Last updated on April 24th, 2019. Posted in Business Tools & Services, Web Design For Business.
Welcome to the third and final part of our three-part tutorial on keeping your business's web services separated—domain registration, web hosting, and email. In part one, you got an overview of why it's important to keep your business's essential services independent of one another, and I gave you a handful of analogies to help explain what goes on in what I'll call the web services market.
In part two, you learned about why it's so important to keep your business's domain name separate and isolated from your web hosting, even if your host is offering you a free domain. Now, in this third and final part, we'll we'll talk about isolating your business email from your web hosting, and why that's so important for your website's communications.
Domain name registration, web hosting, and email—the three primary business services we need.
I mentioned this before, and I'll mention it again: If you take the time to work your way through these three parts and learn all about keeping your business's crucial web assets isolated from one another, you'll have a ton of knowledge—more than some web designers and developers!
If you want to know what specific dedicated email services I recommend, I'll add some suggestions towards the end of this tutorial. But be sure to check out Ten Ton's resource page, where you'll find lots of business-related resources—reputable web hosting companies, domain registrars, top dedicated email services, and much more. It's key information, so I hope you'll check it out.
Alright, so I hope you're ready for it. Here's part three of our tutorial series, business email!
Okay right off the bat, in case it's on your mind, I want to toast the idea of using a free Gmail or Yahoo email address for your business website. Using a free @gmail.com or @yahoo.com email address looks very unprofessional and amateurish. So let's consider free email accounts (what I call non-professional email accounts) as non-options for our business website.
What we want is a site-branded, or professional business email address—you@yourcompany.com, support@yourcompany.com, or something similar. No hottypants_mcghee1987@hotmail.com allowed!
Now, when you sign your business up for web hosting, you may find that it also comes with free email service. You can use this free service if you want, but I really don't recommend it. At first, it might seem like a nice convenience to bundle your email and web hosting together, kinda like bundling your business's domain registration with your web hosting. After all, it keeps everything in one place for you. While true, this actually creates a few problems, which I'll get into below. Very much like web hosts offering domain name registration, they also offer email because it's cheap for them and doesn't require much overhead on their part. But web hosting companies specialize in hosting websites, not in registering domain names (as we learned in part two) or in providing business-grade email service. So ideally, just as we'll use a dedicated domain name registrar to register our domains, ideally we'll also use a dedicated, specialized email service to handle our business's main form of communication, email.
While this is an extra step, and requires a bit more set up, the long-term benefits are definitely worth it. It'll save you potential hassles and headaches down the road. So let's get into the nitty-gritty—let's address the problems with bundling your business email together with your web hosting.
You're running an online businesses, so email is a critical, key service.
You already know that whether you web hosting company offers free email or not, I'm going to encourage you to go with a dedicated email service instead. I've been using Google G Suite's dedicated email service for years, and the difference between using web hosted email and a dedicated email service is night and day! I simply don't experience email problems anymore.
Many web hosts promise anti-spam protection with your email. And while some do a pretty good job at filtering out the gunk, it's pretty tough to beat the rigorous measures that business-grade, industry standard email services go to in fighting spam and malware. In fact, I recently logged into an old email address that I'd set up with a hosting company. I hadn't used this email account in a long while. I was curious to see just what sort of job my host's spam filtering did. This old account's inbox was riddled with hundreds and hundreds of spam messages. Hundreds! Yes, this was an old account (on a host that I've since canceled service with). But, it goes to show you just how poor some host's spam filtering is.
With professional, business-grade email service, their dedicated service is...email! Email is what they do, and all they do. It's all they think about, night and day. So, they're going to work hard to ensure that your experience with their service is top notch. This means rigorous anti-spam filters and malware protection to keep your inbox clutter-free, and your business communications running perfectly at all times.
The task of just getting to your web hosted email is a pain. First you have to log into your web hosting control panel (like cPanel); then you have to launch your email; then you have to log into the email account that you want to check; then you have to wait for it to load...all before clicking Send & Receive. This isn't the end of the world of course, but geeze we have a business to run! That's a heck of a lot of hoops and hurdles just to check email.
Accessing web hosted email can be a royal pain.
Of course, there are ways to get around all these hoops. You could, for instance, connect your web hosted email service to your smartphone or to your desktop email application...but that involves a whole different set of hoops to jump through.
Alternatively, accessing your email with a dedicated email service like Google G Suite is as easy as logging into a regular Gmail account. In fact, I just keep my Ten Ton business email open in a browser tab while I"m working on other things. What's really nice is because I'm using Google G Suite, I can easily switch back and forth from my business email account to my personal @gmail.com email account. It's simple and easy to use!
The email interface that comes bundled with web hosting leaves a lot to be desired. A lot! CPanel, for example, has three different email applications to choose from, Horde, Roundcube, and SquirrelMail. Each has an interface that is equally as awful as the next. It's like choosing between helpings of three different organ meats...out of a Brooklyn dumpster...in August. Gross, no thanks, and...I'd rather fast for a week!
Gahhh, that interface! Look away...look away!
With a dedicated, business-oriented email service, again, email's all they do. So, they've worked hard to provide users with a clean, pleasant interface that makes it easy to archive and retrieve messages and otherwise manage email across your business. And they have a reason to work hard to keep things simple and easy to use—because they want to keep their user's happy!
One of the big reasons why I switched away from using the free email service that came bundled with my web hosting was that I found it painful to keep all my email synchronized. I'd have some messages sitting on the web host, some sitting in my desktop application, more messages on my mobile device, and they weren't all synchronized...sent messages, received messages, archived messages...it all became a nightmare.
What I wanted was a single place where all my email was stored, so that when I tapped Send & Receive on my phone or on my laptop, everything synced up with everything else. With a dedicated, web-based email service, synchronizing messages across multiple devices is an inherent part of the service. Everything's web-based, so it works great. This frees me up to focus more on my business and my customers, and not chasing after technical issues.
We're trying to run our online businesses here, not chase technical problems, right? Back when I was using the free email service that came with my hosting, I had numerous situations where customers hadn't received emails that I knew I'd sent them. For whatever reason, my email didn't go through. Other times, customers had sent me emails that never made it through on my end. Some of these cost me money, lost sales, or lost opportunities. This sort of oddball email behavior creates unnecessary stress and headaches. Reliability is simply a must. When I hit Send, I want to know that my email has gone through, and that the person on the other end is going to get it.
And since we're on the issue of reliability, here's another problem with tying your business's email and your web hosting together. If your website temporarily goes down, for whatever reason, then your business email goes down with it. I've had my websites go down from anywhere from just a few hours, to days...to even a week. That experience is stressful enough...but imagine not having access to email during these times too—especially if you're running a business!
If your business email's separate from your web hosting, at least you can still communicate with your customers. You can at least let them know that you're experiencing some technical problems, and that your support team is working on it. Still not ideal, but it's better than your entire business going dark for an undetermined amount of time.
Going with a dedicated, business-grade email service gives you peace of mind to know that your email is reliable—that messages are being sent and received, and that your business or web project's communications are being handled by professionals. A dedicated service takes the hassles and headaches out of email.
Maybe this one should have been first, but here it goes: Web hosting companies specialize in web hosting, not email (and all the technicalities that come with it). For them, email is an extra that they've included with their hosting as a free convenience. This isn't to say that they won't provide any email support, but some hosts don't prioritize something that their customers don't pay anything for. For them, support for web hosting comes first, because that's what they're in the business of selling.
A dedicated, professional-grade email service, on the other hand, is in business to sell their email service. So, supporting your website's communication is a priority for them. In fact, impressively, Google G Suite comes with 24/7 support via telephone or email. That's pretty amazing. I've never had to use their support (because everything always runs so smoothly), but it's nice to know that I can get someone on the phone at 2am if I need to.
On the other hand, a dedicated email service comes with it's own, separate storage space. Because this storage space is located on a different server that's owned by an entirely different company, it'll never impact your website's storage space. Typically, dedicated email service will come standard with 30-50gb of storage (that's a lot), and you can always purchase more space if you need it.
How painful? Ice picks and hydrogen peroxide kinda painful! If your web hosting service begins to decline in quality or you outgrow their service, you'll want to seriously consider migrating your business to a new web host. This entire process of migrating a website can be tricky, and adding your business's email into the mix just adds to the complexity.
For instance, what happens to old, archived emails? Do they come along with your website to the new web host? How can you reliably back them up? If you opt for a separate, dedicated email service, these problems are immediately sidestepped. This is because with a separate email service your email is stored on an entirely different server, remember? With a separate email service, if you move your website to a new hosting company, all you need to do is simply update your Mail Exchange (MX records) for your domain, and you're done. It might sound a tad technical, but it's actually pretty straightforward. Update those MX records and you're done, simple as that!
