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Q: SQL query not returning data I am trying to retrieve data from a Intersystems Cached database using a where clause with a timestamp, but nothing works.
Query:
select *
from dbo.iSkillsetStat
where Timestamp >= '2014-07-29 00:00:00'

Error:
ERROR: [SQLCODE: <-4>:<A term expected, beginning with one of
the following: identifier, constant, aggregate, %ALPHAUP, %EXACT,
%MVR, %SQLSTRING, %SQLUPPER, %STRING, %UPPER, $$, :,
+, -, (, NOT, EXISTS, or FOR>]
[Location: <Prepare>]

If I run the query without the timestamp all the data is returned.
Please any suggestions!

A: as TIMESTAMP is a reserved word, you should enclose it in double quotes "TIMESTAP"

A: In similar cases this worked for me:
select * from dbo.iSkillsetStat where Timestamp >= '2014-07-29T00:00:00'

Note the 'T' between the date and time values.

A: the field timestamp may be a reserved keyword and shouldn't be used for columnnames (have a look at https://www.drupal.org/node/141051 #728)
HINT:
if you field is of type TIMESTAMP convert the value before you compare it:
SELECT *
FROM dbo.iSkillsetStat
WHERE columnname >= TIMESTAMP('2014-07-29 00:00:00')

A: Try this:
select *
from dbo.iSkillsetStat
where Timestamp >= Convert(datetime, '2014-07-29 00:00:00')

Here you are missing 000 in your datetime 2014-07-29 00:00:00.
It should be like this 2014-07-29 00:00:00:000
instead of 2014-07-29 00:00:00

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Naknek Lake is a lake in southern Alaska, near the base of the Alaska Peninsula. Located in Katmai National Park and Preserve, the lake is  long and  wide, the largest lake in the park. The lake drains west into Bristol Bay through the Naknek River. The elevation of the lake has lowered over the past 5,000 years as it has cut through a glacial moraine, separating Naknek Lake and Brooks Lake and creating Brooks Falls about 3500 years ago.

The earliest Russian explorer reported the lake's name as Naknek, but a later one said its name was "Akulogak". Ivan Petrof named the lake Lake Walker, for Francis Amasa Walker, Superintendent of the 1880 United States census.

The lake is famous for its sport fishing, supporting one of the largest king salmon fisheries in southwestern Alaska, though the king salmon are greatly outnumbered by sockeye salmon as well as pink and chum salmon. Large rainbow trout are also common around the lake, along with northern pike, lake trout and Arctic char. Brooks Camp is located on the lake's shore where the Brooks River enters the lake over rapids.

Animals

Naknek Lake harbors a wide variety of life, typical of the Alaska Peninsula. Typically observed around the lake are moose, wolves, and occasionally wolverines. However, the lake is most famous for sockeye salmon and grizzly bears. The bears are often seen wandering around the lake or wading into it to catch fish, but they are found in the greatest abundances at Brooks Camp. Bears are seen frequently at Brooks Falls, catching salmon there; they are the main attraction to the lake and Brooks Falls and Camp.

References

Lakes of Alaska
Bodies of water of Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska
Lakes of Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Tourist attractions in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska
Tourist attractions in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Q: Why is the Python dict more efficient than set when it comes to finding/updating values? When I was solving the leetcode 3sum problem, I submitted the following code:
class Solution1:
    def threeSum(self, nums: List[int]) -> List[List[int]]:
        if len(nums) < 3:
            return []
        res = set()
        nums.sort()
        for firstEle in range(len(nums)-2):
            if firstEle > 0 and nums[firstEle] == nums[firstEle - 1]:
                continue
            target = 0 - nums[firstEle]
            dic = {}
            for j in range(firstEle+ 1,len(nums)):
                if target - nums[j] in dic:
                    res.add((nums[firstEle], target - nums[j], nums[j]))
                else:
                    dic[nums[j]] = j
        return list(map(list, res))

and got an runtime of ~844 ms.
I replaced dict with set, and modified the code as follows:
class Solution2:
    def threeSum(self, nums: List[int]) -> List[List[int]]:
        if len(nums) < 3:
            return []
        res = set()
        nums.sort()
        for firstEle in range(len(nums)-2):
            if firstEle > 0 and nums[firstEle] == nums[firstEle - 1]:
                continue
            target = 0 - nums[firstEle]
            mem = set()
            for j in range(firstEle+ 1,len(nums)):
                if target - nums[j] in mem:
                    res.add((nums[firstEle], target - nums[j], nums[j]))
                else:
                    mem.add(nums[j])
        return list(map(list, res))

then got a runtime of ~1044 ms.
Why did the data structure set downgrade the efficiency?
Updated:
I tested the code on my laptop:
import timeit
s1 = Solution1()
s2 = Solution2()

print("dict:", timeit.timeit(lambda: s1.threeSum([-1, 0, 1, 2, -1, -4]), number=100000))

print("set:", timeit.timeit(lambda: s2.threeSum([-1, 0, 1, 2, -1, -4]), number=100000))

and got the output:
dict: 0.671448961016722
set: 0.7314219229156151

Environment:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
CPU: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
RAM: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
Python version: 3.6
It seems set is still slower.


Show opportunities have often been too few, too distant and too expensive for the Mountain Horse enthusiast who would enjoy the exhilaration of the rail more often, if local, friendly and fun shows were only available closer to home. The Mountain Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association, Inc. ("MHBEA") is a non-profit corporation, formed, in part, to bring about this change.
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Previous objects
Object of the Month - Archive
In 'About the Museum'
Charles Lapworth
Back to 'Lapworth Museum of Geology'
Each month we present a short video showcasing an object from the Lapworth Museum collection.
Previous objects include the following
Liparoceras cheltiense ammonite
Mike Hermolle, long-term volunteer at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, describes a Liparoceras cheltiense or 'Fathead' ammonite he has chosen for his Object of the Month.
Portland Screw snail shell fossil
Ellen, receptionist at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, describes her choice of a Portland Screw snail shell fossil as Object of the Month.
Sauropod femur
Richard, Academic Keeper at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, describes his choice of a fantastic Jurassic dinosaur bone as Object of the Month.
Lapworth's notebook
Derren, a PhD student in structural geology, describes his choice of one of Charles Lapworth's field notebooks as Object of the Month at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
Smilodon skull
Anna, Learning and Community Development Officer at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, describes the skull of a Smilodon, or sabre-toothed cat.
Lava bomb
Jay, Visitor Services Assistant at the Museum, describes his choice of a lava bomb from a New Zealand volcano as Object of the Month at the Lapworth Museum of Geology
Gypsum crystal
Jack, a Geology PhD student in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, describes his choice of a spectacular piece of gypsum crystal as Object of the Month at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
Fossil trackways
Daniel, an MSci undergraduate student studying Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments, describes this fossil trackway, his choice as Object of the Month from the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
Dave, an undergraduate Geology and Geography student, describes his choice of the mineral pyrite as Object of the Month.
Mammoth tooth
Olivia, a volunteer at the Lapworth Museum of Geology here at the University of Birmingham, describes her choice of a 40,000 year old woolly mammoth tooth for the Museum's Object of the Month
Flexible sandstone
Ashley, a volunteer from Bishop Vesey's grammar school, describes this flexible sandstone, his choice as Object of the Month.
Pahoehoe lava
William, a third year Geology and Geography student, talks about his choice of the Object of the Month - a volcanic rock specimen from Mt Meru in Tanzania.
Carbonaceous chondrite - Allende meteorite
Celine, a work experience student from King Edward School for Girls in Edgbaston, describes her choice of Lapworth Museum Object of the Month
Honorary Doctorate speech given for Marie Sklodowska Curie
Olivia, a volunteer at the Lapworth Museum of Geology here at the University of Birmingham, describes her choice of Object of the Month - a transcript of the speech given when Marie Sklodowska Curie was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Birmingham in 1913.
Rutile in Quartz - TiO2 in SiO2
Location unknown
Hemicyclaspis murchisoni
Dudley, UK
Plamen, PhD student within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, talks about his choice of the Object of the Month
The Odessa Meteorite
Ector County, Texas, U.S.A.
Carrie - a work experience student - talks about her choice of the Odessa Meteorite as the Object of the Month for the Lapworth Museum of Geology
Crotalocephalus sp. trilobite
Katie, Assistant Curator. Lapworth Museum of Geology, talks about her choice of the Object of the Month
Charles Lapworth's microscope
Emma, a student from University of Melbourne, talks about her choice of object of the month.
Pinus yorkshirensis - Fossilised pine cone
Ben Slater from the University of Birmingham talks about his choice of object of the month.
Shotton Normandy landings map
Carrie - a work experience student - talks about her choice of object of the month.
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Uzbekistan has started work on the proposal of a railway line connecting Uzbekistan-Russia-Kazakhstan-Afghanistan-Pakistan to facilitate the trade and promote regional connectivity.
A meeting was held on December 3-4 between the heads of the railway administration of these five countries in Tashkent.
The meeting took into account a proposed railway line that will pass through Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Along with the railway line, Uzbekistan also proposed a commission, which if materialized, will prove to be very beneficial for the landlocked countries in terms of saving time and money.
According to the official sources, the Uzbek ambassador divulged that the proposal has been shared with Afghanistan and now the ball is in Kabul's court.
The ambassador said this during a meeting with Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan.
He also told the minister that his country was interested in importing meat and dairy products from Pakistan and exporting cotton and agricultural machinery like tractors. He said that his country could help Pakistan in pest resistance cottonseed development and export.
The ambassador further stated that a new approach can be adopted along with centralizing the system to get rid of the 'shadow economy' with respect to the import of Uzbek cotton through Torkham border.
He informed the minister that Uzbekistan still has 100,000 metric ton cotton and it can export it. Furthermore, he said, his country can make cottonseed on its own and can make special seeds for Pakistan.
He said that Uzbekistan imports five million tons of sugar and can turn to Pakistan as well to fulfill its sugar needs.
lol… forget peace and Afghanistan.
I wish that it come true. Good for every one.


