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Q: Programa se cierra al poner el plano x en logaritmico al momento de graficar Hola estoy diseñando un programa que me diseña una bocina a partir de ciertos parametros. Una vez ingresados estos datos el programa arroja 3 grafica una con su diseño y otras 2 que grafiquen la admiancia e impedancia de radiación. El problema es que necesito las 2 ultimas graficas en el plano x como logaritmica. Al correr el programa y darle graficar se cierra.
Este es el codigo:
import sys
from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QMainWindow, QMessageBox, QVBoxLayout
from PyQt5 import uic
from PyQt5.QtGui import QIntValidator, QDoubleValidator
from PyQt5.QtCore import QLocale
import math
import matplotlib
from matplotlib.backends.backend_qt5agg import FigureCanvasQTAgg
from matplotlib.backends.backend_qt4agg import NavigationToolbar2QT
from matplotlib.figure import Figure
import numpy as np

#Clase Heredada de QMainWindow (Constructor de ventana)
class Ventana(QMainWindow):
      #Metodo constructor de la clase
      def __init__(self):
            #Iniciar el objeto QMainWindow
            QMainWindow.__init__(self)
            #Cargar la Configuracion del archivo ui en el objeto
            uic.loadUi("Bocinas.ui",self)
            self.pushButton.clicked.connect(self.Guardar)
            #Convierte los valores en float e int
            self._int_validator = QIntValidator()
            self._float_validator = QDoubleValidator()
            self.lineEdit.setValidator(self._float_validator)
            self.lineEdit_2.setValidator(self._int_validator)
            self.lineEdit_3.setValidator(self._float_validator)
            self.lineEdit_4.setValidator(self._float_validator)
            self.lineEdit_5.setValidator(self._float_validator)
            #Pone los lineEdit en 0 predeterminado
            self.lineEdit.setPlaceholderText("0")
            self.lineEdit_2.setPlaceholderText("0")
            self.lineEdit_3.setPlaceholderText("0")
            self.lineEdit_4.setPlaceholderText("0")
            self.lineEdit_5.setPlaceholderText("0")
            self._locale = QLocale()
            #Declaracion de Widget para grafica
            self.figure = Figure()
            self.canvas = FigureCanvasQTAgg(self.figure)
            self.toolbar = NavigationToolbar2QT(self.canvas, self.widget)
            self.axes = self.figure.add_subplot(111)
            self.plot_layout = QVBoxLayout()
            self.plot_layout.addWidget(self.toolbar)
            self.plot_layout.addWidget(self.canvas)
            self.widget.setLayout(self.plot_layout)

            self.figure2 = Figure()
            self.canvas2 = FigureCanvasQTAgg(self.figure2)
            self.toolbar2 = NavigationToolbar2QT(self.canvas2, self.widget_2)
            self.axes2 = self.figure2.add_subplot(111)
            self.plot_layout2 = QVBoxLayout()
            self.plot_layout2.addWidget(self.toolbar2)
            self.plot_layout2.addWidget(self.canvas2)
            self.widget_2.setLayout(self.plot_layout2)

            self.figure3 = Figure()
            self.canvas3 = FigureCanvasQTAgg(self.figure3)
            self.toolbar3 = NavigationToolbar2QT(self.canvas3, self.widget_3)
            self.axes3 = self.figure3.add_subplot(111)
            self.plot_layout3 = QVBoxLayout()
            self.plot_layout3.addWidget(self.toolbar3)
            self.plot_layout3.addWidget(self.canvas3)
            self.widget_3.setLayout(self.plot_layout3)

      def closeEvent(self,event):
            resultado = QMessageBox.question(self,"Salir..","¿Seguro quiere salir?",QMessageBox.Yes | QMessageBox.No)
            if resultado == QMessageBox.Yes:
                  event.accept()
            else:
                  event.ignore()

      def Guardar(self):
            st, _ = self._locale.toDouble(self.lineEdit.text())
            l, _ = self._locale.toInt(self.lineEdit_2.text())
            xo, _ = self._locale.toDouble(self.lineEdit_3.text())
            m, _ = self._locale.toDouble(self.lineEdit_4.text())
            M, _ = self._locale.toDouble(self.lineEdit_5.text())
            sx=[]
            x=[]
            if self.radioButton.isChecked():
                  ls=l+1
                  for i in range(ls):
                        s=st*((i/xo)**2)
                        sx.append(s)
                        x.append(i)
            elif self.radioButton_2.isChecked():
                  ls=l+1
                  for i in range(ls):
                        d=((m*i)/2)
                        d1=math.cosh(d)
                        s=st*(d1**2)
                        sx.append(s)
                        x.append(i)
            elif self.radioButton_3.isChecked():
                  ls=l+1
                  for i in range(ls):
                        s=st*((math.cosh((m*i)/2))+(M*math.sinh(m*i)/2)**2)
                        sx.append(s)
                        x.append(i)
            elif self.radioButton_4.isChecked():
                  ls=l+1
                  for i in range(ls):
                        s=st*math.exp(m*i)
                        sx.append(s)
                        x.append(i)
            else:
                  QMessageBox.warning(self, 'Advertencia', "Seleccione algun tipo de Bocina",QMessageBox.Retry)

            self.axes.clear()
            self.axes.plot(x, sx,'b--')
            self.axes.set_title("Bocina")
            self.axes.plot(x, sx,'b--')
            self.axes.grid(True)
            self.canvas.draw()

            rho = 1.2
            c = 340
            fs = np.array((31.2, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000, 16000, 21000))
            ks = (2 * np.pi * fs) / c
            zmr = (rho * c * ((1j * ks * st) / (1 + (1j * ks * st))))
            real = np.real(zmr)
            imaginaria = np.imag(zmr)

            self.axes2.clear()
            self.axes2.plot(fs, real,'r--')
            self.axes2.set_title("Impedancia de Radicion")
            self.axes2.grid(True)
            self.axes2.plot(fs, real,'r--')
            self.axes2.xscale('log')
            self.canvas2.draw()

            self.axes3.clear()
            self.axes3.plot(fs, imaginaria,'g--')
            self.axes3.set_title("Admitancia de Radiacion")
            self.axes3.grid(True)
            self.axes3.plot(fs, imaginaria,'g--')
            self.axes3.xscale('log')
            self.canvas3.draw()

#Instancia para iniciar una app
app = QApplication(sys.argv)
#Crear un objeto de la clase
_ventana = Ventana()
#Mostrar ventana
_ventana.show()
#Ejecutar app
app.exec_()

El problema es que necesito las 2 ultimas graficas en el plano x como logaritmica. Al correr el programa y darle graficar se cierra.
Gracias por la atencion

A: Dos cosa:

*

*No uses el backend de Matplotlib para Qt4 en una aplicación para PyQt5. En vez de :
from matplotlib.backends.backend_qt5agg import FigureCanvasQTAgg
from matplotlib.backends.backend_qt4agg import NavigationToolbar2QT

haz :
from matplotlib.backends.backend_qt5agg import FigureCanvasQTAgg, NavigationToolbar2QT

*matplotlib.axes.Axes no tiene ningún método llamado xscale. Dicho método pertenece a
matplotlib.pyplot. En su lugar debes usar matplotlib.axes.Axes.set_xscale:
self.axes2.clear()
self.axes2.set_title("Impedancia de Radicion")
self.axes2.grid(True)
self.axes2.plot(fs, real,'r--')
self.axes2.set_xscale('log')
self.canvas2.draw()

self.axes3.clear()
self.axes3.set_title("Admitancia de Radiacion")
self.axes3.grid(True)
self.axes3.plot(fs, imaginaria,'g--')
self.axes3.set_xscale('log')
self.canvas3.draw()

o usa matplotlib.axes.Axes.semilogyx directamente:
self.axes2.clear()
self.axes2.set_title("Impedancia de Radicion")
self.axes2.grid(True)
self.axes2.semilogx(fs, real,'r--')
self.canvas2.draw()

self.axes3.clear()
self.axes3.set_title("Admitancia de Radiacion")
self.axes3.grid(True)
self.axes3.semilogx(fs, imaginaria,'g--')
self.canvas3.draw()


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Q: How can I get an exclusive tailset of a SortedSet? I want to get an exclusive tail set of a SortedSet.  The shortest method I can come up with is:
private void exclusiveTailSet(SortedSet<String> s, String start) {
    System.out.println(s); // [Five, Four, One, Six, Start, Three, Two]
    SortedSet<String> t = s.tailSet(start);
    System.out.println(t); // [Start, Three, Two]
    Iterator<String> i = t.iterator();
    i.next();
    SortedSet<String> u = t.tailSet(i.next());
    System.out.println(u); // [Three, Two]
}

The javadoc for tailSet suggests asking for the subset starting from the next element in the domain (i.e. for Strings calling s.tailSet(start+"\0");), however I'm actually working with objects such that it would be much more of an overhead to create it.
What is an efficient and clean general method to create an exclusive tail set?

A: NavigableSet interface is a subimplementation of the SortedSet. If i understand your question correctly you can use NavigableSet's tailset method, which has the ability to be either inclusive or exclusive, depending on what boolean you provide.
 NavigableSet<E>    tailSet(E fromElement, boolean inclusive)
      Returns a view of the portion of this set whose elements are greater than (or    equal     to, if inclusive is true) fromElement.

http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/NavigableSet.html

A: I don't see any better method than the one you describe.
You can make it slightly more general though, by making it a generic method:
public static <T> SortedSet<T> exclusiveTailSet(SortedSet<T> ts, T elem) {
    Iterator<T> iter = ts.tailSet(elem).iterator();
    iter.next();
    return ts.tailSet(iter.next());
}

A: is this helpful?
(I just copy and paste your codes in question, and did some change:
private void exclusiveTailSet(SortedSet<String> s, String start) {

    SortedSet<String> t = s.tailSet(start);

    t.remove(t.first());

}

and if you have "start" element as parameter, it would also be
t.remove(start) ;

A: Guava version 11:
   SortedSet exclusiveTailSet = Sets.filter(eSortedSet, Ranges.greaterThan(start));

p.s. There is also a hack for SortedSet in case you couldn't use NavigableSet. The solution is to add for the search pattern a special symbol (start+"\0"). And this addition symbol will change the hashCode and thus the default tailset implementation of a SortedSet will work fine:
 SortedSet<String> t = s.tailSet(start+"\0");

It will be an equivalent of java.util.TreeSet#tailSet(E fromElement, boolean inclusive) with false value in a second parameter.

