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5 things you need to know about the iPad 3
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Apple is expected to reveal its next-gen iPad at 6pm today - and it looks to have plenty of features that will satisfy designers, photographers and other creatives alike. Here's your guide to the latest rumours
The iPad 3 (aka iPad HD) is expected to be one of the biggest tech launches this year - and it's not hard to see why. The iPad is not only the leader in a market that it helped to invent, but its phenomenal sales numbers have not only help Apple become the world's biggest PC maker by volume (opens in new tab), but have also made it the world's most valuable company to boot (opens in new tab).
Techheads have been slavering over the iPad 3's possible specs and features for months, but the expected launch at 6pm GMT today (opens in new tab) will finally reveal how accurate the rumours and speculation so far have been. And even if they prove to be false Well then we can start dreaming about the iPad 4, can't we?
Rumour 1: The iPad 3 will have a Retina Display
This rumours' been circulating ever since the iPhone 4 first got its high res Retina Display in 2010 and is practically a dead cert. Then the Retina Display increased the pixel density of the iPhone's 3.5-inch display by four times to 326 pixels per inch.
Now it looks like Apple is about to give the iPad 3 similar treatment with its resolution of its 9.7-inch display rising from 1024 x 768 pixels to 2048 x 1536, with a pixel density of 264 pixels per inch.
That's enough for you to notice a massive increase in picture quality (opens in new tab) with images and apps appearing clearer and more detailed than ever before. Increasing the display resolution to 2048 x 1536 pixels will enable the iPad to support 1080p Full HD videos too.
Rumour 2: The iPad 3 will get a quad-core processor
Going hand-in-hand with the Retina Display upgrade will be an A6 quad-core processor that will make the iPad even more powerful than ever before.
Having all that power on tap will enables users to run more apps and faster - and will give developers the opportunity to develop even more impressive, feature rich iOS apps for the iPad in future.
Put Rumours 1 and 2 together and you end up with...
Rumour 3: iPhoto, Aperture and the 1080p Movie Store
A more powerful iPad 3 with a high resolution display will finally give designers, photographers and other creatives the quality they need to create and edit their work on the go.
Apple certainly appears to be moving in that direction itself: its photo editing apps iPhoto and Aperture are both expected to appear on the iPad 3 if the rumours are true (opens in new tab).
MacRumours says the launch of the iPad 3 will also enable Apple to launch a 1080p iTunes Store (opens in new tab), enabling movie fans to rent, buy and download movies in true high definition picture quality - and Apple has been busy getting movie studios to sign up (opens in new tab) since last year.
Rumour 4: iPad 3 to support LTE-Advanced
Erm, what? The two current iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G models already enable you to get access to all that lovely internet contest using a fast mobile phone connection, but the iPad 3 could give you even more web surfing speed (opens in new tab) thanks to LTE-Advanced - aka 4G - support.
That's fantastic news if you already live in a country that has its 4G / LTE mobile infrastructure in place, but in the UK access to this super network will be hampered by the fact that only limited trials have taken place (opens in new tab) so far.
Rumour 5: iPad 3 / HD to include haptic feedback
When Apple first asked the world's press to attend the Special Event that's taking place later today, the invite read: "We have something you really have to see. And touch." Now Carolina Milanesi of analysts Gartner has put two and two together (opens in new tab) and kicked off a whole new slew of rumours around possibility of including haptic feedback on the iPad 3 / HD.
Haptic feedback is a tactile technology that enables you to feel as well as see UI elements on a touchscreen device by using tiny electrical pulses so your fingers feel a rippling or vibrating effect.
Samsung and others have been using haptic feedback technology on smartphones and tablet for a while now, but this has been something Apple has always studiously avoided.
Now an advanced version of haptic feedback, made by Finnish firm Senseg (opens in new tab) could be about to give Apple and iPad 3 users just what they've been waiting for.
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The Canova Farmhouse has 4 doublerooms (3 on the groundfloor) and 3 appartaments (on the first flloor) in the old builiding, and two new rooms on the first floor (beech tree and maple tree) in the new building.
Every room has independent heating and air conditioning system; wide bathrooms with multifunctional showers; electronic safe; satellite LCD Tv; Electronic Card to access the room; Internet and Wi-Fi in every area.
The apartments have in addition a kitchen area completely equipped, a wide living room with dining room and a studio couch.
Double bedroom 18 mq. Bathroom with fabolous shower.
Prices can change basing on time of the year and number of days booked.
Suite 25mq. Double bedroom, living room, big bathroom with shower.
The last apartment of about 45 m² and can accommodate up to four people. The apartment has a big living room, modern and well equipped kitchen, table and sofa bed. Spacious, with light and bright tones, with simple and well-finished lines that give the apartment a fresh and elegant look.
The WALNUT TREE, of almost 20 m² in old oak wood and fir, wide, pale and bright, with double bed, small reading zone and wide bathroom with window, shower and restrooms.


Tongue Scraping--how to get fresh breath!
Tongue Scraping—the Freshest Breath of Your Life!
What the heck is tongue scraping and why should you try it? First of all, it sounds painful. Like maybe some ancient torture device used to make people quiet. Well, let me quell all of your fears, because tongue scraping might just change your life for the better.
I was introduced to tongue scraping 4 years ago while studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the onslaught of new information, tongue scraping seemed like a simple health choice that was inexpensive and wouldn't take up too much time. Four years later, I wouldn't dream of traveling without mine, and it has become a staple stocking stuffer for my entire family.
Tongue scraping, also known as Jihwa Prakshalana, is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that removes bacteria, toxins, food debris and dead cells from the surface of the tongue. When we lay our head down for the night, our digestive system goes to work, removing toxins from our body and depositing them on the surface of our tongue. Tongue scraping every morning collects these toxins and helps rid them from our body instead of letting them get reabsorbed into our system.
Tongue scraping can also prevent halitosis (really, really bad breath), help you experience the flavors of your food more fully, boost your immunity and improve your digestive health!
Pick a high quality tongue scraper (the plastic ones just don't quite do the trick!). I LOVE my Tongue Sweeper Original and have had it for four years. Just make sure that you purchase one with a stainless steel scraper!
Before brushing your teeth in the morning, stand in front of a mirror and stick out your tongue.
Place the scraper as far back on your tongue as you can and with firm but gentle pressure, scrape the surface of your tongue in long strokes towards its' end.
Wash your scraper (Branch Basics foamer is perfect for this!) after each use.
Notice the clean & fresh feeling!
I have full confidence that you will never go back after getting the full tongue scraping experience. And those that are close to you will thank you for keeping it fresh!
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Carly Farmer is the Marketing Director at Branch Basics. She hangs her hat in Austin, Texas, but she's been known to hop on a plane at a moment's notice and loves traveling the world. It's a safe bet that, no matter where you find her, Carly will be trying something new -- a song from the depths of Spotify, a face mask from South America or an unusual mushroom powder. She is passionate about opening eyes to the world of wellness and counts herself as lucky to work for a company on a mission to do just that!
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Dubya and his Daddy
Elizabeth Banks, Jeffrey Wright, Josh Brolin, Movie Reviews, Richard Dreyfuss, Thandie Newton, Toby Jones
Despite some terrific trailers that had me excited, most of the reviews I've read of Oliver Stone's W. were decidedly mediocre. Nevertheless, I was very curious, so I decided that I needed to see the film for myself.
And I'm glad I did — I found the movie to be tremendously entertaining! As you've all heard by now (this is the one element of the film that most critics have been excited about), Josh Brolin is terrific as George W. Bush. Brolin walks the fine line between imitating the President and inhabiting him. This isn't just Will Ferrell playing Dubya on SNL. Not to knock Mr. Ferrell (who is a comic genius!!) but Brolin brings powerful life to his performance. And this is critical, because Stone is asking the audience to spend two hours with this man who, ultimately, the movie evaluates as a failure. That could make for very unpleasant viewing! But Brolin, along with Stone, is able to balance the humor and the intense gravity of the situations throughout the film.
Stone has an interesting task in helming a biography of a sitting President, without the benefit of a decade or so of hindsight. Most thinking Americans have their own opinions and evaluations of George W. Bush (I know I do), but it'll be interesting to see how we look back on this man in 20-30 years. Stone's hypothesis (along with screenwriter Stanley Weiser) is that Bush is a man always chasing after his father's approval, and always falling short. Is this the truth? It's hard for me to say, but Stone certainly crafts a compelling case.
As George Herbert Walker Bush, James Cromwell (L.A. Confidential, Babe: Pig in the City, The Green Mile, and of course he's also Jack Bauer's papa) is a towering figure, and the strained relationship between these two men is the centerpiece of the film. We feel the elder Bush's love for his son, but more strongly do we feel his profound disappointment. Many of the reviews I've read expressed some surprise that Stone's film wasn't more critical of George W Bush. I'm not sure what movie those reviewers were watching, because to me this film is an evisceration of Dubya. No, he's not protrayed as a complete incompetent caricature. But to me the figure-person for the audience, and for Stone, is George Herbert Walker Bush. When he evaluates his son as a failure, that to me is what we the audience are supposed to feel — that evaluation is the statement of the film. As I said, in that respect it feels like an evisceration. As the film reminds us towards the end, this isn't just a game — real people's lives, literally, have been affected by this man.
But don't get me wrong, the film is not a somber, depressing polemic. (Well, you might feel depressed about the past eight years, depending on your political leanings… but if you do, you probably did well before seeing this movie!) Much of the fun of the film is found in the many talented actors portraying all the well-known people in Bush's circle. Let's start with Richard Dreyfuss, who is magnificent as Dick Cheney. (The scene in which he lays out his ideas about where all the events in the Middle East are heading is the scariest thing I've seen in a movie theatre all year.) Toby Jones is a riot as Karl Rove. Then there's Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush. To me this was one of Stone's most surprising casting decisions, but Banks pulls it off. She brings a lot of charisma and intelligence to the role, and she really sells Laura's affection for Dubya. (Although the film never really demonstrates just what exactly she sees in him.)
Possibly the most devastating depicition of any of these Bushies is Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice. She's been picked on by many reviewers, and I will admit that of all the performances, hers is the one that leans closest to caricature. To refer back to the barometer I used earlier, this is the performance that would fit in most easily on an SNL skit. But to me that is what's so striking about it. When we see Thandie on screen, she does usually draw laughs. But what a powerful attack on Dr. Rice that is, what a condemnation of her role in the Bush White House! No, she is not a well-rounded character in the film… and perhaps that is a weakness. But this film isn't about Condoleeza Rice, it's about George W. Bush. And while I was a bit surprised at the disdain which the filmmakers seem to be showing towards Dr. Rice, if that was their aim then Lord knows they succeeded.
There are so many other actors deserving mention: Bruce McGill (you'll recognize him from a great many roles in movies and on TV — but to me he'll always be Al the Bartender from the Quantum Leap finale) as George Tenet; Scott Glenn (The Right Stuff, The Hunt for Red October, The Silence of the Lambs) as Donald Rumsfeld; Jeffrey Wright (Syriana, Casino Royale) as Gen. Colin Powell; Rob Corddry (The Daily Show) in a small role as Ari Fleischer… and many, many more. What an ensemble.
This movie isn't going to change anyone's mind about George W. Bush. But I don't think that was Oliver Stone's intention. What he's done is give us his opinion about what makes Dubya tick. You might agree, or you might disagree. Either way, I suggest taking what's seen in the movie with several generous grains of salt. This isn't fact — this is Mr. Stone's opinion. But has he wrapped that opinion up in an entertaining package? To me, he certainly has, and that is what makes W. worth your time, and your hard-earned ticket money.
Check it out (if you can still find it playing in a theatre near you), and let me know if you agree!