You will find that the addiction problem is the one thing that affects a lot of people. There is nothing positive that will ever come out of your life when you are an addict. Your behavior will change and it is unfortunate that you will not be the one to notice the changes but those next to you. Therefore, when you decide to stop using and be sober, it will be a big step. When you decide to get sober, you will notice that there will be a great difference in your life and it will take you some time to get used to such a life.
You may need to ensure that you have gone to an addiction recovery center to get the help you may need to be able to start your sobriety journey. When you leave the facility after your treatment, you may need to ensure that you have led a sober life. You will find some weird things when you decide to live a sober life. When you read more in this website, you will discover more about some of the weird things you will uncover in your sober life.
You should never be fooled that when you come out of the rehab facility, all of the temptations will vanish since this is never true. You may have decided to stop using but there are some times you will have an urge for alcohol you were addicted to. You will, however, need to ensure that when such happens, you at least distract yourself. For some people who are in recovery, the trigger for relapse will be too much and they will give in. To be sober, you will need to be disciplined and in case of any temptation, you will need to devise ways of dealing with it.
Your finances will be in check when you live a sober life. As an addict, you never noticed how expensive such a life could get. You will notice that when you were an addict, you had to source for funds for the addiction even if it meant getting into the shoddy business. You will notice that the one thing you never considered doing is saving since all of your finances would be channeled to support your addiction. You will, however, find that now that you are sober, being financially conscious is the one thing you are. You will find that at this moment if you have kids, they will get to have a good future.


The family of a loving father have thanked the community for their support after he was killed in a tragic road accident.
Dad of five Martin Burlingham (34) died in a crash on the A47 near Guyhirn on Monday, July 20 at about 6am.
Martin died at the scene of the collision, which involved his Ford Fiesta and a lorry.
Now Martin's partner, Kylie Thorpe (31), has created a memorial garden at their home in Salix Road, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough to allow the couple's daughters a place to remember their dad.
The family were able to create the garden with help from Hampton garden centre Dobbies, who donated £500 to the family when they heard about the tragic accident through a friend of the family.
Kylie said: "When Martin died one of my friends contacted Dobbies, and they donated £500 to create the garden for Martin.
"We have put it at the bottom of the garden, so the children have a place to go and speak to him.
"They spend a bit of time down there, especially when they are feeling down.
"Martin was cremated, so there is not a grave to remember him at. It was important to do something like this.
The garden includes a bench, which has a dedication to Martin, including his birth date and the date he died, some solar powered lights and a fountain.
It also has a number of ornaments chosen by Martin's relatives.
The family - Kylie, Brittany-Louise (14), Macie-Marie (11), Kiera-Anne (9), Shauna-Leigh (5) and Sammi-Jo (16 months), are still coming to terms with Martin's untimely death.
Kylie said: "Martin had a great personality. He was a very chilled out, laid back, hard working dad.
"I could not have asked for anyone better to be the father of my children.
"Everything he did was for his family. He would do anything for them.
"He lived and worked for his children.
"The children are struggling. The eldest is trying to be a rock, but Shauna-Leigh thinks he is just ill, and doesn't understand.
The couple had lived in Peterborough for seven years, having met and previously lived in Cambridge - although Martin was born in London, and has a brother and a sister.
He had been working on his own in the last few weeks, and was preparing to start a new job when the crash happened.
Kylie said: "He had been a roofer since he left school. He was a very hard worker, nothing was ever an issue or any job too small.


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Three in four graduates still without a job: poll
TOUGH CONDITIONS About 16 percent of those who did not have a job said they had found one, but quit after realizing that the work did not meet their expectations
STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA
Some 75 percent of this year's graduates from colleges and universities are still looking for jobs, down 12 percent compared with the same period last year, a survey showed yesterday.
Although the percentage of recent graduates who had not found a job was lower than last year, the number of young people who managed to find work after graduating was still relatively low, said the poll, which was conducted by 104 Job Bank (104人力銀行).
As of the end of last month, 24.4 percent of this year's recent college graduates had found a job, with an average monthly salary of NT$24,187 (US$740) — on par with last year, the survey showed.
About 16 percent of those without employment, however, had actually obtained a job, but gave it up later, citing reasons including: "the work was different from my personal expectations," "limited possibility of development" and "the work differed from the job description."
The survey also found that by the end of last month, 56.8 percent of companies seeking new recruits had hired new workers, mainly for jobs as vendors, sales representatives, administrative staff and customer service representatives.
About 37.6 percent of the companies that hired new employees were taking part in a government program that grants NT$26,190 (NT$22,000 in monthly salary plus NT$4,190 in subsidies for labor and national health insurance premiums) each month to private enterprises for every new graduate they hire.
More than 60 percent of the companies participating in the program that were surveyed said they would either raise the new graduates' monthly salary or increase their bonus depending on performance.
Although there have been more job seekers than jobs available following the global financial crisis that began late last year, 56.7 percent of the businesses surveyed said it was hard to find qualified individuals.
The poll was carried out from Aug. 24 through Aug. 31 and had 909 valid responses. It had a margin of error of 3.25 percent.


