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Claims that cactus juice benefits health are groundless
By Federal Trade Commission
TriVita markets 32-ounce bottles of the "prickly pear" fruit drink, derived from the Nopal cactus, for up to $39.99 plus shipping and handling. According to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) complaint, advertisements on the defendants' websites tout "Inflammation Relief without a Prescription." The defendants infomercials featuring celebrity endorser and former supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, market Nopalea as an "anti-inflammatory wellness drink" that relieves pain, reduces and relieves joint and muscle swelling, improves breathing and alleviates respiratory problems, as well as relieves skin conditions.
Trivita's former Chief Science Officer, Brazos Minshew, also appears in the infomercials and links inflammation to allergies, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and diabetes. He notes in one of the infomercials that "over 200 articles published and archived at the National Institute of Health demonstrate one thing: the Nopal cactus will reduce inflammation." The infomercials also feature testimonials by satisfied consumers who are actually paid employees of defendants, according to the complaint.
"These kinds of unfounded claims are unacceptable, particularly when they impact consumers' health," said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "Advertisers who cannot back up their claims with competent and reliable scientific evidence are violating the law," according to their latest press release today.
The defendants are charged with violating Sections 5 and 12 of the FTC Act by:
-Making unsupported claims that Nopalea significantly improves breathing and relieves sinus infections and other respiratory conditions, and provides significant relief from pain, swelling of the joints and muscles, and psoriasis and other skin conditions.
-Making false claims that the health benefits of Nopalea were proven by clinical studies.
-Failing to disclose that supposedly ordinary consumer endorsers were in fact TriVita sales people who received commissions for selling the defendants' products.
Besides TriVita, Inc., the complaint names as defendants marketing company Ellison Media Company, and Michael R. and Susan R. Ellison, who control both companies.
Consumers should carefully evaluate advertising for products that claim to cure diseases. It is recommended to talk to your health care provider, especially if taking prescribed medication daily. Supplements can cause a reaction along with certain medications.
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Street Car Maps
courtesy of 'Hoffmann'
The District Department of Transportation released an interactive map of the new street car systems, currently under construction. The map superimposes the proposed routes over a map of the city, and the system looks like it will be pretty widespread by the time it's finished. I, for one, am excited.
Kirk Anderson
Kirk is a Maine-born, military brat who moved no fewer than 12 times during his childhood. He came to the DC area in 2004 for his undergrad and decided that it was the place for him. Since graduating, he's nabbed a job with the Fed and spends most of his free time hunting for cheap thrills in the city. Find out why he loves DC.
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stuart on October 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm said:
i am excited too, and just have to pause in my excitement to add: everything old is new again.
i wonder how long before they rip out these tracks and confine the streetcars to a museum in the burbs?
(long after i die, i guess.)
ML on October 27, 2009 at 11:32 am said:
This is great. I love the Metro, but it takes forever to excavate new stations and costs a small fortune, the trolley system can be built fairly quickly and cheaply. Plus the trolley's will have less overhead maintenance cost, so they are a far better investment. The map does not have estimated completion dates. Anyone know when the phases are planned to be completed? Only the H street line is being worked on right now.
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Travel creates opportunities for brief blogs, my friends. So here are the pics/recipe for the Czech Easter bread, which was huge, crusty, and tender with a bit of a lemon feel. Studded with golden and black raisins, as well as apricots (my additions-no citron to be found), it was only a tish sweet. Fine with Easter dinner. Also lovely for any holiday at all. Sorry it didn't get posted until AFTER Easter, but here it is in its glory.
Add butter, sugar and salt to scalded milk. Stir to combine and let cool to lukewarm.
Place yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer and, with the paddle attachment, stir until dissolved. Add lukewarm milk mixture and 2 eggs and combine.
Add 3 cups flour and beat with the paddle until smooth. Add the raisins, almonds, citron, and remaining flour and mix, 3 to 5 minutes until smooth. Dough will be sticky.
Punch down dough and turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead a few minutes and shape into a large round loaf. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush bread with 1 beaten egg. Cut a cross in top of loaf with scissors and sprinkle entire surface with almonds. Bake 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake 30-45 minutes or until instant-read temperature registers 190 degrees. Let cool completely before slicing. Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting, if desired.
Ok, we're out of the kitchen. For now.
How long are you going to bake bread, Mom?
My kissin' Cardinals feeding one another outside the kitchen window.
Wherever I've lived, with the exception of San Antonio, there has been freak weather like snow on Halloween and Easter. (Is it really freak?) My own memories of Easter just south of Chicago are not necessarily warm and beautiful, but neither are they freezing with snow. Perhaps I misremember. But my kids' Easter (and Halloween) photos show a yearly progression from clown to Easter lily all in a background of white.
This year may prove no different.
Below: What they should (and will again) look like.
Coming up on Palm Sunday, this Sunday, I always know that while it's just a week until Easter, it's also forever. This might come from my years as a director of church music. For two reasons: 1. The time spent preparing the music for 4-6 services within one week is a learning experience. Sometimes it includes a Lenten cantata. It always includes a humdinger of an Easter anthem. If ever you're going to pull out all the stops (and that's literally here), this is the time. 2. You're right there, living it all. The lyrics to from Palm or Passion Sunday through Easter are not just powerful, they are both life-giving and life-changing.
I will send the Holy Spirit to you…. He'll remind you all the things that I've said and—–I will always be with you.
Each pastor I worked with had different favorite Holy Week texts, so every year I'd read them and every year I knew them better (that's not to say well). And while I knew the differences between the gospels (ok, this year the text has one angel; we can't do THAT song where there are TWO), I'm not sure I understood them any better for it. I did, though, become more thoughtful about how and why it all happened. I had more time than most to consider what the disciples did all day on Friday or what the weight of that stone might be. Your mind runs around as a sacred musician. You're the dreamer. I knew that my faithful folks had one combined vision/story of the week. Some couldn't handle it and opted out of Thursday or Friday night services. They liked going from the palms to the lilies. That broke my heart. Because without the hopeful meal teaching a new commandment on Thursday, the frightful heart-breaking cold of Friday, and the long looking of Saturday, we have no flowery bonnets, alleluia music, egg hunt or brunch. We have no life, no plan, no nothing, nada, zip, zero, zap.
Make couscous basically according to package directions, but first saute the onion in a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the raisins, the water…etc. Cover to keep warm after done. Set aside. Later, fluff with a fork and grind a little pepper over the top for garnish.
Heat a large grill pan, roasting pan or the bbq grill* to medium high. Meantime, brush the meat with oil and make 10-12 slits (fairly evenly) on each of the three pork tenderloins. Insert a sliver of garlic into each slit. Salt and pepper well.
Grill the pork for 4-5 minutes over high heat. Turn; repeat. Remove from stove and place pan in oven. (You can take meat from grill pan and put it in a large casserole even.) Let meat cook until instant meat thermometer reads 150 for medium-rare, 155 for medium and 160 for done. Remove from oven and cover lightly with foil Let rest 5-10 minutes.
Meantime (or ahead), in a large skillet (or two large skillets), saute vegetables in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper, but don't add other herbs here unless you just have to. (The can fight with the fig sauce.) If your vegetables are done before the meat, you can re-heat briefly in the pan(s).
Alternately, you can roast these vegetables in the oven on a half-sheet pan ahead of time and reheat them while the meat rests.
Make fig sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Drizzle over meat at serving time.
* If you decide to grill, brown the meat well and then lower the heat and cover until done.
A small salad? Some cheese? Someone brings rolls or bread? Definitely deviled eggs! If no one will make a bunny cake, buy a great cheesecake and call it Easter. Keep it festive and thoughtful. Some Easter grass and a few eggs on the table are quick decorations. You might also want to make my carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and jellie bellies.
The link there is for my article on examiner.com, which doesn't give my recipe for carrot cake, but provides for other options. My own cake and frosting is right here on the blog, of course.
Wine? I like a Syrah here. Go California; the prices on California Syrahs are great right now. Qupe is luscious and inexpensive. If you want to spend a bit more, get the phone now and quickly order some Cristom Syrah (only the '07 is left) and tell them to quick-ship, if possible. The Cristom will be less fruity, spicier and will assuredly have more pepper.
And this year, in some ways, is no different. I don't have a choir to prepare (and I miss every one always), I have myself. This year, again, I'm reading THE LAST WEEK by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. I'll be in worship tomorrow thinking about how Jesus appeared to the woman on the street. Sitting on a donkey. Or why people still stripped off their clothes and threw them down in front of him. And then I'll begin the long walk of Holy week.
Oh, dear: did you come here for a recipe? This one's sooo simple; I promise. It's great for two, but is easily doubled, tripled, quadrupled or whatever. Get someone else to bring the deviled eggs and the bunny cake. You've got Easter dinner covered.


