From women's rights to the underground railroad, history plays a huge part in the makeup of the Finger Lakes Region. This weekend, June 17-18, 2017, celebrates New York's Path Through History – a weekend showcase of New York's rich and fascinating history, featuring hundreds of events happening at historic and cultural destinations across the state.
Now – No end date.
Becoming American: The Italian Immigrant Experience in Cayuga County (Auburn, NY) – Thousands of Italian immigrants settled in Cayuga County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibit focuses on the journey from the "Old Country" to the new world, the challenges met by the immigrants, and the contributions of Italian Americans.
Celtic Faire at GCV&M (Mumford, NY) – The Celts in Western New York played a major role in shaping the history of the Genesee Country. This special festival will celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the Scots and Irish through musical performances by regional pipe bands, dance demonstrations from local schools and an array of authentic food and drinks to satisfy your palate.
Path Through History: 1816 Farmington Quaker Meeting House (Farmington, NY) – Visit the meeting house, under restoration; see the poster display of its historic role in justice and equality for Native Americans, African Americans and women, have refreshments. Booklets are available for purchase for our self-guided driving tour of nearby related historic sites.
The Old Time Fiddlers Gathering and Folk Arts Festival (Watkins Glen, NY) – Old Time Music, Workshops, and Crafts of Regional Cultural Groups.
Because of Women Like Her Exhibit (Rochester, NY) – Discover the stories from Rochester's past about the struggles and triumphs for women's suffrage in New York State. See an eclectic mix of historical artifacts like Susan B. Anthony's dress, Martha Matilda Harper's prototype for the original salon shampoo chair, a Bloomer costume, a variety of suffrage banners, pendants, and flyers. Free and open to the public.
Susan B Anthony Legacy Event (Canandaigua, NY) – This event commemorates the historic event when suffrage activist Susan B. Anthony was tried and convicted for voting at the Ontario County Courthouse in June 1873. Celebrate her legacy, and learn how the efforts of other from Ontario County were influential in the women's suffrage movement.
Anti-Suffrage Tour of Rose Hill Mansion (Geneva, NY) – Why would women oppose voting by women? Agnes Swan Hutchins, who grew up at Rose Hill from 1864 to 1890, was one of those who did. On this tour, visitors will learn more about Agnes Swan's life and upbringing, and what may have led her to oppose formal political activity by women.
Exhibit Opening-Political Postcards on Suffrage (Penn Yan, NY) – The grand opening of a temporary exhibit entitled "Political Postcards" will be held inside the women's suffrage exhibit "Hear Our One Voice". The temporary exhibit is on loan from the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, Mass.
The Sodus Bay Phalanx and Women's Suffrage (Sodus Point) – Town of Huron Historian Rosa Fox will discuss the history of women's suffrage around the Sodus Bay area.
Tea & Lecture: "Orchestrating Change: Amy Kirby Post and Women's Right, 1828-1888" (Rochester, NY) – The National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House welcomes Nancy A. Hewitt, PhD, Emeritus Professor of History and Women's Studies, Rutgers University to speak at this Monday Lecture Series.
Old Ways Days at the Ward O' Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum (Auburn, NY) – Come back to the 1800's when life was much simpler and families were the center of one's life. Visit the Country Store, Country School, Country Kitchen, Country Parlor, Country Bedroom, Blacksmith Shop, Pottery Shop, and the many exhibits of rural life, expanding Auburn Industries and life in Auburn and Cayuga County in the 1800 and 1900's.
Ansley Schoolhouse Tour (Geneva, NY) – Come visit the only fully restored one room school house in Ontario County. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted.
The 1890 House Museum: Explore Cortland's Gilded Age at Path Through History Weekend (Cortland, NY) – The 1890 House Museum is offering discounted admissions prices and extended hours for the NYS Path Through History Weekends. Built for late 19th-century inventor and industrialist Chester Wickwire, the mansion is a large time capsule that illustrates the lifestyle of the wealthy Wickwire family, the servants, and the story of those who worked at the factory.
Blacksmith Demonstrations at the Manlius Museum (Manlius, NY) – See demonstrations firsthand, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, both days. Free and open to the public.
Open House at the Overackers Corners One Room School House (Rushville, NY) – Join us for an Open House for the Overackers Corners School. A one-room school house built in 1874 and closed in 1937. Experience what it was like to go to school in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Collections, Collectors, and Collecting at Cortland Free Library (Cortland, NY) – Tours of the Historic Cortland Free Library will be available at 10a.m., 1p.m., and 4p.m. Collections on display include the History of Farm Toys, and American Clocks. Experts will be available all day to discuss these unique collections.
Homer History Celebration (Homer, NY) – The Landmark Society of Cortland County is announcing the GRAND REOPENING of the Homer History Center in the beautiful historic village of Homer, NY. All are welcome to come and explore the local artifacts, memorabilia, maps and more that will be on display, and Landmark Society board members and volunteers will be on hand to welcome everyone and answer questions.
Tour The Stickley Collections (Fayetteville, NY) – The Stickley brothers are essential in the story of innovation in design in New York, and also have made a lasting impact on American home life throughout the country. Gustav Stickley manufactured his furniture in nearby Eastwood, NY and his brothers, Leopold and John George, started their company in Fayetteville which would be called L. & J.G. Stickley.
That Old House Tour: Dryden (Ithaca, NY) – Get an exclusive look inside beautiful homes & sites with this self-guided walking/driving/biking tour of selected interiors in the historic village of Dryden, New York, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Prior to the tour, attend "Celebrating Rural Heritage: Verne Morton's Photographs" – As a prelude to Historic Ithaca's Old House Tour, Bob Baxter, former CEO of Dryden Mutual Insurance Company, will give a guided tour of the 150 exquisite Verne Morton photographs that line the hallways of the company. For nearly 50 years local photographer Verne Morton (1868-1945) devoted himself to photographing Tompkins County rural and village life.
The Underground Railroad in Western NY (Rochester, NY) – Rochester is emblematic of the strong efforts for freedom that NY has represented throughout history. Home of Frederick Douglass, it had pivotal connections with the most prominent abolitionist leaders during the mid-19th century. The tour visits National Freedom Trail sites and other Underground Railroad locations and is filled with powerful stories of the people who helped deliver individuals to freedom.
Peppermint Museum Open House (Lyons, NY) – To celebrate NYS "Path thru History" weekend, the Peppermint Museum will have an Open House – Saturday, June 17th from 10-3 p.m. and Sunday, June 18th from 12-3 p.m. The museum is located at 95 Water Street in Lyons. It will feature two new exhibits: The Bicentennial of the Building of the Erie Canal and the NYS Centennial of Women's Suffrage.
The Story of that Adirondack Tragedy with Dr. Joseph Brownell (Cortland, NY) – Dr. Joseph Brownell will be at the CNY Living History Center for a talk and signing detailing his Adirondack Tragedy books. Relive the heart-wrenching story of one of the most famous crimes in New York's history, the murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette at Big Moose Lake.
Erie Canal 1: Basins and Builders (Rochester, NY) – The Erie Canal made Rochester a boom town and had national impact. Discover famous and less-well-known people with connections to this legendary waterway.
Rochester Subway Heritage Weekend (Rush, NY) – Celebrate the heritage of the Rochester Subway, which shut down in June 1956. Enjoy a real train ride on restored cabooses to the Upper Yard, and tour the largest collection of historic trains – including Rochester Subway Car 60 (currently under restoration).
Steamboats of Seneca Lake (Montour Falls, NY) – The Steamboats of Seneca Lake exhibit with focus on the steamboats, routes, and the passenger experience.
Father's Day Car Cruise (Canandaigua, NY) – Celebrate Dad with classic cars, food, flowers, and fun for the whole family.
Genesee Valley Fare and Ware Festival (Castile, NY) – A festival to celebrate the food, drink and art of our the Genesee Valley region. The event will feature tastings and sales of beer, ciders, spirits, wines, foods and works of art.
Path Through History: "Onohgwa" – Corn Soup (Victor, NY) – Join us for New York State's Path Through History! Enjoy a guided walk along the Trail of Peace and visit our full-size Bark Longhouse replica to sample traditional Seneca Corn Soup from our heirloom Iroquois White Corn.
Father's Day Strawberry Festival (Camillus, NY) – Come and enjoy a strawberry shortcake on the lawn of the 1856 Octagon House, which will also be open for free tours. Fathers are treated to a free shortcake when accompanied by children. The Wilcox Octagon House is accessible from the subbasement to the cupola where you will have a beautiful view of Camillus, NY.
Waterman Center's Annual Father's Day Breakfast on Hiawatha Island (Apalachin, NY) – Climb aboard our pontoon boat for a ride to Hiawatha Island, the Jewel of the Susquehanna. Once there, explore this one of a kind historical site and wildlife refuge. Enjoy a big farm-style breakfast cooked over open fires while learning of the unique history of the island.
For more Path Through History events happening in the Finger Lakes Region through 2017, visit: https://paththroughhistory.iloveny.com/regions/finger-lakes/#.WUFdchMrJQM.


