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Can the Michigan State defense handle Ohio State's Carlos Hyde? We offer 12 reasons why the Big Ten title game might go the Spartans' way.
(Marvin Fong, The Plain Dealer)
INDIANAPOLIS - Last week made one thing clear about this Big Ten Championship: Michigan State has a shot.
Ohio State's defense in a 42-41 win over Michigan added to the questions that have been there all season. So Mike Griffith,
and I each came up with three reasons why Michigan State will win on Saturday night, and three reasons why Ohio State will lose.
(That's basically the same thing, but there's a lot of information in here.)
Some of our answers overlap, but the reasons should give you a look from both Columbus and East Lansing at the strengths of the Spartans and weaknesses of Ohio State.
Don't worry - we'll be back with reasons why Ohio State will win and Michigan State will lose soon.
1. Connor Cook looks like Joel Stave
The Wisconsin quarterback came out in the Big Ten opener, when Ohio State expected the Badgers to run, and repeatedly squeezed throws into tight spaces and looked more than ready for the moment. Last week, a key for Michigan was having receiver Jeremy Gallon look as good as Wisconsin receiver Jared Abbrederis did against the Buckeyes. And Gallon had a great game. Michigan State doesn’t have a receiver on that level – but Cook has to make them look that good.
2. The Spartans make Braxton Miller panic
A defensive line that contains Miller on the edges, not letting him break the pocket outside, and gets a push up the middle could still make the junior jumpy. Even late in the season, OSU coaches said they saw Miller get panicky at times in the pocket. Sometimes when Miller panics, he breaks free for back-breaking runs. The Spartans have to cause the panic and contain it.
3. Make every field goal
There’s little room for error in a game like this. Last year, in a 17-16 loss in the Big Ten opener, the Spartans made three field goals, but Dan Conroy also missed a 42-yarder. This time, the Spartans must score every time they have a chance. Three points could make the difference.
Michigan State has shown it can win in a variety of ways, beating Indiana in a track meet (42-28), slugging it out with Minnesota in a field position battle (14-3) and turning over Nebraska five times in Lincoln when the Huskers offense had it going in the Spartans' 41-28 victory.
It's hard to project how much success Ohio State's offense will have moving the ball, or if the Buckeyes will be effective changing field position when they don't score, but Michigan State has found itself in most every situation in Big Ten games and prevailed by double digits each time.
2. Ohio players
The Spartans have several key players with extra incentive, as they were passed over by Ohio State in the recruiting process and essentially told they weren't good enough to play for the Buckeyes.
Quarterback Connor Cook, linebacker Denicos Allen, safety Kurtis Drummond, offensive linemen Donovan Clark and Travis Jackson, tight end Michael Dennis, kicker Michael Geiger, defensive lineman Joel Heath, cornerback Darian Hicks, fullback Trevon Pendleton, defensive end Marcus Rush and nickleback RJ Williamson are all players who will see the field.
Michigan State has more continuity on its football staff, and that gives it an edge in this matchup.
The Spartans' players have been taught the same things for their entire careers, as far as terminology and technique, and that can be a winning edge in a game where two teams appear balanced.
Co-offensive coordinator Jim Bollman is a first-year coach on the staff, but he's coached with Mark Dantonio before and the two are like brothers. Further, Bollman recruited many of the players at Ohio State, and has invaluable insight having worked with the Buckeyes' four senior starting offensive linemen.
The defense also has seven returning starters and all of their players have seen more than one season's worth of game time.
1. The offense gets off schedule
Tom Herman and Urban Meyer love to talk about staying on schedule each down, picking up chunks of yardage to keep the Buckeyes out of second-and-10 and third-and-long. But Ohio State will also have to mix in some deep shots to keep the MSU defense honest. If the Buckeyes misfire when they do, they could be forced into some three-and-outs even if the offense is generally working pretty well.
2. The trick is in
Everyone knows Mark Dantonio might have something up his sleeve. If a fake on a punt or a field goal works, the Spartans could seize momentum. Michigan got Ohio State on the ropes last week and didn’t come up with an original two-point conversion play when it mattered. Dantonio isn’t typically short on creativity.
3. Michigan beats the Buckeyes a week later
Ohio State has never done this before – every season since 1942, the Buckeyes were done after the Michigan game, either headed into the offseason or a long break before a bowl. Now Ohio State has to bounce back from a mentally, emotionally and physically draining one-point rivalry game. No offense to Minnesota, but there’s no way last week’s 14-3 win over the Golden Gophers took as much out of the Spartans as the Wolverines took out of the Buckeyes.
1. Michigan State's defensive pressure
Ohio State has not faced a defense that can apply the pressure that Michigan State's will and can.
There's a good chance the Buckeyes will connect on a big pass play, or maybe even two, but it comes at a price. Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi will make sure QB Braxton Miller is under duress and takes his fair share of clean hits, either when throwing or when he decides to tuck the football
It will be interesting to see how Miller fares after taking hits and facing pressure he's not necessarily accustomed to.
2. The Buckeyes' defense
It's been spotty all season and there are some banged-up players after a physical football game at Michigan last week.
Michigan State's offensive line is the best Ohio State has seen since it beat Wisconsin 31-23, and the Badgers out-gained the Buckeyes 399-390 even without Melvin Gordon being able to play most of the fourth quarter on account of a leg injury.
The Spartans' offensive line is much better and much more cohesive than it was a season ago in a 17-16 loss, and the Buckeyes front seven has a lot of new faces.
3. Emotional roller coaster
Ohio State is coming off a 42-41 win over Michigan in a rivalry game, and suddenly its having to get amped up the following week with a national championship on the line
That's a lot of emotions going through the football team, and a lot of pressure.
The Buckeyes have not had to deal with a game like this in their 24-game win streak, and it will be hard to match the emotion they displayed against Michigan.


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Motor for my next project
Have just started my Henderson engine. Have not run since -51. The sound was really snappy and chrisp. Imagine rolling a new Henderson out of the shop back in -27. You would for sure be the local hero when everyone else in town had to pedal on their bicycles to get anywhere about.


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Contributed by Terry Strahan; GIS Manager, Houston Operations at Morris P. Hebert, Inc.
As the Emergency Response industry has grown over the years, so has the technology that supports it. In order to record an emergency response event, technical support consisted of paper documentation translated from illegible field notes. Visual recorded documentation included paper maps detailing the location and path of the spill or release. Occasionally, these documents were used for spill response training, but they typically remained stagnant and inoperative.
As computers and electronic documentation became more commonplace, the ability to digitally record events became easier, more efficient, and viable. Technologies and computer software allowed for systematic formats to be accepted across industries, mainstreaming methodology and digital response tactics. The ease of Internet attainability enabled processes, such as the Incident Command System (ICS), to be accessible and incorporated in every emergency response.
Additionally, the average mobile phone has components such as high-resolution cameras and email capability, making digital communications updates plausible from nearly any location. Advanced technology, such as GPS tracking, allows for real-time positional updates at any given time throughout an event. Satellite imagery can provide detailed visual images of the status of a location, and before and after comparison photos to aid in the documentation of the effects of the incident. Free emergency response software is enabling responders to accurately and preemptively respond to escalating emergencies. There are a large number of resources available that can be accessed from the Internet for any incident. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) software listed below is available to responders:
- GNOME (General NOAA Operational Modeling Environment) for Offshore Oil Spill Modeling
- ADOIS (Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills) for oil weathering modeling
- CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) chemical Air Dispersion Modeling
- ESI (Environmental Sensitivity Index) maps for a concise summary of coastal resources that are at risk
In today’s highly technical environment, gathering data from multiple sources, organizing it systematically, displaying information for logistical value, and storing response data can be overwhelming. By embracing and successfully managing continual advances in technology, emergency managers will be able to create a sustainable and proactive emergency management program. However, logistical hurdles and successful interoperability will continue to be an issue as the industry utilizes advancing technology in different capacities and formats.
Terry Strahan is the GIS Manager – Houston Operations at Morris P. Hebert, Inc. Terry has 20 years’ experience applying GIS technology to solving real-world problems in various fields, including Pipeline GIS Management and Environmental and Emergency Response and Gas, Electric and Landbase Data Management. He can be reach at 713-219-1470 ext. 4419.
For an understanding of the necessary elements in creating an effective fire pre plan, download our Fire Pre Planning Guide.

