Back at Jarvain's escape from Turwin, Sorith and the Mirage had won the duel with the pirate warship – but hadn't been able to keep Jarvain's jumpship from taking some damage. Not enough to stop it from jumping out – but certainly enough to be expensive.
With a few fuel-creation spells, the Mirage even managed to make it back to the Jumpship before Jarvain had to jump out.
Jarvain still wasn't happy about the Cadet's ages – but he had to admit that Sorith had performed very creditably under serious fire. His preliminary look at the combat records showed a very creditable record indeed… In fact, although he'd been assuming that the results of their preliminary evaluations in training simply reflected differences in measurement schemes for awhile now, this time it was just too blatant to explain that way. Reflexes, strength, resistance to fatigue, recovery from injuries and neural shocks, weapons skills, and more, all flagged at "elite" or (mostly) at "metahuman". From the raw numbers, far superior to any normal human being.
What the hell had Kevin done to a bunch of 13-year-olds to get this kind of results? More importantly, why the hell didn't he do it to people of the appropriate ages instead?
Sorith's debriefing – at least on the topic of the Mirage – was a bit anticlimactic. Jarvain had forgotten that the cadets were all from that silly steampunk world. All he got was a wave of enthusiasm about how incredible the Mirage was.
Still, the boy did come up with some practical tactical suggestions – most notably, keeping some of the aerospace-capable units out in space as outriders until they we're well underway. He might have done that without prompting if they weren't kids… He had Kaliat and Pakria take the Falconstrikes out. They'd need to dock and refuel every so often, but that shouldn't be too much trouble.
Otherwise the trip back was uneventful.
Meanwhile, back in the Underdark, Marty and Kevin (and Limey, who'd transformed into a baby spellbook) were finishing setting up gates, getting the dark elves moved, and setting out for the Mind Flayer city – trailing 40 assorted phantasm orc and bugbear slaves in heavy chains.
Fortunately most of the sun elves had fallen back on sneering. The final resort of the arrogant but ineffectual.
Nothing much happened on the trip to the Mind Flayer city. The caravan seemed to be large enough to scare off most of the minor monsters.
The cavern hadn't changed much, although the water was a bit deeper. The place looked to be more or less uninhabited, the buildings were in various stages of collapse, the water was forming lakes and small streams all over the place, and there was a large circular section of the city missing where the main temple had been. The air was filled with the smell of moldy damp decay.
Overall, not really that different. In the Underdark, who could tell?
It took a bit of searching to locate the mine Jarvain had been exploring – and a fair amount of work from the orcs and bugbears to clear the entrance – but the task was straightforward enough.
It also uncovered quite a lot of skeletons and such.
Naturally enough, a fair sized army of the undead turned up immediately.
Oh well: same plan as the Orcs. Kevin laid down large-area fireblasts to deal with the minor hordes, the Thralls blasted anything that survived to move in, and Marty handled the ones that were tough enough to wade through the gauntlet and get in close.
Unfortunately, that stank even worse than the undead had originally – and three of the bigger zombies were tough enough to get to Marty.
He had a lot of fun, especially experimenting with the ways his new pocket friends could boost his abilities and chopping chunks off of zombies.
Back at Ealor, Jarvain had returned the ship to the rental agency, the insurance people were arguing with the rental people over the damage to the ship Jarvain had rented, the Cadets finally had reasonable route for getting Jarvain to Kevin (as he kept demanding), and Jarvain was taking Jaiden to the medical center.
The medics weren't too busy at the moment, so the reception programs passed Jaiden into scanning pretty much immediately while Jarvain got drafted into providing medical history and into admitting that he was the father, and that they were – at best – engaged.
Well, she was about one and one-half months along, and the child appeared to be developing normally. Jaiden did, however, appear very young – although the proper authorities had presumably approved of the engagement. There was a lot of pushing on parenting classes and having an experienced mother talk to Jaiden.
On the other hand, they did have a complaint being filed about taking her into combat and traces of a massive radiation dose not all that long ago – although the only remaining traces seemed to be in the hair, nails, and other nonliving structures. That called for a live doctor – who wanted to know just what Jarvain had been doing with Jaiden. According to the reports and diagnostics submitted, she had fair reason to believe that the child had been taken into combat and subjected to a substantial amount of radiation, even if there was no real evidence of genetic or enzymatic damage.
Jarvain noted that they travelled with a very good healer. Unfortunately, "we can fix it" was not a justification that the doctor liked one little bit. It also wasn't an answer.
"We got too close to a nuclear blast" wasn't a good one either – especially when it implied that Jarvain was using a young girl as a co-pilot in a war machine.
Jaidens claims that she was of age were pretty obviously silly – as were Jarvain's claims that she'd told him that she was of age. She was blatantly obviously an adolescent, and he would have had to have been blind not to see that.
That he was exploiting an orphan in this way – and possibly planning to take her into combat again (even on the theory that the Mirage was the best form of protection available for her) – didn't go over well either.
They had noted many unusual readings in the medical diagnostics – multiple genetic modifications, superior physical abilities, high potential life span, and several other odd things. Unfortunately they found the blunt statements that "Kevin gave them to me when I signed up to work for him – along with setting up the link so that I could come back if I was killed. I'd rather not demonstrate that though, since the baby can't. You can ask one of the others if you want" and "How? He used magic; he's really good at that" pretty frustrating.
The fact that he'd done the same thing to Jarvain's similarly-underage cadets was interesting as well.
She recommended keeping away from combat, monthly checkups, and staying near a proper medical facility once she was approaching full term. She STRONGLY recommended that Jarvain keep her away from combat and nuclear explosions – and that he cut down on alcohol and cigars. Even with modern medical technology, they couldn't fix everything.
She started calling child protective services as soon as they'd left. They might not have jurisdiction, but SOMEBODY should.
Meanwhile, Sorith was being interviewed about the Mirage's complaints – if only because having an AI acting like that was almost unprecedented: only the Russian AI and one or two others had ever demonstrated that kind of initiative and ability to go beyond their programming.
The interview didn't go that well. The description they had was accurate enough – a fairly minor anti-insurgent mission had turned into a duel with an antiquated, but still effective, pirate starship with a considerable nuclear arsenal – but the fact that the Cadets appeared relatively young for such a level of responsibility. Didn't match their own opinions. The cadets felt qualified; they'd had a lot of training from Jarvain and Kevin, Kevin had asked them to do this, they were well past the age of majority at twelve – and they did whatever Jarvain asked because Kevin had told them to. It was a part of the contract.
What did they get out of the contract? Immortality, a lot of magic powers, a fancy city to relax in between missions, and a lot of other stuff. It's a lot better than home. They were sure of the Immortality part: Kevin had brought back other contractees who'd died. That was one reason why they were confident about participating in combat. Their remarkable scores on the simulator tests were a part of the contract as well. The contract ran out in a few centuries, and they got to keep all the powers and immortality afterwards. Unfortunately, Kevin couldn't make it work on people who were older than he was yet.
That routed the interviewer; he'd been doing well to hold on past the first mention of "Immortality".
All the interviews – and all the medical diagnostics – went about the same way. The information that they were all gatekeepers, and that they'd helped in the planet-moving, was pretty startling as well.
Back in the Underdark, Marty and Kevin decided to simply turn the slaves loose. It wasn't like they really needed them to bargain with anyone, or even for cover – and if they decided to attack, well, they could just kill them. The creatures seemed to find the fact that no one even cared if they picked up weapons and armor intimidating enough anyway.
They also wanted to know what was up – so they informed them that they were looking around in the old mine for a big glowing pool. If any of them saw anything like that, there would be a handsome reward.
The ex-slaves decided to come along.
Given that Jarvain had reported an unbreathable atmosphere, Kevin prepared a few protective spells – and it didn't take long to reach the pool.
The entire area glowed with a pale blue light, scattering reflections. At the edge of hearing, there were faint, incomprehensible, whispers. The energy flows were palpable.
