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Get Tough on Drones Before People Die
Sky Danger
The FAA's weak regulations would try to control pilots and they are doomed to fail. Only regulating the machines themselves will avoid a catastrophe like a fatal crash with an airplane.
Clive Irving
Updated Apr. 13, 2017 5:57PM ET / Published Jan. 09, 2016 12:05AM ET
Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters
It was a quiet October afternoon in the small seaside village where I live, Sag Harbor, on the eastern end of Long Island. The summer swarms who inundate our streets—locals call them "the Martians"—had long since disappeared. Our downtown is basically one short stretch of Main Street near the water, and one of its features is the vintage Variety Store where the prices may exceed the original nickel and dime limits but the pace of transactions remains unhurried and civilized.
Then, suddenly, this Normal Rockwell nirvana was rudely jolted by the impact of an uncontrolled flying object. Right outside the Variety Store a small drone crashed and burned on the sidewalk—luckily not hitting anybody. A condo developer used the drone to provide aerial views of a new property, but its "pilot" had lost control and it fell out of the sky.
There are mighty portents from this tiny cameo: The abrupt intrusion of an unruly machine into a sanctuary of civilization; the symbolism of "loss of control" that doesn't simply apply to drones but to how people are feeling about so much in their lives; and the sense that nobody really knows how to preserve the privacy of individuals against the ever-growing reach of technology—whether in the hands of the National Security Agency, Amazon, or a drone operated by a peeping Tom.
In Sag Harbor the mayor decided that that the village needed to impose its own rules on drones: they should not be used to take photos of people without their consent; they should not fly over private property without consent; they should be banned from the air space over parks unless given permission.
In theory a village like this, the smallest form of municipal authority in the land, could have enacted these limits on the operation of drones because the Federal Aviation Administration had signally failed to do so. "The Feds could preempt local government," advised the village attorney, "but they haven't yet."
Well, they have now. Several years after first deliberating on the problem of drones the FAA has finally moved and as a result thwarted or challenged the efforts under way in many villages, towns, and cities across the land to pass their own regulations. Basically the FAA insists that it is in charge of anything that flies. And, as a first step, it now requires all users of recreational drones (weighing less than 55 pounds) to register and receive a number through which they can be traced.
Recreational drones are also supposed not to fly above 400 feet and always remain in sight of the operator.
The problem is, however, that the FAA can draw up as many rules as it likes but has no means of enforcing them. This is, remember, an agency that has been frequently found wanting in the way it enforces safety standards in the area in which we most depend on its vigilance: commercial aviation.
Indeed, when it attempts to understand and regulate new technologies the FAA seems ill prepared, lacking both expertise and enough staff. For example, FAA inspectors are often too willing to accept untried technology. This happened in the case of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and its innovative electrical power supply system. The agency cleared the lithium-ion batteries that were crucial to this system even though they had never been properly tested—and two serious fire incidents caused the whole 787 fleet to be grounded. The failure was also clear in the case of the Virgin Galactic "space tourism" project where a crash of the prototype SpaceShipTwo revealed that the agency had been lax and complaisant on critical safety issues.
But this FAA weakness has been visible on a far greater scale as it began slowly to comprehend the impact of small drones—both those used for commercial purposes (weighing more than 55 pounds) and those classed as recreational. All along the agency's mindset has been schizoid. One side of its brain operated on the principle of bureaucratic sovereignty: If it flies, we must regulate it. But the other side of its brain, the part that is supposed to be capable of understanding and dealing with rapid technological advances, never got up to speed.
The FAA's bureaucrats have always been susceptible to lobbying pressures. Just how political and commercial interests intersect with professional obligations within the agency has never been easy to unravel, but drones have brought into play numerous pressures with different and sometimes contradictory interests.
First there is the least powerful of these interests, the Academy of Model Aeronautics. They represent the legions of hobbyists who often design and build their own drones and regard themselves as a cut above those who just buy drones out of the box and proceed to learn as they fly—or not, as the case may be.
The AMA actually had a sui generis role in the development of drones. From the 1950s it was model airplane designers who pioneered remote control by radio, first using comparatively primitive radio technology but ultimately providing the technological forerunners of military drones.
AMA members don't like regulations imposed from above—they believe they have shown themselves capable of responsible self-regulation, and they certainly don't want to be treated as though they are operating "toys."
More persistent critics of FAA regulation include the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, representing the manufacturers of drones used for commercial purposes and the real lobbying heavyweights who see drones providing a whole new level of business for them, Amazon and Google. They want light touch regulation that will allow them to fulfill what they see as the true commercial destiny of drones: a new aviation category that can revolutionize, for example, the delivery of small packages as well as bringing invaluable eyes in the sky for the agriculture, energy, and public utility industries.
But all along the FAA does not seem to have been able to make a clear distinction between what is a legitimate new category of aviation and the entirely different and escalating problem created by so-called recreational drones. On Dec. 17 the FAA released a fact sheet outlining how it would regulate both recreational and commercial drones. (Did anybody at the agency realize the significance of the date, the anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight?)
At the same time the true scale of the problem was revealed with a stunning number: the Consumer Technology Association said that it expected that 700,000 drones would be sold in the U.S. in 2015—an increase of almost two-thirds on 2014.
Before the FAA's December announcement, more than 20 states had passed their own drone laws, as have major cities including Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles. There are no common standards, and there are policing and public safety interests within many cities that value drones for their own work—in crime prevention, fire fighting, and for monitoring, for example, the integrity of local utility systems like electricity and water.
As a result there is a tumult of competing interests and voices, both within each community because each community is itself a microcosm of all the interests involved, and between the FAA and everybody else.
State and city officials are not going to give up easily on their own regulations. They, too, are conflicted. On one hand they want to be tougher than the FAA in prohibiting invasions of privacy, while on the other, they are eager to make use of drones where they have proved their utility. And the drone industry's vested interests are clearly going to press for a rollback of some of the FAA's proposals—like the one decreeing that commercial drones "may not fly over people, except those directly involved with the flight." That's a pretty restrictive rule, depending on how you define "over" and distinguish it from "near."
There is no proposed test to assure competence in flying skills—like understanding up from down, three-dimensional awareness and acuity and, hopefully, what damage might be done by a 50-pound object impacting a soft-skinned being at 100 mph.
And absolutely nothing is being proposed that would address the greatest threat posed by drones—of a collision with a commercial airliner. In 2014 the FAA reported that pilots reported 238 sightings of drones dangerously close to their flight path but—again according to the FAA—by August of 2015 there had already been 650 such incidents, including 138 where drones were seen flying as high as 10,000 feet, and some where a drone came within 100 feet or less of airplanes on approach to a runway.
Be in no doubt, a small drone ingested into a jet engine or striking a control surface at a critical moment could bring down the airplane. 2016 could be the year when we see such a tragedy.
The FAA's basic mistake has been to assume that it can actually regulate human behavior in the same way that it can regulate an industry. You could give the agency another 5,000 regulators in the belief that they can police this situation but, of course, they never could. A drone selling for a few hundred bucks is an extraordinarily sophisticated machine that will often be in the hands of idiots—or worse. In the real world the same assholes that aim lasers at incoming airliners over major cities will think nothing of "buzzing" a jet carrying hundreds of passengers.
The real means of dealing with this threat is to change what you can change, not what you can't. That means changing the way the machine works, not the way the "pilot" behaves. Some manufacturers already offer software that automatically imposes altitude and range limits—in effect ensuring a "no fly zone" limit on the machine. To this could be added a proximity sensing ability that would prevent a drone from getting too close to a building—or an airplane.
But, following the long-standing tradition of waiting for something bad to happen before acting to prevent it, neither the FAA nor the drone industry are ready to take this step.