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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School varsity boys basketball team hosted reigning Division II state champ TechBoston Academy on Saturday night in a battle between two of the top programs in the state.
From the start, Needham was in control. Behind a trio of double-figure scoring performances by senior captain and point guard Will Dorion (18 points), senior captain/forward John Singh (game-high 22 points) and sophomore guard John Hood (20 points), Needham shot lights out on their way to a 77-60 victory.
The Rockets (11-3, 9-1) jumped out to a 16-14 lead at the end of one quarter, thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers by junior guard Tim Reid (five points) and freshman guard Nick Petronio (five points). TechBoston cut the deficit down to one at 17-16 early in the second, but Singh responded with eight straight points via a layup and back-to-back 3-pointers to push Needham’s lead to 25-16. A layup and 3-pointer by Hood extended the lead into double digits at 37-24. Dorion put home a layup following a steal in the final minute. The Rockets took a commanding 39-24 lead into halftime.
Singh picked up right where he left off to begin the second half, draining a 3-pointer to push the lead to 42-29. Layups by Dorion and Singh, followed by a 3-point play from Hood, extended the lead to 18 points at 49-31. A quick 5-0 run by the Bears (8-6, 5-1) cut the deficit down to 49-36 late in the quarter, but a layup by Petronio, followed by a 3-pointer and layup by Dorion, allowed the Rockets to take a 56-41 lead into the fourth.
TechBoston cut the deficit down to 12 at 58-46 early in the fourth. Needham called a timeout and responded with back-to-back layups by Hood and a 2-point jumper by Singh. Dorion went to the line and put home three free throws after being fouled beyond the arc. The Rockets chewed out the remainder of the clock and came away with the 77-60 victory.
“It’s all about building momentum as we head into the second half of our season,” said Dorion on the win. “We’re moving into the toughest part of our schedule and getting a good win against a tough team like that is going to help us in the long run. The way you beat good teams like Tech is to spread the ball out, and everybody has got to hit shots. I thought we did a good job with that tonight.”
Needham will look to continue the winning trend when the Rockets host Braintree on February 7.
For funny and insightful sports analysis as well as video highlights of games, follow Mike Flanagan on his personal Twitter and Instagram @flano0.

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The government Tuesday said protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Northeast were happening due to certain "misplaced apprehensions" about the proposed legislation, that has been passed by Lok Sabha and awaits approval of the Upper House of Parliament.
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in Lok Sabha that political leaders from Northeastern states, including some chief ministers, have met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on various issues related to the region, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and its provisions have been clarified to them. "The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Lok Sabha in the Winter Session of the Parliament.
There are reports of some protests due to certain misplaced apprehensions about the Bill," he said in a written reply to a question. Rijiju said the Centre has also apprised representatives of the Northeastern states about the steps taken to preserve the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of people region. A high level committee to examine effectiveness of actions taken since 1985 to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord has already been constituted, he said.
The government has also introduced a bill for amendment to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India for improving financial resources and administrative powers of Autonomous District Councils of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura to fulfil longstanding aspirations of tribal people of these states, he said.
The Citizenship Amendment Bill allows according Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after seven years of residence in India instead of 12 years, which is the norm currently, even if they do not possess any document.


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Pruning Tilia in June
June is an ideal time to remove the long side branches of the lime if you want to create a nice tall trunk, although you should leave the branch collars intact. When pruning thick branches, first make a cut on the underside before sawing through the branch from the top, as this will prevent tearing. Cut the branch about 10 centimetres from the trunk and then shorten the stump after the branch has been removed, keeping sufficient distance from the trunk to avoid damage to the branch collar.
Pruning in September
Trimming young lime trees into a particular shape can be fairly tricky. A useful tip is to do this while the tree still has its leaves, as this makes it easier to determine the ultimate shape. Wait until the leaves are about to fall.
Pruning Tilia between October and March
If you want to improve the shape of the crown on an older tree, the winter months are the best time to do this – although you should never prune in freezing weather! There are no hard and fast rules on how to do this. It is a matter of personal taste. For example, if you have long vertical branches protruding from the top of the crown, these can be removed. Don’t forget to leave the branch collar intact.
Of course, it is also possible to thin out the crown of the lime tree to give it more light and air, especially if it has a lot of dead wood. Make a cut a few centimetres deep on the underside of the branch and then continue sawing from above.
Removing root suckers
Any root suckers that develop can be cut away throughout the growing season.

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January 2010 Global Leadframe Shipments
There was a -5.6% decline in the monthly shipments of leadframes in January, though January-February is historically a bit slower time for these shipments.
The data is based on the Material Market Data Subscription (MMDS) which contains 10 segments for wafer fab related materials and 7 segments for packaging related materials. In addition, quarterly revenues are included for photoresist and ancillaries. Shipment numbers are included for silicon (used in semiconductor applications) and leadframe shipment (monthly).

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Following the Kizhi Narcis pendant I was very eager to try making some earrings, this time - such ones that can suit me as well.
I found through Svetlana's post such inspiring pictures and links that I couldn't resist trying the butterfly earrings, or in Russian "Серьги-бабочки из бисера" if I didn't do a stupid mistake.
I spent Hrs of work with these tiny French Red Brick 18/0 vintage seed beads. After several trials and errors, choosing what would be the best technique and the best seed beads size, trying to get as closer as can be to the original, without having a live "specimen" to consider while working, but only pictures, I finished with a reproduction as the composition seen above, based on several variations (you will see in the pictures below), though it came out like a spider web (to Omer it reminds an Aristolochia flower). The dominent version is from the black & white Museum photos. I wonder how close it is to the original ones. I wish I could see them in live.
Nowadays, as far as I can see/understand, the Kizhi butterfly earrings are done with some metal findings, maybe Fliz, and 11/0 white seed beads. I used a wooden bead for the "body", because I don't have this kind of metal special beads.
and this one:
Unfortunately, I can't remember where is the following picture taken from. My apologies.
The following pictures are taken from the Kizhi State Open Air Museum of History, Architecture and Ethnography:
Серьга - бабочка КП-187/49а
Серьга - бабочка КП-1734/а
Серьга - бабочка КП-1661/б
The two pictures below are taken from the Kizhi State Open Air Museum:
Look how beautiful is this Kizhi young woman!
Last, have a look on Julia's beadwork creations of those butterfly reproductions and other earrings reproduction from the same period.


