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A savory pie hearty enough to use as a main dish. Perfect for potluck and great for vegetarians.
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- 1To peel tomatoes, use large pot, fill with water and bring to boil. Place tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute and then place in large bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Remove and let cool. Skins should peel right off!
- 2Mix Bisquick with approximately 1/3 cup water and butter in bowl. You may need to add more water as needed to form dough.
- 3Press into bottom and sides of greased 13" X 9" baking dish.
- 4Place layer of tomatoes on Bisquick crust first and then layer of cheese over that. Continue until all tomatoes are used.
- 5Mix mayonnaise, onion, parsley, and basil in small bowl. Spread over top of layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until crus is light golden br.
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Nutritional Facts for Fresh Tomato Pie
Serving Size: 1 (210 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value
- Calories 505.0
- Calories from Fat 251
- Total Fat 27.9 g
- Saturated Fat 8.9 g
- Cholesterol 33.8 mg
- Sodium 1014.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 53.7 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g
- Sugars 13.0 g
- Protein 10.7 g
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When is the last time you found yourself on the ground or household floor? For some, it may have been yesterday at work or today playing with the kids. Others may say 6 months, 2 years, or greater than a decade ago since they last found themselves in this position.
Maintaining the ability to complete this movement skill should be at the top of your list if you wish to remain living independently in your home as you age. Take a moment to visualize the physical requirements of transferring yourself from standing, to laying down on the floor, and back into standing. What a battle against gravity!
We all may take slightly different approaches, but there is no doubt that all major muscle groups of the upper/lower extremities and trunk were necessary for most of us. Not to mention the cardiovascular and nervous system demands either! Just like any movement skill, this task is easier for some more than others.
Why is this skill important? Directly speaking, there are numerous daily activities that require us to get on and off the floor or ground including yard work, cleaning, playing with children or pets, and competing in recreational sports among other tasks. Indirectly speaking, if someone is unable to get on and off the floor it is quite likely that they may have current or future difficulty with lower level activities. This list includes more routine tasks such as standing up from chairs, using stairs, walking, and getting in/out of bed among other tasks. If you can maintain the ability to successfully get yourself up and down from the floor you are setting yourself up for success as you age due to the physical demands and carryover to lower level tasks.
Some may say this thinking is a stretch or inaccurate, but we can all agree and likely relate to the statement “use it or lose it” and this is no different. Once a person stops doing an activity, it is much harder to try and start up again. A quick example of this is the high school or college athlete who stops running, jumping, and lifting weights. 20 years later this same person tries to pick up these activities again and they are nowhere near their former self. “I’m just getting old” is a common excuse, but what is aging? Aging is gradual de-conditioning over time. If you don’t challenge your body’s systems they will get weak. Yes, there are physiological changes that will happen no matter what with aging, but that does not mean these changes cannot be slowed down drastically.
So, what is the trick to slowing down aging? You guessed it. Do those strenuous daily activities that make life harder such as getting on and off the floor. Make a routine of physically challenging yourself daily or at least weekly to prevent losing your movement skills and to be self sufficient as you age.
Go sprint, jump, jog, use the stairs, go for a long walk, complete that tedious yard work, or do any other activity that makes you tired. Make your life a little bit harder today instead of accepting defeat with “getting old,” so that you can thrive as you age. Yes, I am talking to young adults in their 20s as well!
Don’t stop getting on and off the floor because once you stop doing this, what movement skill will you lose next?
I hope this article highlighted the importance of literally being able to get on and off the floor, but also the big picture message regarding preventing physical decline. If you find yourself being physically limited by pain or a medical condition please seek out help from your physician and/or one of the fantastic therapy professionals in the area.