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Police unions deliver food to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis
By Todd Maisel
Photos courtesy of Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Dozens of New York City police officers from the police unions on Friday delivered food and moral support to the medical staff of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center who are putting themselves at risk and working round the clock to save lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
Members of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (PBA) and Lieutenants Benevolent Association (LBA), brought food to the medical professionals who have been overwhelmed by the large number of COVID-19 positive cases who are at the brink of a health disaster in the hospital.
The PBA and LBA worked with Panico's Community Market in Smithtown, LI – longtime supporters of veterans and first responders – to prepare and deliver more than 300 freshly-made sandwiches and other food items to Jamaica Hospital's nursing department, for distribution to on-duty hospital staff.
Cops saluted the medical staff and wished them well in their war on the coronavirus that has killed thousands of New Yorkers.
PBA President Patrick J. Lynch and LBA president Lou Turco personally distributed bags of food to the doctors and nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight.
"We are all family on the front lines," Lynch said. "Cops, nurses, doctors and hospital staff have a long-standing bond – we know each other and work together 365 days a year. That bond has only grown stronger over the past several weeks. This is our small way of showing our Jamaica Hospital sisters and brothers that we haven't forgotten the professionalism and support they show us every time we walk through their doors. It also shows regular New Yorkers that their emergency personnel are united in responding to this crisis. Our uniforms may be different, but our mission is the same."
Turco echoed Lynch and saluted the medical staff at the hospital that has saved many police officers who have been injured in the line of duty.
"Jamaica Hospital's staff have always been there for New York City police officers, from working heroically to save the life of an injured cop, to offering a kind word and a cup of coffee," Turco said. "Now that they're at the epicenter of this pandemic, working long hours with little rest, it's our turn to show them the same support."
Police union leaders take no chances and wear masks at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
This story first appeared on amny.com.
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Astoria community organizers raising funds to help 'Keep Queens Warm'
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Queens senator's vandalized community fridge receives $35K in donations
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Just four years ago, "Computer Supported Cooperative Work" was an obscure term known only to a few people. That's not to say that CSCW research wasn't being done - just that those doing it didn't have a rallying call. Then, in December 1986, the first CSCW conference was held in Austin Texas. I was lucky enough to be there and sensed the excitement of new horizons and the flowering of a vision. By the second conference in September 1988 in Portland, Oregon, CSCW had become a hot research topic and journalists were beginning to write about Workgroup Computing and Groupware.
European delegates and authors had been present at both conferences, but in relatively fewer numbers than those of the host country - the USA. So at an informal meeting of the Europeans attending the Portland conference it was agreed that a European event was needed to establish a European focus. By December 1988 the organisation I work for - Computer Sciences Company Limited - had agreed to underwrite a European CSCW event and I duly established a committee. We then faced a difficult decision: should the event be a low key workshop or a full blown conference? Furthermore, with the next CSCW conference planned for 1990, when should the European event be held? After much debate, we decided that the best long term strategy would be to hold full scale European CSCW conferences in alternate years to the US conferences - a decision endorsed by our US colleagues via our CSCW liaison officer - Irene Greif.
Furthermore, we thought it important to gain momentum as quickly as possible and therefore to hold the first European event this year. This left us with a highly ambitious schedule to organise the conference in less than eight months. Despite the compromises forced on us by this timescale, the conference has been organised in the time available and with a full programme of papers (selected from over sixty submitted abstracts). The efforts of all committee members - Liam Bannon, Steve Bedford, John Bowers, Giorgio de Michelis, Irene Greif, Pam Knibb, Lorna Meek, Agent Olerup, Wolfgang Prinz, Mike Robinson, Tom Rodden, Rolf Speth and myself - are to be commended - particularly the work done by John Bowers, our Programme Chair. We hope that we have done enough to achieve our objectives - indeed I anticipate being able to announce a venue for the 1991 European conference during EC-CSCW'89.
The motivation for having a European conference is not only to get Europeans together, but also to highlight some of the special perspectives that Europe has to offer the international, collaborative, CSCW effort. One such area is the derivation of a theoretical framework for CSCW. Another become apparent at last year's Portland conference where Scandinavian papers addressing the work design process figured prominently in discussions. Both topics will be debated in their own rights at EC-CSCW'89, but I hope that the latter will also serve to remind us that the creation of computer tools is not the prime goal of CSCW work. Our objective must surely be the improve the group work process in general, regardless of the tools, techniques and environments involved.
Our goal must be to seek organisational forms, design processes and associated computer-based tools that complement our European culture and environment. I suggest that this is a worthy focus for this conference.
You will see in your conference programme that there is a slot on Thursday evening for discussion of a COST programme. COST supports the creation of pan-European research collaboration in all disciplines by funding the administration and travel expenses of approved programmes. A proposal for a COST programme in Cooperation Technology has recently been put forward and the purpose of the Thursday evening meeting is to publicise and discuss the initiative.
COST, however, is not the only focal point for European CSCW research. The current ESPRIT call for proposals specifies at least two CSCW related projects; and the recently established "Foundation for Cooperative Work Technology" intends, among other things, to undertake active research in CSCW by linking a number of European research establishments.
All these initiatives are in their planning stages and will be important influences on future European CSCW activities, so I urge delegates to discuss their implications and influence their protagonists. Above all, try to get involved in some way or other in these collaborative ventures. Consider yourselves part of a world-wide CSCW team and take every opportunity to try out CSCW tools and techniques when collaborating with your colleagues. By utilising the tools we are designing, we have a better chance of ensuring their usability in the real, practical world.
So, my overall message to EC-CSCW'89 delegates is not only to enjoy the comprehensive conference programme, but also to consider how you can contribute to the "collective brainpower" of the international CSCW effort. Each and every one of us has something to contribute. If you can make that contribution by doing research using collaboration tools, then so much the better.
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The size of these two containers will help determine how much juice you can make. Some juicers such as the Juiceman JM400 Classic 2 Speed Juicer have a juice pitcher that is less than 1 liter while the pulp container is less than 1.5 liters. Some juicers offer much larger containers such as the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juice Extractor and Cuisinart CJE-1000 Die-Cast Juice Extractor.
Kuvings released the C7000 in 2017. Kohler said this model has improved features compared with the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer (B6000), which didn't impress us in testing. From watching a comparison review of the C7000 and the Whole Slow Juicer, we see that the C7000 has a new funnel for easily feeding produce, doesn't produce as much pulp, and has a more recessed auger for easier cleaning compared with its predecessor. But the C7000 still spins faster than our pick at 60 rpm, and is more expensive at the time of writing. And although Kuvings juicers boast a 3-inch feed tube that, in theory, can accept whole fruit, most apples in the store are much bigger than three inches in diameter, so that's a wash. When we tested the Whole Slow Juicer, it didn't hold a candle to the juice quality from Tribest or Omega machines. The Kuvings Silent Juicer was also an underperformer, giving us over an ounce less of green juice than the Slowstar. The resulting juice was also unpleasantly pulpy.
Masticating juicers use an Auger, which is very similar in appearance to a drill-bit. Mos feature some sort of cork-screw type design that chops up food while pressing it forward at the same time. This is a very efficient means of applying force and therefore requires the less powerful motor. Typically, a masticating juicer's auger is made of a high-density plastic like the GE Ultem found on the Breville 800JEXL. the use of these durable materials is favorable, considering the auger is the part doing all the work.
Masticating juice extractors are also known as slow juicers because of their working mechanism that uses a slow rotating auger to crush the fruits against a stainless steel mesh at only 80-100 RPM. They do not shred or cut the fruits with blades like a centrifugal juicer, which makes them excellent for leafy greens as they get the best nutrients out of them at an extremely slow speed.
The cleaning of this CJE-1000 is easy and fast as there are no nooks and hidden compartments like some juicers have. Shell of the units top is made of high impact ABS, it is very well made and fits perfectly. Cuisinart did excellent job in design how the parts fit – if it is not correctly assembled it will not start. Also, the motor has automatic thermal reset fuse, not like some major and expensive brand which I used to have and will never touch again for that very reason. One day you will overheat the juicer and I you do not have auto thermal reset, you will be shipping it for repairs. Not with this juicer. ThankYou Cuisinart !!!.
When it comes to features, the Omega J8006 Masticating Juicer is in a different league — starting with the way it actually produces juice. According to the manufacturer, rapidly spinning blades damage valuable oxidants and enzymes. The powerful, slow-speed auger in the Omega prevents this. It also delivers considerably more force, so fruit and vegetables are squeezed once as they enter the machine, and then the pulp is squeezed a second time – which maximizes goodness and minimizes waste.
However, considering that it's the compensation for healthier, more nutritious juices, the 2 minute wait is not exactly a deal breaker. Plus, since the juice is cold-pressed and is exposed to very minimal oxidation, it can be stored up to 72 hours in the fridge. That means you can actually save more time than using a fast juicer, since the juices made with fast machines typically degrade within a couple hours after they're made.
Born and raised in Paris, the land of unapologetic butter, Francois has spent the last 20 years shaping the American culinary world behind the scenes. He was a buyer at Williams-Sonoma, built the Food Network online store, managed product assortments for Rachael Ray's site, started two meal delivery businesses and runs a successful baking blog. When he's not baking a cake or eating his way through Europe, Francois enjoys sharing cooking skills with cooks of all levels. Rules he lives by: "Use real butter" and "Nothing beats a sharp knife."
Juicing advocates advise that you start with a basic, centrifugal juicer-only model so you can get the hang out of juicing. You can then move on to the multitasking masticating and triturating ones as soon as you become adept at juice extraction. If your looking for more in-depth juicer reviews or juicer comparisons, click here to check out the top reviews.
We got more juice out of the Kuvings Centrifugal Juicer NJ-9500UB than any other machine we tested. All that remained was a small amount of pulp that felt relatively dry to the touch. The Kuvings did an excellent job extracting juice from hard and soft produce in virtually all our tests. Since getting juice is the whole point of a juicer, the Kuvings got top marks.
Making cocktails at home doesn't have to be complicated, but we can all aspire to more than dumping margarita mix in a blender. Over the past two years, we've spent 70 hours researching bar tools, speaking with some of the top bartenders in the country and testing five dozen models to bring you this guide to the absolute best items for home mixology.
The Hurom's feed chute is made of opaque plastic, meaning you can't see what's happening as you feed produce into the juicer — is it making weird noises because it's about to jam, or is it powering through a particularly stringy piece of celery? The chute also had a narrower mouth than most of our finalists, requiring us to quarter our apples and lemons before adding them. Not a dealbreaker, but we preferred larger, more transparent chutes as they require a little less prep work and you can see what's going on.
In our tests, the Hamilton Beach juicer produced lots of juice for each of our three test recipes. It handled hard and soft produce well, though it could have processed the leafy greens slightly better. Even so, it produced a high juice yield compared to other products after straining away the froth. This juicer does leave a lot of pulp in your juice, which is great if you're looking to up your fiber intake. Unlike some others, the Hamilton Beach doesn't come with a pitcher to collect your juice. Its nozzle also points directly down, so find the right container to catch your juice and prevent spills.
KitchenAid makes a juicing attachment for the Artisan stand mixer, the Masticating Juicer Attachment, as well as the standalone Maximum Extraction Juicer. In our research, we found that the Maximum Extraction Juicer didn't compare to our picks in yields, extraction, build quality, or warranty (one-year limited). We don't think it's worth testing because it has too many shortcomings for its high price. The juicing attachment for the Artisan mixer is cheaper than a full juicer, but it gets poor reviews on Amazon for being hard to use and clean, and it seems to have difficulty with hard roots and vegetables.
The gist: The Omega is the creme-de-la-creme of masticating (slow-speed) juicers. Since it processes at a slower speed, you won't miss out on any nutrients. You can juice anything from fruits and vegetables to leafy greens— but it doesn't stop there. The Omega will also turn nuts into nut butter (homemade peanut butter anyone?), grind coffee beans, make pasta, frozen desserts, baby food... to be honest, we're not sure there's much it can't do. Additionally, its slow speed method makes for a super quiet juicing experience.
Masticating juicers are also very popular because they are able to handle more types of foods. For instance, nuts and frozen berries can be handles by most masticating juicers. If you like to juice green leafy vegetables or wheat grass, masticating juicers are likely to be the best option for you. These juicers are also referred to as slow juicers, meaning that many people regard them as producing juice at a slower rate. In all reality, masticating juicers produce juice just about as quickly as any other juicers, but their internal parts move more slowly. Slower moving parts usually mean less chance of breaking, and wider margins of error when trying difficult foods.
Like all Hamilton Beach products, our juicers offer reliable efficiency and durability. We offer models with powerful motors that are able to extract juice from a range of fruits and vegetables. Big Mouth® Juice Extractors have the added benefit of large chutes that let you process whole vegetables and fruits reducing your prep time because you don't have to precut your produce. And with all our juicer machines, cleaning up is a snap — most parts are dishwasher safe.
Reasonable footprint: Juicers can be rather in-your-face appliances, depending on size and noise level. The small footprint of vertical juicers is ideal for smaller kitchens with limited counter space. The oval bases hover around 7 to 8 inches in diameter. You can tuck a vertical juicer into a corner quite easily, though they are generally tall (about 16 to 18 inches) and require cabinet clearance. Because horizontal juicers can hog a lot of space, we preferred vertical juicers.
The vertical masticating Omega VRT400HDS was disappointing. The first trial of the green juice was a failure; the auger couldn't pull anything through. I disassembled it, cleaned it, and put it back together and finally got it to work. Its yields were low compared with that of other juicers and the machine felt really flimsy, almost buckling as I pushed leaves of kale and apple wedges through the feed tube. It produced the most foam of all the juicers in the testing group, even more than the centrifugal juicers. It does, however, come with a 15-year warranty.
We invested 96 hours in testing and evaluating juicers, measuring the amount of juice versus pulp each produced, the amount of froth created, and how much prep work was needed to get fruits and vegetables to fit through the food chute. In some cases, we had to spend quite a bit of time chopping hard produce into small- or medium-sized pieces, while other juicers had chutes so big we could simply cut an average apple, orange or beet into quarters. We also evaluated how much pressure we needed to exert to push fruits and vegetables through the juicer.
The Omega VSJ843 is one of the slowest and quietest machines we've tested, and it produces juices without much foam. The VSJ843 produced almost as much green juice as our top pick, the high-yielding Tribest. So if you're a devoted green juicer, you might prefer this Omega to our pick. However, for most people, its higher price, slightly lower yields on carrot-apple juice, and lack of versatility make it a second choice to our top pick.
"This is an easy to use, easy to clean citrus juicer that I wish I had bought 25 years ago! It is versatile (will juice small fruit like limes or large fruit such as Meyer lemons and even relatively small grapefruit. There is an adjustment allowing a little or a large amount of pulp to go through with the juice. It is well made and requires only a small space for storage. I will be buying oranges by the bag to have fresh juice. Probably my favorite small appliance."
Whereas the Omega J8004 is a commercial-quality machine, the Omega NC800 is designed for household use. When it came to green juice, the output was almost identical. The carrot juice was a different story, though. The NC800 yielded only 12.3 ounces. John Kohler at DiscountJuicers.com said that this machine put out 15 percent more juice than its predecessor, but we found that it actually put out 25 percent less carrot juice than the J8004. The nice feature of this juicer is that it boasts a larger feed tube than its predecessor, which makes prep a little easier.
I like this juicer, but I often find it leaves more residue than I would like. So I redo it and sometimes that helps. I think if there was less space for the residue to fling about, more of it might be juiced. Some of that I am sure is me, as I am new to all this. I don't find it as easy to clean as I would like, but I am lazy. It is doing wonders for the compost pile. And hopefully, me.
Masticating juicers mimic "chewing" fruits and vegetables using augers with sharp metal teeth. They then press the maximum amount of juice from the pulp resulting in high yields and very little foaming or oxidization. This technique allows for easy juicing of leafy greens such as wheatgrass, spinach, and kale. Also known as "slow" or "cold-press" juicers, these models take more time to produce juice but don't heat it up, which is thought to preserve more nutrients. They tend to be quieter and operate at a low hum. Their stronger motors come at a higher cost but enable additional features like making nut butters, baby food, sorbets, and even pasta. Masticating Juicers cost upwards of $200 and are more of an investment for the serious juicer.
There are several other juicers in the market that warrant a look at. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to review them. You might want to check them out: Super Angel Pro Stainless Steel Juicer, Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5050 Jumbo Twin Gear Cold Press Juice Extractor, Green Power KPE1304 Twin Gear Juicer, VonShef Professional Powerful Wide Mouth Whole Fruit Juicer Machine 700W, and BLACK+DECKER JE2200B Fruit & Vegetable Juicer.
When deciding which type of juicer is for you, the first thing you'll need to think about is what kinds of juice you'd like to make most often. Look for a juicer with high yields for the produce you'll be juicing. Masticating juicers work best for leafy greens, producing high amounts of dry pulp which mean less waste and cost in the long term. If you'll only be juicing fruits and hard vegetables, a high-quality, less expensive centrifugal juicer may be your best bet.
Juicing is a unique way to naturally process your fruits and vegetables to maximize the nutrition you get from your foods. By chopping, crushing, and squeezing fruits and vegetables, you are helping to release all the micronutrients found within the cell walls [1] These micronutrients are very beneficial to your health and can benefit nearly every aspect of your health. Simply put, Juicing is good for you! One of the most effective means to ensure you are getting the most of these powerful enzymes and micronutrients is to juice with a high-quality juicer made just for juicing! Research has shown that using juicers, rather than blenders, is a much more effective way to release natural anti-oxidants found in fruits [2].
Hamilton Beach is a reputable brand that offers quality appliances at affordable prices. And its 67650A Juice Extractor is no exception. This extremely affordable centrifugal juicer is easy to assemble and use, even for beginners. The stainless steel micromesh strainer basket ensures that the pulp gets separated from the juice. And the extra wide feed chute enables you to cut down on your chopping time.


