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Revidirani Novi opći katalog (eng. The Revised New General Catalogue, kratica RNGC) je revizija izvornog Novog općeg kataloga kojeg je sastavio John Louis Emil Dreyer. Pokazalo se da Dreyer nije točno izmjerio svijetlosti nekih objekata, niti je neke objekte točno opisao, kako se poslije pokazalo. Stoga se to moralo revidirati. Danas većina astronomskih računalnih programa rabe ovaj katalog i Revidirani Indeksni katalog kao izvor za njihovu bazu podataka o objektima dubokog svemira. Ovaj katalog su sastavili Jack W. Sulentic i W. G. Tifft; ipak, ovo revidirano izdanje je previdilo brojne Dreyerove pogreške i u ovom se izdanju nije pokušalo ispraviti identifikacije brojnih krivih objekata.

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 Popis NGC objekata
 Katalozi objekata dalekog svemira
 Messierov katalog
 Indeksni katalog
 Novi opći katalog
 Opći katalog maglica i skupova
 Bossov Opći katalog
 Novi opći katalog

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University of Alabama - Department of Physics & Astronomy  Jack W. Sulentic - Professor of Astronomy and astrophysics

Astronomski katalozi

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Posted on October 8, 2016 by Drinks and Wings
Donald Trump's presidential campaign went into a tailspin Friday evening when audio leaked of the GOP nominee making vulgar comments about women with host Billy Bush during a 2005 taping of Access Hollywood.
Sounding like a character written by Joe Eszterhas, the recently married Trump brags to a Salacious Crumb-like Billy Bush about his failure to sleep with a married woman after taking her furniture shopping.
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"I moved on her and I failed. I'll admit it. I did try and fuck her. She was married… And I moved on her very heavily. In fact, I took her out furniture shopping… I moved on her like a bitch. I couldn't get there. I couldn't get there, and she was married," Trump told a disturbingly giddy Bush.
Access Hollywood would later identify the married woman as former anchor Nancy O'Dell. In 2007, Trump also unsuccessfully attempted to have a then-pregnant O'Dell fired as host of that year's Miss USA beauty pageant.
The majority of Trump's comments (and Bush's snickering) were captured by a hot mic on a bus arriving to the Days of Our Lives set, where Trump was scheduled to film a guest appearance.
You can imagine how classy it got when both men saw soap star Arianne Zucker, awaiting their arrival on the studio backlot.
"Sheesh, your girl's hot as shit! In the purple," Bush excitedly exclaims.
"I've got to use some Tic Tacs, just in case I start kissing her. You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful- I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait," Trump tells Bush.
Before leaving the bus, Trump utters the most graphic line in the footage:
"And when you're a star they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy. You can do anything."
By the end of their conversation, Trump is no longer bragging about sexual conquests… he's bragging about sexual assault.
The leaked footage and specifically the detail of the Tic Tacs, inspired a friend of CNN anchor Erin Burnett to come forward to share her own encounter with Trump in 2010.
Burnett read her unnamed friend's message on air:
"Trump took a Tic Tac, suggesting I take them also. He then leaned in, catching me off guard, and kissed me almost on the lips. I was freaked out."
On Friday night, Trump's initial statement was far from an apology:
"This was locker room banter, a private conversation that took place many years ago. Bill Clinton has said far worse to me on the golf course – not even close. I apologize if anyone was offended."
No, bragging about sexual assault is not "locker room banter." Honestly, Trump likely hasn't been in a locker room for years.
Trump's deflection to attacking Bill Clinton simply shows his lack of taking responsibility for his own actions. It's a poor decision he would repeat in his taped apology that would be released hours later.
Trump's ninety-second "apology" was accurately described by former Obama advisor David Axelrod as being delivered "with all the sincerity of a hostage reading a scripted video."
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Trump further writes off his offensive comments as "nothing more than a distraction" and then proceeds to use the last twenty-five seconds to attack Hillary Clinton.
Noticeably absent in this statement were apologies to Nancy O'Dell and Arianne Zucker.
Any hope by establishment Republicans of Trump dropping out of the race were quickly dashed when the real estate mogul told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday that there is "zero chance I'll quit."
What can the GOP do? Nothing. At this point, Trump can not be removed from the ticket by the party. Trump would have to drop out of the race, which would allow the party to enact rule 9 of the RNC rules.
Under rule 9, the RNC could select a new presidential nominee via a vote among committee members. Even if it were to happen, early voting has already begun in multiple states and those votes for Trump would not retroactively benefit a new GOP candidate. In a nutshell: the GOP is fucked.
This latest recording is not a shocking departure from the Trump we know. This is a man who has made attacking women and minorities the base of his short political career.
High profile Republican supporters such as Senators John McCain and Kelly Ayotte finally rescinding their support of Trump appears more like a desperate action of self-preservation rather than genuine disgust.
For over a year, Trump has normalized white nationalism. Now he epitomizes rape culture.
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Scary diagnoses, such as spondylolisthesis and Degenerative Disc Disease are often deconstructed during Explain Pain classes. Invariably, the metaphorical diagnosis 'frozen shoulder' gets a mention. We offer different names like "stiff shoulder" (quite literal) and inject some humour – "at least there is one benefit of global warming". The name of this condition used in the literature, 'adhesive capsulitis (AC)' is equally fear inducing. It sounds horribly sticky, has hints of Araldite, and suggests that we really don't know much about this condition.
We have just read a great review on AC by Max Pietrzak (2016).
-AC is quite common, especially in the over 40s.
-It often resolves within 1-2 years, though there are many reports of longer term symptoms and disability.
When did you last throw a spear?
Pietrzak states that "the human shoulder evolved for high speed projectile throwing." But, given our increasingly sedentary lifestyle (including lack of spear throwing, unless you're into javelins) it is possible that parts of the shoulder-complex soft tissues are not exercised and stretched commensurate with their evolutionary function. Some of these shoulder tissues may now be subject to the buildup of metabolic by-products, increased pro-inflammatory cytokine production and detrimental effects on the cellular structure.
Within this context, Pietrzak suggests, an injury proximal or distal to the shoulder may trigger off a local and/or systemic pro-inflammatory cytokine, sympathetic and neuroimmune cascade resulting in AC.
Hang on, what is 'chronic low grade inflammation'?
Chronic low grade inflammation differs from acute inflammation in that it is not localised to a particular part of the body, is of a lower 'intensity' and continues for an extended period. It is characterised by the systemic presence of increased numbers of inflammatory and immune cells and their products such as pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Chronic low grade inflammation is increasingly seen as a part of other orthopaedic conditions such as osteoarthritis – once considered a 'cold' wear and tear problem (as opposed to the far more overt and 'hot' inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis).
In the presence of chronic low grade inflammation, fibrosis of soft tissue can provide a 'storage depot' for immune cells and products. This is in keeping with the commonly observed connective tissue infiltration of cytokines, mast cells, macrophages, lymphocytes, T and B Cells in AC.
Chronic low grade inflammation can be enhanced by psychosocial stress with complex interactions between pro-inflammatory cytokines, immune cells and compounds, and the extracellular matrix (ECM) – the main building material of dense and loose connective tissues. This process is associated with the formation of extracellular adhesions and cable-like structures – a common feature of AC.
The overall picture of adhesive capsulitis that emerges is one of cascading chronic low grade inflammation, perpetuated by dysregulated autonomic function favouring a sympathetic dominance, with an immune balance tipped towards pro-inflammatory cytokines, showing up in a joint in a potential state of increased oxidative stress and acting as a storage depot for immune cells all on the background of a modern, unhealthy lifestyle that promotes psychosocial stress, a pro-inflammatory profile and that fails to fully express the joints evolutionary function, with lots of feedback and feedforward communication loops thrown in!
Regular, overhead, full range, context-rich, novel, meaningful movement is vital for the over 40s (and the rest)! If you can't move it, at least imagine moving it.
What about other upper limb pain states, e.g. rotator cuff tears and 'tennis elbow'?
We've heard a bit of a shift from therapists recently in relation to low grade inflamed stiff shoulders – a bit of a lament that there is nothing we can do other than let natural history take its course. But here's another hypothesis – by understanding the underlying neuroimmune/neuroendocrine biology, and adapting an emergent, biopsychosocial approach, we can help prevent the incidence and reduce the pain associated with this condition.
Please share your thought and comments, and any experiences with low grade inflamed shoulders below.
sounds like what Ive been through for many many years. Fibromyalgia! Thoughts?
Their hypothesis – "that the form of central sensitization that leads to the profound phenomenological features of chronic widespread pain is part of a whole-organism stress response, which is evolutionarily conserved, following a general pattern found in the simplest living systems." may or may not have similarities and/or commonalities with the hypothesis proposed by Max Pietrzak, but this is something perhaps best left to John to comment on, if he so wishes of course.
Tim, our hypothesis concerns the symptoms clustering around chronic widespread pain (aka fibromyalgia).
Adhesive capsulitis is not an associated clinical problem.
However, I feel sorry for those myriads of pain sufferers who, over the past 25 years, have been awarded the label of Fibromyalgia by my enthusiastic rheumatological colleagues.