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We respond to NICE's devastating decision to provisionally reject the use of olaparib on the NHS
Published 10 Nov 2022
Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said NICE's decision to provisionally reject the use of olaparib on the NHS was "devastating".
Responding, Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:
"It's devastating that olaparib, a ground-breaking and potentially life-saving treatment for certain people with primary breast cancer who have inherited an altered BRCA gene1 - often known as the Jolie gene - has been provisionally rejected for use on the NHS.
"Around 5-10% of women with breast cancer carry an inherited altered gene - of which the BRCA 1 and 2 genes are the most common.
"Sadly, some people with high-risk, HER2 negative, primary breast cancer with an altered BRCA gene may see their cancer return following treatment.
"Olaparib holds the potential to reduce the risk of a patient's cancer returning or progressing to incurable secondary breast cancer, and to save people dying from this devastating disease.
"Yet today's draft decision denies these patients the chance to receive the best possible treatment and the hope of a future free from breast cancer.
"Decades of research has ensured that more people now are surviving breast cancer than ever before.
"But this can only happen if potentially life-saving treatments, like olaparib, quickly reach patients on the NHS.
"It's vital AstraZeneca, NICE and NHS England work together to explore every solution to make this a reality, including AstraZeneca ensuring the drug is priced fairly, at a level that guarantees its availability for those who so badly need it.
"AstraZeneca has a free-of-charge early access programme in place for eligible patients and it's crucial this scheme remains open for all new eligible patients until olaparib can be recommended for use on the NHS.
"We encourage patients to speak to their clinical team about their treatment options and they can also speak to our expert nurses by calling our free, confidential Helpline on 0808 800 6000."
Please sign our urgent petition calling for AstraZeneca, NICE and NHS England to work together to explore every possible solution - including AstraZeneca doing all it can to price the drug at a level that ultimately will ensure its availability.
Notes To Editor
Breast Cancer Now-funded researchers contributed to the discovery and testing of PARP inhibitors.
The charity receives a share of royalties from the Institute of Cancer Research for sales of PARP inhibitor drugs being used in a targeted way to treat cancers with changes in BRCA genes, or other similar defects which mean that cancer cells are unable to properly repair their DNA.
This includes royalties from sales of olaparib by AstraZeneca and Merck. The charity re-invests the money to fund world-class research and life-changing support for everyone affected by breast cancer.
Olaparib is licensed as a monotherapy or in combination with endocrine (hormone) therapy for the adjuvant (after surgery) treatment of patients with germline BRCA1/2 mutations, who have HER2 negative (so either triple negative or hormone receptor positive), high risk primary breast cancer which has been previously treated with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. Olaparib is a PARP inhibitor which is a type of targeted (biological) therapy. PARP inhibitors have been developed to treat cancers with changes in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

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Flowers in the Dirt (1993)
I think the nearest Target is in Australia. We have a BestBuy, but it's not the one you're thinking. I buy most of my physical CDs from the Tower Records in Tokyo.
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___________________________________________ I didn't want to pay over a $100. for all the extras. I'm more into the music. Don't know about Tower Records but if you're like me (where money is tighter) Tower may also have a great price on the 2 Disc set. Plenty worth it for the 2nd Disc.
Tower is reasonable. I got Paul Simon's Stranger To Stranger for less than 2,000 yen.
You're welcome. I haven't heard the reissue at all. I play the original every once in a while. It's definitely one of my top 24 favorite McCartney albums.
"Top 24"
Isn't that about $18? I haven't bought a single CD in a long time (since NEW came out I think) but that seems high. Well, for Paul Simon anyway.
First and foremost, Paul Simon rocks deep and hard. I paid maybe 1878 yen, so about US$17ish. It will be lower when it's not as new. Graceland is less than Y(w/lines)900/$8.
Graceland a BRILLIANT album. Took me a long time to get into it, but love it. My favorite song is still the commercial one, however. ... You Can Call me Al. Simple but very funny video. Lots of great stuff on the album.
Where is the Sun? and Motor of Love bring the album down a notch. Understand the need for the latter cos Paul was always looking for the "power ballad"... as was I.... always wanted one of those on his 80's albums... loved Through Our Love and even Only Love Remains has its moments.... but Motor of Love doesn't do the job. Put it There a great song. I could see it on the White Album. My Brave Face is great melody. Some good stuff on this album. Fond memories. But as I've said before, I believe Veronica is the best of the Paul and Elvis C collaborations.
________________________________________________________ Toris, Always like your posts. Feel bad that Paul for whatever reason has not been to Australia in such a long time. Not sure why? Agree with you on Motor of Love especially with the production and length. I actually liked Only Love Remains a lot. Agree totally about Put It There...one of Paul's best Solo songs of all time. I also think that Distractions, We Got Married, This One, Figure of 8, and two of the collaborations (My Brave Face and That Day is Done) are great songs too. That being said, FITD was a good to very good album. As I said, the last 2 tracks keep it from being a great album in my opinion. Did you pick up the New Remaster with Disc 2. You lost me with "Where is the Sun". What are you referring to.
I believe he would be referring to: Ou Est Le Soleil
I love Flowers in the Dirt for its variety of styles, its artistic diversity, its overall sound, his vocals, his lyrics. I'd love to hear the extras. I hope his new album features some of these attributes. I always loved "Motor of Love," truly appreciate it and find "Where is the Sun" very exciting and rousing in parts, don't care for some of its special effects which sound too heavy handed, it's in French (classy) --I like that. The French lingo. "Too Many People" has a nice understated reggae islands sound, a great message, I like it more than some of y'all on this thread. But am not crazy over the moon about it.
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You're a good man, BJ. Enjoy your posts too. I haven't pre-ordered this time. Will wait for it to lob into our stores. Save myself the ridiculous freight fees, for the sake of a week (I have changed. In the old days I'd contact the manager and they'd sell me the album sitting in their warehouse a couple of days earlier) Not good that Paul doesn't tour here. But hey, I got lucky to see him a couple of times. At the best stadium in the MCG in Melbourne. Plus got inside Abbey Road for a special tour, which will always be very special to me. I don't expect to see Paul on these shores this year. Or any time soon. Where is the Sun? was my flippant translation of Ou Est Le Soleil....my three years of French at high school kicking in. Don't like that song much. Kinda the brother/sister song to "Pretty Little Head", which I also didn't like. I was surprised that Ou Est Le Soleil goes back to Wings days. That fleeting version sounds better.
I've found one really great use for Ou Est Soliel, that's in my iPod shuffle for when I'm working out. Flowers was my first Paul solo album, and also the first album I bought on CD. I was 16 or so. I would have it playing as I was drifting off to sleep. One night, as I was in and out of consciousness, I was startled back fully awake during the part in Ou Est when Paul shouts the refrain in a loud but deep voice. It took me a few seconds to realize it was the CD. It scared me so bad I wouldn't listen to it for years!
Martin Luther:
I finally listened to all 3 CDs and watched the DVD. Now to tackle the books, etc!
"Where is the Sun" very exciting and rousing in parts, don't care for some of its special effects which sound too heavy handed, it's in French (classy) --I like that. The French lingo. "Too Many People" has a nice understated reggae islands sound, a great message, I like it more than some of y'all on this thread. But am not crazy over the moon about it.
All 8 words of it. I think you mean "How Many People".
There's a book, too?
There's 2 threads on this. From the other thread...unboxing vid:
I have not listened to this album in quite a while. It is not one of my top favorites but I still like it.
maccasfangirl30:
____________________________________________________ Maccasfangirl30, If you have misplaced your original FITD CD, I would recommend you invest in the 2 CD set at Best Buy or Target. Well worth the under $20 price considering the 2nd disc of Paul and Elvis Costello demos. 4 of the 9 songs were basically unknown to me and I like them all. I really like the diversity in Paul's music and maybe because I'm older, you really get it in FITD. `I have seen a few critics talk about the overproduction flaws in the album or not enough rock tracks, but I don't see it. I think most of the production is tastefully done and enhance the majority of the songs. I'm actually liking some of the songs ( Rough Ride, You Want Her Too, and Distractions) quite a bit better now than before. And the songs that I really liked before, I still like as much or more. As I said before, I really enjoy listening to the remaster album except for the last 2 tracks and that is just my personal opinion. Some people may like those tracks and I have to respect different opinions. But for me, if I have an album where I like or love the first 11 tracks (out of 13) I'm pretty happy.
Just listened to the new Deluxe Set, some really great demos and wow, I really am in love with this album again. Really liked one of Elvis and Paul, on The Lovers that Never Were... It is so raw and there is especially, a lot of emotion in that one. I think Elvis said that one was one of his favorites!! Twenty Fine Fingers, and So Like Candy, really stick out, from the first listen of the demos, as favs... I think you will be very happy with the purchase, the demos had a rawness to them, that was substantial. That was something Elvis must have brought out in Paul...


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A woman wakes from a nightmare, nine swords on the wall. It can be a good thing to find what you seek, except when it comes to ideas, words or problems. Find too many of them and they will overwhelm you especially, as with all the nines, you focus them on yourself.
We all know this card, it is the one where we wake up at night and go over our troubles, problems, worries, thoughts, our failings, problems we haven't yet solved, ideas that went wrong, things we should not have said that we did.
The querent is at the height of their anxiety, far too focused and far too critical of themselves. There is a positive aspect, however, to this waking from nightmares, which is that the querent may be seeing things out of proportion. If they "wake-up," as this card suggests they can or will, they might see that things aren't so bad or unmanageable.
This card could also be literal in predicting insomnia, or far too many sleepless nights alone and awake going over and over whatever worry or problem is gnawing at you. The querent's life may seem like a bad dream to them, one they wish they could wake up from. One thing is sure, however, this despair and anxiety only makes the situation worse, and offers no solutions. The querent must find a way to get out of their heads.
Learn the Nine of Swords tarot card meaning and the rest of the card meanings, symbols and stories in our eBook.


