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Oriole mix for Radio Campus France
Listen to an exclusive SHAPE mix by Latvian beatmaker Oriole, created for the French radio station network Radio Campus. The mix is comprised entirely of Oriole’s own productions.
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Glenmere – 1924
350 Lowell Ct.
In 1918 George E. Edmunds (b. 1878) and his wife, Margaret (b. 1885) purchased 18.3 acres on Lone Pine Road adjacent on the west to what is now High Gate, the estate of the Polk Family. According to the records of the assessing department of the City of Bloomfield Hills, the Edmunds’ house at 350 Lowell Court was built in 1924. It is a French Norman Tudor style containing: 7,800 sq. feet; 5 Bedrooms; and 6 full Bathrooms. The Edmunds had two children Esther and Paul. Both show up in the 1920 census as living with their parents on Kirby Ave. E. in Detroit. George was the owner of the Edmunds – Jones Co., maker of headlights for Ford cars. The Edmunds called their estate Bryn Glyn Llyn, which is Welch for “the house in the Country”. But today the stone pillars at the entrance off Lowell Ct. today identify the property as Glenmere, as it was renamed by Mr. & Mrs. Harrington G. Hamilton in 1947.
In the 1930 Census the Edmunds are listed as living in their new house in Bloomfield Hills on Lone Pine Rd. The entrance to the Edmund’s estate was via a long driveway off of Lone Pine Rd. The children are not listed in the 1930 census but there are two servants named as living in the House; a caretaker and housemaid.
George and Margaret Edmunds sold (or lost) their property in 1937 to the Detroit Trust Company, a short 13 years after they build Bryn Glyn Llyn. The Detroit Trust Company held the property for eight (8) years, until 1945 when it was sold to Wayne L. and Nelle Kirk. Only a month after acquiring it, the Kirks platted the 18.3 acres into the Lone Pine Woods Subdivision. The subdivision has 10 building lots the largest by far being Lot No. 4 (3.76 acres) on which Glenmere stands. In platting the subdivision, Lowell Court was extended from where it ended on the north boundary of the Brookwood Subdivision right up to the Glenmere estate house in the middle of the subdivision. This is now the primary access to the estate.
In 1947 the Kirks sold Glenmere to Mr. & Mrs. Harrington G. Hamilton. He is listed in the 1948 Michigan Bell Telephone Directory with the address still being Lone Pine Road. The Hamiltons were the ones to change the name of the estate to Glenmere (“Glen” Scotch equivalent of Welch “Glyn” – a valley; “mere” – a lake or pond). Between the Hamiltons and the present owners there have been four (4) other owners. Of these four the one who owned it the longest was M.H. and Alma Fruhauf (not the trucking company) who owned the House for 19 years, from 1964 through 1983. They bought it right after a massive explosion leveled their house on Brookside DR. in 1963
There is an excellent two-page description of 350 Lowell Ct. in the 2007 booklet prepared for the 75th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Bloomfield Hills.
By: John F. Marshall, Long-time Township Resident and member of the Bloomfield Historical Society

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Gnidia cf chrysantha
Plants and Flowers of Mutinondo Wilderness
The pristine Miombo woodland surrounding granite inselbergs, wetlands, rivers and waterfalls has been largely undisturbed for almost a century, and it hosts a rich and diverse vegetation that everyone can enjoy. The wonderful array of wild flowers is a colourful reminder of the extravagance of nature and, thanks to work of Mike Bingham, Paul Smith and the great team at Royal Botanical Gardens, over 1600 different plant and tree species have been confirmed or determined from the area.
The wonderful array of wild flowers is a continual reminder of the extravagance of nature and, thanks to Mike Bingham, Paul Smith and the great team at Royal Botanical Gardens more than 1000 different plant and tree species have been confirmed or determined. The following 2 new species to science are among discovered at Mutinondo: Crepidorhopalon mutinondoensis Fischer, Darbyshire and Bingham; and Habenaria binghamhii G. Will. The discovery of a single specimen of the cycad Encephalartos schmitzii represents a considerable extension of the known range in Zambia.
The following excerpt is taken from the book, “Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Miombo Woodland” written by Paul Smith, a plant ecologist specializing in African botanical and reproduced with permission from Plant Talk, the quarterly periodical on plant conservation worldwide. (www.plant-talk.org):
"Mutinondo is a rare treat for botanists. Perhaps the most striking feature is the inselbergs. These granite leviathans dwarf the woodland and dambo below, and by night or day their great amorphous forms conjure up weird and wonderful creatures in the mind's eye. 'The caterpillar' seems to crawl through the miombo mulch, and Mayense peak rears its head like a lion calling after rain. Here is a unique microclimate. There is no ground water to tap and the plants must either find a way through to the soil below, or survive on dewfall from May till November. One such survivor is the resurrection plant (Myrothamnus flabellifolius), whose leaves fold away like the wings of a locust. Other well-adapted species include Aloe mzimbana and a striking Kalanchoe, both managing to persist on the the sponge mats of Coleochloa which cap the rock. Up here on the warm rock the python comes to sunbathe and keep a covetous eye open for the unwary.
"The miombo woodland in this remote part of Zambia is remarkable that it is largely free from human disturbance. Brachestegia spiciformis, B. utilis, B. floribunda and Julbernadia paniculata are the dominant canopy species, and because the granite-derived soils are deep and freely drained, the trees are tall and clean -boled. The herbaceous layer is sparse, which makes walking easy.
"Wildlife are elusive, but duiker are common and hartebeest, roan and sable antelope may be seen. Nocturnal residents include the bushpig, civet and several species of mongoose, Elephants (used to be) infrequent visitors, but Mike and Lari hope the presence of tourists will reduce poaching and that eventually these and other animals will come up from the famous Luangwa valley to the east.
"Through the middle of the site runs the Musamfushi river, with pools and waterfalls. The water is icy cool and free of crocodiles, although we were informed (after our swim) that the pool we visited is frequented by a forest cobra (- Naja melanoleuca) who are tolerant of visitors. Here the flora is a thin strip of riparian forest dominated by waterberry (Syzigium cordartum) and an assortment of figs (Ficus ingens, F. sur, F. natalensis). Associated with the streams and watercourses are numerous 'dambos', seepage zones of edaphic grasslands dominated by the tufted perennial grass Loudetia simple and members of the genus Hyperenia. Conspicuous herbs are the bright yellow Gnidia chrysantha and a multitude of a delicate purple and yellow Uticularia and Genlisea species. The dambos are home to reedbuck and any other grazers which may be passing through.
"The uniqueness of MWA (Mutinondo Wilderness Area) stems partly from the habitat it protects, but also from its history of isolation- despite deep granite soils, the area has been uninhabited for generations. The result is a pristine miombo wilderness unrivalled in this part of Africa."
Paul Smith's field guide is available on Amazon.