Connect to the spiritual. Find your center. Learn and share whole body wellness.
This page is meant to be a directory to all of the main things on this website (since people have told me they get lost since there's so much information here now).
If you're interested in keeping up to date on the latest information, please sign up for our newsletter, or view the newsletter archive for past newsletters, follow us on Facebook or join the Journey Group Facebook Group or the Heart Centered Sound Circle Facebook Group.
The amount of posts that are on this website have been growing slowly over time. Mostly things get buried because I post the journey group outlines once monthly, so some of the posts get lost beneath them. Since people have been asking about some of the main posts and I often refer clients or new people in general to some of the "main" blog posts, I thought it might be helpful to have them all posted in one spot and update this "Master List" as time goes on.
Brief summary: The most popular thing that I teach is Shamanic Journeying. I often hold a once monthly Shamanic Journeying course, and many people have voiced that they would like to begin journeying on their own at home. Well now you can! With this outline! It walks you through the first steps of learning how to Journey, and then goes through all the next parts that will help expand your own inner world.
Brief summary: The core principle of Shamanism centers around our Helping Spirits. When we dive into a superficial layer of acknowledgement with our Spirit Guides, we tend to fall into a false sense of security. This article is geared toward people who are a little more serious in wanting to deepen their connection to their Helping Spirits.
Brief summary: For those interested in starting to learn about maintaining and cultivating their energy body hygiene. We take showers for our physical body, what type of support do we offer our mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies?
Brief Summary: Follow up to Energy Body Hygiene. In case people want to apply the knowledge of the energetic health to their every day practice.
Brief Summary: Many people don't grasp the fundamental difference between change and transformation. A lot of people seek transformation, but when they don't see the immediate gratification of their choices, they resort back to the way they used to be. With change, you can always change back. Transform, and you can't fathom being the same person again. This is the basis of getting started on our path in terms of healing our self.
Brief Summary: After one takes the step of acknowledging the difference between change and transformation, one often ponders, "Well how do I transform? And what are the steps to do that?" In this blog post we explore the ingredients to making a transformation happen, as well as the spontenaiety it needs in order to be successful.
Brief Summary: We give great gratitude to those who have served in the armed forces. They help ensure our freedom/national security. Often when they come back from a war zone, they often will be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is something that is very serious, and integrating back into normal every day reality can be a hard adjustment. This article raises a question and offers support and hope for those that are being affected by PTSD.
Brief Summary: Because I often teach at conferences or public health events, for those interested in understanding my cosmology and how I frame my understanding of the world – a lot of it is based off of the Courageous Heart Medicine by Christina Pratt and the Four Fold Way by Angeles Arien. This is an introductory post to the huge/vast concept.
Brief Summary: I had a near death experience in February of 2017. This is a detailed account as well as some insights from being so close to the veil. It's about the reasons why I chose to stay, because I was given a choice if I wanted to stay here in this world, or to continue to pass on.
Brief Summary: A brief look at a cosmology based around elements and how they can metaphorically echo our lives.
Brief Summary: Updated version of the topics we will be exploring for the first half of 2017.
Brief Summary: Expansion on Purity and the Elements. Many people are in excess of this element, and dive too much into their mental wisdom body. This leaves people prone to anxiety, headaches, and even migraines. Learn how to come into good relationship with this element.
Brief Summary: Expansion on Purity and the Elements. Explains the inter-connectedness of all of the elements, and why paying attention to all four wisdom bodies makes a difference.
Brief Summary: Ever wonder why walking a labyrinth can be very therapeutic? Here I share my insight on why I find labyrinth walking helpful, and how it differs from other meditations.
Brief Summary: The Standing Rock movement has been very near and dear to my heart. I have attended the protests in DC, and many people ask me why I stand with Standing Rock. This blog post is the reason why, among many other personal reasons.
Brief Summary: These list the reasons why I went to Standing Rock, as well as a brief update on what is going on over there, as well as an asking for donations.
Brief Summary: This is actually written by my teacher, but I also put in my two cents here and there of what happened.
These are articles that I have written that are from a personal standpoint in regards to my own life and how I apply these principles directly to how I live.
The Little Bear Chronicles are a series of blog posts that I have written because people were interested in how I raise my son. His first power animal that came to him was a Bear, and since then he has been named my Little Bear, even though (as with all children) their power animals change/grow over time with them. This is the link to the directory of those posts and my experience with raising a child with a more Shamanic upbringing/way of looking at life.
Brief Summary: A basic look at energy work and how it can be integrated into every day life.
This entry was posted in Communication.
SJG: Battin' down the hatches!


