In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Channel. Their target: England, home to more than a million people. Around the same period of time, other groups of Normans were setting forth all across Europe. Who were these warriors, and how did they leave their mark so far and wide? Mark Robinson shares a brief history of the Normans.
Investigating the Normans is a great way to learn more about medieval history.
For a good starting place, check out this timeline that traces the Normans from their Viking settlement in northern France to the loss of Normandy by King John.
Click here to read an overall outline of the Norman Conquest.
To view an animated version of the Bayeux Tapestry, click here.
The Domesday Book still exists and is kept in the National Archives in the United Kingdom. You can search for individual places (try a famous British site or even your favourite football team) by clicking here.
With regard to their architecture, the Normans controlled lands in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Normandy, parts of Italy, and Malta, as well as parts of modern-day Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Israel. The Sicilian city of Palermo has a magnificent Norman palace and cathedral. You can explore some of the best surviving Norman buildings here.
To explore the Normans' involvement in the First Crusade, check out this site.
Where can you find Norman influence today?


As a contractor holding a Phase II SBIR Contract from Army, can we subcontract a portion of the R&D to a foreign company to have their workers perform that work in another country? I understand the E-Verify requirements, but they don't apply to work done outside the US. I also understand the limits on the amount of work we can subcontract. But I am not seeing an actual prohibition on having a foreign subcontractor. What am I missing? The contract deliverable at issue is to do a first production run of a product that we will use for testing, evaluation and improvement. I've concluded that we can use a foreign supplier to make a first production run. The product is not a contract deliverable, but it is an element of the SOW for that deliverable. The research results are the deliverable. Thanks for any guidance or input!


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IU soccer signs 7 for 2021 class
Jeremy Price
Normally this time of the year is reserved for analyzing the path to the College Cup for Indiana men's soccer.
But with the final four postponed until May 13-17, 2021, and no fall season, it's been a quiet three months for the Hoosiers.
That changed on Wednesday when the Hoosiers announced the addition of seven fall signees for the 2021 season.
"We are very excited with our 2021 class," IU coach Todd Yeagley said. "These young men will enhance our strong culture at IU with their passion, strong character and winning mentality. Positional versatility, strong leadership and dynamic attacking abilities are all key characteristics of the 2021 recruiting class. With our talented incoming class and our experienced roster of returning players, we feel our program is well-positioned to build upon our proud tradition of excellence and compete for championships."
The 2021 class currently ranks ninth nationally, according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, with additional signees likely this winter. IU hauled in the top-ranked recruiting class in both 2019 and 2020.
The seven-member class consists of Pennsylvania defender Sam Bennett (USMNT Training Center attendee), Atlanta midfielder Coleman Gannon (No. 36 nationally), Wisconsin forward Mason Henderson (FC Cincinnati Academy), North Carolina midfielder Patrick McDonald (Indy Eleven amateur signing), Illinois forward Tommy Mihalic (U17 Croatian national team), Ohio forward Samuel Sarver (No. 32 nationally) and Bloomington's Grant Yeagley, the son of the IU head coach and younger brother of current Hoosier Ben Yeagley.
Van Bennekom signs 6
The Indiana women's soccer team added six players for the class of 2021 last week in the second class for coach Erwin van Bennekom.
The class consists of midfielder Ava Akeel (Rochester, Mich.), forward Ryleigh Anslinger (Evanville Memorial), forward Jordyn Levy (Dix Hills, N.Y.), midfielder Sydney Masur (Montclair, N.J.), midfielder Kelly Monaco (Dumont,N.J.), and forward Haley Osborne (Heritage Hills).
Levy, Monaco, Masur and Osborne will graduate from high school this December and join Indiana at the start of the spring semester. They will also be joined by 2020 signees Anna Aehling (Germany U20 National team and FSV Gutersloh 2009) and Gabi Rennie (New Zealand U20 National Team and Canterbury United). Akeel and Anslinger will join the Hoosiers for the preseason next August.
Aird adds 4
Coming off the No. 15 signing class in 2020, IU volleyball coach Steve Aird and his staff have added four 2021 signees.
The class is made up of Kenzie Daffinee (6-foot, Outside/Right Side Hitter, Westfield), Camryn Haworth (5-10, Setter, Fishers), Carly Mills (5-7, Libero/Defensive Specialist, Fishers) and Mady Saris (6-1, Outside Hitter, Burlington, Ontario, Canada).
"Coming off the top-ranked class in program history, we wanted to continue the momentum and add pieces that could complement our current roster," Aird said. "Building a team is much different than building a program, so we wanted to make sure we found athletes that fit this culture and were extraordinarily competitive. With this class, we have added skill and depth at key positions but more importantly added grit. These are tough kids that are not afraid to mix it up and exactly the kind of athletes I want to coach."
Wallman adds internationals
IU women's golf announced its newest signees in Lydia Cryer and Áine Donegan, who originally signed last year but reclassified to join the Hoosiers next fall.
"We are very excited to welcome both Áine and Lydia to the Hoosier golf family," Indiana coach Clint Wallman said. "Áine has had the unique opportunity to refine her world-class game this year due to the pandemic and I am looking for her to jump right in and make an immediate impact to the program. Lydia will bring a huge game to IU as a freshman. Her high-level international experience will be a big plus as she transitions into college."
Donegan, a native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, currently ranks No. 153 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings with six top-10 finishes.
Cryer, a native of Burnley, England, ranked No. 1 in the Independent Schools Golf Association in 2019-20.
Escobedo inks pair
After back-to-back top-25 recruiting classes, Indiana wrestling coach Angel Escobedo added a pair of wrestlers to the 2021 recruiting class in Henry Porter (Gilroy, Calif., 145) and Jake Evans (Elyria, Ohio, 184).
"Going into this recruiting season we knew our recruiting class would be small compared to the previous two years," Escobedo said. "My staff focused on blue-chip recruits who can have an immediate impact in our lineup and as always we look to recruit young men with high character."

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January 10, 2017 Atlanta - Georgia State President Mark Becker speaks at Carter & Associates LLC on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. On Tuesday, Georgia State University and the private development team that acquired the former Atlanta Braves stadium near downtown showed off new renderings showing the design concepts of what they hope to build on the 68-acre site.
A non-profit organization announced Tuesday that Georgia State president Mark Becker is a recipient of a half-million dollar award to be used for various academic programs he's developed at the university.
Georgia State has used data to identify when students need academic support, helping boost the graduation rate of black students in science, technology, engineering and math fields by 69 percent over last five years and 226 percent for Hispanic students, according to the foundation.
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The Magic of Terpenes in CBD: What They Are, Benefits, and Why You Should Care
May 11, 2022 | Blog
"What the heck are terpenes, and should I want them in my CBD?"
Ah, terpenes: the latest cannabis-related term that's become a bit of a buzzword, and for a good reason, too. You may not be familiar with the term terpenes but trust us. Before you even knew what CBD was, terpenes have played a significant role in your everyday life.
And now, it's about time you learned why terpenes matter so much when it comes to CBD! You've probably noticed there are tons of CBD products on the market—oils, edibles, flower, you name it—but that doesn't mean all of them were created equal.
But before we cue the foreboding music, let's remember that the cannabis industry is still in its toddler stages, so it's easy to be misinformed when shopping for CBD. Hence why it's essential to do your own research and learn what sets the quality products apart from the not-so-quality ones, and terpenes are one useful indicator that you'll want to know about.
So buckle up because, in this post, we're spilling all the answers to your most-asked questions about terpenes.
First and foremost, what are terpenes?
Terpenes are a scientific term used to describe the naturally-occurring aromatic compounds found in plants that are responsible for the way they taste and smell. So not only are terpenes found in hemp plants, but you've actually encountered and even consumed terpenes every time you sniff a flower or eat your favorite fruits and veggies.
Believe it or not, there are more than 200 different terpenes found in cannabis plants alone. But only a few key players matter most when it comes to CBD.
What are the 'magical' benefits of terpenes?
Terpenes benefit the plant itself and the humans that consume them. In high concentrations, they can protect plants from harsh weather and predators, but for humans, there's still much for scientists to research.
However, what we do know is that terpenes bind to our brain's receptors, producing psychological responses like increased dopamine levels, an uplifted mood, and other positive effects. So to better understand all the unique benefits of terpenes, let's take a closer look at some of the most significant terpenes found in CBD:
1. Limonene
As its name suggests, you can find this abundant terpene not only in CBD but in your favorite citrus fruits and common household cleaning products. Limonene doesn't just smell fresh, but it boasts plenty of therapeutic effects, such as its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiviral properties, to name a few.
