Dell this week introduced several new monitors, including the Mac-friendly UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD (5K2K) monitor. The UltraSharp 40 or “U4021QW” is the world’s first 40-inch ultrawide curved monitor with a 5120×2160 resolution, also known as WUHD or 5K2K.
This is not a true 5K resolution and instead works out to around 140 PPI, which is equivalent to a 32-inch 4K display, but with 33% more viewing space.
With a 21:9 aspect ratio, the UltraSharp 40 is ideal for users who want lots of screen real estate within a single display, but without compromising on resolution… The UltraSharp 40 is one of the only ultrawide monitors with a “4K” resolution, with most having a lower QHD resolution of 2560×1440.
A built-in Thunderbolt 3 port allows the UltraSharp 40 to be connected to a compatible Mac with a single cable, and the monitor can power a MacBook Pro with up to 90W of pass-through charging. Other connectivity includes two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, three 10Gbps USB-A ports, one USB Type-B upstream port, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone/audio jack on the back of the monitor, plus one 15W USB-C port and another 10Gbps USB-A port on the bottom of the monitor for quick access.
Dell says the UltraSharp 40 is a 10-bit display that covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCI-P3 color spaces, producing 1.07 billion colors. However, for a high-end monitor, peak brightness is relatively low at 300 nits.
MacDailyNews Take: Guess Mikey is glad Apple didn’t follow his stupid advice. We wouldn’t connect a Dell anything to our Macs for any price*.
We currently very happily driving dual 4K displays (LG 27UK850-W units, $449.97 at Amazon) when at our desks with 16-inch MacBook Pro units (AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB).
*But, feel free to test our resolve, Mikey, given your access to enormous sums.


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Led by Director Kerri Cavanaugh, MD, MHS, the Effective Health Communication (EHC) Core provides consultation on multiple aspects of research related to health literacy, numeracy, cross-cultural communication, and mobile device or Internet-based communication.
Consultation can be arranged at any stage in the research process, including identification of appropriate measures and resources, feedback on study-related materials, recruitment of diverse patients, informed consent, accurate data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of findings, all with an eye toward making the research accessible to patients across a range of health literacy skills and cultures.
EHC Core services include:
- Consultation regarding the development of consent and e-consent sensitive to patient literacy/numeracy, cultural, and other psychosocial factors.
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- Assist with content development, and evaluation of literacy, numeracy, and health communication related measures.
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Social media is the only place you can win a fight with Conor McGregor.
Man, Conor McGregor is just a magnet for controversy.
While out about town in New York last week before UFC 205, McGregor ran into a couple of fans who wanted to take a photo—Erin Safran and her brother Sean. He obliged and the resulting image was pretty delightful.
McGregor, no doubt quite pleased with how his pecs looked in the picture, decided to take Erin’s photo and post it on his own Instagram page.
Hey wait a second, where’s Erin?
Erin got the last laugh, though, reposting the same photo with McGregor lopped off—and a quote from his awesome post-fight interview.
“I wasn’t sad or embarrassed at all, I was happy enough he screenshotted my own pic and took time to crop me out,” Erin told Buzzfeed. “I’m glad he really liked that photo of himself. Cropped or uncropped, I love him.”

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Don commends FG on directive to promote indigenous satellite
Prof. Turner Isoun, the former Minister of Science and Technology on Monday in Abuja commended the Federal Government on directives to agencies to patronise the country’s indigenous satellite NIGcomSat-1R.
TheNewsGuru recalls that the Federal Government recently issued `Order 2’ compelling its ministries, agencies and corporate bodies in the country to patronise Nigerian satellites.
Isoun told newsmen in Abuja that the country had satellites in the orbit performing observatory and communication functions.
According to him, the space sector of the country is performing well and has been able to create jobs.
He also said that patronage of local satellites would reduce cost of importation.
“Nigeria presently has satellites in orbit performing both observatory and communication functions yet government agencies spend millions of dollars every year on the purchase of satellite imageries and internet data from other satellites across the world.
“The directive by government is a clear testimony that the investment in the satellite sector is not a waste.
“The sector is presently positioned to advance government efforts to create wealth and jobs for the teeming youth population.
“It is noteworthy that government investment in the space sector in the last few years has started paying off.
“The sector is now positioned to create wealth and jobs, and be in the first line of renewable resources of innovation,” he said.
Isoun, however, urged government not to relent on its functions, adding that it should continue to show leadership by monitoring and ensuring strict compliance with the implementation of the directive.
The former minister also said that the satellite industry must be linked to other sectors of the economy, especially agriculture, transportation and banking.
According to him, it will be necessary to promote technological innovation from the institutions to stand a chance of global competitions.
“Any nation averse to technology and innovation cannot compete globally.
“Nigerian universities must key into the present development, especially in the space sector, they must play a significant role in efforts to create wealth and jobs for the population,” he said.
He, however, called on the government to step up actions on the country’s Nuclear Programme which was established to generate more than1000 mega watts of electricity.
“We already have in place facilities such as the gamma irradiation that will add value to agricultural produce, especially those for export,” Isoun said.


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“ I have a passion for stone” explains the French-born artist who has maintained a life-long love for sculpting in this medium. Harris explains.
Born at the doorstep of a marvelous gothic cathedral in Champagne, France’s region of wine and stone, his talents brought him his first commission at age 14. “Although I had my first public show just a few years later, it wasn’t until I was 21 that I decided to dedicate myself to becoming a professional sculptor.”
With a strong foundation in the arts, his professional European career blossomed. Among the greatest achievements are the commissions for the President of Germany and also the President of the Ivory Coast. Important works are also found in Belgium, France and Germany. His sculptures are exhibited in galleries and he maintains studios in France, California, and now in North Carolina. His major line of work comes from commissions by private clients and public enterprises.
Working in a unique style, Harris sculptures are best described as classical contemporary, representing the human figure – man and woman – surrounded by a “veil.” The veil represents the mystery we encounter each day of our lives,” says Harris. “The message I want to convey is one of optimism. There is truth in the world, but it is necessary for me to veil it, because man does not yet have a grasp of the answers to life. My hope is that someday the veil will be lifted.”

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Did you know…
Youth with mentors are more likely to pursue healthy lifestyles as adults? With exercise and healthier choices being the most common New Year’s Resolutions for adults, January is an ideal time to learn about the benefits of mentoring and to give back as a volunteer.
According to Boston Consulting Group research, mentoring has a clear, positive effect on a young person’s life trajectory.
92% of Big Brothers Big Sisters alumni feel more confident
80% go on to pursue healthy lifestyles
81% report stronger financial literacy
Mentoring is a critical factor enabling young people to achieve more – no matter what adversities they face. In fact, Harvard research shows that every single child who does well despite hardship has a stable relationship with a supportive adult.
With one in five Canadian children living in poverty, and approximately 1.2 million youth affected by mental health concerns, the need for a mentor is greater than ever. While mentors across the gender spectrum are needed, the demand for male volunteers is especially high. Volunteering for only one hour a week can change the course of a young life.
During Mentoring Month, we encourage you to join the conversation about the impact of mentoring and to consider volunteering!