Bengaluru: Street vendors in the city continue to encroach TenderSure roads and block footpaths for pedestrians. The TenderSure roads, which were built to provide pedestrian-friendly footpaths, have been encroached upon in most parts of the city's Central Business District.
"We don't have any separate place to do business. We also do not have a fixed income. The BBMP said they would give us separate place and licence, which we have not got till now," said Ramesh, a street vendor on M.G. Road.  Another street vendor at Residency Road, who wished to remain anonymous, said, "I heard a friend mention about some licence, but I have no idea about it or any survey. And we are not really disturbing anyone. We do some small business in a corner. Why do they have problem with that?". Despite repeated orders about street vending, there is little awareness among vendors.
The High Court on July, 2014 issued directions to BBMP to remove all the unauthorized encroachments, constructions and obstructions either temporary or permanent on the existing footpaths under Section 288-D of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976.
This was not the first time that the court issued such directions to Palike, the same was done in July, 2013 as well. According to the Street Vendor (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, street vending is legal and anyone can vend; unless the corporation conducts a survey and issues identity card to them, but no one can be evicted.
BBMP Chief Engineer and in-charge for TenderSure projects K.T. Nagaraj said, "We have removed almost all the encroachments and told street vendors not to obstruct paths for pedestrians on the TenderSure roads. We have to identify and designate place for street vendors; unless we do that encroachments will keep happening." To deal with the issue, the High Court on January 17 asked BBMP to distribute ID cards by February end to surveyed vendors, in order to have specified vendor zones in the city. If there is any delay in the process then the officers in-charge will have to pay Rs 1,000 each day for delay.  "We are on it and the process of distributing ID cards to street vendors will be completed soon," added K.T. Nagaraj.
This story has been auto-generated from a syndicated feed from http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/100218/bengaluru-even-tendersure-roads-not-free-from-hawker-menace.html .


The Minister for Health recently announced an extension to the My Health Record opt out period until January 31st, 2019. The opt out portal and Help line will remain open and available until then. The Australian Digital Health Agency are working through the implications of this announcement and will provide further updates soon on ongoing activity throughout this extended opt out period.
The My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018.has now been passed by the Australian Parliament- House of Representatives without further amendment.
The new legislation ensures the system has the confidence of the Australian public, promotes greater health outcomes and protects the privacy and security of people's health information.
A summary of the changes is available on the My Health Record website. For more information access Sydney North HealthPathways – My Health Record, or contact healthpathways@snhn.org.au for access details.


The following room configurations are available in our conference facilities.
Rows of chairs facing the front of the room with a centre aisle.
Tables and chairs are set facing front in straight rows or with a centre aisle.
Desks form a closed square in the centre of the room with chairs set all around the outside of the square facing the hollow square.
Desks form one large open-ended square with chairs set facing inward, all around the three sides.
These are miniature horseshoes where only three tables are used to form a cluster. A maximum of six persons are accommodated in each cluster. Chairs are set facing inward on the outside of each cluster.


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namespace AppBundle\DataFixtures\ORM;

/**
 * Created by PhpStorm.
 * User: olivier
 * Date: 27/01/15
 * Time: 21:54
 */

use Doctrine\Common\DataFixtures\FixtureInterface;
use Doctrine\Common\Persistence\ObjectManager;
use AppBundle\Entity\ImageSite;
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\File\UploadedFile;

class LoadImageSiteData implements FixtureInterface
{

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    public function load(ObjectManager $manager)
    {

        $uFile = $this->createUploadFiles('img1');
        $isDSP = new ImageSite();
        $isDSP->setFile($uFile);
        $isDSP->setVehicleModel('audi A3  (TEST)');
        $isDSP->setBusinessServiceRef('DSP');
        $isDSP->setLocation("Marseille (13)");
        $isDSP->setDamageType("Coup de genoux, aile avant");
        $isDSP->setCarouselOrder(4);
        $manager->persist($isDSP);

        $uFile2 = $this->createUploadFiles('img2');
        $isDSP2 = new ImageSite();
        $isDSP2->setFile($uFile2);
        $isDSP2->setVehicleModel('Renault Clio2 (TEST)');
        $isDSP2->setBusinessServiceRef('DSP');
        $isDSP2->setLocation("Vaucluse (84)");
        $isDSP2->setDamageType("poque");
        $isDSP2->setCarouselOrder(2);
        $manager->persist($isDSP2);

        $uFile3 = $this->createUploadFiles('img3');
        $isDSP3 = new ImageSite();
        $isDSP3->setFile($uFile3);
        $isDSP3->setVehicleModel('Citroën 2CV (TEST)');
        $isDSP3->setBusinessServiceRef('DSP');
        $isDSP3->setLocation("Avignon (84)");
        $isDSP3->setDamageType("grêle");
        $isDSP3->setCarouselOrder(3);
        $isDSP3->setVisible(true);
        $manager->persist($isDSP3);

        $uFile4 = $this->createUploadFiles('img4');
        $isVIT = new ImageSite();
        $isVIT->setFile($uFile4);
        $isVIT->setVehicleModel('Mercedes SLK2 (TEST)');
        $isVIT->setBusinessServiceRef('VIT');
        $isVIT->setLocation("Vitrolle (13)");
        $isVIT->setDamageType("impact cailloux");
        $isVIT->setCarouselOrder(3);
        $isVIT->setVisible(true);
        $manager->persist($isVIT);

        $manager->flush();

    }

    /**
     * Files are deleted by move function of UploadedFile
     * (=> this is the same with use of File)
     * @return UploadedFile
     */
    public function createUploadFiles($fileName)
    {
        copy(__DIR__ . "/files/original/$fileName.jpg", __DIR__ . "/files/tmp/$fileName.jpg");
        return new UploadedFile(__DIR__ . "/files/tmp/$fileName.jpg", "$fileName.jpg", null, null, null, true);
    }
}