2. Myrcene
Now introducing the terpene that gives cannabis its signature musky scent: myrcene! Although known for its earthy profile and sedative qualities, myrcene also carries its weight by having plenty of health benefits to offer, such as its antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer effects.
3. Alpha-Pinene
Alpha-pinene is the most common terpene in nature, but it appears in low concentrations in cannabis. Still, that doesn't change its significant health benefits, which includes being anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and anticancer.
So, why do terpenes in CBD matter again?
Alright, now that you've learned what terpenes are and some of the health benefits they bring, let's get to the good part: why you should care.
But to answer that burning question, we need to talk about The Entourage Effect and how it relates to terpenes. If you didn't know, The Entourage Effect finds its way into many conversations about cannabis because, in 1998, two professors found that certain terpenes either helped or discouraged binding to cannabinoid receptors in the body.
Essentially, they discovered a unique relationship between cannabis, terpenes, and flavonoids in cannabis that proves it's not THC alone that powers the effects of cannabis. So when speaking about CBD, this is good to know because The Entourage Effect concludes that the more chemicals are present in a strain or CBD product, the more enhanced the effects will be.
So, that's your answer to why terpenes matter so much in CBD, and it should give you something to think about as you shop for products on the market. But unfortunately, there are plenty of companies that display false advertising or spread misinformation, so let's talk about what to look for while shopping.
How do you know if a CBD product has terpenes?
Full-spectrum CBD products will be your best bet if you want to purchase CBD with naturally-occurring terpenes. The reason why is that when full-spectrum CBD oils are made, no compounds of the hemp plant are left behind, including all the terpenes.
On the other hand, CBD isolates do not contain terpenes because it's pure CBD. However, some CBD brands do add terpenoids, which are very similar to terpenes in make and function. But again, if naturally-occurring terpenes are what you're looking for, then full-spectrum CBD should be your starting point.
Remember that Entourage Effect we talked about? Full-spectrum oils have all the necessary compounds to create that "enhanced" effect that's impossible to do when multiple terpenes and cannabinoids aren't working together in CBD isolate.
However, you should know that false advertising is out there, and just because a product is marketed as full-spectrum doesn't mean it is. The good news is that, nowadays, you can find the lab tests of companies' products and see for yourself what's all in your CBD products!
Terpenes play an essential role in how CBD products taste, smell, and affect you. While there's still much to learn about the 200+ terpenes that occur in cannabis, understanding the information that is out there will ensure you're making the most educated purchases.
The most crucial factor you can remember while shopping for CBD products is that not every manufacturer has the same process. So whenever you are in doubt about the ingredients or makeup of a CBD product, the best thing to do is simply ask customer service or hunt for lab test results yourself.
You deserve to feel fully confident about your CBD experience, and knowing your terpenes is an excellent way to get there. So pat yourself on the back for making it this far, and share this blog post with a friend who could use this knowledge!


Marguerite Sauvage is one of the artists who voluntarily created a Face This tee with the drawings made by the Indonesian kids. Creating chic modern illustrations that capture the lifestyle of today's trendsetters Margeurite´s illustrations quickly seduced titles and brands such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, Le Figaro, Reader Digest, Louis Vuitton, LVMH, L'Oréal, PlayStation, Apple and Marie Claire. We've asked her some questions about our collaboration.
Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Marguerite Sauvage. I'm a French illustrator based in Montréal. I've started to work as a freelance illustrator in 2001 and I've drawn for various clients and projects through the years, press, publishing, advertising, exhibition, game design, etc. I also draw occasionally as a concept artist for animation or work as a freelance art director. First of all I'm passionated by art, image, graphic design and illustration. I draw from my very childhood and spent night and day drawing in my teenage while studying science then law and journalism.
As a first step I use my hand and my brain. A 3mm 2b pencil. Paper. Then I scan my drawings and send it to my computer. I draw sometime directly on my 21UX Wacom Cintiq. The softwares I use are Manga Studio and Photoshop. And a printer.
It's totally different. It reminds me how I enjoyed drawing when I was a kid and how kid's drawings can be expressive. So refreshing.
It's really simple, I think Face This is a good idea as much as the kind of initiative you would like to see more often: human and generous. Drawing from the kids drawings was kind of a challenge, which is good, it makes you grow up!
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HouseMaster Recognizes Berkshire Hathaway's Woodward Group for Exceptional Service and Professionalism
Tulsa, OK - 2018 —HouseMaster Home Inspections serving Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently presented Brenda and Bill Woodward with the company's Century Club Award, which recognizes real estate service providers for their integrity and commitment to service in working with their customers and clients. Dan LaBrake, the owner of HouseMaster Home Inspections located in Broken Arrow, presented the award at her office in Tulsa.
"We have worked with Brenda and Bill on over 100 transactions – each and every time, they were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond what was needed for buyers or sellers," LaBrake said. "It is our privilege to recognize them for these achievements."
In 2017, Brenda Woodward of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Anderson Properties was the No. 1 Agent in BHHS Anderson Properties' Tulsa office with a volume of nearly $19 million dollars in transactions. She was also the No. 2 agent in units sold with 76 units closed. These accomplishments earned Woodward the company's Chairman's Circle-Gold Award.
"Brenda Woodward is the epitome of a real estate professional," said Debbie Schereppel, Relocation Director for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson. "Brenda is committed to meeting and exceeding all performance expectations when working with our clients and their transferring employees. She is always prepared to deliver best-in-class attitude and experience to everyone she serves."
Woodward's team, known as the Woodward Group, includes her husband Bill. Brenda has 17 years of experience in real estate and was listed as one of Tulsa's Top 100 Realtors in 2018 by the publication TulsaPeople.
HouseMaster has been serving Tulsa and surrounding areas since 2002 and is considered one of HouseMaster's top franchises in customer satisfaction and market share. Dan and Margaret LaBrake are leaders in the Tulsa community and throughout the HouseMaster franchise system.
"On behalf of all of HouseMaster, we want to congratulate the Woodward Group on their success and achievements," said HouseMaster President and CEO Kathleen Kuhn.
For more information, please contact Dan LaBrake at 918-455-4406 or tulsa@housemaster.com.
About HouseMaster:
Founded in 1979 and Headquartered in Somerville, N.J., HouseMaster is the oldest and one of the largest home inspection companies in North America. With more than 300 franchised areas throughout the U.S. and Canada, HouseMaster is the most respected name in home inspections. For almost 40 years, HouseMaster has built upon a foundation of solid leadership and innovation with a continued focus on delivering the highest quality service experience to their customers and providing HouseMaster franchisees the tools and support necessary to do so. Each HouseMaster franchise is an independently owned and operated business. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of HM Services, LLC.
For more information please visit www.housemaster.com or call 732-469-6565.
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I am a biographer. These are my thoughts on a number of topics: my role as chair at Lincoln Drill Hall and of the Lincoln Book Festival. I also write on the plight of refugees, the EU and book reviews. My other blogs http://williamsmithwilliams.co.uk talk about my biography of William Smith Williams who was first to recognise the genius of Charlotte Bronte and http://www.philwilliamswriter.co.uk about my books on how the army was supplied in the world wars, Ordnance and War on Wheels
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Notes from an Exhibition - Patrick Gale
The teen novel is still in process but the hunger for something more substantial took hold. Patrick Gale is a writer in the ascendency. His book begins slowly. We are allowed to spend time with artist Rachel as she wakes and prepares to paint. It is a pleasant pace, with short moments when the motion quickens. I note the contrast with my own first draft of my first chapter where there is too little time for contemplation - this will be addressed.
Back to Notes from an Exhibition, the second chapter moves the pov from Rachel to her husband Anthony and a good number of years earlier at Oxford. The first point of note is ther similarity with the early part of Engleby but the second is the more technical question of the stance of the narrator. H. Porter Abbott in The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative explores the distance of the narrator from the characters (2002:67) and I sense that Gale is closer to Anthony than he was to Rachel. This may well change, but I note it as work in progress at page 18 of the 2008 Harper paperback.
Having spent time with Antony, Patrick Gale passes us on to his son Garfield, or rather not his son; Garfield being the child of the Professor whose brush off may have resulted in Rachel's first suicide attempt. The affect is fascinating. It is like looking through a prism, almost the same view but from different perspectives. The strong Quaker theme is encouraging for someone who wants to include a spiritual element in his writing. There are small hints of Joanna Trollope or even Mary Wesley.
Patrick Gale came to talk to us at the Professional Writing Course at University College Falmouth and was particularly helpful about the process of writing. He passed round the manuscript of his latest novel which showed the hand writing with which he starts and the manuscript alterations which follow. Then came the first typed draft, again with subsequent manuscript amendments. It is a process which demands discipline.
