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Your Aquarian might also like multi-media authoring software, speakers for his CD-ROM, or some new interactive games. Buy him a telescope to view the stars. Or, if he likes TV, surprise him with a boxed set of X-Files episodes. Have his horoscope chart cast by an astrologer. If you buy him a book, make it either sci-fi or one which predicts social trends of the new millennium. A membership pass to the science museum or planetarium could be a perfect gift. Take him to an IMAX show in your city, one that offers the full 3-D effects with glasses. Buy him a Dilbert Page-a-Day Calendar or a Looney Tunes Marvin the Martian mousepad!


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La modulación por impulsos codificados (MIC o PCM por las siglas en inglés de Pulse Code Modulation) es un procedimiento de modulación utilizado para transformar una señal analógica en una secuencia de bits (señal digital), método inventado por el ingeniero británico Alec Reeves en 1937 y que es la forma estándar de audio digital en computadoras, discos compactos, telefonía digital y otras aplicaciones similares. En un flujo MIC la amplitud de una señal analógica es muestreada regularmente en intervalos uniformes, y cada muestra es cuantizada al valor más cercano dentro de un rango de pasos digitales.

La modulación lineal por impulsos codificados (MLIC o LPCM por las siglas en inglés de Linear Pulse Code Modulation) es un tipo específico de MIC en la cual los niveles de cuantificación digital son linealmente uniformes. Esto contrasta con las codificaciones de MIC en las cuales los niveles de cuantificación varían como función de la amplitud de la señal muestreada como en los algoritmos de Ley A y Ley Mu. Aunque MIC es un término general, es a menudo usado para describir señales codificadas de manera lineal como en MLIC.

Los flujos de MIC tienen propiedades básicas que determinan su fidelidad a la señal analógica original: la frecuencia de muestreo, es decir, el número de veces por segundo que se tomen las muestras; y la profundidad de bit, que determina el número de posibles valores digitales que puede tomar cada muestra.

Historia
En la historia de las comunicaciones eléctricas, la primera razón para muestrear una señal era poder intercalar muestras de diferentes orígenes telegráficos y enviarlas por un único cable. La multiplexación por división de tiempo (TDM) telegráfica fue lograda en 1858, por el inventor estadounidense Moses Gerrish Farmer para dos señales telegráficas que viajaban sobre un mismo par de conductores, para lo cual realizó una solicitud de patente que le fue concedida en 1875.  El ingeniero eléctrico Willard M. Miner, en 1903, usó un conmutador electromecánico para la multiplexación por tiempo de diversas señales telegráficas y también aplicó esta tecnología a la telefonía. Obtuvo conversaciones inteligibles de canales muestreados a una tasa por encima de 3500 a 4300 Hz, pero el desempeño era insatisfactorio a menos de esta velocidad. Esto era TDM, pero con modulación por amplitud de pulsos en vez de MIC.

En 1920, el sistema de transmisión de imágenes fijas por cable Bartlane, llamado así por sus inventores los británicos Harry Guy Bartholomew y Maynard Leslie Deedes McFarlane, utilizó la señalización telegráfica de caracteres perforados en una cinta de papel para enviar muestras de imágenes cuantificadas en 5 niveles de gris, número que se incrementó en 15 en 1929. La patente para este sistema fue solicitada en Gran Bretaña en 1921 y en Estados Unidos al año siguiente y, en este último país, fue concedida en 1927. Las imágenes que podían ser transmitidas a través del Océano Atlántico, entre Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido, en menos de tres horas, eran decodificadas en el receptor utilizando impresoras de telégrafo que tenían los tipos de letra adecuados. Pero la primera transmisión de una imagen fija que se considera digital, ocurrió en 1957 cuando Russell Kirsch procesó a través de la computadora SEAC (Standards Eastern Automatic Computer) del Instituto Nacional de Estándares y Tecnología de Estados Unidos, una imagen de su hijo de 3 meses de 176 X 176 píxeles. Esta tecnología, con sus mejoras, sería usada por la NASA en la década siguiente para la transmisión de imágenes usadas en teledetección.

El 30 de noviembre de 1926 se le concedió al inventor estadounidense Paul M. Rainey, de Western Electric, la patente de un sistema telegráfico de facsímil que transmitía su señal usando MIC de 5 bits, codificados por un convertidor análogo-digital optomecánico. La máquina no llegó a producción masiva. El ingeniero británico Alec Reeves y el francés Edmond Maurice Deloraine, sin estar al tanto de este trabajo previo, concibieron el uso de MIC para las comunicaciones de voz en 1937, mientras trabajaban para la filial francesa de la empresa estadounidense International Standard Electric Corporation. La solicitud de patente explicó la teoría y sus ventajas, pero no ofreció usos prácticos. Reeves y Deloraine solicitaron una patente en Francia y en Estados Unidos en 1938, y esta última se les otorgó en 1941. La primera transmisión de voz por técnicas digitales hizo uso del sistema de codificación y cifrado SIGSALY, utilizado para comunicaciones de alto nivel de las naciones aliadas durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en 1943. Ese año, los investigadores de Bell Labs que diseñaron SIGSALY se dieron cuenta de que el uso de MIC había sido ya propuesto por Alec Reeves. En 1949, la empresa Ferranti-Packard de Canadá construyó un sistema de radio con MIC que fue capaz de transmitir datos de radar digitalizados sobre largas distancias para el sistema DATAR de la marina canadiense. La MIC en los años 1950 usaba, para codificar, un tubo de rayos catódicos con una malla perforada. Tal como en un osciloscopio, el haz era barrido horizontalmente a una tasa de muestreo determinada, mientras la deflexión vertical era controlada por la señal analógica de entrada, haciendo que el haz pasara a través de porciones altas o bajas de la malla. La malla interrumpía el haz, produciendo variaciones de corriente en código binario. Esta malla fue perforada para producir señales binarias en código Gray en lugar de usar el sistema binario natural.

Además de su uso en telecomunicaciones, el sistema MIC comenzó a ser usado para la grabación y producción musical. En 1967, ingenieros del laboratorio de investigación técnica de la NHK (Corporación Radiodifusora de Japón) desarrollaron un grabador MIC monaural de audio y, dos años después, habían desarrollado otro de dos canales que muestreaba el audio a 32 kHz de frecuencia y con resolución de 13 bits grabando las señales en un grabador de cinta de video de exploración helicoidal. Entre 1969 y 1971, la empresa japonesa Denon alquiló un grabador estéreo de NHK para realizar grabaciones experimentales que condujeron a las primeras grabaciones comerciales realizadas digitalmente: los álbumes "Something" del saxofonista de jazz estadounidense Steve Marcus y "The World of Stomu Yamash'ta" del músico y compositor japonés Stomu Yamashta, ambas producidas en 1971. Los resultados de estas grabaciones, hicieron que Denon diseñara sus propios equipos PCM basados en grabadores de video, de 8 canales de audio muestreados a 47,25 kHz con resolución de 13 bits. Inicialmente, crearon el modelo DN-023R para uso dentro de sus estudios de grabación en Tokio y en 1977, Denon desarrolló un sistema de grabación PCM mejorado y más pequeño, el DN-034R, como equipo móvil el cual fue llevado a estudios de Japón, Francia y Estados Unidos para realizar grabaciones comerciales.

En el Reino Unido, la corporación británica BBC también experimentó el uso de la tecnología MIC con el desarrollo de un sistema de 13 canales de audio, realizado en 1972 para mejorar el audio de sus transmisiones televisivas. Este sistema siguió usándose hasta 10 años después.Por su parte, ingenieros de la compañía también británica, hoy desaparecida, Decca Records también desarrollaron a mediados de la década de 1970, equipos digitales de grabación y postproducción de audio, para uso interno, basados en el grabador de video de la serie IVC800 de la empresa estadounidense International Video Corporation. Estos sistemas estuvieron en uso hasta noviembre de 1997, cuando Polygram Records, compradora de Decca Records, hizo cerrar el "Centro de Grabación Decca" y envió diez de esos equipos a su filial neerlandesa, para realizar transcripciones digitales de su material de archivo. En Estados Unidos, la empresa Soundstream fundada en la Universidad de Utah en 1975 por Thomas G. Stockham, se convirtió en la primera en esa nación en producir grabaciones digitales de audio. El equipo de grabación, que se considera la primera estación de trabajo digital de audio,fue desarrollado usando convertidores ADC y DAC, una unidad comercial de cinta magnética para instrumentación de la empresa Honeywell y una computadora DEC PDP-11/60 para el almacenamiento del audio. Para la grabación eran introducidas líneas de órdenes de texto en la computadora. En 1978, la empresa 3M entró en la competencia de desarrollo de equipos MIC para grabación de audio con su sistema de 2 canales de audio, muestreados a 50 kHz a 16 bits por muestra. La grabación era almacenada en una cinta grabada a 45 pulgadas por segundo. El éxito del sistema 3M, hizo que la compañía produjera un grabador de 32 canales de audio. Soundstream cerró sus operaciones en 1983, al no poder competir con la empresa japonesa Sony Corporation que disminuyó la tasa de muestreo a 44,1 kHz.Tampoco pudo competir la empresa 3M, ya que los sistemas de estas compañías no usaban, como los diseñados por Sony, grabadores de video para almacenar la música digitalizada, que eran más prácticos.

En Japón, Sony desarrolló su primer procesador digital de audio para uso casero, el modelo PCM-1 al cual siguió el modelo PCM-1600, presentado en marzo de 1978 y que usaba un grabador de video en formato U-Matic. En la actualidad, con la introducción de la informática, los equipos MIC de grabación de audio ya no usan cintas sino los discos duros de computadora para grabar desde 1 hasta varios canales, usando hardware tal como tarjetas de sonido, micrófonos de alta calidad y consolas de mezcla junto con componentes de software comerciales o libres para la grabación, edición y masterización del audio. Sistemas como estos son los desarrollados por Creative Labs (Sound Blaster), Sony (Acid Pro), The Ardour Community (Ardour), Audacity Team (Audacity), Steinberg (Cubase), Adobe Systems (Audition) y Avid Technology (Pro Tools), entre otras organizaciones comunitarias y privadas.