At Pueschner we design industrial microwave plants to make the task for the operator as well as for the process engineer as easy as possible. Our philosophy is that design should meet all user and process requirements. A clear user interface with access to all process parameters means better process control. The results are better process stability and higher product quality.
Just one example is the Pueschner rotary knob. This key input element has introduced an unprecedented level of simplicity of setting parameters. One hand and three simple steps (select - adjust - confirm) are all you need. What's more, the rotary knob with the same PLC is installed in all Pueschner microwave plants with the same user interface.
Our microwave process controller (PLC) is designed to meet the needs of the operator and of the process engineer. A process script languages allows the process engineer to design and change his process having access to all process parameters. Once the script file is downloaded and stored on the PLC, complex processes can be easily driven by any operator. Clear text messages and help functions are available in English, German and other languages.
Beside the static process, trend data monitoring provides much more information of the process conditions.
Any Windows PC can be connected to the microwave PLC via RS232 or Ethernet. All data can be stored. A wide range of functions is available using the PC program trend data monitoring program µWaveCAT.
By applying ergonomic principles combined with integration of all process parameters into the PLC the operator is able to run a stable and reproducible process with minimal assistance.
All Pueschner microwave plants can be equipped with a modem as well as with Ethernet (TCP/IP) providing worldwide access via a phone line or via internet. Using the Ethernet option, the client can access easily the microwave plant on his local Intranet. Password protection, call back function etc. cover security demands.
Increased efficiency with better results - that's the bottom line of better design.
If electromagnetic waves penetrate into non-conducting dielectric materials, the wave changes its velocity of propagation depending on the dielectric losses of the material. Reflection, absorption, transmission and refraction are typical phenomenon in interaction between material and electromagnetic waves. The measurement of these conditions allows calculating the dielectric losses of the material within the electromagnetic wave.
This information can be used to determine moisture content or other material conditions, which have a correlation to the dielectric losses.
The simplest method with the lowest accuracy is the measurement of absorption. The highest accuracy can be achieved while using the method based on resonance spectroscopy.
Measuring these two parameters of frequency shift and magnitude decrease within a defined frequency range of a resonator allow to determine the moisture content of a sample with high accuracy.
Pueschner is incorporating the dielectric measurement parameter into industrial microwave heating plants. Therefore this parameter is not available as stand-alone.


All Lodge meetings, except the August picnic, include a sit-down meal and are held at Cedar Falls Woman's Club, 304 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa on the fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted).
Rev. David Nerdig tells the stories of fifteen Christmases as they unfold in the lives of those who worship at the white framed church planted firmly in the snow swept plains of South Dakota. With humor, bite, and grace its characters struggle with what it means to live in a community that is a bit too human but never the less richly blessed with God's unconditional love. Rev. Nerdig is from Jewell, IA and he will have copies of his book for purchase.
Solglimt Lodge members will write out a story about their Norwegian heritage or experience and story teller and Solglimt Lodge member Kris Meyer will act it out. See and hear your story come to life!
Carrie Eilderts grew up in Parkersburg, Iowa and is a 2015 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned an M.A. in History with a Public History Emphasis. For her master's thesis project, she curated an exhibit at the Cedar Falls Historical Society titled "Danish Cedar Falls: The Immigrant Experience." She was previously employed as Assistant Director of The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, and she was hired as Executive Director of the Cedar Falls Historical Society in July 2018.
Founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1861, Luther College has been educating students for over 150 years. The records of this rich history are preserved in the college archives, allowing the Luther College community of the present to connect with that of the past. Haley Jackson presents a brief history of Luther College and demonstrates how historical records are preserved. These preservation techniques can be used by family historians interested in preserving their own material.
The 99th infantry Battalion (Separate) was activated at Camp Ripley, Minnesota on July 19th, 1942 on instructions by the War Department. This unique elite unit was to consist only of Norwegians and Americans with direct Norwegian descent. Soldiers picked out for this elite unit had to have a working knowledge of the Norwegian language and preferably already knowing how to ski. Come and learn more about the history of the 99th Infantry Battalion.
Bruce Bjorgum is the secretary of the 99th Infantry Battalion Educational Foundation. He is the son of Robert Thorsten Bjorgum, who served in the 99th Infantry Battalion during WWII.
In 1990, Quentin Boyken was appointed as Honorary Consul for Norway in the State of Iowa. After ten years of service, he was conferred with the Knight's Cross 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in October of 2000. As Norwegian Consul for the State of Iowa, he provides assistance to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to Norwegian citizens in the State of Iowa.
Mr. Boyken is an attorney in Des Moines.
Solglimt Lodge once again will have a food booth at Sturgis Falls Days, and its popularity continues to increase. Our members participate in any or all of the following ways: providing cash gifts to help pay expenses, working at the food booth, and baking Norwegian goodies.
Since 1967, over 1 1/2 million visitors from all over the world have attended our festival in Decorah, Iowa! The whole family will enjoy delicious food, traditional crafts, a colorful parade, lively entertainment, sporting events, and our Saturday night fireworks display.
Solglimt Lodge member Rod Hamer has volunteered with the American Red Cross for many years. During this time he has been deployed to regions of the USA that were devastated by tornados, floods, hurricanes. Rod will share some of his experiences with us.
Zach Row-Heyveld presents "Rocks and Hard Places: Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen." Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? A current exhibit uses Knud Knudsens' stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen's hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sorjord.
Dr. Duane Lindberg's program in November 2019 will focus on the mystery of the disappearance of the Norse colony in western Greenland. This colony was founded by Eirik the Red in ca. 984 A.D. It thrived for 300 years; however, it mysteriously disappeared ca.1342. The report of an expedition sent by the King of Norway/Sweden in 1355 to find the lost colony helps to explain the mystery of the Kensington Rune Stone which was discovered near Alexandria, Minnesota in 1897.
Bel Canto Cedar Valley is a premiere community chamber choir serving Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and surrounding communities. Bel Canto Cedar Valley contributes to the cultural enrichment of the community by promoting quality choral music, exploring vast and varied choral repertoire, and encouraging music as a life-long passion.
Hors d'oeuveres Committee: All members are asked to bring holiday cookies and pastries for dessert.
The weather outside maybe frightful, but we will be having a delightful time discussing the Norwegian concepts of creating "coziness & togetherness" with our family and friends, especially during the winter months. Norwegian clothing, food & media will be use in the program so that you can replicate koselig with your own family & friends at home. Presented by Dawn Ask Martin & Robin Voster.


Some noble truth-seeking scientists have directed their smarts at an essential human concern: do people really look more attractive in selfies?
A new study conducted at the University of Toronto published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science enlisted 198 college students (100 who were reported "regular selfie-takers") and compared photos they took of themselves with photos of them taken by another person. Each participant rated their own photos based on how attractive and likable the post might be received on social media. Then, 178 members of the public ranked the same photos based on how attractive and likable they found the image, as well as how narcissistic the subject came off.
In the end, all subjects thought more highly of their selfies' attractiveness and likability than the public actually received them. Additionally, the identified "selfie-takers" had a tendency to think they looked better in a selfie than in a photo taken by someone else.
"Selfie-takers generally overperceived the positive attributes purveyed by their selfies," the researchers say,"Here, we found that selfie-takers believed their selfies to look more attractive and likable than photos of them taken by other people. In reality, though, external raters actually perceived the targets' selfies to look less attractive and less likable than the photos taken by others (as well as more narcissistic)."


1. Are you a registered voter?
In an effort to see if the press is right about the lack of people interested in politics and to see if our selected sample of respondents represent an accurate picture of the whole country -- tell us if you are registered to vote.
I voted Gore in 2000 - the year I turned 18.
This year I'm voting for Kerry.
Yes indeed. 9 Presidential elections. Even more than monsoon...and I thought HE was old.
Even more than monsoon...and I thought HE was old.
You guys will think you are old when you turn 80, then you'll laugh.
I have shoes older than that.
I'm 26 so you know I'll be voting for Kerry.
2000 - Gore - won popular vote, unknown about electoral vote as Bush family sued to stop counting votes in Florida.
Just out of curiosity, monsoon -- given your votes in the late 80s to the present.... what possessed you to vote Republican in the 80s? Momentary lapse of judgement?
Well, I try to vote for the person rather than the party.
Regan's damn economic policy lives strongly today -- and people notoriously make bad decisions when elected people to office. I feel blessed to have a mother who is a political activist and able to keep me abreast of what really goes on.
Really, though -- how the hell did W. Bush get elected and why oh why do people want to reelect him?!?!?!


