It is now commonly accepted that the world is moving towards an urban future, and with African (and Asian) cities set to account for 86% of the world’s urban population growth, we are faced with the challenge of how best to plan and develop for this reality.
Urbanisation brings with it multi-dimensional shifts, and those shifts come with their own problems. One such problem is how we intend to feed this burgeoning urban population, considering that today, nearly 60% of Africans are either moderately or severely food insecure. You cannot begin to discuss food security without discussing urban food systems in Africa, as they hold lessons and the potential for a new way of thinking about food in our cities.
Food systems are complex and difficult to untangle at times. They operate at multiple scales, in multiple geographies, and rely on multiple networks, systems, and infrastructures to function. Food security in Africa presents what could be described as a wicked problem. Increased investment in technology and agricultural processes in the past 60 years has done very little to reduce food insecurity on the continent.
Tackling this wicked problem requires a systematic approach, one where we can identify possible leverage points in the system, an approach championed by renowned systems thinker Donella Meadows. Within this approach, a deep understanding of the system and the thresholds for change that exist at any point is required.
Food security as a system can be understood through its six pillars: access, availability, utilisation, stability, agency, and sustainability. All of these pillars present possible leverage points and are the topics of many articles on food security, but I would like to zoom in on “access” as a pillar and possible leverage point, and its spatial manifestation in our urban environments that are morphing our access and relationship to food, and the dangers they present.
To borrow from logistic business speak, food access often represents the “last mile” of a food system, the contact point with the consumer, and one that is spatialised either through access points such as grocery stores or food deliveries. This last mile is widely accepted as the most difficult part of any logistics business and a potential failure point, and the same can be said of food access points. They require close attention if we are to seriously address our food security challenges.
As one of the more developed economies on the continent, South Africa offers us insights into how there has been a shift in food access that has been underpinned by our flawed development models. The spatial restructuring of consumption within South Africa’s urban centres has widespread implications.
South Africa’s food access landscape has shifted dramatically in the past three decades. In 1992, approximately 90% of all food in South Africa was purchased from small-scale neighbourhood stores, informal vendors, local fruit and vegetable shops, and spazas, and only 10% was purchased through large supermarket chains. By 2017, the landscape had been completely altered, with supermarkets now accounting for as much as 75% of all groceries sold in the country, a number that makes it the highest in the world. During this time, South Africa has built and continues to build an extraordinary number of supermarkets, anchored within the shopping mall typology that punctuates not only the suburbs of the country but increasingly its townships and rural areas.
The result of this proliferation is the decline of the diverse access points that underpinned food access in communities, such as neighbourhood stores and vendors, who formed key economic mainstays of community life. This shift in landscape has had significant implications for food security because it has undermined an important part of communities that allows them to access food closer to home, on a scale necessary, and using credit systems built on trust developed over time.
The social and cultural underpinnings of these food access points play a vital role in how many people, especially in more economically vulnerable spaces, are able to access food. The concentration of supermarkets as dominant points of food access has inadvertently generated a food system that undermines food security.
Small-scale stores are more closely aligned with the economic realities of communities than supermarkets. While supermarkets offer food at overall lower price points per unit, their unit sizes are often too large for the economically vulnerable to afford. The operating times of supermarkets are also often not aligned with the times most communities return from work. The spatially concentrated nature of shopping malls also means there has been an increase in distance between consumers’ homes and the supermarkets.
This expansion and concentration of supermarkets are the result of two contributing factors. The first is the financialisation and growth of consumerism in the South African economy, which started in the early 1990s. What this did was create demand in the economy for low-risk, high-yield investments, and property, which has long been seen as the holder and creator of wealth, became an opportune outlet of which developers were more than ready to take advantage. There was also a demand boost due to the increase in credit made available to consumers. With the flow of capital and the growth of the middle class, shopping malls and supermarkets became the symbols of modernisation and development in the country.
The relationship between development and shopping malls still has a strong hold on our public psyche, so much so that the model is being replicated across the continent. The growth of shopping malls in Kenya and Ghana, often anchored by South African retail giants such as Shoprite or Mass Mart’s Game stores, is an example.
The framing above serves to highlight the interlinked dependency of urban food systems and urban governance, particularly urban planning. One could argue that local governments have no power to decide on food supply, but it becomes clear that through their inaction, either through policy or planning, they have a tangible impact on food systems. Recognition of this gap in urban governance presents a potential leverage point through which we can imagine food systems that are more rooted in African practices and ways of life and that are able to respond to the specific needs of consumers.
To start reimagining a food system for African cities that is rooted in localised social and cultural practices, it is important to recognise current spatial forms of food access not only as a stop-gap and unmodern typology, but as what they tell us about the logic of community. They can provide a good basis from which we can develop Afrocentric models of modernity and urban governance with respect to food.
I want to draw on two examples from different parts of the continent. The first is the spaza shop, a typology that punctuates South African townships and exists in similar forms in cities across the continent. Spaza shops offer a community-based and flexible food access point that responds to the needs of its immediate community, whether through the products they stock, the unit sizes they sell, or the informal credit system they offer to trusted members of the community. Their resurgence of late signifies a clear demand for these more localised access points, and their contribution should not have to exist outside of formal urban planning systems.
On the eastern coast of the continent, Kibandas (which are small, usually informal outdoor restaurants) not only punctuate the poorer parts of Nairobi but are a common sight in the wealthier neighbourhoods of Westlands, Lavington, and Kileleshwa as well. These informal roadside restaurants are popular even among professionals who work in these areas. It is not uncommon to see workers in suits sitting at one of the wooden huts, enjoying a plate of ugali, sukuma wiki, and some goat meat during lunch.
These neighbourhoods are populated by some of the most popular shopping malls in the city, yet the presence and popularity of Kibandas remain strong and are growing. Despite this, they are not a part of urban planning and future visions of the city; they are instead seen only as a subaltern practice rather than having the potential to play an important role in Nairobi’s urban food system planning.
It is clear that food systems have to be part of future urban planning and urban governance, especially relating to food access. There is a significant gap in policy, practice and research in this space, but it holds great potential to shift the mental models of development that currently hold sway and avoid a path dependency that might be detrimental to food security on the continent.
We have to re-imagine new forms of development and modernisation that centre on localised practice rather than undermining them. This reimagination then needs to inform our urban planning processes, which themselves need to be re-imagined to be more fit for purpose in challenging contexts across the African continent.
Tshepo Mokholo is an urban practitioner, designer, writer, and researcher based in South Africa. He has worked on design and research projects across the continents including Kenya and Rwanda. He holds an Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Pretoria and is currently a Master’s student in Southern Urbanism from at the African Centre for Cities, where his research is exploring alternative development models, using an analysis of township food systems as an entry point.