I have already begun to use the leather covered note book my wife, Maggie, gave me for Christmas! It brings to writing a sense that it is special but combined with the fact that it will alter, not least in the process of putting it onto computer.
Patrick spoke of how he wrote Notes on an Exhibition. I had already observed the way point of view moves and I asked him about this. He explained that he had written the book as really a series of short stories all around the heroine Rachel, and he had then placed them in some sort of order. It shines out that the story holds together through the relationship of the characters rather than through any clear thread of plot.
It is refreshing and inspiring.
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Phil Hamlyn Williams's current project is a book entitled Charlotte Bronte's Devotee about William Smith Williams, the man who discovered and mentored Charlotte Bronte and a host of Victorian writers and artists. He is also working on a book that tells the stories of some of those ordnance men who fought in both world wars.
His previous book, Ordnance, tells the story of the men and women who equipped the British Army for the Great War. It was published by The History Press in June 2018. His first book, War on Wheels, telling the story of the thousands of ordinary men and women who together worked to mechanise the British Army in WW2, was published by The History Press in September 2016. He wrote the story of the MacRobert's Reply collaborating with Story Terrace, published in December 2016. This is the story of an aeroplane, the woman who bought it and the men who flew it. He writes family histories for Story Terrace and comments regularly on contemporary issues his own blogs. He is chair of trustees at The Lincoln Arts Trust which runs the Lincoln Drill Hall arts venue. He also chairs The Lincoln Book Festival. He works with others on CompassionateLincoln.
He was awarded an MA in Professional Writing at University College Falmouth in 2009. He has been writing for fifteen years, having spent much of his career in professional services, most recently as a partner in Price Waterhouse, and in the not for profit sector.
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Coatings manufacturer acquired by RPM subsidiary
RPM International Inc. announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired the Dudick Inc. business.
A provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems and tank linings, Dudick is headquartered in Streetsboro, Ohio, and has annual net sales of approximately $10 million. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1970, Dudick is a manufacturer of high-performance linings and secondary containment coatings, providing solutions for corrosion resistance and chemical containment systems across a broad range of applications including food and beverage processing, steel production, chemical processing, pulp and paper, electronics, power and biological research labs.
The company's products are manufactured in the U.S., with additional manufacturing relationships in Taiwan and South Korea, and are distributed worldwide.
The Dudick business will become part of RPM's Carboline subsidiary, which is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance industrial coatings, linings and fireproofing products.
"Dudick will be a natural fit in our Performance Coatings Group, bringing with them a strong reputation for high-quality products and excellent service built under the leadership of Tom Dudick," stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO.
"This acquisition of the Dudick business will allow Carboline to strengthen its position in the secondary containment linings market with an established and trusted product while simultaneously opening the door to expanded sales and future growth opportunity worldwide."
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
The company operates across four reportable segments: consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. RPM has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, Day-Glo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit.
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Faber. Quality needs strong partners.
The success of a company depends on many factors. The performance of its suppliers is certainly one of the most important elements. Many of our partnerships go back many decades already because our self-understanding is characterized by long-term connections and good teamwork.
To make sure that we can always offer our customers the optimal solution, we are continuously expanding our supplier network and seeking suppliers who support us in assuring and consolidating our competitiveness.
As a supplier for Faber, delivery reliability, dependability, innovativeness and problem solution skills should number amongst your strengths. We also attach importance to transparent pricing and consistently high product quality. We expect certification in keeping with ISO 9001 and observance of ecological standards. And we find it important that you strive to continuously improve the costs, quality, schedules and services, just as we do. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations is a minimum requirement for our suppliers. Certification in keeping with ISO 14001 is desirable.
Our customers demand high standards from us, and we also demand the same from our suppliers. Our suppliers are meanwhile selected by way of objective and transparent criteria.
With Faber, you will have a powerful and reliable partner by your side whose focus is on long-term perspectives, shared growth and good teamwork.
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Search Engine Land » Google » Google Ads » Google AdWords Ad Customizers Rolling Out: Dynamic Insertion On Steroids
Google AdWords Ad Customizers Rolling Out: Dynamic Insertion On Steroids
To those arguing that Google has been steadily dumbing-down AdWords and taking controls away, the company is responding with what it's calling Tools for the Power User. The first tool to come out of the box are ad customizers, designed to help advertisers optimize ad creatives at scale. Ad customizers are a set of parameters […]
Ginny Marvin on September 25, 2014 at 5:27 pm
To those arguing that Google has been steadily dumbing-down AdWords and taking controls away, the company is responding with what it's calling Tools for the Power User. The first tool to come out of the box are ad customizers, designed to help advertisers optimize ad creatives at scale.
Ad customizers are a set of parameters that allow ad copy to be updated dynamically in real-time. They're like Dynamic Keyword Insertion on steroids: powered by a data feed with multiple parameter options for customizing ads on the fly. They've been available to select users via the API since August, and are now officially rolling out of beta in the AdWords interface globally over the next few weeks.
For advertisers managing huge volume of ads, ad customizers can be especially helpful for managing product variations, pricing adjustments and promotions at scale. Maybe you've been using the countdown script in AdWords. Now ad customizers can also power event countdowns, as you'll see in the example below.
Here are a Google-provided suggestions for using ad customizers:
New Business Data Section In Shared Library
A new Business Data section is becoming available in the Shared library in AdWords (ad extension data will also be housed here). This is where advertisers upload the ad customizer data template with targeting attributes and information on device preference, scheduling, product detail, price, event timing or any custom text that you define to pull into the ads. When creating ads, you'll include the ad customizer parameters you want to use for dynamic copy insertion.
For reporting purposes, the dynamic insertions don't reset an ad's performance data, in the same way that Dynamic Keyword Insertion doesn't.
Ad customizers work for any text ad on the Search or Display Network, but cannot be used in the URL fields.
For more details on using ad customizers, see the help center page.
Google says more power tools to "help our most sophisticated advertisers reach customers at scale, reduce account complexity, and act on data and insights" will be rolling out over the next few months.
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Ginny Marvin was Third Door Media's former Editor-in-Chief (October 2018 to December 2020), running the day to day editorial operations across all publications and overseeing paid media coverage. Ginny Marvin writes about paid digital advertising and analytics news and trends for Search Engine Land, Marketing Land and MarTech Today. With more than 15 years of marketing experience, Ginny has held both in-house and agency management positions. She can be found on Twitter as @ginnymarvin.
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Baltimore rapper Damond Blue has been on his grind making his mark on the industry. His new track "Some Dollars" produced by London On Da Track, is a reflection of him taking his music to the next level. The new record is the perfect mix of bounce, repetition and energy that immediately draws you in. On this record, he lets you know that is not above upgrading a chick with potential to make her the baddest chick in the game.


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This bar contains 20% Manicouagan Clay from Quebec to gently exfoliate the skin on your face and body. Manicouagan clay is very fine making it a gentle, yet effective natural exfoliator that leaves skin feeling softer and smoother than ever before. This mineral rich clay helps to draw out impurities while gently exfoliating.


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360° rotating Azimuth thrusters are used when enhanced maneuverability is required in applications such as dynamic positioning, ship escort, and ship docking services.
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Portable DPS Shallow Water Applications
Lake Maracaibo is a large fresh water Lake in Northwestern Venezuela. It measures about 100 miles from North to South and about 80 miles from East to West at its widest point. The lake is connected at its Northern end to the Gulf of Venezuela through a narrow channel of about 5 miles wide. A number of rivers flow into the lake, keeping the water fresh.
The lake is very shallow, with an average depth of 60 ft. and a maximum depth of 120 ft. Pipelay operations often occur in waters as shallow as 10 ft. or less.
The lake is covered by a forest of oil derricks, approximately 11,000, most owned by PDVSA, Venezuela's national oil company. On the bottom of the lake is a spider web of oil and gas pipelines and electrical cables, many of them old and undocumented. Pipelines are not buried, but are suspended in a fine sludge covering the bottom of the lake. Pipeline sizes range from 2 inch to 40-inch diameter. Roughly 1700 kilometers of new pipelines are laid every year, 80% of it in diameters from 2 inches to 6 inches. New pipe runs are typically not more than 2 kilometers long, most of them shorter. There are about 1600 repair jobs per year, fixing leaks in old pipelines. 95% of these repairs concern pipes with diameters from 2 to 6 inch.
Pipelay and pipe repair is currently being performed by contractors on the lake, using barges with typical lengths of 40 to 50 meters. The barges use anchor-mooring systems to hold them in position and to move forward while laying pipe. The anchors frequently damage other existing pipelines resulting in oil and gas leaks and requiring additional repairs. PDVSA wants to solve these problems by banning` the use of anchors in these operations. This requires dynamic positioning of the pipelay and pipe repair barges.
