text:
Home | GlobalTalk
Tags: EU | Italy | Forest Fires | The Latest
The Latest: 2 Property Owners Die Battling Italian Wildfire
Thursday, 13 July 2017 12:38 PM
MILAN (AP) — The Latest on wildfires in Italy (all times local):
Italian media says two property owners have died battling wildfires fueled by heat and winds that have consumed vast swaths of southern Italy.
The news agency ANSA reported that two retirees in their 60s died in separate incidents in the southern region of Calabria trying to defend their property from encroaching flames, but were instead overcome by smoke.
The Legambiente environmental group says some 26,000 hectares (more than 64,000 acres) of woodlands have been destroyed by flames since mid-June.
Authorities say the number of blazes — 125 wildfires are now active in Sicily alone — suggests that some are tied to arson. Italy's environment minister did not rule out Mafia involvement in the blazes in an interview in the Corriere della Sera.
Tourists at a resort in Sicily faced wildfires that turned their day at the beach into an emergency evacuation by sea, with many fleeing the flames in just their bathing suits and flip flops.
Wildfires fueled by heat and winds have been blazing across much of southern Italy, forcing the evacuation of some 800 tourists from the Calampiso resort in Vito Lo Capo near Trapani, Sicily.
About 20 people had to leave an island off Puglia and some 50 families were whisked away from Mount Vesuvius south of Naples.
Authorities say the number of blazes — 125 active in Sicily alone — suggest some are tied to arson and Italy's environment minister did not rule out Mafia involvement in the blazes in an interview in the Corriere della Sera.
Gian Luca Galletti was quoted by Corriere as saying that there were too many fires on Mount Vesuvius for them to be spontaneous.
© Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Latest on wildfires in Italy (all times local):5:30 p.m.Italian media says two property owners have died battling wildfires fueled by heat and winds that have consumed vast swaths of southern Italy.The news agency ANSA reported that two retirees in their 60s died in...
EU,Italy,Forest Fires,The Latest


text:
Physiological Entomology- Impact Score, Overall Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Metrics
Title Physiological Entomology
Abbreviation Physiol. Entomol.
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Insect Science (Q2); Physiology (Q3)
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
About Physiological Entomology
Physiological Entomology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Insect Science (Q2); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Physiological Entomology is 9933. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.505. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 61. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.
The ISSN of Physiological Entomology journal is 03076962, 13653032. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Physiological Entomology is cited by a total of 174 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2021).
Physiological Entomology Impact Score 2021-2022
The impact score (IS) 2021 of Physiological Entomology is 2.22, which is computed in 2022 as per its definition. Physiological Entomology IS is increased by a factor of 0.5 and approximate percentage change is 29.07% when compared to preceding year 2020, which shows a rising trend. The impact score (IS), also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Physiological Entomology Impact Score 2022 Prediction
IS 2021 of Physiological Entomology is 2.22. If the same upward trend persists, impact score may rise in 2022 as well.
Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Physiological Entomology. Based on Scopus data.
Physiological Entomology h-index
Physiological Entomology has an h-index of 61. It means 61 articles of this journal have more than 61 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
Physiological Entomology ISSN
The ISSN of Physiological Entomology is 03076962, 13653032. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
Physiological Entomology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
The overall rank of Physiological Entomology is 9933. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.505. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
Physiological Entomology Publisher
Physiological Entomology is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1976-2021. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Physiological Entomology is Physiol. Entomol.. This abbreviation ('Physiol. Entomol.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
How to publish in Physiological Entomology
If your research field is/are related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Insect Science (Q2); Physiology (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.
Journal of Veterinary Research (Poland) journal 11393 De Gruyter Open Ltd. 28 2.10
Appita Journal journal 24104 Appita Inc. 33 0.00
Medical Principles and Practice journal 10822 S. Karger AG 50 2.21
Technology Innovation Management Review journal 12110 Carleton University 9 2.12
Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics journal 4625 Wiley-Blackwell 122 2.92
Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society journal 9841 Cambridge University Press 41 0.58
Review of Development Economics journal 9570 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 54 1.50
Environmental and Experimental Botany journal 3337 Elsevier 141 5.84
American Scholar journal 25786 Phi Beta Kappa Society 9 0.02
Forest Ecology and Management journal 3487 Elsevier 188 4.20
Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Physiological Entomology
Top Journals/Conferences in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
BioMed Central Ltd. | United Kingdom
Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics
Fungal Diversity
Springer Netherlands | Netherlands
Systematic Biology
Ecology Letters
Molecular Biology and Evolution
Nature Ecology and Evolution
Nature Publishing Group | United States
Annual Review of Entomology
Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi
National Herbarium Nederland | Netherlands
Top Journals/Conferences in Insect Science
American Society for Microbiology | United States
Current Opinion in Insect Science
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Elsevier Science B.V. | United Kingdom
Myrmecological News
Austrian Society of Entomofaunistics | Austria
Systematic Entomology
Company of Biologists Ltd | United Kingdom
Pest Management Science
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
Elsevier GmbH | Germany
Entomologia Generalis
E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung | Germany
Top Journals/Conferences in Physiology
Annual Review of Plant Biology
Annual Review of Physiology
Cell Press | United States
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. | United States
Circulation Research
Nature Metabolism
Springer Berlin | Germany
Sleep Medicine Reviews
BMC Biology

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


For over a decade, the team behind PAX Labs has been steadily reimagining what it means to vape. Once a novelty confined to the fringes of smoking culture, vaporizing has emerged in recent years as a more refined experience for those who enjoy loose leaf pleasures and e-cigarettes mainstream alternative to cigarettes.
What started as a thesis project at Stanford's product design program, PAX was introduced in 2012 as a simple, portable loose-leaf vaporizer—an elegant alternative to the desktop models and overdesigned options on the market. Dubbed the "iPhone of vaporizers" by TechInsider, PAX Labs has been on the forefront of defining a design aesthetic for smokers beyond head shops and seedy underground coffee shops traditionally associated with smoking marijuana. In a nascent market with huge potential, PAX Labs is leading the conversation with their thoughtful approach to packaging, storytelling and design engineering. With the introduction of their e-cigarette JUUL and a smaller, lighter PAX2 in 2015, the company is making strong headway in reinventing the overall experience for smokers.
Below, we speak with Core77 Conference keynote speaker and PAX Labs co-founder and Chief Product Officer James Monsees on how he decided to take hi student thesis project from concept to market, how the vaporization market has changed over this decade-long journey and what the future might hold for PAX Labs.
Core77: You co-founded PAX Labs (then Ploom) soon after graduating from Stanford's Product Design Program. What were some of the factors you considered in making a decision to take your thesis project to market?
James Monsees: Adam [Bowen] and I graduated from the Stanford Product Design Program. I worked at the d.school after graduating while also working on Ploom. We saw a huge unmet need and resonance with friends, family and team members who used early, low resolution prototypes of our product. The big question at the time was whether or not investors would understand the opportunity, given it was in a space that wasn't frequently pitched. We prototyped that question with some early meetings and built some confidence, knowing that while financial support would be a difficult challenge, it could be achieved. From there it was game on.
What does the team at PAX Labs look like?
Diverse! This is a complicated business. We have all the hurdles and challenges of several companies all rolled into one. We manage the complete product and brand architecture, research and development, manufacturing, distribution, customer service, compliance and regulatory affairs and more. It is a dynamic environment where people with vastly different backgrounds work and play together to solve what we all believe is an enormous problem and opportunity.
PAX2 is a portable loose-leaf vaporizer that is sleek enough to fit in a pocket and sits nicely with other personal technology on the market.
The PAX2 vaporizer is sleek enough to blend in with other consumer electronics but a standout in the category, not to mention some nice surprises embedded into the product for a unique user experience (the lights and easter egg interactions). How did you decide on the look and feel of the vaporizer? Why add the extra layer of experience?
The look and feel of PAX was an early bet we placed. We believed that there were a lot of people who resonated with vaporization but not with products and brands that were marketed and designed towards more advanced, experienced users. We believed regulatory changes were on the horizon, which would help facilitate broader conversations amongst people who were rapidly becoming more personally engaged with technology they carried with them. We recognized our technology had a unique place in the quiver of stuff that people would carry and value…it should be the most fun thing you can have in your pocket. The team got really into that idea and started adding a bunch of little surprises, and we all loved it.
You've been working on refining PAX for over a decade — what have been some of the biggest shifts in consumer expectations for the vaporization industry?
There have been incredible changes in the industry over that time. When we got started, a vaporizer was predominantly a desktop appliance and e-cigarettes were novelties not yet available in the US. These days, vaporization is a household concept and we like to think we have played an important role in making that happen. We fully expect the pace of change to continue. We expect a near term future where burning things and inhaling them is viewed as just as silly as it sounds.
With your new CEO in place (Tyler Goldman from Dezeer and Buzzmedia), what new directions is PAX hoping to expand into in its mission to "making smoking obsolete"?
We have a lot of ideas up our sleeve. In general it's all about the consumer journey for us. The markets we play in are still at fairly early stages of the big evolutionary pushes we're seeing right now. We're a company with too much opportunity. Our plan is to retain focus on our two brands (PAX and JUUL), to expand and to improve the consumer experience with each of these brands, and to offer new experiences that push the bounds of what these products can do for people. If we succeed in continuing to offer magic to consumers, we expect smoking to become clearly antiquated by contrast.
Hear more about the PAX Labs product journey at this September's Core77 Conference in Los Angeles. Buy your ticket today!


Eco Baby is produced from 100% organic cotton which has GOTS ( Global Organic Textile Standard ) certification. This ensures that the cotton is farmed and grown in an ethical, fair trade manner, throughout every process. In addition, only special dyes specifically created for use with certified organic cotton, which are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and non-allergenic are used in the manufacture of Eco Baby. Knits to same tension as Baby Cashmerino.


