- Bojena Horackova looks back on a love affair riddled with difficult choices between two youngsters living in Lithuania in 1989, a country caught in the middle, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall
"Lithuania, my country! You are as good health; How much one should prize you, he only can tell Who has lost you. Your beauty and splendour I view And describe here today, for I long after you." Taken from the poem Pan Tadeusz by Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, these verses set the perfect tone for new work Walden [+see also:
film profile] by Bojena Horackova, a European filmmaker without borders who was born in Bulgaria and who lived in Czechoslovakia before finally settling in Paris. And it’s a nostalgic return to Eastern Europe - in this case, Lithuania, a few months before the fall of the Berlin Wall - that the director portrays by way of a love story between two youngsters who are trapped in the net of historical circumstance. Awarded Cannes 2020’s ACID selection label and subsequently selected for a Secret Screening in Locarno, the film has just taken a bow in the New Waves section of the 17th Seville Film Festival.
"There is no future. There is only the present." For Paulius (Laurynas Jurgelis), there can be no hope of change in Vilnius, in these early days of 1989, save for the dream of exile in Germany. This young man, who lives hemmed in with his parents and grandmother in a small apartment, has abandoned his studies in order to stake his place in the foreign currency black market unfurling on hotel doorsteps. When pretty girl Jana (Ina Marija Bartaite) - who’s top of her class in the final year of high school and whose father is a doctor in a hospital - meets Paulius, she holds the opposite view that things are actually on the up in their country and circulates banned copies of Ričardas Gavelis’ novel Vilnius Poker. Introduced to one another by their friend Lukas (Mantas Janciauskas), a romance blossoms between these two dissimilar characters, in an environment rife with certain complications (elusive intimacy, police state surveillance, escapades in the wild). But the more risks Jana takes in the name of her love for Paulius, the more their prospects for the future diverge, because while it might be easy for the former to obtain a visa for Paris, this really isn’t the case for her lover whose underlying motives turn out to be rather muddled, as made clear by Lukas : "at the beginning, I thought our schemes were a way of entering into politics, but then I realised that, actually, all we were doing was trafficking."
Unfolding in the form of a flash-back as Jana (Fabienne Babe) returns to Lithuania many years later, journeying in the company of Polish man Jakub (Andrzej Chyra) and following in the footsteps of her former love, Walden unfurls around the idea that "the saddest thing is to see people who once lived their lives in hope of a better future and, now that that future has come, they’re looking to find hope in the past". It’s a somewhat nostalgic backwards glance (scripted by the director alongside Marc Cholodenko and Julien Theves) which is rendered impeccably (with a special mention going to Eitvydas Doskus and Agnès Godard at the helm of the film’s photography) and which lends pride of place to a certain sense of lost innocence and the inalterable intensity of hidden, personal memories, the whole infused with flavour thanks to the charm of Horackova’s young actors and her wonderful portrayal of the atmosphere of the age.
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This year’s Green Fair Folk Festival will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 4-8 p.m., on the west lawn at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. Now in its ninth year, the Green Fair welcomed over 1,000 people in 2014.
“The Green Fair Folk Festival has become a Little Falls tradition,” according to Anne Heisick, coordinator of the festival. “Families see it as a fun afternoon full of great activities for their children, delicious and low-cost food, and a way to learn about the environment and how to better care for our world. Plus, the musical entertainment is first class, local talent. In addition, there will again be horse-drawn wagon rides giving tours of the campus grounds. There is something for everyone!”
There were 60 vendors at last year’s event who sell, exhibit and share information on their green and sustainable products or services. “All vendors carry a passion of caring for the earth, wellness, and for the future of our children. It is free to be a vendor at the Green Fair; all you need to do is register in advance,” Heisick said.
“The Green Fair Folk Festival grew out of an idea to celebrate the abundance of musical talent in rural Minnesota,” according to Robyn Gray, director of the St. Francis Music Center. “Music is a universal language and the Franciscan Sisters have hosted an outdoor Concert for Peace since 2007, featuring rural Minnesota talent. This community concert put in motion the idea of combining a Green Fair along with the concert.”
Gray added, “Care of creation is an important value of the Franciscan Sisters. Several years ago they formed a Campus Green Committee, whose mission is to educate on green awareness and to ‘green’ the campus in every way possible. The passion of the Green Committee members, combined with the love of music from St. Francis Music Center, blended into this unique community festival.”
Music is a vital element of the event. Appearing on the stage will be a Fiddle Festival featuring area fiddlers. Also featured on the stage will be Woodland Strings, The Rick Family, bands from St. Francis Music Center’s URock Camp and a few surprises. The Fiddle Festival and URock bands are funded by a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council.
URock brings in students from 5-12 grades and puts them together into bands – all types of bands from rock to country to pop to gospel. The students learn all the basics of playing together in a band and what it takes to make a band work. At the end of two weeks, all the bands perform at the Green Fair Folk Festival. “It is amazing how quickly the bands bond together and learn about listening to each other and working together. A lot of life lessons are learned in UROCK using music. Every person involved is respected and welcomed as a musician.”
“Activities will be available for children in a safe, creative atmosphere. Kids can move around from activity to activity, make messes and create to their heart’s content,” Heisick said. “All these activities are free and fun. Food vendors will provide affordable food, among which is the 25-cent Franciscan peanut butter and jelly sandwich.”
The Green Fair Folk Festival is a community celebration where everyone is welcome. This evening of ecological awareness is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. For more information, contact Anne Heisick at (320)632-0614, firstname.lastname@example.org
or visit http://www.fslf.org/pages/GreenFair

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After dealing with books for a residing with Caroline libraries, Kay Brooks now writing her personal | Native Information
“If you look at Spicer’s Challenge you will see a lot of bowling green landmarks,” she said, noting that she often gets ideas from everyday life and things that she sees happening. These are then intertwined with twists and turns in a story that takes on a life of its own. In another book she uses Madison College as inspiration.
In the trilogy she’s now finalizing, ideas came from the home of a relative in Hanover County, near whom she grew up in Ashland.
“It’s almost like being in a mansion, and I solved the puzzle there after a couple met at home,” she said, noting that a trip to Alaska found its way into the book when her main characters traveled there.
In each of these books there are various secrets, as well as the mention of ghosts killed in the Battle of Petersburg and a murder that is a key to the action.
Brooks noted that she could model one of her characters after someone she saw or knew, but adds that “the people you find in my books tend to take on their own personalities who take on their stories.”
She said this comes with a writing style that involves enough planning to know where the story is going, while leaving room for change and ideas for expansion as she writes.