Oh dear. It this was actually it. Now they had to guard it or something until Vekxin showed up Still, if he was anywhere around, he should have been able to dig it out himself – although ti did reach into other dimensions and caverns of course.
Kevin threw up more shields: the Mirage must have been a fairly effective shield – or else Jarvain was just insensitive.
Marty wanted to drink it.
While Kevin was busy, Marty took a drink. Why not? It wasn't like it could kill him.
He had a vision… A small medieval village. He remembered a terrible plague affecting the nearby lands. He watched as his father, a paladin, headed off to the affected areas. He heard tales of the dead rising from the grave and sickbeds to slay the living and add them to their armies. He heard of the defeat of the kingdom's army. His mother fell sick and was gruesomely killed by the villagers before she could die. All he could think about was how much he hated his father for abandoning them both as the undead armies closed in.
Had that been one of his prior lives? They'd have to have one of the core kids take a drink later; if he had the theory right, they shouldn't have any prior lives to bring up. Hm… If it was one of his lives, he should be able to remember more with that prompting.
Feeling back into the memory, he could… He watched as the villagers were all slaughtered by the undead. Oddly, they encircled him without attacking. A man in black armor approached as the air went cold. The man knelt down and touched him in the forehead – and the memory ended, although he could feel that he did not die.
Meanwhile, Kevin and the Thralls had the circle, the containment, and the shielding spells ready to go. After all, if they did get him, they didn't need him being sucked right back into the Rosary. Kevin poured plenty of Mana into the summoning – and it worked, although something was resisting or pulling him back.
Arxus was pretty disoriented – and nauseated – when he arrived. It looked like being in two places at once was a bit confusing – and part of him "was still stuck in that damn prison". Still, despite the initial pain, he was glad to be at least partially out of it. He didn't like the way the Rosary was tugging at him though.
Kevin reinforced the shields. They'd need to get Arxus away from the Rosary fairly quickly.
Kevin was arranging to leave a few guards while he got Arxus away from the Rosary when one of the bugbears took a drink. Kevin tried to hold it together (and out of the Rosary, to which it was trying to return), but it transformed into a human female – possibly someone's discarded role' (there were soul-echoes there). She was from somewhere called Ivalice and looked like an anime-style human woman.
Back in the main cavern, Jarvain was waiting for them – and had quite a row about the cadet's age with Kevin, although Kevin did keep trying to be reasonable. It seemed like Kevin was getting quite a blast of pent-up frustrations, despite his general confusion about what the problem was. After all Jarvain had been traveling with Kevin's personal set around for quite a while and had been at the block party where they'd recruited the Cadets.
Wait, had he been THAT drunk? He'd had one riding with him for weeks at the time; you knew she could repair the Mirage, heal wounds, levitate into the cockpit, and throw illusions. Are you really telling me that you either didn't notice or never asked what else she could do? Wait… It took you weeks to notice that she was a girl. Are you that focused on mechs, having that much trouble accepting the manifold, or do we need to get you to some AA meetings?
Kevin and Marty decided that Jarvain had probably been over-stressed for quite awhile now.
After a while, Jarvain wound down and drank himself to sleep.
AA was DEFINITELY in order.
Arxus was doing better away from the Rosary, although not quite up to snuff yet. Kevin had the Thralls pay careful attention to him, and try and memorize his appearance and habits and traits. They have plenty of psychic energy, so if Arxus was still a magnet for it, that should help. He tried to bind him to the group as well, since he might still be being drained by that "prison" he mentioned.
It seemed that – back on Baelaria – Arxus and the Thralls had been jumped by several people with phenomenal strength and speed. Arxus had been able to go toe to toe with them since he'd absorbed a great deal of power from the constructs he'd been fighting – but a mage, apparently from the Ministry, had appeared and conjured up ropes that were almost impossible to break. Arxus had managed to cut the first two he threw, but was caught by the third. He'd tried to buy the Thralls time to get away – and was pleased to find that Kevin still had them around, even if he had had to bring them back.
Kevin had a theory about that: an empiricist trying to create a synthetic energy-mixture, using Arxus as the focus/containment vessel. Well, they already knew that Mana was the closest energy form – at least in what they'd had available – to the Sunpool, although the sunpool certainly hadn't contained Mana (come to think of it, Mana might be the closest available energy form to almost anything though). As a hypothesis, Merlin was not a Gatekeeper, and didn't have access to many, and wanted access to places where magic/psychic powers wouldn't get him, like the really hard Sci-Fi realms and core – and so was trying to find a synthetic equivalent to Mana. Vekxin was important because he could reliably bind existing Gatekeepers to himself. He'd have to check to see if any of the kids from Hogwarts were gatekeepers, or if they just used magic to open existing gates in realms where magic works.


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-- Long-running Brooklyn spazz-rockers Les Savy Fav have revealed on their Twitter that Root for Ruin, their new album, will come out sooner than expected. In North America, you can buy the album on iTunes today, and the physical record will arrive "shortly thereafter".
-- Bottomless Pit, the indie band led by Silkworm veterans Tim Midgett and Andy Cohen, will release Blood Under the Bridge, their sophomore LP, August 10 via Comedy Minus One. Hear "38 Souls" [here](http://comedyminusone.com/sounds/38souls.mp3 "Bottomless Pit: "38 Souls"" ).
-- The physical edition of Kaleide, the new album from the punky, poppy British trio Sky Larkin, is coming August 9 from Wichita Recordings. The whole album is streaming right now on the band's website, where you can also buy the album in a whole range of formats.
-- The New Los Angeles Folk Festival comes to the city's Historic Monument 157 on August 7. The bill includes acoustic-guitar experimenters like Linda Perhacs, Mia Doi Todd, Ariana Delawari, L.A. Ladies Choir (featuring Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark), and Les Shelleys.


Class action lawsuits are filed on behalf of large groups of people similarly harmed by the same defendants. Pleural mesothelioma cases typically are not filed as class actions anymore. Instead, each individual claimant files a personal-injury or wrongful-death lawsuit.
In the late 1960s, the American public became aware of the terrible health effects of asbestos exposure. Class action lawsuits seemed a natural vehicle for holding negligent companies accountable. In this type of lawsuit, a group of people collectively bring a claim to court.
State and federal courts have their own rules for governing class actions, but most agree on the basics.
The group of plaintiffs share similar injuries.
The injuries were caused by shared circumstances.
The circumstances raise the same legal issues.
If a court determines there are sufficient similarities, it may certify a group of plaintiffs as a "class" and allow them to pursue their case collectively.
However, judges have generally decided this is not the best type of litigation for mesothelioma cases. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer with a long latency period. These cases are not straightforward, and it is difficult to combine many of them into one lawsuit.
Instead, over the decades the number of individual asbestos claims grew into the hundreds of thousands. Judges have had to use other procedural methods to manage this case load.
Mesothelioma class actions were typically filed against construction, shipbuilding, mining and manufacturing companies. Companies were liable because their executives knew about the risks of asbestos exposure but hid this information from workers and consumers.
Grouping mesothelioma patients into a "class" is problematic, because each case is so unique. But processing so many claims one-by-one also presents a problem for most jurisdictions.
During the 1980s, the rate of mesothelioma case continued to surge. It developed in thousands of workers who had been exposed to asbestos during World War II and the postwar building boom.
Growing awareness of the link between asbestos and cancer accelerated the flood of mesothelioma lawsuits.
In 1991, the federal courts consolidated their asbestos cases into the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Since then, a special court known as MDL 875 has heard multidistrict asbestos litigation at the federal level.
1994: Georgine v. Amchem Products Inc.
In Georgine v. Amchem, a group of asbestos-product manufacturers and plaintiffs' attorneys sought to negotiate a settlement agreement. Their idea was to create a class solely for settlement purposes and set up a payment matrix to calculate payouts for present and future claims.
The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled against the plan. It determined class certification was inappropriate because the group of claimants was too large and their circumstances were too diverse.
1999: Ortiz v. Fibreboard Corp.