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The sudden death of an apparently healthy infant that remains unexplained after all known possible causes have been ruled out through autopsy, death scene investigation, and review of the medical history.
SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants between 1 week and 1 year of age, with an approximate rate of 2 per 1,000 live births; 6000–7000 babies die of SIDS every year in the U.S. The peak age is 2–4 months and the most deaths occur during the colder months (October to April in the northern hemisphere). The case definition specifically excludes death due to drugs or poisons, apnea, respiratory infection, suffocation, aspiration of vomitus, choking, accidental strangulation, or child abuse. Most victims appear healthy before death, which occurs rapidly, usually during sleep. SIDS strikes families of all races and socioeconomic levels. It is slightly more common in males, and the second child is more susceptible than the first. Some theories suggest a congenital or developmental defect, but the phenomenon does not show familial clustering. Statistical studies have identified certain risk factors, among them maternal smoking before and after birth, inadequate prenatal care, low birth weight, young maternal age, and maternal hard drug use. Some but not all studies have suggested that breast-feeding slightly reduces the risk. Gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori has been speculatively implicated in some cases. The most important risk factor identified to date is sleeping in the prone position. Sleeping on the side is less dangerous than sleeping prone but more dangerous than sleeping supine. The reason for these differences is unknown, but the incidence of SIDS has declined markedly since 1992, when the American Academy of Pediatrics first recommended that healthy infants be placed on their backs for sleep. For infants with gastroesophageal reflux, swallowing dysfunction, or unilateral vocal cord paralysis, the prone position may be preferred. For healthy infants, the supine position does not increase the risk of vomiting and aspiration. Current medical practice emphasizes reduction of risk through avoidance of the prone sleeping position and of maternal smoking, and education, counseling, and emotional support of the parents of victims.
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We use to play Shoreline weekly..............but no more !!!!!
(perhaps we are not alone).
With the amount of GOOSE feces on the course, WHO would want to play/slip there ?. Perhaps a person who works at a Sanitation Dept since they may be use to that environment.
The feces are prevelant throughout the Shoreline Park area also. It makes a walk around the golf course unpleasant and causes one to think twice about a meal at Michael's
Seems as though if you want the latest POOP in the Mt. View area you should head for Shoreline. You will certainly get it there !!
Yeah, no kidding, you spend more time cleaning up the poop off your shoes etc. than anything else.
50% increase in labor costs with reduced staffing? ouch. time to outsource.
Isnt the golf course operated out of the Shoreline slush fund?
It's not operated out of the North Bayshore fund. It's operated out of the general fund because in the good old days they were able to pull profits from the golf course into the rest of the city (rather than having to spend them in North Bayshore as they'd do if it were in that fund).
Then close it down. Its already a tremendous waste of land when only 4 people can use hundreds of yards of bay front land at a time for a price.
Its simple economics: Raise the price the golfers have to pay to cover the costs. If not enough people are willing to pay to support it, then
its only logical to close it down. Rip it all up and revert it back to burrowing owl habitat that many more users besides only golfers can enjoy. Why have this if nobody is using it and its loosing money?
Turn it into hunting preserve. That would generate revenue, cut maintenance costs to about zero, and take care of the goose overpopulation problem while protecting the native owls.
I used to play there 25 times/year (over $1000 revenue) but stopped in 2009 because the greens were getting worse and worse and Sunnyvale hired a new person to run their grounds and he's done a terrific job improving the greens. I also hate all the bird poop everywhere. But for me, the lousy greens and degrading fairways are the key issue.
I'd come back to play the course if the quality improves again -- and the birds go away. The coots should all be killed; I love birds but those birds wouldn't even exist if the golf course weren't there. They just sit there and eat and poop until they die.
Much mention has been made about the financial issues with Shoreline Golf Course. Much has also been said about the goose poop which from my own observation is really a problem.
I've heard from two different sources that the City is (or has)commissioned an artist to create a bronze figure of TWO GEESE to set upon the flag pole of the new Fire Station #5 (adjacent to the golf course) ....at a cost of about $55 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
This is really "for the birds!"
Having played Shoreline since before it opened to the public, I'd say it's in as a good of condition now as I've ever experienced it. The bird problems are nothing compared to the past, and the overall condition of the greens and fairways is as good as I remember it ever being.
In case people haven't noticed, all businesses are feeling the effects of the current economy, not just golf courses. I thought that is what reserves were intended for - unforeseen circumstances.
Tearing up the course, or outsourcing it and letting the condition degrade, is a knee-jerk reaction that many will regret down the road.
Don't forget that during better times the golf course made a positive contribution to the city coffers. Let's not turn our back on it during these tough times.
Increased and improved marketing could do a lot to increase revenues, and if fee hikes are needed, so be it, but let's not ruin what so many people obviously enjoy.
It seems there are a lot of nearby Golf Courses so we really don't need one in Mountain View. I would like to see this green area used for everyone and not just a few golfers. The green area in Shoreline Park is very small and using most of the current golf course for other uses similar to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco would be great. How to pay for this maybe consider asking local companies to construct and name recreation features.
By the way there is no bird problem at Michael's restaurant.
I'm not a golfer, but see no reason to close the course. I agree with Bob Trygg: "Increased and improved marketing could do a lot to increase revenues, and if fee hikes are needed, so be it, but let's not ruin what so many people obviously enjoy."
1. Does the city get revenue from Michaels for events - it's quite a good small meeting environment - maybe that could be leveraged - especially in off-hours when a business may need an offsite meeting and there aren't so many golfers around.
2. How about making a 9-hole putting green and an 18-hole crazy golf course (miniature golf with interesting features like tunnels) - for families.
3. Can you make money off golf contests with entry fees?
4. Is there an opportunity for corporate golf - a couple of hours for a 9-hole game with many people in a company league playing individually for a fee - you could have a quarterly league fee for up to 20 people in a company to play one after the other at a set time - say 3:30 to 5:30.
5. Many high tech people don't play golf - so how about having company team bonding days where you train first timers for a corporate fee - we once did one in Hawaii where a company paid for 3 lessons in the morning - driving range, putting and chipping out of bunkers, then in the afternoon everyone played a full round. In between people can have training seminars in Michaels.
6. Advertise the driving range and have contests, gift vouchers and special lessons (like 5 days a week lunch hour lessons) on it - its quicker to play the driving range than to have a full game and that might atract more people with limited time.
I used to play Shoreline when residents got a big discount. From a design standpoint it is one of the best munis in the area, far superior to Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose.
It just got too expensive and the poop didn't help. I still use the practice facility.
I can imagine the congestion and parking problems if the golf course was converted to miniature golf or some another use than ias a gold course. I am not a golfer, but the points about waiting for the economy to pick up make good sense. The traffic flow in and out of the boat launch area, the lakeside cafe, and the golf course in managable now. Increase usability = widen the roads, more parking etc. etc. Makes no sense. Leave it as is!!!
I wasn't suggesting getting rid of the current golf course - just leveraging the sport and making golf accessible for all ages and budgets and branding it as a golf center.
If parking is a problem then charge - Mountain View residents and workers could have free permits.
After all there is a gatehouse that seems to watch for dogs and windsurfing boards and is hardly ever staffed. One could use that to good effect to issue parking permits and day passes per car for non-residents and let those who come on bikes, roller blades and on foot go free.
For moment there I thought you were going to say the City could put up a bunch of Wii stations out there in lieu of the poopy course.
Salaries have increase from $46,000 to $87,000 over 9 years is a healthy increase for union employees, especially if that doesn't take into account the health benefits and pensions City employees also receive.
Couple that with the fact the course currently operates at 77% capacity suggests a problem with the balance sheet.
Outsourcing would help, but if your fixed costs are high, then you need to increase earnings too. Multi use areas might help.
The times I've gone to the course, the bird poop problem was really evident, enough for me not to stay. If the City is looking to increase golfing or any family related activities there, the poop problem needs to be addressed.
The employee cost is not the issue. That is what the cities up and down the state are saying in attempts to find reasons to cut any penny they can from their employees that work hard to keep them looking good. In this case maybe the city should stop spending money on projects that are not needed or land it can not develop. BMH oh my, moffett blvd land and lets not forget a church for a future youth center that benefits maybe a handful. Like in the movie "Dave" when his friend says, "Who does your accounting around here."
No kidding. The City puts a Senior Center, a Child Care Center, and now wants a Youth Center right in the middle of the ghetto and in an area where the crime rate is the highest. If's all part of the city's socialist agenda--one where golf has no place!
Did you read the entire article? The entire "loss" of $800k is due to water ( which is provided at no charge by other cities to their courses) and this phantom "admin charge" ($350k) to run the city -- which has nothing to do with the golf course and is still there even if you tear the golf course up.
In other words, killing the golf course guarantees a $350k loss every year forever. Meanwhile, leaving it there breaks even now and returns to making money as the economy improves.
How could the city have let these deficits continue for so many years. Sadly this is mismanagement by the city to have not stopped the red ink two years ago.
Also an average salary of $86k for a marginally maintained course is unbelievable. Most people in this valley have taken pay reductions in the past year. So pay reductions or outsourcing is necessary.
Also Micheals needs a make over. The lobby has a mismatch of furniture and you smell the bathroom or bathroom chemicals as soon as you walk into the lobby. It would not take much to improve it.
Shoreline and the Michaels building are worth keeping let's not neglect them because we are over paying employees, some of whom are not performing.
"Did you read the entire article? The entire "loss" of $800k is due to water ( which is provided at no charge by other cities to their courses) and this phantom "admin charge" ($350k) to run the city -- which has nothing to do with the golf course and is still there even if you tear the golf course up.
In other words, killing the golf course guarantees a $350k loss every year forever. Meanwhile, leaving it there breaks even now and returns to making money as the economy improves."
Yes, I read the entire article. However, considering your comments, I question whether you did.
1. The expenditure for water is $431k, as opposed to the "$800k" figure you stated.
2. The administrative overhead is a charge cities and other large parent companies will place on satellite businesses to cover costs for purchasing, payroll, and maintenance done by the parent company. As the employees are City workers, and the land is City owned, its completely reasonable to have overhead costs associated with it. Also, it is not accurate to assume that this cost is fixed, regardless of how the land is used, as it depends on the services provided by the parent company, in this case, the City.
3. Contrary to your statement that the course currently breaks even, it has been steadily losing money since 2005, and assuming it will make money in the future is just that, an assumption.
The last thing I'll point out is that its reasonable for the City to pass on water costs to the course if is to be expected to run as a bonifide business concern. That water isn't free. If the course doesn't pay for it, then the City will, which means the City's budget now gets hit with this cost and consequently existing City services will have to cut even more to balance the budget. Also, the annual cost in water of $431k, is less than the $450k cost SAVINGS received from outsourcing the work. In other words, according to the article, outsourcing alone would more than pay for the water used.
"The employee cost is not the issue. That is what the cities up and down the state are saying in attempts to find reasons to cut any penny they can from their employees that work hard to keep them looking good. In this case maybe the city should stop spending money on projects that are not needed or land it can not develop. BMH oh my, moffett blvd land and lets not forget a church for a future youth center that benefits maybe a handful. Like in the movie "Dave" when his friend says, "Who does your accounting around here."
Especially for union workers that have guaranteed increases and ever increasing benefits, how is employee cost NOT an issue? Labor makes up a huge chunk of any operating budget, especially for those organizations that are service related. The 2nd most expensive cost for the golf course is water at $430k, but bear in mind that the SAVINGS from outsourcing the staff alone, exceed this amount.
Assuming that City workers are hard working and effective is just as narrow-minded and delusional as assuming they are lazy and slow. The fact remains that since 2005, the course has lost money. At 77% capacity, there isn't a lot of room to grow the business, without raising fees. With employee costs continuing to rise, profit growth will need to be maintained consistently to keep up.
Just close the golf course! It is a shame for the city of Mountain View to lose money on the golf course, when a Silicon Valley city has many schools scoring below californian standards!
Is golfing more important than educating! Shame on you city of Mountain View.
A disappointed tax payer!
Just like the rest of Shoreline, there is old landfill under the golf course. If it is not maintained as a golf course, it needs to be maintained FOREVER as something else. We don't charge for use of the rest of Shoreline Park, except for the concert venue, but we could, like Palo Alto has considered for Foothill.
Golfers seem to be of two unlike minds: Some want to play cheaply, regardless of conditions, while others prefer to play less, pay more, and have a better experience. I'm the latter. I'd rather drive to Monterey or Rohnert Park than play Shoreline (ten minutes away). The water based course design and setting within the regional park has encouraged runaway wildlife population growth (so that the birds and critters are effectively no longer wild). Whatever land use survives on top of the landfill, better wildlife management will be needed at significant cost.
By the way, "Just a Mom" since the City does not fund schools, what kind of redistribution would you propose, whether or not the golf course survives?
What has the City done to promote the golf course?
Decisions seem to be made by individuals who have no business background.
A potential premier golf course in the middle of money rich Silicon Valley and you can't make money???
Sounds like a lack of business acumen.
Filling in the lakes, sounds like a great idea to get rid of the current water fowl population and speed up the pace of play. The goose poop and high number of mudhens is what keeps people from playing this course. Get rid of the birds/poop and golfers will flock back to this wonderful course.
"Golfing is down nationwide..." So is housing, but not in Silicon Valley! There is plenty of money waiting to be spent on golf at this perfectly placed golf course.
"Google" "Shoreline golf"...you get a golf course somewhere in Iowa!!!! Some tiny little place in Iowa has a website and a course right in the middle of Silicon Valley doesn't???!!!! Want to tell me who is running the golf course????
Seems like you don't need a management company, you need new management!!
Fill in the lakes, this will clean up the golf course. It will allow the maintenance staff to get back to maintaining the course rather than cleaning up crap.
Fill in the lake in front of Michaels Restaurant (or part of it) and create a lighted miniature golf course and maybe a self-contained batting cage. This will bring young kids, families, teens looking for a hangout at night, more business to Michaels, more new customers to discover Shoreline Golf.
Expand the driving range. Make it more interesting! Some fun targets, for kids to try and hit. Remember the old carnival shooting gallery. Golf doesn't always have to be serious. Pipe some music to the driving range in the evening.
Promote the golf course to local businesses. Have a Google sponsored golf tournament.
Do something other than put a golf course there and wait for people to find it.
How is the city going to feel when a management company comes in and starts making money hand over fist and the city is left with its small portion of the pie?
The City of Mountain View has a major opportunity if they just worked a little harder.
Let's just keep outsourcing the entire country!
What department is next to get outsourced??? The Finance department?? Downtown Theater?
How about rolling up your sleeves and getting busy.
Outsourcing is waving a white flag at the problem. What else will you be waving the white flag at??
Don't take the easy way out! How about a little good old fashioned American no how? How about a little creative thinking?
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The first ever data link between satellites has been established using a laser beam as the signal carrier.
On board the European Space Agency's (ESA's) Artemis satellite is the Silex system, which provides an optical data transmission link with the French National Centre of Space Studies' Earth observation satellite, Spot 4, which also has a Silex terminal.
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Huffman Engineering Shared Expertise in Automation Infrastructure Solutions for Water and Wastewater Facilities at CRWA’s 37th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Feb 16, 2018
Leading water/wastewater control systems integrator Huffman Engineering, Inc. attended Colorado Rural Water Association’s 37th annual conference and exhibition in Denver, CO February 12-15, 2018.
Huffman Engineering, Inc., a leader in control systems integration with offices in Nebraska and Colorado, attended the 37th Annual Conference & Exhibition by the Colorado Rural Water Association (CRWA). The CRWA Conference and Exhibition was held at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport’s Convention Center February 12-15, 2018.
Huffman Engineering did have a display at booth 214 near the center of the CRWA Exposition. The company showcased their extensive expertise in the design and implementation of turnkey automation infrastructure solutions for water and wastewater facilities.
For over 30 years, Huffman Engineering has served as a trusted technology and services partner to water industry professionals throughout Colorado and Nebraska.
Huffman Engineering is the single-sourced subcontractor responsible for designing and installing the instrumentation and controls on a section of a major, 22-year, 74-part wastewater improvement project for the City of Omaha, and recently completed a major renovation project at a 125-year-old water treatment plant, also in the metropolitan Omaha area, which included PLC and SCADA control system upgrades with no downtime for installation.
“Municipal utilities are facing the dual challenges of aging infrastructure and increased regulatory requirements,” said Howard Huffman, CEO of Huffman Engineering. “Huffman Engineering’s experience with complicated and difficult upgrades in this industry puts us in a unique position to share our knowledge with CRWA members and conference attendees.”
Evan Kilgore, senior electrical engineer and head of Huffman Engineering’s Denver office, was on hand to answer questions related to municipal utility upgrade projects. “We look forward to discussing the many benefits to upgrading water and wastewater plants to intelligent infrastructure technologies,” said Kilgore. “Those benefits include improved network security, optimization and measurement of productivity, analysis of critical operational data, automated regulatory documentation, management of facility costs, and more.”
The CRWA conference offered an exhibition floor with vendor booths as well as exam-preparation training sessions in water, wastewater, collection, distribution and management of municipal water/wastewater utility systems. In addition, conference attendees could have participated in a banquet and awards recognition dinner with entertainment and raffle prizes.
Huffman Engineering has a 30-year history of delivering large-scale system integration projects for highly regulated industries which require clients meet stringent regulatory requirements. Whether it is meeting requirements for FDA, EPA, or projects involving hazardous locations, Huffman Engineering builds robust reliable automation systems.
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Leader of Canadian UAW shows his mettle in Chrysler pact
Robert (Bob) White, head of the United Automobile Workers of Canada, appears to have succeeded in a campaign to end wage concessions to American automakers -- an issue that was the focus of the split between the US and the Canadian branches of the union last December. Labor agreements were reached last week between Chrysler and the UAW branches in the United States and Canada. They were the first separate pacts in the 60-year history of Chrysler. The UAW-Canada had split with its American parent union last year because of differences between Mr. White and the UAW in Detroit, under the leadership of Owen Bieber.
In a congratulatory telex to Mr. Bieber after the American UAW had signed its agreement with Chrysler, Mr. White noted that ``The fact that you have reestablished the annual improvement factor is very important and concurs with my philosophy of opposition to lump-sum payments.''
That is a direct reference to what caused the US-Canada union split last year: The US UAW accepted lump-sum payments from General Motors, while the Canadian workers fought for a percentage increase.
White worked his way from the shop floor to being the most powerful labor leader in Canada -- and his success at the negotiating table, some say, could lead him into federal politics.
The Canadian director of the United Automobile Workers does not fit the stereotyped image of the union boss. He is soft-spoken and slim. He jogs and is politically active.
White left school at 15 to work in a plywood factory. He was a shop steward by 18 and led his first strike at 22, becoming president of a union local at 24. A series of union jobs followed, and White became head of the Canadian United Automobile Workers in 1978.
The UAW is not the biggest union in Canada -- it actually ranks fifth in size -- but under White's leadership it has become the strongest. White is the best known union leader in the country. The former chief of the UAW is Dennis McDermott, now head of the Canadian Labor Congress, roughly the equivalent of the AFL-CIO. White has a higher profile than Mr. McDermott, which is said to cause some friction between the two men.
``No Concessions'' has been the slogan for contract talks with Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. The UAW in Canada negotiated a better contract than its American counterpart last year. That caused a rift between the Toronto headquarters of the UAW and Solidarity House, UAW's head office in Detroit.
One reason the Canadian branch was able to get more money is that the Canadian dollar is worth 73 cents American. But under the terms of the auto pact between the two countries, parts made in Canada sell for US dollars once they have crossed the border.
Earlier this year 4,000 members of the Canadian Association of Airline Employees -- ticket agents and other clerical staff -- were on strike against Air Canada. The airline wanted concessions. The union was about to buckle, but White negotiated a contract and now the airline workers are members of the UAW.
One thing that worries other union leaders is the possibility of further expansion of the UAW in Canada. The union's new constitution includes a method to help other unions merge with the UAW.
``The union movement is a social movement,'' White has said repeatedly. This underlies his politics. He has supported South African union leaders, peace groups, and the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua. Like British union leaders, he thinks a union should support a political party. In Britain that is the Labour Party; in Canada it is the New Democratic Party.
The popularity of the UAW leader could project him to the leadership of the New Democrats. For now that's just talk, but White would be the first trade union leader of a party that says it represents the workers but has long been dominated by intellectuals.