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As if we aren’t considered weird enough already (no, it’s true, an old friend even commented here to tell me what I was doing is “inherently insane and weird”), I’ve noticed in comparing notes with other trans folks that some of us share some additional peculiarities. Let’s talk about that for a minute because I can’t help being curious about this. Something coincidental with trans* worth looking more into, or just my usual ramblings? I am thinking of creating a bona fide poll if I can figure out how to do so, but this post will serve as a fleshed out version for the mean time and at least a good reference point should I figure out the poll thingie. The examples, unfortunately, all come directly from my personal experiences.
Please indicate if you experience any of the following symptoms and whether you consider yourself to be trans* or not (it’s not in me to exclude anyone from participating):
1. Every Day is Yesterday Syndrome: Do you have an atypical memory that allows you go back 10, 20, 30 years and more and recall the minute details of some event or conversation? Do you often embarrass the hell out of old friends by recounting blow by blow some incident they desperately hoped everyone forgot? Are you considered to be a huge pain in the derrière when you constantly correct the personal memories of others making them doubt their own sanity? Whether you use this power to annoy the living shit out of everyone around you, or keep it confined to head shakes and quiet eye rolling sighs, you may have this.
2. Count von Countulitis: Do you have difficulty doing math in your head? Particularly easy math, requiring you to either use your fingers or break out your iPhone calculator to figure out the tip on a $10 tab, or divide the check 3 ways? Did you end up in a math heavy field like engineering or accounting by spending countless hours on rote memorization and now thank the living stars every day for the invention of Excel so you can keep the illusion alive? If you have an abacus at your desk, and it’s not just a toy, you may have this.
3. Southlefterly Confusion: If the passenger in your car says, “turn right at the next light”, are you equally as likely to do so as careen across 4 lanes of traffic to get into the left hand turn lane? Do you often hold both hands up so you can visually see which one you write with when someone asks you a left/ right question? Do you find compasses maddening? If someone at work says, “come down to the north side of the building”, do you pull up the Google satellite view and hope the NSEW position indicator is there so you can figure out which side that is? If you feel totally turned around at sunset or frequently infuriate your GPS by forcing it to recalculate, you may have this.
4. I’m ADD, Yeah You Know Me: Has your mind wandered more than 4 times since starting to read this post? Do you often read 3 or 4 books in parallel because it’s really no different to you given your mental wanderings just reading one? Has anyone ever stated, “I know to get anything important in within 30 seconds before your eyes start to glaze over? When someone asks, “what did he just say?” when watching TV, do you never know because you were zoned out? If your brain works in 30 second intervals before moving on to something completely unrelated, you may have this. I have found an upside to this condition; I’m never, ever bored.
5. Comparatative Normalcy: Amongst your group of non-trans* friends, do you still appear to be the “normal” one of the group? Has your favorite cousin repeatedly called you a ‘weirdness magnet’ based on the friends you have managed to attract? Do you ever watch ‘Big Bang Theory’ and think, “yeah, I should be so lucky to be Dr Amy Farrah Fowler.” When you are out as a group, are you not the reason for a change that people keep staring at your table? If people like this have found you, and you befriended them because of your unique ability to look past appearance, behavior, and overall lack of conformity to societal norms in ways that significantly differ from your own personal idiosyncrasies, it may be a good indication you suffer this malady.
6. Lois Laneitis: Were you also astounded the first time you saw Clark Kent take off his glasses? Have you ever worked side by side with someone for years and get confused as to their identity when bumping into them at the mall? Did you ever think two people at work were the same person, and called one of them by the wrong name persistently until you finally happened to see them together? Did you ever find a movie super confusing because you thought two actors or actresses were the same character? The medical term for this is called Prosopagnosia and you may have it if you didn’t realize that was an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie until he said, “I’ll be back.”
7. LoTR Type Fixation: Do you really fricking love ‘Lord of the Rings’? Yeah, this one is a pretty simple yes or no. Every trans person I have thought to ask loves LoTR. I know a lot of people do, but this just might be statistically significant.
I’m sure there are probably more, but let’s face it, we all stopped paying attention like 3 symptoms ago, so I see no reason to drag this out further. Now, let’s see if I can figure out this poll thingie…

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HIKERS in the US’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park happened across a bear scavenging human remains.
American press report the group of backpackers first discovered an occupied tent at the park’s campsite 82 on the afternoon of Friday September 11. Just a short time after that they found what looked as though it was the remains of a person in the remote Hazel Creek area of the park. A black bear was nosing around for food nearby.
Unsurprisingly the walkers hastily bid a retreat and made for somewhere where they could get mobile phone coverage and report the grisly find to the authorities.
As soon as the call got through to the Emergency Communications just after 7pm staff alerted law enforcement rangers and wildlife officers.
When they got to the location soon after midnight they euthanised the bear.
They also closed off the campsite where the hikers had come across the empty tent and a section of the Hazel Creek Trail, which is located on the North Caroline side of the park.
The reports say the rangers and officers confirmed the death of an adult man, who was from out of state.
Also that the cause of the man’s death has not yet been established, but an investigation is underway and rangers are working to inform the next of kin.
Five years ago a 16.year boy suffered serious injuries, including deep cuts to his scalp and face, when a black bear dragged him out of his hammock while he was sleeping when he was on a backpacking trip with his father in the same backcountry area of the park.
Straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains park covers more than 500,000 acres of rugged, forested terrain.
It is the US’s most visited national park, attracting some 12.5 million visitors in 2019.

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition are launching today. Both games are $49.95 each digitally with Mafia II being a remaster of the game with all DLC included. Mafia III: Definitive Edition is the same game that released on PS4/Xbox One with all of the DLC included.
Here’s where things get exciting (and also a little bit tricky). Mafia Definitive Edition is a complete remake of the original game with a new game engine, expanded story, new and refined gameplay features as well as a re-recorded score. This one won’t release until August 28th. Mafia: Definitive Edition is priced at $69.95 meaning you should definitely just buy the trilogy for $99.95 to get so three games.
Right now, you can buy Mafia II and Mafia III and you’ll then be able to buy Mafia discounted when it releases in August. You can also pre-order the Trilogy digitally right now for $99.95 and it’ll give you access to II and III and then the original game when it releases in August. Alternatively, a physical release of the Trilogy will also hit on August 28th. All three games will release on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
To sum things up, here’s a summary of all three games, their release dates and what you’ll get when purchasing them:
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Release Date: August 28, 2020
Part one of the Mafia crime saga – 1930s, Lost Heaven, IL
Re-made from the ground up with a new game engine, an updated script, new cutscenes, additional gameplay sequences, and more, you’ll rise through the ranks of the Italian Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a deadly underworld. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri crime family, Tommy soon finds that some rewards are too big to pass up.
Re-Made Classic: Faithfully recreated from the ground up, with a new game engine, expanded story, new and refined modern gameplay features, re-recorded orchestral score, and more. This is the Mafia you remember, only much more.
Play a Mob Movie: Live the life of a Prohibition-era gangster and rise through the ranks of the Mafia in a cinematic experience, with new story elements like a revised script, brand new cutscenes, and re-recorded voice acting.
Lost Heaven, IL: Recreated 1930s cityscape filled with interwar architecture, cars, and culture to see, hear, and interact with.
Own Mafia: Definitive Edition to unlock Tommy’s Suit and Cab in both Mafia II and Mafia IIIDefinitive Editions.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Release Date: May 20, 2020
Part two of the Mafia crime saga – 1940s and ‘50s, Empire Bay, NY
Remastered in stunning HD and available for the first time on current generation consoles, live the life of a gangster during a legendary era of organized crime. War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Alongside his buddy Joe, Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder in pursuit of greater status and reward. But with each new risk comes even heavier consequence…
The Complete & Remastered Favorite: For the first-time ever, experience the Mafia II crime drama all in one package and presented in stunning completely remastered 4K compatible graphical detail.
Experience a Legendary Era: Inspired by iconic Mafia dramas, be immersed in the dangerous allure of life as a wise guy.
Empire Bay, NY: Post-World War II Empire Bay is a sprawling city where organized crime thrives on the booming industries of post-war America.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition includes all three previously released Mafia II campaign add-ons, as well as all Clothing and Vehicle Packs.
Campaign Add-ons: The Betrayal of Jimmy, Jimmy’s Vendetta, Joe’s Adventures
Clothing and Vehicle Packs: Vegas Pack, War Hero Pack, Renegade Pack, Greaser Pack
Own Mafia II: Definitive Edition to unlock Vito’s Leather Jacket and Car in both Mafia and Mafia III Definitive Editions.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Release Date: May 20, 2020
Part three of the Mafia crime saga – 1968, New Bordeaux, LA
After years of combat in Vietnam, Lincoln Clay knows this truth: family isn’t who you’re born with, it’s who you die for. When his surrogate family is wiped out by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of military-grade revenge through the Mafioso responsible.
A Lethal Anti-Hero: Be Lincoln Clay, orphan and Vietnam veteran hell-bent on revenge for the deaths of his surrogate family.
Revenge Your Way: Choose your own play-style: brute force, blazing guns, or stalk-and-kill tactics.
A New Family on the Ashes of the Old: Build a new criminal empire your way by deciding which lieutenants you reward, and which you betray.
New Bordeaux, a Reimagined New Orleans: A vast world ruled by the mob and detailed with the sights and sounds of the era.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition Content Pack – available as a free add-on download – includes all three previously released Mafia III campaign add-ons, as well as all Weapons and Vehicle Packs.
Campaign Add-ons: Faster Baby, Stones Unturned, Sign of the Times
Weapon and Vehicle Packs: Family Kick-Back Pack, Judge, Jury, Executioner Pack
Own Mafia III: Definitive Edition to unlock Lincoln’s Army Jacket and Car in both Mafia and Mafia II Definitive Editions.

