agreed upon by partisans in a long-waged debate over how best to feed all those bellies.
On March 8, Dr. Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food, released a report arguing that the use of small-scale, diverse farming methods, which he calls "agroecology," can double agricultural production in poverty-stricken areas, increase the economic prospects of the inhabitants, and improve their local environment.
This argument refutes a common dismissal of sustainable agriculture: that it could never feed the world. That's the contention of those who believe in agriculture methods that involve the intensive use of energy, water, machinery, and chemicals to grow cash crop monocultures. I recently discussed these competing paradigms with De Schutter, in the context of what it might look like if industrial agriculture were, in fact, to feed the world.
"I'm surprised at the simplistic diagnosis that appears to be dominant in public discourse," De Schutter said. "The official mantra is we need a 70 percent increase in agricultural production to feed the world. But this completely oversimplifies the debate. It only pays attention at the supply side of the equation, when we must also work on demand -- for instance the overconsumption of meat in industrialized countries. By 2050, if the current curves continue, 50 percent of global cereal production will go either to feeding cattle or to the irresponsible push towards biofuels production and consumption through fiscal stimuli and subsidies."
Corn and soy, two of the world's most common crops, are both typically grown with industrial farming methods. Growing corn and soy for cattle feed is a terribly inefficient way to produce food calories, and using corn to produce ethanol is an inefficient way to produce fuel. Clearly, the easiest way to increase the food supply is to grow food for people, not cows and cars.
Another problem with a myopic focus on the supply-side, according to De Schutter, is that "it neglects the urgent need to combat waste. We lose 30 to 35 percent of crops post-harvest because of poor storage facilities and communication infrastructures in developing countries."
Despite the many holes in the supply-side solution to world hunger, for the sake of argument let's suppose industrial agriculture becomes the path that humanity chooses, and consider how that might look.
If recent history is any guide, it may play out with farmers in wealthy countries producing surpluses that are shipped to poor countries. These surpluses are only possible with agriculture subsidies and cheap oil, neither one of which are reliable in the long-term.
Elsewhere in the world we can find examples of another possible future scenario, in which industrial agriculture methods are exported to the third world. This happened 40 years ago in Punjab, India, which in the 1970s became a poster child for industrial agriculture. Huge gains were recorded, especially in wheat production. But according to a 2007 report put out by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology, "Over-intensification of agriculture over the years has led to water depletion, reduced soil fertility and micronutrient deficiency, non-judicious use of farm chemicals and problems of pesticide residue, reduced genetic diversity, soil erosion, atmospheric and water pollution and overall degradation of the rather fragile agro ecosystem of the state."
According to De Schutter, "Climate change and environmental destruction are the most important factors behind recent spikes in food prices. Pushing agriculture methods that accelerate this is a recipe for disaster."
Here at home, the experience of American farmers demonstrates the effectiveness with which industrial agriculture can destroy the social and economic fabric of rural communities. Across the heartland, a few farms have prospered and consolidated the land from the many farms that have failed. Once autonomous farmers became workers on factory farms, or left home for the city. In the third world this pattern would likely be repeated. Small farmers would become day laborers, or move to the already swollen urban slums.
Third world farmers who hang onto their small pieces of land could face the constant threat of financial ruin if they follow the path of industrial farming. India is experiencing an epidemic of farmer suicides resulting from farmers borrowing money for pesticides, fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and the digging of wells. If a crop fails, or spoils, or the price of that crop takes a sudden dive, or the well runs dry -- any of these all-too-common occurrences can initiate a debt spiral that many farmers can't find their way out of. Since 1997, over 200,000 Indian farmers have committed suicide.
Many proponents of hi-tech farming methods like to claim theirs is the "scientific approach," a notion that makes De Schutter bristle. "Agroecology is science -- it's the combination of agronomics and ecological science, and it's the kind of science that is best suited to the needs of the 21st century, where resource efficiency should be the prime objective. The priority should be to save water, preserve the soils, and de-link agriculture from fossil energies.
"Agroecology is knowledge-intensive and thus requires that we invest in training of farmers, in farmer field-schools, and in horizontal exchanges of best agricultural practices that are most suitable to specific agro-ecological environments. Agroecology is not a return to some traditional past, it is the cutting edge of farming. It mimics nature in the field, and uses resource-saving techniques that can be of greatest benefit to cash-strapped farmers and to women, for whom access to credit is most difficult, and who cannot afford to run high levels of debt."
Given an infinite amount of oil, water and aid money, it's probably true that industrial agriculture could feed our growing population. But it's difficult to imagine how that might look good. Dr. De Schutter's report gives scientific support to the idea that farming in a way that strengthens communities and local economies, spares resources, and models diverse ecosystems can also feed the world. Unless you own stock in oil, chemical or agribusiness companies, it's hard to see how agroecology methods don't make a lot more sense.


Want to change the way you live, want to have money, want to enjoy the best life can offer, want to enjoy better health and have more fun, just simply want to be someone who enjoys their life and has fun! Does that sound like you, does that sound like something you have been secretly trying to find but can't work out it how this can be done!
Does this desire to enjoy the simple things in life once again remind you of when you were a child and life, in all its forms seemed to be so simple, so much fun; every day was a day when you discovered something new, fresh and enjoyable in your life.
