The Multi Height Probe combined with the ResTest Test Unit is a great system for use in measuring a wide range of materials and sample sizes when the greater measurement range of the RM3000 Test Unit is not necessary.
Constant current source and meter for use in making the four point probe measurement.
Displays either sheet resistance or volume resistivity.
The probe portion of the system, the Multi Height Probe, comprises a hard anodized aluminum base 25cm wide, 29cm deep and 0.8cm thick. A 19mm diameter stainless steel column 20cm high screwed to the base supports the probe head raising and lowering mechanism incorporating the vertical slide, operating lever shaft, and micro-switch.
The vertical slide carries the probe-head, secured by a clamp screw. The probe-head is positioned so that the micro-switch does not pass current until the probes have made contact, lost motion ensures that the current is switched off before the probes are raised. The probe arm can be easily positioned on the vertical shaft to various heights to allow probing onto either flat materials or large or thick materials. For example, a shallow dish containing LN2 could be placed on the base plate and the arm could be positioned to allow the probe to be lowered onto a sample submerged in liquid nitrogen.
Materials up to 10″ x 10″ can be positioned under the probe arm (or with a 12″ x 12″ working area for the same price), ingots, and materials that are up to 6″ tall. If necessary, a taller vertical post can be supplied for use in measuring taller items. The Cylindrical probe head, one of which is included with the Multi Height Probe, can withstand temperatures from 77K up to 120C in it's standard configuration. A modification to the Cylindrical probe will allow it to withstand temperatures from 77K up to 200C in an oven, or up to 300C for short periods of time on a hot chuck. The Multi Height Probe is conservatively limited to 80C, however, temperatures up to 300C using a hot plate are okay if certain precautions are taken.
Optionally, at no additional charge, the Multi Height Probe can be supplied with four mounting holes so that it can easily be upgraded in the future to add either 1) the 25mm travel X-Y sample stage with 76mm (~3″) diameter vacuum hold-down sample chuck for use in positioning very small samples under the probe tips, or 2) the 6″ or 8″ wafer stages which can be seen on page 3 of the PDF file mhp+hm21.pdf. When a wafer stage is supplied with the Multi Height Probe, it can be removed for use in measuring other types of materials, however, it does not include the integral light shield which is provided with the Multiposition Wafer Probe systems.
The ResTest is a combined constant current source and digital voltmeter, which has been designed specifically for use with a four point probe to produce resistivity and sheet resistance measurements. The unit supplies a constant current and can display resultant voltage sheet resistance and volume resistivity.
The ResTest has a large color display and it can read-out in either sheet resistance in the range from 10 milliohms-per-square up to 106 (1 million) ohms-per-square. The range is not as great as the RM3000, however, it is faster and has a larger color display.
If you do not require as great a measurement range as the ResTest Test Unit provides, you might be interested in the: Multi Height Probe combined with the HM21 Hand Held Meter.
The Multi Height Probe with the RM3000 Test Unit features high accuracy, an excellent range, and many features which simplify the four point probing measurement: Multi Height Probe combined with the RM3000 Test Unit.


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Legacy Learning Boone River Valley will host another series of workshops this month, beginning with a rug making class on Saturday.
The class will explore the age-old experience of preparing and making a rag rug. Participants will learn a simple crochet stitch and learn to make a rug in the style of those great-grandma used to make, but faster and more efficiently, according to organizers. We will be focusing on making a simple, rectangular rug and also using t-shirts to make rugs.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kendall Young Library, 1201 Willson Ave. Cost for the class is $50. Bring a friend and use the Buddy Plan. Add two to the cart and use the coupon code RUG and both come for $80.
Rag rug making is a way to upcycle and bring back a lost art. Organizers said making rag rugs is a great way to repurpose old clothes, bed shirts, tshirts, fabric items, turn the old clothing of loved ones into memory items that will be treasured for many years to come.
Learn basic skills in the first workshop,and how to sharpen chisels, plane blades, and scrapers. Participants will then continue to build a box with dovetail joints, miters, and a frame and panel lid. Instructor Rusty Farrington will lead this workshop over three weeks to create a presentation box. Participants will learn how to use all the tools necessary to create their very own work of art.
The three-week class will begin on Wednesday, March 7 and be held on two more dates, which will be decided at the first session.
The class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening at the Webster City High School wood shop, 1001 Lynx Ave.
Cost for the class is $100. To register for the course, visit www.legacylearningbrv.org.
What is a dovetail joint? Dovetails are a method of joining wood using what are essentially interlocking and angled mortise and tenon joints. They are considered to be evidence of the finest craftsmanship and a sign that a woodworker has mastered their craft. Dovetails can be cut by machine or by hand. Once a craftsperson has mastered cutting them by hand, they can be cut faster than by machine in all but specialty shops that use CNC routers and other devices to speed production.
Looking for a weekend sewing getaway, and maybe want to dip your toes into the "Modern Quilt" arena? This class will introduce you to quilts inspired by city views. Leave the lush green of the country and choose a skyscraper as your inspiration.
Instructor Sharon Cline will lead students through the quilting process and introduce them to a fun, new quilting style.
The class will be held on Friday, March 23 at 6 p.m. and go through Sunday, March 25 at 11 a.m. The course will be held at the Briggs Woods Hickory Cabin. Cost for the class is $160, which includes participants' stay at the Hickory Cabin for Friday and Saturday night.
This is a bold quilt using black and pastel solids. A limited number of pastel solids kits will be available; call 423-276-6888 to reserve yours, or use the materials list to purchase your choices.
Bring a salad to share on Friday night and participants will a do soup and salad; then group plan the rest of the weekend meals.


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package verdad.retrosync;

import com.google.gson.FieldNamingPolicy;
import com.google.gson.Gson;
import com.google.gson.GsonBuilder;

import com.activeandroid.query.Select;

import android.content.Context;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.List;

import retrofit.Callback;
import retrofit.RetrofitError;

/**
 * Created by bqmackay on 8/12/15.
 */
public class RetroSync {

    private Reachability reachability;

    public RetroSync(Context context) {
        this.reachability = new Reachability(context);
    }

    public RetroSync(Reachability reachability) {
        this.reachability = reachability;
    }

    /**
     * Save will do the following:
     * (1) save a pending network call to the databaseN
     * (2) check for network connectivity
     * (3) if connectivity is good, send the REST call and delete the pending network call upon a successful call
     *
     * If the network connectivity is bad, the service's failure method is called with a network error message attached.
     *
     * @param model - object you want to save
     * @param service - the class that makes the REST call
     * @param verb - create, update, or delete
     */
    public void save(SyncModel model, SyncInteractorInterface service, String verb) {
        // - create pending object
        PendingObject pendingObject = new PendingObject();
        pendingObject.serviceName = service.getClass().getName();
        pendingObject.serviceMethod = verb;
        pendingObject.className = model.getClass().getName();
        pendingObject.json = getActiveAndroidGson().toJson(model);

        // - save to database
        model.save();
        if (!reachability.isOnline()) {
            pendingObject.save();
        } else if (!saveToServer(model, service, pendingObject, verb)) {
            service.failure(RetrofitError.networkError("", new IOException("No network connectivity")));
        }
    }

    public static void savePendingChanges(Reachability reachability) throws ClassNotFoundException {
        if (reachability.isOnline()) {
            // - get all pending objects
            List<PendingObject> pendingObjects =  new Select().from(PendingObject.class).execute();

            for (PendingObject object : pendingObjects) {
                // - turn each pending object into their actual object
                Class<?> modelClass = Class.forName(object.className);
                SyncModel model = (SyncModel) getActiveAndroidGson().fromJson(object.json, modelClass);