What does the Crown underwrite of KiwiBuild homes mean for taxpayers?
There's been plenty of debate about the progress of KiwiBuild, but underpinning the programme is a commitment for the Crown to take the financial risk as an incentive to get developers on board.
KiwiBuild has been beset by problems including difficulty finding buyers for some homes, the resignation of the former head of the unit, and a sluggish start which led to the annual targets being dropped.
The Crown underwrite, signed off by Cabinet in August last year, means taxpayers will have to foot the bill for any losses incurred by private developers over unsold KiwiBuild houses.
Ministers agreed to top up any losses if unsold houses have to be offered at a discount on the open market or to to eligible KiwiBuild buyers.
That underwrite covers the 211 KiwiBuild homes at Northlake Wanaka, and 175 in the Lakeside development in Te Kauwhata, being built and sold by Winton Partners Land Limited (WPLL).
Ministers were told in the August briefing an "independent expert assessment" considered there was a "low risk" of Northlake and Lakeside not selling or needing to be sold at a discount.
In Wanaka only five of the 10 homes have been purchased; in Te Kauwhata none of the homes are being actively marketed yet as they are not due to be completed until 2020.
Ministers agreed the homes would be available for purchase by eligible KiwiBuild buyers for at least 10 to 34 months after the developer started marketing them.
After that they could either be offered on the open market (at the set KiwiBuild price or at a discount), or to eligible buyers at a discount.
National's housing spokesperson Judith Collins said the underwrite was a "win/lose" - a win for wealthy developers and a lose for taxpayers.
"It's quite a substantial benefit, no other developer would have these sorts of guarantees to get properties built - whether people want to buy them or not."
The underwrite agreement also provides for the Crown to buy the homes back from the developer at a set price, however the Cabinet paper states WPLL had indicated it would prefer to purchase any unsold homes itself.
Nonetheless, a few weeks ago Housing Minister Phil Twyford acknowledged the possibility the Crown might have buy some back, when he was being asked about the Wanaka sales.
"The nature of the underwrite, if houses don't sell then ultimately the Crown will buy them and it was always expected that would be the case; in most cases that won't happen, in some cases it will."
But it was still early days, he stressed.
"I think it's too early to conclude those houses are difficult to shift, or that they won't sell."
How much are we looking at?
All of that information was blanked out in the Cabinet paper.
There are references to estimates on the total cost to the Crown in different scenarios, but none of those figures were made public. Those liability costs would not become apparent until some time in the future, in line with the timeframe for the various options for unsold homes.
When asked about the cost, Mr Twyford said there was no limit on the amount of Crown liability, per se.
"We're constantly tracking the amount of the underwrite on a cumulative basis as we're signing individual contracts."
But, he said, as of mid February this year, the government had contracted and completed 300 homes, with thousands more contracted, without spending "very much money at all".
Judith Collins said the underwrite could end up being a "substantial cost" to taxpayers considering the number of houses the government aimed to build.
National acknowledged money did need to be spent on housing, she said, however taxpayers would expect it to be spent on "people who need housing, not on very wealthy developers".
Mr Twyford will take a paper to Cabinet for the "recalibration" of KiwiBuild, retaining the 100,000 target in the next decade, but proposing different ways to kickstart the building programme, some time this month.
Wanaka's housing market is booming and affordable housing is in high demand, so why are five out of 10 KiwiBuild homes sitting empty?
KiwiBuild hasn't exactly got off to a roaring start this year, now it appears that even interim KiwiBuild targets are out the window.


I voted for the doomed generation as well, but I do hope that we can still turn it around. It would be such a waste if we didn't.
The doomed generation has my vote. The reason for this is because we are defiantly not saving the planet, we are doing the opposite and in a few years the world will perish!
In light of everything crazy going on in the world today, "Who are we?"
What makes me happy is seeing my animals but lately, since they've all been sick, it is making me sad. Since then, sleep makes me happy.
I think that having a partner with you when you train helps you push yourself one extra step above your limit, so to say. But only IF she/he is on the same level as I am.
I like working out alone because I feel like I look ridiculous and don't want other people to see me looking ridiculous, but I would much prefer to work out with my girlfriend over working out alone. I feel like there's no judgement so I'm comfortable.
I've always loved winter more than any other season. Summer has always been my least favourite. I can't stand being caught up in the heat. I can't wait for summer to be gone right now.
I love coming home to my girlfriend and our cats. That always puts a smile on my face. I also love seeing my one year old niece. She's a cool kid. The only kid that I like.
I'm not a flower type of girl. I do have a sweet tooth (for part of the month anyway lol) though so I wouldn't mind some chocolates. I'm not a huge fan of chocolates but I'll take them over flowers any day.
I would much rather jog in the morning than at night. Jogging wakes me up, it gets my adrenaline flowing. I wouldn't be able to go to sleep at a decent hour if I jogged at night.
I love being in love with my girlfriend. There's nothing like it. But I also love the feeling of being loved. It's an amazing feeling knowing that someone is in love with you and feels the same way for you as you do for them. I don't know. I guess I don't have a preference. Both are really nice.
I prefer to fall in love, it doesn't matter if the person doesn't love me back. But I prefer to know that I loved with all my heart, to know that I didn't show all my real feelings to the person. Also being loved is amazing but if the relationship ends you might feel bad for not love the other one with the same magnitude.
I cannot go for jogging or run in the morning. I have to go to work in the morning. I drive a motorbike to the college where I teach language and pedagogy. My class starts at 7 and I need to get ready by 6. Therefore, my preferred time for running or jogging is in the late afternoon.
Well, I am a night-owl and always has been. I've tried to keep a routine and exercise early in the mornings, especially during the summers when it's not dark 24/7 outside. But it never works and it has never felt right for me, if you know what I mean. I guess my body just performs better later in the day.
I would definitely go with summer. I can't stand the cold weather and winter kind of affects my mood, I am feeling blue when it's cold outside. However I love the winter Holidays, so it's pretty much the only time when I enjoy winter. Summer is my soul season. I love trips on the seaside, or backpacking, I love to lay down and watch the stars on a chill summer night.
I live in a tropical country and we do not have winter here. So just for this, I will choose winter for me to be able to experience having snow in my hand and the cold weather perfect to take a sip of hot chocolate and cuddle with my loved one. I also love to see white surrounding covered with soft snow just like those I'm seeing with kdramas. Furthermore, I also want to experience talking and there's some smoke coming out sign of a very cold weather I'm experiencing.
I would choose winter over summre here where I live. I hate the heat and humidity of summer. There are so many bugs as well. I honestly can't stand the summer in this location. The only good thing about it is swimming. Of the two, I like winter better, although fall is really my favorite season.
It's up to my Schedules. Sometimes I'm working at night sometimes, just a normal working hours. But I prefer a morning run, Much more easier to get sweat, and much more safer to run in the morning.
I prefer a morning run. You should learn to control your body and not let your body control you. This is a clear lack of motivation, which is okay. Sometimes in life we just don't feel like doing things. Maybe working out is not for you.Try taking walks or team sports . Not everyone is made for the Gym or going for a run. The problem with running in the evening, you give your body too much excitement and energy and you may find it hard to sleep. However everyone is different. This may not apply to you.
In short, you do nothing the whole day? Hahaha. Try to find some motivation brother. It is good for our body to be involved in some activities for quite some time.
I prefer falling in love first, and then she falls in love with me too. It is much more amazing to give love, than receiving it. But of course, it is also a great feeling to be loved back.
I live in the Philippines so I would choose summer but I wanted to experience winter. I have a lot of friends and family who lives in a country that has 4 seasons or at least winter and they are telling me that I would die to go back in the Philippines because of the weather here rather than experiencing winter. I just wanted to experience at least once.
Since I live in a tropical country I would go for summer. Summer is the best time of the season here because that's the end of the school year and spend their long holidays due to Holy Week. It's also the best time to go on vacation to the beaches. Though I love also to experience winter because I love to see a snow and play with it.


Diversity at immune loci such as the Major Histocompatibility Region (MHC) is often used as a proxy for determining potential immunological health of a population and the chance that a given population will be able to adapt to the emergence of novel pathogens or disease threats. However, efforts to characterise sequence diversity at these loci have been hampered by a need for prior sequence data. Furthermore, despite efforts to generate genomic sequence data for a wide variety of vertebrate species (e.g. the G10K and B10K efforts), highly complex regions such as the MHC and immunoglobulin loci remain difficult to assemble.
We are combining targeted sequence capture arrays with a combination of long and short read sequencing approaches to improve contiguity over these genomic regions for existing genomes and extending the use of these technologies to characterise the MHC of species without a reference genome. Here we will discuss the use of sequence capture arrays for conservation immunogenetics, and their potential for use in cross-species immunogenetic studies. We will present pilot studies for determination of MHC haplotypes in the well characterised domestic pig model, and discuss the application to endangered mustelids.


text:
A year on, only 1,703 flats given to migrant workers under ARHC scheme
Almost a year after the government announced the Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) scheme for migrant workers in cities, only 1,703 such flats have been allotted in Chandigarh.
April 27, 2021, 15:19 IST
Five states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are at an advanced stage for renting out existing 5,100 government-funded houses, according to government data.
More than half of these houses which are being converted into AHRC under public private partnership (PPP) are in Gujarat alone.
The government had last year identified nearly 88,000 such houses which could be rented out to migrant workers. The massive exercise was carried out when a large number of migrant workers left for their native places.
According to the official data of the housing and urban affairs ministry, 31 states and UTs have signed the memorandum of agreements (MoAs) with it. Sources said that it takes time for converting identified houses to ARHC as state governments need to engage a private player or a public entity to carry out repair and maintenance of such complexes. These entities are allowed to recover the investment from rental at a rate notified by the local authority concerned.
The second component of the scheme is to bring in private players to build such complexes and rent them out as per the norms set by the government.
The government has come out with several incentives to attract private investment in this sector. The housing ministry had recently invited proposals from private and public entities to set up such complexes on vacant land.
housing and urban affairs ministry
Affordable Rental Housing Complex


It's always exciting to be part of something from the very beginning, but then to be the winner of the first prize--WOW-WOW! Bah! Humbug! has a great challenge site for fun and you end up with lots of Christmas cards, tags, and projects so you're not scrambling at the last minute in December. Wouldn't that be a novel happening?
Bah! Humbug! Challenge 3-All That Glitters!
Supplies: Ivory card blank 4" X 5 1/2" Halcraft, Christmas light bulb template-Stamp Asylum, Papers: from my paper stash, Glitter-P.K. Glitz "Twilight" China Red, Sentiment generated in Printmaster 11, eyelash yarn and gold cord-$ Store.
oh never thought of this Beverly - so clever and it would be great for tags as well as cards. Yeah super cool idea - love it.
Thanks for joining us again at Bah! Humbug! and also your kind words. You're a star.
What a fantastic idea, like Ann never though of it. Gorgeous colour with a great verse. Love it.
Thank you for joining us again at Bah!Humbug.


