The Internet of Things (IoT) contains buildings, vehicles, devices, or other connected electronic devices. Exchange and assortment of data are accelerated by such interconnection. IoT testing is utilized for the visualization of IoT devices. There is a huge demand to create, access, share, and use data from any device. The drive is to create greater management and insight over diverse interconnected IoT devices. Thus, a significant role is played by the IoT testing framework. A few of the main constituents of the IoT systems are network, data center, application, and sensor.
The global Internet of Things (IoT) testing market is mainly driven by factors such as the rising requirement for Internet Protocol testing of the growing count of IoT applications and devices. Further, the growing significance of DevOps along with several initiatives taken by the market players is expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, a strategic agreement was announced by Vodafone and Arm, in Feb 2019, to streamline the deployment of the internet of things (IoT).
The global internet of things (IoT) testing market has been bifurcated based on application, service types, testing types, and region. The market, based on testing types, is divided into performance testing, security testing, compatibility testing, functional testing, and network testing. The market, based on services type, is classified into professional services and managed services. The global internet of things (IoT) testing market, based on application, is bifurcated into smart utilities, smart manufacturing, vehicle telematics, smart healthcare, and home automation.
Regionally, North America is anticipated to govern the global internet of things (IoT) testing market during the forecast period on account of the existence of developed economies like Canada & the United States, elevated implementation of the internet of things (IoT), and high investing capacity.
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In addition, the advent of new technologies like Big data, IoT, and others by several organizations is also projected to boost the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) testing market in North America. Likewise, Asia Pacific is also anticipated to witness substantial growth in the coming period due to the increasing penetration of the internet of things and higher investments by cloud service providers & communication service providers.
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Some of the prominent players functional within the global internet of things (IoT) testing market consist of Trustwave Holdings, Inc, Praetorian Group, Inc., Apica, Novacoast, Inc., RapidValue Solutions, SAKSOFT, HCL Technologies Limited, Happiest Minds, SmartBear Software, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Capgemini, Rapid7, Cognizant, Infosys Limited, Keysight Technologies Beyond Security, Ixia, Biz4Group, AFour Technologies, IQ DIRECT INC, and HQSoftware, among others.


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Author Ian Holt wrote a sequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Dracula the Un-Dead) alongside Stoker’s great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker. Holt also serves as writer and producer for the supernatural thriller film, Episode 50. We caught up with this vampire expert just in time for Halloween.
Q: Why are vampires portrayed as sexy monsters?
A: That was just a happy accident. As written, Bram’s character of Count Dracula was old, he smelled like the grave, he had hair on his palms and the facial features of a rodent. Bram’s Count Dracula was not at all sexy.
It was not until Bela Lugosi was cast that the play and the book became the mega-success we all know it as today. Bela came to England from Hungary where had just completed a hugely successful run as Romeo in Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet. His good looks made him a national sex symbol and his erotically charged performance as Romeo had women swooning in the aisles.

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Well this is my first and current bike, where should I start? Oh yes, this baby runs on something crazy like 90mpg, I literally top it up with £5 every fortnight and it's absolutely fine!
It sounds B-e-a-utiful for a 4 stroke 125, very throaty even with the stock exhaust system. the brakes are great, acceleration is good, although you'll jump to 2nd gear in a matter of seconds, it redlines at 10000rpm.
It takes corners rather well considering how slim the tyres are, but don't let that get you down, it's still a gorgeous bike.
However the gearbox in my opinion isn't the best, although it works alright, mine currently it wrecked on 5th gear. So alot of penny's will go out of my wallet to fix this!
A great starter sports bike, will turn heads unless you're very tall (Over 6ft) which would make the bike look woefully small...
However bad points, it isn't fantastic on top end, I've gotten 85mph out of mine but that happened only once, and it tends to struggle on steep hills (around 15% gradient) Other than that, and the gearbox there's nothing else I could slate about it.
It's also very good for forgiving you on mistakes (stalling, over revving etc.)
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It is not only entertaining, but sometimes downright harrowing what complications can develop from the interface of people in Chestnut Hill, all eager to beautify, or retain the beauty of, their properties.
It is not only entertaining, but sometimes downright harrowing what complications can develop from the interface of people in Chestnut Hill, all eager to beautify, or retain the beauty of, their properties. And it is mostly beautiful. But space is more and more at a premium, and hence problems ensue.
The latest issue that concerns me is the expansion of the little Vanna Venturi house, a path-breaking building that is apparently known worldwide by architects. I visited that iconic building once on a tour, and was struck by the amazing way it was designed, with many often small and subtle quirks that add up to a wonderful whole. But it’s a small house in an area that suits larger houses. Luckily, so far the owners have been completely on board with the importance of their role in preserving this special dwelling — present owners included. But how long will this be feasible, given the existing square footage? At what point will someone buy it up and disrespect it?
I fully support the Lockards’ desire for a guest house. The planned location on the lot seems perfect — it’s 97 feet from the Laus’ deck, for heaven’s sake. From the photo of the Laus’ back yard, I see a rather barren, unlandscaped space with an old metal shed. Perhaps this area needs attention. What don’t the Laus understand about the relative importance of things? What is the real likelihood of the Lockards giving wild parties in their yard? Hey, drag that grand piano out here on the deck and flail away! Not.
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ASTM B is the most widely adopted standard for salt spray testing. This standard is issued under the fixed designation B; the number 2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, , or. Anybody could tell me what’s ” ASTM B [link by ed. to spec at TechStreet] SALT SPRAY TESTING” for zinc coating? What’s the specification for testing?.
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In either case, the exposure to salt spray may be salt water spray or synthetic sea water prepared in accordance with the requirements of the test standard. This test can be used to test the relative resistance to corrosion paints on steelwhen exposed to a changing climate of dilute salt spray at h117 temperature, followed by air drying at and elevated temperature. A personal good afternoon to all, I am Jose of Curitiba, I am a painting inspector, I am a specialist in the area of Salt Spray, and have a problem and knowing of the competence of all readers in corrosion, perhaps they can help me.
Thanks to all who answered concerning my question.
Second of three simultaneous responses — A. Testing cabinets are manufactured according to the specified requirements here. The salt fog fall-out rate is verified by using a minimum of two 80cm 2 funnels per salt spray atomiser, each inserted into a measuring cylinder graduated in ml. Other test solutions have other chemicals added including acetic acid often abbreviated to ASS and acetic acid with copper chloride often abbreviated to CASS each one chosen for the evaluation of decorative coatings, such as electroplated copper-nickel-chromium, electroplated copper-nickel or anodized aluminum.
Although there may be a weak correlation between the duration in salt spray test and the expected life of a coating in certain coatings such as hot dip galvanized steelthis test has gained worldwide popularity due to low cost and quick results. The salt spray test has little application in predicting how materials or surface coatings will resist corrosion in the real-world, because it does not create, replicate or accelerate real-world corrosive conditions.
Can you explain ASTM B 117-90 salt spray (fog) testing?
This is followed by 2. This is followed by 0. March 16, A. I really appreciate all help from all of you.
In reference to Bill’s reply. But which, is any, accelerated test is appropriate depends on what the finish is, and what you hope to test against.
However, these testing standards neither provide information of testing periods for the coatings to be evaluated, nor the appearance of corrosion products in form of salts. I’ll really appreciate your help Such tests are commonly referred to as modified salt spray tests. The suffix to the main standard number indicates the year of publication. Any Astj standard is available for this Testing?
This is considered an out of date browser. ASTM G85 is the most popular global test standard covering modified salt spray tests. George Gorecki – Naperville, Illinois A. Hi Rodney, There really aren’t many visual aids to help with this fog test not that I know of at least.
Test duration depends on the corrosion resistance of the coating; generally, the more corrosion resistant the coating is, the longer the period of testing before the appearance of oxides. If there is a minimum volume required by a particular salt spray test standard, this will be clearly stated and should be complied with.
It performs poorly because real world protection by galvanizing nnorma upon the formation of tough zinc carbonate corrosion products which develop in the open air as the result of interaction with carbon dioxide, but cannot develop in a closed chamber.
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Third of three simultaneous responses — A. I would expect 10 hours per day to be more severe because the parts will be in the test chamber for 2. I suggest to obtain a copy of the standard; you will asttm the answers to your questions there.
What is typical acceptance criteria for salt spray testing. Electroplated zinc-nickel steel parts can last more than hours in NSS test without red rust or 48 hours in CASS test without red rust Requirements are established in test duration hours and coatings shall comply with minimum testing periods.