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Muhammad Ali honoured by celebs, former boxers at 70th birthday bash
New Delhi , Mon, 20 Feb 2012 ANI
New York, Feb 19 (ANI): Muhammad Ali was honoured by 1,800 people including a host of A-listers and boxing greats at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Arena on Saturday night.
The Keep Memory Alive Power Of Love gala was held in celebration of the former heavyweight champion's 70th birthday, which was last month.
According the Las Vegas Sun, President Barack Obama was among those to pay tribute to the sporting legend, describing Ali as a "true champion" via a taped message from Washington, the New York Post reported.
Among the celebrities expected were Stevie Wonder, Samuel L Jackson, David Beckham, Larry King, Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Lenny Kravitz, Sean Combs, Anthony Hopkins, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and James Gandolfini.
Cindy Crawford was among the celebs who turned out to celebrate the boxing legend's birthday.
Former boxing champs scheduled to attend included Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Tommy "Hitman" Hearns.
NFL Hall of Fame's Jim Brown was among the guests.
"We are here to celebrate a great athlete and a great man," Brown said.
"He not only stood up to, and beat, his opponents, but he stood up for what he believed in.
We are here to tell him it was right for him to do that and to offer our love and support," he added.
Proceeds from the event went to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANI)
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A lot of guys believe that elegant apartments gotta boring. How do I know that? I have discussed it with many my colleagues. Extremely often they have apartments they don't even feel comfortable in. Quite often they even openly say that if they were about to design a flat only for themselves, they would do this in a completely different way that would be much more comfortable. You might ask – so why they can't do it? The answer is easier than you presumably think. Plenty of people wanna have their houses designed in such way, that other people like it. As a result of having an elegant apartment, they might feel like people of success. I believe you have met that kind guys.
Last Saturday when I was in the party, I was discussing this subject with some of my friends. And I was doing my best to convince them that even though you wanna have elegant flat, this still doesn't necessarily have to be boring. I gave them an example with wall murals and I am sure it did convince them - . Thus, I would like to share it with you too.
First of all, there are many wall murals. These days, possibilities are unlimited. What do you contemplate to be elegant. Maybe diamonds? Or even something that looks like gold? Everything you might want, you could have on wall murals. I am not joking. They becoming so attractive, that everybody may find something interesting.
Secondly, there is no such thing as standard elegant style anymore. These days, elegant means creative. If you could have something creative that is at the same time only stylish, it is elegant enough. And trust me – people would love it. I believe that there is nothing worse than trying to become elegant and stylish at any cost. Having wall murals allow you to stay elegant and creative at the same time.
Furthermore, wall murals allow you to play with the apartment. For example, if the bedroom of your kid is really small, you can visually make it optically bigger with wall murals sports. Such wall murals boys room will make it look a lot more spacious. Wonder how do I know about that? Because my kid has one of these murals in his room!


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Newcastle Union are providing drug-testing kits for £3
Ever wondered what's actually in that pill?
Poppy Kevelighan
Newcastle University Students' Union has become the first in the country to sell drug testing kits that enable students to find out exactly what is in their drugs.
The kits, which cost just £3 (RRP £7), are available from the Student Advice Centre in the Students' Union. Each kit contains two specific tests; one for ketamine and one for ecstasy. In addition to this, the tests also reveal the presence of other, potentially dangerous, adulterants in the drugs.
The single use tests work by changing colour upon the addition of a recreational drug. This colour change can then be compared with a chart provided with the kit to enable the use to make a presumptive identification of what is in the drugs.
Luke Allison, NUSU welfare and equality officer told the MailOnline: "The SSDP are the ones leading the project but we're very happy that we're supporting them."
The kits have been introduced as part of a Students for Sensible Drug Policy campaign called, 'Test Your Drugs, Don't Test Yourself' which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of adulterants in drugs. The group hopes that the kits will be available for free in the future and plan to continue campaigning to raise awareness about them.
Holly Robinson, Director of the Newcastle Branch of SSDP said: "One danger of taking adulterated drugs is that you might not take the correct precautions, as every substance has a different safety profile, if you have no idea of what you are taken you can be at risk because of this. Also, some substances that are used as adulterants are fatal, including PMA/PMMA which has caused deaths throughout the UK and is sometimes sold as MDMA, our 'ketamine' kit can test for this."
Katie, a second year student says she would definitely be interested in buying a kit. She said: "Loads of people are going to take drugs at university, so they might as well take them as safely as possible."
This progressive move follows the university's decision to move away from a zero tolerance drug policy last November.
With official government statistics revealing that 1 in 10 young people aged 16-24 have taken an illicit substance in the last month and that the average amphetamine is only 9% pure, recognising this and acting upon it is an important step in the right direction for Newcastle University.
We contacted the Union Welfare Officer for comment.
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A warm welcome from Greece to the people from Isreal
Greece is a place to visit all year round as it has many places of interest to offer a visitor at any chosen moment. People who live in the Mediterranean basin, especially those coming from Israel, have even more reasons to visit Greece and especially Athens as we all have a history which intertwines. Visitors from Israel will soon realise that we have a similar way of thinking, the same love for food and entertainment.
One of the most important common interests is our way of entertaining ourselves since our melodies are similar and the way we celebrate is also surprisingly the same. Our music is emotional and flowing and we enjoy listening to melodic voices like Glykeria, Xaris Alexiou and Dalara.
Greeks and the Israeli people meet at Bouzoukia places or the beloved music halls in Athens or Thessaloniki and together they travel into the world of Greek music.
Due to the fact that we have a wonderful climate we love being out all the time and we also enjoy staying up late accompanied by our extremely diverse and tasty Mediterranean cuisine.
Places one must not forgo.
The Athens Food tour
You get to know the History of the city through its food and Markets. Walk with us in the back streets of Athens and explore the magic of the off the beaten paths of Athens and taste the best Greek food. If I could give this tour another name I would call it the exclusive tour for adults and children alike.
It is a tour that satisfies all senses. You taste Greek traditional food chosen by Greek food experts, you hear the voices of the merchants shouting out their products inviting you to buy the mutton or the octopus, the fish or grapes, the oranges, the olives, the figs.
The Athenian Central Market with its oriental character captures all of your senses and reminds you that Greece is closer to the East than Central or Northern Europe. Meat hanging, fresh fish in crates or in boxes, fresh juicy fruit, such as strawberries, grapes, oranges, vegetables, A colourful world. Smells, colours, impressions, a different world.
Small stores you step in to taste all the greek delicacies such as pies, feta cheese, yogurt, Greek honey, olives, souvlaki, and many more. Your food specialist will make you understand all this and leave you with the feeling of fulfillment. You never get bored or tired as you are so excited, you become one with the locals. Book your Athens Food Tour now.
A walk up to the top of the Acropolis is a must since at the top not only will you get a marvellous view of the city but you will also have the opportunity to marvel at the most famous temple of antiquity, the Parthenon. Take a tour and let the guide tell you all about the amazing buildings you will encounter on the way up. You will have the opportunity to admire the theatre of Dionysus, the Asklepion, the Odeon of Herod of Atticus, the temple of Athena Niki, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion and, of course the jewel of Athens the Parthenon. Let the guide lead you through a world of mythology and history at an easy going pace.
Take a guided tour in the New Acropolis Museum and admire the wonderful statues that were offered to the goddess Athena up on the Acropolis. There you will also have the opportunity to see most of the reliefs and statues that were made by the famous Phidias which adorned the temple of Athena Parthenos.
Book your Acropolis tour now.
Walk through Plaka
A walk through Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, is a must as Plaka combines the past and the present in an amazing way. The area of Plaka is filled with little souvenir shops, restaurants, clothes stores and generally anything you can imagine as a present to represent Athens is found there. In Plaka you will have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee or meal in the traditional tavernas of Athens with the accompaniment of traditional Greek music. Walk around the little shops and spoil yourself with anything you can imagine. And just as Plaka comes to an end we have the Ancient Roman Agora with some remarkable buildings like the tower of the winds and the grand entrance of the agora. This is an interesting spot as this is where the third century synagogue used to be. Right next to the Roman Agora one walks straight into the flea market where one really enjoys going in and out of the shops as they have a large variety of things. Now if you like old objects you can visit the area called Giusurum as that is where you find antiques and second-hand objects. The area got its name from a Jewish merchant who was called Giusurum and dealt in second hand stuff.
Places of special interest for our Jewish guests.
The Jewish museum
The museum is a beautiful mansion and it houses objects of great interest. It is a testimony of the 2300 years of the Jewish community which existed in Athens. The museum itself was founded in 1977 and not only does it have a vast collection of objects but it also has a research area which provides you with a wealth of knowledge.
In the museum you can see the ancient Menorah which was found in the ancient Agora. The first hand written testimony of the decimation of the community in the Holocaust, as well as an account of the Righteous Gentiles. And many other exhibits of interest.
The Holocaust memorial
The Holocaust memorial is a fragmented star of David made out of Egyptian marble and its fragmentation symbolises the decimation of Greece's Jewish communities during the German Nazi occupation. The cities from where the Jews were deported are written on the triangles of the fragmented star. The memorial was put in the place where the Jews were gathered on 24 March 1944 in order to be deported. The monument was made in 2010 by Deanna Maganias.
Synagogues of Athens
Quite close to the memorial one finds the two synagogues of Athens. The older and smaller of the two is the Romaniote one built in 1904.It is called Etz Hayyim and it is only used during the high holidays. The other synagogue is right opposite the previous one. It was built in 1935 and later renovated in the 70's. It is the Beth Shalom Sephardic synagogue and it is the one that is in use today.
Athens has two Jewish cemeteries. The old one is next to the 1st cemetery of Athens but is not in use today. In that cemetery one can find the old graves of the Jews and some prominent Jewish people of Athens are in that cemetery. The other cemetery is in the outskirts of Athens and is in use today.
History of the Jewish population in Greece
The first traces of Jewish communities in Greece go back about 2300 years. The first Jews who came here were later called the Romaniote Jews. Their language was the Yevanic, a combination of Hebrew and Greek. Later these Jews adopted the Greek language and their language is lost today. In 1492 we have the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, Portugal and Italy and as a result a large community of Sephardic Jews come and settle in Greece. The Sephardic Jews speak a language called ladino.
So many Sephardic Jews settled in Thessaloniki that they used to call Thessaloniki The mother of Isreal. They also created large communities in other cities of Greece. Before WW II there were about 70 000 Jews living in Greece and today there are only 6 000 left. Most of them were killed in the Holocaust. Those who remained in hiding in Greece were protected by their Greek friends who sheltered them. The relationship between Greeks and Jews was so good that during WW II many Jews participated, with the Greeks, in the resistance war. This good relationship still reflects in the fact that Ioannina, which used to have a population of about 4 000 Jews before WWII and which today still has about 50 people today, has a Jewish mayor, Moses Elisaf, a 65 year old doctor.