                Class<?> serviceClass = Class.forName(object.serviceName);
                SyncInteractorInterface service = (SyncInteractorInterface) new Gson().fromJson(object.json, serviceClass);
                // - call function specified in app
                callService(model, service, object.serviceMethod, new RetroSyncCallback(model, object));
            }
        }
    }

    public static void savePendingChanges(Context context) throws ClassNotFoundException {
        savePendingChanges(new Reachability(context));
    }

    private boolean saveToServer(SyncModel model, SyncInteractorInterface service, PendingObject pendingObject, String verb) {
        if (reachability.isOnline()) {
            callService(model, service, verb, new RetroSyncCallback(model, pendingObject, service));
            return true;
        }
        return false;
    }

    private static void callService(SyncModel model, SyncInteractorInterface service, String verb, Callback<SyncModel> callback) {
        switch (verb) {
            case PendingObject.RETROFIT_SYNC_CREATE:
                service.create(model, callback);
                break;
            case PendingObject.RETROFIT_SYNC_UPDATE:
                service.update(model, callback);
                break;
//            case RETROFIT_SYNC_READ:
//                service.read();
//                break;
            case PendingObject.RETROFIT_SYNC_DELETE:
                service.delete(model, callback);
                break;
        }
    }
    private static Gson getActiveAndroidGson() {
        return new GsonBuilder().excludeFieldsWithoutExposeAnnotation().setFieldNamingPolicy(FieldNamingPolicy.LOWER_CASE_WITH_UNDERSCORES).create();
    }
}

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There was no Twitter back then, of course. Nor were there cell phones, websites, or a 500-channel cable universe. That's one reason that the remarkable victory by a bunch of American college hockey players over the feared Soviet Red Army squad – aka "Miracle On Ice" – was able to sneak up on a country desperate for good news and become both an overnight and lasting sensation.
It's also why the gun-on-the-ice story has been largely unknown until now. That un-called misconduct penalty is just one of the nuggets unearthed in National Geographic Channel's upcoming three-night event The '80s: The Decade That Made Us. "The '80s" makes a convincing case that the Miracle On Ice helped snap America out of the gloomy '70s and launch it headlong into the go-go, glitzy '80s.
Schneider discovered the gun when he checked a Soviet player into the boards during a pre-Olympics exhibition game and the opponent's jersey slid up, revealing the firearm. Though the weapon wasn't actually intended to intimidate the American team. As U.S. goalie Jim Craig tells it, the packing "player" was a KGB agent who was traveling with the Soviet squad to keep its players from defecting to the West.
In fact, the only reason the KGB agent was on the ice at all was because the Soviets had no fear of the callow Americans, who averaged five years younger and 13 pounds lighter than the Red Army veterans they faced in Lake Placid. Thus the Soviets had so little respect for the American team that they let the KGB agent take a few shifts. It'd be like a pro basketball team letting one of their security guards log a few minutes against their opponent – and still winning by 20.
The Soviets had every reason to feel confident. They had swept the past four Olympics, routed an NHL All-Star team 6-0 to win the 1979 Challenge Cup and wiped the ice with the U.S. team 10-3 at Madison Square Garden in a final pre-Olympics tune-up. Though this was still the era of Olympic "amateurism," the Soviet players were all on the Red Army payroll and essentially comprised the nation's top pro athletes.
That didn't do the Soviets much good on Feb. 22, 1980. Mark Johnson's unlikely goal that beat the first-period buzzer to make it 2-2 set the stage for Mike Eruzione's famous third-period game-winner in the 4-3 victory. Today it's hard to decide what's more unlikely: that a group of college kids could beat the world's best professional team, or that the legendary game was broadcast not live but on tape-delay.
Tune in to the National Geographic Channel this Sunday, April 14 at 8 PM to see the story behind the "Miracle On Ice" and other '80s wonders that affect us today in the first of six episodes of their new three-night event The '80s: The Decade That Made Us.


From a very early age I have felt most at peace and in harmony within myself when I have been exploring the outdoors, connecting with nature in some way or another, or dancing and moving to the rhythms of different music.
I have been fortunate enough in life to be able to pursue my passion as my career.
Calisthenics, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, jazz ballet, folk dance, yoga, tai chi and tennis absorbed my time in my youth along with bushwalking, bike touring and camping.
I have had a fascination with learning all about the body and enjoy analyzing movement and posture. This led me to pursue a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education before teaching in secondary schools in Bendigo for seven years.
My passion to help others and connect to others by touch has seen me massaging since a very early age. When I finished remedial massage and shiatsu qualifications I set up business over twenty five years ago.
My desire to help others learn more about themselves and to help them to unravel the connection of mind and body which affects posture has seen me open my studio where I teach posture and flexibility, and core work along with WuTao and ChiBall.
I feel very honored to share my life with the people in my community. I enjoy sharing what I have learnt on my journey and from the many varied courses I have completed over the years. I have everyone's best interests at heart when I am massaging and/or working with them through holistic movement.


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Gin Is In!
When did Gin become so 'In'?
With more and more gin bars, distilleries and connoisseurs popping up across the country (and beyond), with no signs of slowing, it's clear to see that gin appreciation – or could we go so far as to say obsession? – is well and truly here, and perhaps here to stay (forever). But when did gin overtake the likes of vodka and whisky to become the cordon bleu of the spirit shelf? Let's take a look back at the tipple's history and see when the hype really began.
Where Gin Began..
One story states that it was in the Netherlands, in the thirteenth century, that Dutch physician Franciscus Sylvius invented the liquor, but as long as two centuries before this Italian monks were known to have flavoured crudely distilled spirits with juniper – the predominant flavour of our now-treasured aperitif. So the drink has actually been around for upwards of 1,000 years, but is now in its most prolific era.
Originally known as 'genever' (Dutch for juniper), the drink was made by distilling malt wine to 50% ABV – an extremely high alcohol content – which created a rather unpleasant taste. Softened with herbs and spices, often including juniper, the just-palatable potion was sold in pharmacies in Flanders and the Netherlands, intended purely for medicinal use to treat ailments concerning the stomach and kidneys, gallstones and gout.
During the Eighty Years' War, or Dutch War of Independence, genever was introduced to the British soldiers aiding the Dutch army, as a common pre-battle drink consumed for its calming effects. Which, supposedly, is where the phrase 'Dutch courage' originates. With the Brits rather taken with the new and intriguing spirit, English distilleries began emerging to produce what was now known as 'gin'.
Gin's Royal Approval
Gin tasting evening @ The Millstone Hare
Royal approval was to secure the beverage's success in the country, given by Dutch-born William III, or William of Orange, who was King of England, Ireland and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702. During his reign he made several statutes actively encouraging distillation, making it easy for businesses to get the rights to distill, and thus creating a vibrant gin marketplace. Unlicensed domestic production coupled with heavy duties imposed on imported spirits made gin, especially home-grown gin, exceedingly popular in the UK. Known as the Gin Craze, this period ran for forty years from the turn of the eighteenth century, but was ceased in 1736 with the introduction of the Gin Act which imposed high taxes and stricter terms on producers.
Gin V Vodka
Another knock for the drink came in the twentieth century, with the rise of Russian vodka, which stole people's hearts and palettes for a number of years. But as the century drew to a close a new brand by the name of Hendrick's Gin entered the market, widely accepted as the catalyst for the second (and current) gin revival, now sustained by the plethora of gin producers we see today, from large multinationals to small family-owned firms.
Gin Tasting Warwick
To learn more about gin, and taste some of its intricate flavours, head to The Millstone Hare on Friday 9th November for a Gin tasting evening hosted by local distillery Moores of Warwick.
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The Pro Barbeque team comes from Fort Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan.
The team is Andy & Lori Frank who are professional caterers back home in Saskatchewan.
Truly hospitable (Andy had me trying some of his ribs before I could even start the interview), and a great chef. Really great tasting ribs.
Andy & Lori do not use any liquor in their marinades and seemed to be a bit reluctant to tell us any recipe secrets. So we stayed with it, continuing our conversation until at last Andy let us know his secret is hi-tech. Naturally this aroused my curiosity as what can be hi-tech about ribs and chicken and brisket? The hi-tech part is to actually inject the marinades into the meat, much like smoked meat is prepared. This greatly increases the volume of juices.
Andy does all his cooking from a very impressive looking custom built trailer which includes multiple barbecues and other cooking /heating devices.
The picture on the left shows some ribs in a final state of preparation. After "slow cooking" Andy likes to "fire" them a bit to bring out the flavour.