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Atomic Entertainment Launches Darkly Comedic Slaycation in Strategic Audio Expansion
Atomic Entertainment, the Emmy-nominated team behind acclaimed projects such as Nat Geo’s hit series Brain Games, Netflix’s live-action science series Brainchild, and the hit family podcast Who Smarted?, is thrilled to announce the launch of their latest venture into podcasting with the release of Slaycation. This gripping and darkly comedic true crime podcast takes listeners on a twisted journey through the chilling world of murders and mysterious deaths that take place on vacation.
Hosted by a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, and a seasoned TV producer, Slaycation offers a refreshing twist on the true crime genre by blending comedy, twisty turny storytelling, a husband & wife dynamic and respect for the victims and survivors involved, while focusing exclusively on cases of murder and suspicious deaths that happened while the victims were on vacation! Listeners can expect to be both captivated and entertained as they delve into the wildest vacation murders that will have them questioning whether it was murder or an accident as well as their own future travel plans.
Jerry Kolber, CEO of Atomic Entertainment, expressed his enthusiasm for the new podcast and the role of podcasting in the future of entertainment: “As Atomic Entertainment continues to venture beyond our acclaimed edutainment TV and streaming series into the dynamic world of podcasting, we’re thrilled to introduce 'Slaycation.' Our commitment to riveting storytelling and educational fun is now channeled into the true crime genre. Podcasting, with its expansive creative freedom and global reach, has become a pivotal addition to our repertoire. 'Slaycation’ represents our bold step into true crime, blending humor and learning in innovative ways. As the podcasting horizon widens, Atomic stands at the forefront, eager to explore and redefine storytelling’s future.”
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Slaycation is a gripping and darkly comedic podcast that explores the chilling world of murders and mysterious deaths that occurred on vacation. Hosted by Kim Davis, a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, Adam “Tex” Davis (JUST FRIENDS), and his longtime creative partner, TV producer Jerry Kolber (BRAIN GAMES), this unique and hilarious show combines entertainment, humor, and riveting storytelling with a deep respect for the victims and survivors in each case. Listeners can expect to be hooked in and informed as they embark on a twisted journey through the darkest corners of vacation destinations.
About Atomic Entertainment
Atomic Entertainment is on a mission to create educational content so fun and engaging that audiences don’t realize they’re learning. From highly rated TV and streaming series to documentaries, branded educational content, and now podcasts, Atomic Entertainment is known for its innovative and premium edutainment. With successful projects like WHO SMARTED?, a top-rated science and history podcast for elementary school kids, Atomic Entertainment continues to push the boundaries of educational entertainment.
Founded by producing partners Jerry Kolber and Adam “Tex” Davis, Atomic Entertainment has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Nomination for the first season of National Geographic’s highest-rated series, BRAIN GAMES. Their Netflix series BRAINCHILD, produced in collaboration with iamOTHER’s Pharrell Williams & Mimi Valdés, re-defined the family science TV show for a new generation and consistently ranks in the top 15% of Netflix’s series. Atomic has created multiple family podcasts, including DEEP BLUE SEA for Spotify, VLAD & NIKI PODCAST ADVENTURES for Youtube stars Vlad & Niki, and the award-winning, global hit series WHO SMARTED?, with more than 1 million monthly listeners and over 400 episodes.
Atomic also produced Amanda Knox’s AMC series THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUE CRIME, Keke Palmer’s Conde Nast series QUEENPINS about female crime wunderkinds, and were integral to the relaunch of Discovery ID’s HOMICIDE HUNTER with Joe Kenda, re-formatting the series into the network’s #1 show.
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Arsenal in talks with Penneteau
Thursday 16 January 2003
Arsene Wenger is hoping to sign the French Under-21 goalkeeper Nicolas Penneteau from Bastia as he sees him as the long-term successor to David Seaman.
The Arsenal manager believes that the 21-year-old Penneteau could cover for Seaman now or join in the summer if a fee cannot be agreed over the coming weeks. Club officials have met Penneteau's advisers in Paris. Bastia want £2.5m for the player.
Fulham, meanwhile, are set to clinch the signing of Tottenham's unsettled Ukrainian Sergei Rebrov for £1m in the next 24 hours.
The deal will pave the way for Glenn Hoddle to make his own transfer moves, with Bolton's Michael Ricketts the No 1 target for around £3.5m.
Gary Doherty will be allowed to leave Tottenham for £1m. The club are also set to release Les Ferdinand to West Ham and Tim Sherwood to Portsmouth.
Leeds United are to start negotiations with the Brazilian Kleberson after his 15-year-old bride-to-be agreed to his marriage proposal. Leeds are set to receive £7m for Robbie Fowler following his move to Manchester City and are willing to part with £4m of it.
Blackburn have failed in their attempt to sign the Spanish international left-back, Garcia Juanfran, from Celta Vigo. Celta were asking for £4m.
Nicky Butt returned to action for Manchester United's reserves on Tuesday after three months out with an ankle injury. Butt played 54 minutes and scored in a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
The Newcastle United midfielder Gary Speed is in line for a return to action four weeks after hernia surgery. His colleague, defender Titus Bramble, is also nearing full fitness.
The Football Association has been warned that their flouting of rules on suspensions will be discussed by the sport's world governing body, Fifa, following the treatment of the Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini. The FA decided not to ban Cudicini even though his red card against Middlesbrough for violent conduct stands. Fifa laws decree that any dismissed player must be banned for at least one match in the same competition, starting the next week. However, the FA says this was only instituted in October and is unwilling to change its disciplinary rules midway through a season. The matter will be discussed on 15 March.
The Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze has secured a work permit and could play for West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
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Peppered Cauliflower Rice Topped With A Vegetable Stir
By now many of you have already heard of cauliflower rice or riced cauliflower. Apparently it is a popular alternative to regular rice with those that follow the Paleo diet. I do not follow the diet but I do love this low-calorie, low-carb and starch free alternative that won’t raise my blood sugar.
The first time I heard of using cauliflower as a rice alternative was when I saw it on my foodie friend Tania’s website. She shared a gorgeous recipe titled Low Carb Fried Rice that peeked my interest immediately. Thanks to her I learned the technique for ricing the cauliflower and have now been experimenting with different ways of cooking the faux rice. Thank you Tania:)
I’ve tried doing some reasearch as to the origins of cauliflower rice but unfortunately have come up empty handed. The only mention I saw was a blogger saying they found out about it in the popular Wheat Belly book. Do any of you know who invented the technique?
The technique is quite basic, as all that is required is a head of cauliflower and either a food processor or box grater. (I use a box grater.) You process, or grate, the cauliflower flowerets into small pieces that resemble grains of rice. Since the pieces are so tiny all that is required is a quick blanching to cook the cauliflower before it is used in the desired recipe.
One very important thing I learned is to not over cook, boil, the cauliflower. Doing so gives it a strong and bitter taste. So if you don’t much care for the that bitterness the rice won’t taste good to you. But if cooked correctly it’s amazing how your brain doesn’t put together that it isn’t rice you are eating. There will still be a faint cauliflower taste but it tastes great and compliments other ingredients wonderfully.
Peppered Cauliflower Rice Topped With A Basil Spiced Vegetable Stir Fry For #MeatlessMonday
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- boiled water
- a bit of oil
- black pepper and sea salt to taste
Stir Fry Ingredients: (amounts are for 2 servings)
- 2 portobello mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion cut into 1/4s
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- handful of fresh basil leaves
- olive oil or vegetable oil of choice
- soy sauce to taste (if avoid wheat us a gluten-free brand)
Cauliflower Rice Instructions:
- Throughly clean the head of cauliflower and pat dry. Cut into florets and discard thick stalks. In a food processor pulse until you achieve small granules that resemble rice. OR using a box grater, grate the florets into rice like granules. Pour the riced cauliflower into a large bowl, then pour over enough boiled water to cover. Allow to sit for 4 minutes or until softened, then drain. Try to make sure nearly all of the liquid has drained off. Add a bit of oil to a pan and saute the drained cauliflower for a few minutes. Gently mix in some ground black pepper and sea salt, then set aside.
Stir Fry Instructions:
- Heat the oil, and once warm cook onions until soft and translucent. Add the peppers, mushrooms and garlic, cook until the vegetables begin to soften or to desired tenderness. Add a splash or as much soy sauce as desired, then add the basil leaves. Cook for another few minutes.
- Serve the stir fried vegetables over the rice and enjoy!
This meal makes a scrumptious, low calorie and low carb lunch or dinner that is perfect for Meatless Mondays. Plus there are so many great health benefits of eating cauliflower, you can read all about it from this article.
Happy Monday everyone!
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A great idea! This dish is wonderful and ever so healthy.
Thank you Rosa!
Wow . This is such a superb idea to add pepper. Love your photos. I have also worked out that you dont need to boil or cook the cauli first just go straight to the stir fry bit . Love your work Nancy
Thank you Tania for the introduction and for the new tip.
What a fantastic idea! I’ve used cauliflower like mashed potatoes, but never thought to try it as a substitute for rice. I want to go to the store and pick up a couple heads and give it a try, especially with the mushroom and pepper stirfry on top, yum!
I love using it mashed too! Have fun experimenting and enjoy.
I”ve seen numerous recipes online using cauliflower this way, but have never tried it. Thanks to you and your simple explanation and tips, I think I will!
You should give it a try Victoria, I think you’d like it. Thanks!
I love cauliflower and your basil & veggie stir fry looks mouth watering!
Realllyy, you made a vegetarian dish look this good…wow. Love the shots and this dish looks so different and unique. Thanks!!
It’s not difficult because of all the lovely veggie colours.:) Thanks Ash!
I’ve also been intrigued about cauliflower rice…but have never, until now, seen exactly how it’s made. I hope to add this to our menu soon!
I hope you do too, Lizzy:)
I also use cauliflower a lot to substitute for rice. Of course I always ask for help from food processors to cut them into pieces. And then pour in a bit water and put to microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. It’s my little technique to keep the cauliflower rice from being overcooked and get too soft.
Thanks for the microwave tip, Ann. Will have to try that next time.
The only way I’ve every been able to enjoy cauliflower is in mashed cauliflower. I really loved it. Now you’ve given us cauliflower rice. However, very interesting and one that has me quite curious. It’s one of those vegetables I’ve always wanted to learn how to eat. thanks for another lesson Nancy! Gorgeous photographs!
I too love it mashed! Thanks MJ, I hope you give it a try soon.
Yummy…sounds very delicious and healthy. I love cauliflower and I will try this out soon 🙂
It is, thanks Shema;)
Wonderful looking dish.
This looks absolutely stunning. I’ve never tried cauliflower prepared
like this but for sure I will.
Love the picture of the cauliflower looking like a Bonsai tree 🙂
Thanks Daniela, it was my intent to have it look like a tree. Enjoy the cauliflower:)
A delicious and healthy meal indeed. Cauliflower rice sounds so cool! It is something I use for making stuffed cauliflower flat bread.
You should give it a try sometime!
What a fabulous dish…. I adore that photo of the cauliflower just standing there!! What a personality it has. 🙂
Thanks so much, Ramona!
Your cauliflower rice turned out beautiful, especially with the toppings. I was doubtful too when I first saw this concept but I am a convert, really good. And I am not a cauliflower fan.
Thank you Evelyne! Glad to hear you are also a fan.
I love cauliflower, but have never riced it – I need to. It’s definitely one of the “it” dishes at the moment. Although I know I’ve seen the technique before years ago – but it wasn’t meant as a substitute for rice, just a different way of using it. Anyway, great dish – thanks.
You should John, I’d love to see how you would prepare it. Thanks!
I used to use cauliflower this way when I was on the Paleo diet but it is now on the banned list for me and it is back to rice. Stir fried vegetables are such a great easy meal to make in the evening to make sure everyone is getting their quota of vegetables for the day.
Could this be done with frozen cauliflower florets?
Hi HJ! I have never tried it with frozen florets. I would suggest you defrost them completely before using. My only thought is that since they have already been blanched you go straight to the stir fry step. Hopefully they won’t have too strong of a taste. Enjoy and I hope it works out for you!
Thank you so much on the tip about how to stop the rice from going bitter. I have made caulirice quite a few times and most of the time it was fine. but some times – yuck! So I googled it and hey presto there is the solution on your blog. Thank you for stopping me on giving up on such a fabulous dish!
My pleasure, glad you didn’t give up on it!