He has been at the helm of Akron Children's for 36 years and CEO William Considine's leadership philosophy has never wavered. Service above self is a mantra he lives by and it's evident in the culture he has helped create for employees.
Akron Children's President and CEO William H. Considine will be honored for his devotion toward the healthcare of children at this year's Hattie Larlham Circle of Caring gala.


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I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
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Experience the story of the world's most famous Jewish song, as told by the song herself.
In her spare, poetic text, Freda Lewkowicz has personified the song of Hava Nagila and made her the narrator of her own story, known simply as "Hava." Renowned Indian-American Jewish illustrator Siona Benjamin, who is known for her blue characters, draws Hava as a young blue girl in a sari. Follow Hava as she spreads joy and hope throughout the world.
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Freda Lewkowicz was born in Montreal, Quebec where her parents, Holocaust survivors, sought refuge after the war. Her picture books include I AM HAVA and OLIVER SOLIVER.
Siona Benjamin grew up as a Bene Israel Jew in multicultural India. Today Siona lives in New Jersey, and her work has been exhibited around the world. Learn more at www.artsiona.com
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The origin of the beloved song "Hava Nagila" is fascinating and somewhat mysterious.
The song tells its own tale in the persona of Hava, a magical, blue-skinned woman wearing a blue-and-white robe that represents the colors of Israel and Judaism. She floats above the events as a gentle, benevolent spirit spreading hope and joy as a blessing, her mitzvah, for the Jewish people. The song evolves from a niggun, a wordless melody that was hummed in a village synagogue in the Ukraine. Many Jews escaping a difficult and dangerous life, including some from this shtetl, migrated to Jerusalem, their ancient home, where the melody was heard by a renowned musicologist. He is believed to be the most likely creator of the Hebrew lyrics known today. Hava declares the powerful words of "Hava Nagila" a miracle, a gift from Hashem, God, for they speak of rejoicing and celebrating, no matter the trying circumstances of life. Hava travels across the ocean to America accompanied by the dance Hora, a fellow blue spirit. There, the song is embraced and recorded by many, sometimes-unlikely, singers, reaching a wide audience. Benjamin's lovingly rendered illustrations move and dance across the pages with the music. The essential Jewishness of the song and its amazing longevity and universal appeal across nations and cultures resonate throughout the tale.
Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope. (glossary, author's note, illustrator's note, photo) (Picture book. 5-10)


