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By LAMECH JOHNSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
POLICE are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of a man in Pinewood Gardens over the weekend.
According to initial reports, the victim was shot in the area of Buttonwood Street and Silk Cotton Street. Police were on the scene shortly after 6pm on Saturday.
When contacted for further information yesterday, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash told The Tribune officers had no motive for the killing.
It marked the 78th homicide for the year, according to The Tribune’s records, and the fifth murder last week.
“We’re following some leads but we haven’t been able to determine a motive for the incident at this time as it is still early in the investigation stage. But we are actively investigating this matter,” the head of the Central Detective Unit said.
Police said the victim was cleaning a car when two male occupants of a Suzuki Swift car, armed with handguns, approached and shot him before leaving the scene.
The victim’s identification has been withheld by police pending identification of next of kin.
However, loved ones on social media have identified him as Everette “Lil Lloyd” Rolle.
“This one hit home tonight,” a friend wrote on Facebook. “We’ll miss you so much Lil Lloyd. One thing I can say is that you were always sweet and respectful. From we were kids you always had people enticed by your smile. This one really hit home.”
Saturday’s incident occurred a day after police were called to the scene of a fatal shooting near the Oakes Field roundabout.
According to police reports, shortly before 4pm Friday, two women and a man had just left a fast food eatery near the Oakes Field roundabout, when two men armed with handguns approached their vehicle and fired several shots before fleeing on foot. Alert police officers on routine patrol nearby gave chase after the two suspects, but were unable to catch them.
The driver of the vehicle was able to drive to Boyd Road where the victim was pronounced dead.
Police confirmed that the victim was on bail and was being electronically monitored.
Chief Supt Cash also told this newspaper yesterday the police do have a person of interest in custody assisting the investigation, but said it was too early to determine if and when charges could be filed.
Police also said a man is in hospital after he was shot around 1am Sunday. He was attending a party at a home in Pride Estates when a gunman shot him and fled the area on foot. The victim is in stable condition.
Meanwhile, on Friday, a woman was shot while driving on Blue Hill Road south.
According to reports, shortly after 7.30pm, the woman was driving in her Toyota car, when a man fired several shots at another man whom he was chasing. The woman was hit in the incident and taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Investigations into all three incidents are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 911 or 919, the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 328-TIPS.
Baha10 5 years, 10 months ago
.... and, as we have now all seen on Social Media, response time may well depend on whether or not our highly trained literate sophisticated concerned Officers are too preoccupied drinking and driving to consider responding to Crime in progress. As with every other Government Ministry, Department, Corporation, Agency or Office, 80% should be fired tomorrow if there is to be any hope of returning to a normal functioning Society.
Alex_Charles 5 years, 10 months ago
sealice 5 years, 10 months ago
return to a normal function society.... i don't think we've ever seen that in the Bahamas..... now am sure hasn't been around here since 1967.....
sealice 5 years, 10 months ago
so the police are busy trying to round up the people that have been killing the criminals???? The people killing the criminals probably have the correct info and are meting our the justice people have been calling for. Is it ironic we finally get justice but it's not just done in the "accepted" manner??
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Student debt in the country now amounts to a gargantuan $1.16 trillion—an increase of $31 billion from the previous year. The number of students who are unable to repay their loans isn’t very encouraging, either. About 11 percent of student debt today is either delinquent or in default.
What if something could make those figures disappear, no gimmicks involved?
Today, Debt Collective—an offshoot of an organization known as Rolling Jubilee—is calling a student "debt strike," the first of its kind in U.S. history, according to its organizers. The strike is being carried out by the "Corinthian 15," a group of students from across the country who are refusing to repay their loans and demanding that the Department of Education cancel their debts. Rolling Jubilee has already purchased $14 million of debt off the secondary market—purchasing it from financial institutions that sell it at a lower rate after 180 days of delinquency—and is now buying another $13 million to account for the money owed by 9,438 student borrowers across the U.S.
Before a stampede of students crashes its website, it’s important to explain what these two initiatives are and how they work together. Rolling Jubilee is a project that was founded by Strike Debt, a group that sprung out of the Occupy protests in 2011. At first, the group targeted the health-care sector, but it quickly expanded to target private student debt, too. Rolling Jubilee created a donation page and set an initial goal of $50,000; within a few weeks the group had raised 10 times that amount, according to Ann Larson, one of the project’s organizers. "In December we said we were closing donations, but we still had money left over," Larson said.
The group has since decided to use the leftover money to alleviate that $13 million in debt, a decision it made public today. But Monday’s announcement also signifies the culmination of the Rolling Jubilee debt-elimination initiative, as it shifts its focus to the loan strikes. "We knew that Rolling Jubilee was simply a tactic," Larson said. "We wanted to get past the donate button and build a membership organization—something that people can actually join and provide a platform of political engagement that would unite people across party lines."
The idea behind Debt Collective, which officially launches today, is simple: to create an organization that brings together people with massive student debt so that they can force change. "If you owe the bank thousands of dollars, then the bank owns you. But if you owe the bank millions, then you own the bank," its website says. "Collectively, we own the bank."
For now, Debt Collective is focusing on for-profit colleges, taxpaying vocational schools that in recent years have come under major scrutiny for allegedly engaging in predatory practices including fraud and nefarious debt-collection strategies. A number of institutions are under investigation for engaging in predatory lending schemes by enticing low-income people with false promises of fulfilling post-graduation careers.
Many of the institutions' commercials feature inspiring narratives designed to resonate with demographics that tend to see higher education as unattainable, often spotlighting minorities as spokespeople. One of the more popular Everest College commercials, for example, has gained a good deal of notoriety for its guilt-inducing rhetoric: "You’re sitting on the couch, you’re watching TV, and your life is passing you by," says an African American man in a parking lot, essentially shaming viewers for not taking control of their lives. Another commercial depicts Johnny Cano, a Latino man who spends the duration of the ad extolling the benefits of attending Everest. It’s worth noting that when Cano begins talking about the school’s career services, a brief two-second disclaimer appears on the screen: "Employment is not guaranteed but career services help is available to graduates."
But these tactics are coming under increased scrutiny. Just last week the Toronto Star reported that Ontario’s Ministry of Education is closing all of Everest College’s 14 campuses in the Canadian region. Reza Moridi, the minister who oversees higher education, told the Star, "I understand that the independent superintendent ... made this difficult decision with the best interests of students in mind … Taking action now will give students the choice to either access transitional funding to complete their training at another location, or apply for a refund."
The news marks yet another blow for Corinthian College, Inc., the embattled company that owns several for-profit higher-education institutions, including Everest. The U.S. government restricted funding for Corinthian colleges last June in response to allegations that the institution was using distorted job-placement data in its marketing materials. A few months later, in September, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Corinthian for similar allegations, such as engaging in illegal predatory-lending schemes, using false advertising to guarantee tenuous job prospects, and persuading tens of thousands of students into taking out private loans. The suit also contended that the institution engaged in illegal debt-collection tactics by bullying students into paying back loans while they were still in school. The case is ongoing but the bureau have already secured $480 million in debt relief for graduates.* What’s more, the NASDAQ recently delisted the company from the stock exchange because it failed to file a series of financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission on time.
The fiascos surrounding Corinthian are emblematic of the flaws of the entire for-profit education sector. Loan default at for-profit colleges is almost twice as common as it is at public and private nonprofit schools. Worst yet, for-profit colleges likely underreport their default numbers. Corinthian in particular has skirted sanctions in the past by manipulating the number of students who fail to pay back their loans within two years after graduation—the time period used by the federal government to measure default rates. Internal correspondence subpoenaed by the U.S. Senate show that Corinthian even sent employees door-to-door to hand out McDonald’s gift certificates to graduates, bribing them to delay their loan payments. "These Corinthian students are thousands and thousands of dollars in debt for a worthless degree," Larson said. "They've been scammed and preyed upon."
Debt Collective hopes that the debt strike is a harbinger of things to come: "We want to show that mass cancellation of debt can happen. What would it look like to have a Sallie Mae Debt Collective?" Larson said. "People who hold Sallie Mae loans could then join forces to command principle reduction or the outright cancellation of unjust debts."
And the Debt Collective isn't focusing its campaign exclusively on the colleges responsible for the debt. The Department of Education, according to the group, is also to blame. "Education is a business-driven model and in this case it’s really clear," said Laura Hanna, another organizer. "These are people who are sold this idea that if they go to school and take on these loans they will have a better life. It’s very clear that that did not happen here and it actually made these people’s lives worse."
Indeed, debt at for-profit colleges is just one of the many problems facing higher education in the U.S. Exorbitant costs, matched with the tenuous return on investment, undermine higher-education institutions across the spectrum, and this is where the DOE may have to play a role. In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, Joe Cowan and Jim Kessler of the centrist think tank Third Way offered some solutions for addressing the crisis, including that colleges be more transparent with prospective students about graduates’ salaries. The federal government, they argue, should also require colleges to cover 5 percent of the yearly principal and interest owed by students who default on their loans.
But while solutions such as these have merit, the point may be moot. College is still considered the best path to success, and as long as that remains the case, the industry on the whole is unlikely to concede anything.
* This post originally stated that the lawsuit was closed. We regret the error.