Sharon just announced on the Hebrew site that there is a commitment from many Na Nachs to have 24 hour round chanting of Na Nach by the Tzion this year.
Everyone is encouraged to be very strong on this issue.
those of us at the kotel should do likewise b'n.
ISN'T THIS THE SEVEN BEGGARS of DAY 4 and the 2 BIRDS CALLING AT EACHOTHER FROM THE 1000-mile APART NESTS AND COUNTRIES AND RABEINU IS THROWING HIS VOICE TO DRAW THEM TOGETHER!?


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India v Sri Lanka - 2011 ICC World Cup Final
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the most coveted international cricketing event in the game's history. Started in 1975, there have been 11 editions so far and Australia have won the most number of World Cups winning 5 times. West Indies won the first 2 editions and India have won the World Cup twice while Sri Lanka and Pakistan have won once.
The Man of the Match award is a sign of great individual achievement for a player and gives them confidence. Sachin Tendulkar has the most number of Man of the Match awards in World Cup games winning it 9 times. Also, highly significant is the Player Of The Tournament award which was brought into practice from the 1992 World Cup. No player has won it more than once and it's one of the most prestigious awards a cricketer can get.
Let's see who the players are.
#1992 - Martin Crowe ( New Zealand) - Batsman- Innings:9| Runs: 456
Australia v New Zealand - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
Martin Crowe was the captain of the New Zealand side in the 1992 World Cup. The tournament was hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Crowe finished as the highest run scorer in the tournament and finished off with 456 runs in 9 innings at an average of 114 and a strike rate of 92 which was simply phenomenal. New Zealand made it to the semifinals of the tournament against eventual winners Pakistan after topping their group in the group stage.
In the semis, Crowe starred with the bat, scoring 91 runs off 83 balls which was considered a great strike rate and great score at that time. New Zealand finished off with 262/7 in their 50 overs, however, when Pakistan batted, he chose to stay off the field and rest an injured hamstring, with John Wright taking over on the field.
Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets denying Martin and the Kiwis a place in the World Cup finals. He was nevertheless congratulated by one and all and made history by being the first recipient of this highly coveted award. He passed away 2 years ago at the age of 53 due to cancer.
#1996 - Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) Innings: 8| Runs: 221| Wickets:7
Sanath Jayasuriya became the second recipient of this award. The dazzling batting all-rounder from Sri Lanka revolutionized modern day batting and thrashed teams during the power play and was one of the first players to make use of the fielding restrictions. Sri Lanka won the 1996 World Cup after hammering India in the semis and being declared winners by default due to crowd disturbance and then defeated Australia in the finals.
Jayasuriya scored 221 runs in the World Cup at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 131 which was absolutely unheard of at that point. He also picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 3.96 and was a great all-rounder. Though there were other contenders, like Sachin with 523 runs or Aravinda De Silva with 447 runs, Jayasuriya was chosen as the Player of the Tournament due to the importance and timing of his all-round performances.
Cricket World Cup 2019 Australia Cricket Team Indian Cricket Team Sachin Tendulkar Mitchell Starc


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Meyer Sound PANTHER Demonstrates Renewed Commitment to Green Touring
Home » News » Meyer Sound PANTHER Demonstrates Renewed Commitment to Green Touring
Flagship Line Array is the First Designed and Engineered with Sustainability at the Forefront
With the introduction of the PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker — the company's first product designed and engineered from conception to completion with sustainability as a primary goal — Meyer Sound has redoubled its longstanding corporate commitment to green touring. PANTHER was designed for a reduced carbon footprint in manufacturing, transport, and operation, and Meyer Sound's continuing focus on sustainability carries through to all future product development, campus facilities, technical support initiatives, and education programs.
The design criteria for PANTHER required a substantial reduction in size and weight compared to prior generations of line array loudspeakers as well as at least a 20% reduction in power consumption to achieve the same acoustic output. The result is a system with a peak acoustic output exceeding 150 dB SPL and weighing under 150 lb (68 kg), retaining the same slender width of the LYON® linear line array loudspeaker but with nearly the same output and long throw capacity of the much larger and heavier LEO® system.
"The reduction in power consumption is an important factor regardless of the application, whether touring or installed," notes Meyer Sound Director of Global Marketing Tim Boot, "but what is really critical for portable applications is the size and weight for truck pack, as cutting back even one truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ten metric tons or more on a tour that zigzags across North America. Of course, Meyer Sound self-powered systems always have had an advantage by eliminating amplifier racks."
The green credentials of PANTHER were a crucial factor in selecting a reinforcement system for Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x ("Mathematics") Tour, according to Chris Marsh, tour production manager and FOH engineer as well as a principal partner in the rental company, Major Tom Ltd.
"Sustainability is now one of our chief concerns when planning a tour," Marsh says, "and we are doing everything we feasibly can to operate in a sustainable way. The fact that this new PANTHER box is smaller and lighter is a really big thing. It will take less truck space for the shows in UK and Europe, and it will also make a significant difference when we have to use sea freight containers and especially, when we really have to, use air freight."
The benefits of PANTHER's reduced carbon footprint are not limited to high-profile global tours, notes Tim Boot. "Local and regional rental companies that work only in one area or a few adjoining states still will haul systems thousands of miles annually, and PANTHER's weight reductions will make a difference — with an even bigger reduction when PANTHER's size lets them use smaller trucks."
Although PANTHER is the flagship system for touring applications, the same attention to sustainability is reflected in other recent Meyer Sound products, most notably the ULTRA-X40™ and ULTRA-X20™ point source loudspeakers. The same sustainability goals will be at the core of all future product developments, with the scope extending beyond the product itself into manufacturing processes and green certification of key component suppliers.
One emerging trend in green touring is for acts to carry only mixing consoles and monitor systems, relying on the host venue's permanently installed main house system. Venues that upgrade to PANTHER systems to leverage this trend will also benefit from the greater energy efficiency and attendant reduction in both greenhouse gas emissions and utility costs.
Development of smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient loudspeakers is only one aspect of Meyer Sound's all-encompassing commitment to sustainable business practices. Meyer Sound has been recognized as a Bay Area Green Business since 2016, a distinction that reflects focused programs to reduce energy and water consumption across the Berkeley campus, and to work toward zero manufacturing waste.
Emissions reduction is also affected by a product's lifecycle. Meyer Sound's products are designed for working lifespans regularly measured in decades. Meanwhile, many competitors would have ceased spares availability and consigned the equipment to the landfill.
Although Meyer Sound's contribution to green touring is focused on reducing emissions related to concert production, the broader green touring initiative also encompasses greenhouse gas emissions from venues and audience travel — the two largest contributors — along with merchandising, promotion, accommodations, and artist travel. Green touring also seeks to reduce other environmental impacts, such as reducing or eliminating non-recyclable solid waste.
About Meyer Sound
Founded by John and Helen Meyer in 1979, Meyer Sound is a global leader in providing integrated solutions for sound reinforcement, spatial sound, acoustic systems, studio monitoring and high-end residential systems. Recognized as an audio technology pioneer, Meyer Sound was the first to introduce dedicated loudspeaker processors, source independent measurement, large-scale self-powered loudspeakers, and cardioid subwoofers, among other innovations. The premium professional brand maintains rigorous quality control in its design and manufacturing of sustainable solutions for concert touring and festivals, houses of worship, cinema, education, corporate offices and residential. Scientific research and innovative product development have earned more than 100 US and international patents along with numerous industry awards. Headquartered in Berkeley, California with operations globally, Meyer Sound is a company where employees are innovators and diversity, equity and inclusion are embraced in the workplace and the community.


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The QI deck alone works perfectly, alhthough it is a bit difficult to find the right position.
But installed on the cf2, the LED lights down after a few seconds. I shall say that the battery was completely empty and charging it takes afterwards 30-40 minutes with standard 5V supply and usb cable.
Is the Qi deck touching the charger? We found that both the placement and the distance can be very important to get a stable connection.
That's true. Too close is not good. With cf2, I tested distance between 1mm and 8-10mm and the placement. There is exactly one distance to get a signal in the LED which disappears afterwards. I will make new tests.
But this charger does say it has a smart recognition mode.
We have tested this recently and it seems that the Qi deck has problems with the newer Qi 1.2 chargers. The current solution is to use an older Qi v1.1 charger. We will do an update to the Qi deck so that it supports Qi 1.2 but it requires HW changes.


