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Derriford Hospital staff raise £1915 for BCW
The Outpatients Appointment Centre (OAC) team has raised £1915 for Bowel Cancer West (BCW).
Every year, over 60 members of staff from the OAC vote for a charity to support and take part in fundraising activities to raise as much money as possible. The team has spent the last twelve months taking part in various events such as the Plymouth 10k, the Plymouth Half Marathon and sponsored walks, as well as arranging events such as cake sales and dress down days.
Consultant surgeon, Chairman and Founder of BCW, Mark Coleman, said “We would like to say a huge thank you to Graeme and the team at the OAC for their generous donations, their hard work and effort in the Plymouth Half Marathon and their work over the last year.”
Executive Director of BCW, Edward Sinclair, added “We are extremely grateful for all the support from the OAC this year. It’s been amazing and inspiring to see the different ways they have fundraised to reach this total and to see so many get involved.”
BCW, work tirelessly to raise awareness, fund research, provide training to healthcare professionals and increase the survival rates of people diagnosed with this condition.
Outpatient Performance Manager, Graeme Hemsley, said “We are very proud to have chosen BCW as our charity for 2017. The team have invested a lot of their time, energy and efforts in organising some great events throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure working with Mark and the wider team to raise awareness and contribute towards the great work that continues to be done”.
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The strawberry belongs to the rose family and certainly
deserves its botanical name, Fragaria (from fragra to
emit a sweet odor), for no other fruit is so delicately
and so exquisitely fragrant. There are perhaps a dozen
species but all are allied to a greater or less extent but
about four, which may be considered distinct species. Of
these, the Fragaria Virginiana, the Virginia or Scarlet
strawberry, is the source of our common wild strawberry,
which is found from the Arctics to Florida, occurring in
a great many localities throughout the country, The
strawberry was apparently known to the Romans, but
only in its wild state. The first mention of the cultiva-
tion is in England in 1483, during the reign of Richard
the Third, but.no improved variety appears to have been
known until about the latter part of the 18th century
after the introduction of the large flowered and the Vir-
ginia Strawberries. With the production of these im-
proved seedlings, as well as hybrids, new varieties in-
dreased rapidly, until at the present time the number is
. The Strawberry is a perennial plant which propagates
itself by sending out runners on which at every few inches
new plants are formed and which take root, and in turn
send out runners. From these newly set plants on run-
ners, new beds are transplanted into whatever form is
desired. In this way the new plants reproduce the parent
Plants may be propogated from seed,, but the plants
obtained this way will rarely' produce the variety from
which the seeds were taken, because of the cross pollina-
tion of the flowers. New varieties are originated by the
planting seed, but other varieties are perpetuated by run-
In a botanical sense the strawberry is not a true fruit,
but belongs to what caii properly be termed the compound
fruits, such as blackberries and raspberries. Some varie-
ties of strawberries produce without stamens, or the
pollen producing (Male) organs, while others produce
perfect flowers, or in other words those containing all of
the essential organs of reproduction. The first of these
are designated as Pistillate Varieties and the latter as.
bisexual. These latter are capable of producing fruit
without the presence of other varieties, while the Pistill-
ate Varieties must be planted in alternate positions with
the bisexual or they cannot produce. To the grower of
strawberries, especially if for market, we therefore sug-
gest that he plant only the perfect varieties.
A variety may be adapted to a certain soil and climate,
and yet, be wholly unsuited under some varying condi-
lions not far distant, where no reason for failure is ap-
parent. One or two degrees of latitude may with some
varieties bring total failure, while with others just the
reverse is experienced; so it is that many varieties that
succeed in the highest degree north of Florida, will pro-
duce practically nothing when attempted to be grown
here and vice versa.
The principal requirements for market varieties or for
private gardens either in Florida are;-
First, adaptability to our climate; second, productive-
ness; third, fair size; and fourth, puality which includes
both flavor and firmness, the latter being positively essen-
tial, that the fruit may be able to stand the rough hand-
ling by transportation companies, so that it may be re-
ceived at its destination in the best condition possible.
Of the considerable number of varieties that will suc-
ceed well in Florida,, we will suggest only a small number
of those apparently best adapted to our soil and climate.
Extra Early-Excelsior and Missionary.
\Early-Improved Lady Thompson, Klondike, Heflin's
Late Varieties-Gandy, Aroma.
All of these are perfect varieties, and by planting a
succession of any of these in the order named, straw-
berries of the very best quality can be had for both for-
eign and domestic markets or home consumption, from
December to June, in the various sections of Florida.
SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION.
The selection of soil and location for the strawberry
farm should be made with a view to furnishing an ample
water supply, for this is the one big thing indispensable
in- successful strawberry culture. It is a very deep rooted
plant, its roots having been traced to a depth of four feet.
Consequently it must have an abundance of water, and
surface watering is impracticable unless artesian water
supply is available, and where the latter condition is ob-
tainable there should be no doubt of the success of straw-
berry culture. But in either case a well drained, deeply
stirred, friable sandy loam or clay loam soil containing
plenty of vegetable matter will be more retentive of mois-
ture and much more easily cultivated and kept free of
weeds and grass. They are the best of all soils for grow-
In the preliminary preparation of soils for the plant-
ing of a strawberry farm, it is well to follow a series of
well cultivated crops, two at least, for instance, corn and
peas, or Irish potatoes and peas, or equally as good oats
followed by peas, to eliminate the-grass and weeds and
place the soil in fine condition. After the peas are cut
for hay, about the first to middle of September or before
October the first, plow under the stubble thoroughly and
then cross it with a good disk harrow so as to pulverize
the soil and cut up any runners that may not le cut in
turning under. Run out the furrows two, three or four
feet apart, as may be preferred, where the strawberries
are to be planted, and in these furrows spread the fertili-
zer; then bed on these furrows and flatten down the beds
with a roller or hoe leaving them slightly elevated or oval
in form, before setting the plants. This will leave the
plants when set slightly elevated above the general sur-
face, making cultivation easier and giving better drain-
age. It is probable that the best distance for the rows to
be apart is three feet and the plants set eighteen inches
apart 'in the row. In small gardens any distance that
suits the grower or the size of the garden will do.
In setting the plants it is generally best to cut back the
roots possibly about one-third. This can be rapidly done
with a good pair of shears. Then in setting out the plants
spread the roots out in a natural position as. near as pos-
sible,, and never crowd them into a small round hole, and
also in covering them be careful not to set so deep that
dirt will get into the crown. Under usual conditions
October is the best month to plant strawberries in Flor-
ida, especially if irrigation, is available.
Land for strawberries cannot be made too rich; all
kinds of decomposed vegetable matter makes good
manure, but weedy manure should be carefully avoided
as it will add to the trouble of cultivation.
The plants should not be permitted to spread Between
the rows, but it does not matter if they run or mat be-
tween the hills of the row; these are the plants to propa-
gate from. It is also well to mulch the ground between
the rows with tine straw or other material, late in the
fall when the plants are growing well, as a protection to
the fruit, keeping it clean or free from dirt or sand, and
this may also be continued into siring,, as sometimes
it is necessary to coverthe plants-as a protection from
As before stated, water is absolutely essential to the
production of fine berries, and it is a waste of energy,
time and money to make poor grades. Ship only the best,
if best prices are desired.
There are three things that are absolutely essential to
successful strawberry culture. They are: plenty of water,
a rich well fertilized soil, and thorough cultivation. If
these cannot be had, strawberry growing for market at
least had better not be attempted.
A good plan is to top dress the plants when they begin
to put out their first new leaves well. This can be done by
sprinkling the fertilizer alongside of the rows close to the
plants and then working it well into the soil about the
plants with rakes. A good fertilizer for this first dressing
should be composed about as follows:
Ammonia ...................4 to 5 per cent.
Actual Potash .................8 to 9 per cent.
Available Phosphoric Acid .... 6 to 7 per cent.
The above should be applied at the rate of about 600
pounds per acre. The next application of fertilizer should
be made as soon as the first indication of bloom is seen,
and it should be applied and worked in as in the prev-
ious instance, at the rate of about 500 pounds per acre.
The second application is to produce the' fruit in prefer-
ence to plant growth, so we suggest a formula for a fer-
tilizer about as follows.
Ammonia ...................3 to 4 per cent.
Potash ...................... 9 to 10 per cent.
Available Phosphoric Acid.... 7 to 8 per cent.
The above fertilizer, or any formula closely approxi-
mating them, can be had already prepared from the var-
ious manufacturers throughout the State. Machines for
the distributing of fertilizer and mixing them with the
soil are also to be had of either the fertilizer manufact-
urers or the hardware or implement dealers in most of
the cities and towns in the State.