Modulación

En la Figura 1 una onda senoidal (en rojo) es muestreada y cuantificada en MIC. Se toman las muestras a intervalos de tiempo regulares, mostrados como líneas verticales de color gris. Para cada muestra, es elegido uno de los posibles valores (en el "eje y") mediante determinado algoritmo. Esto produce una representación totalmente discreta de la señal de entrada (puntos azules) que se puede codificar fácilmente como datos digitales para el almacenamiento o la manipulación posteriores. Para el ejemplo de onda sinusoidal a la derecha, se puede verificar que los valores cuantificados en los momentos de muestreo son 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15, 15, 14, etc. La codificación de estos valores como números binarios podrían dar lugar al siguiente conjunto de nibbles o números de cuatro bits: 1000, 1001, 1011, 1101, 1110, 1111, 1111, 1111, 1110, etc. Estos valores digitales podrían entonces ser procesadas o analizadas por un procesador de señal digital adicional. Varios flujos MIC también pueden ser multiplexados en un flujo de datos agregados más grandes, generalmente para la transmisión de múltiples flujos sobre un único enlace físico. Una técnica usada para ello se denomina multiplexación por división de tiempo (TDM) y es ampliamente utilizada, sobre todo en los sistemas de telefonía pública moderna.

El proceso de MIC es comúnmente implementado en un solo circuito integrado generalmente conocido como convertidor de analógico a digital (ADC).

En la Figura 2 se muestra la disposición de los elementos que componen un sistema que utiliza la modulación por impulsos codificados. Por razones de simplificación, solo se representan los elementos para la transmisión de tres canales.

En la Figura 3 se muestran las formas de onda en distintos puntos del sistema anteriormente representado.

Muestreo

Es el proceso que consiste en tomar muestras (medidas) del valor de la señal, n veces por segundo, lo que representa n niveles de tensión en un segundo. Para un canal telefónico de voz, es suficiente tomar 8.000 muestras por segundo, es decir, una muestra cada 125 μs, ya que según el teorema de muestreo, al tomar muestras de una señal eléctrica con una frecuencia que sea el doble de la frecuencia máxima de la señal, dichas muestras contendrán toda la información necesaria para reconstruir la señal original. Como en este caso, la frecuencia de muestreo es de 8 kHz, sería posible transmitir hasta 4 kHz, suficientes por tanto para el canal telefónico de voz, donde la frecuencia más alta transmitida es de 3,4 kHz.

El tiempo de separación entre muestras (125 μs) podría ser destinado al muestreo de otros canales mediante el procedimiento de multiplexación por división de tiempo.

Cuantificación

Es el proceso mediante el cual se asigna un determinado valor discreto a cada uno de los niveles de tensión obtenidos en el muestreo. En el muestreo de conversaciones telefónicas, como las muestras pueden tener un infinito número de valores en la gama de intensidad de la voz, gama que en un canal telefónico es de aproximadamente 60 dB. Con el fin de simplificar el proceso, lo que se hace es aproximar al valor más cercano de una serie de valores predeterminados.

Codificación

En la codificación, a cada nivel de cuantificación se le asigna un código binario distinto. La forma de una onda sería la indicada como (f) en la Figura 3

En telefonía, la señal analógica vocal con un ancho de banda de 4 kHz se convierte en una señal digital de 64 kbps, cifra que se obtiene multiplicando la frecuencia de muestreo (2 x 4kHz) por 8 bits de los que consta cada muestra. Para transmitir varios canales de voz, se usa la transmisión plesiócrona, en la cual podrían intercalarse otras 29 señales adicionales, si se usa el formato de transmisión digital E1. Se transmiten, así, 32 x 64 kbps = 2048 kbps (30 canales para señales de voz, uno para señalización y otro para sincronismo).

Demodulación
Para recuperar la señal original a partir de los datos muestreados, un "demodulador" se aplica el procedimiento de modulación a la inversa. Después de cada período de muestreo, el demodulador lee el siguiente valor y desplaza la señal de salida al nuevo valor. Como resultado de estas transiciones, la señal tiene una cantidad significativa de energía de alta frecuencia causada por el Efecto Nyquist. Para eliminar estas frecuencias no deseadas y dejar la señal original, el demodulador pasa la señal a través de filtros analógicos que suprimen la energía fuera del rango de frecuencia esperado. El teorema de muestreo demuestra que los dispositivos MIC pueden operar sin introducir distorsiones dentro de sus bandas de frecuencia si proporcionan una frecuencia de muestreo que sea el doble de la señal de entrada.

Las señales obtenidas del proceso de demodulación se parecerán mucho a las originales (a), (b) y (c) de la Figura 2, si bien durante el proceso de cuantificación, debido al redondeo de las muestras a los valores cuánticos, se produce una distorsión conocida como ruido de cuantificación. En los sistemas normalizados, los intervalos de cuantificación han sido elegidos de tal forma que se minimiza al máximo esta distorsión, con lo cual las señales recuperadas son una imagen casi exacta de las originales. Dentro de la recuperación de la señal, ya no se asignan intervalos de cuantificación sino niveles, equivalentes al punto medio del intervalo de cuantificación en el que se encuentra la muestra normalizada.

La circuitería electrónica que participa en la producción de una señal analógica precisa a partir de los datos discretos es similar a la usada para generar la señal digital. A este circuito se le llama convertidor de digital a analógico.

Limitaciones
Hay fuentes potenciales de deficiencias implícitas en cualquier sistema MIC:
 La elección de un valor discreto que está cerca pero no exactamente en el nivel de la señal analógica, para cada muestra, conduce al error de cuantificación.
 Entre las muestras no se hace ninguna medición de la señal; el teorema de muestreo garantiza representación no ambigua y la recuperación de la señal solo si no tiene energía a la frecuencia mitad de la frecuencia de muestreo, conocida como la frecuencia de Nyquist o superior; las señales a frecuencias más altas en general no son representadas o recuperadas correctamente.
 Como las muestras son dependientes del tiempo, se requiere de una señal de reloj de precisión para una reproducción precisa. Si bien la codificación o decodificación de reloj no es estable, la variación de su frecuencia afectará directamente a la calidad de salida del dispositivo.

Digitalización como parte del proceso de MIC
En la MIC convencional, la señal analógica puede ser procesada (por ejemplo, por compresión de amplitud) antes de ser digitalizada. Una vez que la señal es digitalizada, la señal MIC es generalmente sometida a un procesamiento adicional (por ejemplo, la compresión de datos digital).

Algunas formas de MIC combinan el procesamiento de la señal con la codificación. Las versiones anteriores de estos sistemas aplicaban procesamiento en el dominio analógico como parte del proceso de conversión analógica a digital; las implementaciones más recientes lo hacen en el dominio digital. Estas técnicas simples han sido en gran medida consideradas obsoletas al lado de las modernas técnicas de compresión de audio basadas en transformadas:
 La DPCM (MIC diferencial) codifica los valores MIC como las diferencias entre los valores real y predicho de la señal de entrada. Un algoritmo predice la siguiente muestra sobre la base de las muestras anteriores, y el codificador solo almacena la diferencia entre esos valores. Si la predicción es razonable, menos bits se pueden usar para representar la misma información. Para el audio, este tipo de codificación reduce el número de bits requeridos por muestra en alrededor de 25% en comparación con el MIC.
 La ADPCM (DPCM adaptativa) es una variante de DPCM que varía el tamaño del paso de cuantificación, para permitir una mayor reducción de la anchura de banda necesaria para una relación dada de señal a ruido.
 La modulación Delta es una forma de MICD que utiliza un bit por muestra.
En telefonía, una señal de audio estándar para una sola llamada telefónica se codifica como 8.000 muestras/seg analógicas, de 8 bits cada uno, dando una señal a 64 kbps digital conocida como señal DS0. La codificación de compresión de señales predeterminado en una señal DS0 es o bien MIC de Ley  (en América del Norte y Japón) o PCM Ley A (En Europa y la mayor parte del resto del mundo). Estos son sistemas de compresión logarítmica en los cuales un número de muestras lineales de MIC de 12 o 13 bits se asignan a un valor de 8 bits. Este sistema se describe en el estándar internacional G.711. Una propuesta alternativa para una representación de punto flotante, con mantisa de 5 bits y radix de 3 bits, fue abandonado.

Donde los costos de circuitos son altos y la pérdida de calidad de la voz es aceptable, a veces tiene sentido comprimir la señal de voz aún más. Un algoritmo ADPCM se utiliza para asignar una serie de muestras MIC de 8 bits Ley Mu o Ley A en una serie de muestras de ADPCM de 4 bits. De esta manera, la capacidad de la línea se duplica. La técnica se detalla en el estándar internacional G.726.

Más tarde se encontró que, incluso, una compresión adicional fue posible y se han publicado los estándares adicionales. Algunas de estas normas internacionales describen sistemas e ideas que están cubiertos por patentes de propiedad privada y por lo tanto la utilización de estas normas requiere pagos a los titulares de las patentes.

Algunas técnicas ADPCM se utilizan en comunicaciones de voz sobre IP.

Codificación para la transmisión en serie

Las señales MIC puede ser o bien de retorno a cero (RZ) o de no retorno a cero (NRZ). Para que un sistema NRZ sea sincronizado utilizando la información dentro de banda, no debe haber largas secuencias de símbolos idénticos, como unos o ceros. Para los sistemas de MIC binarios, la densidad de símbolos "1" se llama los densidad de unos.