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Rabbs’ season ends with, 56-28, loss in bi-district tilt
Atlanta finished the regular season as the fourth-place team in District 7-4A, DII.
That pitted the Rabbs against 8-4A, DII champion Jasper in the bi-district round of the state playoffs which took place in Carthage last Friday night.
Atlanta opened the game with excellent progress and won the first half of the game.
Unfortunately, they didn’t score any in the second half of the contest as the Jasper Bulldogs went on to win, 56-28.
Atlanta opened the game with the ball on the 30-yard line.
Wideout Austin Brown took the ball eight yards on a sweep play followed by two short runs via running backs Jawan King and Dra Nelson.
Quarterback Andy Samples connected with Nelson on a 7-yard pass and a 3-yard run by King put the Rabbs at the Bulldog 48.
On the next snap Samples hit King for a 48-yard score to put Atlanta on the scoreboard first.
Fernando Campos split the uprights and the Rabbits had a, 7-0, lead with 9:38 left in the first quarter.
Jasper didn’t waste time moving the ball on its first possession as the running back slipped around the right side of the line on a sweep play and took the ball from the 37 to Atlanta’s 9-yard line.
After a penalty against Jasper the Bulldogs scored on a 14-yard TD pass the very next play.
The successful PAT tied the game at 7-all with 9:14 left in the first frame.
Atlanta broke out a trick play on the second play of the next drive as Samples flicked the ball to King who tossed the ball to receiver Kade Wood on what looked like a double-reverse.
Wood stopped and tossed the ball to Samples for a 37-yard gain.
Samples took the ball down to the Jasper six on his next carry, and King took it in from there at the 7:24 mark.
Campos hit the PAT and Atlanta was back on top by a score of, 14-7.
Atlanta’s stout defense showed up on the next drive as Jasper was driving across midfield.
On the fourth play of the drive Jasper fumbled and the Rabbs recovered the ball with 5:42 left on the clock.
Samples gained 23 yards and King 14 on the ground before Samples connected with Brown for a 37-yard score.
The PAT was good, and Atlanta increased its lead to, 21-7, with 3:12 left in the wild first quarter.
The opening quarter closed with Jasper in the redzone.
Three plays into the new quarter and the Bulldogs scored again with 10:52 showing on the clock.
The PAT was good, and the Rabbit lead was, 21-14.
Atlanta had to punt on the next drive which set up another scoring drive for Jasper.
This one wouldn’t be without controversy.
A big run by the Bulldog tailback was marked at the 1-yard line after the runner stepped out of bounds.
On the run, however, the runner tried to extend the ball over the line and dropped the ball which went through the back of the endzone for an apparent touchback.
The officials thought he stepped out of bounds first and Jasper scored on the very next play.
The PAT tied the score at 21-all with 8:40 left in the first half.
A steady dose of Samples and King on Atlanta’s next possession took the ball from the 38 to Jasper’s 36.
From there Samples hit Brown for another TD.
The PAT put the Rabbs up, 28-21, with 4:54 left in the second stanza.
Two minutes, a big run and big pass later and Jasper was knocking on the door again.
The Bulldogs scored again with 2:40 left in the quarter but missed the PAT which left the score at, 28-27.
Atlanta had a great chance to score before the half ended as Jasper fumbled the ball away with 24 seconds on the clock and the ball sitting at the 38, but the Rabbits ran out of time.
Jasper opened the second half by scoring a TD on a 5-play drive which ended with a 2-yard touchdown at the 9:48 mark.
The 2-point play was successful, and Jasper was up for the first time by a score of, 35-28.
Later in the quarter Atlanta received a bonus as Jasper fumbled the ball at the 3-yard line.
Unfortunately, a pick-6 put Jasper back on the board.
The PAT was good, and the Bulldogs were up, 42-28, with 5:13 left in the third quarter.
Jasper scored again with 33 seconds left in the third frame and went into the final quarter with a, 49-28, lead.
Atlanta never found a rhythm in the second half like they had to begin the game.
Jasper scored again with 6:29 left in the contest and pushed the score to, 56-28.
The game ended with the Bulldogs kneeling the ball.


It is a debate that probably should have been going on when Henry Ford started mass producing motor vehicles and when Thomas Edison invented the light bulb around the early 1900s. Given that we have a growing number of people owning cars in more places around the world and then a finite resource in oil, it was inevitable that crisis of various forms would eventuate. Of all the technological challenges facing our world that affect our daily lives, this energy source dilemma along with maybe cancer treatment could be the biggest. The question is are their alternatives to things like oil and coal and then how advanced are we in finding a viable alternative. The short answer is yes there are alternatives but how far we are down the track of making them a reality is dependent on who you ask.
One of the major options in regards to alternative fuel for powering things like cars is a hydrogen fuel cell. A fuel cell converts the chemicals hydrogen and oxygen into water, and in the process it produces electricity. So essentially you are producing energy in the form of electricity and the only by product is water which is good for the environment. This process has the potential to be up to 80% efficient meaning 80% of the resource chemicals initially are able to be converted into energy. Compare this with petrol for your car which is only about 20% efficient. Hydrogen fuel cells were one of the energy sources for Apollo 11 reaching the moon in 1969 so it is not a new concept but it was expensive.
Also as hydrogen and oxygen are not limited to one or a few regions of the world like crude oil, political conflicts over this important resource can also be eliminated. What are the current issues with fuel cells? Well, while 90% of our universe is made up of Hydrogen, it is not readily available in any sort of useful way currently for this technology. Also current methods employed to extract hydrogen don’t give a pure form meaning the energy efficiency drops to about 30-40%. This also increases the cost of the cell. Oxygen is of course readily available in our atmosphere.
A recent discovery on the rings of Saturn of all places could be the major breakthrough for this technology. Scientists have discovered that as water comes off the rings, the hydrogen is lost from it, leaving the oxygen. The method is called electromagnetic bipolar separation; a method used in the laboratories and can be employed deep in earth’s core using the earth’s own electromagnetic field. If the method can be perfected, it can separate hydrogen from water almost free. If Hydrogen can be obtained free of cost, we can have abundance of energy with almost no cost and then the resultant water or steam is totally pollution free.
In short we could have very cheap energy, remove fossil fuels like oil as a source of global political and social conflicts and clean up our environment. If this is the end result then we should all want something to happen now.


text: Mining was what put Franklin NJ on the map, from the early days of the Franklin Furnace, to the later days of the Palmer Zinc Mine. Franklin had about 3 scattered zinc mines all about in the late 1800's. The number of shafts, tunnels, cuts, excavations etc where too many to name. The Trotter, Parker and Palmer mines where all consolidated by the NJ Zinc company back in the early 1900's and worked from the Palmer mine area. The Mine itself was huge, and all the ore was mined until exhausted ub 1954. The grounds Boasted a rail road yard with over 6 tracks in it. a Large mill and a 1000+ foot 60 degree shaft. unfortunately all that remains is being slowly neglected. The entrances capped with impenetrable cement.