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|Dynamics of bacterial assemblages and removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil-contaminated coastal marine sediments subjected to contrasted oxygen regimes |
(Article) Publié: Environmental Science And Pollution Research, vol. 22 p.15260-15272 (2015)
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To study the impact of oxygen regimes on the removal of polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in oil-spill-affected coastal marine sediments, we used a thin-layer incubation method to ensure that the incubated sediment was fully oxic, anoxic, or was influenced by oxic-anoxic switches without sediment stirring. Hydrocarbon content and microbial assemblages were followed during 60 days to determine PAH degradation kinetics and microbial community dynamics according to the oxygenation regimes. The highest PAH removal, with 69 % reduction, was obtained at the end of the experiment under oxic conditions, whereas weaker removals were obtained under oscillating and anoxic conditions (18 and 12 %, respectively). Bacterial community structure during the experiment was determined using a dual 16S rRNA genes/16S rRNA transcripts approach, allowing the characterization of metabolically active bacteria responsible for the functioning of the bacterial community in the contaminated sediment. The shift of the metabolically active bacterial communities showed that the selection of first responders belonged to Pseudomonas spp. and Labrenzia sp. and included an unidentified Deltaproteobacteria—irrespective of the oxygen regime—followed by the selection of late responders adapted to the oxygen regime. A novel unaffiliated phylotype (B38) was highly active during the last stage of the experiment, at which time, the low-molecular-weight (LMW) PAH biodegradation rates were significant for permanent oxic- and oxygen-oscillating conditions, suggesting that this novel phylotype plays an active role during the restoration phase of the studied ecosystem.

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So I've been wanting an icon for "Thought You Should Know" (I've been coveting moscow_watcher's icon for "Black Magic, White Lies") and started thinking about what images I'd want for the icon. That got me to thinking about doing a cool type of animated gif. Why yes, I do have ideas that I lack the ability to bring to life. But if I actually knew how to put this together as an animated icon, here's what it would look like:
It started with a happy ending.
But it doesn't end with that choice -
Because sharing power is never easy.
Do you trust me?
Do I trust myself?
Thought You Should Know

domain: design


A seabed tractor is a type of remotely operated underwater vehicle. They can be used for submarine cable laying or burial of cables or pipelines. This type of vehicle consists of a tracked Crawler excavator device, configured for the task. It is controlled from the vessel by an umbilical cable. Operating seabed tractors is similar to operating Remotely operated underwater vehicles. The seabed tractor operator drives the unit as if on board, using cameras on the unit for visual feedback.
A typical operation involves lowering the seabed tractor onto the seabed over the pipeline when the location has been confirmed. The weight of the tractor remains mostly on the gantry, being controlled by heave-compensation gear on the gantry so that only about 40 tonnes of the weight rests on the seabed. The position reference of the vessel is then transferred to the trim-cube sensors on the seabed tractor support wires, which should remain vertical. The position of the vessel is controlled by the movements of the tractor, with the trim¬cube sensors feeding back wire angle data to the DP[clarification needed] system which corrects the position of the vessel to keep the tractor wires vertical. The DP system would be configured with the centre of rotation located on the trencher. Heading can thus be adjusted according to the environment or any other constraints.
When laying a cable, the cable itself is a hazard as it can get caught on the umbilical cable. Seabed tractors are usually somewhat slower and less agile than ROUVs. They can be used together with a remotely operated underwater vehicle to enhance the overview and to survey the progress and performance.
- "5.3 - Seabed Tractors and Trenchers for IMCA Introduction to Dynamic Positioning". www.scribd.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- Advances in Underwater Technology, Ocean Science and Offshore Engineering Volume 33, 1994


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‘Stupidity is the Enemy' should have been the name of this episode. Death will follow soon enough. With just one more episode left before the finale of a shortened season, the makers have been keen to cram in as much as they could, and logic has gone out of the window faster than a raven in this universe can now fly.
Jon Snow is leading a little expedition beyond the Wall to capture a wight and take them to King's Landing so they can convince Cersei that the greater enemy is not human. There's Jon, Thoros of Myr, Beric, Tormund, Gendry and Sandor Clegane the Hound. Gendry is angry with the Brotherhood for handing him over to Melisandre, the Hound asks him to stop whinging; Tormund, citing Mance Ryder as an example, gives Jon a lecture on the consequences of putting pride before his people; and Jon and Jorah have a little back and forth about who should own Longclaw (which now has a wolf as a pommel). Tormund tells the Hound about his love for Brienne of Tarth, she of the “yellow hair, blue eyes” and the “great big monsters” he wants to make with her, and the Hound, to his full credit, doesn't punch his ginger face.
Far away, in Winterfell, Arya is going a little psycho. Soon after fondly remembering Ned Stark, she confronts Sansa about the letter she wrote to Robb, accusing her of helping the Lannisters to kill their father, commenting on her “pretty handwriting” and recalling the “pretty dress” Sansa wore and the “pretty way she did her hair” during Ned Stark's execution, and Sansa is worried the northern lords will abandon her if they see the letter.
At Dragonstone, Daenerys and Tyrion have a little tête-à-tête. Heroes do stupid things and die, says the Mother of Dragons. “Drogo, Jorah, Daario, even this… Jon Snow.” And they were all in love with you, says Tyrion. “He's too little for me,” she replies. We'll see. Also, Daenerys, like a true tyrant, tells him how killing the Tarlys was necessary, not impulsive, when Tyrion asks her if a cold cell wouldn't have been preferable to dragon fire.
Back at Winterfell, Littlefinger, in very un-Littlefinger behaviour, tells Sansa that Arya wouldn't betray her own family, and suggests that perhaps Lady Brienne could help, sworn as she was to protect both of Catelyn Stark's daughters.
Back in the snow, after some pummelling by a zombie bear, our little party is surrounded by an army of wights (since they aren't exactly solitary creatures), stopped only by fragile ice that will soon stop being so fragile. Jon tells Gendry to run back to the Watch and send ravens to Daenerys, and Gendry runs and runs like he rowed and rowed. Beric suggests that they kill the Night King, so all his wights die, too. As if it were that easy.
Sansa, meanwhile, is sending Brienne to King's Landing in her place, so a Jaime-Brienne meeting is on the cards.
Daenerys gets the raven and is about to board the dragons, when Tyrion warns her that “the most important person in the world can't fly to the most dangerous place in the world,” she (of course) ignores him. She does save Jon Snow and company from a sticky wicket, but the Night King throws an ice spear at Viserion, and amidst his own fire and lots of flying dragon blood, Viserion sinks beneath the ice.
Jon gets left behind, dragged underwater by some pesky zombies, and is saved in the nick of time by Uncle Benjen and his horse.
Jon is finally back in a bed on a boat, with Dany holding his hand. She's tells Jon she'll fight with him to destroy the Night King and his army, and Jon finally calls her “my queen” even if he couldn't bend the knee literally right then.
In a chilling scene in the end, Viserion is dragged out of the ice by the wight army and, thanks to the Night King, wakes up as their blue-eyed boy.
Why watch: It's nice to see Jon and Jorah bond over their dads, Gendry being dismissed by Tormund as “maybe not so smart”, and Beric talking to Jon about death and the need to fight it. Arya, though, is going batshit-crazy, and the roaming around with a bag of masks and holding a dagger to her sister aren't helping.
Questions: Why is Brienne being sent to King's Landing and, more importantly, out of Winterfell? What will Arya do? What is Littlefinger doing? Why didn't anyone think of burning Viserion? How does Uncle Benjen always appear at the wrong place at the right time? Is he finally dead?
Death count: Thoros of Myr, following the Revenant-like bear hugging and wight combat; many White Walkers and their brittle wights, including one high-top-wearing sword-dragging fellow; Viserion the dragon.
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Enhancement of Parametric Nonlinear Echo by Linear Echo Reduction Using Incommensurate Resonator FrequenciesProceedings of the 32nd Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems 1989
Document TypeConference Paper
AbstractThe effectiveness of using incommensurately spaced nonlinear resonators to reduce the interference tails of linear echoes that arise in a uniformly spaced ensemble is investigated. It is shown that the application of incommensurate nonlinear resonators retains or enhances parametric nonlinear echoes while significantly reducing the periodic linear echoes characteristic of commensurate ensembles.
CopyrightCopyright © 1989, IEEE
Place of PublicationChampaign, IL
Citation InformationMonish Ranjan Chatterjee, Partha P. Banerjee and Leon S. Green. "Enhancement of Parametric Nonlinear Echo by Linear Echo Reduction Using Incommensurate Resonator Frequencies" Proceedings of the 32nd Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems 1989 Vol. 2 (1989)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/partha_banerjee/126/