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THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Bronx day care owner accused in the fentanyl poisoning of four children is set to appear in front of a judge Thursday morning.
A 1-year-old boy, Nicholas Dominici, died following his exposure to fentanyl at Divino Nino day care on Friday. Federal prosecutors said the day care, run by 36-year-old Grei Mendez, also housed a major drug operation.
The owner allegedly called her husband and another person several times before calling 911, according to a federal complaint. Mendez and her husband’s cousin, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, are facing federal charges.
Police are still looking for Mendez’s husband.
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Pig Will Fly...
In this year's debate over same-sex marriage in Annapolis, one of the most outspoken voices has been Anne Arundel County Clerk Robert Duckworth.
Duckworth has made his reputation conducting civil marriage ceremonies at the court house -- more than 6,000 over his 12-year career. As Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport reported in last week's Anne Arundel Extra, Duckworth has performed wedding ceremonies for Maryland luminaries including Parris N. Glendening, the former governor; Joe DeFrancis, chief executive of the Maryland Jockey Club; and House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel).
But he says if same-sex marriage becomes legal in Maryland, he won't preside over the wedding of two men or two women. Yesterday, on the conservative Christian radio show "The American View," Duckworth repeated the pledge he made during a public hearing on the same-sex marriage issue.
"Pigs will fly," he said, before he ever conducts a same-sex marriage.
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Valuable community upliftment initiatives are underway in the Cape Winelands, and serve to empower the farm workers of the region.
In South Africa, many initiatives are underway to help bring transformation and empowerment to previously disadvantaged communities, particularly those in rural areas, where media attention, commercial influence and the support of wealthier communities is often limited.
The Cape Winelands has an especially significant community of historically disadvantaged individuals, many of whom have been living and working at wine estates for generations. While there have been a number of drives in the past aimed at empowering these workers, none has been highly successful. That is, until the establishment of the Wijn de Caab Trust and the Delta Trust, initiatives that are the first of their kind in the famous wine-making region.
Unique initiatives to empower farm workers in the Cape Winelands
The Wijn de Caab Trust was established in 2005 by Solms-Delta wine estate, believed to be one of the most progressive wine farms in South Africa. Essentially, the trust was established to expedite land reform in the region, to empower farm workers through education, and to provide greater job prospects for the local communities in the region. To prove the sincerity of its community development initiatives, the Wijn de Caab Trust of the Solms-Delta wine estate, with the backing of a neighbouring farm, put up the two farms as collateral so that a third farm could be purchased by the farm workers of Solms-Delta.
The action was unprecedented in South Africa. The move offered a truly empowering opportunity for farm workers, and a valuable contribution to social upliftment in the Cape Winelands. The Wijn de Caab Trust holds a 33% stake in Solms-Delta, and every employee stands to benefits from the farm’s successes.
Cape Winelands’ Trusts: Providing education, healthcare and profit sharing to workers
The Wijn de Caab Trust has established several programmes aimed at improving the quality of farm employees’ lives. In particular, training programmes aim to boost employees’ levels of education and train them for jobs other than that of farm workers. Some are trained to be assistant teachers, and are then able to assist the children on the farms with their homework and school projects. Others have received tourism-related training, and work as museum guides or wine-tasting experts.
The Trust has also set up a day-care for workers’ children, and a school facility that serves to assist children with their schoolwork. The Trust ensures that farm workers have access to medical doctors of their choice, and covers 85% of the cost of medical expenses. Proper homes and much-needed recreational facilities have also been established. Farm workers now have access to all the facilities they need to build better lives for themselves and their children, and are empowered through education and profit-sharing.
Supporting development initiatives in the Cape Winelands
The work of the Wijn de Caab Trust has been made possible through the sale of wine, the profit of which is used to fund these worthy undertakings. For the first time in South African history, Cape Winelands’ farm workers have a share in the profits of the region – an area which is recognised as being one of the world’s leading producers of wine.
The Delta Trust, a newer Solms-Delta initiative, was also recently founded, and it aims to build a stronger sense of community in the wine farming region through educational, sporting, social and cultural programmes. Thanks to these progressive initiatives, the community of Solms-Delta is not divided by traditional hierarchies, but rather, is strengthened through common goals and growing successes shared by owners, workers and residents alike.Subscribe to RSS Feed