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|BLOCKS by SIZE||8" Quilt Blocks|
Eight inch quilt blocks are commonly used in quilts that are made up of one block only and the parts are easily divisible by four. Also, by setting the blocks in different layouts, you can create many different new designs -- sometimes with just a simple rotation of the block. This is not to say that larger or smaller versions of the same quilt block cannot be used in your quilt. Once again, you are the designer.
Free Quilt Block Pattern
The Idaho quilt block might be considered a "study in stars" since there are five stars that appear. This might seem like a challenging block to construct, but once broken down into smaller "chunks" it is really quite easy.
The eight patch quilt block is sewn as an uneven nine patch, once you have constructed all the smaller parts. These sections are comprised of two of my favourite patches -- the flying geese and the underused, (at least in my opinion) unit -- the square in a square.
Enjoy the choosing of your colours to make this lovely block stand out from the rest.
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Banks, payment providers, stock exchanges, authentication providers, and even central banks have joined forces to use the current blockchain technology to make identity verifiable more easily. Identity management is still considered the killer application for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The website offers the best trading tools, quick payouts, and exceptional customer care to help users on their bitcoin journey. There has been a lot of talk about disruptive innovation in this space over recent years, but there are also signs that government bodies might use bitcoins for authenticating identities. If you are into a crypto investment, you should know about Day trading.
A decentralized global cryptocurrency ecosystem can enhance financial markets by providing a layer of trustworthiness over currencies such as the US dollar or Euro. In addition, people can use this digital ledger to prove ownership while creating trustless relationships and providing decentralized authentication and privacy features.
Companies can create a public profile for each coin owner, and this information is visible to all users willing to verify their identity with them. In traditional financial services, the verification process often involves multiple bank departments exchanging documents to authenticate identities before granting customers limited access to bank accounts. This process may be time-consuming and expensive for both banks and customers.
By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, banks can provide these services in an automated and streamlined way. For example, many blockchain platforms provide social logins and identity management systems that facilitate the exchange of documents while allowing users to have greater control over what information they grant to third parties. Banks might also use this decentralized process for authenticating the identities of employees who are accessing corporate networks from remote locations to perform banking transactions or provide access to sensitive data.
Government can use blockchain for the voting process:
Blockchain can also play a vital role in voting to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and accessibility across the network. In addition, companies can use this digital ledger to keep tabs on votes and tally the results of elections while providing a layer of trustworthiness over these processes.
Since it is an immutable and tamper-proof ledger being detected, blockchain technology is well suited for keeping track of votes, especially since it connects every transaction to each user’s public profile.
This distributed system can track the voting process in real time, and voters will know when their votes have been recorded on the ledger. In addition, government bodies such as the Treasury Department might use it to keep tabs on different income streams, expenditures, or any other financial data with complete transparency.
How can blockchain benefit government authorities?
- Blockchain will only enhance the efficiency of government operations by providing the following:
- Improved transparency and accountability by using a distributed ledger to track every vote
- Reduced fraud, waste, and errors in financial transactions and processes
- Reduced costs and increased speed while providing more security around a variety of processes
How to secure identity information using blockchain:
The distributed nature of blockchain technology allows multiple parties to access the same information at different times. As soon as this process occurs, it can place a seal on any new entries that are made later. It seals an authentic digital signature creating an encrypted entry into the distributed database. This digital ledger can be stored in devices located anywhere on the internet, and no one can enter once it is added. In addition, if an encrypted entry is changed or altered, it will appear unreadable and cannot be used by anyone trying to gain access to the data.
Blockchain technology can provide privacy features for individuals or organizations looking for more anonymity or control over their profile information shared with third parties. In addition, this distributed ledger can remove the need for a central authority to provide oversight of account balances, transactions, and other activities taking place over the network. Financial institutions might use this service if they are worried about transaction fraud or internal mismanagement within their organization. Central banks might use it to help manage the money supply, especially if they are concerned about the possible future of cryptocurrencies or plan to issue their digital currency. In this case, institutions like the IMF, Federal Reserve, or Bank of Japan might help create an international network that helps make cross-border transactions more efficient and trackable.
How can blockchain be used for identity authentication?
People can break down the authentication process using blockchain by people into two main steps:
Proof of Identity means that individuals can prove their identity when accessing any financial service provided by a third-party institution such as a bank. Providing this proof involves users sharing their data and digital signatures with the bank or other third-party services.


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Designer Ian S. Frazier details upcoming changes.
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'You make it all worthwhile.'
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The daughter of Jose Fernandez was born in Miami on Friday.
Authorities are investigating a deadly and fiery crash Sunday in Hollywood.
The father of a Navy SEAL killed during a raid in Yemen is demanding an investigation into its planning and criticized the Trump administration for its timing.
Jail records show Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam was arrested on drug charges early Sunday morning in Miami Beach.
The Heat won a third consecutive game with their 113-95 victory over the Pacers on Saturday
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The Marlins began the Grapefruit League with a 8-7 win over the Cardinals on Saturday
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In a report into why fewer than one in five people are voting in some elections, the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee found millions of people are missing from electoral registers.
Some MPs who sit on the panel believe there is now a "strong case" for compulsory voting, which could be introduced as early as the next General Election.
However, the committee said an option to vote "none of the above" should be included alongside the names of candidates in mandatory elections.
Other proposals include universal e-voting from 2020, automatically registering voters by linking them to their National Insurance numbers and a Commons debate on lowering the voting age.
Giving 16 and 17-year-olds the vote - one of five issues the UK Youth Parliament will debate during its annual sitting in Westminster later - has already proved a major talking point on Stand Up Be Counted, Sky's interactive platform for young people.
Not everyone supports the idea but Danny Wittenberg, 17, from London, said teenagers deserve to be heard.
This is his article for Sky News:
"How far should we trust our teenagers? It's a conundrum central to why 16-year-olds are allowed to work full-time, pay taxes, join the army and even get married before they can vote in elections.
"Whilst Ed Miliband's policies and persona may not have endeared him to non-partisan teens, his promise to lower the voting age and 'hear the voices of young people in politics' is a coup which could become a serious embarrassment for David Cameron.
"The Prime Minister defied Parliament by ruling out the option, despite it receiving considerable backing from MPs in a vote last January.
"He has since awkwardly ignored calls from both sides of the Scottish referendum debate to follow their example and widen the franchise for general elections. So what next?
"Will the Conservatives patronise young people by claiming that post-GCSEs teens are still too impressionable and politically illiterate to vote, implying shortcomings in the state's own education system, or will they stay silent and make us feel locked out again?
"Either way, showing 16 and 17-year-olds that the Government doesn't want us to vote is neither an appealing nor productive message.
"It strengthens the suspicion that politicians don't trust young people when it really counts and carries the hallmark of yet another sneer from mainstream society at the choices we make.
"Above all, trying to persuade people my age to put our faith in the same politicians who so plainly don't trust us is just never going to work.
"Surely the best way forward is for Cameron to join Miliband in a cross-party agreement which recognises our democratic right to vote along with our crucial perspectives.
"We will be legally recognised and responsible adults for the majority of the next Parliament and deserve a proper say on who governs our country."