We first identified the inherent tautological nature of the diagnosis in 1993, but all to no avail. In 1999 we pointed out that the American College of Rheumatology had only succeeded in rediscovering the 19th century condition known as "neurasthenia".
As I see it, these pain sufferers have been cast adrift upon the seas of diagnostic uncertainty.
Instead of having a distinct diagnosable condition, it now appears that they have been experiencing various clinical manifestations occurring along a spectrum of "polysymptomatic distress" in the community.
I have heard that the 2010 classification criteria are about to undergo another revision, but the committee of the American Rheumatology Association responsible for devising and updating the criteria has continued to studiously avoid commenting upon the important matter of pathogenesis. This is because there is no consensus on this matter.
Our 2011 paper, to which you refer, was written in an effort to provide a modicum of scientific validity to those with the condition(s).
Although others have invoked stress responses as being important players in the condition, to date ours is the only scientifically credible hypothesis that has been published.
Thanks John. Would you allow the possibility of some commonality in the underlying aetiology of the manifestations of "chronic wide- spread pain, mechanical allodynia, and their frequently associated comorbidities" and AC? Particularly given the potent role of the SP/NK1R pathway as a pro-inflammatory cytokine stimulator along with its other influences in the body?
Tim, if I was looking for a scientifically credible explanation for "adhesive capsulitis" of the shoulder joint (which indeed has multiple clinical and metabolic associations), the clues that I would pursue are (i) the close anatomical and biomechanical relationships of that joint with the mid-cervical spine and its emerging nerve roots; and (ii) the possibility of the demonstrated inflammatory changes being neurogenic. Perhaps someone in the physiotherapy profession could assemble a testable hypothesis along these lines. But I may be way off the track.
The hypothesis article brought to mind a few questions that may be relevant: (1) did women ever have to throw spears for their livelihood? (2) why is "adhesive capsulitis" largely confined to the shoulder as opposed to it occurring in other diarthrodial joints?
Many thanks for your thought-provoking questions. Do you think that these questions (and their potential answers, assuming the queries were not rhetorical) pose challenges to Pietrzak's hypothesis?
My understanding of Max's hypothesis, is that the shoulder joint is particularly vulnerable due to its under-expressed evolutionarily derived function. Having spent some number of years within the workers compensation scheme, where work 'above shoulder height' is seen as anathema to a healthy work environment, I must say that Max's hypothesis seemed particularly relevant and plausible to me, at least.
Tim, you could be on the money. I have yet to see a goddess with adhesive capsulitis. But I live in hope!
Further evidence, percase, for Max's hypothesis!?!
Perhaps ecclesial pronouncements, often made with the upper limbs raised in praise (or submission…) can replace, for some, the evolutionarily imposed imperative to hurl objects (although this act has its own, more sinister, religious links), while simultaneously according the deity so worshipped with vicarious protection though the actions of her faithful (granted, a rather unfalsifiable hypothesis that I have no desire to pursue).
Enhanced expression of neuronal proteins in idiopathic frozen shoulder.
CONCLUSION: Increased expression of nerve growth factor receptor and new nerve fibers were found in the shoulder capsular tissue of patients with frozen shoulder compared with those without a frozen shoulder. These data suggest that neoinnervation and neoangiogenesis in the shoulder capsule are important events in the pathogenesis of frozen shoulder and may help explain the often severe pain of patients with frozen shoulder.
I'm wondering whether you might think it adds to, or challenges, Max's hypothesis, or it's place otherwise in the discussion.
The numerous reports I can recall reading from surgeons performing manipulation under general anaesthetic that stated "full range of motion of the shoulder was achieved" might suggest that some limitation of range is a result of protective muscle activity.
In my opinion, capsular thickening and adhesions are more likely to be responsible for the limited range of movement.
Great article, thank you. This explains the apparent systemic changes that I often see in patients with long term pain. That is, that there is an inflammatory response taking place, experienced as palpable heat or 'burning pain'. I therefore agree with the above comment (MsCathOz) that there might be a similar process occurring in Fibromyalgia and other complex pain disorders.
Thanks for the excellent overview.
I wonder if there is any explanation for why this can resolve within 1-2 years, often with no treatment at all. Considering the immunological, inflammatory and the dysregulated autonomic system involvement why is it self limiting? Is the self limiting nature of it not somewhat unusual? I have certainly seen several which true to form improve drastically around this time frame.
Great question. I've not seen any speculation, let alone an answer to this in any of the literature I've come across. Perhaps there is, an as yet unidentified, signalling/feedback mechanism with a temporal scale of multiple months? As for the variously stated 20-50% of people that go on to have significant restriction for up to 10 years Mark Hutchinson's recent talks at EP3 came to mind, with notions of biological ratcheting and progressive glial activation in response to life's stresses.
Excited to see you approach this condition from its systemic origins…we need more of this in the neuro-musculoskeletal field (or whatever you want to call it – physio anyway). Identifying the larger systemic context that our "physical conditions" critical if we want the patient to find success. This is what I do in practice as a functional medicine nutritionist and physiotherapist. So, in view of this, I was then astonished to see you make no mention of nutrition in the subsequent section on treatment. Please, let's not pretend we can fix chronic inflammation using a combination of relaxation and exercise. We can't ignore a huge piece of the puzzle: nutrition. It's time that functional medicine/nutrition professionals were part of the multidisciplinary team for patients with musculoskeletal issues (if we can even categorize things like AC as that). Head to PubMed, search inflammation and diet and start working through the 13 000+ papers. A place to start is with Minihane et al's British J of Nutrition 2015 review Low-grade inflammation, diet composition and health: current research evidence and its translation. Then network with a functional medicine nutritionist. I'm pleased to say that more and more physios are referring their patients to me to help with this component of the management.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. As simple physiotherapists, we do not have the required dietary expertise to make recommendations in this domain, but our thanks for raising this point. It is certainly not our position that we can 'fix' chronic low grade inflammation with any single strategy, although healthy activity (including physical exercise and relaxation) would seem to be a reasonably well supported aspect of any intervention aimed at promoting health and wellbeing.
I don't think diet/nutrition has been completely ignored – it does feature as one of the five key approaches (third, no less) to dealing with chronic pain in the widely viewed (and translated) 'Brainman' video – https://youtu.be/5KrUL8tOaQs.
I've taken the liberty of posting this link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579563/ to the article you mentioned as it is open access and will allow readers to become acquainted with the ideas you mention, if they so wish.
May I ask however what the difference between 'functional medicine' and 'medicine' is? I can't help but be wary of adjectival additions in front of the word 'medicine'.
Functional medicine is the term used for a form of body systems-based health care that aims to identify and address the underlying causes of the patient's symptoms, rather than focusing on symptom management or pharmaceutical/surgical management based on the name of the patient's condition. Functional medicine refers not to the treatment, but rather to the framework or paradigm of evaluation and treatment. Within this functional medicine framework, you can practise medicine (in its contemporary sense), nutrition, physiotherapy, etc. So, for example, I practise physiotherapy – but within a functional medicine framework. So does any physiotherapist every time their evaluation identifies underlying causes and drivers rather then treating largely according to protocols, even evidence-based ones (e.g. the research tells me that laser is effective in plantar fasciitis, therefore I'm going to treat this patient with laser. N.B. I am pulling this example out of nowhere – I don't know much about plantar fasciitis.) Nutrition practised within a functional medicine framework identifies underlying biochemical drivers behind the patient's symptoms rather than assuming that every hypertensive patient, for example, is the same. The term "functional medicine" comes from the Institute of Functional Medicine in the USA – however, the name is irrelevant. Sometimes, the term "integrative nutrition" is used for this approach to nutrition. I tend to avoid that, as it is becoming a bit trendy. In the end, it doesn't matter what it's called – you could call it the "cause-based approach" if "functional medicine" doesn't sit right with you – what matters is if it makes sense. To me, as a practitioner working in as complex a field of chronic pelvic and abdominal pain, it makes no sense to not look at the underlying biochemical mechanisms that are malfunctioning in the individual in order to correct the dysfunction and restore equilibrium within the individual.
Thanks Alyssa. I don't think many would disagree with the assertion that all individuals should be treated as such, and certainly a worthy criteria to hold one's interactions with people in the clinic to.
Please pardon my skepticism, but is this the latest Physio Fad?
Thanks for the feedback and comments, another great discussion.
You raise an excellent point regarding, nutrition, and I agree with your comments.
The original version of the paper had a quite large segment on nutrition and the modern mismatch hypothesis of chronic disease and how that relates to CNS signalling. As it was, the peer review and editorial process led to submitting two separate papers, the second of which I am hopeful of completing once I have finished my MSc dissertation, paid off my credit cards, and had a holiday!
The questions regarding evolutionary biology and evolutionary medicine I also find really interesting, thank you. My readings on the topics thus far are limited, but this is probably not uncommon for physios and doctors. As far as the details of how much spear throwing women did as hunter gatherers, I think Tim hit the nail on the head in suggesting it may not matter that much aside from the fact that the trait is very unique to humans and it appears strongly selected for over a very long period of time.