You can’t be sure of the purity of the water that comes out of your faucet, and it isn’t just the harmful impurities that you should be worried about. Even benign contaminant particles can bring an unsavory taste and smell to your drinking water. Commonly used disinfectants like chlorine in your water supply, make the water taste and smell unpleasant –something that can be markedly improved by filtering the water.
More to the point, it is likely that if your plumbing is old, it could introduce trace amounts of lead into your drinking water. That is why it’s always advised to boil or filter your water before you drink it. Even if you expect it to be clean, it’s never a bad idea to err on the side of caution. But boiling water regularly can become a hassle, so you can either filter it or buy bottled water.
Bottled water pollutes the environment with plastic waste, so it’s not an environment-friendly solution. This leaves us with filtration. To filter your drinking water, you can either install full-blown reverse osmosis or a gravity filter system, but it’s not always the practical answer. What if it’s not economical for you? Or what if you often find yourself traveling and have to rely on bottled water? A more convenient and budget-friendly solution is investing in a water filter pitcher. They clean the water of most contaminants and filter out odors and smells.
The filtering process can make your water taste and smell better, but not all filter pitchers are designed to filter harmful impurities. There’s a range to it, so you want to pick a pitcher that does an excellent job with odor and flavor reduction, but also filters out heavy metals, preferably lead. To save you the trouble of a selection ordeal, here are some of the best water filter pitchers you’ll find in the market.
Before you shortlist products
You can find the contamination levels of different impurities in your drinking water by reading your local water supplier’s CCR, or Consumer Confidence Report. It should tell you the levels of dangerous heavy metals, pesticides, and germs present in your water supply. Use this report to figure out the specific contaminants that require filtering and then shortlist pitchers based on that.
Why is that important? Well, not all pitchers filter out all possible kinds of impurities. More often than not, a pitcher will eradicate bad taste from Chlorine, Zinc, and HS, but it won’t filter lead or fluoride. Check the packaging, and it should clearly state the specific particulates the product removes. For instance, if a pitcher can remove lead and heavy metals, it should say so in the product description.
While you’re at it, ensure that the manufacturer is certified by NSF or WQA, and not merely ‘independently tested to NSF.’
How do these filters work?
Filter pitchers rely on activated charcoal filters. The charcoal particles can absorb chlorine, a handful of different chemicals, and most of the unwanted particulates. They also absorb undesirable color and taste, improving the overall quality and taste of the water. All you have to do is, pour the water into the pitcher and wait for it to make its way to the filter where dirt and particulates are trapped and then into the container.
Note that this activated charcoal filter will be spent after a while and will ultimately need to be replaced – which brings us to our next point.
The lifespan of the filters
On average, most pitchers need a filter replacement every 60 days, or once they’ve filtered over 40 gallons of water. Once these filters have trapped particles to their limit, they’ll become clogged. But you won’t even have to keep track of the gallons or days because once it starts clogging up, the water flow will slow down (more on that in a few). That said, some models warn you when the filter needs changing with an electronic monitor.
You’ll also need to factor in the cost of these replacements because, over time, they add up. Annual prices may differ from model to model, but expect to spend anywhere between $30 and $90 on filters. In the same vein, pick manufacturers that you’ll be able to find the replacement filters in the future easily.
Just as they differ in their price tags and filtering capabilities, not all pitchers take the same amount of time to filter the same amount of contents. But as a rule of thumb, pitchers that filter as you pour, take up to a minute to filter a liter. Other models can take as long as 15 minutes to filter the same amount of water.
You can pick between larger 23 cup pitchers or smaller 5-10 cup models, depending on how many people will be using the pitcher and whether you want it to be portable. If you often find yourself traveling, a smaller 5 cup model would be the obvious choice.
The ZP-010 features a bigger-than-average build to accommodate its five-stage filtration system. The system allows the pitcher to filter out up to 99.6% of dissolved solid impurities, including Chloride, Potassium, and Sodium compounds. It is certified by NSF to dramatically reduce lead and chromium contamination.
It also uses carbon filtering to remove odors and taste from your water. It can hold up to 10 cups and features a handle and push-and-pour design for easy filling and pouring.
You also get an electronic TDS meter which alerts you when the filter is spent and needs replacing. You get the first replacement for free, since it ships with a filter.
- BPA-free construction
- Uses five-stage filtration
- Makes use of Ion Exchange tech, in addition to carbon filtering
- Can reduce lead, and remove up to 99.6% of solid dissolved particulates
- NSF certified lead and chromium removal
- Ships with one replacement filter
Aquagear’s filter pitcher claims to remove up to 89 contaminants, and reduce lead contamination down to undetectable levels. To filter out the bad taste and odors, the filter uses activated charcoal and to eradicate heavy metals, it makes use of CRM Ion exchange medias. The water makes its way through five stages of filtration before it’s dispensed.
The manufacturer also promises that the construction of their pitcher is environment-friendly, recyclable, and BPA-free. Aquagear’s filters have a lifespan of 6 months, or 150 gallons, whichever comes first. That’s 3-4 times higher than what you’ll find on traditional filter pitchers. That said, it is marginally pricier than its competitors.
- Meets NSF requirements
- Each filter allows 150 gallons to be purified
- Uses five-stage filtration
- 2-micrometer pores remove lead and fluoride
- Comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s guarantee
Clearly Filtered can reduce as many as 220 different contaminants, including lead, fluoride, and pesticides. You’ll hard-pressed to find a pitcher that can claim to filter this many harmful particulates, and that is why it made our final cut.
The model uses BPA-free materials for its construction, and can hold up to 0.5 gallons (or 10 cups). So not only will you have to refill your pitcher less often, you’ll also need to replace the filter not as often. The filters have an average lifespan of four months – twice as much as most pitchers. The manufacturer’s confidence in this product is reflected by life-time money-back guarantee.
- Filters have an average lifespan of 4 months
- Can reduce lead, fluoride, and pesticide levels (220 different contaminants)
- 10 cup holding capacity
- Can filter up to 100 gallons
- BPA-free food-grade construction
- Lifetime guarantee and customer support
If you’re looking for a pitcher-for-one, Brita’s Metro should be on your shortlist. It has a 5-cup capacity, which allows for a more compact and portable design. It also offers an LCD indication to notify you when the filter needs replacing. The first replacement filter ships with the pitcher, but the model itself is compatible with every standard Brita filter. So, you shouldn’t have much trouble finding a replacement.
This Brita can’t filter lead owing to its small size, but it does reduce chlorine, making your water odorless and fresh. It can also remove a handful of heavy metals like mercury, copper, and cadmium.
- A good budget option
- Designed to eliminate chlorine, zinc, cadmium, fluoride
- Reminds you to change the filter
- Can filter as much as 4 gallons
- Filters have a lifespan of 2 months
- 5-cup capacity
The highlight for this particularly model would be its BWT Magnesium filtration system. Not only does this pitcher filter, it also mineralizes. Or more accurately, it adds Magnesium ions to your water before it finds it way into your cup. That’s a selling point because many adults often suffer from Magnesium deficiency – something that’s earned BWT multiple awards worldwide.
It uses activated carbon for filtering water, but unlike most pitchers, the filter doesn’t need to be pre-soaked. That said, the filters themselves have a noticeably short lifespan. You can only filter 25 gallons before they’re spent. In addition to the shorter life of the filters, this pitcher also needs to be refilled more often because it can only hold 4 cups before reaching full capacity.
- Uses patented BWT Magnesium filtration tech
- Reduces chlorine, heavy metals and mineralizes the water with magnesium ions
- Faster filtration (doesn’t require the filter to be pre-soaked)
- Can last up to 60 days and can filter 40 gallons
- Recommended for up to 2 people
In a nutshell, water (even if you deem it safe) is safer to drink after it has been filtered. But since extensive filtration systems aren’t always practical or inexpensive, water filter pitchers are a great alternative. The water that has been purified by these products is bound to taste and smell better, and because they remove solid particulates and heavy metals to boot, it should be healthier too.


Either they got commands from on high or they're getting worried about more controversy from the homophobic American media, but Bioware have begun locking threads discussing homosexuality and censoring words such as "gay" or "lesbian" on their Star Wars: The Old Republic forum.
Bioware's Sean Dahlberg explained simply: "As I have stated before, these are terms that do not exist in Star Wars. Thread closed."
So, to reiterate: C-3PO is camp, not gay.
jp update: The moderator on the Bioware forum has apologised for overstepping the mark, and the gay discussion there has been allowed to continue. Source: Kotaku.


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Art Nouveau Replica Tourmaline Domed Ring #2R544
An exact replica of an Art Nouveau Era ring. This beautiful domed ring is set with a .82 ct Hibiscus Pink Tourmaline. The entire body of the ring feautures a detailed pattern of flowers and foliage. The top of the ring has some open metalwork which adds depth to the pattern. Constructed of natural, unplated 14k White Gold, which gives it a touch of warmth. Currently a size 6.5 and some resizing may be possible.

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Bright Ideas is proud to sponsor the first annual Homebrew Competition at North Adams Winterfest on Saturday, Feb 16th 2019. **Please note that only judges will be tasting the submissions.**
PRIZE: The brewer of the winning beer will participate in a collaboration brew with our head brewer, Danny Sump. Their limited edition beer to be featured on tap at Bright Ideas Brewing on the campus of MASS MoCA.
The winner will be announced at the festival once judging is complete (2pm).
WHEN: Deadline is 10am on the day of the competition (Feb 16th).
WHERE: Bring your brew to the Bright Ideas booth at Winterfest at 66 Main Street in North Adams.
GUIDELINES: All grain homebrews only! (No extract brewing.) Besides that, there are no restrictions in terms of beers styles! Just bring your best brew and make sure to include ABV, Style, and special ingredients (if any) on the label. Bottles are preferred.
JUDGING: The panel will include Bright Ideas owner Orion Howard and head brewer Danny Sump, as well as beerology co-owner Mike Schilling. (This is a blind tasting, so don’t include your name anywhere on the bottles or labels.)