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Musica Baltica Rostock (Early Music Instrumental Ensemble)
Founded : 2003 - Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Since its foundation in 2003, the ensemble Musica Baltica Rostock has made itself a name over the borders of Mecklenburg / Vorpommern. Fresh and gripping, it is especially devoted to the performance of authentic music of the 17th and 18th centuries on music instruments from early Baroque to Classical music as a challenge and enrichment.
With the concert series "Rostocker Abendt - Music", the ensemble has created a platform to implement their own program ideas.
Source: Musica Baltica Rostock Website, English translation by Aryeh Oron (March 2012)

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Lawyers for the royal family now fear the publication of Prince Harry’s memoirs, the release date of which was announced on Thursday. On January 10, this book entitled in English “Spare”, or in French “celui de spare” will be in all bookstores in the United Kingdom. And according to several sources, “No one will be spared”, despite several reports relayed by the British media stating that Meghan and Harry had wanted to alleviate criticism of the royal family after attending the Queen’s funeral in early September.
Family members weren’t told the title choice until yesterday’s announcement, while the Spanish version is even edgier, and was given the subtitle ‘in the shadows’.
An initial release date had been set for “late 2022” to capitalize on the lucrative Christmas market, but the book will only hit shelves on January 10. This change of program was decided as a mark of respect after the death of the Queen, which occurred on September 8th.
Rumor has it that last minute changes have been requested by the Duke of Sussex. But the Daily Telegraph reports that these changes were not as significant as reported.
Many expect Prince Harry to touch on some pretty sensitive topics, such as revealing which member of the monarchy he thinks made a racist comment about his son Archie’s potential skin color, when Meghan was pregnant. It could also shed light on her strained relationship with her father and her difficult times with William.
The contents of Harry’s book are likely to be kept secret and palace officials have revealed that no members of the Royal Family will have the chance to view the book before it becomes public.
When the publishing deal was announced in July 2021, only the Queen had been given advance notice.
A spokesman for the King declined to comment last night. But indiscreet sources reveal that the royal household has already been warned that the 416-page book “will spare no one”.
The Daily Mail has been told the Duke of Sussex, who personally recorded the audiobook version, did not tell his family about the title in advance and it was deemed ‘controversial’ and ‘provocative’ in royal circles.
“This headline is loaded and it doesn’t bode well,” said a rather pessimistic source.
Another source said: “If Harry’s previous allegations across numerous TV interviews are true, it will be nuclear.” Whatever the content, which will undoubtedly be explosive, there will be little chance that this book will serve as a vehicle for reconciliation for Harry and Meghan.
Royal insiders have long told how, as an adult, taking “second place” behind William irritated Harry. And the latter obviously intends to reveal all his frustration experienced for decades…


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Monday, October 22, 2012
Antarctica Oct 20
Evening is dwindling...So I though I would take the opportunity to photograph the last glimpse on night (12:00 AM) it then becomes light again.
Murphy, Loomi (from support) and I all met at the Heliport at 7:45 to start our second day of photographing.
Lake Vanda, was one of the most magical places that I have ever been to. The lake is a hypersaline lake (the most Saline lake in the world...10 times as saline as the dead sea). It is about 220 feet deep. It is a meromictic lake which means that the deeper layers do not mix with the shallower layers.... the bottom layer is around 73 degrees F, the top is around 37 degrees F. it is covered with a transparent ice sheet which is around 11 feet deep. This layer freezes during the winter and melts in the summer (December) causing a liquid moat to form. When it refreezes it is deeply rooted with cracks and melt lines.
So you can imagine how magical it is to look down into this maze of cracks, bubbles, fissures, etc..
The sun is very low right now and soon we won’t see it. So by 12:00 noon we were in shadow and headed up to Bull's Pass to visit the area of the Ventifacts.
These are ancient rocks that have been pitted, abraded, etched, grooved, or polished by wind driven sand or ice crystals into various formations.
I decided to sit by one and enjoy my lunch of peanut butter and crackers under one of the formations.
There is no limit to your imaginations as the forms are "birds of prey", "elephants", "bells", "abstractions", etc.
So fantastic and otherworldly.
We head home after to Saturday night at McMurdo... followed by Sunday... Our day of rest.
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addy11 wrote:cogitoergosum wrote:addy11 wrote:Anyway else find that the wait is paradoxically worse right after an acceptance than during a drought?
I need some 12 days of acceptances.
I don't know if it's actually all that paradoxical... With a rolling admissions process, we know that our chances are somewhat lower after each batch of acceptances.
Oh, sorry... I meant from another school. So I just got into a school I could really see myself loving, and instead of being sated, I'm like "COME ON CORNELL! IT'S BEEN 36 HOURS SINCE I'VE BEEN VALIDATED!!"
I feel like a needy, insecure child. But that's just what this process does to us I suppose...