Dynamic Positioning
Dynamic positioning is a relatively new technology. It was primarily developed for deep water drilling applications, where the use of anchor mooring systems was no longer practical.
The first DP vessel was the Cuss I, which was used in 1961 for core drilling operations off California and Mexico in deep water, up to 3,500 meters. The vessel used four (4) deck mounted azimuthing thrusters mounted over the side at the four corners of the vessel. The thrusters were direct engine driven and were manually controlled. The vessel could stay on station within a radius of about 180 meters. Due to the depth of the water, the great length of the drilling stem had enough flexibility to allow such a large operating envelope.
Simultaneous manual control of the four thrusters was a difficult task, so the idea was developed to use a computer to control the thrusters. This was done for the first time in 1961 on the coring drill vessel Eureka operated by the Shell Oil Company.
Many vessels have since been equipped with DP capability. As computer technology and experience and knowledge about dynamic positioning increased, the systems became more sophisticated and reliable. Today, there are three major suppliers of DP controllers and software. First there is Kongsberg-Simrad, with the combined technology and experience of Robertson, Albatross, Kongsberg and Simrad. Second, there is Nautronix, who acquired the Honeywell technology and experience. Third, there is Alstom who bought Cegelec. In addition to these three majors, there are some small companies that have recently developed their own DP systems. These new systems are relatively simple and lack many of the built-in special software and safety features that come with the time-proven systems of the three established major suppliers. Although the new systems are offered at much lower cost, there are not many of them in use. So far, these newly developed systems have been used in non-critical applications only and there is insufficient operating experience to determine their reliability. They have never been used in pipelay service.
Dynamic positioning is used in quite a few different applications. Some of these are simple and not very critical, like the DP system on a deep water supply boat that just has to stay in the vicinity of an offshore platform while offloading supplies. In such applications, accuracy of 5 meters is perfectly acceptable and heading is unimportant. The vessel will normally turn its bow into the wind. Once the cargo is offloaded, the vessel goes off DP and uses its normal propulsion to sail back to port. If, during offloading, the DP system were to fail, the Captain can take over with manual controls and complete the operation.
Other applications are much more critical. An example is oil drilling in deep water. That requires the vessel to be on DP 24 hours a day for months at a time. In this application, reliability is extremely critical. If the vessel were to drive off location, the drill stem breaks and a blow out may result. The associated costs of such a drive-off are extremely high. Consequently, those systems require a high degree of reliability and redundancy. Accuracy is not that critical, as excursions of up to 10 meters generally do not cause any problem due to the great length of the drill stem in deep water.
Pipelay is one of the most critical applications for dynamic positioning. Not only are environmental forces acting upon the vessel, but also the suspended pipe will create additional forces acting upon the barge. The vessel must maintain position and accurate heading control. If the vessel loses it's heading, the pipe comes under great bending load, which may result in pipe breakage or failure of pipe handling equipment on deck. This may cause damage and injuries. The need for accuracy becomes increasingly important in shallow water depths where the length of the pipe suspended between the barge and the bottom is short. This short length does not allow much flexing to accommodate for vessel drive-offs or heading changes. Very good slow speed tracking control capability and very accurate control of position and heading is essential in this application.
Today's dynamic positioning systems use software that includes a mathematical model of the vessel. This is developed for each individual vessel and it contains information about vessel wind drag, vessel current drag, center of gravity, center of rotation, location of thrusters, etc. With the help of this mathematical model, the DP controller issues the proper commands to the thrusters on a continuous basis to maintain desired position, heading and speed of the vessel.
The controller gets frequent updates from position reference sensors (such as DGPS), heading references (gyro compass) and the speed and direction of the wind (anemometer). There are two different ways that prompt the DP controller to take corrective action. The first is position feedback. If the position reference signal indicates that the vessel is off location, the controller takes corrective action by making the thrusters get the vessel back on its required position. The second is wind feedforward. As wind direction and speed change, the controller makes the thrusters correct for this, before the vessel is moved off position.
Thrusters Used for Dynamic Positioning
Most DP applications are for large vessels operating in deep water. Modern drill ships use thrusters in the range of 4,000 to 8,000 HP. They are electric motor driven with variable speed control.
Platform supply boats normally use tunnel thrusters or retractable thrusters for station keeping. They are mounted inside the hull and they may be direct, electric or hydraulic drive.
Deep-water pipelay barges typically use retractable thrusters mounted inside the hull. The thrusters are retracted during long tows and when going in and out of port. The barges normally have one or two large engine rooms with diesel generators and electrical control equipment. The thrusters are driven by electric motors with speed control.
On small barges, the hull depth is usually insufficient to use retractable thrusters inside the hull. Consider that a 300 HP retractable thruster already requires a hull depth of not less than 12 ft. For conversion of existing barges, creation of large machinery spaces and installation of diesel generator sets, electrical control equipment and retractable thrusters is not practical. For these applications, deck mounted thrusters are much more suitable and economical.
The typical deck mounted steerable propulsion unit, used on self-propelled barges, uses a diesel engine with clutch driving a cardan shaft connected to a Z-drive style azimuthing thruster. This type of thruster uses a horizontal input shaft with an upper right angle gear assembly driving a vertical drive shaft which, through a lower right angle gear assembly drives the propeller shaft (like the letter Z, hence the name Z-drive). They steer through 360 degrees without stops. They are commonly referred to as rudder propellers. The concept is old and well proven. Such units were used for positioning of the very first DP vessel, the Cuss I. However, these units have certain limitations that make them unsuitable for use in shallow water pipelay operations. An explanation as to why conventional rudder propellers with direct engine drive are not suitable for this application follows below.
Thruster Sizing
Sizing of thrusters is critical. Nobody ever got in trouble because of too much thruster power, but many people got in trouble because of insufficient power.
Thrusters must be sized for the worst environmental conditions that the vessel may operate in. In considering this, note that the weather may change while in the middle of a pipelay job. The barge must be able to complete the job under those conditions.
Thruster sizing is normally done by a computer program and is represented in polar diagrams called ACapability Plots@. They are unique for each vessel and preparation of these plots requires input of physical details of the vessel, such as dimensions, draft, displacement, outboard profile and thruster size and locations.
In simplified form, we can manually estimate the forces acting upon the vessel by wind and current. We take the worst case whereby wind and current are both directed towards the same side of the vessel. The following formula is used:
For wind load, F is the force on the barge from the wind. Cd is the drag coefficient of the upper vessel structure. v is the wind velocity. g is gravity acceleration. A is the projected area of the vessel above the waterline, exposed to the wind. ρ is the density of air.
For current, F is the force on the barge from the current. Cd is the drag coefficient of the submerged portion of the hull. v is the velocity of the current. A is the projected area of the vessel below the waterline exposed to the current and ρ is the density of water.
Suppose that we design for a wind velocity of 45 knots and a current of 1.5 knots. Then, let us assume that the wind force calculation indicates that we need 600 HP of equivalent thrust and the current force calculation indicates that we need 200 HP of equivalent thrust. So the total HP required to counteract wind and current would be 800 HP. Since redundancy (DPS-2) is required, the vessel must still be able to hold position under these conditions upon failure of one thruster. Accordingly, let us assume that we calculate that we need four (4) each 300 HP thrusters to do this (1200 HP total).
Now, let's assume that we start operating with this barge and the wind is blowing at 14 to 25 knots and there is no current. Since wind velocity is squared in the formula, the total force from the wind would be equivalent to 60 to 180 HP, since Since we have four thrusters, each thruster needs to develop one fourth of this, i.e., 15 to 40 HP. However, we have four thrusters of 300 HP. So, when wind speed is 14 to 25 knots, the thrusters are running at only 5 to 15 percent of their capability. This is very typical of DP applications. Most of the time, DP thrusters are running at only a small percentage of their rated output.
Direct Engine Driven Thrusters
With diesel-electric or diesel-hydraulic
driven thrusters, all thrusters work
together as a team, each thruster
contributing in countering wind and
current loads.
With direct engine driven thrusters,
half of the thrusters must counteract
the thrust of the other half, in
addition to countering
wind and current loads.
Ideally, all four thrusters are working together to counteract the wind force. But this is a problem when using direct engine driven thrusters. At full engine speed, say 1800 RPM, the thruster puts out maximum thrust. But even at low idle speed, say 600 RPM, the thruster still produces 12 to 13 percent of its maximum thrust. At 14 knots wind, that is far too much, since we only need 5 percent of maximum thrust. Accordingly, we cannot operate with the thrusters shown in the arrangement of Figure 1. We will have to steer two thrusters against the wind and two thrusters in the opposite direction, as shown in Figure 2.