La densidad de unos a menudo se controla utilizando técnicas de precodificación como codificación Run Length Limited, donde el código de MIC se expande en un código ligeramente más largo con un límite garantizado en la densidad de unos antes de la modulación en el canal. En otros casos, los bits de trama adicionales se añaden al flujo lo que garantizan al menos de vez en cuando las transiciones de símbolos.

Otra técnica utilizada para controlar los densidad es el uso de un polinomio aleatorizador en los datos en bruto que tiende a convertir su flujo en un flujo que se ve pseudo-aleatorio, pero donde el flujo de datos en bruto se puede recuperar exactamente invirtiendo el efecto del polinomio. En este caso, las carreras largas de ceros o unos son todavía posibles en la salida, pero se consideran lo suficientemente poco probables que sean dentro de la tolerancia de ingeniería normal.

En otros casos, el valor de corriente continua (CC) a largo plazo de la señal modulada es importante, puesto que un desplazamiento de CC tiende a polarizar los circuitos detectores fuera de su rango de operación. En este caso se toman medidas especiales para mantener un recuento del desplazamiento acumulado de CC, y modificar los códigos si es necesario para que el desplazamiento de CC siempre tienda a cero.

Muchos de estos códigos son códigos bipolares, en los cuales los pulsos puede ser positivos, negativos o nulos. En el código típico de inversión de marca alterna, los pulsos no-cero alternan entre ser los pulsos positivos y negativos. Estas reglas pueden ser violadas para generar símbolos especiales que se utilizan para formación de tramas o para otros fines especiales.

Véase también
 Conversión analógica digital
 Muestreo digital
 Cuantificación digital
 Codificación digital
 Jerarquía Digital Plesiócrona
 Raw audio format (en inglés)
 Audio de alta definición
 Sonido envolvente
 Volumen (sonido)

Referencias

Radiodifusión
Multiplexación
Códecs de audio
Términos de telecomunicaciones

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Storm Re-Signs Defensive Powerhouses Perkins and Tryon
February 19, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL) - Sioux Falls Storm News Release
The Sioux Falls Storm of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) is pleased to announce the signing of veterans Bobby Perkins and Todd Tryon.
Perkins, a 6'1", 195 lb safety from the University of South Dakota, is returning for his fourth season with the Storm. Bobby also spent one year with the Sioux Falls Cobras of the IFL. Perkins led the Storm in interceptions last year coming away with seven on the season, as well as covering over 270 yards on kick returns. Perkins was also named to the 2003 Pacific Conference All-NIFL Team.
Tryon, a 6', 218 lb D-back from Buena Vista University is also returning for another season with the Storm. Todd, too, spent a season with the Cobras and will be in his fourth season with the Storm. He had a total of 22 tackles last season, including16 solo tackles, as well as an interception. Todd has consistently been a very versatile player, serving as a corner, safety, wide receiver, and long snapper. Todd recently opened the only 24-hour access gym in Sioux Falls, "Tryon Gym," located next to the Storm office on Minnesota Avenue.
"Both Bobby and Todd have been mainstay individuals in our program and we are excited to have them back for another season. They both know the inside and outside of our defense and will serve as almost another coach on the field," says general manager Colin Steen.
For more information on Storm players and events, please call the Storm office at 605-332-4225, or visit the website at www.siouxfallsstorm.com.
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•Moët Hennessy posted a 7% organic increase in sales to €3.6 billion ($4.1b) in the nine months through September, representing the first three quarters of its fiscal year. The luxury goods giant noted that its Champagne volumes were stable during the nine-month period, with its prestige-level labels performing ahead of the rest of the portfolio. Meanwhile, Hennessy Cognac continued to rise despite supply constraints, led by the U.S. and Chinese markets. The brand's volumes grew by 4% in the first three quarters of the year.
•E.&J. Gallo's Orin Swift Cellars has launched 8 Years in the Desert, a new Zinfandel-based blend from winemaker Dave Phinney. A blend of 56% Zinfandel, 34% Petite Sirah, and 10% Syrah, the new entry ($50) is rolling out nationally in a supply of 40,000 cases with a particular focus on the on-premise and high-end retail. The national release follows a limited, luxury-priced version of 8 Years in the Desert ($1,000 for eight bottles), which launched the Zinfandel-blend in a custom made wine box with hand-applied mixed-media labels and 13 unique stories written by Dave Phinney. The launch marks Phinney's first Zinfandel since he sold The Prisoner to Huneeus Vintners in 2010.
•Compass Box will be pouring its two newest labels, The Story of the Spaniard and the 2018 Flaming Heart, at this year's WhiskyFest San Francisco on November 2. Both expressions launched last month. The Story of the Spaniard ($65), a permanent addition to the range, is a 43%-abv blended malt whisky comprised of 48% Sherry-aged whisky, 25% whisky matured in Spanish red wine casks, and the balance matured in French oak. The 2018 release of Flaming Heart is a 48.9%-abv bottling blended from whiskies aged in heavily toasted French oak and smoky Islay malts. Flaming Heart retails at $150 a 750-ml., with 800 magnums also being released at $330. More information on WhiskyFest San Francisco can be found here.
•Shaw-Ross International has made two new senior appointments to its sales team. Ken Jarecki, formerly vice president of national accounts, has been named senior vice president, control states. Jarecki has been with Shaw-Ross for 22 years. Meanwhile, industry veteran Forrest Nussbaum has joined Shaw-Ross as senior vice president of national accounts. Nussbaum's industry experience includes time with Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Concha y Toro.
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(« à propos du plaisir et du bien-être honnêtes ») est un manuel, écrit par Bartolomeo Sacchi, dit Platina, et paru en 1472, consacré à l'hygiène de vie générale de l'homme. Il est connu pour être le premier livre de cuisine imprimé de l'histoire. En français, il est traduit sous le nom de « Platine en francoys », du nom de son auteur.

De honesta voluptate et valitudine, pour ce qui touche à la gastronomie, s'inspire en réalité des écrits de Maestro Martino, plus grand cuisinier de son temps, en reprenant les recettes du Libro de Arte Coquinaria.

Le Platine en françois
La première traduction française de ce texte latin parue à Lyon en 1505 est due à un certain Desdier Christol, prieur de Saint-Maurice près de Montpellier.

Il s'est cependant pleinement approprié le Platine. Il a en effet supprimé et ajouté des rubriques, mais il a par-dessus tout significativement diminué le volume de recettes contenues dans la version originale. Là où l'original latin est rempli à presque 50% de recettes, le chiffre diminue à près de 30% dans la version française. Cela est expliqué par la portée du livre qui est différente :

Le Platine en francoys place donc les vertus des aliments pour le corps humain au centre de ses réflexions sur la nourriture. Quand il s'agit d'aborder un aliment, il louera ses bienfaits ou critiquera ses effets négatifs ou dangereux sur l'organisme. Lorsqu'il s'agit d'aborder les modes de préparation, les recettes donc, il met souvent en avant ce que cette transformation peut apporter ou non d'un point de vue nutritionnel :

Toutes ces considérations (pseudo)médicales s'inscrivent dans la tradition de la diététique hippocratique selon laquelle la digestion serait un processus de cuisson chargé de transformer les propriétés des aliments, classés selon quatre types, qui auront des impacts sur les quatre humeurs et quatre tempéraments humains. Galien augmentera ce modèle en y intégrant les notions de degrés. Les commentaires du Platine définissent les aliments selon ce modèle de Galien :

Desdier Christol s'intéresse alors à la gastronomie en ce qu'elle participe à l'équilibre sanitaire général de l'homme. Si l'original latin intègre des commentaires sur les recettes ou sur les habitudes culinaires d'un point de vue diététique, Desdier Christol les intègre à une vision plus large de la santé humaine. Il donne des conseils sur le sommeil, sur la façon de prendre son bain, sur la sexualité, sur la pratique d'un exercice physique, etc.