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Representative Mark Meadows
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We can’t forget the way we swayed on the music and the rustic voice of the band Swaraag in the ULF 2017. And why not! The band is just too awesome and lively that it captures the heart of the music lovers. Rajasthani Folk Fusion with Vocal, Sufi Fusion, Indo Western Instrumental Fusion are some of the genres that the band is brilliant in.
How many of you were blown away by their ‘Mere rashk-e-Qamar’ song performance?
I am sure we all were overwhelmed by their performance and could feel the energy they filled in the atmosphere. Swaraag established themselves in 2014 and since then, they have ruled the hearts of many!
If you are curious about who all the band members are, we are introducing each one of them to you. Have a read;
Arif Khan | Zitar Maestro of Swaraag
Arif is a great sitar player and has spread his compositions not only in various parts of India but also has traveled extensively in many cities of Germany, France, Gulf, and Austria.
Asif Khan | The Voice of Swaraag
Sufi and Indian folk lead singer and composer of the band Swaraag, he began his singing career at the age of just six with the blessings of his father. Ustad Mahmood Khan, his father, always acknowledged the importance of music in his life and groomed Asif in the classical music.
Members | Who make the vocals amalgamate with music
Other than these two, Sajid Khan plays impeccable Drums and Shahid Hussain is the Tabla Player for the band Swaraag. Tasruf Ali plays mind-blowing Saxophone and Arif also plays Khartal. Last but not the least, Rishabh takes care of the Guitar.
What makes Swaraag different?
Swaraag is a Folk-rock & Sufi Fusion Band. Swaraag’s Music Team is specialized in Indo Western fusion music and has an immense experience of performing for corporate events, Private parties, Public concerts and many more that makes them a multifaceted music band. The backbone behind the huge success of Band is their Founder and Manager Mr. Pratap Singh Nirwan. He is the one who is the actual creator of a complete team and the reason behind the existence of Swaraag. The Manager, Mr. Giriraj Purohit says that its the team management that makes a band go miles in the path of success.
The Band Swaraag makes the crowd groove over their music!! Swaraag aims at keeping the vernacular music alive through their composition. They even recreate the magic of folk music in current Bollywood songs as well. Swaraag has a passion for singing not only Rajasthani Folk music but also various folk music from states that appeal to different musical tastes.
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ShipWeight, a leading provider of weight engineering software tools that are useful for measuring a structure’s weight attributes, is pleased to announce that the US Navy has acquired a ShipWeight license for the use in their weight control process.
Most major shipyards in the US are already using the ShipWeight software for weight control as well as to produce the weight reports required by the US Navy during the construction of advanced and complex naval vessels, such as nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines and destroyers.
“This is a welcomed and natural extension of our customer base in the US,” says head of customer relations, Runar Aasen. “Instead of receiving static reports, the US Navy is now capable of receiving the actual weight databases as created by the yard and run reports and analyses in the same environment as that used by the yard when building the weight databases. More importantly, they now also are able to make their weight estimates on new future designs based upon regression of historical data from these very same databases.
“The sale to the US Navy is strengthening the position that ShipWeight has as a weight control system in the US. This is a result of efforts targeted in the US market over the past ten years,” says Aasen.

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IS IT "THE REAL COST OF FOOD" OR THE REAL COST OF BULL?
Early last month an organization called Food Tank hosted an event that they called “The Real Cost of Food.” On November 12th, a panel came together to discuss the concerns with food production in the coming years.
Among the panelist were Michael Berger, Elevation Burger; Roni Neff, Center for a Livable Future; Jenn Yates, Union of Concerned Scientists; Adam Diamond, American University; Barbara Ekwall, U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization; and Paul Shapiro, Humane Society of the United States.
They both raised a few valid concerns and showed a few ignorant opinions, but at the end of the day the group did nothing more than advance hysteria and panic that does nothing to solve problems or offer reasonable solutions.
On the Environment
A large portion of the presentations was based on the impact that farming has on the environment. However, many of the things that they mentioned were blown out of proportion, already being addressed, or not relevant to the broader issues of hunger and food insecurity that they advertised trying to solve.
For example, a main point that they brought up was the possible negative ramifications of over-fertilization. First off, every farmer knows that they cannot effectively do their job without the soil holding the vital nutrients and minerals used in food production. Yet, as a solution these panelist were advocating eliminating the use of fertilizer all together (both organic and chemical) because of the slight risk that runoff could hurt surrounding ecosystems.
They let their emotional arguments and hysteria rule them and thus they could not provide a logical solution to the problem.
Experts, on the other hand, advocate for a more judicious fertilization regiment and careful use of the products meant to supplement the soil, not complete abandonment. This is the approach that most farmers are taking.
Another point that they addressed was that of food waste. Each year, major countries all around the world report huge amounts of food being thrown away. They estimated the cost to be over $1 trillion for the United States alone and said that they food thrown away here could feed an extra 2 billion people.
First things first, as we are sure you have seen many times done to the presidential hopefuls, we have to fact check the absurdity of their claims: the actual economic impact estimate of food waste in America is only $168 billion each year, not a trillion, and that’s based on a 40% waste assumption (which is actually far from reality). It would take about 6 times the amount of current waste, nearly 2 ½ times our overall production, to waste a trillion dollars in food.
Here’s the math:
$1 trillion/$168 billion = 5.95238
5.95238*40%=2.38095 times X
Although this is an extremely prominent issue, they have widely overestimated the amount of food wasted and overblown the risks, especially when considering the fact that the issue itself is already being addressed at every stop in the food production structure.
Let me explain, at the farm level there is a lot of supposed “waste” because of what is known as culling. The farmers can only sell their best fruits and vegetables to companies for grocery stores, and thus pick through removing all but the best product from what they are selling. These culls are documented as waste; however, often times those farmers turn around and take those culls to be sold at farmers markets, roadside stands, and other local markets at a reduced price.
The food seems to be wasted, because it isn’t going to stores, but in fact the farmers have created their own system to make sure that they waste as little as possible. Sure, some cannot be sold at all because it was smashed by machines, eaten by bugs, or picked at the wrong time, but overall the waste at the farming level is much less than one would anticipate just looking at the numbers.
At the grocer level, they have addressed waste through innovative new packaging styles that allow for atmospheric control within the package to lengthen shelf life and added chemical readers inside the packages to tell consumers if the product has gone bad.
As time progresses these innovations will only continue to be more widely utilized and thus less food will be wasted. Food producers recognized the issue and took tremendous steps to address it, and honestly they are doing a pretty great job at it.
The most egregious of the panel’s claims that the though, were made by everyone's favorite smoke blower, Paul Shapiro.
Shapiro’s Animal Claims
It’s dumbfounding that the panel would invite Shapiro in the first place, especially since the issue was on feeding people and stopping hunger – not eliminating food options. It’s groups like this one, attempting to gain popularity by inviting big names that have nothing to do with their cause, that give HSUS false legitimacy.
Shapiro spent much of his time speaking about the ‘poor moral conditions’ of farm animals. He claimed that, “In the absence of rules, agribusiness producers have been in a moral race to the bottom.”
However, what regulations is Shapiro really looking for to sew up this ‘moral vulnerability’? Remember, this is the man who proudly proclaimed “Eating meat causes animal cruelty.” So is it just regulations to promote welfare, or does he want the restrictions to be so tight that animal agriculture ends all together?
For him, it’s the latter.
Even while speaking to the panel, he let his anti-ag colors fly by saying that the recent movements towards cage-free egg production and against antibiotics (positions that HSUS supposedly supports) are not enough.
“It’s an important step in the right direction… but it has to be in addition to meat reduction,” he said.
You see, his speech wasn’t about animal welfare at all, but simply to promote veganism, the end of animal use, and attempt to force others to do so as well.
He even demonized laws meant to protect animals because it didn’t benefit him and his cronies. He argued that the laws being put in place to implement mandatory reporting of animal cruelty within 24 hours to the proper authorities – a common sense solution that ensures legal action ensue immediately – made it illegal to document animal abuse.
In fact, despite the law being good for animals, he and HSUS have fought against similar legislation because it limits their ability to stockpile footage and release it to the media as a fundraising technique instead of immediately searching for a solution.
We fail to see how any of his arguments could help the environment, solve hunger, or even help animals. Shapiro and HSUS have their own corrupt agenda that involves lining their pockets and nothing more.
This panel made some outrageous claims before involving HSUS, but afterwards it is impossible for us to view their organization as a credible source or even something that deserves an inkling of respect. Animal agriculture is vital to the health of humans and turns previously uncultivatable land into usable parcels that provide huge amounts of nutritious food imperative to our survival.