With the advent of digital technology, the world has been introduced to a myriad of marvels in the digital device space. As robotics and artificial intelligence have evolved to become an extension to human cognizance and capabilities, there have been significant developments to perfect these attributes and do a finer job. Among one such recent development is Machine Vision. Growing rapidly with a soaring demand for vision guided robotic systems in industries such as pharmaceutical & chemical, food & beverage, automotive, and packaging, MV has become the benchmarks for robotics in quality inspection and automation. Riding this wave of application-oriented machine vision system adoption, MV has taken over the modern robotics, the market of which is currently valued at USD 9.95 billion.
Conventionally, deployed to assist in supervising work environments, MV has been significantly instrumental in robotic guidance, automatic inspection, and process control in industrial applications. Eliminating the human eye error in detecting, observing and examining production activities of Industrial manufacturing, MV is all set to replace manual measurements and inspection. Equipped with the power of exceptional smart cameras and image processing to perform measurements and inspections deployed, MV is slated to gain considerable momentum in the food & packaging, automotive, and pharmaceutical verticals in the coming years. Owing to an increased precision in detection of objects, enhanced analysis, monitoring tolerance, and accurate component measuring, MV is perfectly positioned to reach a wider customer base.
As MV transitions to consolidate its stance in traditional corporate workflows and robotics, several new players specialized in the technology have surfaced to showcase their unique expertise with MV and its use cases. Acknowledging this transition of the new age digital technology, a panel of industry experts, CEOs, CIOs and the editorial team at Manufacturing Technology Insights have shortlisted a column of industry players who have showcased exceptional market potential in the modern MV space. The following list features the “Top 10 Machine Vision Solution Providers in APAC – 2019.”


