We're on summer break here at RW, but that doesn't stop us writing… or reading! So a bunch of us gathered at Caversham's Alto Lounge earlier this week for the group's annual Book Night.
Hosted and curated by the year's Don Louth award winner, it's a good excuse to read something that may be a little outside our usual comfort zone. You don't have to like the book. In fact, contrary opinions make for a more interesting discussion.
Steve Partridge had the honour this year, and he chose Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín. Winner of the 2009 Costa Book Prize and adapted into a well-recieved film last year, the book sparked a frank exchange of views over a couple of drinks and some nibbles.
Here are Steve's notes on Brooklyn, which you could use as a framework for your own critical analysis of the book.
I heard Colm Tóibín being interviewed on Radio 4 about 9 months ago. I'd never readanything by him so I decided to try Brooklyn. Recently I haven't been reading literary novels. I've had my head stuck in thrillers, so it came as a bit of surprise to read something that wasn't quite but was close to plotless.
It was interesting to research Colm Tóibín and find out he says he doesn't favour storytelling. By which, I assume, he means he's not interested in writing the merry go round of conflict between a set of characters driven along by three or four interconnecting plotlines, ending with a set of specific conclusions devised to solve problems and deliver satisfaction to the reader. But he is interested in writing about the truth of the human condition within the context of a set of circumstances. i.e. a literary novel not a compulsive page turning story.
He does this very well in Brooklyn. Starting in a small town Ireland in the post war period of austerity Brooklyn explores the themes of Irish society at home and in Brooklyn and living away from family with the church assuming the role of guardian angel. The dilemma of remaining loyal to established family when loss occurs or remaining loyal to a new husband an Atlantic ocean away and adjusting to live in an embryonic multi-racial society.
Tóibín's prose is plain and understated but is satisfying to read. It has something in common with Marilynne Robinson and Sarah Walters in its ability to draw the reader into the characters, making them believable and real – nurturing, rather than imposing a need in the reader to know what happens to them. Peeling back the onion rather chopping it up.
Eilis Lacey lives with her widowed mother and elder sister Rose in Enniscorthy inIreland. Her brothers have left Ireland to work in England, so Rose the is the bread winner for the three of them. Eilis can only find weekend work for herself in a local shop owned by the frustrated and nasty Miss Kelly. Rose plays golf at the local golf club, where she meets an old acquaintance, a priest on holiday from New York who says work can be found for Eilis in Brooklyn. He says Brooklyn is a home from home because of the large Irish community.
Here I think the novel touches, if not exceeds the point of improbability. It's difficult to believe that Rose is able to support three adults on the salary of a wages clerk and be a member of a golf club as well. Although as a device it does allow the author to move across the class/social divide in a small Irish town.
We then follow the naïve Eilis on her journey across the pond into an all-female lodging house in Brooklyn where she encounters a sympathetic mother hen land lady who tries, but doesn't succeed in imposing a convent like discipline on the girls who are her guests. After a rocky start working in a departmental store and huge bouts of home-sickness, Eilis starts evening classes in book-keeping and meets a young Italian plumber (Tony) at an Irish dance. Again I thought the explanation for an Italian being at an Irish dance was a bit divisive. 'I prefer Irish girls.' But given the commonality of religious beliefs it's acceptable.
The relationship is developing when suddenly Eilis receives the news Rose has died. Before she returns to Ireland she marries Tony and of course promises to return to Brooklyn. On her return to Ireland she doesn't tell her mother about her marriage and through a close friend meets an eligible young man called Jim Brennan. Her mother, wanting her to stay in Ireland, encourages the relationship until Eilis finally tells her she is already married, after the 'ugly sister' Miss Kelly threatens to spill the beans. She reads a clutch of unread mail from Tony and returns to Brooklyn leaving her mother alone in Enniscorthy.
The main characters Eilis, Rose, The Priest, Tony and the boarding house owner are strong and believable. The minor characters add authenticity in terms of bitchiness, deviousness and humour. The novel is really a set of linked short stories which describe a rite of passage of a young girl set firstly in an economic and romantic wilderness (small town Ireland) on a journey to the Promised Land (The USA) and back again and back again to the USA, at first driven by opportunity and then by love, textured with guilt. The sadness of the mother at the end is intense. It reminded me of the sadness at the end of Home by Marilynne Robinson.
I love the way he writes, great rhythm, very understated. Brooklyn feels almost a fictional documentary, which is a sign of excellence, maybe greatness one day in Ireland?
Some thoughtful stuff from Steve. Thanks to him and our social secretary Juliet England for organising a fun, inspiring night out.