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Cristiano Ronaldo best in history, claims agent Jorge Mendes
Jorge Mendes championed his client Cristiano Ronaldo after the Juventus and Portugal star reached 700 career goals.
Although Cristiano Ronaldo is entering the twilight of his career at the age of 34, agent Jorge Mendes sees no sign of him slowing down at Juventus. - Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo should be regarded as the greatest footballer in history after reaching 700 career goals, according to his agent Jorge Mendes.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner brought up his latest milestone for club and country when he dispatched a second-half penalty against Ukraine on Monday, taking his Portugal tally to 95.
The majority of Ronaldo's goals came during a storied spell with Real Madrid, for which he scored 450 times after netting 118 for Manchester United.
Although Ronaldo is entering the twilight of his career at the age of 34, Mendes sees no sign of him slowing down at Juventus.
And there is even more still to come, the agent suggests.
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"He is the strongest ever. For him, the best is yet to come and will arrive with the Juve jersey," Mendes told Tuttosport.
"The numbers do not lie and they illuminate the overwhelming way in which Cristiano Ronaldo shatters the records, which elevates him to the category of the best player in the history of football and with a big difference compared to the second [best].
"He's in that position for all that he has achieved in the service of the different clubs that he represented, either in England or in Spain or now in Italy, but also with the Portuguese national team.
"And the fact is that, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has already played in three finals, winning two."
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Producing the perfect slice of toast isn't easy – and most toasters are honestly not up to the task. Generally no matter how good the toaster there will still be an uneven browning of the toast due to certain areas that are heated marginally faster than others. With the Dualit 4-Slice Toaster however you can expect none of that, and it can be used to create exceptionally even toast over and over again. Not only that but with its stylish retro toaster looks – it is a great addition to any kitchen.
Whether or not it is the best 4 slice toaster is a matter of debate – but in terms of being able to produce perfect toast this 4 slice toaster really does have few rivals. As a Dualit toaster it uses their award-winning ProHeat elements that are more efficient and have better longevity too. It is the use of this specialized heating element that allows the Dualit 4-Slice toaster to produce such evenly browned toast, and it is what makes it stand out so much.
When it comes to appearance the toaster does not disappoint, and it has a solid and sturdy heavy-duty look to it. With the many different color options that are available, you could choose between an industrial looking metallic shade of bronze, copper, or silver, or even something trendier such as lime green, azure blue, canary yellow, or petal pink. No matter what your personal preference or the décor of your kitchen, you should definitely be able to find a color that matches it.
It is worth keeping in mind that the Dualit 4-Slice Toaster (like other Dualit toasters) is manual. It has a switch that should be toggled to select whether you're toasting one, two, three, or four slices of bread – and has a timer that can be set too. However the high-lift ejector that it uses is manual, which means that you can check on your bread while it is toasting and it will remain within the toaster and stay warm until you're ready for it.
As most 4 slice toaster reviews would agree – the Dualit 4-Slice Toaster is a class apart. It has capabilities that are unlike any other toasters and its reputation is unmatched. While it is true it is more expensive, if you're after a great-looking retro toaster in the color of your choice that is able to produce picture perfect toast – there really is nothing else that comes close to it.


BlingLights manufactures its intakes from genuine ultra-light weight carbon fiber, Carbon Fiber Reusable Open Top Fabric Filter and comprehensive photo installation instructions.
BlingLights Cold Air intake systems deliver the best looks, performance, value and ease of installation than any other cold air intake. BlingLights Cold Air intakes install easily under the hood.
- BlingLights filters are completely shielded from drawing in warm air with the 360 degree attractive genuine carbon fiber heat shield. Built-in filter uses the newest open top design for increased air flow over conventional cone filters.
- BlingLights filters dirt invisible to the human eye, and never needs filter oil!
- Hi-flow flex pipe is rigid yet weighs less than that of any of the materials used by competitors.
- Element is cleanable and is Made for Life!
- Will not void your vehicle warranty!
How Does It Work? When you bolt-on a BlingLights intake, you will notice the difference the next time you drive your vehicle. Our BlingLights Intake Kits are a great way and in many cases the only way to maximize airflow and engine performance. They will replace the factory air box providing both High-Flow air filter technology and a larger air filter size. This winning combination will increase horsepower and sound great too.
BlingLights Intake Kits are the correct diameter for each engine type and will free your car from the size restriction that comes with the factory air box. These economical kits can take a variety of different forms based on vehicle characteristics and available space under the hood. Each kit is designed to provide power throughout the RPM range. BlingLights intakes take advantage of the added airflow provided by an oversized air filter released from the restrictive factory air box.
These kits bring engine airflow out of the factory box by providing a large size open-air conical High-Flow Air Filter. The extra surface area of these open-air air filters provide even more airflow at lower restriction than a name brand replacement filter which is always limited to the size of the factory air box. The larger air filter also captures and holds more dirt increasing its service life before a cleaning is required. The filter is then either directly attached to the engine carburetor or throttle body or indirectly through a tube assembly running from the filter to the engine. All adapters are made from high quality materials.
Why Does the Factory Intake Need to be improved? Most people are aware that our High-Flow Air Filter can increase horsepower over a traditional disposable air filter. An air filter change alone however, cannot eliminate other types of air restriction built into the vehicle at the factory. These can be found in the size of the air box and the air path running from the air box to the engine. That's where air intakes rule the road. They completely replace the factory airflow assembly including the filter, air box and air path. More and more people are discovering the monster power available from a well-engineered air intake, so go ahead and wake the sleeping giant in your car.
How Do You Know It Works? We will not sell an air intake that does not provide a measured increase in horsepower and torque (acceleration). Our air intakes are proven to increase horsepower and torque on a wheel dynamometer (think treadmill for cars). These thoroughly engineered air intakes provide huge increases in power that a customer will definitely feel when they accelerate.
Why Does BlingLights Make Such a Big Deal about Carbon Fiber? In addition to vehicle power, the overall weight of the vehicle is very important to overall acceleration. In general terms, a weight reduction of 100 pounds will lower the ET by .1 seconds. Carbon fiber, a black fabric weave held together by a transparent resin, weighs one-third to one-fifth as much as similar-strength steel but is seven to 10 times as expensive. Slicing weight dramatically improves fuel economy and performance, and is why carbon fiber is used in race cars and jet planes. The $65,800 Corvette Z06, uses carbon fiber in the front fenders, front wheelhouses and floor. Carbon fiber helps keep the weight of the 505-horsepower speedster down. BMW's M6 coupe, on sale in Europe, has an unpainted carbon-fiber roof. Not only does it save weight, it's beautiful to look at and has a high-tech feel.
How much of an Increase in Miles per Gallon Should I see from using a BlingLights Intake? Results will vary depending on your vehicle, driving habits, load on the engine (towing for example), existing air system restriction, and other factors. Many BlingLights users report an increase in miles per gallon. Our internal testing is performed using employee and customer vehicles. We usually have the cars for a short period of time that will only allow for fit checks and dyno (power curve) testing. If you take advantage of added power by driving harder, you will not see much of a gain, if any, in MPG.
Can I Install and Maintain the Intake Myself? The kit isn't complicated to install for most application, and the work can be done in your driveway with simple hand tools in about an hour. We recommend to have the kit installed at stereo shop if you are uncomfortable installing on your own. If you do it yourself, you will need a wrench, a ratchet, and a screwdriver. Every 50,000 miles clean the filter with filter cleaner found at your local auto shop. No need to ever replace the filter.
Is the BlingLights Intake Street Legal? In most states our intakes are legal. Our intake kits may not be legal in states where under the hood modifications are not allowed. Check your local laws if you are unsure.
Will the BlingLights Intake Cause My Vehicle Mass Air Sensor to Fail? No, it is both impossible and ridiculous. An engine can only take in a fixed volume of air depending on the engine's size. The more restriction that an air intake system (filter, air box, and tubing) causes, the greater the potential is for power and mileage degradation.
Will the BlingLights Intake Void the Factory Warranty? NO. The only time this can happen is from improper installation that causes damage to a vehicle system. If a service technician denies your warranty claim ONLY because the car is modified with an AEM intake system and the vehicle system failure was not a direct result of the installation and use of an BlingLights intake, please refer him to the Magnusson Moss Warranty act. You can download the Magnusson Moss Warranty act from SEMA's website at: http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=60128.
What is the return policy? You are entitled to a full refund less shipping costs if item is mailed back within 60 days of receiving item. Item must be in the EXACT brand new condition it was received along with the order number and reason for return. Keep the hat just for trying our product even if you decide to return.
This is the first performance product that I have purchased. I was very pleased with the increased power and torque, but I was most excited by the increased throttle response.
Through research done prior to my purchase, I knew that I could expect about 15 hp in gains, and for $225, I felt it was a very reasonable purchase. I knew that this wasn't a supercharger, and I wasn't a two hour bolt on away from being a Corvette beater, but 15 hp is a great place to start. I am very satisfied.


