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Thunder running back is racing away with rushing title
For Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College running back James Victor Griffin, football runs in the family. His father James played seven years in the NFL as a defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, and now the younger Grif...
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For Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College running back James Victor Griffin, football runs in the family.
His father James played seven years in the NFL as a defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, and now the younger Griffin ranks in the top five community college running backs in the nation in rushing yardage.
"I love it here," Griffin said. "It's really nice. It's different than what I expected it to be, but it's a cool, laid-back place."
Griffin, from McDonough, Georgia, is literally running away with the MCAC rushing title. Through seven games, he's rushed for 879 yards, leading the North Division by 400 yards and the entire league by 176 yards.
He's a decent bet to go over the 1,000-yard mark Thursday when the Thunder (4-3, 2-1 North Division) travel to play at Vermilion (1-6, 1-2 North Division) in a 7 p.m. game.
"I think I've had a good year," he said. "I just try to run as fast as I can and if someone's in my way, I run them over. I try to be the overall back."
But behind the performance is a modest, introspective young man who is popular with teammates and a fine example of the kind of student-athlete the college would like to attract.
"If we don't have him, we don't run the ball like we want to," Thunder Coach Keith Turner said. "We are able to throw the ball because he can run it right now."
Griffin, who is enrolled in the law enforcement program at the college and is a B student, was a very pleasant surprise for recruiting coordinator Terry Fawcett.
Also the team's defensive coordinator, Fawcett likes what he sees in Griffin.
"Once we saw his tape, we knew he was one of the best running backs in the state of Georgia," Fawcett said. "I think he is the most talented offensive player I've been around in the last 20 years. I've told the defense to enjoy watching him because if he takes care of business academically, he's a [Division I] talent."
Turner agrees.
"I've had two running backs go [Division I] and he's right there," Turner said. "If we keep him healthy and he does what he needs to do in the classroom he will be Division I."
Griffin also said he's learned a lot already from his Thunder experience.
"Coach Turner is cool because he understands the game from a running back's perspective," Griffin said. "He gives me tips and teaches me how to go down and not take so many hits."
Turner, who played at Grambling [University], knows he can't work his star back too hard.
"He's had a lot of carries (220, with seven touchdowns)," Turner said. "I'm trying to teach him patience, understanding that every run won't be an 80-yarder. He has to be more than a running back too. He has to block and catch the ball as a well-rounded athlete."
Griffin, who lists Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as his role model, has a definite goal in mind.
"My plan is to get a Division I scholarship," he said. "And I like Adrian because he has a similar style and he's the best in the game. To be the best, you have to learn from them."
But along the way, Griffin has brought an unselfish attitude to the huddle that rubs off on everyone.
"He carries the ball 30 times a game and never complains about being sore," Turner said. "We've got guys who play half a game and tell us how stiff and sore they are. He's a very humble player. He hears me preach all the time, and he's the ultimate team guy. You hear him even when we're down, still thinking we've got a chance to win. That gets everyone to keep working."
"It's never about him," Fawcett added. "He has an enormously high ceiling and it's a pleasure coaching him."
Griffin's spirit carries through into this week's regular season finale and beyond.
"We'll go in to the playoff games, win them, win them all, and then come back and do it again next year," he laughed.