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A combination of factors, including changing demographics, real estate market, and slow economic recovery from the Great Recession are driving demand for high-quality, compact and walkable communities. Local governments need to plan for a diverse range of land uses and development to sustain a diverse economy.
This section discusses the concept and benefits of mixed-use development, which can be defined as integrated development that incorporates two or more types of land uses (e.g., housing, offices, retail, entertainment, institutions, services, restaurants). Mixed-use development can help local governments better respond to a growing market demand for walkable, vibrant communities with convenient transit linkages, proximity to jobs, and access to nearby public services and spaces and activity-oriented destinations.
Topics in this section
What Is Mixed-Use Development?
How Can Delaware Communities Implement Mixed-Use Development?
Ways Local Governments Can Foster Implementation of Mixed-Use Development
Examples of Successful Mixed-Use in Delaware
As defined by the MRSC of Washington, mixed-use development is characterized as pedestrian-friendly development that blends two or more residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and/or industrial uses. Mixed use is one of the ten principles of Smart Growth, a planning strategy that seeks to foster community design and development that serves the economy, community, public health, and the environment.
While mixed use has become a popular buzz word, the term can be confusing. It is not just limited to a multi-story development that incorporates commercial use on the first floor with residential uses on upper floors. The Urban Land Institute's Mixed-Use Development Handbook characterizes mixed-use development as one that 1) provides three or more significant revenue-producing uses (such as retail/entertainment, office, residential, hotel, and/or civic/cultural/recreation), 2) fosters integration, density, and compatibility of land uses, and 3) creates a walkable community with uninterrupted pedestrian connections.
A blog, don't get mixed up on mixed use, by the folks at PlaceMakers clarifies that mixed use is: … three-dimensional, pedestrian-oriented places that layer compatible land uses, public amenities, and utilities together at various scales and intensities. This variety of uses allows for people to live, work, play and shop in one place, which then becomes a destination for people from other neighborhoods. As defined by The Lexicon of the New Urbanism, mixed-use is multiple functions within the same building or the same general area through superimposition or within the same area through adjacency… from which many of the benefits are … pedestrian activity and traffic capture.
Mixed-use zoning allows for the horizontal and vertical combination of land uses in a given area. Commercial, residential, and even in some instances, light industrial are fit together to help create built environments where residents can live, work, and play. The Placemakers' blog, and a brief prepared by the Village of Caledonia, WI, further explains that while there are many forms of mixed-use development, it can be categorized three ways:
Vertical Mixed-Use Development
Combines different uses within the same building
Provides for more public uses on the lower floor such as retail shops, restaurants, of commercial businesses
Provides for more private uses on the upper floors such as residential units, hotel rooms, or office space.
Horizontal Mixed-Use Development
Consists of single-use buildings within a mixed-use zoning district parcel, which allows for a range of land uses in a single development project
Provides for a variety of complementary and integrated uses that are walkable and within a given neighborhood, tract or land, or development project
Source: Placemakers.com
Comprehensive Plan/Community Vision
A comprehensive plan is a legal document used by a local government to guide future land use, and serves as the basis for zoning, subdivision, and land use codes. Vision-based and community-driven plan, a comprehensive plan can provide a foundation for establishing what a community wants to preserve, develop, and change. It guides public investment and private development decisions—including the intensity, location, and types of development that may occur.
Many Delaware local governments have established a vision for mixed-use development within their Comprehensive Plans or updates to plans. The City of Newark, Delaware's 2014 comprehensive plan update utilizes visioning to provide a clearer picture of the objectives the City wishes to achieve. The vision process utilized a structured planning approach to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) in the community. Newark's vision reflects three principle values that mirror Complete Community elements: 1) a healthy and active community, 2) a sustainable community, and 3) an inclusive community. Mixed-use development supports all each of these values. Support for this vision is further detailed in the plans' economic development and land development chapters.
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan update for Town of Elsmere, Delaware recommends zoning code amendments to "encourage redevelopment activities, including the conversion of the Kirkwood Highway into a Main Street by allowing for mixed land uses."
The Town of Middletown, Delaware's 2012 comprehensive plan update recommends a change to the 2005 plan, which designated a number of parcels as commercial. The plan recommends mixed use to "provide flexibility so that the market can dictate the best combination of uses for these parcels. This designation is also applied to parcels that have been approved for, or are developing as, mixed-use communities." The comprehensive plan also states that the all residential districts and the C-2 and C-3 Zones would be consistent with the "Mixed Use" designation. The C-2 and C-3 zones provide flexibility for mixing residential and commercial land uses and applying contemporary planning principles to new development plans. Examples of areas where this approach was applied include undeveloped areas in Westown master planned area and the downtown commercial area.
Planners with the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration assisted the Town of Middletown, Del. in incorporating mixed-use land use designations into their recently updated Comprehensive Plan. The orange areas on the map indicate mixed-use classifications.
Community visioning exercises can also build community consensus for future land use and development. Through a charrette process, the City of Dover and Dover Downtown Partnership created a Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan that discussed the desire for mixed-use development in downtown Dover.
Zoning the chief means of implementing a comprehensive plan, consisting of a written document and a map. It is a legal device that establishes zoning laws, establishes districts, and regulates:
The types of land uses permitted
The intensity or density of development
Height, bulk, and placement of buildings or structures
Other conditions deemed necessary to direct development
Once a jurisdiction updates or amends its comprehensive plan to provide a vision for mixed-use development, the zoning code and official map should be amended within 18 months, as per state law. Mixed-use zoning can be accomplished in two ways: 1) modifying existing zoning district designations to loosen allowable development under each or 2) creating new districts specifically designated to be for mixed-use development.
Many Delaware local governments have adopted or amended zoning code provisions to allow for mixed use development. For example, the City of Newark's zoning code provides a mix of commercial, residential, and institutional uses within several zoning districts. The City of Lewes' zoning code permits a mix of uses in its Town Center, Town (Historic) Center, and Marine Commercial Zones. The provisions justify the need for mixed use to "strengthen connections between the town center and the City's residential districts, create a pedestrian corridor…, provide for establishments…that are vital to a year-round working community, encourage a mix [of uses] to promote the economic stability of the area, and provide for apartment dwellings…but only on the stories above street level."
The Town of Middletown has incorporated a number of the "Better Models" principles into its zoning code. One example is in the downtown area where the C-2 (Downtown Commercial) Zone encourages:
…a traditional downtown that reinforces the historic character and scale of Middletown and encourages a mixed use pedestrian environment. Development in this zone should be pedestrian-friendly. This character can be achieved through the use of sidewalks, street trees, public spaces, building massing, articulation and orientation, signage, land uses, traffic calming and scale and location of parking. Land uses should be both residential and nonresidential. Business should be neighborhood, community and tourist-serving including specialty retail, personal and professional services.
Another example in the zoning ordinance is the R-2 Zone, which allows traditional neighborhood design (TND) subdivisions to the list of permitted uses. To encourage compact design, the zone provides for reduced minimum lot sizes, lot widths, and building widths. Section 2 (68) defines a traditional neighborhood design as one that:
…incorporates various combinations of planting techniques providing for an integrated mix of housing types and sizes with a pedestrian-friendly layout, street trees, reduced setbacks, alleyways serving some of the lots, and other features consistent with such a community.
In addition to these examples, APA prepared a Model Mixed-Use Zoning District Ordinance.
The model zoning district ordinance achieves two key Smart Growth principles—a mix of land uses and compact building design. The provisions provide for a commercial zoning classification that allow for, rather than require, a vertical mix of commercial and residential uses within the same building. The intended physical pattern of development is reminiscent of the design of classic main streets within central business districts of older cities.
Form-based codes (FBCs) are a relatively new, innovative way of addressing community design. FBCs are geared toward achieving connected, vibrant, and walkable places that allow for a mix of uses. In 2009, New Castle County implemented a form-based code as a new Hamlets & Villages chapter within its existing Unified Development Code, to empower the development of denser new towns. New Castle County's "Smart Code legislation" is designed 1) preserve open space and farmland, 2) provide of a variety of transportation choices, 3) allow for mixed uses, 4) support a range of housing opportunities and choices, 5) create walkable neighborhoods, 6) foster distinctive and attractive communities for a strong sense of place, 7) promote predictable, fair, and cost-effective development decisions, 8) direct development toward existing communities, and 9) provide compact building and efficient infrastructure design.
The newly planned community, the Town of Whitehall, is designed to meet aspects of New Castle County's Smart Code. The Town of Whitehall's master plan and its Architectural Pattern Book employs classic Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) principles, use of form-based codes, and incorporates a mix of uses within eight hamlets and villages.
The Town of Whitehall is planned to be developed on 1,555 acres of wetlands. Placemakers developed the plan for Whitehall and an aggressive outreach plan to increase interest in the development. The development of a town brand and subsequent social media strategy will lead to a targeted audience that will make up the town's identity. By pairing a newly-founded identity with deliberate planning such as, walking trails, wetland and canal vistas, and walkable streets, the Town of Whitehall is well-positioned to become a livable and vibrant community.
Mixed-use development is a useful tool for encouraging compact development in designated growth areas, innovative land use management, efficient multimodal transportation systems. Several strategies should be considered to effectively implement mixed-use development.
Strategies to Consider
Identify opportunities for infill and redevelopment to take advantage of existing infrastructure and minimize the need for new facilities.
Identify provisions within zoning, subdivision, development, and other regulatory codes that prohibit mixed-use development.
Target development opportunities to nearby, compatible land uses to shorten trips and facilitate alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, bicycling and public transit.
Adopt form-based codes that provide a set of design regulations that give form to features of the built environment and foster pedestrian access, safety, and comfort.
Assess the real estate market and consider the viability of mixed-use development in a specific region, community, or district.
Prepare a market analysis to estimate market demand and supply for new or expanded residential, commercial (e.g., retail and service business categories), and industrial business opportunities
Provide a combination of financial and regulatory incentives to mixed-use developers, such as permit fee reductions, tax abatements, expedited development approval processes, and providing density and building height or floor area bonuses.
Consider incentives for mixed-use development projects that are located near transit stations or hubs, areas that are targeted for market-ready (re)development, and/or are located within Downtown Development Districts.
Provide regulatory flexibility with regard to building height, housing density, floor area, lot coverage, yard setback, landscaping, and other zoning provisions for mixed-use developments in key areas targeted for growth (e.g. downtowns, main streets, town centers, and other core areas).
Consider modern approaches to parking management as outlined by an APA Parking Solutions brief. These approaches include reducing parking requirements through strategies such as shared parking, maximum parking standards, fee-in-lieu programs for downtown districts, shared vehicles, proximity to transit, valet parking, and bicycle parking.
Addressing Regulatory Barriers to Mixed-Use Development
Local governments can foster mixed-use development by preparing for market-ready (re)development opportunities. A report by IPA suggests that local governments review zoning codes, subdivision regulations, land development regulations, and fire and building codes to address regulatory barriers. In addition, the efficiency of local permitting processes should be reviewed and streamlined. Zoning, permitting, financing, environmental, and political barriers to mixed-use development should be evaluated and addressed.
Examples of Successful Mixed Use in Delaware
Paynter's Mill
Paynter's Mill, Lewes, Delaware