The Supreme Court ruled against certifying an asbestos class action again in Ortiz v. Fibreboard. Federal courts generally uphold the precedent set by Georgine v. Amchem. Some state courts are more willing to certify class actions, but it is uncommon in asbestos litigation.
There are advantages and disadvantages to participating in a class action lawsuit. Remember that if you are asked to join a class action, you can choose to opt out of it and pursue your own lawsuit.
Should You Participate in an Asbestos Class Action?
A class action lawsuit can help plaintiffs avoid the trial process and get to a faster out-of-court settlement. But joining a class action means giving up control over your case and relying on the plaintiff lawyers, defendant lawyers and courts involved to all cooperate.
It is often difficult to get large groups of plaintiffs and defendants to reach an agreement on legal issues. If the negotiation is successful, the presiding judge still has to approve the settlement terms. After that, the settlement payout is divided among the hundreds or thousands of claimants in the class.
It is best to consult an experienced mesothelioma attorney about your options for legal compensation. A qualified lawyer will focus on your individual circumstances.


Salt is the most underrated ingredient, but by far the most important when you think of food. Important enough to be worshipped by the Greeks, to have battles fought over it, to be used as currency and to make international headlines- thanks to Mahatma Gandhi's 'Salt Satyagraha'! Used widely to give the 'salty' flavor to dishes, it is said that a pinch of salt added to sweet dishes tends to make the dish sweeter!
It is one of the most precious natural compound and found naturally in saltwater and in the mineral halite. Salt or 'table salt' is composed of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is normally fortified with minute amounts of iodine to prevent disorders associated with iodine deficiency.
Besides this, the sodium in salt is also needed by the body to maintain the fluid balance in our blood cells and for the normal functioning of our muscles and nerves. Along with potassium, sodium plays an important role in regulating blood pressure. Since the body cannot make salt, we need to get it through food we eat. That being said, it should be noted that the body requires very little of sodium to function smoothly. The human body requires anywhere between 1,500 to 2,300 mg of sodium which is about 3.8gm to 5gm of salt per day (1tsp = 5gm). Which means we need less than a teaspoon of salt per day!
Newborns and infants can get their quota of sodium from breast milk or from formula milk and hence do not require any salt. Even when introducing solid foods, it is best to avoid/ limit adding salt to foods. Since all flavors are new to babies at this stage, they can easily adjust to foods without (or with less salt).
Too much salt in the diet can take a toll on your health in the long run. Studies have shown that a high sodium intake can lead to obesity and also inflammation. Other studies have shown that the cells in obese children whose sodium intakes were very high seemed to age faster. Too much sodium in the diet can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and heart failure, stroke, kidney diseases and water retention among others. Excess salt in the diet is known to increase the amount of calcium excreted in the urine which can lead to brittle bones or osteoporosis over a period of time.
Not many of us realize that we tend to eat a lot more than a teaspoon of salt. It's not just the salt that is added during cooking but also the salt that is already present in packaged foods and snacks that you tend to buy and eat.
Keep in mind that the RDA for salt mentioned above is for the total salt intake-both added and that which is already present in food. So, if you tend to eat a lot of foods which already have salt, then you need to further cut down the salt added to the food cooked at home! You can find out the sodium content of most packaged foods from Nutritional information provided on the package. To find out the salt equivalent of the sodium mentioned: Sodium (mg) ÷ 0.40 = Salt (mg).
Before buying processed foods, check the nutritional information printed on the pack to get an idea of the sodium content in it and then decide whether you really want to buy it or not! Chances are you might just put it back and buy some seasonal fruits instead!
1. Limit or avoid processed foods, ready to eat foods, instant mixes, noodles/soups, canned foods, fried foods.
2. Junk and street foods like pizzas and burgers, chaat, as well as regular restaurant food have a lot more salt than homemade foods so try to avoid these as much as possible.
3. Avoid eating pickles, papads, chutneys, ketchups on a daily basis with your meals.
4. Reduce the amount of salt added when you cook and do not keep a salt shaker on the dining table.
5. Add spices, herbs and lemon juice to flavour your food if you feel it lacks salt.
6. Avoid adding salt when cooking plain rice or chapathi/rotti.
7. Choose fresh fruits instead of biscuits, chips, mixtures and other snacks.
8. Baked goods (both savoury and sweet) contain sodium both from salt as well as from the baking powder or baking soda that is used.
9. Avoid adding or eating food with 'tasting salt'/ Ajinomoto otherwise known as MSG (monosodium glutamate).
10.Sometimes it is difficult to avoid instant foods like soups, noodles or ready to eat foods- at such times try to add extra vegetables to increase the quantity of the food so that it can be shared with someone else. This not only cuts your sodium intake but also adds extra nutrients to the dish.
Most salts whether table salt, sea salt, rock salt (crystalline salt), iodized salt, chaat masala, flavoured salts, black salt (kala namak) or organic salt- they ALL contain sodium.
Since it is difficult to keep a count on the salt intake on a daily basis, my advice would be to avoid eating foods that are loaded with salt on a daily basis, drink plenty of water, eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits and to be active.
Update on new rates and some useful tools to calculate the fare while on the road.
If you're confused about reports on the price hike by the BDA for its flats, this is for you!


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I've got another podcast for you, this time on Pauli Murray, an important woman not only in United Methodist Women history but U.S. history, featured in the June 2015 issue of response.
or you can listen to the story on the podcast's website, where you'll find extra info and resources on Ms. Murray. Don't miss the shout out to The United Methodist Church's Women's Division (that's us, just by a former name) at around the 30:30 mark! Enjoy!
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Cruising from Annapolis to New York
by Capt. Rene Joseph "RJ" Cote IIIJ" Cote III
I arrived on a Sunday in Easton, Maryland to meet Captain Jack at his boat moored in the creek South of Annapolis, where he had found the fees reasonable and spent the previous week. It's a short walk from the dinghy dock to the Annapolis dock master's office, where there are showers and visitor facilities. Our small crew of two would be taking Jack's recently acquired vessel to its new home back in New York's Jamaica Bay. Jack had taken part in The Foundation for Safe Boating and Marine Information (FSB)'s volunteer safe boating events in Kings and Nassau counties, and invited me to help on the delivery – an offer I gratefully accepted. When I first saw the sturdy looking yellow hull of the 35-foot steel cutter-rigged sailboat, (kitted out for ocean traveling in any water,) I knew this trip could be a wonderful opportunity to rebuild my strength after a terrible auto accident earlier in the year. My physical therapist agreed!
What follows is a photo essay of our journey from Annapolis to New York, in the summer of 2019:
Back Creek to Bohemia River MD - New beginnings
Our journey began the next morning from Back Creek, and Jack set our course out of the creek North into upper Chesapeake bay. The sky was puffy and bright with threatening storms to our West, giving me the feeling that an adventure lay ahead of us, and maybe I could spot a lighthouse or two along the way.
Our first day motor sailing with a helpful current ended on the Bohemia River, a cozy anchorage just before the entrance to the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal. We were greeted with a summer evening thunderstorm surrounded by trees which provided much-needed relief from the heat. The boat handled this like an old salt. The yellow hull had thousands of sea miles under it, and was eager for more with its new owner. The weather continued to be unpredictable the next day, so we happily spent time looking through charts and weather reports, planning stops (and alternates, if necessary) for the days ahead. We stayed a second night at this spot along the idyllic Maryland coast, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Chesapeake City MD - The Inn at the side of The Road
With our plans in place the next morning, we joined the canal at Chesapeake City, where we were greeted with a maritime roadside truck-stop style village with a lively night scene, and free government docks at the eastern entrance to the anchorage. A highway bridge built in 1949 makes the skyline seem urban in the quiet country of northern Maryland. The town relies upon the canal to provide a regular tide of boaters following the great loop — a scenic inland route through the heartland of the United States. The holding in the anchorage was good, with room for plenty of other boaters to wait for a fair current and have an affordable meal in the quaint city overlooking the anchorage.
