Virtutes Occultae is a 90-minute composition for six microtonally tuned and physically modeled digital pianos in album form, with 18 individual pieces. The creation of Virtutes Occultae occurred simultaneously with an extensive study of Harry Partch’s Delusion of the Fury1, and is deeply indebted to this work and the music and theory of Harry Partch in general. While there are few stylistic similarities between my work and that of Partch, attitudes toward pitch organization, large-scale structure, and instrumentation are linked. Indeed, the influence of Partch on Virtutes Occultae is omnipresent on a structural and conceptual level.
Partch’s extended just intonation scale of 43 tones per octave demands a remarkable level of pitch precision, while the compositions themselves have a free and improvisational sensibility. Additionally, Partch often obscures a clear audibility of the pitches and harmony because of the timbre of his instruments and the heavy use of glissandi. This may seem paradoxical, but in fact the interplay between the strictness of the tuning system and the freedom of the compositional style suggests that the expressivity of the music is more valuable than showcasing theory. Without the rigorous theoretical basis for his music, as laid out in Genesis of a Music, it would be difficult to imagine Partch being able to achieve the expressive breadth while maintaining the sense of unity that characterizes his pieces. Similarly, Virtutes Occultae seeks a balance between systematic and arbitrary approaches to composition, between free and strict styles. Like Partch, some of the formality comes from the formation of the microtonal scale, but it also via algo-rhythmic tools that were used to sketch many of the pieces.
Virtutes Occultae was created principally as a recording, second as a multichannel audio installation, and third as a concert piece. The music was realized entirely electronically, using physical modeling in Pianoteq, which is commercial software that synthesizes the sound of acoustic instruments with a high degree of realism and allows for the alteration of many properties of the piano model, including the tuning of individual strings, the overtone properties of the strings, the softness of the hammers, and the placement and types of microphones recording in the virtual space.
In the case of music that uses microtonal tunings and therefore a relatively unfamiliar set of pitch materials, the nature of the model or representation of the pitch space may significantly affect aspects of compositional thinking. The study of such models is thus not a sterile exercise in abstract theory but a necessary starting point for a detailed understanding of the music itself. Bob Gilmore2
The tuning, resonance, and construction of musical instruments are fundamental to their sound and have harmonic and expressive implications. There is a musical reasoning behind Vivaldi, in his Four Seasons, choosing the key of E major for "Spring", a key that is bright and resonant with the open strings of the violin, while "Winter" is in F minor, a muted key that is much less resonant with the open strings. While a transposition of this music is still recognizable, the tone and character have been significantly altered.
Virtutes Occultae is written in extended just intonation and the following section goes into detail about how the microtonal pianos are tuned. This article presupposes a basic understanding of just intonation and related terminology. For readers who are unfamiliar, Kyle Gann’s website offers are excellent introduction to the topic.
Tuning the Pianos
The tuning of the six pianos in Virtutes Occulate, shown in figure 1, is an integral part of the composition, serving as the departure point for the composition. These piano tunings were inspired by Harry Partch’s conception of tonality from Genesis of a Music as well as his “One-Footed Bride,” which will be discussed below. Unlike Partch, I set no firm limit to the interval ratios, instead favoring an arrangement of 12 notes per octave for each of the six pianos.. O-tonalities and U-tonalities are Partch’s terms for a collection of intervals with shared denominators and numerators respectively. The second divergence from Partch is that I am using only O-tonalities (no U-tonalities.) Partch groups O-tonalities and U-tonalities according to shared denominators or numerators with terms such as the 3O-tonality or 11U-tonality. For example, the 8/7. 10/7, and 11/7 intervals are all part of the 7O-tonality. The significance of this grouping is that all tones in an O-tonality fit into a single overtone series. Similarly, the U-tonalities represent an inverted overtone series (subharmonic series). The decision to only include O-tonalities in Virtutes Occultae is not a rejection of the value of a subharmonic series, only a choice to limit my scope in an already vast array of pitches.
Partch designed his scale to be symmetrical around the tritone, and the scale tones are as evenly spaced as possible by filling in the larger gaps inherent in a single-fundamental just intonation system with secondary relationships. For example, in Partch’s scale the large gap between the 7/6 and 6/5 interval is bridged by including the 32/27 interval. I specifically designed an uneven and asymmetrical scale for Virtutes Occultae, as I find this irregularity in spacing provides more subjectively attractive harmonic and melodic possibilities.
Each piano in Virtutes Occultae is tuned to a different overtonality. In other words, each piano is tuned to intervals with a shared denominator in a just intonation system with a common fundamental. Additionally, each piano has a nearly unique set of pitches, resulting in each one carrying a distinct Partchian tonality built into their tuning. This feature of the tuning is exploited in the second piece of Virtutes Occultae, "Aria", which begins with an extended section that features piano four as the soloist, presenting a clear sense of the 7O-tonality.
Tuning each piano as a different 0-tonality, which represents harmonic areas heard in the actual music, echoes Partch’s approach to the design and tuning of his invented instruments in a way that reinforces his harmonies and is generally consonant and resonant unto themselves. For example, the diamond marimba is constructed as a physical tonality diamond with O-tonalities arranged in diagonal rows in an upward direction and U-tonalities as diagonal rows in a downward direction. The tuning of the instruments in Partch’s music reflects his musical language, and the tuning of the pianos in Virtutes Occultae similarly has a structural and organizational function.
The fundamental of E-flat is shared between all six pianos, an acknowledgment of the influence of La Monte Young’s Well-Tuned Piano (with the caveat that the fundamental for Young’s work is not precisely E-flat). Despite limiting the scale to a single fundamental throughout Virtutes Occultae, the perceived tonic is varied in many of the pieces by creating subgroups of pitches that harmonically reinforce notes other than the 1/1. The scale used in Virtutes Occultae presents a pool of pitches that is rich enough to tonicize many different notes, which is also a key feature of Partch’s 43-note scale. Indeed, Partch usually tonicizes various notes from the 11-limit* core of his scale more often than the 1/1 fundamental. This idea will be explored further in the section below discussing expressivity.
Figure 4 shows the set of 19 hexads** (one is actually a 7-note collection) used to underpin harmony in Virtutes Occultae, each centering on a different pitch. These chords were a very important tool in creating this music as they provide harmonic orientation and help in controlling the expansive pool of 56 notes per octave. Which pitches were chosen to form hexads was decided arbitrarily—a collection of roots that, as a scale, is highly asymmetrical. For example, the region around the minor 7th contains four tightly spaced roots, whereas there is a leap of 150 cents between the 11/8 and the 3/2.
These hexads were used in many ways, at times underpinning large sections or even entire pieces, and at other times used in a way analogous to chords that may be moved between on a smaller time scale. The clearest integration of these hexads relate to the algo-rhythmic aspects of the composition. These chords are subgroupings of the scale and may be used to produce the suggestion of a tonal syntax and to help avoid a constant sensation of the 1/1 E-flat as tonal center.
In Partch, harmonic organization is built into the tuning of his instruments. A clear example of this are his two kitharas, where sets of six strings are tuned to different chords in various O-tonalities and U-tonalities. This approach to instrumental tuning, as also evidenced by the layout of the previously discussed Diamond Marimba, provides both a pool of harmonies as well as reflecting Partch’s harmonic language, grouping pitches according to O-tonalities and U-tonalities. I took a similar approach to harmony in Virtutes Occultae, where these hexads are integrated into the music in an almost incidental way, often being combined with notes outside of the harmony or overlapping in unpredictable ways.
Expressivity and the one-footed bride
Any assignment of a particular narrative to a piece of music is adventitious, indeed open to ridicule. Yet a refusal to allow music its narrative moment is also, I believe, a mistake. Daniel Albright.3