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Taylor Swift will receive the “Artist of the Decade” award at next month’s 2019 American Music Awards. She is already up for five nominations and will also be performing some of her hits.
Just last year, Taylor topped Whitney Houston in raking in the most AMAs than any other female artist. This year, she will compete to surpass Michael Jackson in most AMAs ever for an artist, at 24 wins. She currently has 23.
Taylor is nominated for her “You Need to Calm Down” video, as well as artist of the year, favorite pop/rock album for “Lover,” artist of the year, favorite pop/rock female artist and favorite adult contemporary artist.
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Rick Owens: Menswear AW19
It’s quiet before a Rick Owens show, like in a church. And we are in a way, and here to pay our respect to a designer held, by his fans, in god-like, status. Today’s service was held in the Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philips Vassala-designed concrete basement of the Palais de Tokyo, a church to brutal minimalism.
Straight into the direct beam of industrial-sized search spotlight walked gangly youths, and a handful of buff goths, in terrific platform boots. Some looks played with classic quilting and the kind you see lining a hunting jacket or worn by posh Saturday dads down the King’s Road. Owens’ was longer, and cut and refashioned and worn over beautifully tailored coats. And still, they came like Nightcrawlers from a nightclub somewhere in the future.
More geometry and a new-look blouson: a reverse shearling or that tan leather shearling version with a side fasten then ruched at the waistband. This shape was taken and repurposed again into a half-shearling body with puffa sleeves. It’s engineering like this, where Owens excels. The shoulder on various jackets and coats was an exercise in moulding on a Stockman: like a soft pagoda it gently kicked out and slightly up like a stubby nose. You only get a shoulder like that after hours of work: reshaping, recutting, padding on, padding off. But you only see the work that goes into the garments, and the brand’s constant pushing for new and absolute perfection, when you get access to the pattern rooms. It’s here where the serious work takes place: immaculate.
Photography by Jason Lloyd- Evans.


text: I grew up with James Bond. That’s not really an exaggeration. I remember proudly telling my babysitter I’d been watching the films for years. My favorite parts: the chase scenes. So when I went to London last month and discovered Bond in Motion, a museum exhibit filled with actual Bond vehicles, I drooled a bit.

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Taste of Japan: 6 Places Beyond Tokyo
Japan is renowned for its diverse and delicious cuisine. From street-food to Michelin star restaurants, discover the best ‘off the beaten track’ culinary hotspots.
The six most Instagrammable places in Japan
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or you just like to get a bit snap happy on your smartphone, you won’t have to look far (or try too hard) to get some impressive, envy-inducing travel shots in Japan.
Japan abounds in accommodations, both western-style and Japanese. Types of accommodation vary widely in terms of style and price.
Five lesser known Japanese dishes
Japanese food is a lot more than just sushi, tempura, or ramen. Give these 5 lesser known but tasty dishes a try.
Tokyo DisneySea with Kids
Travel blogger Leah Smileski of Kid Bucket List gives us her insider tips on what to see, eat and do at Tokyo DisneySea with Kids.
Six Japanese foods to try for the adventurous
Take note of these six lesser-known, yet quintessentially Japanese dishes for you to try on your next visit to Japan.