God bless that the last com.google.common.collect.ImmutableSortedSet (since version 12)   has an implementation of NavigableSet also.

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text:
Беткайна́рський сільський округ (, ) — адміністративна одиниця у складі Кордайського району Жамбильської області Казахстану. Адміністративний центр — аул Беткайнар.

Населення — 4562 особи (2009; 4647 в 1999).

Колишні назви аулу Беткайнар — Успеновка, села Соганди — Суганди.

Склад
До складу округу входять такі населені пункти:

Примітки

Сільські округи Кордайського району

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In this week's episode of Comic Uno's Weekly Roundup Kat breaks down the latest news about Zatana and Black Lighting getting their own comic book miniseries. She also talks about why news of an Obi-Wan movie is a good thing and her initial thoughts of The Defenders. Kat wraps up her show with her comic book picks of the week. If you want to see more of Kat and her videos you can check out her own YouTube page here.


Those working with Indians from abroad or within India itself will learn important values, facts and behaviors needed for successfully interacting with and influencing Indian colleagues both in the workplace and in social life.
Meera Sarin, an India specialist, is founder and president of India Cultural Training, an intercultural training company that is based in California and services clients internationally. Her client list includes Nokia, Bank of America, GE Capital, Motorola, Accenture, Marks and Spencer. She also teaches courses on the Indian subcontinent and manages internationally at a San Francisco based university. Originally from India, she has lived and worked in different continents and has traveled extensively.


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Q: Php generated jquery script doesn't work for div generated by the same php I'm fairly new to jquery and php, so maybe this is just a dumb thing.
I'm working on a script that retrieves records from a database and print it to the page. Eacht individual task has it's own id. The problem is that I want to add a class to a specific div generated by php. The jquery script that does the task is also generated by php.
The jquery script works if it's just adding class to non php generated div's, but not if the div is generated by php. So what am I doing wrong?
function PrintTasks($day)
{
    global $dbConnection;
    global $dbName;

    $dbName = 'db_planner_laurens';
    $dbConnection = mysqli_connect('127.0.0.1', 'root', '', $dbName);

    $sql = "SELECT * FROM tasks WHERE task_date LIKE '$day'";
    $result = mysqli_query($dbConnection, $sql);

    while($row = mysqli_fetch_assoc($result)) {
        $Name = $row['task_name'];
        $StartTime = substr($row['start_time'], 0, 5);
        $EndTime = substr($row['end_time'], 0, 5);
        $Description = $row['description'];
        $TaskId = $row['task_id'];

        $DropdownId = $TaskId + 1;

        echo
        "

$Name

                    <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"$TaskId\" onclick=\"showMenu$TaskId()\">

                    hey

$StartTime | $EndTime

                    $Description

        ";

        echo "

        ";
    }
}

And the generated HTML:
<!doctype HTML>

    <title>Planner</title>

   <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="mainsource/css/desktop.css" >

    <form action="dashboard.php" method="POST">
        <input type="image" src="mainsource/img/dashboard.svg" id="dashboard">
        Dashboard
    </form>

    <form action="index.php" method="POST">
        <input type="submit" value="Logout" id="logout">
    </form>

            <form action="addtask.php" method="POST">
                <input type="image" src="mainsource/img/add.svg"
id="addtask">
                Add Task
            </form>

            <form action="" method="POST">
                <input type="image" src="mainsource/img/back.svg" name="weekBackward">
            </form>

15 July - 21 July

            <form action="" method="POST">
                <input type="image" src="mainsource/img/forward.svg" name="weekForward">
            </form>

                    Sunday

15 July

                    Monday

16 July

                    Tuesday

17 July

                    Wednesday

18 July

                    Thursday

19 July

Nog een TEST

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1501049399" onclick="showMenu1501049399()">

                    hey

04:08 | 05:07

                    nog een test

                    Friday

20 July

Bespreking Fietstocht

                    <input type="checkbox" id="70363444" onclick="showMenu70363444()">

                    hey

19:00 | 22:00

                    Afspreken data, kijken of extra fietstassen nodig zijn.

Hey

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1130660554" onclick="showMenu1130660554()">

                    hey

18:00 | 19:00

                    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet nunc ornare quam mattis, quis gravida diam euismod. Nullam et malesuada felis, sed sodales mauris. Suspendisse blandit rhoncus tortor, vitae sodales sem eleifend in. Aenean vitae semper neque. Aliquam maximus tristique quam suscipit condimentum. Mauris mollis nec metus et dictum. Nam quis pulvinar elit, sit amet auctor f

Kampeerplekken

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1277535331" onclick="showMenu1277535331()">

                    hey

10:00 | 12:00

                    Zoek wildkampeerplekken

Mail

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1484908321" onclick="showMenu1484908321()">

                    hey

18:00 | 19:00

                    Sturen mail voor het vrij vragen voor de komende vakantie. Kijken of ik heel augustus weg kan blijven bij vhb zodat ik erg veel rust kan nemen en tot mijzelf kan komen. Mail moet natuurlijk wel uiterlijk morgen worden verstuurd anders heb ik een groot probleem. Daarnaast moet ik morgen ook nog steeds mijn fiets naar de fietsenmaker brengen.

                    Saturday

21 July

Test

                    <input type="checkbox" id="608646891" onclick="showMenu608646891()">

                    hey

13:00 | 14:00

                    Test

Afspraak Ali

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1059759060" onclick="showMenu1059759060()">

                    hey

16:00 | 17:00

                    Activeren van office.

Stuk fietsen

                    <input type="checkbox" id="1075112594" onclick="showMenu1075112594()">

                    hey

10:00 | 11:00

                    Stuk fietsen van papendrecht en terug.

A: It appears on your script part of the code you forgot to include the selector.
Since $DropdownId is an id in your html you need to include a # before the name.
So something like this $('#$DropdownId').addClass('showMenu'); I'm not sure if that will cause issues with PHP, because it's been so long since i've written php. But just from looking at it, it appears to be what youre missing.


I spent several hours with Piper Terrett today. Piper runs Frugal Living for MSN. She's been set a challenge to live frugally for a year, and of course a good way of doing this is living by the land! So, I was asked to help out in providing information on Wild Foods and useful plants and trees. We saw lots of different plants and trees that have all been used in the past for wild food. It was a pleasure to help her out on her quest for self-sufficiency.
Well, that's all the relevant news this week, so I will leave it there for now. I have several courses coming up in the next few days so I will update the blog once they have been carried out. In the meantime it would be good to hear from my readers to see what you think of the new site so far?
Also, you will notice some images in this blog. Well, I happen to love wildlife photography, so you will see some of my work with each entry in the blog.


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Q: what can we say about $G(.)$? Given $c \in R$, a deterministic probability density $f(x)$ and its cumulative distribution  $F(c)$, what can be said about $G(c)$ where:
$G(c)=\int f(x)F\left( x+c\right) dx $
The question specifically is:
A) Whether $G(x)$ is concave or convex in $c$?
B) Whether $G(0)=0$ (i.e. $G(c=0)=0.5$)?
C) The sign of the first and second order derivatives wrt $c$.
Any suggestion will be highly appreciated.

A: There is not enough information to answer all of your questions; it depends on the behaviour of $f$. Perhaps useful is the observation that:
$$F(x) = \int_{-\infty}^x f(y)\ \mathrm dy, G(c) = \int_{\Bbb R}\int_{-\infty}^{x+c} f(x)f(y)\ \mathrm dy \mathrm dx$$
Assuming a sufficiently smooth density $f$ is used, we also have:
$$G'(c) = \int_{\Bbb R} f(x)f(x+c) \ \mathrm dx$$
Since $f(x) \ge 0$, $G'(c) \ge 0$ for all $c$. Note that it is not even a priori clear that this integral will exist.
Upon differentiating this expression again we get a term $f'(x+c)$ which can behave in arbitrary ways. Noteworthy is that since $0 \le F(x) \le 1$ for all $x$, we must have $0 \le G(c) \le 1$ for all $c \in \Bbb R$.
Now let us look at the domain of the double integration for $G(c)$. We have that it is:
$$\{(x,y) \in \Bbb R^2: y \le x + c\} = \{(x,y) \in \Bbb R^2: x \ge y - c\}$$
Thus we can rewrite the integral to:
$$\int_{\Bbb R} \int_{y - c}^\infty f(x)f(y) \ \mathrm dx \mathrm dy$$
but since $x,y$ are dummy variables, this is the same as:
$$\int_{\Bbb R} \int_{x - c}^\infty f(x)f(y) \ \mathrm dy \mathrm dx$$
If $c = 0$, we obtain:
$$2 G(0) = \int_{\Bbb R} \int_{-\infty}^x f(x)f(y) \ \mathrm dy \mathrm dx + \int_{\Bbb R} \int_x^\infty f(x)f(y) \ \mathrm dy \mathrm dx = \int_{\Bbb R} \int_{\Bbb R} f(x)f(y) \ \mathrm dy\mathrm dx = 1$$


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English Folk Poetry
Structure and Meaning
Roger deV. Renwick
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection Anniversary Collection
Drawing on the long tradition of folklore study, Roger deV. Renwick examines three genres: traditional English folksongs, local songs of regional interest, and working-class poetry. In the span of time that extends from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, he finds govern world views underlying a large sampling of poems related by common language, imagery, or topic, and then shows how these world views relate to the everyday lives and beliefs of the poetry's makers and users. There is, in addition, a pattern of historical continuity that links the rural folksongs of the eighteenth century with the part-rural, part-urban local songs of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and with the fully urban working-class poetry of the present day.
English Folk Poetry is an immensely important contribution to folklore scholarship in its examination of contemporary working-class poetry, in its approach to questions of tacit meaning, and in its exploration of the relationship of inferential meanings to real, everyday lives.
"Without a doubt, this is the single most important analytical work in ballad and folksong scholarship to be written in this century." —Kenneth S. Goldstein
"A welcome addition to-but a departure from-the literature on English folksong." —Virginia Quarterly Review
"Richly documented and engagingly written." —Choice