Well look no further, because help is here in a simple little book, jammed packed full of the most important advice, as to how making some relatively easy and simple changes in your life, can put you on the pathway to being able to have more time, more money, enjoy life fully and have a lot of fun along the way.
Simplistic you may say, and Yes, you are right, but although it may not smack of sophistication , what Annie and Adam propose really does work, has genuine benefits that can easily be achieved and by doing so, creates an entirely new experience which is a positive and financially rewarding way forward.
Each of the chapters is dedicated to a way of revisiting the many areas of our life that can be improved with a little tweaking here and there, and by using the information provided, done so in a way that is educational, humorous and most of all, surprisingly enjoyable.
Consider this as a guidebook, or a training manual to setting yourself free and begin at the beginning. Try something simple to commence your new journey, such as savouring every drop of the next coffee you purchase, walk to the local shop and enjoy the scenery along the way. Take a carry bag rather than rely on plastic from the supermarket, or plant a tomato bush in your garden and enjoy the real pleasure of fruit that tastes sensational: all simple things but a beginning into becoming a frugal hedonist.
Can't be done you say! It can, as the further you read into the book the more AH HA moments you have, as so much of what is presented, is the way society once was before marketing got a hold, deciding that we needed more and more and better and better and larger and larger to be happy; before we began to believe what the spin doctors are selling us, and chasing a pathway that has led to enormous debt, pressure in the workplace, poor health and believe it or not, serious obesity.
For those of you who take heed of the advice offered in this entertaining and enjoyable look at reforming your lifestyle so you can have nothing but the best in all areas of your life, read Chapter 47 directly after the Forward, set forward with aplomb, enjoy the good stuff, don't sweat the tough stuff and learn to have fun once again, as you watch 'your waistline diminish and your bank balance increase'.


Today Maharanis, I am going to whisk you away to the wonderful wedding venue of La Toretta Lake Resort & Spa. Captured by SB Image Studios, Asmi and Navin's Indian wedding will leave you euphoric. After a morning session with Blush and Glow, this Indian bride was ready to wow all of her guests. The ballroom inside the resort was bathed in pure bliss with Décor One showcasing their implausible décor skills. A towering mandap was strategically placed in front of a large window where the picturesque backdrop was simply nature. The theme of the day was timeless elegance intermixed with modern sophistication and this Maharanis, is a theme that will never go out of style. Spilling all throughout our gallery is all the stunning images, and we can't wait to hear your favorite one down below!
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What Does Consumer Reports Think About the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
The Tucson was first introduced for the 2005 model year and has been a fairly popular compact SUV ever since. It was released for the 2022 model year and brings some legitimate improvements. It rides on a similar platform shared with the Hyundai Santa Fe, and is the inspiration for the Santa Cruz truck. So what does Consumer Reports like about the Tucson?
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson a good car?
The Tucson is practical and comes with a solid list of standard features, and that makes it competent with a lot to like. It's a redesign and fits better with Hyundai's current lineup. Some highlights of this compact SUV include its ride and handling characteristics.
has an active recall. But that's not unusual for a new vehicle on the market. Also, recalls are resolved free of charge at dealerships, so just make sure, if your SUV is affected, to contact your local Hyundai dealership.
Consumer Reports like the Hyundai Tucson?
According to , the new Tucson gives its rivals a hard time. Both the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue should be on the alert now that Hyundai has brought its compact SUV into a new generation.
A 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | Hyundai
The 2022 Tucson boasts bold styling and its price is quite affordable. But the highest trims can exceed $40,000. Because this Hyundai SUV is practical and has a comfortable ride, it's easy to see it winning the hearts of some buyers.
The 2022 Tucson may be a plug-in hybrid
If you're interested in a PHEV SUV, the Tucson may be able to meet your needs. For around $35k, you can get a Tucson PHEV, and that will give you the benefits of a gas engine with some electric range.
Unfortunately, Hyundai hasn't given the Tucson a true performance model. 2022 marks the introduction of the Tucson N Line, but it's mostly just a cosmetic package. It would be nice to see Hyundai give the Tucson a legitimate horsepower boost. But for now, we're happy to see both hybrid and PHEV models offered.
Is the Hyundai Tucson a reliable vehicle?
Multiple publications rate the reliability as quite high. However, no vehicle is perfect. There is currently an active recall affecting the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) which may cause exterior lighting to malfunction.
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Hyundai
A Hyundai dealer can update the ICU free of charge, solving the problem. But, in terms of mechanical functioning, the Hyundai Tucson should still be a worthy SUV.
Overall, Consumer Reports seems to have a lot of nice things to say about the Tucson. So if you are looking for a compact SUV, this one should be considered. This vehicle is not Hyundai's best selling vehicle, but there is a lot to like about it. So it makes sense for Consumer Reports to praise it.
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There is technically no rule written in stone saying you have to feed your vendors. However, it is proper etiquette to feed all vendors working a minimum of (4) hours, during lunch or dinner, on the wedding day. Vendors like your Photographer, DJ and Wedding Planner are running around from 6-12 hours on your big day to ensure everything is executed flawless, so it is only right and respectable to let them have a brief break to chow down!