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The book "Perspectives: LGBTI+ Rights in Turkey" is out!
LGBTI+ Human Rights Report has been published
Activism School on Local Governments has started today!
Activism School organized second time this year by Kaos GL Association has rung its bell for "Local Governments".
In the scope of the Capacity Building Program for LGBTI Activists and Organizations, Local Government School has started today in İzmir. During three days, alternative ways of struggling against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity within local governments will be open to discussions in the scope of the School.
The first day of the school started with Head of İzmir Karabağlar City Council and Kaos GL member Nazik Işık's comprehensive presentation on where local governments in our lives. LGBTI human rights defenders coming from Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Çanakkale, İstanbul, İzmir and Manisa sought answer for 'why local governments are important' during the session.
Why local governments are important for us?
Işık started her speech by reminding how local governments are involved in every aspect of our daily lives such as the water we take shower, the ways we walk or the bus we take, etc. Sampling the inclusion of local governments in our daily life practices, Işık told about the structures of local governments.
Reminding that centralizations cause the isolation from people in the field of administration, Işık underlined that municipalities, metropolitan municipalities in particular, are also operated with a classical presidency regime, so they are not effective in terms of participation. Işık also emphasized the importance of being organized in local level:
"The only way that metropolitan municipalities could see microorganisms like us is to be organized in our locals."
By the end of her presentation, Nazik Işık mentioned the principles of the European Urban Charter and the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life. While emphasizing that legislation is not enough for change life in local level, Işık told that the most important in municipal work is to work in terms of needs and demands, and to be represented in decision making mechanisms.
*Activism School on Local Governments is also a part the joint project, The Time is Now: Consolidating Regional Efforts for Advancing LGBTI Rights and Equality in the Western Balkans and Turkey, which has been conducted among the member organizations of LGBTI Equal Rights and Association for Western Balkans and Turkey (ERA) and financed by European Union.


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 30, 2017) - Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW) ("Aegean" or the "Company") and Caribbean Bunkers LLC, a subsidiary of Freepoint Commodities LLC ("Freepoint"), today announced the signing of an agreement to cooperate on bunkering sales, focused around the U.S. Virgin Islands facility at Limetree Bay, St. Croix.
Under terms of the agreement, Aegean will market bunker fuels and marine gas oil supplied by Freepoint to customers calling on the Limetree Bay Facility. The agreement calls for future expansion in the region that could lead to adding delivery capability through Aegean's owned fleet.
Manolis Chochlakis, Aegean's Regional Manager of the Americas, said, "We are pleased to announce the launch of our new service center in St. Croix USVI, which strengthens our existing presence in the Caribbean and represents another important step in our effort to broaden our global footprint in attractive markets. The growth and activity level at Limetree Bay has been remarkable since the terminal was purchased in 2016."
Mr. Chochlakis concluded, "We believe working together with Freepoint, which is an equity partner in the Limetree Bay facility, provides us both with incentives to jointly grow our presence in the region. The Aegean and Freepoint teams are experienced groups that have worked well together in the past. They will ensure our customers in the Caribbean get first class service."
"Freepoint is excited about developing this business -- we envision it will be a core strategy in our global oil platform. The St. Croix Limetree Bay Facility has brought a lot of promise to the region and continues to grow at an impressive rate. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to develop a strong base of operations on the island and believe this new venture is a perfect complement to our existing business," said Rob Peck, Senior Managing Director, Global Oil. "We have worked with Aegean for a number of years and are privileged to be cooperating with a company that is so well-respected in the industry. We believe this agreement will be extremely beneficial to both companies as we expand and optimize our business in the Caribbean. "
The agreement begins in September and expects to be fully operational contributing results during the fourth quarter of 2017.
Founded in 2011, Freepoint is based in Stamford, CT with over 400 employees worldwide. Freepoint is a merchant of physical commodities and a financer of upper and mid-stream commodity-producing assets. Freepoint also provides physical supply services and related structured solutions for counterparties.
The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include our ability to manage growth, our ability to maintain our business in light of our proposed business and location expansion, our ability to obtain double hull secondhand bunkering tankers, the outcome of legal, tax or regulatory proceedings to which we may become a party, adverse conditions in the shipping or the marine fuel supply industries, our ability to retain our key suppliers and key customers, material disruptions in the availability or supply of crude oil or refined petroleum products, changes in the market price of petroleum, including the volatility of spot pricing, increased levels of competition, compliance or lack of compliance with various environmental and other applicable laws and regulations, our ability to collect accounts receivable, changes in the political, economic or regulatory conditions in the markets in which we operate, and the world in general, our failure to hedge certain financial risks associated with our business, our ability to maintain our current tax treatments and our failure to comply with restrictions in our credit agreements and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 20-F, Form 6-K and otherwise for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.
About this company Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc.


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jazz trumpeter, figure skater, and psychiatrist, was born in New York City. His father, Billy Williams, was the lead singer in Billy Williams and the Charioteers, while his mother was a dancer who was one of the Brown Twins at the Cotton Club. She danced with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers and can be seen in the Fats Waller short film of "Ain't Misbehavin'," sitting on the piano while he sang to her. After Billy Williams's death, Henderson's mother married a doctor in San Francisco. His stepfather had many musician patients, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington.
Henderson began on the trumpet when he was nine. His first teacher was Louis Armstrong who gave him a few informal lessons Henderson moved to San Francisco with his family when he was 14 He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of ...
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Yes, it is TMJ. I've stuggled with it for years. I had jaw surgery & TMJ surgery a couple of years ago. It helped to a certain extent, my jaw no longer pops or locks up like it used to (I actually had it get stuck one time where I couldn't close my mouth all the way to chew!) So I'm definitly better off. And my doctor told me there's no way it could get out of place again because he put screws in. But about a year after the surgery I started having pain again. I called my doctor and they said he no longer treated TMJ because the insurance wouldn't pay. He wouldn't even talk to me. Whenever I get stressed I clench my jaw and that's what causes it to flare up. Before surgery it hurt bad every single day, so I guess I should be grateful.


Thank you for your interest in coaching our Science Olympians! Our coaching team consists of parent volunteers and high school students. There is no special education required. Our adult coaches are excited to offer this opportunity to our students, and interested in learning more about these subjects themselves.


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A 2014 Nissan Quest gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway. This means a 2014 Nissan Quest can get up to 21 miles per gallon overall.


An elderly man in Germany who thought he would be spending Christmas alone this year has been flooded with invites after posting an advert looking for a place to spend the festivities on a supermarket notice board.
A shopper saw the ad in the supermarket in Berlin and posted it on Facebook, urging other social media users to share it far and wide.
"When I read this, it broke my heart," Facebook user Femina Lisa explained in the post.
More than 6,000 people shared the post, with many extending Christmas invites to the man, who describes himself as a retiree and widower.
Due to the high number of requests, Femina Lisa said she had stopped sharing the man's contact details, which are hidden in the post.
While it remains to be seen where the pensioner will be spending his Christmas, it seems certain that he won't be alone.


Now, a new interpretation of his symptoms may have revealed the causes of Darwin's condition. Research presented last week suggests that he suffered from three distinct ailments: cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), which generally starts in childhood; Chagas' disease, a parasitic illness contracted during his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, and Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria now known to cause peptic ulcers.
The new diagnoses come in the wake of an annual conference by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, which has been looking at ailments of historical figures since 1985, trying to figure out what it was that made them miserable like that.