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President-elect Barack Obama has spoken with Polish President Lech Kaczynski about the Bush Administration’s commitment to spend several billion dollars putting 10 interceptor missiles in Poland. The controversial plan is certainly a big deal in Poland, but contradicting comments from President Kaczynski and Obama aides leave the new administration’s commitment to the deal uncertain, at best.
According to President Kaczynski’s office, Obama vowed to ‘honor’ the agreement, an odd choice of words considering Poland’s own parliament has yet to ratify the deal. Even more odd however is that comments from Obama aides regarding the conversation insist that the President-elect made absolutely no commitments about the missile plan, but rather said he would support it only if the technology is proven workable.
The Bush Administration has insisted the missile base is vital to protect Europe from hypothetical Iranian missile launches, in spite of the fact that the base is well beyond the range of the best Iranian missile. Russia sees the base as targeting their own arsenal, again in spite of the fact that ten interceptor missiles wouldn’t put a dent in Russia’s missile arsenal.
Russia announced earlier this week that they will be deploying Iskander missiles to their exclave of Kaliningrad, along with electronic jamming equipment meant to counter the future base. Even if Poland approves the deal soon, it is unlikely that the base will be fully operational before the 2012 Presidential election.
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text: Supplementary MaterialsS1 Checklist: Craze statement checklist. Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Non-invasive diagnostic assessments (impression cytology, anterior segment-OCT, methylene blue staining) will be compared to the platinum standard, histology. Treatment success, recurrence and adverse events will be documented between three treatment options that include: surgical excision, topical 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) chemotherapy, and topical 5FU with retinoic acid therapy. Debate There’s a development to the usage of less invasive administration and medical diagnosis for Cyproterone acetate OSSN. Minimally intrusive diagnostic tests consist of cytology, anterior-segment methylene and OCT blue staining. The scholarly research will compare these towards the precious metal Cyproterone acetate regular histology, offering evidence because of their make use of in clinical practice thereby. Interferon alpha 2b can be used as immunotherapy for OSSN commonly. The expense of this medicine is certainly prohibitive to its adoption within a developing nation. We therefore made a decision to make use of 5FU as the chemotherapeutic agent of preference within this scholarly research. The success, undesirable occasions and recurrence prices with this agent may provide extra evidence because of its use in the management of OSSN. Overall, if medical diagnosis and administration could be applied with great achievement in the outpatient environment, care can be improved for this condition Cyproterone acetate in a developing country. Background OSSN is the most common ocular surface tumour in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) [1C3]. It includes a range of conjunctival neoplasia from pre-invasive to invasive lesions. Pre-invasive lesions include conjunctival intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN, partial thickness epithelial dysplasia) and carcinoma in-situ (full thickness dysplasia). Conjunctival intra-epithelial neoplasia lies anterior to an intact basement membrane and is further divided into grade I-III, based on the degree of epithelial dysplasia. Lastly, the most severe form of OSSN is usually Cyproterone acetate invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), where dysplastic cells break through the conjunctival basement membrane [4, 5]. Untreated, OSSN can lead to blindness and even death. The reported incidence of OSSN is usually 0.03C1.9 per 100 000 persons/year in the United Says and Australia, whereas the incidence in SSA is 1.6C3.4 per 100 000 persons/12 months [4, 6]. The difference between the two incidence rates has largely been attributed to the human immunodeficiency computer virus (HIV) pandemic in SSA . Two main patterns of disease presentation have been recognized; older male patients in temperate climates where HIV and HPV are not associated; and a more youthful female patient populace in tropical climates where HIV and HPV are more prevalent . SSA falls into the latter category with an estimated HIV infection rate of 13% in South Africa in 2018 . Risk factors The leading risk factors for the development of OSSN are ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation exposure and infection with the human papilloma computer virus (HPV) . Other predisposing factors include: cigarette smoke exposure, vitamin A deficiency, ocular surface injury, chronic ocular inflammation (e.g. allergic conjunctivitis), exposure to petroleum chemicals, chronic viral infections (hepatitis B and C, HIV) and immunodeficiency [4, 8, 9]. The mutagenic effect of UVB is related to a combination of UVB induced DNA damage, primarily in the p53 tumour suppressor gene, and impaired DNA repair mechanisms [5, 10C13]. It has been found that spending more than 50% of time outdoors in the first 6 years of life and living within 30 degrees of the equator are UVB induced risk factors for OSSN . HPV has been referred to as a risk aspect for the introduction of OSSN . HPV 16 and 18 have already been defined as high-risk for the introduction of mucosal cancers, their function in OSSN continues to be unclear [14 nevertheless, 16]. Cutaneous HPV types had been first looked into Cyproterone acetate by Ateenyi-Agaba  in 2004, who discovered cutaneous HPV types in 86% of SCC and 26% of handles. Studies third , have looked Rabbit Polyclonal to IRF4 into both mucosal and cutaneous HPV types without constant outcomes [15, 17C38]. In HIV endemic countries, OSSN continues to be found to end up being the delivering feature from the.


Aberystwyth Rifle & Pistol Club is a small club based near to the picturesque seaside town of Aber in Ceredigion (Dyfed) Mid Wales, we are a small but dedicated club with a 25m outdoor range facility with turning targets, 8 covered firing positions and a clubhouse. Licensed for full bore,gallery firearms and muzzle loading firearms,we also have a dedicated air rifle and pistol range.
We aim to promote the safe sport of target and gallery shooting , for all disciplines , and for all ages.
To promote Welsh shooting clubs and encourage inter-club relations.
We participate in the Phoenix postal league , hold competitions at our range, and attend competitions around the UK, if you would like to join, visit or participate , please go to the Contacts page for info.
In June of 2015 our gallery and clubhouse was burned to the ground, We have rebiult with new shooting gallery and clubhouse, see link below for photos.