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Understand the Anxiety and Compulsive Eating ConnectionMarch 9, 2022
Understand the Anxiety and Compulsive Eating Connection: As a survival mechanism, the human brain is hard-wired with the instinct to eat in response to hunger cues.
Beginning in infancy, the brain rewards eating with “feel good” neurochemicals that produce a sense of pleasure. As children grow, feelings that are more complex emerge including anxiety, loneliness, loss, frustration, and anger. It is easy to understand how a person would reach for the first tool that coped with primitive feelings of pain or frustration and use it to navigate ones that are more complex.
Anxiety and Compulsive Eating
However, coping with food generally leads to physical health concerns, including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Of course, there are other, perhaps more maladaptive, activities that produce a similarly pleasurable experience in the brain such as nicotine, gambling, illicit substances, and for some, shopping. While the consequences may be different, any time coping behaviors result out of pleasure-seeking, they can quickly become compulsions.
Compulsion: an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one’s conscious wishes.
Underlying all compulsive behaviors is some degree of emotional disequilibrium that the brain seeks to correct. Behavior that calms the nervous system is quickly learned and repeated. Trying to stop a compulsive behavior without replacing it with a more adaptive, but also effective one, will only increase anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that ebbs and flows according to a person’s genetics and environment.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, however, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States affecting 40 million adults, 18% of the population, every year.
It is no surprise that compulsive eating affects so many people. Food is necessary for survival and eating has the potential to relieve feelings of stress. Of course, the pleasurable feelings or distraction that compulsive eating provides is short-lived and sabotages overall health.
Identifying When and Where the Behavior Takes Place
To change behavior, the first step is identifying when and where the behavior takes place. Identifying the time and places provides clues to the emotional triggers or what prompts the behavior.
For example, if the afternoon is filled with children's activities, homework, and preparing dinner, do you reach for food? Do you notice compulsive eating during the drive home from work? For others, simply worrying about family, relationships, or any other number of stressors can trigger compulsive eating.
Paying attention to the when and where is the first step to replacing the compulsive eating with healthier behavior. Understanding the why helps make the change stick.
If anxiety leads to compulsive eating, then anxiety-reducing behavior is key to healthier eating. Begin by finding a quiet location and adding five minutes of a stress-reducing activity to your day. Relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation and guided meditation, help regulate the nervous system and return the body to a state of emotional equilibrium.
Breathing exercises, such as simply breathing in through your nose for a slow count of three and out through your mouth for a slow count of six (which can be increased to counts of four and eight), and engaging in physical activity, such as walking and yoga, are all tools that reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm.
Activities that are not compatible with snacking, such as knitting or playing a musical instrument, can also reduce anxiety and be helpful in replacing compulsive eating behavior.
Discover which tools work best, and when you understand the when, where, and why anxiety surges, these tools will be in your toolbox.
Kimberly C. Kimchi, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director for Behavioral Health at Missouri Weight Management and Metabolic Institute at the University of Missouri.
ABOUT THE AUTHORKimberly C. Kimchi, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director for Behavioral Health at Missouri Weight Management and Metabolic Institute at the University of Missouri. Dr. Kimchi holds a doctoral degree from Hahnemann University/Drexel University and fellowship training in neuropsychology from the University of Michigan. Currently, she is a faculty member within the Department of Health Psychology at the University of Missouri.

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Who built the first jet-plane?
The first airplanes to actually be produced that used jet propulsion were produced during World War II. Specifically, they were built by Nazi Germany. The German government began serious work on jet aircraft in the 1930s because Hitler intended to go to war and wanted to have as many strong weapons as possible when he did.
The first jet airplane was produced in 1939. This did not work well enough to be used in the war. It was not until late in the war that a really feasible jet fighter airplane was produced. This airplane was known as the Messerschmidt 262. The Germans began mass production of the Me 262 in 1944.
The first jet plane to fly was in 1939, built by German Dr. Hans von Ohain (1911-1998). His design for that first successful jet engine was patented in 1934. However, British Sir Frank Whittle (1907-1996) conceived and patented his concept of a jet engine in 1930, but his aircraft did not become operational until 1941. These two men were ignorant of each other's work in the 1930's, and of course were on opposite sides during World War II. Long after the war, in 1978, they finally met and exchanged notes, and are now considered to be the co-inventors of jet propulsion.
In October 1910, the Grand Palais on the Champs-Elisee, Paris hosted the second edition of the International Aerospace Exhibition.There were exposed the newest aircraft parts. The most interesting machine, which has attracted the attention of many, was a red plane without propellers . On the metal plate it was written: COANDA-1910. This plane was so interesting not only because it had no propeller, but that it was totally different from what they were called by then "flying". The plane had double wings and a scale of 10.3 m, 12.5 m long, weighing 420 kg and a force of propulsion of 220 kg. The most interesting part of Coanda's plane was the propulsion system, a real revolution in building aircraft engines, which was ment to be the solution of the future. Jet engine, invented and built the first time by Henri Coanda was composed of a four-cylinder piston engine-cooled with water and developed 50 horsepower at 1,000 rpm. This engine-piston was connected to a rod that rotated the multiplier of revolutions, the movement being transmitted to the compressor to win a rotation of 4000 rpm. Propelling force was 220 kgf, much higher than when the engine-piston was connected to a propeller. Many visitors to the exhibition have been suspicious till an accidental demonstration of Coanda, when, desiring only to check the engine, the plane started to go increasingly faster, until he took flight. Impressed by the flames caused by engine and concerned that he didn't fly a plane by then, but gliders, Henry lost control of the machine, which has lost height and speed until a forced landing. This was the first flight test of an aircraft equipped with a jet engine.
Today Henry Coanda is known for the Coanda effect but he is also the inventor of the jet engine plane .
Henri Coanda jet engine transformed travel forever. The jet engine has allowed billions of people now to do something that was barely thinkable just 90 years ago. Although Sir Frank Whittle may have perfected the jet engine, the credit for the invention of the jet engine goes to Henri Coanda (who invented and designed its fundamental principles).
In 1910 the young Henri Coanda (24 years old at that time) made the first demonstration of the jet engine in Paris at the second International Aeronautic Salon.
Around 1910, the pilots were not instructed how to fly, they had to learn to fly through their own experiences and they had to take their own risks. Yes, it was a pioneering jungle in those days.
On that day (in 1910), in order to make some tests on the jet engine, he put a lot of fuel in the tank of the plain and started doing different tests on the jet engine. His attention was focused on the direction of the hot flame of the jet engine and the adjustments that he could make from the cockpit of the plain. As an engineer, Coanda had very little experience as a pilot (no one at that time had any flight experience of any kind).
Being attentive to the technical side of the jet plain, without his awareness, the first jet plain in the world had taken altitude from Paris into the sky. Only seconds later, his jet engine began to burn the wood plane fuselage in full flight and crashed. From the crash he escaped with some minor injuries to his face and hands. Thus, the jet engine era begins.
Between 1911 and 1914, he worked as technical director of Bristol Aeroplane Company in the United Kingdom, where he designed several airplanes known as Bristol-Coanda Monoplanes. In 1912, one of these planes won the first prize at the International Military Aviation Contest in the UK.
For his successful inventions, Henri Coanda was awarded many distinctions such as Harry Diamond Laboratories Award, Award and Grand Gold Medal “Vielles Tiges”, UNESCO Award for Scientific Research, The Medal of French Aeronautics, Order of Merit, and Commander Ring.
Coanda died in Bucharest, November 25, 1973 at the age of 86 leaving behind 2608 inventions.
Henri Coansda built the first jet planes in 1910.
Henri Coanda a Romanian Engineer, was the first to build a jet plane in 1910. Later on, two engineers, Frank Whittle in the United Kingdom and Hans von Ohain in Germany, developed the concept independently during the late 1930s. The concept had already been discussed as early as August 1928 by Frank whittle at Flying School, Wittering, but Hans Von Ohain also wrote in February 1936 to Ernst Heinkel, telling him of the design and its possibilities.
The concept of the jet engine was developed during the 1920s and '30s by Frank whittle and Hans Von Ohain.
Jet aircraft are usually designed using the Whitcomb area rule, which says that the cross-section of the aircraft at any point must be approximately the same as the Sears-Haack body. This minimises the production of shockwaves which would waste energy.
The chinese built the first rockets.
Jet engine was invented by Frank Whittle.
The first jet plane to fly was Heinkel He-78 which was designed by a German physicist Hans von Ohain. The first flight of this plane took place in 1939. This was followed flight of a jet plane named Caproni-Campini CC2 built and flown in Italy in 1940. However, both these aeroplanes did not prove to be very successful. The first really successful jet plane was Gloster E 28/39 developed by Frank Whittle for the UK. First flight of this plane took place in 1941. The first jet plane in the US was built by Bell Aircraft Company in 1942.