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Garage door openers make it easy to get your garage open without the struggle or the hassle of facing inclement weather. The latest garage door openers have new features such as timed close, battery backup and improved energy efficiency. Sears carries top-of-the-line garage openers that can run much more quietly and smoothly than old models. With a keypad feature, you'll be able to get into your house using a secure four-digit code. With a few new batteries in your remote, you'll be opening your garage with the push of a button.
Ryan Fleming, Technician with Precision Door replaced a broken garage door spring at our home last night and I was so impressed with his knowledge, professionalism and positive attitude that I felt compelled to write this review. We have been customers of Precision Door for over 5 years and have always been pleased with how promptly and cost effectively they perform repair and maintenance work. I highly recommend both Ryan and Precision Door.read more
Wood doors range from midprice to very expensive, depending on whether they consist of a lightweight wooden frame filled with foam insulation and wrapped in a plywood or hardboard skin (the least expensive) or are true frame-and-panel doors made of durable mahogany, redwood, or cedar. Wood doors usually carry a short warranty, perhaps only one year.
You might genuinely need some extra parts when you thought you simply needed a broken spring replaced, and a good serviceman will perform a simple inspection to identify such parts. Nor is it unreasonable for a business to charge separately for a service call versus repair work actually performed. But the best protection for you as a buyer, being somewhat at the mercy of whomever you decide to bring on site, is to understand what is being done, and ask intelligently for a clear explanation or demonstration of why extra parts are required.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door. Then set the opener on a ladder where you’re going to install it. The ladder (usually an 8-footer) holds the opener in position while you measure for your lengths of angle iron. If necessary, put boards under the opener to raise it.
Technician gave me a window of 1-4pm, I called at 330 to see if he was on his way. He told me he would be there at 4pm, reason being was because of the amount of work orders he had that day. He was also by himself, had no helper. I was very satisfied that he was able to repair my garage door. He was very professional considering he showed up on a Friday afternoon on a 100 degree day. Thanks again
Insulation increases the efficiency of your door and can lower your electric will. You need R-value garage doors. These type of doors keep out hot and cold air and also provide a sound barrier between the outside and your garage. Insulated doors use polyurethane or polystyrene foam as insulation inside the door. More information about garage door replacement cost.
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The "safety issue" trick: Another tip-off is the use of language like "safety issue". This is meant to trump any objections you might have to a costly repair bill. Don't be manipulated by the suggestion that you are risking disaster if you don't buy something expensive. Even if you think the risk is genuine, get another estimate, and tell the second repairman you are skeptical; every technician loves to prove the competition made a mistake.
Tom was professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. He arrived at my house within the time frame he said he would (nothing is worse than a late technician). Once he arrived, he assessed the problem, explained it clearly and concisely, and informed me he had the parts available with him to fix it. He fixed the issues speedily and I was able to return to work within the hour. The price was reasonable too. I would recommend Precision to any of my friends and neighbors. Thanks Tom!
Some garage door openers are compatible with HomeLink, a remote control technology that's built into some automobiles. However, due to a technology change, many older HomeLink-equipped cars are not compatible with new HomeLink-enabled garage door openers without the purchase of an optional interface; you can also simply ignore your car's built in controls in favor of the remote control that comes with the opener, but that's a solution that seems to annoy owners.
It’s important to pick a door that suits the style of your house. If you live in a Craftsman bungalow, for example, you might want something that looks like the swing-out doors found on garages behind early Craftsman houses. Manufacturers of modern roll-up doors make them in styles that mimic the old swing doors, complete with faux strap hinges on the sides and a pair of handles flanking a deep groove in the center.
Given the complexity of a garage door and opener system, there are a variety of different areas something could go wrong. If your garage door shakes or is very loud during operation, the garage door closes all the way only to immediately open back up, the garage door opens slowly or closes too quickly, or the garage door opener and remote aren't working at all, you should seek help from a professional garage door repair specialist.
Step 5: Check for loose hardware, and tighten as needed. On swing-up doors, check the plates where the spring is mounted to be sure the screws are tight, and tighten any loose screws. On roll-up doors, check the hinges that hold the sections of the door together; tighten any loose screws, and replace any damaged hinges. Sagging at one side of the door can often be corrected by servicing the hinges. If a screw hole is enlarged, replace the screw with a longer one of the same diameter, and use a hollow fiber plug, dipped in carpenters' glue, with the new screw. If the wood is cracked at a hinge, remove the hinge and fill the cracks and the screw holes with wood filler. Let the filler dry and then replace the hinge. If possible, move the hinge onto solid wood.
Now 13 pounds of force must be respected when backed by many hundreds of foot-pounds of stored energy, waiting to be released. Holding this torque is equivalent to stalling a 3 horsepower DC motor. But holding and turning these handles does not require extraordinary human strength. Note that this maximum tangential force depends only on the weight of the door, and the radius of the drums, and is divided by the number of springs (some designs have only one longer spring, as mine did originally, instead of two shorter ones). Higher or lower lift distances imply more or less turns to wind the spring (and thus a different spring geometry), but not more force on each turn.
If your door has two springs, most professionals and research online says that replacing both springs is the best option. Most torsion springs are rated for 10,000 close/open cycles. If only one of your springs is broken, both springs are still recommended to be replaced. Considering that your second spring will break soon anyways, this added on fix is only going to cost you about $50 extra to assure that you don't have to pay another service fee for a second visit.
Roller doors ("Sheet Doors"-USA) are usually constructed of corrugated steel. They evolved from cover window and door coverings. Other materials can be used (e.g.; transparent corrugated fibreglass) where strong impact resistance is not required. Corrugations give the door strength against impacts. A typical single car garage roller door has a preloaded spring inside the rolling mechanism. The spring reduces the effort required to open the door. Larger roller doors in commercial premises are not sprung (except USA) and use a manual pulley and chain system or a geared motor to raise and lower (roll up and roll down) the door. Roller doors cannot be effectively insulated.
Smart garage door openers aren't as expensive or hard to find as you might think. In fact, no matter what smart home platform you're using, there is an opener that will work for you. Smart garage door controllers add convenience like remote access, voice control, scheduling and vehicle detection to your garage door. You'll never need to wonder if you left it open ever again.
While a sudden issue is usually easily repaired, a consistent issue that has gone unaddressed for months or years will likely require a total replacement. The problem is that garage doors have a number of heavy, powerful moving parts. If the door is working as it is designed, it can open and close hundreds and hundreds of times without issues. However, if there is even a small issue in the lifting mechanism that repeatedly influences the movement of the door, you will soon find that the damage caused over those hundreds of lifts can’t be fixed.
Extension spring systems should always be restrained by a safety cable that runs through the middle of the spring, tying off to a solid point at the rear and front of the horizontal door track. Extension springs represent a hazard to bystanders when a spring, pulley, or cable breaks under tension. Metal parts from extension spring systems can suddenly be launched.
Using your drill, add tension to the torsion spring. This system uses a single spring for a double door, but many manufacturers use two springs for a double door. The painted line on the spring acts as a gauge for the number of turns you put on the spring. To keep the bar from turning while you’re adding tension, attach a locking pliers to the bar on both ends of the spring. Apply lubricant for garage doors to the spring.
Horsepower: The horsepower measurement, often shortened to HP, describes the power the garage door opener motor has. A motor with a greater horsepower measurement will open and close the door more quickly, while also being able to handle larger and heavier doors. Motors between 1/2 HP and 1 HP are the most common for residential garages, FeldCo says.
If return on investment is a priority and you don’t live in the West, your best strategy may be to buy a low- to moderately-priced door that significantly improves the look of your home. Consider adding an automatic garage door opener at the same time. The beauty of a new door and the convenience of an automatic opener are sure to be a winning combination.
Since 2015, we’ve tested a variety of devices such as smart locks, video doorbells, DIY home security systems, thermostats and more. We use these testing experiences to inform our evaluations of other equipment. As time and resources allow, we occasionally test new types of products, but there are still some circumstances where we’re unable to conduct in-house tests. When testing isn’t possible, we conduct thorough research using the same standards we apply to our in-house tests – this is the case with smart garage door openers. We’ve reviewed garage door openers since 2011.
Finally, one of the most important garage door innovations over the years in increased child safety features. Sensors can detect when a child or pet is crossing the threshold while the door is closing, prompting it to stop immediately. Furthermore, doors can also sense when something is being pressed by the door, causing it to stop before inflicting a brutal crushing injury.
Spring rate, torque, and lift: The spring rate K for these measurements is π*28.5*10^6 * (0.273)^4 / (32 * 140 * 1.72) = 64.5 IPPT. Applying 7.5 turns on this rate will yield a torque of 7.5 * 64.5 = 484 in-lb, which on the 4-inch drums (2-inch radius) yields a lift of (484 in*lbs)/(2 in) = 242 lbs. Again we find good agreement with the approximate door weight of 238 lbs.
Replacing or repairing garage door panels help the garage door operate properly. This means less headaches just trying to get through the day. In addition to ease of getting in and out of your home replacing or reparing garage door panels help preserve the value of the home. Curb appeal matters, especially if the home is going to end up on the market for sale. Any exterior improvement you do to the front of your home pays dividends in your curb appeal. That being said, garage door panel repair is one of the highest dollar fixes you can do for your garage door. The cost to repair the panel is directly associated to the repairman's hourly rate. Installation of new panels start at $240 for a 9' panel and $690 or more for a 16' panel. If you are thinking about replacing your panels, think twice, you might be able to get a brand new garage door for about the same price. Check your options with your professional before replacing your panels.
The disaster-is-nigh technique: As he inspects your door, the serviceman grimly calls your attention to "cracks" in your garage door. These appear very faintly in the middle of the door where the panels bow under their own weight when the door is up. This is normal, but the type of thing you wouldn't casually observe yourself. This surprising revelation disarms you, and you may find yourself strangely susceptible to the pitch for an entire new door.
The technician, Robert Helton, was very pleasant, helpful, and professional. He repaired the garage door opener expeditiously and explained why it hadn't worked properly. He also checked the chain mechanism and the door itself and showed me how to manually work the door should I need to do that in the future. I was very pleased with this repair work.
Openers are available with a chain drive, screw drive or belt drive. Chain drives (a long chain pulls the door open and closed) are the least expensive, but they’re loud. Screw drives (a long threaded rod drives a mechanism that opens and closes the door) are priced in the mid- range. They require the least maintenance, but they’re not as quiet as belt drives. Belt drives (a rubber belt opens and closes the door) are the quietest, making them the best choice if you have living space above the garage. They’re also the most expensive.
While you can certainly redo any security features on your garage door, it is often wise to replace the entire door if in fact that is the way a burglar gained access to your house. A new security code may seem like enough, but you don’t know how the thief figured out the old code in the first place. If the motor was disengaged, the issue might be a design flaw in the door itself. The best way to ensure that the thief doesn’t return or another thief doesn’t take advantage of the same unknown security weakness is to install a new door. Again, doing so with give you access to the kinds of robust security features that are being installed and implemented in the newest garage doors on the market.
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Even if one could somehow stretch and clamp the springs to the proper extra length, the process would still be more trouble, and there would be little or no reduction of risk. Lifting the full weight of the unsprung door by hand and clamping it in the raised position is dangerous in itself, and creates the same amount of stored energy as winding the springs, ready to slip out of your hands. Many doors won't travel far enough up the track to provide clearance to access the springs. You're also going to have to deal with winding stiff steel cables onto both lift drums at once without any resistance to maintain tension. Finally, even if you managed to complete the installation with the door raised, you then have to lower the massive door against an untested balancing torque. If you've made a mistake, then that massive door has nothing but your skeletal force applied through your meat clamps (hands) to prevent it from falling down and crushing whatever is in the way (perhaps your feet?).
First and foremost, a garage door, by design, contains springs designed to balance your door and make it easier to lift. Those springs are under incredible amounts of tension. If a spring breaks or is improperly released, it can cause incredible and potentially fatal injuries. Keep in mind, when working on a garage door spring, it is likely that your face and head will be close to it, meaning that your most sensitive area will be in the direct path of the released spring.