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Would any noodle work?
For this recipe, I used spaghetti noodles. However, you don’t have to use spaghetti noodles. I just prefer it, because the noodles are easier to stab, and it’s perfect for little fingers.
Really any noodles or pasta you have on hand, will work for this recipe.
I have also made it using penne pasta, as well as bow tie pasta, and they both tasted the same, and just as delicious.
I have also made this with whole wheat noodles and it was very tasty and a healthier alternative as well.
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The thing I love about this recipe, is it’s so easy to sneak in extra vegetables. You could easily throw in spinach, or even broccoli, peas, carrots, zucchini, celery, squash, etc. It’s so tasty and so easy to disguise veggies in this recipe, if you have picky eaters.
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Battery-Powered Lamp: The Perfect Solution for Portable Lighting
Lighting plays a crucial role in everyone’s daily lives. Whether it’s for reading, studying, or just creating a pleasant ambiance, we all need lighting. When it comes to portable lighting, battery-powered lamps have become increasingly popular. Unlike traditional lamps that require an electrical outlet, battery-powered lamps offer convenience and flexibility. In this article, we will explore the advantages of battery-powered lamps and their various uses.
Advantages of Battery-Powered Lamps
Battery-powered lamps have several advantages over traditional lamps. For starters, they are portable, making them ideal for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and picnicking. You can take them anywhere without worrying about electrical outlets or cords. Additionally, most battery-powered lamps come with adjustable brightness levels, allowing you to control the amount of light output according to your preference. This feature is especially useful if you plan to use the lamp in a dimly lit area.
Another advantage of battery-powered lamps is their energy efficiency. Most battery-powered lamps use LED lights, which require less energy to operate than traditional incandescent bulbs. This means you can use the lamp for a more extended period without worrying about replacing the battery frequently.
The Various Uses of Battery-Powered Lamps
Battery-powered lamps are versatile and can be used in various ways. Here are some of the ways you can use them:
As mentioned earlier, battery-powered lamps are ideal for outdoor activities. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or picnicking, a battery-powered lamp will provide you with the necessary lighting without weighing you down. Additionally, you can use the lamp as a signaling device in case of an emergency.
Reading and Studying
Battery-powered lamps are a perfect solution for those who love to read and study in bed. They offer just enough light to see the book’s pages clearly without keeping your partner awake.
In the event of a power outage, a battery-powered lamp can provide you with the necessary lighting until the electricity is restored. You can also keep one in your car in case of an emergency on the road.