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‘Being Social’ Exhibition News
via Marc@Furtherfield; this video was taken at the opening of the Furtherfield Gallery in the heart of Finsbury Park, in April 2012. The show featured artists: Annie Abrahams, Karen Blissett, Ele Carpenter, Emilie Giles, moddr_, Liz Sterry and Thomson and Craighead.
“Since the mid-90s computers have changed our way of being together.
Link to the exhibition 25 Feb – 28 April 2012.
The Being Social exhibition Tour in England.
The exhibition will now be touring 6 venues in England in 2014. Leeds (2
Selected Reviews written about Being Social:
Furtherfield: from virtual to physical.
Furtherfield Gallery opens with exhibition questioning online society
The People’s Serpentine Gallery of North London. By Erica Scourti.
Being [Social] [Media] [Art] (by Mark Amerika)
The Furtherfield Gallery’s debut show in its new Finsbury Park home will
Wired.co.uk Podcast 67: Cyborg snails, homeless hotspots, BBC downloads.


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Today is a lesson in style...fabulous vineyard style. Just like two wedding cakes can be the same shape and size and yet look and feel totally different, such is the case for today's two weddings. The first, planned by Jenne Hohn, was easy and breezy with touches of chic, feminine charm. This next wedding, sent to us the by the FABULOUS Sylvia Gil is modern in it's approach and styling and yet it still has a sense of timeless luxury.
Cynthia and Rob were married at Stryker Winery in Healdsburg in a very modern setting. Their wedding was elegant with a Southern French twist and a gorgeous view of the vineyards during sunset. Their appreciation for wine, sunshine and design made up for a stylish reception. Stephanie Beer coordinated the beautiful event!
SO much more to come!


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Label: Croatia Records - CD 606 4489 • Format: CD Compilation • Country: Croatia • Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country •
CEL CD Vasko Atanasovski. V Živo Iz Stare Elektrarne / Live From The Old Power Station (CD, Album) Celinka. CEL CD Slovenia.
Vasko Atanasovski ADRABESA Quartet. Vasko Atanasovski (Slovenia) – sax, flute, compositions Simone Zanchini (Italy) – accordion Michel Godard (France) – tuba, serpent Bodek Janke (Poland/Germany) – drums & tabla Special guest: Ariel Vei Atanasovski (Slovenia) – cello album “PHOENIX” Moonjune Records New York
· Vasko Atanasovski The Best of (Croatia Records, ) Prav nenavadno je, da je izbor zelo razgibanega glasbenega ustvarjanja našega saksofonista, flavtista, skladatelja in .
Listen to Vasko Atanasovski | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. Followers. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Vasko Atanasovski on your desktop or mobile device.
The Best Of is a world fusion music boxset / compilation recording by VASKO ATANASOVSKI released in on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. This page includes VASKO ATANASOVSKI The Best Of's: cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, buy online: ebay and amazon, ratings and detailled reviews by some experts, collaborators and members.
- Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 43 - Eyvind Alnæs, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Terje Mikkels


text: 11/27/17 – Astro had his surgery last week and everything went well. He is at home with his foster mom recovering and enjoying being spoiled a little bit. He is already getting around better than he was before the surgery. Astro will be looking for a forever home very soon! We reached our $800 goal and his vet bill has been paid in full. Thank you so much for donating. We appreciate it so very much! Astro says thank you too!

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Since HOTP and TOTP algorithms are the technological backbone of a wide variety of tokens used as a second authentication factor, they are very effective at creating unpredictable one-time passwords. The versatility of these algorithms have allowed hardware-based tokens to be replaced by software-based tokens, significantly reducing manufacturing and distribution costs in the process. The massive adoption of mobile devices has greatly expanded the use of software tokens such as Google Authenticator among the general public.
Mobile tokens are often necessary as a second factor, but it’s important to understand that the use of mobile tokens alone cannot effectively keep sensitive information secure. This article explores the necessity of mobile tokens and how combining them with other fraud protection solutions can decrease the likelihood of sensitive information ending up in the wrong hands.
Tokens have clearly evolved, but their basic function has not changed. Banks and other organizations still rely on this technology due to its proven efficiency. Tokens were first conceived as an external mechanism to be used at the time a transaction is performed. Since they originally were hardware-based, their seed and algorithm were “burned” onto the device’s physical components. But now, due to the popularity of mobile technology, seeds and algorithms must be stored programmatically in the device’s memory. Adding strong malware protection ensures that this approach is kept secure, like the original physical approach.
Without adequate malware protection, criminals could potentially gain access to data stored on devices. These devices need to be protected to ensure the overall environment is also protected. Deploying a strong defense against malware, alongside one-time-passwords, allows the user to still benefit from effective authentication, while not having to worry about the environment itself.
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Margot Otto - Microbial communities in healthy and diseased Cherry (Prunus avium) tissue.
Nam Pham - Novel Calonectria species from plantation and nursery soils in South-East Asia.
Mohamed Seedat - Identification of CRN effector genes Phytophthora cinnamomi during avocado root infection.


republicworld– Union Minister Raosaheb Danve on Wednesday claimed that China and Pakistan were behind the ongoing protests by farmers who are seeking repeal of three new farm laws. He also alleged that Muslims were earlier misled over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), but as those efforts did not succeed, now farmers were being told that they will face losses due to the new laws.
‘Conspiracy of other countries’: Union Minister Danve
The Union Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution was speaking at the inauguration of a health centre at Kolte Takli in Badnapur taluka of Maharashtra’s Jalna district.
“The agitation that is going on is not that of farmers. China and Pakistan have a hand behind this. Muslims in this country were incited first. What was said (to them)? That NRC is coming, CAA is coming and Muslims will have to leave this country in six months. Did a single Muslim leave? Those efforts didn’t succeed and now farmers are being told that they will face losses. This is the conspiracy of other countries,” Danve said.
READ | Republic moves NHRC against the torture of its Asst. VP Ghanshyam Singh in police custody
The minister, however, did not elaborate on what basis he claimed that the two neighbouring countries are behind the farmers’ protests. “The government is buying wheat at Rs 24 and rice at Rs 34 per kg and giving it to people at Rs 2 and Rs 3 per kg respectively. The government is spending Rs 1.75 lakh crore on the subsidy for this. The government is spending money for the welfare of farmers,” he added.
READ | BJP chief Nadda claims ‘Will cross 200 seats in Bengal’; slams Mamata’s ‘intolerance’
“These initiatives by the Central government show that it is ready to spend money for farmers, but others don’t like it,” the BJP leader claimed. The Shiv Sena slammed Danve for dragging China and Pakistan in the farmers’ stir, saying the BJP leaders are out of their senses. Sena spokesperson and former Union Minister Arvind Sawant told PTI that the BJP leaders are out of their senses because they lost power in Maharashtra. “They don’t know what they are speaking,” the Sena leader said.
READ | Farmers’ unions reject Centre’s proposal; to intensify protests until repeal of farm laws
The remarks come amid the mass agitation taking place in and around the national capital. Farmers from across the country, mostly from Punjab and other northern states, are protesting against three of the Centre’s farm laws that were passed in Parliament on September.


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Press Release from CNTA: Li Jinzao, Chairman of China National Tourism Administration to Attend Coronation Ceremony of the King of Tonga as Special Envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping
China National Tourism Administration
July 02, 2015
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, at the invitation of King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga, Li Jinzao, Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration will attend the coronation ceremony of King Tupou VI as the special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping from July 3 to 4.
In recent years, with the growth of Chinese economy, the development of China’s tourism industry has made great achievements. In 2014, the domestic travels amounted to 3.6 billion and the outbound tourist visits surpassed the 100 million threshold for the first time, while the outbound tourism consumption totaled US$165 billion, up by 28% over the previous year. The designation of the Chairman of CNTA to visit the Kingdom of Tonga as the special envoy of President Xi Jinping demonstrates the Chinese government’s great attention to tourism industry and full affirmation of its influence.
It is also understood that in order to promote the tourism cooperation with the South Pacific countries including Tonga, the CNTA will organize about 100 Chinese tour operators to visit Tonga in the near future and about 1000 Chinese tourists to travel to Tonga later this year.