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IRAN WAR RESOLUTION COULD BE PASSED BY HOUSE AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK
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Date: Monday, 23 June 2008, 10:51 p.m.
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Introduced less than a month ago, Resolution 362, also known as the Iran War Resolution, could be passed by the House as early as next week.
The bill is the chief legislative priority of AIPAC. On its Web site, AIPAC endorses the resolutions as a way to 'Stop Iran's Nuclear Program' and tells readers to lobby Congress to pass the bill. In the Senate, a sister resolution, Resolution 580, has gained co-sponsors with similar speed. The Senate measure was introduced by Indiana Democrat Evan Bayh on June 2. It has since gained 19 co-sponsors.
The bill's key section "demands that the president initiate an international effort to immediately and dramatically increase the economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Iran to verifiably suspend its nuclear enrichment activities by, inter alia, prohibiting the export to Iran of all refined petroleum products; imposing stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran; and prohibiting the international movement of all Iranian officials not involved in negotiating the suspension of Iran's nuclear program."
"Imposing stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran" can be read to mean that the president should initiate a naval blockade of Iran. A unilateral naval blockade without UN sanction is an act of war.
Resolution 362 has already gained 170 co-sponsors, or nearly 40 percent of the House. It has been referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has 49 members, 24 of whom, including the ranking Republican, are co-sponsors. The Iran Nuclear Watch Web site writes, "According to the House leadership, this resolution is going to 'pass like a hot knife through butter' before the end of June on what is called suspension - meaning no amendments can be introduced during the 20-minute maximum debate. It also means it is assumed the bill will pass by a 2/3 majority and is non-controversial."
Our national legislators deem it non-controversial to recommend to a president known for his recklessness and bad judgment that he consider engaging in an act of war against Iran.
H. Con. Res. 362
Introduced: May 22, 2008
Sponsor: Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY] http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hc110-362
S. Res. 580:
Sponsor: Sen. Evan Bayh [D-IN]
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]
Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
Sen. Kent Conrad [D-ND]
Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
Sen. Michael Crapo [R-ID]
Sen. Elizabeth Dole [R-NC]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
Sen. Mel Martinez [R-FL]
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]
Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS]
Sen. Gordon Smith [R-OR]
Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME]
Sen. John Sununu [R-NH]
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Sen. David Vitter [R-LA]
Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=sr110-580
It's a Slippery Slope to War
Over the last three weeks, 77 House Democrats and 92 Republicans have agreed to cosponsor a new resolution against Iran that demands that President Bush “initiate an international effort” to impose a land, sea, and air blockade on Iran to prevent it from importing gasoline and to inspect all cargo entering or leaving Iran.
Such a blockade imposed without United Nations authority (which the resolution does not call for) would be widely construed as an act of war. Some congressional sources say the House could vote on the resolution, H.Con.Res. 362, as early as next week. http://capwiz.com/justforeignpolicy/issues/alert/?alertid=11518951


After six weeks of stable COVID-19 statistics in Garland County, there seems to be a gradual uptick with last week’s numbers higher than they have been in two months, County Health Officer Dr. Gene Shelby shared with the Hot Springs/Garland County COVID-19 Task Force at its May 16 virtual meeting.
Shelby’s Garland County COVID statistic report for the week of May 8 – 15 included 30 new cases, or an average of 4.3 per day, which is up from the previous weeks’ daily averages of 2.6 and 3. There were 624 reported tests, and the positivity rate was up to 4.8%, compared to previous weeks’ 3% and 3.8%. Active cases rose by 13 to 49, at the time of the meeting, which is the highest it has been since early March. There were no reported COVID-19 deaths last week; the cumulative total of COVID-related deaths, 510, has not increased for the past month.
Shelby explained that the county’s statistics are mirroring those from the state, where COVID cases are on the rise. He said that though there are increased numbers, statewide hospitalizations and deaths are staying low. He added that as we go into summer, people generally do not stay inside as much and are, therefore, less likely to spread the virus.
Since case numbers have been down, Shelby said he has been asked if testing and isolation continue to be important.
“If someone has any respiratory symptoms or has been in contact with someone who is positive, I strongly urge testing. It’s easy to do and there are lots of ways to get tested. Then, if people are positive, they really do need to isolate for five days, even if they have no symptoms. We can’t forget that this virus is still around and we have had 510 deaths in our county over the last two years,” said Shelby.
Hospital representatives from CHI St. Vincent and National Park Medical Center reported only one hospitalized COVID patient at the time of the meeting.
Likewise, there was only one active COVID case reported among the county’s seven public school district’s representatives, each of which shared pleasant feelings about the schools being able to hold normal end-of-year activities, such as graduation ceremonies.
The Garland County Health Unit continues to provide free COVID testing, available by appointment only until 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and until noon on Fridays. To make an appointment, call 501-624-3394.
The following COVID vaccines are available at the health unit: pediatric (ages 5 – 18) and adult-dose Pfizer, the initial and booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson and booster doses for ages 16-17. No appointments are needed for these vaccines or boosters.
The health unit also continues to offer its full range of health services inside its facility, such as family planning appointments during the week between Monday through Thursday. The health unit continues to have a high volume of cases relating to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Appointments are required for STD testing and counseling. The health unit has also been working to ensure that the families it serves with infants continue to have formula amid the nationwide shortage.
The health unit is located at 1425 Malvern Avenue and is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday through Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
The United Way of the Ouachitas (UWO) recently received the green light to again host in-person Stuff the Bus school supply collections at area Walmart stores on tax-free weekend in August, an event that had to be canceled since the start of the pandemic. The UWO continues to have an online application for COVID-19 assistance for area families and individuals affected by the pandemic at https://www.unitedwayouachitas.org/covid-19-application. To donate to the COVID-19 Relief Fund, visit www.bit.ly/UWO-COVID, call 501-623-2505 or send a check by mail at 233 Hobson Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
The task force will forego meetings during the summer months, with the understanding that special meetings can be called, as well as a return to more frequent meetings, should the need arise. Shelby will continue to provide his weekly COVID statistic updates.