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Unbeknownst to my former self, one of my favourite Londoners managed to eat her way through years in this multicultural mecca without ever trying Indian food.
That is, until I got involved.
Wanting to introduce her to one of my all-time favourite cuisines, I hedged my bets on the rave reviews of Thali's traditional North Indian faire and booked in a dinner date.
Playing our respective parts as the spice-fearful (my date) and Kashmiri-obsessed (sup), Thali beyond delivered.
Over a bottle of red, we sampled their lightly spiced grilled scallops, mint & coriander packed spicy crab patties (a moreish delight) and vegetable samosas before diving into the deep end of their spiciest waters.
For myself, the Goan fish curry (Cod fish matured in my beloved Kashmiri red chillies, coconut & tamarind) met every complexity its spices demanded. For my chilli-wary pal, however, the comforting chicken tikka makhani (herbed butters, fenugreek, creamy fresh tomato sauce, et al) provided the perfect cherry pop to a well overdue culinary exploration.
Even if I managed to clear the dish of cumin-spiced saag paneer (with spinach and garlic) before her Peshwari Naan got the chance to scoop so much as a paneer cube.
As a concession of curdlessness, the delivery of a small Indian rice pudding coaxed my date into fully-fledged Indian fandom.
Though they're not reinventing the wheel, Thali's authentic dishes offered more than an introductory meal demanded and managed to delight my customarily experimental culinary impulses through the very last grain of sweetened rice.
The post In Review: Thali, London appeared first on Lela London - Travel, Food, Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog.


text:
The 2008 Zuiderduin Darts Masters was a darts competition held from December 12 to December 14, 2008, in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands, run by the British Darts Organisation and the World Darts Federation.  Having been an unranked event in previous years, it was installed as a major tournament in the BDO/WDF darts calendar, following the disbanding of the International Darts League and the World Darts Trophy.  Also, for the first time, a women's competition was held.

In the men's event, number one seed Gary Anderson defended his title with a 5–4 win over number two seed, Scott Waites.  The women's event was won by Lisa Ashton, who replaced the initial top seed Anastasia Dobromyslova following her withdrawal, beating Trina Gulliver in the final.

Results

Men's tournament

Group stage
all matches best of 9 legs.
P = Played; W = Won; L = Lost; LF = Legs for; LA = Legs against; +/− = Leg difference; Pts = Points

Group A

Steve West 86.25 5–4 Ted Hankey 90.75
Gary Anderson 95.43 5–4 Ted Hankey 95.70
Gary Anderson 101.55 5–0 Steve West 76.26

Group B

Mareno Michels 90.60 5–1 Stuart Kellett 82.65
Darryl Fitton 95.46 5–2 Stuart Kellett 88.05
Darryl Fitton 88.14 5–3 Mareno Michels 88.13

Group C

Henny van der Ster 83.13 5–2 Martin Atkins 80.88
Mark Webster 95.76 5–4 Martin Atkins 90.15
Henny van der Ster 82.53 5–4 Mark Webster 81.66

Group D

Alan Norris 86.16 5–2 Geert De Vos 80.82
Martin Adams 97.71 5–1 Geert De Vos 78.24
Alan Norris 85.80 5–3 Martin Adams 76.26

Group E

Brian Woods 95.13 5–0 Willy van de Wiel 80.79
Gary Robson 89.88 5–1 Willy van de Wiel 83.85
Gary Robson 94.53 5–2 Brian Woods 86.94

Group F

Joey ten Berge 92.58 5–3 Andy Boulton 87.27
Tony O'Shea 94.32 5–3 Andy Boulton 90.81
Tony O'Shea 91.32 5–4 Joey ten Berge 88.80

Group G

Mark Barilli 89.82 5–4 Martin Phillips 83.67
Martin Phillips 98.31 5–1 Edwin Max 86.37
Edwin Max 83.79 5–3 Mark Barilli 84.36

Group H

Davy Richardson 90.45 5–2 Ross Montgomery 84.15
Ross Montgomery 86.67 5–4 Scott Waites 87.63
Scott Waites 88.41 5–0 Davy Richardson 75.72

Knockout stages

Women's tournament

References

Zuiderduin Masters
Zuiderduin Masters
Finder Darts Masters


text:
Blakey Topping standing stones is a small group of standing stones near the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors. It sits at the foot of Blakey Topping hill.

There are at least four standing stones currently surviving in this group, although some of them are of uncertain status. The tallest stone is 1.9 metres high and is much-weathered and leaning. A second stone is 1.0 metres high and appears to have had its top broken off. A third stone is 1.3 metres high but has been roughly squared off and is currently being used as a gate post. A fourth stone, 1.4 metres high, is found in an old field bank and is much-weathered and leaning. A fifth standing stone may exist, and two or three hollows in the ground may indicate the former position of other stones.

The stones may be the remains of a stone circle of about 17 metres in diameter. Alternatively, the stones may have formed part of a curving alignment or possibly two parallel rows.

Notes

Megalithic monuments in England
Stone Age sites in England
Stone circles in England
Archaeological sites in North Yorkshire
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Any excuse for a great party! The world rotates on the axis of music, and providing music is only a portion of what we can do for you. Prior to the party we will do a consultation with whoever is planning and go over all the details. If you expect more then 30 or 40 people you will want an emcee, someone to serve as a "Ringmaster" if you will. We will have a microphone on hand for any toasting or roasting that might take place. Whatever your vision for the party is we can execute your ideas or help you with suggestions of what has been successful at previous parties.
If you aren't sure whether or not you need a DJ, call us, let's find out.


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Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) – a public health nonprofit was fined and paid a $400,000 penalty for allowing a hacker to access employee email accounts and obtain electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,200 patients. MCPN provides primary care, pharmacies, social work, dental and behavioral care to approximately 43,000 low income patients. MCPN reported the security breach in January 2012.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) found MCPN violated the HIPAA Security Rule by not implementing adequate cybersecurity methods and procedures.
Year to date, OCR has collected $11.8 million in HIPPA breach payments. In 2016, the agency collected $23.5 million and $6.2 million in 2015.


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Marlins saw some positives, but not enough to contend in '21
By TIM REYNOLDSOctober 4, 2021 GMT
Miami Marlins third baseman Eddy Alvarez, left, and Deven Marrero celebrate after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins played baseball over seven different months this season and had a winning record in exactly one of those.
That would be October. They went 2-1.
The hope entering the season was to play meaningful baseball in October, and the Marlins fell way short of that plan in 2021. They finished 67-95 and 21 1/2 games behind Atlanta in the NL East race, never really contending for anything a year after making baseball's expanded 16-team postseason in 2020.
"No one's happy," Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said. "No one should be happy, especially the players, coming off what they were able to accomplish last year, getting a taste of the postseason. I think the expectations were a little bit higher coming into this year."
The Marlins got off to a 1-6 start and played uphill the rest of the season, never getting to first place, never getting above the .500 mark. An eight-game losing streak from late May to early June took the Marlins to 10 games under .500; they never got higher than fourth place again in what wasn't exactly a loaded NL East, and the organization began giving younger players much more opportunities over the season's final two months.
"These guys have to step it up, show up at spring training and be ready to fight for a job," Marlins veteran Miguel Rojas said. "How are you going to be better so you can contribute to a winning team? That's the biggest question. I'm happy to see their progress, happy to see the opportunities, but at the end of the day it's going to be about how you handle next year when you have an opportunity to play for a winning team."
Manager Don Mattingly will spell out to players in the coming days exactly what he'd like to see them work on over the winter. There were some obvious things he liked, and some clear areas where the Marlins need to improve before next spring. Outfield depth is a question, as is the catcher position.
His hope is that the young core returns with a different, more mature mindset, born from confidence of playing this season.
"Not like, 'Can I play there?' We want 'I can play there,'" Mattingly said.
THE WHIFF
The Marlins struck out 1,553 times this season, the second most in the majors and a team single-season record. The Marlins' batting average of .233 was almost low enough for another team record; the 2013 club batted .231. And Miami's 158 home runs ranked 28th out of the 30 MLB teams.
THE STARTERS
Sandy Alcantara is the clear Miami ace for now. Look past the 9-15 record: His 3.19 ERA was the 14th best in baseball this season among starters and he was one of three pitchers with at least 200 innings and 200 strikeouts. All-Star Trevor Rogers (7-8, 2.64 in 25 starts) and Pablo Lopez (5-5, 3.07 in 20 starts) also are young and obviously promising.
THE DISPARITY
Miami went 42-39 at home, 25-56 on the road. The 17-win difference in those totals tied for the second biggest in baseball this season. Colorado went 48-33 in its high-altitude home games and 26-54 away from Denver; the New York Mets (47-34 home, 30-51 road) had a 17-win home-road difference.
Interleague play aligned the Marlins with the AL East this season, which did Miami no favors. The Marlins went 2-2 against woebegone Baltimore and 1-15 combined against Tampa Bay, Boston, the Yankees and Toronto. The 3-17 mark tied for third worst by any team since interleague play started; Colorado (in 2012) and Pittsburgh (in 2010) both went 2-13 in interleague contests.
Miami's farm system was among baseball's worst when Jeter arrived four years ago. It's now considered one of the best and should get even better given that the Marlins are currently building an academy in the Dominican Republic. Jeter is eager to get that done as quickly as possible.


Asian shares were mixed Thursday as investors digested the latest Fed minutes while geopolitical concerns overshadowed sentiment after President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on the Middle East conflict.
KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index dipped 0.2 percent to 21,646.15 while the Kospi in South Korea edged up 0.1 percent to 2,446.05. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3 percent to 30,796.81 but the Shanghai Composite in mainland China slipped 0.6 percent to 3,188.97. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.4 percent to 5,808.20. Indexes in Taiwan, Singapore and Indonesia also lost ground.
FED MINUTES: At its most recent meeting in March, Federal Reserve policymakers said they felt the U.S. central bank might have to raise interest rates faster than expected to keep up with quickening economic growth and rising inflation that's coming close their 2 percent target, according to the latest minutes. Some officials also thought they might have to focus on slowing the economy to keep inflation under control.
MARKET INSIGHT: "With the war drums quietly beating in the White House, markets tend to ignore the 'run of the mill' type issues like FOMC minutes," said Stephen Innes, head of Asian trading at OANDA.
WALL STREET: The S&P 500 index fell 0.6 percent to 2,642.19 after Tuesday's 1.7 percent surge. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.9 percent to 24,189.45. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.4 percent to 7,069.03.