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Located in central Burgundy, in the southern Côte de Beaune, the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation is one of the jewels of Burgundy's viticultural heritage.
The first nose reveals intense, subtle aromas of candied fruits, blackcurrant, and smoky notes. This wine boasts good structure and nice minerality typical of the terroir, along with fruit flavours and ripe tannins. The finish is very nice, long and aromatic.
Ideal wine for fine dishes such as red meat, game, and mild, delicate cheeses.
Serve between 14 and 16°C (57-60°F).
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid down for 2 to 5 years or more.


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Robert Reading is head of content strategy at Clarivate IP Group in London. Originally from Australia, he studied mathematics and physics at the University of Sydney and was national product manager for a scientific and medical equipment supplier for seven years before moving to the United Kingdom in 1999 and discovering the world of trademarks. Mr Reading worked for a leading UK IP firm managing large IP projects and was part of the team that built and maintained the in-house trademark record management system.
Reading joined CompuMark in 2015 and manages a team based in the United States and Europe that delivers bespoke trademark-related services, particularly record validation, gap and protection analysis, as well as global search and portfolio management projects.
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Set a heavy ungreased skillet or griddle over medium heat, lay the unpeeled garlic on the hot surface and let it roast to a sweet mellowness, turning occasionally until soft when pressed, a few small spots will blacken, about 15 minutes. Cool, slip off skins and roughly chop.
While the garlic is roasting break the stems off chilies, tear chilies open and remove seeds, for the mildest sauce remove all stringy light colored veins. Finish and remove garlic if you haven't done so. Toast the chilies a few at a time on your medium-hot skillet. Open them flat, lay them on the hot surface skin side up and press flat with a metal spatula (if the temperature is right you will hear a faint crackle), then flip them and do the same (If you press them just long enough they will have changed to a mottled tan underneath, a wisp of smoke is OK but any more than that then there burnt). Transfer chilies to a bowl and cover with hot water and let rehydrate for 30 minutes, pour off all water and discard.
In a food processor or blender add chilies, garlic, oregano, pepper and cumin, add 2/3 cup of the broth and process to a smooth puree, scraping and stirring every few seconds (In a blender you may need to add a little more broth until everything is moving). With a rubber spatula, work the puree through a medium mesh strainer into a bowl, discard skins and seeds left in the strainer.
Heat oil in a medium-sized pot (4 quart) over medium heat, when hot enough to make a drop of the puree sizzle sharply add the puree all at once. Cook stirring constantly, as the puree sears, reduces and darkens to an attractive earthy brick red paste, usually about 7 minutes, taste it: You'll know it is done when it has lost that harsh raw-chili edge.
Stir in remaining 3 cups of broth, partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes. If the sauce has thickened past the consistency of a light cream soup, add more broth. Taste and season with salt and sugar - Salt to brighten and focus the flavors, sugar to smooth any rough or bitter chili edges.
Covered and refrigerated the sauce will last about a week. If you freeze it you will need to re-boil it to bring back the lovely texture.
Other chilies you can use - An equal amount of New Mexico chillies can replace the quajillo, the sauce will not be as full flavored; a chipotle or two adds complexity.


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A Filetta refers to the fern which grows all over the Island of Corsica. The fern is a symbol of the intimate relationship between the Corsicans and their island home: it is almost impossible to transplant a fern without damaging it.
October 1978, the Balagne. After a meeting with Tumasgiu Nami, Michel Frassati decides to take the initiative and gather together Corsican singers. His goal is to protect the ancient vocal tradition of Corsican polyphony, which is at risk of being forgotten. A Filetta is born.
Under the leadership of Jean Claude Acquaviva, A Filetta has been singing an ode to Corsica for over 35 years. Using sacred music, secular Paghjella's and new compositions influenced by great poets, A Filetta presents a very diverse repertoire. The partnership between the singers, their music and their Corsican roots is clearly visible, even tangible, in their performances, unadorned, always pure, and from their hearts.
We present:
Maxime Vuillamier: Bassu (joined A Filetta in 1989)
François Aragni: Bassu and Seconda (joined A Filetta in 2013)
Petru Antò Casta: Bassu and Seconda (joined A Filetta in 2017)
Jean Sicurani: Bassu (co-founder, joined A Filetta in 1978)
Jean-Claude Acquaviva: Seconda (co-founder, joined A Filetta in 1978)
Stéphane Serra: Seconda (joined A Filetta in 2013)
Paul Giansily: Terza (joined A Filetta in 1983)
Terza signifies beauty; the singer with the highest voice
Seconda signifies wisdom; the singer who sings the melody in polyfony
Bassu signifies strenght; the singer whith the darkest ande deepest voice
Without losing their connection with their Corsican background, A Filetta is forging many connections with musicians from all over the world: the Italians Paolo Fresu and Daniele di Bonaventura, Danyel Waro from the Island of Réunion, the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, the Lebanese singer Fadia Tom el Hage, the Georgian singing group "Les voix de Géorgie", the Italian Conductus Ensemble, the Japanese percussion group Kodo.
A Filetta has performed in a children's opera under the direction of Orlando Forioso and in three ballets from the talented choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. In collaboration with Bruno Coulais they have sung the music for several films: Le people migrateur, Comme un Aimant, Le Libertin, Himalaya l'enfance d'un chef, and Don Juan. Each collaboration seems to be the beginning of a new road in which the Corsican roots remain deeply anchored.
Over the years A Filetta has received several awards, including the Grand Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros, for the album 'Una tarra ci hè' in 1994 and for 'Bracanà' in 2008.