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- Shinde does a u-turn, says he meant to 'crush' social media, not electronic media
- In Gujarat, 2 Congress MLAs quit to join BJP
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- Leopard injures seven, Meerut locks itself in
Intrigue has returned to Ranchi with the fall of yet another government in Jharkhand. After Shibu Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha pulled out of the government led by the BJP's Arjun Munda, it is anybody's guess whether the remaining blocs in the state's typically promiscuous politics will eventually hammer out yet another expedient deal to bid for power in the existing assembly, or opt for elections. The next step in Jharkhand's political future could, indeed, lie with Governor Syed Ahmed, and it is to be hoped that he will be mindful of avoiding any whiff of partisan behaviour in this state so ill served by its messy politics.
Jharkhand attained statehood on the basis of a long and vibrant struggle to bring social and economic betterment to its people by addressing the mismatch between widespread deprivation and a region blessed with natural resources. That struggle was also propelled by the desire of its people to attain political representation. The record since statehood eventually came in 2000, however, has belied these hopes. It would be misleading to blame it all on fractured mandates. For, the fact is that alliances in Jharkhand have been especially transactional, even mercenary. The two national parties, the BJP and the Congress, have been part of practically every one of the eight governments in these 12 years — whether within government or offering outside support — and to them must be apportioned blame for failing to enforce accountability from their allies (and the allies, like the JMM, have flitted back and forth between the two national parties). Indeed, a pact to look away from the excesses of their allies — and even their own governments — has been too readily conceded by the BJP and the Congress as a price for power. This expediency is not born of difficult circumstances, it is plain laziness in crafting a more imaginative and responsible politics.


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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Motorists in the euro zone economized on fuel spending in September and caused retail trade to contract by the biggest margin in five months in a further drag on the weak economy.
High world oil prices fed into the price of diesel and gasoline at the pump and pushed down retail sales 0.2 percent in September from August, the EU’s statistics office Eurostat said on Wednesday.
That was slightly worse than expected by economists in a Reuters poll, who forecast volumes would fall 0.1 percent in September. However, the data is volatile and August’s reading was revised up by Eurostat to 0.2 percent growth, from an earlier 0.1 percent contraction.
The annual reading was moderately better than the consensus forecast, with sales down 0.8 percent in September compared with expectations of a 1 percent drop.
Despite tepid global demand for oil as economies worldwide feel the impact of the euro zone debt crisis, Brent crude rose to near $120 a barrel in August and remained high for much of September and October. Brent traded around $110 a barrel on Wednesday.
Households in the euro zone have been struggling since the global financial crisis of 2008/2009, constrained by disposable incomes that grew only during the brief recovery of 2010. That weakness has fed back into the downturn, and the bloc’s overall output is expected to shrink at least 0.3 percent this year.
The difficulties in the economy were evident in the sales of automotive fuel, which fell 2 percent in September in the euro zone. In contrast in June, when oil was at $90 a barrel, fuel sales rose 2 percent, according to Eurostat data.
Sales of clothing, electricals and other goods such as medical products fell 0.6 percent in the month, underscoring the downturn.
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Kenai Fjords National Park, rugged wilderness area in southern Alaska, U.S., on the southern coast of Kenai Peninsula just west and southwest of Seward. Proclaimed a national monument in 1978, it became a national park in 1980. Its area is 1,047 square miles (2,712 square km).
The park includes the 300-square-mile (777-square-km) Harding Icefield and its outflowing glaciers and numerous coastal fjords and islands, which are remnants of drowned mountains. Eight of the ice field’s outflowing glaciers reach the sea and calve icebergs into the fjords. Alpine vegetation is found at high elevations nearest the glaciers, and a narrow belt of hemlock and spruce forest occurs along the fjords between the glaciers and the sea. Sea lions, sea otters, seals, and tens of thousands of breeding birds, including puffins, murres, and auklets, live along the fjords. The nontidewater Exit Glacier near Seward is accessible by road, and trails lead to it and to the Harding Icefield to the southwest. The fjords can be reached by boat or float plane.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS MINI BUS CHASE TROMSØ | Witness the Northern Lights on a comfortable northern lights mini bus tour in Tromsø with a guide who has the passion to help show you the northern lights dance in the sky above. This tour will leave from the center of Tromsø on a 15 seat mini bus where we will venture out to the best spots to watch the aurora dance in the sky.
Daily :18:00 (First departure), 18:45 (Second departure) and 17:15 (we open this time slot of the other two are fully booked)
Mini Bus Chase with Driver & Guide
Warm home made soup, hot chocolate, coffee & tea
Warm safety suits & boots for arctic conditions
Complimentary Tri-Pod Rental
Learn about Northern Lights forecasting & photography during the tour
Photos sent to you within 72 hours after your tour
Lounge Access at our Base Camp
What’s Not Included
Airfare to Tromsø
Things to note about this tour
Season: 15th September – 31st March
More About This Tour
Tromsø is one of the top places in the world to witness the Northern Lights. We make this experience optimal for you during our comfortable Northern Lights minibus chase, departing from our base camp in central Tromsø. You will be with one of our dedicated guides, who has the passion to help show you the Northern Lights dance in the sky above, we are here to ensure that this a memorable night to remember for a lifetime.
In small groups with a maximum of 15 people we will set out into the polar night to one of our favorite spots to watch the Northern Lights (away from light pollution and with clearest skies possible). If it is cloudy above Tromsø, don’t worry, it is possible to find a clear skies at a location further away. Our team will carefully analyze the weather conditions before the tour, while keeping in touch with other guides to monitor cloud movements in the local and surrounding areas.
Once we find the best spot, it will be time to wait for the lights to shine while setting up our cameras and taking photos. Your guide will take professional photographs, which will be shared within 3 days of your tour. Your guide will also help you set up your own camera – if you need a tripod, we can let you borrow one of ours for free. Our aim is to create a stress free, enjoyable and safe way to be able to see the Northern Lights during your stay in the Arctic.
Your guide will stay with you for the entire evening while making sure you are as comfortable and warm as possible. We provide thermal suits and warm, dry boots for the entire duration of the tour. Later in the evening we will make a bonfire, have a warm meal and enjoy hot drinks by the fire. If you are a vegetarian or have any other dietary preferences, please let us know and we will make sure there is something for you as well!
Before & after the tour: Before the tour takes off we will meet up at our Base camp in central Tromsø for a briefing and introduction to the area we will explore and the Northern Lights forecast for the evening. The minibus picks you up outside the building so there is no need to walk far or get cold on the way. After the tour you have a short walk back to your hotel (our recommended hotels are only located a few hundred meters from our base camp in central Tromsø).
– Our guide will greet you, provide a briefing for the Northern Lights chase, including forecasting and the area we will explore.
– Get geared up for a night in the Arctic Nature (we provide Thermal suits and winter boots)
– Departure to the place with clearest skies to give you best chances of seeing the Northern Lights (depending on the weather conditions we go remote landscapes near or far)
– Time to zip up your warm thermal suit and get ready with your camera
– Time for pictures and opportunity to enjoy arctic landscape
– We will make a bonfire and warm meal, hot drinks and snacks
– Storytelling and socializing by the fire , monitoring weather conditions and Northern Lights activity
– Sweet goodbyes to the Arctic nature and gear up to leave the spot
– Departure towards Tromsø – depending on how far we went it will take 1-2 hours
– Arrival back in central Tromsø at our base camp
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Title: The Beginnings of Christianity in Merv
Author(s): KOSHELENKO, G. , BADER, A., , GAIBOV, V.
Journal: Iranica Antiqua
Volume: 30 Date: 1995
The history of Christianity in Merv is well-known enough beginning with the Sassanian era, thanks to the famous Chronicle of Seert and al-Biruni’s descriptions. Other sources are unfortunately very often neglected, so one could have the impression that the earliest penetration of Christianity into Merv is only from the IVth century A.D. However, some materials show clearly that a certain presence of Christian religion can be traced in the town of Merv as well as in the area of the Merv oasis (Margiana) already in the Parthian epoch.