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Dior opened the doors to a new temporary boutique on Monday on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue and the southeast corner of 59th Street.
Dior opens temporary Fifth Avenue store. - Dior
Spanning over two floors, the 6,480-square-foot store was designed to reflect the diversity of the Dior universes by bringing a wide variety of creations together in a single location. It was inspired by Dior's Champs-Élysées flagship in Paris, borrowing motifs and colors centered on light silver and off-white tones accented with beige and pale blues.
Meanwhile, Cannage, a house emblem, evokes the Napoleon III-style with canework chairs on which Christian Dior would seat guests at his shows. The pure-lined motif is also evident on the Fifth Avenue store's Versailles parquet oak and polished concrete flooring.
Finally, the boutique's façade was designed exclusively for this location, with Cannage in different layers and scales, lit to create a see-through effect, while the selected furniture reflects the neo-Louis XVI style to evoke the atmosphere of a Parisian Hôtel Particulier.
As for the selection, the location will house women's categories including separate category areas for leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, fine jewelry and timepieces. Similarly, men's categories are on display, though there are no timepieces or jewelry, and Dior Maison is displayed in a personalization area.
The location will temporarily replace the Dior store on 57th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, where a renovation and expansion is underway.
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GDR NRF Newsletter Mar 2019
GDR's Alex Sbardella at NRF 2019: Retail's Big Show's Supply Chain Workshop
In the second part of our two-part supply chain and logistics series, GDR's SVP of Global Innovation Alex Sbardella outlines the opportunities provided by emerging innovations and trends.
As I covered in the first part of this series — and NRF 2019's Supply Chain Workshop —supply chains are becoming more complicated and fragmented, which creates huge challenges for retailers trying to keep customers happy while also remaining profitable.
Luckily, innovation possibilities are everywhere. It usually takes the form of optimisation: Take an existing problem or process and apply tech to optimise it and to provide an incrementally better solution. In this case, there is a caveat: Optimisation tends to work very well, until the world moves on and suddenly it doesn't — as Sears, a leading supply chain innovator in the last century, sadly found out. Today a business can have the most highly optimised big-box store but in the era of omnichannel and direct-to-consumer, that will only get it so far. Whilst optimising is undoubtedly important, businesses also need to include a healthy dose of change and reinvention.
I think there are two core ways that all retailers can reinvent their supply chain operations:
1. Marketplace Dynamics: Retail logistics operations need warehouse space, delivery vehicles and workers — but not always for long. Now, following the success of brands like Uber and AirBnb in the consumer space, there are a whole suite of marketplace-style solutions emerging that offer retailers greater flexibility to scale up and down as required. Flexe and Warehouse Exchange match warehouses that have empty space with companies who need warehouse space, while Transfix and Cargomatic are like Uber for freight, offering brands on-demand space in delivery trucks. Amazon has been using the flexibility of the gig economy to its advantage for years as it struggles to keep up with two-day delivery promises, and all retailers should consider how these more fluid marketplace dynamics could benefit their operations. Within this conversation it's also worth bearing in mind drones, which are quietly becoming key parts of the delivery network outside of the United States. Zipline in Rwanda is using drones to make important blood deliveries by air, while online marketplace Aha is using Flytrex drones to make deliveries in Iceland. Once the social and regulatory environment catches up with their technical capabilities, drones may well offer another flexible and scalable last mile delivery solution.
2.Thinking Broader: Gone are the days when the logistics operation could exist in a silo relative to the rest of the business. It needs to be integrated higher up the food chain, and businesses need to consider how strategic logistical innovations can improve efficiency and cut costs. For example, a traditional supply chain project might be concerned with how to make the returns process as efficient as possible. But why not also try to reduce the amount of returns needed in the first place? When UK bookstore chain Waterstones gave local store managers control over what books to stock, publisher returns dropped from 25% to 4% almost overnight. Other retailers taking a broader approach to supply chain include Montreal grocery store IGA, which uses a 25,000-square-foot roof garden on top of its store to grow 30 types of organic produce with next to no transport costs. Elsewhere, Shanghai sneaker store Runner Camp is very open about its unique logistics model. The physical store has no stock and only a small stable of test products, swapping stockroom space for a running track and a gym. Purchases must be made online and delivered to customers' homes, creating a much more streamlined operation.
Of course, the dream scenario for any retailer is to control every stage and lever of the supply chain so it can continually optimise it and add value. Consider how Amazon has created the Dash Replenishment Service so that, theoretically, it could detect a need for product replenishment, send a message to a robotic warehouse for picking and deliver it using a drone, completing the whole process without any need for human intervention. Alibaba is another retailer aiming for the "full stack" solution, which enabled it to deliver a staggering 1 billion orders after Singles Day in 2018.
While every company can't become an Alibaba, the Chinese retail giant's founder Jack Ma believes "every company can become an Amazon." In an interview with Bloomberg he famously said, "Amazon buys and then sells products. We're a platform ... . We think if Amazon is a great apple, then we're an apple tree." Anyone at NRF 2019 will have noticed Alibaba's strong presence amongst those 800+ exhibitors, offering a variety of solutions to help retailers take a step closer to this goal.
With innovation opportunities available everywhere, there is no one-size-fits-all-solution. But a more dynamic, integrated, sustainable supply chain is undoubtedly a good place to start.
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Reserve your space at the Statewide Arts Conference!
Two national keynote speakers - we welcome two highly regarded keynote speakers, Dr. Jane Chu, (left) Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, and Elizabeth Merritt, (right) Founding Director, Center for the Future of Museums and Vice President for Strategic Foresight, American Alliance of Museums. Merritt will also lead a session during the conference.
Opening reception for new exhibition - Eclipsing 50: The State Art Collection 1967 - 2017 was created to celebrate the Arts Commission's 50th Anniversary and includes more than 80 pieces from the collection. The exhibition focuses on the spirit of dynamism and leaps of artistic faith of our state's changing art landscape and spans work from the last five decades. The State Art Collection was established in 1967 as one of the first programs of the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Pre-conference session - Join the S.C. Arts Commission staff Thursday, Sept. 14 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the State Library, 1500 Senate St., to find out about the Arts Commission's new and updated programs, opportunities and grants, including The Art of Community:Rural SC, ArtsGrowSC (a new loan program for artists) and our new grant application platform.
Conference location - we're taking advantage of our unique venue by designing museum experiences for you - our conference attendees. Choose from several options created and presented by museum staff.
The Vista Cultural District - explore Columbia's only state-designated cultural district during lunch on your own. Numerous restaurants and arts venues are a quick walk from the State Museum.
Area hotels are offering special rates for conference attendees. Find out more and register today! Thank you to Wells Fargo, our Statewide Arts Conference sponsor.
[caption id="attachment_23493" align="alignright" width="300"] Laurie McIntosh works on a piece at Vista Studios[/caption] For 25 years, Vista Studios has been a place for art, where art was talked about, created, and spilled out into the community that grew around – and because of – it. This month, Vista Studios is celebrating its artists and the vital role they've played in revitalizing the Vista. The thriving arts hub that Columbians know today, which was just designated a state cultural district, would not exist without the early action of pro-arts visionaries – and might not exist in the future without safeguards against commercial encroachment, the artists say. "Vista Studios really helped establish an arts presence in that area when it was trying to create an identity for itself," said Harriett Green, director of visual arts for the S.C. Arts Commission. The story starts in the late 1980s, when a group of artists, arts administrators and city leaders began searching among the defunct warehouses in the Vista for a spot to house affordable artist studios. Several artists already had trickled into the former industrial neighborhood, but there still wasn't much going on. Hardly anyone lived there, and you could count the number of restaurants on one hand. The group first set its sights on the old Confederate Printing Plant – now a Publix – at Huger and Gervais streets. Construction and financial issues prevented that project from moving forward, but eventually, the warehouse behind Molten-Lamar Architects on Lady Street was selected for the studios. Through a joint partnership of the S.C. Arts Commission, the Columbia Development Corp. and Molten-Lamar Architects, which owns the building, Vista Studios was born. The opening exhibition of the original 13 studio artists took place in February 1990. "We used to keep the doors locked all the time. You didn't want to be here at night at all," said Laura Spong, a longtime artist at Vista Studios. "The whole area has changed completely." Today, there are nearly 30 arts organizations, galleries and performing groups in the Vista, along with 12 arts-oriented festivals a year. The area is also home to more than 80 public pieces of artwork including paintings, sculptures and monuments. That art couldn't have been created if artists didn't have space to work. "For years, the biggest need artists had was for studio space – affordable studio space," said Kirkland Smith, an artist at Vista Studios. Smith used to work in a spare bedroom that she converted into a studio. Moving to Vista Studios has given her visibility that she didn't have working from home, she said. For artist Michel McNinch, Vista Studios was a place to be inspired by other artists. McNinch came to Vista Studios 10 years ago because she loved the work of fellow artist David Yaghjian. "I wanted to be around people creating that kind of work. It's made me a better artist," she said. "And I think it's made Columbia a better art town, to have this kind of collaboration around." The gallery space is an invaluable addition to the 13 studios, which any artist in the community can rent for a nominal fee. Rather than squeeze their art into a working studio, artists can properly display their work in a well-lit space with enough room for viewers to stand back and observe it. "We probably have some of the best exhibition space in town besides the museums, and that's a jewel that people need to know about," artist Sharon Licata said. The Vista Studios artists say they've done their job helping revitalize the area. Maybe a little too well. Businesses are attracted to the Vista because it is funky and artsy. Yet the explosive growth of business has raised the property costs so much that artists fear being forced out financially. "You've got to be careful not to kill the goose that laid the golden egg," artist Laurie McIntosh said. "Artists are sort of like priests. They're supposed to bring something to the community … because they're driven to," added artist Yaghjian. "They offer insight and inspiration. And when a country or community doesn't value that, it's in danger of going all the way to commerce, all the way to business." One alternative is to create a new artist colony on Pendleton Street down by the Congaree River, Columbia Development Corp. Executive Director Fred Delk said. Plans already are underway for Stormwater Studios, a space where only artists can own the studios. The development follows artist Clark Ellefson's move to the Vista's western fringe several years ago. "The idea is to create additional activity near the river, next to the future riverfront park," Delk said. S.C. Arts Commission director Ken May said he hopes the Vista's recent designation as an arts district will act as a sort of check on the increasing bar and restaurant scene in the core of the district. "Part of the reason for doing that is to remind people the roots and focus is still as a cultural and entertainment district. An entity like Vista Studios is very important to the identity of the neighborhood," he said. But is it enough? More safeguards need to be put in place to maintain the Vista's cultural heritage, said Vista Studios artist Stephen Chesley. "Do that, and we will stand alone 50 years from now. If we don't do it, we will just disappear." Image above: Kirkland Smith displays a piece she made for the Richland County Library at Vista Studios.
The Vista has been named an official South Carolina Cultural District, the Congaree Vista Guild announced Friday. The S.C. Arts Commission awards the designation to communities that prove a desire to retain an artistic identity and creativity that encourages growth and tourism, according to a press release. A qualifying district is made up of galleries, live performance venues, artists studios, public art pieces and museums — all things the Vista has. "The Vista as we know it today is a hub for entertainment and tourism because of the artistic aesthetic and vision that artists and the arts community founded many years ago in this neighborhood," Vista Guild director Meredith Atkinson said in the release. "We're proud that responsible growth in the Vista through the years has retained the character of the neighborhood, continued to support the arts and led to this cultural district designation." The Vista is the fourth entity to receive a cultural district designation and the first non-city. Previous cultural district designations have been awarded to Spartanburg, Lancaster and Rock Hill. The Vista Guild will have a special announcement about its designation as a cultural district at Vista Lights, the area's holiday open house, on Nov. 19.