What NoSQL database to choose
Big Data application requirements are usually very extensive and might not fit into one database technology. The list of these requirements can be huge and specific. Some general ones are below:
• Handling huge amounts of unstructured data
• Combination from search and analytical type of queries
• Denormalized data patterns
• Support for high volume writes and read volumes that are not always predictable
• High availability
• No downtime deployments
Perhaps that is the reason why NoSQL solutions are very much application and situation specific based on every product in corresponding category functionality and features. Usually no one NoSQL database matches all the application requirements like usual General-Purpose RDBMS systems. It depends a lot on the application architecture and what NoSQL database fits better you have to decide.
The NoSQL databases have specific characteristics to showcase and they perform best if used for that purpose. So you cannot use a Key-Value store when you need a Graph or Document database for example, while Relational database systems (RDBMS) are all quite compatible.
Then what NoSQL database to choose? -> There is no clear answer to this. Again, it’s very dependent to the application architecture and requirements. However, if it’s your task to make a decision I recommend the following simple approach:
1) Gather the app requirements careful in terms of:
– required data structures (do NOT use noSQL for structured data),
– data model type and its agility,
– type of data operations,
– type of app workload,
2) Try/evaluate RDBMS first for your use case. No money – go for mySQL. If it does not work, go further to step 3.
3) Based on your requirements, choose the proper noSQL category (read my previous article on that: NoSQL database types comparison in examples)
4) Choose a few candidates from that category
5) Evaluate carefully DBs feature sets, applicable use cases and match them again to your requirements
6) Contact vendors, read and test yourself.
7) Do not blindly trust noSQL vendor presentations (It’s just sales)
8) Find similar use cases /references from somebody else
9) Do not use a particular noSQL engine only due to the fact its bundled in any development framework
To help you with your choice, I share a few my notes on the most popular NoSQL databases below.
Mongo DB is certainly one of the leaders of NoSQL Document databases. You can have it in Community Edition or getting commercial support using Enterprise Edition.
Nowadays MongoDB is a popular part of development frameworks, like node.js and others. It’s used like data store to store the things, even structured things (which is wrong). It’s simple to start and use it in development, but this is exactly the catch. Do not think, it’s born for all your apps data and use cases.
With all its popularity, MongoDB has some drawbacks in areas of instability and poor write performance on big data volumes as well as lack of robust high availability solution. Below are some pros and cons:
• Rapid software development due to document oriented and schema-less design
• Reach API support for apps development
• Comprehensive set of features (support for secondary indexes, etc.)
• Flexible Querying and Aggregation Framework
• Both free Open Source and enterprise editions are available
• No ACID transactions (no rollbacks, possibility of inconsistent reads)
• Multitasking can be a problem due locking, no schema design and eventual inconsistency
• Poor write performance on big data volumes that do not fit into memory
• Scalability and availability can be limited compared to Casandra
See more about noSQL MongoDB
Oracle NoSQL database
NoSQL Database is a key-value store that is built using Oracle Berkeley DB with large amount of infrastructure features on top of it. If you are an Oracle customer it’s worth to looking into it mainly due to the tight integration to Oracle Server and Hadoop. You can get even the Oracle Big Data Appliance bundled with everything you need for high performance Big Data manipulations. See some advantages of Oracle NoSQL database below:
• Simple data model using key-value pairs with major and sub-keys
• Efficient programming model with ACID transactions and JSON support
• Good integration with Oracle Database and Hadoop
• Data distribution with support for multiple data centers
• High availability option including remote failover and synchronization
• Scalable throughput and possibility of adding capacity dynamically
Some features are below:
See more about Oracle NoSQL database
CouchBase is a commercial product that was originally based on a document store of NOSQL CouchDB that includes some extras on the top + vendor support.
• Couchbase is open-source including In-Memory option
• Documents are stored as key values in a binary form
• ANSI98 SQL support based on JSON docs (not on a table level)
• Read Consistency only for a single document
• Data is compressed on storage
• Aggregations based on index service
• Data is loaded in memory fully or partly
See more about NoSQL CouchBase database
Casandra would be a good candidate to evaluate from the column stores family. It has Community Edition + Casandra Enterprise offered from DataStax.
Below are some pros and cons:
• Highly distributed and scalable database
• Supports heavy write operations and reasonable read operations (should be faster than MongoDB especially at writing large data volumes)
• Strong and friendly Partitioning implementation
• Close integration with Hadoop (file system implementation identical to an HDFS file system that allows Hadoop to read directly off Cassandra key-spaces rather than copying data around)
• Includes reliable remote data center replication
• Enterprise support for DSE packaged offering via DataStax
• Features set is less comprehensive compared to MongoDB (but Cassandra is quickly catching up, important is to find those required for your application)
• Maintainability is rather complex, especially in the cluster environments
See more about noSQL Casandra database
That was a short review and some recommendation on how to choose the best noSQL database for your use case. I will update this post with some more tips later. In the mean time you can read my another post: NoSQL database types comparison in examples