Some years ago when I first began teaching myself how to make soap, I tried a recipe for Goats Milk Soap. I tried and failed abysmally. The bars I cut at the end were yellowy-brown and crumbly and I couldn't figure out what I did wrong.
I've made a lot of soap since then and understand now that my temperatures were too hot. I've had similar crumbly disasters when I've used too much honey in recipes or when I've made honey soap at too high of a temperature. You've got to be mindful when using sugars in soap and that includes milk.
This recipe is a little different from many of the others I've shared in that the temperatures are low. They're low so that the milk in the recipe doesn't scorch and change colour, and they're low to avoid any strange crumbly messes.
The lye-water will be at room temperature when we mix it into the oils, and the oils themselves will be just twenty degrees (°F) above that. I don't usually soap at these temperatures but it needs to be done to avoid your milk soap turning brown. Oh, and you're going to need both space in your freezer and refrigerator for this recipe too.
For full information on soap making safety and equipment please head over here. It's important to read it before trying to make soap the first time.
Pour the goats milk into an ice cube tray and freeze.
Set yourself up in an area with good ventilation — on the doorstep or outdoors is perfect. Pour the Sodium Hydroxide into the water and stir with a stainless steel spoon. Be careful not to breathe in the fumes.
Stir until the lye is completely dissolved and then set the jug aside to cool to 100°F (38°C).
As soon as you add the ice cubes to the lye water begin melting the solid oils. In a stainless steel pan, heat the coconut oil and shea butter on very low heat until just liquefied. They'll melt quicker than you think so don't be tempted to turn up the heat.
When the solid oils are melted, take the pan off the heat and pour in the liquid oils. Being already room temperature, they'll cool the hot oils down. Stir well and keep an eye on the temperature. You want the oils to cool to 90°F (32°C).
When the lye-liquid is fully melted and the oils are the right temperature, pour the lye-liquid into the oils. Immerse a stick blender into the pan and use it (turned off) to stir the contents together. Then bring the stick blender to the middle of the pan, hold it still and pressed to the bottom of the pan and pulse for a couple of seconds.
Repeat the stirring and pulsing until the mixture begins to thicken. It will take a couple of minutes.
When the soap batter has thickened to the consistency of warm custard, stir in the drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract. It works as an anti-oxidant and helps prolong the shelf-life of your bars of soap. It's not a preservative but rather an agent that helps stop oils from going rancid.
Pour the soap into your mould, whether it's the Silicone Soap Mould, an empty paper milk carton, or something else. Now line the exposed part of the soap with plastic wrap and pop the mould into the refrigerator. Leave it there for 24 hours.
Take the soap out of the refrigerator the next day but leave it inside the mould. Set it someplace on the counter and leave it there for three or four days to harden up a bit. This soap is very soft when it comes out of the mould and could break or get stuck if you try to cut it too soon.
The lather and feel of these handmade goat milk soaps is fluffy and silky. The scent is softly milky and making the recipe just as it is will create bars ideal for sensitive and dry skin. If you'd like to scent these, you may add essential oil at the same time that you add the Grapefruit seed extract.
Read more about scenting soap with essential oil here — the article also provides recommendations on how much to use of each when making handmade soap.
I'm just getting into soap making, and I intend to start with your goats milk recipe, which I'll stick to rigidly. I'll let you know how it turns out. However, I just wanted your opinion, on the assumption that it works out well, as my intention is to focus in future on producing herbal soaps. Do you think that adding herbal oil and a corresponding colouring to your recipe (say sage oil and/or chopped sage and a little green french clay) would work, or is there a potential problem that I need to know about?
I think your website is really good, by the way, and your videos are great!
I just love your website and how you explain everything. This is my first try at goats milk soap. I got my silicon ice trays and opened my very first bottle of goats milk and when I started pouring the milk into a container to weigh it before putting it in the ice trays, I noticed that there were some curds in the milk. 🙁 I checked the date and it expires next week, so it should be okay. Is that normal? Or should I ditch the milk and go get a fresh bottle?
Milk that expires next week is still in date 🙂 Just strain the curds out and freeze the liquid. There's a chance that the curds might scorch and turn your soap brown but if that does happen, the soap is still fine to use.
Would it work if I were to ad lemon or orange zest to it and ad a citrus touch? Would that change the recipe? Also, If I were to emit the grapeseed oil, how long would it be good for? Could I use sunflower oil instead of Coconut oil? Lastly, is this recipe good for eczema and/or dry and irritated skin?
Sorry for all the questions! It sounds like a very good recipe!
Unless you're an experienced soap maker I don't recommend changing anything in a soap recipe. It's more complicated than just taking an oil out and replacing it with another. However, you could add the citrus zest if you wish — half a teaspoon will do for this recipe. It won't add scent but will add specks of colour.
I made the Goat Milk Soap recipe today and it went exactly as you described. Thank you for this recipe and your detailed instructions. The soap looks beautiful and the whole process was very satisfying. I made soap 20 years ago and it did not go as smoothly as this recipe did. I appreciate Lovely Greens website, a true gem!
Can I use cold pressed coconut oil in the place of refined coconut oil?
You could but your recipe would be more expensive and might have a faint coconut scent.
Hi, what does it mean if my soap was crumbly? Also can I use all goats milk or must I use hall and hall (water/goats milk)?
Crumbly soap can be an issue when making soap with sugars like milk, honey, or actual sugar. It's not the sugars themselves though that cause the issue — it's the extra heat they generate. It can cause the centers of the soap to gel and the outer edges to not go through gel. In other types of soap it's just a color difference that happens in this case. In sugar soaps it can sometimes cause crumbliness. Avoid this by soaping at lower temperatures and either ensuring the bars go through gel completely (insulate or gently oven process) or don't go through it at all (refrigerate). As for the amount of milk — yes you can use all milk. Your chances of soap coming out crumbly or discoloured go up though if you do not take precautions.
I am new to your website and I just love it. I tried your goat milk receipe today and I hope it will turn out right. My only worry is that the soap didn't thickend as much as it used to do to reach trace with my other recipe.
I was wondering if goat milk powder could be an alternative to the liquid one. Did you ever try it?
Hi Tanya, I'm interested in making goat milk and also goat whey soap so my question is- could it be done only with milk or whey without any water? Also, should I use fresh or pasteurized milk- is there any difference, because I'd rather use fresh.
The more milk you use, the higher chance of it scorching. Saying that, give it a go and see how the soap looks, smells, and lathers afterwards. As for fresh or pastueurized — I don't think it really matters.
Hi! I am wondering if there is a way to color this soap a light gray. I love the white, but I am worried the white won't be as white as I need it to be. So my next option is a light gray. Do you have any ideas?
Hi Lesley, I'd recommend you try making it first. This recipe will give you pure white bars if you follow the instructions. If you'd still like to tint it a light grey you can use a little activated charcoal.
I was wondering if it is possible to color this soap to a light gray? If so, what would be the best colorant to use as well as maybe add to the soothing properties that this soap has. I love the white, but I'm concerned that it won't be as white as I was hoping for. So my next alternative is a light gray.
Hi – how much soap does this recipe make – just looking at possible mould sizes?
Love this easy to follow instructions, and the comments have cleared up many questions. Is there a print option for the goats milk soap? Blessings to you and your family.
Is this recipe compatible for hot process soap making? I am new to soap making. I tried your recipe and love the way it feels, but I don't really have the time to wait 4 – 6 weeks since we are getting ready for farmer's markets.
I wouldn't recommend it for hot process — the soap will turn brown with the extra heat.
Love this! Can I leave out the anti-oxidant if I don't have any on hand? If I do leave out the Grapefruit Seed Extract, do I have to change the recipe? (Also thinking of throwing in the honey at the end).
I made soap twice with this recipe and it came out perfect both times. I appreciate the detailed instructions that provide everything needed to make this soap. I used almond fragrance for the first batch and lavender/lemon for the second.
hi Tanya , i love your site, can i avoid to put the soap in de fridge? what's the difference?
Thanks so much Mirta! You don't have to refigerate your soap but beware that it might not turn out as creamy white as in the photos. It might even get a gel circle in the centre. Not a biggie as far as functionality (it's still very usable soap), it just won't look as nice if it discolours.
Hi Tanya I love the way go around explaining things. I am a big fan of urs. I had one question though, can I used cow or buffalo's milk instead of goat's milk.
Of course you can 🙂 Buffalo milk soap — interesting!
Hi there, I love this site. Have just made my first batch of lemongrass soap and it has turned out quite brittle and crumbly. Am I able to reheat and repour? Thanks.
Brittle and crumbly doesn't sound right — check to see if the soaps are lye-heavy (with a PH test) before rebatching. You might have mis-measured the ingredients. It's happened to us all!
I'm following your posts and thank you for sharing with us what you create. I love soap with goat milk and I think I will try as soon as possible this way to make it. I have tried several times to put the goat milk to the trace, up to a maximum half of the amount of liquid, and the result is quite pleasing. The advantage of this method is that milk should not be frozen, but just brought to room temperature. Thank you again.
Tanya, Love your instructions on how to make soap. Do you have a receipe to make Goats Milk soap without lye?
You can't make soap without Lye Terri — even the 'Melt and Pour' soap you can buy pre-made is created using lye.
Best recipie I've seen!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the recipe ! My first time to your site. Very detailed, easy to follow directions. You don't get all scientific with us. I used to make soap. Back in the hippie days. LOL ! My how things have changed ! This will be my first time trying again. The thing I want the most is lather. Have you any suggestions to make that happen ? Thanks again.
Hi Leatrice 🙂 The coconut oil and castor oil in the recipe see to it that you'll get a great lather. Welcome to my site and happy soaping!
I have been making goats milk soap for years and it's always the light brown color. I am thrilled to give this recipe a try. Thank you.
Great looking soap mold! Where can I buy one?
There's a link in the article to where you can get your own!
Hi Tanya, I tried making Goats milk soap a few days ago, and it turned to mush, none of the other recipes say to put it in the freeer, I have sodium lactate, i think that is what it is called, should I use that instead of putting in the fridge. I really enjoy your videos, and all that you do. I just want my cold process soap to turn out. LoL any advice is good.
You don't put your soap in the freezer Joyce — you put it in the fridge to cool. If your soap turned to mush it could be a couple of things: the recipe isn't good (check a recipe's values in the SoapCalc before using it), you haven't waited long enough before cutting it (don't unmould for 3-4 days with softer soaps), or your soap false-traced meaning the oils cooled and hardened in the pan before they could be bonded with lye. I suggest you use my recipe instead and follow all the steps to the T. You mention substituting ingredients in a previous recipe in a Facebook comment — please don't do that. It's the surest way to fail when making soap.


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CSC Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2016 Vendor Assessment
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TYSONS, Va., December 15, 2016 – CSC (NYSE: CSC), a global leader in next-generation IT services and solutions, today announced it has been named a "Leader" for the second year in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services (MSS) 2016 Vendor Assessment (doc# AP40939616, October 2016).
The IDC MarketScape report highlights CSC's cloud-ready offerings and the ability to protect virtualized workloads in private and public environments, along with the use of system-wide automation for provisioning and early prevention and detection of threats.
According to the analysis, CSC's partnerships and acquisitions provided added value to its cybersecurity mission. The report noted the creation of CSC's next-generation, ISecOps platform, a set of cybersecurity service processes built on top of ServiceNow security operations, for the integration of IT service management (ITSM) data and processes into cybersecurity monitoring, event handling and incident response.
"By adding security operations from ServiceNow, client organizations can formalize their response process to close the gap between security and IT," said Dan Hushon, CTO, vice president & general manager, Cybersecurity, CSC. "CSC is combining our ServiceNow consulting capabilities with our market-leading cyber services to bring clients a new, fully integrated, SecOps operating model."
CSC has a team of more than 1,800 security specialists working in the areas of Consulting Services and Managed Security Services. These professionals assess security needs, implement new technologies, and control and manage critical operations enabling clients to securely adapt to business and risk changes.
IDC collected and analyzed data on 17 organizations in 2016 that offer MSS in the Asia/Pacific region. The evaluation included more than 45 in-depth interviews with managed service providers and their clients to assess service capability across the MSS life cycle, revenue, price competitiveness, service-level agreements (SLAs) and security operations center (SOC) staffing.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
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CSC (NYSE: CSC) leads clients on their digital transformation journeys. The company provides innovative next-generation technology services and solutions that leverage deep industry expertise, global scale, technology independence and an extensive partner community. CSC serves leading commercial and international public sector organizations throughout the world. CSC is a Fortune 500 company and ranked among the best corporate citizens. For more information, visit the company's website to learn more about the modern agile hybrid cloud platform and integrated digital service management (IDSM).