Partch sought to create a music that was expressive and meaningful, deeply connected to human experience. He conceptualized this as corporeality, which he contrasted with abstractionism—music for music’s sake. In striving to create corporeal art, Partch brought together music, choreography, and setting, all connected to a text, which was often a parable. Delusion of the Fury follows the model of ancient Greek drama, presenting a tragedy followed by a comedy. The tragedy is based on Atsumori, a Noh play, and the comedy is based on Justice, an Ethiopian folk tale—both of which deal with the futility of anger.
The ancient Greeks connected harmonia with ethos and pathos, believing that music could rouse emotions and persuade listeners to thoughts and actions.4 Partch applied this idea that intervals contain innate expressive meaning to his music as shown by a fascinating figure in his Genesis of a Music that he calls the "One-Footed Bride"5. The "One-Footed Bride" charts the intervals of his scale according to expressive regions in a symmetrical structure around the tritone. There are many fascinating aspects to the "One-Footed Bride": the regions of the scale are divided into a diatonic superstructure that draws equivalencies between thirds and sixths, seconds and sevenths, the octave and unison, and the perfect fourth and the perfect fifth. Additionally, the chart echoes how we traditionally understand the stability of chords in Western concert music: the perfect intervals are associated with power, the tritone with suspense, the thirds and sixths with emotions. (Here we can think of the generalization that the major is perceived as happy and the minor as sad as an example of the third being associated with emotional content.)
The "One-Footed Bride" introduces new pathways for interpreting Partch’s music. The prominence of certain pitches in Delusion of the Fury serves as a path toward understanding the implementation of the "One-Footed Bride". The chart below provides a summary of the prominent pitches and tonalities for the entire Delusion of the Fury. We immediately discover that 1/1 and the 1O-tonality, what might be considered the natural “home key” in Partch’s scale, is only rarely used. Instead, 16/9 assumes the role of home key, being returned to repeatedly throughout the work as well as serving as the first and final prominent note in a way analogous to a tonic chord.
In Delusion of the Fury, relationships between pitches with the narrative content of the story can be expounded for any given section. For example, let’s consider a brief section from Act II, scene V: Arrest, Trial, and Judgment. In this scene the 3/2 is associated with the power and authority of the judge, used both at the moments of introducing the judge as well as when the judge lays down the sentencing. Partch is not depicting the action through tone painting but instead through the experience of the notes, through Partch’s own subjective sense of corporeality.
The "One-Footed Bride" and this broad analysis of Delusion of the Fury have informed the composition of Virtutes Occultae in two important ways. First, there is the idea of writing melodies with minuscule microtonal steps that are conceived as an expressive shading on the idea of an interval. For example, a 9/8 major second shifting to a 10/9 minor whole tone, a shift of approximately 22 cents (hundredths of a semitone), has a distinct expressive quality, albeit one that is dependent on context and highly subjective in nature. Secondly, the way in which the 1/1 of the scale is not treated automatically as the tonal center enriches the expressive possibilities of the scale by bringing to light complex intervallic relationships and different shadings within an overarching diatonic structure.
Algorithms and Improvisation
As part of composing Virtutes Occultae, I wrote a Max/MSP program that could both generate music algorithmically as well as serve as an means for improvisation using a MIDI interface. This MIDI interface was not a keyboard; it was a surface of dials and buttons that could be programmed to set high-level parameters like register, pulsation speed, harmony, and so on. The basic premise of this program was that it could take rhythm and assign pitches in the scale according to various weightings. The selection of the pitches ranged from pure randomness to favoring notes from the hexads shown in figure 4.
The goal of this patch was to produce elemental materials and cloud-like textures, and so the rhythmic generation aspect of the patch was designed to create saturated textures, most often relying upon eight pulse generators that could be set at different speeds and with different degrees of stutter.
This MIDI roll displays the result of one of these improvisations, producing a constant saturation of notes, which would then be treated as raw material to be sculpted manually.
The finished piece is significantly reduced from the original improvised material. Aspects from the algorithmic improvisations were used throughout many of the pieces in Virtutes Occultae, but the pieces that are most directly derived from these improvisations are the four “cloud” tracks.
This fusion of improvisation with algorithmic generation was at the heart of Virtutes Occultae, exploring the relationship between control and chaos, something strict counterbalanced with something free. Although this idea manifests very differently in my work, the concept is derived directly from my experience of Partch, whose theory of music and tuning system demand precision and strictness but whose musical compositions are liberated from a pedantic showcase of his scale.
Each piece in Virtutes Occultae draws upon other music or musical traditions as a model of some type. These influences are listed below, but the relationships are often tenuous, drawing upon general characteristics and personal impressions rather than direct quotation or allusion. The one exception is the Chorale, for which I reworked a short excerpt from a movement of a Beethoven piano sonata.
The Phases piece presents the clearest relationship with the model, where the technique that Reich developed in his Piano Phase has been taken wholesale and recontextualized in an extended just intonation context. This is a good example of an existing technique being transposed into a microtonal scale, exploring the possibilities that this new context provides.
Switched on C.P.E. Bach
An example of a piece that veers farther from the model, "Cloud Fantasia" is a wild and improvisatory piece in the spirit of a C.P.E. Bach Fantasia. It’s a piece with many notes, large sweeping gestures, and a frenzied, unpredictable sense of motion. "Cloud Fantasia" sounds nothing like C.P.E. Bach but is related indirectly on a conceptual and structural level. "Cloud Fantasia" attempts to capture an ecstatic state of music making as I imagined the improvised fantasias of C.P.E. Bach.
As much as Partch rejected the European tradition of concert music, he embraced other traditions that may not be immediately apparent, chiefly Native American song and Cantonese opera as he experienced it in 1930s San Francisco. The influence of Cantonese opera is particularly strong and immediately recognizable for listeners familiar with this tradition, an influence that has been well researched by S. Andrew Granade.6 Partch pieced together his musical language from many disparate origins, coming together to form a highly original voice.
The reason for using Pianoteq over real pianos for Virtutes Occultae was twofold. First is the impracticality of arranging a concert or recording session for six pianos where nearly every string in each piano is tuned differently. I have never been able to retune a single string of a piano for a concert let alone 588 strings. The second reason stems from an interest in looking for a new approach to composition that didn’t rely upon a score or human performers but where I could work more directly with the sound. In this way, although Virtutes Occultae uses the timbre of a piano exclusively and provides an illusion of an acoustic sound source and space, the compositional process is grounded in electronic music.
Partch would have considered Virtutes Occultae an example of abstractionism, a piece of art that is antithetical to his ideal of corporeality. Virtutes Occultae is best listened to alone, on headphones, perhaps even with the eyes closed. There is no sense of communal art, there is no sense of human bodies, and certainly no narrative or visual aspect. Instead, one hears only digital instruments, with no human performers other than the composer.
Partch and Legacy
Partch’s legacy is complex, as he did not think other composers should write like him, and so he had no composition students. While Ben Johnston lived in a pseudo-apprenticeship situation in Gualala, California, with Harry Partch, he was told by Partch that “If [he] or anyone else ever claimed to be a student of his, he would cheerfully strangle us.”7
Today, it is difficult to study his music for a number of reasons: his scores are written in tablature notation where the resultant notes are hidden behind a level of abstraction. Performances of his music are hard to come by, and his instruments are only available in exceptional circumstances. As a composer who values his work, I hope that Partch would approve of the type of homage that Virtutes Occulate represents as it attempts to expand upon some of the principles of Partch’s theories and music while rejecting other aspects and searching for a unique path.