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A Big New Way to Play: Toy Story Land!
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Toy Store Land at Walt Disney World Resort, inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story films, opened last year. Here's what you need to know about it.
Become an "honorary toy" as you discover the whimsical workings of Andy's backyard. Here, you'll be surrounded by giant building blocks, Tinkertoys, board game pieces and more– all while encountering your favourite Toy Story characters. Fun!
"With set pieces, staging, attractions and experiences, Toy Story Land represents the best of Walt Disney Imagineering's collaboration with our storytelling partners at Pixar Animation Studios," said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. "This new land will place guests inside the wondrous world of Woody, Buzz and their pals – and invite everyone to experience the joy of being a toy."
Here's everything you need to know about Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort.
Where is Toy Story Land?
Located in Disney's Hollywood Studios, the new land spans 11 acres. It's part of a multi-year reimagining of the park, and, is the largest expansion in the theme park's history! The entrance is located at the very back of the park; stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, curve a right at the Chinese Theatre and make a sharp right just before Pixar Place. When you see a larger-than-life Woody, you know you're at the right place!
What are the new rides and attractions?
Toy Story Land boasts two new rides and one updated fan favourite. First, you'll want to jump aboard Slinky Dog Dash. This family-friendly coaster zips up, down and around the entire land, giving riders a birds-eye view of Andy's backyard. The best part? Slinky Dog Dash features a second launch at its midpoint (a first for a Disney coaster!), adding a thrilling element to the ride.
My take? 5/5! From an intensity standpoint, I'd rank it slightly higher than Seven Dwarfs Mine Train but well below Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Admittedly, I was slightly nervous to ride it, but that's just because I'm not a fan of big drops. If you're in the same boat, good news: the two drops are winding and super smooth (translation: your tummy will stay intact!).
The second brand new ride is Alien Swirling Saucers. Brace yourself (literally, as you'll likely smash and crash into your seat mate) as the adorable little green Aliens swirl about in toy rocket ships. The height requirement for this ride is just 32", ensuring even the littlest Toy Story fans can experience the magic.
If you've previously enjoyed Mater's Junkyard Jamboree in Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort, the ride will be very familiar (with all-new theming, of course). However, one major advantage over its predecessor is that Alien Swirling Saucers has shelter from both sun and rain, ensuring there's no stoppage time in inclement weather.
Finally, Toy Story Mania, arguably one of the most popular rides at Disney's Hollywood Studios, has been outfitted with a colourful new entrance and a third track, allowing even more guests to enjoy the carnival playset action.
Who can I meet and greet at Toy Story Land?
Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and the Green Army Drum Corps appear throughout the land. While you'll likely have to queue to meet Woody, Jessie and Buzz, don't be surprised to see Sarge and the Green Army Patrol march through the land, playing games and even challenging guests to drop and give 'em 10. Bonus: they're always down for a photo op!
Where can I eat?
Grab on-the-go tasty foods and refreshments at Woody's Lunch Box. Order a grilled three-cheese sandwich, sip an old-fashioned soda float or if it's been a particularly magical day, grab a "Grown-Up's Lemonade." Woody's Lunch Box features Mini Babybel cheese – the Official Snack Cheese of Walt Disney World Resort.
What's the must-have merch?
As the land just opened it's hard to predict if there will be a runaway favourite, but from opening weekend, I can attest that the small scale replica toys of the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction vehicles were flying off shelves, as were the colourful headbands featuring Slinky Dog himself.
Just outside Toy Story Land, the Little Green Alien Popcorn Buckets can be found at popcorn stands. Fair warning: they're a hot ticket! They were sold out by 11 a.m. at two stands, so grab 'em while you can!
When should I head over to Toy Story Land?
At the moment, to be honest, you're not going to be in the driver's seat – you'll need to visit when you have the opportunity (fair warning: there may be a queue to enter Toy Story Land). However, once the initial fanfare has calmed down somewhat, I recommend visiting early morning or late evening, especially during the summer months.
From a comfort standpoint, there is very little shade/ shelter and it's easy to overheat in the sun. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose clothing! From an entertainment standpoint, the land comes alive at night; the string of Christmas bulbs light up and the tracks on Slinky Dog Dash are illuminated as well. If your FastPass+ is valid after sunset, you're in for a treat!
This post was written by Lena Almeida, family travel expert and Air Canada Vacations Ambassador. To see more from Lena, visit her website.
Content courtesy of Air Canada Vacations.


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Menoufia, birthplace of most leading figures
Mona Madkour
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 - 03:21 GMT
File- President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi
CAIRO – 15 February 2018: Menoufia governorate, located north of Cairo on the Nile Delta, is an exceptional city. "Being from Menoufia puts you on the way to fame," is a well-known saying circulated among Egyptians and proudly among Menoufia's people as the city is famous for giving birth to hundreds of important people that have occupied high ranking positions in different fields, including presidency.
Perhaps not as many people are aware of the fact that Maria al-Qibtiyya, wife of Prophet Mohamed and mother of his son Ibrahim, was from Menoufia.
Egypt Today gives an overview of the famous and leading figures from Menoufia and the secret that makes it crucially important in the Egyptian history.
A city of leaders
FILE - Abdel Aziz Fahmy
Menoufia's name was derived from the hieroglyphic word "Nafr", which means "The Good Land". It was the birthplace of four Egyptian presidents, Mohammad Anwar el-Sadat, Hosni Mubarak, Adly Mansour and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.
Prime ministers who were born in Menoufia include Sedki Sobhi, Mahmoud Fawzy (who served as prime minister under the rule of President Sadat), former Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzoury, and Essam Sharaf. It is also the birthplace of Ahmed Urabi's companion Abdel Aal Helmy and Abdel Aziz Fahmy, the first leader to draft Egyptian Constitution in 1920.
Moreover, four people from Menoufia served as vice presidents including Hussein el-Shafei, Sadat, Mubarak, and Mohammed Fawzy.
More than 60 ministers originally came from Menoufia; ministers of Water Resources include: Abdel Qawy Ahmed, Abdel Khaliq al-Shennawy, Abdel Azim Abul Ata, and Mohamed Abdel Hady Rady; ministers of Agriculture include Mohamed el-Sayed abu Ali, Ahmed Abdel Ghaffar, Ahmed Nouh, and Nassif Tahoun; and ministers of Health include: Mohamed Mahmoud Nassar, Mohamed Darwish, Mohamed Sabry Zaki, and Ismail Sallam.
As for the ministers of Justice; Sabry Abu Alam was a jurist, politician, general secretary of Al Wafd Party, and he was particularly notable for passing the judicial authority independence law. Abu Alam served as minister of Justice in the cabinet of Nahhas Pasha. Others who held the post from Menoufia were Abdel Aziz Fahmy, Ahmed Hosny, Fakhry Abdel Nabi, and Ahmed Sameeh Talaat.
The ministers of Interior and Defense included Hassan Sabry, who served as the minister of finance and interior affairs in the reigns of Kings Fouad and Farouk then as prime minister from June 1940 till his death in November 1940; Field Marshal Mohamed Abdel Ghany el-Gamsy in 1974; and Shams Badran who was chosen by former President Gamal Abdel Nasser for this post. Other ministers of Defense from Menoufia were Amin Howaidy and Mohamed Fawzy.
As for ministers of Interior Affairs, Ahmed Rushdi followed by Zaki Badr and finally Mohamed Abdel Halim Moussa were all from Menoufia.
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Many of Menoufia's residents had various titles as sheikhs and imams at Al-Azhar. The former grand imams and sheikhs of Al-Azhar born in Menoufia are Ahmed el-Arousy in 1778, Mohamed el-Shinwany in 1812, Mohamed Ahmed el-Arousy in 1818, Ahmed el-Damanhougy in 1829, Hassan el-Quesny in 1834, Ibrahim el-Bagoury in 1847, Mustafa Mohamed el-Arousy in 1864, and Abdel Hamid Sleim in 1950. In addition, scholars like professors Mustafa Mahmoud, Sheikh Khalid el-Guindy and Sheikh Mabrouk Atteya come from Menoufia.
Founder and reciters of the holy Quran Radio Channel
FILE - Sheikh Abdel Fattal al-Sha'sha'y
Sheikh Abdel Fatah al-Sha'sha'y from Ashmoun (a city in Menoufia) was the first to recite Quran in Prophet Mohamed's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Also, the list of famous Quran reciters include highly-esteemed names from Menoufia such as Sheikh Mohamed Mahmoud el-Tablawy from Tala, Sheikh Mohamed al-Toukhy, Sheikh Ramadan el-Sayyad and Sheikh Ramadan el-Bouhy from Ashmoun.
Prince of Poets
Many historical documents indicate that the family of Ahmed Shawky, also known as the "Prince of Poets", is originally from Menoufia. Likewise, great poet Abdel Qader el-Mazny is originally from the village of Kom Mazen in Menoufia. Also, Writer Amin el-Khouly, the husband of Aisha Abdel-Rahman, known as Daughter of the Beach, poet Ahmed Abdel Muti Hijazi who is considered one of the pioneers of the movement of renewal in contemporary Arabic poetry were from Menoufia. Hijazi's poetry has been translated into French, English, Russian, Spanish, Italian and German; he won the Egyptian Greek Cavafy award in 1989.
Journalists, actors and singers
FILE - Actress Tawfik el Dekn
Amongst Menoufia's people are many celebrities and journalists such as Makram Mohamed Ahmed, former president of the Syndicate of Journalists and incumbent president of the Supreme Committee for Media; Ibrahim Eissa; Hamdy Qandil; Samir Ragab; satirist Mahmoud el-Saadany; and Amin Bassiouny, former president of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union.
As for actors, Tawfik el-Deken, Sa'eed Saleh, Magda el-Khatib and Mamdouh Abdel Aleem, Farouk al-Fishawy, Hatim Thul Faqqar, Mohey Ismail, Salah el-Saadany, and Safaa' Abul Seoud are from Menoufia. Egyptian Presenter Sabry Salam, who was the first to utter the words "Our forces have crossed the Suez Canal" during the October 6 War was also from Menoufia.
Abd el-Basit Hammouda, Egyptian folk singer, is originally from Menoufia.
Egyptian football stars
File - Abdel Wahed El Sayed
Menoufia is the birthplace of the most famous football stars such as Mohamed Abdel Monsef, goalkeeper Abdel Wahed el-Sayed, Ahmed Ali and Ahmed Jaafar.
The secret of Menoufia
Education is the pillar of Menoufia's capability to present all these famous and leading figures throughout the centuries. Historians say that when the British occupation came to Egypt, it sought and actually managed to destroy education; yet, Menoufia was the only governorate which thwarted the attempts of the British.
Menoufia could hold on to their right of getting education thanks to the people's donations which were used for building Al-Masai Al-Mashkoura Schools for the poor; the rates of illiteracy in Menoufia are very low until today. Education for Menoufia's people is very essential as they all dream of reaching high-ranking positions; a dream that usually comes true.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi
Menoufia


This road-documentary takes us from France and Italy, to Spain and Switzerland, in the quest of good, tasty and eco-friendly wine.
With much sensitivity, various winegrowers explain the indivisible link between the environment and the richness of the wine.
away from the controversies surrounding the use and promotion of genetically modified seeds, with one main goal: recovering the pleasure of taste in our glasses.