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The 2018 season still has some looming question marks for the Blue Jays, but at least the future looks brighter for the franchise thanks to a pair of young stars coming off dominant seasons.
That, according to the well-regarded Baseball America top 100 prospects list, which was released on Monday and placed two Jays players in the top eight. Third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was listed third overall in the Baseball America 2018 projections while shortstop Bo Bichette landed at eighth.
Guerrero, the big-hitting son of major league star Vlad Guerrero Sr., moved up 17 spots from his ranking in the 2017 list. While he’s expected to start the season at double A New Hampshire, senior Jays officials acknowledge that Guerrero could see action with the big team late in the season if he continues his rapid rise.
Bichette, also a son of a former major leaguer (Dante) wasn’t even in the top 100 a year ago. But like Guerrero, he had a dominant season with two single A teams — the Lansing Lugnuts and Dunedin Blue Jays — and has rapidly climbed up the rankings. Bichette was named the top offensive player in minor league baseball in 2017 after the 19-year-old infielder hit .362 with 14 homers and 74 RBI.
In the publication’s 2017 mid-season rankings, Bichette was listed at 44th while Guerrero was second. The latter didn’t exactly slip, however, rather merely made room for Shohei Ohtani, the heavily recruited Japanese star who was courted by several MLB teams.
A pair of other Jays also made their debut on the BA list — outfielder Anthony Alford at 60 and pitcher Nate Pearson (91).
Both Guerrero and Bichette were in Toronto this past week to participate in a rookie orientation camp and both vowed that they will continue the ascent.
“I can’t wait for the chance to get up here,” Bichette said. “In some ways, it isn’t in my hands, but I’m going to do everything I can to help force (Jays management’s) decision.”
The only two players above Guerrero in the list compiled by the leading authority on the MLB draft and prospects were Braves prospect Ronald Acuna and Ohtani with the Angels.


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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Prof. Siegel discuss the Court’s recent and upcoming terms, the importance of consensus, and Ginsburg’s legacy at D.C. Summer Institute event.
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Students share their experiences working with asylum-seeking families at a south Texas detention center.
Environmental Law Newsletter – 2017
Read about the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic’s first 10 years, a new book on regulating after crises, faculty scholarship, and more.
The Bob McDonnell Case and the Trump Administration: Implications for the Prosecution of Corruption in the US, the UK and the Rest of the World
- Dixon '04 stresses "strengthening the links between us" at annual Links banquet Chatham Star-Tribune
- Foster: Tax reform can move us closer to American ideals of "equal opportunity, shared sacrifice and common commitment" Medium
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According to Plextor Japans On-Line-shop the 712SA is now sold out: https://www.plextor-direct.net/cgi-bin/WebObjects/plextor
I’m selling mine so I have more stock than Plextor
The 712SA seems to still be fairly plentiful at the Local Fry’s and Microcenters around here, but probably once the stock they have is gone there will be no replacements.
True. I’ve seen the 712SA in different stores around here but i’ve yet to see a 716SA outside a mail-order-list or on-line store.


BROOKLYN - The NYPD Bomb Squad responded to the Pink Houses this morning for a report of a suspicious device, but it turned out to be a hoax.
Police say the call came in just before 11 a.m. Saturday to report that a suspicious device was found in the building, located at 1209 Loring Ave. The building was completely evacuated.
An officer at the scene told News 12 that he saw what appeared to be wrapped-up dynamite inside.
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The Bomb Squad and Office of Emergency Management crew members entered the building and determined the incident was a hoax.
Tenants and neighbors say they were panicked as they waited on nearby streets for more information.


January Weekends: Don't Expect Much Light Rail
How long does it take to build a freaking pedestrian bridge across Fannin?
Long enough that -- on the heels of Metro having to suspend light rail service on some December weekends to accommodate construction -- they'll be doing the same for most of January, the agency announced today.
Light rail service will be shut down from 8 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday on the first three weekends of January, Metro says.
"During the shutdowns, rail customers will be served by shuttle buses running parallel to the rail lines both north and south every six minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.," the agency cheerily says. (They also add that "Bus service requires more travel time so allow more time for your trip.")
University of Houston Cougars Football vs. Louisville Cardinals College Football
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We have a call in to Metro to see if the bridge construction is taking longer than planned or not, but haven't heard back.
We can only begin to imagine the very complicated architectural wonder that this pedestrian bridge will end up being. The turrets alone must be awe-inspiring, not to mention the leaded stained-glass windows that require hours of artist time unencumbered by the rumblings of any light rail.
The bridge, being built by Texas Children's Hospital, "will connect all of the hospital's patient care facilities," Metro says.
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Ratings: 'X Factor' Performance Finale Wins the Night for Fox; Miss Universe Grows 21 weeks ago
The performance finale of Fox's "The X Factor" inched up in the ratings Wednesday night, pushing Fox to an overall win for...
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Against soft competition, singing contest also grows 25 percent in viewership
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A couple of days ago I got back from another stay in Japan, where I did one show in Osaka (the first time I’d been there for many years) and another four day stint in Tokyo, this time in two different places. During these sets I played a total of 64 different songs, covering the whole span of my career.
The audience in Japan is incredibly attentive and the nature of shows done in small (often jazz) clubs presents special challenges, if you care to accept them. I’ve found my visits over the last few years particularly stimulating, both in themselves and in terms of the wider perspective of my ongoing touring.
For my visit there in 2007, with the VdGG story continuing to unfold in surprising but always emphatically electric fashion, I’d made the specific request that the shows take place only in places with grand pianos. I didn’t even take a guitar with me. It was the first time I’d done a solo set for some time and I thought that if I concentrated only on keyboard songs I’d inevitably ramp up the number of songs in the live catalogue considerably. Although I’m more than happy to play electric pianos in the band and, indeed, in solo concerts I also felt that the use of (the favourite) acoustic instruments would also push me into more interesting, possibly extreme, performances.
Since then I’ve tried to add more and more material to my setlists with each succeeding solo tour with the result that I can now call on over ninety tunes, although in many cases I *will* need to have lyrics and notes in front of me in order to stay on track, or to get back on track as and when I fall off! In any event, stable performances are not really the desired result – I’m actually more interested in versions which skitter a little bit out of control rather than in “correct” ones. Naturally, there’s no such thing as a definitive version; or at least, I’ve no desire for one. I’d rather face up to each song as it comes up on the – constantly changing – setlists and treat it as feels right on the night.
When I went back to Tokyo in 2010, once again to do a run of four shows, it seemed an interesting idea to announce themes for each night in advance. The first was “What if there were no piano?” and, obviously, I played only guitar songs. (Actually, on a couple of occasions in the past pianos have been so far out of tune or mechanically wrecked that I’ve had to go down this route.) In the second – “What if I forgot my guitar?” – I played only piano songs . (Since I’ve sometimes broken a string on the very first guitar number in a set I’ve had some accidental experience of this, naturally, as well as the run of 2007 shows previously mentioned.)
All of which brings me to say that the next release on Fie! is now about to come out (on October 10th, in fact). A double, live, it’s called “Pno, Gtr, Vox” and is a representation of these two sets. The performances are taken from shows in the UK in 2010 as well as the Japanese ones and follow the original running order, though some songs have been taken out in order to bring the timing down to just over 70 minutes on each CD.
It is, then, something of a summation of this period of live solo work (running in parallel with the ongoing VdGG stuff). As such it will also stand as an ongoing representation of the kind of thing I do, the kind of thing I aim for, onstage. As I’ve said, no version is or can be definitive…but these are certainly authentic.
Final, shameless, plug. Now available on pre-order (and will be available after the release date, of course) from http://www.sofasound.com. But you knew that, didn’t you?