We read the recent article of Rahmani et al entitled "Medical Management and Outcome of Paraquat Poisoning in Ahvaz, Iran: A Hospital-Based Study" in your journal (1). In their study they performed upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy as a routine for all paraquat poisoned patients, because they considered paraquat a caustic agent and that it may cause severe mucosal injuries in esophagus. This approach seems rather excessive, as Yen et al established that paraquat is a mild caustic agent and produces only grades 1, 2a, and 2b esophageal injury that can be managed with supportive measures (2). In addition, Chen et al ascertained the same implication showing in their study that paraquat is only a weak caustic agent (3). In our experience (4), low rate of GI injury occurs in paraquat poisoning, and moreover, GI tract complications alone do not have any impact on patients' survival (4).
1- The relationship between clinical signs and symptoms of mucosal injury (vomiting, odynophagia, dysphagia, retrosternal pain, etc.) with the degree of injury in GI endoscopy in paraquat poisoning has not been determined yet.
2- The association of paraquat serum level with the level of mucosal injury (determined by endoscopy) has not been established in paraquat poisoned patients.
3- As paraquat poisoning may cause severe liver dysfunction and coagulopathy, for performing endoscopy, the optimal time should be considered. In this case, invasive measures may just worsen the patients' condition by exposing them at the risk of uncontrollable bleeding.
4- Comparing the specificity and sensitivity of chest esophageal CT scan (as a possible substitute for GI endoscopy) and GI endoscopy (as a gold standard method) for evaluation of esophageal injury seems to be beneficial.
5- Finally, in order to determine the severity of paraquat poisoning and better define prognosis, severity index of paraquat poisoning (SIPP) is a widely used tool (5). Performing GI endoscopy for patients with SIPP scores less than 10, which are indicative of better prognosis, can be taken into account for follow up purpose (5).
How to cite this article: Otroshi A, Eizadi-Mood N, Sabzghabaee AM. Comment on "Medical Management and Outcome of Paraquat Poisoning in Ahvaz, Iran: A Hospital-Based Study". Asia Pac J Med Toxicol 2016:5:35.
Rahmani AH, Forouzandeh H, Tadayon Khatibi M. Medical Management and Outcome of Paraquat Poisoning in Ahvaz, Iran: A Hospital-Based Study. Asia Pac J Med Toxicol 2015;4:74-8.
Chen HH, Lin JL, Huang WH, Weng CH, Lee SY, Hsu CW, et al. Spectrum of corrosive esophageal injury after intentional paraquat or glyphosate-surfactant herbicide ingestion. Int J Gen Med 2013;6:677-83.
Sabzghabaee AM1, Eizadi-Mood N, Montazeri K, Yaraghi A, Golabi M. Fatality in paraquat poisoning. Singapore Med J 2010;51:496-500.
Roberts DM. Herbicides. In: Hoffman RS, Howland MA, Lewin NA, Nelson LS Goldfrank LR, editors. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 10th ed. New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Education; 2015. p.1439-56.