The next day's weather was uncooperative and our journey was still in its eager beginnings. We again spent the night at Chesapeake City after a relaxed day walking the streets, window shopping, and meeting friendly locals like Harriet at the antique store, and Debbie at the Tap Room pub (which also has a license to sell cases of beer to visitors). That night's weather forecast showed a window of three days for a good 5-10 knots of breeze, so it was decided to get underway to Delaware Bay the next morning.
C&D Canal to Delaware Bay - Big water, bigger ships
The canal current was predictable and brought us quickly to the Delaware side. As we entered the Delaware River, the current was against us but mild, and we continued South and East into a Southeast headwind. Under power, Jack expertly piloted us to anchor in 15 feet of water just outside a cove near Sea Breeze NJ. We were protected from the East and held in sandy bottom. The tide brought a slight chop to the seemingly exposed anchorage when the Southeast wind played against the outbound current. Riding at anchor, Jack said it felt like we were underway in a moderate sea. I was amazed by nature's power as we waited for the calm that soon arrived after the next incoming tide. Our anchor did not drag in the night, giving us optimism about making the entrance to Delaware Bay the next day.
Cape Henlopen DE - A protected harbor and rest stop
Our plan was to make Cape May NJ that afternoon. After leaving the cove, we discovered that the timing of the tides and a drawbridge would make that approach less favorable than alternately entering the Atlantic Ocean from the South coast of Delaware Bay, near Lewes. This Harbor of Refuge isn't only for rough seas! Entering from the North or West between breakwaters was easy. Because of northern icebreaker protection, the inner harbor was like a lake — full of local boaters taking advantage of the flat calm conditions and clean sandy beaches near the state park. Jack put the anchor down and as we sat in the still water with the 10 knot Atlantic breeze, we were fascinated by pods of dolphins playing among the few fellow pleasure boats anchored there. Pontoon boat tours of the nearby lighthouses, kayakers and water-skiers were out making the best of the warm August day. If our last anchorage was the side of the road, Lewes was a big rest stop with full features — including a regular ferry service to Cape May.
New Jersey's Atlantic Coast - The longest leg
We made the exit into the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Henlopen East, then North toward the Jersey coast just before slack high tide. The outflowing current helped us cross the mouth of the Delaware Bay into the last and longest leg of our journey. Great experiences led to even greater anticipation as we met the rolling ocean waves from behind us, surging us closer to New York, around 140 nautical miles away. The coastline of New Jersey is a long progression of barrier islands, with tricky entrances dotting the sandy shore. Rather than planning an overnight in Atlantic City, we decided to run along the coast through the night while the weather was mild. This was the first overnight for Jack with his boat underway — the anticipation was as thick as the haze surrounding us. Looking to our North that moonlit night, we saw distant thunderheads growing and looking like trouble if we were caught outside! Still, the weather held through the early hours as we found a comfortable course following the coast at a distance of three miles. By motor sailing along the territorial water demarcation line, we were too deep for local fishing fleets — and too shallow for big ships — giving us a sense of comfort while the hours and barely seen trap markers rolled by in the foggy sea.
New York City - Safely home
The shore near Sandy Hook was lit warmly at sunrise, and our course put us in position to enter the Rockaway Inlet jetty just before slack high tide. As we entered our home waters, we passed the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel going out and waved hello to Ambrose Channel. I felt a cool freshening breeze from the South as we turned the final corner of the journey to Jack's slip in Jamaica Bay. We passed through the Broad Channel A Train swing bridge and saw other locals from Jack's marina forming a welcoming committee — complete with the dock master's assistant taking a dock line as the skipper gently put this world traveler into its new berth. Jack had gained a new confidence in navigating coastal passages. Relieved at his success, I thanked Jack for a rewarding and memorable time, wishing him and his fine vessel fair winds to his next port of call!
About the Author, Capt. RJ Coté, FSB&MI Vice President
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The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Rivers Port says four vessels with an import tonnage of 60, 639 carrying various cargoes are expected to berth at Port Harcourt Pilotage District today.
This was contained in a Daily Shipping Position made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt by NPA.
The statement listed bulk salt, frozen fish, containers and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as cargoeson board the vessels.
NPA gave the names of the four expected vessels and their shipping agents as Mr. Cressida with Blue Star as its shipping agent, Mr. Harengus having Ghyskot as shipping agent, MT. Zonda with WAPS as agent, Mr. MSC Maria, having MSC as its shipping agent.
The Daily Shipping Position also listed three vessels that were already in the port as Mv. Frio Olympic, Mv. Iron Lady and Mv. Pola India.
The ships, the statement said arrived the port on 28th August, 31st August and 1st,September, 2018, respectively, carrying bulk wheat and frozen fish.


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Top 10 Most Visited Places in the World You Must Visit
Top 10 Most Visited Places in the World You Must Visit. The world has famous places that attract millions of people every year. But which are the most visited? New York? Paris? Turkey? If you're planning your next vacation, you may be planning to visit some tourist attractions, but which ones are the busiest? We show you the 10 Most Visited Places in the World. Find out here if any of them are on your list.
Let's find out in this article which are the 10 most visited places in the world.
1. Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey
The list of the most visited places in the world is headed by the Grand Bazaar of ancient Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, present-day Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. The Grand Bazaar has 91.3 million visitors a year, being the largest in Turkey and one of the most important in the world.
It is currently made up of 58 shopping streets where there are 4 thousand stores and stalls specializing in jewelry, goldsmiths, spices, antiques, carpets and thousands of other items. Keeping a tradition from the 15th century, the shops are grouped by guilds or type of activity.
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Scholarship Spotlight: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship
There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as "free money," scholarships don't actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.
The Heinlein Foundation exists to honor the good works of sci-fi author Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, etc.). One of three scholarships the foundation awards each year, the Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship rewards women looking to study science in college.
Scholarship: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship
Awarding Organization: Heinlein Society
Amount: $2,000
Number of Scholarships Awarded: Three
Eligible Students: A female student who is pursuing a full time course of study in math, engineering, or science.
How to Apply: Complete the application, submit a brief statement outlining your career goals, and write a 500-1000 word essay on one of the pre-determined prompts (see website for the list of prompts).
Website: http://www.heinleinsociety.org/scholarship-program/
Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization's website for full scholarship details and requirements.
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Best yoga video you've seen for a long time.
Meghan Currie's Yoga Videos: click here for more.
Click here for more, more.
My kind of yoga video is more about the present moment, about the heart, about our yearning to break through from being stuck and claustrophobic and to apologize and connect and be genuine and live and love and caress and…my kind of yoga video is beautiful, less about views and instruction and more about feeling life breathe through us.
That's what I need: I need more than marketing and PR and social media and less than what most famous yoga teachers offer: I need real, fun, raw. Touch the earth.
What is good about this video? The scenery and the amazing skinny lithe young body of a young gal doing yoga poses on beach? Oh come on! I thought I was going to learn something here. Puke worthy!
Those smooth seamless transitions are relaxing. I look forward to the day I can achieve that level of fluidity.
I didn't really notice her clothing or lack, or the beach, or much else. What I DID notice was her strength, flexibility and control. Is it a yoga video? It's an asana video. We don't get to see any other parts of her practice. I would hope, and I imagine it's true, that the other parts of her practice are just as good.


An Australian manager of ETFs, covering Australian and international equities, cash, currencies, commodities and alternative strategies. BetaShares is a member of one of Asia's largest asset management firms, the Mirae Asset Global Investments Group.... Because Vanguard ETFs are open-ended (meaning units can be issued or redeemed at any time), wholesale trading participants can create and redeem units in the underlying fund to meet investor demand. This structure supports ETF market liquidity and assists the price to closely track the NAV of the underlying investment portfolio.
We start off with a look at Australian shares ETFs. Why invest in Australian shares Australian shares (broad market) ETFs make up 27.8% of the total ETF funds listed on the ASX.... The four new ETFs take Vanguard's total ETF offering in Australia to 22. "The Australian ETF market is maturing but it is by no means mature yet," says Reyes. "The Australian ETF market is maturing but it is by no means mature yet," says Reyes.