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A NEW exhibition which explores the works of Artist’s Jonathan Annable and Emma Gladwin is to go on show at Mansfield Museum.
Both have been working professionally for the last 17 years and have had their work displayed in numerous national and international exhibitions and private collections.
Their work, which will be on show between 14th January and 25th February, takes inspiration is from the human form and microbiology.
Jonathan Annable has started a new series of painting looking at woodland, water, natural landscapes, creatures and their relationship to man.
New works and sketches from two years work are on display here in contrast to the large body abstracts that have started to evolve into more natural formed works.
‘Going Out’ is a new series and will take many years to complete, the body abstract series of works took over 15 years to complete. So look out in the future for more exciting paintings and sketches by Jonathan Annable.
Emma Gladwin is also inspired by nature and natural forms for her ceramics, jewellery and felt works. She is the perfect compliment to Jonathan art and has exhibited with her husband on numerous exhibitions. She will be developing new works inspired by the going out theme over the next few years. Looking at making both sculptural and functional art works.

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Lyiпg oп the floor of the Coral Sea some 500 miles (800 kilometers) off the easterп coast of Αυstralia, the wreckage from the USS Lexiпgtoп, a U.S. aircraft carrier υsed iп World War II, appears frozeп iп time, covered iп the detritυs of the sea.
Αп expeditioп aboard the research vessel Petrel — fυпded by Microsoft co-foυпder Paυl Αlleп’s compaпy, Vυlcaп Iпc. — discovered the hυge wreck aboυt 2 miles (3,000 meters) below the sea sυrface. It had beeп lyiпg there for 76 years.
“Lexiпgtoп was oп oυr priority list becaυse she was oпe of the capital ships that was lost dυriпg WWII,” Robert Kraft, director of sυbsea operatioпs for Vυlcaп Iпc., said iп a statemeпt from the compaпy. “Based oп geography, time of year aпd other factors, I work with Paυl Αlleп to determiпe what missioпs to pυrsυe. We’ve beeп plaппiпg to locate the Lexiпgtoп for aboυt six moпths aпd it came together пicely.”
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Eveп so, the USS Lexiпgtoп aпd 216 of its crew did пot sυrvive the clash.
Oп May 8, Lady Lex was damaged wheп it was hit by mυltiple torpedoes aпd bombs, thoυgh the fiпal blow came from a secoпdary explosioп that led to oυt-of-coпtrol fires. The coпflagratioп caυsed the crew to abaпdoп ship. That eveпiпg, to preveпt its captυre, the USS Lexiпgtoп was scυttled; the USS Phelps saпk the crippled carrier oпce 2,770 crew aпd officers had beeп rescυed, accordiпg to the statemeпt.
Navy Αdm. Harry B. Harris Jr., head of the U.S. Pacific Commaпd, felt particυlarly iпterested iп the discovery.
“Αs the soп of a sυrvivor of the USS Lexiпgtoп, I offer my coпgratυlatioпs to Paυl Αlleп aпd the expeditioп crew of Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel for locatiпg the ‘Lady Lex,’ sυпk пearly 76 years ago at the Battle of Coral Sea,” Harris Jr. said. “We hoпor the valor aпd sacrifice of the ‘Lady Lex’s’ sailors — all those Αmericaпs who foυght iп World War II — by coпtiпυiпg to secυre the freedoms they woп for all of υs.”

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Introduction: Mini- Motor Gear Pulling
When harvesting d.c. motors from drills, printers, and other sources, I like to start with a clean slate and that entails removing the press fit ends of the shafts which usually have a pinion gear or belt drive spline. Pulling them off without damaging the bearings, shaft, mounting screws etc. is made easy by using a piece of scrap square tube as a custom sized gear puller.
Step 1: Drill and Tap
At an appropriate distance from the tube end, I drilled a centered and square through hole for a 3mm tap size, flipping the work I then counter- drilled a larger clearance hole for a 4mm rod on what was to become the bottom of the tool. I then hacksawed the land material away so only a parallel slot was left. I finished the tool by tapping the smaller upper hole for 3mm threads, this being a good size to push against the 4mm motor shaft end.
Step 2: Turn It Off
Liberating it was as simple as sliding the motor into the slot and turning the press screw down on the shaft end until the pinion was freed, really quite simple and easy to do and, if I had an occasion to, I could easily press fit the part back on with no harm done.