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Narooma Rotary Beacon 30 September 2021
I am not going to give a long post because I updated everybody on Friday about our Zoom discussions.
But it is clear that there is light at the end of the tunnel with Gladys' announcements on Monday. Next week's meetings will focus on our steps back to the 'new normal'.
At the 2019 Duck Race – Charmaine White and Ange Ulrichsen. Can you help for our 2022 Duck Race?
One thing which I did overlook in my email to you all is on Australia Day we have our annual Duck Race which generates about $4,000 for our charity account. In the past Charmaine White brilliantly ran the affair, but she has now moved on. So, I'm looking for someone to put their hand up. What is entailed is arranging the loan of the ducks, get the tickets printed, and be in charge on the day. We shall all be involved in the ticket selling. So come on Team!
As ever, it's onwards and upwards mes amis!
Not even a Zoom meeting!
The Bay Rotary is calling for nominations from local businesses for their Pride of Workmanship Awards, with their presentation dinner at the Soldiers' Club Thursday 4 November. Nominations are due three weeks before.
'Books for Babies' Literacy Programme
Moruya Rotary has submitted the 'Books for Babies' Literacy programme for Rotary International's 2021Literacy Awards. All babies born at Moruya Hospital receive their first books from the Rotary Clubs of Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay.
The programme was launched by Moruya Rotary in September 2005 during Steve Young's year as Moruya president, assisted by Batemans Bay and Narooma clubs. Thanks particularly to Steve's wife, Jan the programme is still going strong.
When the combined Club project was instigated by Moruya in 2005, Narooma Rotary president Richard Lovatt expressed his and our Club's delight. "It expands on a similar project we did a few years ago where Narooma Club presented all babies born south of the Tuross River with a new book," he said. "That was a little discriminatory so Narooma Community Health Centre took over distribution rather than the hospital. We were delighted when Moruya Club came up with the idea of all three Rotary Clubs in the shire sharing in the project so all babies born at the hospital received a book."
Good luck Moruya!
Board meeting via Zoom Wednesday 6 October at 4.30pm.
Club Meeting Thursday 7 October at 7.30pm. Hope you can join us.
Well naturally, it has been a very quiet week. It's a shame to see Eurobodalla Shire in lockdown still and with Covid in Narooma, while there's been an easing down here in Bega Valley Shire.The important thing is that with 52% double jabbed and over 80% single jabbed, we can hopefully see 'light at the end of the tunnel' and can soon revert to our usual meetings and see each other again in the flesh.
As for this week, Mike, Julie and I are Zooming to continue the planning of the Support Group. Don't forget that we have our Club Zoom on Thursday, at 7.30 as already advised.
At last year's Lift the Lid fundraiser – local milliner Anne Colquitt of Hat Savvy and Mike Young, with Bob Aston behind
A reminder that the Lift the Lid on Mental Health Day is on 10 October. Last year our special hat night was great fun and it confirmed what we suspected, that Mike was the 'Mad Hatter'! It is obvious we shall not be able to participate in the same way on 10th October, but with the significant impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on mental health, I suggest that we have our own fun when we are able to.
So, hang in there, hope for the best, and as ever, onwards and upwards mes amis!
A Club Zoom this Thursday to catch up with everyone at the later time of 7.30pm to see how that suits. Andrew has already sent invitations to you. Get back to him if you haven't received one or since lost it.
Taliya Smith receives part of her prize
Taliya Smith receives part of her recent prize
You might remember that local lady Taliya Smith of Narooma VRA was announced as the winner of the Rotary Emergency Services Youth Scholarship at the 2021 Rotary NSW Emergency Service Community Award ceremony some weeks ago. The lockdown though has prevented her receiving her awards.
Well, Mike Young caught up with Taliya this week at work at Narooma Home Hardware and presented her with the trophy she won for being a finalist in the Rotary Emergency Services Youth Scholarship. President Andrew intends presenting her with the Winner's trophy at our next face-to-face Club meeting, whenever that may be, hopefully with her family members present. Her $1,000 scholarship prize will assist her with further training and/or equipment to assist her community.
Rotary Rural Inspirational Women's Award
Bega Valley Police Officer Sarah Bancroft of Millingandi was awarded the Rotary Rural Inspirational Women's Award on Sunday. She was nominated by Pambula Rotary Club. Sarah works with PCYC in the Bega Valley Shire and is committed to helping young people troubled by drug use, mental health and other issues.
Sarah Bancroft
Sarah has been particularly focussed on the indigenous community, going way beyond the call of duty to help those youngsters and their families. Sarah also runs a before-school program two mornings a week where young people are given breakfast, fun and fitness. Sarah has also worked tirelessly to raise money to take two teams to the Rugby League tournament called Nations of Origin.
Hers was one of five Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards presented by the Rotary Clubs of NSW at a virtual celebration on Sunday. The awards are open to all women across NSW who aren't Rotarians and acknowledge and celebrate community service performed by women, through their various activities and endeavours, over and above their normal daily role.
Pambula Rotary has Trivia night online
Pambula has been trying Club meetings with a difference. Last week they had an online trivia night which proved to be lots of fun, the only question no one could figure out who won. With the fabulous prize of a lockdown haircut from one of the Rotarians (hairdresser!) on offer, the prize was unclaimed. Everyone appreciated though seeing everyone's smiling faces .
From Moruya Rotary bulletin
Through Phil Armstrong's efforts, Moruya Rotary will receive a AUD$30,000 grant from the Rotary International Britain and Ireland Disaster Recovery Trust towards the Moruya Showground kitchen renovation. The kitchen was the evacuation hub during the bushfires. This is a shining example of how Rotary funds cross the world.
The other news is the District 9705 Environment team has been progressing as well. Confidently led by PDG David Brawn and assisted by PDG Michael Milston, has nearly completed the District Environment plan. It will help Rotary clubs understand and implement the new area of focus 'Protecting the Environment'.
Free webinar Mental Health Day 10 October
Australian Rotary Health will celebrate its 40th birthday and Hat Day on Sunday 10 October by hosting a free online webinar, joined by experts in youth mental health. Everyone is welcome. Special guests include Professor Michael Sawyer OAM, Dr Nicole Hill and Dr Lisa Mundy. Another guest will be announced at a later date. While free, a donation to Australian Rotary Health mental health research would be much appreciated. Make sure if you join in the webinar, you wear a hat to help everyone Lift the Lid on Mental Illness.
NEXT WEEK Thursday 30 September
No meeting at this stage.
Mike Young and Norm Ingersoll draw the 2021 Whalewatching Raffle
Our Board Meeting last Wednesday confirmed what we already suspected. In view of the continuing lockdown, we shall Zoom on the second Thursday of the month at 4.00pm, and at 7.30pm on the fourth. Let's see how that works out; we'll be flexible if needs be.
Both the Business Breakfast and Prostate Cancer Support meetings are deferred until we have some certainty going forward… hopefully November (he says with fingers firmly crossed!). The market for September has also obviously been cancelled; we plan to recommence as soon as possible. Finally, the Duck Race on Australia Day will be held as normal.
On that note, after last week's Government announcements, it is now clear that normality will only return after the 70%/80% vaccination levels. It is also clear our vaccination status is going to be linked to our NSW QR code readers upon entry to various locations, including the Golf Club. So I urge us all to get fully vaccinated so that we can enjoy our mutual fellowship again as soon as possible.
It was excellent to see that Mike Young and Norm Ingersoll of Narooma Charters drew the Whale Watch Raffle last Saturday, all suitably distanced and fully masked. It was won by Dorothy Rule of Kianga who was suitably thrilled. Thanks to all, especially Ange, for the ticket selling efforts which have raised almost $1,700 for our Prostate Cancer Support Group project.
Looking to happier times in the future, please make diary dates for our Christmas Dinner on Thursday 16th December (location to be advised), and on 9th January Lynn and I are hosting an open lunch for you all and your families in Wandella.
The next Zoom will be on the 23rd at 7.30. So onwards and upwards mes amis!
No meeting this week, not even a Zoom meeting! Stay safe and hopefully sane… apparently we're almost there…
Whale watching Raffle
As Andrew mentioned, our Whale Watching Raffle was drawn on Saturday by Norm Ingersoll of Narooma Charters. Norm and Nick Ingersoll have been donating this prize since at least 2014, an initiative of PP Ange. The $1,692 we raised will assist the soon to be launched Narooma Prostate Cancer Support Group.
When Mike Young rang the winner Dorothy Rule of Kianga, she was absolutely delighted. Mike said Dorothy has lived here for 20 years and never been out to Montague Island. With little time left of this year's whalewatching season once we come out of lockdown, Dorothy can transfer the tickets to the 2022 season if she wishes.
Update on Prostate Cancer Support Group
Our launch of the Narooma Prostate Cancer Support Group has obviously been delayed because of the Lockdown. The proposed launch is now Tuesday 2 November at the earliest, should the post Lockdown restrictions be sufficiently eased. Otherwise the launch will hopefully occur in December. The intention is for the Group to meet at the Men's Shed on the first Tuesday in each month at 6.30pm
Our Support Groups Subcommittee consists of Andrew, Julie Hartley and Mike Young, with Gordon Bentley also volunteering to assist when he can. Gordon suggested some visitors over summer may also be interested in coming along. To find out more about the Support Group, please contact Andrew Lawson at narooma.pcsg@gmail.com.
Our Rotary 2021 and 2020 Scholars Elise Dixon and Rory Spurgeon
Bob Aston reported at the last Board meeting that all this year's Year 12 students have information and application forms for our Narooma Tertiary Scholarship. With the Lockdown it is obviously difficult to do any follow up but having a really good Year advisor will hopefully help. We wish all Year 12 students the best of luck, clear heads and continued resilience through their studies and exams. Applications are due on 8 November with interviews 11 December.
Busking Competition
With the amount of preparation involved with organising a Narooma Busking Competition and the uncertain times we are in at the moment, the Board decided to not hold the Busking Festival in 2022. We hope to run it again in 2023 with widespread community support. These arrangements have been endorsed by the organiser of the Australian National Busking Championships instigator Alan Spencer of Cooma.
Lift the Lid on Mental Health Day 10 October
Presumably showing Professor Michael Sawyer OAM, left, Dr Nicole Hill and Dr Lisa Mundy who will be taking part in the 10 October webinar on youth mental health.
Unfortunately chances are we may still be in lockdown so perhaps we could all wear a hat for our Zoom meeting on Thursday 14 October, the closest day to World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Watch this space!
World Polio Day is on 24 October
When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent. Just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The GPEI's new strategic plan for 2022–26 aims to interrupt all polio transmission in Afghanistan and Pakistan by the end of 2023. However, the outlook for a continued vaccination programme in Afghanistan is uncertain and depends on the Taliban's position and the country's security. Success also depends on stopping the virus in Pakistan, as the virus has often jumped back into Afghanistan just as the country was making gains.
The vaccination programme depends on full funding and political commitment; without that this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.
Without freedom of speech we wouldn't know who the idiots are.
What's the difference between COVID-19 and Romeo & Juliet? One is a Coronavirus and the other is a Verona crisis. (Courtesy Moruya bulletin)
It's a Zoom meeting next week, Thursday 23 September, starting at 7.30 pm. The time is a bit of a trial to see how that goes. Feedback welcome
Narooma Rotary Beacon 9 September 2021
Well, not surprisingly it's been a quiet week. I did manage to meet Mike and Julie in Wooli's car park to hand over the Whalewatching Raffle tickets and monies, suitably masked and socially distanced!
We have an important Board meeting on Wednesday where we shall have to make some tough decisions. But we are where we are and have to accept reality. Restrictions will be eased at 70% / 80% vaccinated, the sooner the better when we can return to some sort of normality. Let's keep our fingers crossed for November and December!
Still with fingers firmly crossed, and hopefully on a happier note, I would love you all to come to Wandella for an open lunch on Sunday 9 January. Bring spouses or lovers, spouses and lovers, family, children, dogs and importantly, healthy appetites! A few of the upper echelons of the area's CWA will hopefully join us too.
We have a Zoom on Thursday which I urge you all to join, as we shall be reporting back on our Board meeting.
Keep your chins up, and onward and upwards mes amis!!
This Wednesday 4pm: Board Zoom Meeting
This Thursday 4pm: Club Zoom meeting. Please note the earlier times.
Our friends at Moruya have been busy during lockdown reorganising their operations of Moruya Jockey Club kiosk (their main fundraiser), ready for when races and crowds are back post lockdown.
Update on RYLA 2022
The D9705 RYLA Committee is working towards holding RYLA in January 2022, Covid-19 willing, the venue and format still to be determined it but will be Canberra.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is an impressive programme that aims to empower Australia's young emerging leaders. It's a week-long programme where young people can meet life changing people, be enthralled by inspiring stories and develop skills through challenges and activities designed to put their leadership into practice, in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Applicants must be nominated, interviewed, and financially supported by District Rotary Clubs.
Our District still does not have exact costs for the week but every Club who sponsors a RYLA 2022 candidate will receive a $300 discount per candidate. The RYLA committee wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the District Board for their belief in the value of RYLA and for their invaluable financial assistance.
Read about an amazing lady in Meadowbank, Auckland who posted jokes or sayings in her local park throughout their lockdown for the enjoyment of her local community, a fresh batch every morning. Here are a few…
Virtual meetings are basically séances… "There's somebody who wants to join us… Are you there… We can't hear you…. Can you hear us?"
What's the best way to keep milk fresh? Leave it in the cow.
I had a fun childhood. My Dad used to push me down the hill in old tyres. They were Goodyears.
Was to have been a breakfast meeting but not even a Zoom meeting!
Stay safe and hopefully sane… apparently we're almost on the other side…
It's been a week where probably our worst fears have been confirmed. So it looks like it will be Zoom meetings for the foreseeable future.
Our noble leader Andrew
We had a good catch up last Thursday for the seven of us who Zoomed. It was good to see our old mate Gordon Bentley who managed to escape the clutches of Dubbo just before the lockdown and who will probably be around Narooma for a while.
So what for the future? We shall obviously formally adopt a draft programme at our upcoming Zoom Board Wednesday week, but we have to be realistic. Our breakfast program has been moved to Spring and it looks like the Prostate Cancer project will follow the same route.
In order that we don't get totally Zoomed out, I am proposing only two meetings per month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Let's see how that works.
But let's not lose what we have gained so far in 2021. We're becoming a close knit group which is great, and we need to keep in touch, and care for each other. For those not comfortable with Zoom. let's call them from time to time to see that they're travelling well both physically and mentally.
Keep those chins up, mes amis!!
Not even a Zoom meeting this Thursday.
Our great Cobargo night keeps on giving
Our Club and Cobargo BlazeAid received more good publicity this week in the September issue of The Triangle, much to President Andrew's delight. It was about our wonderful night at Cobargo Hotel with the Cobargo BlazeAid volunteers, hosted by Narrandera and our own Club.
Andrew also put in a plug for how we would welcome people from the Cobargo, Bermagui and Tilba area who may be interested in becoming Club members. Our story had previously run in local online papers Narooma News (as well as the hard copy) and the Beagle Weekly soon after the dinner.
Moruya on D9705's Environmental Team
Moruya's Rotary bulletin had an article this week about our District's Environmental Team. You will recall that last year Rotary International added the Environment as a new seventh area of focus. In response this year, Rotary Down Under has been running a series of relevant articles under the heading 'Our Earth Our Home'.
Our District has set up a committee under PDG David Brawn of the Rotary Club of Berry. Its charter is to encourage Rotary clubs in District 9705 to embrace the new area of focus and to initiate environmental projects in their areas. Moruya President Chris Manahan and Derek Anderson are members of the committee which hopes to recruit more members. Maybe it's time for our Club to explore our Renewable Energy Expos again?
The photos that launched our Radar news
Our former Exchange student Jui-Da 'Radar' Lin from Taiwan
Lynn Hastings recently spotted our former Exchange student Jui-Da 'Radar' Lin from Taiwan on Instagram in a white coat with a stethoscope. So here are the photos! Radar was with us 2015-2016 during Bob Antill's year as President. Bob and Lynn think Radar is studying medicine, possibly radiography, and would be about half way through his course, so he's possibly doing an internship.
More postponements due to Covid-19
Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, RYPEN 2021 has been postponed. RYPEN Coordinator Darren Wallace said they are investigating possible dates for the camp in the first half of 2022, and will advise all clubs of the new dates ASAP. They plan on running another RYPEN in November 2022.
On a lighter 'Lockdown' note…
Now is definitely not the right time to start surrounding yourself with positive people.
Yeah, I have plans tonight. I'll probably hit the living room around 8 or 9!
Never in my wildest of wild dreams did I ever think I would go up to a bank teller with a mask on and ask for money.
Chinese doctors have confirmed the name of the first person to contract Coronavirus. His name is Ah-Chu.
Is September too early to put up the Christmas tree? I am up to date with everything else.
Wednesday 8 September, a Board Meeting on Zoom at 4-6pm (please note earlier time).
Thursday 9 September, a Zoom Club meeting 4-5pm (please note earlier time).