Read how Ubisoft met the growing demand for instant access to new releases.
Get the definitive, must-read report on the state of gaming. You'll find out what's currently delighting and disappointing gamers the most across PC, console, mobile, and VR platforms.


text:
Queens' MS 61. Four letters by William Wilberforce concerning the Valdour community.
William Wilberforce and Isaac Milner
Best known for his role in bringing about the abolition of the slave trade, William Wilberforce (1759–1833) is linked to Queens' through his close friendship with Isaac Milner, whom he came to know when a pupil at Hull Grammar School. There, the young Wilberforce was taught by Isaac Milner and his brother Joseph (who was the school's headmaster).
Wilberforce subsequently became a student at St John's Cambridge (1776), shortly after Milner had graduated from Queens'. It was primarily through the influence of Isaac Milner, with whom he travelled on two extended continental tours, that Wilberforce became an evangelical Christian. From this followed a resolution to abandon his previously dissolute lifestyle and commit himself wholly to the service of God through philanthropy and political campaigning. Although it was through such campaigning that both Milner and Wilberforce gained reputations as reforming evangelicals both remained stalwart champions of church and state.
The letter on display here is from a small volume that probably came to Queens' library as part of, or with, the books from the Milner bequest.
Motivated by his evangelical, Protestant Christian beliefs, William Wilberforce campaigned on a great many causes. One of these was to achieve financial support for the Switzerland based Vaudois community (also known as the Waldensians), a persecuted religious group linked to Protestantism, whose origins predated the Reformation. The letter on display relates an attempt by Wilberforce to canvass financial support from the British government, whose longstanding policy to assist the group had gone into abeyance at the time of the French revolution.


Pubcast 281 – Reeling In The Years: Cellar Beers!
In this edition, friends of the show, Tim and Tom Stephenson bring over a selection of cellar beers from their vast collection. We wanted to have them select a variety of styles but also include comparison years from a single vertical.
I called in a few ex-John's Tavern punters, Jon Harlson and John Karwoski, with The Yankee, Lingo joining us mid-recording. We embark on a trip through time, and what did we learn? Were the beers worth keeping? Is there a finite time-frame within which you should crack it open and enjoy?
Our summary, Left Hand IP 2009 seems to have aged the best, with a second place vote for the Penguin!


centerless frindingmachine producer in poland Find here the best centerless grinding machine manufacturers, suppliers and exporters from India.
Buy high quality Centerless Grinding Machine by Sound Machines ( India ) Inc.. Supplier from India. Product Id 491243.
centerless grinding machine manufacturers from japan double disc and OD grinding machines to optimize your automotive grinding production line.
Find your centerless grinding machine easily amongst the 90 products from the leading brands on DirectIndustry, the industry specialist for your professional purchases.
Total Grinding Solutions is a centerless grinding machine manufacturer that sells its centerless grinders to customers worldwide.
cara kerja coal mill Quarry Crushing Plant, quarry machine cara kerja centerless grinding machine old time suger Cane grinding E; cara kerja grinding.
Centerless Grinding Machine Manufacturers & Suppliers Searching for Centerless Grinding Machine APM provide you the premium Manufacturers & Suppliers.
If you are interested in centerless grinders, please feel free to contact Jainnher!
riyat centerless grinding machine rajkot,centerless grinding, cnc, Centreless grinding machine centerless frindingmachine producer in poland riyat centerless .
KEF Centerless Grinder . cara kerja centerless grinding machine Cara kerja shaking and vibrating screen centerless frindingmachine producer in poland; Get More.


The decision to launch a one-size diaper was based on the recognition that MANY parents want a one-size diaper, and there's no reason why they should not be able to purchase one from AppleCheeks!
This is a beautiful product that comes with the same level of quality and support that customers have come to associate with AppleCheeks.
It also fits a newborn baby quite beautifully and can be used from birth.
This one-size line is in ADDITION to the classic AppleCheeks sized system.


text:
from __future__ import absolute_import

from . import common
from .. import rw
from .call_response_continue import CallResponseContinueMessage
from .types import Types

class CallResponseMessage(CallResponseContinueMessage):
    """Respond to an RPC call."""
    message_type = Types.CALL_RES

    __slots__ = CallResponseContinueMessage.__slots__ + (
        'code',
        'tracing',
        'headers',
    )

    def __init__(
        self,
        flags=0,
        code=0,
        tracing=None,
        headers=None,
        checksum=None,
        args=None,
        id=0,
    ):
        args = args or [b"", b"", b""]
        super(CallResponseMessage, self).__init__(flags, checksum, args, id)
        self.code = code
        self.tracing = tracing or common.Tracing(0, 0, 0, 0)
        self.headers = dict(headers) if headers else {}

call_res_rw = rw.instance(
    CallResponseMessage,
    ("flags", rw.number(1)),    # flags:1
    ("code", rw.number(1)),     # code:1
    ("tracing", common.tracing_rw),     # tracing:24
                                        # traceflags: 1
    ("headers", rw.headers(             # nh:1 (hk~1 hv~1){nh}
        rw.number(1),
        rw.len_prefixed_string(rw.number(1))
    )),
    ("checksum", common.checksum_rw),   # csumtype:1 (csum:4){0, 1}
    ("args",
     rw.args(rw.number(2))),  # [arg1~2, arg2~2, arg3~2]
)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
It was January 23, 1988, when a group of 71 Edgewater residents assembled at the Edgewater Branch Library to form the Edgewater Historical Society. To begin the meeting, Kathryn Gemperle welcomed the happy crowd and introduced the honored guests: Al Walavich, President of the Uptown Historical Society; Mary Jo Doyle, President of the Rogers Park Historical Society; Richard Bjorklund, from the Ravenswood-Lakeview Historical Association; Kathy Osterman, then Alderman of the 48th Ward; Annette Schroeder, President of the ECC; and Jack Markowski, Executive Director of ECC.
Ms. Gemperle then urged the assembly to think about what they could do to help preserve our community history by saying "Don't carry our history down from the attic and into the alley." After several of the guests spoke words of encouragement, Sister Mary Cramer, BVM, made the motion to form the Edgewater Historical Society for the purpose of:
involving the community in the research, documentation, collection and preservation of Edgewater history
promoting the study, sharing and enjoyment of that history, and
promoting the preservation of landmarks and historical structures.
The vote carried unanimously at 11:09 a.m. Following this momentous vote, the assembled gathering watched a video about Edgewater that had been produced in 1987 by the Centennial Committee of the Edgewater Community Council. Meeting attendees then began to join the fledgling organization. At the close of the meeting, Ardell Nickels announced that 41 people had signed up.
This founding day at the Edgewater Library was the culmination of a determined effort by a small group of activists to make the history of the Edgewater community more well known.
The project began like this: In 1986 the Edgewater Community Council formed a Centennial Committee to plan a celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Edgewater's foundation as a suburb of Chicago. The committee created a number of activities for a year of celebration. One of these activities was an Oral History Project, headed by Sister Cramer and funded by the Illinois Humanities Council. Working with her were Claire Conley, Kathy Gemperle, Elizabeth Mayian, Sandra Remis and Lori Reynolds. Funds for this project were used to train community volunteers to record over 25 oral interviews, which were then painstakingly transcribed.
Next, Claire Conley found a video producer, Bob Solomon, to join the project with funds from another grant through the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The Centennial Committee assayed all the interview transcripts and created a script from their favorite quotes. Then, with script in hand, Kathy Gemperle set about the task of garnering photos from churches and interviewees that showed the various events and places mentioned in the interviews.
Besides these still pictures, the video crew went out on the streets of Edgewater to give the video some live action which brought the story a feeling of the changing times in city life. The voice-over was added next, when a group of carefully selected people from Edgewater gathered at a sound studio to record the script. The last, most daunting task, done by producer Bob Solomon of Skyline Productions, was editing and fitting everything together.
The result was production of a video report on the Centennial Oral History Project entitled, "Edgewater: Through the Eyes of Experience." This video history of our community is still available through Skyline Productions - (773) 878-1988 - for $19.95 plus tax and shipping, or at Books Off Berwyn, 5234 N. Clark.
Once the two Centennial projects were completed, the committee and additional supporters pursued further discussions with the Edgewater Community Council as to creating an independent organization to further the goal of preserving Edgewater history. It took many, many hours of discussion to create the blueprint for an organization with a defined mission and bylaws. The meeting on January 23, 1988 celebrated a job well done.
Now, ten years later, we have even more cause to celebrate. Our collections and membership continue to grow and we are in the middle of a new project to create a neighborhood history museum. Please join us in celebration at our Annual Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on March 28 at the Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale, and in May at our special birthday gala.
Some of the Founding Board Members after the meeting on January 23, 1988. (Left to right) First Row: Sr. Mary Cramer, BVM, Recording Secretary Elizabeth Mayian, Martha Kraeger; Second Row: Corresponding Secretary Antigoni Lambrinides, Vice President Claire Conley, President Kathy Gemperle, Vice President Sandee Remis; Back Row: Vice President Bob Remer, Ardell Nichols, LeRoy Blommaert, Dave Gemperle. Missing from photo: Don Anderson, Larry D'Urso, Thom Greene, JoAnn Holmes, Fritz Huchting, Treasurer Phil LaPalio, Jr., Gregg Mann, Evangeline Mistaras, Lori Reynolds and Austin (Bud) Wyman, Jr.