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Organic fertilizers for shrubs and ornamental plants
Planteo fertilizers do not contain hormones and antibiotics found in fertilizers of animal origin.
Flowers, shrubs and trees are undoubtedly the decoration of any garden.
In addition to aesthetic functions, they provide privacy and set limits. Planted on the east or west side of the house, the deciduous trees provide cool shade in summer and sunshine in winter after the leaves fall. On the north side, they provide excellent protection against the wind.
They create a friendly space for animals: they shelter birds, attract bees and butterflies.
Garden plants also improve air quality, filter out pollutants and reduce soil erosion.
Thanks to the variety of ornamental plants, the landscape around the house becomes colorful, lively and varied.
Thanks to our fertilizers you will provide your plants with nutrients necessary for their development.
Planteo Flowers is a certified, professional BIO organic fertilizer based on ingredients of plant origin It is dedicated to all flowers growing in the garden, such as, for example, tulips, asters, zinnia, forget-me-nots, daylilies or echinacea.
The balanced composition of the fertilizer causes rapid growth and healthy development of plants, longer and more profuse flowering and intense colors.
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Founded in 1985, Alualpha was born as part of a pioneer company in the manufacture of aluminum windows founded in the 1960s. Due to its dynamism and knowledge of the sector, it quickly became a national leader in this area.
In order to be able to respond to the emerging needs in the specific hardware sector for aluminum frames, the company started manufacturing these hardware as a complement to aluminum frames.
However, in order to be able to respond effectively to market needs, investments were made, both in equipment and in new facilities at Terrugem.
Due to its technical knowledge, determination, creativity and innovation, Alualpha has autonomized itself from this activity.
In 2011 Alualpha renewed its corporate and visual image, creating a new logo, in order to position itself as a global company with its customers and stakeholders.
Alualpha has always worked under the “Alpha” brand, seeking to position itself as a reference brand in the market, which conveys a new, innovative and creative image full of new ideas, in a solid and global way of all markets with a strong export profile.
At Alualpha we have as one of the main objectives, through the constant development of the sector, to understand and consistently reach the expectations of the customers, and to identify new business areas, proceeding with a permanent technological update.
It is an integral part of Alualpha’s Quality Policy to ensure the continuous improvement of our products and services, the efficiency of processes and product quality and the sustainable development of its activities, being the permanent objective of everyone in the company in order to obtain the satisfaction of customers and stakeholders.
In its quality policy, Alualpha assumes the practice and values that take into account the preservation of the environment and the appropriate setting of the context in a sustainable way. In this way, it seeks to minimize the impact of its activity, products and services through the continuous improvement of processes, with the main objectives in this area, reducing consumption, recycling and reuse of the waste produced.
Today, Alualpha is a family business with solid roots and an ambition for permanent progress, constituted as a limited company with a capital of 2 million euros that directly employs more than 100 workers and with a turnover of around 11 million euros.
Located in the municipality of Sintra, 38 km from Lisbon, it has modern facilities with about 30,000 m of which 7,000 meters are covered and will soon be 12,000 meters.
Alualpha, following the modernization and rationalization carried out with significant investments made in 2019, is creating the conditions to prepare its future having as one of its main objectives to create a medium and long term value, in order to be prepared for change and face new challenges.
Considering that the new development is inserted in an increasingly global market, we intend to distribute our sales in a balanced way all over the world in order to reduce dependencies.
On the other hand, it sought to develop a significant amount of products that can meet the needs and expectations of different markets.
According to this policy, Alualpha has had a continuous evolution in the national market .. always with the best solutions.
Seeking to maintain a competitive advantage in the medium and long term, we ensure a capacity and determination to innovate, obtaining continuous improvements of our products in order to be able to provide our customers with consistent and sustainable products, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and service.
In order to achieve these objectives, we constantly keep an investment in research and development in order to be able to guarantee through our Technical and Development through its ability to create and innovate, an important presence in the markets where it operates.
Seeking to meet what the Alpha brand represents, Alualpha, through a dynamic product that involves research and development, has a design with current concern, keeping in mind that functional, aesthetic and qualitative aspects of its products are compatible with the user, while being modern and attractive.


The KBC MCCL1 series is a 10/100 Ethernet media converter. It supports transmission of an Ethernet channel over either one or two, multimodeor singlemode optical fibers with full duplex operation. Plug-and-play design makes installation straightforward, with no electrical or optical adjustment needed. LED indicators are provided to show the operational status of the unit.
The series is available in a compact, wall-mount unit that also fits within a 2U 19” rack. Up to 16 MCCL1 media converters can be accommodated in a rack.
KBC MCCL1 10/100 media converters are designed for transmission distances up to 4km for multimode fiber and 25km on singlemode fiber. If the media converter is to be connected to an SFP port, please contact us for advice since SFPs can vary in the level at which they saturate.
- Compact footprint
- 16 units can be inserted into a 19” rack
- 10/100M auto sensing
- Multimode and singlemode interfaces
- Single and dual fibers
- Up to 25km on singlemode fib


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Passport for Oklahoma Aviation and Space
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Three Oklahoma museums are partnering on a project that encourages Oklahomans to learn more about our states impact on aviation and space exploration. The Stafford Air and Space Museum, Tulsa Air and Space Museum and the Oklahoma History Center are offering a passport where individuals can mark their museum visits and be entered to win a free membership to the museum of their choice. You can pick up a passport at any of the three museum and start your journey exploring the ways Oklahomans have advanced these industries. The Aviation and Space Trail concludes on August 19, National Aviation Day.

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Stabbing reported at Dunbar High School Thursday morning
Parents of students at Dunbar High School received a message from the Lee County school district Thursday regarding a student being stabbed with a knife.
District spokesman Rob Spicker confirmed the incident where two students had an altercation.
During a gym class one of the students involved had a knife and injured the other student.
The victim was injured and sustained a non-life threatening injury and has been treated.
The district said “Administrators and our SRO took immediate action, confiscating the knife. Law enforcement has detained the student and is completing an investigation.”
It is Board of Education policy that any student who brings a weapon on school property faces severe disciplinary action.
The school took the opportunity to remind parents about safety saying in part:
As parents, you can help. Please take this opportunity to speak to your child about the importance of school safety. While peer pressure is great at this age, we want to encourage students to feel comfortable reporting any information they may have that could compromise their safety and the safety of others. Working together, we can maintain an environment where students are free to focus on learning.


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The miniature 2 cupcake square acetate "windows" allow the frosted tops and decorative touches on your cupcakes to peek through, even when the box is closed. Each box includes an insert with recessed space to hold a standard cupcake safely in place. Easy folding assembly; great for gifts and favors as well. Boxes come flat, easy to assemble! Accessories not included!
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• Insert Diameter is 6cm
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• Dress up your cupcakes with these scalloped window cupcake boxes.
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Law enforcement officers from four Central Florida counties announced Wednesday a coordinated crackdown on cocaine abuse, promising to arrest anyone possessing or selling the drug.
More than 20 representatives of the Florida Highway Patrol, the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, and sheriffs and police departments in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties made the announcement during a press conference at the Orange County Jail booking office.
The anti-cocaine campaign was initiated because of a sharp
increase during the past four months in arrests of people possessing cocaine either bought in or brought from South Florida, said Orange County Sheriff Lawson Lamar.
Cocaine has been linked to an increase in murders, burglaries, robberies and assaults in Central Florida, law officials said, but they did not cite statistics.
MBI director Dennis Dayle said, ''We have long recognized that cocaine and drug usage has been a problem in Central Florida. This campaign is an intensified effort by law enforcement officers to arrest cocaine abusers, particularly those who commit other crimes to feed their cocaine habit.''
Law enforcement officials said they launched their combined efforts to crack down on cocaine because the crimes that cocaine use spawns have spread across political boundaries.
''We won't let a boundary or a county line stop us from making an arrest,'' said Altamonte Springs Police Chief Bill Liquori.
In an effort to identify cocaine dealers and those possessing the drug, officers in the four counties will attend training courses on how to spot cocaine users.
They also will go through training with their local state attorneys' offices to learn how to file arrest reports properly and to serve search warrants so the cases will not be thrown out of court on legal technicalities, Lamar said.
Persons possessing any amount of cocaine will be charged with a felony. A person convicted of possessing, selling, delivering or trafficking in cocaine can be fined from $5,000 to $250,000 and sentenced to mandatory minimum prison terms of three to 30 years, depending on the amount of cocaine involved, said Fred Lauten, Orange-Osceola assistant state attorney and legal adviser to the MBI.
Highway patrol Lt. Billy Lee said his department has observed an increase in cocaine, in addition to other types of drugs, moving into Central Florida from South Florida.
''Troopers south of us are making more arrests,'' Lee said, ''but we're arresting those who slip through.''
During the past 15 months, he said, troopers working on Florida's Turnpike in Central Florida have arrested 135 people in possession of drugs, including cocaine. Troopers also have seized $5 million worth of drugs and about $100,000 in cash.
From February to April, Orlando police arrested 16 people on cocaine- related charges. In each of those cases, the cocaine was traced to the Miami area, officers said.
During the past three months in Seminole County, investigators have served 20 search warrants at homes of suspected drug dealers or users. In 15 of those homes, cocaine and heroin were found, said Seminole Sheriff John Polk.
In Lake County, investigators are finding that more homes of suspected drug dealers have fences or attack dogs.
In Orange and Osceola counties, cocaine users and dealers are installing steel doors and placing bars over their windows to prevent drug agents from getting inside before dealers can dispose of the illegal drugs, officials said.
In Orange County, they said, a man convicted in 50 robberies told detectives last year he had to steal to support his cocaine habit.
In an unrelated case, an Orlando motel employee last year broke into hotel rooms and beat his victims severely before taking their money and jewelry. The suspect, who was arrested and convicted, told detectives he was using the proceeds from his robberies to support a $200-a-day cocaine habit.
So far this year, two homicides in Orlando have been attributed to cocaine abuse.
In one of those cases, an elderly man answered the door to his home to two men who killed him with a machete, then ransacked his home and stole his car. Two suspects who were arrested told detectives they sold the property to obtain money for cocaine.
In several cases within the past few months, cocaine addicts have been charged with breaking into several hundred homes in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties. Officers said they supported their habits from the proceeds of their thefts.
More people are using cocaine today ''because it no longer is a rich man's drug,'' said St. Cloud Police Chief E.E. Eunice.
According to MBI Director Dayle, users can purchase a gram of cocaine for $100, an ounce of cocaine for between $1,800 and $2,000 and a kilogram of cocaine for $40,000.
''As long as there is a heavy demand for cocaine, there always will be a ready supplier,'' Dayle said. ''There always is someone willing to run the risk to bring the cocaine supply to the
''What we are trying to do,'' he said, ''is to get tough on the users, warn them of the consequences and push them out of our jurisdiction.''