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Cat in the Hat Comes Back!
February 23, 2011
Every year, without fail, that "Cat" returns to tell his tales.
He loves to read, he loves to act,
That is why he will be back.
Will he read high in a tree?
No, he’ll be at the Blue Springs North Library!
He'll make you smile he'll make you laugh,
You'll probably want his autograph!
Oh, we must warn you---it's the thing to do;
That he will bring Things One and Two.
They’ll run here, and they’ll run there, wreaking havoc everywhere!
They will slow down for just a while,
So bring your cameras and a smile!
When? March 5th, 2011
Where? Blue Springs North Library
Blue Springs North Branch

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Symposium Phenotyping outside
Dinsdag 26 september
13:30 uur – 14:45 uur
Presentation Bert Rijk
Spreker 1: Bas van Eerdt (director Phenokey)
More information will follow soon.
Spreker 2: Lammert Kooistra (researcher WageningenUR)
Quantitative analysis of plant phenotypes in field trials has become a major bottleneck due to the large amount of breeding trials that need to be scored and analysed. In controlled circumstances like greenhouses significant progress has been made using image based techniques in high-throughput phenotyping facilities. The next step would be to adopt camera based technology in field experiments, however, a multitude of factors are influencing these observations: light conditions, wind, moisture on leaves, etc. Both ground based vehicles and aerial platforms have been considered for field-based phenomics. To develop these platforms further, additional progress is required on experimental protocols (spatial, temporal, spectral settings) which: 1) optimize the required signal to quantify the relevant trait(s); and 2) which reduces the effect of disturbing factors resulting in robust and reproducible retrieval of trait values including the associated uncertainty. In this presentation we evaluate the usability and accuracy of high-resolution hyperspectral images acquired from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to quantify both structural and biochemical plant traits for large-scale breeding trails. We will specifically focus on the added value of new sensing capabilities and associated analysis methods to characterize plant traits and will show examples for different arable crops.
Spreker 3: Bert Rijk (director Aurea Imaging)
Plant breeding has boosted our production since the beginning of agriculture, but recent years have shown a rapid increase in development pace. Technology is providing amounts of data never seen before. Data in every stage of plant development, on every location in the world, on criteria that have never before been possible to score. Drones are one of the promising solutions when it comes to data gathering, providing a birds-eye overview combined with infrared sensors to monitor every plant on a field. Aurea has developed a hands-on service to acquire, process and analyse data for plant breeders based on drone imagery. This presentation will focus on the practical aspects of drone acquisition for plant breeders and trial companies.

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JioPhone 5G has been in the making for a long time now. We finally have the first look at the upcoming JioPhone 5Gthanks to the Twitter user @ArpitNahiMila. According to the tipster, the Mukesh Ambani-led telco will launch its affordable JioPhone 5G between Diwali and New Year and will price it under Rs 10,000.
Notably, at the RIL AGM 2022, Jio announced that it would launch an affordable 5G smartphone in collaboration with Google. It seems that Jio is finally getting ready to launch the affordable JioPhone 5 after having established a robust Jio True 5G network in over 5,600 cities in India. The new JioPhone 5G will enable everyone to access the 5G network. Let’s take a look at the details revealed by the latest leak.
JioPhone 5G Live Images, Core Specs, and Price Leaked
Exclusive!!🔥Here’s a sneak-peek at the upcoming unreleased JioPhone 5G.
The phone is expected to release between Diwali and New Year. The expected price is under ₹10k.
Not much specs known but possibly a Unisoc 5G or a Dimensity 700 processor.
5MP Front camera. pic.twitter.com/bzRRIH8Sdn
— Arpit ‘Satya Prakash’ Patel (@ArpitNahiMila) June 22, 2023
As mentioned, the leak reveals several core specifications, design, display, camera specs, price bracket, and the upcoming JioPhone 5G release date. The hands-on image reveals a plastic-clad device covered in scratches, hinting that this might be a test prototype.
The rear panel reveals a dual-camera setup on the back with the panel similar to early Moto G series devices featuring a pill-shaped camera island. The leak confirms that the dual camera setup features a 13-megapixel primary camera backed by a secondary 2-megapixel camera. The back panel also shows the tagline, “Ultimate speed, unlimited experiences.”
The smartphone seems to have an LED display on the front with a waterdrop notch on top. The leak suggests that there will be a 5-megapixel selfie camera inside the notch. The image also reveals the download and upload speeds on Jio 5G, which are 470Mbps and 34.25Mbps, respectively. The tipster also claims that the upcoming smartphone will feature either a UNISOC 5G or a Dimensity 700 chipset under the hood.
This is all the information that the latest leak reveals about the upcoming JioPhone 5G. In the past, JioPhone 5G popped up on the Geekbench website with 4GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC, contradicting the latest leak. Another leak confirmed that JioPhone 5G might come with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, an Android 12-based PragatiOS custom interface, and more.

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SONG PICK: Caoilfhionn Rose – Flourish
We have already been a few weeks into the new year and Manchester-based singer/songwriter Caoilfhionn Rose (her first name is pronounced Keelin) invites you to continue believing in a bright future. Her new song “Flourish” is contemplative but shimmering with promise, like the first rays of light at sunrise.
Caoilfhionn says about the song:
“The song ‘Flourish’ is about looking forwards with hope and possibility, ‘let it flow away, let it turn around and flourish’. It’s about finding peace and feeling wonder again. ‘Flourish’ hints at the ideas of what could be, how things can unfold if you let go ‘and just be here’.”
“Flourish” is the first single of “Truly,” out on April 9th on Gondwana Records (pre-save). Watch the lyric video here:
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When is impeachment unimpeachable?
Minnesota’s First District Rep. Jim Hagedorn borrowed a phrase from former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when he said at his Madelia town hall meeting Wednesday his definition of an impeachable offense is, “you know it when you see it.”
Stewart said of pornography in a Supreme Court case, “I know it when I see it.”
An impeachable offense, then, like pornography, may be hard to define, but a workable definition is needed. Some people have seen a whole litany of impeachable offenses in President Donald Trump’s first two years, while others, like Hagedorn, have seen nothing.
There is not a lot of precedent to go on. In the 230 years since George Washington was first sworn in as president, only twice has the House voted to impeach a sitting president. Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act by removing the Secretary of War against Congress’s wishes. The impeachment failed in the Senate by one vote.
President Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998 for lying under oath and obstruction of justice when he denied having an affair with his intern, Monica Lewinsky. Again, the Senate did not convict him and he remained in office.
President Richard Nixon was headed for impeachment in the House and would have undoubtedly lost in the Senate, so he resigned before that could happen. His participation in the coverup of the Watergate affair certainly fit Hagedorn’s definition. Everyone saw it, and knew it.
Impeachment of a president is a serious matter, one that should not be undertaken to settle political differences, as Johnson’s and Clinton’s seem to have been. There are certainly political overtones in the current impeachment inquiry being conducted by the Democrats in Congress. But there are serious allegations against the president that should be looked into.
The final blow to Nixon’s presidency was the revelation of the White House tapes, and the suspicious 18-1/2 minute gap in those tapes during which he allegedly discussed the Watergate coverup with his aides. It may take evidence as unimpeachable as that to convince Republicans to go along with impeachment.
As for now, they don’t see it.

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Hundreds of thousands of people across Libya are suffering. They are living in unsafe conditions with little or no access to health care, essential medicines, food, safe drinking water, shelter or education.
An estimated 1.3 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Libya.
The country presents a complex displacement scenario with 217,002 people displaced inside the country (IDPs) and 278,559 people who have returned home (returnees). Every day there are a launching precision missiles that killed at least 53 refugees housed in a Libyan refugee detention center near Tripoli , one of the worst single atrocities of the Libyan civil war.
On the other hand, the former British ambassador to Libya, Peter Millett, to call on the UN security council to discuss at ambassadorial level how outside powers are prolonging the conflict in Libya and extending the suffering of the Libyan people.
Libya also hosts 43,113 refugees and asylum-seekers who are registered with UNHCR. Refugees are travelling alongside migrants through dangerous routes towards Europe. Up to 90 per cent of people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe depart from Libya, so that it’s very difficult situation.
According to the number of the refugees if this war continues much longer Libya will have become a failed state, and the responsibility will lie with the outside powers.”
Hence the responsibility lies with Turkey was the third country pouring arms into Libya in support of the UN-backed Government of National Accord which has been under attack in Tripoli from Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar’s forces, the Libyan National Army. Libya is subject to a UN arms embargo.
The last incident due to the coordinates of the detention centre had been given to Haftar’s forces so the strike against the detention centre was either the product of a dreadful accident or a terrible crime. The army used a foreign jet launched the guided weapon on behalf of the Libyan National Army, there are an unknown number of Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets were operating from two airbases inside Libya at the time of the strike.” The two airbases are named as Al Khadim and Al Jufra. Furthermore, Haftar’s air force does not have the equipment or ordinance types to support the operation of such aircraft.
Only UAE and Egypt have the Mirage 2000-9 jets in the region all of them support the region of Libya. Also the Militia supporting the UN-recognized Government of National Accord based in Tripoli had an arms supply dump near to the detention center
We can see all of the forces are fighting Libya from inside and outside the country thousands of citizens die every day and the European Commission and UNHCR does not help them, Libyan refugees needs advocating for alternatives to detention, including care arrangements for children and family tracing. They also need centers to provide humanitarian assistance and advocate for enhanced access to screening, identification and registration.
we hope to find ways to continue to seek durable solutions such as resettlement, family reunification and voluntary repatriation, for refugees and asylum-seekers, with attention to the most vulnerable.
If the war does not stop, the Arab world will remain under threat the bomb of Libyan refugees that will explode in the whole world is not only in Europe.
*Miral AlAshry, Associate Professor at Future University (FUE), Political Mass Media Department