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A PAEDOPHILE who abused his stepsons and was deemed a serious risk to the community will spend at least a decade behind bars.
The man was charged with multiple counts of committing an indecent act with a child under 16, sexual penetration of a child, incest by a step parent of a stepchild, and sexual assault of a 16/ 17 year old under their care or supervision.
"The gravity of this offending cannot - in my opinion - cannot be overstated," Judge Mark Dean said on Wednesday.
"You preyed upon them (two boys) for a period of 14 years to satisfy your criminal sexual urges."
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Judge Dean sentenced the man to 14 years in jail, with non-parole period of 10 years. He will be on the sex offenders registry for life.
The man had abused the two boys in his care over a period of about a decade, starting in 2002, during times when their mother was out of the house.
The offences started when the boys were aged between eight and 10 years old.
The offender appeared via videolink from custody wearing a green shirt and was silent for the duration of the hearing but hung his head and looked down when he was handed the lengthy jail sentence.
"This sentence must be calculated to protect children from predators like you," Judge Dean said.
He said if it were not for the man's guilty plea, he would have imposed a sentence of 18 years jail, with non-parole period of 14 years.
The court was told the offender's childhood was disrupted by moving, social and speech difficulties, and that he had an abusive stepfather of his own.
"Your mother partnered with a man who was violent to you,'' Judge Dean said.
He said he accepted the abuse had a detrimental effect on the man, although he had not been a victim of sexual abuse himself.
He said the man's background and formative years were not profoundly traumatic and there was nothing that could be linked to his offending behaviour.
Judge Dean said the man had experienced some alcohol and drug issues, but did not have an intellectual disability.
The court heard the man had been diagnosed with a paedophilia disorder, lacked social skills which explained some of his behaviour, and was assessed as having a moderate to high risk of sexual recidivism.
The Judge said a psychologist's report concluded that the man derived sexual gratification from his crimes and had no insight into the seriousness of the harm he had caused.
The court heard that the man said to the psychologist the children consented to the offending, which the psychologist found problematic.
Judge Dean said the man's crimes were of the 'upmost seriousness', had breached trust, and his conduct must be punished and denounced by the court.
The man has already served 139 days of pre sentence detention, making him eligble for parole in nine years and six months.
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I am looking for an LED driver circuit that would illuminate when a voltage is at zero, and which would gradually shut off as a voltage rises to 3.3v, with a (somewhat) direct relationship between brightness and voltage level.
I have already designed this circuit using an inverting op amp to invert and offset the control voltage signal with a negative reference, and then a second op amp to drive the LED using the feedback path.
I am hoping that someone might know of a simpler design, that would be lower cost and fewer parts. As it stands, this will cost me about $0.30 and uses 5 parts (not counting the LED itself). I need 16 of these in a single circuit, and I was hoping to be able to reduce the cost to below $2 total, ideally below $1
And here is the signal analysis, where the Green line is the 0-3v3 control signal, and the Blue line is the current used by the LED itself.
One additional constraint I forgot to mention is the control input must be high impedance, as that signal will be needed for other purposes as well


The parents of Reddit posed the question: “What is the creepiest thing your young child has ever said to you?” The responses were bone-chilling:
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- Golf legend Arnold Palmer has died at 87. Known as "The King," his unusual style and charisma changed the game.
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This brand is an offshoot of the famous “Stars of the XXI century”, available in the West in a ballet format for more than 20 years. Concerts in Paris and new York, this brand are among the most prestigious. And the last stage of the Kremlin Palace, Kremlin Gala evening “ballet Stars of the XXI century”, in turn, not for nothing has the reputation of being one of the most significant events not only in Moscow but also international ballet season.
His parties are always the best dancers of the planet, the elite world of ballet. And exceed, for example, the concert shown in the Kremlin in the past year (and back then, it was part of the troupe Bejart and Eifman, international mega star Roberto Bolle, etc.) had to really try… But this time the organizer of the project, the Foundation Vladimir Vinokur “In support of culture and art” made the program almost as good as the previous.
Kremlin Gala Director Sergei Filin, as usual, is built in alternation of classical and modern rooms, with the explicit desire to give a balance of classicism and modernity. From the classics then there was the Grand pas d’action from ballet “the Bayadere” in the video … of the English Royal ballet Marianela núñez and Vadim Muntagirov, was and Grand pas d ensemble from ballet “Talisman” (in the wording of Vasily Medvedev), which depicting the God of wind Vayu and desperately impressive tryukachi Ivan Vasiliev darkening your cope pretty well with the party, Nerite partner, take State ballet of Berlin Yana Salenko. I must say that both fragments looked not excerpts from the plays, as often happens at a gala concert in this format, but as a full picture in a luxurious decoration 3D projection, replacing the scenery and accompanied by the corps de ballet.
It was in the classic component of PM and assigned by the organizers Marius Petipa pas de Deux from “Le Corsaire” danced; luxuriously prima ballerina of the American ballet theater and Ballet San Francisco, Maria Kochetkova and leading soloist of the Bolshoi Igor Tsvirko, and unchanged Fokine’s “the Swan” in an interesting interpretation of the stars of the Bolshoi theatre Olga Smirnova.
However, as always, adored by the public classic, despite the high quality of its performance, gave the concert an explicit priority to the most urgent of our time. Moreover, such a contemporaneity ever seen, very blasé and spoiled innovations of the Moscow ballet audience.
7 world premières in total were presented at this gala concert. Even Adagio from the ballet “the Nutcracker” was shown in modern versions of Jean-Christophe Maillot (he’s the ballet called “the Nutcracker troupe”) in a thrilling performance of Olga Smirnova and Artem Ovcharenko. The choreographer of the Monte Carlo, who took the idea (borrowing it from Preljocaj) Rodin’s the kiss, fell in love with this couple from the Bolshoi theatre, reworking them for its own ballet company.
But the main lure Kremlin Gala was certainly an iconic dancer of the last twenty years and the best dancer of the world Lucia Lacarra. Due to disagreements with the new artistic Director Igor Zelensky recently left the Bavarian Opera at the gala, she represented the Dortmund ballet Company and Russell Maliphant.
This amazing property is absolutely exceptional, both technically and acting in the plane of the ballerina is that even very secondary in a dance number, she her performance turns into pure gold… That she was successfully demonstrated at the gala –concert with the unknown for the Moscow audience Adagio from the ballet “Lady with camellias” choreographed Shaft Caniparoli (as we have explained to her husband and partner Marlon Dino after the gig, dancing a choreography by John Neumeier from “Ladies with camellias” ballet dancer can now only in the full play, and can not show the fragments in gala concerts).
But dancing the choreography Russell Maliphant (room “a Turn of the spiral”), with experiments which are working in it company Ms. Lacarra touched in dense, she even surpassed such outstanding dancer of our time as Sylvie Guillem, the cooperation which this choreographer, many in memory.
The undoubted success of the concert call and the number of “Flowers on the water”, which was performed by the actors of the troupe “Theaterhaus Gauthier Dance” Maurus Gauthier and Garazi Perez Oloriz. For him, the concert organizers need to put a separate ten balls. After all, the room, and put his choreographer On Chang Tsai – undoubtedly the opening of the Kremlin Gala. Insisted on it the daughter of the General producer of the Fund, Anastasia Vinokur as a dancer, she appreciated his perspective. On the basis of the famous quotes of Jiri Kylian from the ballet “Six dances” and creatively developing it, the Taiwanese choreographer presented before the audience a real gender Orgy… As in Kilian here the dancer seated on her pack closed the first partner is a ballerina giant growth with men’s feet, nicely running around the stage and then finally divided into two (he and she are in the result in tutus) dancers frolic, in his own way, lifting their petticoats, wobbling thighs and loins, and testing the tolerance “of the Kremlin” the audience. Our audience is not only not embarrassed by the antics of the choreographer, but the humor is appreciated, sincerely had a lot of fun and gave the artists a warm reception.
Himself Eric Gauthier, trendy modern choreographer and founder of the troupe, also made the audience a magnificent gift. Especially for the Kremlin Gala in the continuation of the popular “Ballet 101,” shown at the Kremlin concert last time he created a new product – “Ballet 102”, which is not the one the dancer, as it was before, and a pair of ballet under the command of the choreographer’s funny takes first in the sequence from 1 to 100, and then modeling them in a random order (under the command 70 is lurking, for example, pose depicting orgasm) effervescent PA.
Extremely well-written concert spoiled only one is new. Lightly seasoned with humor (at the point when two dancers suspended above the stage on ropes as they descend with a parachute) primitive choreographic sketches in the room Ivan Vasiliev “Skydivers” was pure “baby talk on the lawn” (with the green lawn in the reality depicted in the video.), which could experience an acute feeling of embarrassment. But the awkwardness was smoothed by participation in Kremlin Gala Ivan Vasiliev as the outstanding dancer, literally amazed the audience with their jumps in “Talisman”.
Special thanks I must say to the organizers for the revival of the rooms of the Anton Valley “Variations for four” (created for London Festival ballet in 1957), which was performed by such dancers as Erik Bruhn, Julio Bocca, Vladimir Malakhov….
– A lot of effort we spent on the last number of the evening “Variations for four”, which is the Russian premiere and restored specially for the Kremlin Gala – told me after the show, the Executive producer of the concert Michael Sheynin. – First, we had the idea to take four of the Bolshoi’s artists to have the time to rehearse and correct, nice and good to do it. But then we decided that much more interesting would be if this room will dance with artists from different theaters. After all, it is a difficult task, to combine in one room the strongest dancers of the world… And the more complicated, as you know, the more interesting. And as a result, in this room, we danced with performers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres, Covent garden and Berlin. As it turned out of course to judge the audience….
Well, judging by the frantic reaction of the audience, “Variations for four” the audience appreciated. In variations, identified four dancers (Vadim Muntagirov, Marian Walter, Timur Askerov, Semyon Chudin) with four elements – Earth, Water, Fire and Air, the first violin was the Premier of the Bolshoi theatre Semyon Chudin. The precision and beauty of execution, filigree sanoski, jumping in a circle, sets him apart from others, however, are excellent dancers, the best in classic dance.