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NOTES FROM A DYSLEXIC PUBLISHER #10
As a publisher, sometimes you come across projects that can
unexpectedly reshape the direction of your company and your life.
Take the subject of macrobiotics and your health—Part Two.
In the 1980s and '90s, I worked with Stephen Blauer—the then-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston—on Ann Wigmore's health books and then later his own titles. Stephen was the one who opened my eyes to the important role food plays when it comes to one's health. I had grown up listening to all kinds of TV and radio commercials that equated fast foods, desserts, candy, and sodas to everything that made someone feel good. I was hooked—that is, until my experiences working with Ann and Stephen at the Institute began to show me the negative impact these "foods" could have on my body. With their help, I started to recognize how these ads had encouraged me to eat foods that were both addictive and unhealthy. But the interesting thing was that I was not alone. The "alternative health movement" was just beginning to gain national attention.
In reading an article published in a magazine called The East West Journal, I came to learn about a Japanese culture-based approach to health called Macrobiotics. As it happened, one of the leaders in this movement was also located in Boston. His name was Michio Kushi. I called Stephen on the phone soon after reading that article, and he assured me that macrobiotics was in fact growing steadily in popularity. "Check into it for yourself on your next visit to us in Boston," Stephen suggested. I was definitely curious.
Soon after, I learned that Mr. Kushi headed a learning center that was located only a short distance from Hippocrates. I called the Kushi Center, explaining that I was a book publisher and was interested in talking to Mr. Kushi about any writing plans he might have. I left my number and said that I would be happy to drive up from New York if there were any interest. The next day, I received a call back—and an invitation to come up and meet with Mr. Kushi and his staff.
The Macrobiotic Center was located in a large beautiful building, which I learned was once a finishing school for young women. I was greeted at the door by a staff member and taken into the library. There sat several men on a couch, all dressed in business suits. I was then introduced to a gentleman named Ed Esko who, in turn, took me over to the couch and introduced me to the other men—one of whom was Michio Kushi. It was a far more formal setting when compared to the relatively relaxed atmosphere over at Hippocrates.
Initially, I did all the talking—I explained who I was, and what my company did. I had taken a few sample books with me, along with a catalogue, as evidence that we were a solid independent book publisher. Once I was done, Michio spoke. He asked me if I knew anything about macrobiotics, and I said only what I had read in a magazine. He nodded his head and gave me a smile. He then gave me a brief explanation of what macrobiotics was based upon and how the world, our diets, and our health are to a great degree reliant on a balance of two natural forces—yin and yang. I listened but wasn't exactly sure how that worked. For the most part, I was still working on Ann Wigmore's raw vegan diet.
One of the other seated gentlemen, a kind-tempered fellow named Bill Tara, handed me a few books that Michio had translated into the English language that were produced by a publisher located in Japan. He said that the problem with the Japanese company was that they had very little representation in the US, and relied solely on his Macrobiotic center to market and sell the books. While they were selling copies, they were limited to only the handful of other macrobiotic centers located around the country. I asked to have a few copies to read, and concluded by saying that I felt my company could definitely do a better job in marketing any future titles, if Mr. Kushi was thinking of writing any more books. I said I would be coming back up in a few weeks and if it was okay, we could continue the conversation. And that was the beginning of another aspect of health about which I was about to learn a good deal more.
I did not know very much about macrobiotics at that point, but I wanted to learn. To a great degree, the books I took back with me gave me a far better idea of what this approach actually entailed. The problem was that the Japanese publisher didn't seem to have an editor proficient enough in English to make the copy more accessible. This made the books rather difficult to read—particularly for someone like me, who is dyslexia.
As I was to learn, macrobiotics as a philosophy is rooted in Japanese, Far Eastern, and other traditional cultures. Among many of its aims remains the achievement of good health through a diet of whole grains, local fresh land and sea vegetables, and beans. Unlike the Hippocrates raw vegetarian diet, the macrobiotic diet required cooking. There were several macrobiotic restaurants in the Boston area, and I would have lunch at one every chance I had on my trips there. It was definitely a learning experience.
A few months later, after which I had established a working relationship with Michio, I was given a manuscript on oriental diagnosis—and soon after that, a separate and more extensive manuscript on the overall topic of macrobiotics. My editorial team worked hard to make sure that all these books were made as accessible as possible for the general reader. On a personal level, I also learned that perhaps there should be more balance in the way meals are consumed. Raw foods had their place, but so did the right foods cooked properly. And as it turned out, my publishing house caught the macrobiotic movement at the right time. These first two titles unexpectedly became bestsellers, as did many of the other macrobiotic titles we would publish.
In addition to learning from Michio, I remain thankful to all the other macrobiotic educators with whom I have worked over the years. Each has broadened my view of health, and the positive ways in which we all can live our lives. And as you can see from the titles below, my commitment to macrobiotics remains as strong as ever. Still, though, I had one more crucial lesson to learn about health . . .
To see some of my previous posts, I invite you to visit our website at www.squareonepublishers.com, and click the "NOTES FROM" tab.
The Book of Macrobiotics
The Book of Macrobiotics is a passport to a world of infinite understanding and adventure. It has been read, reread, studied, and treasured by hundreds of thousands of people who seek a clear, comprehesive approach to the problem of living in a world of endless change.Now after two decades, The Book of Macrobiotics has been completely revised and expanded to reflect refinements in Michio Kushi's ...
Macrobiotic Home Remedies
It is simple in its approach and powerful in its effect—a diet of natural foods and the use of non-invasive home remedies made from natural food products, designed to eliminate many symptoms of disease and strengthen your body's healing power. It is a philosophy of healing rooted in centuries-old traditions. In the past, these traditions were passed from generation to generation by word of ...
The Do-In Way
Dō-In is an ancient traditional exercise for the cultivation of physical health, mental serenity, and spirituality. Over the last 5,000 years, it has served as the origin of such well-known disciplines as shiatsu, acupuncture, moxibustion, yogic exercises, and meditation. Literally meaning to pull and stretch, Dō-In originated as a way of achieving longevity and attaining the highest potential ...
Unexpected Recoveries
For more than three decades, Tom Monte has been a leading writer, teacher, and counselor within the natural healing community. As a national best-selling author, he has helped bring to the public's attention the work of many cutting-edge doctors, medical researchers, and scientists. As a teacher and counselor in the use of natural healing methods, he has worked with thousands of individuals and ...
One Peaceful World
No matter where we live or what language we speak, food is an essential factor that shapes the way we think, feel, act, and respond to one another. In this milestone book, Michio Kushi presents his vision for building world peace through a sane way of eating. As the leader of the modern-day international macrobiotic movement, Michio has taught, lectured, written, and worked steadily to achieve ...
How to Eat Right & Save the Planet
"In no other book will you find such a comprehensive discussion of the key factors that should be driving our food choices."J. Morris Hicks, author of Healthy Eating, Healthy World"This is an absolute must read for anyone who is concerned about the environment, suffering of animals and human and non-human health."Anteneh Roba, MD, Founder of the International Fund for AfricaThe ethical wasteland ...
Greens and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook
You are invited to come aboard one of America's premier health cruises. Too busy to get away? Even if you can't swim in the ship's pool, you can still enjoy its gourmet cuisine, because natural foods expert Sandy Pukel and master chef Mark Hanna have created Greens and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook—a titanic collection of the most popular vegetarian dishes served aboard the Holistic ...
The Miso Book
For centuries, the preparation of miso has been considered an art form in Japan. Through a time-honored process, soybeans and grains are transformed into thiswondrous food, which is both a flavorful addition to a variety of dishes and a powerful medicinal. Scientific research has supported miso's use as an effective therapeutic aid in the prevention and treatment of a range of disorders. Part ...
Cooking with Seitan
Seitan (pronounced say-tan) is a spectacular meat substitute with a look, taste, and texture that satisfies the heartiest of appetites. Derived from wheat flour, seitan is naturally nutritious and low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. Perhaps best of all, it is amazingly adaptable and can be seasoned and prepared to fit into any menu. Cooking with Seitan provides a wonderful introduction to ...
The Big Beautiful Brown Rice Cookbook
Every once in a while, restaurant patrons are offered a simple menu choice: "Would you like that with white or brown rice?" And all too often, the brown rice that appears on the plate, while healthful, is far from a culinary treat. But brown rice can be as tempting as it is beneficial. To prove the point, best-selling cookbook author Wendy Esko has put together a spectacular collection of her ...
I Used to Have Cancer
By all standards of success, James Templeton seemed to have it all. He was a highly successful businessman, had a beautiful wife and daughter, and, only in his early thirties, had his whole life in front of him. To avoid the same fate as his father and grandfather, who both died of heart attacks at a young age, James became an avid runner—a passion that he believed helped him stay fit and ...
Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy
The best-selling memoir Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy tells the fascinating story of actor Dirk Benedict's journey from the big sky country of Montana to the hustle and hype of Hollywood. It also describes his odyssey of self-discovery and growth as he changes from struggling actor to celebrity, from meat eater to vegetarian, from cancer victim to cancer victor. Brilliantly ...
My Beautiful Life
As a top academician, Mina Dobic led a privileged life, but that changed when she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer that had metastasized to her liver, bones, and lymph system. Given two months to live by her physicians, Mina rejected conventional treatments and decided to adopt macrobiotics. Six months later, Mina Dobic was cancer free. My Beautiful Life both explains how Mina ...
Embracing Menopause Naturally
We are familiar with its symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, and more. While menopause triggers physical changes, it also brings forth spiritual issues that, for many women, mark a redefinition of the feminine self. To address the impact of menopause, Gabriele Kushi has created a practical guide to dealing with this special time. The author first provides a clear understanding of the overall ...


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Q: Rails 3.0 Mongrel issue Ok guys the truth is I'm working on porting an application up to justhost.com as I cant afford my own servers yet. Either way I have been receiving this error in the mongrel.log and am getting no help as to what this error means or how to fix it.
/usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/activesupport-3.0.0/lib/active_support/dependencies.rb:239:in require': no such file to load -- dispatcher (LoadError)
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    from /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/mongrel-1.1.5/bin/../lib/mongrel/configurator.rb:149:inlistener'
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I don't think this is anything dealing with the setup of my application, but I'm also a bit of a newb to Rails. If anyone knows how to fix this or what I may have done wrong, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

A: I did some looking into this one. As JustHost uses cPanel it turns out that cPanel currently does not support Rails 3.

A: I don't know if you're still interested in an answer but I had the same error when I was trying to start mongrel with the command mongrel_rails start in my rails3 app.
But it worked when I started it with rails server in the script folder of your app. If the mongrel gem is in your Gemfile, running rails server will start Mongrel and not WEBrick.
You'll find more information here.
Hope this helps !
Johan

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While slaving away hard at the bench, we have serendipitously discovered a new mutation that has increased repeatability and significance of any assay we have performed. This mutation significantly reduces the level of experimental error so intensely that we can actually report standard deviation instead of standard error of the mean. P-values are minuscule and our graphs have more stars than ever (Figure 1). In addition, putting our strains in this background has allowed us to perform extremely beautiful Western blots, so beautiful that we do not need to use Photoshop to 'robustify' our figures (Figure 2).
As typical naming of genes follows the phenotype they induce, we believe we have identified a mutation affecting a new class of genes, hereby called robust, or rbst. Mutations affecting genes belonging to this class affect experimental performance and data reproducibility. Tim Schedl has yet to reply to our request to be formally assigned this new class of genes, but we are confident that Jonathan Hodgkin would approve. We have mapped this mutation, win1, to either the left arm of LG III or LG IV. The graduate student currently performing the mapping studies is ironically failing to achieve a robust confirmation.
In conclusion, we report identification of a new allele, rbst-1(win1) III?; IV? which makes all results significantly more robust and will be sure to get your papers accepted without revisions. Stay tuned for more updates on our robust progress. No, we are not sharing our magical strain just yet, but if you would like to form a robust collaboration with us to pursue further robust experiments, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing your robust ideas. Thanks to Steve Hodgkinson for critical reading and verbal abuse regarding this data. Thanks to BC-V for technical advice and moral support. Thanks to Chib, raela and dunnp for robust shenanigans.
rbst-1(win1) enhances mutant phenotypes and makes data seem much more believable.
rbst-1(win1) eliminates need for 'image processing and enhancement' by Photoshop.