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Q: Xamarin.Mobile Create, Update & Delete Contacts On what platforms does Xamarin.Mobile allow creation, updating and deleting of Contacts? Specifically, does it allow this on Android? Doesn't seem to be the case, according to my research of the APIs.

A: I'm going to say 'No' based on both the API and the Getting Started page for Xamarin... for Android Xamarin.Contacts requires the READ_CONTACTS permission which is (surprise) strictly for reading the contacts.
Source: Xamarin.Mobile Getting Started
For potential solutions outside of using the Xamarin.Mobile component, check out this answer on a similar thread.

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Swaroop Agrochemical Industries Showcased Its Products at 'Krishithon 2022'
Swaroop Agrochemical Industries is an agrochemical company with a presence throughout India. It produces micronutrients and biostimulants, which it exports to Asian and African countries. Three of our products currently have patents, and another is in the works.
Shivam Dwivedi Updated 6 December, 2022 5:10 PM IST
Swaroop Agrochemical Industries Team at 'Krishithon 2022'
Swaroop Agrochemical Industries participated and showcased its wide range of agricultural inputs at Krishithon 2022 at Nashik, Maharashtra. Krishithon is India's largest agricultural community gathering. More than 300 agriculture companies showcased their innovation and ideas at the event.
Every year, thousands of farmers from around the world attend this International Agriculture Exhibition to learn about new agricultural products and services. The 18th edition of the five-day exhibition will be held at Thakker's Dome, near ABB Circle along Trimbak Road, after a two-year hiatus.
"Our purpose is to spread prosperity among farmers by providing them with innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality agricultural inputs, thereby making India self-sufficient in food production.," said Sameer Pathare, Founder & CEO of Swaroop Agrochemical Industries.
Coromandel's Stewardship Approach for Responsible Use of Agrochemicals
Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources.…
About Swaroop Agrochemical Industries
Swaroop Agrochemical Industries' start-up activity was trading and re-packing various chemicals and hormones useful for grape cultivation, and the focus area was the grape cultivation belt in Maharashtra. After receiving a huge response to this activity saw the launch of formulated products and the setting up of a laboratory for Research and Development.
Swaroop's product range now includes Bio-Organic Fertilizers, Natural and Certified Organic Products, Micro-Nutrients, 100% Natural Herbal Pesticides, Speciality Inorganic Agrochemicals, and Pesticides.
Swaroop manufactures around 50 products which find application on almost all types of Field Crops, Vegetables, Cash Crops, Floriculture and Horticulture crops. Swaroop plans to expand manufacturing facilities through a new state-of-the-art plant 20 kilometres from Nasik on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway in order to meet the huge demand for their various products both within and outside India.
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While a piece of candy's lack of symmetry could be a one-way trip to the trash, it can also be a major opportunity for local sweet lovers looking to score some cheap treats. Rather than tossing out what the crew at the Idaho Candy Company lovingly refer to as "seconds," the not-so-perfect candies are bundled in bulk and sold for a pittance.


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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 9 December, 2016
Welcome to FranciscanSeculars.com I hope you enjoy your journey around its pages! The dream of this website is to introduce some aspects of the spiritual journey of living life as a Secular Franciscan whose cloister is the world.
Although this website is not affiliated with the official online presence of the OFS, Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis, the Secular Franciscan Order – its aim is to share with you some of the wonders of God's Love and Creation as seen through the eyes of St Francis and St Clare of Assisi and many other Franciscans today.
If you have any thoughts, queries or questions feel free to email hello@franciscanseculars.com
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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 15 September, 2017
Above : Listen to Canticle of the Creatures Below : Scroll down to read the Canticle of the Creatures If…
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If this is your first visit to our website and your first time meeting Giovanni di Bernardon, who became Saint…
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Pope BENEDICT XVI - General Audience Wednesday, 20th October 2010 Saint Clare of Assisi One of the best loved…
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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Elizabeth [1207 -1231] is one of the two Patron Saints of the OFS [the other…
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Books. On going formation can be found in community with others, reading and discussing together, and by reading and reflecting…
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Walsingham and the Successor of St Francis St Joseph's Solemnity [19th March 2018] was the perfect feast for the Guardian…
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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 22 August, 2017
What is Franciscan Simplicity? Franciscan simplicity of life is what some might term as minimalistic - although it's not a…
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Secular Franciscans praise God and we do this everyday in prayer. At home using the Divine Office we start the…
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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 13 December, 2018
Advent - the hope of all hopes. Our celebration of Christmas should be about the day Earth's humanity met with…
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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 15 February, 2018
14th February 2018 Download the pdf to share with others. Living without throw-away plastic During Lent we reflect upon Christ's…
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By Elizabeth Wolfendale 1 August, 2017
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In our journey through life with thoughts of Francis at our side we learn to read of the love of…
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Handmade For You Love Lu is owned and operated by a young local mother of three, Laura Batista (nickname: Lu). Living in Southwestern Ontario with very cold winters, and not content with the typical unstylish winter accessories, Lu set out to design an original pattern for a unique scarf attached with coconut buttons to keep herself warm. Laura hadn't planned to start a business, rather it happened by chance. Initially she sold the scarves to fund her first mission's trip to Cuba. She needed to raise a certain amount of money in a matter of months to attend the missions trip. So, she posted a photo of herself on Facebook wearing her newly designed scarf, and the orders came pouring in. She raised double what she was hoping for, and was able to pay for a dear friend to come along on the missions trip as well. As she realized that her scarves were growing rapidly in popularity, she decided to continue with the project the following year. And from there, her business was born. Since 2012, she has led several humanitarian projects in Cuba with a percentage of proceeds from sales.
In spring 2014 Lu realized that she needed some help to keep up with the demand for her products. She now has 8 local "independent crochet artists" working with her to help make the scarves & hats by hand. Even with the help, during the peak holiday season the Handmade For You Love Lu team is having a hard time keeping up with the demand.
The Handmade For You Love Lu innovative approach is two-fold. Lu currently operates her small business online and exhibits at local trade-shows/craft sales throughout the winter season. What makes her business unique is that all products are handmade by local mothers. There is a huge market trend geared toward supporting local WAHM (work at home mothers) and purchasing online. When Lu started her business she was a single mother. As her business grows, she desires to reach out to hire woman in tough situations, to provide an income and empowerment for them.
The second aspect that makes Handmade For You Love Lu unique is that 15% of proceeds go to a great cause! On one of her missions' trips to Cuba, Lu met her husband Manuel, who now lives here with her in Canada. Together their family continues to lead a new set of projects in Cuba each year, to help better life for those in need. Some of the projects they have led include: sending cymbals down to a small home church, gifts for children in orphanages, baby supplies for a group of new mothers, a rebuild of part of a home destroyed in hurricane Sandy and a completely new build of a brick home on a small farm for a very special family. Read more about her mission work here.
With the help of "The Cube" staff at Lambton College, Lu is starting the process of creating a plan to incorporate as a social enterprise and applying for various funding opportunities to help with expansion. She is also in the process of seeking out a Canadian manufacturer for her yarn supplies and is looking for retail distributors. Lu's dream is to one day obtain a space that would become a hub where local mothers could learn to crochet for work, as well as learn financial literacy and various other counselling projects to empower them and their families!