Handy email extras like reminders, being able to filter email by sender or by subject line, archiving...all these features and more are available from dedicated email services, but either aren't available in web hosted email, or they're pretty low quality and finicky to use.
But with a dedicated email service, these features are a part of what makes their service so good. So, they put time and resources into developing and improving these sorts of handy features. For instance, Google G Suite has a ton of extensions available for it (many of which also work with free @gmail.com addresses too, by the way).
One extension I love is called Boomerang, which allows you to send emails later, and return unanswered emails to your inbox so you can easily follow up with people. Let's say for example that I send you an email, and I want to be reminded to follow up with you if you haven't replied to my email in, say, a week. I simply set a Boomerang reminder on the email, then go about my work day. A week later, if you haven't replied to my message, it returns (boomerangs!) back to the top of my inbox, and I go, "Oh yeah, I need to follow up with them." It's very cool, and has saved me a lot of problems.
Available for free or business Gmail, Boomerang helps keep your inbox tamed.
If you'd like to learn about more Gmail extensions to help conquer your inbox, check out this resource.
So, for all of the above reasons, I choose to go with a dedicated email service. Dedicated email has freed me up to focus on my business and other web projects. By separating email from web hosting, I have zero email headaches, even if a problem arises with my website—because each is independent from the other.
So where do I recommend you go to for dedicated, business-grade email service? I cover this in much more detail in my Finding The Best Email Service For Your Business tutorial. But for specific recommendations, I'll make some quick mentions here. But be sure to check out Ten Ton's resource page for a full listing of business web services and resources, too.
As for recommendations, just as with domain name registrars and web hosts, there's no shortage of email services to choose from. But in an attempt to get you up and running quickly, I've narrowed it down to two of the best: Microsoft Office 365 and Google G Suite. Both are very popular, come highly recommended, and are widely used by small, medium, and even very large businesses.
In addition to email, Microsoft Office 365 includes things like calendars, cloud storage, online conferencing, and the Microsoft Office suite, as well as a few other goodies. The Business Essentials plan is priced at $6/user per month (or $5/month if paid annually).
Google G Suite comes with all the great stuff Gmail's become known for—Google Docs (including Sheets, Forms, and so on), Google Drive cloud storage, Calendar, Hangouts, and of course, @yourdomain.com email. Google G Suite starts at $5 per account per month.
Google G Suite is one of the best dedicated email service providers.
I've personally been using Google G Suite for well over five years for a few different web projects. Being a Gmail user, I was already familiar and comfortable with the Gmail interface and services, so setting up and using Google G Suite was a no-brainer. And because it's cloud-based, it instantly solved my aforementioned synchronization issues. On the desktop, the same browser-based Gmail interface is used, calendars, message filtering, contacts, etc. It's all the same as it is for regular, free Gmail accounts. On mobile, my Google G Suite business email accounts are piped through my Gmail app.
If you're already a Gmail user, I can't recommend Google G Suite more highly—You're already 95% of the way there!
And, there are even more dedicated email services available in addition to Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365, so feel free to investigate further if you wish.
Now if you're running a very small web project and don't want to go to the expense of a dedicated email service like the ones I'm describing, you can use a neat trick for sending and receiving site-branded, professional email from within a free Gmail account. I show you how to pull this off in my tutorial, How To Set Up A Website-Branded (Professional Business) Email In Gmail. So give that a look if it sounds interesting.
Okay so, there's some resources to at least help you get the ball rolling.
Wrapping Up The Whole Sha-Bang!
So there's a ton of information about business email, why it's so important to separate your email from your web hosting, and some details about dedicated email services. I hope you learned a lot!
And, this wraps up our three-part tutorial series on separating and maintaining control over your essential business website services—domain name registration, web hosting, and email. The most important take-away from all of this is is how crucial it is to isolate these critical services. When you stop and think about how crucial each of these components are to your business, you begin realizing how important it is to use dedicated, isolated services for each.
You don't have to use any of the recommendations I've made here, but it's important to begin looking for reliable, professional vendors for each service. Find and use companies who don't treat these services as add-ons or use them to entice you to purchase something else. Instead, find companies who's primary business is to handle these three crucial web components.
Alright, I hope you enjoyed this huge tutorial series and all the info I put into it. If you want to keep learning more, be sure to check out my tutorials on domain names, web hosting, and how to set up your email.


Looking for the best ant killers for the kitchen?
How to find the ant nest creating your ant problem in the first place!
Our 4 favorite products to stop ants from getting in your kitchen.
"How to get rid of ants in the kitchen", a question many home makes tend to struggle with.
The truth is, ants are most often found trailing in kitchens because they're looking for food.
Although ants are harmless (and disease-less), the thought of ants on your kitchen counter is horrifying.
Here are some of our top product picks when it trying to answer, "how to get rid of ants in your kitchen" while still maintaining your sanity.
How do I find the ant nest?
What're the best products to get rid of ants in the kitchen?
In a hurry? Here's the top picks. Keep reading for more details.
Proper sanitation techniques can go a long way to preventing ants from invading your kitchen and home. Most ants in your home are simply looking for food, so the harder that it is for ants to find food in your home, the less likely that they'll stay to look.
Wipe down countertop surfaces. Have you ever noticed that ants tend to walk in straight lines outside and in inside your home? This is because the scent left behind so that other ants will be able to follow the same route to food sources. Using a strong disinfectant wipe to eliminate the ant trail will make it more difficult for future ants to find their way into your home. Alternatively, you can place bait along their path, which will then be brought back to their queen and slowly decay the colony.
Keep trash sealed and move open garbage frequently.
Store food properly with airtight containers.
Seal entry ways to keep ants from crawling through the cracks in your windows, doors and walls.
Clean up moist areas in and around your house (e.g., sections of your basement, near your foundations, etc).
Keep trees and shrubs from creating a bridge to your house and move vegetation away your house.
If it's too late, and you already have ants in your kitchen, then finding where the ants are nesting is your next best way to solve your problem.
If you're able to track down the ant colony, you'll be able to lure out the queen and stop the ants at the source. Try to track where ants are coming into your home from, and where they are heading after they leave your home. This takes some patience, but once you've captured the queen, you can destroy the colony and end your kitchen ant problem.
Here's a video that shows you how to catch a queen ant in just fifteen minutes!
Ants are persistent creatures, and they're social. Where there is one ant, there are many more to follow. That's why getting rid of ants in your kitchen can be an especially complicated task. These are the best products (natural and non-natural) out there to help keep ants away from your kitchen.
Vinegar is the next top household product to get rid of ants in your kitchen. Mic a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and spray directly onto the ants to kill them. Spray around windowsills and doorways to mask any existing ant trails. I recommend Heinz White Vinegar.
Mix equal parts liquid dish soap with water, and keep a spray bottle handy to strike any stray ants in your kitchen. The dish soap kills ants on the spot and doubles as a needed house hold item for dishwashing. I recommend Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap for the task.
Food grade diatomaceous Earth (DE) is harmless to humans, but will dry out almost any pest with an exoskeleton, including ants. Sprinkle some DE in corners, cabinets and other other hard to reach nooks and crannies for a long-lasting ant fighter. I recommend Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade.
TERRO Prefilled Liquid Ant Killer II Baits: These baits attract ants to a sweetened liquid with active ingredient borax inside. They tend to attract more ants than other ant baits out there because they are a liquid and easy for ants to consume and spread to their colony. The more ants take the active ingredient back to their colony, the more ants get killed at the source of the problem. That means less ants in your home in the long-run.
Why it's the best: TERRO Prefilled Liquid Ant Baits kill ants that enter them, but also create a ripple effect in the colony. They're also prefilled, which means you don't have to handle the bait as with other products. TERRO is one of the most effective, widely known ant killer brands out there, and their products work the best on the market when other ant deterrents fail.
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Combat Ant Killing Gel: Since it's a gel, it's durable and can be used both inside and outside of your home. In your kitchen, the gel will work in crannies and cracks that ants may be entering from. It comes in a syringe, so it's easy to handle.
Why it's the best: You'll be able to cut ants off with a versatile, injectable gel. Combat Ant Killing Gel is especially effective when you know where the ants are coming from. The gel will act as a sticky, first line of defense before the ants make it into your kitchen. Fipronil, the active ingredient, works slowly to allow ants to take the gel back to their colony. Like the liquid ant baits, the gel kills ants at the source of the problem. It's exterior grade, and will be just as effective against ants inside the house as outside.