We suggest that when you are finalizing your menu with the caterer, you read through your vendor contracts for a 'meal clause,' or ask the vendors directly, to find out if they have any meal requirements. Some vendors may require a hot meal while others are happy with a tasty sandwich.
Always remember, your vendors will be more inclined to make your wedding especially spectacular if you treat them well. You don't have to have a table set up for them, but it's nice to have a plate of goodies to give them as a sweet gesture. They will love it!
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by Adam Binder
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Signed by Adam Binder
Numbered edition of 18
60cm x 12cm x 6cm approximately
Adam Binder grew up in the Cotswolds, an idyllic environment that awakened his senses to the beauty of the natural world, which has been his inspiration for 25 years.
It is clear from Adam's wildlife sculptures that every animal he chooses, whether a field mouse or an African elephant, is acutely observed in its natural habitat, so well observed in fact that is able to remove all extraneous details from his subjects without losing anything of their veracity. The end results are sculptures that are about suggestion, subtle movement and the essence of the animal.
Recent works have shown an incredible skill for patination, a skill that helped him win the prestigious David Shepherd Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year Award in 2010. David Shepherd who was on the judging panel praised Adam's work saying it "was so beautifully tactile that we couldn't resist". In 2011 he went on to win again in the sculpture category and was elected a Member of the Society of Wildlife Artists.
Adam's work shows not only an in-depth knowledge of his subject, but a keen sense for the more abstract qualities of line, form, colour and texture. It is not surprising that these beautifully composed sculptures have gained him international recognition and a strong following.
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All Adam's Bronze Wildlife Sculptures are made locally in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. The majority of his work is cast by Sculpture Castings foundry, Basingstoke, and hand patinated by Head Patinator and sculptor Adam Paddon.
The Foundry specializes in lost-wax bronze casting - a wax reproduction of the sculpture is created and given a ceramic shell. The wax is replaced with molten bronze and an enduring sculpture is born.
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Photo by Jessica Hromas/Art Basel 2016.
For its fifth edition, Asia's largest art event, Art Basel Hong Kong is going by the premise that bigger is better. With a total of 242 art galleries participating in this year's installation, more fringe events to go along the main exhibition and only 3 days to take it all in, art lovers may find themselves in need for some handy tips on how to make the best of it.
So if you're planning to pay this year's Art Basel a visit--we can't think of a reason why you shouldn't--but have very limited time to do so, here are some tips on what's worth your time and attention, from some of Asia's prominent art experts and insiders who know their Yue Minjun from their Zeng Fanzhi.
Art Basel Hong Kong will be open to the public from March 23 to March 25, 2017.
As part of Twenty-Five Minutes Older – two Hong Kong trams will be transformed into moving camera obscuras. Photo courtesy of Art Basel.
Top tip: Don't try to see everything in one day--impossible!
Must-see: Encounters section's large-scale sculptural installations and performances.
Do not miss: Hong Kong artist Kingsley Ng's Twenty-Five Minutes Older – in which two trams will be transformed into moving camera obscuras.
Liang Yi Museum's Reunions exhibition showcasing during Art Basel Hong Kong, 2017. Photo courtesy of Liang Yi Museum.
Top tip: If you're going by car, make sure to leave plenty of time for traffic.
Must-see: Our Reunions exhibition. It showcases the journey of a collector, with highlight objects demonstrating the highs and lows of the collecting experience.
Do not miss: Art Central: the younger, slightly more fun satellite fair right by the harbour front.
Costume designed by Eddie Lau, displayed as part of 'Ambiguously Yours' exhibition at M+ Pavilion, Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of M+ Hong Kong.
Top tip: Start at Insights where 27 galleries showcase projects about Asian art history, then continue to Discoveries to enjoy emerging artists' work.
Must-see: "Ambiguously Yours: Gender in Hong Kong Popular Culture," at M+.
Do not miss: Ho Tzu Nyen's presentation of his ongoing project "The Critical Dictionary of South East Asia," at Asia Art Archive.
Robert Rauschenberg's Green Gauge (Spread), 1981. Photo courtesy of Art Basel. Photo courtesy of Pace.
Top tip: Be prepared and know your targets and where the booths are, otherwise you will easily get lost.
Must-see: Green Gauge (Spread), 1981 by Robert Rauschenberg.
Do not miss: PACE at 1C22!
Installation view, 'Carlos Cruz-Diez: Mastering Colour' at Puerta Roja, Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of Puerta Roja.
Top tip: Do wear comfortable shoes.
Must-see: The works of Wang Keping at 10 Chancery Lane, and Kwon Young-Woo at Kukje Gallery.
Do not miss: The Kabinett, Soil and Stones, Souls and Songs at Parasite, and the exhibition presenting one of the fathers of Kinetic and Op Art, Carlos Cruz-Diez at Puerta Roja.
Cyanotype series, 2016, Do Ho Suh, produced at STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery, Singapore. Photo courtesy of STPI and Do Ho Suh.
Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Have a water bottle and hand sanitizer in your bag .
Must-see: If the fair is too big and you have limited time, just see the Encounters section.
Do not miss: As an out-of-town visitor… the quintessential Hong Kong wonton noodles and milk tea.