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We are very proud to announce that Ivan Krstić will be delivering the keynote for T2’08!
Ivan Krstić is a software architect and researcher currently on leave from Harvard University. Until recently, he worked as director of security architecture at One Laptop per Child, an education non-profit that aimed to produce a $100 laptop for children in the developing world. Prior to that, Ivan served as director of research at the medical informatics laboratory of a European children’s hospital, tackling infrastructure and security problems in wide-scale digital healthcare.
Ivan is deeply involved in open-source and free software, co-authored the best-selling Official Ubuntu Linux Book, and specializes in architecture and security of large distributed systems. He has consulted on both matters for some of the largest websites on the Internet. Described by Wired magazine as a “security guru”, in 2007 the MIT Technology Review named him one of the world’s top innovators under the age of 35 for his work on the OLPC security platform, Bitfrost. Recently, eWEEK declared him one of the top three most influential people in modern computer security, and one of the top 100 in all of IT.
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10191 Antique Italian Silver Lamp
A beautiful 19th century silver oil lamp (or lucerna) modelled as a cherub holding a shell shaped oil reservoir; the tall central column in the form of a tree. The cherub figure is expertly modelled and culminates in a snake’s head and tail coiling around the tree. Attached to the lamp is a shell snuffer and fish shaped dibber tool, each suspended by a long silver chain. The lamp would originally have had a carrying handle and reflector screen. Attached to the wooden underside is a collection label. Weight including wooden base 1800 grams, 57.8 troy ounces. Height 46.4cm. Base measures 16.6cm. Made in Rome, Italy. Maker Giuseppe Boroni. Circa 1810.
10224 Italian Antique Silver Pot
A curious little silver container in the form of a small teapot with a serpent spout and handle, four heavy cast eagle feet, and the lid finial modelled as a swan. 19th century. Fantastic decorative quality and heavy gauge silver. Likely to be an oil dispenser (oliera), possibly to fill something like a kettle spirit lamp. Contains 320ml. Weight 519 grams, 16.6 troy ounces. Length 18.5cm from spout to handle. Rome, Italy. Maker Luigi Sciolet. Circa 1840.
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Gastronomic restaurant, cooking and Burgundy wines
Atmosphere table and terrace
In the heart of Chablis, the Hostellerie des Clos invites you for a gastronomic experience in the restaurant overlooking the garden.
When the sunny days come, you can have lunch on the terrace.
For your family or business meetings, our private lounge is at your disposal to preserve your privacy and tranquility.
We are open every day for lunch and dinner.
Chef and Specialties
Slices of Burgundy truffle, mixed salad and baby spinach leaves and Para Negra ham
Special Sorlut oysters, burgundy truffle and hazelnut
Egg "en meurette" and wild mushrooms
Burgundy snails fricassee with parsley and garlic cream
Back of pike perch sealed on its skin, vegetable butter with Chablis
Medallions of fillet of Charolais beef, Pinot wine reduction and poached marrow bone
A selection of our "a la carte Burgundy dishes".
The Chef, Michel Vignaud, and Anthony Salliege are passionate by the region and the traditional recipes.
They always redefine and create the regional gastronomy elaborated only with fresh seasonal products on order to present your plates with the best balance.
For lunch from Monday to Wednesday, we serve a day menu at 35 euros
Food and wine pairing
With 900 references including 400 Chablis wines, all selected by Thomas Charlut, our wine waiter, our wine list has been elaborated to offer you the best food and wine pairing.
For more choices and to enhance your pleasure, our wine list proposes all the French wine regions.

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After five nominations in previous years, Viola Davis has finally taken home one of the top acting honors in Hollywood after winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in the critically acclaimed film, Fences.
Davis beat out some of the most talented actresses in the industry, when she went up against Naomie Harris, Nicole Kidman, Octavia Spencer, and Michelle Williams.
But the best part about her win — as usual — was her acceptance speech.
During her acceptance speech Davis thanked her co-star and director Denzel Washington, her husband and baby girl, and her dad, who she called the original version of the character whose wife she plays in Fences: "To the original Troy, my father Dan Davis...he had a story, and it deserved to be told, and August Wilson told it."
If her acceptance speech wasn't enough to bring you to tears, her speech honoring Meryl Streep was on par with her best performances. It had the entire audience — and millions of viewers at home — in awe:
Watch what Davis said Fences taught her about her own marriage with BET Videos, above.
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Smartwatches are starting to come out of the woodwork from all major manufacturers, and thanks to the upcoming event in Berlin, IFA 2014 that is, we’ll be getting the chance to see at least a few more new devices get their official unveilings. Motorola’s famous Moto 360 is getting an unveiling on September 4th, and just early yesterday morning LG unveiled they’ll be showing off what some are already speculating is going to be called the LG G Watch R, the G Watch with the round face that LG teased in their short video. Even Samsung has been rumored as of this morning to be showing off a round face smartwatch at the event. ASUS is yet another company that is rumored to be showing off their stuff in the smartwatch department at IFA, and just today they teased some stuff of their own that suggests that the first ever smartawatch from ASUS could come with a curved display.
Come September 3rd we should know more exact details coming straight from ASUS themselves, as they teased an image on their Facebook page this morning that depicts some early stage drawing designs of a smartwatch with a slightly curved display and a September 3rd date. We already knew that the ASUS watch was coming of course and they reportedly mentioned in the not too distant past that their watch would include things like gesture controls, something that actually sounds quite interesting and we really can’t wait to see. According to the teaser image the watch is to be carrying a camera as well as a smooth shell, which sounds like ASUS is referring to the curvature and perhaps maybe the materials used?
The design in the image doesn’t look too much different from the already available options in the smartwatch space when it comes to shape, save for being a bit more narrow than the likes the Gear smartwatches from Samsung and the slight curve. If the ASUS smartwatch does indeed come with a camera, we have to wonder how they’ll compete price wise. ASUS is pretty proud of what they have come up with so hopefully they’ll be able to deliver in a market that is fast becoming congested and very competitive. On another note, ASUS has yet to reveal what OS will be running on their smartwatch, whether it be Android Wear or something of in house UI.


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Origami is a Japanese art that consists of folding paper to give it complicated and beautiful shapes.
It has a long tradition dating back more than a thousand years.
Although origami has long been a popular art form in Japan, its influence has spread far outside the country and even to the West.
In this article, we will look at how Japanese origami has influenced Western decorative arts.
Origami began in the 6th century, when Buddhist monks brought paper from China to Japan. Over time, the art of paper folding changed and became a popular Japanese pastime.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), origami began to be used as decoration in Japan. For example, it was used to decorate gifts and for ceremonies.
In the West, origami did not become known as an art form until the mid-20th century.
The use of geometric shapes and patterns is one of the most important ways in which origami has changed the Western decorative arts.
In the early 20th century, artists such as the Russian Constructivists and the Dutch De Stijl movement were looking for ways to make art that emphasized geometric shapes and a sense of order.
They liked origami because it allowed them to create complicated shapes and patterns with a single sheet of paper.
The use of three-dimensional shapes is another influence of origami on Western decorative arts. In origami art, three-dimensional objects are made from flat sheets of paper. This idea has also been used in many other types of art.
- sculptor Richard Sweeney creates beautiful three-dimensional forms from origami-inspired folded paper.
- Issey Miyake, clothing designer, has also been influenced by origami. He uses folding techniques to create three-dimensional shapes in his garments.
- Origami has also changed the art of graphic design. Designers have been inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding to create bold, geometric designs.
- Swiss graphic designer Paul Rand's famous IBM logo uses origami-inspired shapes.
In the West, origami has not only influenced the visual arts. The world of architecture has also been greatly changed by origami.
Architects have been influenced by the way origami can be used to create complicated shapes from simple materials.
The Metropol Parasol in Seville is one of the best known examples. This building was built by German architect Jürgen Hermann Mayer, who was inspired by the way origami can create complicated shapes from a simple piece of paper.
In conclusion, Japanese origami has had a wide and far-reaching effect on Western decorative arts.
Origami has influenced artists and designers in many different fields, from the use of geometric shapes and patterns to the creation of three-dimensional forms.
It has influenced everything from graphic design to architecture, and artists and designers around the world continue to look to it for ideas. Origami is an art form that has crossed borders and cultures to become a worldwide phenomenon.