text:
Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) appoints Legal Panel
The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has been established in order to develop small-scale and distributed renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa.
REPP has been set up with the support of The European Investment Bank and United Nations Environment Programme. As an innovative climate finance initiative, REPP's purpose is to provide support to African renewable energy projects smaller than 25MW, to enable them to reach financial close and be constructed. The REPP "toolbox" includes:
Early stage technical assistance;
Efficient access to financial structuring and risk mitigation instruments, including assistance in sourcing debt financing; and
Results-based finance, in certain limited circumstances, to ensure that viable projects are able to reach financial close.
The provision of legal support to project developers' forms part of the "toolbox" that the REPP may provide to African renewable energy projects to assist them in reaching financial close. In order to provide this assistance in a cost effective and timely manner the REPP has appointed a Legal Panel consisting of the following firms: Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper, Bowman Gilfillan and Norton Rose Fulbright.
Karl Upston-Hooper, General Counsel of GreenStream, who serves as Company Secretary of the REPP, said: "A key component of our technical services is providing projects with the necessary legal resources for due diligence, documentation review, power purchase agreement negotiation and regulatory compliance. To this end we have selected four world class firms with 1st-in-class track records in African renewables and are confident that the expertise of these firms will further the goals of the REPP and help create a sustainable financing ecosystem for small scale renewables in sub-Saharan Africa."
www.repp-africa.org
info@camcocleanenergy.com
"We are delighted to be appointed to the REPP legal panel and we look forward to supporting REPP through every stage of the renewable energy investment programme".
"Baker & McKenzie is delighted to be a panel firm for REPP. REPP's work to help unlock widespread deployment of small scale renewable energy throughout sub-Saharan Africa will have a profound impact on the communities and the region. We are eager to assist REPP in this important endeavor."
"We are very pleased to be appointed to the panel of legal advisors for the Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), one of the leading and innovative initiatives in international climate change finance. We look forward to supporting REPP with our wide office network in Africa and our long-standing experience in climate change finance."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is delighted to be appointed to the 2016-2017 panel of legal advisors for the Renewable Energy Performance Platform. This is an excellent initiative that will support projects to improve energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, we look forward to working with the team."
Latest references
Energy Efficiency for Delong Steel
GreenStream's project saved 15 % of the compressed air related electricity costs annually for Delong Steel's Xingtai steel mill. The technology provider was Sarlin.


text:
Adam Minarovich
Adam Minarovich is an actor, screenwriter, and film director best known for his role as the abusive Ed Peletier on AMC's hit drama The Walking Dead. Minarovich's career began in 2002 with roles in Juwanna Mann and Camp Utopia. The same year, he wrote, directed, and acted in Ankle Biters. He's also written, directed, and starred in Wiseguys vs. Zombies, Buy Sell Kill: A Flea Market Story, and Exhibit A-7.
Minarovich has also appeared in Digging Up Graves, Bath, Dozers, Southern Fried Stings, Chop, One Tree Hill, Banshee, Remnants, Rectify, Gang Related, and Pawn Shop Chronicles—for which he also wrote the screenplay.
For more information on Adam…


text:
Heleno Godoy (Goiatuba, 1946) é um professor e escritor brasileiro.

É graduado em Letras pela Universidade Católica de Goiás (UCG), mestre em Letras pela Universidade de Tulsa (em Tulsa, estado de Oklahoma, EUA). É também doutor em Letras pela Universidade de São Paulo, professor "Notório Saber" pela UCG; foi professor titular de Literatura Inglesa na Faculdade de Letras da Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) de 1985 a 2015; foi professor adjunto de Teoria da Literatura e Literaturas de Língua Portuguesa do Departamento de Letras da UCG, na graduação e na pós-graduação, de 1976 a 2008.

Já colaborou com Bestiário, com a tradução do conto A Aliança, do escritor irlandês Bryan MacMahon (número 6 - agosto de 2004).

Obras publicadas
 Os veículos (Práxis, 1968),
 As lesmas (1969, romance),
 Relações (1981, narrativas),
 O amante de Londres (1996, contos),
 A feia da tarde (1999, contos).
 Fábula fingida (1985, poesia),
 Poemas do GEN (depoimentos e antologia; org. com Miguel Jorge e Reinaldo Barbalho),
 A casa (1992, poesia),
 Trímeros (1993, poesia),
 A feia da tarde e outros contos (1999, contos),
 A ordem da inscrição (2004, poesia),
 Lugar comum e outros poemas (2005, poesia).
 O ser da linguagem, org., (1983)
 Identidades prováveis, representações possíveis, org., (2005).
 Sob a pele (2007, poesia),
 A ordenação dos dias - uma antologia 1968-2008, org. de Carlos Agustusto Silva (2009, poesia),
  Leituras de ficção e outras leituras (2009, ensaios),
  Leituras de poesia e outras leituras - traduções e ensaios de literatura irlandesa (2012, ensaios),

Poetas de Goiás
Romancistas do Brasil
Contistas de Goiás
Professores da Universidade Federal de Goiás
Naturais de Goiatuba
Escritores de Goiás

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


A Modern Classic Aqua Wedding Invitation More than 1, wedding invitations await you inside our large-spanning inventory. Take the guesswork out of invitation shopping and find the exact specimen that will suit you and your wedding. From elegant to regal, our designs span the gamut of invitations. That's because we understand that weddings can be as eclectic as our customers, and we want to ensure that we meet everyone's needs. This commitment to a higher standard extends to all of our invitations, which you'll find printed on the highest quality stationery because the materials found in your wedding invitation convey more than you might imagine Whichever design you choose - whether it's bold, understated or a mix of the two - you won't have to worry about the printing process that each invitation undergoes.
These 10 invitations are sure to inspire you. Red, gold, and copper are the dominant colors here. I loved the patterns and richness I found in these invitations and I am sure you will love them too! Pearl shimmer wrap with gold flourish pattern, gold-bordered pearl shimmer inside card with wording in format shown. Red wrap, white inner layer printed with wording in format shown.
Anand Karaj is the name given to Sikh wedding and all the wedding rituals are performed in accordance with Sikh cultural tradition or Reht Maryada. Sikh people generally like to organize a picture perfect wedding and since wedding invitation bears a first impression of the party, they like to select most beautiful and unique Sikh wedding cards. Due to the arrival of online stores offering wedding cards , the task of selecting a perfect wedding invite has become easier and less time consuming. Also, the online wedding invitation stores offer cards at much less price than that the land based vendors as these people get orders in bulk and thus the per card printing cost comes down.
I replied to him with a different hat.


This post has been read 634 times!
March 4, 2016- The Post reports, "The NYPD is planning a Times Square-style crackdown on the hustlers who prey on naive tourists visiting Battery Park — a problem first exposed by The Post.
This entry was posted in - NYPD First Precinct, Crime, The Battery. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
@interface PresentedViewController : UIViewController

@property (nonatomic, assign) BOOL isLocateLeft;