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There are 5 Art Galleries & Dealers in Trenton, New Jersey, serving a population of 84,867 people in an area of 8 square miles. There is 1 Art Gallery & Dealer per 16,973 people, and 1 Art Gallery & Dealer per 1 square miles.
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The Belize Barrier Reef is one of the most beautiful and majestic underwater locations in the entire world. Every year, tourists from across the globe enjoy Belize scuba diving trips as they explore the natural wonder-world of the Reef.
With so many scuba diving sites to choose from, you can explore these waters a hundred times and never run out of beautiful and amazing places to dive in and around the Barrier Reef.
In case your fins and mask aren’t already packed, here are some more facts about Belize scuba diving that will tempt you to come swim these gorgeous waters:
Miles of Coral Reef – The Belize Barrier Reef is the second biggest barrier reef in the entire world, behind only Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and is the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. While many tourists flock to a Belize scuba diving package in and around the Northern Cayes, savvy divers know that Southern Belize is far less crowded and yet features some of the richest dive sites on the planet.
Belize Whale Sharks – These large predators are known to migrate through the waters of southern Belize, threading their way through the Sapodilla Cayes until they arrive at Gladden Spit, where observant visitors can watch them gorging on young snappers. March through June is prime whale shark watching season at Gladden Spit, and shark enthusiasts can enjoy the truly unique experience of swimming with whale sharks in the Sapodilla Cayes.
Paradise – Ask anyone around the world to close their eyes and conjure up images of paradise and the picture they’ll see is everyday reality in Southern Belize, where a string of gorgeous tropical islands and lush coral cayes are surrounded by pristine coral reefs.
Ahoy for Diving Adventures! – All divers visiting Belize have been granted permission to hunt Lionfish, a species that is not indigenous to the Caribbean. Since these voracious creatures regularly prey on important local species, experts have been warning that the consequences could potentially be disastrous for the coral reefs. Southern Belize scuba diving excursions participants should ask their dive operators for spear guns and other weapons to help wage war against this highly invasive fish.
Yok Ha Island Resort – located on the unspoiled beauty of Water Foot Caye, this gorgeous Belize scuba diving resort offers unparalleled access to the Southern Barrier Reef. Yok Ha is regularly voted one of the most beautiful Belize island resorts in the country.
Water Foot Caye is a private island located just eight miles of Dangriga in Southern Belize, and is the home of the gorgeous Yok Ha Island Resort that has five deluxe cabanas situated on three acres of unspoiled natural beauty. Yok Ha has its own restaurant on-site, offering visitors top-quality meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the bar serves up cold beer and cocktails on a deck that features a spectacular view of the pristine Belize Barrier Reef.
Water Foot Caye is also an ideal destination for flats fishing as many fishing guides from Ambergris Caye and Placencia visit the area for superb fishing experiences.
Experienced divers from all over the world come to enjoy Belize scuba diving in and around the remarkable Barrier Reef. In between dives, they can relax and enjoy themselves at the top-Belize island resort of Yok Ha or just take in the unspoiled vistas of the waves crashing in on the beach.

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Ash is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated 1 mile (1.6 km) from Martock and 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The parish has a population of 626. The parish includes the hamlets of Milton and Witcombe.
Ash has a primary school which was awarded outstanding in 2008 Ofsted report and titled the best primary school in the uk.
The name Ash, from the Old English aesc means "place with/near ash tree(s)." It was first mentioned in 1086 as ‘Aisse’, it next appears, in 1225 as ‘Esse’ . Probably derived from Old English ‘aesc’ the ash tree. Hence, (place at) the ash tree/s.
Milton was first mentioned in 1284-6 as ‘Milton Fauconberg’ or ‘Falcenbridge’. There appear to be two possible derivations: The gentle enclosure from Old English ‘milde’ and ‘tun’ (cf Upper and Lower Milton, near Wells) or The middle enclosure from the Old English ‘middel’ and ‘tun’ Since Milton lies between the tithings of Long Load and Witcombe, the latter seems to be more likely as it was known as ‘Middleton’ in 1284-6.
Witcombe means the white valley from the Old English ‘hwit’ and ‘cumb’. It occurs as ‘Whythicumbe’ in 1243, in which case cf Withycombe (near Carhampton), the willow valley from the Old English ‘wippe’ and ‘cumb’. It may also be ‘wide valley’ from Old English.
The medieval settlement seems to have included two separate hamlets on the two adjacent parallel lanes. These were the centres of the two medieval manors: Ash Boulogne to the west, and Pykesash to the east. Both nuclei are characterised by an irregular group of working farms.
The parish was created in 1895 from the north eastern quarter of Martock.
The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
The village falls within the Non-metropolitan district of South Somerset, which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, having previously been part of Yeovil Rural District. The district council is responsible for local planning and building control, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets and fairs, refuse collection and recycling, cemeteries and crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism.
Somerset County Council is responsible for running the largest and most expensive local services such as education, social services, libraries, main roads, public transport, policing and fire services, trading standards, waste disposal and strategic planning.
It is also part of the Somerton and Frome county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election, and was part of the South West England constituency of the European Parliament prior to Britain leaving the European Union in January 2020, which elected seven MEPs using the d'Hondt method of party-list proportional representation.
Entertainer Belinda Evans was born in 1978 in Ash, and is a soprano singer. She has a BA(Hons) in Music, and also has a postgraduate diploma. In 2003 she found fame by singing the national anthem before every England game at the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup in Australia.
Evans was one of the ten finalists in the BBC series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, and has made her West End debut as Swing in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Phantom of the Opera.