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The Langpangkong Range is a mountain range in Nagaland, India. It one of the six major mountain ranges inhabited by the Ao people. It is located between the valleys of the Dikhu and Milak rivers in the Mokokchung District.

An Ahom king who escaped from his capital (the present-day Sibsagar in Assam) due to court intrigues and rivalries, is believed to have taken refuge here. The cave where he apparently took shelter still remains in the area.

Tuli town and Changtongya are the important towns of this range. National Highway 61 runs all along the top of the range.

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Mountain ranges of India
Landforms of Nagaland

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This photo comes from Sandy Mairs, one of our recent guests on the Engadine Summit Series.
Sandy writes, "It is an outhouse perched on the very edge, (only in Switzerland would you trust such technology), of a rather precipitous drop. As you can just make out in the picture, there is a window located on the back wall, at eye-level, so that one can enjoy the view while enjoying some relief (if you're a male, that is).
Do you have an interesting photo that you'd like to share from your Ryder-Walker experience? Please drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you.


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THE BEER NUT: Watertown brewer wins Sam Adams 'experienceship'
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Brazo Fuerte Artisanal Ale has been having its beer brewed by another brewery since they began distributing last year.
Owner Bev Armstrong of Watertown said she hopes to open a brewery in taproom, preferably in Watertown. On Saturday, Samuel Adams selected Armstrong and Brazo Fuerte as the winner of the "2017 Brewing and Business Experienceship."
"I one hundred percent want to open up my own brewery and taproom as soon as I can," said Armstrong. "The help I'll get from this program will help me lay out the groundwork and help me get there sooner."
The "experienceship" is an offshoot of the "Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream" program which helps secure food and beverage business microbusiness loans, as well as provide coaching and mentoring to business owners.
The "experienceship" is a more intense version of the program. Armstrong, the first Massachusetts winner in six years of the program, will be brought in for an intensive week to meet with different people throughout the Samuel Adams company, learning different aspects of running a business. She will also work with the Samuel Adams brewers to create a collaboration beer that will be distributed at a later time.
"They teach you what small brewers need to do to move to the next level," said Armstrong. "It's a very critical program. There's on-site training and mentoring throughout the year."
Armstrong, who is a former lawyer and spent 15 years as an executive in the biotech industry, began homebrewing a decade ago. A rugby player, Armstrong said she wanted a light refreshing beer to enjoy with her teammates after games.
That led to her brewing all low-alcohol beers that she and her teammates could drink without worrying about getting drunk. Today, all of Brazo Fuerte's (Spanish for arm strong) beers are 4.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) or lower.
"My focus has always been about sessionable beers, even before I knew what session beers were," Armstrong said.
Armstrong's beers include the Pony Rye'd, a 4.3 percent rye beer, K-Wags Chocolate Coconut Brown, a 4.3 percent porter brewed with chocolate malt and organic coconut and the Green Tea Pale ale, a pale ale brewed with organic green tea.
Currently, Armstrong's beers are brewed at the Great North Aleworks in Manchester, New Hampshire, but she is working to have the beer brewed at another facility in Massachusetts.
Armstrong is one of the few female brewers in the state, and also one of the few African-American brewers. She said, through her research, she believes she is the first black female brewer in all of New England, and possibly only the second in the United States.
"My goal is to cater to a broader cross section of people – frankly people who haven't been part of the craft beer revolution," said Armstrong. "I'm trying to attract them and to excite them and bring them into the fold. My focus is on making great beer, but the reality is, I've been to events where people were literally thanking me for paying attention to the non-traditional beer market. They say craft breweries don't think they like craft beer, and that's not the case."
Norman Miller is a Daily News Staff writer. Email him at nmiller@wickedlocal.com or call at 508-626-3823. Check out the Beer Nut blog at blogs.wickedlocal.com/beernut. Follow him on Twitter @RealBeerNut and on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerBeerNut.
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Missing Autistic Girl Found Dead
Body Of 5-Year-Old Wellington Girl Found Floating In Waterway Near Home
Updated: 6:10 AM EDT Sep 22, 2008
A 5-year-old autistic girl who disappeared Saturday night was found dead Sunday.Kaitlin Bacile's father said he's managed to catch up to his daughter when she got out of the house before, but that wasn't the case this time.Police said the girl loved to look at water and may have been attracted to one of her comfort zones when she disappeared."Like any parent, it's your worst nightmare," father John Bacile said.At dawn Sunday, John Bacile looked down with a blank stare in front of his home where the 5-year-old slipped out of his sight Saturday night.At about 8 a.m. Sunday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office got a call that Kailin Bacile's body was seen floating in a waterway between two houses on Goodwood Terrace -- just one street over from where she went missing the night before."It's surmised that she left the residence and she went on her normal route, went back there to the body of water," said Pete Palenzuela of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. "She probably fell in or went in pretty quickly."Palm Beach County deputies spent more than 14 hours searching for the autistic girl by foot, on ATVs, with bloodhounds, in a helicopter and with a dive team."She's very loving, very affectionate," John Bacile said. "She will embrace people, come up to people."But Kaitlin Bacile didn't hear anyone's call. Police said they believe she fell into the waterway fairly soon after she left home and was dragged under for a while."Those waters are very murky and Kaitlin's very small, so she could have been anywhere in that lake," Palenzuela said.Hoards of neighbors, including Alice Moliki, helped look into every car, garage and shrub trying to find the girl. She said the news of Kaitlin Bacile's death devastates her."I can't imagine losing a child," she said. "I would be crazy."The family was too upset to talk, while friends wrapped each other in hugs outside of the Bacile home.It's the same house that's been sold and where the family was ready to move out of state from next week.John Bacile adopted Kaitlin and her 6-year-old biological brother.Police said they're grateful for all of the community support they received during the overnight search.
WELLINGTON, Fla. —
A 5-year-old autistic girl who disappeared Saturday night was found dead Sunday.
Kaitlin Bacile's father said he's managed to catch up to his daughter when she got out of the house before, but that wasn't the case this time.
Police said the girl loved to look at water and may have been attracted to one of her comfort zones when she disappeared.
"Like any parent, it's your worst nightmare," father John Bacile said.
At dawn Sunday, John Bacile looked down with a blank stare in front of his home where the 5-year-old slipped out of his sight Saturday night.
At about 8 a.m. Sunday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office got a call that Kailin Bacile's body was seen floating in a waterway between two houses on Goodwood Terrace -- just one street over from where she went missing the night before.
"It's surmised that she left the residence and she went on her normal route, went back there to the body of water," said Pete Palenzuela of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. "She probably fell in or went in pretty quickly."
Palm Beach County deputies spent more than 14 hours searching for the autistic girl by foot, on ATVs, with bloodhounds, in a helicopter and with a dive team.
"She's very loving, very affectionate," John Bacile said. "She will embrace people, come up to people."
But Kaitlin Bacile didn't hear anyone's call. Police said they believe she fell into the waterway fairly soon after she left home and was dragged under for a while.
"Those waters are very murky and Kaitlin's very small, so she could have been anywhere in that lake," Palenzuela said.
Hoards of neighbors, including Alice Moliki, helped look into every car, garage and shrub trying to find the girl. She said the news of Kaitlin Bacile's death devastates her.
"I can't imagine losing a child," she said. "I would be crazy."
The family was too upset to talk, while friends wrapped each other in hugs outside of the Bacile home.
It's the same house that's been sold and where the family was ready to move out of state from next week.
John Bacile adopted Kaitlin and her 6-year-old biological brother.
Police said they're grateful for all of the community support they received during the overnight search.


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Hendon progressed to the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy this afternoon thanks to a 4-0 win over Worthing.
It was Andre Da Costa who opened the scoring when he rounded the keeper in the 18th minute. The Greens could have been further ahead by half time but had two goals disallowed.
Kezie Ibe doubled the lead in the 59th minute, and twelve minutes later he made it 3-0 as he tapped home a low cross from Tony Taggart. The win was confirmed with two minutes to go when Sam Murphy converted a spot kick after Lee O'Leary was brought down in the box.
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Federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials, along with partnering law enforcement and health agencies, on Wednesday announced a new plan to combat heroin and prescription drug addiction in Baltimore.
The DEA "360 Strategy," which has been launched in 14 cities in recent years, involves increased coordination between federal agencies and local law enforcement to target drug traffickers. It also works with drug manufacturers and those in the medical field to encourage responsible prescribing practices, and provides support for community organizations to treat those who are addicted and to educate youth.
"We cannot deal with this epidemic without collaboration," Don Hibbert, the DEA Special Agent in Charge of Baltimore's field office, said at a news conference Wednesday morning announcing the program.
In Baltimore, more than 3,200 people have died of opioid overdoses since 2007, including nearly 700 last year alone. While officials said the number of heroin and prescription opioid-related deaths have decreased, the number of deaths from fentanyl and carfentanil have increased.
The campaign was previously introduced in Pittsburgh as a pilot program in 2015 while Baltimore Police Interim Commissioner Gay Tuggle headed DEA's Philadelphia division. Tuggle praised the campaign Wednesday, saying while law enforcement has been working to disrupt supplies, he said more needs to be done to lessen demand.
As a "son of the city," Tuggle said the death and destruction caused by drugs in Baltimore is personal.
At Wednesday's event, Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur spoke about the most vulnerable population for addiction — adults ages 25 to 34.
Under the "360 Stragegy," Hur said his office is working with Baltimore Police Department and the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office to evaluate cases that could potentially be tried at the federal level, which has lengthier sentences. He said he's also attacking the problem by asking his prosecutors to pursue more cases involving opioid distributors.
"If you are going to be involved in selling this poison, your odds for federal prosecution are going to increase dramatically," Hur said.
He said his office will continue to prosecute groups who sell the drugs on the street, but they'll also healthcare professionals who are supplying drugs unnecessarily to patients.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said his office has been partnering with the DEA to prosecute cases.
He recalled recent indictments of an alleged "pill mill" operator and staff who he said were essentially selling prescriptions. In June, Tormarco Harris, 32, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running pill mills in Baltimore and Glen Burnie.
Frosh also noted the recent indictments of 13 alleged gang members who authorities said were selling fentanyl, heroin and other drugs.
Prosecutors said the investigation into the "500" or "500 L" gang, which involved both sworn members of the Bloods gang and non-members, had operated since 2014 primarily in the 500 block of N. Rose Street in the McElderry Park neighborhood, several blocks east of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
That investigation, Frosh said, was also able to bring charges in the June 2017 killing of bartender Sebastian Dvorak, who prosecutors said was robbed and shot by one of the defendants.
The Attorney General's Office is also working to dismantle unscrupulous manufacturers. Frosh said his office has filed a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer who is making a fentanyl-based drug. While it's approved by the Federal Drug Administration for pain associated with cancer treatment, Frosh alleges that the company was marketing it for people with any kind of pain.
Overselling of the drug has led to "a trail of addiction and death in our state," he said.
Officials at Wednesday's event also emphasized the importance of decreasing demand of opioids through educating youth about the dangers of such drugs and encouraging those who are addicted to prescription drugs, fentenyl and heroin to seek treatment.
Dr. Barbara Bazron, deputy secretary for the Behavioral Health Administration, said there needs to be a change in the message to those suffering from addition. Many addicts are afraid to seek treatment because they will be stigmatized, she said.
"Recovery is possible for everyone. We can save lives," Bazron said.
She said additional outreach to young people is also important to curb the epidemic.
Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said the efforts will bring more resources to community organizations like the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, which can help engage youth and deter them from using drugs.