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Geology: Explain the Layers
Over the centuries, different layers of rock and soil have been formed in the Earth's crust. The further we dig into the different layers, the older the rock and soil is.
Talk to your students about dinosaur fossils buried deep down in the Earth. Everybody chooses a color and puts some sand into the bottom of their jar.
From digging in the ground, archeologists know that there is another layer of rock and soil that formed after the dinosaurs died. In this layer, we find evidence of early mammals. Have everybody choose another color and place this sand on top of the other sand.
What came next? Maybe talk about earlier forms of man, such Cro-Magnom or Neanderthal. Everybody chooses another color to place in their jar.
And so on and so forth for each color of sand, for as many colors as you have chosen. Just make sure you keep your commentary in chronological order, from earliest to present day.
When the jars are filled, students can take a craft stick or knitting needle (knitting needles work very well) and poke the sand inside the sides of the jar. This represents the movement of the layers of rock and soil over time, for example, during earthquakes.
Place the lid on top and you have a side view of different layers of rock and soil in the Earth's crust!


Class 6A football play-in round
David Douglas at Lake Oswego, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
David Douglas: 0-9, 0-5 Mt. Hood Conference
Lake Oswego: 3-6, 2-3 Three Rivers League
David Douglas: Lost to Sunset 37-27 in Week 1
Lake Oswego: Beat Clackamas 42-18 in Week 7
David Douglas: The Scots, 42nd and last in the OSAA Class 6A power rankings, are in danger of going winless for the first time since 1981. Despite losing records the last two years, they won play-in round games and even won a first-round game in 2011.
Lake Oswego: After winning the 6A title in 2011 and finishing as runners-up last year, the Lakers have fallen hard. Barring an extended playoff run, they would finish with their first losing record in coach Steve Coury’s 22 seasons. But they are a respectable 17th in the power rankings because five of their losses have come against teams in the top 10.
David Douglas: Senior tailback Andre Reasno has been a bright spot, leading the conference in rushing (1,190 yards) and touchdowns (18 rushing, three receiving) despite missing last week’s game for undisclosed reasons. Junior Hunter Davis took over as the starting quarterback midway through the season. Senior Nick Showalter has 35 catches for 390 yards and has three interceptions at defensive back.
Lake Oswego: Senior running back Craig Hodges (482 yards in last four games), who transferred back to Lake Oswego after spending his junior year at Class 5A Silverton, became the team’s No. 1 offensive threat midway through the season after Coury decided to shift the focus from sophomore quarterback Mitchell Verburg (1,501 yards, 12 touchdowns) and the passing game. Senior linebacker Nick Underwood leads an aggressive defense that has allowed 180 points, fourth fewest in Class 6A.
What to expect
David Douglas: The defense, which gives up 453.7 yards per game and has surrendered a Class 6A-high 427 points, needs to play its best game of the season – and possibly create some turnovers – for the Scots to have a chance. The explosive Reasno is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.
Lake Oswego: Prolific on offense in recent seasons, the Lakers are averaging 18.4 points per game, tied for the second fewest in Class 6A. But Hodges has the ability to put up big numbers (222 yards against Canby) and Verburg has shown that he can exploit a secondary (four touchdown passes against Clackamas).
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Featuring the top names in the contemporary African urban and hip-hop scene, the United Sounds of Africa (USA) will kick off their first ever North American tour in August, 2012 with shows in select markets (scroll down for complete dates). The tour, orchestrated by Interglobe Entertainment Group (IEG) and Live Nation, will introduce music fans on this side of the Atlantic to current African artists including headliner 2face Idibia, recently profiled on CNN as one of “Africa’s 10 Biggest Stars” and winner of the BET Network’s 2011 “Best African Artist” award. Tickets are on sale now; for more information go to the http://www.
“It’s a massive moment!,” says Hypertek Recording artist 2face of the tour. “United Sounds of Africa presents a perfect platform to connect with fans of the beautiful music coming out of Africa and taking the world by storm. I’m excited and it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
“I’m proud to be joining 2face and everyone on stage as a part of this very first United Sounds of Africa tour,” says M.I.,known to the media and fans as “Africa’s Best Rapper.” “I think American audiences will be blown away by the talent and diversity onstage and by how much the African music scene has to offer. These will be amazing shows.”
signed to Nigerian record label Chocolate City. Other artists include Timi Dakolo, first-ever winner of Africa’s version of American Idol, J Martins, who’s popular in Africa’s francophone countries, and Iyanya, the first winner of MTN’s West African “Project Fame” reality TV show.
“USA is musical bridge that musically connects our taste, culture and lifestyle,” says Jinadu. “This will be an open platform for any audience that relates to a musical exchange and collaboration from one continent to the other.” Says Jay Belin of Live Nation, “This tour presents Live Nation with the unique opportunity of introducing some of Africa’s top musical talent to crowds across the country. The combined efforts of IEG, The Agency Group and our local offices will help in opening up the United States to a diverse music scene that is rich in culture and producing current superstars who are ready for the spotlight.”
Now Muzik, who represent 2face, Timi Dakolo and J Martins, are excited to bring their artists to the American stage. “We at Now Muzik are very proud to partner with Interglobe Entertainment Group and Live Nation on the U.S.A platform, says Now Muzak CEO Efe Omorogbe. “We look forward to a thrilling experience on this tour and more importantly, we hope that the platform delivers for our artists, 2face, Timi and J Martins, along with many other exceptional African talents, the much-needed in-road into the mainstream American circuit.”
Agent Jeremy Holgerson at the Agency Group says that this is the first such tour of many. “We see this as the premiere tour for what will become yearly event that will showcase the wealth of talent and music that is coming from Africa right now.”
Headliner 2face Idibia, the new heir to Nigerian’s legendary music scene, combines reggae and hip-hop and has received numerous international awards and accolades. The globally renowned performer has collaborated with Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly and many others. His new album, Away and Beyond, was proclaimed a “five-star display from the Field Marshall of Nigerian music” by the Nigerian press (click to read the article)


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30 relations: Antiganglioside antibodies, Apoptosis, Brain, Cholera toxin, Cyclic adenosine monophosphate, Dementia, Diarrhea, Electrolyte, Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, Ganglioside, Glucose, Gs alpha subunit, GTPase, Guillain–Barré syndrome, Heat-labile enterotoxin, Lupus erythematosus, Necrosis, Neurodegeneration, Neuroplasticity, Neurotrophin, Parkinson's disease, Phases of clinical research, Physiology, Sialic acid, SLC5A1, Sodium, Spinal cord injury, Substantia nigra, Traveler's diarrhea, Vibrio cholerae.
Antiganglioside antibodies that react to self-gangliosides are found in autoimmune neuropathies.
Apoptosis (from Ancient Greek ἀπόπτωσις "falling off") is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.
The brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals.
Cholera toxin (also known as choleragen and sometimes abbreviated to CTX, Ctx or CT) is protein complex secreted by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP, cyclic AMP, or 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate) is a second messenger important in many biological processes.
Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person's daily functioning.
Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day.
An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water.
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a type of Escherichia coli and one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhea in the developing world, as well as the most common cause of travelers' diarrhea.
A ganglioside is a molecule composed of a glycosphingolipid (ceramide and oligosaccharide) with one or more sialic acids (e.g. n-acetylneuraminic acid, NANA) linked on the sugar chain.
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6.
The Gs alpha subunit (Gαs, Gsα, or Gs protein) is a heterotrimeric G protein subunit that activates the cAMP-dependent pathway by activating adenylyl cyclase.
GTPases (singular GTPase) are a large family of hydrolase enzymes that can bind and hydrolyze guanosine triphosphate (GTP).
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system.
Heat-labile enterotoxin is a type of labile toxin found in Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus.
Lupus erythematosus is a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues.
Necrosis (from the Greek νέκρωσις "death, the stage of dying, the act of killing" from νεκρός "dead") is a form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.
Neurodegeneration is the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity and neural plasticity, is the ability of the brain to change throughout an individual's life, e.g., brain activity associated with a given function can be transferred to a different location, the proportion of grey matter can change, and synapses may strengthen or weaken over time.
Neurotrophins are a family of proteins that induce the survival, development, and function of neurons.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
The phases of clinical research are the steps in which scientists do experiments with a health intervention in an attempt to find enough evidence for a process which would be useful as a medical treatment.
Physiology is the scientific study of normal mechanisms, and their interactions, which work within a living system.
Sialic acid is a generic term for the N- or O-substituted derivatives of neuraminic acid, a monosaccharide with a nine-carbon backbone.
Sodium/glucose cotransporter 1 also known as solute carrier family 5 member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC5A1 gene.
Sodium is a chemical element with symbol Na (from Latin natrium) and atomic number 11.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function.
The substantia nigra (SN) is a basal ganglia structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement.
Traveler's diarrhea (TD) is a stomach and intestinal infection.
Vibrio cholerae is a Gram-negative, comma-shaped bacterium.