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Summer is finally here! And the most transformative thing you can wear is jewelry.” The season to wear more stylish and aesthetic jewelry pieces. It’s the season to let yourself and your jewelry shine. So here is the list of the trending summer jewelry collection:
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The queen of gems, the Opal Gemstone, is one of the most beautiful gemstones and comes in a variety of colors. It’s a piece of Birthstone Jewelry for people born in October. People who are born in October: for them, it promises a luxurious life and promotes love and affection. Opals are of many types, like black opal, white opal, crystal opal, jelly opal, fire opal, hyalite, water opal, hydrophane, honey opal, etc. This gemstone is attractive and eye-catching. Plus, it saves you from negativity and promotes good physical health, love, and affection.
Owning Opal Jewelry or even its gemstone can make a person’s life better spiritually, as it is said to have spiritual properties. Every opal stone has its own properties and benefits, and different opals benefit different people. Fire opal helps to manifest ideas, stimulate ideas, is associated with improving circulation, and also assists in revealing deep mysteries of life. Going for Opal Jewelry is one of the best options in the summer.
A stone for a new beginning, moonstone is an extremely gorgeous, fascinating, and precious stone. It’s a gem that changes color according to the sun’s brightness or the environment. It’s Birthstone Jewelry for people who are born in June. Now imagine the beauty of nature and the auspicious Moonstone Jewelry with you, which gives you a bold and classy look. Moonstone Jewelry, a seductive piece and must-have jewelrythat gives you a bold and classy look, is available in grey, yellow, brown, and green. Moonstone Jewelry benefits both men
and women bringing spirituality and emotionality as it promotes harmony and positive emotion, enhances imagination and creativity, encourages open-mindedness and the goodness of the soul, and builds love and understanding, which lead to a healthy relationship. Wearing Plain Silver jewelry made of this gemstone will enhance your beauty.
This crystal possesses many healing properties, both physical and mental. It is said that due to its cosmic connection, this gemstone has high vibrational energies. Moldavite is a rarely available gemstone. It’s not Birthstone Jewelry for a single sign but for all astrological signs. Moldavite Jewelry is a fantastic investment option as the supply and availability of this precious stone are decreasing; therefore, in the coming years, the crystal’s value will increase. It is ideally in sync with our surroundings and nature. Moldavite is a Chakra Jewelry that resonates with the heart and Third Eye Chakras as it makes you feel easy and think wide. An olive-green bracelet is the perfect one to showcase the charm of the gem. Moldavite urges us to move forward in our life and gives us strength and courage to fight the negativity and our darkest fears.
A calming stone that portrays clear blue deep oceans. It’s a hypnotizing and majestic stone that belongs to the silicate mineral family. These drop-dead gorgeous stones are used in the most wanted Plain Silver Jewelry and Sterling Silver Jewelry collection. This beautiful gemstone magically heals a person physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It manifests dreams, makes you feel confident, helps in better communication, controls anger and fear, promotes a healthy environment and joy, and boosts productivity. It’s also a Chakra Jewelry that works on the throat, heart, crown, and third eye chakra and keeps them balanced. This summer Silver Sea Life Jewelry trend with this attractive stone will be the show stealer of the summer jewelry trends.
Indeed, all summer gemstone jewelry is beautiful and elegant and illuminates your beauty. And Rananjay Exports, Sterling Silver Jewelry Manufacturer & Supplier, bring you Handmade Jewelry in different shapes and sizes in the form of rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and much more. Walk with the latest trend and the beauty of nature, which has end number of benefits and makes you separate from the crowd. Trusted for the best quality in gemstones and jewelry because we care for your precious money as we do for our precious stones. Feel free and shop safely.

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There’s quite a bit going on in this room. It looks as though there is a little loft area next to the bed. Along that whole wall is a mural of black flowers and leaves. On the wall in the middle of the room, there are a few paintings that have the same colors in them as on the wall-that mint green color. The rest of the room is pretty simple and well designed.
Personalized signs bring pizzazz and personality to your home or office! If you looking to amaze your guests or gift recipients, choose authentic looking personalized street signs, vintage design metal signs, and customized slate plaques to display the family name. Choices include everything from official warning signs to decorative bedroom signs. These creative gifts will bring a smile to their face each time they pass by! Looking for custom wooden signs? What about personalized metal wall plaques? If you choose a name sign that is engraved or personalized with a message, you can’t go wrong!
This is a very dark room, much like one of the ones from earlier. However, this room features a divider made from windows, which is pretty cool. If you notice, this would be the artwork that’s in the room, aside from the huge hanging thing in the middle of the room. The rest of the accents are black and grey and the window brings in enough light to make the room not so dark.
If you take a look around this room, you will see that it resembles mostly that of the country style. I am impressed by the wall hanging behind the bed. It really brings out a rustic appeal. The rest of the room is encased in neutral coloring, such as greys and blues. There’s a cute sitting area in the corner, perfect for reading or relaxing without having to get into your bed.
The overall design of this room is very simple, but elegant. It is set in white wall paint with brown accents throughout the room. The bed is a beautiful four post bed with white and brown linens. To add a slash of coloring, there is a large painting behind the bed. It looks as if it is a bunch of very colorful flowers. The rest of the room is rather bland, but with this painting, it gives it some character and color.
These are some colors that I would expect to see in the 60’s and 70’s. They sure did love their green and yellow pastels. I love the vintage look of the room, especially with those pillows and the curtains. The rest of the room is a bright white with the black and green wall hangings. These bring a unique sense of style to the room and really give it a little bit of character.
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Rather than buying a picture to put on your wall, why not create your own wall full of pictures like the one in this room. This bedroom features an entire wall of picture that represent the life of the owner of the room. Above the bed there is also a picture of Marylin Monroe. I like the idea of taking your own pictures and making a mural. It brings a sense of creativity into the room. The rest of the room is decorated with different colors and patterns such as mint and gold.
A floor mirror propped against a wall in your bedroom or entryway looks elegant. Go for a faceted or framed design to suit your room’s decor. Wall mirrors come in all shapes and sizes so pick the right size to fit the wall space and decide on a square, diamond, circular, oval, rectangular or asymmetrical design, among others. Mirrors are highly decorative as well as functional so, if you don’t need one specifically to check out your look, then go for a bold design that makes a statement. This includes overlapping, smoked or colored glass, a woven design or multiple small mirrors fitted together in a pattern.
Metal wall art is elegant and classy, and it's a method of decorating your home that makes your decorations really stand out. It's an eye-catching accent to any room of any style. Go from classic and antique to postmodern abstract, and create a design theme that perfectly communicates your sense of aesthetics and style to visitors in your home. Choose metal pieces to add depth and texture to a room since most stand out from the wall to create a 3-D feel.