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Journal of Heat Transfer (3)
Journal of Fluids Engineering (2)
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (1)
Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air (4)
Forced Convection (3)
Turbomachinery (2)
Electric Power (1)
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Aerodynamic Performance Measurements of a Fully-Scaled Turbine in a Short Duration Facility
R. C. Keogh, G. R. Guenette, T. P. Sommer
Proc. ASME. GT2000, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery, V001T03A056, May 8–11, 2000
Paper No: 2000-GT-0486
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/2000-GT-0486
Topics: Turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Brakes, Computational fluid dynamics, Measurement uncertainty, Test facilities, Testing, Torque, Turbomachinery
Aero-Thermal Design and Validation of an Advanced Turbine
S. Naik, T. P. Sommer, M. Schnieder
Proc. ASME. GT2012, Volume 3: Cycle Innovations; Education; Electric Power; Fans and Blowers; Industrial and Cogeneration, 647-656, June 11–15, 2012
Topics: Design, Turbines, Airfoils, Blades, Film cooling, Flow (Dynamics), Testing, Annulus, Axial flow, Cascades (Fluid dynamics)
Aerodynamic Performance Measurements of a Film-Cooled Turbine Stage: Experimental Results
R. C. Keogh, G. R. Guenette, C. M. Spadaccini, T. P. Sommer, S. Florjancic
Proc. ASME. GT2002, Volume 5: Turbo Expo 2002, Parts A and B, 189-197, June 3–6, 2002
Topics: Turbines, Film cooling, Temperature, Blades, Coolants, Cycles, Flow (Dynamics), Gas turbines, Heat, High pressure (Physics)
Numerical and Experimental Damping Assessment of a Thin-Walled Friction Damper in the Rotating Set-Up With High Pressure Turbine Blades
J. Szwedowicz, C. Gibert, T. P. Sommer, R. Kellerer
Proc. ASME. GT2006, Volume 5: Marine; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery; Oil and Gas Applications; Structures and Dynamics, Parts A and B, 973-983, May 8–11, 2006
Topics: Dampers, Damping, Friction, High pressure (Physics), Turbine blades, Blades, Design, Dimensions, Stiffness, Vibration
Numerical and Experimental Damping Assessment of a Thin-Walled Friction Damper in the Rotating Setup With High Pressure Turbine Blades
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. January 2008, 130(1): 012502.
Topics: Blades, Dampers, Friction, Stiffness, Excitation, Damping
A Numerical Investigation of the Heat Transfer in a Parallel Plate Channel With Piecewise Constant Wall Temperature Boundary Conditions
B. Weigand, T. Schwartzkopff, T. P. Sommer
Topics: Heat flux, Turbulence, Heat transfer, Flow (Dynamics), Liquid metals
Modeling Reynolds-Number Effects in Wall-Bounded Turbulent Flows
R. M. C. So, H. Aksoy, S. P. Yuan, T. P. Sommer
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
J. Fluids Eng. June 1996, 118(2): 260–267.
Topics: Modeling, Reynolds number, Turbulence, Flow (Dynamics), Statistics, Stress, Computer simulation, Friction, Momentum, Pipes
R. M. C. So, T. P. Sommer
Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Electrical conductivity, Fluids, Thermal conductivity, Turbulence, Temperature, Energy dissipation, Flow (Dynamics), Kinetic energy, Prandtl number
T. P. Sommer, R. M. C. So, H. S. Zhang
Topics: Fluctuations (Physics), Heat transfer, Modeling, Turbulence, Wall temperature, Temperature, Fluids, Boundary-value problems, Channel flow, Eddies (Fluid dynamics)
Supersonic Flow Calculations Using a Reynolds-Stress and a Thermal Eddy Diffusivity Turbulence Model
J. Fluids Eng. September 1994, 116(3): 469–476.
Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Stress, Supersonic flow, Turbulence, Flow (Dynamics), Temperature, Boundary layers, Compressibility, Density, Heat transfer