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Where can you find the pianos?
Summer is here and so are the pianos! Where should you look for them?
1) park Björnsonův sad near café Piknikbox (Zahradníkova street)
2) park Lužánky inside the tent (closer to Pionýrská street)
3) park Denisovy sady, inside the music pavillion (close to Petrov church)
4) foyer of Domeq (street Dornych 47e)
5) the departure lounge of the Brno-Tuřany airport
Take a look at the map:


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The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies won their first ever QMJHL title this spring in their 20th anniversary season.
Timo Meier is the most notable player on the Huskies -- San Jose picked the Swiss import ninth overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.
However, Francis Perron is another name to know as he accomplished the rare double for Rouyn-Noranda, earning both regular season and playoff MVP honours with a combined 141 points in the regular season and playoffs.
The Huskies also have great goaltender in Chase Marchand, who had a 1.35 goals-against average, .946 save percentage and six shutouts in the post-season.
Not only did Rouyn-Noranda win the QMJHL title, they also had the best record in the regular season at 54-9-3-2 and
Brandon will face off with Rouyn-Noranda in their first game at the Memorial Cup this Saturday.
The Knights are in the Memorial Cup for the fourth time in five years and are coached by former NHLer Dale Hunter.
The Knights were a powerhouse in the OHL playoffs -- going 16-and-2 including a 13-game winning streak to close out the post-season.
NHL scouts love the Knights -- they have seven players ranked in the final rankings by the NHL Central Scouting Service including three expected first round picks in Matthew Tkachuk, Olli Julevi and Max Jones.
Tkachuk is the son of former Winnipeg Jets' star Keith Tkachuk.
They also have Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs' top prospect who was the fourth overall pick in last year's NHL Draft.
London also has a familar name to WHL fans in Brendan Burke.
The former Calgary and Portland netminder spent the playoffs as the Knights' backup behind Tyler Parsons.
Brandon faces off with London on Monday in their second game of the round-robin.
The host Red Deer Rebels are well known to Brandon fans, especially after the Wheat Kings ousted them in the Eastern Conference Final of the WHL playoffs.
Carolina first rounder Haydn Fleury and Winnipeg Jets' draft pick Nelson Nogier anchor the defence core while San Jose prospect Adam Helewka is their most dangerous scorer up front.
Helewka was one of three top-end forward the Rebels acquired ahead of the WHL trade deadline, with Boston first rounder Jake DeBrusk and captain Luke Philp being the others.
Red Deer also has another Jets' draft pick in 2015 first rounder Michael Spacek.
The Rebels also have the bonus of playing at home, and the pressure of hosting the first Memorial Cup in the province of Alberta since 1974.
Brandon faces Red Deer in the final game of the round-robin next Wednesday.
I have been the voice of the Brandon Wheat Kings and Sports Director at CKLQ Radio in Brandon since 1993.
The purpose of my blog is to provide you with up-to-date Wheat Kings' news and items.
Thanks for visiting!

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Moneen Rio, a Jersey crossbred bull (62% Jersey) tops the ICBF active bull list for 2021 with an EBI of €346. He’s bred by Shane Chambers from Bandon in Co Cork, who is a long-standing member of the Forge discussion group.
Ten years ago, that group of Munster-based dairy farmers decided to start breeding their own AI bulls. Together with the Blackwater discussion group, it has now reached the top and has two of the top three bulls on the 2021 active bull list and three bulls in the top 10. These bulls are sold through Bova AI.
Tipperary-based AI station Dovea Genetics has the number two bull on the list, Saintbrigid Frank Joseph.
Dovea has two bulls in the top 10, while NCBC – representing Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics – has five bulls in the top 10.
It’s a significant achievement for Forge Genetics, long seen as the upstarts in the highly competitive and lucrative world of Irish dairy breeding. The increase in size of the dairy herd and the increased use of AI has dramatically increased the turnover of AI companies, the majority of which are owned by Irish dairy co-ops.
Once again, the 2021 active bull list is dominated by young Holstein Friesian bulls but it is interesting to note that Rio is a Jersey crossbred bull – the first time a crossbred bull got to the top of the list. To get on the list, bulls must have:
This year, there are 67 Irish bred bulls on the list. This means that nearly 90% of the bulls on the list were bred in Ireland.
This is in contrast to the situation in 2008 when just 10 bulls on the list were bred in Ireland.
The majority of these bulls have gone through the Gene Ireland programme.
This year, there are 100 young bulls in the Gene Ireland programme.
Farmers can purchase these bulls in packs ranging in size from five bulls with seven straws of each (35 straws) up to a maximum of 10 straws per bull with no more than 35% of the farmers’ overall straw requirement coming from Gene Ireland.
The most important information is the EBI detail for each bull. This gives its overall EBI and reliability and also the EBI of the sub-indices.
Farmers need to pick a team of bulls (at least seven bulls) and they need to match these bulls to best complement the traits of the cow. The best way to do this is to use Sire Advice on the HerdPlus website.
The programme uses an algorithm to best assign bulls to cows.
Farmers can manually insert the bulls he or she wants to use, or use sire advice to pick the most suitable bulls.
Remember, the objective of picking bulls is to achieve genetic gain in your herd, so choose a high EBI and balanced team of bulls and then match them to the cows.


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Re: Granada’s Folk Hero – A Doctor Mobilizes the Masses
Granada, a province in southern Spain, has seen the rise of an extraordinary protest movement. In the last few months, tens of thousands have taken to the barricades against reforms in the health system. And at the forefront of the demonstrations is Jesús Candel, a charismatic emergency physician who has enthused the masses and perturbed his critics. For many, he is a role model in the fight against corruption in Spain. His opponents accuse him of hypocrisy and fighting dirty.
By now, the doctor is committed to fighting against everything that the inhabitants of Granada find unjust. His mission: He no longer wants to just transform his city, he wants lasting changes across the whole country.
Arte Re: accompanies Candel during his ascent to becoming a “folk hero”. Could his initiative be the prototype for a new, direct democracy movement, or is he just another populist exploiting the frustrations of his fellow citizens for his own purposes?
- Mayte Carrasco
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Staples Inc., the Framingham-based office supply retailer, said Monday that it made changes to its leadership as it reportedly cut hundreds of corporate jobs.
Fortune, citing multiple sources familiar with the situation, first reported that the company (Nasdaq: SPLS), which had been seeking a $6 billion merger with rival Office Depot, had shed corporate jobs.
Both junior and senior-level employees were affected by the layoffs, the report said, but it's not known where the cuts were made within the company.
"It was a bloodbath," one source told Fortune.
On Monday afternoon, Staples issued a press release about leadership changes, but a Staples spokesman declined to confirm or deny the layoffs, according to Fortune.
“We are streamlining the organization and building a simplified structure that will speed decision-making and enable us to focus on driving profitable growth,” said Staples Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent in a statement. "These changes will help us compete in a rapidly evolving marketplace, either as a standalone company or in combination with Office Depot."
Boca Raton-based Office Depot and Staples are in a battle to get their deal approved by the Federal Trade Commission, which recently moved to block it. As long as the office supply giants stay two companies, about 2,000 jobs in South Florida are presumably safe from the deep slashes that come with mergers.
As part of the changes at Staples, Shira Goodman, currently president of the company's North American commercial business, has been named president of the chain's North American operations.
John Wilson, currently president, Staples Europe, has been named president, international operations and transformation. He will have responsibility for operations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and Asia. He will also be responsible for the company’s strategy and overall transformation efforts.
Demos Parneros, president of the company's North American stores and online business, announced his resignation from the company, effective March 31. Otis Pannell, senior vice president of Staples' U.S retail operations, will have responsibility for retail operations in the United States and will report to Goodman. Pannell joined Staples in 1989, serving in a number of retail leadership positions across the United States.
Staples has faced opposition to its Office Depot merger plan by the Federal Trade Commission opposition. Sargent has been vocal about his plan to fight any opposition to its plans.
Both Staples and Office Depot have been scaling down their bricks-and-mortar presence. The companies said it would shutter hundreds of stores in North America last year.
As of January 31, 2015, Staples employed 44,400 full-time and 34,675 part-time associates.
Staples shares rose more than 2 percent Tuesday morning to $8.89.
David Harris oversees the Boston Business Journal's digital content.