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Taiwanese national security officials are looking to force Apple supplier Foxconn to withdraw an $800 million investment in Chinese chipmaker Tsinghua Unigroup as Taipei seeks closer ties with the US amid escalating threats from Beijing.
The investment by Foxconn, the world’s largest custom electronics maker and the largest private employer in China, was announced last month, making the group Tsinghua’s second-largest shareholder. But the deal put one of Taiwan’s largest companies at the center of Beijing’s growing technology competition with the West.
“It’s definitely not going to pass,” said a senior Taiwan government official who deals with national security issues.
The Cabinet Investment Commission has yet to formally review the case, but officials from the president’s National Security Council and the Mainland Affairs Council, which implements China policy, believe the deal needs to be blocked, according to another person on the matter was informed.
Hon Hai, Foxconn’s Taiwan-listed company, announced July 14 that it had acquired an indirect stake in Beijing Zhiguangxin Holding, the controlling shareholder of Tsinghua Unigroup.
The deal prompted warnings from the Taiwan Ministry of Economy’s Investment Commission that Foxconn could be fined up to NT$25 million (US$832,000) for failing to submit the transaction for prior approval.
Officials said the group is believed not to have violated any other regulations because the deal fell below the China investment cap that Taipei set for Foxconn Industrial Internet, the company’s mainland-based subsidiary.
However, according to officials familiar with the matter and people close to Foxconn, national security officials have been brought in to review the case — a procedure used only for controversial investments with political or security implications.
“It’s clear they’ve now raised this to the national security level and the outlook is getting bleak,” said a person close to the company. “This looks even more difficult given the rising tensions in the Taiwan Straits.”
China claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to take it by force if Taipei resists unification indefinitely. Beijing has made this threat clear over the past week with a series of unprecedented military exercises.
Analysts said investing in Tsinghua Unigroup makes sense for Foxconn, which traditionally focuses on low-margin, labor-intensive assembly of electronics products like smartphones and manufacturing, but is looking to bolster its semiconductor business.
Young Liu, head of semiconductors who took over as Foxconn chairman three years ago, has pledged to expand the unit to increase profit margins and secure chip supplies.
He defended the deal at an investor meeting on Wednesday, saying it was a “simple financial investment” from which the company would also benefit as some of Tsinghua’s subsidiaries are its customers and suppliers.
Liu added that Tsinghua has already changed after being forced to downsize its chip-making assets as part of the debt restructuring.
“But we will of course comply with the strictest legal standards,” he said. “We also have a backup plan for that case.”
Although Tsinghua Unigroup had to divest some manufacturing facilities in a year-long debt restructuring process, the group is seen as a key asset in Beijing’s plan to break free from its reliance on chip imports.
“I think Tsinghua Unigroup is still very important,” said Douglas Fuller, an expert on China’s industrial policy in the chip sector.
Unisoc, the chip design arm of Tsinghua Unigroup, is a critical part of this endeavor.
“Obviously this asset would bring Hon Hai to the table some of the incremental skills that they don’t have,” said Patrick Chen, head of Taiwan research at CLSA, the brokerage firm.
But Taipei is concerned the deal could result in Foxconn funding an acceleration of Beijing’s tech ambitions. Though the group is gradually diversifying its production lines beyond China, 75 percent of its capacity is on the mainland and analysts said it would be extremely difficult for the company to divest itself.
“So the solution is for their China-based subsidiaries to localize more and put the money they can’t figure out into new mainland assets,” said a senior executive of Taiwan’s tech industry in China.
Officials believe such a development could weaken Taiwan economically and give China more clout to pressure it to submit to Beijing’s control. “How can we turn one of our largest companies into a major supporter of policies aimed at reducing our position in global markets?” said an official.
The Taiwanese government is particularly concerned that Foxconn’s partner in the deal, Chinese investment firm WiseRoad Capital, has close ties to the Beijing government.
In addition, officials said Taiwan must be particularly careful not to be seen as an accomplice to China in its technological rivalry with the US.
“Especially now that the Chips Act has passed, Washington is stepping up initiatives to boost land-based semiconductor manufacturing and working with allies and partners to control the flow of technology into China. We have to be careful where we stand,” one said, referring to a move by the Biden administration to boost the US chip industry.


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Leonard Bernstein’s daughter Jamie Bernstein will serve as narrator for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s January 19 and 21 performances of Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony, featuring her own new version of the original narration. Music Director José Luis Gomez will conduct both performances, which include soprano Kelley Nassief, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus. Gomez and former TSO Music Director George Hanson will participate in preconcert discussions on both dates. Performances will be recorded for a national radio broadcast celebrating Bernstein’s birth centennial in August 2018. Bernstein will also preside over two related events at the Jewish Community Center of Tucson: a January 20 showing of On the Waterfront and post-screening discussion about her father’s score to the film, and a January 22 panel discussion about Leonard Bernstein’s Jewish heritage, with panel members from the University of Arizona’s music and Judaic Studies faculties.
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On a visit to Florida, I was reminded of the term “snow birds” – older citizens of the northern half of the US who flock south for the winter deciding, based on past experience, that there is a fair chance the weather will be warmer. The majority of their peers endure the cold winter, sure in the knowledge that warmer days lie ahead at home, but probably slightly envious of their mobile neighbours.
For many UK investors, their portfolios will tend to have a UK bias, with UK equities and bonds making up a significant proportion of their portfolio. And why not – after all, we spend Sterling and have a greater understanding of how our native financial markets work. There is a certain comfort for some, knowing that we are invested at home, rather than in foreign markets. And long term investors have been through a few “winters”, persevering in the knowledge that better days lie ahead.
However, over the last few decades, the constituents of the FTSE 100 index in particular have become less UK focussed. The UK has long been a sensible place to do business but increasingly has become a sensible place to base a business. Over 70% of earnings in the UK’s top companies are now generated overseas, so when investing in our home market we are already investing internationally.
Which is probably just as well – the UK economy could lag behind the rest of the world even in a continuing period of synchronised global growth, mainly because of lower productivity and uncertainty over Brexit. Worries abound on the level of investment large companies will make in the UK, and whether the UK will continue to be the base of choice for them.
What if a change of government in the UK leads to an increase in corporation tax? This is added to worries about the lack of UK trade agreements and workers being less able to move to the UK.
And while we are on the subject of Brexit, UK investors benefitted from significant gains in the summer of 2016 because Sterling weakened making those international earnings more valuable – what happens if Sterling jumps by 10 – 15% if a “good” Brexit deal is signed?
Although the sun appears to be shining more brightly elsewhere, as ever there are numerous investment questions, home and abroad. Will the Trump era continue to deliver robust economic momentum and lift the US stock market further? Will global inflation lead to interest rate rises around the world? Will Abe-enomics finally deliver sustained growth in Japan? Will emerging markets continue to emerge? Will Europe continue to flourish?
I guess it comes down to whether you want to be a snow bird chasing the sun, or whether you have the patience as an investor to stay at home come what may. As ever, successful investing remains a matter of careful research, analysis and considered opinion.
Join as at The Scotsman’s Home or overseas 2018 conference on March 20th where our Chief Investment Officer Caspar Rock will share his 2018 outlook on global markets.
By Bob Hair, Wealth Planning Director and Head of Edinburgh Office, Cazenove Capital Management

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Commentary on: Phelan S, Hagobian T, Brannen A, et al. Effect of an internet-based program on weight loss for low-income postpartum women: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2017;317:2381–91.
Implications for practice and research
Clinicians should focus on recommendations to reduce energy intake with improved diet quality when weight loss is the goal. Advocating physical activity alone for weight loss is unsuccessful and often results in discouragement.
There is a valuable role for e-health interventions in populations difficult to reach.
Similar studies should be carried out in other low-income groups with different race and ethnicity distributions.
Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is prevalent: 20% of women retain at least 11 pounds, 6–18 months postpartum.1 Retaining weight after pregnancy leads to health risks and complications for future pregnancies. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programme provides service for approximately 15% of all pregnancies in …
Competing interests LMR is an inventor of mathematical models that estimate energy intake and weight change in response to interventions that alter energy balance. LMR has previously collaborated with Dr Suzanne Phelan who is the primary author of the paper being reviewed.
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Photo Gallery: PCC student and faculty protest about class and budget cuts
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Professor emeritus of English Howard Hertz speaks to students at a rally with several Pasadena City College students and faculty at Pasadena City College on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Students and faculty are upset about the handling of the school's budgets and the cuts that are effecting them.
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Serve as an afternoon snack with tea or as a dessert.
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Chermoula is a pungent Moroccan herb sauce traditionally served as both a marinade and sauce with fish.
At any given moment, there are more than 20 billion chickens on earth, says Andrew Lawler. How did one bird become so ubiquitous? The author of Why Did the Chicken Cross the World? shares seven facts from the bird's history.
“On the list of carving rules from 1790: There was to be no standing while carving was done.” Corey Milligan on knives
“On the list of carving rules from 1790: There was to be no standing while carving was done.”

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The 2022 Season 2 of Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky on Sportsman Channel and Waypoint TV partners with Savage Gear, Bubba, Shimano and Grundens to bring anglers an underground insight into northeast saltwater fishing.
“I’m extremely pleased to work with continuing partners and new partners to showcase the oft-overlooked lights-out fishing in the Northeast through TV and online media,” says host and executive producer Nick Honachefsky. “Season 2 will showcase northeast species such as bluefin tuna, mahi, striped bass, weakfish, bluefish among others, as well as bring the worldwide angling viewer into a salty community they may not be aware of. We’ve got a great cast of underground characters to tell the wild story in season 2.”
Honachefsky brings his 23 years of experience in the sportfishing journalism industry to Saltwater Underground.
Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky explores the world’s finest fishing destinations and the subculture scene of salty characters that come along with it. Each episode unfolds with a boots on the ground local mentality; experiencing the indigenous fishing opportunity at each prolific destination but also getting in deep with the unique cuisine, local bars and colorful characters at each port; all the while weaving a solid maritime story filled with humor, personality and lifestyle. Honachefsky takes the viewer on a trip to tell the ultimate insider story of hardcore fishing, tips and tactics, shared secrets and suspect stories. It’s serious fishing without taking yourself too seriously; exploring destinations and showcasing the edgy and fun-filled saltwater lifestyle the everyman can achieve. The story starts here. Get in deep. Jump into the Saltwater Underground.