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Fontaines DC are an indie/alternative quintet from Dublin, consisting of Grian Chatten, Conor Deegan III, Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley and Tom Coll.
Their debut single Liberty Bell dropped in 2017, followed shortly by Hurricane Laughter. After signing to Partisan Records, they released Chequeless Reckless in February 2018.
They've had support from the likes of Steve Lamacq, and will embark on an opening slot with Shame this autumn, alongside some headline shows too. Catch them live by checking out the tour dates and concert ticket information below on Stereoboard.

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Try these SKINNY quinoa muffins for breakfast -- they're light, healthy and so easy to make [gf, vegan + refined sugar-free too]
Creamy vegan coffee cheesecake topped with home made salted coconut caramel popcorn. Swoon. Vegan and gluten free.

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Originally posted by: tryandchangemeOriginally posted by: $$$ ERIK $$$
But this is kind of interesting considering the state you live in is pretty close to CA with it's ridiculous gun laws.
Originally posted by:tryandchangemeOriginally posted by: sidneyOriginally posted by:$$$ ERIK $$$
And you told me if I conceal carried a gun onto your property that you would call the cops on me. Jesus Christ.
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Yeah, I mean every state has their ups and downs when it comes to laws. Sometimes the laws are like that for a reason but for the most part it makes no sense. Although I think there should be some rules in place for purchasing guns, I do believe that making someone jump through a bunch of hoops to get one is a little crazy. I think that a background check should really be the only requirement. As long as the person hasn't been to jail for a violent crime, then they should be able to get one.
Regardless, no matter what the laws are, it's not going to stop people from getting them illegally.
Originally posted by:tryandchangeme
I fail to understand how a holstered pistol concealed on somebody's person would cause any harm while being on your property. It seems you have an irrational fear of guns. Have you ever handled or been taught how to use a firearm?

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The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) is preparing to make adjustments to its long-term plan for toll rates on the SR 520 bridge. Key information is provided below on what the WSTC is considering and why, what the next steps and schedule is, and how you can provide comments.
What’s happening with toll rates on the SR 520 bridge?
There will not be a toll rate increase on the SR 520 bridge in 2021. However, a rate increase is needed in 2023 to ensure long-term financial obligations can be met.
The pandemic has resulted in a significant decline in traffic and toll revenues for the SR 520 bridge. In the short-term, the Legislature has provided funding to address financial requirements eliminating the need to increase toll rates in 2021.
However, forecasts project revenue shortfalls in the future as the region continues to recover from the pandemic. In order to meet legal requirements and bond contracts the WSTC must update the financial plan for the SR 520 bridge to incorporate a rate increase in 2023.
If traffic rebounds faster than anticipated, the WSTC may adjust rates again before the new rates take effect in 2023.
Toll Rate Proposal
The WSTC is proposing the following toll rate increase for the SR 520 Bridge which would take effect in 2023:
Option 1 – Effective July 1, 2023:
- No toll rate changes for overnight rates (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
- Weekday peak hour times are extended by one hour later, resulting in a $1.10 increase from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Rate increases for other times of day, including the weekends, range from 20 cents to 55 cents
- View Detailed Rate Changes for weekdays and weekends
- View proposed regulatory amendments to implement this proposal
How to provide comments
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Online video games has grow to be one connected with the most popular pursuits in the past decades, and equally children in addition to adults appreciate playing free games.
Some would say that online gaming is a good amazing way for children in order to learn and produce their cognitive skills, and even certainly, there are many nice little one games online that will can be equally fun and educational.
Why Do Children Enjoy Playing Activities?
I think that there will be several answers to that particular question. The main reason is usually that they lose interest in issues very quickly, in addition to on the internet games are really fun and remain intriguing for a long time. Even though daily exercises become dull fast, trying to play online maintains children intrigued and cheerful for a new long time.
Another feasible reason is the sociable aspect of playing online. There are many amazing children games that may be played with friends or different players via all over the planet, and kids don’t have to abandon the ease of their own space so that you can meet their friends as well as fellow players.
Little one game titles are designed and even created in a way that is really approachable and welcoming in order to kids. The layouts inside these games are really colourful, the animations will be adorable and the game play is interesting and attractive. Youngsters love issues that arrive off as easy plus captivating, and online youngster game titles excel in creating this type of experience.
What Cold Youngster Games Are There?
There are numerous great kid games available : there are strategy game titles for kids, arcade game titles, casual games, puzzles and very much more. The kid’s video gaming tastes will usually depend on their character and disposition – some children will enjoy complex strategy games that may stimulate their brain, a few will delight in casual games for instance match-3 and some will enjoy dealing with riddles in fascinating questions.
Here are some great games for children that will greatly improve your child’s earth:
Clean Pets – This particular game will provide a good encounter to your kid. It has adorable layouts and colorful animated graphics and even an intuitive game-play that will is suitable for younger children too. In Clean up Pets an individual youngster can feel what they have such as to take care involving their own family pet : wash it, feed that, pamper it and even play with it. The plan of Wash Pets will be to present youngsters having qualities like responsibility, qualified and managing.
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[FELONY opens in Cleveland on Friday October 17th exclusively at the Capitol Theatre.]
Review by Bob Ignizio
Our sympathies are with Detective Mal Toohey (Joel Edgerton) right off the bat in FELONY, an Australian drama Edgerton also wrote the screenplay for. While chasing a suspect in the film's opening scene, Toohey takes a shot in the stomach. Fortunately he's wearing his bullet proof vest, but he was putting his life on the line for his job nonetheless. While celebrating his survival and a successful bust, Mal has a bit too much to drink. He's a cop, so he gets a pass at a sobriety checkpoint, and besides, he's not really that drunk, right? Drunk enough to sideswipe a 9 year old boy out riding his bike, it turns out.
To his credit, Mal calls the accident in and stays with the victim as paramedics and police arrive. But when giving his story of what happened, Mal bends the truth more than a little. At this point, it's safe to say our feelings towards Mal are a little more conflicted.
Joining the uniformed officers at the scene are a couple of detectives: Corrupt veteran Carl Summer (Tom Wilkinson), and his straight arrow partner Jim Melic (Jai Courtney). Summer has a fair idea what really happened and does his best to cover for Mal. Jim, however, keeps digging into the case, much to his partner's chagrin. As for Mal, he seems to be suffering a crisis of conscience, almost admitting his culpability to the victim's mother while visiting at the hospital where the boy lies comatose. From there, the film takes a number of turns, some expected, others surprising. Ultimately it's not just about Mal taking responsibility for his actions, but the difficulty of anyone making any kind of right choice.
Edgerton seems to have an affinity for this kind of character, as evinced by his portrayal of a husband hiding another dark secret in 2012's WISH YOU WERE HERE. Wilkinson is his usual excellent self, and Courtney shows that he's far better than most of the roles Hollywood has given him to date. Although his background is primarily in Australian television, director Mathew Saville's style is understated but absolutely cinematic, packing as much tension into conversations as some directors do in big action scenes. It all adds up to one of the year's most engaging and morally complex dramas. 3 ½ out of 4 stars.