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Perhaps more than any other sport, golf is continuously inundated with tools and tech to help you play better and have more fun. Just try staying up until midnight and watching Golf Channel – you'll see a barrage of infomercials for various training aids promising to take your game to the next level. While some […]
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Caddie Buddy Golf Cart Steering Wheel Phone Mount
The Scorecard Pro was designed by a golfer for golfers. This easy to use mount keeps your phone safe and secure why you play. It also keeps it right at your finger tip so you never have to look for your phone, or put it in the cup holder.
Now, tilt your phone and push to the left and down in one motion to slide it into the mount.
No more searching for your phone or putting it in the cupholder.
This simple mount protects and secures your phone while you play.
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Mr. Heater F242010 MH4GC Golf Cart Heater
This unique 4,000 BTU liquid propane heater plugs directly to a 1 pound LP cylinder and is ideal for golf cart heating. The unit has a wind resistant burner and pilot system for optimal heat production in windy circumstances and while the ...
Includes a tip-over switch, an oxygen depletion system, and 4,000 BTUs (5.5 Hours runtime).
With an ergonomic carrying handle, the protective screen is wind resistant.
The provided cup holder adapter fits the majority of golf cart models.
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Bushnell Wingman Speaker
The Wingman GPS Speaker offers premium sound quality paired with front, center, and back distances with customizable settings for game play, the Wingman is the perfect all-in-one accessory for the golf course. Additionally, the speaker ...
The combination of two fantastic features makes it a one-of-a-kind product for golfers who keep their game in sync with the music.
The long uninterrupted 10 hours from a single charge allows you to play 2 to 3 rounds of golf.
The product's most important and distinguishing feature demonstrates exceptional capabilities.
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NSD Power Essential Spinner Gyro Hand Grip Strengthener
With the excellent NSD Power Essential Spinner, you can work up a sweat anytime, anyplace. This hand-held marvel rotates at speeds of up to 15,000 RPM and employs angular momentum to work your arms, hands, wrists, and forearms. The NSD ...
Spins at up to 15,000 RPM to strengthen and exercise the wrists and hands.
The patented NSD Power Spinner is small and compact, but it provides plenty of resistance through angular momentum for an intense workout.
A military-grade plastic shell, a break-resistant structure, and reversible inner tracks provide a 2X lifespan.
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Suncast Golf Bag Garage Organizer Rack
Give your golf clubs the respect they deserve by properly keeping them. Two golf bags can be stored in the Suncast golf organizer, and the shafts are protected by a protective foam strip. It also comes with three shelves and a five-inch ...
This is undoubtedly one of the best golf bag organizers available and is ideal for the serious player with a vast collection of equipment.
This Suncast golf bag garage golf bag organizer has the following measurements: 37" high, 32" wide, and 16" deep.
Two small to medium-sized golf bags can be stacked side by side on the rack of the Suncast GO3216 golf bag organizers.
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Perhaps more than any other sport, golf is continuously inundated with tools and tech to help you play better and have more fun. Just try staying up until midnight and watching Golf Channel – you'll see a barrage of infomercials for various training aids promising to take your game to the next level.
While some of the gizmos and gadgets that flood our spam folders and Facebook feeds aren't all they're cracked up to be, most of them can enhance your golf experience in some way, shape, or form.
With all the stuff out on the market, just how are you supposed to go about figuring out which golf accessories are worth your hard-earned money and which ones aren't?
You're in luck. At Golfer's Authority we've done the testing, received feedback from our readers, and compiled a comprehensive list of the 10 best golf accessories you can buy in 2022.
If you're like me, your smartphone is always by your side. That's even the case on the golf course nowadays.
As salty as it might make some of the purists out there, your smartphone comes in handy all the time out on the course. Whether it's streaming your favorite music or getting the yardage over the lake on that par five you think you can reach in two, your smartphone makes life on the links easier.
The trouble for a lot of folks is trying to keep their phone secure in the cart as they meander down the fairway. Some smartphones are too big to fit in the cup holder. Trying to rummage through the cubby is a pain. And we've all left our phone on the seat only to have it fly out somewhere between the first tee and fifth green.
That's where the Caddie Buddy Steering Wheel Phone Mount comes in. This device attaches easily to the steering wheel of any golf cart, and secures your smartphone in a place where it's both safe, and easy to access.
Even better, this accessory comes with a spot for your pencil and ball mark. It also rotates allowing you easy access to your scorecard to add up all the bets your buddies owe you.
Though this accessory is simple in design, its design and utility are ingenious.
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You will get: Now, tilt your phone and push to the left and down in one motion to slide it into the mount. No more searching for your phone or putting it in the cupholder. This simple mount protects and secures your phone while you play.
Mr. Heater Golf Cart Heater MH4GC
Maybe you're like a lot of folks reading this article and experiencing the False Spring we always get at the beginning of February in the northern climes.
If so, chances are you've already got a round or two under your belt in 2022. As nice as those 45-degree bluebird days seem, they can get cold out on the golf course. And we all know that trying to play when your teeth are chattering and your bones are creaking isn't much fun.
Having the Mr. Heater MH4GC in your cart is the answer.
Even though this heater is small enough to fit in the cup holder of your cart, it puts out some serious warmth – 4,000 BTUs to be exact.
Unlike any other cart heater on the market, the MH4GC comes with a built-in oxygen depletion system. Also included is a stability mount that keeps the heater in place no matter the terrain you find yourself in.
Goodbye cold, hello warm!
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You will get: Includes a tip-over switch, an oxygen depletion system, and 4,000 BTUs (5.5 Hours runtime). With an ergonomic carrying handle, the protective screen is wind resistant. The provided cup holder adapter fits the majority of golf cart models.
Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker
We've seen our fair share of golf speakers here at Golfer's Authority, but the Bushnell Wingman GPS is one of our favorites.
To start, the sound the Wingman puts out is phenomenal. It's crystal clear and can be heard across the fairway.
On top of pairing easily to your favorite streaming station, it gives you accurate yardages on demand. That's made possible by the Bushnell App that allows you to see aerial views of the entire hole and plan your strategy accordingly. Just push the button at the top of the speaker and it will tell you the yardage to whatever feature you have picked out.
It's easy to attach this speaker to your cart too. It comes with Bite Magnet Technology that holds it securely to any metal surface.
While there are plenty of quality speakers to be found, the Bushnell Wingman's features go above and beyond anything else.
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You will get: The combination of two fantastic features makes it a one-of-a-kind product for golfers who keep their game in sync with the music. The long uninterrupted 10 hours from a single charge allows you to play 2 to 3 rounds of golf. The product's most important and distinguishing feature demonstrates exceptional capabilities.
Anyone that's played golf for a while knows the beating your hands and wrists take during a round. As such, it's imperative that you keep them strong. And let's be honest, you probably don't incorporate hand and wrist exercises into your workout routine at the gym.
That's Ok! The Power Essential Grip Strengthener is here to save the day. Small enough to fit in your pocket or on your office desk, you can fire this bad boy up whenever you want.
To turn it on, just pull the string. When you do, the inner workings start to spin at rates up to 15,000rpm. Hold on tight!
Golfers say that you'll begin to feel the burn in less than a minute and your hands and wrists will be all the stronger for it.
Built to last and easy to take anywhere, there might not be a better way to strengthen your hands and wrists than this simple device.
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You will get: Spins at up to 15,000 RPM to strengthen and exercise the wrists and hands. The patented NSD Power Spinner is small and compact, but it provides plenty of resistance through angular momentum for an intense workout. A military-grade plastic shell, a break-resistant structure, and reversible inner tracks provide a 2X lifespan.
If you're an avid golfer, you probably have a hard time admitting just how much "stuff" you have. My wife gives me grief all the time about how much room all my golf gear takes up.
Thankfully, the folks at Suncast came up with a way to keep it all organized in a confined space. It's their Golf Bag Garage Organizer Rack.