Paynter's Mill in Milton, Delaware, is regarded as one of the state's best examples of a successful mixed-use developments. The community was voted the 2007 community of the year and has continued to grow. Paynter's Mill consists primarily of three distinct residential communities with a large offering of amenities that include a clubhouse, meeting spaces, fitness facilities, and a pool. In addition to the residential offerings, Paynter's Mill shops are nearby and growing. Good design features include: back alleys, minimum setbacks, narrow streets, small street lights, wider sidewalks, and shared open space.
Auburn Valley Master Plan
Concept map of Yorklyn Village, which is part of the Auburn Valley Master Plan, Yorklyn, Delaware
The Auburn Valley Master Plan, prepared in 2011 for Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's (DNREC) Division of Parks and Recreation, serves as the basis for the design and redevelopment of a former industrial site in Yorklyn, Del. The site went through several transitions as an active gristmill, sawmill, and papermill. When the National Vulcanized Fibre (NVF) Company mill closed in 2009, DNREC pursued discussions with developers and investors. A working group was formed to secure and gather information about the site. The master plan sets forth a vision to allow for mixed-use redevelopment of the property while preserving the scenic viewshed of the historic Auburn Heights mansion, addressing site contamination and flooding issues, providing quality recreation opportunities, and improving transportation in the area. The plan presents several options to renovate some of the historic buildings to accommodate commercial/retail businesses, provide new opportunities for the area to be revitalized into a vibrant community with an abundance of green space and respect for the surrounding area.
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Sudden over-application of the brakes, or braking on low-grip surfaces (surfaces with a low coefficient of friction) such as wet asphalt or manhole covers, may cause a motorcycle's wheel(s) to lock up and slip. ABS was developed to prevent such incidents. Kawasaki ABS systems are controlled by highly precise and extremely reliable programming formulated thorough testing of numerous riding situations. By ensuring stable braking performance, they offer rider reassurance for even greater riding enjoyment.
To meet the special requirements of certain riders, specialized ABS systems are also available. For example, KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) is a precision-tuned brake system designed specifically for supersport models, enabling sport riding to be enjoyed by a wider range of riders. By linking the front and rear brakes, K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS provides the confidence to enjoy touring on heavyweight models. Kawasaki is continually working on the development of other advanced ABS systems.
Modern sportbikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large-diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly twists the throttle, the unrestricted torque response is anything but gentle, and often more than the rider can handle. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while enabling high performance.
On fuel-injected models, throttle bodies generally have only one throttle valve per cylinder. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, controlled by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies flowing smoothly, combustion efficiency is improved and power is increased.
Using high-precision electronics for engine management, Kawasaki models can achieve a high level of fuel efficiency. However, fuel consumption is greatly affected by throttle use, gear selection, and other elements under the rider's control. The Economical Riding Indicator is a function that signals when current riding conditions are consuming an optimally low amount of fuel. The system continuously monitors fuel consumption, regardless of vehicle speed, engine speed, throttle position and other riding conditions. When fuel consumption is low for a given speed (i.e., fuel efficiency is high), an "ECO" emblem appears on the LCD screen of the instrument panel. By riding so that the "ECO" mark remains on, fuel consumption can be minimized.
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A Syrian Kurdish family walks through a border crossing on 29 September to return to their home in the Syrian city of Kobane, on the Turkish-Syrian border. A Syrian priest on a U.S. mission trip says amid ongoing death and destruction in the Middle East, the Catholic Church continues to provide spiritual and material support for those in need. (photo: CNS/Murad Sezer, Reuters)
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[Methyl-11C]Choline ([11C]choline) is a marker for cellular proliferation, because choline is a precursor for the biosynthesis of phospholipids which are the essential components of all cell membranes (Krohn, 2001). Choline is transported into the cell, phosphorylated by choline kinase to phosphocholine, and further converted to phosphatidylcholine. Choline kinase is expressed in all cells, but overexpressed in cancer cells.
Intact tracer represents 62% ± 19% of the total radioactivity in arterial plasma at 5 min after injection and 27% ± 12% at 15 min; the major metabolite in plasma is [11C]betaine (Roivainen et al., 2000).
Usefulness of [11C]choline in the tumour diagnosis has been demonstrated (Hara 2002), and quantification by using Patlak plot (MTGA for irreversibly binding tracers), and SUV in clinical setting have been validated (Utriainen et al., 2003; Sutinen et al., 2004). However, cell proliferation may not explain the uptake of [11C]choline in certain cancers (Breeuwsma et al., 2005). 11C- and 18F-labelled choline are well-suited to imaging tumours of bladder and at the pelvic region, because the radioactivity in urine is minimal.
11C- and 18F-labelled choline uptake is increased in activated macrophages. Animal models have shown potential usefulness in imaging atherosclerosis (Matter et al., 2006; Laitinen et al., 2010; Hellberg et al., 2016).
[11C]Choline has been shown to accumulate in clinically active synovitis in . The uptake (measured as SUV and net influx rate, Ki) correlated with the volume of synovium (Roivainen et al., 2003). Initial uptake of [11C]choline is very fast, and the concentration of C-11 label reaches a plateau 10 min after bolus injection (Roivainen et al., 2003; Roivainen & Yli-Kerttula, 2006), suggesting irreversible kinetics during the PET study. Patlak plot was linear (Roivainen et al., 2003), confirming the irreversible uptake. Furthermore, Patlak plot intercept with y axis was close to zero (Roivainen et al., 2003), suggesting that calculation of Patlak plot (requiring dynamic PET scanning) could quantitatively be replaced by FUR, which only requires one late PET scan and enables whole-body imaging.
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SYSTEM GOVERNANCE
The ICI System JPA Exceeds 60 Fire & Police Agencies
If you build it, they will come. And this is apparently not only true of a farm-field baseball diamond, but also of a regional trunked radio network. As the ICI System has completed construction of its 12th Regional Cell, the INSB South Bay Regional Radio System, the number of Police and Fire agencies employing the network as their primary mission critical communications platform has reached epic numbers. There are now more than 22,000 radios affiliated with the ICI System Network. That equates to thousands of first responders utilizing the ICI System Network in the protection of millions of citizens throughout the region.
The ComNet JPA of the East San Gabriel Valley Expands to 7 Cities
ComNet, the group of six San Gabriel Valley Cities consisting of Azusa, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale, La Verne and West Covina, who formed their JPA as a cell of the ICI System, have added a 7th partner city – Baldwin Park. We welcome the City of Baldwin Park to our ICI System family! The ComNet JPA is a member agency that holds a seat on the ICI System JPA Governance Board.
Santa Monica Becomes 9th Governance Board Agency
The City of Santa Monica joined the ICI System JPA as its 9th Governance Board Agency when their system cell came to life in 2017. The Santa Monica cell provides robust Land Mobile Radio (LMR) coverage and significant capacity to the west most regions of Los Angeles County.
INSB JPA Formed in South Bay Region
The Interoperable Network of the South Bay was formed as a JPA by the cities of El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance in 2017 and is presently in the construction phase of what will be the 12th ICI System Regional Cell. Upon its system's completion, the INSB JPA will assume the 10th seat upon the ICI System JPA Governance Board. This 6 site trunked radio network cell will provide an abundance of coverage and capacity for the entire south-western portion of the Los Angeles Operational Area.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS PAVE THE WAY TO A NEW TOMORROW FOR INTEROPERABILITY
Recent actions by the LA/LB UASI Approval Authority, coupled with efforts put forth by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, have enabled the I-C-I System JPA to compete for funding within the annual Homeland Security Grant processes. After engaging a professional mediator who assessed regional interoperability in great depth and detail, the UASI and our public safety partners in the Los Angeles Region engaged in a concerted effort to attain true interoperability while recognizing the reality of a need to support more than one single system. This resulted in an award of nearly $5 Million in 2014 UASI funds that will take the I-C-I System to the next level. The funds will be used to establish a Santa Monica Cell, expand the Montebello P-25 Cell into Vernon, and enable Glendale to establish a second Master Site to provide full redundancy to the primary I-C-I System core. We look forward to integrating/interfacing with all similar LMR systems in the region and operating as "one" as we move forward with interoperability.
I-C-I HAS A NEW DOMAIN NAME!
ICISYSTEM.ORG is now replacing our former domain name of ICISRADIO.ORG. Access to the former domain name will forward users to the new site for a period of a few months before it is inactivated.
ICIS HAS A NEW NAME: SAY HELLO TO THE I-C-I SYSTEM
The Governance Board authorized a migration to the new branding of The I-C-I System as of their February Meeting. Since that time we have been working to implement that change with minimal disruption and confusion. Use of the former ICIS branding has been discontinued. This was done in an effort to distance our branding from the acronyms by which certain subversive groups are known. Welcome to I-C-I. And check out our new logo in the upper left part of this page!
ICIS WELCOMES ITS 8TH MEMBER ENTITY "COM-NET"
Effective June 1, 2014, the East San Gabriel Valley Regional Communications Network, JPA, has become the eigth member system in our "ICIS system of systems." The ESGVRCN JPA, known as Com-Net, is comprised of the cities of Azusa, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale, La Verne, and West Covina. We welcome these fine cities as our latest members of the ICIS family. The addition of the Com-Net P-25 two-site simulcast system cell in the San Gabriel Valley represents a tremendous increase in system coverage and capacity on a regional basis.
Click here to visit the Com Net page.
ICIS AND T-BAND
ICIS operates on T-Band spectrum (470-512 MHz) and desires to remain within that same highly robust and effective spectrum range. ICIS urges Congress and the FCC to revisit the T-Band bill (Public Law 112-96/HR3630) and either extend the auction date to a more realistic point in time when an LTE Broadband solution for mission critical LMR communications emerges, or to abolish the legislated mandate altogether. There is presently no alternative spectrum available to replace the T-Band that is in use by countless first responders nationally and the cost of migrating T-Band systems to other existing bands is staggering (in the billions of dollars), far exceeding the potential revenues that may be generated by any auction of the T-Band spectrum itself.
Montebello Attains P-25 Digital Status Completing the ICI System Migration
The City of Montebello, one of the ICI System's 12 Cells and also one of the original members to have joined the system in 2003 as a Motorola 4.1 network, has competed migration to P-25 Digital. As the remaining cells had previously been migrated, this opens a new chapter in ICI System history wherein the entire regional network is a single platform operating on P-25 Digital.
In addition to the P-25 migration, Montebello also expanded from 4 to 7 sites and from 8 to 12 channels per repeater.
SAVE THE T-BAND BILL - HR 451
The ICI System Authority and its more than 60 public safety agency members seek congressional support of HR 451 that calls for the repeal of Section 6103 of Public Law 112-96 that would cause the costly forced migration of public safety agencies away from the T-Band spectrum. Public safety needs to stay on the T-Band Spectrum. Stop the bleeding before it starts, support HR 451.
INSB JPA Cell Nears Completion
The cities of El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance comprise the Interoperable Network of the South Bay. Their 6 site, 12 channel cell is now completed and in the testing phase.
We welcome the INSB as our 10th Governance Board Member and 12th cell in the ICI System's regional network. This addition quite literally "tops off" the regional structure of the ICI System.
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Every year, in the Hollister, CA fall there is the loud bustling at the Casa de Fruta, of the Northern California Renaissance Faire.
Our little village of Willingtown comes to life as our annual Market Faire welcomes talented and exotic performers from throughout the globe to our streets and stages.
The Entertainment is non stop all day. The streets and stages boast music and dance from traditional Morris and English Country, to Celtic and Gypsy Tribal. Swashbuckling sword fighters render women defenseless with their charm and skill. Come celebrate the harvest with us as the streets and pathways of our village come to life!
Our marketplace of master artisans offer the latest designs and finest hand work in blown glass, keen blades, armor and chain mail, romantic clothing, leather-work, woodwork, hand wrought jewelry, sculpture and much, much more. Stop to play a game of darts, sip an ale or sink your teeth into delicious fare while perusing the fine crafts displayed throughout the shire. Then, sit, relax and watch a show on one of our beautiful stages located throughout the marketplace or interact with some of the locals before heading on.
For those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the complete faire experience we recommend wearing a costume. If you don't have one of your own, you can rent one just inside our gates. Come join us for our themed weekends. Fairies, Masquerades and pirates are great costumes for adults and children.
Come join us on the weekends, from September 14 thru October 13, 2013. Email info@norcalrenfaire.com for any questions or visit our site for more information.