No one told me that teaching would be easy, god knows that I have seen the amount of work that goes in to teaching our youth. However, over the past week I have been working on a couple of unit plans for my pre-internship three week block and I now realize how much work it takes to just plan. I have been a student for a long time now, and I thought the work that I had to do was a lot. Now I realize that my work is just getting started as a teacher.
I have been finding that when it comes to planning I am taking one step forward and three steps back. I think this is because I want to create the best unit for my students that I possibly can. I get an idea of how I want to present the information to my students, then I find something else online and I go back and change it. I have now been working on this unit for a month. Being realistic, I know that I will not have a month to write a unit plan when I'm teaching. The planning doesn't just stop with units from the units I you create the lesson plan. But before the units you all have to have a year plan for every subject you teach. I have not done this much planning in my life. I really commend my teacher friends that not only do this work everyday but they have families at home that they have to look after. Then on top of all this planning, they have mark too.
I leave you with this clip about marking from Mr. D. I feel that all teachers and hey lets face it students do this.
My hat goes off to you teachers out there, this is my question to you: how do you balance everything that expected of you, with your home life?
Amen, Chelsey! I am feeling overwhelmed with my own unit planning. I would love to hear from others how to plan smarter!
I feel your planning pain. The worst is when you have a great idea for an activity, but there are no grade appropriate outcomes that match the activity. I look like Mr. D when I'm planning my lessons, I can't imagine what it'll be like when I have numerous assignments to mark.
I agree. I'm not sure how teachers plan great lessons, teach and commit to extra curric.


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Anti-NATO protest turns ugly in Chicago (World News)
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Protesters clashed with riot police on Sunday as an anti-Nato protest turned ugly in Chicago when a few hundred demonstrators demanding an end to war ignored orders to clear the streets.
As Nato leaders held talks focused on Afghanistan, officials said an estimated 3 000 to 5 000 people marched in the city, but later some protesters faced off with baton-wielding police.
Protesters march during the anti-NATO demonstration on Sunday. (Photo: CBS Chicago)
An AFP correspondent saw more than a dozen protesters roughly shoved to the street, handcuffed and hauled away as the angry crowd threw water bottles, wooden sticks and anything else to hand at police clad in riot gear.
News crews captured images of protesters bleeding from head wounds, but officials would not provide information about the number of protesters injured.
Police said 45 people were arrested as of 9.00pm (02.00 GMT) and four police officers suffered minor injuries.
"Our officers have shown dramatic restraint," Chicago police superintendent Garry McCarthy told reporters.
"The fingers should be pointed at the people who assaulted the cops."
A tight security blanket has been thrown over Chicago, the hometown of US President Barack Obama, which is hosting more than 50 world leaders for the two-day summit.
While police were able to eventually disperse the protesters gathered near the summit, the crowd simply shifted to the central business district where noisy scuffles continued as darkness fell and a thunderstorm rolled in.
The hours-long standoff began after an otherwise peaceful march led by a group of veterans who spoke passionately about their opposition to the war before tossing their medals into the street.
One man marched with a guitar and sang "give peace a chance" while others around him chanted "this is what democracy looks like" and "the people yes! Nato no!"
Peter Andamczak, 27, hand-rolled his wheelchair for miles because he thinks money being wasted on wars would be better spent on social services.
"Nato is the military arm of the international ruling class, and we are sending our US tax dollars of citizens here in America to them to fight wars and to create death and destruction," he told AFP.
High school student Isabel Olivia, 18, joined a Code Pink contingent and played with a pink cardboard gun which declared "NO Nato."
"They're spending money on wars instead of school so we can't get into college because it's too expensive," she said.
Police began to move in to clear the streets after the speakers wrapped up, but a core group of several hundred protesters refused to leave.
Tensions grew after several black-clad youth were dragged away by police.
Anti-NATO protesters in Chicago telling U.S congress to stop the war in various countries.
Then officers in riot gear with masks lowered began to march slowly down the streets as a loudspeaker boomed in English and Spanish "Attention! This is the Chicago Police Department. You must disperse to the west."
Five protesters hooked arms and kicked up their feet in a can-can singing "you're sexy, you're cute, take off your riot suit" to no avail.
One young woman cried after begging police not to force the protesters away from a security fence surrounding the sprawling convention centre where the summit was being held, pushed out by a thick line of police holding batons and yelling "move! move!"
Fears of violent demonstrations have put Chicago on edge, with some downtown businesses boarding up their windows and others telling office workers to ditch their suits and ties to avoid being hassled.
Four protesters were arrested earlier in the week on terrorism charges and accused of plotting to toss Molotov cocktails and attack Obama's campaign office, police stations, banks and the home of Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel.
The city's website was also hit by a cyber attack, police said.
Police and protest organisers had vowed that there will be no repeat of the trouble that erupted at G20 summits in London and Toronto or the riots that scarred Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.


Guild monument required to claim some lands for you and your mates, secure buildings inside claim from a decay and protect vital resources from being pillaged by other, aggressive players. Guild monument level two and higher will be displayed on a global map visible to all other players.
Error message: "God does not allow you to claim these lands!"
Basement construction will be initiated. As soon as it completed you should place prepared materials inside the monument basement window and press Build button. Couple iteration of build action might be required.
There are a couple high-level buildings in the game which offers you a possibility to place guild monument inside them. Discover these fortifications by leveling your "builder" skills.
Next action you will definitely like to do is to make a sacrifice to your monument (coins). A fresh new monument contains very little support points which are critical to maintain your claim alive and upgrade it further. Level 1 monuments with zero support points and empty upgrade bar are automatically destroyed at midnight (game time).


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After more than 30 years as its founder, leader and bold visionary, Hartsook announces the retirement of Dr. Robert (Bob) F. Hartsook. Effective March 1, 2019, Bob assumed his new role as Hartsook's Founder and Chairman Emeritus.
Bob Hartsook has been a fundraising maverick for half a century. He remains one of the most influential leaders for growing philanthropy. His tenacity, nonconformity and ability to see possibilities everywhere – even where others cannot – led him to launch Hartsook.
Bob announced, "On April 1, 2019, we will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the founding of Hartsook Companies, Inc. When we began, I had no idea what would develop for this company, but, quite honestly, while there have been detours, delays and alternatives, the objective of being a major fundraising management consulting practice and a force in fundraising-thinking, through education and research, was always the plan. As I complete my 70th birthday, it seems to be the perfect time to 'pass the baton.' I am proud of my successor, Matt Beem, and excited about the future he will bring to the company. He is fortunate to have at his side, Karin Cox, Hartsook co-founder. In addition, the many talented individuals who make Hartsook successful are ready to step up."
A Career of Distinction
Bob's career began with distinction, gained momentum and never waned. At the age of 21, while working at Colby Community College in Kansas, Bob was the nation's youngest Chief Operating Officer of a higher education institution. While working at Wichita State University in the 80s, Bob advanced his reputation by completing one of only 30 of the first $100-million university campaigns. Over the years, he has invested more than $30 million to support advanced fundraising education and created multiple forums for applied fundraising research.
Bob has authored numerous fundraising books including Reality Fundraising; Closing that Gift; How to Get Million Dollar Gifts and Have Donors Thank You; Getting Your Ducks in a Row; Nobody Wants to Give Money Away; On the Money; and $231 Billion Raised and Counting. He is also the author of the "Major Gifts" chapter in the first pedagogically-sound text for master's degree education, Fundraising Principles and Practice, first and second edition.
Awards and recognition he has received include the Indiana University's Spirit of Philanthropy Award, 2004; Key to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2014; Emporia State University, Alum of the Year, 2003; Avila University, Philanthropist of the Year Medal, 2012; Emporia High School Life Achievement Hall of Fame, 2013; Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation, 2017; Washburn Law School Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017; and an honorary doctorate of business administration from Plymouth University, United Kingdom where Bob was introduced as having accomplished "… more to improve the donor experience of philanthropy than any other living individual."
Dr. Matthew J. Beem Accepts His New Role as Hartsook Chairman and CEO
With Bob Hartsook's retirement, Matt Beem – who has been part of the Hartsook team since 2001 and served as the firm's President and CEO since 2011 – was named Chairman and CEO of Hartsook Companies, Inc. and Chairman of Hartsook's ESOP Trust.
Matt shared, "It has been a privilege to work with Bob. He is and will remain a legend in the field and has taught a great deal to me and many, many others. It is my honor to lead Hartsook into the future."
Matt chairs the advisory board of the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at Plymouth University in Plymouth, United Kingdom and is a senior fellow of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's (UMKC) Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. He is a featured speaker on fundraising and fundraiser compensation in the United States and abroad and is author of Performance-Driven Fundraising: Taking Control of Your Success.
Matt holds a bachelor of journalism in news editorial from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master of public administration in nonprofit management and doctor of philosophy in organizational behavior and higher education administration from UMKC's Bloch School of Management and School of Education.
"I am proud of Hartsook's leadership transition," said Hartsook. "I hired Matt as an Executive Vice President in 2001, named him President in 2004, appointed him COO in 2009 and elevated him to CEO in 2011. I look forward to the firm's future with his appointment as Chairman."
Hartsook, an employee-owned company, is headquartered in Kansas City. The firm has served clients in all 50 states, Canada, 30 European nations, Australia and countries in Central and South America. With a team of nearly 100 consultants, support services team members and allied professionals, Hartsook is the world's largest fundraising consulting practice, helping thousands of nonprofits, of every size and sector, raise billions of dollars worldwide.
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Eat like you're at the Olympics: Brazilian food at the Shore
In just two days, the eyes of the world will turn south as the 2016 Olympics kick off in Brazil.
The games are in Rio de Janiero, a vibrant city of more than 6 million people that pulses with culture, history and - of course - great food.
And while most of us will watch the Olympics from our living rooms, there is no reason we can't enjoy the flavors of Brazil here at home. The city of Long Branch, which has a large Brazilian population, is home to a handful of restaurants that serve the country's cuisine. And if you do not mind a drive, there are even more in Newark.
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Portuguese restaurants also are a good option: Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese, and the latter's culinary traditions helped shape the new country's cuisine.
Here is a guide to Brazilian dining, starting with a cocktail that puts the nation's sugar cane to good use. Let the games begin!
No Brazilian celebration would be complete without a caipirinha in hand.
The simple cocktail, said to be the country's most popular, starts with its beloved cachaça. Pronounced ka-SHAH-sah, the liquor is made from sugarcane, which Brazil produces more of than any other country.
"We Americans love to consume the Olympics and 'travel' there without going there by drinking and eating and celebrating the culture of whatever the host country is, so I think a lot of people are going to be watching the Olympic Games with a caipirinha in their hands," Steve Luttman, president of cachaca producer Leblon Cachaca, told the Associated Press.
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The recipe is easy: Cut half a lime into cubes and, in a shaker, muddle with two teaspoons sugar until combined. Add two ounces cachaca and ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass and serve with a wedge of lime.
To start your meal
The food at Graze Restaurant in Little Silver isn't Brazilian - but the chef and owner is.
And owner Junior Chamon, who last week reopened the former Zoe Bistro in Little Silver, has two items on the new menu that pay tribute to the country where he spent his first 14 years.
One is an appetizer of coxinhas, which are chicken croquettes made with shredded chicken and a little Brazilian cream cheese. At Graze, they are fried and served with green tomato ketchup.
Chamon also serves pao de queijo, a fluffy cheese roll made with Pecorino, Parmigiana and Gruyere mixed into the dough. Prior to the restaurant's reopening, he said the rolls, previously baked on special occasions, would be the main bread served in his restaurant.
Bring on the meat
Meat, meat and more meat - that is the draw of the churrascaria. A trip to these Brazilian steakhouse is an experience: The style of service is called rodizio, where chefs and servers arrive tableside with skewers of freshly grilled beef, pork, chicken and sausage, slicing them onto your plate and returning with more until you say when.
For a true churrascaria experience, venture into the northern part of the state - favorites include Fernandes Steak House and Brasila Grill in Newark - or try Rodeio Grill on Oceanport Avenue in Long Branch. The latter serves grilled beef - skirt steak, top sirloin and beef ribs are among the choices - plus pork, bacon-wrapped chicken and sausages.
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At Sousa's Grill on Broadway in Long Branch, the focus is on sirloin steak. The beef is grilled, sliced and served with a variety of sides: rice, beans, banana, fried egg and farofa, a traditional dish that is made with toasted cassava flour and is meant to be mixed with beans and the juices from the meat.
At Sabor do Brasil on Brighton Avenue - and at Sousa's - fill your plate at the buffet: There are a variety of meats, plus rice, beans, collards, okra and other items.
All about beans
Once you have had your fill of meat, dip into a bowl of feijoada, a black bean stew said to be the national dish of Brazil. It is a akin to Europe's cassoulet, which uses white beans.
Feijoada starts with beans, onions and garlic, which are combined with a variety of meats - bacon, ribs, smoked sausage and even pork trimmings such as ears and feet - before being cooked for hours. The meat flavors the beans, and the stew is served with rice, collard greens and sometimes orange slices, which lighten up the smokiness and saltiness of the dish.
Feijoada, when made without meat, is called feijao.
Where to find it: Rodeio Grill, which serves feijoada with rice, fried egg, collard greens, sausage and pork chops; Sousa's and Sabor do Brasil, plus Europa South in Point Pleasant Beach
Another must-try dish
If feijoada is Brazil's national dish, picadinho is the runner up.
The ingredients vary depending on what part of Brazil the person preparing it is from, but in general, picadinho is a dish of diced or cubed meat, rice and and vegetables. Some cooks include fried eggs, plantains or potatoes, and the meat can be chopped beef or cubed pork - and there usually is a brown gravy involved.
Where to find it: Europa South, which makes picadinho from cubed pork sauteed with shrimp, chorizo, peppers and onions; Sabor do Brasil, Sousa's Grill, Brasas BBQ in Toms River, Fire Pit Grill in the Bayville section of Lacey, Port Chop BBQ in Long Branch and Spanish Potato Grill in Brick, which uses pork cubes sauteed with potatoes.