The rack easily stores two bags of clubs. There are also multiple shelves where you can store everything from balls, to shoes, to gear for inclement weather.
A bin on the top of the rack is the perfect place for all those smaller items that are easy to lose.
Built from high-grade steel, this rack is built to last and will free up space wherever you choose to put it.
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You will get: This is undoubtedly one of the best golf bag organizers available and is ideal for the serious player with a vast collection of equipment. This Suncast golf bag garage golf bag organizer has the following measurements: 37″ high, 32″ wide, and 16″ deep. Two small to medium-sized golf bags can be stacked side by side on the rack of the Suncast GO3216 golf bag organizers.
Spornia Pop Up Golf Chipping Net
If you ask any reputable instructor where amateurs can most quickly improve their game, they'll tell you around the greens. In fact, it's estimated that more than 75% of your shots come inside of 100 yards.
The good news is that you don't have to go outside to work on your chipping and pitching.
Spornia's Pop Up Golf Chipping Net can be set up in your living room, back yard, and just about anywhere else.
Its design is cutting-edge. Patented lining in the center of the net shoots balls back toward you saving you the trouble of having to retrieve them yourself.
The framing is reinforced by protective padding that's meant to absorb the shock of hard-hit shots that stray offline.
Easy to use and store, and built to stand plenty of abuse, this is one of the most innovative hitting nets on the market.
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TruGroove Golf Club Groove Sharpener
Have you ever wondered how the Pros get those wedges to dance all around the hole and stop on a dime? Sure, their techniques are flawless. But they also get new wedges every week. . . for free.
For most of us mere mortals, that's not an option. That's why keeping your grooves sharp and clean is so important.
In comes the TrueGroove Sharpener. Constructed from industrial-grade steel, this sharpener won't wear out after a couple of uses.
It also features an ergonomic, anti-slip handle and protective case.
There's no better choice if you want to extend the life of your clubs and maintain control on the shots that matter most.
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Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors
Technology has forever changed the way we play and learn the game of golf. And nobody knows that better than Arccos. Their finely tuned sensor system allows you to track all the important information for every golf shot you hit. How does it all work? It starts with sensors that fit snugly into the butt end of your grips. As you swing, the sensors track all the data and relay it to the app on your smartphone.
The data is then cataloged and allows you to track your progress over time. You have access to tour-level stats and can easily identify strengths and weaknesses in your game.
If the best players in the world are using this kind of data to get better, shouldn't you?
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Rukket Three-Piece Golf Bundle
You can't always make it to the driving range to beat a bucket of balls. But you can practice in your backyard whenever you want, for free. All you need is the Rukket Three-Piece Golf Bundle. The bundle has a 10' X 7' hitting net with metal stakes to hold it in place, an artificial turf hitting mat, and a sleek carrying case.
The net and mat don't require any tools and can be set up in a matter of minutes. Simple, functional, and a value that's hard to beat, you can't go wrong with the Rukket Three-Piece Golf Bundle.
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SelfieGolf Golf Swing Phone Holder
Tour Players pay their coaches absurd amounts of money to travel with them to every tournament and critique their every swing. Most of us don't have that luxury. We're left to figure things out on our own and that can be tough. However, the SelfieGolf Phone Holder might be just what you're looking for.
The device can be placed in the ground and features a mount that holds your phone in place as you record your swing. A variety of clamps and adapters fit any phone and are easy to use.
It's built from the sturdiest of materials too.
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With all the golf accessories begging to be in your bag, there are a number of inherent questions that come up. Let's have a look at a few of them below.
Not even the most die-hard golfers have everything. Even though it might seem this way at first glance, there's always something the golfer in your life has his or her eyes on.
If you're shopping for this special someone and don't know where to begin, it's a good idea to ask their golfing friends what they want. More than anyone else, these folks are in the know and can guide you in the right direction.
Golf accessories can range in price from under $20 to more thousands than you can count.
Like anything else though, budget should be a major consideration before you buy any golf accessory.
How much are you going to use a particular item? Is there something else that might make a better investment? How will buying this accessory enhance your game and time on the course?
Just about anywhere. The Internet is a great place to start your search. When you do, read about the product you're considering and seek out actual consumer reviews to see if it's worth the money.
Your next best bet is the Pro Shop at your local course or a big box store that specializes in golf equipment.
Like every year, there are a lot of new golf accessories in 2022. Some are better than others, and a lot of your buying decision should be based on exactly what you're looking for and how much money you're willing to spend.
The above list is representative of our 10 favorites, but there are many more out there that are just as deserving of a spot on our list.
What are some of your favorite golf accessories? We'd love it if you shared your thoughts in the comments below.
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YPP reports from the DJRC
Members of the British Rowing Young Person's Panel visited the Diamond Jubilee Rowing Championships on October 20/21, reporting on the event as roaming reporters.
Read their exclusive reports, as well as a series of video interviews produced throughout the weekend, featuring Sir Steve Redgrave, Di Ellis CBE, and a host of famous rowing faces.
Kirsten Adams
Today I rowed against Olympians. What did you do with your day?
'The DJRC kicked off the 2012/13 season with a bang, causing much excitement among rowers of all ages. Normally unable to attend the National Championships, the university clubs made their presence felt, providing strong competition across the board.
'The student reception to the new format of the National Championships was, on the whole, positive. Many saw the early season racing as a good opportunity to size up the competition before the bulk of winter training sets in. The Diamond Jubilee Rowing Championships are the only national level regatta where universities and clubs are truly racing alongside each other. The new timing also frees up the higher level athletes to race for their clubs. The chance to race against home grown Olympians at an established Olympic venue is a truly unique opportunity which was relished by those students competing, allowing them to set an early season benchmark in preparation for the forthcoming racing season.
'Many students saw the positives in the new system, not least the format of racing. Having three guaranteed races would certainly draw those from further afield, who may previously have had reservations about travelling long distances for only one race. The spark from the weekend will hopefully sustain the competitive fire long into the cold winter months.'
Rich Wotton
Welsh Reign Continues at the DJRC
'Cardiff University held off a strong challenge from two Durham Uni doubles to win the BUCS Men's 2x category at the Diamond Jubilee Rowing Championships (DJRC) this weekend.
The BUCS results for all crews were extracted from the DJRC results, giving athletes the opportunity to compete for BUCS medals but at the same time to rate their performance against a national field.
'Imperial College continued to show their power in the lightweight men's rowing gaining a 1-2 in the men's lightweight double. Newcastle however, also proved up and coming in lightweight rowing with a win in the Women's Lightweight 2x along with a bronze in the Lightweight Men's double – and make their way up north to the Tyne.
'Local students from Reading University won a gold in the Women's 2x along with a silver in the lightweight women's category – Bath University and Imperial College followed Reading home in the women's 2x.
'These four crews now go back to their universities as BUCS small boat champions from the DJRC – the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham will hold May's BUCS regatta, where these crews will get the chance to race again…'
Interviewing GB Rowing Team Greats
'On Saturday at the Diamond Jubilee Rowing Championships (DJRC), I interviewed Jurgen Grobler. The GB Rowing Team coach reinforced why the under 19 events are so important, saying 'it is the transition between the junior and senior groups'. See the interview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxWa8vT3xzY.
'In another interview, Greg Searle (who was Patron of the event) gives his opinions on how he trains and how people can motivate themselves to do well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlxGiTGmNq4
'The O U23 4- crew from Greg's old school – Hampton, finished first in the C final for the 4- on Saturday and when interviewed – chatted about their views on training and school work, their answers relate well with young athletes of similar ages that are going though the same situations. One of the boys said "we train 9 times a week and fitting in homework as well can be difficult".'