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Navy renders assistance to repair sluice gate of Nuwara Wewa
Navy divers of SLNS Thammanna in Thaleimannar started the repair work to a sluice gate of Nuwara Wewa in Anuradhapura on 29th May 2016 as one of its main sluice gates went non-operational for few days.
Seven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest seven Indian fishermen along with a Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters Northwest of Thalaimannar on yesterday (30).
Navy apprehends 29 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities
On information received, naval personnel attached to Oluvil Naval Sub Unit in Southeast Naval Area in collaboration with P 225 and P 143 Fast Attack Craft (FAC) arrested 29 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities in the seas off Kalmunai yesterday (29).
Survey Department joins hands with Sri Lanka Navy in flood mapping
Survey Department of Sri Lanka has sought cooperation with Sri Lanka Navy in order to expedite data collection and mapping of recently flood affected areas in Colombo and Gampaha districts.
Japan-Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation: 1.8 Billion Yen Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Expected
During the recently concluded bilateral summit meeting held in Nagoya, Japan between H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and H.E. Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan reconfirmed the importance of maintaining the freedom of the high seas and maritime order based on the rule of law.
The first batch of naval and coast guard officers of Madagascar and Comoros complete their Ship Boarding Training
Upon the request of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC) the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a specialized ship boarding training for the naval and coastguard officers of Madagascar and Comoros.
Navy renders assistance to restore peoples' lives back to normal
People who were affected by floods are now heading back to their initial residences and are in a transition period to restore their lives back to normal.
Commander of the Navy appreciates the naval and civil personnel involved in flood relief duties
As a result of the adverse weather condition which wracked havoc on most parts of the Island during the last few days a large number of people who lived in Kelani Valley area were victimized by floods and became displaced ultimately.
Navy nabs seven local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
On receipt of information, naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba in Nilaveli belonging to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 7 persons engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosive in the sea area North of Erakkandi on 24th May 2016.
Sri Lanka Navy Baseball team leaves for Japan
At the invitation of Japan-Sri Lanka Baseball Association in Japan, Sri Lanka Navy Baseball team departed from the Island on 18th May 2016 to participate in a six day training tour.