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How does a presence detector work?
Principle: (Ultrasonic (US))
Ultrasonic sensors can only be used indoors and detect the smallest movements. The ultrasonic waves fill the whole room and can also detect around objects.
Mode of operation: (Ultrasound (US))
The ultrasonic waves (40 kHz) are actively emitted by the sensor and spread completely in the respective room. They fill the room up to the last angle and enclose objects that are in the room. The sensor detects movement in the room even if there is no visual contact from the sensor to the person. The signal is evaluated according to the Doppler principle. This is why ultrasonic sensors are perfectly suited for open-plan offices and rooms with lightweight construction. And for this very reason, they are particularly recommended for rooms in which sedentary activities are carried out.
Principle: Camera sensor technology
The HPD1 people sensor is the next level of sensor technology. A sensor that accurately detects people and their number. Namely, seated or standing persons even without movement. With this precise detection, faulty switching is avoided. In addition, the shortest follow-up times for light switching are possible. The detection zone of the HPD1 can be precisely limited to an exactly defined area. Thus, for example, a disturbing passage area is completely blanked out. The person sensor can be used for close detection in rooms or for remote detection in corridors up to 15m.
Strong IR LEDs ensure this function even in the dark. They are not visible to the human eye. In outdoor areas, animals often cause faulty switching in conventional motion detectors. This cannot happen with the person sensor, as it only reacts to people. The information is output via a KNX interface or relay. Thus, there are now completely new areas of application in building automation, especially through the information "number of people present".
Functionality: Camera sensor technology
The STEINEL HPD1 is the world's first sensor that can not only clearly detect people in its detection zone but also count them. Even without them moving. The basis for this is provided by a human model created from 120,000 stored images. This is continuously compared and analyzed with the actual images captured (3 per second). In this way, the innovative camera sensor always reports in real time how many people are in a room. Thanks to strong IR LEDs, even in the dark. The image data is of course protected against unauthorized access at all times.


Hot Weather Alters Local Events
Written by lauren leone on July 18, 2019
Youth program cancellations are occurring due to the high heat index in Western New York.
The Ricky Palermo annual soccer clinic scheduled for tomorrow is canceled due to the dangerous heat index. The clinic will be postponed until next Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Batavia Sports Park. Contact email@example.com or Roger Hume at 345-1701 with questions or concerns.
Due to the extreme temperatures forecast for tomorrow, the City of Batavia Summer Recreation Program will be closed to ensure the safety of participants. The program will resume as scheduled Monday. The Youth Center at 12 MacArthur Drive will remain open from 1 to 6 p.m. for children ages 10 through 16. The program apologizes for the inconvenience and encourages anyone with questions to contact the Youth Bureau.


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Here is a list of 10 things to see in Naples during a trip:
1 The historic centre: Explore the picturesque and lively streets of the historic centre of Naples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the Baroque buildings, squares and markets, such as the famous Spaccanapoli.
2. The Maschio Angioino: This medieval castle is one of the symbols of Naples. Visit its ornate cells and halls and enjoy panoramic views over the city and gulf.
3. Pompeii: Just 30 minutes by train from Naples, you'll find the ancient city buried in the ashes of the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Explore the ruins of Pompeii and admire its well-preserved frescoes, streets and temples.
4. The National Archaeological Museum in Naples: This museum houses one of the most important collections of Greco-Roman art and artefacts in the world. Admire the artwork, sculptures and mosaics, including the famous Farnese Hercules.
5. Naples Cathedral: This imposing cathedral is dedicated to San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. Admire the Gothic architecture, chapels and treasury containing the relics of San Gennaro.
6. Reggia di Capodimonte: Located on a hill just outside Naples, the Reggia di Capodimonte is a royal palace surrounded by a vast park. Admire the collection of paintings, sculptures and art objects inside the Capodimonte Museum.
7. The Lungomare: Take a stroll along the Lungomare di Napoli, a long coastal promenade offering spectacular views of the sea and Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy a pizza or an ice cream while taking in the view.
8. La Certosa and Museo di San Martino: This religious complex and museum is situated on a hill and offers an extraordinary panoramic view of the city. Explore the well-preserved churches, chapels and cloisters and admire the works of art and religious objects.
9. Galleria Umberto I: This covered shopping arcade, built in 1890, is an architectural jewel of Naples. Admire the magnificent domed ceiling, elegant shops and historic cafés inside.
10. Vesuvius: If you have time, visit Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano that erupted in 79 AD. You can hike to the summit for panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the chance to walk on the crater.
And to discover all the curiosities of the city without unnecessary research, try our free map. Try Secret Maps. Thousands of legends, ghost stories, art treasures and many wonders await you!

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Books are one of the most underrated entertaining factors that carry readers to a different zone and provide perspectives that tickle readers’ minds. Thousands of writers and authors worldwide publish fascinating books, most of which go unnoticed every year. But we can guide you into choosing the right books in 2022 to help you detach from life’s daily struggles and chaos.
Total by Rebecca Miller
This book is a critical niche, which follows a cinematic prose style. However, the author Rebecca Miller is a famous writer, actor, and director who does not shy away from exploring the unknown. This book talks about a young couple who buy a basement house in the Hudson River valley and blogs about their experience with home improvement techniques and their efforts to grow fruits and vegetables in their backyard garden. The book is different from the typical fictional and non-fictional stories the readers are used to, providing a fresh perspective on maintaining a beautiful home.
Also a Poet, Ada Calhoun
This book is a mélange of self-reflection, literary history, rumination, and other critical work written to impress and stay in his father’s good books. The author’s father spent most of his days smoking, writing, and criticizing books until 5 pm, post which he often started drinking and socializing with people in the same boat as he was. In this book, Ada Calhoun talks about her love for her father and how it drove her to produce this masterpiece. If you have similar feelings and events in your life, then this is the book for you!
The Immense World, Ed Young
Ed Young is an Atlantic writer who is often fascinated by his environment. In this book, he dives into the animal world and writes about the parts that help animals sense their perceptual world. From visions of shrimps to sonar used by bats and mosquitoes, young’s work talks about vivid laboratory scenes and interviews with famous personalities in the field. As a result, biologists and people interested in the field can make the best use of the book and savor the essence of the crystalline style.
Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart
Stuart debuted his writing through a marvelous piece Shuggie Bain, which also won the prestigious Booker Award. This book is a recast of Romeo and Juliet, a story no one can forget. The story is written in a classic style, set in 1992, and talks about the turmoil faced by the religious Catholics and the Protestants in Scotland. The marvel language used in the novel also talks about the vicious behavior of the working-class men and their intake of the love story. This is also a must-read for people facing hurdles in their love life.


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African Majesty: The Textile Art of the Ashanti Paperback – October, 1995
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Within the borders of present-day Ghana and Togo, there exists a tradition of weaving. Inspired by the demands of royalty and ceremony, the weavers of the Ashanti and Ewe tribes have created cloths that combine colour and pattern. Worn like the togas of ancient Rome, these textiles are made from narrow lengths of cotton or silk, first woven on small drag looms, then cut and sewn together. The bands of colour are often balanced and enhanced by the woven details of motifs, providing a vocabulary of information for the owner and the onlooker - an indication of prestige or rank, or as a reflection of the key elements of everyday life. Over 130 textiles are included in the book, together with full descriptions of each example. An historical survey, an explanation of the methods of weaving and the use of cloths, is also included. This text should appeal to anyone interested in textile history, in African culture, or in tribal art.
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A very beautiful book. Pictures are large and clear. It categorizes the different patterns of the Ewe and Ashanti. A complete guide to various patterns and symbolism. Read morePublished 10 months ago by Constance L.
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Dachser Air & Sea Logistics has entered the Swedish market with an office in Gothenburg offering air and sea freight services.
Eight employees work at the Gothenburg office and Dachser plans to have 20 experts for air and sea freight in the long run.
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city and has the largest export harbour in Northern Europe.
It is located on an E-road highway that is one of the most important north-south road connections for Sweden and Norway.
Working with the Swedish overland transport organisation, which has four offices in Sweden, Dachser can now offer its customers a full portfolio of multimodal logistics services.
Jochen Muller, COO of Air and Sea Logistics says: “For us, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics Sweden is a further investment in our global air and sea freight network and a way to build up our position in the Scandinavian market.”
Dachser already had branch offices for air and sea freight in Denmark and Finland, with Muller saying: “Our new office in Gothenburg lets us offer our Swedish customers access via Dachser to global markets.”
The service portfolio comprises all global air, sea and rail services as well as customs clearance and warehousing.
Anna Bergdahl, country manager Dachser Air & Sea Logistics Sweden says: “In the long run, interlocking with our overland transport activities will make us a strong service provider in Scandinavia and put us in a position to offer customers all our services.”