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Most times, you will try to balance yourself by stretching your hands. But sometimes, you may fall on your outstretched hand and feel a sudden jerk in your hand. This sudden jerk can cause severe pain, and may lead to several upper limb disorders like boxer fractures and wrist fractures. In medical terms, this type of injury is known as a FOOSH injury. It stands for falling onto an outstretched arm.
Take immediate steps following a forcible injuryThis is a serious injury that can affect your ability to move your upper extremities properly. However, you can avoid serious consequences by taking immediate action. Perform the following steps immediately to avoid any serious consequences
- First, don’t panic
- Your affected hand should remain in a straight line. Don’t move it.
- Follow the R.I.C.E. treatment (rest ice compression elevation)
- For immediate treatment, visit your health care advisor
- For rehabilitation, consult a physical therapist who is an expert.
- This course will teach you how to properly wear a sling and how to continue your daily activities.
- Exercises that increase mobility and functional mobility.
- The treatment for your pain and swelling
- Scar tissue management after a surgery
- If you have vertigo, balance and gait exercises are recommended to prevent future falls.


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Thank you for the fabulous welcome you gave to our new Design Team girls last Saturday, it was truly appreciated. I know we are all waiting to see their designs, in fact the first of these will be tomorrow, so keep a look out.
Anyway, back to today. As I said we had a great response to the Design Team call, with many outstanding applicants and it occurred to me that it would be such a waste to not be able to share their talent with others. So I am starting a new Guest Team who will regularly blog three times a month. Their aim is to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing using Chocolate Baroque stamps of their choice.
I hope you enjoy this new blog item, it will definitely be wonderful to see both old and new stamp sets put through their paces.
Oh and in case you are wondering who will make up this Guest Team, watch out next Wednesday when I shall be revealing exactly who they are; plus there will be the first project from one of this fab new group.


Houston continues to be 1 of the top U.S. markets for real estate investments. The energy industry is booming, but paychecks go way further than they do in cities on America’s coastlines. Even as societal shifts during the pandemic have reduced the world’s need for oil, Houston is expected to hold its position as a great market to invest in.
Houston real estate also tends to avoid the volatility of more famous metropolitan areas. You won’t have to worry as much about housing bubbles in this fairly priced yet growing location. Learn more about Houston real estate investing in our review.
Why Invest in Houston?
Real estate in Houston benefits from the incredible job prospects, fair average purchase prices and positive forecasts.
Houston is somehow still an affordable buyers’ market even though the city has a 3-year appreciation forecast of 10.5%. The median condominium home price is $175,000 with a median monthly rent of $1,517.
The average home in the city is sold anywhere from 5 to 20% below fair market value. There is no shortage of culture, which invites younger, more affluent renters to the area. Professional sports teams, a vibrant popular music scene, world class cuisine and plenty of tourist attractions make Houston an easy sell to good tenants.
Experts reported that Houston real estate prices were actually forecasted to rise because of a housing shortage. Buyers and renters initiated a “flight to affordability” that benefitted many mid-level markets. At the height of the pandemic in March 2020, Houston sold 571 more single family homes than it had the year previous (an increase of 8.2%). Sales of all property went up 6.9%.
The metro population of Houston is approximately 6.9 million. Houston saw double digit increases in home sales for February 2020 and a decrease in March. As social distancing directives slowly but surely ease away, experts predict that Houston will keep pace with the country’s leading markets because of its population’s continuing need for housing.
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All else being equal, Houston is a great place to be a landlord. The economy routinely sits at full employment with 74.76% of those jobs being white collar. The median age is 32.9, and the average household income is $81,995.
The public transportation system could be improved, but most Houstonians can afford the car that takes them to and from work every day. Consistent transportation bodes well for sustainable neighborhoods and family growth, which we also see in the city — 44.51% of households are based in marriage, which is great news for landlords.
No less than 49 Fortune 1,000 companies call Houston home. This is the largest concentration of such companies in the U.S. barring New York City. The Texas Medical Center, which receives over 7 million visits each year, performs more heart surgeries than anywhere in the world. This speaks to the huge healthcare industry present in the city, a bastion of job creation right beside the energy industry. Halliburton, Apache, Marathon Oil, Sysco and Conoco Phillips all have headquarters in Houston.
The city also boasts a huge aeronautics and transportation industry. The Port of Houston handles the most cargo in waterborne tonnage of anywhere in the U.S. All of this kept Houston from suffering the same levels of job loss as the rest of the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Of the 12 largest metropolitan areas in the country, Houston lost the least number of jobs by percentage. Stability in the job market means stability in the real estate market, especially in a town with a high median household income.
Houston Real Estate Market Forecast
Single family home sales fell 20.2% year-over-year in May due to the pandemic. The price fell by 7.4% as well, which was the 1st decline since January 2018. Impressively, the $249,000 median price of single family homes stayed the same while median condo prices actually rose 2.9%.
The shock of the coronavirus definitely affected Houston, but the real test of a market is how quickly it rebounds. First-time buyers may not float the market in 2020, but the industry expects Houston’s 2021 to be strong and slightly skewed to the seller’s side. The city also had a 60-month trend of positive real appreciation, which is estimated at around 17.40%.
Investing Passively in Houston
Passive real estate investing in Houston through platforms like DiversyFund can be a great way to grow your net worth without the hassle of landlording.
Real estate stocks and how to invest in REITs are 2 commonly-used financial vehicles. The stability of the city adds to its turnkey appeal. Houston’s employment profile means that it’s relatively easy to find an manageable tenant with an investment in the community.
Finding a good property management company is essential to a positive experience as a passive real estate investor. Some experts think that passive real estate investors should look for property managers even before trying to find properties. The Houston real estate industry is expansive, so you should have no problem vetting several choices here.
Best Passive Real Estate Investing Platforms
Compare our DiversyFund review to some of the other reputable real estate investing platforms on the market. Although the investing may be passive, your choice of platforms should be quite active — it will make a huge difference towards your success.
Space City is Running Out of Space
Houston is nicknamed for its importance in the field of space exploration, but if trends continue, space in Houston will be in short supply. Houston is the 4th largest city in the entire U.S., and investors are quickly uncovering the potential of this metro giant. Invest in Houston real estate today.
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Arrived Homes allows retail investors to buy shares of individual rental properties for as little as $100. Arrived Homes acquires properties in some of the fastest-growing rental markets in the country, then sells shares to individual investors who simply collect passive income while waiting for the property to appreciate in value over 5 to 7 years. When the time is right, Arrived Homes sells the property so investors can cash in on the equity they've gained over time. Offerings are available to non-accredited investors. Sign up for an account on Arrived Homes to browse available properties and add real estate to your portfolio today.


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NORMAN, Okla. – The Johnson & Wales University men's golf team knows how to succeed on and off the course. The Wildcats were honored for their work in the classroom with a spot on the Golf Coaches Association of America's All-Academic Team list.
In order to be eligible for the award, the team must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. The golf team had the second-highest GPA amongst JWU men's sports with a 3.24. Six student-athletes had a 3.13 gpa or higher, led by senior Alan Ferrara (Pawtucket, R.I.) at 3.72.
Johnson & Wales has earned GCAA recognition in five out of the last six seasons. For the second year in a row, Johnson & Wales was the only GNAC team to make the list. The Wildcats were also one of only two teams from the New England region to qualify.
The 2017-18 season kicks off September 16 with the Duke Nelson Invitational.