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Make your own deodorant! But why?
As a typical guy, shopping for deodorant and stuff is not my biggest hobby. Most of us know that a lot of deodorants have chemicals in them that might not be great for your body. (the debate is still going on that) An other problem is that some deodorants stain my shirts, others don't smell nice or they don't work good enough. Some are just very expensive.
So as most men do, I ended up with one particular deodorant that I exclusively use. And now, the horror, my local shop doesn't have my deodorant anymore.
Searching for a good alternative, I stumbled on a whole world of DIY deodorant makers on the internet. Most of these use baking soda as active ingredient and add essential oils for the smell and to add wonders.
Most recipes use coconut oil to make it into a paste. The problem with that is that this gives your DIY deodorant a shelve life of approximately one week. I don't see my self making new deodorant every week so I had to solve that.
Then I found "Ohm" deo powder. That would be the deodorant that would work for me, with this easy recipe as a result.
I really like the result of the smell of these two oils, but I will experiment with other smells aswel.
Use a spoon to mix the oil with the talcum very thoroughly until all lumps are gone.
When at this moment the police knocks at your door, you might have something to explain. I'm sure you will be free again as soon as the results are back from the lab.
The baking soda is (next to the oils) the active ingredient in your deodorant. This deodorant won't keep you dry, the talcum might keep you a little bit dry, but the best effect is on the smell. The baking powder will neutralize the acids in your sweat and kill the bacteria that will cause the bad smell.
This deodorant will keep my armpits fresh the whole day.
To be able to keep your deo-powder for a long period, you will need to put it on a dark, dry place.
My bathroom is anything but dry, so I found myself a watertight container. To also make it easy to dispence the powder, I bought the smallest juice bottle with a pop-up cap. This works great.
To finish it all, I also added some diy labels.
To use it, I puff a bit of deo-powder under my armpits in the morning after my shower.
I use this deodorant for two weeks now and until now it is the best deodorant I've ever had.
Perhaps some people might sensitive to the baking soda or some oils, so please try this carefully.


Rakul Preet is now officially part of NTR Biopic and the actress is essaying Lady Super Star Sridevi in the flick. On the occasion of Rakul birthday, the NTR biopic team has released the first look of Rakul in and as Sri Devi in the 'NTR Kathanayakudu'. The actress is going to raise the temperature with the Classic hit song "Aaku Chatu Pinde Tadise" song in the movie.
Balakrishna is playing NTR in the movie, while Sumanth and Rana are ANR and Chandra Babu in the NTR Biopic. The Film is being released in Two parts 'NTR Kathanayakudu' and 'Mahanayakudu' releasing On 9th Jan and 24th Jan Respectively. Director Krish is helming the movie under NBK Film banner.


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- New driver improved voltage management for Radeon RX Vega - Look under the case of Radeon RX Vega 64 with LZO - AMD is ready to deal with the deficit of Radeon RX Vega 64 - Meet the new version of the popular secure smartphone AGM X2 -
POSTER: computer news || NEW DRIVER IMPROVED VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT FOR RADEON RX VEGA
Increasingly, profile resources mention the fact that in the current versions of the drivers for Radeon RX Vega 64 many functions that can affect the speed of these video cards with the new architecture are disabled. Accordingly, the confidence grows that "a good AMD video card is only getting better over the years" - in this case, more productive.
Now, the version of the Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.8.1 driver is already available for download, and the pioneers of the Overclock.net forum claim that this software provides the owners of the Radeon RX Vega 64 graphics cards with a normal tool for managing the voltage. In particular, you can reduce the voltage to reduce power consumption and noise level, or you can increase it when overclocking. The new drivers should also raise the speed level of Radeon RX Vega 64. Some potential owners of these rare yet video cards predict that it will be possible to reach the level of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti running in native mode in synthetic tests. And at best, and in games!
New driver improved voltage management for Radeon RX Vega
POSTER: computer news || LOOK UNDER THE CASE OF RADEON RX VEGA 64 WITH LZO
The first happy owners share the impressions of the acquired Radeon RX Vega 64 video cards with the regular liquid cooling system.
One of the British buyers managed to grab a video card in Sapphire performance , equipped with an unattended liquid cooling system of the reference sample. Judging by the silvery color of the case, the video card also belongs to a limited series - this fact does not affect the price, but the main part of the released video cards will be equipped with casings of the cooling system of black color. A concrete copy of the video card was offered as part of the promotional package, and so the buyer could get a coupon from the store for downloading two games.
Under the cooling system casing, which is fixed with six screws, the customer managed to find a "stuffing" that resembles the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition liquid cooling system. Closer to the auxiliary power connectors is a reservoir with a cooling liquid, equipped with a spring-loaded diaphragm, which creates additional pressure in the system.
By the way, the author of the photos admitted that he replaced the regular fan on the remote radiator of the system for the product Noctua. This allowed to reduce the noise level, but the temperature under load increased by five degrees Celsius. In addition, one should take into account the presence of a specific power connector for the fan (pictured above).
One of the American participants in the discussion also shared his joy - he was able to purchase a similar video card by placing it vertically in one of those cases that are popular with "technical exhibitionists": the graphics card in them is located almost in the most prominent place.
Look under the case of Radeon RX Vega 64 with LZO
POSTER: computer news || AMD IS READY TO DEAL WITH THE DEFICIT OF RADEON RX VEGA 64
Radeon RX Vega 64 demand continues to exceed expectations. AMD is working closely with its partners to address this demand. Radeon RX Vega 64 at SEP of $ 499, Radeon RX Vega 64 Black Packs at SEP of $ 599, and Radeon RX Vega 64 Aqua Packs at SEP of $ 699. We are working with our partners to restock all SKUs of Radeon RX Vega 64 including the standalone cards and Gamer Packs over the next few weeks, and you should expect quantities of Vega to start arriving in the coming days.
The essence of the appeal to those wishing to buy Radeon RX Vega 64 at normal prices was that demand exceeds supply, but AMD is ready to work together with partners to replenish the stocks of all three versions of video cards, including the "bare" package without games and discounts on related products "Into the load." Somewhat alarming is the fact that the company speaks about the recommended prices "from $ 499" in the past tense, tying them to the conditions of distribution of the debut lot of video cards.
AMD is ready to deal with the deficit of Radeon RX Vega 64
POSTER: computer news || MEET THE NEW VERSION OF THE POPULAR SECURE SMARTPHONE AGM X2
AGM company has introduced an updated version of the popular "secure" smartphone AGM X1! Expected, the novelty was called AGM X2. And although there are a lot of "protected" smartphones on the market, this model stands out and attracts public attention. It's all about the characteristics.
Usually, smartphones from the "protected" class are deprived of quality displays, performance, and sometimes even autonomy. All this is replaced by a massive shock-proof body and moisture protection. The presented model is built on a different idea and continues the position of the predecessor.
Namely, we have a rare representative of a "protected" smartphone with really "flagship" characteristics. So, the manufacturer has allocated for this model AMOLED-display with FullHD resolution and a productive eight-core chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 653. 6 GB of RAM is the flagship figure even for first-tier brands, not to mention "protected" smartphones. The size of the main memory can be 64 GB or 128. It is also worth mentioning the presence of such pleasant moments as a dual main camera with a resolution of each module of 12 megapixels and a front one at 16 megapixels. Do not forget the manufacturer and about such things as a fingerprint scanner and support for fast charging technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
Creating a "secure" smartphone, the developers took into account the specifics of its application. So, an environmental sensor is installed here, all kinds of navigation systems are supported, and a supported list of LTE-bands will allow you to stay in touch anywhere in the world.
By the way, what is the situation with autonomy? The manufacturer thought about this - a battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh will allow you to forget about recharging for a long time. The manufacturer promises us up to 480 hours of standby time and 50 hours of talk - not bad. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass, and the case is generally protected to IP68 standards. Also, the manufacturer separately mentions the high degree of protection of the smartphone from water, shock, dust and high temperatures.
Undoubtedly, a flagship smartphone with a protective case can not cheap, and AGM X2 is no exception. At the moment, the cost of this unit is $ 519.99.
Meet the new version of the popular secure smartphone AGM X2