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Anny Studios - Quite The Mixed Bag!!! Aug 26, 2014
First of all, I think I should say that rating this hostel was a bit tougher for me than usual. In particular, you'll notice that the ratings for individual aspects don't seem to sum up to the overall rating. This is 'cos of the huge contrast between degree of good and bad.
As far as 'Value' is concerned, its definitely good. I stayed there early in the summer of 2014, well before the peak season. But even so, the rates offered are spectacular, and particularly appealing to budget travelers.
Many varying views exist on the subject of 'Location'; some that Perissa Beach is a little out of the way, and others that its great for those who wanna focus on spending time at the beach. Both can be considered correct, as the ride from Fira to Perissa is about an hour by bus, and there's not really much else around there than Perissa's black sand beach, which stretches for over 5km, all the way over to Perivolos. However, honestly, considering that one of the most common ways to get around in Santorini is by renting a quad-bike, Perissa being out of the way is of no real consequence. The abundance of rental companies in and around Perissa too make it convenient to get to the other parts of the island without too much hassle. So overall, I think the 'Location' of Anny Studios is great, if cost is an important consideration, and unless you're hell-bent on getting a caldera view, it a good base to start in.
'Cleanliness' at Anny Studios... Nothing really worth mentioning. Nothing great, and nothing that raised any eyebrows either.
'Amenities'-wise, its a pretty decent package. There is wifi coverage in the public areas, great bar/pool area that can get really lively and entertaining, there's some free to use PCs with internet access, a washing machine, and a shuttle bus service to the ports for regular ferries. Also, at the time of my stay, they arranged free pickup at the ferry port or airport, with prior arrangement.
'Bed' was comfortable enough to get a good night's sleep, though I must say that the layout of the dorm I was in felt awfully claustrophobic for some bunks (I was sure glad to be in a bunk at the entrance to the dorm).
The 'Bathroom' is the only thing I wish was better, but then again, my time in Greece made me feel like bathrooms and toilets are just a common questionable area of Greek life. At Anny Studios, specifically, after a few early risers have been about their business, the bathroom smells kinda funky, and the smell can sometimes tend to drift into the sleeping areas too (funnily enough, the claustrophobic bunks). Its issues with the plumbing, but if you're one of the early risers, and the drainage has had time to settle overnight, you'll get away unscathed. Actually, come to think of it, the plumbing in general was terrible!!! Even showering took forever with the low water pressure, and the water smelled funny. LOL, one day I even made use of a shower at the beach to make myself feel clean!!!
But worse still, the toilet in the public area is TINY! I'm not a big guy (height-wise), and I dread to imagine how someone a few inches taller would manage in there! So one piece of advice, at all costs, make good use of the dorm toilet BEFORE you check out!
On a serious note, though, this is one area Anny Studios really should focus on improving, and I hope they will receive enough feedback to prompt such steps.
'Service'... This is the best thing about this hostel. All the previous reviews talk about it, and I will affirm it too! The now somewhat famous 'Adonis' is a great fella, who does pretty much EVERYTHING at the hostel. Even the other guys working there are always approachable and happy to help, advise and even join in the fun with the guests! It all adds so much more to the great atmosphere of the hostel.
Other points to take into account are that if you're not the partying type, and/or tired after a day walking around the other Santorini villages, Perissa is a cool place to unwind, and Anny Studios is right on the beach front, allowing for a nice stroll, plenty of restaurants and bars, and even the hostel's in house bar/lounge is a great place to chill out in the evening and meet people.
Check out my review of Tranquilo, an amazing Bar/Restaurant on the beach, on the spots I frequented during my stay!
Also, Anny Studios has a lot of great contacts with local service providers and tour companies, and offer great packages for its guests. Be sure to check them out, as it can be a lot more convenient than making your way about on your own.
So all in all, for me, the issues with the plumbing and the great service sorta cancel each other out, and the cheap prices and atmosphere tip the balance in favour of a 'Recommended' overall rating.
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Great hostel on the beach Jul 02, 2013
What a great find this was!!
This hotel built in traditional style is located right on Perissa black beach of Santorini! It's a hostel, with studios. There are dormitory rooms, and studio like private rooms.
Despite being on the beach, this hotel has a very nice pool with a bar. Bar is open until 10pm, so it's quiet at night.
I had booked a private room at this place before I arrived on Santorini, because my ferry was arriving after midnight. Most hotels on the island offer free transfer to and from the port. This is a big plus, considering the location of the port.
They waited for me when I got off the ferry around 1:30am, and drove me to the hostel.
The guy working at the reception was very nice and offered lots of information without me even asking anything.
My room was big, with a double bed, desk and chair, AC, TV, wardrobe, small balcony, and half a kitchen! I had sink, ranges, fridge, pots and pans, utensils.
Bathroom was nice too, with shower. There is no fresh water on the island. Water is not drinkable, but this hostel has drinks, including water, for sale. Due to their problems with water, when you shower you may find water a bit salty, but this didn't bother me at all. The whole island has this problem.
As this is really a hostel, they had couple of computers for use in the common room. WiFi worked well in the common area, not so strong in the room. Common room had tables and benches, and it's right next to the pool, so with nice views.
They had all the information posted around the reception desk, with bus times around the island, boat trips offered, car rental etc. This was really helpful!
The guy at the reception gave me a map, showed me all the interesting things on the island, wrote down times it took by bus, prices, etc.
Bus stop is about five minutes walking from the hostel, and it's easy to find.
They help with renting cars, quads, scooters, booking tours, etc.
And all this for about 25EUR a night!!!
I would love to go back to Perissa, and I would definitely book this place again!
Part of the Greek Island Hopping 2013 travel blog
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Anny Studios Overview
The Anny Studios is situated just a short walk away from the beach for guests who wish to enjoy waterfront activities. The black sand beach of Perissa offers water sports, sunbathing, and swimming. Guests can also enjoy the close proximity of this hotel in Perissa to the town’s historic district, where they will find a number of attractions, shopping and dining options. Guest will be within minutes of the volcano trip tours and the Perivolos Resort. The airport is just fifteen minutes from the Anny Studios, and the accommodation offers an airport shuttle service. Additionally, the hotel offers a car rental desk.
The guestrooms available at the Anny Studios feature classic accommodation along with such amenities as satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, in-room safes, refrigerators, private balconies, and private bathrooms with hairdryers and toiletries.
Guests will be able to make use of a number of contemporary amenities available at the Anny Studios. Amenities and services of the hotel include a swimming pool, a poolside bar, a snack bar, an Internet corner, a laundry service, a foreign currency exchange service, and a tour desk. The hotel also offers a 24-hour reception desk.
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H/T Adweek In the end, the kids have to make a decision about which letter they want to be sent -- the letter to the Three
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RADIATING HEAT THIS SUMMER
As you know we’ve been busily writing and recording in LA with our esteemed producer Ben Grosse for the first part of this year.
Now, we’re ecstatic to bring the heat with our new single ‘Radiance’, leading into a massive summer in Europe.
‘Radiance’ has a thunderous opening, it really sets the pace on this eclectic heavy rock piece. You’ll dig the riff with its deep 70’s vibe, born in the industrious heartland of England. Glenn’s power house vocal, towers above the musical storm of the duelling guitars of Doug and David and the earthshaking drums of Brian Tichy. This is going to rock LIVE!
“‘Radiance’ was the first song we wrote for the album and wanted to address a universal awakening with the lyrical content. Musically it’s heavy on groove and movement.” – Glenn Hughes
On June 2nd, the day before our first show with Foreigner in Hamburg, we took you into the metaverse …
Our first meta cinematic for ‘Radiance’ will transport you into a parallel universe with the Daisies’ digital offspring, The Meta Daisies. Accompanying them in this new dimension is their guardian Daisy at the helm. ‘Radiance’ will give you a taste of what’s to come in the Daisyland Metaverse.
Strap yourself in for a rockin’ ride live and, to infinity and beyond!
Stay tuned, we will reveal this brand new, innovative project on June 2nd. An introduction to the world’s first metaverse rock band awaits – keep your eyes peeled!


ERIC Number: EJ1092231
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Feb
Abstractor: As Provided
The Nigerian State and Global Economic Crises: Socio-Political Implications and Policy Challenges
Olaopa, O. R.; Ogundari, I. O.; Akindele, S. T.; Hassan, O. M.
International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, v4 n2 p45-52 Feb 2012
This article discusses how economic reforms, as a reaction to the effects of the global financial crises, have intensified popular unrests and redefined the composition, interests, and socio-economic and political attitudes of Nigeria's increasingly complex social strata. We relied basically on secondary data to analyze some of the fundamental domestic and international issues facing the country in the course of implementing reforms and their accompanying social, economic and political problems. It was discovered that the past and present economic reform policies failed to guarantee the dividends of democracy and worsened the socio-economic situation of the citizenry. The people, as a result of the untold hardship and unfulfilled expectation meted out by the reform became apathetic with loss of confidence in government and resolved to avoid the state and now found solace in socio-economic and political menace for their survival. Successive governments, through various policies, though with little success, have responded to these challenges and been forced to undertake more active socioeconomic and political reforms or face an even greater loss of its authority. The paper then suggested the need for concrete transformative empowerment policy agenda to really meet these challenges.
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Financial Exigency, Social Problems, Political Attitudes, Socioeconomic Influences, Foreign Countries, Economic Change, Democracy, Developing Nations
Academic Journals. e-mail: IJEAPS@academicjournals.org; Web site: http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJEAPS
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Nigeria
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A