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July 16, 2019 5:31 pm You are here:Home Local News City Breaks Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope
City Breaks Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope
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By: Ashmar Mandou
To commemorate the 50th anniversary, Special Olympics officials joined the Chicago Park District at a groundbreaking ceremony held for the Eternal Flame of Hope – a permanent, 30-foot monument for Special Olympics at Soldier Field, the site of the first games 50 years ago, on Friday, March 2nd. The Eternal Flame of Hope will be located on Soldier Field's North Lawn, off of McFetridge Drive. "The Eternal Flame of Hope not only celebrates Chicago as the birthplace of the Special Olympics, it is a testament to the depth and talent of athletes who compete at the highest level every year," Mayor Emanuel said. "The Special Olympics will always have a home in Chicago, and we are proud to support the participating athletes who showcase to the world what it means to be an Olympian."
City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Mike Kelly, Special Olympics International CEO Mary Davis, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke and four Special Olympics athletes who participated in the first games in 1968 attended this afternoon's ceremony to celebrate the monument as a symbol of inclusion. "The Chicago Park District is proud to have played a part in the founding of Special Olympics and to carry on the great legacy through the inclusive programming we run for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at more than 21 park locations across the city," Chicago Park District Superintendent Mike Kelly said. "This monument will serve as a reminder of that first event and serve as a beacon symbolizing the potential of every individual for greatness." On July 20, 1968, nearly 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada came together at Soldier Field for the first ever International Special Olympics Games. The idea for Special Olympics came from then 23-year-old Anne McGlone Burke, a Chicago Park District instructor who in 1967 was running a program for children with intellectual disabilities at West Pullman Park. She presented the idea of a citywide track meet to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation and City of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley.
This summer, July 17-21, Chicago will again host athletes from around the world for a 50th anniversary celebration. On July 20, law enforcement officers from across the region will run alongside Special Olympics athletes in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. This 4-mile run will take place on the lakefront bike path and will conclude with the lighting of the Eternal Flame of Hope. For more information, visit www.specialolympics50.org.