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Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin made his name with the New York Knicks during his “Linsanity” run in 2012. The Knicks had the chance to re-sign Lin this summer but the latest NBA rumors imply that New York passed on him due to his lackluster defense.
The 28-year-old guard went undrafted in 2010 before getting the opportunity to play for the Knicks in 2012. He had an unbelievable run which captivated the entire world but he has failed to replicate it in his stints with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets.
Jeremy Lin had a good season with the Hornets last year that is why the Nets heavily invested in him this offseason. The Knicks were also looking for a point guard this summer but they did not sign Lin due to being a defensive liability.
According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, it is the reason why New York decided not to pursue their former player. Instead, Phil Jackson traded for Derrick Rose, who is in the middle of a rape case, and signed Brandon Jennings, who is still just a year removed from tearing his Achilles’ tendon.
Even though the New York Post cited a source for blasting Jeremy Lin for his defense, several basketball experts have defended the Harvard alum, per Nets Daily. Robin Lundberg of ESPN Radio thinks that Lin will be the best defensive guard on the Knicks roster if they opted to sign him.
Lin would have been best defensive guard on Knicks by a mile. https://t.co/LPVunygUDG
— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) September 18, 2016
Kurt Helin of NBC Sports also opined that Lin is a better defender than Derrick Rose today. He noted that it was not the case several seasons ago but the present day is a different story.
“Today, Jeremy Lin is a better defender than Derrick Rose. That wasn’t the case five years ago, but it is now. Look at figures like defensive win shares or ESPN’s real plus/minus and you can see it in the stats, or better yet watch them both play within their systems and it’s clear,” Helin wrote.
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Reggae Music Shop is a premier online source for reggae riddims.
But what are riddims?
Riddim is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "rhythm".
In the context of reggae it refers to the instrumental accompaniment to a song.
Riddims are the primary musical building blocks of reggae music.
Reggae record producers often produce two or more different songs using the same riddim.
Some reggae compilation albums feature only one riddim but with several different singers each singing a different song with different lyrics and melodies.
Within the reggae industry it is common for a popular riddim to be re-recorded by other record producers and used to produce new songs.
Most riddims available on Reggae Music Shop are sold on a non-exclusive license.
A non-exclusive license means the riddim can be sold to more than one music buyer and used on different music projects.
What are Stems?
Stems are each instrument, (drums, guitar, bass, piano, etc) on their own individual audio file.
During the final mix, the stems are bounced together to create the stereo file (of the song).
Buying a riddim with its stems has several benefits including;
1. Cheaper, quicker and easier than hiring musicians to record or re-record a riddim
2. Stems allow for each of the instruments to be uploaded separately unto the computer in the recording studio
3. Stems allow for each instrument to be given its own treatment of equalizations and effects
4. Stems allow for greater control over the final mix-down to stereo
The sale price of a riddim with its stems depends on the popularity of the riddim and/or its producer, but the industry standard sale price for an instrumental with its stems on a non-exclusive license is generally around £100 and £500 per riddim.
When an artist knows they can buy a riddim they love, (with its stems) direct from the music creator and it will sound better and cost less than hiring musicians to record or re-record a riddim, most will buy direct.
The income of the music creators on our website is important to us and publishing is a lucrative source of income.
The music creators on Reggae Music Shop keep 100% of their publishing royalties.
Unlike most music platforms, Reggae Music Shop has a feature for music creators to add their publishing details and we strongly encouraged music creators to add their publishing details when they upload their music.
Publishing details are sent to music buyers when they purchased music.
When the music is used commercially, publishing forms or cue sheets can then be completed with the music creator's publishing details and this help to ensure music creators receive their publishing royalties.
Publishing is especially important and a lucrative source of income for music creators, if a song using one of their riddims becomes popular.
For singers and deejays looking to buy riddims, Reggae Music Shop is the perfect website.
With hundreds of producers, labels and riddims to choose from and with the multiple filtering options on our music players, riddims can be previewed, purchased and downloaded with minutes.
Music buyers can buy classics riddims from well-known labels and producers and new and original riddims from upcoming producers from around the world.
Once a singer or deejay has purchased a riddim, recorded their lyrics and this new track has been mixed and mastered; the artist can then upload, promote and sell their newly recorded song on Reggae Music Shop


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The Meadow City's Quarter-Millennial Book. a Memorial of the Celebration of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of Northampton, Massachusetts June 5th, 6th and 7th 1904
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
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Spend an evening with award-winning Ali Harper as she showcases Burt Bacharach’s hit songs – 'Close To You', 'Alfie', 'That’s What Friends Are For', 'Walk On By', 'Anyone Who Had A Heart' and reminds us 'What The World Needs Now' in 'The Look Of Love'.
The king of love songs in the 60s and 70s, Bacharach’s music has stood the test of time and continues to touch millions of hearts all over the world. The Look Of Love will transport you back through the ages celebrating a long line of Bacharach muses, from Marlene Dietrich to Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick to Aretha Franklin and Cilla Black.
If you have enjoyed Ali’s previous shows ‘A Doris Day Special,’ ‘Legendary Divas,’ ‘Songs for Nobodies,’ ‘Bombshells’ and the more recent NZ Tour ‘Yesterday, then you won’t want to miss this musical feast for the heart and soul alongside Musical Director and pianist Tom Rainey and guitarist Harry Harrison.
“A non-stop parade of hits... I would encourage anyone who enjoys good music and good cabaret to buy a ticket!” Backstage Review, Christchurch
“If you are looking for a night of nostalgia, musical enrichment and exceptional entertainment, then look no further than The Look of Love.” Theatreview, Wellington
'Ali Harper lights up every room she enters, owns every stage she steps upon, steals every heart that hears her sing’ - Alex Rybeck, New York
‘Harper transcends the “star” label to prove herself a true artist’ - John Smyth, Theatreview


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One of the lasting images of the first World Cup in Africa has to be the sight of 500 England fans turning a tin-roof township shack into a pub outside the stadium in Phokeng where their team plays the US in exactly an hour. Of all the tournament venues, Phokeng – a village at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains in northwest South Africa – is perhaps the most unlikely. The audacious story of how the Bafokeng, the tribe of 150,000 that live in and around Phokeng, came to host two of the most powerful nations on earth at the world’s biggest sporting event is here.
This afternoon, as promised, 44,000 England and US fans invaded Phokeng, for the first of four matches to be played there during the tournament. It was hard to say who was more shocked. The Brits and Americans, who found themselves stepping off their buses into a dusty African village. Or the Bafokeng, who found themselves confronting tens of thousands of men in giant flags and flourescent wigs asking if there was any beer and where they could take a pee. After some initial hesitation – “I won’t be taking a left there,” declared one American, peering down a dark, empty alley – this meeting of worlds went surprisingly well. Sensing the new arrivals had cash and wanted to spend, at least ten Bafokeng houses, several shebeens and a place called the “Orphans Tuck Shop” promptly turned themselves over to the fans, selling them quarts of beer and setting up giant braais (barbecues) of boerwors sausage on their front lawns. The fans lapped it up. Within minutes Phokeng was doing a decent impression of any pre-match fan gathering in Europe.
It’s hard to think of another reason why 44,000 Westerners might decide to drop in on a small African village. I guess that’s just another example of why – and in this World Cup more than any other – soccer is more than just a game.

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The strike began a day after a report showed 14% of Kroger workers have experienced homelessness in the past year.
On the heels of a new report showing significant financial insecurity, including homelessness, among workers at Kroger grocery stores, more than 8,000 of the chain’s employees in Colorado went on strike Wednesday to demand fair wages and better healthcare benefits.
Amid a recent wave of successful strikes at companies including John Deere and Kellogg’s, the work stoppage is taking place at nearly 80 King Sooper grocery stores, which are owned by the Kroger Company, across the Denver metropolitan area. According to the Colorado Sun, 10 additional stores in Colorado Springs could also go on strike in the coming weeks. Continue reading


Acura to debut redesigned MDX crossover in New York
Acura will unveil an updated version of its best-selling model, the Acura MDX crossover, at the New York International Auto Show in March.
Acura will reveal a redesigned version of the MDX crossover, its most popular vehicle, at the New York International Auto Show on March 23 and plans to increase production capacity for the vehicle next year at a plant in Ohio.
The redesigned MDX will get a heavy dose of what Acura calls "Precision Crafted Performance" — its new, more aggressive design philosophy.
That means the MDX will look significantly different, with crisper contours and a reshaped front end.
"We are sharpening our focus on the Precision Crafted Performance DNA of the Acura brand, and the 2017 MDX will integrate new styling elements and powertrain technology that takes us another step in that direction," John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor said in a statement.
Acura debuted its Precision Crafted Performance styling on the Acura NSX super car, which goes on sale this month, and on a concept version of a luxury sedan that was revealed at the Detroit auto show in January.
Honda's decision to update Acura's seven-passenger crossover underscores how popular midsize crossovers have become and how difficult it is to stand out in the competitive segment. The MDX competes against vehicles in the premium segment that includes the Buick Enclave, BMW X5, Lincoln MKT, Mercedes ML350 and Audi Q7 and mainstream models such as the Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia and Toyota Highlander.
Acura sold more than 58,000 MDX crossovers in 2015 and expects to sell more in the future.
Honda plans to begin building the 2017 MDX at its plant in East Liberty, Ohio, in 2017. The company said last year it plans to invest $85 million at the plant as part of a production realignment in North America that is designed give the automaker more production capacity for trucks and SUVs.
Honda also builds the Acura RDX and Honda CRV at the East Liberty plant, which opened in 1989. The automaker will continue to build the MDX at its plant in Lincoln, Ala.
The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.
Contact Brent Snavely: 313-222-6512, firstname.lastname@example.org or on Twitter @BrentSnavely