TERRO T401 Ant Killer Aerosol Spray: This product is for those who don't want to kill ants with their hands when ants are scurrying across your kitchen floors or kitchen countertops. It's the best ant killer that can kill ants on contact. TERRO T401 is an aerosol spray that kills groups of ants in one shot and you can instantly get rid of ants anywhere that you see them. The TERRO T401 residue also kills ants for up to a month out from the original spray—The spray will dry any ant that encounters it for quite a while.
Why it's the best: Other products are not as powerful as this one at killing ants in your kitchen immediately. It's also the longest lasting spray on the market, killing ants up to a month from initial spray. This is because TERRO T401 is specifically meant to work on ants, where other sprays target a variety of pests.
Advion Ant Gel Bait: This is the top product on the market to kill ants. It's proven time and time again to work in a short period, although it's most effective inside your home.
This gel will attract hundreds of ants in under 3 hours. The longer you leave the bait out, the more ants will come to eat it. Although the sight of swarms of dying ants may be repulsive, don't wipe the gel or clean up the dead ants if you can help it! This gel is most effective if left for several days before being cleaned up. Placing a few of these baits in different areas of your kitchen will speed up the process of significantly, but you'll clear a large majority of ants in your kitchen.
Why it's the best: There isn't another product on the market that will annihilates swarms of ants like this one will. Advion Ant Gel Bait will clear your kitchen of ants in just a few hours. Left over a few days, you'll have cleared a large majority of ants effectively. The bait works like other ant bait systems, but the powerful formula impacts all life stages of the ants for total colony control. The ants more quickly and seems to last longer than other products.
Keeping those pesky little ants out of your kitchen is difficult in the late Spring and early Summer months. Making sure you're both preventing the ants before they infest your kitchen is the first line of defense to prevent an ant invasion. Utilizing the best products and methods for getting rid of ants in your kitchen as outlined above can help keep any kitchen ants under control throughout the year.
Any questions/concerns? Leave a comment down below!


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An evolutionary study of production of electricity in Ghana (1900–1960s)
Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, Dennis Baffour Awuah, Richard Oware & Stephen Quansah
History of Science and Technology 16 (1):10-33 (2020)
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The literature on the history of electricity production have studied the evolution of electricity in both developed and developing countries and its impact on their economies. Some have laid foundations upon which other works are carried out. A close examination of historiography and multidisciplinary research on electricity production in Ghana shows that more efforts are required to improve the electric power landscape in Ghana. From the colonial era, the increasing demand for electricity has been the biggest challenge plaguing the energy sector. Respective governments have made significant strides in ensuring reliable and universal access to electricity throughout Ghana, yet such efforts have been accompanied by different levels of challenges. The study uses a qualitative and exploratory research approach to trace the activities that helped, in many other ways to the creation of a sustainable electric power provision to household and industry in Ghana, particularly in two of Ghana's cities; Accra and Kumasi, within the period 1900 to the1960s. The work focused mainly on archival sources in its quest to arrive at how indigenous Ghanaians provided power for industrial activities and for household purposes. Results from the study show that local and cottage industries relied predominantly on wood, fuel, and biomass for their operations even before the introduction of the more sophisticated means of power generation. Also, the study revealed that in finding solutions to the challenges of electricity production, policymakers have focused more on current issues with little or no effort to trace the historical foundation of electricity production. This notwithstanding, the little efforts that have been made examined the history of energy production, with a limited focus on the immediate post-independence era.
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The word 'consciousness' is just used to control people
The idea of consciousness is at odds with evolution
Marvin Minsky	Scientist
111. The philosophy of thinking in threes 2 1253 03:28
112. Discussing ideas with Francis Crick 1322 00:28
113. Discussing consciousness in The Emotion Machine 2 1096 01:45
114. Deconstructing consciousness into mechanistic processes 1 1261 04:33
115. The idea of consciousness is at odds with evolution 1 1090 02:04
116. The word 'consciousness' is just used to control people 1119 02:13
117. The fuzziness of qualia 993 03:51
118. Accounting for qualia with complicated processes 916 03:09
119. Evolution intervened between psychology and physics 886 03:07
120. My work with Seymour Papert on neural networks 855 01:18
It's 400 million years since the first multi-cellular animals appeared. And then we have 100 million years of… of evolving toward… toward fish and getting vertebrae and things like that. Then, it's 100 million more years of the fish becoming amphibians and moving on to the land and also – of course – continuing to evolve in the sea. And then, it's 100 million years of... then, they're amphibians. And it's 100 million years of being reptiles and land-living animals. And… and then, in the last 100 million years, the mammals started to appear. The warm-blooded animals with... and all through this process, the nervous system was becoming more elaborate and complicated and having more… different parts of the spinal cord and brain. And in the last five or six million years, the… our ancestors the orangutan and the… the gorilla and the… baboons and the chimpanzees... and we split from the chimpanzees pretty much in the last 50 or 100… 50 million years or less. And all of this involved developing more and more complicated structures in the brain. And so, to me it's sort of pathetic that people say, and the wonderful thing is that it suddenly became conscious and this new thing appeared instead of 30 different things. And so I'm sort of ashamed of my colleagues who say, well this is a philosophically difficult problem. How could… what is consciousness? It's not matter, it's not material. Where did it come from? It's kind of… inexplicable spirit. Surely, it's something that cannot be explained scientifically. The answer is, they're… they're absolutely right because there isn't any such thing.
Marvin Minsky (1927-2016) was one of the pioneers of the field of Artificial Intelligence, founding the MIT AI lab in 1970. He also made many contributions to the fields of mathematics, cognitive psychology, robotics, optics and computational linguistics. Since the 1950s, he had been attempting to define and explain human cognition, the ideas of which can be found in his two books, The Emotion Machine and The Society of Mind. His many inventions include the first confocal scanning microscope, the first neural network simulator (SNARC) and the first LOGO 'turtle'.
Title: The idea of consciousness is at odds with evolution
Listeners: Christopher Sykes
Christopher Sykes is a London-based television producer and director who has made a number of documentary films for BBC TV, Channel 4 and PBS.
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Liberal Arts Building Renovation
PACE Collaborative provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the renovation of the Liberal Arts Building at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. This LEED Silver certified, 17,900 gross square foot building, was originally constructed in 1899 and currently houses instructional programs for the School of Performing Arts and Cinema. The facility is on the National Historic Register and fronts the famous Virginia Tech Drill Field. This facility was the first building on campus to be constructed on campus using the famous "Hokie-Stone" façade cladding.
The renovation included full replacement of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as improvements to the exterior envelope, hazardous material abatement, and minor structural improvements. The project also included the construction of a small building addition which houses a new stairway and restroom facilities.
The mechanical design included the use of active chilled beams which allowed the central station air handler and duct distribution systems to be significantly downsized as compared to a conventional VAV air handling system. The ability to downsize the equipment and ductwork was instrumental in being able to preserve as much of the original interior architecture such as high/open ceilings within the building. The HVAC systems utilize campus chilled water for cooling and campus steam for heating.
The electrical system was designed with energy efficient LED light fixtures and a state-of-the-art lighting control system, which includes the use of occupancy sensor to turn off general use light fixtures, as well as convenience receptacles to further reduce energy use when the building is unoccupied.


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Zimbabwe is under military control after army seizes power from Mugabe
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By Feyi Kolawole	 Last updated Nov 15, 2017
Zimbabwe's military leaders have seized control of the impoverished southern African nation, placing longtime leader Robert Mugabe under house arrest and deploying armored vehicles to the streets of the capital, Harare.
Mugabe, 93, the world's oldest living leader, was unable to leave his home, according to Jacob Zuma, the President of neighboring South Africa. Troops were reportedly stationed at Zimbabwe's Parliament and the presidential palace.
In a dramatic televised statement early Wednesday, an army spokesman denied a military takeover was underway.
But the situation bore all the hallmarks of a coup: The military was in control of state TV in Harare, a significant army presence was at the city's international airport, and Mugabe has not been seen in public.
Military in charge: An army spokesman announced on the state-run Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corp. at 4 a.m. that it was conducting an operation to target "criminals" close to Mugabe who were causing "social and economic suffering."
President's location: The spokesman said Mugabe and his family were "safe." South Africa's Zuma later said Mugabe had been confined to his home but was feeling fine. Zuma spoke with Mugabe by phone.
Situation on streets: The capital was quiet, but there were lines outside banks. CNN saw army checkpoints at key locations and armored vehicles on the streets.