Markham, Ontario, April 8, 2019 – Jonas Software ("Jonas") is pleased to announce the acquisition of mJobTime Corporation ("mJobTime"). mJobTime delivers a sophisticated time tracking software that is easy to use for businesses of all sizes.
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Lake County Court Records (Minnesota)
Lake County Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain a public archive for the municipality. The Lake County Clerk's Office is a valuable source for court records in Minnesota. Multiple Lake County court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions, as well as bankruptcy filings, divorce decrees, and Tax Court records. Clerk's Offices provide online access to Lake County court records.
Lake County Clerk Two Harbors MN 601 3rd Avenue 55616 218-834-8330
Silver Bay City Clerk Silver Bay MN 7 Davis Drive, Ste 2 55614 218-226-4408
Lake County Courts maintain records on their cases and make these public records available upon request, making them an important source for Lake County, MN court records. These records can include Lake County criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions. Courts may also have records on civil court cases, including bankruptcies, divorces, adoptions, tax court records, and other legal transactions. Courts provide Lake County court records for online requests.
Lake County Court Two Harbors MN 601 3rd Avenue 55616 218-834-8330
Lake County District Attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in court. District Attorneys maintain records on their cases, making them a valuable source for court records. The District Attorney's Office makes Lake County criminal records available to the public, including records on current cases, recent cases, ongoing criminal cases, and upcoming court dates. District Attorney's Offices provide online access to court records in Lake County, Minnesota.
Lake County District Attorney Two Harbors MN 601 3rd Avenue 55616 218-834-8375
Town Halls and City Halls in Lake County are the chief administrative offices that runs towns and cities in Lake County, MN. They often maintain records on their jurisdiction, making them an important source for Lake County court records. Town and City Hall court records can include case records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, bankruptcies, divorces, and other legal matters. Town and City Halls provide online access to Lake County court records.
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People caught up in the working world must all pay close attention to the topic of retirement. While most people are thinking about how they will retire comfortably, many of them don't know how to start planning. This article will go over some of the important things you must know about it.
If your employer offers a retirement plan, invest in it. Many employers offer a matching plan which increases your savings, so make sure you invest at least up to the matching amount. In addition to saving for retirement, a 401k plan will help lower your income taxes every year.
Think about reverse mortgages. In this way, you can stay in your existing home and use funds built up in your home equity. The money doesn't need to be repaid while you are living; the money will be returned from your estate once you die. This is just one easy way to get much needed money to tide you over during retirement for necessities.
Talk with those that have retired recently about the pitfalls that they experienced. You can learn a lot from others and what caught them by surprise. It may seem simple to just retire, but there are definitely issues that may surprise you. Your friends and family members can help lead you through it.
Make sure that your portfolio is well balanced. How you break up your money and invest it is often more important than what you invest it in. If you don't know much about investing ask for help! You can find a broker who will manage your assets for you.
Don't feel bad if everyone you know doesn't suddenly have time for you after retirement. It may look like you're being left out, when in fact people are still running the old rat race. Those who retire often fell lonesome or isolated, but it's up to you to find things to do and people to do them with!
Have your papers in a row, including your will and power of attorney. Those people will make health and financial decisions for you if you cannot do it yourself. Naming them can mean that they care for your home and pay your bills to keep you from financial ruin.
Work your retirement budget down to the dollar. You are going to have finite funds at your fingertips, so it's important to know how much you can spend. Spending too much can put future years in jeopardy. It may become too costly for you a decade down the line.
Retirement planning is a crucial part of life. You may think that you have lots of time to plan, so you put it off. The tips here can show you the truth. Starting right now, think about it and get started!


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DETECTIVES have charged a man following an investigation into online child exploitation on the state's Central Coast. In September this year, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crime Squad's Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) began engaging online with a man from the state's Central Coast. Police will allege in court that the man believed he was speaking with the 36-year-old mother of a nine-year-old girl and engaged in sexually explicit conversations about acts he wished to perform on the child and sent sexually explicit material. IN THE NEWS: Severe thunderstorms strike the Hunter: strong winds and possible hail Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested a 55-year-old man at a home near The Entrance about 10am on Friday. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the home, where detectives seized mobile phones, tablet and several electronic storage devices. The man was taken to Wyong police station and charged with incite to commit sexual intercourse with child under the age of 10 years and use carriage service transmit/publish/promote child abuse. He appeared at Wyong Local Court on Friday where he was formally refused bail to reappear at the same court on Tuesday February 2. Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by the CEIU into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices. Regular covert online investigations are conducted by the CEIU; and police in NSW work closely with their law-enforcement colleagues interstate and overseas. The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect. Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. For faster access to the latest Newcastle news download our NEWCASTLE HERALD APP and sign up for breaking news, sport and what's on sent directly to your email IN THE NEWS
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Central Coast man charged in online child exploitation investigation
DETECTIVES have charged a man following an investigation into online child exploitation on the state's Central Coast.
In September this year, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crime Squad's Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) began engaging online with a man from the state's Central Coast.
Police will allege in court that the man believed he was speaking with the 36-year-old mother of a nine-year-old girl and engaged in sexually explicit conversations about acts he wished to perform on the child and sent sexually explicit material.
IN THE NEWS: Severe thunderstorms strike the Hunter: strong winds and possible hail
Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested a 55-year-old man at a home near The Entrance about 10am on Friday.
A search warrant was subsequently executed at the home, where detectives seized mobile phones, tablet and several electronic storage devices.
The man was taken to Wyong police station and charged with incite to commit sexual intercourse with child under the age of 10 years and use carriage service transmit/publish/promote child abuse.
He appeared at Wyong Local Court on Friday where he was formally refused bail to reappear at the same court on Tuesday February 2.
Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by the CEIU into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices.
Regular covert online investigations are conducted by the CEIU; and police in NSW work closely with their law-enforcement colleagues interstate and overseas.
The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.
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WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said Tuesday that she's not worried about last week's Supreme Court ruling against the agency's rules limiting mercury and air toxic emissions from power plants.
The ruling was "very narrow," McCarthy said at an event sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. She added that she did not believe it had wider implications for the rest of the Obama administration's plans to crack down on power plant emissions.
The Supreme Court ruled that the agency had not appropriately considered the costs of its 2011 rule limiting the emission of mercury and other air toxics from power plants. The decision sends the rule back to the D.C. Circuit Court, which will decide whether it will stay in place while the EPA evaluates its costs to comply with the higher court's ruling, or if the agency will have to take additional steps before a rule can proceed.
The mercury rule, she said, is still in effect while the agency awaits direction from the circuit court. McCarthy pointed out that the majority of power plants -- 70 percent, according to agency estimates -- have already invested in technology to reduce their emissions. "We are well on our way to delivering the reductions in toxic air pollution that people expected," said McCarthy.
She also said the agency is not concerned that the ruling would affect the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, a separate pair of rules that address greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants. Those rules are expected to be finalized this summer. "Everyone knows we're looking at costs from the get-go" for those rules, said McCarthy.
The mercury ruling "hinged on a very narrow provision in the law," McCarthy said. "It doesn't impact other rules and programs that deal with other types of pollution under the Clean Air Act. Those things are not impacted and will continue."
McCarthy said she wasn't concerned about Republican governors, such as Scott Walker of Wisconsin or Mike Pence of Indiana, who have indicated their states won't comply with the greenhouse gas rules as they are currently drafted. Nor is she particularly worried about lawsuits challenging the plan.
"We certainly know how to defend lawsuits, for crying out loud," said McCarthy. "The Clean Power Plan will absolutely be litigated. Is there a single rule we've talked about that is not going to be? We're very good at writing rules and defending them, and this is no exception."
The finalized rules will be released later this summer, and will include changes in response to the 4.3 million comments the agency received.


These days there is a growing shortage of raw materials. We take more and more out of our precious earth. At the same time, we create and invent new materials. The only problem is that we can't recycle all of these materials, which will result in a waste surplus. Right now the techniques that already exist, focus mainly on mechanical separation, with a limited return. Especially in the case of lanthanides and other rare materials. The vision of Team CORE is to extract these, until now unreachable, materials, to help stop the pollution of the planet and create new ways of city mining.
This project has big social relevance, which can best be shown by using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, the result of this can be seen below.