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A Burton man who is currently receiving treatment for drug addiction has raised more than £500 for this year's Feed Our Families appeal after being helped by food banks when he was at his lowest point.
Ricky, who is currently undergoing a rehabilitation programme with the Burton Addiction Centre, went from a bright, successful young man with a busy job and responsibility into somebody seriously affected by drug addiction which eventually led to him losing his job and becoming homeless.
At his lowest point, Ricky felt that there was no hope of moving away from the situation he found himself in when he received a food parcel; this made him realise that somebody, somewhere DID care about him and had kindly donated food to make sure he didn't go hungry.
Ricky said: "At my low point, to receive a food parcel with something a little different in it, made me think that somebody cared.
"This gave me hope and I started to move towards recovery at that point, reaching out for help and coming to the BAC for support in moving forward.
"Now I am in abstinent recovery and I want to share that hope with others who are experiencing difficult times at the moment as well as encourage others to donate whatever they can to help support people less fortunate at this time of year."
Ricky has shown just how far he has come and how thankful he is to food banks in the town by raising £500.26 through donations from staff and families of other service users for the vital appeal.
Ricky used the donations to do a shop to benefit the four charities which will be helped by Feed Our Families.
Noreen Oliver, founder and managing director at BAC O'Connor, said: "We fully support this campaign and we know that a number of people who come to us for treatment have been in situations where they have been unable to afford food in the past.
"Our Family Group is also collecting donation as are Langan's Tea Rooms, our social enterprise based on George Street, which, together with Ricky's hard work to raise funds, means that BAC O’Connor can help to ensure that local families don’t go without food during the Christmas period."
The donation has been delivered to the YMCA's Reconnect centre and Paula Senior from YMCA Burton said the charity is "incredibly humbled" to hear about Ricky’s story and the hard work he has put in to raise this money.
She said: "His story is one of hope and inspiration for others who may be experiencing difficulties, that there is help available, and of course working hard in recovery to build a positive future while helping others through his Feed our Families collection.
"We are fortunate to live and serve in a very dedicated community and working collaboratively with other support providers and charities helps us all to provide the best support we can to some of the most vulnerable members in our town.
"Thank you Ricky and to everyone else who is supporting us."
Feed Our Families is a campaign run by the Burton Mail to help local food banks feed families in Burton and South Derbyshire who may have fallen on hard times in the run-up to the festive period.
The campaign, which is in its fourth year, will be sharing all items donated between the South Derbyshire CVS, The Eaton Foundation, The Salvation Army in Burton and Burton's branch of the YMCA.
How can you donate to Feed Our Families?
For many people Christmas is a happy time, but for some it can be anything but.
A few pounds could be the difference between a family in need eating or going hungry. Just 50p could buy a tin of soup, and help keep a child warm.
So with one day left where can you donate? We are appealing for people to buy one extra tin or packet of food and donate that. Of course, if you can afford more that would be brilliant.
There are drop-off points at Burton in Sainsbury's, in Union Street, and Sainsbury's, in Civic Way, Swadlincote.
Editor Emma Turton delighted with response to appeal
"After the incredible success of last year's Feed Our Families appeal it was a no-brainer that the Burton Mail would launch and run it again for 2017.
"We know finances are still tight for a lot of our readers, so we didn't ask people for money or to dig too deep for the appeal: instead we asked our readers to buy an extra tin or packet of food and drop it in to one of the collection points.
"We want to make sure the food banks in Burton and South Derbyshire have plenty of produce this Christmas, ready to be handed out to the people in our community who really need it this festive season.
"The response last year was phenomenal, the charities which shared the donations were overwhelmed with the generosity of our readers: we hope to match or beat last year when more than 15,000 items were donated.
"I want to thank, in advance, every single reader who has donated to make sure the most needy in our communities have food in their cupboards this Christmas."
What can I donate to Feed Our Families?
Items which you can donate:
- UHT milk (500ml or 1 litre cartons or screw top bottles)
- Breakfast cereal
- Tinned meals
- Tinned meat for Irish stew, chilli con carne, spaghetti bolognese, ravioli, macaroni cheese
- Tinned hot dogs
- Minced beef, curry, meatballs, etc
- Tinned pies
- Corned beef
- Tinned or packet vegetables
- Tinned fruit
- Tinned tuna, salmon, sardines, etc
- Baked beans
- Spaghetti hoops
- Pasta sauce
- Savoury rice
- Pot Noodles
- Rice pudding
- Cereal bars


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Mark your calendars! Tuesday, September 3rd, is the day my interview with author Nancy Gideon will take place right here! I'm so excited and anxious to share this big event with you. I'm asking Nancy everything we've all been wanting to know! I may also have a chance to interview Max & Cee Cee!! Don't miss it!
We are giving away a signed & personalized copy of Chased By Moonlight, the second book in Nancy's By Moonlight series. You can enter the contest on this blog beginning next Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
I am so excited to announce that author Nancy Gideon will be joining me for an exclusive interview in my September Author Showcase. I am thrilled to feature Ms. Gideon and look forward to discussing her thrilling PNR By Moonlight series with her. I'll be getting the answers to all those "must know" questions including when can we expect more of Max & Cee Cee's story! Be sure to drop in for the interview & to sign up for our special September giveaway! More info to follow...
Meanwhile, check out the By Moonlight series...
Sunday, August 11, 2013
In this stunning first book from Nancy Gideon's sizzling new series, a tenacious cop and her shape-shifting enemy sacrifice everything for forbidden desire. All she wants is revenge.
New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte Caissie is dedicated to bringing down the crime boss responsible for her father’s murder. Using Jimmy Legere’s mysterious and irresistible right-hand man is a dangerous gamble, and not only due to his reputation as more monster than man. Because her feelings for Max Savoie are . . . complicated.
THEN HE RISKS HIS LIFE TO SAVE HERS. Rescued from the swamps as a child, Max exists silently in Legere’s shadow, heeding only his voice—until Charlotte Caissie awakens his emotions and tests his loyalties. Stepping outside his cautious rules threatens more than just his heart. He could expose his darkest secret.
NOW THEY’RE BOTH IN OVER THEIR HEADS. Testing boundaries they weren’t meant to cross means facing the truth about who and what they are—and what they need from each other. If Max is the murderer she seeks, Charlotte could be his next victim. She can’t afford to trust any man. Good thing Max isn’t one.
Let me start by saying I devoured this book in an afternoon and a late night of reading. I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between the main characters - Max Savoie, enforcer for the local mob boss and Charlotte (CeeCee) Caissie, homicide detective for the New Orleans Police department, is smoking hot! Of course, this is a budding relationship that can never be. There is no future relationship for a dedicated cop and a mob hit man. Max Savoie is the hot, sexy, dangerous, mysterious, not quite human bodyguard for Jimmy Legere - New Orleans crime boss. CeeCee has made it her life work to bring Legere and his mob empire down. When the chemistry between her and Max heats up, she realizes she may have just found her way in to gather information and destroy Legere. But she didn't count on falling in love.
CeeCee is a sassy, hot, sexy, take no shit New Orleans detective. She is as tenacious as a bull dog and nothing comes before her job - until a relationship with Max forces her to make some tough choices. She struggles with trust issues stemming from a tragic past and daddy issues. Both she and Max carry dark secrets that may be too deep and unforgivable for them to overcome.
Max is strong, sexy and yet vulnerable, and, oh yes, not quite human. You can't read this book and not fall in love with him. He is loyal to Legere - the man who rescued him as a child from a nightmare in the bayou & raised him to walk on a short leash and obey his commands...even to kill. Max loves and trusts Legere like a father. His world starts to both come together and yet fall apart as he is drawn to the alluring detective who can destroy him. Max has a big secret that he has to fight to protect, as his very life depends on it - he is a shifter. How can he ever expect a woman - a cop - like CeeCee to love someone like him?
Many secrets will be revealed in the reading of this amazing love story. Yes, love story...I found Masked By Moonlight to not only be an exciting, emotional rollercoaster ride but a very romantic one as well. Paranormal Romance and Romance/Suspense fans - You will love this story which continues in Book 2, Chased By Moonlight. This series is a must read. I'm a devoted fan.
My Rating: 5 Gorgeous ♥♥♥♥♥'s...And that's the truth!
Cross My Heart...xxx
“So beautiful, I forgot how to breathe."
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"You ever mistake me for a hooker, Max?"
Another glint of strong, white teeth. "If I had, I'da been counting out twenties."
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"This isn't a exactly a social call," CeeCee corrected.
That cool stare held hers. "Too bad." Without glancing down, he asked, "Who's that on your shoes? Anyone I know?"