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Andaman is a haven for water sports enthusiasts with its crystal-clear waters, rich marine life, and breathtaking scenery. Here are 11 best water sports in Andaman that you must experience on your trip:
- Scuba Diving: Scuba diving is undoubtedly one of the most popular water sports in Andaman. The island offers some of the best diving sites in India, featuring a vast array of underwater life, including colorful corals, schools of fish, and marine mammals. You can explore the Andaman Sea’s depths with an experienced instructor and witness the stunning beauty of the underwater world.
- Snorkeling: Snorkeling is a fantastic way to explore Andaman’s underwater world. The waters here are relatively calm, making it an ideal activity for beginners. You can snorkel near the shore or on the open sea and enjoy the coral reefs and tropical fish that abound in the Andaman Sea.
- Sea Walking: If you’re not comfortable with diving, you can still experience the Andaman’s underwater world through sea walking. It is an exciting water activity where you can walk on the sea bed while wearing a special helmet that enables you to breathe underwater. You can observe the marine life up close, including fish, corals, and other sea creatures.
- Parasailing: Parasailing is a water sport that provides a unique and thrilling experience as you fly high in the sky while being towed by a speedboat. It is a great way to witness the scenic beauty of the Andaman Islands from the air, including its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and lush green forests.
- Jet Skiing: Jet skiing is an exciting water sport that offers an adrenaline rush as you skim across the Andaman’s waters. It is a thrilling way to explore the islands and enjoy the sea breeze. You can rent a jet ski and hit the waves at high speeds, making it an activity that is popular among adventure lovers.
- Banana Boat Rides: Banana boat rides are a group activity that is perfect for families and friends. You ride a banana-shaped inflatable boat towed by a speedboat. As the speedboat picks up speed, the inflatable boat bounces and sways, providing a fun and exciting ride.
- Kayaking: Kayaking is a peaceful and eco-friendly water activity that is perfect for nature lovers. You can explore the mangroves and waterways of the Andaman Islands and witness its rich biodiversity. Kayaking is also a great way to stay fit while on vacation.
- Water Skiing: Water skiing is a challenging water sport that requires balance, strength, and agility. You can try your hand at water skiing in Andaman and enjoy the rush of adrenaline as you glide across the sea’s surface. The island offers ideal conditions for this sport, with calm waters and consistent wind speeds.
- Flyboarding: Flyboarding is a relatively new water sport that has gained popularity in Andaman. It involves flying above the water using a jet pack attached to a board. The activity is safe and easy to learn, making it suitable for beginners. Flyboarding is an exciting way to enjoy the sea and get a bird’s eye view of the Andaman Islands.
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Stand up paddle boarding is a fun and easy way to explore the Andaman’s waters while standing on a board and paddling. It is a relaxing and meditative experience, and you can take in the beauty of the islands while paddling. You can also try paddle boarding yoga, which is a unique experience that combines yoga and paddle boarding.
- Surfing: Andaman’s beaches offer great waves for surfing, making it a popular destination for surfers of all levels. The island’s consistent swell and warm waters make it an ideal place to marine habitat.


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Dermal Fillers in Atlanta, GA with The Spa at NAPS
Both Dr. Joiner and Dr. Alderman are proud to offer a versatile selection of the latest dermal fillers. Injectable fillers enhance and replace hydration, improve the tissue volumization processes, and help slow the cosmetic effect of the natural aging process. As we age, we lose our naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. This results in loss of structural support. Luckily, we can easily replace it. Injected fillers provide support and volume in areas of concern such as cheeks, lips, and nasal labial folds. Once in place, the filler can provide contouring and enhancement. Fillers are a great way to update your look and enhance your natural beauty.
Ask our team at The Spa at NAPS how we can help you look years younger with injectable dermal fillers. Contact our Atlanta medical spa today to get started!
How are Dermal Fillers Created?
Fillers for skin rejuvenation have made significant advances over the past 10 years. In the past, we had to use collagen derived from pigs, and many patients were allergic to these products. Now, we have fillers made from hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in our body. The advantage is that patients are not allergic to hyaluronic acid, and this important compound can be produced and manufactured from non-human, non-animal methods. Both Dr. Alderman and Dr. Joiner can also dissolve these fillers if the patient desires to have the product removed.
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If you’re in the Atlanta area and have any questions about dermal fillers or wish to schedule a consultation on dermal fillers with The Spa at NAPS, please contact our office.Request a Consultation
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Hyaluronic acids are produced by different companies but all produce similar results. Slight variations are made in the products to provide different fill properties. For example, some fillers have larger molecules and have a stiffer feel. These products are better for areas that need strength, such as lifting the cheeks. Other products have smaller molecules and are softer to the touch. These are best used for delicate areas such as the lips.
Galderma provides the following products: Restylane®, Restylane® Lyft, Restylane® Silk, Refyne, Defyne. Allergan has these fillers: Juvéderm®, Voluma, Vollure, and Volbella. And Merz brand has Belotero™. Dr. Joiner and Dr. Alderman will provide a free private consultation to help you understand what options will help achieve the look you want.
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Fillers are designed with different areas in mind. They are processed to be either more structurally supportive or more flexible, which is why our team tailors each consultation to the individual patient, to ensure the desired results are achieved. Areas such as cheeks, nasal labial folds, and lips have static and dynamic movements that are very different. Different fillers can coordinate with those movements for either a natural look or a more va-va-voom appearance. There is no wrong answer! We have a terrific range of products for your desired look.
The amount of filler either Dr. Joiner or Dr. Alderman recommends will be discussed at your private consultation. It depends on your desired outcome. Some patients desire an incremental process, some desire immediate rejuvenation. We can plan according to your lifestyle and budget.
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We schedule you for a personal, private consultation. Both Dr. Aida Joiner and Dr. Amy Alderman are very experienced and take time to listen to your ideas and guide you to achieving your goals. The amount of fillers needed is discussed and a pricing plan will be made for you. Once you decide on your treatment plan, the injections are a relatively easy process. Numbing cream is applied and the area to be injected is cleansed thoroughly. You can also be actively involved with your treatment if desired. You are given a mirror and are encouraged to give input during the injection process.
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Dr. Aida Joiner is an extremely experienced, board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in providing anesthetic services for outpatient, cosmetic surgery here at our Atlanta and Alpharetta offices. What sets her apart from her peers is her attention to detail, concern for patient safety, and desire to provide the most advanced anesthetic techniques currently available. And she is always available to discuss our patient’s concerns prior to surgery. She completes the surgical team! No one gives a better anesthesia experience than Dr. Joiner.
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Dr. Amy Alderman is a nationally known, board-certified plastic surgeon located in Buckhead near Atlanta. As a female surgeon and mother of two children, she provides a unique perspective to patient care. Each surgical plan is individually tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyles and is aimed at enhancing her patient’s natural beauty and restoring confidence. She is known for her personal approach to patient care and has unparalleled commitment to patient safety, which can be attributed to years of education, professional experience and involvement in national patient safety initiatives.Meet Dr. Alderman
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Most patients tolerate this process very well. We can assist you with topical numbing cream if necessary. Most of the fillers have lidocaine incorporated into the hyaluronic acid for added comfort. Afterward, you may be a little tender to touch for a few days as the filler softly incorporates into the dermis.
You can resume normal activity immediately after your injections. The most common reactions to injections are swelling associated with the injections and the filler, bruising, and tenderness to touch; some high impact activity can affect swelling. This typically lasts for a few days. Lips can be a little more sensitive due to the nature of the delicate skin. Ice packs can help to minimize swelling and bruising.
Yes! It is best to limit aspirin-based products and anti-inflammatories for a week prior. If these are necessary for any medical condition, discuss this with your primary care physician and our office. We have an anti-bruising, anti-swelling supplement kit available for purchase.
Most hyaluronic acid fillers have been clinical shown to last approximately 9-12 months. You can prolong this with incremental touch-ups.
Every dermal filler has had extensive clinical testing prior to being available to patients and are FDA approved. Our products have been used globally since 1996. Injector credentialing is important, and our providers have extensive experience in injections and are certified master injectors.
If you have any sensitivity to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, or gram-positive bacteria tell either Dr. Alderman or Dr. Joiner. Let them know of any history of facial surgery, nerve or muscle injury, or facial diseases. Some medical conditions that can affect healing such as autoimmune disorders, diabetes, bleeding or endocrine disorders, discuss with our team.
Your custom plan will be discussed with you as to amount needed for your desired look. Syringes start at $600 and up. Package pricing is available. We encourage our patients to participate in the rewards programs associated with the filler manufacturer. You can redeem coupons and points.
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MINI Takes the States 2008 - Kicks off in Miami
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The long awaited MINI Takes the States 2008 kicked off this past weekend in Miami
As a follow up from the wonderful three week activities of the 2006 MTTS events, This time the Miami-Boston route is trying to include some of the areas that had been skipped last time.
The fun started this past weekend in Miami and from their overnight layover in St. Augustine Florida, today they head north to Charleston with a Pit Stop in Savannah Georgia where they will gather at the Savannah Visitors Center parking lot at around 1:00pm.
"GP George" has been doing a wonderful job of documenting the daily activities here.