To become a forex trader and make money on a regular basis, it is essential that you be organised and work in an intelligent manner.
Success in the foreign exchange market depends on the trader's trading strategy as well as the discipline with which the trader applies his strategy.
The below articles will teach you the concepts you need to know in order to invest in the forex market like a professional trader. These tips are easy to understand, yet most investors do not have the psychological profile nor the rigor that are required to develop the mentality of a professional trader. You can also read our articles on the psychology of traders to further your education and acquire the discipline needed to properly use a forex trading strategy.
In this article, you will learn how to become a professional trader or a home-based trader.
Demo accounts are ideal to learn how to trade for free and without any financial risk. However, they don't enable you to develop the psychological aspect of trading.
This article, written by a professional trader, explains three methods for managing risk. Risk management and position size management can make the difference between two traders who use the same entry and exit points.
Proper money management allows one to maintain control over the risk/reward ratio of each trade. It significantly increases the likelihood of making money over the long run through management rules pertaining to stops and position sizes. The mastery of risk is the basis for success in forex trading.
A forex trading plan helps traders avoid making mistakes. It consists of a set of rules that precisely define the trading strategy, money management and the management of emotions.
Books on trading can be useful to learn trading. They provide a wealth of information and are usually inexpensive compared to formal training courses.
For some traders, leaning the ropes on one's own is too long a process. For those who want to become a professional trader fast, formal training methods are the way to go.
A hybrid trading system which combines a mechanical (or automated) approach and a discretionary approach can be ideal for forex traders who are influenced by their emotions.
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Quan used her childhood memories to tell her listeners why her work as President of the Urban Schools Association is important to her. When Republicans "were trying to take school lunches away from immigrant kids," Quan said, she helped organize the national campaign to feed kids in schools. In addition to bringing free breakfasts and snack programs to Oakland schools, Quan spoke of her commitment to increasing opportunities for community gardens and composting.
An advocate of community agriculture and increased access to farmer's markets, Tuman said he hopes to generate, "business incentives for mobile food operations." Mobile food operations are similar to foods trucks, said Tuman. They bring produce and affordable prepared meals into areas with limited access to healthy, fresh foods.
Mobile food operations was one of many proposals offered at the event. Candidate Libby Schaaf advocated for the expansion of KivaZip, a micro-lending platform, in Oakland. KivaZip issues loans to help launch small businesses, many of which are food-related. Schaaf also pointed to her excitement about grocery stores in West Oakland making "locally grown food baskets" for customers.
Candidate Charles Ray Williams relayed his plan to bring Oakland a technology that can convert saltwater into water suitable for plants. This technology could be installed on the rooftops of buildings in downtown Oakland, said Williams. He suggested that at-risk youth could be trained to operate the precipitators, offering income-generating opportunities to local youth. "That's a lot of water, that's a lot of jobs," Williams said.
Other candidates proposed more conventional food-access solutions. Candidate Saied Karamooz recommended soda and alcohol taxes, subsidies for produce stands, minimum wage raises, and investments in early childhood education. Almost all the candidates mentioned their support for community agriculture.
As a councilmember, Kaplan said, she helped organize the community to submit a proposal that allowed more community gardens in Oakland. "Food security and access to healthy food is so important to what we need to achieve as a city," said Kaplan.
Nzewi said the event was the only mayoral forum to focus on food and poverty. The chance for Oakland residents to question their mayoral candidates in a small-group setting was also unique.
While various solutions were presented at the roundtable, all of the candidates agreed that food access is essential to the success of community growth in Oakland, particularly for youth.


Heat corn oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stirring frequently, cook beef, half at a time, removing from skillet as it browns.
Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, ketchup, salt and pepper.
Stir corn starch, dry mustard and wine together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute. Return beef to skillet; cook 1 minute.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve over egg noodles.


America is one of the first ports of call for those seeking asylum from oppressive regimes in which human rights violations make life unbearable. It is ironic, then, that in the post-9/11 landscape America has been responsible for hundreds - if not thousands - of breaches of basic human rights.
The horrific images of Guantánamo Bay detainment camp leaked out into the public are just the tip of the iceberg. Over time news has emerged of the systematic kidnapping, extradordinary rendition, torture, and secret detention of innocent people under the supervision of the United States government.
Two such cases are the subject of the groundbreaking documentary Outlawed: Extraordinary Rendition, Torture and Disappearances in the 'War on Terror'. This powerful documentary, funded by the human rights organization Witness, details the stories of two innocent men who had years of their lives stolen.
Khaled El-Masri and Binyam Mohamed tell of their grueling ordeals at the hands of US agencies, and the agents of other countries doing their bidding. Both men were abducted, flown off to far-flung locations, detained for an unthinkable length of time and repeatedly physically and mentally tortured.
''... an American extra-judicial procedure which involves the sending of untried criminal suspects, suspected terrorists or alleged supporters of groups which the US Government considers to be terrorist organizations, to countries other than the United States for imprisonment and interrogation.
In these selected video highlights from the Outlaw documentary, I have tried to capture the essence of these two men's harrowing, truly eye-opening tales.
In this first clip we hear about the Rendition process from Louise Arbour, the United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights, and the thinking behind it from Michael Scheuer, the Chief Architect of the CIA rendition program.
Nevertheless, the two men featured in Outlawed were subject to long and brutal interrogations that cost them months and years of their lives.
Khaled El-Masri, a German citizen, was kidnapped, detained in Afghanistan, tortured and then - after several months - released without charges. In this first of two clips he tells of his initial abduction by US security agents.
''El-Masri wrote in the Los Angeles Times that, while held in Afghanistan, he was beaten and repeatedly interrogated. He has also claimed that he was raped. He was kept in a bare, squalid cell, given only meager rations to eat and putrid water to drink.
In February, CIA officers in Kabul began to suspect his passport was genuine. The passport was sent to the CIA headquarters in Langley where in March the CIA's Office of Technical Services concluded it was indeed genuine. Discussion over what to do with El-Masri included secretly transporting him back to Macedonia, without informing German authorities, dumping him, and denying any claims he made.
After being abducted while holidaying in Macedonia, El-Masri was beaten, shackled, blindfolded, drugged and put on a plane to Afghanistan, where civil rights can be effectively ignored, and the torture of innocent 'suspects' falls within the rights of interrogators. Here he was told that he could be killed, detained indefinitely or made to disappear from the face of the earth.
''In April 2004, CIA Director George Tenet learned that El-Masri was being wrongfully detained. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice learned of his detention shortly thereafter in early May and ordered his release.
Thus an innocent man lost months of his life, suffering brutal torture, detainment and daily fear for his life in the name of the 'war on terror'. But he was not alone.
Ethiopian national - and resident of the UK - Binyam Mohamed is still being detained in the now famous Guantánamo Bay prison. The diaries of his experiences at the hands of US security forces make for stomach-churning reading, and are read throughout Outlawed by Binyam Mohamed's brother.
Denied a lawyer from the outset, when Mohamed refused to cooperate with his captors, he was flown to Morroco, where he was routinely interrogated and tortured to extract information about his suspected involvement with the Al-Quaeda network.
In Morroco, Binyam Mohamed was subjected to horrific torture, which is recounted in his diary in this final clip from Outlawed. He tells of eighteen months spent in the darkness, without ever once seeing sunlight, and being subjected to extreme torture, including genital mutilation, at the hands of his Morrocan captors.
''In December 2005 the declassification of his lawyer's notes permitted further claims of abusive interrogation to be made public. Binyam further claims include that he was transported to a black site known as "the dark prison", where captives were permanently chained to the wall, kept in constant darkness, and constantly bombarded by loud noises and rap & heavy metal music.
This in the name of preserving our freedom?
Whatever the number, it is one too many. Democracy and freedom are not built on torture, kidnapping and the denial of basic civil rights such as the right to legal representation. To continue to accept such behaviour on the part of our governments is if not an act of complicity, an act of crushing apathy on our parts.
American citizens an also demand through Human Rights First that their U.S. Congressperson insists that the next CIA Director uphold the torture ban.


Ali Baba knew what those forty thieves hid in that cave when he yelled the magic words "Open Sesame"...Mountains and mountains of sesame seeds, DUH! What else would he want? Sesame seeds are more than just decoration, they are a great source of vitamins and minerals. They can be toasted for an enhanced nutty flavor, or ground into a paste to make tahini sauce, the main ingredient in hummus!
Sesame seeds have all this great stuff going for them. Who knew? We certainly didn't - I mean - sesame seeds are not only an excellent source of copper and a very good source of manganese, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber. Yeah...right? Crazy.
Also, in addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.
What else do you want people! We know from now we are getting our bagels with sesames seeds, please, and thank you. If you are looking for other ideas on how to use sesame seeds, you can add onto your favorite salad, to your morning yogurt or even on your lunch wraps. Give it a try!