For $3 billion a large telecom company acquired a small company with 100 employees. This company had come up with a design for a purely optical switch. Imagine the prospects of this brand new technology – a switch with pure photon based switching would be phenomenally faster than the fiber optic silicon based switches.
The central (and critical) component of this purely optical switch was a collimator. The collimator required 1000 small holes - each hole angled differently than the proceeding one, each requiring a cylindrical and tapered inside diameter, and each hole had to focus on one focal point four feet away, with a positional accuracy of 2 microns each. The angular accuracy was about 20 arc seconds at four feet.
Lando decided using our brand new 5 Axis machine would produce the results the collimator required. We separated the 5 Axis machining room from the rest of the shop and installed auxiliary HVAC systems to maintain the temperature of the room even more precisely. Then we installed external auxiliary chillers to further stabilize the coolant temperature.
Lando is nothing if not precise – he made sure the kinematics were exact, and insisted that the manufacturer re-calibrate the temperature compensation curves. After driving the machine tool supplier absolutely crazy, Lando achieved the perfect temperature compensation curves - doing a dry run on the machine over the weekend and splashing its work envelope with coolant to ensure everything would work properly during the real production of the collimators.
It was decided that the other machine shops used the common practice of drilling and reaming to produce the collimator. With further evaluation, Lando deduced the drill would walk at the exit point of the metal (the drill would deflect from the intended center-line of the bore, misplacing the hole). The solution was to drill a smaller hole first, then use a bore to straighten the "micron drift" of the drill, then use a tapered reamer to finish the hole.
We admit that we do not have the capability to measure the tolerances specified for this collimator, but neither did the customer. The only way they could measure the accuracy was to actually assemble and test the collimator with photons. We are happy to report, 99% of our collimators passed the test! And we have had a happy customer ever since.
Contact our 5 Axis machinists to learn more about this case or to discuss your prototype needs.