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Three hundred young supporters of the Portland Museum of Art celebrated in garden-party style at the annual Contemporaries Midsummer Party on July 11 in the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park surrounding the newly installed "Spirit of the Dance" by William Zorach.
"I love art, and it's a good way to meet young people in town and get involved with philanthropic efforts," said Amy Jennings, a Contemporaries council member from Portland.
The party began in the museum, as guests had access to summer exhibition "Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925." But it was such a beautiful evening, with lights strung around the garden setting the mood, the crowd drifted outdoors, where Contemporaries enjoyed a cocktail party with live jazz by Viva and the Reinforcements.
Contemporaries membership extends beyond southern Maine, drawing art lovers like Karen Zech Thelen and her husband, Jim Thelen, from as far away as Bath. "We find a lot of value here that we want to tap into and support," she said.
Many Contemporaries, like Mac Coldwell of Old Orchard Beach, joined to be more social and to support the arts with their annual membership fees ($200 for an individual).


AS far as I am concerned I think you should Get Tough! Why pay more because of a few programs..The majority of people seem to agree with that.
I think that you should get tough to a point with these companies. I know it cost a lot of money but inturn local people will not be able to watch the football games and nascar and all kinds of sports and other shows like hells kitchen and American Idol just to name a few popular programs tht are carried by Fox. I don't like to pay more on my bills but i would to save the Fox Channel.
Well General, that means roll over then. It is like a poker game, if we are going to get tough we have to be prepared to go all in and show our cards. If they know we are going to roll over and pay them because we cannot tolerate the loss of the programming, then they are going to charge whatever they want and we are going to pay it.
I am definitely in the "Get Tough" group. I cannot see justifying paying exorbitant fees just to keep a certain few channels that seem to be a "must have" situation. While I realize that they are in businsess to make money from their cable services, I just cannot feel good about everyone having to pay more for the "benifits" of a few "popular" channels of programming. Quite a lot of current programming is available on the Internet (and now thanks to our new higher EPB Internet speeds, even more easily accessible). Also, I know that you guys at the EPB have to make your decisions from a business standpoint as well, you don't want to lose customers either. Please do not give in to these greedy opportunists from the cable industry and the local station moguls as well, who say we have to pay more "just beacause". Especially considering the "quality" of a lot of these shows, I, for one, will be perfectly happy with somewhat fewer channels and a lower monthly bill.
I say draw the line in the sand and don't cross it. If not then where does it stop. No where. There will be increase after increase and sooner or later drawing the line in the sand will come down to a have to case. We may not be the largest cable subscriber system in the world, but it has to start somewhere. It might as well be with our small, loud voice. Don't feed the giant he will only grow bigger, stronger and more in control!


Food adverts aimed at parents make misleading claims about health benefits of food high in fat, sugar and salt, a report researched by the Food Commission claims. The report has been published by the British Heart Foundation, which claims to be the first to look at how parents are targeted.
The report claims campaigns use five techniques to tap into parents' fears and aspirations and manipulate their ability to make healthy choices on behalf of their children.
These claims focus on quality, selective health and nutritional claims, emotional insight which empathises with mothers and imagery to entice and mislead parents. It singles out Kellogg's Coco-Pops cereal and milk bar, which contains 41g of sugar, but uses pictures of grapes and wholemeal bread on its packaging and claims to be "a best choice for a lunchbox treat".
The Government says it is waiting for an Ofcom report on advertising of food to children and parents in media excluding TV, which has already been restricted. It is due to be published "shortly".
The Food and Drink Federation, which represents food companies, has slammed the report as "nonsense".
Andy Bond is to step down as chief executive of Asda and take up the new role of chairman of the Asda Executive Committee.