Nevertheless there are those who argue that the homo sapiens sapiens hunter gatherer was a much more versatile, and arguably, more intelligent version of it's species compared to that after the agricultural revolution! Therefore it's not outrageous to suggest that apart from their vital foraging role, women may have thrown spears as a secondary function.
Max, I don't want to hurry you up…but could you hurry up and publish that second article? (You don't really need that holiday, do you?) I will be most interested to read it. Nutritional impact on CNS signalling and inflammation overlaps substantially with my particular area of interest – the nutritional biochemistry (including nutrigenomics) behind chronic pain, particularly central sensitisation – and is a major focus of my Master's studies.
I appreciate your summary section in your review article "Chronic low-grade inflammation, autonomic dysregulation…" -getting this understanding out to the mainstream clinician would be a welcome development.
'Therefore it's not outrageous to suggest that apart from their vital foraging role, women may have thrown spears as a secondary function'.
Very interesting thoughts on the variability and influences on the shoulder stiffness conundrum . Max , by your comments above you may have observed Glasgow city centre on a Saturday night where spear throwing fuelled by Buckfast is quite a popular sport.
Years ago I read Nesse and Williams book on evolutonary medicine which was recommended by a very thoughtful therapist and the ideas within influenced the 'adaptive' and 'maladaptive' pain behavours I beleve.
However, back to the shoulders . In terms of the stiff/frozen shoulder theories, in former times most people would not have lived long enough to get one -whether they were javelin champions or not!
With so many theories and influences around it is no wonder outcomes and understanding of the conditon is so variable . Clinically, the resistent shoulder varies tremendously from the brick hard end feel of those that seem to be linked to diabetes and indviduals who seem to have an associaton with abnormal scarring (dupytrens) to the much more common farily inactive person . There are many more females so hormonal change may be a factor ? Learned disuse is a very common issue particulalry with non dominant shoulders and anedotally many complex upper limb presentations appear to be linked into this scenario . ( I usually expalin this with the analogy of knocking a nail into wood the dominant shoulder fully mobile and varied mobility whilst the non dominant fixes and stabilises etc.
Tim I think above shoulder work maybe a factor in occupational problems particualry in boring work but many plasterers I know are never bothered particualrly self employed ones ………..
I think minimising threat and not torturing people with all in wrestling mobilsations like I started off doing as an enthusiastic junior physio is commendable . Maintaiing motivation and reassurance with a simple home pulley is all that most people need if the explanation is good and the person is on side .
I dont think there are that many people who are inflenced by Cx mobilisations and the like as this seems clinically to be a different scenario with hypersenstivity and more n root/neurogenic symptoms .
As far as nutrtion is concerned unless the person is drinking Red Bull and eatng ready meals ful time I don't think its that relevant myself .
I am having a frozen shoulder myself right now starting about 9 months ago, and I think I am on a recovery track since about 4 weeks.
Both the biopsychosocial and the "javelin"-theory are interesting.
The first one may apply to me. Turned 50 and get this as a birthday present. Quite some stress and sadness also as I had to let go both my parents in a short time.
And the Javelin? Ha, being an avid sailor, maybe I should not have thrown my 140 kg Javelin dinghy. Iit was just a bit to heavy for my shoulder.
Seriously, I went to see an orthopedic doctor and although we both agreed that a steroid injection would not affect my condition much, I thought there was nothing much to lose, with the sailing season being round the corner again.
So I took it, and although it didn't seem to do a whole lot in the first two weeks, it didn't mark the starting point of the return of some range of motion.
So destress, take it easy on the shoulder. Don't work it too vigorously when ROM is decreasing , be patient and figure: what's the rush? It will go sometime.
I expect to have full ROM by the end of June the way it's going now.
Really interesting post and comments. I have enjoyed the discussion. I have been treating (massage therapy) a client with this condition for the past few months. Stress has been a big factor for her over the past 12 months. A comment she made to me recently is that the massage therapy treatment has taken the fear out of her shoulder, helping her to feel more confident about moving it. Reading "Explain Pain" has also led me to incorporate some additional elements in my treatment approach that I believe have helped. Seeing the whole person and not simply their symptoms is critical.
Great summary thanks, be fascinating to know if treating the underlying metabolic condition (insulin sensitivity raising its head again!) has a tangible effect on recovery duration.
I would like to say " the weight of the world is taken by the shoulder" I take a biopsychosicial approach when seeing this condition and generally work on the stressors the person has in their life. Stressors which usually involve the person being unable to shake off the issue with a close relationship, an issue that sticks like glue and weighs them down just offering some clues as to language to use to uncover some of the relevant stress issues for the shoulder.
Very much so. A question could be "do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulder(s) ". And then "what's in that world"?


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The North Coast 500: Accommodation at hostels and bunkhouses
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The North Coast 500 is often called Scotland's Route 66 for a reason. With stunning mountain vistas, open skies and secluded beaches as well as a plethora of historic and natural places of wonder and great tourist attractions along the way this road route is rapidly becoming a must do on any visitor to Scotland's bucket list. Independent hostels and bunkhouses are the perfect choice of accommodation for those wanting to explore the route. The map below shows the location of all the hostels, bunkhouses and bothies on the Scottish North Coast 500 road route.
Accommodation on the North Coast 500: Scotland's Route 66
If starting The North Coast 500 in Inverness travellers can find good value friendly accommodation in Inverness Student Hotel, on the south west corner of the route Kinlochewe Bunkhouse, Sanachan Bunkhouse and Gerrys Hostel all offer individual and great value self catering accommodation. On the West Coast travellers can find accommodation at The Ceilidh Place Bunkhouse, Sail Mhor Croft and Badrallach Bothy, all close to Ullapool, whilst Inchnadamph Lodge is further up the West Coast. On the North Coast there are a good selection of hostels including Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park, Cornmill Bunkhouse, Sandras Hostel and BBs Bunkhouse. Back down the East Coast you can stay at Black Rock Bunkhouse, Sleeperzzz.com and Helmsdale Hostel.
Two of our bloggers have travelled the North Coast 500 Below are the tales of their trips the first by Bronagh Braidwood and the second by Brian Sutherland.
Have children, will travel
This year we decided to drive the new NC500 coastal road, the North Coast 500. I organised a week's recce, packed my boys into our old van and off we went. The first thing to strike us was the difference in the landscape as we travelled from the flat lands of Caithness where the sky dominates, to the spectacular mountain ranges in the West.
I am a mother of 4 small boys aged 11, 8 and 5 years old twins. We live in the most Northerly part of Scotland, and have been known to travel great distances to go on holiday. This year, however, we decided to stay a bit closer to home and drive the new coastal road, the North Coast 500, NC500. In a bid to see what the route has to offer for families, I organised a week's recce to do some research for my new business venture, a bunkhouse. My boys were duly packed into our old van and off we went.
The difference in the landscape is the first thing to strike you as you travel the North Coast 500. From the flat lands of Caithness in the East, where the sky dominates, to the spectacular mountain ranges in the West. We started from Caithness and the first hostel along the route was Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park or Cornmill Bunkhouse if you don't mind going a little off route. However we had our hearts set on spending to our first night camping at the wonderful beach in Durness. The next day we made our way along the precarious track to Drumbeg. Our efforts were rewarded with stunning views and we stumbled across a little hidden gem, 'The Little Soap & Candle Company' shop and café. It was a gloomy wet day, and the tearoom resembled a rainforest eatery enhanced by mellow music, no Wifi or phone signal, and the sound of raindrops falling.
NC500 North Coast 500 As the day turned gloomy.
As the day turned even gloomier we were delighted to arrive at our next stopover Inchnadamph Lodge. Built in 1821, it was turned from a family estate into its current incarnation in 2006. We were given a warm, informative welcome by Julia, who showed us to our bright, spacious dorm room (originally the Lady of the Manors' room). My boys were extremely excited to see a stag out of the window, a regular occurrence, we were told by Chris (the owner). The facilities in the hostel are perfect for walkers, cyclists and large groups exploring the surrounding Assynt hills. There is a fantastic drying room, two large well equipped kitchens, and there is a discount for children. A continental breakfast is included in the price and the large dining room, with views out over the mountains and loch, made an excellent makeshift art area!
NC500 North Coast 500. Inchnadamph Lodge.
The next day, with dried boots and jackets, and improved weather, we decided to check out the ruins of Ardveck Castle. Hilarity ensued as all my boys ended up in the dungeons and then tried to squeeze themselves out of tiny window openings. As grimaced faces slowly appeared round corners, a scene from 'The Shining' sprang to mind! Although we haven't managed too many large hikes as a family, we did enjoy a 4km walk to the bone caves about a mile and a half south of Inchnadamph. The caves feature in The Northwest Highland rock route and tell the incredible story about the surrounding glen and how it formed during the last glaciation.
NC500 North Coast 500. Ardveck Castle.
The Mountain ranges in this region are awesome and we will return for a family hike when our legs are longer! As for the North Coast 500, we've enjoyed taking our time, going with the flow and finding some of the most glorious scenery this great part of the world has to offer.
©Bronagh Braidwood
North Coast 500 in Five Days.