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Our Flaxseed is grown in Canada and is cold milled to protect all the nutritional goodness and Omega oils contained in the seed. Flaxseed, also known as Linseed, is one of natures richest sources of the essential fatty acid Omega 3 (ALA). Our body does not naturally produce Omega 3, therefore we must get this valuable fatty acid from our food, and Flaxseed provides an easy, convenient and tasty source with 7.2g of Omega 3 per 30g. Flaxseed is also a great source of Iron which is important for oxygen transport in the body and the formation of red blood cells. It also provides calcium which is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Our healthy super foods are cold milled to aid quick and easy absorption into the body, so you can feel the immediate nutritional benefit in your diet, naturally.
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Sal Longo D.D.S.
Northridge Professional Building
77 Quaker Ridge Road, Suite 211
New Rochelle, NY 10804
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fluoride and why is it controversial?
Can my teeth be whiter?
What are implants?
Why should I replace a missing tooth?
Is flossing really important?
Should I replace my silver fillings?
What are wisdom teeth?
When should I take my baby to the dentist?
What is the difference between a cap and a crown?
What is bonding?
Can I get AIDS from a dental visit?
What exactly is a root canal?
Q. What is fluoride and why is it controversial?
A. Fluoride is a substance that strengthens the enamel
(outer coating) of teeth. It can be administered in a number
of ways. In many communities fluoride is added to the drinking
water so that every time you have a glass of water you get a
small amount of fluoride internally. Most toothpastes contain
fluoride and there are over-the-counter mouthrinses that contain
fluoride. In addition many dentists will give
their patients fluoride treatments as part of a standard recall
appointment. In communities where the water supply is not fluoridated
many pediatricians will prescribe fluoride supplements to their young
Fluoride is controversial because like many substances it can be
harmful in large doses. If a child swallows a significant amount of
toothpaste or a fluoride mouthrinse it can make them sick and discolor
their teeth. Also, many extremists believe that water fluoridation by the
government is an unethical way to mass medicate the population against
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Q. Can my teeth be whiter?
A. Hardly anyone is born with pure white teeth and so most everyone can have
whiter teeth. There are many ways of achieving this. One of the easier and
more cost-effective methods is teeth-bleaching. There are two general ways
of doing this. One is called Nightguard bleaching or home bleaching and it
involves wearing a thin plastic form over your teeth (usually while you
sleep) containing the bleaching material. This method usually takes about
two to three weeks but sometimes the full effect won't be realized for
several months. The second method is usually referred to as in-office or
laser bleaching. This type of bleaching is done in the dental chair and
consists of several visits of about 45 minutes in length. A more potent
bleaching material is placed on the teeth and activated by a laser or high-intensity light. Since the bleaching material is very strong, the lips, gums
and tongue must be protected by a dental dam. This procedure is also a
little more costly than home bleaching.|
Another way of whitening the teeth is through porcelain laminate veneers.
These are very thin layers of porcelain which are bonded to the fronts of
teeth to whiten and sometimes even correct some other abnormalities like
chipped teeth or slightly crooked teeth. The advantage to veneers
is that the outcome is much more predictable than bleaching. The
disadvantages are that veneers are more costly and they do involve some
minor drilling, though often the drilling can be done without an
A third mode of teeth whitening is cosmetic bonding. Bonding is the placement
of a white filling material over the faces of the teeth similar to veneering.
The difference is that the bonding material does not last as long as porcelain
and does not have the same luster. An advantage is that it takes less time
and is less costly.
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Q. What are implants?
A. Implants are tooth replacements that are anchored right into the jawbone.
Unlike bridges, which are fastened to adjacent teeth or dentures which are
removable, an implant is a tooth replacement that feels more like a natural
tooth. The disadvantage to getting an implant is that it is a surgical
procedure so there is healing time to take into account, and they tend to
be very costly. However the end result tends to look and feel more like
a natural tooth than other replacements. Implants can also be used to
anchor bridges and dentures.|
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Q. Why should I replace a missing tooth?
A. Many people feel that it is unnecessary to replace missing teeth especially
if they are in the back of the mouth. This isn't so. When there is a space in
the mouth other teeth tend to drift into that space. Teeth behind the space drift
forward. Teeth above drift down. And teeth below actually drift up. This can
cause problems with your bite and your gums and can also create a situation
where cavities are more likely. Wisdom teeth are the only teeth that do not
need to be replaced.|
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Q. Is flossing really important?
A. Flossing is very important because it helps remove plaque and food particles
from between the teeth and under the gums. These are places that toothbrushes
generally have a hard time reaching. This is important in controlling gum disease
and avoiding cavities between teeth. New studies have found that flossing may
be even more important in maintaining the health of other parts of the body.
When plaque accumulates between teeth it contributes to gum disease. The
gums become inflamed and this causes them to bleed easily. The bacteria in
the plaque can then get into your bloodstream and travel to other parts of
the body like the lungs, heart and brain. This is thought to contribute to
heart disease, stroke, lung problems and even memory loss.|
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Q. Should I replace my silver fillings?
A. Some dentists advocate the removal of silver fillings because of the presence
of mercury in the fillings. These fillings are called amalgams and are the
subject of lots of controversy. Certain studies have linked mercury levels in
the blood with all sorts of diseases and disorders from arthritis to multiple
sclerosis. However the ADA (American Dental Association) has done studies and
has not found any evidence linking amalgam mercury to any systemic problems.
Although the blood level of mercury does rise when a person has several silver
fillings, it is generally thought that this increase is insignificant. It is
believed that the wholesale removal of amalgam fillings is unnecessary.
However since white bonded fillings are now very strong and durable, it does make sense to replace defective old silver fillings with white fillings.
It also makes sense to replace some silver fillings with white fillings for cosmetic reasons.|
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Q. What are wisdom teeth?
A. Wisdom teeth are the third molars. They are the last teeth in the mouth. There
are four of them: one upper left, one lower left, one upper right, one lower
right. They're called wisdom teeth because they usually come in much after
the rest of the teeth, in the late teens or early twenties. The reason that
so many people run into trouble with them is that through evolution our
faces got flatter and our mouths often can't accomodate those last four
teeth. So they become impacted. That means that they are either partially or
fully under the gums, wedged behind the second molars, or even fully embedded
in the jawbone. Many times these impacted teeth can cause serious infections,
and so they are usually pulled. Another reason that wisdom teeth can cause
problems, even if they are not impacted, is because they are so far back in
the mouth, most people have a hard time keeping them adequately clean and that can cause big cavities or gum problems.|
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Q. When should I take my baby to the dentist?
A. It used to be thought that a good age to begin taking kids to the dentist was between three and four years old. Now the thinking is that sooner is better than later. If minor problems are noticed they can be corrected before they worsen. Younger children don't necessarily need to have a full formal visit but it's a good idea for them to come to the office and experience the sights and sounds of a dentist office. Early visits where no major work is done can accustom them to later appointments where they may need a filling or more. At that point they will be desensitized to the dental environment and it will prove to be less traumatic for patient and parent. It is also important for young children who do not live in fluoridated communities to get fluoride supplements. (see "What is fluoride...?")|
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Q. What is the difference between a cap and a crown?
A. Generally speaking, a cap and a crown are just different words for the same
thing, although there are different types of crowns. One type is called the
porcelain-metal crown which has a metal framework for strength and a porcelain
coating for esthetics. The all-gold crown used to be very popular but is not
very common these days. Gaining in popularity, due to the advent of stronger,
more durable porcelains, is the all-porcelain crown. In the old days, they
were called Porcelain Jackets or PJ's and they were only done on front teeth.
Nowadays they can be used anywhere and we even make all-porcelain bridges.|
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Q. What is bonding?
A. Bonding is a term that is used for white fillings that are bonded to a
tooth. Metal fillings are held in teeth mechanically but white fillings, also called composites are chemically bonded to the tooth (usually by use of a high-intensity blue light). Bonding can be done on any tooth, but when many people
talk about bonding they are referring to cosmetic bonding which is the placement
of composites on the front teeth either to whiten or to improve their look.
(see "Can my teeth be whiter?")|
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Q. Can I get AIDS from a dental visit?
A. Your chances of contracting AIDS from a dental visit are extremely slim
perhaps even zero. In order for a person to be infected with HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) there must be either blood to blood or semen to
blood contact. For you to catch AIDS from your dentist he must somehow
cause himself to bleed then transfer enough blood into an open wound in
your mouth. This is an extremely unlikely occurrence to happen by accident.
Even if the doctor did not practice good sterilization techniques and there
were traces of blood on an instrument from a previous patient, the virus
that may have been in the blood would have died already from exposure to
air. Even if the dentist bleeds into your mouth and you swallow some blood,
the virus is killed by stomach acids.
Several years ago there was a
celebrated case of a dentist in Florida who evidently infected a few of his
patients. After exhaustive studies of the case the CDC (Center for Disease
Control) ultimately decided that there was something more to the story;
perhaps the dentist actually infected the patients purposely. Before and
since there have been no other instances of AIDS being passed from a dentist
to a patient.
Dentists (as well as all other health care providers)
routinely use what is known as "Universal Precautions". This means that they
assume that any patient or staff member can theoretically be carrying an
infectious disease and therefore all precautions are taken, with every
patient, to prevent any spread of disease. This involves the use of
disposables where applicable and the sterilization of all non-disposable
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Q. What exactly is a root canal?
A. A root canal or more precisely root canal therapy is basically the removal of the nerve from the root or roots of a tooth. The reason for this is that the nerve is either dead, dying or infected. The procedure consists of gaining access to the nerve by drilling through the top or back of the offending tooth and then physically removing the nerve from the tooth. Once the nerve is gone the canal is cleaned and shaped with small instruments so that it is wider and smoother. Then a root canal filling is placed within the canal.|
Root canals vary in many ways. Some teeth have only one canal while molars typically have three or more. A root canal procedure can take one visit or many and sometimes a dentist may use what is called a dental dam to isolate the tooth. Many times a general dentist will do the root canal therapy but sometimes you may be referred to a specialist in root canal treatment called an endodontist. In some cases antibiotics may be necessary. Many people breeze through root canals without any discomfort, while a few may experience severe pain. This usually depends on how badly the tooth has been infected prior to starting the treatment.
Once the root canal therapy is completed oftentimes a post and a crown need to be made for the tooth. The reason for this is that after a root canal the tooth is compromised both by loss of tooth structure and by loss of the blood supply to the tooth. This makes the tooth more brittle and more likely to fracture. Sometimes a tooth will discolor after a root canal procedure.
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Autor: James R Doty
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The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart
Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor. But back then his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Her final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart. Doty would go on to put Ruth's practices to work with extraordinary results--power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old, riding his orange Sting-Ray bike. But he neglects Ruth's most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results--until he has the opportunity to make a spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him. Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts.
Cartea Into the Magic Shop face parte din categoria Linguistics a librariei online Libris.ro si este scrisa de James R Doty. Livrarea se face din stocul furnizorului nostru din UK in aproximativ 15 zile lucratoare. Transportul este gratuit prin curier rapid, oriunde in Romania, pentru orice comanda de minimum 50 de lei. Pentru orice solicitare sau informatie suplimentara apelati call center-ul Libris de luni pana vineri intre orele 8-20.