Abstract: The Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology now features a new page with the Photonics Quiz. This currently contains 14 questions with a multiple choice of answers. The topics cover laser technology as well as nonlinear optics and fiber optics.
The Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology now features a new page with the Photonics Quiz. This currently contains 14 questions with a multiple choice of answers. The topics cover laser technology as well as nonlinear optics and fiber optics. Answers with additional comments are also given, but first try yourself!


The Parador of Argomaniz occupies a splendid Renaissance palace, overlooking the beautiful plains of Alava and the Gorbea mountain range.
The small local hamlet of Argomaniz is a pleasant village for an evening walk and the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir is not far away.
Napoleon rested in the Palace before attacking the town of Vitoria/Gasteiz during the Peninsular wars. The coat of arms of the Larrea family who owned the palace at that time is one facade of the building.
The interior has remarkable noble rooms with much wood evident in the floorings and ceilings, wooden furniture and chests.
This Parador has a total of fifty three twin bedded rooms and two easy access bedrooms all having satellite television, telephone, mini bar and safe.
The Parador has air conditioning, central heating, lift, parking facilities (without security and limited places), restaurant, bar for residents, satellite television, currency exchange, garden with a children's park, gift shop, free wireless internet and facilities for the disabled.
The Argomaniz Parador is able to have business conferences for up to 270 persons.
Sponge cake with cream and caramel; In addition the Alava region is noted for its fresh vegetables.
The city of Vitoria/Gasteiz is eight kilometres from the Parador and the places to visit are the Santa Maria Cathedral, the Escoriaza-Esquibel Palace and the Villa Suso Palace, and the old neighbourhood of the city. Also in the city there are museums of Arms, Fine Arts, Natural History, and Playing Cards.
It is the area of fine wines with Rioja Alavesa being the centre of the Rioja wine producing area.
August is the month for the festivals in the area. August 4 is the date on which is celebrated the Feast of the Virgin Blanca of Vitoria/Gasteiz. After the religious celebrations the partying continues long into the night.
It is the turn of San Sebastian on the 8th, when the "Semana Grande" (great week) is celebrated. On the 15th the the fun moves to Bilbao who have their own "Semana Grande".
The reception of the Parador can arrange various outdoor activities with a few days notice. These are usually based on the reservoirs of Gorbea, the Natural Park of Garayo or the Valderejo Natural Park which is a nature reserve.
The Parador Argomaniz is approximately 76 kms from Bilbao and the famous Guggenheim museum, designed by the American architect Frank O. Gehry.
Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 60 kms, train station is 12 kms away and the nearest port is 90 kms away.
My wife and I spent 5 wonderful nites at Argomaniz last Oct. The archetecture, the furneshings,the setting, the entire staff, and above all the supurb cuisine were all outstanding. And we would say the same for the other 3 Paradores we stayed in during our splendid month in Euskadi and Northern Spain.
My wife and I have stayed at Argomaniz a couple of times , the rooms have been very pleasant and comfortable, reception staff very helpful as all the staff , pleasant and comfortable bar . The restaurant is amazing and the food very good and reasonably priced. Always stay in Paradors when in Spain and would highly recommend them. Look forward to our next visit .
Nous avons été accueillis de façon excellente et avons profité d'une chambre très spacieuse avec une vue magnifique. Le repas du soir ainsi que le petit déjeuner étaient parfaits et d'un prix tout à fait abordable. Le personnel s'est montré très aimable et très efficace. Le Parador d'Argomaniz est idéalement situé pour découvrir l'Avala. Séjour parfait.
We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at Argomaniz. Everything was excellent except the weather - it was the first snow of the year. The restaurant was especially good, service and food. We will probably stay there again, thank you.
Napoleon's headquarters in the Peninsular war, the Parador of Argomaniz is now a luxury hotel.


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Michael Futterman's practice focuses on business and employment law. He has a broad range of business and corporate experience, including business formation, mergers & acquisitions, finance and private equity offerings, corporate governance, equity compensation, intellectual property, securities and contracts. Employment experience includes counseling employers and executives in all areas of employment law. Michael represents a broad range of privately-held businesses, including technology (chip design, gaming, ISP and software), professional services (accounting, architecture and law firms), manufacturing, winery, insurance brokerage, nursing care, real estate finance, and non-profits. Michael has developed a particular expertise in the hospitality sector, including representation of 501c(6) business associations and business improvement districts, and he also represents a number of 501c(3) non-profit entities. Earlier in his career, Michael litigated business and employment disputes in state and federal courts, which has proven to be invaluable in serving his clients' legal needs.
Serves as general counsel for the San Francisco Travel Association, a 501c(6) non-profit entity that serves as the official destination marketing organization for the City of San Francisco.
Michael has played a key role in the formation of the Moscone Expansion District (MED) and the San Francisco Tourism Improvement District (TID), both of which are innovative business improvement district consisting of all tourist hotels in the City of San Francisco. Assessment funds generated by the MED and TID and helping to raise more than $500 million for a major expansion and renovation of the George S. Moscone Convention Center. In addition to the district formation, Michael has worked on all aspects of the convention center expansion and renovation, including the drafting of legislation, filing of validation actions, and negotiation and drafting of design and construction contracts. In the course of that work, Michael has worked closely with the hotel community and with multiple departments of the City of San Francisco, including the Mayor's office, the City Administrator, City Controller, City Attorney's Office and San Francisco Public Works.