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Food & Drink >> Cider House Rules
M&S Breton Cider: The Sweet Taste Of France
Sunday 18 October 2015 • By kath
Ooh la la! Everyone likes a bit of French fizz in their life, but this is fizz of the apple variety; a light sparkling Breton cider courtesy of British stalwarts, Marks and Spencer.
It's not a typical cider – it clocks in at a mere 2%, so only very lightly fermented giving a sweet, gentle taste with a delicate sparkle. It has a lovely honey colour and the taste is of a slightly alcoholic fruit juice, so it goes down very easily indeed (but with minimal hangover the next day!).
As an introduction to French cider, there are better examples out there (and it wouldn't win over any fans in the beardy, scrumpy loving fraternity), but it's no alchopop either, and sure to please anyone at a gathering that wants to take it easy on the booze.
Posted In: Cider House Rules, Food & Drink
Tagged with: cider
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M&S Somerset Oak Matured Cider: A Proper English Vintage
Thursday 13 August 2015 • By kath
M&S know how to make cider look classy don't they? I can almost see these bottles being drooled over in one of their adverts (this is not just cider…). Anyway, I heartily approve of the innards as well as the exterior, as the clever chaps / chapesses at Marks' have outsourced these own brand ciders to the quality Somerset cider makers Sheppy's. Sheppy's are a real deal cider maker, who have actual orchards, know their stuff and have a presence at many a cider festival.
It's a medium dry cider, and it strikes a nice balance of a bit of dryness and depth without drying your mouth out. I hadn't come across an oak matured cider before (I thought that kind of thing was for wines and whiskies), but it's not just a gimmick. There's an oakiness in the smell and although it's still full of juicy apple flavour, it gives it an interesting bit of complexity. Definitely one to savour and not gulp.
As usual with the interesting stuff, it clocks it at the higher end, alcohol wise (7.4%), so I wouldn't recommend a session on it, but worth seeking out to support a fine British cider maker.
p.s. lost my tasting notes for the Dabinett apple cider, so will have to buy that one again at some point to give my verdict…
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Moss Cider: Pony Up For Manchester's Finest!
Tuesday 9 June 2015 • By kath
Cider from Manchester you say? Manchester, New Hampshire? Nope – Manchester as in the other side of the Pennines.
This particular cider came to me courtesy of Liz – the girl's always good with a gift. And was sourced in her (adopted) home town.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a cider made on one of the most notorious estates in Manchester. Hard apples? Apples that have taken a bruising? Apples that haven't fallen far from the tree? It does have a little chequered flat cap that indicate it's northern upbringing, but beyond that I think it stands its ground admirably against southern softie ciders.
The Moss Cider project takes donated apples and turns them into small batch ciders, and has plans to develop its own orchard in which to nurture home grown fruit.
Thirsty Pony describes itself as 'tangy' and it's not kidding. It's definitely on the sour side, and I found this pale, cloudy cider to be too tart for my tastes to drink on it's own, but when paired with food it really came into its own. We had it with a steak and blue cheese salad and it worked perfectly to balance out the rich, creamy cheese, almost like a bitter rather than a cider (but not as heavy).
Moss Cider is only currently available in selective stockists around Manchester, but if you see it it's definitely worth picking up and supporting Dan Hasler and his vision to turn an old Stagecoach bus depot into a thriving cider hub.
Posted In: Cider House Rules
Tagged with: cider, Manchester
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Aspall's Tribute To A Cider Maker
Aspall's Tribute To A Cider Maker
Sunday 25 January 2015 • By kath
With the recent wintery weather here in Blighty it's difficult to find the motivation to drag yourself out of a cosy, warm house, but a nice pub is one of the few things that can usually lure me out. Recently we took a snowy walk up the road to Coopers in Guiseley, north Leeds, where I was rewarded with the prospect of a new Aspall's variety I hadn't seen before: Harry Sparrow.
Harry's not the brother of Johnny Depp's rambling pirate, this cider is named after the man who was Aspall's head cider maker for 50 years. Harry, we're told, was interested in the French mehods of cider making, so this is fittingly a light (4.6%), clear cider with a subtle carbonation.
It's described on the bottle as full bodied, but I found it to be a gentle flavour – sweeter than the other Aspall's varieties. You get a lovely floral apple-y mouthful, although it doesn't have much of an after taste. It's easy drinking, bright and lively, but the level of sweetness suggests it's aimed at the mainstream market than the cider fan, and interestingly the bottle you see above has since been rebranded to a more contemporary look:
Aspall's have a long standing cider heritage, and I would certainly nudge any forest fruit 'cider' fans in this direction for an introduction to something made with real apples and not just chemicals. It would also make a very pleasant 'session' cider, but being a bit of a cider snob, I still prefer their Premier Cru cider.
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Tuesday 30 December 2014 • By kath
You may have noticed that I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently – Liz was nobly holding down the fort while I was gallivanting around South America last month, soaking up as much sunshine as possible before resigning myself to the dark days of winter in this part of the hemisphere.
I spent a good chunk of time in Argentina, which is obviously famous for its red wine and Quilmes beer, but I was pleasently surprised to find a few bars stocking local cider.
One of my favourites was in the San Telmo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires – a historic bar called La Poesia that had been once frequented by the great and the good of Argentinian bohemian and literary society (the tables have little brass plaques noting the famous patrons that wrote there) . The 'sidra' on the menu was about £4 for a bottle, which I thought was fairly reasonable. It wasn't until an ice bucket arrived on the table that I realised I'd ordered a full 750ml wine size bottle! Not only that but the waitress wrapped it in in a cotton napkin and proceded to pour it champagne-style.
It was a sweet, light, easy drinking cider – a little too on the sweet side for my preference, but that was probably for the best as I had to rope my other half (a non-cider drinker) into helping me tackle it. Although it wasn't the best cider I've ever had, I was chuffed to see cider getting the star treatment from the Argentinians. I don't think I've ever felt so glamorous drinking cider – UK bars should take note!
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Dunkerton's Black Fox Cider: Style and Substance
Black Fox by Dunkertons is one of my all time favourite labels. And by that I actually mean the label itself: the quality of the cream label, the contrast against the dark bottle, the brand name's red typeface, the little fox illustration* – catnip for a design loving cider fan (either that or I've gone a bit American Psycho).
What's inside the bottle isn't to be sniffed at either. Though you may think from the stylish label and availability at a major supermarket that it could be a 'dumbed down' cider brand, it's really not. This cider is all about the apples. It's bittersweet with a strong and distinct cider apple taste. It's not overly acidic and it pours a beautiful amber colour. It's a deceptively light cider – you wouldn't guess it weighs in at 7%, and it strikes the right balance between having enough fizz to be pleasant, but not so much you feel like you're drinking a can of pop.
It's organic, so no pesticides were used on the apples before Mr Dunkerton crushed them into oblivion, which is always a good thing. What's more, it's fairly accessible – you can pick it up through Ocado or at Waitrose, so if you usually opt for the Magners or Bulmers and want to try something a bit more ambitious, then Black Fox isn't a bad place to start. It would be especially nice to have a with something substantial and autumnal like this sausage, pumpkin and sage casserole.
* NB: I'm less convinced about the folk story on the bottle about the black fox that can't be caught or seen – perhaps they're suggesting you can only see it once you've drunk a few bottles?
Saturday 20 September 2014 • By kath
When I was over visiting Liz in Manchester a few weeks ago, she introduced me to a Northern Quarter bar called Kosmonaut. It's a cool, understated little spot, but more importantly it does an interesting range of brews and drinks.
When I asked what ciders they had in, the barman initially tried to steer me in the direction of the pink, berry flavoured, alcopop style conconctions that try to pass themsleves off as cider. I was then more specific about wanting actual cider, that comes from actual apples (I think my passionate insistance on this scared him slightly), at which point he brought forth Hallets cider. I was pretty impressed – it's one I haven't tried before, and it's made in South Wales which also spiked my curiousity.
It comes in a tall, dark, elegant bottle, which is simply designed and I like their classic monochrome label, although the downside of the tinted bottle is that doesn't allow you to see the colour of the cider. I prefer to drink cider from the bottle as it stays chilled longer (and adding ice is a philistine act), but for the purposes of reviewing, I poured a small amount out to have a look at. It is quite a bright, golden yellow (Liz's other half described it as 'lager coloured'), and it's super bubbly, especially when you first open it. I found it to be tart, crisp, and at the dry end of the medium-dry scale. It's quite a rich flavour, which combined with the bubbliness is quite striking, but curiously it trails off into a bit of a nothingness aftertaste. Rather like the Sterephonics after their first two albums (sorry, had to try to wrangle a Welsh comparison in there somewhere).
I'd definitely try it again (perhaps with a burger next time), and if you're ever in Kosmonaut, make sure you steer the barman towards this and not the sugary faux 'fruit' stuff.
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Pure North: God's Own Cider
Sunday 31 August 2014 • By kath
You may have spotted the deliberate omission in my recent review of the Pure North cider press and café: I never actually mentioned the cider.
It wasn't because it wasn't memorable or worthy of praise. Quite the opposite – I didn't want to just crowbar it into the review of the cafe, or reference it as a afterthought. Cider like this deserves its very own post so I can nerd-flail about how lovely it is.
At Pure North you can buy glasses of the draught cider with your meal, but there's also a shop selling their range of bottled ciders, as well as the option to take some of the still draught cider home with you in a plastic container (it lasts a couple of weeks if you can resist it for that long).
I picked up a bottle of the Pure North Original Cider (as it would be rude not to try their classic offering), and was also intrigued by the limited edition 'Velo' cider which had been produced to celebrate the Yorkshire Grand Départ.
So what was the verdict then? Well, Pure North Original packs punch. You can tell it's made from pure apple juice- no sweeteners or watering down going on here. It's rich and has depth and body, which is quite unusual for a lightly sparkling cider. The colour is a beautiful amber honey hue which fits the full bodied flavour….. It actually has more of a still cider taste, but it's on the medium side of medium-dry so it doesn't dry your mouth out, and I found that it went really well with meats and cheeses.
The Velo variety was equally delicious but very different in style. It had a fresh, green, clean taste, with a touch of acidity -almost in white wine territory. It was a delicate pale yellow colour and would probably go nicely with seafood.
I was also very taken by the lovely, subtle elderflower infused flavour of the 'Maggie In Bloom' cider. I was initially sceptial of the word 'infusion' – I feared it may veer into my hated alco-cider-pop category, but I ordered a glass after our meal and loved it's unusual taste. It's one of the handful of specialist ciders that are made in small quanities by Rob the resident cider maker. It's a still, medium sweet cider but unlike some which are very treacly, this has a beautiful light floral flavour. Not being sold in bottles was no object to me – I secured a hearty sized jug and got them to fill 'er up to the top (to take to a house warming that is – not soley for my own consumption).
Artisan cider at its finest on all accounts – get yer'sen down there Yorkshire folk!
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Revelling It Up With Orchard Pig Cider
I'd seen Orchard Pig in supermarkets and had been meaning to try it for a while, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the medium variety (Reveller) in A Nation of Shopkeepers bar in Leeds. Kudos to the NoS folk – always pleased to see bars backing real independent ciders and not just the big brands.
The bottle is quite stylised, and probably aimed at the hipper end of the cider-drinking crowd, although I was drinking it before going to watch The Eagles at the Leeds Arena, so what do I know? Somerset-based Orchard Pig has more to it than its marketing image suggests though, and has been going for a few years having started out as homebrew and then as a small batch pure apple cider.
With the lighter, sweeter Reveller cider it's obviously moving into more mainstream waters, but that's not to say it's dumbed down its offering – the medium 'Reveller' is only 4.5% so it's obviously a lighter 'session' cider (if you can have such a thing), and though it's on the sweeter end of the spectrum, it's still full of fruit and has a real fruity aroma. It's a filtered cider, and has a clear, golden colour with a nice even fizz (not overpowering like some), and enough body to give it a decently long aftertaste not a 'fizz and gone' experience like some of the trendy bottled ciders.
I'd definitely order it again on an evening out, and would recommend it to non-cider drinking friends as a sidestep into the world of cider, but I'm also very interested to try the more complex Truffler (dry sparkling) cider, as I expect it might have even more to offer cider fans.
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Saturday 2 August 2014 • By kath
This cider is a bit special, as it's the cider used at my wedding for the toasting of the speeches. As with all things wedding, I was keen not to have to shell out lots of cash unnecessarily. And though I'm partial to a nice glass of prosecco/champagne, I don't have a particular passion for it, so as soon as I found out that our venue were easy-going about us sourcing our own fizz, I had the idea of using a French cider as an alternative (which also had the added bonus of being significantly cheaper).
Liz , the dedicated bridesmaid that she was (along with my other brave bridesmaid Ruth) reluctantly accepted the taxing job of helping me sample various bottles of French cider to narrow it down to a winner.
Whilst watching Dolly, Lily and Jane working 9 to 5 (highly recommended viewing for cider tasting), we scored the various 'cidre' and the Ecusson won on two accounts:
1. The beautiful and unusual blush colour, which is created by crushing some of the red apple skins into the mix. May sound obvious, but this made it taste like a glass full of red delicious which is really unusual
2. The lovely balance of sweetness with a little tartness (so not too sickly) and a delicate fizz
It proved to be a winner with the guests too – lots of people commented on how much they enjoyed it (and didn't realise they hadn't been drinking pink fizz), and we certainly didn't struggle to get through the extra bottles that were left after the toasting….
It's not the easiest cider to source. I found it and managed to order it via Spirited Wines in Manchester, however it"s also available to order online through Nicolas (though currently out of stock) and Dvine Cellars.
(p.s. if you like this you might also like Thatcher's Katy)
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Images from rounds 25, 26 & 27 of the 2017 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone.
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The only spore products you need to be aware of are the psilocybe cubensis products. You can purchase most of the items you need online without getting your own pressure cooker and still have much success with growing your own mushrooms. What does F.A.E. mean? This is an acronym for Fresh Air Exchange. FAE is a very important factor to consider when building your own mushroom growing... It is good to know that if it is your first time growing mushrooms, they always pick the strains or species of magic mushrooms that are easy to grow. One of these strains is the Psilocybe cubensis . They are very easy to grow and has a number of varieties as well.
Starting from scratch would probably be much more difficult than a simple indoor grow, which basically requires a pressure cooker and knowledge of sterile technique to guarantee a continuous production.