As we left Strathcarron Irene noticed a car on the side of a hill ahead. "We are not going up there are we?" Well … yes I answered. We were heading for the Beallach Na Ba, the Pass of the Cattle which would take us to Applecross. We drove up the hill allowing for a cyclist who was working really hard to make progress. We were impressed.
A Mountain Pass on The North Coast 500
Looking back and down we saw the view of Strathcarron and looking forward we saw that the pass was shrouded in mist. On coming round a bend a magnificent stag stood proud overlooking a herd of Deer. The hinds carried on grazing. We stopped to watch this tranquil scene and the deer didn't stir.
Over the hill and not too far away was Applecross with a very welcoming Inn and a Hostel for the night. We had travelled from Glasgow to Applecross in one day. We breakfasted in the Walled Garden of Applecross House the following morning. Smoked haddock on toast topped with a poached eggs washed down with a lovely cup of coffee. Delicious. We then explored the walled garden at leisure. Lots of lovely colour and a very special Potting Shed. A time capsule from the 1920s full of tools and equipment still recognisable to today's gardeners. .
The Potting Shed at Applecross
As the drove north on the Applecross peninsula we had good views of the island of Raasay. We have walked Calum's Road on Raasay a few times with great pleasure. Soon we reached Sheildaig enjoying great views again. We dropped in bye most of the villages on route as small detours gave us the opportunity to see where people live. At Kinlochleven we spent time talking to two men who were touring the route in their kit built cars. It would be correct to describe them as enthusiasts however I think they are also hero's and we wished them well. You must not miss the Whistle Stop Cafe in Kinlochleven. It is excellent for a refreshment and it has a great atmosphere and a large wood burning stove.
Leaving behind heavy rain and showers we progressed to Gairloch and on to Polewe where we stopped for a time at Inverewe garden. At Ullapool we stocked up on groceries and set off for Achmelvich which we reached following seven hours of driving with breaks. What an amazing sunset we enjoyed at Achmelvich Beach. Irene and Janette relaxed on the beach at sunset with a paddle to cool off their feet. "The sea is warm".
North Coast 500 Sunset
The next day (Wednesday) we drove round the crazy "hairy" road with passing places to eventually reach the main road close to Kylesku where once again we indulged in a bit of walking and some refreshments at the hotel. We stopped for some spectacular view s of Assynt looking south. Most of the view points are worth stopping at. This one was spectacular. The run from Kylesku to Durness passed in a series of stunning views. The Kyle of Durness was a welcome sight. We spent time, out of the rain, at Cocoa Mountain and sampled some of the yummy produce before travelling on to Tongue and our hostel for the night. Here we were overlooking the Kyle of Tongue in a very comfortable hostel: Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park which felt more like a well appointed Hotel.
On our penultimate day we progressed through Bettyhill and past the massive Dounreay and realised that the Nuclear Power site was such an important and major employer in this part of the world. The hundreds of vehicles parked around the site was startling following mile upon mile of seeing a few cars. Next stop Thurso an imposing bustling town with fine buildings and a look of prosperity. Travelling east we were at Dunnet Head which is the most northerly point on mainland Britain. From here we could see the Orkney Islands and most clearly Hoy and the Old Man of Hoy. The rock stack Irene, Diane and Alice walked to from Rackwick in May.
It was remarkably warm all along the North Coast and our visit to the Castle of Mey garden and farm was delightful. I rang Alice to ask if she could remember the name of the Donkey I liked at Castle of Mey home farm. She said "are you kidding me? I said "no". It turned out that the Donkey is called Alice. Oops. Alice the Donkey appeared to like me. I can't imagine why. We stood for a while nostril to nostril breathing into each other. It had a calming affect on … me.
John O' Groats
Mid afternoon we were at John O'Groats and the distance and direction sign picking up places such as Lands end. We hugged the pole and held on to Janette to make sure that she was secure and not blown away by a lively wind which appeared without warning. We were on familiar territory now. We often explore gardens in this east coast run and we were soon sitting in the suntrap which is Lybster Harbour enjoying refreshments to sustain our journey. OK it was tea, coffee and oatcakes. This is a lovely wee working harbour still busy with fishing boats landing crabs and lobster bound for all over Europe.
Soon we were negotiating the Berriedale Braes. No sooner had I said that the last two times I had driven this way articulated lorries with heavy loads were coming up the brae on the wrong side of the the road. Just then another lorry with a heavy load appear on our side. We stopped and watched scene play out. The lorries front wheels kept lifting of the road. It seem to be stuck on the bend so we sat well back and waited for it to get going again. Take care on the Berriedale Braes.
The roads can sometimes be a bit hairy!
We travelled south to Rogart and our favourite railway siding. At Sleeperzzz.com Just as our Queen used to sleep in trains on sidings around Britain from time to time so do we. We each had our own sleeping compartment. We had a kitchen, dining and lounge compartments. Five minutes walk away was the Pittentrail Inn for good food … and liquid refreshments. We rounded our week of f with a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne including the rushing in and out . All in the space of a railway compartment.
A night at Sleeperzzz
Next day we explored Dunrobin Castle home of one Duke of Sutherland who cleared his people off the land to make way for sheep. On our way home we spent time on the sands of Dornoch – a beautiful beach. Dornoch has a wonderful Cathedral which has benefited from the wedding of Madonna and Guy Ritchie. It is beautifully decorated and has many fine stained glass windows.
Instead of heading down the A9 we followed the A82 south along Loch Ness to Glen Coe and down Loch Lomond to Glasgow. From Glasgow and back we travelled over 850 miles which were packed with scenery and surprises. Maybe one more day next time to give us more time for walks?
©Brian Sutherland
North Coast 500 accommodation
Kinlochewe Bunkhouse
Kinlochewe by Achnasheen, Wester Ross, IV22 2PA
Walkers, climbers and mountain bikers enjoying the Torridon Mountains and wilderness areas will be warmly welcomed at the Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse. Situated on the North Coast 500 road route, within 20 miles of over 20 Munros, the bunkhouse boasts a well equipped, self-catering kitchen, an efficient drying room, hot showers,internet and a 12 bunk dormitory. The hotel bar serves excellent home-made food and is in the 2018 Good Beer Guide.
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Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park
Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park, Tongue, By Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4XH
The Kyle of Tongue Holiday Park is a stone lodge and campsite, magnificently situated on the shores of a sea loch on the Scottish North Coast. Furnished, like a boutique hotel, but with all the friendliness of a hostel. There are comfortable private bedrooms, roomy dormitories and relaxing communal areas. The campsite is well equipped and has panoramic views of Castle Varich, Ben Hope & Ben Loyal. Holiday cottage and static caravan also available.
Cornmill Bunkhouse
Cornmill Bunkhouse, Achumore, Strathhalladale, Sutherland, KW13 6YT
Cornmill Bunkhouse is situated on a traditional croft. The mill was built in the early 1800s and was active until 1920s. It is now 4* accommodation for individuals or groups. Guests are reminded of their historic setting; the smaller bunkroom has a patio door looking onto the workings of the old mill with its large wooden cog driving wheels. Activities can be organised for groups including laser tagging & shooting. Hen and stag parties welcome.
Black Rock Bunkhouse
Evanton, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV16 9UN
Situated in beautiful Glenglass and sheltered by Ben Wyvis, this comfortable bunkhouse is an ideal base for touring the Highlands. The bunkhouse is at the eastern end of a hikers' route across Scotland and on the Land's End to John O'Groats route. The village has a general shop, Post Office, bus service and an inn (serving good bar meals and breakfasts) 250m away. There is also a camping ground. All areas of the bunkhouse are easily accessible by wheelchair and suitable for the disabled.
Gerrys Hostel
Craig Achnashellach, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YU
Gerry's Hostel is situated in an excellent mountaineering and wilderness area on the most scenic railway in Britain. It is on the Cape Wrath Trails, The T.G.O Challenge Route and is 0.5 miles from the Coulin Pass at Craig. It sleeps 20; 10 in a large dormitory with comfy beds, the rest in 5/6 bed family rooms. Meals and draught ale are a 15 min drive away. Your perfect base for many activities including walking, climbing, fishing, cycling, golfing and wildlife watching.
Forest Way Bunkhouse
Lael, Lochbroom, IV23 2RS
Close to the idyllic fishing village of Ullapool in a peaceful rural setting with lots of wildlife. A perfect base for climbers & walkers with 22 Munros and many other hills in the area. Next to Lael Forest Gardens which is renowned for its wildlife. The bunkhouse is ideally located for touring the North West Highlands with easy access to the areas of Torridon and up to Assynt.
Inverness Student Hotel
8 Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 4AB
The cosy and friendly Student Hotel enjoys panoramic views of the town and the mountains beyond. Your perfect place to unwind, just yards from the city's varied night-life and a few mins' walk from bus and train stations. Relax in the fabulous lounge with real log fire and drink as much free tea, coffee & hot chocolate as you like. Visit the beautiful ancient pine forest of Glen Affric or the Culloden Battlefield. Famous Loch Ness lies just a few miles upstream and of course has its own special wild animal.