From embroidered backpacks to monogrammed backpacks, we carry a wide range of custom backpacks and logo backpacks that can be personalized with company logo designs.
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Why Order Personalized Backpacks from University Fashions?
Our backpacks consist of a wide variety of custom embroidered backpacks in a numbers sizes, colors, and styles. We have school book bags for carrying books, laptop backpacks for carrying laptops, One strap backpacks for carrying items across one shoulder, hiking backpacks for the great outdoors men, school backpacks for kids in school, clear backpacks for those who like to see what they are carrying, travel backpacks for carrying clothing and other items needed when you travel, backpack coolers for keeping beverages and other items cool, computer backpacks for carrying your laptop and computer accessories, Picnic Backpacks for carrying food items, etc.
All of our custom backpacks and custom bookbags are not listed online so if you do not see the backpack style you are looking for give us a call or email us.
A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be exceptions. There are many ways to carry backpacks. One way is to carry it in one hand (like a briefcase).
Backpacks are often preferred over handbags for carrying heavy loads, because the shoulders are better suited for bearing heavy weights for long periods of time than the hands.
In many countries, backpacks are heavily identified with students, and are a primary means of transporting educational materials to and from school. In this context they are sometimes known as bookbags or schoolbags. The purchase of a suitably fashionable, attractive, and useful backpack is a crucial back-to-school ritual for many students. That is why a custom embroidered backpack from University Fashions can be an excellent back to school gift.
Typical school backpacks generally lack the rigid frame of an outdoor-style backpack and include only a few pockets in addition to the main holding space of the pack. While traditionally very simple in design, school backpacks are often made with padded straps and backs as well as additional reinforcement to hold large numbers of heavy textbooks, as well as safety features such as reflective panels to make the wearer of the pack more visible at night. It is very common for schools (especially colleges and universities) to sell backpacks decorated with the school logo.
Backpacks are sometimes worn as fashion accessories, in which they perform the same function as a purse. Some such backpacks designed specifically for women are no larger than a typical purse, and are generally associated with younger, often college-age women.
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A few months ago, I saw a picture somewhere of an incredible looking toffee apple. It was smothered in caramel, drizzled in chocolate and dotted with M&Ms. And I could not. Stop. Thinking about it.
I started googling obsessively, trying to see where I could get my hands on one. Alas, it seems to be something that is mainly an American thing. But, luckily, I was soon to be heading to Nashville! I was convinced that I would find one of these monstrous beauties, and make it my lover. And I did! Actually, it was one of the first things I saw when I stepped onto American soil, during my transfer in Charlotte. But I hedged my bets, and it was only on my last day in the city I popped into Savannah's Candy Kitchen on Broadway.
I bought two, selfishly kept them for myself, and chipped away at them when I got home. And they were amazing.
Traditionally, in the UK at least, toffee apples are made with rock hard crimson toffee, which takes your teeth out. I used to get them on the pier in Brighton, but they're so impossible to eat that the fun is kind of taken out of it.
These are covered in a chewy toffee (and dubbed caramel apples), so life is made much easier. I decided that I had to make my own, to keep the beast satiated.
And they're actually amazingly easy to make.
1. First off, pour boiling water over the apples, and give them a bit of a scrub to get the wax off. Why supermarkets wax the hell out of their fruit, I've no idea, but it keeps the caramel from sticking, so get it off.
2. Put your apples in the fridge for an hour or so. This chills them, so the toffee will cool and set faster. When you take them out, stick your sticks in, almost all the way through, but not quite.
4. Unwrap your toffees, sigh about the mountain of plastic mess you've just created, and melt in the microwave. It took two minutes to melt 300g, but do check on them after a minute. You'll probably need to do this in two batches, to keep the toffee nice and hot when you're coating the apples. I melted mine in a small pyrex jug, just a little larger than an apple, so it could splodge around all of the edges. You could also melt them over a bain marie.
5. This is the fun bit, but you have to work quickly. When you're dipping the apples, the toffee needs to be hot, as this is when it's fluid and easy to work with. When it starts to cool, it is reluctant to stick to the apples. Taking hold of the stick, dunk the apple in as far as you can go, turning to coat the top of the fruit as much as you can. This is kind of a learning curve - like pancakes, the first one will likely look a little dodgy. If it does, use a spoon to splodge some more toffee on top, but know that this won't give you the smooth effect you're looking for. I dunked my apples in a few batches - 2 or 3 at a time. After each batch I usually had to melt some more toffee, or reheat what I had. The toffee typically only stays warm for 2 apples, before you need to give it another 20 seconds in the microwave.
6. Mmmmm. Now, put the apples back in the fridge. You could leave them as is, but I wanted to get jazzy. If you too want to get jazzy, then melt your chocolate, the milk one first. Then, take the apples out of the fridge, and drizzle away. I wanted to get a properly drizzled effect, as I saw in Nashville, but I couldn't get it to work. It was only when I melted the white chocolate that everything became clear. So... don't worry about being too neat at this stage. Drizzle and dollop, and do be sure to lick the spoon. Frequently.
7. Now melt your white chocolate, and splodge on at various points over the milk chocolate. You're aiming for a marbled effect, like I showed you for the mars bar cake. So when it's on, use a fork to gently swirl the two chocolates together. I was taking these pictures at night, so the quality isn't fantastic, but you'll see what I mean.
It wasn't exactly what I had in mind, but I think they're little beauties! Pop them back into the fridge, and you're good to go. I wrapped mine in cellophane, but I don't think there's any avoiding them sticking a little bit when you try to present them. So long as you remembered to oil the foil, they shouldn't stick when they come out of the fridge. They make very pretty presents, and you could even present them in a little box, for full ooohs and aahhhhs.
To eat, take them out of the fridge for about an hour. I'm afraid you can't just pick up the stick and dive in, much as you will want to. These beasts are heavy! Slice around the centre, either side of the core, and then you're left with four uneven segments. Slice these up or just dive in as they are.