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Chan takes government to task
ONE of Papua New Guinea’s richest mining electorate is calling on the national government to immediately release outstanding mining grants or will be forced to pay more.
Namatanai electorate in the New Ireland province which houses the multi-billion Lihir and Simberi goldmines is in support of the provincial government’s numerous calls made previously for the national government to release over K400 million in share benefits under the Lihir Mine Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Under the MOA much of which have been pre-assigned to fund major economic, social and infrastructure development projects and programs under the Malagan Declaration are being withheld by the national government.
Local MP for Namatanai Byron Chan angry over the delay told people in his electorate during the recently concluded Sixth Namatanai 2010 Mask Festival that the government will have no choice but will pay more than just K400 million.
“If the government does not pay up the outstanding MOA funds where the provincial government is fighting for, I will demand the government to pay more than K400 million.
“I will make sure they will double or triple the amount. I’m not talking about hundreds of millions of kina, I’m demanding billions because they treat us as little kids and yet we hold the country,” the member said.
Mr Chan noted that Namatanai holds Papua New Guinea through mining operations such as the multi-billion Lihir and Simberi goldmine which contribute nearly K500 million annually to the national government’s purse and it is unfair for the national government not to reciprocate.
Lihir is worth K75 billion (A$35 billion) on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) while Simberi is worth K250 million (A$125) on the ASX. The stock exchanges in Australia tells Papua New Guinea how much we are worth and it’s over K75 billion and where is the government’s backing, the MP queried.
The member also called on the Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare to pay up the promised K30 million outstanding monies for the provincial government for projects in Namatanai and Kavieng districts.
“That was one month ago and Prime Minister committed K30 million. However, to date that is not happening and its two months now. At this time I demand the Prime Minister to honour commitments he made. Why should we be treated differently or why should we be treated with contempt?”
Mr Chan added if the government can allocate K600 million for developments in provinces that host the multi-billion (K40 billion) PNG LNG project such as the Southern Highlands, Enga and Gulf then what about Namatanai and Kavieng or New Ireland which has K75 billion Lihir project at its backyard.
“Somare’s (Sir Michael) government does not recognize us in this regard and I’m going to demand this government to pay up because there is Lihir review and urged the Landowners of Lihir to stand united with people in Namatanai and Kavieng to demand the government to pay up all the monies it owed. The Namatanai JDP has already endorsed a submission to Lihir and the Provincial Executive Council for K1.5 billion. And if the government does not accept this, it’s up to them now.”
Meanwhile, New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan echoed similar sentiments noting protracted power outages in Kavieng, strained medical service and government cash flow constraints since the start of the New Year, a disgusted Sir Julius directed his anger at the Prime Minister, the relevant Government ministers and the senior public servants accusing them of negligence, lying, misappropriation, misconduct and corruption."
Sir Julius further accused the National Government and the state bureaucracy of deliberate sabotage of projects clearly planned and outlined in the Malagan Declaration and the last three provincial budgets.
"We cannot allow the National Government to continue to insult and exploit our people. No more must we allow government ministers and bureaucrats to divert and misappropriate our inheritance," he said.
"These people are in direct violation of the National Goals and Principles of derivation in forcing us to our knees to beg them for what is rightfully ours, derived from our soil. How can they in their right mind, be so inconsiderate in not remembering the suffering we have gone through; the cultural destruction, increased social disruption and invasion of our rights to peaceful existence that once exist."
The Provincial Government has consistently over the last three years petitioned the National Government for the funds to be released as the planned major projects to impact the province's development and the lives of the people are being delayed beyond acceptable limits.
The Prime Minister himself promised during the an official visit of the province, a year ago in February 2009 publicly announced before the Provincial Assembly that he will honour and release K92 million from the outstanding Lihir MOA funds to support the province's budget to allow work to commence on major development and infrastructural impact projects. These projects are incorporated in the Lihir MOA but have been neglected since 1997."
Sir Julius pointed out that while Sir Michael did in fact direct the various arms of government to facilitate the payment of K92 million of the 14 years outstanding benefits, he and his government must accept culpability for the diversion and misappropriation of the New Ireland people's money to buy the expensive government toys such as the personal Falcon Jet and other dubious expenditure.
"Sir Michael's failure to deliver on his promise resulted in a deficit of K65 million in the 2009 provincial budget. This is political assassination of the worst kind. I have never isolated any province or groups during my reign. In fact the Sepik provinces had received special consideration in my time from roads to schools, agriculture and health services. Why now should he choose to belittle New Ireland, the hen that lays the eggs?”


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Due to the rising demand for cement in building, it is necessary to cut cement output by partially substituting cement with alternative materials. When waste material is utilised to make cement, the cost is lowered and the environmental impact is Favourable. The amount of cement produced emits the same amount of CO2 as the amount of lime stone used, resulting in a very unfavorable environmental effect. The purpose of this study is to reduce the environmental impact and cement consumption in concrete by using ceramic material as a supplemental cementitious material. These studies initially explore the Pozzolanic activity of ceramic electrical insulator waste material using three tests: strength activity test, Frattini test, and saturated lime test. According to these discoveries in ceramic electrical insulator material, Pozzolanic activity of material has been revealed, and it may be replaced up to 20% in mortar; nevertheless, more research, such as durability, is required. Following the successful completion of the Pozzolanic activity test in mortar, research is conducted in concrete for the same ceramic electrical insulator material partial replacement with cement in the concrete, and its mechanical properties, workability, durability. Cement has been largely substituted in concrete with 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% ceramic waste, respectively. Investigate the test performance in concrete for the exploitation of these ceramic waste, here workability test (by slump cone test), mechanical properties test (compressive strength test, flexural strength test. According to the results of the workability test, mechanical properties test, durability test, and micro-structure analysis, the ceramic waste material performs better up to 15% (Fifteen percent) replacement of ceramic waste, and higher than 15%, i.e. 20% or more, does not perform better. According to these findings, ceramic waste can replace up to 15% of cement in future applications; however, more study is needed. Because the ceramic has a low specific gravity (poor workability), the procedure is carried out with a low water cement ratio and fine dancing particle.
Keywords- Ceramic waste, Cost analysis, Compressive strength, Workability.
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While Detroit is getting ready for NAIAS, the archetypical Detroit company is showing its newest truck in India. At the New Delhi Auto Expo, Ford today unveiled the second generation of its EcoSport “compact SUV.” Our friends at India’s Motorbeam.com were there to snap some pictures for you. According to Ford’s press release, the SUV “will eventually be sold in nearly 100 markets worldwide.” So why haven’t you heard of a Ford EcoSport before?
The first generation EcoSport was made in Brazil only. Basically, it was a German Ford Fiesta / Fusion in truck’s clothing. Come to think of it, you HAD heard of the EcoSport before, in Marcelo’s (Not so) Brief History Of The Brazilian Car.
The second generation EcoSport won’t cause major outpourings of testosterone either. The trucklet is powered (well …) by a 1 liter three cylinder EcoBoost enginelet, of which Ford is proud that is “delivers power and performance that will rival a traditional 1.6-litre petrol engine.” Ford threatens that the “all-new engine will be made available in Ford models in China, Europe, North America and other regions.”
In addition to Brazil, the EcoSport will be produced in India in Ford’s Chennai plant, which is being updated to the tune of $142 million. Production in other markets may “be announced at a later time.”
With a belated start in the region, Ford is now betting big on Asia. Ford wants to achieve a 50 percent increase in worldwide sales by mid-decade to 8 million vehicles a year, Asia Pacific and Africa are expected to deliver 60 percent to$ 70 percent of that target, Ford says.