The Ceilidh Place Bunkhouse
14 West Argyle St. Ullapool, IV26 2TY
The Ceilidh Place, in the centre of Ullapool, is a unique small complex, consisting of a music venue/performance space, restaurant, hotel, bar, bookshop, coffee shop, gallery and bunkhouse. There are regular ceilidhs, concerts & plays. The bunkhouse (group only) does not have self-catering facilities but the coffee shop is open from 8.30am to late evening all week including weekends. Rooms are also available in the hotel. The village of Ullapool is a small exciting port and fishing town, with ferries from the Outer Hebrides. Hill walkers and families especially love staying here.
Helmsdale Hostel
Stafford Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JR
Set in the scenic coastal village of Helmsdale, the hostel (which was completely refurbished in 2018) has en suite private rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area with log burning stove. On the NC500 and Land's End to John O'Groats route, the hostel is popular with 'end to enders' and walkers exploring the far north Marilyn Hills. It is also a perfect stop on the way to Orkney. Dogs on request. Groups welcome.
Inchnadamph Lodge
Inchnadamph, Assynt, Nr Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4HL
Inchnadamph Lodge has been tastefully converted to provide quality hostel accommodation at a budget price. There's a large self-catering kitchen, lounge and dining room. The newly converted annex offer the choice on en-suite rooms. At the foot of Ben More Assynt, overlooking Loch Assynt, stay and explore one of the wildest areas in the Highlands.
Sandras Hostel
24-26 Princes Street, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7BQ
Thurso is the northern-most town on the UK mainland. The cliffs are alive with guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars & puffins, while the sea is home to seals & porpoises. The 4* hostel has en suites in all rooms, (some have TVs). Using their own backpacking experience, the owners ensure you will enjoy a level of comfort and service second to none. Surfing, pony trekking, fishing, quad biking, coastal walks and boat trips are all available nearby. On the NC500 route.
Sanachan Bunkhouse
Sanachan Bunkhouse, Kishorn, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8XA
Sanachan Bunkhouse, in Kishorn, is the perfect base for walking, climbing, kayaking, cycling & sailing in Wester Ross. After a fun-filled day, your group can return to a warm bunkhouse, comfy bunks, hot showers and simple living. There is parking for six cars and beds for twelve, split between three rooms (please bring a sleeping bag).The bunkhouse is well equipped for self-catering, with enough tables & chairs for everyone. Laundry/drying, outside recreation and BBQ.
Maentwrog Bunkhouse
Felen Rhyd Fach, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 4HY
Maentwrog bunkhouse is a newly converted cowshed on a working farm. It has a fully equipped kitchen, underfloor heating, TV/DVD, BBQ area, laundry facilities, power washer and bike lockup. Local activities include hill walking (Moelwyn and Cnicht 10 mins away), white water rafting, Coed y Brenin cycling centre, Blaenau Ffestiniog down hill cycle track, RopeWorks & canyoning. Ffestiniog railway and beautiful beaches are within 15-20 mins' drive. The Welsh costal path passes the end of the lane.
Badrallach Bothy and Campsite
Croft No 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Ross-shire, IV23 2QP
On the tranquil shores of Little Loch Broom overlooking one of Scotland's finest mountain ranges, Badrallach Bothy and Campsite offer a fine base for walking and climbing. Fish in the rivers, hill lochs and sea or simply enjoy the flora and fauna. Hot showers, spotless accommodation, an unbelievable price and total peace make the Bothy and Campsite a firm favourite. There is also a holiday cottage for hire.
Bunkhouse @ Invershin Hotel
Invershin Hotel, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4ET
Situated within a small hotel in the north Highlands, the bunkhouse consists of 4 rooms with a shared shower room & toilet. Guests can enjoy the hotel facilities; comfortable reception area, cosy bar with real fire, real ale and regular music sessions. Cyclists, walkers, bikers, fishermen, Munro baggers, families and individuals are all welcome. The bunkhouse is just off the North Coast 500 road route. No self-catering facilities but breakfast & evening meals are available.


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People & Organisational Development
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AKIN OPARISON
Dr. Akin Oparison runs an Organisational and Individual Performance Consultancy, 3e Performance, which supports individuals to bring out the leadership in them, such that they and their organisations can be the best they can be. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Lagos Business School, an FT ranked Business School. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate degree in Business Policy and Organisational Development from the UK.
For over seven years Akin was HR Vice President for Shell's Downstream Business in Africa, a member of the Executive Management Team for Shell Oil Products Africa and a member of the Shell Downstream Global HR Leadership team.
Dr Oparison has over 25 years of management and leadership experience in blue chip multinational companies. He was a Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse where he worked on a wide range of assignments including Organisational Development and Change Management interventions, Executive Resourcing, Performance and Talent Management in private sector organisations ranging from Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies, financial services organisation and banks, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as public sector client organisations.
He also held senior executive HR positions in Sterling Winthrop and British American Tobacco.
He has lived and worked in 4 continents and is one of the Directors of SimplyUn4gettable Ltd.
GARY WINTER
Prior to joining Glowinkowski International in 2005, Gary was a Director of People Skills International the UK, Africa, and Australian affiliate of Psychological Associates, one of USA's leading business behavioural consultancy. With a 50 year pedigree Psychological Associates provided business leaders and their employees a range of business processes and tools to develop their behavioural interpersonal skills and deliver improved business performance.
Gary is an agile and highly cultivated visionary leader with exceptional strategic development skills. Gary has developed a powerful understanding of leadership for business and education, performance management and coaching.
Gary has implemented and managed the entire programme delivery for the Lloyds TSB Regulated Sales Area both at Sales Managers and Sales person level during 2007/8. He managed significant transformation programme in the South African Revenue Society (SARS), which involved coaching and mentoring 540 South African employees. Established the SARS Academy for all Managers to improve their performance and take responsibility for their own development and learning.
He has also facilitated a 60 strong team of professionals from different expert disciplines in Mumbai, acting as a recovery team for the Indian arm of a UK bank. Gary is a highly skilled facilitator and coach and has worked with numerous other organisations.
In Nigeria, he has led leadership development initiatives in NB PLC, Sahara Energy, Addax Petroleum, NLNG, LBS amongst others
INSEL JEMAL
Insel is a Director and co-founder of Meir with 30+ years experience in international HR with a broad ranging set of skills.
He has worked extensively in line HR management roles, including roles as HR Director with Granada and EDS. He has also worked as a senior consultant at a number of consulting practices, including Ernst & Young, as well as establishing his own consulting practice. His specialisation has been in the area of performance and talent management and he has developed a competency-based performance management and job evaluation system that now underpins the Meir survey process.
Insel has conducted consulting assignments in Europe, the Middle East and West and North Africa. Among his successes include global projects for a major bank; pan-European project for a major Aerospace company; numerous projects on the African continent including gold mines, air traffic control; and the only nuclear plant on the continent.
His passion to see Reward and Talent Management simplified and better integrated resulted in the creation of the MEIR 'Job Architecture' process, built around a unique 'core model' serving all aspects of the people management process. It has been tried and tested in the field over the last 20+ years and has proven to be very robust. It's also evolved to a point where it is comparable with all other alternatives available.
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Eseohe is a graduate of Economics with a Post Graduate Diploma in Credit Management. She is a DDI Certified Facilitator, ThinkBuzan Licensed Instructor , Licensed HR Practitioner and an aspiring Certified Coach. She is also a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria(CIMPN) and Nigerian Institute of Training & Development (NITAD).
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The city was named after the Sacramento River, which forms its western border. The river was named by Spanish cavalry officer Gabriel Moraga for the Santísimo Sacramento (Blessed Sacrament), referring to the Catholic Eucharist.
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I know that I've touched on this topic in past hubs, however I really want to additional explore a topic that has grow to be extra of a difficulty for me currently – angry, ranting on-line daters. It is a shame that the internet is full of low lives that need to trigger disappointment or harm to others, but hopefully at some point there will likely be a solid solution that will put an finish to the hazards of online courting. After all, there is not any promise it is going to (it doesn't matter what the advertisements tell you.) Identical to courting in the real world, online dating doesn't always work.
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Welcome to the Mississippi Journey!
The Journey is a spiritual life experience for college age young adults and other adults who wish to be involved with the spiritual growth of young adults. The Journey is offered two weekends a year, once in November, and once in February. During the weekend, there will be an opportunity for spiritual growth, prayer, food, singing, and plenty of God to go around for everyone. Most of the sessions are led by college age young adults. The Journey begins on 6 PM Friday, and lasts until around 4 PM Sunday.
Yes, it costs $50, which can be cash or check (made out to The Journey). There are scholarships available upon request.
Young adults from 18-25 are the main focus of The Journey, though there are several adult positions available as well! All college age students (whether enrolled or not) are welcome!!
Who else will be there?
Other students around the state from MSU, Ole Miss, USM, Millsaps, MC, Belhaven, and other schools will be there. Also, those who either just finished college or are sitting out for a time will also be attending. It doesn't matter, they are all welcome!
The Purpose of the Journey is to promote spiritual growth among those attending and to create a community of Christian believers at college campus's around the state to lift each other up and hold each other accountable through these very important years of a person's life.