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Stooges, a new Lockport family restaurant offering innovative burgers and fried mac-and-cheese nuggets, opened Dec. 1.
The restaurant is located at 2 Pine St., a historic building alongside the Erie Canal locks that was formerly Lockport's City Hall.
Owners Joe Blaszczak and Adrienne Seekins are offering a menu featuring salads, macaroni and cheese sandwiches and stuffed burgers that includes vegetarian versions.
Fried snacks include golden spheres of macaroni and cheese ($6) and battered dill pickle chips ($6).
Burgers can arrived stuffed with macaroni and cheese and sauce, or taco fixings, or peanut butter plus bacon-bourbon jam ($13). All burgers come with fries.
There's also chicken versions, like the inside-out chicken parm stuffed with spaghetti, sauce, and mozzarella cheese ($13). Sausage versions include a burger stuffed with cherry peppers, banana peppers, capacolla and smoked gouda cheese ($13).
Vegetarians and vegans have been considered, Blaszczak with a vegetable burger, of quinoa, vegetables and beans ($11), and a hummus plate, with pita bread, vegetables and tapenade ($9).
The restaurant, with about 80 seats, offers views of the locks and a full bar that includes gluten-free beer.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Closed Sunday. Phone: 434-1100.
Korean burgers for Clarence: K Café, known for its Korean-influenced gangnam burgers and loaded fries, has reopened in Clarence.
Owner Kate Li, who also operates a K Café food truck, has taken over the premises of the former Caldon's 3 Dog Country Café, 8865 Sheridan Drive.
Li, who started her café on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda, closed that restaurant this spring. K Café's food has been available solely through its mobile kitchen since then.
That changed in late November, when Li opened for lunch in Clarence. For now, dinner hours are devoted to the truck's mobile stops at various locations.
The café's signature offering is a burger made from a bacon-beef blend. It's topped with cheese, Korean barbecues beef, caramelized kimchi, an egg, mashed avocado mash, Asian slaw, and spicy mayonnaise ($8.99).
The menu also includes fries topped with similar combinations and the meat or tofu. Vegetarians can try the ginger-garlic marinated tofu burger, with cheese, egg, fried onions, slaw and mayonnaise ($8.99).
Li said that she doesn't serve alcohol yet, but has applied for a beer and wine license.
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Phone: 836-8888.
Siena abides: There's a big "for-lease" sign in front of Siena restaurant in Snyder.
But the restaurant, at 4516 Main St. remains open for business, and will remain so while an ongoing legal dispute is resolved, said Chuck Mauro, one of its owners.
The fine-dining Italian restaurant has served its clientele at the location for 25 years. A change in ownership led to a legal dispute with landlord First Amherst Development, centered on whether Siena's owners had first right of refusal to buy the building.
While the suit has passed though several courtrooms, Siena's owners set their sights on buying a building two blocks east, at 4614 Main St.
That might end up being the right solution for Siena, but that remains to be seen, said Mauro.
"The restaurant is occupied, serving customers every night," he said. "We're paying rent and have no plans to get out, and we plan on staying there at least until the disposition of that property is determined."
When will that happen? "We'll see, and happy holidays," Mauro said.
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Bash – Noon
BASH returns back after a while of sound and music refinement with this tune tittled “Noon”.
The emerging artist teams up with producer, Uncle Vee, on the song titled “NOON”.
Check out “NOON” below and let us know what you think about it in the comment section below and do not forget to use the share buttons to alert your friends on social media about this great song. Enjoy!


There were some rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, before its official launching. But the smartphone was unveiled with a 4GB RAM only, which put the Samsung fans in confusion. After that, everybody forgotten about the variant, or refused the rumors ? Anyway, nobody did a serious discussion about the previous rumors and kleaks, ehich didn’t get in match with the actual product.
Today, the Samsung President Koh Dong-jin confirmed the existence of the 6GB Variant of Galaxy Note 7. It was previously reported that the latter variant of Note 7 will boast 6GB RAM and 128GB of Internal Storage. But the good news is only for Chinese market. According to Koh, the 6GB variant is defined for the China, while the opponents from China like Vivo and OnePlus are currently on the way of 6GB RAM in their flagship devices. Even the Samsung’s homeland Korea is getting 4GB variant variant only.
Koh also declared that “We will accept diverse opinions from various regions and also consider whether that move will disappoint Korean consumers”. So we can expect the 6GB variant will arrive on more markets, as per the market’s need.


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Xbox Live Arcade Trials HD
developer RedLynx sold 1.5 million copies of its games during 2009, the Helsinki-based studio's best year ever, according to an official announcement.
RedLynx's release slate last year -- which also included PC title Monster Trucks Nitro
and iPhone games Monster Truck Nitro
-- together sold 1.5 million copies.
CEO Tero Virtala says that developing and publishing in the digital space is the primary driver of its success. "In 2008, we published one game, Trials 2 SE
for PC," he recalls. "It was well-received and sold more than 150,000 copies."
"After that release, we started to focus more heavily on developing and publishing our multi-platform games on digital channels, significantly increasing sales," the CEO continues. "Obviously, that strategy has worked well."
The company says that making free demos available on some 5,000 websites also helped extend its portfolio's reach -- it has also said in the past
that it purposely "leaked" a version of the game to torrent sites, leaving out leaderboard support in the hopes of encouraging pirates to trade up for a paid version.
"This year is looking even better, as we're bringing 8-10 new games to market," says Virtala. "We have experienced teams, strong partners, and a unique development model that lets us significantly expand our offerings while keeping the extremely high quality for which our games are known."