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Ocracoke Guide Sections:
Getting to Ocracoke
Beach Guidelines
Ocracoke History
Ocracoke Listings
Ocracoke Restaurants
Ocracoke Activities
Ocracoke Shopping
Ocracoke Vacation Rentals
A resident blogger writes that one the best things about Ocracoke is "the feeling of being on island time...slow and relaxed...casual and as carefree as you desire," which pretty much sums up the pace of this out-of-the-way and unique place. Some call it "heaven, "paradise" and "magical," - the "Pearl of the Outer Banks."
Standing apart physically and esthetically from all the other barrier islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island is a combination of a quaint historic unincorporated village and undeveloped Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
How to get to Ocracoke
The island is accessed only by air or water, with two ferries carrying passengers from the mainland to the village, on the south sound side, and one ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke's northern shore. Its physical isolation from the mainland and the rest of the Outer Banks has helped it retain the mystique and magic that surrounds its founding by ship pilots, sailors and scoundrels like Blackbeard the Pirate who lost his head in 1718 off Ocracoke's coast. Some say it was he who gave the island it's name, while waiting for dawn on that fateful day. Hoping to escape his pursuers, they say, he prayed "O Crow Cock, O Crow Cock" in vain.
Hatteras/Ocaracoke Ferry - If you're headed to Ocracoke Island from the North , you'll need to catch the ferry in Hatteras Village for a ride to the North end of Ocracoke Island. This route runs surprisingly early, late, and frequently. Lines can still be long in Summer, so plan to get to the terminal early in season. Schedules and fees are available online.
Ocracoke/Cedar Island Ferry - If you're coming in from the South, you'll find a ferry terminal at the Northeast edge of Cedar Island on NC 12. Schedules and fees are available online.
Ocracoke/Swan Quarter Ferry - If you're coming in from the West, Take 264 to the Swan Quarter ferry terminal. This ferry ride traverses the entire Pamlico sound. Schedules and fees are available online.
Ocracoke Island Airport - If you've got access to a small plane, this public-use airport is available during daylight hours.
Where to Stay in Ocracoke
Hotel space in the Ocracoke village is often limited, so you'll want to be sure to book plenty of time ahead of your trip. The island also offers camping facilities at two village campgrounds and one near the ocean run by the National Park Service.
Ocracoke Attractions
Ocracoke Village - At the South end of Ocracoke Island encircling Silver Lake, just about everywhere you'd want to visit is accessible by bike or a short walk in Ocracoke Village. It's a great destination for those who want get away from highways and traffic, put away the car, ignore the TV and cell phone and just enjoy a lazy, laid-back vacation. But what you won't find are chains and franchises. Though the village has many restaurants, offering a variety of styles and fares, and oodles of cool, eclectic shops, all these businesses are owned and operated by residents.
Wildlife and Wild Ponies - Ocracoke is also well-known for its wildlife attractions, which include the island's herd of ponies, believed to be descendants of Spanish Mustangs, and the many migrating birds that make the island a birdwatcher's paradise. The National Park Service in Ocracoke offers nature trails, guided walks and interpretive programs for exploring the island and includes Turtle Talks, Evening Campfires and Seashore Arts for the kids. Shell collectors and history buffs alike will want to take advantage of Ocracoke's day trips by ferry, crossing Ocracoke Inlet to now uninhabited, but intact Portsmouth Island, once the largest settlement on the Outer Banks.
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65' ft. tall, it is by far the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks, but it still towers over the 4 square miles of Ocracoke Village, and its beacon can be spotted up to 14 miles into the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
Boating, Fishing, and more - There's also plenty to do for those who crave activity, with dozens of boat charters, fishing and water sports available on the lake and sound. And it's just a short drive from the village to the 16 miles of pristine seashore for sunning, surfing, swimming and surf fishing.
The Beach - If you dream of secluded beaches, look no further than Ocracoke Island. The beaches of Hatteras Island are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Here are some things to know about Rodanthe beach policies:
Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than 6ft, year-round. Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches. Service animals are allowed at all times.
Fireworks are not permitted in Ocracoke.
Beach fire permits are required. Print, sign and keep your paper permit with you (permits available here). From May 1 to November 15, beach bonfires are only allowed at Coquina Beach, the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras, and the Ocracoke day use area. From November 16 - April 30, Beach fires are allowed throughout the park. Fires are allowed from 6am - 10pm. An adult must be present. Fires must be on greater than 3 feet in diameter. Fires must be built and maintained below the high-tide mark and 50 feet from any vegetation. Fires cannot be left unattended, and must be extinguished upon end of use. The area must be cleaned up.
Beer is allowed on the beach. Wine and liquor are not officially permitted. Please drink responsibly.
Metal detecting is NOT allowed within National Parks.
There are no lifeguard stations in Ocracoke.
It is illegal to walk on the dunes, and it is also illegal to pick live sea oats growing on the beaches.
Fill in any holes you dig. Holes in the sand can be a hazard.
Be mindful of Noise. Most communities consider a violation of the noise ordinance to be any sound that can be heard from inside a nearby residence, and any load noise after approximately 11:00 p.m.
No glass on the beach. Be mindful of glass bottles. Alcohol is allowed on all beaches, but if at all possible, stick to cans and plastic to save future beach-goers from any bare foot injuries.
Surf fishing is allowed. A fishing license is required in North Carolina and can be obtained before your vacation via the NC Marine Fisheries and Wildlife website, or a fishing license can be purchased at most any tackle shop on the Outer Banks.
4x4 Driving on the Beach - The beaches of Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island are managed by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Permits are required, and can be purchased online and sent via mail, or in person at one of the following locations: Coquina Beach office, Cape Hatteras Light Station, and the Ocracoke Visitor Center. Each vehicle must have its own permit. Vehicles must be registered, licensed, insured, and have a current safety inspection if required in home state/country. Vehicles must have low-pressure tire gauge, shovel, jack and jack support board. A spare tire, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, trash bags, flashlight and tow straps are recommended. ATV's are not permitted. Night driving is generally allowed from November 16 through April 30. See current access ramps and beach closings by visiting this page and clicking on the "daily beach access map". Obey all posted signs.
Upcoming Events in Ocracoke
Ocracoke Fig Festival
August 16th, 2019 - August 17th, 2019
Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you'll naturally notice the town's love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and...
Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree
October 24th, 2019 - October 27th, 2019
Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by...
Festival Latino de Ocracoke
November 8th, 2019 - November 10th, 2019
Celebrate the vibrant Latino community on Ocracoke Island which has been growing and thriving in the past 20 years with this special festival that features a wealth of tempting foods, arts...
Ocracoke Parade of Boats
Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the...
Those who love history will find a lot of it compacted into the village's 9.5 square miles. With structures dating back to the early 1700s, the village was added in 1990 to the National Register of Historic Places, with its 1823 lighthouse, several commercial buildings and over 100 historic homes included in the listing. Its surrounding waters having witnessed thousands of shipwrecks, the island's locals can tell you about building and home parts that came from some of those floundering vessels. Also of historic significance is the village's British Cemetery, the final resting place of sailors on a British boat sunk offshore by a German sub during WWII.
Setting aside all it has to offer, says the town's official website, Ocracoke's "step-back-in-time charm" may be its most sought after attraction.
Where is Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke is one of the southernmost islands of the Outer Banks, and is located roughly 18 miles off the coast of mainland North Carolina. It is bordered to the northeast by Hatteras Island and Hatteras Inlet, and is bordered to the southwest by Ocracoke Inlet and isolated Portsmouth Island.
How do you pronounce Ocracoke?
Ocracoke is pronounced with two long "O" sounds – as in "Oh-Crah-Coke"
Where did the name "Ocracoke" come from?
The name Ocracoke has been around for centuries, however its exact origins are unclear. Some historians believe that the name stemmed from the area's original Native American residents, the Woccocon, and the moniker "Ocracoke" simply morphed from there. A popular local legend claims that the name came from Blackbeard the Pirate himself. In this story, Blackbeard could be heard crying "Oh, Crow, Cock!" before the sun rose, in anticipation of an upcoming battle against British naval forces.
How old is Ocracoke?
Ocracoke was first discovered by English settlers in 1585, when Sir Walter Raleigh encountered the area while exploring the North Carolina coastline. The island would later be permanently settled in the 1700s.
What is the Ocracoke Brogue?
The Ocracoke Brogue is a distinct dialect that is found among lifelong Ocracoke Island locals. The unique brogue has been studied by linguists from all around the world, and is thought to be a pure variation of 1700s English, due to Ocracoke Island's isolation from the rest of the world.
Did Blackbeard visit Ocracoke?
Blackbeard the pirate, formally known as Edward Teach, was a regular visitor to Ocracoke, as the island's inlets and sandbars gave him ample hiding places to raid passing ships. Blackbeard also famously met his end off of Ocracoke Island, during a battle with British naval forces on November 22, 1718.
Is there a difference between Ocracoke and Ocracoke Island?
Ocracoke can be used to refer to the entirety of Ocracoke Island, or just the four-square mile village at the southern tip of the island.