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Built to Spill @ Irving Plaza, 11.07.13
November 11, 2013 April 2, 2015 Greg Chow1 Comment
By this point in their career, guitar hero stalwarts Built to Spill have carved out a reputation for being a jam band for people who don't like jam bands. Yet in concert, there's not a lot of jamminess about them. Sure, the triple-guitar attack of BTS has a way of elevating what should be nice little 3-minute rock songs into 8-minute mini rock operas, but like operas, the songs have distinct sections, movements, crescendos, and—most importantly—clear end points. After all, the most insidious part of jam bands is the endless noodling. With Built to Spill, yeah, you're going to get about 5 songs an hour, but for the most part, if you've seen them before, there won't be a lot of unwelcome surprises of the endless-jamming variety.
That said, they sold-out crowd at Irving Plaza certainly seemed like a jam-band crowd, judging by the amount of awkward dancing and pot smoking. Plus, BTS obliged the audience with a setlist of mostly older tracks, after opening with the now-standard "Goin' Against Your Mind." The only new wrinkles were a trio of covers. First was guitarist Brett Netson singing lead on Captain Beefheart's "Abba Zabba, then the encore opened with two newish BTS covers, Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," and The Smiths' "How Soon Is Now." The latter's delay-heavy guitar sounded a perfect fit for BTS, though Doug Martsch's strained high-pitch croon would not remind anyone of Morrissey.
Built to Spill are at an odd place in their careers at the moment: An indie-rock band that's still on a major label who haven't released a record since 2009. Material for a new album was recorded then scrapped. And the rhythm section of Brett Nelson and Scout Plouf was replaced with new blood. They seem to be content touring for the sake of touring (or by appearances, playing shows while on break from their epic, decade-long camping trip). But if the crowd at Irving Plaza was any indication, they don't need to hurry to record that next album. If BTS are less than perfect from now on, there's nothing wrong with loving that.
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Cheesy Oven-Baked Meatballs
Everyone in our house loves this one!
There are things to be said for light and healthy dinners like a crisp salad or a brothy soup. Sometimes, those are great options. But sometimes, you just need a rich and indulgent plate of comfort. That's where these meatballs come in. They're cheesy and creamy but layered with the nuanced flavor of herbs and garlic. It's stick to your ribs kind of food, but the kind that won't leave you regretting that second helping.
You see, while all of the flavors are there, the final result is not overly rich or heavy. The sauce is made largely of chicken stock, which keeps the creaminess from being overpowering. It looks like a whole lot of beef and cheese, but really the meatballs are rather fluffy and light and the sauce is just creamy enough.
These meatballs are made with some breadcrumbs soaked in milk, which keeps them from being too dense. They're baked in the oven for a bit while you make the sauce and this helps them cook through before they have the chance to get bogged down and soggy in the sauce. The sauce is an easy thing to whip up (and you can use it on so many other things. Chicken! Baked pasta! Even squash!) and you can always kick it up with some chili flake or herbs if you're feeling so inclined.
It starts with a roux (butter and flour) and then the chicken broth is whisked in. A smashed garlic clove is added in the beginning steps, and its flavor permeates the sauce as it simmers. You'll fish out that clove before you pour the sauce over the meatballs; it's already done its job and you don't want large chunks of garlic surrounded those tender meatballs.
A final flourish of creamy mozzarella tops the entire dish and becomes browned and wonderfully melty as it spends its time in the oven. It's comfort food at its finest, folks, and you've got to give it a try.
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1 clove garlic, smashed
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the milk and breadcrumbs and set aside. The breadcrumbs will absorb the milk and become soggy.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano. Add the meat to the egg mixture and use your hands to thoroughly mix the egg into the meat.
Add the onions, garlic, and soaked breadcrumbs to the meat and mix them together thoroughly with your hands.
Form meat into 1-inch balls and place them in the baking dish. Place in oven to cook for 10 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook 10 minutes more.
While meatballs bake, make the sauce:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Drop in garlic. When butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook for one minute.
Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil, let boil 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in cream, parmesan, and season further if needed. Let cook 2-3 more minutes. Scoop out smashed garlic and pour sauce over meatballs in baking dish. (Drain fat from baking dish first if necessary.)
Top meatballs with mozzarella cheese and return to oven until golden brown and bubbling, 10-15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Adapted from Maya Kitchenette.