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AARDVARCK
Find The Cow
Record label: Delsin (The Netherlands)
Format: 2xLP/CD
Release date: 4 February 2002
It was Aardvarck that first turned me on to the brilliance and complexities of Delsin's output. He remains my favorite artist from the label's roster. Mike Kivits has been a mainstay in the Dutch techno scene for over a decade, but hasn't released a full-length until now. The time spent honing his craft has paid off. Much like his so-called "broken beat" contemporaries Kirk Degiorgio, Domu, and Nubian Mindz (all of whom have remixed his tracks), Kivits has created an ambitious work, ushering breaks into the new millennium. Aardvarck combines the uncompromising fury of break beats with the positive future outlook of techno and the soulful classiness of jazz. Other album cuts explore abstract hip-hop and chillout electronics. At times, Kivits cuts up techno like a seasoned drum and bass producer. With over 20 songs on the album and not a bit of filler to be found, Find The Cow sets the standard for more exciting experiments in future soul.
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click here for more album info and MP3 excerpts.
purchase this album at Forced Exposure.
visit the Delsin label Web site.
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We don't often hear stories of Democrats and Republicans agreeing on an issue. In an election year we might not expect to hear any.
But Ohio's two senators, Republican Rob Portman and Democrat Sherrod Brown, have recently signed on to co-sponsor legislation to fight child hunger in America. It's called the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act.
See my full commentary at The Cincinnati Enquirer.


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Q: Extract field from JSON response with Ansible I have a task which performs a GET request to a page. The response's body is a JSON like the following.
 {
  "ips": [
    {
      "organization": "1233124121",
      "reverse": null,
      "id": "1321411312",
      "server": {
        "id": "1321411",
        "name": "name1"
      },
      "address": "x.x.x.x"
    },
    {
      "organization": "2398479823",
      "reverse": null,
      "id": "2418209841",
      "server": {
        "id": "234979823",
        "name": "name2"
      },
      "address": "x.x.x.x"
    }
  ]
}

I want to extract the fields id and address, and tried (for id field):
tasks:
  - name: get request
    uri:
      url: "https://myurl.com/ips"
      method: GET
      return_content: yes
      status_code: 200
      headers:
        Content-Type: "application/json"
        X-Auth-Token: "0010101010"
      body_format: json
    register: json_response

  - name: copy ip_json content into a file
    copy: content={{json_response.json.ips.id}} dest="/dest_path/json_response.txt"

but I get this error:
the field 'args' has an invalid value, which appears to include a variable
 that is undefined. The error was: 'list object' has no attribute 'id'..
Where is the problem?

A: Ansible command to copy to file:
  copy:
    content: "{{ output.stdout[0] }}"
    dest: "~/ansible/local/facts/{{ inventory_hostname }}.txt"

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The error was: 'list object' has no attribute 'id'

json_response.json.ips is a list.
You either need to choose one element (first?): json_response.json.ips[0].id.
Or process this list for example with map or json_query filters if you need all ids.

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CD Review: Florence + The Machine "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
For their third album, Florence and her musical machine trade whimsical harps and sparse string arrangements for a bolder sound à la '70s Fleetwood Mac.
Jon D'Auria
For their third album, Florence and her musical machine trade whimsical harps and sparse string arrangements for a bolder sound à la '70s Fleetwood Mac. This departure bodes well for Mark Saunders, who asserts more authority than ever before. "Caught," "Mother" and "Hiding" show the most distinctive character we've heard from Saunders' playing, and it makes a powerful impression.
CD Review: The Beta Machine "Prelude"
In his downtime from A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, Matt McJunkins has been busy completing the first EP from his band the Beta Machine.
By Jon D'Auria
CD Review: Punch Brothers "The Phosphorescent Blues"
The complex bluegrass music of Punch Brothers is driven by mandolin, banjo, guitar and fiddle, so it would seem that Paul Kowert's role has as much to do with austere tastefulness as it does with providing the foundation for his bandmates.
CD Review: Grinder Blues
After 30 years of blazing a pioneering trail through progressive rock and metal, Dug Pinnick brings his distorted bass grooves and soulful vocals into the realm of the blues.
CD Review: The Decemberists "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World"
With their seventh album, Portland's Decemberists shift away from folk to focus on indie rock.
Review: The Strokes "Comedown Machine"
On an album that shifts between classic rock, funk, and Casio keyboard-inspired ballads, Nikolai Fraiture keeps the bass steady on the Strokes' latest efforts of New York retro-chic.
CD Review: Buddy Guy "Rhythm & Blues"
On the riff-scorching new album by guitar legend Buddy Guy, blues/country session extraordinaire Michael Rhodes holds down the low end with a little help from fellow studio ace Tommy MacDonald.
CD Review: Don Hacker "How's Your Process?"
On the Los Angeles-based experimental rocker's two-part sophomore album, Jonathan Hischke displays every bit of inventiveness that we've come to expect.
Mark Saunders: Precision Adjustment with Florence + The Machine
For his entire career, Mark Saunders' tonal identity has come from his strict use of Fender Jazz Basses powered through big 8x10 rigs, which gives him his ideal, low-end-heavy sound.


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Rectory Road, Pitsea, Shops, Houses, Businesses & Public Buildings
Shops, Businesses, Housing and Public Buildings
1) 1890s-2000s - West Side - Odd Numbers
2) 1890s-2000s - East Side - Even Numbers
Please note: These are work in progress.
Rectory Road, which for much of its existence, linked the High Road with Burnt Mills Road and was an important secondary road so much so that it even formed part of the B1011 Pitsea to Wickford route.
Many businesses were established here, some of which survived the early years in the development of Basildon New Town.
The development corporation in seeking to create a new town designed housing estates with small neighbourhood centres which provided shops and other social amenities to replace the traditional High Street. In these plans Rectory Road was changed, in many places, beyond all recognition so much so that it is no longer possible to even traverse its original course in a motor vehicle.
Much of the West side between Wickford Avenue and Ashlyns was replaced in the 1960s with the Crudens housing estate and the completion of phase 3 of the Chalvedon 3 estate in the late 1970s. One business spared was a petrol station which survived to the 1980s before eventual closure. Another change occurred in 2013 when the Royal British Legion's Pitsea and Vange branch closed its social club due to falling membership. The future of this building looked uncertain and remained unoccupied until around 2016 when a Pitsea branch of Co-op Funeralcare service opened.
Text researched and written by William Cox, 2015 with revisions and additions 2015.