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Question by dgupta · Jun 14, 2018 at 05:50 PM · Player DatadataTitle Data
Creating a Territory War game like like Lord's Mobile or Pokemon Go
So, we were thinking in the future of creating our own twist on the territory war genre. I was wondering if a game like this is possible with Playfab, and, if so, how could it be achieved? The main two things we would need is the ability to store the map on playfab which has details such as the names of the different territories and what they hold (like pokestops in Pokemon go), and the ability to place troops in territories after you conquer them (like placing pokemon in gyms in Pokemon Go). I'm thinking we could store the map using Playfab CDN and just have every player download it. It would give map details and possibly ids for each territory. But, the harder problem is how we can keep track of what territories are conquered. So that presents a major problem.
Updating Conquered Territories
As far as I know, there is no way to do instantaneous updates in Playfab for all players. This would present a problem especially if there are a lot of players. If a player is already within a territory, how would we make sure that no other player can enter that same territory? Also, how do we make sure the map is up to date whenever any player conquers a territory? In both of these cases, if we store it in title data then everything within the title data key would have to be updated whenever anything happens. That presents concurrency problems. Also, if we use title data that could take up to 15 minutes to sync across all players and present huge problems as not all players are guaranteed to have the updated map.
Thanks in advance for any answers! And sorry for the long question.
Answer by Brendan · Jun 15, 2018 at 06:12 AM
So, the two problems you need to overcome are:
a) Massive sharing of data elements - In this model, one piece of data has to be updated by potentially every player in the game (the "gym", for example).
b) Frequency of updates - At the same time, you're going to need the ability to update that single element at a high frequency.
Both of these requirements mean that the data in question must be in-memory, not on-disk. PlayFab has three data models:
1) Title data - This is a sharded and cached resource, designed for all players in the game to read from it at once, if needed. So it can only be updated periodically, and so only by the developer or publisher.
2) Player data - This is highly consistent, disk-stored table data that is associated with a single player. We also provide a version of it called "Shared Group Data" which is the same thing, just without an owning player. You can have a few players update it, but if you try to have a lot of players update it, or you try to update it at a high frequency, you'll have problems, as it's not designed for that.
3) Entity data - This is our newer data model, and in it we have Entity Objects, which are similar to profile data in that it's stored in a more efficient model where you can use it for Clan/Guild/Team data (so, groups of upwards of 100 players might share the data). It's designed to only allow for one update at a time, so multiple players trying to update it won't cause problems, though if they're simultaneous requests, only one will succeed and the others will get a "busy - try later" response.
In not really going to count CDN data at all. That's just a store for large data that you need to distribute broadly, and which is rarely updated (TTL on CDN data is at least an hour).
As you can see, none of these is something you can use for data that needs to be updated at a high rate, and by thousands (or more) of players. The type of game you describe requires custom game servers that host the state information of the world elements. You would have a number of servers running based upon how many regions you have and how many players you have in them. Those servers would enable the high frequency updates, and would periodically update the Entity data that you use as the long-term store for the data of all the things in the world.
You'll also need to have a custom matchmaker, since it will act as the coordinator of how many servers you have running per region and what world geos they "own" (and so, which Entities they're in charge of). The matchmaker would direct players between those servers based upon the reported geolocation of the user.
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dgupta · Jun 16, 2018 at 07:28 PM 0
Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the quick answer!
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Forest Preserves offer winter activities
Residents can go ice skating, sledding, cross-country skiing among other things
By Lake County Journal
Weather permitting, ice fishing is available at several lakes including Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth. (Courtesy of John D. Kavc)
LIBERTYVILLE – From ice skating to sledding to cross-country skiing, the Lake County Forest Preserves give residents plenty of reasons to get outside this season.
Before heading out to a forest preserve for a winter walk or twirl on the ice, check the winter sports page online at www.lcfpd.org.
Solar-lit evening hikes
With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some brisk evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
Though regular preserve hours are 6:30 a.m. to sunset, the illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 p.m. daily through Sunday, March 14. Bicycle and equestrian traffic are not permitted on the lighted trails after sunset. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.
To access the lighted trails, park at Lakewood's Winter Sports Area located on the east side of Fairfield Road just south of Route 176 or at Old School's main entrance lot located on the east side of St. Mary's Road just south of Route 176. Lake County Forest Preserve Rangers regularly patrol the areas.
Sled hills are located at Lakewood in Wauconda and Old School in Libertyville. The Lakewood hill is part of a dedicated Winter Sports area at that site and is lighted, allowing for winter fun until 9 p.m. daily. The Old School hill is open until sunset, when conditions allow sledding. Snowboards, metal runners or toboggans are not permitted.
Cross-country skiers can enjoy nearly 189 miles of trails at forest preserves throughout Lake County. Groomed trails are available at Lakewood's Winter Sports Area, at Old School, and along the Des Plaines River Trail between Old School and the Wright Woods Canoe Launch on Route 60 in Vernon Hills. Grooming typically is done two days after a heavy snow. A 4-inch snow base is required for cross-country skiing at the Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. The Forest Preserves purchased new equipment that allows for improved, more efficient trail grooming in a way that enhances the experience.
Snowmobilers can use 21 miles of designated trails within the preserves, all of which connect to other area snowmobile trails. A 4-inch snow base and frozen ground are required to open snowmobile trails. Snowmobilers should use caution and watch for trail route signs along all forest preserve snowmobile trails.
The Des Plaines River Trail from Russell Road to just south of Wadsworth Road provides the longest stretch of trail for snowmobilers. Parking and trail access is provided at the Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch on Russell Road east of Route 41 and at Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve located on Wadsworth Road just east of Route 41 in Wadsworth.
When conditions allow, snowmobile trails are open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
The following snowmobile trailer parking lots are open for extended hours for snowmobilers: the Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch parking area on Russell Road east of Route 41, the Sedge Meadow parking area on Wadsworth Road east of Route 41, and the Lakewood parking area on Brown Road near Route 12. All other parking lots close at sunset.
Lace up your skates and head to the lake at Independence Grove in Libertyville or the rink at Lakewood's Winter Sports Area. The shallow rink at Lakewood, open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., typically freezes earlier in the season than the lake at Independence Grove, which is open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, where a 4.5-inch ice layer is required for ice skating.
When conditions allow, ice fishing is available at Banana Lake at Lakewood, Sterling Lake at Van Patten Woods, Hastings Lake in Lake Villa, Lake Carina in Gurnee, and the south bay at Independence Grove. Ice fishing is free and at your own risk. Ice conditions are not monitored, so anglers should check ice thickness before going out on any frozen body of water. A minimum of 4 inches of solid ice over the entire body of water is recommended before individuals attempt ice fishing. Bring your own gear. Temporary shanties and shelters are permitted but must be removed by the end of the day. Only two poles are allowed or tip-ups with no more than two hooks on each line. Holes must be drilled 6 inches or smaller in diameter. Van Patten Woods is open weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until one hour past sunset for ice fishing and from 6:30 a.m. to sunset Saturdays and Sundays. Other sites are open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset for ice fishing. All state fishing regulations and licenses apply.
"There are so many amazing ways for visitors and families to recreate outside in nature during the winter, and there's no better place to experience the season and improve your physical and mental wellness than in your forest preserves," said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
For a full list of winter activities, visit LCFPD.org/winter-sports.
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Who is the best DJ in Uruguay?
Claudia Cazacu is a name that for some may scream euphoric trance to as she was a heavy hitter in the scene back in the day, but now she finds herself deep inside the darker realms of techno following her most recent release on Italian label Gate Null Recordings.
"Everything is difficult in the beginning, but with hard work and determination you can achieve anything you wish for. Those challenges are keeping me going, getting me stronger and more determinate towards achieving my dream."
You're the first Romanian DJ who made it on European music market and not only, what is your success receipe?
Lot,lot of hard work. I have my own studio where I spend days and nights to produce music when I'm not traveling. I have my own record label that has just been signed to Spinnin (Dutch record company), I have 14 radio shows per month... so.. it's no time to sit.
How do you feel about your newly obtained position in the DJ Mag top 100 poll?
I feel extremely happy and blessed to be able to be among the first 100 DJs in the world. It's an honor for me and I am very grateful to everyone who supported me.
Can you tell us about your musical background and the age that you decided to pursue a career in music?
I've been involved in music since I was a little girl. My parents sent me to a school for music where I studied piano and violin and also have vocal lessons. I decided to pursue the career of being a dj about 5 years ago when I realized that actually my calling was on that stage. I've loved music since I can remember. Music it's my life, everything else revolves around it.
Through your experiences in this industry, do you perhaps have an interesting tale for us, like maybe some male fans stalking you or something?
The best story must be the one from Vietnam. I finished my 3 weeks tour in China and flew straight after to Vietnam for a gig, with no sleep. I only had few hours before the gig so I thought it would be a good idea to rest for a bit. I fell into this deep sleep and only woke up 15 minutes before the gig. And we have to take into consideration that I need at least 2 hours to get ready before I get on the stage. So, with no make up on I put my glasses on and rushed to the club. I was still yawning when I started my set, but then few red bulls later I was flying. As for male stalking, I am practicing martial arts, so no problems here. And also, I told you I am from the vampires land... you don't want to mess with me.
What was your big career break?
I didn't have one particular big break as such, rather everything has built up over time. Of course, there are some events along the way that mark your presence more, such as the release of my first vocal project, Freefalling featuring Audrey Gallagher, a track that was heavily supported by Armin van Buuren: And my entry in the TOP 100 DJs poll last year made a big difference. Each extra milestone just makes people take you that little bit more seriously.
In terms of productions, how involved are you actually in the whole creative musical process ?
a producer of a film doesn't act all the parts and do all of the editing. I create the ideas and work with talented people who can bring those into a polished finish.
Looking back over your career what has been the highlight for you?
The highlight is that I am doing what I love and that it continually evolves with new adventures, new experiences and new faces along the way.