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Neighbor complaint YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE
Discussion in 'Ham Radio Discussions' started by W9RTB, Nov 6, 2018.
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WB2WIK said: ↑
But TVI "used to be" a very real thing. Thankfully today, it's a very rare thing.
I would guess that now, with digital TV, it's probably a nonexistent thing.
N2UHC, Nov 7, 2018
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Direct her to this site, this is the definitive site for aluminum deflector devices.
https://zapatopi.net/afdb/
Does that site still have a link to the black helicopter autopsy photos?
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My wife can "freeze" our HDTV, but only if she keys up her mobile on 2m at 50 watts, while still near the TV antenna.
KF5FEI, Nov 7, 2018
I can recall several times I got complaints about antennas and they were always the same. A nosy neighbor would stop by and try to act casual while remarking about my antenna/antennas. Next would be the escalation phase where I was interfering with everything, even when I wasn't home. One time when I lived in Florida we were visiting my family in California and sister in law was house sitting. A neighbor, much like the OP's friend, banged on the door and yelled at her that I was messing up his TV. She asked him when that was? He said, now, right now.
She invited him in and showed him my radio, the power was unplugged and so was the antenna, She informed him that we had not been home for the last week. He then screamed that she was using it and managed to unplug it just before he showed up. At that point she called the police. They took a report of harassment and that he had threatened her. Never heard from him again.
The next summer we were moving and the neighbor behind us, a good guy, was asking me where we were moving to, I asked him about the screamer. He said that guy was nuts, he moved about six months before, we didn't even know it. He said the guy told him he hated that blanking eye sore in the young guys back yard and was going to make him take it down. He never had any TVI, he just hated my antenna. Sadly, there are people like that.
KA4DPO, Nov 7, 2018
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I liked Weird Al better with the mustache and glasses.
he's good regardless of his looks. I used to listen to him on the Dr. Demento show... now my son has discovered him on YouTube. He's awesome
WF4W, Nov 7, 2018
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The best was the neighbor that reported having TVI
When asked what was being recieved she replied she could clearly understand everything being said. Complemented on her proficiency and knowledge of CW, she admitted that she actually wasnt into CW but she knew enough to recognize that Ache Breaky Heart song and could also recognize Johnny Cash or Dolly Parton if she heard them being played. It was then explained that CW was a form of telegraphy and that the communication was accomplished by spelling out phrases using morse code.
She said that was exactly the source of interference she had been recieving . The letters of the alphabet continued to pop up across the television screen blocking out the picture. When asked what the letters spelled, she said although they were quite clear, they obviously had been sent in that secret code and didnt make any sense.
So much for understanding everything being said eh?
K6LPM, Nov 7, 2018
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The letters of the alphabet continued to pop up across the television screen blocking out the picture. When asked what the letters spelled, she said although they were quite clear, they obviously had been sent in that secret code and didnt make any sense.
Those secret Q signals... her TV tuner was probably stuck on the PBS channel!
N5AL, Nov 7, 2018
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I had two incidents that merit mention. One was being stopped by the police and interrogated what the two hamsticks on my van were for. Before I played my FD ID card, he ran my L&R, probably did a wants and warrants, and asked why I had a lightning bolt on my license plate, and why my registration didn't show it.
Showed my ID and asked if he knew a local that I worked with. Yes he did. Turns out there had been a rash of burglaries, entry being gained thru electric garage doors. He wondered if a "high power mobile radio" could activate a GDO. I offered my opinion, and left. Yup, he called my co-worker the next day.
The second was a visit from a "cable guy". I was getting ready to sell my house and the last part of my station left was a tower and tribander. This guy started slinging CB terms and segued into how I was responsible for destroying several parts of the local cable system. He said the FCC knew of my illegal activities was going to be all over me for violating their laws. I asked him to come back with them. Never did. If this guy didn't have a cable company ID, I would have thought of his actions as a prelude to a push-in.
Mike N3PM
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Funny you should mention that...
Quite a few years back, at a previous QTH, the local cable company (then known as Centre Video) had a bad system issue on Cable Channel 19. Everytime the local public safety dispatch fired up (you can see their tower... well, the one they used in the borough at the time... to this day).
I called one day to report the issue. 1st tier support told me the problem was that "CB Ham" who was running "too much power" in my neighborhood. I asked her who they were talking about, and she mentioned my street. So I asked her "was that house number ####?" She replied, "yes, that's the guy!"
At which point I informed her that I was "that guy", that the issue was ongoing as we spoke so obviously I wasn't using my radio, that I was licensed, that I ran legal power, and that if I had any flack from neighbors that she had told this to, they would be hearing from my lawyer. Then I asked to speak to her supervisor.
After 10 minutes on hold, phone call was mysteriously disconnected. Imagine that.
Never heard another word about it. Not that they ever fixed the leak, either.
W3WN, Nov 7, 2018
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I don't know if it's urban legend or real that some people have fillings that rectify broadcast signals, but if that were her problem, she might only think it's coming from the walls. I mean it's inside her head, how could she localize it? Or, she's just plain nutz.
What you say must be true. I saw it on TV in a very informative show many years ago. I saw it happen first hand to Gilligan on Gilligan's Island. He was receiving a broadcast through his teeth!!
John, WB0MPB
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191 Jean-Talon Street East in Montreal – walk West towards St-Laurent from the Jean-Talon metro station.
Open Tue-Sat for lunch and dinner.
2013: Le Petit Alep Official Website is now online with details and the whole menu.
Great food and excellent ambiance.
Filet-mignon with a special spicy sauce – Chiche Kebab Terbialy. Absolutely the best, this is always a safe choice.
Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon – Métabal.
Chicken in tahini – Poulet Trator.
Grilled Pita sandwich – Pitas grillés poulet. Chicken, mayo, garlic, with a nice kick – hint of spicy red-pepper?
and it makes the difference, best on the beef kababs (medium-rare), but also available with shrimp.
And then there are the weekday daily lunch specials with great soups — just remember to get there during lunch Tuesday through Friday.
Kebbe Labanie (Kibbe Lebanese) – large meatballs in yogurt, garlic, mint sauce.
As they describe it: "boulettes de bœuf, blé concassé, noix, souce yogourt, ail, menthe".
Soupe Harira – tomatoes, beef, fennel, cardamom – nice spicy soup.
Their fries, if you choose to order french fries, are amazing too – nice crunch on the outside, and soft on the inside. It is served with mayo which I presume is how they eat this in Montreal but ketchup is available too, just have to ask for it.
Ayran is my drink of choice, buttermilk with salt – "yogourt, eau, sel". I am not a coffee drinker, most everyone here seems to order the espresso coffee variants, so that is probably very good too.
Wine and liquor is available – wine can be ordered by the glass, half-bottle, or full bottle.
Prices in the cafe are a bargain – $6-$17 dishes (as of 2017), and perfect size servings for one person.
Le Petit Alep – Outside. Old 2005 picture.
Le Petit Alep – 2005 Menu – Inside page.
Le Petit Alep – 2005 Menu – Outside page.
Water is served on arrival – can't say enough good things about that! So many restaurants are asking us to pay for water now, it is great when you are are greeted with a filled glass of water. They have a twist to this – they will keep a fancy water bottle filled with water on your table. So, no need to keep asking for water when dining on the terbialy-flavored dishes.
For dessert, try the Atayef – petite crépe farce aux noix ou à la crème.
After eating, ask for the check, and the regulars usually then take the check to the bar, to pay it. Like a French cafe, the assumption is that diners can hang out as long as they want, but for those in a hurry, remember, you have to take action to move things along.
This is the one of my regular places for dining, there have been times I've been to Montreal and eaten only at two places – Schwartz's and at Le Petit Alep!
Le Petit Alep is the younger, hipper sibling to the dinner-only Alep Restaurant right next door. Alep has a much larger menu, and the tables get the white table-cloth treatment. It has larger servings, big enough to share, and prices are $15-$25 for the main dishes. Feel free to ask for the dining area menu even if you are in the cafe, you can read the english translations, as well as find something else you may prefer – the main dining menu is 15 pages long, all items can be ordered in the cafe.
Le Petit Alep is open from 11AM to 11PM and the Alep Restaurant is open from 5PM to 10PM. Both are open Tuesday through Saturday, and closed every Sunday and Monday. They may also be closed twice a year for a two week or so stretch, so for your first visit, be sure to call before you go.
 Alep and Le Petit Alep are run by the Frangié family – the women of the family now run this place. The main Alep Restaurant was opened in 1976 by the elder Mr Frangié who ran it for long time with his wife. They opened up Le Petit Alep in 1995. His wife Jacqueline and their two daughters Chahla and Tania now keep the place running. Jacqueline and Chahla take care of the kitchen and create the excellent food, while Tania manages the tables in the dining areas.
 The place has expanded, the interior is double the size, still gets full at lunch hour too. The new space has an entire wall used for displaying the wines available.
As their website says: Montreal's Best Middle‑Eastern Fast Food: Served up with a smile!
Chicken Shawarma (Shish Taouk) – grilled chicken, all-dressed is wonderful. The whole sandwich is grilled, which gives the pita a nice crusty texture.
If you feel like rice and potatoes added, go for the Chicken Plate.
Or the Creation – the Ultimate Pita, which contains eggplant and potatoes along with the standard fillings.
They have multiple locations, the two downtown are 2020A (Basement) Crescent St (corner of Maisonneuve) and 19 Ste-Catherine E (corner of St Laurent).
More pictures and full menu are at their website.
Montreal has many places with good shawarma, one in nearly every city block, yet another point in favor of what makes this city fun to visit.
Most of these places are open very late, until 4AM on weekends.
Grillade Farhat – Sandwiches are the best choice, available with brochette of merguez (spicy sausage), chicken, kafta (spiced ground beef on skewers), brochette de boeuf (beef pieces), foie d'agneau (lamb liver).
Order the sandwiches tout-garni – all-dressed. They are fantastic with the harrisa (chilli paste), aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and tomatoes, onions, etc. The key to the taste here is that all the meat skewers are grilled after an order is placed which does mean a 15-20 minute wait. For repeat visits, power tip: call ahead with your order so it is ready by the time you arrive.
For a final touch, they will also grill the whole baguette sandwich after it has been stuffed giving the bread a nice crispy texture.
All the grilling is done over charcoal (grillades au charbon). The baguette sandwiches are around 9 inches, easy to eat one, two if one is hungry. This place has a few tables, but don't look for decor here. The merguez, chicken, kafta sandwiches are best, the grilled beef meat is avoidable – tough and too much gristle.
Sandwiches are an incredible price – CAD$6 or so . Plates can also be ordered – with one, two or more brochettes, for around CAD$4 per brochette. Plates come with sides of harissa, aioli, hummus, along with a salad and pita. But the grilled sandwiches are much better, the grilled bread makes all the difference.
2016-12-31 New Year's Eve at the Village Mammouth, Montreal Olympic Stadium.
DJ, Music, Skating Rink, Food Truck, Beer, Rum.
Much better than Old Montreal since the Stadium is much easier to get to using the Metro, just off Pie-IX metro station.
And while it was cold, they had a number of heated areas that provided the hand-warming when needed.
Not to mention the no-lines at the port-a-potty cabins!
Kids to adults, all can have fun. Highly recommended over the crowded and inaccessible (but more popular) Old Montreal spots.
Montreal has an excellent métro (subway) and bus system. Visit the STM site – Tariffs for details on tickets.
2016: Credit cards from the US now seem to be accepted at the Metro ATM vending machines.
Before this the Metro would only accept Canadian credit cards.
For three consecutive days, the 3-day pass is good deal. For tourists visiting for a week and starting on Monday, the CAM hebdo – a weekly commuter pass is a good deal. Other useful passes including a evening pass starting at 6PM and a Fri-Sun weekend pass.
On the tickets subway to bus transfer or vice-versa is free to continue a journey, remember to hold on to your ticket for the entire ride. More details on the Metro at the STM Metro and Bus official web site.
2016: Slowly rolling out the new AZUR Metro Cars! They are great! Here's a video on YouTube with pictures and video of both the old and new metro cars.
Bixi Bicycle is a great option if you have a working smart phone with data plan in Montreal. T-Mobile or Google Project Fi is a good choice for US residents. Bixi is only available in the non-winter seasons, though. The reason you need a smartphone is to get a quick map of all the Bixi stations around your location when you need to return a bike.
Be sure to read the How it works section on the Bixi page carefully, especially the part about how to return the bike. The bike has to be firmly inserted into the dock, and it may fail sometimes and the led light turns red. Do not leave – remove the bike and insert it again until the led is green! If this fails, note down the number at the Bixi web site and call, otherwise you will be responsible for a lost bike.
While buying a daily pass each day would be fine the advantage of buying the 3-day pass is that you will be charged the hold on your credit card for the bike deposit only once. The 30 day subscription is a great deal for 6+ days of Bixi use, but it seems tourists may not be able to use it since it comes with a Bixi key but that can only be mailed to a Canadian address. May be worth a call to Bixi to explore alternatives for those vacationing for more than a week in Montreal.
Bixi is great deal now that the daily pass price has been reduced to $5 and there are far more Bixi stations than previously available. Google Maps also now works pretty well and tries to show directions using streets with bike paths, which is very useful in the crazy-car-drivers world of Montreal.
Biking on most of the East-West roads will encounter flat roads, while most of the North-South travel will run into inclined streets, especially around south of Sherbrooke to north of Mont Royal. Ave du Parc is one tough bike ride.
And finally – remember to bring your helmet!
Parking is a major hassle on the streets downtown, and parking lots are very expensive. Moreover, driving downtown is just no fun, especially along Ste-Catherine (always avoid), or the lower part of St-Laurent. Avoid driving as much as possible. For any street parking, be sure to learn enough French – names of the days of a week at least – to navigate the multiple signs that apply to street parking. Paying for parking since 2010 is nice and easy now that they accept credit cards. The street pay parking stations accept US credit cards.
East-West street addresses in Montreal will have an East (Est) or West (Ouest) designation. The street that separates East from West is boulevard St-Laurent, also known as the Main. This is very important because looking for 4400 Jean-Talon without knowing if that means East or West of St-Laurent would mean a lot of time spent in searching to find the right place!
A dish unique to Quebec. BBC article: How the Quebecois came to love poutine.
Fries, Gravy, and fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds (fromage en grains) make poutine! An exclamation point seems necessary for this dish.
The process of making cheese from milk goes through a step that results in curds. These are small chunks of solid cheese that are not yet pressed into molds for the final aging process. Fresh cheese curds only last a day or two, therefore are only available in places where a lot of cheese is manufactured. Cheddar cheese curds are available widely in Montreal, and it is the key ingredient of poutine. Fresh cheese curds are easy to recognize – they will make a squeaking sound when you eat them.
From fast food joints to celebrated chefs, there is no shortage of places to get poutine in Montreal. Montreal Poutine has good information on all poutine places in that city.
Poutine fries should at least start crispy, and have sufficient amount of gravy to smother the fries.
The run-down looking Poutine Lafleur has pretty good poutine. This is the standalone place on Rue Wellington and not the chain of the same name. Maamm Bolduc was not as good – not enough gravy or cheese – but many consider it one of the best, so worth checking out. Many places that claim to be famous, or are very old diners that should probably have good poutine, do not. French fries may be limp and not crisp, sauce may be tasteless, and they dish may not be warm enough. So for a short visit, just try the known-to-be-good places, do not experiment.
La Cantine, closed in 2012. This bistro on Mont Royal had excellent poutine, in very nice surroundings. The fries stay nice and crispy to the last bite. There is a photo provided below, which now serves as a memory only!
Surprisingly, some fast food joints have good poutine too – such as La Belle Province (the Ste Catherine @ St Laurent location). And Frite Alors! has amazing fries, and good poutine too.
2013: Schwartz's has gotten onto the poutine act with Schwartz's Poutine. It is essentially fine as a novelty item, but the basic poutine elsewhere, and the smoked-meat sandwiches at Schwartz's, are both best eaten without anything else added to either dish.
Is this one of the best foods in the world, or what!
Schwartz's Jewish Deli on Boul St-Laurent and its smoked meat!
As I write this paragraph sitting in Boston, I am reminded of the taste of those excellent smoked meat sandwiches — tender, succulent meat that falls apart easily with the touch of a fork, the exquisite mild pepper spices… accompanied by a black cherry soda or hot tea, it is truly an unique experience! Take a seat at the bar-stool at the deli counter, and enjoy the food amidst the hustle and bustle. The interior of Schwartz's is kind-of run-down, but that, with the extremely busy waiters, and the tables where you will find yourself doubled up with strangers because space is so tight, is what creates the unique atmosphere of enjoying smoked meat at Schwartz's.
The protocol: order a medium (sandwich is understood), black cherry, pickle, and french fries. My exact order is a medium, hot water + tea bag, and a pickle (no fries).
The medium is a medium-fat sandwich. Lean is available, but what is the point? Fatty is available, but if you eat here 3-4 times a week, that would be foolhardy. They also have plates, with bread served on the side, but the sandwich is better with the meat warming up the bread, which tastes nicer.
Most people drink the Black Cherry Soda with it. But black tea without sugar or milk is definitely healthier (not that anyone comes here to eat healthy food!).
And easier to ask for hot-water and a tea-bag, since asking for just tea seems to cause the staff to be somewhat surprised.
Schwartz's Smoked Meat Sandwich with Pickle.
In the sandwich picture, the slices that look whole will taste very tender, given the fat with it.
The broken-down crumbs are the lean variety, and there is an abundant amount of black pepper spices seen on the meat. So each bite can be medium, lean, spicy, just as you like it. And wash it down with the Black Cherry Soda, or black tea works well too.
It is this combination of hand-sliced meat, meat that fall apart easily, and the small slivers of lean meat, and the special spices that make the Schwartz's experience so different from other smoked meat places which seem to have a more orderly, sameness in consistency all across, and spices not as good – Schwartz's beats them all in taste and experience. The color is the first indicator – smoked meat that is pink or light red – and not dark red – never tastes as good as the dark red smoked meat.
Those with a larger appetite can order the small plate, which is equal to 2-3 sandwiches. There is also a large plate, but that is probably best when shared with multiple diners.
There is a marked difference between the smoked meat at Schwartz's and other places in Montreal. Ben's is the other place that is mentioned a lot, but it closed down in 2007. Lester's at 1057 Bernard West, Snowdon at 5265 Decarie, The Main at 3864 St-Laurent, Reuben's at 1116 Ste-Catherine, and Dunn's at 1249 Metcalfe are other contenders. They have good smoked meat, but Schwartz's is just much tastier. The difference is that Schwartz's is spicier, and it has more interesting taste and texture. The marbling, the fat, is visible in Schwartz's sandwiches, and they are a dark red color. Other places have meat that is more of a pink color, and the consistency of meat is too uniform. Of course, some people may like it, but if you like spicy meat, and looking for fantastic texture in the meat, stick to Schwartz's. In a pinch, if cannot get to Schwartz's, I will go to Dunn's which has a very convenient downtown location just off Ste-Catherine, and their smoked meat is pretty decent, nice red color but it has a very uniform texture, lacking the character of the Schwartz's variety, but sometimes and for some people certainly, that may be a good thing.
[2004-2008] I used to pack up a pound of the smoked meat for taking back to Boston, but since 2004 US customs no longer allows even cooked meat to be transported back into the USofA, sad state of affairs we find ourselves in.
As for Cott's Black Cherry Soda (probably an off-brand, generic brand soda), I initially could not find it in any grocery store in Montreal, it but finally discovered that most Dollarama stores sell Cott's Black Cherry Soda – 3 cans for $1 in 2004. [Same price in 2009 too!] : So many years have gone by, but still a thrill to visit Montreal and eat this sandwich.
Sampling of the price of the sandwich in CA$ – an inflation indicator!
February 2015: $9.35, so more than doubled in 8.5 years. 9% annual rate of increase, higher than inflation which was 0.5% to 3% over this same period.
How to use the BIXI Montréal system with a subscription key.
The key is shown on the left top of the picture.
Insert the key into the key slot. The LED indicators will start blinking orange and then turn green on a successful unlock and then the bike can be removed from the dock.
If the LED indicators turn red instead, as happened to me a many times, just remove the key from that dock and try another one.
And on returning the bike make sure the LED turns green before you leave the dock.
The BIXI smartphone app is also an essential tool, so set that up beforehand. It shows a map with available docks and bikes on a map and can also be used to keep track of all your trips in real-time so can be used to check the start time of the current bike rental.
Visiting Montreal between Spring and Fall means it is BIXI bike season!
While the BIXI web site does not make it clear, it is possible for US residents to sign up for a BIXI subscription.
30-day membership is CA$30 for the 2016 season and it is worth it even if you are just visiting for at least 7 days in a 30-day period. These subscriptions also offer 45 minute rides instead of the normal 30 minute rides.
Sign up for the subscription a couple of days before your arrival. The sign up page will ask for a Canadian address. Use your hotel address. You'll receive an email confirming subscription and if the email says that they are going to mail the BIXI key to the address, then call the BIXI customer service center and tell them not to send the key and that you'll pick up the key personally.
You can pick up the key from a handful of main STM Metro Stations during normal working hours. Berri-UQAM is one of the stations that is also open on the weekend.
Once you have the key, call up customer service and they will attach the key to your account and activate it.
BIXI key instructions has a picture and instructions on using the key – ready to ride!
Be sure to read the FAQ and the Instructions at the BIXI web site. Any mistake can end up with $1000+ charge on your credit card. Be sure to check that the LED indicator turns green after you return and dock a bike.
Disclaimer: The above instructions worked for me in 2016. Be sure to read up all the BIXI rules on their website and also call up the customer service center for any additional information.
In addition to the key, it is quite critical to have a smartphone with a data plan since the BIXI phone app is critical to have. Many times you'll find docks full or no bikes at docks so having an app to quickly see all nearby BIXI stations with available bikes or free docks on a map is essential.
The BIXI app also allows you to rent a bike without the key. It has an button on the app to generate a code which can be used to unlock a bike.
This Turkish restaurant has a unique window display of the cooks making lavash – basically huge chappatis/tortillas.
The appetizers – Mezze platters – are good enough for a meal, many choices to pick from, and come with a freshly made lavash bread. The appetizers include Baba Ghannouj – charbroiled eggplant puree with pomegranate paste and roasted vegetables, Hummus – chickpeas puree with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, Muhammara d'Alep – pomegranate paste with mixture of walnuts, pine nuts, pepper.
The borek – Turkish feuillette – is excellent. These are flaky phyllo dough pastries filled with feta and spinach or beef and potatoes along with a splash of hot spice – really good. The spinach and feta borek is a great accompaniment to main dishes like Manti, or to a sampling of the mezzes. With a main dish, you can request an half-order of borek so you have chance of finishing it all. 2015 update: They heard me! Now the borek is half-size – a single large square instead of two, so it is now the perfect accompaniment to Manti. 2015 Manti and Borek picture.
Manti is listed in the specials section – small meat filled dumplings in a thin yogurt sauce with mint, and melted pepper butter paste on the top. Looks nice, and tastes great. It does take 20-30 minutes to prepare this but the wait is all worth it. 2015 update: Looks like they redid the whole menu, and also tweaked the recipes a bit. They are better prepared to make Manti and now takes just 10 minutes or so. And it is no longer a mix of hot dumplings and cold yogurt – the yogurt now seems to be room temperature. Still the best Manti around. Even NYC does not have this good a version.
Gozleme – two lavash breads with feta and spinach sounded good – but this was a bit too dry and lean – not enough feta or spinach in it. This would work well when taken along with the appetizers. The borek is much better in that it is more balanced in having sufficient quantity of fillings and is not dry like the gozleme.
The main dishes are listed as Sach Kavurma – sauted meat with vegetables, and Tava Kavurma – sauted meat with onions and eggs. These are served with pilau – bulghur wheat. And to top this all, they also serve sandwiches, and have items for breakfast also.
 Prices range from $8 to $15 for the major dishes, Manti for example is $9. Entrées are just under $4 for one, and get two or more in a platter, and get a borek thrown in for free. In fact, the mezze platters can be a full meal- select 3-4 varieties, and add the excellent feta and spinach borek. The mezze platters also come with the lavash bread.
 Add around $2-$4 to the prices above. Manti is $13 for example, and it still is a great dish.
 Manti is around $16, Borek is $3.