They have good traction. Little deformation to increase speed in comparison with other propellers (PT or Brenner propeller with nucleus with nothing, Mejlink propeller with nucleus of foaming Agent. The foaming agent is very good to avoid deformation of the propellers).
Brenner-Mejlink 22*18 Front EL- 22*20 Rear EL (Hacker C50 Brenner ContraDrive 3500-4000 Rpm) 22*18 Front EL (Brenner 48'5gr, Mejlink (1) 45gr, Mejlink (2) 48gr. 22*20 Rear EL (Brenner 53'1gr, Mejlink (1) 48gr, Mejlink (2) 50gr. The Mejlink slows down more than the Brenner, in descents. In traction and straight flight operation is similar. PT Model-Mejlink 22*10 EL - 22*12 EL -21*14 EL- 20*13 EL 3Bladed (Plettemberg Advance 30-10 and Plettemberg Xtra 30-09) 22*10 EL (PT 40gr, Mejlink 44gr) 22*12 EL (PT 40gr, Mejlink 45gr) 21*14 EL (PT 41gr, Mejlink 46gr) 20*13 EL 3Bladed (PT 47gr, Mejlink 55gr) The PT propeller is deformed by increasing the speed more than the Mejlink propeller.etween this prop and 30x13 3-blade is noiselevel and the slower speed.
I would like to know the performance of a propeller Mejlink 20*15 EL 3Bladed.
Another great prop from Mejzlik.
See comments below. This is an F3A application.
I was curious about the newly available Mejzlik Contra Props, mainly because with the increasing popularity of the Contras, the demand for props can exceed the supply sometimes, and I thought it would be good to explore an option. I put my plane over weight with the APC's so that was not an option for me.
There was a picture of them floating around last summer out of Czech Rep, but the Mejzlik folks said that production runs would happen this winter, and they put me on the list of shipments in February. A friend of mine who flies F3A out of Vienna with his son was involved in the development of the props and he was feeding me some info in January when I met him in Madrid. Reportedly, the Mejzlik props were to be better from two perspectives…first the Mejzlik people were able to shave a few grams from the props and second, the props provided more downline braking (as if more was needed!) than the Brenner props.
Cost of the props including shipping was almost identical, although they come via registered mail from Czech Rep, and that process took 4 weeks, so you need to plan ahead.
So, I opened the box last night and took a first look. They look like every other Mejzlik I've seen…the finish is mirror-like and all the edges are nicely done. Each blade is carefully sealed in a plastic sleeve, and the shipping box is well-padded. The leading and trailing edges are still "raw carbon" flat finish, so the finish is still not as good as a Falcon blade, but still very good. The hubs are smooth and show no tool marks.
In the end, the Mejzlik blades are better looking from an esthetic perspective than the Brenner props.
Brenner's props are hand-made and individually trimmed and shaped, so the blade-to blade variation will exist. In 2013, I had to send Brenner back a few blades due to a flat leading edge on one specimen, and a separating trailing edge on another, but they were always promptly replaced with perfect items. Brenner's support of his products is absolutely amazing. The Brenner props show many tool marks, especially around the hubs and a few small occlusions in the resin, but never anything that would affect safety or function.
The Mejzlik looks like it was made in a production-line mold series that required a very minimum of trimming and apparently no post-mold shaping. This accounts for the smoothness and virtual absence of tool marks. On the other hand, if you hold the blade up to the light so the light shines along the blade, the Mejzlik shows a number of very minor "waves" in the surface, so the reflection of a window frame on the blade is bent and warped…doing the same test with Brenner's blade shows fewer such waves or variations. (The pics show a bit of this, difficult to get the full effect via camera) So, Brenner's mold is virtually flawless while the Mejzlik's is maybe less so. Having said that, the surface variations in the Mejzlik are consistent from blade-to-blade, so whether this is intentional or not, the blades are still very well-executed against the mold.
Finally, the Mejzlik blades fit onto the Contra hubs with no play or rattle on the hubs, while the Brenners have a very small amount of rattle on the hubs. I wiped the inside of the Mejzlik hubs with some 600 grit to make sure there was no fab remnants, and this condition did not change. The rear prop fit perfectly, but the front prop was slightly "fat" at the hub so the Contra nose cone barely fits over it. It fits, but very tricky and tight.
As stated before, the Mejzlik blades are very shiny and attractive, while the Brenner blades are a little more satin finish.
So, the Mejzlik set gives you a 1.29g penalty. This is not very much at all, but I was expecting lighter blades.
I also had a spare front blade from Brenner, so I weighed it to compare to the Brenner front blade I was currently flying. Two Brenner blades weighed 46.23g and 46.63g respectively, so almost a half gram variation between Brenner blades. I have only one set of Mejzliks, so not much Statistical Process Control conclusions to draw on here. Both Brenners are lighter than the Mejzliks, so I would assume that Brenner's process is centered at a lower weight than the Mejzliks.
Looking at balancing of the blades…also a different story. I don't trust prop balancers, so I use the balance beam method, with one tip on a fixed support, and the other tip resting on the scale. This shows me the full-blade variation when I swap ends. Perfect balance would show exactly half the total weight of the blade on the scale, even after swapping ends.
Bear in mind that neither prop needs to be re-balanced by the standards of even the most stringent modeler, but still…the Brenner wins.
If I look at the blades, the Mejzlik blades are slightly thicker near the roots and then thin out at a steeper rate than the Brenners. The Brenners have a more gradual taper from root to tip. The curvature of the leading and trailing edge profiles is virtually identical, however, the chord of the blades is slightly different. For example, the greatest chord of the rear prop blades on the Mejzlik is 1.77in versus 1.55in on the Brenner. Does this account for the downline braking? I don't know.
Finally, the leading edge radius of both props is almost identical, while the trailing edge radius is greater on the Mejzlik.
The Brenner blade just seems thinner, sharper, more physically refined, if not as shiny and pretty, as mentioned.
That's it for now…will fly them first chance I get and report further.
As far as I am concerned, I have found a very high quality alternate supplier that merits being in the same class as Brenner's props from a manufacturing point of view. As always, the flight test will be the ultimate measure of which props I will take to contests.
As I indicated, I did a flight test comparison today between Brenner and Mejzlik props.
First flight...the plane seemed to behave exactly the same as with the Brenner props. Maybe a bit better climb power, but it was very subtle if it was real at all. The most noticeable difference was the musical note of the props in flight. The Mejzliks have a higher tone to the buzz. None of this shows any real differences so I resorted to getting some data.
I did three flights with each set of props, but used the WattsUp meter in the circuit to see if there was any difference in amps or mAh used.
The data shows a difference. Under reasonably constant conditions, I flew the Masters pattern as exactly the same as possible (as usual). Batteries used were TP 5000 G6 and the motor is a Neu F3A.
I was surprised to find that the Mejzliks props showed a lower peak amps of 64 Amps versus the usual 67 Amps with the Brenner props. The power consumed was 150mAh less with the Mejzliks. Bear in mind this isn't much, but it is data collected on the same day, same plane, same pilot, same pattern, same batteries, so the difference maybe isn't exactly 150mAh, but it is consistently less and correlates with the lower peak amps.
So, as we saw that the Brenner was very slightly ahead on the static/manufacturing aspect (except for appearance), it appears that the Mejzliks may be a bit more efficient. Is this efficiency the reason I seemed to notice a bit better climb? I don't know.
The other difference I saw was at the test field, there were some irregular patches of grass and dirt. On one flight, the Mejzlik props tips hit the ground briefly. There was absolutely no damage. By experience, the Brenner props would have been damaged, even with very slight contact. This is a valuable feature.
In my opinion, all this shows that there is very little difference between the Mejzlik and Brenner props, so pilots can use them interchangeably without worrying too much about differences that will affect performance. Possibly, the Mejzliks can make a difference for pilots flying at the very edge of 4500mA packs and where a few mAhs can make the difference between finishing or not.
For now, I am going to keep the Mejzliks on the plane and continue to practice with them.
Excellent propulsion as well as top speed and pickup.
in the last competition out of 9 pilot using the contradrive system: two were using Brenner Sharp's system with Mejzlik props (22x18 - 22x220) and 7 were using Hacker's one. Pilots using the latter system one uses E-factor props, one uses Hacker's new props and the remining 5 pilots use the Mejzlik's props (22x20 front - 22x22 rear). These 5 pilots have recently adopted Mejzlik's props after experiencing E-factor props.
Comparing the rigidity of the blades Mejzlick props and e-factor props are very similar while the other are much more flexible. At large systems adopting Mejzlick props have more power and top speed.
Soon I will send you some pictures of the last competiotions.
We have produced modified – lighter propellers 22x18 EL and 22x20 P EL. Their weight was lowered only at blades, hub is still the same strength. If you are interested we would like to send you one pair for testing and would kindly ask you to let us know your comparison to our regular props you have already ordered from us.
Very good prop. the correct size for F3A.
respect with other CR prop this is the best for the noise.


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Feta cheese Vassilitsa is available in the handy plastic package which preserves cheese in its brine, keeping it fresh for more time than usually. Feta Vassilitsa in the handy plastic package with brine is available in the following container's sizes: 200 g, 400 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 2 kg.
The sheep and goat milk (70% sheep milk and 30% goat milk) is collected from the producers in road tankers, where preserved at a temperature of 2 °C. Then, it is delivered to the cheese production unit, where it is preserved in a bunker silo up to a temperature of 2 °C till 2 days.
After milk has been frozen, it goes to the cream separator. There it is being cleaned and filtered and then it is being standardized. At the same time, the cream separator separates also the cream from the milk.
After milk has been cleaned and standardized it is ready for pasteurization. The pasteurization procedure is realized at the temperature of 72 °C for 15 minutes or at 63 °C for 30 minutes. The pasteurization procedure aims to kill all the pathogenic microorganisms which are dangerous and can later on cause problems, not only in the cheese products but also in the customers.
After milk has been pasteurized it is placed to the vats where it is produced the feta cheese. Firstly, we add lactic culture and yogurt culture and after a while, since the temperature has reached 33 °C and its pH has been decreased, we add the rennet, in order to produce the feta cheese.
After adding the rennet and since we are sure that milk has congealed we cut it and place it in moulds so as to be shaped and also to drip its liquids. There, the cheese is being salted for the first time with rock salt. After a few hours it is being placed in the salt solution, where is it also being salted.
After cheese has been placed in the salt solution, the next day it is being placed in containers in order to ripen for about 10 days at the temperature of 18 °C. After 10 days, it is placed in the refrigerators, where it is preserved for more 50 days at the temperature of 2 °C. As a whole the maturing procedure of feta cheese lasts 60 days, so as to obtain the necessary ingredients that give its special taste and flavour and to minimize the risk of pathogenic microorganisms, which were not totally killed during the stage of pasteurization procedure.
Feta cheese after the maturing procedure of 2 months is safe and ready to be consumed. The laststage is its promotion to the market.