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Nissan says that information is creating a new relationship between people and their vehicles, and that the Ideo is a network vehicle for interactive connection.
Following on from Ford's 24/7 concept cars of last year, the Ideo focuses on the capabilities of electronic network communications more so than the primary task of a car to transport people from A to B. This is why the car features an IP surface that is almost completely covered in a 1170mm wide and 280mm deep 'high interface screen' that conveys information to the occupants about their local area, as well as e-mail, navigation and vehicle information.
The display is constantly updated from a vast sum of information actually available around town in a manner similar to surfing the internet, and takes the form of text, maps, moving images and spoken word. These visuals are presented in varying sizes and positioned on the screen according to the systemís understanding of the priorities of the user for that information.
A scenario Nissan describes for the vehicle is that the user has preselected a preference for entertainment information and that as the car approaches a movie theatre, information such as what film is being screened, what the seat availability is and what parking spaces are free, is presented. The users can then book a film, reserve a parking space or just book mark the information to return to later.
For navigation purposes the vehicle could display maps of different scales and even show images taken from a helicopter of the route they are taking that illustrates in great depth their imediate environ. Fundamentally the car has been designed to 'be a means to discover something new' and not just a humble means of transport.
To facilitate this role of this 'net vehicle', the design majors on providing a large and simple interior space with superb visability. The wheels are pushed to the corners of the car to maximise interior space and the intrusion of the interior controls are minimised, with the door mounted steering wheel even folding into the door when the car is not in motion to provide uncluttered vision of the front screen. Secondary screens in the back of the front seats supplement the main screen for rear seat occupants.
The aesthetic of the car is reminiscant of Bertone's Filo presented at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, with clean and sharply defined surfaces and the monospace's arched roof line tapering to the rear. But the car is a unique design with plastic corner elements that act like book ends in topping and tailing the passenger cell succintly and incorporate elegant lighting units that emit a soft glow to welcome the user on their approach to the car.
This concept from Nissan illustrates how the role of the urban car is changing into a product that provides the means for people to experience their surrounding environment, and not just travel through it. And in doing this it illustrates how the future car customer is likely to have a different set of priorities about what they want their vehicles to do for them, as a result of living in an increasingly digital information rich world.


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This leading logistics location is distinguished by its position close to the junction of the A16 and A17 motorways. Direct exit and access roads means that your location can be reached within a few minutes from the motorway.
The neighbouring seaport of Moerdijk can be accessed via a direct link and offers excellent facilities for multi-modal processing of the goods flow.

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108th Street East will be resurfaced between Ainsworth Avenue South and Pacific Avenue South from Sept. 6-16.
The road will remain open, although it will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The work may be postponed if it rains.
In order to extend the life of the pavement and improve the condition of the roadway, crews will break up the existing concrete slabs into smaller sections and apply four inches of asphalt over the top.
Crews previously upgraded curb ramps along this section of 108th Street East to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Puget Paving, Inc. is the contractor. The construction work will cost approximately $735,525 and is funded with County Road Funds.
This work is part of Pierce County’s pavement preservation program. A list of additional locations expected to be resurfaced in 2016 is available here.
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ThreNew technological advancements and the demand for automated solutions across industries will drive the installation of servo motors and drives in the coming years. As governments are taking steps to encourage adoption of energy efficiency systems and deployment of IoT integrated systems, industries are steadily gravitating towards the adoption of advanced manufacturing systems and solutions.
Rapid digitalization and construction of smart city projects is also opening new applications avenues for AC servo motors and drives. Demand for these components is expected to pick up pace supported by new development focused on improving functions of robotic systems and requirement for equipment with better precision output. Servo motors and drives will also record considerable significance in heavy-duty applications like metal cutting and IoT.
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Global Market Insights Inc. estimates that servo motors and drives market will record about 25 million annual installations by 2027. Robust development in the construction landscape and rising industrialization and commercialization will foster this growth. Other factors that will influence industry expansion include:
Advancements in industrial automation
Servo motors and drives play a vital role in automated equipment. As industries continue to shift to higher-end technical systems and automated technologies, manufacturers are pushing their production capacity and are developing energy-efficient products and solutions. With industrial automation becomes mainstream, the demand for servo motors and drives will escalate at a substantial rate in the years to come.
Advent of robotics in the industrial sector
High precision robots have found key application in the automobile and pharmaceutical sector. The overall functioning of industrial robots is motioned by servo motors and drives and their selection is vital for systems to ensure high efficiency and performance across production lines.
It was estimated that around 33,300 industrial robots were installed annually in the U.S. in 2019. Meanwhile, the U.S. held for more than 70% of revenue share in the North America servo motors and drives market in 2020.
A reduction in human errors coupled with strict health & safety standards will drive the demand for high-end industrial robots. Collaboration between regulatory authorities and industries, new technological advancement and inclusion of AI and ML for supporting remote monitoring will offer impetus to market share.
New R&D activities
Companies majoring in servo motors and drives are investing heavily in new research and development activities to manufacture high-performance products. They are also forming partnerships with other related firms to provide forward and backward integration and lower the costs of acquiring raw materials from third parties. Some of the leading manufacturers operating within the servo motor and drive market include Siemens, Fuji Electric, Rockwell Automation, Yaskawa Electric, and Schneider Electric.
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Try some truly organic food in Sri Lanka
Known for its aesthetics and hospitality, 'Cinnamon Lodge Habarana' is an eco-friendly resort which is spread across 27 acres of lush woodland gardens and forests. To expand its horizons, it has introduced a novel culinary experience which is both organic and authentically Sri Lankan. Based in resort's quaint and traditional mud hut, the new organic dining experience has been specially curated for local and international guests. It allows you to observe a wide range of traditional cooking techniques, sample a delicious array of Sri Lankan dishes & flavors and also learn more about the local farming techniques. Equipped with its own organic farm, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is the only hotel in the locality to curate and host a fully-fledged farm-to-table dining experience.
A hands-on experience: Guests embarking on the culinary journey can opt to visit the resort's on-site organic farm beforehand, where they can browse through and pick their own fresh produce, from mouthwatering tropical fruits to homegrown vegetables that are endemic to the region. During the paddy harvesting season, guests can also enjoy observing, learning, and trying out a range of paddy field activities such as reaping, stacking, and threshing.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - Article by: Lender411 Member
The Fannie Mae Loan Modification Program intends to prevent foreclosures by providing eligible borrowers with loan modifications that result in affordable and sustainable monthly payments. Loan modifications are available to borrowers who are in default or at imminent risk of default, but who are ineligible for the Governments Home Affordable Modification Program, HAMP. If you are considering this alternative, and you are able to modify the terms of your loan through this program, you can expect the modification to result in a reduction of interests and principal of the original loan of at least 10%.
If you are interested in this loan modification program, the first step is to figure out if your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. If this is your case, then you need to contact your mortgage servicer and express your interest in this alternative. The mortgage servicer is the company who processes your monthly payments, and you can find its contact information in your mortgage payments coupon book. Loans that are not owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not qualify for this modification program.
If you are able to reach an agreement with your lender, your monthly payments may be reduced to an affordable amount. This may be a good alternative if you cannot refinance your mortgage, and you are experiencing financial difficulties. You must be behind your mortgage payments or about fall behind.
The modification of your loan may result in changing the type of mortgage; for example from an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM, to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage with a 30 or 40 year term. Another result could be the permanent reduction of the interest rate. A less desirable but likely outcome may be the decrease of any equity you may have through the amortization of past due amounts and the loan itself into a new agreement.
Although you may discouraged by the prospect of losing whatever equity you have, this may be a better alternative than letting your mortgage become/continue delinquent, and losing your home to foreclosure. By applying and getting a loan modification you will resolve your delinquency status, may reduce your mortgage payments to a manageable amount, may have your mortgage modified to meet your your financial realities, ameliorate the damage to your credit score, and keep your home.
If you choose to reach out to your lender, be prepared to answer many questions. Have a good attitude, and be candid on your responses. Your lender may ask questions that help it understand your situation. For example, why are you falling behind your payments? Do you think this is a long term or a short situation? If your loan if owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, your mortgage servicer is required to consider a loan modifications.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide you with this modification calculator so you can explore this option: http://knowyouroptions.com/find-resources/information-and-tools/financial-calculators/modification-calculator
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So, you’re looking for the best synth VST plugins? Look no further, because I’ve got some great ones for you right here.
- Datsounds OBXD – Oberheim emulator
- Green Oak Software Crystal – eerie sounds
- u-he Triple Cheese – atmospheric and beautiful
- Togu Audio Line TAL-NoiseMaker – not just for noise
- u-he Tyrell N6 – great for synth bass
- Digital Suburban Dexed – wide variety of sounds
- Ichiro Toda Synth1 – bleeps and sequences
- Hermann Seib WaveSim – early 80s Tangerine Dream?
- Siegfried Kulmann SQ8L – lovely melody sounds
- Tone2 FireBird 2 – great for EDM
- Mark Henning Anamark – beeps and squelches
- BrainStormer by Roazhon DSP – arpeggiated basslines and sequences
- Lokomotiv by Archetype Instruments – interesting sounds
- Tunefish 4 by Brain Control – I love the sound of this!
This synth, which is an emulation of the famous Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 synths, seems to be good for creating nice synthetic sounds. It can also produce some rather weird squishy synth sounds.
Green Oak Software Crystal
This soft synth is semi-modular and uses both subtractive and FM synthesis. It’s capable of producing some quite eerie sounds once you start fiddling around with the many different controls.
u-he Triple Cheese
This one is great for making flutey leads or atmospheric pad sounds. Nice and reverby. It can also do some nice spacey organ sounds and some weird synth squelches.
Togu Audio Line TAL-NoiseMaker
The name of this synth probably doesn’t do it justice. Yes, it can create some harsh sounds, but it does more than that. It’s not just for making noise, it’s for making some great synth sounds too.
u-he Tyrell N6
This seems to be good for making great synth bass sounds but can also do goo organ-like and mallet and bell type sounds. It’s very metallic and glassy sounding but can also do some quite spooky sounds and weird warbles.
Digital Suburban Dexed
Nice syth brass sounds, good percussive noise, pleasant bell type sounds warm pads and some harsh metallic synth sounds. There’s quite a lot going on here.
Ichiro Toda Synth1
Great for sci-fi type synth bleeps and sequences. Tends to sound quite metallic. Could be good for retro synth sounds.
Hermann Seib WaveSim
This is a software version of the PPG Wave. I quickly started to recognise the sound of this synth. I’m pretty sure Tangerine Dream used it on their album Exit from 1981, which must have been when the synth first came out. Now you can replicate those kinds of sounds for free!
Siegfried Kulmann SQ8L
I love that reverby sequence near the beginning of this video. It would be great to make a nice melody with that. But then it gets transformed into something quite different. It seems you can make quite a wide range of sounds with this synth, some of them soothing, some of them very electronic, some funky, and some atmospheric and spooky. Interesting organ-like sounds.
Tone2 FireBird 2
Those big organ-synth chords at the beginning would really suit a modern EDM track. Yet this can also do nice flutey sounds, electronic squelchy sequences, and drifting atmospheric pads. This synth would be really good for making a lot of modern music.
Mark Henning Anamark
This one seems to be best of for beeps and squelches. Quite a simple-sounding synth really, but could sound good in the right place.
BrainStormer by Roazhon DSP
I imagine this one being great for making arpegiated synth sequences and basslines to sit underneath your other synth sounds.
Lokomotiv by Archetype Instruments
The controls of this software synth seem rather bleak and minimalist, but it can certainly make some interesting sounds. They sound quite metallic and harsh, which could suit some music well.
Tunefish 4 by Brain Control
I love the sound of this! Sounds like you can make some really nice electronic music using this synth. It’s quite amazing that something sounding so good is available for free. Of course, the tune made with it in this video helps too.
I hope you enjoyed this list of the best free synth VST plugins. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below. I will reply as soon as I can.
All the best,