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12-micron stand-alone thermal image sensor for handheld cameras
Atto320 brings sharply focused and accurate images, compactness and extended battery-life to handheld camera makers. The advantage of offering Atto320 as a stand-alone component is that system integrators have flexibility in configuring designs that meet their specific performance needs, enabling them to offer true product differentiation to end-users. Alternative 12-micron products often come, ULIS says, either as modules or thermal camera cores, where access to the thermal image sensor’s performance parameters is restricted.
The fully digital Atto320, a 320×240 thermal image sensor (microbolometer), is designed with ULIS’ 12-micron technology for sensor miniaturization. It generates high-quality moving images due to the high frame rate (60 Hz) and ease-of-use handling with simple calibration. These features allow users to view fast-moving objects as well as observe scenes at distances of several hundred metres. The sensor consumes less than 220 mW at 60 Hz, enabling extended autonomy of more than 10 hours for handheld systems.
Atto320 can reduce the size of the optics by as much as 50%, translating to a cost reduction of up to 20%. It is fully compatible with other ULIS products in its 17-micron GEN2 imaging sensor line. It offers advanced performance in temperature difference detection, as low as 0.06°C (60mK thermal sensitivity).


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Myrtle Beach resident Mike Kohn and his USA-3 sled finished 13th Saturday in the final standings of the four-man bobsled at the Winter Olympics.
Kohn's sled had a four-run combined time of 3 minutes and 27.32 seconds.
Driver Steven Holcomb and his USA-1 sled took gold with a combined time of 3:24.46.
Kohn's sled was in 12th after the first two runs Friday with a combined time of 1:43.11 (51.69 first run, 51.42 second). His first run on Saturday was 52.10 seconds, which dropped him from 12th to 13th in the overall standings with one run left. His final run was 52.11 and kept him in 13th.
Kohn, a Columbia native, is the sled's driver and teamed with Jamie Moriarty, Bill Schuffenhauer and Nick Cunningham.
German legend Andre Lange, who failed to win a gold medal for the first time in five Olympic events, had a nearly perfect final run to win the silver in what he says will be his final race. Lange finished 0.38 seconds behind Holcomb and his team of Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curt Tomasevicz.
Lyndon Rush drove Canada-1 to the bronze.


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Golfer Morgan Hoffman Reveals that He Has Muscular Dystrophy
Photo: Golfer Morgan Hoffman. Source: Tulsa World.
For many individuals in the world, muscular dystrophy is a condition that can severely incapacitate them and render them unable to perform tasks that other healthy individuals will have no problem with.
Athletes and individuals who play a sport or discipline, in particular, will arguably be more affected by the disease, which is what makes Morgan Hoffman’s tale that much more amazing. Hoffman is a golfer that, in 2016 received a muscular dystrophy diagnosis: an event which would change his life — and career — forever.
In most cases, muscular dystrophy is the name that a group of over 30 diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass receive. Most of these conditions develop during the subject’s infancy or childhood, with a number of these also developing in the individual’s teen years or adulthood. The type of dystrophy, as well as its symptoms, will vary from person to person. However, the factor in which most of these coincide is that the severity of the condition worsens as the muscles weaken, until the day when the person eventually loses the capacity to perform even the simplest tasks with the affected muscles. In most cases, this results in the person being rendered unable to walk in the latter phases of the condition.
Other elements that all forms of muscular dystrophy share are that they are all myopathies, which means that they affect primarily the muscles. Furthermore, they all have their origins in the person’s genome, which means that they are mostly inherited from their parents. In each and every case, the disease is progressive, and will often evolve to the point where any type of voluntary movements become impossible, due to loss of striated muscle tissue.
The muscle loss commonly associated with these conditions usually happen progressively, as the affected striated muscle tissues (the ones responsible for the body’s voluntary movements) are destroyed and subsequently replaced by adipose tissue. These diseases are characterized by alterations in the muscle’s protein makeup, which cause the death of their cells and the subsequent permanent debilitation of the individual. Though the symptoms are usually mild and can worsen as time goes by, the real risk of muscular dystrophy arises when the heart is targeted by the disease, which may cause the person to suffer from cardiac insufficiency, or heart weakness, and possibly lead to an early death.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive cures for this condition. Those who are struggling with muscular dystrophy have to adopt certain habits and follow medical treatment plans to impede the progress of the disease and to reduce the extent of their symptoms. Luckily, it is very much possible to live a full life with muscular dystrophy, and even continue to partake in diverse physical activities, despite the presence of the disease. This is a fact best represented in the case of Morgan Hoffman, a professional golfer.
In 2016, Hoffman (at 28 years of age) received his formal diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He had already been struggling with the disease in the past since 2011 when he experienced the debilitation and slow decay of his right pectoral muscle due to his condition. As many may know, golf is a sport that requires great core strength, as well as careful coordination between the upper and lower extremities, all of which are skills that those suffering from any type of muscular dystrophy will arguably have trouble with. Nevertheless, despite his diagnosis, the professional PGA Tour golfer kept his condition hidden for over a year and continued to actively participate in the tournaments and competitions, with great success.
The most common type of muscular dystrophy, to date, is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which affects only male subjects from an early age and is transmitted by their mothers. Those who suffer from this variation of muscular dystrophy seldom live past their teen years, making it one of the most deadly types of MD. FSHD, the type of MD that Hoffman is struggling with, affects mostly the muscles of the chest, face, and arms. Luckily, it rarely affects the muscles of the heart or lungs, so its prognosis is not immediately fatal. However, the weakness is just as severe as with other types of MD, which makes Hoffman’s story that much more impressive.
The only known way to counteract and improve the symptoms of muscular dystrophy, in general, by adopting practices to slow down the progression of the disease. Said methods may include the use of orthopedics to assist in posture and walking, as well as attending regular physical therapy and speech therapy sessions to slow or even prevent the degeneration of the person’s capabilities. It’s worth noting that, while some forms of MD are mild, and evolve very slowly, others can be particularly troublesome, as they can affect important muscles from their onset, and progress very quickly.
In order to cushion the impact of the disease, the person must work to strengthen the muscles unaffected by their type of muscular dystrophy, as forcing the exercise of affected structures will only cause them to produce painful cramps, and will rarely reap any significant rewards. Furthermore, if pain becomes a significant obstacle for the strengthening of any structures, in particular, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication will really come in handy, as it will help to stave off cramp-related pains and aching.
Furthermore, according to Catherine Alessi, MD, of the University of Connecticut, recent studies are working towards isolating the gene involved in some variations of FSHD. Specifically, discoveries made in chromosome 4, and related to the development of the disease have helped to increase our understanding of FSHD, and will hopefully lead to genetic treatments to counteract or eliminate it entirely.