No need to jump up and down or to even jump at all. There is little news here, I have simply decided that while waiting (I know, I know, it seems forever), I would update you with what little news I have of our upcoming Limited Edition to be followed by a smaller retail version come late fall. Right now, we are researching ways to make this easier for our UK fans. They have been so loyal and so vocal and so much a part of the true success of Cagney & Lacey I want to make sure that everything that can be done to serve them will be done. It is a work in progress… you are not being forgotten (quite the contrary) but it is a bit more complicated than it appears on the surface.
Something else I would like our US fans to do. As interested as I am personally in the Limited Edition, this is really being passed on to the fans at pretty close to cost. The only opportunity for any monetary success is if the retail version does well and the ONLY way that is going to happen is if we win some of those territorial wars for shelf space. Resistance to us is high. As important as Cagney & Lacey may be to me, and to many of you, it is vintage television to the managers of those retail outlets such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Costco and others. Vintage TV is out of fashion so my mission is to convince the sales force working for our distributor (not always an easy thing to do with these jaded folks) that Cagney & Lacey is NOT vintage television… it is ICONIC television; that this retail package (very reasonably priced) will make great gifts, not only for Mom and Grandma, but for their customers to promote as something to donate to local Women's shelters, the YWCA, libraries, you name it. I am not sure I can get through to them, but history has shown me I sometimes have success getting through to you. Long before I ask you to buy as many of these retail units as you can possibly use/afford/ or want, what I would like you to do is drop in at your local retail outlet sometime this summer. While you are there at Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Costco or wherever you sometimes shop… ask to see the manager and tell him or her that you understand that for the first time in over 25 years of waiting there is going to be a release of the entire Cagney & Lacey series and that you hope that this favorite store of yours will be sure to carry it so that you can buy multiple copies for your holiday gift list. If enough of you do that, I can assure you we will get on shelves where we have never been before and once on those shelves, in plain sight, we will have every opportunity to succeed. Again, this is for our US and Canadian audience… those of you abroad will be able to purchase this package through the Amazon outlet in your own country. And…. I repeat… this is NOT about the Limited Edition. That does not go into retail stores. That is a first come/first serve deal for you, our most loyal fans and we are working on ways to make that work internationally as well as domestically. What I am asking for now is help with giving this retail edition a chance to succeed. If we can show there is still an audience in anything like the numbers we once had, there is no telling what could happen, from more materials out there about the original show, to remakes or other reincarnations. No harm can come from our actions and we might be able to do some real good here. Thanks, in advance, for your help.
thanks for the update (and for Cagney & Lacey of course).
Thanks for the update. Hearing anything is better than silence. Anxiously awaiting the day that I will finally have "Cagney and Lacey" to watch as often as I'd like, whenever I'd like.
As with most, I became very attached to these characters and their lives. I've missed them like they were good friends that I lost.
The added bonus was that I was introduced to two wonderful actresses (and the rest of the cast) that I have followed since then.
Thank you & hugs to all of you.
I am ready to get my copy of the limited edition and making my list of people to buy the retail version for as gifts. Also planning on getting a retail version for myself which will be the one I watch over and over. Gotta keep the limited edition one in terrific shape you know.
I am so excited for this and I agree that it is ICONIC television. Without Caney & Lacey I would not have my current favorite show Rizzoli & Isles. There is so much we would not have if we never had Cagney & Lacey.
This is truly a dream come true finally being able to get this show on dvd.
Count me in, Boss! I'll do whatever I can to make C&L DVDs a success.
I will gladly speak to the managers of all the stores you listed. All of them are 10 min from home so I am there quite often. I would also suggest "B.J's Wholesale Club"(competitor of "Sam's and Costco)which is located on the east coast (N.J., N.Y., Conn.etc.) and I am not sure how far they are across the country. I know I have seen more "vintage TV boxed sets in "Sam's.
Another avenue might be same of the senior citizen communities (one near me is Cedar Crest.) They have facilities were residents can borrow DVDs or they have "screenings" in public areas and they might want to screen an episode every weekday.
Last year I had knee surgery and spent a few weeks in a orthopedic therapy place where they also liked to have screenings of different entertainment. We "Baby Boomers" are ending up having to be there for a few weeks 24/7 and it would break up the long days!
I shop Amazon and if you do a search for Cagney and Lacey etc., they will probably sent an e-mail when the boxed set is available.
Thanks for your tireless energy in dealing with the powers that be to get this boxed set in our DVD players! I can hardly believe it has been 30 years one half of my life!I can remember getting my 2 year old into bed so that I could watch "Cagney and Lacey" undisturbed!(for younger people, 30 years ago "video recorders" were not common!!!
I have just one question. When I was out in L.A. for Sharon and Tyne's "Stars" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at the hotel after the ceremony, you guys screened a "bloopers reel." Was any of that included in the DVD set?
Barney as a dedictaed UK fan who in the last year has met both Sharon ( i couldnt speak!) and Tyne, i really hope i can get the Limited Edition box set - I will be most dissapionted if i cant. I hope UK fans will get a look in as i fear these will fly off the website when released! I have several friends who want the normal box set too so hopefully Amazon Uk will be stocking it! Thanks again for doing this you are a legend!
I am part of the Walmart family. I will be sure to spread the word. Any idea when the limited additions will come out and how much?
Thanks for keeping us in the LOOP, Barney.
So when can we expect to see "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill" on DVD?? I have a poor quality copy of that series and had to purchase a PAL DVD player to watch it, but it is great too!
Thanks for your hard work on getting C&L to DVD at last!!
Barney, I appreciate all your efforts throughout many many years to get this series on DVD. I've been a supporter since the beginning. If this is successful, I too would love to have "Rosie O'Neill" on DVD. I have all the episodes on video tape but it's not the same as having them all in one DVD package. Please. if you can, address this issue and the chances of it becoming a reality one day.
Thanks for the update. As a UK Cagney & Lacy fan I hope the Limited Edition is made available to us dedicated UK fans. I've tried to buy on line only limited editions in the past and the studios concerned seem to dangle a carrot whereby you can enter all your details only to be told at the end we cannot send to your country. Hope this won't happen with this set. I would be very happy with a Region 1 set as I have a multi-region DVD player that works fine.
Looking forward to being able to obtain the real complete collection.
Thank you for all your efforts, Barney. If you would, please consider the following advice.
The upcoming Carol Burnett Show Collection, however, seems to be doing it right: individual standard cases inside a larger case.
Please do your best to ensure C&L is packaged properly. Thanks again!
I am definitely stopping by all of those stores, i am aslready enlisting some of my friends to do the same and i have a bunch of grandnieces (18 to 212) that are in college and are talking to their friends about C&L, they all love the serie and all of us are planning to get the Limited Edition and help with the info/marketing at the storews.
I'm sure i can get some friends and tell the stores in New York to carry Cagney & Lacey complete series. Thanks for the update Barney. Your a gem. Been waiting so long for this, can't wait.
I was lucky enough to be at the BFI tribute last year and saw both the ladies in their plays in the West End recently.
If we want the special edition with the Loretta Swit movie and Meg Foster episodes, do we have to go to a particular place to order it? Approximately when will it be available?
I am so excited about this .I really hope I can get one of the limited editions as I am in the UK .
I would and I am sure most fans would pay for this up front and pre order it - if this is possible I would do this today !
A question about the limited edition complete series of cagney & Lacey. Is it going to be region free since I leave in the United States. Hoping love this series.
Another UK fan here checking the site daily to ensure I don't miss out on the limited edition. Is there any news yet or anyway of pre registering to ensure we are in the que?
Another fan of Cagney & Lacey who can't understand the time it has taken to put this great programme on to DVD.Excellent work making this possible.
My main concern is whether I will know what format the UK retail edition will be before I have to decide whether or not to buy the limited edition which I suppose will be region 1.
Although I would love the limited edition, it would make sense to buy the DVDs in either region 0 or region 2.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Barney for all your hard work for YEARS to finally make this possible! It is indeed Iconic television, and there has been nothing like it since. Sure you have procedural dramas as they call them in the industry, but nothing with the type of dynamic Sharon and Tyne had together. It was a privilege to watch (and idolize) them growing up, and I can't wait to get my hands on this limited edition boxed set.....just hope I can snag one, it's something to cherish most definitely!
And I will most definitely figure out how to get some promotional materials and hit up every store manager in town to carry the retail version.. All you gotta do is ask and see what happens. Maybe you could have the PR people create a flyer for people to give to the stores with pertinent info? It's a wonderful idea there you had, and loyal fans like me no doubt can make it happen....so exciting!
How much longer do we have to wait???


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I have posted few articles on Lightning Out. In this post, we will see how Lightning components can be displayed on public website. To access these Lightning components, users don't need to login to Salesforce.
For this post, I will consider Text slider component created in this post. Using this same method, I have displayed Live demo of Lightning component on wordpress blog.
See how we used ltng:allowGuestAccess in above Lightning application. It indicates that component can be used without authentication.
Note : At time of writing this blog post, apex:slds tag does not work properly if images are used.
Can we use the same public page to take user inputs as well?
I can't using lightning component in site, my code is same with yours, but it doesn't work.