Hi! This is the last commissioned piece for the Blue Dragonfly. Pretty pleased how this one turned out since it didn't look too crash hot at the start.
I caught up with a friend tonight after work, so I have even less time to do the stuff I need to do at home at the moment...so this needs to be a short one tonight!


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"""
Utility functions for building inequality matrices.
Author: Zachary Ferguson
"""

import numpy
import scipy.sparse
__cvxopt_found = True
try:
    import cvxopt
except ImportError:
    __cvxopt_found = False

def number_bounds_to_array(shape, bounds):
    """
    Converts number bounds to full array of shape.
    If type(bounds[i]) == number then
        bounds[i] = numpy.full((#A, #b), bounds[i])
    """
    array_bounds = list(bounds[:])
    for i, bound in enumerate(bounds):
        if(isinstance(bound, (int, long, float, complex))):
            array_bounds[i] = numpy.full(shape, float(bound))
    return array_bounds

def BoundingMatrix(shape, bounds):
    """
    Constructs an inequality matrix for bounding x in the bounds.
        Gx <= h
    Inputs:
        shape  - shape of the x vector, (N, M)
        bounds - A length two tuple where bounds[0] <= x <= bounds[1].
    Outputs:
        G - 2NxN matrix such that Gx <= h
        h - 2NxM vector where the first N are bound[0] and the second N are
            bounds[1]
    """
    n, m = shape

    # First diagonal is -I so that -x < bounds[0]
    # Second diagonal is I so that x < bounds[1]
    data = numpy.hstack([-numpy.ones(n), numpy.ones(n)])
    ijs = (numpy.arange(2 * n),
        numpy.hstack([numpy.arange(n), numpy.arange(n)]))
    G = scipy.sparse.coo_matrix((data, ijs), shape=(2 * n, n))

    # First N are bounds[0], second N are bounds[1]
    h = numpy.vstack(number_bounds_to_array(shape, bounds))

    return G, h

if(__cvxopt_found):
    # Construct an inequality constraint matrix, Gx <= h, for
    # a <= x <= b
    def CVXOPTBoundingMatrix(shape, bounds):
        """
        Constructs an inequality matrix for bounding x in the bounds.
            Gx <= h
        Returns G and h as CVXOPT spmatrix and matrix.
        See: BoundingMatrix
        """
        G, h = BoundingMatrix(shape, bounds)
        G = cvxopt.spmatrix(G.data, G.row.astype(int), G.col.astype(int))
        h = cvxopt.matrix(h)
        return G, h

    def cvxopt_solve_all_depth(P, q, G, h, shape, solver = None):
        """ Solve for all channels using cvxopt. """
        x = numpy.empty(shape)
        for i in range(shape[1]):
            result  = cvxopt.solvers.qp(P, q[:, i], G, h[:, i], solver=solver)
            # result  = cvxopt.solvers.qp(P, q[:, i], solver = solver)
            x[:, i] = numpy.array(result["x"]).flatten()
        return x

if __name__ == "__main__":
    n = 100
    G, h = BoundingMatrix((n, 1), (0, 1))
    lessthan = True
    for i in range(1000):
        x = numpy.random.rand(n, 1)
        lessthan &= (G.dot(x) <= h).all()
        if(not lessthan):
            break
    print("Gx <= h: %s" % lessthan)

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Angelica.... Get Here Now
by Colin Weston May 23rd, 2001
The amazing 'Angelica' are back on the road.
You can expecct to hear favourites like past singles 'Take Me, I'm Your Disease', 'Bring Back Her Head' & 'Why Did You Let My Kitten Die?'
One of the dates they are set to play is the Ladyfest. Held in Glasgow, the festival will have many bands from all over the globe playing on different dates. Artists set to play include Bis, Akira & The Lollies.
For more information on the festival go to the Ladyfest website.
The dates for the female foursome are :-
June 28 - Lancaster The Bobbin (Acoustic Set & FREE ENTRY)
July 12 - Bath Moles
July 15 - Leicester The Shed (4 bands inc Lamina)
July 19 - Morecambe The Arena
July 21 - Liverpool Lomax
August 14 - Glasgow Ladyfest
On top of that, the band are also set to return to the studio soon. Some of the songs that could possibly be included are 'Catch 22', 'Ease Me Down', 'Liberation Is Wasted On Me' & 'Evergreen.'
The new album, as yet untitled, will be the follow up to the 1998 mini album 'End Of A Beautiful Career' released on Fantastic Plastic Records.