How to invest Vanguard's lineup of Canada-domiciled investment products includes Vanguard ETFs listed on Toronto Stock Exchange as well as mutual funds. Two ways to purchase Vanguard products are with the help of a financial advisor or through a brokerage account.... Australian share ETFs had a relatively low average return of 2.1% after fees for the year including a 4-5% dividend yield. Market-cap based ETFs fared better than smart beta and active ETFs with a 5.5% average return and the three top performers.
What is an ETF? An ETF – short for exchange-traded fund – is a pooled investment option that can be traded on the share market. Like a managed fund, ETFs allow consumers to invest in a basket of assets or companies with a single trade.


When I had my first blog, I decided that my 'niche' was promoting small businesses; I loved it, specifically hunting out clothes shops because back then, my biggest love was fashion.
Fast forward a few years and I've managed to expand my interest wider than just small business fashion boutiques. when I rejoined Twitter, I was 'recommended' to follow Dorkface – aka the lovely Jemma – and I am so glad I did!
I watched as Jemma created more and more adorable stuff for her site and I purchased a big order not so long ago – she does the cutest stickers and prints , and was absolutely thrilled a few weeks ago when she asked if she could send some items for review!
I've just found a new place which I'll be moving in to next month, so I can't wait to get some adorable prints framed up – including these beautiful few from Jemma – I really want more pictures on my wall, ideally a mix between my travel photos and motivational quotes in Jemma's adorable illustrative style!
and the cutest cards for your loved ones on their buff-days!
I'm so glad I started following Jemma, and that my passion for supporting small businesses has been completely reignited. I can't wait to treat my friends to adorable bits and pieces from Jemma's Etsy shop!
Click here to visit Dorkface Shop // visit Jemma's Blog here, // Twitter here & unbelievably pretty and colourful Instagram here.
Aren't these items just so perfect?
I was sent these items for review by Jemma, as always, this is my completely honest opinion.
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So far I only have two prints (because I don't actually have a home ha!) but I love them. So creative.
Isn't she awesome!? Thanks so much for your lovely comment hun!
Abbey Louisa Rose, your comments always make my day! One of my favourite sayings is "when you buy from a small business you're not helping a CEO buy their third holiday home, you're helping someone live their dream" and I think that's so true – its such a lovely feeling and especially when you get such cute items like Jemma's as the end result!
These are so cute and I am in love with the bookmark – I've made a purchase in the past for some stickers for my diary and I loved them. Defo have to check out her stuff again!
Aren't they perfect? Definitely worth a little spree in her shop!
These are all so beautiful. I love her prints. I'm just going to check out her shop as I need more cards to add to my collection!
Awww yes def order with Jemma – she's just wonderful!
Awh I didn't realise Jemma sold that Peter Pan bookmark! I have that quote tattooed 🙂 So I would love that bookmark! I've purchased a few bits from Jemma before and I love supporting small businesses!
It's such a lovely bookmark isn't it? I mix it up between my Kindle and paperbacks so it'll definitely come in handy – what a cool quote for a tattoo!
I love that your original niche was promoting small businesses, I didn't know that but that's so lovely! I love all of Jemma's products, and have ordered a few lovely bits for myself from time to time! Hopefully I will have a house with a blogging room one day (big dreams, haha) so that I can fill it with Jemma's lovely creations! Also, how cute are those cards?!


This is a great deal on a great vintage Lucite clutch. Envelope style clutch with a burgundy Lucite cover and snap closure. Matching burgundy faux leather on the inside cover. Polyester interior with one patch pocket and one plastic zippered pocket. This is a great classic handbag in great shape except for a long thin scratch on the front side. Can be seen in the first picture. It is not too distracting and the rest of the bag is in stellar condition. No label. Dimensions: 10 inches long x 6 inches wide x 1.25 inches thick (expandable) when closed.


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Dehesa Man in Court for Sneaking into Home, Shooting Ex-Girlfriend
by Debbie L. Sklar October 1, 2014 October 1, 2014
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Updates: 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2014
A man accused of sneaking into a home in Dehesa, then shooting his ex-girlfriend and killing her current boyfriend, was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on murder and attempted murder charges.
Abel Angel Martinez, 50, is charged in the death of 35-year-old Eufracio Alberto Enriquez and the wounding of 39-year-old Leila Farmer.
About 6:25 a.m. on March 16, sheriff's deputies responded to a call of shots fired at a home on South Wilson Road, southwest of Alpine.
According to sheriff's homicide investigators, Martinez got into a guest home where the victims were sleeping and words were exchanged before the defendant allegedly fired two shots, killing Enriquez and wounding Farmer in the arm.
Martinez fled, but later turned himself in at the Alpine sheriff's station.
El Cajon Judge Patricia Cookson found that enough evidence was presented at the defendant's preliminary hearing to order him to stand trial. He will be back in Superior Court Oct. 14 for arraignment. .
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The Winners of the Golden Globes 2019 Awards! What Did You Think?
Posted by Farid-ul-Haq On January 07, 2019 0 Comment
Bohemian Rhapsody honored at the Golden Globes 2019 Award Ceremony (Image: Screengrab)
The Golden Globes 2019 Award Ceremony has finished and we have this year's list of winners. Will Oscars 2019 have the same results? We will have to wait and see. Until then, tell us what you thought of the winners!
Let's begin with the films first.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Bohemian Rhapsody won and yes, there are certain fans who didn't like it. Many wanted A Star Is Born to win while others wanted Black Panther. As far as my opinion goes, while I immensely enjoyed Black Panther and you can't deny what it has done for representation on the big screen, it was not the best movie out there. I mean, when it comes to superhero movies (possibly) winning prestigious awards, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is more deserving of the 'Best Picture' mantle.
A Star Is Born was meh in my opinion. So, I'm okay with Bohemian Rhapsody winning the award due it being an enjoyable biopic (regardless of the creative liberties taken and the Bryan Singer drama) about a queer man of color who is an icon around the globe.
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Green Book is not a movie which should have won this award, in my opinion. It is a problematic film taking itself too seriously and not delivering when it comes to racism and sexual representation. I would have been okay with the award going to The Favourite or even Crazy Rich Asians.
Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama
Rami Malek won for Bohemian Rhapsody while Glenn Close won for The Wife. I agree with both choices. Now, I know certain people wanted Lady Gaga to win, but she is young and has a lot of time to prove herself as a big screen actress by playing roles which, frankly, aren't custom-made for her.
Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Christian Bale won for Vice and I think he has a big chance to win an Academy Award, too. Olivia Colman won for The Favorite which is a huge yes from me!
Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture
Mahershala Ali won for Green Book. Regina King won for If Beale Street Could Talk. Fingers crossed the Academy recognizes Regina's work and at least nominate her!
Alfonso Cuarón won for Roma. You should all watch it on Netflix.
Justin Hurwitz won for First Man for some reason.
Best Original Song
Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt won for "Shallow" featured in A Star Is Born. I was hoping "All the Stars" would win, but oh well.
Best Animated Feature Film
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won! It is such an incredible movie and I hope it is able to enter the "Best Picture" category at the Oscars 2019. Also, we all know the Academy loves Disney/Pixar, but come on, Incredibles 2 was an enjoyable movie, but the best was definitely Spider-Verse. Here's to hoping the Academy makes the right decision.
Now, for the small screen space at the Golden Globes 2019!
The Americans won the Best Television Series Drama category. No one is denying what Pose has done for representation on TV though.
The Kominsky Method won in the Musical or Comedy category. Has anyone even watched this show?
In a disappointing movie, Richard Madden won in the Best Performance in a Television Series Drama category for his work in Bodyguard. I do think Billy Porter should have won for Pose.
Sandra Oh rightfully won in the category for her role as Eve Polastri in the incredible Killing Eve.
Best Performance in a Miniseries or Television Film were won by Darren Criss for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Patricia Arquette for Escape at Dannemora.