Thrusters 1 and 2 are running at low idle speed (each at 13 percent output) while thrusters 3 and 4 are not only counteracting the wind force, but also counteract the thrust produced by thrusters 1 and 2. As the wind speed changes, thrusters 3 and 4 speed up and down to hold the barge in position, while thrusters 1 and 2 continue to run at idle speed in the opposite direction.
Diesel engines are designed to operate within a certain speed range. For instance, an engine rated at 1800 RPM runs well in the range from 1200 RPM to 1800 RPM. At slower speeds, the engine runs at poor fuel efficiency and it becomes difficult to control the speed of the engine. Also, at slow speed, the engine produces very little torque, usually only slightly more than the torque absorbed by the propeller. There is not much excess torque available for acceleration. This results in slow response when increasing the speed setting. Moreover, the engine has no capability of forcing the propeller speed down. Reducing the speed is done by reducing the fuel rack setting, which makes the engine coast down. Response to DP commands for changing speed is therefore slow and sluggish at these low engine speeds. This results in lack of station keeping accuracy of the barge during changes in wind and current speed and direction.
It really gets bad when one of the thrusters were to fail. Suppose that in Figure 2, thruster #3 suddenly failed. Now, thruster #2 is helping the wind pushing the bow of the barge around. Of course, the DP system will immediately try to steer thruster #2 in the opposite direction, but this takes time (at least 10 to 15 seconds). By that time, the barge completely lost its heading.
Station keeping with direct engine driven thrusters is certainly possible, and we have done it in the past. However, the accuracy of station keeping is not very good and recovery from mishaps is very slow. While that may be acceptable in some applications, it is not acceptable for pipelay operations, especially when working in shallow waters.
Diesel-Electric and Diesel-Hydraulic Driven Thrusters
With diesel hydraulic and diesel electric drives, the engines run continuously at their rated speed, like a generator set. In a diesel electric system, the thruster is driven by an electric motor with a variable speed drive. In a diesel hydraulic system, the thruster is driven by a hydraulic motor operating in a closed loop hydrostatic system. The propeller speed is controlled by the swash plate controller of the pump, which gets its electrical control signal from the DP controller.
The propeller speed is infinitely variable from full forward to full reverse. Full torque is available at any propeller speed, so changes in speed setting are very fast and accurate, even at very low propeller speeds. This makes for a very responsive system whereby all four thrusters are positively contributing to counteracting the forces from wind and current, as shown in Figure 1. Reactions to changes in wind or current speed and direction are very fast, maintaining very steady position and heading of the barge. And if one of the thrusters were to fail, the other thrusters instantly take over, since they are already in the proper steering orientation.
For the above reasons, applications requiring accurate dynamic positioning use diesel electric or diesel hydraulic thruster drives. While diesel electric and diesel hydraulic drives are much more expensive than direct engine drives, the performance and the reliability is much better. More importantly, it provides the level of accuracy necessary for shallow water pipelay operations.
Brown Water Operation
Deep water operation (also referred to as blue water), poses little risk of physical damage to the thrusters. However, in shallow water (also referred to as brown water) there are real dangers of the thrusters hitting large objects on the bottom or other mishaps, such as ropes or tree trunks getting stuck in the propeller. Therefore, thrusters used in brown water must be stronger and better capable of coping with grounding and sudden propeller blockage. Thrustmaster's podded hydraulic drives are specifically designed for brown water applications.
If the propeller is suddenly blocked on a direct engine driven Z-drive, the engine flywheel inertia will shear a shaft or break gears in the thruster. Repair is complicated and time consuming. Replacement gears and bearings are very expensive and gears have long delivery times.
Propeller blockage on a Thrustmaster podded hydraulic drive is easily absorbed by the pump pressure compensators and hydraulic reliefs. Since the rotating inertia is very small (only the propeller, propeller shaft and rotor of the hydraulic motor) there is usually no damage at all. The hydraulic tilt of the thruster allows easy removal of the object blocking the propeller, and the thruster can be put back into use immediately.
A direct engine driven Z-drive uses right angle gear transmissions and drive shafts in the stem. The whole outdrive is completely filled with lube oil. If the nozzle were to hit a large object on the bottom of the lake, the stem breaks and the lower end of the thruster falls down on the bottom of the lake. All the lube oil is spilled into the water.
Thrustmaster's hydraulic podded drives use a very strong stem that contains hydraulic hoses only. The drive does not use any right angle gear transmissions or drive shafts. If the nozzle were to hit a large object and the stem were to break, the hydraulic hoses will prevent the lower unit from falling to the bottom. Repair is easy and there is no loss of oil into the water.
Using dynamic positioning for pipelay and pipe repair operations on Lake Maracaibo is certainly feasible and will result in more efficient operations. A high degree of positioning accuracy is required. This requires a top class DP controller system with accurate sensors and very responsive thrusters with full speed range capability in forward and reverse. Thrustmaster of Texas has the experience, the know-how and the right products for this application.
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Another fantastic cubensis from Mexico is these spores collected by the Mazatec Indians near Huautla de Jimenez, Mexico. This is one of the magic mushrooms used by the Mazatec Indians of the area in shaman ceremonies, which was generally used to heal pain. A little history on psilocybin mushrooms, it was these very shamans from Mexico that helped make psilocybe mushrooms known to the world. Back in 1956 a mushroom enthusiast named Gordon Wasson took a team of researchers to Huatla de Jiminez Mexico to learn about psilocybin mushrooms and the shamanic ceremonies of the now famous shaman Maria Sabina. Time Life magazine published their story and pictures in Life magazine in 1957 and the world became aware of these sacred mushrooms. It's a very interesting story that can be read in a great book on the subject is Sacred Mushroom Seeker: Tributes to R. Gordon Wasson. In the near future, we will posting the very issue from Time Life 1957 for you all to read. Some other species of spores we carry from the sacred mushrooms used in the famous shaman ceremonies by Maria Sabina are the ps. Mexicana. And we occasionally carry spores from ps. zapotecorum, ps. caerulescens and ps. aztecorum.
As for the name of this cubensis strain, the spores were originally circulated and a typo was made by the mushroom hunter back then calling them Mazatapec instead of Mazatec. The true name should be Mazatec Cubensis Mushroom Spores. It was a year before the mistake was noticed by anyone but the name had already stuck throughout the online mushroom community so it we just left it alone. Their is another strain of cubensis spores floating around called the Huautla de Jimenez cubensis, that we used to carry, but it's different from this Mazatapec cubensis spores. The mazatec cubensis is the better strain of the two.


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Where do the Magic, Hornets and Blazers go from here?
Posted by John Paulsen (04/29/2011 @ 9:20 am)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (R) and Orlando Magic shooting guard J.J. Redick (L) react after an Atlanta Hawks basket late in the second half of their NBA Eastern Conference Game 6 basketball playoffs at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia April 28, 2011. The Atlanta Hawks won the game. REUTERS/David Tulis (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)
It was a Graduation Night of sorts as three teams closed out their respective series instead of letting things go to a Game 7.
Hawks 84, Magic 81
Joe Johnson (23 points) and Jamal Crawford (19) led the way for the Hawks, who shot just just 39% from the field (to the Magic's 43%), but still managed to win due to three extra three-pointers and seven more offensive rebounds. Dwight Howard had 25 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and six turnovers. He averaged 5.5 turnovers against the Hawks, which is way too many for any player, especially a big man.
Where do the Magic go from here? Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Wasn't it just two years ago that Orlando was an up-and-coming team giving the Lakers a good run in the NBA Finals? Pay attention, kids. This is what trading for Vince Carter (and then Gilbert Arenas) will do to you. Whatever mojo the Magic had is clearly gone and they could very well have their own Carmelo Anthony situation brewing with Dwight Howard scheduled to become a free agent after next season.
Lakers 98, Hornets 80
The Lakers enjoyed nice games from each of their top four players. Kobe (24 points), Pau Gasol (16 points, eight rebounds), Andrew Bynum (18 points, 12 rebounds) and Lamar Odom (14 points, eight rebounds) all played well, and when that happens, the Lakers are nearly impossible to beat. The difference in this game was on the glass, where the Lakers' length outrebounded the Hornets by 13, including seven additional offensive rebounds. Offensive rebounds equal extra possessions, and extra possessions usually equal points.