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Whitmer: Legislature must 'get off the dime' on road fixes
With her signature priority of fixing the roads stalled in the Legislature, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for Republican leaders to 'get off the dime' and 'get moving' on the issue.
The Democrat said Tuesday that fixing roads is the "No. 1 issue" for people, but she's hearing "crickets" in the Capitol.
She proposed a 45-cents-a-gallon fuel tax increase as part of her budget, but it has been rejected by Republicans who currently are focused on cutting auto insurance premiums.
Whitmer, who unveiled her budget more than two months ago, says the first thing lawmakers should be focused on is passing a budget that includes billions more in road funding. She opposes the car insurance legislation.
Budget bills are moving, but without a major influx of new road funding.


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Newest Release - FireOnyx
Elektrapod
Maxwell Friedman Group
Brother Gabe
Broker 5:03
Welcome ! Gabe Johnson aka Brother Gabe has been creating, presenting, furthering and chasing joyous, soulful music for his whole life. In fact, it's safe to say that musical inspiration is Brother Gabe's one true religion and he lives every day devoted to the furtherance of the idea that bringing people together through the inspirational force of music is the most effective way to build community, bring joy and inspire human beings. Brother Gabe's new album, FireOnyx, will be released on December 18th. Co-produced by Brother Gabe & Steve "Swatkins" Watkins, is a compilation of Gabe's best compositions. This remarkable album features some of the best players & singers that the West Coast has to offer: Swatkins on keys/vox, Ze Rox on lead vox on 7 tracks, Tyrone Hendrix on drums/percussion, Andre Zapata on bass, Paul Creighton on lead and backing vox on 2 tracks, Joshua Cliburn on sax, Arietta Ward on backing vox and of course, Brother Gabe on all guitars, some keys and backing vox. FireOnyx has not just been created in the hopes it will hold legacy and renown as a Soul/Funk/Pop classic album, it's indeed an exploration of universal themes of love & loss, indulgence & restraint, strength & weakness and of course, life & death. As these tracks are released & revealed to the world, Brother Gabe & Swatkins hope that the fiery and ironic duality of life is revealed through this record in a way that makes you feel both enlightened and bear-hugged. THAT, my friends, is the intention...fiercely tough and endlessly forgiving love. Brother Gabe & Swatkins LOVE you all deeply and hope that you feel it all as deeply and as soulfully as this group of good friends who blessed them on this record, feel it. Here's to inspiration and deliverance !


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Owen "Jerry" O'Malley September 29, 2015
CARBONDALE — Owen "Jerry" O'Malley, 82, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Manor Court nursing home in Carbondale.
Jerry was born March 18, 1933, in Pekin, to Isabelle (Nelson) Ruish O'Malley and Owen O'Malley. They divorced when Jerry was quite young and his father moved to Chicago. Jerry was raised by his mother and grandfather, Ed Nelson. Also important from an early age were Gordon and Maude Hyatt and their extended family, with whom he remained close throughout his life.
Jerry had an older half sister, Marjorie Ruish Brown, now deceased; and a younger half-brother, Patrick O'Malley, who survives in Chicago.
Jerry graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1951. He was a factory worker at Corn Products in Pekin for about 10 years, during which he took classes at night at Bradley University in Peoria. He then attended Eureka College full-time, graduating in 1965 with a degree in English. From there he came to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where he earned a master's degree in theater in 1967.
From 1967 to 1981 Jerry was an editor at Christian Board of Publication in St. Louis. During that era, CBP produced magazines and church school curriculum for a consortium of Protestant denominations, including Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, Presbyterian, United Methodist, and American Baptist. His primary job was editor of "Catalyst," a monthly magazine for older youth.
After teaching in the St. Louis public school system, he moved back to Carbondale in 1990 as a publications editor and writer in the SIUC public relations office. He retired in 2001.
Jerry was married to Laraine Wright in St. Louis on his 40th birthday, March 18, 1973. Although they divorced 11 years later, they remained devoted to each other. She survives in Carbondale.
Jerry was kind, generous, funny, unassuming, gentle, and genuinely interested in people. He loved comedy movies and television shows and telling jokes and making people laugh. He was constantly losing his keys, but he could recount detailed stories about his childhood.
Jerry's many dogs were all rescued from shelters or taken in as strays. They included large and small mixed breeds, pugs, terriers, and Chihuahuas. He also adopted guinea pigs and hamsters. Rural mice found cozy shelter and breeding space in his house and car. Periodically he had to confront the problem, but eviction always made him sad. Any cricket or spider found indoors was carefully ushered back outside.
Jerry enjoyed his hometown, returning often throughout the years and attending the annual Class of 1951 reunions of the Chicken Coop Gang.
Friends became his family. These included a group who first met at Bethany Christian Church, created in the 1960s to help those in need in St. Louis, Loretta and Don Wilson, Marian and Doug Jones, Carol and Richard Hinder, Ann and Charlie Watts, Don Pelsue and the Ambus family, particularly Cornell and Darryl. Jerry and Laraine owned a home on Laclede Place and retained a close friendship with neighbors Jack and Judy Dyer.
Among the many people in Southern Illinois he enjoyed being with were Marilyn and Trina at Mary Lou's Grill; Ching and Esa of Happy Reunion; the staff of Indian Creek Kennel; the staffs of Kroger and Schnucks; his neighbors Janice, Elmer, and Franklin Petrie; his lunch friend, Henry Polk; Leona Cicka, who included him in her family's holiday celebrations; and his longtime fishing buddy, Keith Frick, and Keith's wife, Margaret.
Special appreciation goes to those who reached out to Jerry toward the end of his life. He was grateful for your visits, phone calls, cards, and homemade treats. We thank those who were kind to him at Prairie Living, Manor Court, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Jerry was a member of the Humane Society of Southern Illinois, Friends of Giant City, Friends of McLeod Summer Playhouse, and the Southern Illinois Audubon Society. For years he helped Laraine monitor a bluebird trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Saddened that SIUC had earlier closed the McLeod Summer Playhouse on campus, Jerry started a public petition campaign in 2002 to restore it as a regional entertainment event and a valuable learning experience for theater and music majors. He collected more than 2,000 signatures and presented them to the SIUC administration. He was credited for helping to convince the university to restore funding. Today, the Playhouse is once again an exciting and appreciated theater experience.
Those who wish to honor his life may make a donation to the McLeod Summer Playhouse, SIUC Theater Department, Mailcode 6608, Carbondale, IL 62901, or to any animal shelter.
Burial and memorial events for Jerry will be private.
Huffman-Harker-Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale is assisting the family with arrangements.
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After five years of full-time travel, we have covered a lot of territory! Here is our collection of articles about our adventures and interesting experiences and people that we have encountered along the way. It is our hope to help our readers find a new location or off the beaten track activity to improve your travel experiences. We also hope to spread the word that travel is a life enhancing experience and encourage everyone to get out there and see the world.