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Chiropterotriton, also known as splayfoot salamanders or flat-footed salamanders, is a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. The genus is endemic to Mexico.

Chiropterotriton are widely distributed in northern and eastern Mexico. They are an ecologically diverse group, occupying a range of habitats, including cloud forests, pine-oak forests, oak forests, and caves. They may be found in various microhabitats, such as arboreal bromeliads, rock crevices, caves, and terrestrial cover objects. Most species are superficially similar in their appearance, making species delimitation by purely morphological means difficult. However, molecular methods have aided description of new species.

Species
As of early 2019, this genus includes the following 18 species:

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Endemic amphibians of Mexico
Taxa named by Edward Harrison Taylor
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LARA JEAN SULLIVAN
Musical Theatre, Tap
Lara Jean Is an International Award winning actress and dancer from San Francisco, California. She spent most of her early years performing as a ballerina and working as a dance assistant to Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, and Sonya Tayeh before being accepted into the prestigious Purchase Conservatory in New York City. This SUNY Purchase Conservatory Graduate got her start Puppeteering, singing and performing as Elmo for Sesame Street Live. While touring she landed her first Lead role in a Feature Film for "2 Jennifer". It was then Lara Jean made a name for herself in the Independent Film Industry. She was then asked to choreograph for Bravo Channel and Oxygen Network. From there, she was asked to team up with DANCE USA and give classes around the world. Now she is back in San Francisco working on her next film and choreographing on another. She is excited to join us here at Rae Studios and bring you her style of dance.


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My brother bought this phone man 11 years ago. It was abandoned because the LCD is cracked. Just a while ago I looked for spare parts and I found what I wanted, I fixed it to place and booted up and it worked!
Nowadays people are using smartphones that are too similar to each other and Nokia 8210 stands out in the retro way.
Its everythink ok, but the batery i looks its not so strong.all other perfomaces are perfect for the time of production.
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A law student in Kerala bites off tongue of a man as he tried to molest her
A 23-year-old Law Student In Kerala's Kochi Bit Of The Tongue Of A Man After He Allegedly Tried To Molest Her.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Deepak Mahato | Updated on: 02 Aug 2017, 08:36:19 PM
A 23-year-old law student in Kerala's Kochi bit of the tongue of a man after he allegedly tried to molest her.
Police said a 30-year-old man attempted rape on the law student on Monday night.
Police told the media that the incident happened in Vypeen in Kochi after the accused, identified as Rajesh, removed the power supply of the victim's residence at night and attempted to rape the victim.
According to the complaint lodged by the woman, she bit off part of a tongue after her neighbour tried to molest her and tried to kiss her.
The Kerala Police said, the victim has produced the bitten tongue piece around 2 cm long at the police station.
Police has booked the man under Indian Penal Code sections 367 (Attempt to rape), 354 (assault with the intention to outrage modesty of a woman) and 447 (criminal trespass).
Police arrested the accused from a local hospital where he was getting himself treated.
According to police, the accused had told the hospital that his tongue got split after he met an accident.
The accused was allegedly had similar charges against him and was in judicial custody for a week, said police.
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Building better collaborations: A local health department and school district perspective
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 : 9:06 a.m. - 9:24 a.m.
Katharine Arrington, MPH, UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Melissa M. Kelley, MS, School of Public Health, Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Kaitlin O'Keefe, MPH, UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Kimberley Shoaf, DrPH, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Michael Prelip, MPH, DPA, Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Introduction: More effective collaborations between local health departments (LHDs) and school districts are essential in fulfilling the health needs of vulnerable children. To establish joint programs, it is important to identify components contributing to the success or failure of joint efforts. Future programs can then be developed taking these success/failures into account.
Methods: To determine factors contributing to successful collaborations between LHDs and school districts, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center (PERRC) conducted a national survey evaluating collaborative public health efforts between organizations. Using a national stratified random sample of both 750 LHDs and school districts, questionnaires were designed and electronically distributed to the individuals responsible for emergency preparedness. Questions were intended to assess elements of collaboration most associated with program success and failure.
Results: The UCLA PERRC team identified the following factors for success: communication, funding, and organizational engagement. Formal and informal methods of communication were associated with successful collaborations. The most successful programs had higher levels of organizational engagement, including regularly scheduled meetings and commitment from all partners when compared with the least successful programs. Barriers to successful collaborations include lack of funding, time, desire, and administrative support.
Conclusion: Many critical components exist within effective collaborations. This study identified key factors contributing to the success and failure of collaborations between LHDs and school systems. Further research is needed to evaluate if specific characteristics are more critical within specific programs or if programs are inherently more likely to be successful than others.
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Keyword(s): School-Based Programs, Collaboration
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Review: Cedar Rapids (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=That Film Guy&asin=B0058HZTO2][/pullquote] Pardon my French, but you are full of bull-horn! comes the response from Cedar Rapids protagonist Tim Lippe (Ed Helms), and it is this line which encapsulates the whole film. Strangely it's a coming of age drama about a mid-30s insurance salesman who has to fill in for a deceased colleague at a convention in order to win the coveted ˜Two Diamonds' award. On his travels he learns to ˜live' with the help of his newly found gang of friends, an over-the-top obnoxious Dean ˜Deansy' Ziegler (John C. Reilly), a straight-laced HBOs The Wire-loving Ronald Wilkes (HBOs The Wire's own Isiah Whitlock Jr.) and a feisty, but loveable Joan Ostrowski-Fox (Anne Heche).
In Cedar Rapids, they get drunk, fall in love and try to bring a level of integrity to the insurance business that is sorely lacking in those in higher positions. The comedy is slightly off-the-wall and quiet (with the exception of Deansy), but its characters suit the film perfectly. Once you get past the cringey opening scenes where Tim confuses sex with a cougar (A brilliant Sigourney Weaver) with love and gets flustered when asked for a credit card by the hotel concierge, he becomes an incredibly likeable protagonist, and it proves more and more difficult not to cheer him on through a series of ludicrously escalating situations.
Miguel Arteta proves to be the master of quiet, unassuming comedy following on from the success of The Good Girl and Youth in Revolt, Cedar Rapids is an engaging, funny and a little silly. It has a definite link to his previous films and it would perhaps be interesting to see him branch out in his comedy style a little, but this is a good companion piece nonetheless.
At points Cedar Rapids seems like a who's who of American comedians with cameos of recognisable faces peppered throughout, but the star of the show is Ed Helms, who proves once again that nobody plays the loveable loser quite like him. Similar to his character Stu from the Hangover Part 2 but without any of the social experience, Lippe is a truly engaging, if sometimes unbelievable character and a great lynchpin to an understated comedy.
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Parse a URL with memoization.