@end


text:
The Unapologetic Nerd
Celebrate your inner nerd
Monotype Run Articles
Pokemon Monotype Run Update
Hello everyone! I've been inactive on this blog for awhile but I want to stress that I'm still here and I see you all!
First, thank you for continuing to visit my site all these years! I appreciate that my Monotype Run articles still get use all this time.
Second, thank you for those who give me corrections to my articles. There are TONS of research that goes in them and inevitably things fall through the cracks. I try to keep them as accurate as I can and contributions like these go a long way.
Third, I'm planning on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Monotype Run analysis! I have to say, I'm actually more excited about these games than I was for Sword and Shield. I'm ESPECIALLY excited for the open world aspect of these games. I believe Monotype Runs are going to explode in popularity as gyms are no longer required to go in a certain order. Although the work load will be daunting, I think it's going to be fun figuring out the best strategies when determining your Monotype Teams.
Fourth, at this time, I do NOT plan on releasing an analysis on Pokemon BDSP and Arceus. For BDSP, they were straight up remakes of the old games and do not seem to have any variation (although I could be totally wrong here). At best, I'll probably go back and update the old Diamond/Pearl/Platinum article to include BDSP but as it stands, what I currently have is good enough. Arceus is trickier as although I love love love the game, I don't think Monotype Runs are a good fit for it given its exploratory/catching focused gameplay. But! If you think otherwise let me know.
Lastly, for the longest time I wanted an interactive webpage for people to select Monotype Runs. At this time I have nothing planned but if you have any thoughts or suggestions how I can achieve this goal I'm all ears.
Thanks again and see you later.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Monotype, Monotype Run, Nintendo, Pokemon, Pokemon Arceus, Pokemon BDSP, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, video games on September 1, 2022 by Andy.
Episode 15: Bug Fables Review and Discussion
https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/mago-15.mp3
In our first review for the podcast we talk about the charming indie video game Bug Fables. Please be aware that we cover mild spoilers up until the 8 minute mark and after that we go into full spoiler territory!
This entry was posted in Mary and Andy Geek Out, Uncategorized and tagged Bug Fables, Indie Video Games, Mary and Andy Geek Out, Podcast, video games on July 5, 2020 by Andy.
Episode 12: Amoeba Clone Army
In this episode of "Mary and Andy Geek Out," we watch and review Teen Titans Season 3 episodes "Crash," "Haunted," and "Spellbound." We ponder about Beast Boy's weird powers, we gleefully say Slade's name, and we wonder what makes dark magic dark magic.
This entry was posted in Mary and Andy Geek Out, Uncategorized and tagged beast boy, Crash, cyborg, DC, Gizmo, Haunted, Kardiak, Malchior, Mary and Andy Geek Out, Podcast, raven, Robin, Slade, Spellbound, starfire, teen titans on May 24, 2020 by Andy.
Episode 11: Hawkgirl and Batman Knockoffs
In this episode of "Mary and Andy Geek Out," we continue our "Teen Titans" series review and begin watching Season 3. The episodes reviewed are "Deception," "X," and "Betrothed." We talk about Cyborg's struggle with his humanity, voice actor's James Hong's impressive career and talent, and how the show glossed over the fact that Blackfire killed her parents. Fun stuff!
This entry was posted in Mary and Andy Geek Out, Uncategorized and tagged Brother Blood, Cartoon Network, Cartoons, cyborg, DC, Glgrdsklechhh, James Hong, Mary and Andy Geek Out, Podcast, Red X, starfire, teen titans on May 10, 2020 by Andy.
Hey everyone, I updated the Monotype Chart to version 2.02, all the corrections on it were small but numerous and mainly include adding the number of Pokemon you can catch in a game. Some of these mistakes were caught by me but a lot were from you so thanks so much for your corrections!
Here's the corrected chart below; again if you see any corrections let me know and thanks again!
Battlebots 2019 Midseason Review
We're halfway through the 2019 Battlebots season and man what a trip! We ended on a high note with the crazy Desperado Tournament with Black Dragon winning against Minotaur in a Brazilian Battle for the ages! With that said, let's take a look at this season so far before it resumes tonight.
First, the negative. This season has been wonderful so far but it's bogged down by some flaws that I feel should be addressed. The biggest complaint I'm seeing, and I agree with, is the Battlebox's floor. The infamous gash on the arena floor is so prominent that robots racing at top speed can be stopped dead in their tracks by its protrusion. It can even temporarily wedge a robot onto the ground and even stop it completely like Cobalt who was straight up destroying Duck! before dying to the arena floor. Drivers now have to plan for that dent and wedges are suddenly at a disadvantage.
On the positive side, the move to two hour episodes is very welcome and a smart choice. We now watch a steady stream of battles that give us a whole variety of robots fighting each other. We also saw a full Desperado Tournament episode which was great! They cut some of the Desperado battles from airtime last year so I'm glad they have the whole package this year (and a bonus battle with Deep Six which FINALLY made an appearance after nine episodes).
This additional air time also gives us a lot of clips and interviews on the Builders' Floor which I always appreciate. Jenny Taft, the interviewer on the Floor, is a great conversationalist and does a good job asking questions and gleaming answers from the builders. These segments also show the work the builders go through to get their robot up and running for the next fight as well as their strategies. One thing I would like to see more of is builders' reactions to fights since that scene when Mammoth YEETED Axe Backwards out of the arena was hilarious! I still feel they can cut down on the pre-battle filler where we have to wait for the teams to get in place…press the button…wait some more…and finally start the battle. You could pare a lot of those segments down and squeeze in an extra battle that may not be as stellar as the other fights but still worth the watch.
The stars, the robots of course, this year have been most wonderful giving us a lot of thrilling battles that get my heart racing. While a lot of the new robots are having trouble making an impact (besides Black Dragon, of course), we do see middle-tier robots make a surprise shake up in the arena and suddenly become the buzz of the internet like Rotator and Deathroll. It is equally surprising to see high tier robots like Minotaur struggle to deliver KOs and wins that we come to expect. This gives the show a pulsing excitement that's satisfying to watch and can keep us guessing what happens next.
We also had some great battles so I'm going to list my top four favorite 2019 battles so far and I'll update it to a top 10 by the end of the season.
Minotaur vs. Lucky
By itself the match isn't too special but with the story of Minotaur's downfall this season there was A LOT hanging in the balance. A Minotaur loss would've spelled the end for its 2019 season career. Instead, we saw a return to form for Minotaur as it was aggressive and hit hard. I was still worried though as the smoke coming from Minotaur had me on edge as that's never a good sign. But Minotaur prevailed and was able to beat Lucky down until it couldn't move any more. The best match moment was when Lucky flipped itself over immediately preceding Minotaur delivering the knock out blow. Minotaur had won and although he lost the Desperado Tournament, he was back.
Rotator vs Tombstone
The 2019 season has so far, unfortunately, given us fine, but not stellar, Main Event matches as they are usually one sided and end quickly. I thought this match would be the same and boy was I wrong! Lasting 2:58 long by a KO, Rotator defeats Tombstone in a blaze of glory! Every time those bots clashed, shivers would ripple through my body! I could only imagine how much it would hurt if I got hit by one of them.
Anyway, Rotator's plow-shape design was the surprising key that unlocked Tombstone's defeat. Tombstone has been defeated before, sure, but not like this! The consistent hit after hit after hit was incredible, especially since Rotator's blade was basically blown off and Tombstone could drive totally fine excluding weapon malfunctions and all. The thing that just blows me away was how long Tombstone could drive while on fire! Imagine if Rotator suddenly died and Tombstone kept going while on fire! I could honestly see that happen considering Tombstone almost went the full three minutes.
This battle shows Battlebots at its greatest. Don't take everything for granted because the underdog might just topple a giant.
Mammoth vs. Axe Backwards
Ever since I saw Mammoth on the Battlebots' website I hoped and prayed that we would see this gorgeous creature launch a small robot out of the arena. And although it was more of a toss than a yeet, we got what we wanted! God, those precious moments when Axe Backwards was on the edge of the arena and barely on the screws while Mammoth was trying to push it off was so tense! And when it finally tossed Axe Backwards over I couldn't help but cheer and holler!! Seeing this big clunky creature stumble around the arena and go at Axe Backwards was a thing of beauty.
What also makes this battle fantastic was the unique design of both robots. A typical Battlebot has a square design, with a vertical spinner, and four rubber wheels. These two robots threw that design out the window and did their own thing! Axe Backwards with its barrel-shaped design and Mammoth with its weird, Knex-like design of pipes and gears. Variety is the spice of life and this battle was most tasty.
Deathroll vs End Game
Before this season, Deathroll was your average, middle-of-the-road robot. It was okay. Cool theme and design, but a pretty average track record. But this season has been a blessing for this robot and nowhere did we see this better than when we saw it fight End Game.
The New Zealand robot End Game was the favorite for this battle due to its past record of aggression and KOs. So imagine our surprise when Deathroll defeated it in a KO! But Deathroll winning is only half what makes this battle so entertaining. The two clashed and it was beautiful. So many delicious hits and sparks with both bots flying. Deathroll rolling around in the arena was the funniest thing this season has shown us so far! What's funnier is that End Game was flipped over once and that was it!! It couldn't do anything else than sit there! And when parts of the ceiling came crashing down onto the arena due to spray carnage was extra crazy! God that was great, I'm hoping Deathroll is the dark horse for this season because that would be fantastic.
Son of Whyachi vs Whiplash
The other Main Event match that I really enjoyed was the SOW vs Whiplash battle. I love the angle the battle had; two robots representing the next generation of Battlebot competitors, sons of former builders, go head to head in a terrific clash! SOW's rise from an okay robot to a powerhouse against relatively new but already great Whiplash made a great matchup. I was honestly torn who I should root for which made this battle extra heart-wrenching.
But man, can Whiplash take a hit! Bits and pieces of it flying over the arena made it a wounded animal desperately trying to stay alive. For a few moments, I thought Whiplash had it because it pinned SOW against the wall and almost flipped it over. But when SOW escaped I thought, man, that was it, they lost! They can't win! But Whiplash came back and was able to cleanly flip over SOW! That was sooooo good. This was definitely worth of being a Main Event. Well done.
That's all I have for now, looking forward to the rest of the season!
This entry was posted in Battlebots, Uncategorized and tagged Axe Backwards, Battlebots, Battlebots 2019, Battlebots Season 9, Deathroll, Discovery Channel, End Game, Lucky, Mammoth, Minotaur, Rotator, Science Channel, Son of Whyachi, Tombstone, Whiplash on August 9, 2019 by Andy.
Who Would Win? Duck! vs. Huge