Romney's Out…Or Is He In????
His withdraw comes so suddenly that it's making me wonder (after all, first thing this morning his camp was saying they would never give up). John McCain would be a pure genius if this whole plan was devised. Here's what I mean. John McCain's biggest criticism is that he is not conservative enough. On Super Tuesday, CNN exit polled across the nation this question to Republicans…"Who did you vote for and do you consider yourself a conservative?" Here's what they found nationally. 80% of Mitt Romney voters stated they were true conservatives, 75% of Mike Huckabee voters stated they were true conservatives, and only 45% of John McCain voters declared themselves true conservatives. Concluding that most moderates to liberals voted for John McCain. That is a destructive statistic among the GOP. The GOP feels it has lost its core foundation with the candidate John McCain. Meanwhile, John McCain is campaigning everywhere he goes that he is truly a conservative. And now he has hired advisers to show him how to come across as more conservative. If you Republicans want a guarantee of a Republican in the White House come January 2009, the magic key will be John McCain as President and Mitt Romney as Vice President. As stated up above, most true conservatives voted Romney. That would solve McCain's problem of not being conservative enough and I think Republicans would be a lot less irate about the current situation. And let's look at the big picture here which my generation in particular have a hard time doing. The bottom line is this…say McCain gets in and has an 8 year run, first off, if something catastrophic should happen to McCain and he can not physically act as sitting president any more, Romney would be the acting president. Or secondly, at the end of McCain's 8 year term, the republican running for president would then be the current Vice President…Mitt Romney. Win win situation!!!
So if John McCain were to ever ask Jo Jo's humble opinion…eat a piece of humble pie and ask Mitt Romney to be your running mate and just watch how the world will be at your fingertips!


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This is a list of electoral results for the Electoral district of Warrandyte in Victorian state elections.

Members for Warrandyte

Election results

Elections in the 2020s

Elections in the 2010s

Elections in the 2000s

Elections in the 1990s

Elections in the 1980s

Elections in the 1970s

References

Victoria (Australia) state electoral results by district


Can you make an oatmeal raisin cookie even a raisin hater will enjoy?
The other day while enjoying dinner at a friends house, he asked me, "Do you have a good, chewy, cinnamony, oatmeal raisin cookie?" and my husband Kevin quickly replies, "Nope, she HATES raisins!" It is the truth, I really don't love raisins. I had never made an oatmeal raisin cookie before now, because…well I don't usually enjoy eating raisin cookies. So I ventured back into the internet world to search for an oatmeal raisin cookie that I might actually enjoy, but so would the other people in my life.
I landed on a recipe from a website I have used a few times before and have been enjoying a great deal, Sally's Baking Addiction. One of the things that intrigued me the most about her recipe was that she added a tablespoon of molasses to her cookies to add flavor and moisture. The first time I read that, I went back to searching because Kevin doesn't like molasses. I realized later that I had some golden corn syrup in my pantry that I could use for the moisture and just added sweetness without too much flavor. I also took some ideas from other recipes I had read, such as only adding brown sugar instead of a mixture of brown and granulated sugar. I also added my own flavor touch by adding 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the hot water the raisins were soaking in before being added to the cookies for extra moisture.
The ingredients for this recipe are 1 cup of room temperature butter, 1 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 2 eggs at room temperature, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (fluffed, spooned & leveled), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats, 1 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons quality bourbon. This seems like quite a few more ingredients than some of my recent recipes but trust me, these cookies are worth it.
Before beginning this recipe, I followed Sally's tip to soak the 1 cup of raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before using them in the recipe. I also added the bourbon to the mix. Then at the 10 minute mark, I drained the raisons and laid them out on paper towels to make sure as much extra moisture is absorbed from the raisins as possible.
This recipe follows the basic butter and sugar creaming method of making sure that all of the brown sugar is throughly incorporated into the butter and the mixture is light and fluffy. Then the eggs are added and the mixer is turned up high to make sure they are all whipped into the butter and sugar mixture.
Next, I added 1 tablespoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup to the batter and whipped them together. After that, I mixed the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a small bowl and then added the dry ingredients slowly to the mixture.
After the dry ingredients were mixed in and the sides of the bowl were scraped down, I added the rolled oats and mixed them through the batter. Then I threw in the pre-soaked raisins and mixed. I covered the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes. While the dough was chilling, I lined a baking pan with parchment paper and preheated the oven to 350 F degrees.
After the dough chilled for 30 minutes, I used my large OXO cookie scoop to scoop 9 large cookies onto the cookie sheet and spread them quite far apart on the baking sheet since the dough spreads while it bakes. I recovered the bowl with the plastic warp and put the bowl back in the fridge. I baked the cookies for 13 minutes. At the 13 minute mark the cookies were set on the edges, but still quite shiny in the middle. I let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes and then moved the them to the cooling rack. Then I repeated the same steps with the rest of the dough.
Slowly but surely, these cookies started disappearing. Needless to say, these cookies were so amazingly moist. They had a very, very slight crisp to the edges and the flavor was sweet from the sugar, but a little spicy from the cinnamon and had the SLIGHTEST hint of bourbon in the raisins. The oats added the best chew to these cookies. I can't believe I am going to say this, but I think, it might be possible, that I like these oatmeal raisin cookies! I even held some dough back before I put the raisins in and added a few chocolate chips, baked it, and guess what….I didn't like it. I didn't like the chocolate chips, but I did like the raisins…WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?! So whatever you are doing, if you have the slightest inkling for an oatmeal raisin cookie, this is the one you should make! In fact, even if you just have an inkling for a cookie – MAKE THIS ONE!
These cookies are soft, chewy, flavorful, lovely and delicious!
You can absolutely skip the bourbon in the raisin soaking if you want but I wouldn't skip the soaking.
You can add toasted walnuts if you would like to the dough for added crunch and flavor.
Even after being stored in an airtight container on the counter for several days, they are still tasty & moist!
These changed my mind about oatmeal raisin cookies, I bet they might change someone else's mind as well!
In a small pan heat water till warm. Add bourbon to the water and then add the 1 cup of raisins. Soak for 10 minutes. Then drain and pat dry to remove as much extra moisture as possible.
In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat together the butter and brown sugar until throughly combined and light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and beat on high to make sure that they are well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla and whip on high again to make sure combined. Scrape the bowl down as often as needed during all these steps.
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt & cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients on low to the mixture. Once combined, scrape down the bowl and then add the oats to the bowl and mix again on low until combined. Then add the raisins and mix again on low until combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 30 – 60 minutes. While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Once the dough is chilled, use a large cookie scoop and scoop cookies onto the baking sheet and as far apart as possible from one another on the cookie sheet. Cover the rest of the dough and put back in the fridge until the first batch is finished baking. Bake for 13 minutes. Pull the cookies out once the edges are set, but the middles till look shinny. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Scoop the rest of the dough onto the cookie sheet and repeat step 5.