Ive tried a few different products (inc Autoglym Vinyl & rubber cleaner) to stop my E91 creaking to no avail. But reading this thread made me realise I was attacking the wrong part; the main soft rubber seals (green arrows) on the door and body, when in fact the problem appears to be with outer discontinuous seals (red arrows)
I went out this morning and cleaned all these outer seals with a strong-ish mix of washing up liquid in hot water using a sponge and soft nail brush. I was careful with the felt bits. Then wiped dry immediately with a clean microfibre towel. I didnt go near the main seals (green arrows) at all.
Hey presto absolutely no creaks or squeaks all day. The car has not been this quiet for months.
I cant believe Ive wasted so much effort in cleaning the wrong bits with the wrong product.


With the heating mode, the air conditioner can make your space warm. If you turn on the heating mode for the first 3 to 5 minutes, the fan may not work so that cold air does not flow until the air conditioner warms up.
Is it safe to use heat mode of AC?
Not all ACs can be used as heaters. Only those ACs which come fitted with a Heat Pump are appropriate for use as a heater. Such Air conditioning units cool as well as produce heat as desired. When the heat mode is turned on, the Air Conditioner unit produces warm air to fight the cool breeze outside.
How do I set my AC to heat mode?
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Quote from Youtube video: You can also set your temperature by pressing the temperature. Button press plus for high temperature.
Should the AC be on when the heat is on?
Therefore, the AC should always be on in most cars (even in the winter). Most cars are actually DESIGNED for the A/C and heater to run together. When you run the A/C and heater simultaneously the A/C compressor is energized and the evaporator coil (under the dash) removes moisture from the air.
Can AC work as heater in winter?
When running an air conditioner in the winter, the unit reverses its function and fills your space up with warm air instead of cold—saving you the cost of getting a separate heating system. So yes, air conditioners do indeed work in winter.
Can air conditioners heat up a room?
The reality is that many air conditioning units can also be used to heat rooms. There are air conditioning systems on the market which can keep rooms warm in the winter, and cooler in the summer.
Why is my AC not heating?
Clogged Air Filters and Coils
A problem that can lead to many difficulties, including no heating, are clogged coils and filters. When these are blocked the compressor and other parts of the system can fail prematurely and stop the aircon heating.
What is the heat symbol on air conditioner?
The sun symbol
The sun symbol represents HEAT mode. This is the opposite of the cool mode and is used to heat the room, usually during the cooler winter months. A teardrop or water symbol is used to show the DRY mode. This mode is used to reduce the humidity in the room when the air is warm and very humid.
How do I turn on heat mode on my LG air conditioner?
- Press [Power].
- Use the [Up and Down] arrow keys to set the desired temperature.
- Press the [Mode] key repeatedly until “Cool” mode is selected.
- If needed, press the [Fan] key on the remote or control panel to adjust fan speeds.
What are the symbols in AC remote?
What to Know about the Most Common Air Conditioning Symbols
- The Power Button. This is what you will use to switch your air conditioner on and off. …
- Cool Mode. The symbol of a snowflake is the universal sign for the cool air mode. …
- Heat Mode. …
- Dry Mode. …
- Fan Mode. …
- Fan Speed. …
- Auto Function. …
- Quiet Mode.
What does temp mean in AC remote?
This is the most energy-intensive mode on your air conditioner remote control. The lower the temperature is set, the higher the amount of time for which the compressor will run.
What is the best AC temperature to sleep?
between 60 and 67°F
The ideal AC temperature for sleeping is around 65°F (18.3°C). However, this may differ between individuals, who might find their ideal AC temperature lies between 60 and 67°F (15.6 and 19.4°C).
Can we run AC at 30 degrees?
24-30 degree celsius is the ideal temperature for your AC, says CPWD in a guideline.
What temperature should AC be set at in winter?
Set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter
According to ENERGY STAR, setting your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) when you’re home is the ideal balance of comfort and energy efficiency.
What temperature should my heating be on?
The Energy Saving Trust recommends heating your home to between 18 to 21 degrees Celsius during winter. And The World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests 18 degrees is the ideal temperature for healthy and well-dressed people. Both agree this is also the ideal temperature for sleeping.
What temperature should I heat my house to?
For winter, the ideal thermostat temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re at home. Energy.gov 68 degrees is a good room temperature while you’re awake at home, but recommends lowering it while you’re asleep or away. Lowering your thermostat 10-15 degrees for eight hours can reduce your heating bill by 5-15%.


2020 Ice Hockey World Junior Championships date revealed NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - The International Ice Hockey Federation and this year's host of the World Juniors (Division 1A) has approved the new date of the 2020 Ice Hockey World Junior Championships, Kazinform cites the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan.
Qatar to use Russia’s 2018 experience in organization of 2022 FIFA World Cup MOSCOW. KAZINFORM Over 180 staff members of the local organizing committee of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, who went to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, are involved in the organization of the global football championship in Qatar, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, told TASS on Tuesday.


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As you know I am disapointed in some of my eforts to hold coleus over for the winter. There are some planters that are doing better after 3 weeks,now that plants are filling out.
Two plants that wintered well
Felix and Lancelot Velvet Mocha.
These are the better specimens of planters.
My Combos for 2010
Tubs this morning.Colors are off,very gloomy today,had to Picasa fix.
The combos lately.
I think they are looking really good. Mine are not doing well at all this summer
Needless to say I dont photo the really bad ones. I think its been too cool and wet.
Here it's been too hot and too dry but the coleus are doing well.
Cold is what kills coleus,frost definatly.I love that combo with Sonoma.Yours looks big and healthy.

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Omega Paw Tricky Treat™ Ball provides a challenging interactive ball for entertaining your dog for hours. Simply insert your dog's favorite dry food or treats into the ball to dispense treats as your pet plays along.
- Made of neon-orange vinyl.
- Tough, yet soft and pliable textured surface for easy gripping.
- Not for use as a chew toy.