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BASSANI is offering its slip-on DNT performance mufflers for Bagger models in two styles, Straight or Megaphone. Both options have a 4in diameter body with a specially designed three stepped baffle that is acoustically tuned to deliver a unique exhaust sound while providing maximum performance.
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Australian shares shrugged off a poor lead from Wall Street, falling iron ore prices and disappointing Chinese economic data to post a solid gain on Monday, with healthcare stocks leading the way forward following planned legislative changes that will benefit the sector.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 0.5 per cent to 5358.9 while the broader All Ordinaries index lifted 0.4 per cent to 5420.3.
Chinese industrial production, retail sales and fixed-asset investment numbers all missed economist expectations, data out on Saturday showed, while new credit undershot predictions after surging in March.
Macquarie division director Martin Lakos said the local market was still relatively optimistic about the Chinese economy despite the figures.
"The market is of the view that quite a bit of the stimulatory measures taken by authorities last year are still filtering through into the Chinese economy," he said. "The People's Bank of China is still prepared to support the economy where necessary.
"Even with this latest data...it's still a steady-as-she-goes scenario for China and that's certainly our view."
Much of the market increase comes from health-care stocks, with the sector index up 2 per cent to touch an all-time record, after the government flagged plans to control rents for pathology companies.
The proposal likely represents a "material benefit" for Sonic Healthcare and Primary Healthcare, Morgan Stanley's Sean Laaman said in a note today.
"If the government is re-elected, the MYEFO cuts to pathology bulk-billing will remain although will be delayed (as widely anticipated) due to timing of the federal election," Mr Laaman said.
"The surprise is the government announced it will introduce legislation to control rents paid to landlords for pathology collection centre sites."
Analysts estimate Sonic's pathology rents have increased to 15 per cent of revenue from about 5 per cent in 2010.
Sonic shares jumped as much as 7 per cent but finished 4.9 per cent higher at $21.39. Primary Health Care put on 5.1 per cent to $3.47, Sirtex 3 per cent to $31.43, CSL 2.1 per cent to $112.95, Cochlear 3.4 per cent to $115.63 and Ramsay Health 1 per cent to $71.20.
"It's a combination of international investors attracted to the sector due to the falling Australian dollar and local investors playing catch up with the sharemarket's 2016 high," said Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets.
Among the big miners, BHP Billiton gained 2 per cent to $18.56, Rio Tinto lifted 1.2 per cent to $45.21, while South32 fell 1.5 per cent to $1.665..
The banks all gained: ANZ Banking Group 0.8 per cent to $24.31, Commonwealth Bank 0.8 per cent to $78, National Australia Bank 0.3 per cent to $29.02 and Westpac 0.8 per cent to $30.04. Fellow blue chip Telstra rose 0.5 per cent to $5.71.
In other corporate news, agribusiness Elders plummeted 7.8 per cent to $3.55 despite saying it expected to improve on last year's annual profit despite a mixed outlook for the second half of its fiscal year.
Elders said the winter cropping outlook for northern and western Australia is positive, with average winter production expected in southern Australia. The company booked a half-year net profit of $24.6 million - up 55 per cent on $15.9 million the previous year.
Asciano put on 0.1 per cent to $8.88 after being been hit with legal action just weeks ahead of a shareholder vote on the ports and rail group's $9.05 billion takeover by Qube and Brookfield Infrastructure.
ACFS, which claims to be Australia's largest privately-held container logistics group, is seeking orders clarifying its rights under the joint venture agreement and the impact of the takeover on those rights, according to Asciano.
ACFS is understood to be objecting to the proposed change of ownership.
Online marketplace Redbubble surged following its IPO on the local exchange, trading up 9 per cent on its issue price of $1.33 to close at $1.45..
Redbubble's early success is a positive sign for tech stocks looking to list on the exchange later in the year, after the recent Afterpay and WiseTech Global listings also performed well in their first weeks of trade.
The ecommerce business, which provides independent artists with a way to monetise their designs by printing them on clothing and homewares, has raised $30 million through the issue of new shares and an additional $9.8 million from the sale of shares owned by existing investors, giving it a market value of more than $268 million.
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Friender Bender is a multiplayer party game for up to 4 players that puts everyone behind the wheel of the same vehicle, taking turns driving and trying desperately not to crash. Pick up power-ups while you drive and use them to sabotage your friends while they're driving. If you're the last one to crash the car, you win!
I created the majority of the 3D models for this game, and all of the textures. I was also instrumental in its design, though the core idea is not mine.
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AbstractBuildings account for approximately 36% of the United States’ total carbon emissions in recent years. Existing research found that building retrofit has great potential to reduce carbon emissions. Existing research adopted a constant electricity emission factor based on the past few years. However, electricity emission factors change over time due to the increase of renewable energy generation. To accurately predict emission reduction potential of building retrofit, this study adopts dynamically changing electricity emission factors predicted by National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Using medium office buildings as an example, we predicted emission reduction of eight building retrofit measures from 2020 to 2050 in five locations in the United States with distinct climates and renewable adoption rates. To evaluate emission reduction potential sensitivity to the compositions of electricity generation, five scenarios for renewable energy adoptions are investigated. The main findings are from three perspectives. (1) From measure perspective: two measures, improving heating and service water heater efficiency, can constantly reduce emission, but the reduction potential of other six measures changes over time. (2) From location perspective: a) the locations where there is little coal for electricity generation, the variation in emission reduction potential over time is trivial; and b) the trend of emission reduction potential variation is the same as the trend of coal usage variation. (3) From scenario perspective: building retrofit will lead to the most carbon emission reduction potential when the renewable energy is the least popular and least reduction potential when the renewable is the most popular.
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Meeting point - Acropolis metro station. Walk Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, the pedestrian walkway outside the Acropolis museum and visit Odeion of Herodes Attikos/Herodeion and the historic Orthodox Church of St Demetrios Loumbardiaris. Further away, you will find yourself on top of Pnyx (Pnyka) Hill with an amazing panoramic view of the Acropolis Rock and the rest of the city of Athens. See the Old Observatory on the Hill of the Nymphs and continue walking next to the Classical Roman Agora until you enter the Monastiraki District and the flea market. When you reach Monastiraki square, you will see the restored Turkish Mosque - now the traditional ceramics museum called the Tzistarakis Mosque. In this area and within meters away, you will also see the Roman Forum, the Tower of the Winds, the Metresse, and the Hadrian’s Library. You are now entering the Plaka district, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens and Anafiotika, the neighborhood closest to the stone slope of the Acropolis. Then you will continue downhill until you see Lysicrates Choregic monument which is where the tour ends. You will be close to the Acropolis metro station (where you started the tour) having completed a full circle of the Acropolis Rock.
The meeting point is outside Acropolis metro station at 09:00am. Your tour guide will be standing next to the Metro sign, which is located on Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a light blue Athenian tours sign.
We are not entering any of the archeological sites, although we will give you all the interesting information and will have a great look of them from the outside.
We are doing tours only to small groups with maximum capacity of 10 people
The tours are conducted in English
The walking pace during the tour is moderate with a lot of stops and sitting opportunities
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In Reply to: Lower Back(Herniated Discs) posted by Mike on December 08, 2000 at 16:14:47:
Hi Mike - sorry to hear about your pain....especially when I know you probably want to be playing with your daughter. Many people get relief from "McKenzie" physical therapy - if you type that into a search engine, you'll probably find lots of info about it. Another option is epidural injections to try to reduce inflammation in the affected area. I know that "discectomies" are often done for herniated discs - different doctors will tell you different things, so do make sure to get at least a couple (preferably more) opinions before you consent to any surgery. Success rates vary tremendously for different procedures, so know one will be able to give you a guarantee, but a good surgeon should be able to tell you your "odds" of having a successful surgery. Best wishes to you and
God bless your day!