I didn’t go to school for design. In fact, I never thought I’d be interested in it until designing news pages for my college paper. Now I realize that packaging a message can be just as important as the message itself, and that’s all to do with design.
But one of my grips with design folks is the arbitrary bull crapola that comes whenever you talk to a designer. And one of these rules is that serif fonts are easier to read in print and sans-serif is easier to read online. If you’re not into design and typography, you probably don’t even notice that The New York Times’s body copy in print is serif and CNN’s website is all about the sans serif fonts.
Essentially, we’re talking about the little dangly things on letters in different typefaces. That’s right, someone thought that those things would affect how fast you read.
Legibility is a real concern when writing or designing. My former editor was religious about cutting words out of my sentences. He believed that shorter sentences increased reading times; that is was easier for readers to understand words if they read them faster. So I understand that when designing anything, print or web, special attention to typography is crucial. But not all typefaces are the same, serif and sans-serif fonts come in all variations and styles. To put fonts in those 2 catorgories and say this is only used for this and that is only used for that is completely crazy. A good designer should be able to either and make a page, online or in print, look awesome and legible by choosing a typeface based on the page as a whole.
It’s important to note that there is no significant evidence to support this bonkers design rule from crazytown. Several studies have been done and most that I’ve researched have found here, here and here the difference to be so little, mere milliseconds between reading times, that it makes the serif v. sans serif debate look ridiculous.
I’d just like for this myth to be put to bed once and for all. Some rules need to be followed until you understand them enough to know when to break them. But this isn’t one of them. Just look at The New York Times to see some serif body copy that works fine online. At worst here, we’re restricting ourselves creatively from making some great designs and that is something tragic.


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Rossi was thrown from his Movistar Yamaha bike and skidded across the gravel as he put in some last-minute preparation for qualifying on Saturday.
The Italian was able to take part in qualifying and will start from seventh on the grid in the race in Brno.
Former world champion Rossi is now praying that he suffers no ill-effects following his crash as he attempts to make it back-to-back podium finishes.
Reliving his accident, Rossi said: "I was pushing a lot and my pace was fast, then I entered turn 11 a bit wide and lost the front.
"I damaged the small finger a little.
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A jury sided in favor of actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Thursday, ruling that she was not to blame for a 2016 skiing accident involving a retired Utah ophthalmologist who suffered broken ribs and a concussion as a result of the fall.
Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow for $300,000, claiming that on February 26, 2016, at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort, Paltrow crashed into him from behind due to her careless skiing.
Sanderson claimed that the crash left him with four fractured ribs, a concussion, and permanent brain impairment that has an impact on his current day-to-day activities and interpersonal connections.
According to the jury, Sanderson was found to be at blame, not Paltrow. This conclusion was made after deliberations earlier in the afternoon.
Paltrow claimed that she did not come into contact with Sanderson, and as a result, she filed a countersuit for $1, on top of her legal fees.
“I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity… I am pleased with the outcome, and I appreciate all of the hard work of Judge Holmberg and the jury, and thank them for their thoughtfulness in handling this case,” Paltrow said in a statement.
Sanderson was the one at blame for the collision, according to Paltrow, who testified in court. She explained that when a man approached her from behind, placed his skis in between hers, and loudly groaned, she at first thought she was being attacked by a crazed fan.
“Mr. Sanderson categorically hit me on the ski slope, and that is the truth,” Paltrow said in her testimony.
Additionally, she refuted the testimony of Sanderson’s witness Craig Ramon, who was a member of the meetup group Sanderson had arranged for that day’s skiing. Ramon, who claimed to have been around 35 feet behind Paltrow and Sanderson at the time of the accident, was the only witness to the incident.
Ramon testified in court that after hearing a scream, he then saw Paltrow ram Sanderson from behind. He claimed Sanderson was laying with his face down in the snow and then briefly passed out. He continued on, claiming that Paltrow left after four minutes or so without providing her name or checking on Sanderson’s wellbeing.
Paltrow refuted Ramon’s claims and questioned his credibility.
“He said he was 40 feet away and colorblind… I don’t know how he can be positive about what he saw, especially with how much he changed his story,” Paltrow maintained.
Paltrow further denied leaving the scene of the collision before Sanderson told the group he was okay, and claimed the instructor handled everything on her behalf. She said that after filing a report, the instructor gave her more information.
According to the official instructor’s report from that day, Paltrow was hit by a male skier.
After the collision, Paltrow enjoyed lunch with her two kids and her fiancé (now husband) and she withdrew from the remaining ski runs due to a sore knee.
Apple and Moses Martin, her children, testified that their mother had been alarmed and told them Sanderson had bumped into her.
Her daughter stated in court that even though she was not present for the accident, she remembered her mother being in a “state of shock” afterwards.
Sanderson, 76, said the incident caused him to have a traumatic brain injury that has significantly impacted his current day-to-day activities and interpersonal interactions.
Sanderson’s mental decline was attributed by Paltrow’s attorneys to aging and pre-existing medical issues, and they supported their claims by having medical professionals testify in the trial.
In an effort to refute the notion that Sanderson’s stressful personal life is solely the result of his brain damage, Paltrow’s attorneys also cited past failed relationships and a deposition from one of his kids, who appears to be estranged from her father. Sanderson’s daughter claimed that his mental issues were occurring well before the incident with Paltrow.
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A 16-year-old has been charged with fatally shooting a Southwest Detroit 13-year-old in a drive-by stemming from what police say was a dispute over a stolen cell phone. The teen is being charged as an adult.
Authorities allege that Ryan Mcleod drove by the residence of the victim in the 8320 block of Homer Street and fired multiple shots, striking him in the back. The victim, who has not been identified, was rushed to the hospital where he was prounounced dead.
Police said the dispute was allegedly over a stolen iPhone.
Mcleod is charged with first-degree premediated murder, one count of felonious assault, and two counts of felony firearm.
He was arraigned in Detroit 36th District Court on Monday and is being held in a youth home.


text: NewsCounty approves Official Plan amendment to allow septage spreading in Minden Hills SHARE ON: Phil McCabe, contributor, Friday, Jun. 28th, 2019 Haliburton County sign (Photo taken by Kenny Trenton, My Haliburton Now)MINDEN HILLS, ON – The final seal of approval has been given to Thomas Contracting for the septage field.Although Thomas’ Official Plan and zoning amendments were approved by Minden Hills, the county councillors had to vote to approve those changes, which happened earlier this week.Thomas contracting had purchased a lot on Bobcaygeon Road and began spreading before they received notice they were not compliant. Because of that, the local company stopped spreading and began the process of getting the appropriate zoning and Official Plan designations.Through the process, they had hosted an open house at the site and fielded any questions that neighbours might have.Thomas explained during the open house that, in Minden, the site is ideal. They noted the depth of soil, the distance from bodies of water, and it’s proximity to the town.A sentiment that was echoed by Minden Hills Mayor Brent Devolin at the county table. Devolin also expressed concern that if they didn’t approve the site then it would go elsewhere which would be problematic.The multi-term mayor also explained that in a perfect world there would be a facility that could take the waste, but this is a good alternative.