The 2018 Season of Battlebots greatly expanded the competitive field of robots and brought with it new fighters that the show has never seen before. Some of these robots became critical successes like Whiplash and Monsoon and some were total failures like Battle Royale with Cheese. But there were some robots that were lovable underdogs, the kind you hope would win despite the odds. These were the robots that won battles but fell to titans. These robots were the breakout stars of Battlebots and I'm of course talking about Duck! and Huge.
Duck! of Team Black & Blue
Huge of Team Huge
These robots are completely different from each other. Duck! is a bot whose weapons is a lifting plow with a duck beak wedge at the end. It is a tank that was built to handle attacks from Tombstone and vertical spinners. It can even self-right itself by using its plow as a skip rope which is great. Meanwhile, Huge is an aptly named bot. It sits on two, flexible and durable wheels that are a meter tall and are joined by a small body with angry eyes. Its weapon is a very long vertical bar spinner that uppercuts its opponents.
Both of these bots have became indie darlings in the arena for their own reasons. Duck! for its sheer durability and aggression, Huge for its towering figure and funky fighting style. But so far in their young career they have never fought each other before and I have to ask the question, which of these underdogs would win??
This is honestly a really tricky question to answer mainly because Huge is such a wildcard. There are very few other bots like it and it basically started a recent trend of towering bots in the arena like Deep Six and Mammoth. Its wheels are also crazy. They are made of a material called high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and is the same material that plastic bottles are made of. If you watch Huge's fights in 2018, enemy weapon attacks would just glance off the wheels (which is incredible) and the wheels bounce back when he gets pushed around.
These wheels and Huge's size honestly gives him a weird advantage over Duck!. Duck is used to taking hits from the side but trying to fight upwards for Duck! may be challenging. I can totally imagine Duck! trying to flip Huge over or push him around but the wheels would bend away and Duck! would get a face full of metal from that vertical bar spinner. The most recent episode of Battlebots (2019 season, Episode 5) had Huge fight Jasper, a hammerbot, who tried to mess up Huge's wheels but ended up pummeled.
HOWEVER, Huge is not one for KOing his opponents. As of this writing, out of the seven fights Huge had, he won four and only one of those was by KO (the Jasper fight). Huge mainly wins by absorbing hits (or straight up avoiding them) and delivering a steady stream of attacks to wear down his opponent. Even so, the times Huge lost were from very powerful horizontal spinners (Icewave and SOW) and a loss against Biteforce (which was probably because it didn't fully recover from the Icewave fight).
Duck! after battling Tombstone which admittedly looks way better than some of other Tombstone's opponents.
Duck!, on the other hand, has won from sheer endurance and will to live. It has won five out of eight battles so far and its losses are interesting as one was by being flipped out of the arena (Bronco), a controversial Judges Decision in the Last Chance Rumble (Bombshell), and be torn apart (Tombstone). What's funny is that in the battles it won, it has been mangled, twisted, and wrecked but still come out with a win when the other bot would just stop moving. Even when its missing tires it can still drive around the Battlebox with no problem! The latest fight against Cobalt is an excellent example of this. It completely lost its plow yet it kept fighting until Cobalt just shut down after hitting a jagged floorpiece.
So in this battle we have a tenacious bot vs a large, funky bot.
Okay, so how will this play out?
Duck!'s Strategy
Duck! would either want Huge to knock itself off by recoil or by pushing it into the arena hazards. If Duck takes the hits fine, it can win by Judges Decision.
Huge's Strategy
The best way to incapacitate Duck! would be taking out its exposed wheels; however, Huge is planning a 3 minute battle. It knows it has a slim chance of actually KOing Duck! so it wants to impress the judges by getting points for damage and aggression.
As soon as the buzzer rings, Duck! rushes to the other side of the arena and slams into one of Huge's wheels from the side. Duck tries to lift the wheel but instead the wheel bends under and Duck goes forward into Huge's blade. The blade clips Duck from the side but Duck shrugs it off and retreats.
Huge faces Duck and goes forward but Duck easily maneuvers around his slow speed and attacks the wheels again. Duck tries to lift again but manages to just skirt the wheels. Huge rotates around and this time knocks Duck squarely from the side launching Duck a foot in the air before landing again.
Duck shrugs off the attack and this time goes at Huge head on. Huge responds in the same and the two collide. The vertical bar slams into Duck's face and scrapes upward causing the plow to rotate. Duck survives the attack and pushes forward again completely stopping Huge's blade. Duck tries to push Huge from underneath but manages to only stop him. The two struggle in a shoving match before Duck retreats allowing Huge to spin up again.
After a few more brief clashes, Duck lifts its plow and slams into Huge's side. Miraculously, Duck pushes Huge and gains speed. Huge is pushed to the wall where the screws begin to gnaw on him. Huge is in trouble and Chris is dancing on his seat, anticipating a possible KO by Duck!. Huge dances on the screws as the wheels constantly bend under the large, rotating hazard. Duck! falls back but races towards Huge again, hoping to tip him over the arena's walls.
But Duck! fails. Despite its effort, Huge manages to bounce off the screws and climb over Duck!. The large bot drives forward, his weapon spinning again. Duck! faces Huge and drives forward, lifting its plow up. BAM! The vertical bar hits the upward plow and delivers moderate damage. The plow is now bent at an angle and Duck! can't rotate it back down.
"Duck!'s in trouble!" shouts Kenny as Duck!'s bent arm rubs against the exposed wheel and slowing it down. It's semi-rotating on the spot, trying to drive straight. Huge sees his chance and glides forward, it's bar spinning like a helicopter. The bar bounces off Duck! once, twice, and then thrice with that final hit taking off a wheel which goes flying and rolls dramatically across the arena.
But one of those hits had further bent Duck!'s plow's but this time, relieving pressure off the exposed wheel. Duck! can move. And it turns around and pushes Huge. The vertical bar glancing off the plow, still in the air, before stopping completely again. Duck! awkwardly pushes the large bot and tries to take it to the walls like last time. But it fails and Huge slips by.
The last 20 seconds of the fight continues with both bots, now bruised and weakened, trying desperately to look good in the judges' eyes. Some mild hits and desperate shoving continue until the buzzer rings.
Just looking at the bots you can tell you got the worst treatment. Although there are some scratches and nicks on Huge's wheels and maybe a chipped blade, he looks better off than Duck! whose plow is limply raised in a janky slant and is missing an entire wheel.
The results are in, and by split decision, the Judges reward Huge as the winner of the fight due to Damage and Control. Although Duck! had good aggression, it's strategy worked about half the time due to Huge's size and bendable wheels. Meanwhile, Huge scored high on damage thanks to the missing wheel and injured plow.
Final Result: Huge by Split Decision
Percentage Chance of Huge Winning: 70%
Fight Explanation: Looking at all their previous fights, I couldn't honestly see Duck! winning unless Huge just stopped working. However, I have yet to see any evidence of Huge malfunctioning during a battle so I don't see that happening. It's also difficult to push Huge around and it would be very hard to KO Huge by shoving him out of the arena. Finally, Huge has yet to lose to an opponent like Duck!. To beat Huge, you got to tear up those wheels which Duck doesn't have an effective way of doing that.
Huge falters from a weak weapon as its very easy to slow down after one hit. I again honestly don't see Huge KOing Duck! unless it strikes gold with Duck!'s wheels and even then this hardy bot is a fast and tough bird. It can still drive with just two wheels which is crazy!
As such, this fight will likely go the full three minute round. Duck will likely get injured (because that's its deal) and will have to look as pretty as it can if it wants to win. It's very possible it will come out unscathed and if it does then I would think the judges would give the victory to Duck!.
Final Thoughts: I hope you enjoyed this article! This was the first of its kind I written. If you would like me to write more you can request it and I can do an analysis. What are your thoughts on these two robots?? Do you agree or disagree with me? Looking forward to your comments!
Also, Battlebots! If you're reading this PLEASE make this a main event! Everyone would go nuts if the two best underdogs go head to head with each other!
This entry was posted in Battlebots, Uncategorized and tagged Battlebots, Battlebots 2018, Discovery Channel, DUCK!, Huge, Please make this an event match, Team Black & Blue, Team Huge, Who Would Win on July 12, 2019 by Andy.
End of the Cartoon Network Renaissance
Five years ago, in 2014, I wrote an article proclaiming we were in the midst of the Cartoon Network Renaissance. Regular Show and Adventure Time were in their prime, leading the pack of highly entertaining shows along with Steven Universe which had premiered just a year earlier. Toonami had also returned after a five year hiatus bringing back adult-oriented anime. That year, we also saw one of, if not the, best shows on Cartoon Network ever, Over the Garden Wall. It was a far cry from just five years before where Cartoon Network was going through its Dark Age, a time of low quality programs, saturated with live-action shows.
I haven't given the topic much thought until about a few weeks ago when I saw a huge spike in traffic to my article. What gives? After a quick Google search I found my answer.
The Amazing World of Gumball was ending on June 24th, 2019 after eight years of producing chaotic, super-stylized and entertaining episodes.
And along with this I saw a host of articles proclaiming that the Cartoon Network Renaissance was ending.
And I read all of this and I had to wonder. Well…is it?
It's very tempting to say yes to this. After all, when I wrote my first article in 2014, Cartoon Network was at a high. All these diverse shows were providing us with quality entertainment, yes, even Clarence and Uncle Grandpa to an extent (I didn't care for them but I know they have its fans). And right with them was The Amazing World of Gumball.
But most of those shows are done. And the programs that exploded Cartoon Network back into the limelight and made it fantastic again, Regular Show and Adventure Time, ended in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Once Gumball ends, only Steven Universe and Teen Titans Go! remain from 2014.
I admit, I'm not excited about Cartoon Network as I once was. I look at their current line up and I shrug. When I'm at a hotel, We Bare Bears entertains me fine and OK K.O.! occasionally comes out with some cool stuff (I loved that Ghoul School episode!!) but that's about it. I don't find myself religiously watching a show like I do for Regular Show, Adventure Time, and Steven Universe. This is just my opinion.
But I was curious. Is the Cartoon Network Renaissance ending? And if so, how do we know?
To answer this question I looked at all of Cartoon Network's original programs, both live action and animated, from 1999 to 2019. I used the show's IMDB ratings (taken in June 2019) as hundreds of people have reviewed these shows making them a good approximate to real world opinions. I also strictly looked at the show's premiere and finale date for their years as reruns make things too crazy keep track of (plus you're losing an audience that may be a fan of the show). I also added DC shows that premiered on Cartoon Network as they served a huge part of Cartoon Network's history (Teen Titans and Justice League, anyone?). I didn't analyze every show (like Johnny Test) as we would get into complicated territory such as shows produced in other countries. In the end, 81 shows were used to analyze Cartoon Network's quality from 1999-2019. The results can be seen in the graph below.