How do you get to Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke can only be reached by ferry. Ocracoke visitors can take the free one-hour ferry from Hatteras village to the south, or the fee-based vehicular ferries from the North Carolina mainland which depart from Swan Quarter and Cedar Island.
How do you get to Portsmouth Island, NC from Ocracoke?
Portsmouth Island can only be reached by a ferry or private vessel. Day trips and ATV tours depart from Ocracoke village, and there are also several vehicular ferry businesses that access Portsmouth Island from the North Carolina mainland.
What is there to do in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke Island has roughly 14 miles of pristine beaches, which are great for fishing, shelling, swimming, surfing, and exploring. In addition, the small Ocracoke village on the edge of Silver Lake Harbor has a wealth of charming shops, art galleries and restaurants. The town also has several attractions including the Springer's Point nature preserve, the Ocracoke Preservation Society museum, and the Ocracoke Lighthouse.
Where are the Ocracoke wild ponies?
The Ocracoke wild ponies, or Banker Ponies, have their own protected region in the northern soundside area of Ocracoke Island. Visitors can see the Ocracoke wild horses by stopping at the Ocracoke Pony Pen, which is located roughly halfway between the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry docks and Ocracoke village.
What are the special events in Ocracoke?
Ocracoke has a number of special events throughout the year, which include an annual 4th of July celebration with a parade and fireworks over Silver Lake Harbor, the annual Fig Festival in August, and the annual Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree in October.
Where are the beach accesses in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke has a number of public beach accesses throughout the island, which include the lifeguarded beach near the Ocracoke campground, and the parking area near the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry docks, which features restrooms and vending machines. In addition, the island has six ORV ramps for 4WD vehicles.
Does it cost any money to park at the Ocracoke public beach accesses?
All Ocracoke beaches are free and open to the public, with the exception of seasonal closures for sea turtle and / or bird nesting.
Are there lifeguards in Ocracoke?
Ocracoke has a seasonal lifeguarded beach next to the Ocracoke Campground, which is located just north of Ocracoke village. The beach is typically lifeguarded from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What are the attractions in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke's best known attractions are the 1823 Ocracoke Lighthouse, the Springer's Point nature preserve, and the Ocracoke Preservation Society museum, which is located within the historic David Williams House. The town also has a number of acclaimed restaurants and shops that are circled around the famed Silver Lake Harbor.
Are there shops and restaurants in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke is well known for its collection of shops, which include unique art galleries, gift stores, book and candy stores, and surf shops. The town also has more than a dozen renowned restaurants, which offer fresh seafood, waterfront views, vegetarian options, or all of the above.
Where do you stay in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke has a number of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts throughout Ocracoke village. In addition, the town has more than 300 vacation rental homes and condos which are generally rented on a weekly basis. There are also several campgrounds in the area, which includes the National Park Service-managed Ocracoke Campground on the northern outskirts of town.
Where is the Ocracoke Lighthouse?
The Ocracoke Lighthouse is located in the heart of Ocracoke village on Lighthouse Road, just south of Silver Lake Harbor.
Can you climb the Ocracoke Lighthouse?
The Ocracoke Lighthouse is not open for climbers, however visitors are free to take pictures.
How do you get around Ocracoke village?
Many visitors choose to walk or bike around Ocracoke village, due to its small size and heavy traffic in the summer months. Parking is available next to the US Coast Guard Station and Ocracoke Island Visitor Center, at the southern terminus of NC Highway 12.
Where is the Ocracoke ferry?
The Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry docks are located on the northern tip of Ocracoke Island. The ferry docks for the Ocracoke / Swan Quarter and Ocracoke / Cedar Island ferries are located on the southern edge of Ocracoke Village, where NC Highway 12 ends.
Does it cost money to ride the Ocracoke ferry?
The ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras is free and available on a first come, first serve basis. The ferries from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter or Cedar Island have a fee each way, which varies by vehicle type.
Can you make reservations for the Ocracoke ferry?
The Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry cannot be reserved and is available on a first come, first serve basis. The Ocracoke / Cedar Island and Ocracoke / Swan Quarter ferries can be reserved in advance, and reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY.
What are the busiest times for the Ocracoke ferry?
The Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry is busiest in the summer, and particularly on weekdays when day trippers frequent Ocracoke Island. The Ocracoke / Swan Quarter and Ocracoke / Cedar Island ferries are busiest on summertime weekends, when visitors are arriving for their vacation.
How long is the Ocracoke ferry ride?
The Ocracoke / Swan Quarter and Ocracoke / Cedar Island ferries are roughly 2.25 – 2.5 hours long per crossing. The Ocracoke / Hatteras ferry ride is roughly one hour long per crossing.
Is there an Ocracoke passenger ferry?
An Ocracoke passenger ferry is being planned and is expected to be available in the summer of 2018. The ferry will depart from Hatteras village on Hatteras Island, and will land on the edge of Ocracoke village.
What can you do on a rainy day in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke has a number of restaurants and shops to explore, which are concentrated in Ocracoke village. The town also features a museum - the Ocracoke Preservation Society museum.
Are pets allowed on the beach in Ocracoke, NC?
Pets are allowed on all Ocracoke beaches so long as they are on a leash.
Can I drive on the beach in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke has six ramps for 4WD vehicles which extend from Hatteras Inlet to the northern borders of town. A Beach Driving Permit from the National Park Service is required to drive on the Ocracoke beaches.
Are there shells in Ocracoke, NC?
Ocracoke Island is famous for its exceptional shelling and is one of the best shelling destinations on the Outer Banks. Popular finds include whelks, olive shells, moon shells, and the North Carolina State Shell, the Scotch Bonnet.
Are beach bonfires allowed in Ocracoke?
Beach bonfires are allowed on the Ocracoke Island beaches. A free permit must be obtained from the National Park Service, via their website or from the local ranger station at the Ocracoke Campground.
When is the best time to visit Ocracoke?
Ocracoke is most popular during the summer, when seasonal shops and restaurants are open, and the beaches and ocean temperatures are at their warmest.
What are the air temperatures each month in Ocracoke?
January - high: 54°, low: 40°F
February - high: 55°, low: 41°F
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Events & Family Fun
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
Avon Farmers Market
July 16th, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Shellebrate Turtles Summer Camp
July 15th, 2019 - July 19th, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse
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Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this Kill Devil Hills restaurant is a family tradition for so many.
Whalehead in Historic Corolla
The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern Outer Banks icon, and a living testament to Corolla and Duck's heyday as a secluded oceanfront retreat for the country's wealthy hunters and conservationists.
Southern Shores Realty
Southern Shores Realty offers over 700 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head. We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime. Take a moment to search through our extensive selection of Outer Banks rentals, choose your favorite, and book online today!
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway of Currituck Sound. Corolla is home to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, whose beacon first beckoned to sailors at sea in 1875, and to art noveau Whalehead in Historic Corolla, a turn of the century hunt club for sportsmen. The quaint village is also home to one of North Carolina's natural history gems called the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. The center, which opened in 2006, is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife.
Timbuck II
Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty companies and a video rental shop. Please be sure to visit Good Vibes Video-2018 will be the last summer open. Everything must go!
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what's called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the Outer Banks. A state-of-the-art structure, the year round museum houses and displays artifacts, and presents a variety of exhibits and interprets the rich maritime culture that includes war, piracy, ghost ships and more. Artifacts include thoseex from the USS Monitor, which sank 16 miles off the Hatteras coast. The lobby features the stunning and original, 1854, First Order Lens from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Current hibits include those on piracy and the Civil War on Hatteras Island.
The Jolly Roger is open year-round offering something for everyone. Among the most popular are the Early Bird Specials like Buy-One-Get-One FREE Italian Specialties Dinner Entree. We have a $1.99 breakfast, Monday–Friday 'til 11:30am featuring 2 eggs with one of the following: homefries or grits, or baked apples & toast.
Sailing the Outer Banks
Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue a long coastal voyage. Some vacationers are even in it for the long haul, docking for a summer or a winter season at a number of local marinas that offer all the comforts of home. Clearly, sailing lovers of all varieties have plenty of options, but even newcomers to the sport can experiment with life on the water with a local sailing lesson, rental, or waterfront cruise.
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports
Nor' Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor' Banks sound front location has a huge grassy lawn, restrooms, showers, a 200 foot pier and plenty of room for you to spend the day.
Best Beach Carts 2019
For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific scenarios, so think about the gear you'd be putting on your cart before making a decision.


Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, a common plant in UK gardens and parks possesses extrafloral nectaries that attract insects, particularly honeybees and wasps. Nectaries are located at the base of the leaf blade close to the petiole and consist of thickened layers of secretory cells forming raised bumps of tissue. Although not involved in pollination they do attract insects which might also pollinate the flowers (in many plants with these structures they attract insects, such as ants, that help defend the plant against herbivors).
Honey bee feeding at laurel extra-floral nectary.


Home Fluoride How Much Fluoride Is In a PPM (Part Per Million)?
Have you ever wondered exactly how much fluoride is in your drinking water? Usually fluoride is measured using the vague unit ppm. The abbreviation ppm stands for parts per million.
Let's say that you run a test to find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water and you find that the fluoride level is 2 ppm. That means that for every one million units of water, there are two units of fluoride.
The main problem with this measurement is that it's pretty hard for most people to actually visualize one million units of anything.
It's much easier to understand the fluoride content of water through the use of measurements that are more easily visualized and understood by our brains.
With that in mind, I've come up with some examples to help you visualize what one ppm of fluoride really represents. I decided to use one ppm of fluoride since that is the average fluoride concentration in most fluoridated water.
If you poured 11 gallons of milk into a large container and added one drop of fluoride, you would have a concentration of 1 ppm of fluoride.
If you poured 21 2-liter bottles of Coca-Cola into a large container and added one drop of fluoride, you would have a concentration of 1 ppm of fluoride.
If you filled up an average size bathtub with water and added five drops of fluoride, you would have a concentration of 1 ppm of fluoride.
If you added 1/4 cup of fluoride to an average-sized pool (14 feet by 28 feet by 5 feet deep), you would have a concentration of 1 ppm of fluoride.
If you combined 28 and a half gallons of fluoride with all of the water that flows over Niagara Falls in an hour, you would have a concentration of 1 ppm of fluoride.
Hopefully with the previous examples, you can see that there is no exact answer to the question: How much fluoride is in a ppm?
The amount of fluoride varies along with the amount of the substance in which it is found. A standard that is usually mentioned in dental textbooks is that 1 ppm is when there is 1 milligram of fluoride in 1 liter of water.
The amount of fluoride in our water is small, but it can go a long way in reducing tooth decay.
This was helpful. When you consider it like this, it sure makes the whole water fluoridation debate seem a bit blown out of proportion. I mean, one drop still has some effects. But my biggest frustration with those opposing water fluoridation is that they assume that because toxic levels of a substance are bad for you that ANY amount of that substance is bad for you. And that just isn't the case.
Thanks for your comment, Jane! I've found it interesting that the maximum allowable amount of fluoride in water is 4 ppm. Anything above that and it is considered toxic. There are also small amounts of many other toxins in our drinking water, however they are found in concentrations so low that they are not considered to cause harm.
Anyone who buys that small amount don't do any harm your heath is either lying or just illiterate when it comes to biochemistry. Fluoride is one of the most reactive and toxic substances on earth… It shameful that the population of the United states are this ignorant. The standards for the environmental health of USA is falling through the floor compared to the rest of the world. Continental Europe largely does not fluoridate water .. because of health and ethical reasons.
I had an anti-fluoride patient the other day that was saying he read somewhere that a pea-sized amount of toothpaste contains the same amount of fluoride in 1 liter of tap water (1 ppm). His argument was that the toothpaste labels says to call poison control if more than a pea-sized amount is swallowed (which it doesn't), and the same amount is in 1 liter of water. So he was wondering if he should call poison control every time he drinks more than a liter of water. It sounded ludicrous, but how much fluoride is actually in a pea-sized amount of toothpaste in comparison to 1 liter of water?
Is There More Fluoride in a Pea Sized Amount of Toothpaste or a Liter of Water?
Hi Tom, I'm a 3rd year dental student and interested in testing some different types of water filtration systems (specifically refrigerator water filtration systems). What would you recommend as the best method of determining amount of fluoride in a water sample? Thanks for your input!
Hi Wes – Sorry for the late reply! The only easy way I'm aware of is by getting a water fluoride test kit. Here's an example of one that I found on Google that includes 25 kits for testing the fluoride content of water. Good luck with your tests!
I appreciate the effort you put in posting this… But in order to calculate the actual level i might be consuming daily i need to know the measure of that "drop" is it 1 ml.. 2 or 3 ?
fluoride is a toxin and even though many toxins in low doses can cure or prevent illness at higher doses they cause serious health problems.
Hi Bob – Thanks for your comment. Right above the first heading, I stated that I estimated that there are 90,000 drops in a gallon. I got that number from a few different sources that I linked to above. That comes out to about 23 drops in a milliliter, so it's not a lot. I hope that helps.
Fluoride is Poison! It's used in Nerve Gas,Nuclear weapons, causes cancer and when ingested. Caused the first environmental disaster. If you come into contact with pure Fluoride it will strip your flesh to the bone. Was used by Nazi's Soviets and still in use by US prisons to make people sterile and subservient. Continued ingestion creates weak and brittle bones. The EPA designates Fluoride as Toxic Chemical Waste! That means it goes into a landfill forever and ever until the end of time. There is 4ppm of fluoride in our water put there by our wonderful Government. if fish need 4ppm of Oxygen in water to live how do you think 4ppm of a deadly chemical is going to effect the human body. I have dental fluorosis. When my adult teeth came in they were/are spotted with white and yellow discoloration along with pitting. If the EPA designates Hydrochloric Acid safer than Fluoride you have no place arguing that it's ok and it's safe. It's poison I was poisoned you are being poisoned stop being a fool and open your eyes! Stand up fight against this darnit!
Right, the fouride is not the pure fluoride anyway,….it's dirty toxic junk. I've seen the pictures from where they get it….it's disgusting.
It's water tyranny….they don't have to do that. We have flouride in toothpaste etc. It is making our country the sickest of all countries in the world. And reduces the IQ and it has dropped in the last 20 yrs…20 pts….sooo dumbing people down is their goal.
Your body can take a lot, it is a wonderful machine. You can eat junk food, fill up the arteries with fat, not exercise make your body incredibly acidic and still function. Your blood will clog together, but you will still draw breath and get enough life into yourself to go about your day to day life.
It isn't about what kills, or what the body can take, it can take a lot, there are miracle stories out there.
It is about what quality of life you want for yourself and those you care about. Sodium Fluoride is incredibly toxic, its right up there in toxicity almost as toxic as arsenic, and more toxic than lead. Usually it isn't the medical grade fluoride you get in the lab either, it is the byproduct of industry,meaning you get all the stuff from industry too, including arsenic and other metals in some cases.
Worse it is a mimic, meaning it takes the place of calcium, forming in clusters at certain points on your body, and in many cases causing the body to attack itself, its own enzymes to remove them. If you want healthy teeth get the real thing into your diet, calcium and phosphates, and remove the artificial substitute. There isn't a great deal of evidence that it helps teeth, but I can see why it would if you didn't care what you ate, and just put anything in your mouth (lacking calcium and phosphates).
Get distilled water as a clean slate, you can then add minerals if you like or just get them from food. Get filters for your showers and taps, or go all out and do a reverse osmosis filter on your house. Don't just be a sheep or parrot what I or anyone else says, and do the research your self into what the chemical sodium fluoride not natural fluoride actually is. If you really want to liberate yourself, distill your own rain water, or use a local fresh spring, and never have a water bill again :D. There are dentists that say its bad for you, those dentists usually get thrown out, as there is too much profit in making it seem good for you. Something like 1000 Australian dentists got together to try and change that.
If after getting all the facts people want fluoride and its risks to their bodies, great make it optional. Why poison me or force me to spend my resources getting rid of the toxin, just because my next door neighbour wants it. This would pretty much remove all the fuss over the entire issue.
Fluoride is poison and anyone that tries to make a lame theory of how it is safe, really needs to wake the hell up!
Fluoride makes the population docile and complicit. It makes up 94% of the the pharmaceutical drug Prozac. Wake up!! It's a control mechanism, so there aren't any more social uprisings like they had in the 60's. Corporations even make money off of it by selling this toxic by-product of aluminum manufacturing. They don't have to pay to have in properly disposed of. They sell it to municipalities to put in their drinking water. Dentists are not neurologists, and have never studied the true effects of constant ingestion of fluoride. It is a toxin. Make no mistake.
You are correct, dentists are not neurologists, but this has been studied extensively by the scientific community not just dentists.
WHAT ARE YOUR CREDENTIALS ?!
All I am going to say is that the entire medical and dental community cannot be this wrong about this subject!!!
Further, spreading misinformation creates mistrust and makes the jobs of hard working and caring doctors that much harder, when a patient or "google parent" comes in all read up on misinformation and disputes decades of scientific data and years of studying in medical and dental schools after couple hours of reading on the internet how is a doctor to do his job.
That is like coming to your place of work and calling you a liar on the subject that pertains to your line of work.
I have nothing against holistic approach to healing as I use them daily myself. You are right, dentists are not neurologists, or what not…but this has been studied not just by the dental community but by scientists and doctors from many fields and a load of scientific data points to you being wrong.
Wrong, the Internet allowed the average person to find the "other side of the story" with the click of a mouse. Your also assuming Doctors want patients and not customers.
Let's put the brakes on some of the absurdities in the comments section. For the lunatics that think that because fluoride is extremely reactive, sodium fluoride is *DANGER DANGER*. Chlorine is just as reactive, if not more so. It's the core of mustard gas, as well as a variety of other toxic chemical mixes. It's also the primary disinfectant in drinking water, as well as one of two elements required by the body in a molecule – aka Sodium Chloride, or table salt. Elemental danger does NOT equate to molecular danger! Pure _oxygen_ is dangerous, and can kill you! Raw sodium (metal) explodes on contact with water.
I suggest you spend your time working on real problems, such as the prevalence of dihydrogen monoxide in all of our food and drink. It's one of the most lethal substances known to man – thousands of people die from ingesting it every year!