Photos: Political upheaval grips Zimbabwe
An armored vehicle patrols a street in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday, November 15, after an apparent coup in the country. In a dramatic televised statement, an army spokesman denied that a military takeover was underway, but the situation bore all the hallmarks of one. The military said President Robert Mugabe and his family were "safe."
A simmering succession battle in the ruling Zanu-PF party came to a head two weeks ago when Mugabe sacked his powerful vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mugabe's decision fueled speculation he was preparing to anoint his wife, Grace, as his successor. Grace Mugabe, 52, is widely disliked within the party's old guard, while Mnangagwa enjoys wide support in the military.
The first signs that a military intervention was underway came Tuesday afternoon as armored vehicles were seen near the capital.
The situation escalated with Wednesday morning's announcement, when Maj. Gen. S.B. Moyo addressed the country on state TV, vehemently denying the operation was a coup.
"To both our people and the world beyond our borders, we wish to make it abundantly clear that this is not a military takeover of government," he said.
"As soon as we accomplish our mission we expect (the) situation to return to normalcy."
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Moyo told members of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces that all leave was canceled and soldiers were expected to return to their barracks immediately. He urged Zimbabwe's other security services to cooperate for "the good of our country."
Moyo said the security of Mugabe and his family was "guaranteed" and said the President was safe but gave no information of his whereabouts.
There were reports Wednesday that officials were being arrested.
Eerie quiet
Soldiers secured the Robert Mugabe International Airport and checked vehicles and IDs.
Armored personnel carriers were seen at several locations in downtown Harare, including at the high court and government buildings.
The situation in Harare is oddly "quite calm," a resident told CNN on WhatsApp. He said the appearance of armored military vehicles on the streets was the first he could recall.
"Activities are normal elsewhere," wrote a university student, who passed by military vehicles outside government buildings in central Harare repeatedly on Wednesday. "The military has captured key places."
There was calm, though.
"The soldiers outside the President's office are actually talking to folks passing by," the student said.
Another Harare resident, who watched a cricket match Wednesday evening outside the old presidential house, also wrote on WhatsApp that the city was placid. "(The) Army has been polite and getting on with the people," he said.
People were dropping off food and drink for the soldiers, he said.
"Sure, there is an element of anxiety but we hoping for the best."
There was no sign of the Zimbabwe police force, and the only security forces on the streets were the military. Traffic was lighter than usual.
People wait Wednesday to withdraw cash outside a bank in Harare.
A resident, who wished not to be named for security reasons, told CNN the city as "very quiet," though shops were open and buses and taxis appeared to be running normally.
"Many people have just stayed home," she said.
She added there was a sense of "excitement in the air" and that social media was humming over what might be happening.
But there were signs of nervousness: Photos showed long lines at ATMs and at banks.
Political reaction
Zuma called on Zimbabwe's Defense Forces to show restraint, adding that he hoped they "will not move and do more damage."
"I am hoping that the situation is going to be controlled so peace and stability comes back to Zimbabwe," the South African leader said.
South African Defense and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and State Security Minister Bongani Bongo arrived in Zimbabwe for discussions with authorities, according to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for "calm, nonviolence and restraint," deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement to CNN.
In Zimbabwe, political figures once loyal to Mugabe were beginning to turn away from him.
The military was in control of the streets and key sites in Harare on Wednesday.
In a statement praising the military, Chris Mutsvangwa, who heads the influential Zimbabwe War Veterans Association, called the move a "bloodless coup."
"We salute the patriotic and gallant forces of Zimbabwe for once again coming to the decisive rescue of the nation," the statement said.
"The populace has long suffered under a self-saving dictatorship that had become an oligarch with dynastic delusions."
Mutsvangwa is an ally of the deposed vice president, but his veterans group has historically been loyal to Mugabe, who led a violent campaign against British colonial rule and was elected Prime Minister after Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980 and then President seven years later.
Zimbabwe first lady Grace Mugabe addresses a Zanu-PF party youth rally in Marondera in June.
However, the veterans group has been fiercely critical of Grace Mugabe, who has no connection to Zimbabwe's independence campaign. Her extravagant shopping trips and political maneuvering have made her a polarizing figure.
On Wednesday, the head of the Zanu-PF Youth League, a group that is a key ally of Grace Mugabe, apologized in a video broadcast on national broadcaster ZBC to the armed forces for the statement that he made this week criticizing the head of the armed forces.
"I have since reflected and I personally admitted that I erred together with my entire executive to denigrate your highest office," Kudzanai Chipanga said. "I have not been persuaded to offer myself to the state media but I have personally reflected and realized my mistake."
Decades under Mugabe
Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist. On winning power after British rule, he moved swiftly to extinguish political opposition. He ordered a violent crackdown that led to a string of massacres in opposition strongholds. The country's Fifth Brigade is believed to have killed up to 20,000 people, mostly supporters of Mugabe's main political rival.
But his hardline policies pushed the country into poverty. Its flourishing economy began to disintegrate after a program of land seizures from white farmers, and agricultural output plummeted and inflation soared.
Accused of rigging elections and quashing any sign of political opposition, Mugabe remains the only leader many Zimbabweans have ever known. He once infamously claimed that "only God" could remove him from office.
He faced criticism for throwing a lavish birthday party last year in a region hit by food shortages and drought. But until this week he had succeeded in holding off all challenges to his leadership.
In the House of Commons, UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson described Mugabe as a power-hungry despot who would not be missed.
"This House will remember the brutal litany of his 37 years in office: The elections he rigged and stole, the murder and torture of his opponents, the illegal seizure of land — leading to the worst hyperinflation in recorded history measured in the billions of percentage points — and forcing the abolition of the Zimbabwean dollar," Johnson said.
CNN's David McKenzie and Brent Swails reported from Harare, and Angela Dewan wrote from London. CNN's Joshua Berlinger, Emily Smith, Robyn Curnow, Euan McKirdy and Hilary Clarke contributed to this report.
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X1.9 flare from NOAA 3184
Even before its rounding of the southeast solar limb on 8 January, NOAA 3184 was already flare active. It is a very compact sunspot group with a magnetically complex structure. Today, following a flurry of C and M-class flares, it finally produced a X1.9 flare peaking at 18:50UTC (GOES). Underneath are white light images from SDO/HMI from about 2 hours before the flare, and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) images from SDO/AIA 131 showing the eruption in its full glory. The blooming and diffraction patterns are image artefacts, not related to the flare - See this STCE newsitem for more info.
So far, there have been no reports of a Type II radio burst, of coronal dimming, or of post-flare coronal loops that may associate the flaring event with a coronal mass ejection (CME). The proton flux is also still at background levels, for the moment. The intense x-ray and EUV emission disturbed the ionosphere, and High Frequency (HF) communications were degraded mainly over Latin-America, the eastern portion of the Pacific, and parts of Antarctica. This is shown in NOAA's D-RAP map underneath. PECASUS has issued a HF COM advisory for the international aviation. The event was also a Tenflare, with the solar radio flux up 230 sfu above the pre-event values.
All in all, based on the currently available data, this was a flare that was very similar to the X1.2 flare from 6 January produced by NOAA 3182. That region has quieted down somewhat. Another region, NOAA 3181, has also been producing some M-class flares today. Further M-class flaring can be expected in the coming days, with another X-class flare possible from especially NOAA 3184. As this region gradually rotates further onto the solar disk, it will become more likely that any associated CME may have an earth-directed component.
Radio spectrogram by EOVSA (Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array) showing a portion of the associated Type III radio burst.
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I hope you all may know that I am (NVS) doing PhD in Madras University.
The topic is : "Apastamba Grihya Sutra - A Study"
in the Viva and bless me.
this will help me to prepare myself well for my Viva.
Here I attached the synopsis only as pdf, you can download it and go through.
Interested members are requested to send a personal mail to get the full thesis through email.
Because publishing the thesis in a website is an offence as per terms of the university.


What the #*$ is that?
Even though the world of dessert is limited only by the creativity of a good pastry chef (or a college student with a case of the munchies), so much of what Westerners envision as "dessert" has evolved from a handful of innovations that became traditions in the patisseries of France and Vienna.
But there's a world beyond Pate Sucree and Chocolate Mousse.
Some of it is challenging. The gelatinous-textured, yeast-flavored Bak Tong Go White Cake is unlikely to become a tasting menu staple at Per Se. But Shebakia -- deep-fried, honey-soaked cookies from Morocco -- were a revelation.
Sorry, Escoffier. Time to expand those horizons.
These recipes were part of a two-day elective focused on International Desserts at The International Culinary Center (which was founded as The French Culinary Institute... I guess the whole "expanded horizons" thing is catching on).