“Neutral community dynamics and the evolution of species interactions”
Marco Túlio P. Coelho and Thiago F. Rangel (Apr 2018)
The study integrates neutral community dynamics with species interactions
The mutual beneficial (mutualistic) interactions between species have sparked the interest of many naturalists over the centuries. Those interactions frequently involve dozens, or even hundreds of species, forming a complex network of interdependences. Ecologists have described recurrent natural features in the structure of these networks. For example, (i) few species interact with many species, while most species interact only with few species; (ii) specialist species interact only with small subgroup of species; (iii) the number of realized interactions is low compared to the total number of potential interactions; and, (iv) closely related species tend to interact with the same subgroup of partners. Although the features of mutualistic networks are well known, ecologists still do not fully understand why these patterns exist.
Marco Túlio P. Coelho and Thiago F. Rangel from the Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, have developed a computer simulation model to study the causes of patterns in mutualistic networks. In their highly simplified virtual world, all individuals are identical, regardless of their species, and interact with one another by chance alone. Surprisingly, the four most recurring features of mutualistic networks emerge even in such a highly simplified virtual world. By studying the properties and rules that govern their virtual world, the researchers show that features of mutualistic networks are an emergent consequence of where the individuals are located and how they disperse over space, but not of their species identity.
A contemporary goal in ecology is to determine the ecological and evolutionary processes that generate recurring structural patterns in mutualistic networks. One of the great challenges is testing the capacity of neutral processes to replicate observed patterns in ecological networks, since the original formulation of the neutral theory lacks trophic interactions. Here, we developed a stochastic simulation neutral model adding trophic interactions to the neutral theory of biodiversity. Without invoking ecological differences among individuals of different species, and assuming that ecological interactions emerge randomly, here we demonstrated that a spatially explicit multitrophic neutral model is able to capture the recurrent structural patterns of mutualistic networks (i.e., degree distribution, connectance, nestedness and phylogenetic signal of species interactions). Non-random species distribution, caused by probabilistic events of migration and speciation, create non-random network patterns. These findings have broad implications for the interpretation of niche-based processes as drivers of ecological networks, as well as the integration of network structures with demographic stochasticity.


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We began our little journey by walking to the bus terminal in Chanthaburi on the Thai side, and preparing ourselves for the beady-eyed touts. We’ve learned that the best course of action is to be very polite. Getting mad or frustrated just adds another degree of thrill to their game.
We got through one, two, three, four touts (no, we don’t want a taxi. No we don’t want you to drop us in ‘Central, yes?’, wherever that may be. No we don’t want a private mini bus), and finally ended up on a public bus heading to Pong Nam. The cost was 40 baht each – a bargain. The conductor, a lovely old lady, yelled, “Okay you get off here,” and we hopped off into the dirt beside the road. “That way to the border,” the driver called after us, pointing down highway 3193. “Songthaew to border, 100 baht each person.”
It was lightly raining in the cute little town of Pong Nam, and so we took shelter with some hot kuey teow nam. Eventually we decided to try hitch hiking, so we trudged to the edge of town and I stuck my thumb out. In less than two minutes we were in a truck belonging to a Thai couple, whom, although they were actually planning to turn off before reaching the Phsar Prum border, ended up taking us all the way.
There were more touts at the Phsar Prum border, but seeing us exit from a private Thai vehicle confused them. We took advantage of their puzzlement by sneaking past and lining up at Thai immigration before they could gather their thoughts. Blam. Stamp. Easy. Friendly. No tricks.
In Cambodia we met an American couple (using US passports) who were charged $100 (USD) to exit Thailand. The officers refused to return their passports until they paid. After half an hour of arguing, they gave up and forked over the hundred. Absolute dickery. We had no such trouble, probably because Caroline went in first and everybody likes Caroline. For the record, you don’t have to pay to exit Thailand unless you’ve overstayed.
Officially out of Thailand, we walked through no man’s land being followed by touts who didn’t seem to know what to do with us. Around the gates, over a little bridge, and up the promenade towards Cambodian immigration. Wacky vehicles crossed the border with us (seemingly without any checks), such as half-tractor things, exposed engines pulling logs on three wheels, and Bedford trucks from the 60s.
For being ASEAN, Caroline got 30 days for free in Cambodia, and I was required to pay $30 (USD) for a one-month visa. At the visa office I was overcharged $5 by man loftily named Police Captain Srey Sokha (his name is stamped in my passport forever). What was I to do? Short of saying, “Isn’t it thirty USD?”, which I did say, it was either pay or enter a standoff with what looked like an incredibly patient (and presumably unmovable) man. Caroline wisely said to look on it as a donation. She was required to pay 100 baht, and so were a bunch of Thai tourists who were doing the crossing. None of these fees were legitimate, but that’s fine. Lunch is on us, okay guys?
The tiny town of Prum had two prominent features; a handful of casinos that attracted Thais across the border, and several jovial men with holes in their teeth who wanted money from confused looking people wearing backpacks. We peered into the former, and ran away the latter. It was still raining, and we ambled aimlessly about the ramshackle town looking for a place to have a drink and gather our thoughts. During our walk a man on a motorcycle pulled up and asked us where we wanted to go. Something about the guy was likeable, and so we began to negotiate a price to get to Pailin.
Then somebody over the road started yelling in our direction. Then a car pulled up and a man leaped out, pointing up at the rain. Two men suddenly appeared behind us and started squabbling. The man who first yelled was now upon us. They all wanted the same thing: sweet, sweet foreign money. It was like innocently throwing a bit of bread to a single seagull, and then having to run to your car because you’ve found yourself in an Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ situation. While the men argued and boomed prices at us, we calmly finished our negotiations with the original driver ($6 to Pailin). He managed to squeeze two of us and our bags on his bike, and we quietly drove away.
Pailin is a town which is still clearly feeling the wounds of the Khmer Rouge. It was the final stronghold of the regime*, and was one of the main towns they retreated to before the fall. A large portion of the men who live in the area fought for the Rouge, and will possibly never be taken to trial for their parts in the bloody regime. Landmines litter the area, and are still being reported exploding as late as 2014.
* Apologies, but this is not accurate. Anlong Veng was actually the last stronghold, finally coming under government control in 1998.
The area was once rich in gemstones, but most of these were mined to support the Khmer Rouge, and now the stores at the market are selling low-quality or imported stones.
We only spent a couple of days in Pailin, walking the rubbish-laden streets, past quiet small businesses, attempting to chat with the people, and diving into our first taste of Cambodian food. The demeanor of the people we met was reminiscent of the places in Kalimantan and Thailand that were off the tourist path; curious (to the point of looking surly) and then very smiley once greeted. Despite the obvious poverty, rubbish, and struggling nature of the town, the people seem to realise that life goes on, and the feeling that the town exuded was welcoming, if not charming.


As reported by RMC, Lille president Olivier Létang confirmed the club’s interest in former Newcastle, PSG and Bordeaux forward Hatem Ben Arfa.
“There are still discussions ongoing with CSKA Moscow but we still don’t have an agreement as we speak. Indeed, in the event of a departure for Yusuf, we want to replace him. Ben Arfa is an available player, he has quality, he’s one of the players potentially of interest to us. The first step, which is an agreement with the Moscow club for the departure of Yusuf, hasn’t been completed, so I can’t tell you anymore. Until things are finalized, anything can happen.”
It was reported last week that a deal had been reached for the 34-year-old to join Lille until the end of the season but, as Létang says, hurdles remain. Ben Arfa has been a free agent since leaving Bordeaux at the end of last season.