Best Supporting Performance in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film were won by the amazing Ben Whishaw for A Very English Scandal and Patricia Clarkson for Sharp Objects.
Best Miniseries or Television Film rightfully went to The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
You can read the entire list of Golden Globes 2019 winners if you want.
I also did a 'Best' and 'Could Have Been Better' Dressed List if you're interested.
Feel free to share your thoughts about the Golden Globes 2019 winners with us.
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The PRC Turns 68, People Celebrate with Toys, Photo-Op Diplomacy, Mass Movement
By RADII China October 1, 2017
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Today is the National Day of the People's Republic of China, the official celebration of the nation's birthday (though it was technically founded on September 21, 1949). The leadership and top brass celebrated the country's origins and fallen soldiers with a memorial service outside the Forbidden City yesterday:
The rest of the country celebrated mainly by moving around. The Weekend Australian reports "700 million Chinese on the move for golden week holidays" — that's about half the country, or two Americas. Six million of those are taking their purchasing power overseas, according to The Straits Times, who also report 560 million road trips happening domestically.
In the US, the royal family gave China face by sending Ivanka and Jared to the official National Day celebration in Washington D.C. GB Times reports:
According to Chinese media outlet Xinhua, [Chinese Vice-Premuere] Liu [Yandong] made a short speech at the reception in which he highlighted the Chinese government's efforts to improve the lives of its nearly 1.4 billion people, as well as the contributions it has made to the development of both China and the world as a whole.
He also stressed the importance of cooperating with the United States and the need for face-to-face exchanges.
Last but not least: Toys 'R' Us might be filing for bankruptcy at home, but its China operation is firing on all cylinders. The toy behemoth plans to open 10 new stores in China during the National Day holiday, bringing the total number up to 150, according to China Daily:
Operations outside the US and Canada, including about 255 licensed stores and joint venture partnerships in Asia, which are separate entities, are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings, Toys 'R' Us said.
Seems fitting, given that the majority of their products are probably made in China anyway.
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City and Guilds to reopen in SVG
Following two decades absence from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, City and Guilds, a UK based vocational organisation is making efforts to reopen its doors here.{{more}}
After offering its first course back in 1878, City and Guilds has been described as the United Kingdom's (UK) leading vocational awarding organisation, with awards of some 1.9 million certificates yearly.
Katerina Diaz, Business and Development Manager for the organization visited SEARCHLIGHT on Tuesday, September 27, during a four-day visit here to provide more information on the reintroduction of the educational institution.
According to Diaz, "re-opening our doors here will eliminate the hassle and bassle for Vincentians to travel abroad to further their studies."
Diaz explained that the organization has been offering courses to the Caribbean region for over 50 years and she is now based in Barbados, after being deployed there by the head office in the UK.
She said that she was very excited to be in St.Vincent and the Grenadines and this is because she believes there are a number of opportunities here in technical vocational education training.
After spending an entire day with the National Development Foundation (NDF), an approval was given by the City and Guilds Centre for the NDF to be the first centre here.
"We will be offering initially engineering awards and business support skills," Diaz explained.
"Previously the Technical College in line with the Ministry of Education that was the only operating centre here, but that was a number of years ago. I am here to meet with individuals again to find out what we can do and what their needs are, if there is any way we can support," she further explained.
Diaz went on to say that there is a high demand now for their training and qualification, which she said could complement and existing awards already being offered here and across the region.
"So, we want to make it very clear that we are here to complement and support awards, and not to compete. We hope that we have a good product that would be of future benefit and return investment back in the region," she said.
City and Guilds offers 300 qualifications in every area which includes Business support skills, Construction Engineering skills, Beauty Therapy, Holistic Therapy and Hospitality and Catering among others.
There are also opportunities for advanced training in specialized areas such as health care, sports and teaching.
The newest qualification is the Green skill, which according to Katerina, focuses on the environment and energy awareness.
"All the courses are internationally recognized have extremely high standards," Diaz added.
As revealed by the Business and Development manager, City and Guilds was once established in SVG but, because of lack of an office and presence, the educational institution had to pull out for a 20 year period.
"We now realize that the demand is definitely now and the time is right. It's been a few years putting this into plan and working on a new team," Diaz stated.
At present, City and Guilds are on an awareness campaign and seeking local offices with which to offer their courses; and upon completion, the necessary application format will be made available to the public.
"It is very important that we have public awareness and the first step will be for educational organizations such as the Technical college to be more informed, so that they can offer the courses…"
Diaz also disclosed that the institution never charges students directly.
"What we do is set up a section and the qualifications for the centres and we allow them to set their own tuition fees and other costs."
She went on to say that SVG has a strong community that is very aware and patriotic.
"I think that it will be wonderful to see young people in particular being recognized and certified for their hard work and be able to invest back into this beautiful island, particularly in the next few years, tourism is going to be increasing with the new international airport.
"So, to have those skilled workers will be so beneficial and not having to go far way to study," the City and Guilds Business Development Manager said.(AA)


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Corsair Obsidian 550D review: Corsair Obsidian 550D
Craig Simms
Nov. 15, 2012 3:00 p.m. PT
While we all wait for the successor to the 800D to turn up, Corsair's outed a smaller, more budget friendly version of its Obsidian line: the mid-tower beast designed to keep sound down.
Corsair Obsidian 550D
Push button side panel release. Sound dampening on almost every panel. Magnetic dust filters. Removable drive bays.
Door can occasionally come completely off hinges rather than just opening.
It's clear that a lot of thought has gone in to the Obsidian 550D. If your ultimate goal is quietness and you can get away with a mid-tower, definitely give this one a look.
Despite being the junior in the Obsidian family, this thing is still built incredibly well, with its mostly steel construction; the rubberised, coarse plastic on top that prevents fingerprints; and the aluminium door on the front.
There are two things likely to be contentious on the 550D, and the door is one of them. You can remove it completely if you're not the door type, but the case does lose some of its aesthetic appeal once you do. It is, at least, designed to be opened either way, although often, we found ourselves pulling the whole door off by accident instead of swinging it in the intended direction.
Aside from the sound dampening material on the inside of the door, Corsair's been a little thoughtful in that it's included replacement parts for the door clips, just in case you happen to wear yours out through use.
The door can swing both ways, or be removed entirely. There's sound dampening material on pretty much every panel.
(Credit: Craig Simms)
The second contentious bit is the silver plastic strip that hosts the power and reset buttons, along with two USB 3.0 ports and headphone and microphone jacks. It looks worse in the pictures — in real life, the effect is nowhere near as jarring. But rather than provide an accent, it really does fly in the face of Corsair's typically premium look.
We've seen some people take exception to the silver strip on top. It's not as bad as the pictures make out, but it is jarring on an otherwise seamless aesthetic.
There are some wonderful innovations here — both the side and the top panels have removable, sound dampened sections that, once removed by pushing down and releasing a magnetic clasp, reveal fan mounts. This isn't the clever bit — that would be the dust filters on top, which are held down by magnetic strips, making the filters not only tool-less, but very easy to install and remove.
Yet another "why hasn't someone done this before" innovation from Corsair: magnetic strips to hold dust filters in place.
The top panel can host dual 120mm or 140mm fans, while the side can take dual 120mm, dual 140mm or a single 200mm fan. Pop open the sound-proofed side, and you'll find a 120mm extraction fan at the back (which can be replaced by a 140mm) and two 120mm fans at the front. Just like the top and side panel, at the front, you'll find a magnetically latched panel under which is a dust filter that is held in place by magnetic strips. A final 120mm/140mm mount can be found on the bottom of the case, in front of where the PSU would go, and this, along with air holes for under the PSU, is covered by a slide-out dust filter.
The side accepts a variety of fan options.
The push-button release for the side panels is lovely to use.
To the side of the eight expansion slots, you'll find four 20mm water cooling holes, while on the motherboard tray, Corsair's usual cable management holes and grommets are in place. Where the motherboard sits itself has been indented, which has the effect of creating a very definite channel for cables to run along the back. There's around 25mm to work with between tray and board, except where the indent is, which reduces this to around 10mm.