A Mediterranean dessert made from layers of paper-thin Phyllo dough and nuts. The dessert is baked and then soaked with a sweet syrup that is absorbed into the pastry.
Flavor profiles vary by region. Baklava can be made with pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or sesame seeds. Greek preparations tend to favor spicier syrups with cinnamon and cloves. Middle Eastern versions tend to be sweeter and more floral, often using rose or orange blossom water.
Also covered last month as part of the full Professional Pastry Arts Program Syllabus, I will never complain about making more Churros.
A Churro is a deep-fried tube of dough, commonly rolled in cinnamon sugar and served warm. In Spain, Churros are often served at breakfast with hot chocolate (go Spain!). In Latin America, they may be served with, or even filled with, Dulce de Leche.
The traditional dough used for Spanish Churros does not contain any eggs. It is extremely thick and must be extruded with a special tool. And without the emulsifying and leavening power of the eggs, these Churros are dense. Latin American Churros, by contrast, use a dough more similar to Pate a Choux, and the final product is more like an American Yeast Doughnut.
Shebakia was a bit of a revelatory dessert!
These saffron-flavored, deep-fried, honey-drenched cookies come from Morocco where they are traditionally served during Ramadan.
Making these cookies is... tricky. Not only are there over 20 ingredients (many of which are spices, making for a deliciously flavorful dough), but the cookies are formed through a highly manual series of rolls, cuts and folds. As a result, families will typically come together and make large batches at one time, forming assembly lines to facilitate production.
In the end, it's worth it. They're truly unique!
If the complexity of making Shebakia is unappealing, but you still need a delicious cookie (and that box of Oreos just won't cut it), might I suggest Rugelach.
Rugelach means "little twists" in Yiddish, referring to the rolled crescent-shape. Like Baklava, the specific recipes have evolved over the centuries from region to region. Most versions are made from a dough enriched with dairy-fat such as Cream Cheese or Sour Cream. The dough is rolled thin, layered with sugar and an assortment of nuts, fruits and spices. The dough is then rolled tight, sprinkled with sugar and baked.
Another creation hailing from Morocco, Seffa is a subtlety sweet dish made from Couscous. The Couscous is steamed, often with dried fruit such as raisins, and then soaked in a warm mixture of milk, butter and sugar. The final dish is plated with fried nuts and garnished with spices.
Given its gentle sweetness, Seffa may be served as a sweet side dish at dinner rather than as a stand-alone dessert.
A product of Japan, Mochi is a gelatinous dough made from glutinous rice flour. The dough boiled and steamed before it is rolled, cut, and wrapped around various fillings such as Anko (sweetened Red Bean Paste) or Green Tea Ganache.
Mochi is an acquired taste... or rather, an acquired texture. It is extremely sticky and gelatinous. People either love it or hate it.
Mochi is also reportedly responsible for an alarming number of asphyxiation deaths in Asia. Swallow one of these desserts the wrong way, and you're in trouble. The Heimlich Maneuver will not dislodge these sticky mounds.
Bak Tong Go has the distinction of being both an acquired taste and an acquired texture. This Chinese Steamed White Cake, a common snack for an afternoon tea, takes the gelatinous texture of Mochi, makes it even stickier and adds the strong aroma and flavor of yeast.
While somewhat dense, the yeast does leaven the cake somewhat during a long proofing period that occur prior to the cake being steamed. The end result is a network of honeycomb-like cells throughout the cake.


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Musical Performance: Rajas: Exploring the Sounds of India
Sat, November 23, 2013 8:00 pm at Alwan for the Arts
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Rajas is a nascent project that brings together contemporary musicians in the Indian classical idiom to experiment and explore new directions for composition and improvisation, stemming from this deep-rooted tradition. The ensemble is led by mrudangam artist and composer Rajna Swaminathan, who has been engaging intensively with New York's experimental jazz and creative music scene and incorporating South Indian rhythmic concepts in cross-cultural contexts.
The Hindu philosophical term "rajas" refers to the inner human energy that compels us to act, to pursue our passions, to create, and to preserve ourselves. Applying this concept to the state of Indian classical music in the global context, this project aims to highlight the innovative potential created by the situation of contemporary Indian musicians in the diaspora. Each of the artists in this project has been working on his, or her, own path to presenting Indian music in a contemporary and experimental context, from collaborating with jazz and R&B musicians to composing and arranging scores for dance and theater productions. Rajas provides a forum for them to come together and collectively contemplate new understandings and possibilities within Indian classical music.
Tickets: $20 General (*buy now) | $15 for Students, Members and Seniors (*buy now) available at the door or online.
(*A small online fee is applied - use printout as your ticket)
About the Artists:
Rajna Swaminathan is an accomplished young artist in the field of South Indian classical percussion – mrudangam. She is a disciple and protégé of mrudangam maestro Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman. She has accompanied many renowned musicians widely in the US, Canada, and India. She regularly gives workshops on the South Indian rhythmic perspective, most notably at the Banff International Jazz and Creative Music Workshop, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and the KOSA International Percussion Camp. Rajna has also studied piano for some years. As a result of her hybrid upbringing in South Indian and Western musical systems, Rajna has developed a penchant for intercultural and crossover work. Over the past two years, she has been collaborating and performing with distinguished artists in the New York jazz scene, including pianist Vijay Iyer and saxophonist Steve Coleman. Rajna also performs frequently in the dance scene, touring widely with the acclaimed Ragamala Dance (Minneapolis). Rajna is active as a composer and has been commissioned to create original music for playwright Anu Yadav, the Spilling Ink Project, and Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company. She holds degrees in Anthropology and French from the University of Maryland in College Park. www.rajnaswaminathan.com
Roopa Mahadevan is a versatile Indian classical vocalist. Born and raised in Northern California, she received major training in Carnatic vocal music under Asha Ramesh and later trained under Suguna Varadachari in Chennai, India through a Fulbright scholarship. Roopa has performed in several venues in the U.S. and India, including the prestigious Music Academy during the December music festival in Chennai. She was awarded the title "Kala Ratna" by the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana for her commitment to Carnatic music as a young American. Roopa is also skilled at singing for dance performances, performing R&B soul music, and acting in amateur theater. She has had the opportunity to collaborate on traditional and cross-cultural projects with many contemporary artists including Karsh Kale, Samrat Chakrabarti, Mythili Prakash, and Christopher Tin, as well as perform in such venues as the Lincoln Center and Hollywood Bowl. She was the lead soloist for a track on the 2010 Grammy Award-winning albumCalling All Albums. She lives in New York City, where she works in public health policy while pursuing her artistic passions. www.roopamahadevan.com
Arun Ramamurthy is a gifted violinist who is making his mark in Indian Classical and World music. Disciple of Dr. Mysore Manjunath & Sri Mysore Nagaraj, he has become one of the most sought after violinists in the US. Arun has been accompanying major artists touring from India, as well as performing solo concerts, for the past 15 years. He has carved a niche for himself in the Indian Classical music scene in the US as a versatile musician, playing together with senior artists from both Carnatic and Hindustani styles. Arun has been fortunate to perform with important artists like Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, T.N. Seshagopalan, T.V. Gopalakrishna, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Pandit Ramesh Misra, and more. Born and raised in the US, Arun utilizes his Carnatic training to collaborate with western musicians, recording & performing with artists from various genres. His newest project, the Arun Ramamurthy Trio presents fresh arrangements and improvisations of classic Carnatic compositions, in addition to original music. Their debut album "Jazz Carnatica" is set to release Fall 2013. Arun curates the innovative series, "Carnatic Sundays" at Cornelia Street Café in New York City, a concert series dedicated to increasing exposure for Carnatic music to wider audiences. www.arunramamurthy.com
Anjna Swaminathan is an up-and-coming artist in the field of South Indian Carnatic Violin. A disciple of the late violin maestro Parur Sri M.S. Gopalakrishnan and Mysore Sri H.K. Narasimhamurthy, Anjna has been trained in both Carnatic classical and Western classical styles of violin. In summer 2010, she had her solo concert debut in India. Along with her solo performances, Anjna collaborates with several musicians and dancers, providing accompaniment for Carnatic concerts and dance productions. She has worked with many professional dance companies, as a musician and composer, most notably, Ragamala Dance (Minneapolis), The Spilling Ink Project (Washington, D.C.), and Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company (Washington, D.C.). As a theatre artist and dramaturg, Anjna also engages in interdisciplinary work, composing and directing musical scores for theatrical productions with D.C.-based theatre artists Anu Yadav (Meena's Dream) and Paige Hernandez (The Nayika Project). She is currently an undergraduate student of Performance Studies at the University of Maryland in College Park and will be receiving her BA in Theatre in December 2013.