Plastic pollution is one of humankind's most pressing challenges to solve. Single-use plastics decimate ecosystems, destroy marine life, and toxify flora and fauna. We exist to minimize plastic consumption in places where there is truly no need for it. At Nohbo, we use disruptive technology and advances in material science to power our future forward.
Where it began
The spark for it all came from Ben Stern’s love of nature, passion to create, and frustration at the current state of the world. He realized that the widely adopted strategy of reducing and reusing didn't have the proper incentives to make enough of a difference, it was just prolonging the inevitable. The best way to minimize plastic consumption was to remove it from the equation completely. Eliminate waste before it is created. Following countless hours of crafting, innovating, and iterating, Nohbo was launched to rethink and rework solutions for a plastic-less world.
Where we are now
We’ve figured out how to encapsulate your favorite personal care brands in water-soluble films. Day and night, we customize and create new solutions that replicate the performance and quality of mass-market products.
The hospitality and CPG industries have witnessed drastic changes, triggered in part by new legislation passed by governments around the world to mitigate plastic pollution. We're powering CPGs and hotels, helping them achieve their ESG and sustainable packaging commitments, with solutions that melt away in your fingertips.
We will clean up the messy and plastic-heavy personal care space, that contributes to over 120 billion units of packaging being trashed each year. We will grow our technology to help other industries, where water-soluble solutions can improve the way things are consumed.


The Core i9 brand was expanded to incorporate mainstream processors in October 2018, following the release of the Core i9-9900K processor, which uses Intel's mainstream consumer platform.
Intel Core is a line of mid- to high-end consumer, workstation, and enthusiast central processing units (CPU) marketed by Intel Corporation.These processors displaced the existing mid- to high-end Pentium processors at the time of their introduction, moving the Pentium to the entry level, and bumping the Celeron series of processors to the low end.
Intel Core i9, a line of high performance processors of the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X range Gulftown , microprocessors originally rumored to be called the Intel Core i9 Straight-nine engine , a straight engine with nine cylinders, usually diesel engines used for ship propulsion
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Skylake-based Core i9 processors were introduced during Computex 2017. Those processors incorporate a large number of changes over their Broadwell counterparts which brings along a performance increase in addition to other improvements. Those processors are also the first to incorporate the new AVX-512 extension. 1. Proc: 14 nm process 2. Mem: Up to 128 GiB of quad-channel DDR4 at rates up 2666 MT/s 3. I/O: x44 PCIe Gen 3 Lanes, x4 DMI 3.0] link 4. TDP: 140 W, 165 W, 255 W 5. ISA: Everything...
Starting with 9th generation Core, Intel introduced the Core i9 series for their mainstream desktop and mobile processors.
1. Core i3 2. Core i5 3. Core i7 4. Core i9 5. AMD Ryzen 7 6. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7. Intel Core i7EE
- May 30, 2017 (announced)
Intel Core i9 [ editar datos en Wikidata ] El Intel Core i9 es un procesador para computadoras diseñado y fabricado por Intel [ 1 ] , que se presentó en mayo de 2017, se considera de muy alta calidad en el campo de los microprocesadores de múltiples núcleos.
La marca Core i9 d'Intel qu'a estat desvelada en mai de 2017, es considerada coma essent del fòrça naut de gamma dins lo domeni dels microprocessors multi-còr.. Aqueste es basada sus la micro-arquitectura Skylake (de la familha de procesors Kaby Lake), gravada en 14 nm.
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The Intel-based iMac is a family of Macintosh desktop computers designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Inc. since 2006. It is one of four desktop computers in the current Macintosh lineup, serving as an all-in-one alternative to the Mac Mini, and sits below the performance range iMac Pro and Mac Pro.
Intel Core i9はインテルが製造するx86_64互換のマイクロプロセッサ。 製品の位置付けは、インテルCore X/Coreシリーズに属する。
The first 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processor with 8-cores and 16 threads, up to 5 GHz frequency and a fully unlocked. Amazing Mobile Performance The first mobile Intel® processor with up to 6-cores and 12 threads, featuring the new Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) technology and a fully unlocked K-series SKU.
Core i7-6820HQ, Core i7-6920HQ, and embedded models also support Intel vPro, Intel TXT. Core i7-6820HK, Core i7-6820HQ, Core i7-6920HQ, and embedded models also support Intel TSX-NI. Core i7-6820HK features an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked. Transistors: Die size: 122 mm²