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2-in-1 Infrared Surface and Folding Probe Digital Thermometer
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Never ruin a dry aged steak again. Tuck this Escali 2-in-1 Infrared Surface and Folding Probe Digital Thermometer in your pocket and eliminate the guesswork and worry of grilling the perfect steak every time. Combines dual surface and probe temperature utility with a compact design.
Never ruin a dry aged steak again. Tuck this digital cooking thermometer in your pocket and eliminate the guesswork and worry of grilling the perfect steak.
Wonder if the grill is ready? Scan it with the thermometer's infrared surface technology and see!
Think your steak is done? Use the thermometer's probe to see the temperature digitally and be sure!
Never again miss your magic steak temperature. Whether you prefer your dry aged steaks 125°F, 135°F or 145°F (for that squeamish family member), you'll nail it every time.
This Escali 2-in-1 Infrared Surface and Folding Probe Digital Thermometer combines dual surface and probe temperature utility with a compact design. It’s the ultimate digital food thermometer for chefs looking for versatility and portability.
This 2-in-1 folding thermometer can quickly switch between infrared (IR) mode and probe mode. It’s simple to measure the surface temperature of a grill grate to sear your dry aged beef to perfection, then switch to probe mode to measure the internal temperature of the dry aged steak. IR technology and a 1.8 mm stainless steel probe design allow quick and accurate readings in either mode.
In IR mode, the 5:1 distance to target ratio provides safety when measuring extremely hot surfaces. The Scan and Hold function helps you hone in on specific areas by holding the measurement button to scan an area then releasing when you’ve identified a specific spot. You can test the consistency of temp control in your dry aging environment or charcuterie or salumi drying "cave"-- your kitchen fridge!
Like much more expensive types of instead thermometers, the folding probe design can be used from 45°-180° to measure in a variety of cooking situations. Best of all, it allows the probe to be easily stored. The large backlit display offers clear viewing in all conditions, and the auto off feature saves battery life.
- 2-in-1 Design: Retractable Probe Insta-read AND Infrared
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Via TPM, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) has subpoenaed former White House adviser Karl Rove.
The subpoena by Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., continues a long-running legal battle with ex-President George W. Bush’s former White House political director. Rove previously refused to appear before the panel, contending that former presidential advisers cannot be compelled to testify before Congress.
The subpoena commanded Rove to appear for a deposition on Feb. 2 on the firings of U.S. attorneys for political reasons. Conyers also demanded testimony on whether politics played a role in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, a Democrat.
Bush upheld Rove’s legal position, but Conyers said times have changed.
“That ‘absolute immunity’ position … has been rejected by U.S. District Judge John Bates and President Obama has previously dismissed the claim as ‘completely misguided,'” Conyers said in a statement.
The Obama administration said they wanted to “look forward,” and I agree with them: I look forward to seeing Mr. Rove having to elucidate exactly what his role was in firing the eight U.S. attorneys for political reasons and railroading Gov. Siegelman. If it’s true that Former President Bush had nothing to do with it, then executive privilege doesn’t apply.
And remember: it’s only a partisan witch-hunt when it’s your guy in the dock.


LOUGHBOROUGH University student Stevie Stockton finished in 47th place on her debut at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday.
On a challenging course with sharp turns and log obstacles which was muddy in places the On Camp With Kelly athlete completed the senior women’s 8km race in 27:01.
She was the fourth scorer for the Aviva GB Team, ensuring that they finished in a respective sixth place in the team competition.
Steph Twell in 23rd, fellow OCWK athlete Faye Fullerton in 33rd and Freya Murray in 37th made up the scoring four. The race was won by Kenya’s Emily Chebet in 24:19.
Stevie was lying in 45th position at the end of the first 2km lap and moved up to 38th place at the midway point before losing a few positions in the second half of the race.
After the race she said: “I did okay but wanted to do great to prove a point. The support here was amazing and I enjoyed the whole race.”
Dame Kelly Holmes who runs the programme said: “I would like to congratulate Stevie on her run in Bydgoszcz. Finishing in the top 50 amongst the best distance runners in the world on her senior GB debut is a good performance and she will have learnt a lot and now have a much better idea what to expect from such races in the future.”


In the beginning of this year a delegation of “Russian Railways” OJSC experts and representatives of track machine plants have visited our company. The meeting was held in a friendly and warm atmosphere of confidence and mutual understanding, we have presented to our guests the full production cycle of precision tubes for hydraulic cylinder barrel. Nowadays developing high speed rolling stock technologies are applying higher requirements to railway maintenance machines. The products of PC “Promtube” LLC are used as hydro components for several years in track machines. The experts controlling supplied components and technical means to “Russian Railways” OJSC gave a high appraisal.
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Okay, so ‘confessions’ might be a tad misleading. There aren’t any sordid stories of wild food-related debauchery; no tantalising tales of matcha-foam parties; and no erotic fantasies involving salacious scoops of Gelupo’s sorbet, a smothering of butterscotch sauce and a coconut-encrusted sugar cone. This article is nowhere near that pulse-racing.
If nothing else, I usually write my blog at 7o’clock on a weekend morning, and there’s nothing less sexy than this hour [..wait a sec while I just dislodge a Cheerio from my 6 year old’s nose, as he and his big brother ecstatically engage themselves in a world-record fart-off.]
Instead, this is an honest reflection on how I became a food blogger, and my early impressions of this strange new world. I’m just a rookie really, still close to those early heady days of excitement, anticipation and confusion. Even now, my heart pounds every time I post; my senses startle whenever the phone buzzes; and I still beat myself each time I’ve messed up. Yep, starting a blog is a bit like falling in love.
The story actually starts years before, when I suddenly discovered I loved writing. This was quite unexpected: I’d never been strong in English at school ( – a teacher once marked my essay with a big fat red: “Vallance, this is total bollocks..”) However, during my med-school placement abroad, what started as emails back to Blighty somehow developed into an actual book. It was half contemporary Pacific-travelogue, half 18th-Century period-novel, which publishers (perhaps unsurprisingly) denounced as “too niche” and “unmarketable”.
Undeterred, I then set out composing a sci-fi story centering on a quantum time-travelling transgender Jesus-like figure – arguably perhaps also a little, er, niche. Sadly, I found that writing a novel wasn’t compatible with working in the NHS – ‘no shit Sherlock’, you might say! – so writing went firmly on the back-burner.
Fast forward to 2014, sitting alone at The Dairy, Clapham. Travelling alone in my student days had meant I’ve never blinked an eye about eating out alone. In fact I love the stop-time, and the opportunity to just enjoy the food. And of course I love food. And I loved this food. And I remembered I love writing. And if only I could combine the two..
BANG!!!.. And this food-blog was born. So whilst I may be an NHS doctor by day, by night I’m… still an NHS doctor (well, that’s the NHS for you!) But at 7am on a weekend, I’m a food-blogger (and occasional Cheerio-extractor).
I get the same buzz as writing a novel, but with an added buzz of thinking about food. I love the process of writing: first frenetically scribbling whatever comes to mind, an organic brainstorm of ideas linked tangentially to a theme. There follows round after round of obsessive redrafting, smoothing the text with sandpaper of increasingly-finer grain, the piece gradually evolving into its final state. My writing remains rather random and tangential at times, but hey, I’ve accepted that’s now the way of it.
Style-wise, I first aimed for something a bit tongue-in-cheek. But as well as irreverent asides on small plates and Scores-On-The-Doors, I also suddenly found myself talking about religion, identity, fasting and terrorism; and later still, a treatise on childhood memory and an ode to my late grandmother. Hardly laugh-a-minute! Then again, for me, I guess it reflects how food really is more than a combination of carbs, fats and proteins. It’s a reflection of ourselves, our families, our communities, our cultures, our economics, our politics, our environment: there’s a story behind every dish we eat, and it contains both humour and gravity.
Of course writing a blog ain’t just about the writing. There are lots of techie considerations too, for instance which platform to choose. I went for Google Blogger since I wanted to blog, and thought Blogger would do what it says on the tin (natch, how naive!) Hours of swearing at the screen, encountering more gremlins than a blockbusting 1980’s comedy-horror franchise, and I still can’t get my widgets to work properly.
It was MY generation that invented home computers for godssakes! My childhood was immersed in video-games such as Football Manager and Manic Miner. Super Mario was effectively my second father! These were games whose codes I hacked into at will for hilarious effect. (Like changing ‘Gary Lineker’ to ‘Hairy Vinegar’ – haha, oh happy days..) We were the original techie kids. So why is Blogger just beyond me? WHY!?
So the blog may well have looked like a dog’s dinner, but that didn’t deter me unleashing an almighty fist-pump when I clicked the ‘Publish’ icon for the very first time. And perhaps even some rocking air-guitar. Or, more relevantly, a restrained air-calligraphy. My blog was now out there. I’d finally left my mark on the Internet, accessible across the globe, available for all future generations!..
Okay, perhaps more a select band of immediate family and friends, and random guy calling himself Dave the Rave.
If I wanted it out there, I was gonna have to get my head round that tech-beast called Twitter. Entering the world of Twitter was a sudden insight into what it might be like to have autism. What are the social rules here? What’s the etiquette? How frequently should I tweet? What should I retweet? And what’s up with all those punctuation marks? And what about swearing? I spent ages agonising over a reply where I joked that a tufted duck may be attractive on the outside, but a right bastard on the inside ( – erm, you had to be there!) No response. Nada. Had I crossed a line? Or perhaps the humour was just a bit too, er, absent. Or maybe I was reading too much into things.
And then there’s nudging in on Twitter conversations – is that a bit stalker-y? And if I promote my blog, is that a bit self-important? Aagh, I dunno!.. And the rules about following? I assumed that fellow bloggers would generally follow you back, perhaps after a bit of engagement, but found this wasn’t always the case. Not that I minded personally, just curious! And why did I get random follows from folks with hardly any clothes on? It was all rather confusing, and I felt like a lost (non-tufted) duckling paddling aimlessly down a mist-strewn stream.
One rookie error may’ve been my logo. Whereas I thought “1D-4R” nicely encapsulated my blog-name into a visually-appealing acronym, I soon discovered aghast that others had me down as a One Direction groupie (#totalbrandingfail). On the other hand, since my entry into Twitter coincided with the EU Referendum, and given that food-bloggers seemed resolute Remain-ers, I hoped my logo could’ve been interpreted as “1 Dude 4 Remain”.
In fact I was intrigued by the degree of anti-Brexit consensus amongst the food-blogger community, perhaps reflecting a certain like-minded mentality: outward-looking, global, optimistic, professional, open-hearted, and liberal. Like Donald Trump, but the complete opposite.
What I’ve enjoyed most is getting to know a handful of them. Who’d have thought that occasional 140-character messages going back-and-forth across the virtual world could make you feel that connected with people. I’ve now twice gone out with Twitter pals. The first time meeting up in the actual flesh felt somewhat like swallowing the red pill and breaking through The Matrix: initially disorientating, but soon chatting away like we’d known each other for a while, which we sorta had. The second time was on a monster dessert-crawl through London: and with all that sugar consumed, may now have to start taking pills of a different kind.
Who knows what the future lies for this food blogger? What places will I visit? Whom will I encounter? How will it end?.. For now, it’s just something I enjoy. And if you’re still reading, then thank you, thanks for joining me on this journey…
Do you write a blog? Are you a food blogger? How was it for you when you first started? What have you learned since? What’s been the best thing? And the worst? And what are your hopes?.. (And if you can offer any fairy-godmother web-designing tips, then please feel free!) If you enjoyed this post, here’s one where I become a rookie Supper-club Cook!
Breaking Through The Matrix
Food Blogger Dessert-Crawl Through London