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I find my inspiration for both forms and surface in nature and life forms. The shapes and forms of seedpods, shells and other underwater creatures have influenced my vessel forms. The rhythm of the landscape such as the patterns created by wind blowing across the sand or the rhythmic gradation of the beach from sand to gravel arranged in carefully sorted bands by the tide are the inspiration for texture, colour and surface quality of my work.
All pieces are hand built from coils using stoneware crank clay body. I like contrast between rough and smooth, glazed and textured clay surfaces. I combine the contrasting techniques of layering, distressing the surface of pots by scratching and carving into clay and sometime burnishing to create a three dimensional texture using a series of different levels and depths. These are enhanced by the subsequent use of oxides and dry glazes after the biscuit firing.
What I love about ceramics is that it starts as a soft lump and can become pretty much anything you want it to be. It is possible to make vessels and sculptural pieces so diverse in form and finish that it is sometimes hard to remember that they were all made from the same material. After the firing they are hard and durable and can survive centuries, but at the same time they are fragile and can be broken into pieces in a moment. The glazing process brings a final surprise to each of the pieces making. JA
Jasmina Ajzenkol is an Associate Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), Associate Member of Craft Potters Association (CPA) and a Member of the Midlands Potters Association.


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A reproductive endocrinologist is a specialist trained in helping women / couple get pregnant. Careful preparation for fertility consultation and adequate time devoted to the encounter itself can help identifying infertility factors and pointing to the most cost-efficient fertility treatment.
1. Women or couple not able to conceive after two years (female age <35 years), one year (female age >35 years) or 6 months (female age >40 years) especially after repeated unsuccessful attempts at timed intercourse or simple treatment (e.g clomid)
2. Women with known fertility factor (no ovulation, endometriosis or tubal disease / pelvic scarring, fibroids..)
3. Men with known fertility factor (decrease count, motility or morphology of sperm, difficulty with ejaculation or erection)
4. Women or men who are at risk for reduced fertility due to disease or disease treatment (e.g. cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, lupus, prior surgery, irregular menses or absence of menstruation)
5. Recurrent pregnancy loss in the first or second trimester of pregnancy
6. Women or men known to be carriers of genetic disease, conceived in a baby affected with a genetic disease or with family history of genetic problems (e.g. chromosomal abnormality, sickle cell disease, BRCA carrier..)
7. Other indications: same sex couple, individuals desiring pregnancy through donor sperm or donor oocytes, women desiring fertility extension through social egg freezing
Preparation before fertility consultation
Collect prior medical documents 1. Sperm analysis 2. Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) report and films if available 3. Lab tests 4. Genetic consultations if any 4. Medical reports from your physician about any significant disease 5. Operative reports of any abdominal or pelvic surgery. Allot 1.5 hours for the consultation and write down any questions that come to your mind.
Structured consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist consumes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Components of encounter include
1. History: to review information related to ovarian, tubal and male factors of infertility as well as medical, surgical and personal histories. Detailed family and genetic history is essential to identify and possibly test for risk factors of genetic disease in the newborn.
2. Examination including general, abdominal and pelvic examination
3. pelvic ultrasound aiming at detecting abnormalities in the uterus, ovaries and the pelvis. Ultrasound is an excellent tool to estimate ovarian reserve–antral follicle count.
4. Explaining the required tests needed to investigate ovarian reserve, male and tubal factors as well as prenatal tests required of any woman attempting to conceive.
5. Outlining a provisional plan for investigation and treatment of infertility.
All the required tests can be finalized within 2 to 3 weeks, enabling the person or couple to make informed decision about the next step in fertility treatment
Before making any treatment decisions concentrate on completing the required investigation including sperm analysis, test for tubal patency (HSG) and tests for ovarian reserve. Prenatal tests before attempting to conceive including reproductive hormone assay, infectious disease profile and genetic screening tests should also be obtained.
A second visit or phone call with your reproductive endocrinologists outlining the results of fertility tests is highly advisable. Based on theses tests, treatment plans are finalized.
Five points to consider before starting treatment
1. Time commitment: Fertility treatment may require multiple visits over several months. Its important that visits are tailored around your schedule with minimal time off work.
2. Cost is also an important consideration as well as resources available to help you.
3. Potential undesired outcome especially multiple pregnancy. For example women desiring only a singleton pregnancy should lean towards IVF with single embryo transfer rather ovulation induction with gonadotropin injections.
4. Risk of pregnancy in older women and women with medical disorders
5. Is surgery required before fertility enhancing treatment e.g. removal of polyps or fibroids
If you decide to pursue treatment you need to be advised of the schedule of treatment cycle, type and self administration of medication.
After achieving pregnancy
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I just looked, the exhaust pipe is full of oil...guess that would mean a bearing failure, right? Could be a bearing seal, but that wouldnt explain the vibration.
So, if my turbo is shot, is this a result of the diy intake? Has this occurred with anyone else?
thanks for all the input guys...i appreciate it.
Well, i just looked at the impeller, no damage that I can see, looks just like it did when i had it apart 2 days ago.
whats the hot turbo setup, guys?
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New Generation Thinker: An Update
Having been announced back in May 2013 as one of BBC Radio 3’s ten ‘New Generation Thinkers’, Dr Chris Harding has made regular contributions to the network.
The competition aimed to find the academic broadcasters of the future and help them think about the public dissemination of their work. Dr Chris Harding researches on the modern West's cultural dialogue with Japan and India, looking in particular at how religion, psychology, and psychiatry have become increasingly intertwined, changing the way we think about spiritual versus mental and emotional health.
Over the past 8 months Dr Harding has shared his research in a series of radio broadcasts. The first went out on BBC Radio 3's 'Night Waves' programme on 17 June. Since then he has talked about counselling and religion, debated psychotherapy, and most recently on 16 December described the place of Christmas in Japanese culture.
The broadcasts are available from the BBC (links below).