Regularly helps client raise funds from venture capital investors and private individuals via preferred stock and convertible debt offerings.
Michael serves as outside counsel for various non-profit organizations, such as Esalen Institute and the San Francisco Estuary Institute. Recent work for Esalen includes work on a tax-exempt financing for the purpose of refinancing existing debt and the funding of construction loans. Recent representation of the San Francisco Estuary Institute includes work on issues involving Board governance and restructuring.
Helped design and administer a novel program for cost-effectively managing asbestos litigation for a foreign company named in many lawsuits in the United States, including managing the company's California litigation.
Represented the younger generation that purchased their father's successful insurance business in a challenging transaction also involving an outside investor. Helped the company raise additional funds needed for growth via preferred stock offerings, and subsequently represented the company in its sale to a major national insurance brokerage.
Michael is a member of California Employment Law Letter's Advisory Board of Contributors, for which he regularly writes articles on developments in employment law. He is a member of the Planning Committee and regular speaker for the California CPA Education Foundation's Annual Employment Practices Conference, serving as Chair of the 2010 conference. In addition, he served on the California Chief Justice's Blue Ribbon Panel on Arbitrator Ethics and is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association. Michael has been rated a "Super Lawyer" multiple years for his expertise in the areas of corporate and employment law.
Highly involved in the community, Michael serves on the Board of Trustees for the Tamalpais Union High School District, and previously served on the Board of Trustees of the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, including a term as Board President. He also served as President of the San Francisco Jewish Community Relations Council and of the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, and on the Boards of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco and of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Michael is a fellow of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. He also is a former board member of the UC Davis (King Hall) School of Law Alumni Association.
Michael is a regular contributor to the California Employment Law Letter. Recent topics include arbitration agreements, discrimination, defamation and disability rights.
He speaks regularly on employment law issues at the California CPA Education Foundation's Annual Employment Practices Conference.


A thorough inspection and evaluation is essential when it comes to replacing disc brakes on your vehicle. It is well worth the time it takes to remove the wheels and inspect the condition of your brake components before purchasing any parts. Before removing the wheels, make note of any noises, vibrations or harshness that occur during braking. What are the environmental conditions? At what speed does this occur? Does it happen during heavy or light braking? Keep in mind that not all problems experienced during braking are related to the brakes. For instance a clunk when you first step on the brake could indicate that the control arm bushings are worn and need to be replaced. A roaring noise that changes with the vehicle speed could be a faulty wheel bearing. Be sure to examine the brake components thoroughly. It is critical that all the components of the brake system are inspected for potential safety issues. If you're not confident in your ability to do this, seek advice from a professional. This is a basic set of guidelines for common issues and procedures when dealing with disc brakes, and is by no means a comprehensive guide to diagnosing or replacing disc brakes.
The majority of brake concerns are related to noises and pulsation. Noisy brakes can be irritating at best, and could indicate that there is a safety concern.
Squealing: Disc brake squeal is heard when the brake pad vibrates at a high frequency. This vibration is usually caused by irregularities in the brake rotor that cause the brake pads to oscillate inside of their mounting points in the brake caliper assembly. The brake rotor tends to amplify the vibrations, acting as a speaker. The larger the gap between these parts, the more potential they have to make noise. Brake pad material and design can have an influence on brake squeal, as well as brake rotor material and design. Brake pads that are worn down to the wear indicators will cause squeals due to the design of the wear indicators themselves.
Grinding: Grinding noises usua3f74lly indicate a serious issue with the brakes, and should be addressed immediately. Grinding noises usually occur when the brake pad has worn down to the metal backing, and is contacting the rotor. This metal on metal wear generates extreme heat and wear on the pads and rotors. If the wear occurs for long enough, the caliper piston can pop out of the caliper and cause fluid loss leading to a complete loss of braking. In some cases the rotor can wear all the way to the vents and cause the wheel to lock up. Grinding noises could also indicate that the caliper mounting fasteners have come loose and the caliper itself is grinding up against the wheel or brake rotor.
Scraping: Scraping noises usually come from a thin metal contacting the rotor. Usually scraping noises are due to a dust shield that has been bent a little during service and is rubbing on the inside edge of the brake rotor. Scraping noises can also come from improper brake hardware installation, loose shims, or incorrect brake hardware contacting the brake rotor.
Clicking, Popping, or Clunking: These types of noises could be coming from the suspension due to a load change during braking, indicating worn bushings or ball joints. They can also come from the brake pad being too loose in the caliper bracket due to missing hardware, incorrectly sized brake pads, or the caliper not being secured correctly. Popping or clunking noises should be taken seriously, as they may indicate a potential safety concern.
Pulsation: Brake pulsation coming from the rear wheels will usually be felt in the seat, while brake pulsation coming from the front wheels will usually be felt in the steering wheel. Brake pulsation is caused by thickness variations in the brake rotor, and in some cases, a warped rotor or bent wheel hub. Rotors can become warped due to improper or uneven wheel torque, rust buildup on the wheel hub, or inadequate heat dissipation. Brake rotor runout can be checked with a dial indicator. Check the manufacturer's specifications runout and minimum thickness.