Can I split a large dedicated server into multiple smaller ones?
Thread: Can I split a large dedicated server into multiple smaller ones?
And we want to split it into multiple smaller ones? is it possible to do that?
I have heard of Xen, KVM or Open VZ to do that, do I need a web hosting expert for this job?
Sure you can. All 3 of the virtualization platforms have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Are you wanting the virtual machine for yourself or do you plan on offering VPS's to others?
If they are for others, do not use OpenVZ as most people these days are looking for XEN or KVM so they get dedicated resources.
Where are you getting the server from? That is a pretty low price for those specs. Keeping costs down is good, but make sure it is on a network with no single point of failure and with a company with really good tech support. Otherwise, you can get everything finally setup just the way you want it, and loose it all in the blink of an eye. Network hardware & servers fail. It's not if, it's when!
You do not have to be a web hosting expert to provision a server into VM's, but it also depends on what your going to do with them. If you can tell us more about your plans we may have more advice for you.
With XEN or KVM, we can use same resource on each account?
Or it will split into VPSs?
Recommend me some provider names?
E-5 with 64Gb RAM, splint into multiple Virtual servers, all of which share the same resources?
What are you going to use the virtual servers for?
Split into 4 accounts, 8GB each one.
If you want to be able to burst resources between the VPSs, then OpenVZ would probably be your best option. Whether liked or not, OpenVZ does have a minimal footprint on resources and is the fastest of all the virtualization platforms; the only thing is each vm shares kernels with the host node and it's not complete isolation. Implementing PLOOP will put some great caching in place and further isolation.
OpenVZ is the best option.
You don't need to hire somebody for that, some hosts will install everything is needed, free of charge.
KVM is good but If you need stable or dedicated resource then Xen is best.
If you want dedicated resources per VPS; go with KVM or XEN. If you don't really need dedicated resources then you can go with OpenVZ. Both are easy to install and you can use a control panel like SolusVM.
Most certainly you can. I mean after all its your dedicated server. You can do whatever the hell you want to do.
Basic technical knowledge is required to setup the the server and split it. You can easily manage on your own, if in case of doubt, hosting providers do provide Management support for these technical aspects. Ask regarding this to your provider.
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My article in the October issue of Professional Speaker magazine, the trade magazine for the National Speakers Association, offers 11 ideas on how authors, speakers and experts can come up with new products simply by giving their old products a new twist.
Get rid of those old cassette tapes and convert them to CDs.
Turn audio products into electronic transcripts and ask, "Do you want fries with that?" In other words, upsell them to the transcript if they buy the CD, and vice-versa. When customers buy my CDs and transcripts, many go for the upsell.
Turn CDs into MP3 files and offer an instant download.
Turn audio products into podcasts. A six-CD package, for example, can be sliced and diced into 24 short podcasts that customers can buy for $5 each.
Turn a handout into a notepad. I sell notepads with "10 Magic Phrases to Use with the Media." You can use them as cheat sheets when you're talking to reports on the phone.
Slice and dice your printed book into electronic special reports. I've written 50 special reports on a variety of topics.
Take an existing product and turn it into one or more videos.
Take the best tips from your ezine and turn them into an ebook. I did exactly that with "The Best of the Publicity Hound's Tips of the Week from 2005" that I give away.
Take any existing product and turn it into a tips booklet. Paulette Ensign, The Tips Booklet Queen, will show you how.
If you're a speaker, customize generic handouts for a specific industry and bundle them with other products. Turn the handouts into a spiral-bound workbook.
Turn a print book into an ebook.
Now isn't that a lot better than starting from scratch?
Congrats on getting your article ran in the National Speakers Association trade magazine. These are some wonderful tips. I look forward to the information that you provide.


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This is perhaps the most satisfactory comparison, for besides the Greco-Roman remains there is an extensive subterranean city of unknown date, which may be of great antiquity, though even this is still sub judice.
Greek Historiography The course looks at the origins and development of history-writing in Greco-Roman antiquity.
All the so-called " giant cities of Bashan " without exception are now known to be Greco-Roman, not earlier than the time of Herod, and, though in themselves of very high architectural and historical interest, have no connexion whatever with the more ancient periods.
The facade, however, with its two square and somewhat heavy flanking towers dates from the 17th century, and is Greco-Roman in architecture.
In 1903 the foundations of this temple were discovered close to the Arch of Trajan, and many fragments of fine sculptures in both the Egyptian and the Greco-Roman style belonging to it were found.
The attempt to harmonize the Stoic demonology with Roman religion led to the Lares being compared with the Greek "heroes" during the period of Greco-Roman culture, and the word is frequently translated ilpcoEs.
Enclosed between the Taurus and Amanus ranges and the sea are the fertile plains of Cilicia Pedias, consisting in great part of a rich, stoneless loam, out of which rise rocky crags that are crowned with the ruins of Greco-Roman and Armenian strongholds, and of Pamphylia, partly alluvial soil, partly travertine, deposited by the Taurus rivers.
Greco-Roman wrestling, with its ancient origins, joined the modern Games from the outset in 1896.
Mount this lion head fountain on any wall to recreate the ambiance and elegance of a Greco-Roman sanctuary.
St. Justin Martyr (ca. 100-ca. 165) is the first Christian apologist of non-Jewish heritage whose writings have survived.
El Greco (1541-1614), a Greek painter who settled in Spain, evolved a highly personal style with mannerist traits. He was a great religious painter of a visionary nature and a master portraitist.
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Vikings: A look at Matt Cassel's career timeline
Matt Cassel will start for the Vikings on Sunday against the Steelers in London.
There's no question Cassel's path to Minnesota was a crazy one, and the Pioneer Press has the details.
"I'm excited about the opportunity," Cassel said Friday. "I've been through it a lot, but at the same time you still get those butterflies. I just found out about it this morning before practice. At the same time, I've been preparing for this. I feel like I'm ready to go."
Take a look at a timeline of Cassel's career.
April 24, 2005 -- Drafted out of Southern California in the 7th round by the New England Patriots.
October 2, 2005 -- Came off the bench in a loss to the Chargers to make his NFL debut. He went 2-4 with 15 yards and an interception.
January 1, 2006 -- Threw his first career touchdown pass in a 28-26 loss to the Dolphins.
September 21, 2008 -- Made his first career start one week after Tom Brady tore his ACL. Cassel went on to lead the Patriots to an 11-5 record. Despite the great record, the Patriots missed the playoffs.
March 1, 2009 -- The Patriots traded Cassel to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 34th overall pick in the 2009 draft. Cassel later signed a six-year, $62.7 million contract.
September 20, 2009 -- A week one loss to the Raiders started a 4-12 journey as Cassel and the Chiefs struggled mightily in his first season in Kansas City.
January 2, 2011 -- Capped off a 10-6 regular season and a AFC West division title for the first time in seven years. He was later named to the Pro Bowl.
January 9, 2011 -- Cassel made his first career playoff start -- a 30-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He threw for 70 yards and three interceptions in the game.
October 7, 2012 -- Chiefs fans cheered after Cassel suffered a concussion against the Ravens.
March 14, 2013 -- The Chiefs released Cassel, who on the same day signed with the Vikings.
September 29, 2013 -- Cassel will make his first career start for Minnesota.
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In the history of computing, the first widely understood theoretical computer programs ever constructed were based on a class of systems now called Turing machines.
Turing machines are similar to mobile automata in that they consist of a line of cells, known as the "tape", together with a single active cell, known as the "head". But unlike in a mobile automaton, the head in a Turing machine can have several possible states, represented by several possible arrow directions in the picture below.
And in addition, the rule for a Turing machine can depend on the state of the head, and on the color of the cell at the position of the head, but not on the colors of any neighboring cells.
Turing machines are still widely used in theoretical computer science. But in almost all cases, one imagines constructing examples to perform particular tasks, with a huge number of possible states and a huge number of possible colors for each cell.
But in fact there are non-trivial Turing machines that have just two possible states and two possible colors for each cell. The pictures on the facing page show examples of some of the 4096 machines of this kind. Both repetitive and nested behavior are seen to occur, though nothing more complicated is found.
An example of a Turing machine. Like a mobile automaton, the Turing machine has one active cell or "head", but now the head has several possible states, indicated by the directions of the arrows in this picture.