## Install

This is a [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) module available through the
[npm registry](https://www.npmjs.com/). Installation is done using the
[`npm install` command](https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/installing-npm-packages-locally):

```sh
$ npm install parseurl
```

## API

```js
var parseurl = require('parseurl')
```

### parseurl(req)

Parse the URL of the given request object (looks at the `req.url` property)
and return the result. The result is the same as `url.parse` in Node.js core.
Calling this function multiple times on the same `req` where `req.url` does
not change will return a cached parsed object, rather than parsing again.

### parseurl.original(req)

Parse the original URL of the given request object and return the result.
This works by trying to parse `req.originalUrl` if it is a string, otherwise
parses `req.url`. The result is the same as `url.parse` in Node.js core.
Calling this function multiple times on the same `req` where `req.originalUrl`
does not change will return a cached parsed object, rather than parsing again.

## Benchmark

```bash
$ npm run-script bench

> parseurl@1.3.3 bench nodejs-parseurl
> node benchmark/index.js

  http_parser@2.8.0
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  ares@1.14.0
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  napi@3
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  unicode@10.0
  cldr@33.0
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> node benchmark/fullurl.js

  Parsing URL "http://localhost:8888/foo/bar?user=tj&pet=fluffy"

  4 tests completed.

  fasturl            x 2,207,842 ops/sec ±3.76% (184 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - legacy x   507,180 ops/sec ±0.82% (191 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - whatwg x   290,044 ops/sec ±1.96% (189 runs sampled)
  parseurl           x   488,907 ops/sec ±2.13% (192 runs sampled)

> node benchmark/pathquery.js

  Parsing URL "/foo/bar?user=tj&pet=fluffy"

  4 tests completed.

  fasturl            x 3,812,564 ops/sec ±3.15% (188 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - legacy x 2,651,631 ops/sec ±1.68% (189 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - whatwg x   161,837 ops/sec ±2.26% (189 runs sampled)
  parseurl           x 4,166,338 ops/sec ±2.23% (184 runs sampled)

> node benchmark/samerequest.js

  Parsing URL "/foo/bar?user=tj&pet=fluffy" on same request object

  4 tests completed.

  fasturl            x  3,821,651 ops/sec ±2.42% (185 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - legacy x  2,651,162 ops/sec ±1.90% (187 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - whatwg x    175,166 ops/sec ±1.44% (188 runs sampled)
  parseurl           x 14,912,606 ops/sec ±3.59% (183 runs sampled)

> node benchmark/simplepath.js

  Parsing URL "/foo/bar"

  4 tests completed.

  fasturl            x 12,421,765 ops/sec ±2.04% (191 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - legacy x  7,546,036 ops/sec ±1.41% (188 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - whatwg x    198,843 ops/sec ±1.83% (189 runs sampled)
  parseurl           x 24,244,006 ops/sec ±0.51% (194 runs sampled)

> node benchmark/slash.js

  Parsing URL "/"

  4 tests completed.

  fasturl            x 17,159,456 ops/sec ±3.25% (188 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - legacy x 11,635,097 ops/sec ±3.79% (184 runs sampled)
  nativeurl - whatwg x    240,693 ops/sec ±0.83% (189 runs sampled)
  parseurl           x 42,279,067 ops/sec ±0.55% (190 runs sampled)
```

## License

  [MIT](LICENSE)

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Evolution upholds compliance with laws & regulations amid NJ allegations
Evolution has responded to allegations made by a New Jersey law firm that it breached US sanctions by providing gaming services to restricted countries, asserting that the company "strictly complies with all applicable laws and regulations".
This comes after Bloomberg reported that law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky had filed a complaint by an 'anonymous competitor' to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Submitted by Ralph Marra, senior counsel at Calcagni & Kanefsky, it is alleged that the company breached US laws by conducting business in countries such as Iran.
"We use all tools at our disposal to block play from certain countries, including all countries on sanction lists mentioned in the article," the Evolution statement says.
However, the report suggested that investigators, retained by a US-based competitor, had recorded themselves accessing games via internet addresses in Singapore and Hong Kong, where online betting is outlawed.
Furthermore, the New Jersey allegations also led to media reports declaring that the group had lost $3bn of market value.
"As a B2B-supplier, Evolution has customer relationships with gaming operators, who in turn own the relationships with the end users," the company stated.
"Evolution does not own or control any of the operators or aggregators it works with. We have no direct relationship with the underlying player and no involvement in handling of players' money.
"We sell licensed and certified games to licensed operators and aggregators. It is the operator that decides which markets to market themselves, that handle the KYC process and finally decide what players to accept."
Adding: "In countries where a local license is available to operators we require operators that market themselves directly to that country to have a local licence.
"Evolution holds B2B-supplier licences in over 40 jurisdictions and we have [a] long history of working with regulators all over the world."
Evolution last month reported that revenue through the third quarter grew 97 per cent year-on-year to €276m (2020: €140m), with its live segment accounted for €214.5m, up 5.3 per cent from Q2's €203.7m, and RNG increasing 16 per cent from €53m in the second quarter to €61.5m.
Q3 EBITDA surged to €192.9m (2020: €90.7m), with profit for the period coming out at a 98 per cent increase to €157.4m from €79.3m recorded in the same quarter one year earlier.
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Fabulous women come in all guises. The tag conjures up an image of well-manicured nails, perfectly coiffured hairstyles, designer outfits and dainty shoes. All these are spot on but there is a bit of rough, rugged and dirty in all of us. That wake up and go side that cares nothing about what the world perceives but a yearning to do something natural and get au fait or re-acquainted with the dirt of growing up. It is with this slight grin at the back of my mind that I conjured up a trip to Mpumalanga for the Jeep Wrangler. Family ready.. check! Brute ready for a test .. check! Destination as difficult as a manicured lady can manage .. check! The brute turns out to be a well-behaved and mannered Jeep Wrangler which is ready to make even the dirtiest of tasks seems like a walk in the park.
With a commanding position high above all other cars, I feel confident that I can tackle any terrain with ease. The Kruger National Park seemed like a good idea and a true test of what a Jeep can tame. Who said Fabulous is 5-star roads and similarly starred accommodation?! The Jeep Wrangler manages the trip to Mpumalanga with effortless abandon. Although heavy at first, the car grows on me as I take on the freeway towards the big park. I didn't even have to buy new boots as this capable brute of a car seems determined to do all the dirty work while I sit nice and pretty ensconced inside the cabin. The interior is minimalist and functional, yet comfortable and easy on the eye. Everything in the right place and intimidation at bay for even the most novice off-road driver! I wish they make all cars like this! Fit for purpose!
For a more detailed look at what drives this brute, check out the specs at your nearest dealer. Suffice to say that my drive in the Kruger was a breeze. Got to my spa session at the Summefields Spa without breaking a sweat, even with the treacherous driveway in heavy rain, downhill!! I love what this Jeep can do and how it makes me feel while doing it! Wish I can say that I am an expert off-roader but the Jeep Wrangler accounts for 99% of the effort. If you need to go off the beaten track, this car is one to consider and I can attest to that. Mud, rain, rugged terrain and surprisingly on-road performance made easy! Can't wait to see what its more upmarket and older sibling feels like if this brute is THIS good!