The starlings came in today by hundreds... or at least it seemed like hundreds. I think of them as immigrants. I think of them as notbelonging here. I think thoughts about them that I would never think about other people or myself. The starlings are loud and busy. They fill the air. I wonder if the other birds, the native birds, will leave?
I saw an Edward Curtis exhibition at the Bair Museum. There are 40 prints of his Indian work. Curtis spent a lifetime losing family and money while trying to capture what was Native to this place, just at the moment when Native customs/traditions/lifestyle were vanishing. I am reminded that we are the starlings.


Daniel buries his secret under the pretense of coming home for a vacation. Then he meets Leaf Springfield, a beautiful young man who's been systematically beaten down by his uncle.
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Alice Marguerite Pegler (21 July 1861 Keiskammahoek – 17 June 1929 Umtata), was a South African teacher and botanical collector.

The daughter of S. Mackin Pegler, Alice was educated at the Dominican Convent in King William's Town. Although trained as a teacher, she abandoned this career and settled at Kentani where she raised and educated her nieces. She suffered health problems throughout her life and endured chronic trouble with her eyesight.

While in Kentani she started an extensive collection of all flora within a radius of 5 miles of the village. Her collecting led to a regular correspondence with botanists such as Peter MacOwan, Harry Bolus, HHW Pearson, Selmar Schonland and Illtyd Buller Pole-Evans. Her meticulous notes on the Kentani plants throughout the seasons were published in Ann. Bol. Herb. 5: 1-32 (1918). She did not confine herself to the flora, but also collected beetles, gall flies, spiders, and scorpions. In 1903, she travelled to the Transvaal and collected between Rustenburg and Johannesburg. Her failing health eventually caused her to specialise in algae and fungi. An enumeration of the fungi she collected in 1911-14 in the Kentani district was published in Ann. Bol. Herb. 2: 184-93 (1918). Bolus paid tribute to her collecting in Vol. 2 of his Orchids of South Africa (1911) and described her as someone "who, in spite of delicate health, has been indefatigable in exploring the flora of her neighbourhood." In the seven years preceding her death, she became a helpless invalid. Her specimens which numbered 2 000 were donated to the South African National Botanical Institute in Pretoria.

In 1912, she was paid the exceptional honour of being made a member of the Linnaean Society. She was commemorated in Aloe peglerae, the genus Peglera Bolus (which became a synonym for Nectaropetalum Engl.), Chironia peglerae Prain, Chionanthus peglerae (C.H. Wr.) Stearn, and the fungi Puccinia pegleriana Doidge, Ravenalia peglerae Pole-Evans, Uromyces peglerae Pole-Evans, Ustilago peglerae Bubak & Syd., and many more.

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1861 births
1929 deaths
19th-century South African botanists
People from Keiskammahoek
20th-century South African botanists
South African women botanists
20th-century South African women scientists
19th-century South African women scientists