The billionaire businessman spoke Wednesday at Jacksonville's state of the franchise address, expressing frustration about the team's lack of success in his five seasons. The Jaguars are a league-worst 17-63 during his tenure. They have scored the fewest points (1,445) in the NFL in those five years and allowed the most (2,153), a staggering stretch of futility on both sides of the ball.
Khan has poured money into the franchise, including $75 million to help the city upgrade amenities in and around the stadium. He's spent more in free agency than anyone in the league the last three years, handing out $488.4 million in contracts that included $183.6 million guaranteed.
Do the math: That's $16.7 million per win (11) in that span, hardly the kind of return on investment Khan anticipated.
''My expectations most of my life, it's like, I'm going to roll up my sleeves and I'm going to do it myself. OK, unfortunately you can't do that with football,'' Khan said. ''I think we put everything in place and I'm really, really excited with Tom and Doug and Dave to really have more football IQ in the building, so to speak, and we want to add more brainpower from that viewpoint, which can figure out, evaluate the players, the schemes, to help us win.
-Team president Mark Lamping said local revenue, considered a key part of franchise stability, is up 8.6 percent. The Jaguars remain 25th in the NFL in local revenue, and Lamping said teams in the top half of the league in local revenue average 1.3 more wins a year and are 50 percent more likely to make the playoffs.
-Playing annually in London remains a significant part of the team's local revenue, but that figure dropped from 12.4 percent in 2015 to 11.1 percent last year. Lamping blamed the decrease on the pound-to-dollar exchange rate.
-The Jaguars are getting close to finishing a $90 million upgrade that includes a new indoor practice facility adjacent to EverBank Field and a 5,000-seat amphitheater. The amphitheater is schedule to open Memorial Day weekend, and the practice facility will be done six weeks later.
-Khan plans to bid on the 2019 NFL draft, believing the new facility project will boost the team's chances of hosting a big event.
-The Jaguars also submitted a proposal to the city to develop the neighboring shipyards, a billion-dollar project that would take more than five years to complete. The team's proposal includes parks, marinas, a shopping district, food and entertainment venues, and a luxury hotel and spa.


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Yesterday I spent the day in Chania before boarding the 8:30 a.m. bus to Falasarna, one of the westernmost points on Crete. Here, a team under the direction of veteran archaeologist Elpida Hadjidakis has unearthed a "closed" Hellenistic harbor in an unlikely place—dry land.
I caught up with Hadjidakis and the team on the first day of the dig season. The feisty, hands-on excavator, a self-proclaimed "harbor girl" who grew up in Chania and Athens, spoke with me as she scrutinized every centimeter of soil unearthed that windy day.
The archaeologists (lower center) dig for the continuation of the harbor amid a dramatic landscape. Although they haven't conducted formal excavations atop the hill behind them, they believe the acropolis of the ancient city was located there. The hill's central chunk was lost in an as-yet-undetermined cataclysmic event.
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7 comments for "Voyage to Crete: Falasarna"
If you are studying a harbout, get an "old salt" and a builer and ask them when finds might have been located. The idea is that the ancients maybe did not build just by accident but from experience and would have picked certain site for certain construction.
Does someone know the signification of "Falasarna" ?
Any update on the "fallen tower" that lies at the site? I am not an archeologist but visited in 1997 and was amazed at the potential of this site.
I was on this dig in '91, I think it was. There is an acropolis there. I know we climbed up the rock face to get there. Very steep. It's an Hellenistic period site. The entire western part of Crete was lifted out of the ocean a few meters over time due to earthquakes and/or plate techtonics. Very remote. Would love to go back some day.
Just wondering if the dig is still continuing? and how it is going?
The comments on site are all dated 2009 and I wondered what progress had been made?
What is required to be part of the dig? how to get there? rules that apply? any time frame for staying? nearby accommodation?


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January 15, 2021 February 22, 2021 spaconv Papers, Pre-Recorded Sessions
Object Relations in Psychopathology in Cancer Patients
Corresponding Author Information: Kate Szymanski
Session Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Approximately 42 million people worldwide suffer from any form of trauma of cancer, and this number is growing. Research shows that negative interpersonal relationships with physicians, mental health workers and family members correlate with more severe psychopathology and less adherence to treatment for cancer patients (Farin, Gramm & Schmidt, 2012).The current study assessed if negative internal representations of others (i.e. an internalized framework that forms a foundation for experiencing interpersonal relationships through life) increases psychopathology in cancer patients, thus posing a risk for treatment adherence. In order to minimize participants' self-presentational confounds in reporting perceptions and experiences of others, we used an implicit measure of object representations. SUBJECTS: This archival study employed narratives of 97 women (mean age = 45.2, SD = 8.6) with breast cancer who, as a part of a larger study, wrote brief descriptions of their experiences with the illness. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Three independent judges applied Westen's (1995) Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Revisited (SCORS-R) in coding the narratives. ANALYSES: ICC was calculated to assess inter rater reliability on SCORS-R, and Pearsons's product-moment correlation was applied to data analysis. RESULTS: ICC = .81-.93 range was obtained. There were significant negative correlations between low Affective Quality of Representation of People scale (SCORS-R) and PTSD (Pearson r = -395, p < .01) and Global Severity (GS) Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) ( r = -.377, p < .01); and significant negative correlations between low Emotional Investment in Relationships scale (SCORS-R) and PTSD (r = -.317, p < .01) and GS BSI (r = -271, p<.001). CONCLUSONS: These findings show that for women with breast cancer negative internal object representations relate to severe psychopathology. Targeting these malevolent object representations in clinical treatment would likely facilitate a positive alliance with medical personnel thus increasing treatment adherence for these patients.
Kate Szymanski, PhD | Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Carolyn Springer| Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Shira Spiel | New York, NY
Dr. Kate Szymanski
Kate Szymanski, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University. She is a clinical and research supervisor in the Ph.D. Program in the Clinical Psychology, and she also teaches in the Postgraduate Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Dr. Szymanski's interests concentrate on a wide range of acute and chronic traumas, and their impacts on family environments. She is particularly interested in loss, illness, grief, and resilience. Dr. Szymanski has presented her work at a number of national and international conferences, and published numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is co-editor (with Stroinska and Cecchetto) of Expression of the Unspeakable: Narratives of Trauma. She has international clinical experience working with a wide range of populations. Dr. Szymanski has a private practice in Garden City, NY and specializes in trauma.
Tagged Abuse/Trauma, Externalizing, Health, Health Psychology, Internalizing, Other Self Report, Psychoanalytic Assessment, Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic, Psychotic Symptoms, Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT)
Paternal Attachment as a Mediator for the Transmission of Parental Trauma: Gender Effects


"Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins" (Colossians 1:12-14).
Two kingdoms are mentioned in verse 13.
Satan's kingdom is the kingdom of darkness.
The kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ is the kingdom of light.
We were all once slaves of Satan and in his kingdom of darkness. Those of us who have been born again have been transferred into the kingdom of light, the kingdom of His dear Son.
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ" (Acts 2:36).
Three aspects of our Lord are in His three names.
Lord (Kurios in Greek) means Master, Owner, Boss, Chief.
Christ (The Messiah in Hebrew) means the Anointed.
Today many are willing to accept His Saviorhood, as a "fire insurance" to avoid going to hell forever.
Strangely, most are totally unwilling to be subject to His Lordship, to obey Him absolutely and continually.
Because they are not willing to relinquish being the captains of their own destiny. They want to do as they please.
This is the attitude Satan stirred in Eve, causing her to eat of the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. She did as she pleased instead of obeying God.
"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17b).
If you are unsure of your salvation, if you are not subject to the will of God, if you have not yet willingly given yourself to God, do so now. Talk to Him about it in your own words.
Tell Him you are a sinner. Honestly admit it.
Tell Him that you are praying to Him because only He can save you.
Tell Him that you repent and do so honestly.
Tell Him that you are willing to turn away from sin and subject yourself to Him completely.
Tell Him that you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood to completely pay for all your sins.
Tell Him that you believe that He rose from the dead on the third day.
Then deliberately, specifically, ask Him to save you.
Get a Bible and begin to read it, beginning with the book of John, then the entire New Testament and finally the Old Testament. Read it from cover to cover. Then continue reading it daily over and over again.
You'll be amazed and delighted to discover that you are getting to know God Himself.
As you read God's Word, God will have the opportunity to speak to You.
Then, as you pray, you will be speaking to God.
You will enjoy having some lively dialogues with God Himself, the One that lives and speaks.
Don't go to the church of your choice; go to the church of His choice. Ask Him where He wants you to go. He will tell you.
Since Jesus commanded believers to be immersed in baptism, obey. Get baptized.
The following prayer will give you further guidelines. Do not repeat it like a parrot. It will give you some hints as to how to pray and what to ask. However, you will enjoy praying much more if you grasp the main points and pray them in your very own words.
"Lord Jesus Christ, I desire not only Your Saviorhood, but also your Lordship in my life.
I give myself to You, make me Your willing love-slave.
Write Your laws on my heart and in my mind. Write Yourself into me.
Cause me to do your will; I am willing to take Your will to be my will.
As You always obeyed the Heavenly Father, I give myself to obey You.
Discipline me when I need it.
Cause me to know and experience your Lordship over me.
I love you, my Lord Jesus Christ.