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Most Tasmanians aged over 50 experienced no serious effects on dementia risk factors, such as depression, anxiety and alcohol consumption, during the COVID-19 lockdown a Tasmanian study has found.
In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre compared data from participants involved in the ISLAND Project, to assess changes experienced by project participants during the pandemic.
The findings are in stark contrast to what has been reported about the greater population during COVID-19 lockdowns, including negative effects on mental health and wellbeing.
“We had a unique opportunity to see whether the lockdown measures impacted on dementia risk factors in an Australian sample of adults aged over 50,” lead author Dr Larissa Bartlett said.
“Because of what was reported elsewhere, we expected to see that lockdown measures were negatively impacting on people’s mental health, diet and alcohol consumption.
“However, this wasn’t the case for our study participants.
“We found that anxiety levels and alcohol consumption decreased and there was no change in depression scores.
“There were also small but significant improvements in cognitive and physical activity, smoking, diet and BMI.
”The study compared data which is routinely collected as part of the ISLAND Project from October 2019 to April/June 2020.
The ISLAND Project (Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease) is open to Tasmanians aged over 50.
The project ultimately aims to reduce the incidence of dementia in Tasmania by helping participants to understand the risks associated with dementia and to take action to minimise their chance of developing the debilitating condition.
Dr Bartlett said the study illustrated how preventative public health campaigns, such as the ISLAND project, can assist vulnerable members of the community.
“The study suggests that engaging at-risk populations in proactive health promotion and education campaigns during lockdown scenarios could be a protective public health strategy,” Dr Bartlett said.
The research paper, Change is modifiable dementia risk factors during COVID-19 lockdown: The experience of over 50s in Tasmania, Australia, was published in Alzheimer's’ & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical interventions.

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Laughter is a natural reaction to stimuli of joy, euphoria and happiness. No wonder that even in the first stage of life, babies smile - it's something that was already ingrained in us when we were born being inherent in our biology.
When you dream of laughing, it can have multiple readings, both good, like a real smile, and bad, like a grimace. Also, laughing in your sleep or waking up laughing can be a sign of everyday stress, and yes, laughter is a way to relieve tension too.
dream of laughter
There are two possible readings when it comes to dreaming of laughter, which can even be complementary. You may feel like someone is laughing behind your back or making fun of you without knowing it. The fear of being judged or humiliated can be linked to someone or a situation that you are ashamed of.
The second reading indicates that you will be able to achieve what you want, even if you have a difficult perspective at the moment. This dream shows that your plans will be successful and prosperous.
Thus, in both cases, self-confidence must be increased. Taking the risk of being judged is the start of realizing your dreams. When we get too carried away by what others think, we end up not getting out of inertia. If necessary, distance yourself from those who discourage you and stay true to your convictions.
Dream about having a giggle
Having a giggle in the dream can indicate disillusionment with someone close to you, and you are trying to mask this feeling with a smile on your face. Sometimes, in order not to worry people, or to not have to admit our feelings, we end up pretending that this situation does not affect us.
Try to be self-aware and accepting of situations and your feelings about people and yourself. Don't hide a smile where there is sadness, allow yourself to accept life's not-so-happy moments, and let the people you love help you through the process.
Dream of laughing out loud
If you dreamed of laughing out loud, it means that you see a situation in a distorted way and you do not give it true importance. In an attempt not to have to face the facts, you underestimate the problem. The moment asks you to examine situations seriously and with due attention, to face and find resolutions, before everything gets complicated.
Also, dreaming of laughing out loud indicates a similar situation in your personal relationships. Someone feels like you're not paying enough attention or being too careless. Be present in personal relationships and try to get out of automatic mode.
Dream of laughing a lot
If you dreamed of laughing a lot, there is an exaggerated demand on yourself. For fear of being judged or ridiculed, you are too hard on yourself and push yourself beyond measure. You may be trying to hide an aspect of yourself that is bothering you and causing you insecurity with constant laughter.
Laughing at your own downfalls and mistakes can be a strategy to adopt when you want to hide frustrations and dislikes. But now is the time to face them head-on and learn how to manage them.
Dream of laughing with happiness
You have a strong ego which can be read as arrogance if you dream of laughing with happiness. This time asks you to review some attitudes you might have, like being so determined and self-possessed that you ignore and hurt people around you.
Determination, focus and ambition are positive qualities, but they can become a burden if they are out of balance. Pride and arrogance can cause people to turn away from you. Try to balance your energies and consider the presence and ideas of others a little more.
Dream about seeing someone else laugh
You have created emotional and psychological defense mechanisms, protecting you from feelings such as pain and anxiety. To dream of seeing another person laughing is a symbol that you are seeing feelings from afar, that you are afraid to get involved and hurt yourself.
It is possible that you have been through situations that hurt you deeply and now you are trying to protect yourself from the same pain. However, when we protect ourselves from sadness, we also protect ourselves from happiness. It's time to understand your feelings and, who knows, to ask for help to overcome trauma and allow you to move forward.
Dreaming of a laughing child
Children are sincere and easily laugh at the most diverse situations, because they face life with lightness and purity. To dream of a laughing child indicates health and happiness in your life for years to come.
You may receive news that will bring you great joy. The meanings of this dream are as prosperous as possible and bring an aura of well-being and happiness on your path.
Dreaming of laughing with friends
You have the maturity and emotional intelligence to deal with all sorts of problems. To dream of laughing among friends, in addition to being a light and fun dream, reflects tranquility in business, even if you are currently experiencing difficulties.
This dream also indicates that in some way you are immune to negative feelings, either by transmuting them into good energies or managing to manage intelligently and wisely. However, it is advisable to avoid doing business and signing contracts at this time.
Dreaming of a young woman laughing
It is important that you review your judgments and that you do not place your ideals and values too much above others. When you dream of a young woman laughing, it is possible that there is a situation in family or close friends that arouses some indignation in you.
Try not to impose what you believe is right on others. After all, everyone has a different outlook and what works for you may not work for another.
Dream about hearing someone laugh
If in your dream you hear laughter, but you don't know where it is coming from, and it is joyful laughter, then you are guided to the path of good. Try to align yourself with spirituality and what you believe is the best path for your life.
If the laughter you heard was sarcastic or malicious, you could be in for some unpleasant situations. To dream of hearing someone laugh is mainly about personal relationships and indicates a distance from someone you considered important. Be especially careful with exaggerated jealousy.
Dreaming of laughing at someone else's failure
To dream of laughing at someone else's failure is an indication for you to review your attitudes and your goals: is it worth crushing people to achieve your goals? To dream of laughing at someone else's failure shows that you are acting selfishly and you might hurt someone else by doing so.
It is worth reviewing your positions and attitudes, looking a little more at the feelings of the people around you, especially if the person appearing in the dream is someone you know.
Dream of laughing at yourself
In childhood, when we fall down or make a mistake, we are taught to laugh at the situation instead of crying. It protects us from bad feelings and turns pain into laughter. To dream that you are laughing at yourself has two readings, one of which is that you are hiding the pain rather than showing it and dealing with it.
A second reading indicates emotional intelligence and maturity, because learning from your mistakes is an action that can bring personal and spiritual growth. Check your relationship with emotions and feelings closely, seeking self-knowledge.
Dreaming of laughing and waking up
Your ego can hinder your spiritual and professional growth if you dreamed of laughing and waking up. You find it difficult to be malleable and to accept change, being someone very conservative with your values.
You deny certain aspects of your personality, trying to hide it or eliminate it. Perhaps because of your stubbornness or a very conservative way of looking at things, you are suppressing an aspect within yourself that is part of who you are in essence.
When you dream of laughing and waking up, try to understand the causes of the need to maintain old energy patterns and limiting beliefs and seek balance and flexibility.
Dreaming of laughing and crying at the same time
You are very focused on achieving a goal or a goal that you have set for yourself and this generates excessive anxiety. Dreaming of laughing and crying at the same time can indicate stress in your daily life.
Look for balance in your actions, and even if you have clear goals and are determined to achieve them, don't forget the other aspects of life that are just as important. Rest and take a moment to distract and relax.

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