Grabbing: Brake grabbing is usually due to contamination from oil or grease that has soaked into the friction material, producing a jerky braking experience. This can come from oil leaks, axles slinging out grease, and in some cases tire or wheel shine compounds that have come in contact with the brake surfaces during application. The source of contamination must be located and remedied, and the brakes must be replaced.
Dragging: Brake dragging occurs when the brake caliper is not able to retract from the applied position and may cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Dragging may lead to brake fade. This may occur due to a stuck caliper piston, stuck caliper slides, restricted brake hoses, or incorrectly installed brake parts.
Fading: Brake fade is a temporary loss of braking performance due to excessive heat build-up. Brake fade occurs when the compounds in the friction material are heated to a point which they begin to change states from solid to gas. This gas begins to form a boundary between the friction material and the rotor, and cause the brake pad to be pushed away from the disc. This is most common with new brake pads, as the bonding agents in the pad have not yet been heated. Another type of brake fade occurs when the brake fluid has degraded and has absorbed a significant amount of moisture due to its hydroscopic nature. Moisture content in the brake fluid lowers its boiling point. The brake fluid begins to vaporize and acts like air in the brake lines, requiring extra compression to exert force on the brakes, causing reduced braking performance, and potentially a complete loss of braking ability. Braking ability is restored when the fluid cools below the boiling point. Brake fluid can be checked with a refractometer or test strips which indicate the amount of moisture, boiling point, and other compounds which may be present.
Spongy, Soft, or Low Pedal: A brake pedal that feels spongy when depressed indicates that there is air in the hydraulic system. Pumping the brake pedal several times will temporarily restore the pedal. A soft or low pedal can be due to a brake fluid leak or a faulty master cylinder. In most cases of faulty master cylinders, depressing the brake pedal quickly with high force will sometimes temporarily restore the brake pedal. This is due to worn cup seals inside the master cylinder which are allowed to expand under rapid high force.
Hard Pedal: A brake pedal that requires excessive force to apply the brake is caused by lack of brake boost. Brake boost is achieved by means of a vacuum booster, or a hydraulic booster depending on the vehicle. In vacuum boosted systems, vacuum usually comes from the intake manifold, and is maintained by the use of a one way check valve. In situations where manifold vacuum is not available, such as vehicles with diesel engines, a vacuum pump is used. Check for vacuum leaks in the main line between the intake manifold or vacuum pump to the brake booster. Hydraulic systems require a pump, which pressurizes fluid to achieve brake boost, and an accumulator to retain pressure for multiple applications of the brakes. Check for any leaks, verify that the pump is building pressure, and make sure the accumulator is able to retain the pressure.
There are an overwhelming amount of options available when choosing disk brakes for your vehicle. Becoming familiar with all of the options available will help you make the right choice when determining the parts that are right for your needs. It is important to consider what you want in terms of cost, performance, noise, and wear.
Brake Pads: There are several different friction materials available, and every brake manufacturer has their own recipe for what materials go into their brake pads. While there is a general idea of what friction materials make up a certain type of brake pad, there is a wide degree of variance between manufacturers. The friction materials must be able to absorb and dissipate heat efficiently. Brake pad design also plays a large role in performance and noise characteristics. Brake pads with chamfered edges cut down on noise, while brake pads with slotted surfaces help reduce brake fade. Knowing the basics can help you decide what is best for you.
NAO (Non Asbestos Organic): Organic brake pads are made from natural fibers that are capable of withstanding high amounts of heat. They are generally quieter than any other type of brake pad. They are made of softer materials than other types of brake pads, due to this, they tend to wear quickly and leave a significant amount of dust behind. Due to their soft nature, organic pads require more pedal effort to compress the friction material, and also have a low resistance to brake fade. Reduced performance is also noted when organic pads become wet.
Semi Metallic: Semi Metallic brake pads are comprised mostly of steel and other metallic compounds, and have a higher density than other types of brake pads. This allows for excellent performance at very high temperatures. Semi metallic pads have a high resistance to wear and brake fade; however, brake rotor wear is increased. Due to their composition of steel and various metals, semi metallic pads also tend to make more noise and dust than other types of brake pads.
Ceramic: Ceramic brake pads are made up of ceramic and a number of various compounds, including copper fibers. Ceramic brake pads are able to handle high temperatures with a stable coefficient of friction over a wide temperature range. Ceramic brake pads offer a high resistance to brake fade, but not as much as semi metallic brake pads. Brake rotor wear, noise, and dusting are considerably lower with ceramic brake pads compared to their semi metallic counterparts. Due to the cost of manufacturing, ceramic pads are generally more expensive than others.
Brake Rotors: Brake rotors are the heart of any disc brake system. Brake rotors are not only the main component in converting the vehicle momentum into heat, they are also responsible for dissipating the heat produced by the friction of the brake pads. A brake rotor provides the surface area for the brake pad to act upon. The amount of heat dissipated by the rotor depends on the surface area and mass of the rotor, or the diameter and thickness of the rotor. This heat dissipation is often improved by venting, which helps force the heat away from the rotor. Some rotors may have a specific vent direction and may only be fit on a certain side of the vehicle.