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Coast Guard to enforce security zone on Willamette River, participate in Rose Festival
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A Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team boat crew plies the waters of the Willamette River in downtown Portland during the arrival of the Rose Festival fleet during the 2004 Parade of Ships. USCG photo by PAC Keith Alholm
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Coast Guard will be enforcing a security zone along the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Steel Bridges, in support of the Rose Festival and Fleet Week, Wednesday, through Monday.
The security zone is set in place to protect the various vessels that will be moored along the waterfront near Tom McCall Park, as well as, the visiting public.
A lane will be established for human-powered craft, such as kayaks and paddle-boards, which will allow those watercraft to transit the zone without a dedicated escort.
The Coast Guard is scheduled to participate in several Rose Festival events including offering public tours, a search and rescue demonstration and the parade of ships. This event allows the public a rare opportunity to meet service members and learn first hand about the value, capability, and missions of the Coast Guard.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, based out of Coast Guard Sector Columbia River in Warrenton, is scheduled to perform a SAR demonstration in the Willamette River just south of the Burnside Bridge, Saturday. The demonstration will begin at 2 p.m and can be viewed from Tom McCall Waterfront Park or the Eastbank Esplanade.
Four Coast Guard cutters will be in attendance and available for tours. They include the Bluebell, Steadfast, Swordfish, and Terrapin.
The Coast Guard Cutter Bluebell, a 100-foot Inland Buoy Tender, homeported in Portland, is one of only two remaining 100-foot Buoy Tenders still in Coast Guard active service. Her primary mission is servicing Aids to Navigation in 500 miles of the Columbia, Snake and Willamette Rivers.
The Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast is a 210-foot Medium Endurance Cutter homeported in Astoria. The Steadfast's crew regularly conduct international law enforcement and drug and migrant interdiction missions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
The Coast Guard Cutters Swordfish and Terrapin are both 87-foot coastal patrol boats, homeported in Port Angeles and Bellingham, Washington, respectively. Their missions include SAR, maritime law enforcement, homeland security and living marine resource management,
All four cutters will be open for tours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
However, the Steadfast's crew will be holding a change of command ceremony, starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, which is a time-honored tradition that represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. The event ensures the continuity of leadership and operations.
Editor's Note: Although these vessels are not ADA accessible, you can still enjoy the ships during Fleet Week. Check in at the tent at the front of the tour line, and ask for a "dockside tour." You'll meet with a service member who can tell you all about the ships, and life at sea — right from the safety of the seawall. For the best experience, please arrive prior to 2:00 p.m. — don't forget to bring your government issued ID. Visitors may be subject to a personal search. No bags, strollers or wheelchairs will be allowed onboard. There will NOT be any 'holding area' for personal items. Visitors MUST be able to maneuver onboard the ships, including climbing narrow ladders. Each ship determines its own schedule for visits and tours. These are subject to change without prior notice. (please be aware you may be turned away).
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Local attorney Morris Bart has met with both leading Hornets ownership groups and has has told them that he would be interested in partnering to purchase the team.
Local attorney Morris Bart has met with both leading Hornets ownership groups and has has told them that he would be interested in partnering to purchase the team, sources familiar with the negotiations tell Hornets247. Bart has been increasingly involved with the Hornets in recent years and especially since the NBA took over, and has said previously that he would be willing to purchase 10 percent of the team if they remain local.
The addition of Bart as a local minority owner would add a sense of security for some fans who are otherwise underwhelmed at the news that Mike Dunleavy's group, which consists of LA businesspeople Raj and Marta Bhathal and Larry Benson, does not have any truly local ownership. Additionally, Bart has been incredibly successful marketing his firm in Louisiana, and the Hornets would presumably benefit greatly from his local knowledge in that area.
The fact is, confirmed by a recent AcreTrader review, an ownership group made of entirely of non-local investors will further turn away some fans. I've heard and seen that sentiment expressed repeatedly both on Hornets Report and in person. Considering that, and that Morris Bart already has a working relationship with the team, it would be fairly odd for the groups headed by Dunleavy or Chouest to deny him the opportunity to get some skin in the game.
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As a student at Yokohama National University, Hironobu Sakaguchi was on the road to being a computer technician, and would've likely gotten his degree were it not for Hiromichi Tanaka (Fun Fact: If this name sounds familiar, it's because he directed the first game in the Seiken Densetsu, i.e. Mana, series.), who introduced the young scholar to Wizardry. A Western RPG on Tanaka's Apple II Computer, Hironobu was soon obsessed with the game, playing it from early afternoon to the wee hours of the morning.
When Square broke off from Denyu in 1986 as their own seperate entity, Sakaguchi was put in charge of Square's A Team, which would develop games in cartridge format for the Nintendo Famicom, whereas the B Team would design titles in the Famicom's extension, the Disk System. Despite what you might think, the B Team was thought to be more important, since it seemed like the Famicom Disk System was the future of gaming (Fun Fact: The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. 2 were Disk System games.). Despite this, he worked on great games that met huge success with fellow prodigies Nasir Gebelli (Notable for being able to develop games to their final builds within five weeks) and Koichi Ishii (Director for subsequent Seiken Densetsu titles).
Unfortunately, A-Team frequently didn't see eye-to-eye with Square's management, who kept pressing for quasi-3D adventures like Tobiase! Daisakusen (released by Acclaim in the U.S. as 3-D World Runner). Deciding that he was fed up with constantly battling for control over his games, Hironobu started work on what would be his last game at the company, known today as Final Fantasy.
Not wanting to fall into the same cliché's that had befallen Yuji Horii's Dragon Quest, Sakaguchi wanted Final Fantasy to showcase a more adult look, rather than the Akira Toriyama-designed characters of that series. For this, he went to Yoshitaka Amano, who had been working as an artist since he was fifteen, first with Tatsunoko (Speed Racer, Gatchaman), and then as a freelance illustrator on films like Vampire Hunter D. Bringing his signiture artistic style, Final Fantasy's art was already destined to be fantastic.
Finding a composer was a little more simple, since prolific music-man Nobuo Uematsu had been working at Square since 1985 and had even worked with Sakaguchi before on games like King's Knight. Adding the final ingredient, Hironobu dipped his pen in the ink as a spectacular scenario writer, fleshing out each character and plot twist to ensnare gamers into the world that would become legend.
Final Fantasy set itself apart by borrowing numerous techniques from film, such as an opening cutscene before the game actually started. And even when the action began, you still weren't shown the title screen until you had begun your real quest. With its creative story-telling mechanics and mature look, the game was met with massive fanfare and popularity. Sequels obviously followed, making Sakaguchi and Co. famous, not only in Japan, but in the West as well.
Continuing with his film-inspired direction of the Final Fantasy franchise, Sakaguchi was as excited as anyone for Nintendo's 64-Bit console, which would promise to showcase advanced visuals. Unfortunately, he was let down to the greatest degree when he learned that Hiroshi Yamauchi had confirmed that it would utilize cartridges instead of the CD format that Sega had taken advantage of. Having felt constrained by the Super Famicom's relatively small storage, he had no objections when Square announced that it would no longer support what would be the N64, in favor of greener pastures.
In a move that could only be called ridiculous, Yamauchi shrugged off what had been one of his greatest allies, saying that this decision "couldn't be helped," rather than taking this as a warning that he should reconsider his options. In retaliation, former Square president Nao Suzuki vocally discounted Nintendo as a competitor in the next generation and encouraged other developers to follow them off of Yamauchi's territory. To Nintendo's dismay, they did, and developers like Capcom, Konami, and Enix either left Yamauchi's camp altogether or only rarely contributed a game.