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Actor Tom Ellis spoke of his “immense pride” for his wife Tamzin Outhwaite as she returned to star on stage after the birth of their second child.
The actor who plays the chef Gary in Miranda hailed the play Di and Viv and Rose in which Outhwaite plays one of three female university friends a “stunning piece of work”.
Speaking after the opening night at the Hampstead Theatre, Ellis said: “The play might be more special for women watching than men, but anyone who has had a long-standing friendship at important times in their lives will draw something from it.
“The performances were marvellous, touching and funny. Tamzin was great. It’s so far removed from the last time I saw her on stage, in Sweet Charity, which speaks volumes about what a brilliant actress she is.”
In a night where men played second fiddle, Notting Hill director Roger Michell also praised the bitter-sweet comedy in which his own partner, Anna Maxwell Martin, was another of the uni pals with Gina McKee completing the trio.
“I thought it was totally delightful. It was very funny and moving. I can’t imagine it being anything other than a massive hit,” Michell said.
The play is directed by Anna Mackmin and written by Twenty Twelve actress Amelia Bullmore, 48, who said: “I just wanted to try to catch what it is to have friends for a long time.”
Outhwaite, 42, who gave birth last summer to Marnie Mae, her second daughter, said it was rare to be in a play of such substance with other women.
But she said the humour – “crass, harsh, quick” - was what she experienced when she was joking with her own girlfriends.
“It’s a lovely celebration of women. That’s what the play does for me. It highlights female relationships. Women are brilliant and very under-rated – I’m not saying men aren’t.”
Mackmin said she wanted to do it because it was a “grown-up” work by a “thoughtful mature” female playwright. “It reflects life as women experience it.”
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Former Bond girl Honor Blackman said: “It was fascinating following these women through life. You got very fond of them and you understood them. The whole thing was great fun too.”
The play, which was previously a sell-out hit in the Hampstead’s studio theatre downstairs, runs until February 23.
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Most people think that when it comes to canine nutrition, all they have to do is put a bowl of “high quality” food down, make sure their dog eats, and that is the end. They might be surprised to learn that the digestive system of both their dog and themselves is a unique world made up of complex processes and millions of bacteria and microorganisms that all work together. Not only is digestion affected by this world but the immune system and the overall health and happiness of the person or dog as well. Current studies are looking at the relationship between the gut and the brain in relation to emotions. Science is discovering that gut health is far more important than we ever thought.
What is a Microbiome?
The microbiome is the little world of each type of bacteria or microorganism. There are millions of these little worlds everywhere, inside and out. The microbiome affects many things in both humans and animals. Studies are revealing how many ways these little worlds actually have an impact on including surprising things like happiness and emotions.
In the digestive system, the microbiome is both a protector and a creator. First, the good bacteria work to protect the dog from viruses, toxins, and allergens. They secrete a special chemical that destroys these dangerous substances before they enter the bloodstream and start attacking.
Second, the colony releases enzymes that help to digest food. The digestive system breaks down food at several stages along the way. The more the food is broken down, the easier the nutrients are to absorb and the more energy the dog will be able to produce. Because more nutrients are taken from the food, there will be less waste and the dog will need to "go out" less often. His bowel movements will be smaller and easier to pass and should have far less odor as well.
Finally, the digestive system is also responsible for helping to produce certain vitamins. While there are many that can be absorbed from food the body makes additional vitamins for optimal health. One, Vitamin B12, is only created by a specific bacteria that is found in the digestive tract.
The Digestive System and the Immune System
Most people are shocked to learn that the overall health of their dogs or themselves can be directly related to the health of their digestive systems. Any imbalance there can lead to a weakened immune system. If the harmful bacteria is allowed to overwhelm the good, the immune system will be exhausted trying to fight all of the time. Engaged in a struggle in the gut, the immune system may not be available to fight other illness or injury.
Balancing the Gut Flora
For both humans and dogs, the delicate balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut can be tricky at first. Using supplements such as pre and probiotics can be helpful but should be approached with advice from a doctor or vet. Proper nutrition is key, especially for young dogs. Starting off with healthy gut flora is easier than trying to rescue an imbalanced gut after a problem becomes obvious. The suggested diet is one that is high in lean, high-quality protein and low in simple carbohydrates that provide empty calories but little real nutrition.
Dog food labels should be examined carefully. Foods that list fillers, grains or unnecessary ingredients should be avoided. The first thing listed should be a protein source. Good digestive health is why so many pet owners have switched to the raw or all-natural diets where they feed their dogs foods that are similar to what they are eating themselves. It is important to discuss this option with your vet and to remember the ingredients and spices that could be dangerous to your pets.
You can have your dog's gut health tested at the vet and get an idea of what he might need. Most vets are happy to help you find the right food for your vet's best health. He can also give you suggestions for supplements and in some cases additional treatments to get your dog's gut health to where it needs to be.
Most of the things that you find out about your dog's gut health applies to yours as well as the dog and human microbiomes are remarkably similar to one another. While this means that some suggestions will work for both of you, there are many things that you should never give to your dog as they may be very harmful to him. Work with your vet to give your dog the best and happiest life.

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How to Replace the Fuel Filter on a Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI
When was the last time you changed your fuel filter on your Renault Scenic 1.9. DCI? It is recommended that they be replaced at least once a year. I bought mine 10 months ago and thought it time to replace it and at the same time show you how.
Why Do I Need to Change the Fuel Filter?
Fuel filters need changing as they become clogged with rust from the fuel tank and system. Over time, water builds up from condensation in the fuel tank and can cause your car to have starting problems.
In my case the engine had begun running lumpy (rough) and was proving slow to start. Changing the fuel filter did the trick. It also cleared the intermittent problem of the glow plug light remaining on after starting.
Where to Start
First you start by identifying your fuel filter and its location. If you look at the picture below you see it is located in the left side of the engine bay as you stand in front of the car.
You will notice that space is tight so you don't have much room to manoeuvre. There isn't much play in the fuel lines either. Familiarise yourself with the connections before you start.
Top tip: Take photos of the parts in place before you remove them.
Removing the Old Filter
Removing the old fuel filter is easy enough, and Renault have colour coded both the filter and the fuel lines to make the process as easy as possible. If you buy non-dealer parts when replacing, you will see that the colour coding isn't present. Again this fuels the need for a picture to be taken prior to removing the old part. I hope you pardon the pun there.....'fuel' the need.
The great thing is that the new filter comes with those green stoppers, pictured. This allows you to plug the connections when you remove each fuel line. If you use them when removing the filter you will not spill any diesel, other than the little bit which will seep out of the end of the fuel line.
When removing the fuel lines you will need two screwdrivers, as detailed below, in order to press in the clips which attach the lines securely to the filter. Be careful not to break the plastic on the ends of the lines, particularly if doing the job in cold weather.
- Stubby screwdriver, flat-bladed
- Long thin screwdriver, flat-bladed
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Fitting the New Fuel Filter
Obviously fitting the new filter is less tricky than the removal of the old one.
The fuel lines should just snap back into place, but your two screwdrivers might be required if the clips on the fuel lines are particularly stubborn.
First Startup After Replacing Filter
When you start up after replacing your fuel filter, the engine may take a while to fire. This is due to the fuel pump priming and pressurising the fuel system again. So don't be concerned if it takes a few turns to get it started.
See How the Renault Scenic has Changed
Motor cars evolve and change, none more so than the Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI.
Check out the video to see a 2010 demonstration model. The old Scenic was great but this one looks the business.
Fully equipped, these work horses are so versatile and very rugged. A must for family motoring in the 21st century.
With masses of room they make great touring vehicles. If you need to tow a trailer or caravan the powerful diesel engines are well equipped to cope with the extra strain.
Going on for what seems forever, the diesel power plant is virtually indestructible as long as you service them at regular intervals making sure to regularly change your fuel filter. As this article shows working on the cars of today can be quite tricky due to space limitations. Manufacturers cram a lot of engine into their cars and space is at a premium.
Renault Scenic Grows Up
Thanks for reading and happy motoring.