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A lot has been said about the 2018 Lexus LC with discussions ranging from its re-imagined body to its advanced safety technology. However, questions abound as to whether the SUV is capable of challenging its rivals at the market place. With V8 engine which is more superior to the popular V6 on most other leading sports cars, the LC encompasses almost everything that makes a luxury sports car great. The car is expected to come with a 10-speed automatic transmission for a smooth ride and confident handling.
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The 2018 Lexus LC will be paired with a 5.0 litre V8 engine used in the GS F and Lexus RC F models. Its horsepower has however been increased from 467 to 471 with a modest torque of 398 lb-feet. This is because of improved exhaust and intake. So, with this car you get more power, better acceleration and more efficient engine. Apparently, the car can reach 60-miles per hour in less than 4.5 seconds. When it comes to type of gearbox, the all new LC features a 10-speed automatic transmission that makes it a beast off the line. Shifts from the new transmission are smooth and quick for better control of the car and uninterrupted speed. According to the manufacturer, the 2018 Lexus LC is expected to have a top track speed of 168 MPH, which is incredible for a sports car.
The Lexus LC will also be available in a hybrid version. This version will feature a 3.5 litre V6 engine as well as two electric motors. Its horsepower is said to be 354HP for efficient driving performance.
Car Handling
The 2018 Lexus LC will feature Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and operate on enhanced gearbox with Direct-Shift electronically controlled transmission. The transmission will have paddle shifters made from magnesium to give you more control over this SUV. Worth noting is that the 2018 LC is likely to run on petrol only. Unlike some sports cars that tend to suffer from a stiff suspension and rough ride, this car offers stable handling and smooth ride. It features a multi-link double joint rear and front suspension with forged aluminium parts, adhesive bonded stabilizer bar, coil springs and shock absorbers. Its brakes deliver plenty of stopping power and exhilarating performance although it is not purely athletic like some of its rivals. Although it looks sort of intimidating from the outside, it offers a relaxed drive.
The 2018 Lexus LC has a very visually striking design with athletic elegance. It features a grille pattern with tightly compressed mesh at the top which further transitions to a wider diamond at the bottom. Equally important is its compact LED triple-projector headlight between the bumper and the wheels that looks fantastic. In addition, it boasts LED rear lamps designed to create a powerful presence. Its rear design elements are recessed and pushed to the far corners creating a high-end feel.
Besides that, the car spots two stainless-steel exhausts with chrome tailpipe finisher at the back. The LC also comes with standard 20 inch' wheels measuring 245/45RF20 in the front and 275/40RF in the rear while riding on a 113-inch wheelbase. It fits the bill in terms of size with a length of 187.4", width of 75.6" and height of 53" aligning it closely with its rivals.
The 2018 Lexus LC interior is expected to outshine those of its top rivals like Mercedes-Benz and Audi. It feels roomy with a modern look that is simply breathtaking. Most of the surfaces feature soft and plush materials as well as handsome metal accents. The front seats are made of leather with 10-way power adjustments for plenty of bolstering and added comfort. The downside is that the rear seats are too cramped to comfortably accommodate adult passengers.
Everything from the dashboard, cargo space, steering wheel, control knobs and the paddle shifters seem to be well thought out. It has a two-tier dashboard with built in 10.3-inch display featuring the Lexus Enform infotainment system. Besides the steering wheel comes in different circumferences for drivers of different driving styles.
Toyota's focus of quality materials is clear with the 2018 Lexus LC. The frame features welded steel making it very strong and stable on the road. The fenders and the hood on the other hand are made from sturdy and lightweight aluminium. In addition, the doors sport carbon fibre and aluminium material.
The LC comes with standard 20 inch aluminium wheels with a hollow rim to reduce tire noise and weight. But you can also choose the 20-inch forged aluminium wheels or to update to 21 inch forged aluminium wheels. Small stabilizing fins comes in handy behind the side mirror and aero ducts to pull air close to the car. This is made to ensure greater stability.
2018 Lexus LC Safety Technology
The LC may be built for sporty driving but it is expected to include a host of safety features under the standard Lexus Safety System + package. Some of the safety technologies to expect include:
*Pre-Collision System (PCS)
The all-new 2018 Lexus LC is likely to come with a pre-collision system. This system boasts pedestrian detection, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. In case there are potential impacts ahead including pedestrians, it automatically slows or stops the car if you fail to engage the brakes to avoid collision.
*High Beam Headlamps
This safety technology is engineered to offer more visibility for you and other drivers on the road. On detection of oncoming traffic, the intelligent high beams will automatically switch the headlights between low and high beams.
*Lane-Keep Assist
Lexus Safety System+ that is expected to come standard with the 2018 Lexus LC features various technologies to help keep you within the lanes. To begin with, it boasts Lane Departure Alert to warn if you drift out of a lane. It also comes with Steering Assist feature to automatically correct your steering to keep you within your visibly marked lane. This feature also helps you stay in the centre of your lane so you don't experience any lane drifting.
*Braking System
Every Lexus model is designed with the latest in brake technology. With the 2018 Lexus LC, it has four-wheel power assisted disc-brakes with four sensors Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) for better steering control when braking. It also said to have the Brake Assist feature for enhanced braking especially in panic-stop situations. Featuring Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) that regulates how much stopping power is sent to the rear and front wheels, the car is expected to have great control.
*Pop-Up Hood
The pop-up hood is designed with pedestrian safety in mind. One of the unique safety technology that are exclusive to the 2018 Lexus LC, this feature entails the use of sensors which are interconnected with the airbag system. In case of a collision, the pop-up hood moves from a low profile to a raised one essentially creating more clearance between the engine and the hood.
*Blind Spot Monitoring
The blind spot is a phenomenon that happens when a car is held between the side mirror and the body of the car in such a way that the driver cannot see it in the mirror. This is a common cause of accident because the driver ahead might make a turn oblivious of the danger lurking a few meters behind. Thanks to its line-up of blind spot monitoring sensors, the 2018 Lexus allows you to change lanes with added confidence. Besides that, this technology can help you embark and disembark from busy parking lots with ease. What happens is that the sensors automatically detect when there is a car in the blind spot (either side) and immediately notifies the driver for swift action.
*Back-Up Camera
Reversing a car has to be one of the toughest tasks a driver must contend with. Looking over the shoulders or having to rely solely on side-mirrors often leaves a small margin of error, which often results in mishaps. What 2018 Lexus LC's camera does is that it gives the driver a clear view of the rear. This makes it convenient to drive in reverse as one can make judgments based on the accurate back-up camera that is carefully mounted above the license plate.
The 2018 Lexus LC has its upsides and downsides. Worth noting, however, is that this sports car is poised to become a market-leader once it hits the market. Its exterior, though intimidating, offers an aggressive and rugged impression complete with athletic elegance. At the core of this machine is a well-thought-out chassis, which combines a bit of steel with aluminium and carbon fibre. Steel is in itself a strong piece of metal, which means that the car's body is tough. On the downside, though, steel is quite heavy which also means the car is a bit heavy. Fortunately, some of its parts are made from aluminium and carbon fibre, which helps in keeping the car within moderate proportions. Its line-up of safety system is also something worth writing home about. It remains to be seen just how this small beast will perform when put against its competitors from BMW and Mercedes.
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Okselgeur bestaat vooral uit boterzuur oftewel butaanzuur, dat wordt uitgescheiden door huidbacteriën. Die zetten de bijna geurloze vetzuren uit talg (sebum) en huidschilfers om in boterzuur en in capronzuur en thiolen. Bij de mens zitten de zweetklieren in de haarzakjes. Zweet van de gewone exocriene klieren ruikt maar lichtjes naar orthocresol en paracresol, ontsmettende stoffen. Onder de oksels zijn er ook apocriene zweetklieren, die in de puberteit beginnen te werken en kleine hoeveelheden sterk ruikend feromoon produceren.
Zie zweten. De oksel is de warmste plaats van de huid. Okselbeharing houdt de geur vast.

Hoewel een lichte lichaamsgeur normaal en zelfs prettig kan zijn, wordt lichaamsgeur, tegenwoordig nog meer dan vroeger, beschamend gevonden. In het algemeen leed men vroeger in stilte, of probeerde huismiddeltjes. Tegenwoordig zijn er, naast de dermatologen ook internetfora voor mensen die last hebben van zweet of geurtjes en voor mensen die daar bang voor zijn.

Boterzuur zit overigens in minuscule hoeveelheden overal op de huid van mens en dier. Speurhonden ruiken dit gemakkelijk. Boterzuur zit ook in kaas. Daardoor is te begrijpen dat de oksels bij bepaalde aandoeningen naar belegen kaas kunnen ruiken. Mensen met een normale hygiëne en goede gezondheid hebben geen onaangename okselgeur, omdat de huid gekoloniseerd is met "goede" bacteriën die ongewenste bacteriën geen kans laten. Deodorants, letterlijk ontgeurders (odor=geur) zijn daarom voor de meeste mensen overbodig. Huidartsen ontraden dan ook het langdurig gebruik van sterk antibacteriële deodorants en antiseptica zoals alcoholhoudende deodorants, omdat die de gewenste bacteriën doden en zo de baan vrijmaken voor kolonisatie door ongewenste bacteriën. Overmatig gebruik van zeep en in mindere mate ook alcohol verwijderen het dunne, beschermende vetlaagje van talg op de huid, zodat bacteriën in de huidporiën kunnen dringen.

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Tree removal can be as simple as cutting the tree and allowing it to fall down safely or it can be as difficult as climbing the tree to cut the tree into sections, by rigging, and safely navigating the tree safely down. Armstrong Tree Service is here to serve customers for any small or big tree removal jobs. Nothing is too complicated for our experienced crew members… We'll rise to the occasion! The forefront of any job is our crew members' safety and preservation of our customer's property.
A dead tree can be very dangerous. Safe tree removal is very important in protecting the safety of your family, home, business, or others. It is essential to use a company like, Armstrong Tree Service, who is licensed and insured, because of the danger and safety issues involved with tree removal. Also, years of experience a company has, should be factored into your decision-making process, when choosing a company to remove your trees.
Trees should be removed before it's too late! Armstrong Tree Service inspect trees daily and gives clients honest, expert advice. When a tree has irreversibly declined, removal is the only option. It is best to have your trees inspected before they become dangerous. Our clients' safety is our utmost concern.
Tree trimming experts say it's a matter of knowing what to cut, how much to cut and when to take the saws and pruners out of the truck. We at Armstrong Tree Service are experts at various species of trees and understand when to trim and how to properly trim trees to foster the tree. Not all trees are the same nor should they be trimmed the same! Benefits to trimming trees: There are a number of benefits to properly trimming the trees in your yard. Proper trimming improves the health of your trees by removing dead, decaying or dying branches. Trimming trees also protects the branch structure and reduces hazards such as falling limbs or low-hanging branches. On fruit trees, trimming can improve the size and quantity of the crop.
Pruning is removing dead, diseased, or undesirable limbs. Pruning, when done properly, can improve the shape or growth of a tree. Usually, trees are pruned as preventative or as a corrective measure to remove dead branches, crowded or rubbing limbs, eliminate hazards, and create light and air penetration.
Pruning of trees can be done at any time during the year. When pruning, you should never prune more than 30% of the tree to prevent stress or damage. Pruning should be done periodically.
At Armstrong Tree Service, we provide expert pruning by our trained crew members, practice spike-less pruning and conform to ANSI 300 Standards. Using spikes can cause further damage and stress to the tree. *We use spikes for tree removal only.
At Armstrong Tree Service, we are experts in the practice of hand pruning. If the job allows, or the client requests, our skilled professionals, can hand prune your trees, shrubs, and bushes.
Storm damage and severe weather are unfortunate, but is inevitable. Storms can be costly and devastating. Armstrong Tree Service is here to help our clients through this difficult time. Our prices are consistent and do not increase in a devastating situations.
We know how frightening it can be when dealing with catastrophes. Armstrong Tree Service will guide our clients through every step of the way, to ensure your property and family is kept safe.
When violent storms or tornados rip through your property, clients can count on Armstrong Tree Service to clean up the mess with an honest and competitive price.
When tragedy strikes, we not only take care of your storm damage, we are experts at cleaning up storm debris.
Trees may have fallen, branches strewn all over the property, trees may be perched against a home, on top of an automobile, or they smashed in a structure. You can rest assured… when storms threaten your property… we treat your property like it was our own and we'll leave nothing behind.
Armstrong Tree Service completely removes your debris. Debris removal can be an arduous process for homeowners. We can get rid of all your recyclable debris and clean the area like it was never there… leavin' nothing behind. Trees, branches, and old firewood are no match for our crew! We've got over 8 years in business!