In today’s Off the Record, we’re chatting about the much neglected topic of discernment. We talk about cancel culture, graciousness, and how to cultivate the discipline of discernment. Listen Here Watch Here
Today we’re talking about a hymn that has seen something of a revival in the last twenty years: Living He Loved Me. We’ll be talking about another travelling evangelist, Casting Crowns, and, of course, the glorious gospel.
Today we’re delighted to welcome our special guest, Joni Eareckson Tada. We will be asking her about her new book, speaking about lament and hope in times of great suffering.
Today we will be talking about one of our all time favourite hymns, O Love That Will Not Let Me Go. We’ll be talking about the incredible suffering that went into the writing of this song, the bright hope that it reminds us of, and why rainbows are actually a really beautiful picture of God’s …
Today, we’re paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after her recent passing. We’ll be talking about the significance of her long reign, the songs that will be sung at both her Thanksgiving service and the State Funeral, and we’ll be sharing some hymns that you, our listeners, have sung in times of mourning.
Welcome to season three! Today, we’ll be discussing a hymnal that’s been used in the UK for over 200 years. We will be taking a look at the man behind its publication (Reverend William Gadsby) and having a brief chat about acapella singing.
We’re back from our summer break, and we’re happy to announce a brand new series in addition to our regular podcast – Off the Record! It’s still Hymnpartial, but instead of talking all things church music, we’ll occasionally take time out to talk all things. This week we’ve got some major catching up to do …
Today, we’re talking to pastor and hymnwriter, Dustin Battles. We’re talking about his history with hymn writing, why it is helpful to the pastor, and the surprising parallels between preaching and writing songs for the church.
Today we’re discussing the popular hymn, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. We will be talking about the Chautauqua Movement and the passages of Scripture behind this heavenly vision.
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Greg de Blieck, a local hymnwriter, and leader of the New Scottish Hymns Band. We discuss the importance of simplicity in sung worship, Greg’s own hymnwriting process, and why folk music works so well for congregational singing.


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Wow, what a weekend!
Festival Internationale de Louisiane gave thousands of visitors just about all the live music they could handle. My personal favorite was Louisiana son Marc Broussard. I’ve been a longtime fan of Broussard’s, but this was my first time seeing a live performance, and he certainly did not disappoint.
However, FIL was just one part of what we are now calling the Year of the Concert. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many live acts in such a short period of time.
It got started at the Cajundome in mid-February with country star Jason Aldean, who gave a rollicking performance that kept the crowd on its feet the whole time. In early March, it was Travis Tritt at Cypress Bayou Casino in Charenton. This was my second time seeing Tritt, and he was just as great as he was a couple of years ago. Tritt’s show is a great combination of lively guitar playing, country ballads and upbeat hits.
Later in March, I traveled to the L’Auberge du Lac Casino in Baton Rouge to see Matchbox Twenty. I must say, this venue leaves something to be desired. I bought tickets for an indoor concert, but the casino changed it to an outdoor show after the fact to accommodate more people. The dreary, foggy, rainy weather was a huge factor, but The Lawn, the outdoor venue, felt hastily thrown together. Still, Matchbox and lead singer Rob Thomas were fantastic and played a great assortment of their hits from the 1990s and 2000s. This was one show that definitely gave me flashbacks to my high school and college days!
The concert extravaganza continued in early April with Kenny Chesney at the Cajundome. This show immediately vaulted into my Top Three Favorite Concerts Ever. Chesney gives his all, he sounds amazing in person and his stage energy can’t be beaten. I’m usually the one just sitting back, chilling and enjoying the show, but I couldn’t help singing along to Kenny’s songs and even doing a little chair-dancing!
Last weekend, it was back to Cypress Bayou Casino for ‘70s rocker Rick Springfield. Full confession: my main interest in seeing Springfield was because of his role as Dr. Noah Drake on “General Hospital.” I also only knew one song, his biggest hit, “Jessie’s Girl.” But that didn’t matter because as soon as Springfield took the stage, he was one of the most energizing, dynamic, live performers I have ever seen. Springfield is 63, but he puts on a show that would leave some artists who are half his age jealous. He rocks out electric guitar solos, dances on top of the tables in the venue, shakes hands with the audience and encourages everyone to sing along. This is one show that will not be forgotten.
Sadly, the Year of the Concert might be coming to a close with Monday’s Carrie Underwood show at the Cajundome. The next one on the list is Keith Urban, also at the Cajundome, but that’s not until the end of October. Maybe some summer shows will hit the area to keep the trend going!


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Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7, 17-24
41 55When all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph; what he says to you, do." 56So when the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. 57Moreover, all the earth came to Egypt to Joseph to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the earth. 42 5Thus the sons of Israel came to buy among the others who came, for the famine was in the land of Canaan. 6Now Joseph was governor over the land; he it was who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph's brothers came, and bowed themselves before him with their faces to the ground. 7Joseph saw his brothers, and knew them, but he treated them like strangers and spoke roughly to them. "Where do you come from?" he said. They said, "From the land of Canaan, to buy food." 17And he put them all together in prison for three days. 18On the third day Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God: 19if you are honest men, let one of your brothers remain confined in your prison, and let the rest go and carry grain for the famine of your households, 20and bring your youngest brother to me; so your words will be verified, and you shall not die." And they did so. 21Then they said to one another, "In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us and we would not listen; therefore is this distress come upon us." 22And Reuben answered them, "Did I not tell you not to sin against the lad? But you would not listen. So now there comes a reckoning for his blood." 23They did not know that Joseph understood them, for there was an interpreter between them. 24Then he turned away from them and wept; and he returned to them and spoke to them. And he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.
Psalms 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19
2Praise the LORD with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! 3Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts. 10The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nought; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. 11The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. 18Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19that he may deliver their soul from death, and keep them alive in famine.
1And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. 2The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zeb'edee, and John his brother; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7And preach as you go, saying, `The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'