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Revoir “admin peut controller taille db”
Attention sharepoint ne respecte pas les parametres de l’autogrowth de la model DB
Attention ceci illustre une ferme fort orientée écriture, sinon inverser contentdb et contend db log files
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Okay, now we’re going to start digging in with a quick high level overview of the new search logical architecture. You’ll see here all of the components of the new search engine. We have all our content sources on the left that are going to be picked up by the new crawl component. The crawl component is going to get track what it needs to crawl and whether it was successful in the crawl database. It hands off the content it crawls to the new content processing component. In the CPC we’ll break down what was crawled into the individual pieces of data that will get stored in the index. It also writes to the link database to track all the different anchor content we’ve crawled, and then we push the data to the index component. The index component is what handles the process of creating the physical index, as well as responding to queries. The queries are delivered by the query processing component. It takes the individual queries from a client application and figures out the one to many queries that are required to execute upon that, and then aggregates the results and sends it back to the client. Periodically a timer job will run and perform analytics on the SharePoint content. This includes what content has been access through different query results, as well as what content has been accessed by users just clicking in and around different SharePoint sites. It pulls in data from the links database for additional relevance data and stores the reports in the analytics reporting database; it also pushes a small amount of analytical data back to the content process component so that it can be included in the index. The search component is what’s responsible for keeping it all up and running and healthy, and it stores it’s configuration in the search admin database.
Now we’ll dig into each one of these components in more detail.
Those components are responsable to create or modify the index.
Other pieces outside from the classic search architecture (e.g. APE) are also consuming and modifying the index.
We will break each component role and responsabilities in the next slides
Sid Shah: I like the way you’ve abstracted the topology model. For the content and query processing components, I’d recommend also mentioning CTS/IMS respectively because those are internally used terms – more like an AKA.
New search architecture, signle one. No more FAST, FAST4SP or Search SP.
We’ve made some big crawler improvements over the previous version of SharePoint. Previously, you could have one to many crawler components on a server, but each component was associated with only one crawl database. If some crawl databases had items to crawl and others did not, you could end up in a situation where some crawlers were busy trying to keep up with changes, while other crawlers were sitting idle, doing nothing, because their crawl databases were empty. In SharePoint 2013 we move from having crawl components to crawl roles. Unlike SharePoint 2010 you can’t have multiple crawl components on a single server – you’re either a crawler or not. Now though ALL crawler roles talk to ALL crawl databases. So whenever there is content to crawl, every crawl server in the farm can work on it. Each crawler role will pull items that it needs to crawl out of the crawl database, do the work, send the data to the content processing component, and update the crawl status in the database. One thing that’s also different from SharePoint 2010 is that we no longer have host distribution rules, which is where you could pick certain crawl components to crawl a particular URL. Instead now a host can be distribued across multiple crawl databases. That gives us a much bigger scalability capability. The search admin component will spread out content for a URL, when needed, across multiple crawl databases.
same host gets distributed across multiple crawl databases which splits the work among multiple crawl components.
The SharePoint URLs are partitioned by content databases.
For huge content databases the content gets subpartitioned across different Crawl DBs
Subpartitioning happens automatically, admins don’t see anything
System doesn’t automatically rebalance make the Crawl DBs almost equal in size)
this is something the admin can trigger from the health rules
We are still considering doing this automatically in O15. There is a timer job that does it as of beta 2.
assignment algorithm is usually not great at the beginning (because we don’t know upfront the size of the DB), but in time it gets better because the new content DBs are assigned to the smaller crawl DBs.
Host distribution rules we had in 2010 no longer exist in “15”?
we removed these rules because we are now smarter and don’t need the input from the admin.
If the O14 customers used the rules to pin specific hosts to crawlers, then they will not have that option anymore.
Principal responsible des outils BI-SP : Kay Unkroth


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In its third instalment, the Cancer Institute NSW’s ‘Pretty Shady’ campaign challenged JCDecaux to provide Sydney-siders with UV protection and shade from the harsh Australian sun.
Cancer Institute NSW, JCDecaux, UM, have teamed up to create custom-built SPF50+ sun screen dispensers, in addition to bus shelter wraps that shade commuters from damaging UV rays.
In a salute to the old-school ‘lucky grab’ crane arcade game, the custom-built JCDecaux Citylights dispenser panel – installed at Bondi Beach – is operated by a mechanical claw.
The unique dispenser mechanism is designed to grab the attention of passers-by, playfully engaging them with a serious sun safety message.
Bus-shelter wraps, including custom roof panels, have been installed throughout the CBD and summer hot spots to provide Sydney commuters with shelter from harmful UV rays and help to raise awareness of the ‘Pretty Shady’ sun smart message and overall campaign aim to stop skin cancer, one summer at a time.
“Pretty Shady takes a fresh approach to raising awareness and encouraging sun protection in young people,” Alecia Brooks, Portfolio Manager Skin Cancer Prevention, Cancer Institute NSW. “This installation is all about getting sunscreen into the hands of a generation who can work together to stop Skin Cancer one summer at a time.”
“Out of Home is now more than ever, an active medium that provides unique engagement opportunities that deliver real results,” said Alan Klein, Head of Creative Solutions, JCDecaux. “The Pretty Shady activity is the perfect example of how OOH can deliver a real value exchange by providing tangible benefits to those who engage or come into contact with the campaign. ”
As it stands, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world but change can happen.
Stopping sun damage stops 95% of melanomas, the deadliest form of skin cancer. By sharing this knowledge and acting upon it, the campaign aims to inspire this generation of young Aussies to make a difference and save lives.
The ‘Pretty Shady’ dispenser is live at Bondi Beach, with bus shelter wraps hitting the streets of Sydney’s CBD from 1 – 7 December.
A stylish arsenal of Limited edition, Pretty Shady sun protection items including hats, tees, sunscreen, sunglasses and beach umbrellas in tune with this summer’s style are also up for grabs from prettyshady.com.
For more information visit http://www.prettyshady.com


The latest operating system from Apple for their range of iMac’s and MacBook’s include a number of features that have been seen on other iProducts such as iMessage and Notes. The latest operating system from Apple was first announced in February 2012.
The release date of the Apple OS X Mountain Lion is set as 25th July 2012. The operating system makes the most of the multi-touch trackpad that is common place in the MacBook Pro. One swipe along the trackpad will now swipe the wallpaper to one side and bring the notification bar to the forefront.
There has also been a number of social media integrations such as Twitter buttons integrated into Safari and other apps. However, the integration of the iMessages feature is perhaps the most aniticpated for it now allows text message chats between any Apple products.


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What's going on?
Jack Harlow and Dua Lipa Are Dating – Report
New couple alert.
YNW Melly Fears for His Life in Jail After Allegedly Being Beaten and Harassed
Melly makes a plea for help.
Yung Miami Blasts DJ Akademiks for Diss Over Diddy’s New Daughter
Yung Miami puts Ak on notice.
Kanye West Named Anti-Semite of the Year by Watchdog Group
And the winner is...
Meek Mill Appears to Respond After Kanye West Cries While Laughing at Him
Meek claps back at Kanye.


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The Faroe Islands are an outdoor enthusiasts dream destination. Besides hiking, it's spectacular for horseback riding, fishing, cliff jumping and much more.
Horseback riding, rafting down Class IV and V rapids, hooking monster trout, trekking through national parks: Chilean Patagonia has all that and more.
Opened in 1946, Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort offers families numerous activities including golf, equestrian center, a kids' club and a full-service spa.
The world's most lavish travel experiences aren't just about hotels. Our editor-in-chief reveals his favorite outdoor adventures from a lifetime of travel.
It's easy enough to escape the bustle of Buenos Aires by air, but one need not go far afield to enjoy the pleasures of the Argentine countryside.
Montana's Ranch at Rock Creek is hosting a "Cabernet Cattle Call" from May 8-12 that will pair traditional outdoor ranch activities such as horseback riding, fly-fishing, skeet shooting, roping and steering with boutique wine tastings.