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Quancast released the top list global ad network solution for digital advertising has expanded globally in different digital platforms of advertising targeting United State country, Aside from Google Adnetwork and Yahoo Ad network this are the top 20 U.S alternative adsense advertising network.
Rubicon Project - Rubicon Project (NYSE: RUBI) has engineered the Advertising Automation Cloud, one of the largest real-time cloud and Big Data computing systems. The Company's mission is to automate the buying and selling of advertising by offering innovative products to connect buyers and sellers globally.
The Top Global Ad Networks and Platforms Alternative List
Rubicon Project
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Quantcast is a leading technology and real-time advertising company, today released a list of the top 20 global ad networks and platforms with public Quantcast Measure profiles. At the top of the list was Rubicon Project, with a reach of 544 million people globally in October.
It includes representation across the advertising ecosystem, from ad exchanges, such as OpenX, to platforms focused on specialized ad units, such as GumGum.
"The Top Global Ad Networks and Platforms List provides insight into the makeup of the global online advertising ecosystem and the power that Quantcast Measure brings to ad networks and platforms for validation and demonstration of their audience composition and reach," said Jag Duggal, senior vice president of Product Management for Quantcast. "At the top of the list are supply-side platforms and ad-exchange platforms that connect buyers and sellers globally."
"Premium publishers and Web applications are increasingly adopting advertising automation technology to help them reach audiences globally," commented Gregory R. Raifman, president, Rubicon Project. "Ranking No. 1 on the Quantcast list is proof that Rubicon Project is the top choice for those who seek unprecedented global reach and scale."
Adblade, a content advertising platform, also lands in the top five, demonstrating the wide adoption of content-based advertising. Ash Nashed, founder and CEO of Adblade, commented: "Quantcast has been a very valuable tool for us over the years and has helped us demonstrate our rapid audience growth and quality to both advertisers and publishers across the U.S. and worldwide."
Online video is represented by SpotXchange and AnyClip, both video advertising platforms.
Ad networks continue to play an important role: J Carter Marketing, engage:BDR and IDG TechNetwork are just a few examples that appear in the top 20.
The Top Global Ad Networks and Platforms List demonstrates how the infrastructure for digital advertising has expanded globally. Nine of the 20 entities reached the majority of their audiences outside of the U.S. Using Quantcast Measure, ad networks and platforms can track their global reach, as well as gain insight into their audience composition.
The Top Global Ad Networks and Platforms List draws from ad networks and platforms that are directly measured by Quantcast Measure and have chosen to share their traffic profile publicly. Entities are ranked by their global 30-day people number, which is a modeled number that represents the unduplicated audience reach across an entity's Web and mobile Web properties.
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We've been aware that Linda seems to be thirsty, drinking plenty of liquids and also goes to the toilet frequently… so much so that we asked the GP to check her out for diabetes. That's a quick dipstick test in a sample of urine – tricky to get the urine, simple to do the test! Fortunately she doesn't have diabetes but it left us wondering why is she going to the toilet so often?
Recently, Linda has had more difficulties, not just in frequency of visits but in getting to the toilet on time. It's really tricky when someone has a learning disability – how much are they just being lazy/distracted/just not going when they should and how much is a real "can't keep it in" problem?
We tried being encouraging, supportive and propmting frequent visits but still didn't know if it was a problem we could do something about so we decided to seek support from a Specialist Incontinence Nurse.
It was great to work with someone who really saw this problem for what it was…. at one and the same time, a slight encumberance and a huge inconvenience. I suspect that for Linda there was also an element of severe embarassment – after all, which of us would choose to let the world know we had bladder weakness issues – and when you carry spare clothing everywhere, that's difficult to disguise. However, it wasn't in the least bit embarrassing discussing this with the nurse who was just delightful!
We talked through the symptoms – going to the toilet frequently and always in a desperate rush – before we were sent away for a period of monitoring and measuring. There were two specific questions to try to answer: how often and how much?
The first is by far the easier question though it did require some organisation to always have the notepad to hand, in and out of the house. Apparently it's normal or typical to go to the toilet between 4 and 8 times a day – Linda was paying at least 12 visits… The principle of urinary frequency is established beyond doubt!
The second question of how much urine was passed each time was altogether more challenging to assess.
What's particularly useful about this device was the plastic rim of the slipunda allowed it to fit neatly under our toilet seat so that it could be used during normal toileting and contain the urine to be measured more accurately in a plastic jug later. Practical, with the least amount of intrusion, disruption or embarassment. Job done!
It would seem that the volumes are normal, tests reveal normal chemistry so we now have to deal with the problems of freuqncy and urgency… and yes, there is a potential treatment – Vesicare.
We're now waiting to see if Linda's irritated bladder will respond to the first line medication recommended. A period of 12 weeks further monitoring, but thankfully no more measuring, is now in progress!


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At the end of my last lesson today we were having a discussion about politics in this country and what my thoughts were – something I'm very grateful for. The typical defeatist arguments were there "How can you do everything you've said you want to do?" but for me the one question stuck in my mind was "Why local buses? Why local issues? There are more important issues in the world". I was a bit offended and disturbed by the narrow-mindedness of such a question.
Let's put this into perspective, I'll use my bog standard local issue of buses:
Frequent buses on the road that fit in with people's lives (like the ones we see in Southampton) would lead to less cars on the road.
Less cars on the road mean less Co2 emissions, meaning we would be doing our part on a small, but important, scale to reduce climate change.
People who financially cannot afford or physically use a car have a cheaper alternative than if they called for a taxi.
There are many more knock-on effects from just this one, apparently small, important issue. I find it incredibly worrying that people who are of my generation have this defeatist, individualistic mentality. A friend of mine, much more "radical" than I, said that me and her wanted the same things – but we had different ideas about how to achieve it. What I believe in is local democracy, I believe that power should be decentralised to the lowest possible level. I believe that local communities should have the power to decide what is best for them in everything. Including their health, education and other public services (notice the word PUBLIC there). I believe that things like transport, the NHS, energy, The Post Office should be nationalised AND decentralised for the reasons why I have already mentioned. I believe that buying local should be a much more desirable option than importing millions of tonnes worth of food, which we end up wasting enough anyway. I believe businesses like Amazon, HSBC should be made to pay the right amount of tax (by the way it has been estimated that tax avoidance costs the UK £80bn or so a year).
All in all, it's about the people, it's about bottom-up approaches to our problems. Democracy I believe is the way forward to achieve it, it's not perfect at the moment – but WE CAN FIX IT, in fact I am going to argue that it is The Green Party that is giving faith to people who are fed up with the current system, giving people hope instead of fear and giving people a real alternative. What I find absolutely appalling is this insane demoralisation of young people who do not believe we can do it. Just look to Greece, Syriza has been making some wonderful progress so far since being elected not too long ago. They are showing that it's not all doom and gloom, and so too will The Green Party.
What I am offering Fareham is an alternative, to austerity, to pessimism and to the system that divides us socially and destroys our environment. People are waking up from the complacency and defeatism that they have previously succumbed to. There is a way to change the system and it's not out of the barrel of a gun – it's a cross on the ballot paper.
Let's do it! Let's go Green for Fareham!
This entry was posted in Political and tagged Fareham, Fareham Green Party, General Election, Go Grindey, Green, Miles Grindey. Bookmark the permalink.
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Miles of course I agree with every word you say.
I think you are missing an important point though and it is probably the most important political point that can be made in the current political environment.
The established parties want the young to feel hopeless. They want the young to accept the status quo and to feel that there is nothing they can do to change the world. Individualism suits the ConDems and labour because they are content with a situation where people vote for the least bad option. That is why the forces of the status quo are turning their guns on the Greens and the SNP.
They want us to accept that it is ok to shift wealth from the poor to the already rich, they want us to believe that 'welfare scroungers' rather than tax avoidance and the reckless financial system is responsible for the woes of the country. The political establishment is terrified that the example set by Syriza and hopefully by Podermus in Spain will bring the whole rotten system to it's knees.
milesgrindey Author Reply
You're absolutely spot on. I can't believe I missed that.