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Apple Nabbed 'A Christmas Carol' Because at That Price, Christmas Is for Streaming
Studios lost to Apple, which won the rights to make a very expensive Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Christmas movie.
Chris Lindahl
Oct 9, 2019 8:00 am
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In the latest installment of streaming services readying their incredibly expensive artillery for the coming war, Apple hopes to own the next Christmas classic with "A Christmas Carol" starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. Variety reported that Apple won a bidding war against Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and others for an unknown price, with sources citing total fees for talent alone at over $60 million.
That would make for a production budget of easily over $100 million. And at those prices, Christmas is for streaming.
Film versions of "A Christmas Carol" has been produced, revived, and rebooted countless times. Charles Dickens published the novella in 1843, and it's long been in public domain (as is the first adaptation, "Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost," which was released in 1901). The last time a major studio took on the property was 2009, when Robert Zemeckis made the 3D "A Christmas Carol" for Universal, starring Jim Carrey. That film was a disappointment; it made $325 million worldwide on a $200 million budget.
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Since cable became ubiquitous, TV has owned the crowded Christmas movie field. Like kids movies — a genre indisputably owned by Disney — these films are the rare examples of movies people want to watch over and over again, even if it is just once a year.
You can count on NBC to show "It's a Wonderful Life," and TNT/TBS to show "A Christmas Story." Freeform (the former ABC Family) offers its 25 Days of Christmas marathon, in 2017 Hallmark Channel premiered a jaw-dropping 33 original Christmas movies, and IFC celebrated the 30th anniversary of "Die Hard" last year with a daylong marathon of the franchise on Christmas Day.
But in a sea of endless choices, only a select few like "Home Alone" (which Disney+ plans to "reimagine"), "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and "The Santa Clause" become required annual viewing. That number also includes "Elf," which also turned former SNL cast member Ferrell into a genuine movie star in 2003 (and catapulted young director Jon Favreau). It made $220 million worldwide on a $33 million budget; last year, it drew AMC's biggest audience for 2018 and ranked #29 among best-selling DVDs. It's also a regular feature on the Christmas carousel on Apple's iTunes.
But even with Farrell and Reynolds, in 2019 studios would likely start to feel a little less jolly at the prospect of making a Christmas movie that would need to deliver some $400 million worldwide before it saw a profit. For Apple, which is very much willing to spend hundreds of millions to establish its place in the streaming firmament, and potentially create a holiday classic that could retain subscribers for years to come, it looks like a good deal.
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Thank you! I really like how the conductor told the audience about the history of the piece they were going to hear. I have never seen that before in a Symphony and I found that it truly enhanced the whole experience.
I thought he was great. I would have liked to meet him and see if he knew my brother, a violist in the BSO, and that he was on Fulbright scholarship in Rome studying Viola D'Amore. The viola d'amore is my favorite string instrument. My brother, Joseph Pietropaolo passed away 3 years ago.
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Perceptions of science in media and the non-scientific community
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Sneha Kulkarni
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in 2014 and has been refreshed.
Wouldn't it be interesting to know how the general public perceives science and what their views are about researchers? The Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) study is an attempt at understanding how science is looked upon by the non-scientific community. PAS 2014 is the fifth in a series of studies looking at attitudes to science, scientists, and science policy among the UK public. The survey was conducted by Ipsos MORI, the second largest market research organization in the United Kingdom, in partnership with the British Science Association.
PAS 2014 used social listening and online research with the Ipsos MORI Connects online community, alongside the nationwide face-to-face survey, to build a picture of how the public engages with science online as well as offline. Additionally, it explored public attitudes towards four of the Government's Eight Great Technologies: big data, agri-science, robotics, and emerging energy technologies. The data for 2014 are based on 1,749 adults aged 16+ (from the main survey) and 510 16-24 year-olds.
Some interesting findings of this survey are listed below:
35% think that scientists adjust their findings to get the answers they want, and 29% think scientific research is never or only occasionally checked by other scientists before being published.
71% of people surveyed think that the media sensationalizes science.
Half i.e. 51% still say they hear and see too little about science, while 69% think that "scientists should listen more to what ordinary people think."
The benefits of science are greater than any harmful effects, say 55%.
90% said they trusted scientists working for universities. This figure is 74% when you ask about scientists working for government, 88% for those working with charities and 60% with private companies.
91% feel young people's interest in science is necessary for future prosperity.
66% say science is a dying industry while 40% of those polled feel that scientists are poor at communicating.
It is important to know about science in their daily life according to 72%.
A detailed report of the survey findings can be read here.
Alice Bells, an academic and teacher who blogs at The Guardian, points out that while reading this data one should take into consideration this poll is about public attitudes, not public understanding. The UK and Europe tend to focus more on the social connections people have with science and not on testing their knowledge, she explains. Although such information might seem vague, understanding the social context of science offers useful information. Such surveys invite people to challenge their preconceptions about science and technology in society, and give academicians an inkling of how they are looked upon by the general public.
Do you think surveys such as these can help science? According to you, how does the non-scientific community view science? Please share your views.
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Entekra co-founder Gerry McCaughey. Image: Entekra
100 jobs announced for Monaghan following $55m investment
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Irish off-site framing manufacturer Entekra announces an investment of $55m, which will bring 100 highly skilled jobs to Monaghan.
Entekra, an off-site framing manufacturer based in Monaghan in Ireland, has received an investment of $55m.
This investment will enable the firm to hire 100 highly skilled new employees in the areas of engineering, design, finance, marketing and customer support.
Founded in 2015, Entekra is based in Monaghan but also has US operations in California, where it has a manufacturing plant. The company provides off-site framing for both residential and commercial construction with a specific focus on the US housing market.
The latest investment was made by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and private investors. The company was previously supported by Enterprise Ireland, and these new jobs will be supported by the IDA.
Entekra CEO Gerry McCaughey said the company's aim is to deliver the 100 new jobs at its Monaghan facility between now and the end of the year. "We are hiring skilled professionals in design, engineering, estimating, administration and purchasing," he said.
"The home construction market is the largest and most inefficient industry in the US. Entekra's technology allows us to manufacture energy-efficient homes at speed and scale. It will reduce waste and improve quality of the home construction process," said McCaughey.
Speaking at the announcement, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD, said it was a great day for Monaghan, adding that the creation of the new jobs was a significant vote of confidence in the county.
"I want to acknowledge the huge efforts of Gerry McCaughey, a local entrepreneur, who has spearheaded this $55m investment in partnership with Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. This is testament to Gerry's strong commitment to his home county," she said.
Humphreys also acknowledged Monaghan's long and proud tradition in the engineering sector, which has been experiencing good news of late. In late April, Monaghan-based manufacturing firm Combilift announced plans to open a new €50m global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Annahagh, bringing 200 new jobs to the area.
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