The term BIM (Building Information Modelling) has become universally commonplace in the construction vocabulary. Much has been written about the value proposition of BIM. In United Kingdom, everyone talks about Building Information Modelling (BIM), and unfortunately very few from the perspective of the buildings renovation. The momentum behind the universal adoption of BIM technology has been gaining speed since the launch of the UK Government Building Information Modelling strategy in 2011. Figures recently released by NBS (National Building Specification) continue to indicate that a significant proportion of the UK Construction industry remains blissfully unaware of the modern technology and potential benefits that can bestow upon their business, especially for renovations projects. When we are talking about a renovation project and we want to create a BIM model, this needs the involvement of all stakeholders to effectively achieve the greater coordination, productivity, visualization, costs efficiencies and delivery what it promises. How to Create a BIM model when potentially some information is already lost? First we need to search for all the existing information and documents from the original design and all potential upgrades that have been made to the building. Unfortunately, we are aware that if the building is older than 30 years there will be a big probability for paper/CAD drawings to be limited or even inexistent. In older buildings this is something that we will find difficult to gain access to, simply because CAD technology was not an option during that time. So, we need other solutions for our approach. So what’s next? Limited number of drawings available and out-dated drawings to the latest modifications made to the building will be the most common situation of a case like this. If we look for a Plantroom full of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems (pumps, valves, conduits, trays, pipe runs and fittings), we will notice that there have been so many changes done (installed) to that room to meet the growing requirements of the building. The original design drawings are completely useless to us. Is it a hard challenge for us now? Not really. We can now use 3D Laser Scanning technologies that will easily help us to take the first steps to obtain and generate an accurate data set for creating the 3D model for the renovation project. The modern digital toolset actually accelerate the process providing the required derivable for the project. What is 3D Laser Scanning? There are already many different technologies that can be used to build 3D scanning devices. Laser scanning instruments collect high accuracy data providing millions of measurements in 3 dimensions called point clouds and the result is an organised 3D digital representation of an object which is delivered quickly, efficiently and accurately.
Fig. 1 – 3D Laser Scanning to a 3D IFC model. Time to create the BIM model We now have the 3D model that was taken using the 3D Laser Scanning and normally these models are given as an Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file – IFC files can be imported into any design program that is compliant with the standards to help AEC industry. From this new file we can start to put our input in the project. Analysing the existing model (IFC), the team involved can now look in ways for a better predication of building performance, boost energy efficiency, raise cost savings and increase certainty of the building is now what the client demand. Extracting the information from the model to different software packages is easier for the Architects, Engineers and CAD operators. The data now extracted can be used to save energy costs, meet new mandates, improve efficiency and costs. Useful approaches to BIM for renovations – 4D, 5D and 6D BIM 4D BIM (or 4D Sequencing/Scheduling) relies on integrating components of the 3D CAD model with time or schedule related information. The use of 4D modelling over the 3D modelling offers significant benefits such as, visualization of the project, better integration and cost estimation, conflict detection and resolution, improvement of time management and maximization of critical resources. 5D BIM (or 5D Cost Estimating) is a 4D plus “cost” – integration of design with estimating, scheduling and costing, including generation of bills of quantities, and derivation of productivity rates and labour costs. This will offer the client the chance to explore several different scenarios, i.e. illustrating in the design impacts of the programme and budget. The project team will have the resource-loaded schedules, accurate cash flow forecast, detailed project risk analysis and even resource forecast for major subcontractors. 6D BIM (or 6D Facilities Management) is where a model is created by the designer and updated throughout the construction phase. It will have the capacity to become ‘as built’ model, which also can be turned over the owner. The model will be able to contain all the specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty information, useful for future maintenance. All these will help the operation and maintenance of the facility throughout its life cycle, economically and ecologically. How can BIM Improves the Renovation process? In my humble opinion, if we can add all the BIM processes to a Renovation project, the benefits that we can derive from it, are greater for all stakeholders involved in this process and will surely improve project outcomes and demands. The ability to create a complete BIM model and the use of this to help to analyse the costs and benefits trade-offs of proposed projects within a building and throughout the property portfolio is the key to building performance analysis. Innovative design products that support BIM, making it a cost-effective way to evaluate, prioritize, and audit proposed building renovations are the essential for the success of BIM in this specific projects.
Fig. 2 – Summary of BIM process Conclusion (the benefits of BIM) Enhanced information exchange and added document control, including sharing models, meeting minutes, project images, etc.; Interoperability, i.e. the ability to share data across applications; Elimination of unbudgeted changes on projects; Cost estimation accuracy to within 3%; Up to 80% reduction of time taken to generate a cost estimate; Clash detections, particularly services, providing time and cost savings (avoid potential requirement of re-design); Reduction in project delivery time; Reduction in remedial works due to enhanced quality control and design coordination; Reuse and remodel instead of building new; Prevent over-ordering, i.e. materials, equipment, etc.; Beneficial occupancy and reduce period of disuse, improving profits and client demands.,


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|This is the time of year when our 2024 season begins. We look ahead to the growing months, study the copious notes of past years, and try to select and purchase the right combination of seeds and supplies. Some seeds are relatively inexpensive, some heirloom varieties are surprisingly expensive, and a few needed seeds are difficult to find at any price.
|This activity, both exciting and even nerve-wracking, is one reason we
appreciate so much those people who sign up early for the 2024 CSA/Farm
Share. As is the model of Community Supported Agriculture/ Farm Share,
early funds go into purchases such as these, that will help ensure the
best possible quality and quantity of crops come June, July, and
beyond. For those who are interested in signing up for our 2024 CSA/Farm Share, or for more information, contact us at email@example.com

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The late Jack Vance wrote many fine novels, but the Lyonesse trilogy, written 1983-1989, in WC’s opinion, is the best of his work. And among the great epic fantasy series of all time.
Vance’s richly imagined land of Lyonesse and the Elder Isles, the lost islands of fantasy between France and Britain, is alive with magic, vivid characters, devious schemes and Old Folk. In a wonderful synthesis of Tolkein and Old English myth, kings and children, magicians and knights, faeries and ogres wander in and out of each other stories.
Suldrun’s Garden opens the trilogy. Suldrun, the daughter of the relentlessly scheming King Casimir of Lyonesse, wants nothing to do with the future her father has planned for her. For her stubbornness, she is exiled to a garden at the edge of Casimir’s castle. One day, a shipwrecked sailor washes up on the shingle at the bottom of her garden. He is Ailias, prince of the kingdom of Troicent, pushed overboard by his cousin. Lyonesse is at war with Troicenet, and the doomed relationship is one of the threads that make up this wonderful tale. Prophesying magic mirrors, fairy changelings and scheming friars add to the mix.
From changelings to evil tyrants, from hedge witches to the great magician Mulgren, who has dedicated his life to keeping the Elder Isles above the waves, Vance does a fine job of interweaving new stories and old. There are children’s adventures that trace to the Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Anderson; there are sly references to the King Arthur (his grandfather appears briefly); and there is much that is the marvelous creation of Vance himself.
The Green Pearl is the second book in the Trilogy. The opening chapters, tracing the malevolent Green Pearl
of the title, is a stunning piece of writing, among the very best of the genre. Vance continues to skillfully weave together seemingly unrelated stories into a coherent whole. Mostly, the book centers around the adventures of Ailias, now a king, and his efforts to solve the personal and royal problems that beset him.
As was the case in Suldrun’s Garden, there are long stretches that are almost dreamlike in their tone. A long interlude between Ailias and a barbaric Ska princess is remarkable for its combination of lucidity and dreamlike character; when that particular adventure ends, you very much feel that you, with Ailias, have wakened from a dream.
The book does suffer the problem of any second book in a trilogy: it’s primarily a bridge between the discoveries in the first book and the denouements in the last. But there are enough new characters and new ideas to keep you fascinated. There are comically sinister magicians, recalcitrant nobles, dying kings and a different view of the barabaric Ska. The book is much less derivative than Suldrun’s Garden.
Madouc, the final book in the Trilogy, is probably the best. The title character, Madouc, and her search for her pedigree, are among the most charming characters and quests in fantasy. She steals the show. Casimir has learned that Madouc, the child he thought was his grandaughter, is in fact a fairy changeling. That is somehow wrapped up in the mystery of Dhrun, son of Ailias of Troicenet, of whom it was prophecied by a magic mirror that he would be the king of all the Elder Isles. Not if Casimir can help it. He wants that throne for himself.
And there are much larger, darker schemes afoot, as the evil magician Tamurello and the mysterious witch Desmei plot against Murgen, the Elder Isle’s greatest wizard, who alone keeps the Elder Isles from sinking into the sea. And the relentlessly scheming Casimir plans war against his neighboring kingdom.
Into this web of political and magical intrigue wanders Madouc, determined to learn her pedigree, possessed of a bit of her fairy mother’s magic and a truly wonderful charm all her own. It is Madouc who sets this novel apart from other fantasies. Vance does a splendid job creating a central figure who will beguile and amaze you.
Vance continues to blend myths from half a dozen cultures into a seamless whole. The Elder Isles are saved, if at a terrible cost. The kingship is resolved, after a terrible war. And Madouc even learns her pedigree. The book is full of surprises, and sly references to other legends. As just one example, you will learn how the Holy Grail got to where Sir Gallahad could find it…
This is WC’s test for excellent fantasy: when you read it, the world created is brighter and more vivid than the world you return to at the end of the book. This book easily passes that test. WC would love to wander the forest of Tantrelles, or talk with Shimrod, or hike the Teac a Teac. But the Elder Isles are lost, long drowned now, with only Vance’s vivid stories to preserve their memory.