Zhongtong Buses V59 Arrive in Chile and Uzbekistan
Recently, Zhongtong Ruitong V59, a well-received bus in domestic market, arrived in Chile and Uzbekistan for operation.
According to Zhongtong, Ruitong V59, exported to Chile, is powered by electricity and are designated to provide more customized transportation services for local passengers. The 21 units Ruitong V59 in Uzbekistan are powered by fossil fuel and have been put into operation for the country’s high-end passenger transportation market.
Particularly developed to adapt to the changing market trends, Ruitong V59 is a light bus for the high-end market. With fossil fuel and electric power driveline, the bus can have 6-14 seats on board. The model measuring 7.5-meter in length can have 10-20 seats.
To meet passengers’ growing demands for travel comforts, Ruitong V59 has significantly improved its NVH and has more comfortable seats for passengers. Apart from a more spacious luggage compartment, the bus also has electronically controlled boarding steps and electronically controlled glass windows.
Equipped with advanced active and passive safety technologies, an intelligent assistant driving system, Ruitong V59 achieves higher safety standards and fully ensures the travel safety of both passengers and drivers.
To better serve its customers both at home and abroad, Zhongtong has also invested heavily in recent years to build a more well-connected after-sales network.
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We hear time and time again the key to success of any kind is good communication. If we want to have healthy personal relationships, effective teams, or become a great leader, we have to learn how to communicate effectually.
Yet, for some reason, most of us struggle with this so called “communication” stuff.
Why is it so difficult for a large portion of us to get the message from our brains out of our mouths, while some of us seem born to orate?
Well, perhaps some of us are! That infamous co-worker, the one you always send into the boss for important pitches and conversations, is probably operating under their Communication strength.
Metaphors, Similes, They Love All Of These!
Not only are people with this strength good at public speaking, they are very capable storytellers and writers. Instead of recounting their trip to the grocery store as a list of events, they find the language and phrases that have the ability to capture your attention and have you hanging on every word.
They have the ability to take a dry idea and add life to it by creating images and using metaphors.
In an age of information overload, it’s important for them to get their information across and for it to stick. They seek to inspire people to act. They draw people to them with their vivid word choices and clever turn of phrase.
A Leader Like Winston
Winston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous orators in recent history. From his epic World War II speeches all the way to his cheeky sarcastic remarks, there is no doubt Winston had the strength of Communication.
His ability to capture an audience and make his words memorable undoubtedly played a key role in his success as a leader.
Being a leader with Communication is a priceless asset. As a leader, you are able to:
- advocate for yourself and your team clearly
- your words are well-chosen, and therefore effective
- capture an audience and present your ideas in a well understood manner
- create safe places through rapid and effective conflict resolution
- express concern and enter crucial conversations well prepared in an easily receivable manner
While that may come as second nature to you, it is extremely difficult for many people. Make sure you are available for coaching, especially for those without Communication as a strength.
It is never advisable to have someone spend a lot of their time working on a weakness, but the importance of communication at work, or life in general, necessitates some focus on strengthening Communication.
Being a leader, or even a peer, with this strength will make you valuable to your team!
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Now, the dark side of Communication would suggest that there is a limit to how much, when, and where all that communicating is appropriate.
A common barrier label for Communication is “blabbermouth.”
This loving term isn’t just reserved for verbal communication either; be careful when you’re writing e-mails that you aren’t going on and on, people will definitely stop reading. Having a way with words does not necessarily mean you need to speak at every given opportunity!
If you use this strength in a sophisticated manner, you won’t have to wait long before people will come to you asking you to speak. There is no need to run to them, for you risk appearing as though you simply enjoy the sound of your own voice. Listening is just as crucial to conversation as talking.
Remember, the pendulum swings both ways. As Winston himself once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand and speak up; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”.
If you have this strength, how would you advise someone who is struggling to communicate at work? As a leader, how has this aided you and your team? How has Communication stood in your way, if at all? Have you found that you have to adapt your Communication style to the person or situation?
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Mumbai: BJP has re-nominated sitting MLC Sanjay Kelkar for the biennial Legislative Council polls from the Konkan graduates constituency.
Kelkar`s term will end on July seven and the election schedule is yet to be announced.
State BJP chief Sudhir Mungantiwar said Kelkar has been an active legislator raising issues of the teachers, graduates, farmers and mango growers.
NCP has decided to field Niranjan Davkhare for the seat.
Congress and NCP will contest the Konkan graduates seat in alliance.


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Frontier Airlines announced Wednesday the addition of flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine, Florida, beginning in May.
According to the announcement, Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport. It will be the only airline to provide service to the St. Augustine airport, a convenient alternative to larger, more expensive airports in the region.
The new Florida route will begin on May 2, 2014.
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The folks at SCALE tasked me with creating a radio promo for the upcoming SCALE 9x conference. I decided to kick things up a notch: not only did I create the requested radio promo, but I also used it to create another SCALE promo video. I present it below the cut for your enjoyment.
Continue reading SCALE 9x Promo Video, Take 2
The Southern California Linux Expo, or SCALE, is a small but growing (when compared to some of the more mainstream ones) Linux conference held every year around February in Los Angeles. I’ve written about it before. It’s a great way to learn about the latest goings-on in the Linux and Open Source community, and […]
Well, SCALE 8x was only two weeks ago, and yet it feels like it’s but a distant memory now. What an amazing conference! The LAX Airport Westin was literally stuffed to the rafters with Linux and Open Source businesses, developers, users, and all-around geeks. The diversity and enthusiasm of the Linux and Open Source […]
Can’t believe it’s that time again.. time for SCALE 8x! I’ve been on site since Thursday afternoon, working audio stuff; however tonight I’m taking a break from that and working on video, specifically the Keynote stream. Yup, once again we’ll be streaming the Keynotes. Keep your eye on this post to watch the stream. […]
Something weird is going on with the SCALE videos I posted earlier on Ustream, so I’ve gone ahead and uploaded them to Google Video. (I also trimmed them somewhat, cutting out the “this is us setting up” bits at the beginning of the video, so they should start right into the actual keynote speech.) […]
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Abstract: This talk will cover how to develop a community marketing plan for an open source project. This includes surveying the audience(s) for the project, developing a plan to bring in new users and contributors, and how to measure […]
Tomorrow is the second (and final) day of the SCALE 7x conference, and, come hell or high water, I’m actually gonna try and get out of the control booth long enough to actually attend some events! If I can actually do this, I’ll try and stream as much as I can using Qik. […]
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So-called Application Service Providers, who provide “Software as a Service (SaaS)”, are now the rule rather than the exception in the software industry. The freedom implications of ubiquitous, high-bandwidth networking and AJAX-based application delivery are not yet fully understood […]
Are you a Linux geek? Are you even mildly curious about Linux and/or Open Source software in general? Do you live in the Southern California area? And are you free this weekend? (February 20-22) If so, then you might want to check out the Southern California Linux Expo (aka SCALE) conference out.


Cool breeze flowed through the hot Midsummer Night Swing crowd dancing their pants off at the Losers tribute to Prince and Michael Jackson. New York City at its best.
Countless fans paid a fair price admission to enter the dance floor, while hundreds of others enjoyed the al fresco show for free all over Lincoln Center's Plaza. The music carried everywhere. If I had a roll of dimes in my pocket I couldn't have picked better tunes to play on the jukebox.
Here is a link to many photographs from the Losers show. As you'll see the joint was jumping.