Where do the Hornets go from here? I've been impressed with Chris Paul and the Hornets this season, and taking two games off the defending champs without your second best player (David West) is not an easy feat. That said, Paul is probably going to become a free agent after next season, so the Hornets will have to re-sign West at an injury discount and find a bona fide shooting guard soon, because Marco Bellineli isn't going to cut it. (He was serviceable during the season, but had a dreadful series shooting the ball.) There is the makings of a contender here, but to convince CP3 to re-up, the Hornets need West to return to form and they need to land a really good perimeter scorer, and those aren't easy to find.
Mavericks 103, Blazers 96
Many pundits, including myself, picked the Blazers in this series and it just didn't happen. The Mavs shrugged off the Game 4 debacle and showed some grit by winning both Game 5 and Game 6 to close out the series. Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 33 points (on 11-of-17 shooting, highly efficient) to go along with 11 rebounds. Shawn Marion (16 points, six rebounds) has been playing well lately, averaging 14 points over the last three games. He's the X-factor for the Mavs.
Where do the Blazers go from here? Portland has a nice team, but they're never going to get over the hump with this lineup, largely because Brandon Roy's knees aren't healthy enough to get them there. He has four more $15 M+ years on his contract and if he doesn't somehow get back to form soon, that deal is destined to hamstring the franchise. Portland should be building around LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum and maybe Gerald Wallace, so they really need to strike gold by finding a Ty Lawson-type point guard in the late first round of the draft. Kemba Walker is that kind of player, but he'll probably be long gone by the time the Blazers pick. Portland is in no man's land (too good for the lottery, but not good enough to contend) and it looks like a long, hard road ahead. Roy's contract is a great example of why guaranteed deals should be a max of 3-4 years.
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HPMA Aftermath: Peekaboo Theory, Sideshow Tramps and the Afterparty at Mosaic
Nicholas L. Hall
Nicholas L. Hall | July 27, 2009 | 12:43pm
With all the bright promise of this year's HPMA showcase, it's a damn shame that Aftermath could only make two sets. What we saw both depressed and encouraged us, in that I missed so much and in that there was so much to miss. Peekaboo Theory manages to thrill us every time. The deep-space throb of analogue synth wash; echo-laden turntable fading in and out like cosmic radio scatter; guitars that alternate between the angular stab of post-punk, the riffing crunch of hardcore and occasional moments of gentle fingerpicking; pulsating bass that makes the music feel as if it's pounding out of your chest. And of course, singer Jamescayn, one of Houston's most dynamic frontmen at the moment. Given such a small stage, James' usual prowling and leaping was somewhat curtailed, but he did his best to stir the audience into a frenzy. Proving his versatile voice, he veered between soft-throated soul crooning, atavistic howling and all manner of exhortations to the audience. He got his wish, as most of the crowd was quickly slithering and grinding along to Peekaboo's sinewy beat. Every showcase, it seems we pick up a new favorite band, and this year's honors go to Sideshow Tramps. After launching into a rollicking acoustic rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In" that led the band through the audience and out the door, Geoffrey Muller remounted the stage and announced "We're the Sideshow Tramps, and if you couldn't tell, we don't give a fuck." A pretty good summation. From that jumping off point, the Tramps launched into a thrill-a-minute hootenanny of epic proportions, both feeding and feeding off the crowd's growing frenzy as they whipped their instruments - traditional and homemade - through a series of morphing semi-songs that seemed to have more to do with that moment and that crowd than with anything approaching traditional song structure. The backwoods hoedown atmosphere expanded to include simulated sex acts; odes to alcohol and loose women (both of which made on-stage cameos); triple-speed tempos and partial nudity, both male and female. Appearances were put in by Robert Rodriguez on accordion and a broken-legged Kam on a few sultry duets. Muller's much-ballyhooed saw put in its requisite appearance, and its haunting presence was well received. Muller capped things off with a statement as evocative as his first: "I know, I know. We're a bunch of damn hillbillies." It almost makes me long for the ozarks, and glad the Tramps call Houston home. As everything else was winding down, the crowds made their way over to Mosaic to see Houston's hottest work the wheels of steel. Unfortunately, when the house heard "spin," they thought disc drives instead of turntables, and didn't quite know what to do when the gang showed up with crates of vinyl. Relatively undeterred, a few stalwart partygoers moved to the dance floor, though the feel was noticeably subdued. Outside on the patio, the vibe was different, the crowd clearly more interested in mingling than in moving. Down at the far end, a few eager folks started an impromptu limbo line, showing off some impressive flexibility. (Even Press music editor Chris Gray got in on the action, sneaking just under the bar, and just past the cameras... oh, for missed opportunities.) Aftermath finally got the chance to catch up with Matthew from Nauset Concepts, who we'd seen throughout the night filming the mayhem. If you want to see what he saw, the footage will play at the HPMA award ceremony. As we were rolling out around 12:30, there were a couple of newly present decks in use, a strong indication that the best was yet to come.
Nicholas L. Hall is a husband and father who earns his keep playing a video game that controls the U.S. power grid. He also writes for the Houston Press about food, booze and music, in an attempt to keep the demons at bay. When he's not busy keeping your lights on, he can usually be found making various messes in the kitchen, with apologies to his wife.


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, prized prospect Walker Buehler tossed five scoreless innings in his first major league start and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night.
Enrique Hernandez homered on a 3-2 pitch from Marlins starter Jarlin Garcia in the fourth to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead.
After retiring leadoff hitter Miguel Rojas on a grounder to second, Buehler gave up consecutive singles on identical 89 mph sliders to J.T. Realmuto and Castro. Brian Anderson took a called third strike before Cameron Maybin walked to load the bases.
Garcia gave up one run and four hits in six innings. He struck out seven and walked one as the Marlins fell to 2-8 on the road.
Chris Taylor doubled leading off the bottom half, went to third on Hernandez's bunt single to the pitcher and scored on Bellinger's fly to center.


LA Gov. Jindal Releases Plan to Eliminate State Income Taxes, Will NC be Next?
"Everything we have done since entering office is about making Louisiana the best place in the world to find a job and raise a family. Our state is now at the top of many rankings for the best business climates in the country and we are competing for and winning major economic development projects. But we need to do more to stay competitive. States with no income taxes are outperforming other states in terms of economic growth and population growth.
Creating a "family assistance rebate program" (FARP) to low-income households. Creating yet another government welfare program is a bad move, as it will never be eliminated once it is implemented and will likely only grow larger over time in response to cries of "helping the poor." Moreover, the felt need to address the alleged "regressive" impact of expanded sales taxes is based on completely faulty analysis, as I discuss here and here. That said, the proposed rebate program for retirees may be worthy of consideration, if it is means-tested to be targeted specifically at retirees drawing incomes low enough so as to not see any benefit from income tax elimination.
The Tax Foundation weighs in with their take here.
Jindal was first to unveil a detailed plan to eliminate his state's income taxes, will NC follow his lead? If you hope so, go to www.noincometaxnc.org and sign the petition.
Good for Governor Jindal! This will be good for all of Louisiana, in the long run!!!!


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Examples of the Cultural Prominence of Handpress and Mechanized Printing in the Nineteenth Century
In the early 19th century, before the invention of telephone, radio, and television, when the only computers were people, and the only faster method of communication over long distance was by telegraph, other than by gossip or by letter, or by actual education in a school, the medium for the transfer of information available to most people was print. As printed mass media developed, and costs of inexpensive printed media declined, the demand for inexpensive newspapers and magazines, and for inexpensive books and pamphlets, was mainly restricted by the limited numbers of most populations who could read. One of my goals in HistoryofInformation remains documenting the transition from book and newspaper production as essentially a handcraft before 1800 to the development of mass media with the spread of comparatively inexpensive printed matter produced by people operating machinery, generally at lower cost. Along with the technologies to produce less expensive printed matter, and the development of railroads to deliver them faster and over longer distances, reducing the cost of printed matter also contributed to the spread of literacy. It is generally understood that the mechanization of papermaking, the development of printing machines, and bookbinding machines, and eventually the successful mechanization of typesetting, would not have occurred without a concommitant growth of literacy to increase the market for larger editions produced at lower cost. Each of these factors—transportation, education and literacy, as well as telecommunications, is traced with a Theme in HistoryofInformation, and the interrelationships between them, and the amount of documentation on this website in perhaps a thousand entries or more, would suggest that the full story of these factors during the nineteenth century would necessarily be the subject of long books rather than this very short essay.