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Another Restaurant Headed For Whiskey Row Lofts
New restaurant headed for Whiskey Row Lofts (BS File Photo)
[ UPDATE: Will have more information next week, but it appears the city jumped the gun on the announcement slightly as a lease has not been signed with Whiskey Row Lofts yet. Negotiations are ongoing and more news will be coming soon. ]
Get ready for yet another local restaurant planning to open near the arena. Metro Louisville announced today that Hiep That Ton, Michael Ahn Ton, and William B. Davis will be opening the Hog & Barrel Whiskey Saloon at the Whiskey Row Lofts at Second and Main Streets. The Ton brothers currently own Basa on Frankfort Avenue.
I placed called with involved parties, but wanted to post the news as soon as possible and will fill in the details when they become available. According to the city, Hog & Barrel "will feature food, wine, spirits, with a strong emphasis on bourbon and local micro-brewed beers."
In addition to the Bearno's by the Bridge already at Whiskey Row Lofts, Sol Aztecas Grill & Cantina also announced plans to locate in the project being developed by City Properties Group and siblings Julie "Valle" Jones and Stephen Jones.
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Bourbonball72 Jan 29, 2010 at 11:47 pm
On a Louisville Historical League "Civil War" tour in fall of 2009 our group was informed by Bryan Bush that the spot of this "Bearno's" building is the site of the original Galt House(the first of three spots to claim the name 'Galt House'. It has a terrific history but burned in 1865 before it was moved to First and Main.
Ken Wilson Jan 30, 2010 at 12:06 pm
It's great to see the Tons involved in the area's development. I'm wondering if this just about does the pub scene for the arena area and if there is a more varied retail to come. And I'm wondering what Blue is going to do with the rest of Whiskey Row/Iron Quarter before it crumbles away. I would think time is of the essence and that the time is ripe.
Venterra Feb 2, 2010 at 1:10 am
Congrats to CITY Properties, The Jones family and restauranteurs. They are making a difference in our community.


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Eighty-one-year-old Lee Yong was a housewife for many years. When her two children grew up and her husband got demoted from his work in the airport and didn't want to work anymore, at the age of 50, she decided to start working. The grandmother of one who hailed from China said, "There was no one to support the family so I had to go out to work."
The very next day after her husband's revealing news, she went looking for a job and ended up working for a factory making spare parts near her home. When the factory moved to Woodlands, she followed and it helped that she got a pay raise as well. "I don't know much about manufacturing, but I wanted to learn and continue to work." A shuttle bus hired by the company would come to her area and take her to work. Even though working eight hours, five days a week can be tiring at times, she said: "Even if tired, I must work as I needed the money."
When her eyesight started to deteriorate and the company stopped the bus service, she took the MRT for a while. But at the age of 78, after 28 years of service, she decided to call it quits. She shared that her supervisor, "a pretty woman in her 30s", was very good to her. "If parts were heavy, she would help carry them up for me," recounted Lee Yong about the relationship, which was more like a mother-daughter relationship than anything else. On her last day of work, her supervisor bought her tonics and birds' nest, and got her husband to fetch her home and bring all her things.
Nowadays, work is far from her mind. Living with her unmarried and unemployed son, she helps with the cooking, going to the market and housework. And when there is a free moment, she enjoys watching dramas on TV, sometimes even till the wee hours of the morning! She laughed: "If my eyes get too tired, I would put on sunglasses and continue watching TV."


TojiCode: Back up your data! Now!
My UPS immediately began to wail because I was apparently drawing too much power. The fans on my machine were spinning, but the machine wasn't coming up. Then I caught that delicious scent of burning ozone. (Anyone who has ever worked with computer hardware knows and fears that scent). Switches were flipped and plugs were pulled quickly, but I knew that this had just turned into a long night.
So now I was faced with a decision: Do I even bother to rebuild my PC? It was about 4 and a half years old (with one Motherboard replacement mid way through it's lifespan), so I had gotten a good deal of use out of it, and frankly it had been acting a little wacky lately. I did some quick window shopping at Newegg and figured that if the video card and hard drives were still good I could probably do a decent rebuild for about $400 and end up with a reasonably up-to-date machine. That's all well and good, but there was part of me that actually cringed at the idea of cobbling together the parts and hoping it all worked again.
That surprised me, to be honest, but after giving it some more thought I realized that it was true: I didn't WANT to tinker around inside my machine anymore. It was great to fiddle like that when I was a hobby developer in high school, or a poor college student trying to squeak in an upgrade and still make rent, but at this point I'm a professional developer with 7 some years under my belt and priorities have shifted a bit. I still enjoy playing with the hardware and putting machines together, no question, but when it comes to my personal computer I just want it to freaking work!
Of course, once I made up my mind to get a boxed PC, there was no question in my mind where I would get it from. I would never even consider a Dell or HP or Sony or what have you. I've worked with too many of them over the years and seen far too often the shortcuts made to cut costs. No thank you, my choice was quite clear.
So I got a Mac. Specifically the 21.5 in 3.2 Ghz iMac. Yes, it's stupidly expensive for the hardware, (and no, I refuse to concede otherwise. Apple hardware IS overpriced. Period.) but their warranties are very good and the hardware IS nice. They don't take shortcuts out in Cupertino. Plus the fact that I had long wanted the ability to develop for OSX and iOS was a huge driving factor as well. There are a lot of development opportunities in the Mac world now, far more than even a few years ago, and professionally it makes a lot of sense for me to familiarize myself with the environment and APIs, even if I'm not using them at my work currently. I'll probably do another post about my experiences in the Mac world soon, but outside of a few quirks I've been quite happy with my decision.
So now the fact that I rarely ever did backups comes around to bite me hard. As a developer there's no excuse: I should have known better. I scrambled, and tried to retrieve a backup that I did to a free Mozy account about a year and a half ago, but it appears that they've gone and deleted my account without notifying me (Note to everyone: Avoid Mozy at all costs! They're obviously not to be trusted with maintaing your data!) After a bit more panic (and consoling a wife who believed we had just lost wedding and honeymoon photos) I did manage to dig up a drive from mid 2008 that I had actually done a backup to! YAY!
That gave me back a lot of my data, and some more recent things like photos of a Disneyland trip were still on my phone, so it wasn't an absolute disaster. There's still a good two year gap of photos and documents, though. Most critically: The game that I had been working on is now completely gone. I had been committing to a local Mercurial repository, but never synced it out to a server. (Stupid developer! No Cookie!) That's a good month or so of my own code that's completely gone. I'm going to re-build it, probably starting on Android this time, but I will be starting completely from scratch. Not. Happy.
Moral of the story: Back up your data! As in: Now! And frequently thereafter! My new Mac has a feature called Time Machine that does backups to an external drive for you automatically, and you can bet that I'll be making good use of it! Don't be a stupid developer like me, don't assume that your computer will be running tomorrow, and don't get stuck digging through your closet in a panic for two year old data! Just backup!


This week in New York, thousands of people are at Strata Hadoop+World to explore the technology and business of big data and advanced analytics. As part of our participation in the conference, we are pleased to announce new capabilities in Azure HDInsight, Microsoft's managed Hadoop and Spark cloud services, that build on our leadership to make Hadoop enterprise-ready in the cloud and easy for your users with the most security capabilities of any cloud Hadoop solution, big data query speeds that approach data warehousing performance, and new notebook experiences for data scientists all on the latest Hortonworks Data Platform 2.5 and Spark 2.0 platform.
To support the adoption of Hadoop in the cloud, Microsoft understands that enterprises need peace of mind that the solution will help protect sensitive corporate data and intellectual property. With the new security features of Azure HDInsight, we provide you with the highest levels of security for authentication, authorization, auditing and encryption available in the cloud for Hadoop.
Azure HDInsight is the first big data service to seamlessly integrate Azure Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Domain Services for enterprise-grade authentication and identity management. This is accomplished with a few clicks, making it easy to secure your Hadoop clusters. This also makes it easy to leverage your existing on-premises Active Directory deployment, which currently supports 1.3 billion daily authentications across 600 million user accounts. You can build sophisticated access control policies around users or security groups supported by features such as multifactor authentication.
Azure HDInsight is the first managed cloud Hadoop service to include Apache Ranger, which provides a central policy and management portal where administrators can author and maintain fine-grained access control policies over Hadoop data access, components and services. In addition, you can now analyze detailed audit records in the familiar Apache Ranger user interface.
Data processed by Azure HDInsight is stored in Azure Data Lake Store or Azure Storage that both provide server-side encryption as an option to secure data at rest. The encryption works transparently with HDInsight with no extra configuration needed. For Azure Data Lake Store, enterprises can rely on service-managed encryption keys or manage their own keys in Azure Key Vault. Azure Key Vault protects your keys using hardware security models and gives you the ability to revoke access to the keys at any time.
These advanced security capabilities will be available as a public preview in October.
Microsoft has been involved from the beginning in making Hive run faster with our contributions to Project Stinger and Tez that sped up Hive query performance 100x. We are now pleased to be the first Cloud Hadoop solution to onboard LLAP (Long Lived and Process) from the Stinger.Next initiatives, which promises sub-second querying on big data, which is 25x faster than existing Hive.