A fresh coat of paint can turn a drab, outdated house into a modern home. Whether you want to make your living room more colorful or refresh your house's exterior, it's important to choose the right paint for the job. We talked to Sam Carrillo, senior product manager for Dunn-Edwards Paints, to find out what homeowners need to know before starting an interior or exterior painting project. Use this guide to decide what type of paint is best for your project.
Offers oil-based and water-based exterior and interior paints. Buy their signature paint at Lowes, or purchase from other major home improvement stores like Ace. One gallon of paint cost about $15-$50.
Interior and exterior paints are sold at Walmart, The Home Depot and independent retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Choose from a wide range of colors. Prices range from$10-$40/gallon.
Paints, stains and supplies are sold at retail stores throughout the United States. Choose from more than 1,500 paint colors and get an in-home consultation service. One gallon of paint costs around $30-$50.
California-based paint manufacturer with a broad selection of colors, finishes and paint types. Use their online ColorSmart tool to visualize how colors will look in your home. One gallon of paint is around $23-$40.
A luxury paint manufacturer specializing in interior and exterior paints and stains. The company's products are sold exclusively at authorized independent retailers across the U.S. One gallon costs $35-$75.
Specializes in on-trend colors with retail locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Utah. Their paint costs around $35-$55/gal.
Sells professional-quality paints, stains and supplies at authorized dealers in the western United States. Choose from more than 1,700 colors in flat, eggshell, satin and semi-gloss finishes. Prices range from $30-$60 per gallon.
This company sells paint primer at home improvement stores for $18-$35/gal. Its products prep surfaces by covering dark colors, sealing porous surfaces, covering stains and odors and helping new paint adhere better.
Purchase at Ace Hardware, Lowe's and other home improvement stores throughout the United States. The company offers more than 1,000 colors for $11-$45/gal.
Owned by the Sherwin-Williams Company. Specializes in paints for professionals and homeowners and offers warranties on most of its products. Buy it at hardware stores for around $18-$50/gallon.
There's a perfect type of paint for every project. The most popular types of interior paint are water-based, oil-based and semi-gloss. Understanding how different types of paint work can help you pick the right one for every project inside and outside your house.
Water-based paint: Water-based paint, also called latex paint or acrylic paint, is the most popular because it's easy to clean. It's durable in extreme heat and cold because of its ability to expand and contract. This adaptability makes it a good choice for painting exterior and interior walls.
Oil-based paint: Oil-based paint is more durable than water-based, but it takes longer to dry. Use oil-based paint in entryways, playrooms and other high traffic areas. Oil-based paint also works well on the exterior of your home. Make sure you know the steps to take to prepare your home's exterior before you paint it.
Semi-gloss paint: Semi-gloss paint is usually the most expensive type of paint. It's stain resistant and easy to clean. Use semi-gloss paint in bathrooms and kitchens since it is more resistant to moisture than other types of paint.
Take your time choosing the right paint color for your project since you won't want to re-paint for awhile once you finish your project. Home improvement stores and specialty paint stores offer more color options than big box stores and can work with you to mix the perfect shade for your space.
The finish of the paint affects how it looks and how easy it is to clean and maintain. It also affects how easily you can see surface imperfections like scratches or dents in the wall. There are a few different types of paint finishes, so choose the one best for your purpose.
Matte paint finish: Flat, or matte paint, finishes help conceal surface imperfections. They don't stand up well to frequent or vigorous cleaning, so most people reserve flat paints in low-traffic areas of the home and on ceilings. Outdoors, choose matte paint for dented or scratched vinyl and aluminum siding.
Satin paint and eggshell paint finish: These finishes have a slight sheen, and most people use them throughout their homes in bedrooms, living rooms and hallways. It's also a good choice for most outdoor siding, as long as the siding is in relatively good condition. It's easier to clean than flat paint and creates a classic, slightly illuminated look. Satin is a bit shinier than eggshell.
Gloss paint finish: Gloss paint finishes, including semi-gloss and high-gloss, are shiny and easy to clean, but glossier paints make surface imperfections more visible. They're ideal for bathrooms and kitchens because the walls in those rooms often need to be wiped down. Most people also use gloss on railings, banisters, trim, casings, shutters, door jambs and window sills inside and outside the home.
Creating effects with sheen: Create a dramatic interior look by contrasting different sheens on the same wall in a stripe, diamond or other patterns. Start by painting your walls in a flat finish. After the paint has dried, use painter's tape to mark off the wall in a pattern of your choosing. Then paint the inside of the tape outlines with a high-gloss paint in the same color.
Most rooms need at least two gallons for one coat of paint. One gallon of paint covers about 400 square feet, or about the size of a small bathroom. You'll need two gallons for larger spaces like a bedroom. For a smooth finish, you'll need two coats of paint–more if you're making a dramatic color change. You'll also need about one can of trim paint for every eight cans of wall paint.
You'll be able to get away with one coat of exterior paint if the current coat is in fairly good condition and if you're not making a drastic color change. You'll use one gallon of paint for one coat covering about 400 square feet of your exterior walls.
Simplify the process of figuring out how much paint you'll need by using an online paint calculator. Most major paint brands include these tools on their websites.
Primer is often sold separately from paint, though some paint brands include primer in their regular paint. Most projects will look better if you put on a coat of primer, but you don't always need it.
What does paint primer do?: Primer is a base coat paint used to prep surfaces before painting that can help you achieve an even, rich color when the paint dries. Primer seals off the current surface and gives you a fresh canvas for your new paint.
When to use paint primer: Most paint comes with primer already mixed in. But if you're painting a light color onto a dark wall, covering walls that are stained or smelly, painting a porous surface like bricks or covering a painted design, you'll definitely want to apply a coat or two of straight primer. Use oil-based primer if you're painting with oil paint, and use latex-based primer if you're painting with latex paint.
A gallon of paint generally costs around $30-$50. DIY your painting project for as little as $200-$300 per room. According to HomeAdvisor, the cost to hire someone to paint a room is $380-$790. The cost to paint the interior of a house can be anywhere from $900 to almost $3,000.
Paint can be expensive, but don't skimp on the quality of the paint. More expensive paints tend to have many benefits over their cheaper counterparts. Higher-quality paints can be twice as expensive as some other options, but you typically don't need to use a primer. Often, people get by with just one coat of a more expensive paint, making it comparable in cost to, or even more affordable than, a cheaper paint in the end.
Higher-quality paints also tend to last years longer than lower-quality paints before they start to chip and fade. Unless you think you'll want to change the color again in a few years, it's a good idea to invest in a good paint from the start.
Where can I buy paint?
The three most common places to buy paint are local hardware stores, national home improvement stores and specialty paint stores. Local hardware stores are a great place to look for paint, but the smaller the store, the smaller the selection is likely to be. National home improvement store chains have entire departments devoted to paint and usually have several walls with paint chips to choose from. Employees mix paint to get the exact shade you want in the finish and type that you prefer.
Specialty paint stores provide more specific services to help you renovate your home. They can custom mix any color to your specifications and have the widest selection of types and finishes. Some offer consultation services to help you choose the right color palette for your home.
How do you get rid of lead paint?
Lead paint is mainly a concern in homes built before 1978. If you've confirmed you have lead paint in your home with a DIY testing kit, your best bet is to hire a professional who can safely remove it for you. If you decide to do the work yourself, make sure to follow safety measures and best practices. Work in one room at a time, and seal the area from the rest of the house by taping all seams. Remove everything from the room or cover it with at least two sheets of plastic. When you're working, wear disposable coveralls, shoes, goggles and a properly-fitting HEPA respirator. The main danger of lead paint comes from the dust that results when it flakes and chips off, so clean up very carefully, shower as soon as possible and do not spread dust around your home. Find more information about lead paint on the EPA website.
The company manufactures stains and supplies and is one of the best-known brands in the world. In fact, its paint is used on major monuments such as the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign.
A premium paint brand that manufactures its own resins and proprietary colorants for a unique, long-lasting product. It has always sold its paints through authorized independent retailers.
Though it started as a wallpaper store, this company is now one of the largest paint chains in the southwestern United States. It offers many specialty paints in a large selection of on-trend colors.
Paint selection: There is a wide selection of interior and exterior paints and primers from this brand, including industrial and high-performance paints. The company offers several unique products, such as Recover recycled paint and Syn-Lustro rust preventative semi-gloss enamel.
Environmentally-friendly options: Dunn-Edwards promotes environmentally-friendly ingredients in its products and maintains green manufacturing facilities. In fact, it has the only LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility in the world for its sustainable practices.
InstaColor app: Try the InstaColor app to match your color inspiration to any available color they sell. Simply snap a photo of something in a color you love, and the app will suggest the closest matches.
This company is owned by the Sherwin-Williams Company. You can buy this paint brand at select hardware stores throughout the United States; use the store locator tool on the company's website to find one near you.
Paint finder: Whether you're a contractor or a homeowner, you can use the product selector tool on the company's website to find the ideal paint product for your project.
Product warranties: All of this brand's products are backed by warranties that range from 15 years to lifetime.
Promotions and sales: Pratt & Lambert often offers deals and rebates — like a $5 or $10 rebate on a gallon of paint — on its website. Check the promotions tab to see what's current.
KILZ became a household name as the leading paint primer manufacturer in the United States. The company also makes paints, wood treatments and concrete coatings, all of which are available at most major hardware and home improvement stores.
Benefits of primer: KILZ primer preps surfaces for painting by sealing porous surfaces, covering stains and odors, hiding old colors and helping your new paint adhere to the surface better. It also helps the surface resist mildew growth.
Simple product finder: The company website has made it easy for you to find the right product for your project. Just select the icon that corresponds to your goal, such as waterproofing, paint prep or stain coverage, to find the products that will work for you.
Availability: KILZ sells paint in hundreds of colors. Many of these paints include primer, eliminating that extra step and saving you time.
This company makes affordable paints, stains, resurfacers and cleaners. Its interior paints and stains come in many colors and finishes. You can buy Olympic products at Ace Hardware, Lowe's and other home improvement stores.
Products: Olympic has dozens of paint formulas, including flat, eggshell and gloss products with and without primer. It has more than 1,000 colors to choose from. You can view them all online and order swatches and samples to try your favorites in your home.
Inspiration Galleries: Get help with color palettes for your project by using Olympic's online inspiration galleries. You can select color schemes, moods or styles to get recommendations or browse projects by designers.
Paint Calculator: The company's website offers a helpful calculator so you can figure out how many gallons of paint you'll need before starting your project. You just indicate how many walls you'll be painting, the height and width of the walls in feet, how many windows or doors you'll be painting around and how many coats you plan to use.
Kelly-Moore is a leading manufacturer of professional-quality paints for consumers and contractors. Its products are available at company-owned stores and authorized dealers in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas.
Paints: Kelly-Moore makes long-lasting and environmentally friendly interior and exterior paints, enamels and wood stains as well as all the supplies you'll need for your painting project.
Green manufacturing: The company's plant in San Carlos has received five awards from the state of California for its eco-friendly initiatives to reduce pollution and manufacturing waste.
Online tools: Visit the company website to use the myColorStudio tool to choose from 1,721 colors. You can choose from specialty palettes or create your own palette with color suggestions and more. Also try the myColorVisualizer tool, which lets you upload photos of your own rooms or use stock photos to visualize your color choices in your space.
This hardware cooperative has more than 5,000 independent retailer-owned locations throughout the world. It offers its own line of EasyCare paints, stains and primers for your home improvement projects.
Products: The EasyCare brand delivers a premium, durable finish and comes with a lifetime warranty. Its paints have low-odor and low-VOC formulas. They come in several varieties. The primers are made of 100 percent acrylic latex and help maintain color consistency inside and outside your home.
Paint colors: You can browse the extensive color palette to find ideas for your next project. It offers more than 1,200 EasyCare colors.
Project Center: The website has a gallery of DIY project ideas, tutorials and videos to help you learn how to paint and get ideas for projects like updating old furniture, creating handmade gifts and more.
A hardware store cooperative with 5,000 international locations. Its line of paints and primers, EasyCare, comes in over 1,200 colors with a lifetime warranty. A gallon costs between $28-$40 depending on the base you choose.