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2 Tbsp margarine
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1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup mushrooms, finely diced
1 lb crab (claw meat), well picked
Dash of salt and ground red, white and black peppers
2 slices white bread, cut in small pieces
1. Using a sauté pan, heat the margarine, bell peppers, celery, onion and mushrooms until tender.
2. Add crab meat and continue to sauté 1 to 2 minutes. As crab meat cooks, any shells that were missed will turn white and can be removed. Remove pan from heat.
3. Add pepper, salt and bread pieces to crab meat mixture.
4. Form into 15 patties. Place cakes on hot grill or nonstick skillet to brown on both sides.
5. Serve hot with salsa or picante sauce.
Recipe courtesy of The Food, Folklore, and Art of Lowcountry Cooking, available at most bookstores and Amazon.com


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With just one word on Twitter, Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk hinted the company might dump its Bitcoin holdings despite an earlier assurance it will hold on to the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.
A Twitter user by the name of Mr. Whale posted, “Bitcoiners are going to slap themselves next quarter when they find out Tesla dumped of their Bitcoin holdings.”
The Tesla executive gave a very short but telling reply: “Indeed.”
With that, it’s almost implied that after halting acceptance of the cryptocurrency as payment, Tesla will offload its Bitcoin holdings within the next 3 to 6 months.
Musk being poorly informed
Peter McCormack, the host of “What Bitcoin Did” podcast, criticized the reason Musk and Tesla in stopping the acceptance of the crypto as compensation for products, calling it “poorly informed,” and calling him the “perfect troll” because of his support to Dogecoin after making Bitcoin suffer.
The comments of the podcast did not sit well with Musk. The Tesla executive called them obnoxious, and it makes him “want to go all-in on Doge.”
In further engaging in what is being dubbed now as Crypto Twitter war, Musk claimed he knows more about how money works than “cryptocurrency experts” realize.
Bitcoin and Doge amidst the crypto Twitter war
Bitcoin seems to be hit pretty hard, as it is now down 9.5% the past 24 hours and 23.9% down for the past week. At press time, its price stands at $44,302 and is also 3.1% down for the past hour.
Many would think that Dogecoin would benefit from this, but its chart is also painted in red.
The meme cryptocurrency, according to CoinGecko, is priced at more than $0.48. At the time of writing, it is down 3.1% for the past hour, 9.0% down for the past 24 hours, and is looking at a 15% decline for the past week.
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There are two menus to choose from for lunch, the a la carte and the lighter lunch selection. Dishes include the Tempura coated soft shell crab with green mango, Thai basil, corriander and pickled cucumber salad with nahm jim dressing. Another favourite is the pan roasted quail wrapped with sage and pancetta on smashed pea risotto with buttered baby spinach and port wine jus. The a la carte dining menu offers dishes such as Asian barbequed freshwater crayfish, pickled ginger, wakame, sesame and snowpea salad, palm sugar, chill and lime dressing with lime aioli for starters. On the main course is the oven roasted eye fillet of grain fed beef, homemade truffle and parmesan gnocchi, grilled mushrooms, pancetta beignet, caramelised onion and rich shiraz jus.
The owner and head chef, Daran Glasgow, is from Brisbane and his early experience was working in suburban restaurants before heading to England. Here he worked for five years in world renowned one star Michelin restaurants such as 'Leiths' and 'River Cafe'. It was here he learnt the art of preparing fine food and developed his trademark pasta dishes. Daran returned to Sydney to work in a number of award winning restaurants before moving to the Gold Caast in 2000. During this time he picked up three awards for best Modern Australian Cuisine, Best New Restaurant and the Restaurant of the year in 2005. In 2006 togehter with his partner. Leesa. they bought Chill on Tedder. In 2009 he won the Peoples Choice Chef of the Year at the Gold Coast Panache Magazines gala event.
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The Report - Beating High Blood Pressure: Scotland’s Silent Killer
All of the information gathered throughout the inquiry was used to compile the Beating High Blood Pressure: Scotland’s Silent Killer report.
This report was formally launched on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 and a celebration event was held in the Scottish Parliament that evening to thank those who had contributed to the inquiry.
BHF Scotland will now be seeking to work collaboratively with the Scottish Government and other partners to implement the recommendations of the report.
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (which might also be referred to as hypertension) is when a person’s blood pressure is consistently higher than 140/90mmHg. This can increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke.
What did the Inquiry cover?
The CPG is made up of a group of MSPs, clinicians, policy staff and people with experience of heart disease or stroke. The Inquiry itself looked into the prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and care of people in Scotland living with high blood pressure. Initial information was gathered through a consultation survey. This was followed by four roundtable discussions in the Scottish Parliament to discuss the emergent issues in more depth.
A wide range of people and organisations took part in the Inquiry – including patients, clinicians and third sector organisations. We were very grateful to everyone who shared their knowledge and expertise, particularly those who shared their experiences of living with high blood pressure.
The inquiry was guided by an advisory panel made up of clinicians, academics and patient representatives (those involved in the advisory panel submitted their Declaration of Interest).
How were patients and carers involved?
The consultation survey for the inquiry received 79 responses from people living with high blood pressure or their families. A number of these respondents were invited to discuss the emergent issues at a roundtable event in the Scottish Parliament. The issues highlighted by people living with high blood pressure helped to guide the inquiry’s findings and recommendations.