The Fruit Cellar Sulphur Free Dried Peaches
Ingredients: Dried Peach Slices
- Choice grade dried delicious dried Peaches
- Sourced Locally
- No artificial flavours or colours
Use: These delicious dried peaches are great to add with your breakfasts, fruity dishes or simply enjoyed as any desired snack.
Sulphur Dioxide is used widely in the dried fruit industry to preserve dried fruit from moulds and insect growth. It is this sulphur that people have an allergy towards and which is not used in The Fruit Cellar range.
Fresh fruit is sourced from local Western Cape farmers who are GlobalG.A.P. and export certified. This means they farm with a minimum of sprays, in some cases no chemicals at all, as well as adhering to strict environmental and labour regulations.


As a landlord, renting a property to students is a rewarding venture; the demand for student accommodation is strong and you can achieve excellent rental returns. However, letting to students doesn’t come without its concerns, especially as students tend to have a reputation of being somewhat irresponsible. However, according to a survey by the broadband and utilities provider Glide, this stereotype couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to this generation of students.
Payment is probably the first and foremost concern for many landlords. Students do not have a regular income and may not be used to the responsibility of regular payments. However, contrary to popular belief, students are probably one of the most reliable classes of tenant. This is largely down to the fact that most students will come with a guarantor or have financial help from their families, and they have a loan consistently paid to them every term that will cover rent.
These factors make students arguably more dependable than residential tenants because the confirmation of a student loan is more reliable than an employer reference. Someone is less likely to drop out of university than leave their job and, if tenants were to fall into arrears, landlords can demand payments from guarantors.
It’s no secret that students have a reputation for partying a lot and living a care-free lifestyle during university and, of course, this can make landlords worry about damages to their property and complaints from neighbours. However, for this generation of students, the idea that students like to party excessively is a huge misconception.
According to the Glide survey, 82% of students that responded said that they prefer to stay in and watch TV as opposed to going out or throwing house parties. We also need to consider that university is becoming increasingly more expensive, so students have less spending money. In addition, many are having to get part-time jobs which doesn’t leave much time for partying.
One of the more baffling myths about students is that they are perfectly happy to live in sub-standard conditions. This is simply not true; it would be more accurate to say that previous generations of students tolerated poor quality accommodation, but this generation certainly doesn’t. With rent rising rapidly for students and landlords in the spotlight for providing substandard accommodation, student tenants are becoming savvier to what they should expect from their rental properties.
At the very least, students want somewhere clean and comfortable to live in and an increasing number are looking for properties with extra amenities like games rooms and gymnasiums. Landlords should take the time to decorate their property to a high standard or invest in a property within a purpose-built student development where the maintenance is taken care of for them.
It would be foolish for landlords to believe these outdated misconceptions on student tenants when student accommodation is such a lucrative investment to make. Landlords just need to ensure that they take all the normal steps like running a thorough inventory and insisting on guarantors when tenants move in. With all those factors in place, your investment will certainly reap the rewards.
Are you looking to make your next student accommodation investment? Get in touch with us today!


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Foodland is India‘s first organised supply chain company in the food sector.
Legacy services included managing the largest food retail chain of convenience stores and wholesale broad line distribution centres. It incorporates a
pan-Indian network of world-class multi-temperature distribution centres covering 1.5M sqft, 140 multi-temperature trucks. RK Foodland currently manages food products with a street annual value of $600M and serves Fortune 500 brands including McDonald’s, Bharti-Walmart, Sodexo, Pepsi, Unilever, Kraft Foods and others.
Warburg Pincus was associated with the company from 2004 to 2008.


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NBA Players Decide to Boycott Upcoming Playoff Games After Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott their playoff game in protest.
After days of protests in Wisconsin after the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NBA's remaining playoff teams--starting with Wisconsin's basketball team, the Milwaukee Bucks--decided to boycott their upcoming playoff games.
\u201cGame balls are being put away, as the Bucks decide to boycott game 5 against the Magic.\u201d— Malika Andrews (@Malika Andrews) 1598473127
"We're tired of the killings and injustice," said Bucks guard George Hill. On Monday, Hill expressed remorse over coming to the NBA bubble in the wake of nationwide protests. When asked what players could do to assist in social justice efforts, Hill replied "We can't do anything [from Orlando], first of all, we shouldn't have even came to this damn place, to be honest. I think coming here just took all the focal points off what the issues are."
Kenosha is just 40 miles south of Wisconsin. The Bucks released an official statement on Monday morning.
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers expressed his frustration with the state of the country. "All you hear is Donald Trump and all of them talking about fear," Rivers said. "We're the ones getting killed. We're the ones getting shot. We're the ones that we're denied to live in certain communities. We've been hung. We've been shot. And all you do is keep hearing about fear."


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Conventional stand-alone sensor for different gases. IP66
The sensor is a Catalytic gas detection unit detects the presence of explosive gas such as Methane, LPG, Hydrogen, Freon, Chlorine, Hydrogen Sulphide, and other type of gas. (see user guide)
1st LEVEL, pre-alarm. Set at 13 % of L.E.L. The pre-alarm has available one relay
2nd LEVEL, main alarm. Set at 20 % of L.E.L. The alarm has available one relay
The more important news of this sensor is the capability to change the sensing element at the end of the life cycle directly from a technician. The sensor is managed by a microprocessor, which allows execution of a self-diagnosis and therefore an automatic calibration, in order to always have the maximum detection accuracy. The self-calibration means the probe adapts in harsh and variable temperature environments, avoiding false alarms due to anomalous events.
Test: to perform a precise and self-certified test, use the TS1008 instrument, which also serves to carry out the annual check.
Primary power supply: 12 ÷ 24 VDC ± 10%
Absorption: 1.5 W max @ 13.8V
Pre-alarm relay: 10 A SELV
Changeover relay Alarm: 10 A SELV
Failure Relay: 10 A SELV
Signals: green LED regular function, yellow Fault light, red Alarm light
Sensor: See table below
Sensor replacement: Autonomously
Measuring range: from 0 to 100% of the LIE
Output signal: 4 ÷ 20 mA on 220 Ohm
1st alarm threshold: 13% of the LIE
2nd alarm threshold: 20% of the LIE
Test socket for: TS1008
Compatible ECUs: The whole Beinat series
Working temperature: 50 ° C
Cont. And Protection: Aluminum – IP66
Package Dimensions: 197 x 122 x 67
Weight: 550 grams approx.
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For years, Beinat is your company’s trusted partner: its products are 100% guaranteed and its reliability allows a constant turnover within your warehouse. The study of our products allows obtaining advanced equipment capable to meet all needs. Our quality certifications and warranty
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2018–19 Season: Elisabetta (Elizabeth I) in Roberto Devereux
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky made her San Francisco Opera debut in 2009 as Leonora in Il Trovatore, a role she has also performed at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Paris Opéra, Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and in Bilbao, Lisbon, and Florence. In 2014 she returned to the Company in her role debut as Norma, which she has also sung at the Metropolitan Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. She has been hailed as one the great Verdi singers of her generation and received critical acclaim for her performances as Elvira (Ernani), Hélène (Les Vêpres Siciliennes), Amelia (Un Ballo in Maschera), and Elisabetta (Don Carlos). Radvanovsky’s other career highlights include Donizetti's "Tudor Queen trilogy" (Anna Bolena, Maria Stuarda, and Roberto Devereux) at the Metropolitan Opera; the title role of Suor Angelica at Los Angeles Opera; the title role of Lucrezia Borgia with Washington National Opera; her La Scala debut as Roxanne (Cyrano de Bergerac) opposite Plácido Domingo, which she also performed in New York and London; the title role of Susannah with Lyric Opera of Chicago; the title role of Manon Lescaut at Leipzig Opera; and the title role of Tosca with Los Angeles Opera. The soprano is a former winner of the George London Foundation Competition, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and the Loren L. Zachary Society Competition. Upcoming engagements include the title role of Anna Bolena at Canadian Opera Company and Leonora at Paris' Opéra Bastille.