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It's partnerships that power e-mobility startups
Electric vehicle sales in India are expected to witness double-digit growth till 2020, fuelled by government measures for the sector, says a report by global advisory services firm Ernst & Young.
Nandini Sen Gupta
CHENNAI: In the electric mobility space, it is partnerships that are driving innovation. Startups and vehicle manufacturers are collaborating to tap into new technologies, markets, networks and ideas.
"The e-mobility ecosystem is quite tightknit. There's a lot of give-and-take," says Amitabh Saran of Bengaluru-based Altigreen Propulsion Labs, which makes power trains to convert diesel or petrol vehicles to hybrid ones while improving fuel efficiency and cutting emissions.
"There is innovation in the business model, technology platform and software. Startups as well as large automakers use our technology," he says. Altigreen works with vehicle companies that make two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars and tractors.
Electric vehicle sales in India are expected to witness double-digit growth till 2020, fuelled by government measures for the sector, says a report by global advisory services firm Ernst & Young. Currently, the electric vehicle industry in India is at a nascent stage, comprising less than 1% of total vehicle sales. The government has set an ambitious target of 100% electric vehicles for public transport and 40% for personal mobility by 2030.
Sun Mobility, helmed by Chetan Maini who made electric vehicles decades before anyone else in India, is also the goto company for a number of startups and automakers looking for tech platforms and solutions. Maini is in discussions with half a dozen e-players.
Apart from a tie-up with Ashok Leyland for an electric bus, Sun Mobility works with half a dozen companies, he says. "We are creating a building block that can be used by both large, established automakers and startups," says Maini. "It's an open architecture that can reduce their time to market. I have mentored 10 to 15 startups in e-mobility and they all had challenges in battery management. We are working with them so they can use our platform and focus on their technology competence," he explains.
Coimbatore-based Ampere, which makes low-cost electric two and three-wheelers, has just launched its indigenously-made lithium ion battery. Like others in the e-mobility ecosystem, Ampere is talking to both automakers and startups.
"We have been approached by a battery-manufacturing company from China, which is looking to set up a facility in India. We are also talking to Sun Mobility as its swappable batteries will help us cater to B2B segments and can be great for smaller cities like Coimbatore," says Ampere founder-CEO Hemalatha Annamalai.
The biggest challenge in the e-mobility space is battery technology and charging infrastructure. Some like Ampere are trying to bring down the battery cost by manufacturing locally. Others like Sun are offering an open architecture with swappable battery packs. "More platform players like us will come into the market," says Maini. "There could also be standardisation of power train platforms so that every vehicle maker won't have to invest in a power train, which will make e-vehicles plug-and-play devices like mobile phones."
At the other end of the spectrum is electric vehicle cab service Lithium Urban Technologies. Sun's Maini is on the board of this company as well. Lithium Urban uses Mahindra Reva's e2o and e-Verito to provide transportation to clients like Adobe and Accenture.
"Electric mobility succeeds when you have predictable journeys within a charging environment. We work with Mahindra & Mahindra to source vehicles for our transport solutions," says Subhabrata Ghosh, who is on the board of Lithium Urban Technologies.
Bengaluru based Ather Energy is also collaborating to expand its network of charging stations in the city.
Tarun Mehta, co-founder, Ather Energy said, "We are in advanced discussions with several companies that want to use our charging stations. We have also tied up with 14 hosts (cafes, restaurants, malls) and another 16 will come on board shortly. These partners will host the charging stations and pay for the electricity and upkeep."
Beyond the network itself, Ather is using the e-mobility ecosystem for its own tech needs. For example, it sources its electronics from global major Sanmina, which has its India operations in Chennai, while local partner Meher Industry does the assembly for Ather.
The biggest challenge remains making the alternatives commercially viable. Innovation notwithstanding, e-mobility is still not a commercially viable alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles.
The battery and engine are expensive, charging infrastructure is non-existent, power supply is erratic, and there's anxiety about how far vehicles can run on a single charge. But auto experts say e-mobility is red hot despite the challenges because of the innovation give-and-take driving it.
Tarun Mehta
Subhabrata Ghosh
meher industry
Mahindra & Mahindra
Chetan Maini
Ather Energy
amitabh saran


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Q: Threads and confusion about the order of execution I just can't understand the order in which the program executes.
public class sub  {
    public static void main(String args[])
    {
        base b1 = new base();
        b1.s="b1";
        b1.start();
        base b2 = new base();
        b2.s="b2 ";
        b2.start();

        try {
            Thread.sleep(10000);
        } catch (InterruptedException e) {
            // TODO Auto-generated catch block
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

public class base extends Thread{

    String s;
    @Override
    public void run() {
    for(int i=0;i<5;i++)
    {
        System.out.println(s+" "+i);
        try {
            Thread.sleep(2000);
        } catch (InterruptedException e) {
            // TODO Auto-generated catch block
            e.printStackTrace();
        }

    }

    // TODO Auto-generated method stub

}

}

The output is
b2  0
b1 0
b2  1
b1 1
b2  2
b1 2
b1 3
b2  3
b2  4
b1 4

Could anyone please explain why the output is in this order. why is that first b2 is executing before b1 and not b1 before b2. Then why is b1 is executing first.

A: There is no guarantee that one thread will be chosen to run before another. In this case what could be happening is that the scheduler tries to avoid context switches so it will try to keep the main thread running. Also it takes time to start a new thread. Maybe by the time the main thread goes to sleep both b1 and b2 are started, which starts running first and which is chosen to acquire the lock on the stdout printstream are both arbitrary choices at that point.


Bicycle Colorado and BikeDenver just launched ThingsInBikeLanesDenver.com.
Things in Bike Lanes documents where drivers are blocking bike lanes, what time of day, and any other info that people choose to share.
It may seem like small thing to drivers, but having to unexpectedly swerve out of a bike lane and into car traffic can be a matter of life and death for bicyclists. Nevertheless, the Hancock administration has no real plan to stop bike lane blocking.
To raise the pressure on Mayor Michael Hancock's streets department to solve the problem, BikeDenver and Bicycle Colorado are launching Things in Bike Lanes Denver.
Things in Bike Lanes crowd-sources photos of, well, things in bike lanes. If you're fed up with drivers who don't think twice about stopping in bike lanes, it's great way to constructively channel your frustration.
As submissions pile up, the information collected from the site should give advocates and Denver Public Works a clearer picture of who is endangering bicyclists and where it happens most. Using that data, BikeDenver and Bicycle Colorado plan to make the case for stronger physical separation for bike lanes, more enforcement, and policy changes that keep curb space clear of delivery trucks and ride-hailing companies.
If you come across something blocking a bike lane, you can snap a picture and upload it to ThingsInBikeLanesDenver, which will prompt you for a few pieces of information like the time of the violation and the type of vehicle involved. GPS should mark the location automatically, but you can also mark the location on the map manually.
When Uber and Lyft drivers, delivery drivers, and generally careless drivers park their vehicles in bike lanes, they endanger others. They also undercut the city's investments in bike infrastructure and undermine the Hancock administration's stated goal of increasing the daily share of residents who bike.
Bummer that you can't upload issues without a picture. The MLK bike lanes (and parking lanes) near Colorado Blvd. are constantly being used by turning vehicles to drive around traffic waiting for the light. Nothing like having someone cut you off in the bike lane then flip you the bird so they can save 30 seconds!
I agree but understand why they need photo evidence to sort of prove each incident. There are two different intersections on my bike commute where people constantly make illegal double turns often with no signal across the bike lane without looking for bikers. Its really dangerous. It's so common that I might hang out on the side through one light cycle to get a picture of someone doing it to post on this site. You could prob do the same.
A helmet cam or similar may also be an option? There are some reasonably inexpensive models that perform well in daylight.


A woman has been left really heartbroken after finding out some fraudsters had stolen a massive N400k from her account.
When they got to the ATM point, they begged the people on the queue to let them check the woman's account balance. When they check the balance, the woman burst into tears, collapsing on the ground.
The current condition of the woman is not known.