The rear of the motherboard tray, with indented mounting panel.
Holy slots, Batman!
Six removable 3.5-inch bays are mounted at the front, the flexible drive caddy in each able to mount 2.5-inch drives as well. Above these are four 5.25-inch drive bays, with each including a quick-remove system. It's easy enough to use, but if you don't hold truck with such things, it can be removed, allowing you to use normal screws instead.
Corsair's flexible drive bays make the Obsidian 550D a potential water-cooling target.
The soft rubber feet are a nice touch — ensuring that nothing will get scratched, even when dragging the case about. While Corsair includes the usual accessories, it does also include a USB 3.0 to 2.0 adapter for the front ports.
It's clear that a lot of thought went in to the Obsidian 550D — Corsair seems intent on bringing at least one new feature to each of its cases, which make you wonder why anyone hadn't done it before. If your ultimate goal is quietness and you can get away with a mid-tower, definitely give this one a look.


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Excessive Sentencing Project - Massachusetts
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts has abolished the death penalty. It also allows for parole in most cases, excluding some sex offenders.
Massachusetts allows for mandatory LWOP and JLWOP. See Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 265, § 2.
Juveniles may be transferred to adult court at age 14.
ALM Constitution Pt. 1, Art. XXVI (2012) Excessive Bail or Fines, and Cruel Punishments Prohibited.
No magistrate or court of law, shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict cruel or unusual punishments. No provision of the Constitution, however, shall be construed as prohibiting the imposition of the punishment of death. The general court may, for the purpose of protecting the general welfare of the citizens, authorize the imposition of the punishment of death by the courts of law having jurisdiction of crimes subject to the punishment of death.
NOTE: Although the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has never officially decided the issue, Article 26 is treated as the equivalent of the Eighth Amendment.
Sentencing Guidelines System – Massachusetts Sentencing Guidelines -- A sentencing judge may depart from the Massachusetts Sentencing Guidelines if the court finds that any mitigating or aggravating circumstances exist. The judge must describe the circumstances for the departure in writing. Either party may appeal a departure. The Massachusetts Sentencing Guidelines are available here: https://www.mass.gov/law-library/massachusetts-sentencing-guidelines
Habitual Offender Statute – ALM GL ch. 279, § 25 (2012) -- § 25. Punishment of Habitual Criminals.
Massachusetts courts give broad discretion to the legislature to determine what conduct is criminal and what punishments are appropriate for that criminal conduct. Commonwealth v. Alvarez, 413 Mass. 224, 233-234 (Mass. 1992); Commonwealth v. Morrow, 363 Mass. 601, 610-611 (Mass. 1973); McDonald v. Commonwealth, 173 Mass. 322, 328 (Mass. 1899).
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has never decided whether Article 26 is equivalent to the Eighth Amendment. Michaud v. Sheriff of Essex County, 390 Mass. 523, 533-534 (Mass. 1983); See Commonwealth v. Diatchenko, 387 Mass. 718, 722 n.2 (1982); Cepulonis v. Commonwealth, 384 Mass. 495, 496-497 n.2 (Mass. 1981); Commonwealth v. Diatchenko, 387 Mass. 718, 722 (Mass. 1982). Nevertheless, Article 26 is at least as broad as the Eighth Amendment. Michaud v. Sheriff of Essex County, 390 Mass. 523, 533-534 (Mass. 1983).
Article 26, like its federal counterpart, draws meaning from "the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society." Michaud v. Sheriff of Essex County, 390 Mass. 523, 533-534 (Mass. 1983) (quoting Trop v. Dulles, 356 U.S. 86, 101 (1958)).
The defendant has the heavy burden of establishing that his punishment is disproportionate to his offense. Commonwealth v. Alvarez, 413 Mass. 224, 233-234 (Mass. 1992) (citing Commonwealth v. O'Neal, 369 Mass. 242, 248 (Mass. 1975) (Tauro, C.J., concurring)); Commonwealth v. Sanchez, 405 Mass. 369, 379-380 (Mass. 1989); Cepulonis v. Commonwealth, 384 Mass. 495, 497 (Mass. 1981).
When considering the proportionality of any sentence other the death penalty, the standard of review is "whether the statute bears a reasonable relation to a permissible legislative objective." Commonwealth v. Diatchenko, 387 Mass. 718, 726-727 (Mass. 1982) (internal citations omitted).
The defendant's punishment must be so disproportionate to the offense that it "shocks the conscience and offends fundamental notions of human dignity." Commonwealth v. Alvarez, 413 Mass. 224, 233-234 (Mass. 1992) (quoting In re Lynch, 8 Cal. 3d 410, 424 (Cal. 1972)); Commonwealth v. Tart, 408 Mass. 249, 266-267 (Mass. 1990); Commonwealth v. Jackson, 369 Mass. 904, 910 (Mass. 1976); Commonwealth v. Marcus, 16 Mass. App. Ct. 698, 699 (Mass. App. Ct. 1983); Opinion of Justices to House of Representatives, 378 Mass. 822, 830 (Mass. 1979).
In deciding whether a punishment is disproportionate to the offense, Massachusetts courts use a three-part test: (1) the nature of the offender and offense in light of the degree of harm to society; (2) sentencing provisions in other jurisdictions for similar offenses; and (3) sentences for more severe offenses within the Commonwealth. Commonwealth v. Alvarez, 413 Mass. 224, 233-234 (Mass. 1992); Commonwealth v. Therriault, 401 Mass. 237, 240 (Mass. 1987); Cepulonis v. Commonwealth, 384 Mass. 495, 497 (Mass. 1981), appeal dismissed, 455 U.S. 931 (1982); Commonwealth v. Bianco, 390 Mass. 254, 260-262 (Mass. 1983).
In regards to the third prong of this test, sentencing disparities between Massachusetts and other states may be no more that "different exercises of legislative judgment," rather than unrestrained legislative action Commonwealth v. Bianco, 390 Mass. 254, 260-262 (Mass. 1983) (quoting Cepulonis v. Commonwealth, 384 Mass. 495,498 (1981)). Such a sentencing disparity does not violate Article 26 of the Massachusetts Constitution. Id.
Imprisonment for a long term of years "might be so disproportionate to the offense as to constitute a cruel or unusual punishment." Commonwealth v. Alvarez, 413 Mass. 224, 233-234 (Mass. 1992) (quoting McDonald v. Commonwealth, 173 Mass. 322, 328 (Mass. 1899)); Commonwealth v. Sanchez, 405 Mass. 369, 379-380 (Mass. 1989); Commonwealth v. Bianco, 390 Mass. 254, 260-262 (Mass. 1983); Commonwealth v. Dunn, 43 Mass. App. Ct. 58, 62-63 (Mass. App. Ct. 1997).
Mandatory life imprisonment is not a per se violation of the Massachusetts Constitution. Commonwealth v. Diatchenko, 387 Mass. 718, 723 (Mass. 1982).
The following appellate cases mention both Section 26 and the Eighth Amendment, but do not provide any significant analysis of Section 26:
Commonwealth v. Rivera, 2011 Mass. App. Unpub. LEXIS 81 (Mass. App. Ct. Jan. 19, 2011) –
Commonwealth v. Farley, 6 Mass. L. Rep. 175 (Mass. Super. Ct. 1996) –
Commonwealth v. Silva, 21 Mass. App. Ct. 536, 542-543 (Mass. App. Ct. 1986) –
Com. v. Walczak, 463 Mass. 808, 979 N.E.2d 732zh (December 12, 2012) (concurring) (Graham and Miller show juveniles are different so court may give them additional protection by instructing grant jury) (another concurring opinion says this is not a constitutional requirement because this is not mentioned in the Miller trilogy)
Chardin v. Police Com'r of Boston, 465 Mass. 314, 989 N.E.2d 392 (June 4, 2013) (Eighth Amendment does not apply to regulatory statutes like issuance of firearm license)
Diatchenko v. Dist. Attorney for Suffolk Dist., 466 Mass. 655 (December 24, 2013) (Miller applies retroactive to cases on collateral review because it is substantive. Grant broader protection to juveniles by holding that mandatory imposition of LWOP on juveniles violates U.S. constitution and discretional LWOP violates Massachusetts Constitution.)