The synthesis of biodiesel has been widely studied. There are many raw materials used for the synthesis either from edible or non-edible oil. In this study, we investigated the synthesis of biodiesel using two steps process. The synthesis at 60 oC and ozonation are running in consecutive ways. The waste cooking oil was prepared for synthesis at 60 oC for one hour. The mol ratio of waste cooking oil and methanol was 1:5 and 1.5 % w/w NaOH was used as catalyst. Sample from both synthesis at 60 oC and ozonation process have been analyzed using Gas Chromatography. It has been proved that transesterification product from synthesis at 60oC contained of long chain methyl esters, hence the reaction is esterification from long chain fatty acids to long chain methyl esters which consisted of saturated and unsaturated methyl esters. The dominants long chain methyl esters from synthesis at 60 oC were methyl palmitate, methyl oleat, methyl stearate. There were three unsaturated methyl esters produced which are methyl palmitoleate, methyl oleat and methyl linoleate. All these products were then ozonised at various temperatures. Short chain methyl esters which were from cracking of unsaturated methyl esters and long chain methyl esters remained as product. The short chain methyl esters are methyl nonanoate, methyl hexanoate, and methyl octanoate. Methyl nonanoate was a product from cracking of methyl oleate, whereas methyl hexanoate was a product of cracking of methyl linoleate .It was found that the best temperature used for ozonation was 20 oC.
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Newman won't table garden report
By Natalie Hart — Sunday, June 6, 2010
Controversy over the new Graceville community garden continued to rage at last week's Brisbane City Council meeting, with rebel councillor Nicole Johnston repeatedly asking the administration to table a report on the garden.
The 33-page report was funded by Council and prepared by the Benarrawa group, a small community-managed organisation based in Graceville which supported the garden.
Cr Johnston represents the ward (Tennyson) where the garden is located, but opposed putting the garden in Faulkner Park.
However, a year-long campaign by garden advocates and the presentation of a petition convinced the ruling Liberal National Party to approve the location.
Since the controversy began Cr Johnston, who fell foul of the LNP over establishment of a bus depot in Sherwood, has resigned from the party and now sits in the Council as an independent.
In Council's weekly question time Cr Johnston asked Neighbourhood Planning and Development Committee chairman Amanda Cooper to table the Benarrawa report "so that every councillor can see what is contained in this report prepared by the Benarrawa group".
But it was the Lord Mayor who rose to answer, saying, "The files are available for every councillor. The councillor (Johnston) is free to inspect the file and see the report."
The community garden at Graceville was officially opened last Sunday. Cr Newman said hundreds of people attended the celebrations over a three to four hour period.
"What I saw was a group of dedicated enthusiastic community people, who were absolutely delighted that they had a chance to go forward with this community garden," he said.
Cr Newman said it was important to put divisions over establishment of the garden into perspective.
"I understand that this has been a controversial thing," he said.
"I looked around and people were looking back at me and I said 'It's only a garden', and you know what, there was this huge round of applause."
Photo: Campbell Newman plants a tree to celebrate the opening of the community garden
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I live in the area and was peased to see so many people from the local community come out to surport this garden. After all as CR Newman said Ït's only a garden'.


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440 West 14th Street: Then & Now
AmandaPosted on September 16, 2013 Posted in Gansevoort Market	— No Comments ↓
Near the southern end of the High Line, the Meatpacking District bustles with designer clothing stores, outdoor cafes, and trendy hotels. Tourists in particular flock to this area, and it can often be a source of amusement to watch club-goers navigate the bumpy Belgian block (aka cobblestone) streets in their fashionable stilettos.
Many New Yorkers, however, remember a very different Meatpacking District of not too long ago. Historically known as Gansevoort Market, that story has been well documented already, so instead we thought we would focus on the story of a particular building: 440 West 14th Street at the southwest corner of Washington Street.
Corner of Washington and 14th Street in 2003. Photo by GVSHP.
Built on land owned by the Astors from 1819 to 1946, this Queen Anne style building has stood on this corner since 1887. Architect James W. Cole designed no. 440 as French Flats with a ground floor store. The Gansevoort Market Historic District Designation Report describes it as "an indication that quality residential buildings were still being constructed on West 14th Street until the turn of the century, despite the inroads of commerce all around the district."
The report is a valuable resource for discovering just who rented out the ground floor store over the course of its history. The earliest was John H. Rohde, a saloon and liquor dealer, who occupied the space from 1887 to 1906. Future tenants also included those selling produce; butter, cheese, and eggs; poultry; provisions; and, beginning in 1946, meat. By 1935, the upper apartments were converted to office space. At the time the report was written in 2003, Gachot & Gachot, Inc (which had changed names several times over the years), had been supplying meat in this space since 1980.
In the above 2003 photo a sign reading "Gachot Inc. Quality Meats since 1903" can be found at the building's corner. This quiet scene, with not a person in sight, stands in stark contrast to the area today. Most of the windows of the upper floors had been bricked up, the canopy had rusted, and brick infill had closed off much of the storefront.
Fast forward a mere ten years later: the windows of the Diane von Furstenberg Studio have been re-opened with single-pane glass (perhaps not the best contextual choice), a perforated glass canopy running the length of three buildings has been installed, the storefront's brick infill has been replaced with large plate glass, and the brick and pressed metal cornice has been cleaned.
Look closely again at the 2003 photo and you will notice that the cast iron pilasters (square columns) at the ground level are there and were thankfully retained and restored in the façade renovation.
Located just one block from the popular High Line, pedestrian traffic in this area has also increased. It's also hard to ignore the soaring and out-of-context glass buildings in the background, including the Standard Hotel directly behind no. 440.
Back on street level, no. 440's charming two-story neighbor on Washington Street, visible in the 2003 photo, is nowhere to be found in 2013.
There's a lot happening this week in the Meatpacking District. Learn about a DOT proposal for Ninth Avenue that is going through the Landmarks review process (to be presented at CB2 tonight and the LPC tomorrow) and a BSA bulk increase variance case for 40-56 Tenth Avenue (scheduled for tomorrow as well).
Amanda was GVSHP's Director of Preservation & Research from January 2012 to July 2015.
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Post Black Hat / Def Con Q&A With Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries
Hacker Summer Camp is now safely in our rearview mirror, and what a week it was. From the corporate zoo that was Black Hat, to the wild west of Def Con 27, to some great side-events like the Diana Initiative, BSides Las Vegas, and Queercon, the cybersecurity scene in Las Vegas did not disappoint.
Cmd was there in force. With over a third of our company in attendance it was a great opportunity for us to spend time with both customers and those who soon will be customers, as well as to network with practitioners and vendors alike. One thing is becoming clear: Linux security is a growing need, and there is a real lack of adequate server-class solutions out there. Cmd is in the right place at the right time.
The highlight of this trip, however, was Thursday afternoon when Jack Rhysider, host of the incredibly popular Darknet Diaries podcast, joined us in the cabana for a bit. There were over 200 people who signed up just to meet him, and the Cmd cabana was buzzing with activity for hours. The sheer delight on people's faces when they came up and introduced themselves was so heartwarming… it's moments like that when you appreciate how strong a community we have here in cyber.
I thought it would be interesting to ask Jack a few questions about his experiences during the week, so without further ado, here's my Q&A with Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries:
Q: What was the highlight of your trip to Black Hat and Def Con?
Jack: For me the highlight was meeting as many people as I could. I met so many amazing people doing such great work in the security space. And it's always astonishing to hear how people from such respected organizations listen to my show and like it. The podcast is apparently reaching people in InfoSec companies all over, which is just remarkable to hear. Such as high rise companies in downtown New York, or celebrities, or policy makers. Some of the fans that stood out were 2 different people I met under 16 who listen to the show and a group of women from Kenya who came to Def Con and are big fans.
Q: With the momentum around your podcast, how has this year's Black Hat / Def Con experience been different than in prior years?
Jack: Last year I had to really hit the halls hard with stickers and try to get the word out. This year people were coming to me and know who I am now. So it feels like I've gotten the word out enough at this point, which is exciting. And meeting the fans of the show is such a wonderful experience. It's just so exciting to do something creative and people appreciate what I've made.
Q: I imagine you've learned a lot more about the security industry than you ever expected through the interviews you've conducted for Darknet Diaries. Are there any stories that you are surprised more people don't know about?
Jack: There's so many stories I come across that I'm surprised I never heard about. And when I look them up they are big stories. I'm excited to cover a few future episodes such as the story about the XBox hackers, Operations Socialist, and Project Raven. All of which got huge press but I never got the memo. So now I'll be able to tell others about it too.
Q: How has your podcast changed your own career?
Jack: I podcast about InfoSec which is what I spent my career focused on. During this I had to learn how to be an ethical reporter, research information better, and learn how to market. All of which are great skills to have. I've been able to quit my job in InfoSec to focus on podcasting full time which has certainly affected my career too.
Q: When we get together again at Def Con 28 in 12 month's time, what do you think people will be talking about?
Jack: The election will be closer then so I'm sure we'll be talking about it and how voting machine are still being used that are insecure. I hope companies will start learning that data is a liability and to not collect it as much as they are now. Giving users the ability to opt out in a much easier way or to not collect unneeded data at all.
I'd like to thank Jack once again for all his help and the time he spent with us, and on behalf of all Jack's fans thank you for publishing such an industry-defining podcast. Please go check out Darknet Diaries, and when you are ready for cutting-edge Linux security, give Cmd a try.