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Polar science, climate change and, yes, dance mix this weekend at Pacific Science Center
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Hannah Hickey
Each year, University of Washington polar scientists share their work with the public during a three-day event at the Pacific Science Center. This year, the event is expanding to include broader discussions of climate change, alternative energy and cross-disciplinary efforts that combine science with other disciplines.
The event, "Curiosity Days: Climate Change," takes place March 1-3.
Kristin Laidre, a researcher in the UW's Polar Science Center and faculty member in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, will give a Saturday evening talk titled "Climate change: Impacts on Arctic ecosystems and Indigenous communities." Laidre's studies of Arctic marine mammals recently included analysis of the perspective of polar bear subsistence hunters in East Greenland.
Ethan Campbell (center) and members of 3rd Shift Dance.Xaviera Vandermay
Earlier Saturday is a cross-disciplinary collaboration between a Capitol Hill dance company and a UW climate scientist. In "Conversations," starting outside Seattle Center's Cornish Playhouse at 11 a.m. and finishing 12:45 p.m. at Pacific Science Center, 3rd Shift Dance will move throughout Seattle Center, performing a piece inspired by discussions between the choreographers and Ethan Campbell, a UW graduate student in oceanography who studies climate change in the ocean surrounding Antarctica.
The weekend lineup also will include the components that made Polar Science Weekend a perennial favorite: hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations and presentations by the people who explore the Arctic and Antarctic environments. Individual exhibits focus on penguins and polar bears, a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, environment-themed video games created by UW students, and a look at the robots that explore underneath ice shelves.
New this year are more exhibits that explain climate change and explore options for alternative energy, with even a chance to build your own windmill blade. The exhibits are geared toward all ages; children can get a passport and collect 10 stamps to win a prize.
The activities are included with regular admission to the science center, which is discounted by 10 percent this weekend to anyone who presents a Husky ID card. Saturday evening's lecture requires a separate ticket for nonmembers. The event builds on the popularity of Polar Science Weekend, which has been held annually since 2006.
Tag(s): polar science • Polar Science Center • Polar Science Weekend