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Two of the great voices of British pop, Leo Sayer and Lulu, are joining together for the first time for a tour of Australia.
Lulu was just 15 when she recorded her first UK hit, a version of the Isley Brothers’ Shout, and in 1967 her stunning performance of the theme tune from the film To Sir, With Love (and in which she also appeared alongside Sidney Poitier) took her to the top of charts around the world. Hits like The Boat I Row, Let’s Pretend and Love Loves to Love, Love established her as one of the most dynamic voices of the era and the way she lit up a screen made her a natural for television events like the Eurovision Song Contest (which she won in 1969 representing the UK).
Born a few months before Lulu, Leo Sayer broke through as a singer and songwriter with a string of hits including The Show Must Go On, One Man Band, Long Tall Glasses and Moonlighting. His career went into overdrive in 1977 with two global chart-toppers, the disco-fired You Make Me Feel like Dancing (a Grammy winner for best rhythm and blues song) and the ballad, When I Need You. Sayer had phenomenal nine Top 20 albums and 14 Top 20 singles from 1973 to 1983 and has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, and in 2006 a remix of his 1977 hit Thunder In My Heart took him back to the top of the UK charts. Leo has lived in Australia since 2005 and became an Australian citizen in 2009.
In 2015 after promoters suggested that Leo and Lulu tourtogether Lulu went to see Leo performing in London and was blown away by his vital stage presence and a voice that could match her own soulful delivery. In fact, she was so impressed she joined him on stage that same night! The two music legends hit it off so well that the Leo & Lulu tour was on.
“I am beyond excited to be coming to Australia for these gigs and sharing the stage with Leo. Leo Sayer is musically the real deal so bring it on I can’t wait ” said Lulu from the backstage of her first show of her current 35 date UK tour.
Leo added “Lulu was already an icon when I came on the scene and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. We’re good pals and I can’t wait to welcome her to Australia.”
The tour commences at Sydney’s State Theatre on 23 June before heading to some of Australia’s finest theatres around the country, with these two icons of the industry performing all their hits separately and together.
LEO & LULU
Thursday, 23 June 2016
State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available from 9.00am, Monday 14 March from Ticketmaster
Friday, 24 June 2016
Hamer Hall, Melbourne, Vic
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016
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Lulu has always found ways to reinvent herself as a performing artist, songwriter and entertainer – from TV variety show host to recording with David Bowie as producer and her 1993 return to the charts with Relight My Fire, a collaboration with Take That. In 2002 she returned to the UK charts with a cover of Bob Seger’s We’ve Got Tonight, a duet with The Voice Australia judge, Ronan Keating.
While ever-popular in the UK through touring, stage musicals and TV appearances including regular spots on Absolutely Fabulous, Lulu returned to the studio for the first time in 10 years for last year’s Making Life Rhyme, mostly self-penned and acclaimed as one of the finest albums of her career. The album was followed by a string of sold-out dates in the UK and a storming set at Glastonbury alerted new generations that before there was Adele and Amy Winehouse, there was Lulu.
Lulu was born in 1948 and raised, as Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, in a tough working-class part of Glasgow. She was first discovered as a schoolgirl singing in a band, with a mighty voice that was the opposite of her diminutive build.
That drive led to her solo career and classics like her 1967 smash with the theme tune for To Sir, With Love. She made her acting debut in that film, a warm and wise exploration of issues such as racial discrimination and the class divide, with Lulu playing one of the young classmates to Sidney Poitier’s brilliant performance as an idealistic teacher imparting life lessons in a London high school.
She was just 20 when she married Maurice Gibb in 1969, the year she won the final of the Eurovision Song Contest with Boom-Bang-a-Bang. That year she recorded the New Routes album at the scene of many legendary soul music recordings, Muscle Shoals Studios in Alabama, with a crack band including Duane Allman on guitar and producers Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin. The album included a fine version of the Bee Gees’ song Marley Purt Drive. Gibb and Lulu remained on good terms after their divorce, later performing on TV together. Lulu’s 2015 UK tour included songs in tribute to the Bee Gees.
In 1974, Lulu had a secret liaison with David Bowie, who produced her version of the Bowie classic The Man Who Sold The World, a top 10 hit in the UK. She was also learning from the best as a songwriter and in 1993 she wrote a worldwide hit for Tina Turner, I Don’t Want To Fight. The song gave Lulu the title for her autobiography, published in 2002.
“I’ve been through a lot in my life, a lot of struggles,” she says. “I’ve been one of the luckiest people but I’ve been thrown from pillar to post, emotionally .” These experiences provided the fuel for the songs she wrote for Making Life Rhyme, a soul album for the 21st century that sounds just as relevant and contemporary as anything from younger artists. “Making Life Rhyme is about how I’m living my life now,” she says. “I’ve dealt with demons, I’ve dealt with anxiety, I’ve dealt with sadness. Now I like who I am … I feel like I have grown up in a way.”
Lulu has been in the music business for 51 years. Yet she seems utterly undimmed by time; slim, vivacious and energetic, with an appealing combination of bright eyed sprightliness and a very adult, no-nonsense directness. “I was thrown into this business in my childhood. It’s a minefield, you see so many people harmed by believing in their success. You think you’re invincible, then crash, it all comes down. I’ve managed to look like I’m holding it together but it ain’t been easy. This is what I’m talking about, everything that I’ve been through in my life. It’s really about going beyond the problems everyone’s got. I’ve been there, done it but now I’m living in the solution. That’s what it’s about!”
Leo Sayer’s life is packed with extraordinary stories, from his early meeting with songwriter Dave Courtney (one of the first songs they wrote together, Giving It All Away, was a massive solo hit for Roger Daltrey of The Who), to the studio jam with LA session masters Larry Carlton and Ray Parker Jr which grew into You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.
Sayer has seen all the highs and lows of a life in the spotlight, always able to adapt to the ever-changing musical landscape.
Sayer was raised in Sussex where he studied graphic design before hooking up with musician Dave Courtney. Together they wrote Giving It All Away, which became the first solo hit for Roger Daltrey of The Who in 1973. But it was Sayer’s memorable TV performance of The Show Must Go On, dressed in Pierrot mime costume and make-up, which announced the arrival of a major new force in British music.
His 1977 singles You Make Me Feel Like Dancing and When I Need You took him to No 1 in the US and in many other countries, and his 1979 compilation The Very Best of Leo Sayer gave him his first UK No 1 album and seventh consecutive top 20 album. Sayer fought back from legal disputes with former management and record companies with the weapon he has always had, the enormous energy of his live performances. Sayer has lived in Sydney since 2005, is now an Australian citizen, and continues to tour the world.
Last year he released his first album of new material in six years, Restless Years, featuring a reunion with his When I Need You co-writer Albert Hammond. The album was followed by sold-out theatre shows here in in Australia and UK.


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By, Hysni Merja. Imam of Shepparton Albanian Mosque
OUR mosque, from the moment it was founded in 1960 by our Albanian community, has strongly promoted the values of dialogue, tolerance, understanding and coexistence with all other faiths and cultures.
The foundations of the Islamic religion, as well as the Albanian approach, are built on mutual respect, regardless of faith, race, colour, etc.
This is also the motto of the “Victorian Mosque Open Day”, an event which is organised in all the mosques of Victoria, to welcome all Australian citizens and to build bridges of communication, respect and harmony in society.
You are all invited to participate in this event on Sunday, February 25.
You are welcome together with your friends from other faiths, to visit us on this day.
This day you will learn about the history of the first Albanians in Shepparton. As well as the way they were organised to build the First Mosque in Victoria. You will learn and find answers to many questions about the Islamic faith.
The mosque will be open on Sunday, February 25 from 10am to 3pm. As part of this, from 12.30pm – 1.30pm there will also be a Q&A session and at 1.30pm there will be a free BBQ.
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Robert Pattinson will be doing more than just knocking up Bella Swan this year.
While fans geek out over the Breaking Dawn birth scene that hit the Internet today, the first official trailer for Bel Ami has also been released.
Pattinson portrays Georges Duroy in that film, a man from the 1890s who rose to fame and wealth by seducing a number of women. Among them, on screen at least: Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, and Kristin Scott Thomas. The movie is based on a Guy de Maupassant novel and comes out in late 2011.