Two sets of analysis was used; one with the average of an entire year's run and one that only used a year's top three shows. There are some interesting things to talk about so let's go through this point by point.
There's not a clear parallel between the two analyses. In both lines, we see a drop in program quality starting in 2004 but the Top Three eventually came back up and was inline with early-2000's level of programs. However, the Whole Set never recovered to its early levels and stayed far below it with a few ups and downs. This is telling me that audiences found the overall quality of modern Cartoon Network shows to be inferior to the overall quality of shows from its heyday. However, the Top Three had modern programs that were on par, if not better, than shows from the early 2000s. That means people find these shows fun, enjoyable, and entertaining to watch despite Cartoon Network's overall low quality.
2009 was one of Cartoon Network's worst years. That huge drop for The Whole Set in 2009 is no fluke. This was the height of the super abysmal live action shows that CN was pumping out. Destroy Build Destroy has a 2 rating, The Othersiders a 3.5, Brainrush a 3.5, Bobb'e Says 9, and the worst one out of the whole set, Dude, What Would Happen, had 1.7! Three of these shows (Bobb'e, Brainrush, and Othersiders) only lived during 2009. Meanwhile, you have a lack of high quality shows that populate the network as Grim Adventures and Codename had just ended while Regular Show and Adventure Time wouldn't premiere until the following 2010. This was not a good year for CN…
2019 is so far looking okay. Overall, June 2019 is below average compared to the other years (6.36 and 8.17 vs. 6.79 and 8.29, respectively). It's rating for both overall quality and Top Three is only above four other years. It's not awful but it's certainly not great. The loss of Regular Show and Adventure Time have already hurt Cartoon Network's quality.
As of this writing, the Amazing World of Gumball is at 8.2 making it second place of the 2019 as of June 2019, just behind Steven Universe at 8.3. If nothing else changes, 2020 will continue the downward trend that started in 2017. Thankfully, we may not have to worry about this as Cartoon Network might be getting a much deserved adrenaline shot.
Premiering this year is Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart and Infinity Train. Both of these were well received for their pilots and both are already drawing eager fans ready to watch new and exciting shows. Of the two, I have my money on Infinity Train as its "anything goes" attitude harkens back to Adventure Time's fun randomness. If they deliver the goods, we might see a renewed interest in Cartoon Network.
Which brings me back to the big question; is the Cartoon Network Renaissance answering? Let's look at the graph one more time before I answer it.
If you were to divide Cartoon Network's history into four periods it would be the Classic Age, the Golden Age, The Dark Age, and the Renaissance. Now, in my opinion, there's not really a strict beginning or end to these eras as they flow into one and another. It's very similar to real life as the Renaissance didn't start with one year but gradually and over time. So strict years of when these ages start and end are debatable but it may go something like this.
The Classic Age started in 1992 featuring reruns of classic cartoons from Warner Brothers, Hannah-Barbera, and Pop Eye. However, original programming became more and more prevalent starting with CN's first big hit, Dexter's Laboratory, in 1996. Following Dexter's premiere was Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, I am Weasel, and The Powerpuff Girls in 1997 and 1998.
But the Golden Age, in my opinion, didn't truly start until 1999 with the premiere of Ed, Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Mike, Lu & Og along with the highly popular, weekly event, Cartoon Cartoon Fridays. Toonami was also going 100 mph with its acclaimed, action-oriented shows, introducing anime to million of North American kids including myself. Without Toonami, anime wouldn't be anywhere near as popular in the U.S.
The Golden Age continued strongly until the early 2000s even when some of its original shows were canceled. Amazing DC shows began premiering on Cartoon Network like Justice League and Teen Titans. You also see other shows make their mark during this era such as Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Kids Next Door, and Megas XLR. Genndy Tartarkovsky also created two of his most acclaimed series ever, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars (not to be confused with the 3d incarnation of the series) during this time.
Still one of my favorite shows on Cartoon Network.
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and so too did the Golden Age. Most of the original shows from the 90's ended or were ending and the shows that replaced them were not as groundbreaking or as lovable. Additionally, Cartoon Cartoon Fridays finished with a whimper with live-action hosts replacing their cartoon counterparts before finally ending in 2007. Toonami had also seen its first cancelation in 2008 due to low ratings and some questionable choices.
Possibly the worst decision that Cartoon Network ever did was producing live actions shows on its network which confounds me. Why…would you ever…show live action shows…on a network dedicated to cartoons???? It makes no sense! And oooooh boy. They really dropped the ball here. Quite a few of their live action shows were just abysmal. Additionally, cartoons did not escape this curse as some were incredibly low quality like Problem Solverz with 1.9 and Secret Mountain Fort Awesome with 3.5.
As such, I put the Dark Age starting at 2006 when the average quality of the shows decreased to a point that Cartoon Network never fully recovered from. Megas XLR and Star Wars: Clone Wars were the last high quality shows in the Golden Age that kept CN afloat until they ended in 2005. The original Powerpuff Girls also ended in 2005 leaving just Ed, Edd n Eddy as the original Cartoon Cartoon Fridays cartoons standing.
Cartoon Network started recovering in 2010 when a series of new, high quality, shows were released that year. I'm talking about Regular Show, and Adventure Time, of course, but we also had Young Justice and Sym-Bionic Titan picking up the slack. Unfortunately, despite the uptick in average ratings in 2010, the early 2010's were still on the low side. It wasn't until 2014 that the overall ratings crept back up again and we saw a nice spread of diverse (and at least decent) shows. As such, from 2010 to 2018, I divided the Renaissance Era into an early and late period with 2014 serving as the halfway point as 2013 ended the last live action shows. Cartoon Network shook off the last of its awkward phase and went back to basics of what made the channel amazing.
Now, at this time, I place Renaissance ending in 2018 as that's when Adventure Time ended. It's only befitting that Adventure Time, which started in 2010 and kicked off the channel's revival, also ends this time period. 2019's quality, so far, has suggest that we are heading into a gradual decline in quality. Perhaps not as steep as we saw in the mid-2000's, but a decline nonetheless. The Renaissance looks done.
But keep in mind, I'm looking at this from a very limited perspective. I did not look at the complete catalogue of Cartoon Network's shows nor did I take into account Adult Swim and Toonami's effect on the channel. And streaming is taking off in a big way so maybe we should start looking at streaming numbers that determine a show's popularity. Not only that, we also have the online-only cartoons like Villainous that are becoming more and more popular. We're scratching the surface of Cartoon Network's quality and history.
And who's to say the Renaissance is truly done? In five years time, I might be singing a different tune and place the ending at a different time. Maybe I would continue to extend it further and further into the future. After all Mao Mao premiered tonight and its receiving some glowing reviews! It also has a score of 8.5 right now on IMDB! That makes it the highest rated show of 2019 and puts it 6th out of 82 shows on my list! And Steven Universe is still kicking with its movie and additional season! Perhaps they will usher in…not another Golden Age…but a Silver Age?
Yeah, I like that. Silver Age. We look fondly on the past but things change, sometimes for the better. And as long as Cartoon Network does NOT bring back anymore live action shows, I'm looking forward to what else they may have in store for us.
What do you think? Do you agree with my thoughts? Looking forward to your comments!
This entry was posted in Cartoons, Uncategorized and tagged Adventure Time, Amazing World of Gumball, Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Dark Age, Cartoon Network Golden Age, Cartoon Network Renaissance, Cartoon Network Silver Age, Cartoons, Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, Regular Show, Steven Universe on July 1, 2019 by Andy.
Unapologetic Nerd for the Second Half of 2019
Hello everyone, I'm writing to give you a rare update on my blog and what I'm planning for the future. I started my blog in April 2014 meaning I have hit my five year anniversary. Despite not updating it as frequently as I did in my first couple of years, the past three months has seen my highest traffic ever with May 2019 being my best month by a huge margin as I am writing this article. This has given me inspiration to start writing more often and ensure this blog keeps chugging along.
I have a series of articles I have planned going forward for the second half of 2019.
First, my single type run articles will keep being produced and updated. I'm currently done with all the main stream games and now all I have left is Pokemon Sword and Shield. As more information comes out about that game, I'll decide how to tackle it like how I did for Sun and Moon. I'm also tempted to revamp my iconic Single Type Run chart and make a new one in its place that can include Sun and Moon and Sword and Shield. I'm also planning on streamlining some of the articles by making them less confusing, and fixing small errors that may have been overlooked. Additionally, keep an eye out for articles focusing on specific types like Steel, Fighting, and Dark!
Second, Battlebot articles, reactions, and predictions are coming back! Last year, living in the Wyoming wilderness severely limited my internet access so I couldn't watch the new season of Battlebots. But now that I'm back in civilization, I'm catching up with the 2018 season and I'll be watching, commenting, and geeking out with each new episode for 2019. These articles were popular and I was requested to get back into this by a fan. Thanks, and go Huge!
Third, random articles focusing on the NPS, cartoons, Godzilla, and other things, will be coming back. Single Type Run articles have dominated the past few years of my blog mainly because I find them fun and easy to do and they're popular with readers. However, I'm not just a one trick pony and I want to write about other things that I love. Additionally, I'm hoping to continue my podcast with Mary as that went on hiatus when we moved.
That's all for now, thanks for reading!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Battlebots, Blogging, Monotype Run, my website, Single Type Run, Thanks for reading! on June 3, 2019 by Andy.
Episode 7: Raven Herself
In this episode we geek out about Teen Titans, Season 2, episodes "Only Human," "Fear Itself," and "Date with Destiny." We talk about Cyborg's identity issues, Control Freak's gross appearance, and how Robin can be the funniest Titan if written right. Fantastic episodes all around for Season 2!
https://trilobluo.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/mago-7-91518-5-50-pm.mp3
This entry was posted in Mary and Andy Geek Out, Uncategorized and tagged Atlas, beast boy, Cartoon Network, Control Freak, cyborg, DC, Killer Moth, Mary and Andy Geek Out, Podcast, raven, Robin, starfire, teen titans on September 15, 2018 by Andy.
Best Monotype Runs for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Best Monotype Runs in Pokemon Crystal Clear
Four things I love about Discovery's Battlebots (and four things they should do)
Need Input for New Pokemon Challenge Run Articles
Denver Steele on Best Monotype Runs in Pokemon…
Andy on Best Monotype Runs in Pokemon…
Zach on Best Monotype Runs for Pokemon…
Phil on Best Monotype Runs for Pokémon…
Ancient Animals and Their Fakemon
Mary and Andy Geek Out
Pokemon Single Type Run
Reaction to
Would You Like to Know More Podcast