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On behalf of Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards posted in Farming Accidents on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Just last week the Minnesota Star Tribune ran a series of articles concerning the dangers of the family farm. "Farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in America, with fatality rates above other high risk industries such as mining and construction. Altogether, nearly 5000 people have died in farm accidents since 2003." Farming remains one of the nation's most dangerous occupations, generating an average of more than 400 work-related deaths each year.
By Robert Edwards of Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
In Monday's Star Tribune was a tragic report of a death in Renville County of a 53-year-old farmer who was crushed by the tractor tire he was trying to change.For every 100,000 farm workers, about 25 are killed each year and 243 are injured. 5% of those injuries result in some sort of permanent disability. The National Safety Council also reports that of the approximately 3.1 million people who work on America's 2.3 million farms and ranches, 1300 die each year and 120,000 are injured. This makes farming one of the most dangerous occupations in America, right behind underground coal mining.Sadly, many farm fatalities involve children. The National Center for Farmworker Health estimates that between 180,000 and 800,000 agricultural workers in the United States are under 18 years of age and more than 300 of these children die each year in farming related accidents.In 2012 the United States Department of Labor tried to ban children under the age of 16 from operating any kind of power driven farm equipment, including tractors, and to prevent children under 18 from working in grain silos, feedlots or stockyards. This effort was rejected.Farms also enjoy special protection from workers compensation laws in Minnesota. Injured workers often have little or no recourse. There are, however, many successfully reported cases against equipment manufacturers whose farming equipment causes or contributes to injury due to poor design. The only way to determine if that is true in a particular case is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.
By Robert Edwards of Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, March 6, 2015.
Medical records are absolutely essential to someone like me if I am representing an injured person. The medical records often tell the tale of the extent of the injuries, the amount of the pain, etc. It is therefore almost impossible to represent someone adequately without obtaining copies of all of the medical records from all of the treatment received following the injury, and he usually copies of medical records going back at least five years before the injury in order to be able to compare the person's condition before and after the incident.When I started practicing law in the mid-1970s it was a fairly simple process to get copies of a client's medical records. A short letter to the medical provider along with a medical authorization form, and the records in question would be produced within a week or two, usually for a charge of between $.10 a page and $.25 a page, which at that time for some relationship to the actual cost of photocopying. However, commencing in the early 1980s companies called "records retrieval services" sprang up. They went to medical providers and entered into agreements with them saying that they were the exclusive source for copies of any medical records from that medical provider. Armed with these exclusive contracts they instantly began charging one dollar or more per page, plus a retrieval fee of $15-$18, plus sales tax, plus postage. It is important to note that no value was added. These are the exact same records that were being copied for $.10 a page before they claim along.Since that time, while the cost of photocopying has gone down dramatically, the price of getting copies of medical records has continued to escalate. Charges of $1.25 a page or not unusual. Because the client ins up paying for these costs out of their share of the settlement, this sort of nonsense easily costs clients hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in every case.Fortunately, the United States Department Of Health and Human Services has passed rules which took effect recently as part of the HIPAA and HITECH acts. These new rules and regulations prohibit medical providers or these records retrieval services from charging retrieval fee's or making a profit by selling patient's medical records back to the patient. They are now restricted to charging for the actual cost incurred in either making the photocopies or transferring the medical records on to a CD, DVD, or flash drive. And they can charge postage. All it takes to accomplish this is a letter from the patient, signed by the patient, directing that the records be copied in an electronic format and delivered to the patient's lawyer.These new rules and regulations will save injured people in Minnesota millions of dollars in the coming years.
CIVIL TRIAL SPECIALIST; IS IT A BIG DEAL?
By Robert Edwards of Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, January 30, 2015.
Over the past couple of weeks the news media in the Twin Cities has been reporting on a trial taking place in federal court in Minneapolis involving Toyota and the issue of whether they are responsible for cases of uncontrollable acceleration on some of their vehicles. If you read the reports on the trial it sounds like any reasonably competent attorney could be representing the plaintiffs. Nothing could be further from the truth.Starting in the late 1970s it became apparent to the plaintiff's bar that finding a way to distinguish lawyers who make their living in the courtroom from lawyers who do not, was something that would benefit consumers. Accordingly, the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) was formed by some distinguished trial lawyers. They established criteria and standards which lawyers had to meet in order to be certified as Civil Trial Specialists. Not only did this require demonstrating a significant amount of actual trial experience, but it called for letters of recommendation from judges and opposing attorneys, as well as passage of a grueling day long examination.In 1987 I became the first lawyer in Anoka County to receive this certification, and I have been recertified multiple times over the ensuing years.One of the things that I do to give back to the profession is participate in something called case evaluation clinics at the Minnesota Association for Justice. In those clinics other lawyers bring in cases and a panel of three lawyers reviews them and offers advice on how best to proceed. Last Tuesday I participated in another one of these clinics and I was struck by the amount of assistance some lawyers need to handle complex cases. In the two cases that we reviewed that day, there were literally dozens of suggestions that were made by the panel which, in my opinion, should not have been necessary. The lawyers getting the advice were not Certified Civil Trial Specialists, yet they were retained by clients with significant injuries insignificant cases.Recently I've been asked to take over two cases which other law firms had handled for a while. After looking at the files it quickly became apparent to me that these other law firms were not qualified to do this kind of work in the first place.Consumers looking for a lawyer to represent them in a personal injury matter should look for lawyers who are Certified Trial Specialists. You wouldn't go to a family care physician for brain surgery, and likewise you shouldn't go to a family law lawyer for a personal injury matter, unless it is for a referral to a competent Certified Civil Trial Specialist.
By Robert Edwards of Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards posted in Personal Injury Law on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
Just last weekend the local news and the Star Tribune reported on a terribly tragic accident on a farm just west of the Twin Cities. A man and his five-year-old grandson were riding on grandpa's tractor when it tipped over, killing them both. The most recent statistical evidence I have seen rates farming as the second most dangerous occupation in America, second only to underground coal mining!The reason farming is so dangerous is because farming equipment is so dangerous. I don't know the specific facts of this accident, but it seems likely that the tractor in question was one of the older, three wheeled versions, similar to those three wheeled ATVs that were banned years ago, only worse. Think about it. You have vehicle with a triangular wheelbase and an extremely high center of gravity. It has to be built that way so that it can pass over growing crops without crushing them. The problem is that it makes the vehicle itself incredibly unstable. That is why modern tractor manufacturers have abandoned the old three wheeled design in favor of a four wheeled design, and also incorporate rollover protection systems (ROPS) on tractors so that if it does rollover it doesn't crush the occupants.If in fact the tractor design is partly to blame for this terrible tragedy, the tractor manufacturer may be liable under product liability laws in Minnesota which make them liable for injuries caused by a consumer product which reaches the consumer in an unreasonably dangerous condition, due to its design or a manufacturing defect.


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Q: How can I set the default date in input portion?     <mat-form-field>
        <input matInput [matDatepicker]="picker1" placeholder="From date: mm-dd-yyyy"
        name="from_date" [(ngModel)]="callListRequestOb.from_date" maxlength="150">
        <mat-datepicker-toggle matSuffix [for]="picker1"></mat-datepicker-toggle>
        <mat-datepicker #picker1></mat-datepicker>
    </mat-form-field

(.ts file)
    constructor(
            private modalService: NgbModal,
            private aService: ApplicationService,
        ) {
            this.callListRequestOb = new CallListRequestModel();
            this.currentUser = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('currentUser'));
            this.callListRequestOb.from_date = moment().format('MM-DD-YYYY');
            this.callListRequestOb.to_date = moment().format('MM-DD-YYYY');
            this.callListRequestOb.page_no = this.page;
            this.callListRequestOb.row_per_page = this.pageSize;
        }

How does this template-driven 'form' set today's date in the dom input portion? I've to use[(ngModel)] here.

A: please try this,
test.component.html
<mat-form-field>
    <input matInput [matDatepicker]="picker1" placeholder="From date: mm-dd-yyyy"
    name="from_date" [(ngModel)]="callListRequestOb.from_date" maxlength="150">
    <mat-datepicker-toggle matSuffix [for]="picker1"></mat-datepicker-toggle>
    <mat-datepicker #picker1></mat-datepicker>
</mat-form-field>

test.component.ts
callListRequestOb={
    from_date: new Date()
}

A: In CallListModel.ts file I've changed the from_date & to_date type is Date.
export class CallListRequestModel{
    from_date: Date;
    to_date: Date;
 }

Then in constructor, I wrote this and it is working.
this.callListRequestOb.from_date = new Date();

Thanks, everyone for helping me out.

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