LLAP keeps data compressed running in-memory, while retaining the ability to scale elastically within a Hadoop cluster. It also brings many enhancements to the Hive execution engine like Smarter Map Joins, Better MapJoin vectorization, a fully vectorized pipeline, and a smarter cost-based optimizer. In addition to these LLAP enhancements, the latest version of Hive also has faster type conversions, dynamic partitioning optimizations and vectorization support for text files. Collectively, these enhancements have brought a speed improvement of up to 25x when comparing LLAP to Hive on Tez, opening up new scenarios to do interactive BI and reporting on top of big data.
Spark 2.0 is a major release that overhauls the core query engine with "Project Tungsten," which upgrades Spark with capabilities of a modern compiler to perform cache-efficient vectorized computations. This has enabled up to 10x faster performance with Spark 2.0 on an already-fast platform. In addition to faster performance, Spark 2.0 also has broader support of the SQL syntax, an improved streaming engine that makes it easier to build real-time solutions, improvements to the Machine Learning pipelines, and more algorithms supported in SparkR. Finally, in response to customer demand, Microsoft and Hortonworks included 100+ fixes for Spark 2.0, improving its stability for production deployments.
With the latest release of Apache HBase for HDInsight, we are also introducing a Spark-HBase connector, letting you use the performance and power of Spark SQL to query HBase. This lets you perform advanced analytics on top of all the data available in your NoSQL database.
Both the latest Hortonworks Data Platform 2.5 and Spark 2.0 are available in Azure HDInsight later today. Hive with LLAP is a new cluster type available as a public preview.
Our goal with big data is to make it accessible for everybody. With Spark for HDInsight, we have designed productivity experiences for the different audiences that use Spark, including the data engineer working on ETL jobs with IntelliJ support, the data scientists performing experimentation with R Server and Jupyter notebook support, and the business analysts creating dashboards with Power BI, Tableau, SAP Lumira and Qlik support.
As part of HDInsight's support for Hortonworks Data Platform 2.5, we now provide out-of-the-box support for Zeppelin notebooks available later today to give data scientists even more options to create narratives that combine code, statistical equations and visualizations that tell a story about the data.
In the broader ecosystem for Hadoop, there is a thriving market of independent software vendors (ISVs) that provides value-added solutions which help organizations do data preparation, and provide visualizations, advanced security or streaming solutions. In the past these applications would sit outside the cluster, which required spinning up separate virtual machine; also, the connectivity to the Hadoop cluster was limited. Azure HDInsight introduced a way for ISVs such as Datameer to run their applications directly on the HDInsight clusters, letting customers spin up Hadoop and Spark clusters pre-integrated and pre-tuned with the ISV application out-of-the-box.
"Azure HDInsight Application Platform is the most robust and stable framework we've seen to quickly configure and test Datameer deployments in the cloud," says Stefan Groschupf, Datameer CEO. "We had all the flexibility to iteratively test different deployment options for our solution as well as marketing collateral within the same portal. It is by far the easiest and fastest way to take your cloud-based solution to market. As a partner, HDInsight application platform has allowed us to connect with customers easily and reduce the time for customers to try Datameer on HDInsight."
Today, we are excited to announce that new partners Cask and StreamSets join the Azure HDInsight ISV program. Cask provides a self-service, extendable open source framework to visually develop, run, automate and operate data pipelines. StreamSets Dataflow Performance Manager provides a single pane of glass for management of big data flows, so enterprises can map and measure all their data in motion.
This week the big data world is focused on Strata + Hadoop World, a great event for the industry and community. It's exciting to consider the new ideas and innovations happening around the world every day with data. Here at Microsoft, we're thrilled to be part of it and to fuel that innovation with data solutions that give customers simple but powerful capabilities, using their choice of tools and platforms in the cloud.


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This is a fitting reply by the High Court to our politicians who are callous towards the requirements of law enforcement personnel.
Mumbai: Chief minister Ashok Chavan had recently told the media that the bulletproof jackets of the police force, including the one worn by slain Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare on the night of 26/11, were quite safe.
The Bombay high court said on Thursday that Chavan should be given the bulletproof jacket worn by Karkare, and his security be withdrawn. The court was hearing a public interest litigation [PIL] by Santosh Daundkar, whose RTI query has revealed several irregularities in the purchase of the substandard jackets by the officials concerned.
A division bench of Justice JN Patel and Justice Amjad Sayed told the state to reply to the allegations of substandard bulletproof jackets being procured for the police force. It was because of these substandard jackets that top cops like Karkare, additional commissioner of police Ashok Kamte, and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar died during last year's terror attack, the PIL has said.
The petition has gone on to add that a sensitive file, containing incriminating information about senior public servants, was lost. It has also listed 16 blatant violations of the prescribed rules during the purchase of the jackets.
On Thursday, the petitioner's lawyer, YP Singh, told the court that following the Mazgaon court order, an FIR had been lodged in the case of the "missing" jacket of Karkare. He added that the purchase of the "substandard" bulletproof jackets in 2003 had been okayed by the then chief minister.
Daundkar has alleged in his petition that the state government instead of taking action against the "guilty officers", hadgone out of its way to protect them. "The categorical statement issued by the chief minister [Ashok Chavan] clearly indicates that there is a resolve to keep the fraud under wraps," the petition states.
"These bulletproof jackets were worn by senior police officers, who were under the impression that they would be able to fight the terrorists with adequate protection. However, when the terrorists fired at the cops, the bullets pierced the vests killing three officers," it adds. The petitioner has sought a CBI inquiry in the purchase scam.
A fitting reply indeed but whats it gonna change... nothing at all. Even the opposition could not cash this issue in elections.
Mumbai: The mystery of the missing bullet-proof jacket of anti-terrorism squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare, who was killed by terrorists on the night of 26/11, has been solved. More or less.
The jacket has not been found, but a 35-year-old sweeper working with the state-run JJ Hospital has said that on November 27, 2008, he had mistakenly put the jacket along with non-medical waste bags, which were later sent to the Deonar dumping ground.
"Since a case has been filed to look into the missing bullet-proof jacket, the witness on Tuesday recorded his statement in front of metropolitan magistrate AD Kshirsagar at the 23rd Esplanade Court," a senior police officer told DNA.
According to the police, Dinesh Lalji Gataar said that on the morning of November 27 he saw several bodies and heaps of non-medical waste lying in one of the rooms of the hospital.
Gataar reportedly told the court that when he was cleaning the operation theatre on the morning after the terror attacks, he had come across a heap of bio-medical waste and a bulletproof jacket (believed to be the one Karkare was wearing).
"Gataar told the court that his work was to stack bio-medical and non-medical waste in plastic bags. According to his statement, there were 18 red or black plastic bags. All medical waste related to Aids patients is discarded in red bags, while non-Aids-related waste is dispatched in black bags. Gataar dumped the jacket in a black plastic bag and this was presumably transported to the Deonar dump for disposal," said the officer.
A team from the crime branch went scouring for the jacket a couple of months ago, but did not find anything. "In all probability, the jacket is lost forever because normally bio-medical waste is disposed of faster by the dumping ground as compared to other waste," the officer said.
After Gataar came forward with his revelation, the Mumbai crime branch informed the magistrate that he would be recording a statement under section 164 of the CrPC. This statement is legally valid, and should thus put an end to all conspiracy theories about the disappearance of the jacket. "Even the case registered to inquire into the missing jacket is now likely to be quashed," the officer added.
However, the police are still trying to find out why Gataar took so long to appear before the police and reveal the mystery behind the missing jacket. "We will question him and also the hospital staff as to who was responsible for dumping the jacket along with the medical waste," the officer said.
Another related thread is this.
PS.sorry,forgot Chavan has no ballz.
I remember seeing a TV documentary about our SPG guys who provide security to these politicians. They need to have a % of at least 90% hits in their shooting exam to make it to SPG Group.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Government would procure around 2,000 bullet-proof jackets as part of its efforts to mordernise police force in the backdrop of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
These jackets cost between Rs 32,000 and Rs 45,000 and are of high quality, tested at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh.
"Home minister RR Patil has directed the authorities to initiate the process for buying the jackets from an agency certified by the Centre," an official said.
The agency supplies these jackets to the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force and National Security Guard.
The department has received flak over the quality of the bullet-proof jackets worn by officers like slain ATS chief Hemant Karkare who took on the terrorists.
Kavita Karkare, widow of Hemant Karkare, has flayed Congress-led state government for providing poor-quality jacket to her husband.
Mumbai: The controversy regarding slain anti-terrorism squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare's missing bulletproof jacket refuses to die down. A news channel on Friday flashed a video footage of Dinesh Lalji Gataar, a sweeper from JJ Hospital, saying he was allegedly offered Rs50,000 by crime branch officers to give a statement that he had disposed of the jacket in the garbage bags.
However, speaking to DNA, Gataar said, "The crime branch officers took me to their office and questioned me in the vehicle. They asked me if I had hid the jacket or sold it to someone for money."
Gataar, a grade IV staffer, added: "They told me that they would pay the amount and get the jacket back, if I had sold it to someone and even give me Rs50,000 if I told them the truth."