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One of the advantages of following a plant based diet is it allows me to experiment with a variety of fruits and veggies. If I didn’t experiment I would get bored really easily. I always say I was destined to be a vegan because I seem to love almost every kind of vegetable.
However, there are a few I still don’t care for too much. I don’t like green peas and I always thought I wasn’t a fan of zucchini and squash. Before I became a vegan the only way I’d eat squash was in a casserole loaded with cheese. Since I don’t eat cheese, and casseroles are typically loaded with calories, I’ve had to come up with other alternatives. That’s what inspired me to write this blog. I have recently discovered spaghetti squash and I absolutely love it.
There are two things that surprised me about it – how easy it is to cook and how much it mimics the flavor of spaghetti. When I first bought it I was afraid I wouldn’t know how to cook it, and I wasn’t sure of how it takes the form of spaghetti. Well, it turns out I was worried for nothing because it’s so easy. Best of all, it’s not only good, but really good for you.
Spaghetti squash is an oblong, mildly flavored yellow winter squash whose flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands when you cook it and run a fork through it. If you need to watch your carbs, it’s a perfect substitute for traditional spaghetti and pasta. Anyone with diabetes or is pre-diabetic should consider this as an option. Obviously, diabetics need to watch their sugar intake. Since carbohydrates break down in the body as sugar it’s dangerous for diabetics to consume excessive carbs.
Here are a few reasons why you should incorporate spaghetti squash into your diet as a substitute for pasta.
1. With its low-calorie and carbohydrate counts, spaghetti squash makes a good substitute for pasta if you are watching your weight or carbohydrate intake.
2. Spaghetti squash is low in fat, low in salt and has 5% of the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber.
3. Spaghetti squash has only 27 calories, compared to 158 calories in pasta.
4. Spaghetti squash has 7 grams of carbohydrates; pasta has 31 grams.
5. Spaghetti squash supplies modest amounts of carotenoids, which are plant substances that the body turns into Vitamin A and that may help protect against some diseases.
As a final note, there are some areas where the nutritional benefits of pasta exceed those of spaghetti squash. Pasta provides more Vitamin A and more protein. I’m not saying pasta is bad; there are many healthy varieties of it. It’s just not the best choice for those who are diabetic or want to lose weight.
Here’s a simple recipe for Spaghetti Squash:
NOTE: Like all winter squash, spaghetti squash can be cut in half or into chunks and baked, boiled or microwaved. This recipe calls for it to stay intact, whole.
1. Take a whole spaghetti squash; make several slits all over it (to keep it from exploding in the oven).
2. Place it in the oven and bake for 1-1 ½ hours.
3. Run a fork through the cooked squash flesh to separate it into strands.
4. To use it as a spaghetti substitute, top the squash with marinara sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan…or substitute parmesan for nutritional yeast to make it vegan friendly.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrient database, 1 cup of cooked spaghetti squash provides 42 calories, 0.4 gram of fat, 1 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrate (4 g of sugar) and 2.2 g of fiber.
Question: Is this something you might consider as an alternative to pasta? Please leave a comment here.

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As winter in the mountains prepares for its annual retreat, seasoned string band Chain Station ushers in the spring touring season with the release of Backroads, an album of original bluegrass songs inspired by the highways, landscapes and residents of the band’s Colorado home. The full length record is set for release on May 3rd.
High-lonesome harmonies. Fiery fretwork. Acoustic instruments. Those ingredients of traditional bluegrass music are all present, tucked into an 11-song tracklist that not only nods to Chain Station’s appreciation for the old-time heroes of the genre, but also pushes the band into new territory. After all, Backroads isn’t your grandfather’s roots music. Produced by international banjo champion Kyle Tuttle, it’s a modern album rooted in creative arrangements and inspired performances — an album that will please newgrass fans and traditional listeners alike.
Today’s premiere and new taste of the album comes in the form of “Now and Again,” a track that captures the best of the traditional melodies with the new modern twist. The band also sit in to discuss the new single and what else is in store.
Hi guys, welcome to VENTS! How have you been?
We are doing great. Excited to get back on the road with our new album, Backroads.
Can you talk to us more about your latest single “Now and Again”?
“Now and Again” started as an idea long ago by Alex Thoele on Guitar. He heard that phrase often in everyday life and always tried to fit it into a song. It finally came together when Chain Station had a long wait before a gig in Gunnison, CO at a brewery. The group played it for a long time, but never recorded it. We received so many requests to put it on the new album, so here it is. We changed it up a bit for the new album. Jon Pickett always sang such wonderful harmonies on it that we didn’t want to change the words or the simplicity of the song, but Kyle Tuttle, producer of Backroads, felt it could get a different feel by changing just a few things. He gave us some ideas that Chris Elliott and Jarett Mason ran with. They came up with a beautiful harmonized melody line that brought the song together. The song reminds one to look inside if there are ever any questions in life that need answers.
Did any event in particular inspire you to write this song?
The line “people they will say to you, mister you can buy from me….” Was inspired by the nature of consuming these days.
The single comes off your new album Backroads – what’s the story behind the title?
We were working on our song Backroads and Jon Pickett was looking for a pre-chorus or bridge. He threw out a line and Jarett and Alex just started riffing with some ideas. Then, Backroads came out of one of our mouths and we all got super excited. We thought, man, this is what we have been looking for the whole time. We all love driving down Backroads and we all feel it has shaped our lives, so what a great name for the album.
How was the recording and writing process?
Chain Station took off 2 weeks from touring and just spent a ton of time together shooting back and forth ideas for new songs. We all put our iPhones out in front of us and started playing. Alex then mixed those iPhone recordings and sent them out to everyone. We came up with some great stuff that we sent to Kyle Tuttle. He gave notes and we ran to the studio to record the songs. We took another 10 days in the studio so we could really come up with some organic feels. From there the songs changed even more into something beautiful. We added a few songs as we had late night sessions in the studio.
What was it like to work with Kyle Tuttle and how did that relationship develop?
Kyle Tuttle was a perfect fit for us. We met him at a bluegrass pick in Nashville that Ashleigh Caudill put together when we were touring through that area last year. We also loved the sounds on his solo album. Kyle flew in a couple days before our recording session started and he came to one of our live shows to hang with us. We hit it off and were in full stride the minute we started recording. We stayed next to Swingfingers Studio near Horsetooth Reservoir, so we had a ton of time together as a group to really make the most of our recording studio time.
How much did he get to influence the album?
Chain Station decided going into the recording studio that we would try anything musically. Kyle helped us stretch out some songs and he gave great insight on structure of songs. It is always great to have someone else during the recording process that is fresh and new to the band. We also had Aaron Youngberg on the knobs and he has great ideas as well. With the addition of Chris Elliott on Banjo, we had a trio of banjo minded fellas that really make this album unique.
Do you tend to take a different approach when you are collaborating with someone else rather than on your own?
Our approach was very open-minded on this one. If someone had an idea, we were trying it.
What role does Denver play in your music?
Denver and Estes Park has played a huge role in our music. We have so much support in Estes Park community and that is where Jon Pickett and Alex Thoele started playing music together on mountaintops. Denver brought us to the next level with all of the opportunities to play breweries, distilleries, and cideries as we progressed as a band. Colorado is such an amazing place for live music. Chain Station has been making a living for 7 years playing music.
Featuring new members – how much did this new members get to influence the music on the record?
Chris “C-Bob” Elliott really put the sparkle in this album. He plays the banjo in such a unique way that lends itself towards progressive bluegrass. Chris opened up to any ideas the group had. His singing also helped make this thing amazing. He is an amazing baritone harmony singer.
How did you get to capture the road trip experience on this record?
The songs are about Nature, Backroads, and the humans around us.
What aspect of the Bluegrass genre did you get to dive into this material?
We have a few songs on the album like “Mother Nature” that really leans hard on bluegrass mandolin by Jarett Mason and 3 finger scrugg banjo playing by Chris Elliott. Jarett Mason also wrote an instrumental on the album called “Spooky Ridge” that is heavily influenced by David Grisman music, whom Jarett studies often.
What made you want to eventually pay tribute to Colorado as a whole?
The mountains of Colorado are our homes and it is what makes us go round. We are skiers, fly fisherman, outdoorsmen, 4x4ers and musicians who love to hang out with people of all kinds and play music for them.
How did you approach this and was it easy to pull it off?
It was easy to pull off for us because we all love Colorado so much.
Where did you find the inspiration for the songs and lyrics?
The inspiration for these songs have come from the people we have met, the places we have been and the music we have played with others. The band is very fortunate to have a great support base and we work well on playing and making music together.
Any plans to hit the road?
Chain Station has a full midwest tour coming up in April that leads into another small tour of southern Colorado and New Mexico, and that leads into some amazing shows in the summer around Colorado, the midwest, and Canada. Check out chainstation.com for more info
What else is happening next in Chain Station’s world?
Chain Station is getting our music out there via music festivals and other avenues that we have played for years. We can’t wait to see everyone along the way.


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MONTREAL -- Health Minister Danielle McCann wants more doctors to perform late-term abortions, pointing to a report commissioned by the College of Physicians that claims there are insufficient and disorganized services in this area.
A report by the clinical ethics working group of the College of Physicians, first reported by La Presse, paints a picture of services that are not very accessible for abortions during the third trimester of pregnancy.
The report mentions pregnant women were refused services by several hospitals and doctors who said they would be stigmatized if they perform these late-term abortions.
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