Instead what I would like to draw attention to here is the surprising amount of printed media coverage that I am finding about the development of the mechanization of elements of printing and book production within print media itself. Most probably one should not be surprised by this. When print media was essentially the only medium for communication besides letters and gossip, it is not surprising that writers would discuss new developments in printing and book production much as various media discuss new developments in computing and the Internet today. What has surprised me, I guess, is the frequent recognition of the technological and social implications of the new mass media by writers on the topic from virtually the beginning of the advances in printing and book production resulting from the Industrial Revolution. Throughout the Book Production in the Industrial Revolution theme in HistoryofInformation I cite and usually quote examples of this. The tautology here is that without this recognition of novelty stated within most of these publications themselves we might not know of the particular landmark reflected in some of those publications. Obvious examples are minor publications like the first book printed from stereotype plates made in America. This very minor book, The Larger Catechism Agreed Upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster (New York, 1813) brags on its title page that it was "The first book ever stereotyped in America." Nine years earlier, printer Andrew Wilson's edition of the translation of Freylinghausen's An Abstract of the Whole Doctrine of the Christian Religion (London, 1804) advertised on its title page that it was "The first book stereotyped by the new process." In that case, Wilson, who worked for Lord Stanhope, the inventor of the "new process" of stereotyping, issued the book in the first step of a publishing program to promote the new process of stereotyping. What Wilson did not say was that the book was also the first book printed on Lord Stanhope's revolutionary new iron handpress, and also that the book was the first book printed on machine-made paper. Wilson and Stanhope may have selected this relatively obscure title for their first venture because, as reported later, "the translator was Queen Charlotte, consort of George III, and the editor of the volume was Beilby Porteus, Bishop of London. The Rev. Philip Bliss states that he had seen the original MS. in Her Majesty's handwriting." By 1829, if not earlier, the London publisher and writer Charles Knight, in association with the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, was exploiting the new printing technology to produce larger editions of cheaper quality publications, culminating in the launch of The Penny Magazine on March 31, 1832. This was the first successful large circulation magazine, with a circulation for a period of time as high as 200,000 copies per week. Knight was a great proselytizer of the new book production technology and publisher of low quality cheaper publications, but he issued more expensive publications as well.
Besides early examples like this, or examples in newspapers or periodicals that I have documented in HistoryofInformation, a few examples stand out as illustrations of the cultural prominence of printing in the 19th century. One is the sheer number of publications from a wide variety of cities issued to commemorate the Quatercentenary of Gutenberg in 1840. Colin Clair tabulated 143 memorial volumes; however, I would not be surprised if the actual number of publications was higher. The commemorations included parades of printers as in Stuttgart, in which a simplified model of Gutenberg's press was pulled by a team of horses. Other examples include public demonstrations of printing from presses pulled by horses during processions. Processions of that nature occurred in Boston in 1856 and in New York in 1858. The handpress and printing machine pulled by a powerful team of horses on a car in New York as part of a parade honoring the completion of the Atlantic Cable, was illustrated in Frank Lesle's Illustrated Newspaper. Besides these, demonstrations of advanced mechanized presses were often exhibited in public exhibitions. A prominent example of this were the sheets of the Illustrated London News printed on Augustus Applegath's Vertical Printing Machine at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Another example was the Caxton Celebration held in London in 1877 to commemorate the introduction of printing in England. This was probably the largest exhibition on the history of printing ever held, and the variety of publications issued to commemorate it was remarkable, culminating in the Caxton Memorial Bible printed and bound within only 12 hours as an example of the enormous progress made in printing technology during the 19th century.
When time permits I intend to cite more examples here of the examples of the cultural prominence of handpress and mechanized printing and book production in the 19th century. Many others are already recorded in HistoryofInformation.
Jeremy M. Norman


The out-side corners make a better lookiing and more stable rake (gable) than the "standard" trim. However due to variation of conditions one of the 4" webs of the trim needs to be extended 2" to 4". The adjusted web rarely needs to be more than 8".
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TRUMP: Who Will Crush The Serpent's Head?
Note: Dr. Andrew Wakefield's lecture took place at the first Homeoprophylaxis: A Worldwide Choice (HPWWC) conference in Dallas in 2015". (https://www.hpwwc.org/)
The demand for a nontoxic alternative for immunization is increasing around the world. Homeoprophylaxis is a centuries' old homeopathic method of disease prevention. It works with the body in a very natural way, educating the immune system, and has a well-documented track record of being about 90% effective
This entry was posted in COOL VIDEOS in Sports, Recreation,Technology, Art, Comedy &Inspirational, Doctors Speak Out, Dr. Andrew Wakefield Video Talks, Eugenocide/Population Control, Healing & Recovery Room, Liberty & Freedom Room, Personal Stories Vaccine Injuries, Pregnancy and birth on March 31, 2016 by Editor.
Unconscious Child Cruelty: 6 vaccines at once for little boy
VLA Comment: That is 6 vaccines. That means probably 10 or 12 vaccine doses . (eg. MMR, Dtap, etc)
CPS is not going to balk about that!
This entry was posted in Pregnancy and birth, Vaccine Injection Room and tagged Child Cruely on March 31, 2016 by Editor.
Bernie Sanders wedded to Vaccines for the Greater Good, a fascist philosophy
Here is an early video (2004) revealing Bernie Sanders' hysteria over a potential shortage of the flu vaccine:
"I think obviously vaccinations work: Vaccination has worked for many, many years. […] I am sensitive to the fact that there are some families who disagree but the difficulty is if I have a kid who is suffering from an illness who is subjected to a kid who walks into a room without vaccines that could kill that child and that's wrong".
VLA Comment: The good of the collective over the individual is a Fascist ideology.
"The single most important issue in this election is the purposeful disabling of the emerging generations of humanity! Without a coherent race of humankind, no other issue for humanity or this election is of any real significance" – Eileen Dannemann, Director, National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW).
"Be sure to share this with anyone who could be confused over the matter. This man would be a horrible choice for any parent who believes in parental rights.
After this weekend's debate, I saw a lot of people who seemed openly confused. Sanders would be a proponent of a much larger, more intrusive Government. Socialism would NOT lend itself to more parental rights. Sanders would likely support any legislation forcing vaccines. We have to be careful and get all the facts. Unlike the Republicans, the Democrats have been less tested on the matter; although it is obvious where Hillary stands". – http://vaxxter.com
Hillary Clinton: "The science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and vaccines work. Let's protect all our kids".
VLA comment:
The issue of the inordinate use of vaccination mandates on the population was brought up in the first GOP debate due primarily to 4 courageous men, namely and foremost, Donald J. Trump; Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Rand Paul and Governor Chris Christie. In the past few years, the National Vaccine Information Center (www.NVIC.org) has followed well over 150 State bills seeking to remove religious exemptions; to erode parental authority over our children; and to give power to government to legally compel unwanted medical treatments on the population…no shots-no school, no shots-no job; In this highly intense battle amongst the polarities we have become aware that virtually all these State and Federal legislation have been initiated and driven by the Democratic Party. Bernie Sanders on parental rights and vaccine mandates 2016: "I think obviously vaccinations work: Vaccination has worked for many, many years…a kid who walks into a room without vaccines could kill that child… and that's wrong!". Hillary Clinton on vaccines 2015:"The science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and vaccines work. Let's protect all our kids".
10 top candidates views on vaccines
This entry was posted in Liberty & Freedom Room, Motivational Speakers and tagged Bernie Sanders on March 29, 2016 by Editor.
Top German Journalist Admits Mainstream Media Is Completely Fake: "We All Lie For The CIA"
UPDATE 2017: Journalist, Banned from Facebook & Outspoken on Mainstream "Fake News" Dead of Heart Attack at 56
VLA published this year ago. But here is a timely reminder.
SLOAN KETTERING CANCER INSTITUTE WRITES SCRIPTS FOR FILMS AND TV SHOWS
Sloan-films
Now, we are learning that the Sloan Foundation has infiltrated the independent film industry, offering financial "prizes" to filmmakers who produce films that express "science" in the way the Nazi-linked Sloan Foundation wants such stories told. Some of the film festivals and film schools currently tied to Sloan Foundation money include:
• Sundance Film Festival
• Tribeca Film Festival
• San Francisco Film Society
• Black List
• Columbia film school
• Carnegie Mellon film school
• NYU film school
• UCLA film school
The Sloan Foundation hands out cash awards of up to $20,000 to each person involved in the films it selects as portraying the "correct message" about science and technology, almost always portraying science schemes as the answers to the problems of the world (and promoting eugenics, genetic engineering, vaccines and synthetic biology along the way).
This entry was posted in Liberty & Freedom Room, Motivational Speakers on March 29, 2016 by Editor.
Something MASSIVE just shot out of a Black Hole (NASA)
Future Prophecy of the Peacock Angel
Yezidi prophecy maintains that Tawsi Melek will come back to Earth as a peacock or rainbow during a time of intense conflict, poverty, famine and distress on the Earth. He will then transmit some prayers to a holy man, probably a Faqir, who will then take them around the Earth and give them to representatives of all religions.