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Soil Attenuation in Seismic Simulations: Implications for Vehicle Tracking
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This paper describes an implementation of broadband soil attenuation in finite-difference time domain FDTD simulations of seismic wave propagation from impulsive sources. We concentrate on the attenuation phenomenon, the computational approach, comparisons with results from non-attenuating soil models, and the impacts on range estimation. Results are based on our three dimensional viscoelastic FDTD code ptop, which allows impulsive and moving vehicle simulations over realistic heterogeneous geologies and surface topographies. Soil attenuation refers to the decay of seismic energy by intrinsic material losses in soil. It can reduce the amplitude of propagating waves and shift the frequency of signal energy, thus affecting vehicle range estimates and seismic signatures. Relative to other attenuation factors, i.e., geometric spreading and scattering, soil attenuation often dominates the total attenuation characteristics of seismic surface waves generated by moving vehicles.
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Cotonou— 2 nights
Benin's largest city and its seat of government, bustling Cotonou also has one of the largest ports in West Africa.For shopping fun, head to Artisanal Center or Marche Dantokpa. Get some cultural insight at Musee Honme (Palais Royal) and Ouidah Museum of History. Change things up with a short trip to Pendjari National Park in Tanguieta (about 58 minutes away). The adventure continues: stroll through Fidjrosse Beach, appreciate the history behind Place des Martyrs, and make a trip to Etoile Rouge.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Cotonou journey maker website .
If you are flying in from Ghana, the closest major airport is Cadjehoun Airport. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Cotonou
Pendjari National Park, Musee Honme (Palais Royal), Ouidah Museum of History
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Love & Hip Hop: New York star Mendeecees Harris will reportedly be released early from prison in 2020.
Mendeecees, 40, who starred on LHHNY alongside his wife Yandy Smith, will reportedly be released November 2020 per Bossip.
He was found guilty for his role in a drug trafficking ring and sentenced to eight to ten years behind bars back in 2015. He appealed the sentence in Appellate Court, and although his appeal was denied, he was given credit for the 15 months he had already served before being granted bail in the case.
The reality TV star took a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to transporting illegal substances from New York City to Rochester, NY from 2006-2008.
During his time in prison, Mendeecees has completed a substance abuse prevention program as well as taken classes on how to parent from prison, courses in money management, health and nutrition, and public speaking.


Alex Karaban, a four-star forward from Massachusetts, committed to play basketball for UConn, he announced on Twitter on Monday.
“UConn nation let’s go to work,” Karaban tweeted. “10000% commit! Go Huskies!”
Karaban, the No. 45 recruit in ESPN’s class of 2022 rankings, visited UConn in mid-June and again the first week of July, and had offers from Stanford, LSU, Iowa, Indiana and others. The 6-foot-8 forward from Northborough, Mass., played his first year of high school basketball at Algonquin High before transferring to New Hampton, a prep school in New Hampshire, and he was named the state’s Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year this season after averaging 25.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He led New Hampton to a NEPSAC Class AAA title and was named league MVP in 2020.
He’ll play his senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
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“I have goals and dreams of winning national championships like Kemba [Walker] did and Emeka [Okafor] did,” Karaban told The Courant last month. “Of course seeing all those NBA draft lottery picks, that’s of course my dream, to play in the NBA. I guess walking in there and seeing all the players that went to UConn and you’re in pretty much the same situation as them, it just gives you extra motivation.”
Karaban is the third recruit in the class of 2022 to commit to UConn, joining Bristol Central four-star center Donovan Clingan (ESPN’s 51st ranked recruit), and Roselle Catholic (N.J.) guard Corey Floyd Jr. (the No. 81 recruit). 247 rated the Huskies’ recruiting class as the 3rd best in the nation, behind Ohio State and North Carolina.
“I’m a very versatile player,” Karaban said. “I can shoot the ball at an elite level. I can rebound very well. I can post up smaller dudes by the mismatch and go by bigger dudes if they’re too slow. I like to say I’m a nightmare mismatch. I can pretty much score the ball all over and use my length on defense to affect shots.”
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A week after it added a Lamborghini Aventador to its increasingly high-profile fleet of patrol cars, the Dubai Police unveiled their newest big-ticket cruiser, a full-dress Ferrari FF. Like the Aventador, it'll prowl high-profile areas to bolster the city's big-bucks image. This one'll actually make for a better cop car, what with the actual cargo space and all.
Lamborghini celebrates tire destruction with Pirelli Edition Aventador
A special edition of the 691 hp screamer with matte black accents to match the Pirellis.


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Confederate flag banned in South Carolina: Latest update
Confederate flag, despite being the symbol of oppression, is still visible in many parts of the US. The symbol of discrimination and exploitation, the Confederate flag is finally seeing the opposition against it building like no other occasion in the past.
This is the reason that South Carolina has decided to pull down this Confederate flag for once and for all. The best thing is the fact that the state Governor Nikki Haley has announced her decision to sign legislation on Thursday. Her signature will cap the discussion going on and the opposition that reached it height last month following the macabre killing of nine black Americans in SC.
South Carolina state Governor Nikki Haleyâ€™s signature will permanently remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds, following an emotional debate spurred by the massacre of nine black churchgoers last month.
This is no denying the fact that the state governor was under immense pressure to do it. Haley earlier announced showing her willingness to sign the bill and added that she would sign the bill into law at 4 p.m. EDT.
In the meantime media reports claim that the flag would be removed at 10 a.m. on Friday. It will be taken to the “relic room” of a military museum in Columbia, the state capital. Reports suggest that the flag nicknamed the “Stars and Bars,” carried by Confederates in the 1861-1865 Civil War, is seen as a symbol of racism and slavery by many but of Southern heritage by others. It has flown at the state capitol for more than 50 years.
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A historic, two story, brick building was first relocated across the road in January of 2018 to a storage location for a year and then moved across another road in February 2019 to its final location. The 100′ long, triple brick building weighed 600 tons and was moved on a 15 Dolly – Buckingham Power Dolly System. The building is to be set up as a restaurant at the new location.
100' Long, Triple Brick Building
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At least one injured in Fairview Twp. crash
Officials are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Fairview Township that left at least one person injured, York County 911 officials said.
The crash occurred just before 8:50 p.m. on Cedars Road near the intersection of Nauvoo Road, officials said.
One of the vehicles struck a bridge near the intersection, officials said, but the vehicle did not go over the bridge.
Cedars Road was shut down in the area of the crash.
Further information was not immediately available.


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AIS remains thorn in DNR’s side, but progress made
August 17, 2013
MARSHALL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources last summer turned up the heat on boaters and anglers in an effort to curb the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)....
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We began Arch 212 by selecting a plant to study in-depth, and building a terrarium specifically suited for it. We later translated these concepts into an architecture design in the Soulard Neighborhood at St. Louis.
HCW design an environment that satisfies the succulent's biological needs while providing a safer opportunity for close inspection?
I chose to study mamillaria pilcayensis cristata, a fiarly resilient succulent. It needs a dry, well-lit environment with ventilation and free-draining soil. It should not be watered from above to avoid trapping water in its brain-like folds, rotting the plant.
The cactus has a delicate accordion-like structure and fuzzy appearance, but the sharp needles prevent close inspection.
The open design allows for clear visibility.
The small, portable form closely envelops the plant in an egg-like structure that encourages cradling and close observation, something not previously possible.
The tapered surface at the base allows for the terrarium to sit at an angle for better visibility in all directions.
The top several layers of plexi serve as funnels, connecting to the irrigation tubes that double as a sturdy support system.
an open design with structural supports that complements the free-draining earth material to allow water to quickly evacuate the system structural supports double as an irrigation system that allows the cactus to be watered from beneath
the cradle design that provides portable macro observation and clear visibility also allows for maximized open airflow