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Retaining walls are an excellent solution for preventing soil erosion and stabilizing slopes in a landscape. However, without proper precautions, the area behind the retaining wall can still be prone to erosion. In this blog, we will explore some effective methods to prevent soil erosion behind a retaining wall and ensure the long-term stability of your landscape.
Proper Drainage System
One of the key factors in preventing soil erosion behind a retaining wall is a properly designed and installed drainage system. Without adequate drainage, water can accumulate behind the wall, causing hydrostatic pressure that can lead to destabilization and erosion of the soil. It is crucial to have a system in place to direct water away from the wall and ensure it does not build up. This can be achieved by installing drainage pipes at the base of the wall, creating weep holes at regular intervals to allow water to escape, and using gravel or crushed stone backfill to facilitate drainage.
Using geotextile fabric is another effective method to prevent soil erosion behind a retaining wall. Geotextile fabric is a permeable material that helps to stabilize the soil and prevent it from washing away. It is placed between the soil and the backfill material, acting as a barrier that allows water to drain but retains the soil particles. This helps to prevent erosion by creating a stable foundation behind the wall. Geotextile fabric also helps to reduce weed growth and improve overall drainage.
Appropriate Backfill Material
Choosing the right backfill material behind the retaining wall is crucial in preventing soil erosion. It is recommended to use granular, well-draining materials such as crushed stone or gravel for backfill, rather than fine-textured soils. These materials allow water to flow through them easily, reducing the risk of water accumulation and soil saturation. Additionally, using backfill material that is compatible with the native soil can prevent differential settling and ensure the stability of the wall. It is essential to consult with a professional to determine the most suitable backfill material for your specific project.
Vegetation and Planting
Incorporating vegetation and planting behind the retaining wall can greatly contribute to preventing soil erosion. Planting grass, shrubs, or groundcover on the slope behind the wall helps to anchor the soil in place and reduce the impact of rainfall on the soil surface. The plants’ root systems penetrate the soil, creating a network of roots that hold the soil together and provide additional stability. It is important to choose plants that are suitable for your climate and soil conditions and regularly maintain them to ensure their health and effectiveness in erosion control.
Terracing and Staircases
In situations with steep slopes, terracing and the inclusion of staircases can be effective in preventing soil erosion. Terracing involves creating multiple levels or steps in the slope and constructing retaining walls at each level. This not only adds visual interest to the landscape but also reduces the slope’s steepness, minimizing the risk of erosion. Staircases not only provide easy access but also help to divide the slope into smaller sections, preventing water from accumulating and reducing erosion potential.
Regular Inspection and Maintenance
Prevention of soil erosion behind a retaining wall requires regular inspection and maintenance. It is important to inspect the wall and the area behind it for signs of erosion, such as exposed roots, bare patches, or sediment accumulation. Any areas that show signs of erosion should be promptly addressed and repaired to prevent further damage. Regularly cleaning weep holes and ensuring that the drainage system is functioning properly is also essential. Additionally, it is important to monitor the growth of vegetation and promptly replace any plants that may be struggling or dying.
Preventing soil erosion behind a retaining wall requires careful planning, proper design, and implementation of various erosion control measures. By incorporating a well-designed drainage system, using geotextile fabric, choosing suitable backfill materials, incorporating vegetation and planting, and implementing terracing or staircases when necessary, you can effectively prevent soil erosion and ensure the long-term stability of your retaining wall. Regular inspection and maintenance are crucial to address potential erosion issues promptly and maintain the wall’s integrity. With proper erosion prevention measures in place, you can enjoy a beautiful and stable landscape for years to come.
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text: Lemon Balm is native to southern Europe, western Asia, the Mediterranean region, and North Africa, but it now grows around the world. It grows up to five feet and produces small white flowers. The leaves of the lemon balm plant produce a lemon fragrance. The plant can be invasive, but if controlled, it can be an attractive garden plant. Ancient cultures used Lemon Balm to treat numerous conditions, Charlemagne ordered that it be planted in every monastery garden.


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OVER THE TRAIL TO SANTA Ft
EARLY in September, 1877, with Hugh B. McCune and
two Germans, I left Deadwood for the South. Our equip-
ment consisted of a covered wagon, a span of mules and
three saddle horses, and a camp outfit with plenty of pro-
visions and ammunition. We were well armed. I carried
an octagon-barreled Ballard rifle and a Colt's forty-five
revolver, as the Sioux were still on the war path.
Following the trail used by the Gilmer-Salisbury stage
line from Deadwood to Cheyenne, we averaged about
twenty-five miles a day, taking turns standing guard at
night until we neared Fort Laramie. From there on until
we reached New Mexico there was no more danger from
Shortly before we left Deadwood the Gilmer-Salisbury
stages had been held up and robbed by four men not very
far from that city. The trail ran down a deep cut in the
high banks of a dry stream and here the stage had been
held up several times. The robbers concealed themselves
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at the bottom of the cut they would step into sight and
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had been overhauled.
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Texas to the Black Hills, sold them, gambled and frit-
tered away the proceeds in the underworld of Deadwood,
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the herd in Texas. The notorious Sam Bass was a mem-
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Federal law allows judges to order witnesses to be detained if the government can prove that their testimony has extraordinary value for a criminal case and that they would be a flight risk and unlikely to respond to a subpoena.
Marzieh Hashemi, of Iran's "Press TV," was no flight risk. If asked to testify, she would have asked questions but would likely have done it without much fanfare. As it is, she was treated very shabbily. It doesn't bode well for how Americans in other countries should expect to be treated.
I don't agree with her religion or with the Iranian government's Islamic theocracy, but I've watched her for perhaps hundreds of hours all told and she only ever impressed me as someone interested in treating others decently regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, etc.
I have no doubt whatsoever that right-wing Zionists/neocons are behind her mistreatment.

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In light of the decision and consequential orders of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) handed down in June this year, elections, as triggered by the December 21, 2018, successfully passed no-confidence motion (NCM), should have been held by September 18, 2018, unless there was a vote by two-thirds majority of Parliament to extend that timeframe.
There was no such vote and the caretaker government, which was in place over the past three months, is now unconstitutional. Its breach of the constitution has been noted and pronounced upon by Guyanese and leading members of the international community.
The Indian Action Committee (IAC), is therefore gravely concern over President David Granger’s continual insistence that he is not in defiance of the constitution. His pronouncement, as recent as September 19 and just after members of the international community issued its statement, that he and his administration are abiding by the constitution, can only be interpreted as another attempt to grossly mislead.
Having failed to act within the confines of the CCJ’s ruling, the APNU/AFC coalition has not only brought the country into an unnecessary constitutional crisis, but has placed it and all Guyanese at risk of the consequences of possible international sanctions as critical developmental support could be withheld. This could not be good for our nation and its people.
The IAC shares the common view that the current political impasse can only be resolved through the holding of national and regional elections. On September 19, the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), officially informed Mr. Granger of the long-awaited timeframe for when the elections can be held.
Mr. Granger, having insisted that he will announce a date only after being informed by the election body, is now deprived of excuses to not do so. The IAC joins the clarion call for him to announce the date without any further delay and urges, that in the interest of democracy, the APNU/AFC coalition to immediately cease its disregard for constitutional provisions.
The IAC also urges that all democratic and constitutional rights, including the right to protest for the restoration of the rule of law, must not be impinged upon or threatened in any form.
Mindful of how the effects of the prevailing uncertainty will impact Guyana and Guyanese, the IAC remains hopeful that our hard-won democracy will be safeguarded and the constitution adhered to.
The IAC also calls on all stakeholder bodies and Guyanese citizens to raise their voices in calling for the constitution of Guyana to be respected in the context of peace, harmony, justice, and national unity.


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Daniel Dubois has been taken to hospital on the back of the horrific eye injury suffered at the hands of Joe Joyce.
The Brit will have to be treated by doctors after he was forced to take a knee and end the heavyweight contest on Saturday night.
He will undergo a scan at the hospital, which will check whether any long-term serious damage has been done to his eye.
Dubois was counted out in the tenth round after his left-eye swelled and he took a knee following a sickening jab from Joyce.
Dubois was left with no vision from the eye and after taking a knee in pain, he was unable to continue.
As a result, Joyce upset the odds to become the British, Commonwealth and European titles.
In taking a knee, Dubois was on the end of criticism from pundits David Haye and Carl Frampton.
But his injuries are so severe that he needed hospital treatment.
"I as very unhappy with the way that he took a knee, after taking a shot to the eye," Haye said on BT Sport.
"It is the hurt game. I am sure Carl is the same."
Frampton added: "I think we all like Dubois, I think he is a likable guy. But I think he quit there.
"We have to be brutally honest here, he took a knee. His eye was a mess, his eye was closed.
"But I get dragged out of the ring, I don't take a knee.
"I had Dubois a round up at the time of the stoppage, but you have to call it what it is. He quit.
"He is a young kid and he can still come back."


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You can’t even fathom just how many people need to know about your story. Who can intimately relate to what you describe. And who are yearning to connect with others who 'get them'.
The Domino Effect holds for negative habits as well. You may find that the habit of checking your phone leads to the habit of clicking social media notifications which leads to the habit of browsing social media mindlessly which leads to another 20 minutes of procrastination.

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