Vented/Non Vented: Brake rotors will be made up of either a solid disc, or two separate discs sandwiched together with a series of vents in the middle. The vents in a brake rotor allow it to force heat away by means of centrifugal force. Almost all front brake rotors are vented. Often times, rear brake rotors will be solid, especially on front wheel drive cars where most of the braking force is required at the front of the vehicle. Quality vented rotors will have thicker friction discs, whereas economy versions may provide less material, with a wider venting area.
Slotted/Drilled: Gasses formed from excessive heating of the brake pads can form a barrier between the pad and rotor. Brake rotors with slots on the face provide a path for the gasses to escape, which reduces the potential for brake fade to occur. Drilling the rotors provides a greater escape point, preventing the potential for gas to form between the pad and the rotor. Drilling also aids in cooling the rotor.
Composite: Brake rotors are usually made of solid cast iron, which has excellent heat absorption properties. Composite rotors are made of a stamped steel inner hat surface along with a cast iron friction surface. Composite rotors are designed to save weight and lower production cost. Some composite rotors may include directional vents for improved cooling, due to the lower mass of the center of the rotor. An improvement of this design is the floating rotor, which features a billet aluminum hat portion and a high carbon cast iron friction surface. The floating rotor helps reduce thermal stress and reduces the vehicle's unsprung mass, which allows for improved handling and braking performance.
Always verify that the parts are correct prior to installation. This will insure a smooth installation and decrease the chance of having any issues after the job is done. Make sure you have all the tools, parts, and materials required before disassembly.
Brake Rotors: Check that the new brake rotors are the correct diameter and that the center hub mounting bore is also the correct diameter. Most rotors come with an oil film to prevent rust during shipping. This must be completely cleaned off with brake parts cleaner prior to installation. Some rotors have a zinc coating which should not be cleaned off. This coating helps prevent rust on the non-friction surfaces of the rotor. Check runout before and after replacing rotors. If a new rotor has excessive runout the warranty will usually be void if it has been used for any period of time.
Brake Pads: Check that the brake pads are the same size and that they have all the associated shims, wear indicators, and indexing pins as the old pads. Some systems will have a specific inner and outer pad which are oriented on a particular side of the vehicle. For example, if all pads appear to be the same but only two have wear indicators, the pads with the indicators will be the inside pads. The wear indicators should face so that they will be pushed toward the pad by the rotor when the vehicle is traveling in a forward direction. This will cause them to squeal when the pads are worn below minimum thickness.
Brake Hardware: It is recommended that you install new hardware when a complete brake job is performed. Disc brake hardware is made of spring steel and loses its retention when it is heated and cooled over several cycles. Check that all mounting hardware, pad spreaders, abutment clips, slide pins, and rubber boots are present and correct before beginning the job.
Brake Lubricant: Make sure you use a lubricant that is specifically designed for disc brakes. Disc brake lubricants are formulated to tolerate high temperature conditions, high force, brake dust, road salt and grime, and they will not be washed away by water. Disc brake lubricants are non-petroleum based and are comprised of materials such as molybdenum disulfide, silicon, and several other synthetic compounds. Molybdenum disulfide, or moly lubricants, are recommended for use on metal to metal points that require lubrication. Silicon based lubricants, and other lubricants are recommended for use on caliper slides and surfaces with rubber contact.
Emery Cloth/Sandpaper: Along with a wire brush, this will help to remove any rust on the sliding surfaces of the caliper assembly, and also clean any rust of the wheel hub surface.
C-Clamp/ D-Clamp Locking Pliers: These will help compress the caliper pistons on most calipers with ease, and without damage to the hardware.
Hammer and punches: Sometimes a stuck brake rotor is almost impossible to remove without a little persuasion. Strike the rotor on the hub face with a hammer to free it up. Small punches help to remove the brake pad retaining pins on fixed calipers.
Caliper Piston Compressor/Retractor: On rear brake calipers with an integral parking brake, the caliper piston will need to be retracted into the caliper by screwing it in and applying force at the same time. This tool will save a lot of time and frustration. On fixed calipers, a pad spreader can help make the job a little easier.
Brake Parts Cleaner: A few cans of brake parts cleaner will be necessary to clean the oil film from brake rotors as well as help clean grease and brake dust from the brake parts.
Clean and Lube: With the brakes disassembled and the caliper pistons retracted, clean the caliper and bracket thoroughly with a wire brush and brake parts cleaner. You want to remove all of the caked on brake dust. If the sliding surfaces that the brake pads or caliper come in contact with are rusty, burred, or uneven, recondition them with some emery cloth or sandpaper. Also, clean the face of the caliper piston and the caliper "fingers" where the backing of the brake pads rest against. You want a clean smooth surface for the moving parts to ride on. Clean the wheel hub face thoroughly to remove any rust present, then apply a thin coat of anti-seize compound to the hub face to prevent rust buildup between the wheel hub and brake rotor. A few thousandths of an inch of rust buildup here can multiply and cause an uneven brake rotor position in relation to the hub face and lead to pulsation down the road. Apply disc brake lube to any metal on metal surface where moving parts slide against each other, including the caliper pistons and "fingers" where the backing of the brake pads come into contact with. Clean the brake caliper slide pins and apply a thin coat of lube and ensure they move with minimal effort. Be sure not to get any lube on the friction surfaces.