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Maleny Rehabilitation Program celebrates one year
THE Sub Acute Rehabilitation Program at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital is set to celebrate its first anniversary.
The Program's first milestone will be acknowledged at a special afternoon tea to be held at the hospital.
Maleny Director of Nursing Nicole White said the Sub Acute Program which commenced on November 21, 2011, has been an important addition to the scope of health care available at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
"Participants of the Program benefit from a variety of rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, geriatric assessment and management, palliative care, social work and dietetics," Ms White said.
Each patient has a rehabilitation program tailored to their specific needs and allied health assistants are also available to implement therapy programs.
"During the past twelve months, we have had 135 sub-acute admissions and 83 of those have been for rehabilitation."
"Patients receive rehabilitation for a variety of diagnoses including post stroke and orthopaedic surgery, as well as patients who require slow stream rehabilitation following illness or injury."
"It is very rewarding to see the progress made by participants of the program," Ms White said.
"Our statistics show that 78 per cent of geriatric patients and 76 per cent of rehabilitation patients are able to return to their usual place of residence after discharge from the Program."
Ms White said that although there is no age restriction on the service, the average age of patients accessing the service was 75 years.
"This afternoon tea will also give us the opportunity to acknowledge the fundraising efforts of the Maleny community who collectively supported this Program from its inception."
The Blackall Range Woodcrafter's Guide "Woodies" assisted in making equipment for the therapy gym and the local IGA provided support by way of the local community chest.
An Easter barbecue was held for staff and patients and this was funded by the local IGA store.
"Once again, the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary are to be commended for their untiring support of our Hospital," Ms White said.
"Their donation of a tilt table for the gymnasium was very much appreciated and has proved invaluable in patient rehabilitation."
The afternoon tea will be held at the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital patient dining room on Wednesday 21 November at 2.30pm
Both current and past patients who have utilised the Sub Acute Program will attend the afternoon tea together with other invited community guests and staff of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Kevin Hegarty will welcome everyone to the first birthday celebrations.

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Peter O'Mahony overreacts to purported overreaction to Ireland's woes
A players' player. A captain and senior figure that backs his teammates to the hilt.
Peter O'Mahony is all of the above and, when it comes to his playing abilities, so much more.
He was earmarked as a future Munster captain from as young as 18 and was leading the province out, in the PRO12, two weeks before he turned 22. His Ireland debut arrived a year later and he has been an inspirational figure for province and country ever since.
As a captain, he takes the flak and defends those he leads into battle. Ask him about his teammates lacking intensity and he'll stare you to hell and back.
2018 was one of his finest years in a green jersey as he helped Ireland to a Grand Slam, out-fought Pocock and Hooper to avenge a Brisbane loss in Melbourne then Sydney, and was at his gnarliest in the November win over the All Blacks.
O'Mahony and his Irish teammates were feted at the end-of-year World Rugby awards - best team, player and coach - but they said all the right things about staying focused and looking to improve in 2019.
Fans, pundits and media members talked up their 2019 Grand Slam chances and said they should justifiably target winning the World Cup. There is no shame in that. The All Blacks were still the heavy favourites but Ireland were well set.
The 2019 Guinness Six Nations was a thump of reality. Ireland were comprehensively beaten by England and Wales in their first and last games of the championship. Were it not for consolation tries in both games, Ireland would have lost 30-15 and 25-0.
After that opening day shell-shock, wrought by the English, we criticised many of the Ireland fans that turned and walked out, with six minutes left, as Henry Slade scored an intercept try. This Ireland team deserved the backing of their fans, we argued, after the deeds of 2018.
Ireland pieced themselves together and picked up wins over the three worst sides in the championship (statistically and actually) over the past five years. From 2015 to 2019, over five championships, Scotland, France and Italy have shared 4th, 5th and 6th places.
The games that mattered were England and Wales and Ireland were badly beaten in both. In his post-match assessment of the 25-7 loss to Wales, even Rob Kearney stopped himself when that well-worn 'fine margins' comment was given another airing:
"The manner in some of the games, you can't say that the margins are small because, you know, there have been a couple of heavy enough defeats. But, you know, we still have a huge amount of confidence in how we are as a team, in terms of what we can achieve as team. We just need to be realistic that there's lots of other really good teams out there too."
In Ireland, there was a lot of introspection but very little of it overstepped the mark. Barring some hype-men columnists and individuals on social media, the reaction to Ireland finishing third was measured.
The concern in this country is that a side that has historically underperformed at World Cups has lost its' mojo coming into another World Cup. Over on BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast, host Chris Jones asked 'Are Ireland about to do an Ireland?'
Ireland have never got beyond the quarter final stages of a tournament - if they were lucky to get that far - that contains about nine good sides. The rest are happy to be there.
Perhaps some of the concerns expressed about tactical revamps, loosening the shackles, getting in new voices on the coaching staff and the form of star players is down in part to that underlying fear that we may have peaked a year too soon.
Overreaction? Not at all. Not from the majority.
According to O'Mahony, though, absolutely everyone in Ireland has overreacted to that third place finish and the team's dip in form.
Peter O'Mahony pretty clear on some of the reaction to Ireland's Six Nations pic.twitter.com/GstuGbfWWN
— Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) March 25, 2019
The Cork native was equally bullish in his briefing with the print media. He told The Irish Times:
"I think there was a strange reaction to some of the stuff that’s been going on for the last few weeks, to be honest, but that’s part of it. I mean, we’ve won 22 of the 25 games or something.
"I just felt there was a bit of a strange reaction to it but look, this is part of the game we’re in and I’ve certainly learned better over the last few years to say ‘Right, that’s done now’. Because, as I said, it’s too big a week for me to be hanging around."
Asking O'Mahony about Ireland during Munster game-week - or vice versa - is always likely to get short shrift but his comments were dismissive of a lot of genuine fans, the same genuine fans Joe Schmidt asked to back the team to get it right in Japan.
Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best was more measured in his take on the national side's stuttering Six Nations campaign. "The biggest thing that disappoints us," he told UTV, "is the way we played and probably that last game - to go out with the whimper that we did - that wasn't us. We're going to have to ask some really tough questions in the summer when we get together again."
If anyone is planting an elbow through the emergency glass right now, they are in the extreme minority.
There has been no huge overreaction to Ireland's Six Nations failings, merely a reaction.
Rory Best admits tough questions need answering. Just because some tough questions are being asked outside the circle does not mean many of them are not valid.


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October 10, 2018
I am very happy to say this painting now hangs in Double Doors Art Barn for an indefinite period of time.
Double Doors is a very sweet gallery in Anten Mills which is on Horseshoe Valley Road 15 or so minutes from Barrie. It is open from noon to 4PM Friday to Monday with a new artist coming in once every 3 weeks. Closed during deep winter. www.ddsag.com
My painting is 4' x 6' - Oil on Canvas. It started out as the Barrie Polar Bear Swimmers but eventually became something else. I named it "Laugh" because Laugh and the World Laughs with you by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is written one of the ovals. The other oval quotes Robbie Burns - "If only the gift the gods would gie us to see ourselves as others see us". Both were poems my father quoted often.
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Fake Label Records was a quirky label put up by buddies, Tim Held and Justin Foss. Focusing on acts from the Pacific Northwest, the label was fairly small and follows a DIY approach when it comes to promoting and getting music out there.
Fake It or Leave It: Vol. 1 was their first compilation and it smoothly showcases all the talented artists under the label as well as a couple of works from Tim and Justin.
Even though there has been no new music released from this duo, we still felt it was good enough to dust off this 2012 EP and give it a listen. It’s an exciting journey between punk, rock, indie, alternative and even pop that gives listeners a picture of what the label is all about.
I’ve mentioned my praise for compilation records before, they’re great avenues to discover new bands. Fake It Or Leave It: Vol 1 is no different. For this one, you get to choose and enjoy music from 13 different acts. Although there are great new acts on here, there are a few that stand out. Here are some of my recommended tracks:
Tyrannosaurus grace: Class
Although this is kind of a given, two of the members are behind the label after all. They do prove that their sound deserves a listen just like the rest of the guys in the roster. Their synth pop/alternative rock sound is a classic, yet they play enough with the composition to turn it into something that’s easy to listen to. Expect to find sweeping guitars and great vocals on here.
Smoosh: We Are Our Own Lies
This is the first time I’ve heard Smoosh for a long while. Encountered their music way back when they were just kids and it was fascinating to watch them play their odd synth pop sound then. Today, their music is just a lovely. A little bit more tighter (as expected) and certainly sounds endearing than ever. They retain that girly charm as well as beautiful melodies while infusing it with a veil of mystique and interest. It’s a very pretty song and one that’s easy to put on playback.
You can also check out music from Mnemonic Sounds as well as the FLR cuts. Overall, the album is pretty good. Each song is special and can stand on its own. There’s no need to skip out on one track at all. Go ahead and grab the download. It’s quite a treat.