Alwan's music program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.
Rajna Swaminathan
Arun Ramamurthy
Roopa Mahadevan


1. Chop rashers/bacon into strips, transfer into a frying pan and fry for 2-3 minutes.
2. In a bowl beat the eggs with milk until combined. Season with salt and pepper, add oregano & set aside for later.
3. Take a baguette and using a sharp knife cut around the edges.
4. Take out the crumb (the soft part in the middle) and make it look like a boat.
5. You can take the whole middle part out or leave something in.
6. This depends whether you prefer having more filling or you want to enjoy the soft part of the bread as well as the filling.
7. Grate (or slice) the cheese.
8. Dice the onions and tomatoes.
9. Once you are done with the prep, take the baguette and start adding the fillings: cheese, bacon, tomatoes.
10. Finish it off with some more cheese.
11. Place the baguettes on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
12. Finally pour over the egg mixture.
13. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 20-25 minutes or until the egg mix is set.


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Be part of our teen clique « TA CLIQ ADOS » with your friends! Come participate in our group, share your ideas and become involved. Sign up for our « TA CLIQ ADOS » Infoletter and you will get updates on upcoming activities and ways to volunteer and get involved in cool projects and events in the community. Sound interesting? Send us an e-mail and sign up. It's that easy.
Projects: Participate on the organisation and animation of different activities and events in Town.
Trainings: Tell us what interests you (ex: making a résumé, creating films, using Photoshop, etc.) and we will organise a workshop for you!
Annual contest: The judges will take a tour of all the streets twice, between June and August. The owners of the property with the most beautiful flower gardens and balconies in Sainte-Anne will be invited to a reception where we will unveil the winners.
Registration: before April 18th, at the Recreation Department or at the Library.
Participants learn basic first aid techniques and the skills necessary for taking care of younger children and to prevent and deal with emergencies.
If you are part of a band and wish to showcase your talent, here is your chance! Please include the name of your band, the name of each participant and your phone number.
Take your contributions of clothing to the bazaar and come and find something interesting!
Local musicians and performance artist may obtain permission to perform on the small stage on the Canal boardwalk throughout the summer. Check them out as you stroll the boardwalk.
For more information on registration of artists and for the shows schedule, please click here.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for babies, children and adults, with AED training. .
Don't forget to tell your friends and family. Its free, but donations are welcome!
The Montreal Aviation Museum presents its annual open house garage sale event on Saturday, May 25th.
Come to this summer fundraising event with your family & friends and enjoy a good BBQ with the entire MAM team. There will be a lot of stuff to rummage through and there will be several refreshments available.
It's a great opportunity to spend a beautiful Saturday at the museum and to learn more about the aviation exhibitions. See you there!
Big fun, new adventures, great friends. Register online or by paper ! It's never too late to join us !
join with your daughter & get a chance to play together, learn new things, explore ?
Objectives: Break the loneliness; socialize with people with the same interests.
Come and see us at Centre Harpell to find out about the activities we offer, or come in to our drop-in sessions to show your interest in the club. You can participate on a walk-in basis or on a regular basis. There is no obligation to obtain your membership card. Your suggestions for new activities are always welcome!
Activities: Sandbag game, darts, board games, walking club, theme dinners, monthly meetings, etc.
To enjoy indoor exercise during the cold season, join the indoor walking club, Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:15 am, at the Centre Harpell. Free admission. All are welcome!
An interactive show with pianist Bernard De La Rochelle who will perform the most beautiful romantic melodies in the world! This show will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at 1:30 pm at the Centre Harpell. Tickets will be in presale shortly at a cost of $10 (regular price $12). Hurry, places are limited.
Cost: FADOQ membership card available, $20 per year, if you wish to get it.
Free registration: required from June 6th to 8th. Places are limited.
The only one of its kind in Quebec, the Montreal Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving our rich aeronautical history with a particular focus on Quebec contributions. The collection presents the history of civil and military aviation through its 5 aircrafts, artifacts and memorabilia as well as remarkable paintings by renowned Canadian artists. It is also possible to attend conferences and organize tours for schools, seniors and businesses.
Information and registration: 514-457-1605 | Limited space.
Deadline for registration: You must register for each meeting date in advance up to one week prior. Priority given to residents of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
A casual get together for artists to gather and create in the company of fellow artists. The chalet will be available on the first Wednesday of every month (approximate) for local artists to meet and create in a common creative space. Enjoy a social atmosphere and sharing ideas with fellow artists, while working on your own projects. The "Meet up" is geared towards artists that practice "Pure Arts" such as painting, sculpture, sketching, etc. Participants must be able to bring all of their own material to and from the activity.
Don't miss this rare chance to hear two excellent choirs, both based in Sainte-Anne, performing separately and together. The programme includes Earth Song (Frank Ticheli), Da Pacem (Arvo Pärt) and a little Beau Dommage! The two choirs will join together to sing the Mi'kmaq Honour Song (Lydia Adams), Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom, and more. The audience is invited to mingle with the singers at a reception after the concert.
This course teaches young kids basic first aid techniques and other skills required to improve their capacity to stay safely on their own at home, or to be out in the community on their own.
Bored? Looking for something to do this summer? Join our animators for some cool outings just for teens. These supervised trips will take you to some great destinations. The group will travel by public transit.
Join us for a fun filled day at La Ronde.
Aquazilla is a unique 30-by-35 meters inflatable structure comprised of obstacles, slides and platforms for jumping into the water, and much more.
Try to find the key to the Escape room; followed by an exploration of the Old Port of Montreal.
There is a minimum number of participants required for each outing. Places are limited, first come, first served. Departure and return hours are subject to change.
Summer activities: Call 514-457-5445 ext. 228 for more information. Current classes and activities end in June.
Facilitate volunteerism by promotion, recruiting, training and referring volunteers to meet the many and varied needs of the Montreal West Island Community. Assist seniors to remain autonomous by offering programs and services that break their isolation.
Take advantage of summer to come enjoy unforgettable encounters with Québec's wildlife in a cozy and natural setting. Every day, don't miss the special presentations held by our education team.


Cell phone has become an important part of our everyday life. In fact, its use has increased to such an extent that now-a-days, it is difficult to even imagine a life without cell phones. With the rise in the usage of mobile phones, the chances of accidents like dropping your phone on the floor or in the water have increased. For most of the people, getting their mobile phone wet means buying a new one. However, it is possible for you to save your wet cell phone from being damaged beyond repair. How will you that? Simple, by following the information provided below. In the following lines, we have listed a number of tips to help you in drying out a wet mobile phone.
The first step will comprise of getting your phone out of water. Even though there is a plastic frame covering your cell phone, the water can seep-in within a matter of seconds. So, as soon as you drop your cell phone in water, take it out.
After getting your phone out of water, remove its battery. It is the second most important step. This is because battery represents electricity and water and electricity and do not mix. By removing the battery of your phone, you will be able to save many of its vital circuits.
If you phone is a GSM one, it is now the time to remove its SIM card. Though the latter has chances of surviving water impact, it is necessary to take a few steps, so as to ensure that any data saved in it is not lost. Don't subject it to heat, rather just pat it dry, with a paper towel, and leave in a dry, cool place.
The next step will comprise of removing water from your phone. First of all, shake the cell phone vigorously, without dropping it. Thereafter, use a towel or paper towel to remove as much water as you can. Dry the excess moisture by hand.
Remove all the covers and external connectors in the phone. The main aim behind this step is to open up as many gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone as possible. This will help dry out the water from every nook and corner.
Use a vacuum cleaner to force out the moisture from your wet cell phone. Hold the vacuum over all the accessible areas of your phone and keep it there for 20 minutes. However, make sure that you do not hold it too close to the phone or it might create static electricity and do further damage.
You can leave your cell phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. Rice is a good absorbent and will soak up all the moisture from your phone. If it is possible, cover you phone with desiccant, instead of rice, as the former absorbs moisture more effectively.
Put the phone in the refrigerator. The dry cold will draw out the moisture from the cell phone. However, do not make the mistake of putting it in the freezer. At the same time, make sure to keep the phone in the fridge for 30 minutes at a stretch and then take it out for 10 minutes. Repeat until the phone is dry.
One of the easiest and least bothersome methods is to keep the phone on top of a TV, or vent from a cable box or a device which emits a low heat. This will help dry out the moisture from the cell phone, at a slow pace, without damaging any of the vital circuits.
If your cell phone has fallen in water when you are outdoors, remove the battery, wipe away the water as much as you can and then, place it on the dashboard of your car. Thereafter, park your car at such a place where it gets plenty of sunlight.