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The Last Safe Place
It's been two years since a plague turned New Yorkers into flesh-eating corpses. The city's population has dwindled to three hundred refugees on Governors Island, a former military outpost in the bay between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The survivors struggle with supply shortages and flaring tempers, but the monsters they call 'rotters' can't swim. The island isn't comfortable, but it's safe.
That sense of safety is shattered when Sarge, the island's head of security, comes face to decomposing face with a rotter while on a routine patrol. There's no way for the creature to have gotten on the island. Worse is that its stone-like skin makes it remarkably tough to kill.
Faced with the prospect of an evolving enemy, and desperate to find antibiotics for his dying wife, Sarge has to go into Manhattan, do some recon, forage for supplies, and get out–without drawing the attention of the millions of rotters that now roam the city.
Available as a paperback and an eBook.
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Rob Hart is the author of five novels, the short story collection Take-Out, and Scott Free with James Patterson. His latest book, The Warehouse, has sold in more than 20 countries and has been optioned for film by Ron Howard. Click here to learn more.
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Georgia and South Ossetia exchange fire
7 Aug, 2008 00:24
An official from Russia's Foreign Ministry has arrived in Tbilisi in an effort to bring Georgia and its breakaway republic of South Ossetia to the negotiating table. It follows a night of violence in which both sides exchanged fire.
South Ossetia says several people have been injured after Georgia launched artillery attacks on two villages.
The number of casualties has yet to be confirmed.
There's been shelling and skirmishes almost every day since Friday when six people were killed.
Both South Ossetia and Georgia blame each other for provoking the military action.
The leader of the self-proclaimed republic of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity, said the situation is "very serious".
"Georgia has tried to build a fortified structure, a block post near the Nuli village. Our reaction to such actions will be very tough because we see them as bandits who open fire on our civilians," he said.
"Russia is putting in a great deal of effort to promote the idea of peace talks. We treat such initiatives with understanding and believe they are necessary."
But the South Ossetian leader ruled out direct negotiations with Georgia, saying "we insist on the talks including Russia and North Ossetia. We will not hold one-to-one discussions with Georgia," Kokoity said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry says urgent action is needed. Deputy spokesman Boris Malakhov said Russia "is acting as a constructive and responsible mediator, the aim of which is to diminish the tensions, to restart the negotiating process aimed at settling of the conflict".
Earlier on Wednesday Tbilisi denied firing at South Ossetia, claiming the violence is designed to wrongly portray Georgia as being aggressive.
The South Ossetian president says he has information that Georgia is planning a large-scale intervention starting in September. Kokoity has ordered around 500 reservists to be called in to swell the ranks of the South Ossetian police force.
He also says a number of volunteers from Russia have said they're ready to help if Georgia attacks.
"We have an influx of volunteers coming into the republic. So far we see no necessity for them. But those who are arriving are being organised into army units. These units will be under the command of our Defence Ministry," Kokoity said.
Since the beginning of August, the situation in the conflict zone has intensified.
Around three thousand people have been evacuated from their homes following last week's artillery exchanges. Six people were killed and thirteen injured in sniper and mortar fire between the two sides.
South Ossetia declared independence after the Soviet Union collapsed in the 90s. Georgia rejected the move, saying the region is part of its territory. The resulting armed conflict killed thousands and forced many to leave their homes.
Since the end of the conflict relations have remained tense.


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AAAAH YOU GUYS I HAVE A RELEASE DATE FOR THE SONNET BOOK!!!
"Risk A Verse: A Year in Daily Sonnets" will be released by Burrito Books on April 23, 2018!
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH AND THE 23RD IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF SHAKESPEARE'S DEATH!
HOW AMAZING AND PERFECT IS THAT??
And here is another image of the front cover because it's so beautiful I could cry!
They also asked me some questions about the book and writing and editing, so if you'd like to see me yammer at length on such topics, here ya go!
Apologies for the lack of coherence and meaningful commentary–I'm just so thrilled that after four years, the sonnets that I first published ON THIS VERY BLOG are going to be a real, actual book with pages (406!) and a (GORGEOUS) cover and more footnotes than you can shake a stick at!
Love and Joy to All!