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Jenny Goebel is the author of Out of My Shell (2020 Green Earth Book Award Winner for Cadmus' Children's Fiction), Fortune Falls (an Indies Next List pick), and Grave Images (Colorado Book Awards 2014 Winner for Juvenile Literature). She also wrote the penultimate, The 39 Clues Book: Doublecross: Mission Hurricane, and picture books: Foreman Farley has a Backhoe; Foreman Frankie is Handy and The Firefighter. Jenny is happiest either with a steaming cup of tea and a good book in her hands, or when she’s exploring Colorado’s endless beauty with her family. She lives near Denver with her husband, three sons, three crested geckos, and one mischievous dog.
As a Colorado native, I've lived my entire life at the base of the Rocky Mountains. I'm not sure when the photo on the right was taken, but my one, older brother and I rarely looked this spiffy. We spent most of our summers exploring the acreage we grew up on and splashing around in the lake behind our house. And when winter brought massive snow storms, we'd build sculptures with our parents, aunts, uncles and cousins in our grandparent's front yard.
Growing up with one foot in Denver and the other immersed in nature, I developed an appreciation for both city life and the great outdoors.
My city side loves museums, concerts, art, perusing bookstores and trying new restaurants. The nature girl in me loves hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding--pretty much anything that gets me outside.
I married my high school sweetheart. (This photo of us was taken long after we met!) We attended the University of Colorado Boulder together, and after graduation he became a firefighter and I started a career as an elementary school teacher.
When my husband and I decided to expand our family, I left teaching to spend more time with our three sons, and to start an engraving business. Initially, I engraved awards, backsplashes and floor tiles. Then my husband introduced me to a fellow firefighter whose family owned a monument company and I added headstone portraits to my repertoire.
(The photo to the left is of a pet memorial I engraved.)
One day, a question popped into my head--
What if someone was engraving headstone portraits of people before the people mysteriously died?
I'd always loved books and writing and I thought this particular "what if" question could be developed into a fun and creepy story. It took me the better part of five years, but my first middle grade novel, GRAVE IMAGES, was published in 2013.
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Doylestown takes Connie Mack honors
The Doylestown Tigers baseball team won back-to-back Bux-Mont Connie Mack championships by capturing the 2012 B League title over Harleysville.
The Tigers also won the C1 League championship in 2011.
The Tigers finished the 2012 season with 38 wins, including Connie Mack and tournament games.
Team members include (front row, from left) A.J. Curran, Adam Jozefiak, Nick Rodstrom, Thomas Spratt, Chris Palkovics, Andrew Collins and Blake Szymanski.
In the second row are manager Jim Collins, Ryan Freitas, coach Jim Curran, Drew Sypawka, Thomas Prato, Luke Irons, Ryan Ernst, Eric Chase and coach Tony Prato.
Sean Fischer, Mike Smith and coaches Paul Szymanski and Bill Fischer are missing from the photo.
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Square Foot Gardening
16/01/2014 Square Foot Gardening Guide
Square Foot gardening is a system which was developed by an American engineer called Mel Bartholomew, and it is a great way to fit lots of vegetables into a small space.
It is also great for schools because it makes it much easier to build maths and English activities into the garden. Children can compare the output from different squares and they can take full part in the planning. Older children can do lots of maths comparisons between crops and space using both measuring and calculation skills. For example:
- Children can work in teams looking after a certain square. They can try to plan which crops to grow in their square and work out how many to plant in the space.
- Children can count how many vegetables are harvested from a square over the months it is in use.
- Children can also look at the length of time a plant is in the ground. Some squares could have more than one quick growing crop during the same time that another square has only one slow growing crop.
- Children can find out the prices of vegetables in the shops and see which square yields the highest price - this gets them to think beyond volume of yield and work out the value of a plant.
- Most importantly children can compare the taste of foods from different squares and decide which was the tastiest square!
Obviously you can use square metre gardening instead if you wish, and just divide it into 25cm squares instead of one foot squares. This will make maths calculations easier than using the 4x4ft squares used in the system.
Food For Life publish this handy guide to square foot gardening for schools which you can download for free.
If you're interested in this idea you can watch this half hour video about square foot gardening which goes through lots of the ideas you need when planning a square foot garden. It also explains how marking beds out into grids allows our brains to think and plan more creatively about planting in blocks and to visualise the space and how we could use it.
The system is well worth a look and if you have limited space it is a godsend as it crams in way more produce than many other systems. Of course if you have rectangular beds already built in your garden you can use those, just break them up into squares.
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Egg Herb Garden
This is a fun way to grow a small herb garden, which would make a sweet gift from a child to a cook in their family.
The infographic below shows you all the steps you need to know, the main thing is to take the top off carefully so you may want to help children with this or take the top off before they get started.
Large plants will obviously need transplanting - this one features a tomato which would need potting on. But chives, basil, thyme, parsley,...
WildlifeKate's Video Site
WildlifeKate is a blogger from Staffordshire who has set up a BRILLIANT site full of webcams of garden wildlife.
Kate is, it's fair to say, a bit obsessed with encouraging wildlife into her garden. Lucky for us, she's also a bit obsessed with filming it, so she has set up loads of live streaming cameras for us to see.
If you want to show children how amazing "ordinary" garden wildlife can be, and especially on days when the wea...
Cleaning and Sharpening Your Garden Tools.
Garden tools can be really expensive but they can last a long time if they are looked after properly.
But what does that mean, exactly? Should we wash them? Do we need special equipment to sharpen them? How often should we do it?
This short video from Backyard Farmer shows you how to clean and sharpen basic tools in autumn or winter, ready for the next season. It's a good job to do when the days are short and th...
Building a Plastic Bottle Tower
If you're short on space but want to grow some veggies or herbs, this is a great way to fit a load of growing room in vertically by recycling old soda bottles.
The beauty of it is that the watering system on the top makes it very easy to take care of, and therefore great for growing with children, if they miss a water or two it is less likely to be a disaster.
This video from Willem Van Cotthem,which is essentially a slideshow, shows you...

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Nov. 9, 2022
Contact: Brian Pugh
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Recycling and Trash Collections
City of Fayetteville offices closed Veterans Day
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — City of Fayetteville offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Commercial recycling and trash pick-up routes will run on schedule. (There are no scheduled residential routes on Fridays.) The City’s Trash Transfer Station will be closed.
For the City’s 2022 holiday schedule, go to https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3069/Holiday-Schedule.


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