Cardio is more than just running on a treadmill! This Latin-dance workout proves you can get your heart rate up while shaking your hips and shimmying your shoulders. Nicole Steen, a cardio dance expert at Equinox, knows how to keep you moving and to keep it fun. New to dance? No worries, we offer modifications. Press play and get ready to cha-cha.
On Nicole: Lululemon top, Onzie leggings, and APL shoes. On Deja: Avocado outfit and Adidas shoes. On Kristel: Koral top, MPG sport leggings, and APL shoes. On Tarra: K-Deer top, Ghost Flower leggings, and Reebok shoes.


Observator instruments offers the widest range of display instruments, for local read out of meteorological parameters. The OMC-139 is a marine wind display for indication of relative wind speed and direction. This display can read in the information of several wind speed and direction sensors and is standard provided with a NMEA0183 output The OMC-139 is suitable for flush mount and is housed in a standard 144x144 housing. Besides the normal Obsermet front the unit can also be supplied with a black OEM front, called the Black line.
Observator instruments offers the widest range of display instruments, for local read out of meteorological parameters. The OMC-138 is the standard wind display for land applications and fixed offshore objects. The display can be provided with industrial standard outputs eighter as standard or as option (4..20 mA) The unit was initially designed for use in combination with the OMC-160 wind sensor but nowadays the display can read several other sensors as well. The OMC-138 is suitable for flush mount and is housed in a standard 144x144 housing. Besides the normal Obsermet front the unit can also be supplied with a black OEM front, called the Black line.
The Obsermet OMC-146 is a panel PC based solution for the indication, storage and retrieval of wind information according to the latest Exxon Mobil (MESQAC) requirements. It is further provided with several digital 0/1 outputs mainly used as pre- and end alarm on pre-set wind thresholds. The touch screen allows to make standard user settings such like wind speed unit selection and averaging times. Advantaged settings such like threshold selection are only allowed after a password check. This unit is ideal for locations were indication and read out of trends are required as well as for applications were wind alarms are required such like cranes and others subjected to wind speeds.
Observator instruments offers the widest range of display instruments, for local read out of meteorological parameters. The OMC-131 is a true and relative wind display which is suitable for 19"rack mounting and is used on many sea going vessels, ferries and FPSO's. The unit is capable of reading in two wind sensors, which is more a less a naval requirement having a port side and star board sensor. The sensor might be manual or automatically be selected. While reading in a (D)GPS signal the unit is capable of calculating and indicating true wind information at normal ship speeds. In case the gps signal is getting inaccurate the OMC-131 automatically switches over to Gyro and log.
Observator instruments offers the widest range of display instruments, for local read out of meteorological parameters. The OMC-137 advanced wind display was specially designed for aeronautical purposes. Besides the standard wind parameters this display also indicates Numeric wind direction, Maximum wind speed, Average wind speed and Minimum wind speed. Visual alarms can be indicated when wind speed is above 10 knots and wind variation exceeds 60 degrees. The OMC-137 can handle 4 wind sensors and is provided with a memory. So in case another sensor is selected, the 10 and 2 minute average parameters are available instantaneous. Obviously the OMC-137 can read in most industrial standard sensors.


Starting in late May 2017, Pediatric Health Care at Newton Wellesley, according to the latest guidelines from the AAP, ADA and AAFP, will be offering fluoride varnish starting at the 6 month old well child check and going every 3 months until the child sees a dentist or the 2 yr old well child check.
Fluoride varnish (5% sodium fluoride) is used to prevent tooth decay. It lowers cavity causing oral bacterial levels and repairs and strengthens teeth. Fluoride varnish is a topical application and not considered systemic. It is endorsed by the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Practice. The United States Preventive Services Task Force has proposed the application of fluoride varnish by medical providers.
Yes! Fluoride varnish can be used on babies from the time that they have their first tooth (around six months of age). Fluoride varnish has been used to prevent cavities in children in Europe for more than 25 years. It is approved by the FDA and is supported by the American Dental Association.
What do I need to know about fluoride varnish?
In brief, it is safe and effectve and can be quickly applied to the teeth. Infants and children can eat and drink shorly after application. The main puropose is to strengthen the enamel of the teeth and helps reduce the incidence of cavities by 30-35% and can even reverse early cavity formation.
Is there anyone that cannot get fluoride varnish?
Although rare, children with allergies to colophony (colophonuim) and pine nuts could have allergic reactions to fluoride varnish.
How is fluoride varnish put on my child's teeth?
The varnish is painted on the teeth. It is quick and easy to apply and does not have a bad taste. There is no pain, but your child may cry just because babies and children don't like having things put into their mouths by other people. Your child's teeth may be a little bit yellow after the fluoride varnish is painted on, but this color will come off over the next few days.
How long does the fluoride varnish need to be applied?
The fluoride coating works best if painted on the teeth two to four times a year.
Since this is recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force starting in May of 2015, most insurances will pay for the preventative care maintance up to 4 times per year; however, some insurance companies are only paying for a once a year application. We would ask that you check with your insurance company if they do not cover these services. Please call our billing department if there are any outstanding quesitons.
What do I do after the varnish is put on my child's teeth?
The physician will give you information about how to take care of your child's teeth after the fluoride varnish is applied. Your child may not be allowed to eat or drink for a short time. Do not give him or her sticky or hard food until the next day. It is okay to get another varnish treatment after three months (with your dentist) or sooner if recommended. This treatment does not replace brushing your child's teeth or taking a fluoride supplement.
Does fluoride varnish cause fluorosis?
No. Fluorosis is caused by long term over-exposure to fluoride. Fluorosis is caused by children who consume too much fluoride on an ongoing basis. For example, using excessive amounts of toothpaste or using fluoride tablets when their water supply is fluoridated. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no published evidence indicates that professionally applied fluoride varnish is a risk factor for dental fluorosis, even among children younger than six years of age. Proper application technique reduces the possibility that a patient will swallow varnish during its application and limits the total amount of fluoride swallowed as the varnish wears off the teeth over several hours.


The general election voter registration deadline is Friday, October 12. You will be eligible to vote as long as your application is received or postmarked by the deadline.
Here are several quick tips to ensure you're ready to vote in this year's upcoming election.
Check your voter registration to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date through the official "Voter Lookup" tool.
If you are qualified to vote but not registered in your county, the North Carolina Voter Registration Application is here.
If necessary, update your registration to reflect necessary changes (address, party affiliation, name, etc.).
Review the voting options available in North Carolina, including absentee by mail, one-stop early voting, military and overseas voting, curbside voting and traditional Election Day voting.
Remember voter registration deadlines. The deadline for the November 6 general election is October 12. And of course, you can register and vote at the same time during the 17-day early voting period before each election.
Visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement's "Voter Registration FAQ" page for more information. If you have questions about your voter registration or this year's elections, contact your county board of elections.
Remember to vote in this year's statewide elections! The general election is November 6.
Please visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement's website for additional information.


SNES Classic Patreon Drive - Tomorrow!
We've set up a series of fun SNES challenges as well as a couple other nostalgic goals. Most of the challenges aren't meant to be crazy or impossible, but to keep any one challenge from lasting all night, that person has to complete it within 15 minutes. If they don't, their name will be added to the Wall of Shame.
Here's the full list of goals. This is a collective list from various Allies so apologies if they aren't 100% clear. If you have any challenges you'd like to suggest, feel free to comment below. If we really love it, we might slide it in.
6190 patrons - Group – Who can do the most jumps in Super Mario RPG?
6360 patrons – Mega Man X - Spark Mandrill is behind you!
If you know anyone who might like Easy Allies and especially if they love SNES games, now's the time to poke them about getting involved. Thanks and see you on the stream!
I've spread this message on another forum I frequent and asked that people would really consider becoming a patron if they've enjoyed your material and coverage in the last year and a half. Just for a dollar or five, even. Hopefully we see the numbers grow. Excited about the stream anyway as well!
I missed the stream (work) but I intend on getting my friend who watches Tabletop with me to donate $1.
@bry_guy I mentioned this at the end of the stream, but this is not due to people canceling or being scummy. There is a normal drop at the beginning of the month due to banks and payment services declining charges for various reasons. Patreon sends out e-mails to patrons to update their account information and literally 99% of declines eventually get corrected. The number of declines did not increase this month from past months. If we hadn't done the drive, the numbers would be even lower.
I always wondered why the numbers drop at the start and then climb as the month goes on. Interesting.


Entrepreneurs with ample financial resources may be enticed by the ideals of autonomy to self-fund their venture. By doing so however, entrepreneurs could be implicitly increasing their chances of failure. Raising 'smart' capital provides a venture with a group of experienced advisors; positive signaling that results from raising professional capital provides entrepreneurs with more flexibility on several levels.


text:
<html>
<head>
	<meta charset="utf-8">
	<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
	<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
	<meta name="description" content="house/fiddles/extjs/fiddle-20150710-DynamicColumnState">
	<meta name="author" content="bradyhouse@gmail.com">
	<link rel="shortcut icon" href="../../resources/images/favicon.ico" id="favicon"/>
	<!-- HTML5 Shim and Respond.js IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries -->
	<!-- WARNING: Respond.js doesn't work if you view the page via file:// -->
	<!--[if lt IE 9]>
	<script src="../resources/js/html5shiv.js"></script>
	<script src="../resources/js/respond.min.js"></script>
	<![endif]-->
	<title>fiddle-20150710-DynamicColumnState</title>
	<script type="text/javascript" src="https://extjs.cachefly.net/ext/gpl/5.1.0/build/ext-all-debug.js"></script>
	<script type="text/javascript" src="https://extjs.cachefly.net/ext/gpl/5.1.0/packages/ext-theme-neptune/build/ext-theme-neptune.js"></script>
	<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://extjs.cachefly.net/ext/gpl/5.1.0/packages/ext-theme-neptune/build/resources/ext-theme-neptune-all-debug.css" />
	<script type="text/javascript" src="https://extjs.cachefly.net/ext/gpl/5.1.0/packages/sencha-charts/build/sencha-charts-debug.js"></script>
	<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://extjs.cachefly.net/ext/gpl/5.1.0/packages/sencha-charts/build/neptune/resources/sencha-charts-all-debug.css" />
	<script type="text/javascript" src="app.js"></script>
	<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css" />
</head>
<body>
</body>
</html>