Hardware: Make sure that all hardware is present and that it is clean and secure in its mountings. Loose hardware can cause squeals and possibly damage to the brake components if it is worn or installed correctly. Check for proper fit and movement, Verify that the pads are snug in their mounting points but allowed to move freely. Verify that the caliper slide pins move freely and the dust boots are in place and not damaged.
Torque: Tighten caliper and caliper bracket bolts to the recommended torque specification. It is extremely important to torque the wheel lugs in the proper pattern, to the proper torque specification. The brake rotors heat up and cool down in rapid cycles, sometimes almost instantly such as driving through a large puddle. It is imperative that the wheel lugs exert an even force on the brake rotor during these heating and cooling cycles to prevent warpage of the brake rotor. Always torque the wheel lugs when they are clean and dry. Use a wire brush to clean off any rust, oil, or debris. Replace wheel lugs that are damaged. Never apply anti-seize to wheel studs, because this can increase the torque and result in broken lugs or improperly torqued wheels.
Seat the Pads: Don't forget to pump the brake pedal several times before starting the engine. This will allow the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the rotors before you begin driving. Now you are ready to begin the bedding in procedure. The new brake pads need to establish an even contact with the brake rotor. They will need to be heated up gradually so that they begin to to transfer a film onto the new or resurfaced brake rotor. It can take up 500 miles to establish an even transfer film, but the first few stops are the most important. If the pads get too hot, the bonding agents in the pad will be pulled to the friction surface and will cause the pad to glaze over. If the pads are glazed, they cannot establish a good transfer film. There are many schools of thought when it comes to the bedding in procedure, and each brake manufacturer has their own specific procedure for bedding in brakes. An example, and a good general rule is the 30-30-30. Perform 30 moderate stops from 30 miles per hour with 30 seconds between stops for cooling. Check with your manufacturer for their preferred method. Try to avoid hard braking for the first 500 miles to ensure a proper break in of your new brakes.


everything is about discussion. I can raid almost everyday.
imagine all standard addons, grid, skada, ice hud etc.
How far did you get to in Wotlk? and you've got some sort of boss mods addon as well right?
Seems okay to me, bit dubious you haven't raided in so long, nor did you state that you have pugged any of the current tier. Do you know the fights etc?
so who should I contact in game ?
I think a trial should be fine. Can't be worse than me eh?
Anyone that's online should do.


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Q: An answer has more votes than views
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Views indicator inaccurate, shows one views on question with two close vote

I have noticed this several times that an answer has got more votes than the views of the question itself. How is it possible? If a user came and voted up an answer then why was it not incremented in the number of views too? If a post has 7 votes then views should always be >= to 7. Is this a bug or are views not updated as frequently as vote count?
After few minutes the view count does increase and it starts to make sense.
For example this question at SO had 7 votes to an answer but only 3 view count. When I refreshed the browser 3 to 4 times then suddenly the view count increased to 22.

A: This is because view counts are heavily buffered before writing and also heavily cached.
If the problem persists for more than 24-36 hours let us know, otherwise this is completely normal and has been discussed dozens of times already on meta.

A: There is some caching that goes on with view counts.  As long as refreshing / waiting a little bit for stats to catch up fixes the issue, I would not worry about it.

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Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, which arrives in theaters on Friday, October 13th, is unusual in a number of respects.
One, it brings to the forefront something that has been mostly only talked about in comic book circles for the decades, and that's William Moulton Marston's unusual family arrangements, as he was married to Elizabeth Holloway, but Olive Byrne lived with both of them. As told in Jill Lepore's The Secret History of Wonder Woman last year, Byrne grew up a feminist at the turn of the century and both she and Holloway likely had an impact on Marston's decision to create Wonder Woman.
Two, the story promises to be that rare movie that treats polyamoury with emotional seriousness, rather than for titillation. As a press roundtable during New York Comic Con last Sunday, writer/director Angela Robinson said what she was interested in was the love story between three people.
Robinson talked about how she approached those kink elements.
"I didn't want to other them," she said later.
Overall, Robinson said she's been trying to make this movie for eight years.
"They wanted to live a normal life and bring their children up normally, as everyone does," Luke Evans, who plays Marston, said.
What's true is the three of them lived together, that William Marston was sexually involved with both women, that the married couple adopted Olive's children, and that Olive and Elizabeth lived together for 38 years after Marston died. Other than that, there is no specific documentation.
Robinson also received a question as to her sources about the three-way relationship during the NYCC public panel for the movie, as there is no documented evidence of Elizabeth and Olive being sexually involved.
Evans, too, in preparation for the role, read the book.
"This guy was a very deep thinker and his book is all about sorting through emotions to figure out what is normal for everyone," Evans said.
"They needed a research assistant, so they hired her. She was there to help both of them before anything else between them, she was part of a team," Evans added.
As for the rest? The movie is billed as "inspired by a true story," and contains some liberties with the truth. (Comic fans have already pointed out that editor Sheldon Mayer's role in real life has been given to publisher Max Gaines in the film) but as always with films based on reality, it will rely more on the filmmaker's interpretation and the meaning they found in reality. And this movie does promise to represent a community that has been vastly underrepresented in film.


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