After you have followed the drying steps, keep your cell phone in an absorbent towel, napkin or other paper and check for moisture signs every hour, for 4 to 6 hours. If you feel that the phone is not completely devoid of moisture, repeat the steps mentioned above.
Give you cell phone three days for trying out various drying tricks. Thereafter, wipe it with a paper towel and re-attach the battery (which has been dried properly). If it doesn't work, try using a new battery. If still it refuses to work, it is the time to take it to an authorized dealer.


The newest Horrible Writing. This time I interview Rick Coste of Modern Audio Drama.
We talk about how writing can serve as therapy. It's a fun, open, honest chat!
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This is a no-crutch zone! If you're serious about writing, you have to get serious about how you allow yourself to write.
Why reaching milestones and markers is critical for your writing habits.
Nate Bonilla-Warford of How to Listen to Music in the 22nd Century shares his horrible writing example.
And I share a bit of awesome knowledge I heard from the incomparable Joanna Penn.
An interview with Sarah Werner, the Creator of Girl in Space.
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News • Space News
Voyager buys majority stake in XO Markets
Nanoracks offers satellite deployment solutions and has launched more than 1,000 projects to the ISS.
Nanoracks Bishop Airlock Photo: Nanoracks
Voyager Space Holdings has acquired a majority stake in commercial space holding company XO Markets.
Revealed in December 2020, the transaction also includes XO Markets subsidiary Nanoracks. It involves the infusion of significant growth capital into the business.
Speaking about the acquisition, Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO and of Voyager Space Holdings, said: "In the last year, the space industry has undergone a rapid evolution with demand for commercial space services reaching record highs. Innovative companies like Nanoracks are continuing to drive this transformation forward with first-of-their-kind technologies like the Bishop Airlock. We look forward to working with Jeffrey and his team as Nanoracks continues to push the envelope of what's possible in the years to come, while benefiting from the full support of our integrated model."
Nanoracks has already launched more than 1,000 projects to the International Space Station, as well as the Bishop Airlock on the SpaceX CRS-21 mission on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
Nanoracks is also working on its long-term Space Outpost Programme for private space platforms.
Jeffrey Manber, CEO and co-founder of Nanoracks, added: "Our goal at Nanoracks has always been to develop in-space services and technology that will commercially transform life on Earth and in space. It's been an incredible honour to have been the first commercial company on the ISS, and with Voyager's support, I am excited to continue to achieve many more firsts as we move into the era of private space stations."
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Amy Brody is a visual impairment specialist and works hard to teach students with visual imparities how to safely and effectively move through their environment. Brody has been working with the blind and visually impaired for years and is very enthusiastic about her profession.
Claire Douglas, a new special needs teacher, is in her second year of teaching and is passionate about teaching kids. "I really enjoy figuring out how each of my students learn, and I really like helping them find their strengths," said Douglas.
This year she wants to figure out ways to integrate special education students with the whole school population as much as possible.
Whitewater rafting enthusiast and Drake look-alike Shad Emam has already had three years of teaching experience and previously student-taught at Castro Valley High.
Currently, he teaches an Algebra 2 class and a Probability and Statistics class and also taught Geometry and Algebra 1 at Oakland High School, which he attended.
His goal is "to increase the likelihood of student success," he said.
Science teacher Ben Frazier entered his third year of teaching overall and first year at CVHS, moving away from his part-time teaching experience at Berkeley High School.
"I like how teaching's constantly interesting, and I'm never bored doing the same things every day," Frazier said.
Frazier is especially excited for lab days during his classes, and can't wait to make sure all students learn and excel in their studies.
Originally from Fairfield, Yvonne Garcia had lived and taught there before coming to CVHS. Having taught several subjects previously, she now teaches four history classes and a psychology class.
"Teaching allows you to improvise. It also allows you to stay a bit juvenile and immature," said Garcia.
Her plans this year are to get to know as many students as possible, hoping to expand her social base and connect with students.
From Philadelphia and New York City to Fremont and Castro Valley, Sara Hamilton has now taught for five years. She currently teaches Academic Support and English.
"I love when a student finally gets it, and that light bulb suddenly goes off in their head, like, 'Oh!' and they understand," said Hamilton.
Tighe Herren is the motorcycling, traveling, and Warriors-loving new teacher at CVHS. Previously working on computers in technical support, Herren says his main love is working and teaching people.
"I didn't enjoy working with computers and I was much happier working with people every day," said Herren.
Herren's day at work is split between his time working at Redwood Alternative and CVHS as an academic teacher. Herren is very dedicated to his work.
English and ELT teacher Matthew Kertesz began his 14th year teaching, and is excited by the idea that he's working with the future leaders and change-makers of the world.
"I want to continually improve my teaching," Kertesz said.
Alan Kraut started his second year of teaching at CVHS, last year being a long-term substitute for Dr. Bertram Pinsky.
Kraut has previously taught physical sciences at San Leandro High School, among them Physics, Physics of Robotics, and Forensic Science.
"I love seeing people start to understand things, and I really want to be an awesome teacher and know my courses well," Kraut said.
Currently teaching Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, Tommy Maloney believes in raising the next generation of future leaders.
"My favorite thing about teaching is that I like to make a difference in your lives," Maloney said.
His goals this year are working on getting all kids to pass his class and also getting his master's degree in education.
CVHS is happy to add Ivery McKnight to the school's counseling staff. Working as a counselor at Livermore and Berkeley for more than 12 years, McKnight is more than qualified for the job.
With a passion for gardening and two kids of her own, McKnight is going to work hard and excited to get to know all her students.
Basudha Mukherjee began her sixth year of full-time teaching, moving from San Ramon to Tennyson High School and now teaching Biology at CVHS.
Having taught previously at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, Yahaira Oceguera is currently in her third year of teaching and looking forward to the years and memories ahead at Castro Valley High. Her love of Spanish led her to teach Spanish Heritage as well as a Spanish 2 class this year.
"I like helping students the most, and my goal is to make sure they learn as much as they can," said Oceguera.
Alejandra Oseguera, one of CVHS's new counselor, has lots of new plans for her students to "get very much involved" in the community. Field trips and community service are things she hopes will help her students learn.
Oseguera previously worked as an art teacher at Contra Costa College and loves to paint about her heritage in her free time.
Previously teaching at many schools such as Skyline High School, Emery Secondary School, and CSU East Bay, Cherisse Payne found herself at CVHS for her 18th year of teaching math.
After two years as a middle school English teacher in Salinas, Jonathan Rice started his third year of teaching, now at CVHS.
"I've grown up taking, and I finally want to give back," Rice said.
Rice endeavors to get his students to think creatively and outside the box.
Teaching since 1997, Kelli Schiller started her career at a student correctional facility, moving to Fontana Unified, Orogrande, San Francisco, and finally Castro Valley Unified School District. Schiller had taught Spanish Heritage and Spanish AP Literature and Culture and now teaches Spanish 1.
"I like getting to interact with youth and my community, and I hope to leave a positive impact," said Schiller.
"In our 'throw-it-away society,' we constantly dull our own creativity," teacher Lesia Whitehurst said.
After teaching for 14 years alongside Cherisse Payne, Whitehurst entered CVHS as a new chemistry teacher, eager to affect her students' growth.
Coming from his experiences teaching in Los Angeles and Alameda County Juvenile Hall, P.E. teacher John Williams enters his sixth year teaching as he joins the CVHS staff.
This year he aims to help students with the challenges ahead of them.
Having four years of previous teaching experience at Oakland Technical High School, Teddy Yau offers new ways of teaching at CVHS. This year he teaches a Geometry and Precalculus class, and plans to give multiple projects in hopes of engaging students and getting them interested in learning more.
"What I like the most is the students and their creativity," said Yau.


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Margot Robbie Secretly Marries Tom Ackerley: Reports
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Author: Corinne Heller / Source: E! Online
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley
What a way to end the year!
Margot Robbie reportedly married longtime boyfriend Tom Ackerley in Byron Bay over the weekend, Australia's The Daily Telegraph claims. The 26-year-old Suicide Squad star was reportedly given away by her mother, according to U.K.'s The Telegraph. Robbie's two brothers were in attendance, and her sister is believed to have served as Robbie's maid of honor. The Telegraph also claims the pair wrote their own wedding vows.
Robbie's rep has not responded to E! News' request for comment.
The couple never publicly announced an engagement, although Robbie sparked rumors they planned to wed when she showed up at the premiere of her movie The Legend of Tarzan while wearing a massive, pink, cushion-cut, halo diamond ring on that finger.