Com. v. Keo, 467 Mass. 25 (January 21, 2014) (LWOP imposed on juvenile offender charged with first degree murder violates U.S. Constitution and Massachusetts Constitution and should be remanded to life with possibility of parole)
Com. v. Ray, 467 Mass. 115, 140 (February 12, 2014) (following Diatchenko, remand the LWOP sentence on juvenile convicted first degree murder to district on the parole eligibility)


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MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte might ride a personal water craft (jet ski) when he visits the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) on Tuesday.
Palace staff said this is one of the scenarios that might take place during the President's visit today at the resource-rich waters.
At least seven jet skis were spotted on board the BRP Davao Del Sur, where the President will board in going to the Philippine Rise.
During the campaign for the 2016 elections, Duterte promised to ride the jet ski to the Spratlys archipelago in South China Sea and plant a Philippine flag there.
He would later take back this plan, saying he does not want to offend China, which has several artificial islands in the Spratlys.
Critics, meanwhile, are less impressed with Duterte's visit Benham Rise.
Jay Batongbacal, director of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, earlier said the continental shelf is not a contested area and the government should instead work on asserting its rights on the South China Sea.
The United Nations had in 2012 awarded Benham Rise to the Philippines as an extension of its continental shelf. With the ruling, the country was granted "sovereign rights" over Benham Rise, which means the Philippines has the exclusive rights to explore and exploit resources there.
The President earlier issued an order that foreign researchers who wish to conduct studies on Benham Rise would need the permission of the National Security Adviser.
This followed heavy criticism against the government for allowing China to explore the area despite its unresolved disputes with the Philippines over the South China Sea, resource-rich waters on the archipelago's west coast.
Benham Rise was also put on the spotlight after it was revealed that China has managed to name five features there following an unauthorized research trip in 2004.
The Philippines then said it would come up with its own names for the said features and also contest China's move, even as it admitted it has no capacity to do expeditions similar to the ones undertaken by the Chinese.
Duterte's tough rhetoric on Benham Rise is starkly different from his stand on the South China Sea, waters being claimed almost entirely by China.
Critics have been slamming Beijing's activities in the disputed waters, including its building of artificial islands in the Spratlys archipelago and its "militarization" of the area.
Duterte has chosen to downplay the dispute as he seeks to improve Manila's ties with Beijing.
The Philippines and China have for decades been embroiled in a dispute over the South China Sea. It reached a critical point during the presidency of Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, who led the filing of a case against Beijing before a United Nations-backed tribunal in 2013.


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Dott unveils plans to use children to power National Grid
By December 17, 2009 9:56 am January 29, 2015 4:52 pm
Designs of the Time Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is unveiling one of its showcase projects, which Dott programme director Andrea Siodmok says will 'take the kinetic energy of children to power the National Grid'.
The project, set to take place next year, will see the design and construction of a new playground at a site in Redruth, Cornwall, which will be codesigned with children and the local community.
The playground apparatus will be designed so that it can create electricity, says Siodmok, who adds, 'The playground might power its own lights, for example.'
The site is currently a derelict playing field at former school Gweal an Top. It has been earmarked to become an adventure playground as part of Cornwall's Play Pathfinder.
The project is being led by Dott senior producer Ré Dubhthaigh, founder of designled management consultancy Radar Station. Dubhthaigh is currently seeking designers from Dott's framework of locally based groups to work on the project, and says he may also involve interns from Dott partner University College Falmouth.
Siodmok says the project aims to feed into the Government's National Play Strategy, launched by the Department for Children, Schools and Families in December 2008 to develop play facilities for children across the country. It also fits the Energy Cashback scheme, launched earlier this year, which allows generators of low-cost electricity to sell it to the National Grid.
She says, 'We want to make sure that the Dott showcase projects are ones that we could scale nationally.'
The project is set to launch in the spring. Dubhthaigh says, 'The intention is that this project will be relatively fastpaced. With any co-creation programme you don't really know what the results will be until they are completed.'
He adds, 'We want the project to be fun, adventurous and magical, and have a lasting effect.'
Dott is working on another showcase project, looking at a new model of low-carbon transport, which is set to launch next year.
DOTT PROJECTS SO FAR
Two showcase projects, one looking at children's play and one looking at transport, to launch next year
The Eco Design Challenge has recently launched, alongside two other skills projects
The Dott Shots website, which allows the public to upload photographs of Dott projects, went live in September
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How the food industry is serving up sustainability
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Happy Fathers day to all of you people. This post is not about fathers it is about changing reality. Surely sometime in your youth you thought certain things were a hard and immutable fact and later found out that those things were not true at all. Shooting stars for instance; your parents, siblings, friends or someone told you that when you saw that streak across the sky it was a shooting star when in fact you later found out that it was just a rock entering the atmosphere and burning up. The concept changed your reality changed. Your reality can be matrix like and you are programmed by the people you grow up with of certain concepts and that was your reality. As your reality changes and your perspective changes then that reality changes and your programming has been upgraded (that is be for the better or for the worse it is so dependent upon you and the stages of your life and what you are going through at the time). If you had a good mother your reality of women at that time was that they are nice. If later you married and your wife cheated on you and there was a bitter divorce then your reality may be at that time that women are inherently bad. Later you meet a woman and decide to marry her or live with her and you have a good relationship then your reality may change again to meet those circumstances.
Reality is your perceptions, cognition's and concepts at that particular time. Once I started writing I loved it and keep all my writings. Later in life (about 20 years later) when I had been dragging that box of writings around with me from house to house I thought why am I carrying all this useless stuff with me and tossed that box. Worst thing I have ever done was to intentionally chuck an important part of my life but I did it based upon my reality at that time. Sometimes your reality helps you and sometimes it hurts you but it is your reality and not someone else's and that is important. Those phases of your life make you you. Each upgrade to your reality is important. Capitalize on those things that make you you. And what makes you unique. Your style, your precepts and your outlook are what make you unique; never give those up. Keep being unique but do not be so unique that you can not change with your current reality.
Make those changes and stay strong that they are the right thing for you at that time and later they may change but that is alright.
Write like you mean it! Write like you may die in the next year. Write so you tell someone about your reality and maybe it will strike a chord within them as it does you and change their reality or enlighten them.
We can all use enlightenment. Write on!


The Klur winery is located in the Katzenthal, "The valley of cats", 10 kilometres to the west of Colmar. Vineyards are protected from winds coming from the west and they are not affected by storms. Indeed, the Colmar region has the lower rainfall index of France with less than 500ml of rain per year.
It's a blended wine composed by the two driest varietals of Klur winery. Riesling and Sylvaner are typical of Alsace and they give a lively and sharp zest to wine. Muscat adds a sweet touch to the blend.
In 2012, in spite of rainy weather, vineyards in Alsace haven't been touched by hail and grost. Therefore, harvest quantity was sufficient. The Director of the Interprofessional Advisory of Alsatian Wines stated, "We have all reasons to thinks that 2012 will be a good year". Especially thanks to the favourable ripening conditions!
The Klurs are an old dynasty of winemakers, like often happens in Alsace. Grapevine culture and winegrowing find their origins in the 17th century and it's a family business. Clément and Francine Klur are also very committed to the biological and biodynamic agriculture and in the ecology.
Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles until the 30th November 2013. Delivery within 21 days.
Alain loves the fresh charm of this wine. It's an explosion of fruits in your mouth that will delight your tastes.
Appearance - Nice white gold colour with light green reflections.
Nose - Nose is fresh and intense at the same time. We clearly feel notes of orange peel and dried fruits.
- Mouth is immediately supple and fresh. Then it surprises for its fruity richness. We clearly feel aromas of Golden apple.
: long ad and nicely acid.