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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Bill Hammondsays it’s timefor Cuomo and the Legislature to recognize their mistakes and “fix” JCOPE. * Ditto, says the TU, adding: “(I)t’s obvious that the governor and lawmakers must scrap the sham that is JCOPE and replace it with a truly independent board.”
Agreed Bill. Hey Bill what isn't a sham from Albany to City Hall? Abuse of power and tax payer money out right theft... Legalized crime funded by tax payers and bogus committees over seeing.
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Designer Katie Freedle has created a stunning spring/summer line for RillRill. She doesn't just make amazing jewelry, she's also the owner of Backtalk! See our visit with Backtalk here, and read more about the inspiration of her line below.
"The RillRill SS14 collection incorporates a material less commonly used in jewelry making, marble. The designs embody the striking contrast between negative and positive, industrial and natural. The elements are eloquently combined to create a dynamic use of symmetry.The copper and brass accents bring a modern flare to the ancient marble."
Photographer: Mikola Accuardi
Director: Katie Freedle
Stylist: Katie Freedle & Marisa Ruef
Model: Emily Mills
MUAH: Meachell Horton
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Thu, April 25, 7:30pm
Royal City Musical Theatre presents Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical at the Massey Theatre April 25 to May 12
A much-loved summertime tradition returned to Hastings Park in East Vancouver this weekend, as the 107th annual Fair at the PNE got underway.
- Mel Gibson spotted on ride at the Fair at the PNE
- 2017 discount admission days at the Fair at the PNE
- The Fair at the PNE 2017 summer concert series lineup announced
- 41 outrageous new foods coming to the PNE this year
Featuring everything from mini-doughnuts to dog shows, and with opening-weekend promotions in effect, the crowds – and at least one celebrity – came out in droves to take in all the offerings.
Here are 25 photos from opening weekend at The Fair at the PNE:


Be on alert for another school year
For Deming students, it’s down to brass tacks on the close of summer vacation. Deming Public Schools open in earnest on Monday, Aug. 14.
For parents and the community, be alert. Students will be crossing our streets in school zones and the 15 mph speed limit applies.
The one big change to this school year will be the opening of a new Deming High School. Finishing touches are still being applied to the new facility which is part of a $73 million project that will deliver two new schools to the district. A new Deming Intermediate School will be built and is expected to be completed by 2018. Taxpayers voted in a bond election to cover $27 million of the project.
The old Deming High School has stood for over 61 years and could possibly continue to serve our student’s needs, as trade shops, the music department and science wing may require a little more work before students can move in.
Traffic, in and around the school, could be a headache until families settle into a routine. Iron Street is now situated in front of the school and has been re-routed. The school district has not reached out to this media outlet to let readers know what the proper procedure is for drop-off and pick-up of students attending the new Deming High School.
Safety of the students should be the top priority. A busing plan is in place, but families who drive students to school should take extra precaution to follow a safe route to DHS and follow any and all guidelines.
The excitement of entering a new high school should bring a sense of pride to students, faculty, administrators and staff. I have already seen a turnaround in attitude and work ethic among student athletes who are training and preparing for fall sports at DHS.
The battle cry, “It’s Great to be a Wildcat,” has a renewed spirit from the practice fields and courts.
Faculty, administrators and staff were given a rousing pep talk during opening ceremonies last week by noted author, U.S. Army veteran and motivational speaker Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch. The message was clear. Leadership is a fickle friend. It can turn sour in a hurry if not applied correctly. You can easily lose confidence in young minds if you don’t cater to their needs and find common ground throughout the learning process.
Words to live by for the 2017-2018 school year.
Take time to program your students for the school routine. Get them to bed early, make sure nutrition and personal hygiene are practiced and set aside study time in the late afternoon or evening, regardless if home work is brought home, or not.
Teaching is a demanding profession. There is a lot of paperwork involved and preparation for testing that gets in the way of the reason your child is in class – the learning process.
Any little bit that you do as a parent would help an educator complete their assignment in a satisfactory and efficient manner.
Believe me; they will appreciate the effort at home.
Take time out during the school year to visit your child’s school and see what is taking place during the learning process. Voice your opinions, concerns and praise for what you explore. It doesn’t hurt to let a teacher, administrator or staff member that they are doing a good job.
Remember: “It’s Great to be a Wildcat,” but I’m from the old school.
“It’s Great to be a Bell Comet, Smith Bobcat, Memorial Trojan, Martin Viking, Chaparral Roadrunner and Deming Junior High Kitten.”
Bill Armendariz is editor of the Deming Headlight. He can be reached at 575-546-2611 (ext. 2606) or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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NEW IN THIS WEEK'S PHOENIX. Months after claims were dismisssed that Saddam Hussein had sought uranium in Africa, the story is getting a new life. And the right wing is delighted.
NOT A BUG, A FEATURE! Media Log yesterday was hit with a catastrophic computer meltdown. Until it is solved, blogging will be erratic, and formatting will be affected as well. Thank you in advance for your patience.


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A Computer Game
A Software Program
The part of the internet that enables information-sharing via interconnected pages
Another Name for the Internet
The U.S. Department of Defense
The University of Michigan
Librarian's Index to the Internet
You are free to copy information you find on the Web and include it in your research report.
You do not have to cite the Web sources you use in your research report
You should never consult Web sources when you are doing a research report.
Just like print sources, Web sources must be cited in your research report. You are not free to plagiarize information you find on the Web.
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EPIX, a new premium cable channel announced that it will air a tribute show for the late comedian, Sam Kinison. Sam Kinison: Back from Hell will feature interviews and performances by Chris Rock, Kathy Griffin, Jay Leno, George Lopez, and Denis Leary among others.
“We’re excited to bring together some of today’s most talented artists to pay homage to Kinison. He was a ground breaker whose performances inspired so many,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President. Back From Hell will air on EPIX in February 2010. EPIX is quickly trying to secure itself as a serious stand-up comedy channel, having previously announced two other comedian specials: Lewis Black’s Stark Raving Black and Eddie Izzard’s Live from Wembley.


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03:30 am wake up call, how awful…It doesn’t matter how many times in my life I’ve been up so early I won’t get use to. After packing my duffle bag and getting ready I sat for breakfast at 4:00 am, I couldn’t eat much but the table was full of food, pancakes, roast potatoes, porridge and more, they obviously tried to get rid of the food leftovers.
After breakfast we walked to the last checking point (05 min), the one the was still closed since opens at 5:30 am and there was a lot people who was waiting for longer than me and all standing, or seating in my case, for the gate to open, it was pitch black; I only could see the flash lights blinding me; it wasn’t nice at all, but I think I was a bit moody for the early wake up.
All change once we started moving and getting in the last part of the trek, only 01 1/2 hour to the SUN GATE. The area is located in the cloud forest so obviously I couldn’t see much around, the path was extremely narrow and people was running and kind of pushing to get there as soon as possible. I said to myself “I won’t break my ankle or fall of the edge in the last minute” so I didn’t bother running, I left people taking over me. If Machu Picchu hasn’t move in the last 500 years, it won’t in the next 02 hours. Most of the people rushes to see the sunrise from the sun gate, I am very sure it must be an incredible experience but I wasn’t ready to break my back in the last minute.
I reached the famous “Gringo Killer Steps”, they are around 50 very steep and long steps, it wasn’t easy but it worth. The Sun Gate was there, all inspiring and full of authority; I could imagine how important was this place long time ago, now half destroyed and full of tourist but long ago it was the very access to Machu Picchu, its soul of power hasn’t gone yet and I could feel it.
I haven’t recovered myself from the impression of this place when I saw thru the main columns; it was there, half hidden by the clouds, still a bit far away in the middle of the thickest forest, perfectly melted with the landscape, it was power, it was strength, it was breath taking, it was MACHU PICCHU.
• Bring; Sun’s block, sun glasses, insect repellent, cap, toilet paper, flash light, rain coat, camera, spare batteries, a few snacks, water canteen, basic toiletries, sleeping bag, a book to read( not much to do after dinner), hiking shoes, sandals, thermal clothes.
• Fitness Level: Medium.
• Best time of the year; APRIL thru OCTOBER.