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I had so much fun at our cat eStorytime that I decided to continue with the theme for the beginning of our fall infant toddler storytime session. Plus, I can’t believe it has been so long since I did a cat storytime for this age group!
MOVEMENT: Welcome Song*
BOUNCE: Roly Poly*
Sleepy Kittens by Jill and Martin Leman
MOVEMENT: “Clap, Tap and Bend” from It’s Toddler Time by Carol Hammett and Elaine Bueffel
Five Kittens in the Bed
(rhyme and pattern from page 116 of a book that I do not have the title of! This flannelboard was one of my mom’s, colored by my dad, so I don’t know where it’s from)
(Adapted from “Ten in the Bed”)
There were five kittens in the bed,
And the little one said, “It’s crowded. Roll over.”
So they all rolled over, and one fell out;
There were four kittens in the bed…
There were three kittens in the bed…
There were two kittens in the bed…
There was one kitten in the bed,
And the little one said, “I’m lonely.”
So they all got back in the bed,
And the little one said, “Good night!”
BOUNCE: “Ladies Ride” from Wiggleworms Love You by Old Town School of Folk Music
I Love Cats by Barney Saltzberg
NURSERY RHYME FLANNELBOARD:
Hey Diddle Diddle
Flannelboard from Little Folk Visuals
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed, to see such a sight.
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
TICKLE: Round and Round the Garden*
MOVEMENT: “Itsy Bitsy Spider” from Children’s Favorite Songs Volume 3 from Walt Disney
MOVEMENT: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” from Songs for Wiggleworms by the Old Town School of Folk Music
MOVEMENT: Storytime’s Over*
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL IDEAS:
Meeow and the Pots and Pans by Sebastien Braun (or any Meeow book)
Brownie and Pearl Hit the Hay by Cynthia Rylant, pictures by Brian Biggs (or any Brownie & Pearl book)
HOW IT WENT:
Although I presented this storytime just yesterday, it feels like forever ago. I forget how tiring our 3 back-to-back infant-toddler-toddler storytime days are.
ATTENDANCE: 50 people
* For these songs, please see my page Storytime Movements & Music
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Jun 23, 2013, 8:20 PM EST
The Twins have promoted pitching prospect Kyle Gibson to the Majors, per Dustin Morse on Twitter. He will make his debut on Saturday against the Royals at Target Field. The Twins also optioned Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester.
With Rochester, Gibson posted a 3.01 ERA over 15 starts spanning 92.2 innings. He averaged nearly three strikeouts for every walk and was very stingy with allowing home runs. The 25-year-old entered the season rated as Baseball America’s #68 overall prospect.
- Yasiel Puig says the Cardinals are the Dodgers’ “principal rivals,” not the Giants 61
- Jayson Werth to serve five days in jail for reckless driving 47
- Keith Law’s top 100 prospects list is out 39
- Great Moments in Media Arrogance: Marshawn Lynch edition 173
- Nationals sign former Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen 11
- Ichiro Suzuki’s deal with the Marlins is worth $2 million 35
- Orioles acquire outfielder Travis Snider from Pirates 37
- Not so fast on the Bud Selig Hall of Fame talk 52
- Great Moments in Media Arrogance: Marshawn Lynch edition (173)
- Rob Manfred, new Major League Baseball commissioner, suggests ban on defensive shifts (118)
- Why “Deflategate” would never happen in baseball (96)
- The Yankees are going to try to get out of paying A-Rod his contract incentives (83)
- Rosenthal proposal: make relievers face more than one batter per appearance (74)


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/CONSUMER REPORTS) - If you think you can’t go wrong eating leafy greens like lettuce, kale and spinach, you’re mostly right. They’ve been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.
But behind their star-studded benefits lie risks that can be dangerous. Between 2006 and 2019, greens like romaine, spinach, and bags of spring mix were responsible for at least 46 national outbreaks of E. coli, causing many hospitalizations and even some deaths.
So here’s the challenge: We want people to eat these green vegetables but they’re easily contaminated by bacteria.
Bacteria that come from animal feces can get onto the food we eat.
Many greens, especially romaine lettuce, are grown in California and Arizona. For farmers, keeping fields free from dangerous bacteria is a challenge. They’re always worried about contamination from animals.
If you’re growing leafy greens outside, even wild birds flying overhead increase the risk of contamination by salmonella and E.coli.
It’s important for farmers to take steps such as keeping animals away from fields, sanitizing equipment and boots, and wearing gloves. But even with these precautions, it’s still possible for contaminants to end up on produce.
So should you stop eating leafy greens? CR said that for most people, the nutritional benefits far outweigh the potential contamination risks.
Not everyone who is exposed to salmonella or E.coli gets sick, but people who are most vulnerable––that includes pregnant women, older adults, infants and young children, and anyone with a compromised immune system––should carefully consider whether to eat raw greens.
One of the best things you can do is cook them to the point where they’re wilted.
And Consumer Reports said don’t be fooled by labels saying greens have been tripled-washed. Even the most thorough washes are primarily designed to remove dirt and grit; they can’t ensure that greens are bacteria-free.
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7th annual MILK + BOOKIES’
STORY TIME CELEBRATION!
READ! GIVE! GROW!
Where: California Market Center
About Story Time Celebration: Milk + Bookies provides books on-site which children choose, inscribe, and donate to a pre-chosen recipient. There are arts and crafts all made from recycled book pages, costumed characters from classic tales, plus a celebrity story time and yummy treats! Last year, Julie Bowen, Tom Felton, Tiffani Thiessen, Kadee Strickland, JJ Abrams, and more were in attendance. This year, BJ Novak (The Office, The Mindy Project), Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), comedian David Koechner (The Goldbergs), Julie Bowen (Modern Family) and Max Greenfield (New Girl) are confirmed to read and more celebrity attendees will be announced soon.
For the first time, Milk + Bookies will be extending an invitation to the public, with tickets to this year’s Story Time Celebration now available for purchase.
For photos and a recap of last year’s event, please visit: 6th Annual Story Time Celebration.
See our Q & A with Milk & Bookies Founder, Meredith Alexander, HERE!
About MILK + BOOKIES: Milk + Bookies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the United States. The organization’s stated mission is two-fold: 1) providing opportunities for children to experience giving back to their community and 2) literacy promotion in underserved areas of the population. While book donations are an integral element of the Milk + Bookies’ mission, another cornerstone of their program is Service Learning: instilling the seed of giving into each child participant, sparking feelings of importance, self-confidence and the desire to give and give again.
In over 10 years, Milk+Bookies, a program that was started by a stay at home mom, has grown from humble grassroots beginnings to a nationwide movement engaging over 76,000 children in giving back, resulting in over 285,000 books raised in more than 520 cities nationwide. As a Los Angeles based organization, where an average of 37% of the adult population is illiterate, they became acutely aware of the overwhelming need right in their own backyard and, thus, established their Leaders + Readers program. In the first 12 months of its operation, they have seen this program become a hugely successful force for change in Los Angeles education, rising to meet the needs of over 50,000 children by donating over 120,000 books to50+ Title 1 schools and in-need organizations. Due to overwhelming demand, they have also implemented their CHOOSE + KEEP Book Fair initiative where pop-up “shops” allow every child at a school or organization the opportunity to come and pick out books of their very own to take home to keep. In many cases, this may be the first book that they have ever owned.
By way of its national “book-raiser” programs and on-going local initiatives, Milk + Bookies has mobilized communities to leverage their own resources and together – Read! Give! and Grow!

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A delegation of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha visited Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh and met the families of those who died in the October 3 incident there, an official statement said on Thursday.
The delegation also met those who have been ‘unjustly’ arrested on murder charges, it said.
The visit comes in the wake of the Supreme Court cancelling the bail granted to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. Eight people, including four protesting farmers, were killed after Mishra’s cavalcade drove through the farmers’ protest on October 3, 2021.
“Right from the beginning, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has been in regular touch with the affected families and has given them all help, including legal aid, in the Supreme Court,” the statement said.
The SKM delegation met the district magistrate (DM), district superintendent of police (SP) and other officials, and raised the demand of withdrawal of murder charges and other cases against farmers.
The statement also stated that compensation to all those injured in the Lakhimpur Kheri case be given. SKM, the umbrella body of farm unions, also demanded that security be provided to witnesses in the case. They should be given licenses to carry firearms for their protection, the SKM demanded in the statement. The DM and the SP assured the delegation that the district administration would immediately implement all the issues that lay in its purview.
The delegation was led by Rakesh Tikait, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Yudhvir Singh, among others.


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Pum van de Koppel
Keywords: Responsibility, Noise, Community
My experience of being a student at the KABK comprised more movement than definition. Instead of formulating a conclusion to a period of artistic research, I learned to embrace the pivoting potentiality of "no". In these four years, during which the corroded misconduct and mismanagement came to light, "no" brought the community together in speculating about the other side of the equation, about what could be instead of what is. The omnipresent decay reminds me of my household, where mess lives together with care.
The installation is a testament to the poetic imagination of art making. An expression where for comes after.
('for comes after' is coined by Sara Ahmed in the book 'What's the Use?', p.24)
"With his earnest and youthful rebelliousness, Pum converts clumsiness into an irresistible site where empathy, existential reflection, criticism, and self-support resonate and foster a state of being that reflects the current." - Xue Mu


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