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The NBA All-Star festivities are almost upon us, with a lot of great events for the fans to enjoy. One of the events that has always proven to be exciting is the Three-Point Contest.
As always, the contest will be highlighted by the finest shooters in the NBA. Here is this year’s lineup:
Stephen Curry – 44.8% 3P% – Golden State Warriors
Kyrie Irving – 42.7% 3P% – Cleveland Cavaliers
Steve Novak - 44.1% 3P% – New York Knicks
Ryan Anderson – 40.2% 3P% – New Orleans Hornets
Paul George - 38.8% 3P% – Indiana Pacers
Matt Bonner - 45.1% 3P% – San Antonio Spurs
Matt Bonner is shooting the highest percentage from beyond the arc this season out of all the contestants. However, shooting percentage isn’t always the best indicator as to who will win the contest.
Steve Novak and Steph Curry are two of the favorites going into the contest. Novak is known for being an excellent spot up shooter, while Curry has not shot below 43.7% from three-point land in his career. And we all know that Kyrie Irving is more than capable of heating up and knocking down long range shots in masses.
So who do you think will be crowned as the best three-point shooter in the NBA this year? Vote in the poll below:Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.
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Dreams are a funny thing: sometimes, they’re just for fun. Sometimes they give us a hint into our future, and sometimes those dreams show you who you are fated to be with. My blonde mate haunts my dreams every night for twenty years. It’s not until I show my best friend, Ladon, my dream, that I find out who my mate is.
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On February 23rd and 24th Ramon Soler®,national manufacturer of taps, held the 2018 National Sales Convention at the Hotel Meliá Barcelona Sky.
At the presentation of the event, our DIRECTOR General, Jordi Soler Fornt, gave a speech highlighting the strong evolution in sales during the last years and above all the internal structural changes that will allow to continue to evolve strongly for the next five years.
During the Convention, the 2018 Catalogue-Tarifa of the firm was presented, which will enter into force on March 15, 2018, in which the firm, in its constant evolution incorporates novelties following its competitive line in design and technology. A new catalogue with a large number of new features:
· Expansion of the offer in Built-in and improvement in the performance of them.
· New built-in for washbasin in the Gaudí series.
· New references with long pipes of 24 cm in sink recessed.
· Expansion BLAUTHERMrange : KITS embedded in standard and semi-square version, and Bathroom-shower column with integrated inverter in single-command and thermostatic version.
· Development of new models in kitchen faucets,such as the New Collection in Solid Stainless Steel, highlighting the semi-professional faucet with outlet for filtered water, as well as technical improvements and new designs in the current series. Range of removables updated in the main series. High bodies for kitchen taps.
· New series of SoltronicElectronic Taps, incorporating a new European manufacturing technology. The firm, in addition to having an offer is wide for the needs of the market, but in case of projects with special requirements we can study its feasibility with our R&D department.
· New technical development in the Titanium series, incorporating the S2 water saving system.
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WWE held the episode 1432 of Monday Night RAW at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in whose Main Event, Drew McIntyre defeated The Miz & John Morrison in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. At the end of the match, Randy Orton appeared and applied an RKO over McIntyre, when suddenly the lights of the arena turned red, this being a message from The Fiend.
Braun Strowman joined Team RAW for Survivor Series after beating Sheamus and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match.
Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke in a Title Match.
– Main Event Match: Drew McIntyre defeated The Miz & John Morrison (2-on-1 Handicap Match)
– Seventh Match: Ricochet defeated Tucker (Single Match)
– Sixth Match: The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander) defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) (Non Title Tag Team Match)
– Fifth Match: Nia Jax defeated Lana (Single Match)
– Fourth Match: Braun Strowman defeated Sheamus and Keith Lee (Triple Threat Match)
– Third Match: Booby Lashley defeated R-Truth (Single Match)
– Second Match: Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax (C) defeated Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match)
– First Match: Jeff Hardy defetaed Elias (Guitar on a Pole Match)
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Banned Books Week 2018, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, will be held September 23 - 29. The 2018 theme, “Banning Books Silences Stories,” is a reminder that everyone needs to speak out against the tide of censorship.
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom released their list of the Top 10 Challenged Books of 2017. The list includes the critically acclaimed and timely YA novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, the bestselling middle grades graphic novel Drama by Raina Telgemeier, the groundbreaking children’s book And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, and Henry Cole, and much more. These stories and others have been silenced, and Banned Books Week is a call to action to speak up for the right to read.
Charles Brownstein, chair of the Banned Books Week Coalition (BBWC) committee, says, “Banned Books Week gives everyone a chance to celebrate their story. The courageous students, teachers, librarians, and authors who stand up for challenged ideas remind us that intellectual freedom is our birthright. By creating an event for your community, posting online about the freedom to read, or even just reading a banned book, each person has an opportunity to further that right.”
Explore the following pages for listings of banned/challenged books:
- 30 Years of Liberating Literature timeline
- Banned/Challenged Classics
- Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books lists
- 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books by Decade
- Most Frequently Challenged Authors of the 21st Century
The top ten most challenged books of 2017 include:
Originally published in 2007, this New York Times bestseller has resurfaced as a controversial book after Netflix aired a TV series by the same name. This YA novel was challenged and banned in multiple school districts because it discusses suicide.
Consistently challenged since its publication in 2007 for acknowledging issues such as poverty, alcoholism, and sexuality, this National Book Award winner was challenged in school curriculums because of profanity and situations that were deemed sexually explicit.
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This Stonewall Honor Award-winning, 2012 graphic novel from an acclaimed cartoonist was challenged and banned in school libraries because it includes LGBT characters and was considered “confusing.”
This critically acclaimed, multigenerational novel was challenged and banned because it includes sexual violence and was thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam.”
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Written for elementary-age children, this Lambda Literary Award winner was challenged and banned because it includes a transgender child.
This 2015 informational children’s book written by a certified sex educator was challenged because it addresses sex education and is believed to lead children to “want to have sex or ask questions about sex.”
Despite winning multiple awards and being the most searched-for book on Goodreads during its debut year, this YA novel was challenged and banned in school libraries and curriculums because it was considered “pervasively vulgar” and because of drug use, profanity, and offensive language.
Returning after a brief hiatus from the Top Ten Most Challenged list, this ALA Notable Children’s Book, published in 2005, was challenged and labeled because it features a same-sex relationship.
This autobiographical picture book co-written by the 13-year-old protagonist was challenged because it addresses gender identity.


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Fans of Fringe: You've known all along that those weird glyph images that precede commercials meant something. The producers have said that they mean something (see video below).
Sanchez has identified which symbols correspond to which letters of the alphabet and has unraveled the secret code word embedded in each episode, which we're promised will provide a new clue to the overarching mythology of "the Pattern."
Click through to get the list of code words by episode. Fringe airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.


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Chick-Fil-A Opens in Northridge
Not wanting to be outdone by its neighbors to the south, the Valley community of Northridge saw the opening of its very own Chick-Fil-A this morning. The event came complete with a pop-up tent city, and loyal chicken-breast-lovers foaming at the mouth over the promise of their favorite fried food.
Like with the launch of the Hollywood location, the Daily News reports that the first 100 customers to show up to the Northridge restaurant were given a year's worth of weekly free combo meals. Tents full of people hoping to capitalize on the offer began going up in the chain's parking lot at 8875 Tampa Ave early yesterday morning.
Some tent residents were just in it for the love of chicken: "I like the original with the waffle fries and the Chick-fil-A sauce," Northridge resident Hannah Myers, 21, told the Daily News. "It's just totally awesome."
Others took it to a near-religious level of devotion:
La Habra resident Monique Hampton, 36, has made it to 14 openings, scoring 728 free meals. She even held her wedding reception in 2009 at the La Habra Chick-fil-A. "Oh, my God, we love it so much," she said of the chain's food. "And they give back to the community. It's almost like `Cheers' to us."

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