Wedding speculation ramped up last week when Robbie arrived at an airport in her home country wearing a T-shirt that read "Say 'I Do' Down Under." So far, no photos of the supposed wedding ceremony have surfaced online. However, a couple of Instagram posts hinted as much. One of Robbie's brothers teased that he was "on holiday," while Ackerley's brother tagged Harvest Newrybar, a popular wedding venue in Byron Bay, in one photo.
Robbie and Ackerley met in 2013 on the set of the World War II drama Suite Française, where he served as an assistant director. In a Vogue interview published in May, she described him as "the best-looking guy in London."
"I was the ultimate single gal. The idea of relationships made me want to vomit," she said. "And then this crept up on me."
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Putting all speculations about BJP's Delhi CM Candidate to rest, Amit Shah has announced that the Legendary Vinod Kumar Binny would be its CM Candidate.
The statement said that Binny has been fighting against the tyrannical rule of the Monster Kejriwal for much longer than Bedi. He has been single-handedly exposing AAP for such a long long time.
Binny has also won elections 3 times and hence is much more experienced than Kiran bedi in this field .
It should be noted that one of the objections raised by BJP agaisnt kejriwal was lack of political experience , and by fielding Binny instead of Kiran Bedi as BJP Delhi CM Candidate , BJP has stayed true to their words.


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Keeping Exchange Alive
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Dr. Marion Röwekamp
Holder of the DAAD-funded Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt Chair at the Colegio de México, post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Latin American Studies of the Freie Universität Berlin
"The Colegio de México has many international partnerships. The newest is a second graduate school entitled Temporalities of Future. Together with the Institute for Latin American Studies of the Freie Universität Berlin, it enables a regular exchange of students and lecturers. The Humboldt Chair, which I took on in 2018, contributes to this intensive exchange of knowledge. Its function is to act as a bridge between German and Mexican research. When I assumed the Chair last year, the list of my predecessors inspired a great deal of respect: Professor Günther Maihold, Professor Walther L. Bernecker and many other big names. I believe, however, I am contributing something new. I'm the first woman to hold the Chair, a Mexican and historian for Germany and Europe. I will set my own priorities. Above all, we want to present German history, politics and culture in Mexico. This year, researchers from Latin America, the USA, Europe and Germany will come to us for conferences, workshops and lecture series to strengthen and energise this exchange. We experience it as global exchange – very much in keeping with Alexander von Humboldt."
Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee
Dr. Sonia Alejandra Torres Sánchez
Prof. Dr. Ignacio Mantilla
Prof. Dr. Francisco J. Barrantes
Transcripts: Christina Iglhaut, LETTER 01/2019.
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Alexander von Humboldt: An impressive personality
On 14 September 2019, he turns 250. We are talking about Alexander von Humboldt. Numerous events in the "Humboldt Year" commemorate the exceptionally dynamic researcher personality.
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JAZZ THAT GIVES ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IS THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Pictured: Elio Villafranca (Photo: Kasia Idzkowska)
Presenting music that is never played the same way twice, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival takes over the city with a 10-day program filled with premieres, Australian exclusives and international collaborations from 31 May to 9 June 2019.
Delivering some of the greatest musicians from all over the globe, local Australian legends, and events for everyone from the first-time jazz visitor, to the life-long lover, the annual festival will feature more than 500 Australian, international and emerging artists in over 25 iconic venues, concert halls, bars and outdoor spaces across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
Hosting the twenty-second Festival program, this year's list of performers includes jazz genius Herbie Hancock; piano virtuoso Billy Childs; power-house vocalist Lisa Fischer; national jazz treasure Vince Jones; acclaimed bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh with her new work Aventurine; as well as Laura Mvula, José James and Troy Miller re-imagining George Gershwin with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Other visiting international artists include trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire with an Australian exclusive of his politically charged new album: Origami Harvest; Ghost-Note led by Snarky Puppy's multi-GRAMMY-winning percussion duo Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth; visionary pianist, composer and musical thinker Vijay Iyer and his Trio; and Festival favourite Bill Frisell Trio returning with their distinctive melodic style.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival Artistic Director Michael Tortoni explained that music is a way of life, "Jazz is a powerful communicator globally – it connects everyone: children, young people, older people and individuals from all communities, races and gender."
"I'm extremely proud of our international reputation. We have so many great musicians from across the globe who want to be part of our inclusive Festival," said Tortoni.
Pictured: Angela Davis Trio
The Festival encourages anyone new to jazz to get involved – little music lovers will be introduced into jazz with a family-friendly performance by ARIA recipient Justine Clarke at The Melba Spiegeltent, while Nocturnal at the Melbourne Museum takes a jazz twist with a line up of dynamite acts including Jazz Party, Horns of Leroy featuring Thando and Tanya George.
One unique aspect of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is the Jazz Out West program, curated by MzRizk, who has organised a range of free events in Footscray, Moonee Ponds and Maribyrnong. Talking about the edgy program, MzRizk says it was devised as a way of delivering a different and a more beautiful experience for the audience.
"The program tries to reflect how jazz is changing in 2019. And how Jazz has since the 20's, 30's has forever been evolving. You cannot put Jazz in a corner or a box, and often with the right skills, the output isn't what someone would think is Jazz, be it by reaching into their own cultural heritage or other cultural influences."
"Jazz is what you want it to be - it cannot be defined. And young performers are adding to the tree and branches."
Impressed that so many of last year's events were a sell-out success, MzRizk says this year's events are likely to have the same high-quality acts that people want to see.
Offering the high-vibe events that don't just offer Jazz but also a good day, she encourages all members of the public to see the full program – especially Jazz Out West, which is free and accessible to everyone.
"We wanted to make sure that there are events and music accessible to people with all kinds of budgets."
See the full program of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival on their website here!
Dates: 31 May – 9 June 2019
Location: More than 25 venues & 30 plus free events
Times: Varies. See website for details
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Historian Giles Milton sat down with us before his recent talk at the Carter Presidential Library to talk about his book "Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat."
Even after the slaughter of the Great War, the British military brass still had notions about fair play in battle. Churchill had the good sense to realize that warfare was changing in the 20th century and he allowed a team of independent-minded inventors and operatives to take the battle to Hitler in new and devious ways.
Giles is a fantastic storyteller and would be a great presenter for TV documentaries (pay attention BBC). He captures the personalities of the men and women he profiles while describing the technology behind the weapons they invented and the tactics of how the were used against the enemy.
If you're an audiobook listener, Giles performs this one and most definitely has a flair for narration as well.
Watch our interview below and keep your eyes open for his new book about D-Day, due here in the States in early 2019 to coincide with the invasion's 75th anniversary.


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Q: Is $\iint \dfrac{1}{z} dxdy\neq 0$? I am trying to solve an exercise and at some point I came accross the integral
$$\iint_L \dfrac{1}{z} dxdy,$$
($z=x+iy$) where $L\subset \mathbb{C}$ is a compact set with positive two-dimensional Lebesgue measure. If this integral is not zero, then the excercise is solved. But is this true? Note that $\dfrac{1}{z}$ is locally integrable.

A: The integral
$$\int_L \frac{1}{z}\,dx\,dy$$
may or may not vanish, that depends on $L$. For most $L$, the integral will be nonzero, but for example if $L = -L$, then by symmetry the integral vanishes.
As mentioned in the comments, the true purpose of the question is to show that
$$g(z) := \int_L \frac{1}{z-w}\,dm(w)$$
does not vanish identically.
This can be shown using standard estimates. For large $\lvert z\rvert$, consider
$$\frac{m(L)}{z} - g(z).$$
Say $L \subset D_R(0)$, and $\lvert z\rvert > 2R$. Then we have $\lvert z-w\rvert > \frac{1}{2} \lvert z\rvert$ for $w \in L$, and so
\begin{align}
\biggl\lvert \frac{m(L)}{z} - g(z)\biggr\rvert
&= \biggl\lvert \int_L \frac{1}{z} - \frac{1}{z-w}\,dm(w)\biggr\rvert\\
&\leqslant \int_L \biggl\lvert \frac{1}{z} - \frac{1}{z-w}\biggr\rvert\,dm(w)\\
&= \int_L \frac{\lvert w\rvert}{\lvert z\rvert\,\lvert z-w\rvert}\,dm(w)\\
&\leqslant \frac{2R}{\lvert z\rvert^2}m(L)\\
&< \frac{m(L)}{\lvert z\rvert},
\end{align}
which implies $g(z) \neq 0$ for $\lvert z\rvert > 2R$.

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