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Where To Watch Wildlife - Reserves & Locations
Welcome to my 'Where to Watch Wildlife' page. On this page I have included information about nature reserves and wild places that you can visit to watch wildlife within the county of Somerset. I have also included locations within Bristol, the old county of Avon and surrounding area, I hope this gives you some ideas of days out where all the family can enjoy our lovely countryside and the wildlife that lives here. Where appropriate I have included links to the relevant bodies who own a specific site and to get more detailed information and directions.
NB. If visiting any of the mentioned areas on this page please respect the countryside and adhere to footpaths and public access points. If visiting a managed reserve please check websites prior to attendance or notice boards for relevant rules and restrictions. (wildlife welfare must always come first!)
(Please note that permissions have been granted for the use of all links on this page)
DOLEBURY WARREN, Churchill.
Dolebury Warren is the site of an old Iron Age Fort and despite the steep climb commands spectacular and far reaching views across North Somerset and The Mendips. A rich habitat for a wide range of wildlife including: Fox, Roe Deer, Buzzard, and Barn Owl, The Limestone grasslands boast Orchids, Rockrose amongst many other wild flowers which in turn attract many butterfly species such as, Marbled White, Grizzled Skipper & Small Blue.
Further details can be found here.... DOLEBURY WARREN
KENN MOOR - Yatton - Clevedon
Kenn Moor lies between the villages of Claverham, Kenn and Yatton, it consists of large open low lying grazing marsh and reaches as far as Clevedon. This rare habitat is home to a huge variety of wildlife form Deer and Hares to Kestrel and Buzzard. The soft winter ground brings large flocks of mute swan to the fields where they feed on the lush grass often alongside Snipe and more recently Lapwing. I was fortunate enough to record the first photographs of Bewick swan on the moor in February 2012. The moor is split by many drainage ditches called rhynnes, which along with the soft ground makes access difficult. Access is only by public footpaths that can be found on the relevant Ordnance Survey maps. YACWAG have three reserves on Kenn Moor and details can be found here... YACWAG
GOBLIN COOMBE/CLEEVE WOOD, Cleeve
A damp wooded coombe that sits under rising rock faces up to Limestone grassland. An interesting walk with spectacular cliff top views. The grassland cliff tops support a diverse range of flower species which in turn hold a great number of butterflies during the summer months. Goldcrests enjoy the wooded area and show well in this part of North Somerset generally. Buzzards are abundant again in this area and can put on a good display when viewed from the cliff tops. The Hazel Doormouse can also be found here! Some steep and slippery climbing involved here but well worth the rewards!
Further details can be found here... GOBLIN COOMBE
Situated on a remote stretch of the Severn Estuary, very rich in bird life with massive flocks of migrating waders visiting this part of the Bristol Channel every year. The pools are rich for dragon and damselflies and bird wise offers something for everyone with Cetti's Warblers, Summer Hobbies, winter Merlin as well as Short Eared Owls, Lapwing, Skylark, Dunlin to name just a fraction of what you can find here. Blakes Pools is by permit only.
Further details can be found here... BLAKES POOLS
RIVER KENN, ESTUARY & SOUTH CLEVEDON COAST, Clevedon
This part of the river Kenn was man made in the 1970's and is a regular haunt for fishermen and Kingfishers alike. The wildlife can also be good with a variety of duck and wader species. Buzzard and Kestrel hunt inland whilst Peregrines will hunt along the Clevedon coastline. Wheatear offer the photographer an easy picture whilst other rarities will often pass through. Snow Bunting and Redstarts have made an appearance in recent times so you never quite know what may turn up. Access is by extensive footpaths that can be found on local maps or information boards. (No links available)
PORTBURY WHARF, Portishead.
An extensive reserve set alongside the Bristol Channel with a series of ponds and wetland habitat. An accessable reserve with plenty of hides giving views of waders, birds of Prey and anything else that happens to drop in! Little Owls nest in barns near one entrance and can be seen early morning perched on their roofs.
Further details can be found here... PORTBURY WHARFE
CADBURY HILL, Congresbury.
Cadbury Hill is an old Iron Age Hill Fort, a scheduled ancient monument and a local nature reserve. The slopes of the hill are now heavily wooded and harbour a large variety of wildlife including Nuthatch, Marsh Tit and a good variety of butterfly species. Badger and fox can be found in the wooded area where along with the sloped grassland you can find Cowslip, bluebell and oxeye daisy amongst other native wildflowers, shrubs and trees. YACWAG help with the management of Cadbury hill and further details can be found here... YACWAG Cadbury Hill
SAND BAY & SAND POINT, Weston-Super-Mare
A large bay on the Northern side of Weston made up of Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes making it a great habitat for a diverse range of birds and wildlife. The rocky headland of Sand point has wooded slopes leading up to grassland that supports a wide range wild flowers and butterflies including an introduced colony of Glanville Fritillary butterfly. Buzzards, kestrels and Peregrines can be seen hunting over this area and waders include Curlew, Oyster Catcher and Dunlin. Rare birds often turn up like the recent Hopooe that remained feeding on the beech for a few weeks. (Awaiting link permission)
VELVET BOTTOM & BLACK ROCK (MENDIP HILLS COMPLEX) This is one of the most stunning places to visit as it is set right in the Mendip Hills and within the gorges and valleys near Cheddar Gorge. I generally park in the Layby at BLACK ROCK reserve and walk up into Velvet Bottom from here. Alternatively it can be accessed at the other end near Charter House on top of the Mendips. You could see almost anything here including Buzzard, Warblers, Nuthatch, woodpeckers plus many more bird species. There are lots of butterflies and other insects to be found plus a great selection of reptiles in certain places. Wildflowers to look out for include the Meadow Saffron among many others. Foxes, Deer, Rabbit are common with Badger and hare also possible. Combined with stunning scenery and the areas lead mining history, there really is something for everyone to enjoy at this stunning reserve! More info can be found here... Mendip Hills Nature Reserves Complex (South)
PRIDDY POOLS / PRIDDY MINERIES (MENDIP HILLS) Whatever you decide to call it this is one of the best spots for wildlife within the Mendip Hills. The reserve is owned by Somerset Wildlife Trust and is simply spectacular for butterflies in the summer months. The Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary is found here along with Green Hairstreak, Common Blue and Dingy Skipper among many more. A great place for reptiles and you may have to watch your step on a hot summer day as it is a strong hold for the Adder. The pools attract numerous Dragonflies and Damselflies and often throws up the unexpected! This is one of the only areas in this part of the country where you can see Nightjars and if you are really lucky you may get a glimpse of a Long-eared Owl hunting from the Stock Hill Plantation that sits immediately opposite this open heathland.
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STOCKHILL WOOD (MENDIP HILLS) A magical wood that was a former Pine plantation. Although a popular place for dog walkers and cyclists Stockwood is big enough for you to get lost in and away from the crowds, especially if you take the less trodden paths. If you are sensible a tread carefully you will see fox and deer in good numbers but it's the birds that make this wood so special. Natural England are doing a fantastic job by managing this plantation for Nightjar and Long-eared Owls. In fact this is one of the only places locally where you can see both of these elusive species. Also present hereis the Crossbill and again so scarce elsewhere now! Summer time will see various butterflies and dragonflies and you really could see anything here. It's location sat right next to the open heathland and ponds of Priddy Pools make it a favourite hunting and breeding place for many more species of birds from Sedge Warblers and Reed Buntings to Kestrels and Buzards that can be seen in good numbers.
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