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Борис Якович Лівшиць (Ліфшиць) (, місто Київ — розстріляний , Москва) — український радянський діяч, журналіст, відповідальний редактор радянських газет і журналів. Член Ревізійної Комісії КП(б)У в червні 1930 — січні 1934 р.

Біографія
Народився у єврейській родині. Освіта неповна вища.

Член РКП(б) з 1918 року.

У середині 1920-х — на початку 1930-х років — директор видавничого комбінату «Радянське село», член редакційної колегії і відповідальний редактор багатьох періодичних видань, серед яких робітнича україномовна газета «Пролетар» (з листопада 1926 року), «Універсальний журнал» (1928—1929), «Червоний перець» та інші.

19 грудня 1929 — після 1930 року — завідувач культвідділу (відділу культури і пропаганди) і член президії Всеукраїнської республіканської ради професійних спілок (ВУРПС).

У 1935 році виключений із ВКП(б).

До 1936 року — редактор у видавництві «Заря Востока» у місті Тбілісі.

9 листопада 1936 року заарештований органами НКВС. 9 березня 1937 року засуджений до страти, розстріляний і похований на Донському кладовищі міста Москви. Посмертно реабілітований 22 жовтня 1957 року.

Джерела
 Лифшиц Борис Яковлевич
 Смолич Юрій. Мозаїка. З тих років (курйози)

Уродженці Києва
Члени КПРС
Комуністичні діячі
Розстріляні в СРСР
Реабілітовані в СРСР
Посмертно реабілітовані

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Friday, Jan. 11th, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm Saturday, Jan. 12th, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm All ages, no registration Green Fire explores the life and legacy of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold and the many ways his land ethic philosophy lives on in the work of people and organizations all over the country today. In celebration of Leopold's birthday, January 11th, we will be showing this award winning film in our theater. Each showing is 1 hour.


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In the Republic of Korea, 'ubiquitous connectivity' is not some aspirational industry buzz word. It's a way of life.
With lightning-fast connections to streaming wireless Internet on a range of digital devices, Koreans are proudly some of the most connected people on the planet. And walking along the brightly lit streets of the capital, Seoul, provides a glimpse into the digital future for most of the rest of the world.
Digital payments are accepted at almost every store. Taxi drivers operate with not just one, but up to four or more screens mounted to their dashboard. And it's not just the Republic of Korea's urban youth who have adopted digital technologies, but in fact the whole country has embraced new technologies in everyday life.
A world leader in ICTs
Korea has a well-earned reputation as a global information and communication technology (ICT) leader, and it's not hard to see why. Home to world-leading electronics and ICT companies such as Samsung, LG, SK, and KT — Korea's economic growth is digitally delivered.
The Republic of Korea has some of the world's fastest Internet speeds. It's in the race to be first with 5G. And it leads the world in Internet penetration rates, with nearly every household online.
These are some of the reasons why the Republic of Korea has ranked in the top three of ITU's Global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI) in each of the past five years. In addition, the country reigns supreme in the Bloomberg Index of 'Most Innovative Economies.'
So how did the Republic of Korea emerge as a leader in tech? What steps allowed for the momentous leaps and bounds the country has taken towards digital transformation? And what can other countries learn from the experience of the Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea's journey as an ICT pioneer
It is no accident that this Asian nation became the world's leader in tech. As the Republic of Korea emerged from the Korean War in the mid-1950s, they were one of the world's poorest economies. But through decades of government interventions and investments in modern technology, the country has soared to become one of the most developed countries in the region.
In the ultramodern Gangnam district, the financial and business centre of Seoul, ITU News sat down with Dr Seung Keon Kim, Vice President of from the Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT), to uncover the story of the Republic of Korea's journey from the past to the digital future.
The Republic of Korea's transformation is the result of the government's ambition to speed transformation to the digital economy, says Dr Kim. He posits three major factors that have formed the basis for growth of the country's digital economy: the advanced education system, cultural characteristics, and the "Government's vision for ICT."
21st-Century education
Firstly, the value of education is highly prized in the Republic of Korea. "[For] many people in my father's generation, education was regarded as a ladder to overcome poverty."says Dr. Kim.
The education system focuses on traditional subjects like Math and Science, which are basic prerequisites for many technical careers in the digital economy. However, students are not taught in a traditional way with blackboards and notebooks.
RELATED: Education for the 4th Industrial Revolution? Look inside the Republic of Korea's classrooms of the future.
Instead, schools have integrated ICTs at all levels of the school system to foster "21st Century learners."
"Wireless Internet, electronic blackboards, virtual reality (VR) devices, notebooks, tablet PCs, digital textbooks… are being used by individuals, teams, and classrooms." — Professor Jeong Rang Kim
"The goal is to strengthen the 21st-Century learner's capacity. In particular, we focus on 4Cs: Critical thinking and problem-solving, Collaboration, Character, and Communication. Nowadays, software education is in full swing, so we try to improve computational thinking," says Professor Jeong Rang Kim from the Department of Computer Education, Gwangju National University.
'Pali pali'
Education has been a necessary component to the digital transformation of the Republic of Korea, but according to Dr Kim, societal changes were expedited by cultural characteristics and especially Koreans' desire to move "quickly" as a driving force behind their rapid adoption of ICTs.
"As many Korean people say, 'pali-pali,' it means 'quick and quicker.' This characteristic is very accustomed to ICT…" says Dr Kim. The ambition to move quickly towards new technologies, merged with the flexibility to adapt plans has made the Republic of Korea an agile competitor in today's digital economy.
WATCH: Why the Republic of Korea is a world leader in ICT
To overcome the digital divide between urban and rural areas of the country, the Republic of Korea's politicians decided to roll-out the Broadband Convergence Network (BcN) in 2004, and was a pioneer in connecting even the most remote areas. "We put the money in rural areas to overcome the digital divide… Many people said: 'We need time to consider some things.' But our leaders think: 'OK, let's do it now. And if some problems happen after that, we will fix it.' "
Key government role started decades ago
The government's support for ICT development began as early as the 1990s, when Internet started its initial upswing. By the late 1990s, the Korea Agency for Digital Opportunity & Promotion (KADO) was set up to increase access to the Internet and supply digital literacy training to over 10 million inhabitants to be Internet-ready. The government also made direct investments into new technologies by dedicating a large portion of its national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to Research and Development (R&D) projects.
"The Republic of Korea is one of the best countries, as far as R&D budget is concerned. Our R&D budget is more or less around 5 per cent [of GDP], and maybe that's a world first or second," says Jong Lok Yoon, President of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency.
If this figure of 5 per cent seems low, consider that the country spends approximately 91 billion dollars on R&D, according to OECD data, making the Republic of Korea the second biggest spender (proportionately) next to Israel. With world-leading investments into the future of technology, the Republic of Korea is preparing for the 4th Industrial Revolution, with smart city technologies and next-generation wireless services.
Visions of the Future: Smart Cities, IoT and 5G
Busan Metropolitan City, the country's second most-populated city, is as economically important as the Republic of Korea's largest shipping port and one of the world's Top Ten Largest Container Ports. In recent years, it is being reimagined as a Smart City of the future — using technology to improve the lives of its citizens — and propelling the country towards next generation technologies.
The pioneering Smart City of Busan boasts a "first of its kind" policy that was announced at ITU's Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan in 2014, said Vice Mayor for Economic Affairs in Busan, Kim Young-Whan during a Smart City Tour during the recent ITU Telecom World this autumn. In Busan, Smart City projects for community safety, traffic improvement, urban living and energy conservation are already being implemented. Open data projects and data monitoring systems are at work monitoring traffic flows and working with emergency services on real-time communications flows. Other test-bed projects including IoT-led solutions and cloud architectural projects are aiming to make life more convenient for Smart City dwellers.
5G leadership
In addition to Smart City technologies, the Republic of Korea is also leading the development of next generation wireless broadband technologies, and aims to deploy 5G earlier than any other country. 5G is expected to become the infrastructure backbone for the 4th Industrial Revolution. It is predicted that the Internet of Things revolution will reach more than 30 billion wireless connections by 2020. These devices will be constantly connected and will demand bandwidth supplied by 5G and next-generation services.
Visitors to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea, will have the chance to experience next-generation technologies. With the theme "Passion. Connected" Olympic organizers are integrating ICT throughout the Olympic programme. With 360 degree cameras, personalized viewing along with superfast 5G wireless, the country is viewing the Olympics as a world stage to unveil their unrivaled ICT infrastructure and an opportunity to debut a number of cutting-edge products.
RELATED: KT showcases 5G innovation at the Olympics in PyeongChang
KT, a leading wireless provider in the country, is planning to premiere their 5G services in PyeongChang.
"KT made it a goal to complete the intelligent network early, so it will be the pipeline of the 4th Industrial Revolution… We believe that at this Olympics will be the field that we can [share] our ICT technologies with the global community," said Jiyoung Lee, Senior Public Relations Manager at KT.
It is clear that the Republic of Korea is in an ideal position to lead the future of 5G, Smart Cities and the 4th Industrial Revolution, and has valuable lessons for countries aiming to modernize their economies.
Lessons for ICT development
The Republic of Korea is keen to share its knowledge with the world, and has numerous ICT promotion agencies acting as intermediaries and educators for developed and developing countries.
"For underdeveloped countries, ICT is a very good tool for those countries. Because we just don't want to give money or food, that's only short term assistance. We want to [teach] them 'how to catch a fish,' and ICT is a good tool and a very good industry for supporting those countries," says Dr Kim, Vice President of the country's ICT Promotion Agency.
"Many countries ask, how can we develop? What is your suggestion or recommendation for other countries?" And Dr Kim's answer: "If Korea can do it, any country can do it."
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Dionaea muscipula 'Wacky Traps' is a cultivar of Dionaea muscipula, the Venus flytrap. Dionaea muscipula 'Wacky Traps' was a clone produced by Cresco Nursery in the Netherlands through tissue culture. This particular clone was discovered in a tray of a bunch of mutants by Mike Ross. It has also been called "Bart Simpson," coined by Ed Read, because of the resemblance of the plant to the animated character's spiky hair. The plant is an extremely slow grower. It has abnormally thick traps and petioles, which are probably the reason why 'Wacky Traps' has trouble closing its traps quickly. It takes several minutes trap closure even with repeated teasing of the trigger hairs.