Read the prophecy
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Quantum perspective: The last gasp of Original Sin
Adam & Eve read article.
by Julian Rose
Contributor, ZenGardner.com
Of all the deceptions pulled on humanity over the ages, The Original Sin is probably the most devastating. Yet hugely successful from the perspective of the perpetrators.
For now it is enough to recognize that Adam and Eve, the Garden, the Tree and the Serpent, were all critical elements in kick-starting the evolution of mankind – and indeed all sentient life forms. We can now most clearly state that 'The Original Sin' was precisely the opposite of a sin – it was the birth of man as a free agent in pursuing the divine intuitive message which leads us (back) to our Creator. But this time as responsible realized beings – as microcosmic Gods in our own right.
In order to activate this higher mind Adam and Eve could not remain forever in their childhood garden, but needed to 'eat from the tree of knowledge' thus recognizing the actual challenge that lay ahead. The challenge of moving from unconscious sub-awareness to conscious full awareness. From childhood to adulthood. A long and winding road indeed! But a road in which each step carries with it a fuller understanding of our greater role in the divine plan.
This is the 'road of genius' that British 18th century poet William Blake referred to when he wrote: "The straight road is a road of 'progress', but the crooked road is the road of genius." Adam & Eve read article.
This entry was posted in Spirituality & Meditation and tagged Adam & Eve, original sin on March 28, 2016 by Editor.
Donald Trump "The Snake" video goes viral in Europe
This entry was posted in Government experimentation on the public, Liberty & Freedom Room, Motivational Speakers on March 27, 2016 by Editor.
FDA Just outlawed Hemp & Cannabinoid oils
Hemp oil extracts containing CBDs (cannibidiols) are such a threat to the pharmaceutical industry that the FDA is now invoking totally insane justifications for outlawing them.
The FDA now OUTLAWS them being sold as dietary supplements. Per the FDA's own website: "FDA has concluded that cannabidiol products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition under section 201(ff)(3)(B)(ii) of the FD&C Act. Under that provision, if a substance (such as cannabidiol) has been authorized for investigation as a new drug for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and for which the existence of such investigations has been made public, then products containing that substance are outside the definition of a dietary supplement."
4) Now the FDA has begun sending warning letters to CBD makers, claiming they are in violation of FDA regulations because they are selling "adulterated products." Adulterated with what, exactly? CBDs, of course! "The debate over hemp CBD's legal status continues after FDA sent eight warning letters to manufacturers of CBD dietary supplement and food products earlier this month," reports Nutritional Outlook. "The warning letters cite impermissible health claims used to market the products, as well as CBD's invalid status as a dietary ingredient due to its presence in two drug applications currently under consideration." READ MORE…
UPDATE & CORRECTION FROM MIKE ADAMS
This entry was posted in Cannabis, Healing & Recovery Room, Liberty & Freedom Room on March 24, 2016 by Editor.
American College of Pediatricians: HPV vaccine-Concerns about Premature Menopause in Teens
January 2016 American College of Peditricians: There are legitimate concerns that should be addressed: (1) long-term ovarian function was not assessed in either the original rat safety studies3,4 or in the human vaccine trials, (2) most primary care physicians are probably unaware of a possible association between HPV4 and POF and may not consider reporting POF cases or prolonged amenorrhea (missing menstrual periods) to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), (3) potential mechanisms of action have been postulated based on utoimmune associations with the aluminum adjuvant used1 and previously documented ovarian toxicityin rats from another component, polysorbate 80,2 and (4) since licensure of Gardasil® in 2006, there have been about 213 VAERS reports (per the publicly available CDC WONDER VAERS database) involving amenorrhea, POF or premature menopause, 88% of which have been associated with Gardasil. Read & download PDF
Dr. Judy Wilyman PhD
www.vaccinationdecisions.net
This entry was posted in Gardasil HPV Vaccine, Medical information and Research Data, Personal Stories Vaccine Injuries, Pregnancy and birth, RESEARCH, STUDIES, DOCUMENTATION, Vaccine Injection Room on March 24, 2016 by Editor.
Experimenting on the Population: Some "known" times & places of Aerial Vaccine Dispersal
Under the mandate for aerial spraying for specific vectors that pose a threat to human health, aerial vaccines known as DNA Vaccine Enhancements and Recombinant Vaccine against WNV may be tested or used to "protect" the people from vector infection exposures. DNA vaccine enhancements specifically use Epstein-Barr viral capside's with multi human complement class II activators to neutralize antibodies. The recombinant vaccines against WNV use Rabbit Beta-globulin or the poly (A) signal of the SV40 virus. Read more…
VLA comment: Interesting point-it was observed that West Nile Virus (WNV) will lie dormant in individuals who were exposed to chicken pox, thus upon exposure to WNV aerial vaccines the potential for the release of chicken pox virus would cause a greater risk to having adult onset Shingles.
Australia have approved a license application from Big Pharma company PaxVax for the intentional release of a GMO vaccine consisting of live bacteria into Queensland, via chemtrails.
CALIFORNIA AERIAL SPRAYING for WNV and SV40 In February 2009 to present date, aerial spraying for the WNV occurred in major cities within the State of California.
Florida: Aerial vaccines have used in the United States directed towards animals by the use of plastic packets dropped by planes or helicopters.Sanofi (who is one of the largest vaccine manufacturers in the world) has subsidiary companies such as Merial Limited who manufacture Raboral, an oral live-virus poisonous to humans yet distributed wildlife in the masses.
This entry was posted in Geo-engineering, Chemtrails & Global Warming, Government experimentation on the public, Liberty & Freedom Room on March 23, 2016 by Editor.


Revision of knee replacement is indicated in the failure of knee prosthesis due to break or wear out. Infections, trauma and injury may lead to the revision or reinstallation of prosthesis. The revision surgery replaces old prosthesis with new prosthesis for retaining the normal functions of the joint.
The orthopedic centers in India are having all the high advanced facilities for providing good quality treatment. The revision surgery is performed in case of prosthesis failure. The major indications for the revision surgery are diminished stability, reduced functioning, increased pain, infection and fracture due trauma. The symptoms of failure of prosthesis include pain and discomfort along with difficulty or inability in movements. Arthroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging and X-ray are used in the assessment of knee joint to understand the pathology.
The doctors in India are experienced and skilled in performing all orthopedic related surgical procedures. Revision single knee replacement surgery may include grafting and installation of new prosthesis. Instability, increased pain and fracture are the few conditions indicated for a revision surgery. A revision surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The method of revision used in case of an infection is different from other conditions. Revision surgery will remove the old prosthesis and clean the infected area. After proper cleaning of the infected area, a spacer treated with antibiotic is installed by the orthopedic surgeon. Once the infection is healed the new implant is inserted. The prosthesis is used by the surgeon according to the requirement in the patient. The complications of revision surgery are infections, DVT and loosening. Medications, physical therapy and rest are important for attaining the best result after revision single knee replacement surgery.
India is a country with well established medical system. The orthopedic specialty centers are having high facilities and highly qualified orthopedic surgeons. The good quality medical service providers and hospitals in India helps in attaining the visa for visiting India on medical purpose. Revision single knee replacement cost in India is also affordable compared to other countries.


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Ladies of Hip Hop Festival (LOHHF) is a nonprofit organization that provides artistic opportunities for girls & women in hip-hop culture. Through female-powered workshops, performances, public talks, and professional development training, LOHHF is educating and cultivating hip-hop's next generation of female leaders.
Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival has been a driving force in the empowerment of girls & women in HipHop. LOHHF began as a training ground for female HipHop dancers looking for a different perspective of the dance. It quickly grew from a day of dance workshops to a week-long international festival including female DJs, Mcees, graffiti & visual artists from around the world. LOHHF has built an international tribe of girls and women supporting each other.
LADIES OF HIP-HOP WORLD
In March of 2011, Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival went to Europe! In Partnership with Urban Arts & Culture of Austria, and the KosmosTheater, LOHHF debuted internationally in Vienna, Austria to three evenings of sold out shows, a jam packed panel discussion, and great workshops. It was a tremendous experience for the eight US instructors and performers, some traveling abroad for the first time ever. In the 10 days in Vienna LOHHF director, Michele Byrd-McPhee and dancers created a collaborative work with Austrian artists.
Most recently the festival began a partnership with the Los Angeles based organization, Versa-Style Dance Company. After years of doing work in the Hip-Hop community, Jackie Lopez aka "MISS FUNK", Co-Founder & Artistic Director of VSD and Michele Byrd-McPhee, Founding Director of LOHHF teamed up for first LA edition of Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival. The two organizing giants presented a mini-version of the annual NYC festival. It was overwhelming success!