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Review: Sledgehammer 44 #1
March 7, 2013 Rob Leave a Comment
Sledgehammer 44 #1
Story by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
Art by Jason Latour
Colors by Dave Stewart
Lettered by Clem Robins
Edited by Scott Allie
Review by Rob "Rob Base" Greenwood
Mike Mignola's newest book entitled Sledgehammer 44 is something that can only be spoke about in high praise. He has without even trying created another Iconic hero in the simplest of ways.
The secret formula for this is, take one part WW2 mix in Concrete (Dark Horse) and the ever loving Blue Eye Thing (Marvel) and sprinkle a little bit of Steam Punk and you have the makings of a fun and awesome adventure.
The story is set in 1944, a patrol of American soldiers are waiting to attack some Nazi stronghold. They have no idea who or what they are waiting for, but all they are told to do is provide back up.
A moment in time can become endless in war but shortly after seemingly out of nowhere, crashing in like a Sherman tank in true heroic style is Sledgehammer 44.
Is he Human or Machine? Or maybe a powder keg of both! No one really knows but one thing that is completely clear is this book needs to be in your collection ASAP.
We are supposed to give ratings but 5/5 is meaningless with this miniseries. It is in a league of its own and should be a fast and fun ride. With this first issue alone I was instantly reminded why we love and collect Comic books.
Mike can truly do no wrong and you can see his love in this title. I will say that the art is a little bit different. The soldiers are drawn a bit like Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau. Yet the story is a classic American right hook to the jaw.
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Review Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #
January 9, 2012 Rob Leave a Comment
By Chuck Suffel
Writer: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (@artofmmignola) Artist: Tonci Zonjic (@tozozozo) Colorist: Dave Stewart (@Dragonmnky) Cover Artist: Dave Johnson (@Devilpig666)
From the Dark Horse site:
"When a tribe of phantom Indians start scalping policemen, Hellboy's crime-fighting hero Lobster Johnson and his allies arrive to take on these foes and their gangster cronies!"
TASTE JUSTICE!
You heard it right comic book fans, Lobster Johnson is back! For the uninitiated Lobster Johnson is a vigilante crime fighter who operated in New York in the 1930's. He fought both criminal and paranormal threats with a small band of allies from his secret base in the city's sewers. We first meet him in the pages of Hellboy years after his death when he appears as a ghost (spirit?) to come to the aid of Hellboy and Roger.
Now granted it's only a five issue mini but when it comes to "The Lobster" I'll take what I can get. And what we get is pretty great, taking place in February of 1932 this prohibition/depression era book hits all the right notes. Tonic Zonjic's art is dead on, the clothes, cars and buildings look great. There's at least one classic movie actor cameo (which I can't believe was unintentional). Dave Stewart's colors show the muted, drab qualities of the depression with out being depressing (couldn't help it, sorry) while still having life and moments of true beauty. I truly hope Mike Mignola and John Arcudi had as much fun writing the dialogue as I had reading it, they use some of the lingo of the day without getting bogged down by it.
Speaking of the writing, I'd like to talk a bit about the story but it's really difficult with out getting all spoilery. As I said it's 1932, the city is New York City and something just ain't right. Indian ghosts running the streets? Scalping police officers? Be prepared for; ghosts, mobsters, hitmen, reporters, thugs, oh and a great cliffhanger ending that had me trying to turn to a next page that wasn't there! I call this story an Occult Hard-Boiled Horror Mystery Thriller. In other words another great offering from Mignola and the Hellboy crew!
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Comic Book Reviews	hellboy, Lobster Johnson, MIKE MIGNOLA
DARK HORSE UNLEASHES MIKE MIGNOLA'S YEAR OF MONSTERS!
November 24, 2011 Rob Leave a Comment
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE REVEALED FOR YEARLONG VARIANT-COVER PROGRAM, LAUNCHING IN JANUARY
Following up on an announcement made at this year's New York Comic Con, Dark Horse unveils the schedule for Mike Mignola's 2012 Year of Monsters program.
The program kicks off in January with a highly anticipated Lobster Johnson miniseries, The Burning Hand. Following up on the critically acclaimed 2007 series The Iron Prometheus, this new story pits the 1930s vigilante against one of the more terrible villains of the twentiethcentury.
These special variant covers will be available to any retailer who orders five or more copies of the standard cover. These are sure to be sought-after items with a broad appeal to fans of Mike Mignola's work, as well as monster fetishists of all types!
"Mike Mignola got into the comics business with the simple goal of drawing monsters for a living," said Dark Horse managing editor Scott Allie. "Mike celebrates 2012 by pitting his greatest characters against his favorite monsters on these special covers, unrelated to the stories inside."
The schedule for the first half of the year can be found below. Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #1 arrives in stores on January 11, 2012.
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Author: Elin Koprowski
Punk as a Rebellion
Elin Koprowski May 29, 2013
Punk is the mixture of the American avant-garde and the British roots that boomed in the 1970s. This subculture is...
MILES DAVIS QUINTET – Live In Europe 1969:The Bootleg Series Vol. 2
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Miles runs the voodoo down in Europe. It is difficult not to shower effusive praise on the music contained in...
Tips For Enjoying a Music Festival
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Hitting the road to get your rockin' fix? plan ahead a little and avoid the hassles......
CHRIS ISAAK – Speak of the Devil
Elin Koprowski January 10, 2013
Isaak won't win any new converts or lose any longtime fans with this CD. Aside from the album-closing surf...
BRYAN ADAMS On a Day Like Today
Elin Koprowski January 3, 2013
Living in England all these years has finally got to Bryan Adams - now he's lifting Beatles lyrics. Amongst the...
HAYDEN – The Closer I Get
Elin Koprowski December 27, 2012
Following the major press hype surrounding his first album, the 1995 home-made effort Everything I Long For, Toronto's...
THE CHURCH – Hologram of Baal
The Church were definitely a breath of fresh air when they arrived on the heavily synth-dominated rock scene of the...
HOLE – Celebrity Skin
No 'Sell-Out', so here I am, feeling like the only guy on the planet who heard the album and likes it......
P.J. HARVEY – Is This Desire?
Elin Koprowski December 6, 2012
The last time this hugely talented British singer-songwriter-musician toured she adopted an extreme, but sexy stage...
Sound Advice – Cheap Music Tools
Elin Koprowski November 30, 2012
So you want to build a band and all you got is your trusty rusty old harmonica? Afraid you can't afford to spend...
UWE BANTON – Mental War
Uwe Banton postponed the release of his new album "Mental War" but the wait has been worth it. And thanks to...
Five tips for being a better songwriter
Elin Koprowski November 8, 2012
Learning to play a song is one thing, but when you want to create a song for others to play, you're gonna have to put...
NAS, the Seconds Interview
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Reluctant Suez Ponders Water Sale to Save GDF Deal
Published Thu, Aug 30 20077:51 AM EDT Updated Fri, Sep 13 20134:33 PM EDT
The head of French utility Suez on Thursday confirmed a possible sale of its historic water assets had been dragged into talks with the French state and Gaz de France to salvage a merger agreement.
But Gerard Mestrallet added that it was not certain Suez would accept the sale -- which would solve a political problem caused by differences in value between the two groups that point to a politically unacceptable cash windfall for Suez investors.
The government aims at a merger of equals between the private utility and the state-controlled gas giant GDF.
Mestrallet added that Suez was prepared to go it alone if the merger with Gaz de France failed.
"We are ready for two scenarios: going ahead with this project but also continuing our 'standalone dynamic' strategy in case the conditions for an agreement are not reached."
Asked whether a sale of the environmental activities was on the cards, Mestrallet said, "That is part of the modalities which I will not talk about."
Pressed to say at a news conference whether he had changed his mind on the issue, he said, "You cannot deduce that from what I have said."
The merger was presented by a previous centre-right French government 18 months ago amid rumors of a pending bid for Suez by Italy's Enel .
Efforts to an end an impasse over valuations blocking the 18-month-old merger plan have reached the office of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
With Suez shares now around 5 euros above GDF's share price, analysts have suggested Suez will have to slim down by shedding its water and waste businesses and using the cash to pay an extraordinary dividend to its shareholders.
Suez has repeatedly opposed the move and was reported on Tuesday to have written to Sarkozy to propose an alternative way to resolve the impasse which threatens the 90 billion euro deal.
Gaz de France chairman Jean-Francois Cirelli on Wednesday urged Suez to make 'the necessary steps' for a merger. Both Suez and GDF have asked the European Commission to extend a Friday deadline for a merger deal as part of an approval process.
Profits Up
Suez also reported higher half-year operating profits, lifted by strong electricity prices and new water contracts.
Suez posted half-year current operating income of 2.787 billion euros, up from 2.376 billion euros ($3.23 billion) in the first half of 2006, and in line with the 2.788 billion average forecast in a Reuters poll of 12 analysts.
At mid-session, Suez shares were 0.4% higher at 39.1 euros, outpacing both France's CAC 40 blue-chip index index and the European utilities sector.
"Suez published a decent set of first-half results, which was slightly better than anticipated," said analyst Koen Dierckx at KBC Securities.
Net income was 1.854 billion euros, down from 2.170 billion in the absence of one-off items -- mainly capital gains from disposals -- which had bolstered the bottom line in 2006.
Suez repeated a forecast for a rise of more than 10% in core earnings and current operating income growth above 15% in 2007, and unveiled new medium-term targets.
It said it expected to earn more than 10 billion euros in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) by 2010, and invest over 20 billion euros while maintaining a double-digit return on capital employed.
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While doing things yesterday, I found a box I'd painted with chalkboard paint for a project sometime last year or so and decided it was time to get it off the floor of the office.
Its actually too shallow to be a doll display shelf but I thought it might be fun to display my most recently finished Game of Thrones Bratz doll repaints in it for a while. They got tired of standing on my desk, the printer, the stack of papers to be filed and the ironing table.
I'm not sure whether I should call them makeovers or makeunders. I mean, they're not madeUNDER are they? More like madeoverthetops… They sure aren't Tree Change Dolls!!!
Anyway. I'll share my Game of Thrones dolls soon. I'm really enjoying playing with dolls. Second childhood? Still on my first? I don't know, I know I like remaking stuff. I can't help myself. There's just about nothing I will walk past without thinking "I can do something with that".
It kinda explains the mess in the casita. And the white shed. And the silver shed. And the office.
Ok. I've been working on it. I've been getting rid of things. Either selling, giving away or throwing away things that I will never, ever get around to "doing something with". Or by actually finishing them and selling them. Which is good as the money is always welcome.
I can use that to buy more stuff.
Its not my fault. I have a condition.
Its a thing! I read about it on a blog!
Do you ever spend a whole day working hard, so in the zone that you don't have breakfast till 11ish, forget lunch and then look around and think "what on earth did I do all day"?
Sure, I did do a few things, but not really enough considering the hours I put in. I washed some dog blankets. I worked on 2 dolls I'm repainting. I worked on my horse makeover. I finished (mostly) my Barbie display box (will share later)… but somehow I don't feel like I really got much done.
Anyway, here is my horse makeover. Sorry, I don't have any before pics cause it was so truly hideous I couldn't bring myself to take photos. Trust me. You're better off not having seen the extreme hideousness of it. I found this little horror beauty at the tip shop, no mane, no tail, the worst smiley lips and blue eyes with painted on eyelashes. Eek.
First thing I did was remove the paint. Phew. I could look at it without gagging. Then I attacked with the Dremel.
I have a brave friend who sometimes uses sandpaper to alter dolls. I've never had the guts to try anything like that, but this horse was so ugly I had to give it a go. Nothing to lose, you know. Using the sandpaper attachment (which I use to grind dog nails) I got rid of the lascivious smirk. Then I sanded down some of the features to soften her look (cause I'd decided it was a girl by then) and even had a go at 'dishing' the face a bit to give her an arab look.
Cause I'd already decided she's going to be Daenary's horse. For my Bratz doll makeover. Another thing I'll share soon.
Note the bald doll head on a stick in the background. I've spared you the headless bodies on the other side. My office sometimes looks like Dr Frankenstein's lab.
After all that I gave it a sand with 200 or 5000 grit sandpaper to smooth it all down. And I painted a more realistic face on her. I'm missing a photo right about here, after the hooves were painted, but you get the idea.
Then I moved on to the mane and tail. I used hair I bought on ebay, which came on stitching. I had no idea what I'd use it for when I bought it but I knew it'd come in handy one day. And so it did!
I used glue to attach the mane and tail and then used glad wrap to keep it all in place while the glue dried.
Once it was dry I poured boiling water over the hair to make it lay the way I wanted to. And over my fingers cause you have to suffer for your art.
Here is the finished product. So different to the horse I found at the tip shop. Again, trust me on that. It gave hideous new meaning.
All in all, despite not feeling like I got enough done, at least I got one thing finished.
I was talking to a friend this morning and the topic of plans came up. You know. Plans are those things you make only to change them along the way. Or fail to follow through with entirely.
I don't know why this is… I mean, surely, you make plans cause you want to get the things you plan to do done, right? Obviously. But it never seems to work that way. At least not in my life.
I make plans all the time: I plan the days I'll groom (my job), the days I'll do some gardening, the days I'll work on dolls or other projects. I'll also plan to do housework – well, that one is doomed right from the start. I never get past the planning stage of that one unless I'm expecting visitors.
So, why plan when it seems that by the very act of planning I pretty much guarantee not achieving what I planned.
Maybe making plans tempts fate, maybe I just jinx myself.
Plans are different to To Do Lists. A To Do List is a list of things you'd like to get done in a day, week, month, lifetime. A plan is something something more concrete… it has a timeframe, usually… for instance, today I planned to garden. Then I slept in till 9.30am. Took 2 hours to feed animals, have breakfast and drink 2 cups of coffee. Then I went to the local market to buy fresh bread.
Gardening? Its way too late to consider that now!
Seriously, you know how I mentioned I'd love an entire wall of chalkboards? It'd be one way to keep my To Do Lists front and center.
What have I been doing that's kept me so busy that I haven't posted for a few days? It sure as heck wasn't gardening.
Yet somehow, some things are doing well despite me. Like my camelia, loving its new spot on the porch and blooming!
Ditto the pink geranium which is looking lovely!
I've been playing with dolls again! I started on 6 new dolls all at the same time, I finished repainting them and now I'm on costumes. They take longer. But I got in the zone the last few days and lose myself in it.
Here are some sneak previews – more pics to come when they're finished and I'm ready to list them in my shop.
Answer: Cersei, Joffrey, Jon Snow, Tyrion and Ygritte from Game of Thrones!
Bad photos, I know, they were taken in my office using my mobile phone – the good pics will be taken when they're all finished.
What fun it is to remake dolls. I saw there are tiny irons for doing craft/doll type stuff. I want one. Can't afford to spend money on that right now, but its on the Things I Want to Own One Day list.