Gataar who had reported to duty at 6am on November 27, 2008 to the hospital said, "I told them that I had not disposed of the jacket. I had kept it in a plastic bag in ward no 4."
According to the Gataar, he found the blood-stained jacket in a pile of medical waste in ward number 4. After segregating the garbage, he put the jacket in a separate black bag and put it in a corner of the ward. "I threw the garbage bags in the dumping yard and left the jacket in the ward as it was very heavy. I don't know what happened to it after that as it was my day off on November 28," he said.


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Sand Cat Facts, Pictures, Information. Discover A Desert-Living Cat Species
The sand cat, Felis margarita, is the only wild cat that lives primarily in desert habitats. It is found in arid regions with sparse vegetation in North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Slightly smaller than a domestic cat, the sand cat has several adaptations for living in the desert, including furry paws, large ears and a thick, sand-colored coat.
Sand cats are opportunistic feeders and hunt a variety of prey animals, including venomous vipers.
Read on for the complete lowdown on this remarkable felid…
Sand Cat Facts & Stats
What Does A Sand Cat Look Like?
How Big Is A Sand Cat?
Where Are Sand Cats Found In The Wild?
Sand Cat Habitat
Adaptations For Living In The Desert
Conservation: Are Sand Cats Endangered?
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Other name(s): Sand dune cat
Scientific name: Felis margarita
Type of Animal: Mammal
Animal Family: Felidae (the cat family)
Where Found: Desert regions of Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia
Head & Body Length: 15 to 22 in (38.1 to 55.88 cm)
Tail Length: 9 to 13.8 in (23 to 35 cm)
Height: 10 to 12 in (25.4 to 30.48 cm)
Weight: between 3 and 8 lb. (1.36 and 3.63 kg)
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
Photo: Ranjith-chemmad (cropped / resized by ActiveWild.com), CC BY-SA
The sand cat has a thick, reddish-brown or sandy-gray coat with pale undersides. There are black stripes on its back, legs, and tail. It has a broad head and large ears. Red-brown stripes run from the corner of each eye across each cheek, and there are red-brown patches either side of the nose. The ears and tail have black tips.
The legs of the sand cat are short, and the species walks and runs with a low, crouched gait. Like most cats, it has five claws on its forepaws and four on its hind paws. The claws are not fully retractable and can often be seen in the cat's footprints.
The claws of the sand cat are relatively blunt because in the desert there are few surfaces on which they can be sharpened.
Sand Cat Subspecies
The sand cat has two subspecies:
Felis margarita margarita is found in Africa. It is the smaller of the two subspecies and has sandy-colored fur.
Felis margarita thinobia is found in Asia and has a darker, sandy-gray coat with faint markings.
The sand cat is the second-smallest member of genus Felis and one of the smaller members of the cat family, Felidae. (The smallest member of genus Felis is the black-footed cat, Felis nigripes.)
Resembling a small domestic cat, the sand cat has a head-body length of around 17 in / 43 cm, a tail length of around 11.5 in. / 29 cm, and weighs around 5.25 lb. / 2.4 kg. It is around 11 in / 28 cm tall.
Photo: Becker1999, (cropped / resized by ActiveWild.com), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The sand cat is found in several disconnected locations across North Africa, the Middle East and Central Africa.
African countries in which the sand cat is present include: Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, Chad and Egypt. Asian countries in which the sand cat is found include: Saudi Arabia (and some other Arabian Peninsula countries), Iran and Turkmenistan.
The sand cat was once found in Pakistan, but it is not known if the species is still present in this country.
The sand cat lives in sandy desert or stony desert habitats with little vegetation. The species can live in sand dunes with enough vegetation to support an adequate prey population.
Habitats in which the sand cat is found typically receive under 20 mm of rain a year.
The sand cat has a number of adaptations for living in the desert. These include:
Thick fur on the paw pads for walking on hot, slippery sand with high surface temperatures;
Large ears and excellent hearing for locating prey burrowing under the sand;
The ability to survive away from water sources by obtaining all of the water it needs from its prey;
A thick coat that provides both camouflage and insulation from the cold desert nights.
The sand cat is usually nocturnal, but may become more crepuscular (active during the dawn and dusk) during winter.
During the daytime, the sand cat shelters from the sun in a burrow. Sand cats use the abandoned burrows of foxes, porcupines and gerbils, and also dig their own. A sand cat typically has several burrows in its home range.
The inhospitable desert habitat in which the sand cat lives supports little life, and the species therefore has to hunt far and wide in order to find prey.
The home range of a single male sand cat can be over 35 km2 (the home range of females tends to be smaller). Sand cats will walk over 5 miles / 8 km in a single night to find food. (A male sand cat in Morocco was recorded walking 8.7 miles / 14 km in a single night.)
Like most cats, the sand cat is solitary when not seeking a mate. It communicates with a bark-like call, and will also make low, meow-like sounds. Urine-spraying, scent marking and scratching are also used to communicate.
The sand cat is an opportunistic carnivore whose diet includes a wide range of vertebrate and invertebrate prey. Small rodents form the bulk of the sand cat's diet, but reptiles (including venomous snakes), birds and insects are also taken.
Prey animals include:
(Rodents)
Jerboa
Cairo spiny mouse
(Other mammals)
Cape hare / desert hare
Tolai hare
(Lizards)
Desert monitor
Sandfish
Short-fingered Gecko
Spiny tailed lizard
Sand skink
Arabian toad-headed lizard
(Snakes)
Horned viper
Sand viper
(Birds)
Desert lark
Greater Hoopoe Lark
Using its acute sense of hearing, the sand cat can locate prey moving underground. It then digs quickly to capture its prey.
The sand cat subdues venomous snakes with repeated jabs to the head. The cat then dispatches its prey with a bite to the neck.
Surplus food is buried under the sand and eaten later.
Reproduction & Life Cycle
Females that are ready to mate attract males by scent marking and calling. The gestation period is 59-67 days, and litter size ranges from 2 to 8 kittens, with an average of three kittens. In some areas, females have two litters in a year.
The fast-growing kittens attain three-quarters of their adult size within 6 months. They are independent within a year and reach sexual maturity shortly after.
The sand cat is not immediately threatened, and the species' conservation status is "Least Concern".
Although found across a wide area, the sand cat's population is sparse and patchily distributed.
Major threats to the sand cat are habitat loss and habitat degradation. The expansion of human settlements and the conversion of land into livestock farms reduces the amount of habitat available to the cat; the construction of fences and roads result in the cat's population becoming ever-more fragmented; and a growing human presence in the cat's desert habitat is detrimental to the sensitive cat's ability to hunt and reproduce.
Sand cats are also captured for sale to the pet trade.
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8 #8 Long Night (6/5)- Best recent Beyer figure in the field.
3 #3 Champagne Papi (5/1)- Well rested, and trainer J. Terranova has horse in great spot.
3 #3 Jewel Can Disco (2/1)- Solid recent workout, the horse to beat.
5 #5 Jazz Loverman (20/1)- Exiting a key race, could make a major improvement here.
6 #6 May Flowers (3/1)- Narrowly lost last time out, ready to run a big race.
4 #4 Can'tcatchtheraxx (10/1)- Exiting a key race, looks to bounce back.
10 #10 Nile Princess (20/1)- Also coming off a key race, great value.
7 #7 Core Portfolio (4/1)- Best at this distance, could go wire to wire.
6 #6 Jet Black (8/1)- Loves running at Belmont, should be included.
1 #1 Quietly Quick (5/1)- Trainer C. Clement has had success in similar races.
3 #3 Dreams Are Pazible (4/1)- Second start under trainer T. Pletcher.
1 #1 Crazy About Jazz (7/2)- Well rested, ready to run a big race.
2 #2 Veil Dance (8/1)- Exiting a key race, will be competitive.
3 #3 Lulu's Blues (15/1)- Good recent workout, could surprise.
2 #2 On Leave (5/2)- Excels at this distance, the horse to beat.
7 #7 Off Limits (4/1)- Also best at this race length, must be considered.
8 #8 Ancient Secret (6/1)- Loves running at Belmont, should be in the mix.
#8 Duquesne Whistle (3/1)- Very good trainer/jockey combo, and solid recent workout.
4 #4 Lockdown (2/1)- Working out well of late, the horse to beat.
6 #6 Vexatious (5/2)- Exiting a key race, should hit the board.
4 #4 Conquest See Ya (4/1)- Trainer C. Lynch enters hot, with talented horse.
10 #10 Monte Man (10/1)- Trainer S. Asmussen also enters hot of late.
3 #3 Spectrolite (8/1)- Steadily improving, tough to throw out.
Race 5: #11 Electrified- SHOW $3.20, #1 Discreet Image- SCRATCHED, #5 Somerset Sandy- SCRATCHED.
Race 6: #9 Switzerland- SCRATCHED.
Race 7: #6 Inheritthewind- SCRATCHED, #8 Nutzforboltz- SCRATCHED.
Race 9: #6 Infinite Wisdom- SCRATCHED, #7 Call Provision- SCRATCHED, #8 Converge- SCRATCHED.
Race 10: #2 Wondermeister- SHOW $2.50, #10 Bats Cleanup- SCRATCHED.


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