Robert Ziemer has tried unsuccessfully to sexually propagate Dionaea 'Wacky Traps'. He suggested that the stigma of the flower is deformed and unreceptive to pollen. He also states that the pollen appears to be normal.

The cultivar was formally registered with the International Carnivorous Plant Society on December 6, 2006, by Barry Rice.

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http://users.humboldt.edu/rziemer/zphotos/VFTWackyTraps.html
http://www.flytrapcare.com/venus-fly-trap-cultivated-variety-list/wacky-traps-venus-fly-trap.html

Dionaea cultivars


Antioxidants Research Laboratory scientists Diane McKay and Oliver Chen discuss the results of their hibiscus tea study, which showed the effectiveness of this beverage in reducing blood pressure.
These days, there is a lot of talk about health benefits from drinking teas.
Green, black, and oolong are considered the three major classes, and each comes from the age-old Camellia sinensis tea bush. But there is an even wider variety of herbal teas—infusions derived from anything other than C. sinensis.
According to folklore, some herbal teas also provide benefits. But there is little clinical evidence on the effects of drinking these teas. Now, Diane McKay and Jeffrey Blumberg have looked into science-based evidence of health benefits from drinking three of the most popular herbals in America. McKay and Blumberg are with the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Both work at the center's Antioxidants Research Laboratory, which Blumberg directs.
They did, however, publish a review article on findings far beyond sedation—describing test-tube evidence that chamomile tea has moderate antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and significant antiplatelet-clumping activity. Also, animal feeding studies have shown potent anti-inflammatory action and some cholesterol-lowering activity.
McKay has led a human clinical trial to test whether drinking hibiscus tea affects blood pressure. She tested 65 volunteers, aged 30 to 70 years, who were pre- or mildly hypertensive. Blood pressure readings of 120/80 or greater are considered a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
For 6 weeks, about half the group was randomly selected to drink 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily. The others drank a placebo beverage containing artificial hibiscus flavoring and color. All participants were advised to follow their usual diet and maintain their normal level of activity. Before the start of the study, blood pressure was measured twice—1 week apart—and at weekly intervals thereafter.
The findings show that the volunteers who drank hibiscus tea had a 7.2-point drop in their systolic blood pressure (the top number), and those who drank the placebo beverage had a 1.3-point drop.
The 2010 study was published in the Journal of Nutrition.
"This data supports the idea that drinking hibiscus tea in an amount readily incorporated into the diet may play a role in controlling blood pressure, although more research is required," says McKay.—By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.
"Reading Herbal Tea Leaves: Benefits and Lore" was published in the March 2011 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.


About 160 million years ago, a swath of land roughly the size of Texas drifted away from the southeast side of the African continent, creating what we now know as Madagascar. The terrain's geographical isolation meant that many of its flora and fauna evolved in spectacularly unique ways, including a vast array (at least 420 so far) of funky little reptiles, 95 percent of which live only on this island and its outliers. Scientists still routinely discover new plant and animal species — more than 600 from 1999 to 2010 alone — like the three chameleons recently classified by German scientists from the Zoologische Staatssammlung Munich (Bavarian State Collection of Zoology). The findings were published in the April 2018 issue of the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.
The visually striking highlight of the three new lizards is undoubtedly the Calumma uetzi, a chameleon with rainbow-colored stripes along its back and tail. The new species, discovered during an expedition, is easy to identify, particularly when males approach females during the mating ritual. His colors intensify in a gaudy show of reds, yellows and violets as he seeks to gain a female's approval. Unimpressed females are equally simple to spot — their skin turns dark brown and almost black, with a few flecks of yellow adorning their heads. Just to emphasize her distaste, the female aggressively opens her mouth toward the male's unwanted advances.
Although not as colorful, the Calumma lefona is just as striking, thanks to its elongated nose flap, called a rostral appendage, which is flexible and has no underlying bone material. The appendage has bits of bright pink and purple, leading up to the lizard's second odd feature — a hole in the center of its skull, something that other chameleon species have, too, and may be used to help the animals regulate their body temperatures.
Researchers have located only about a dozen of the third little chameleon, Calumma juliae. This brown and blue-flecked lizard (pictured in the tweet below) apparently has a range of only about 30 acres (15 hectares), making it incredibly rare. So far, only females of this species have been found.
Although Madagascar is the fifth-largest island on Earth, rampant deforestation and habitat loss mean all three of these new chameleon species are threatened by extinction. In the meantime, researchers keep racing to document more fauna like these little lizards before they are lost forever.
The top layer of a chameleon's skin is transparent; underlying layers expand and contract chromatophores that ultimately reveal pigments of various colors, allowing the little lizard to express a dazzling display for mates, or simply to cool off in the tropical heat or warm up on a cooler-than-normal morning.


Nobody actually wants to look ugly at the uqly-Christmas-sweater party. Everyone wants to look festive and appropriate without trying too hard. It might be hard to do, but it's nothing one of these sweaters can't help you accomplish!
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