You can’t watch a professional football game or basketball game these days without spotting neon-coloured compression clothing — think, knee-high compression socks and tight sleeves — on the court or field.
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But if you think compression clothing is nothing more than super-tight workout gear or a fashion statement, think again. Originally used in a medical setting to assist with healing, these super-tight garments have become increasingly popular among athletes. Some brands, such as Under Armour and SKINs, go so far as to suggest that compression clothing can increase muscle power, improve stamina and coordination and speed up recovery times. But are they really worth the hype?
The claims are certainly impressive, but this doesn’t necessarily mean you should trade in your standard gym wardrobe just yet. Here, we look at the science behind compression clothing, including the purported benefits and drawbacks.
Does Compression Clothing Enhance Performance?
Traditionally made from spandex and nylon, compression clothing had been used in medicine for years as a means to compress tissue, promote blood flow and prevent edema.
From there, coaches and trainers had a thought: If compression clothing increases blood flow, and more blood flow means more oxygen for your muscles, than surely it can improve an athlete’s performance, right?
Not so fast. There have been many conflicting studies attempting to prove or disprove the merits of compression clothing, with contradictory results. Some research suggests that wearing compression tights while running may help decrease muscle vibrations, which can cause muscle fatigue. Most studies, however, have been inconclusive, finding that the main benefit of compression clothing when it comes to enhancing physical performance seems to be placebo effect.
Recovery Time And Other Benefits
While the effects on athletic performance are murky, evidence showing how compression clothing can improve your recovery time is more substantial. Wearing compression clothing can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, as the increased blood flow helps release the build up of lactic acid. And since your soreness is decreased, the recovery time is decreased as well.
A compression sleeve can also help to stabilize joints, which is good for taking care of your elbows, shoulders and knees. Athletes who tend to experience a lot of wear and tear on their joints may want to consider compression clothing, as it can help manage inflammation. It also provides added warmth to these joints, which distributes “synovial fluid,” a.k.a, the grease that lubricates joints and keeps everything working smoothly.
And when it comes to injuries, compression clothing may give you a small leg up. As an athlete, minor injuries, stress and tears occur all the time. Pain and inflammation leads to poor circulation, and this is where compression sleeves can make all the difference, since the added gentle pressure can prevent swelling and facilitate faster healing.
That is one of the most popular reasons for wearing compression sleeves as an athlete. They allow you to keep your peak performance despite a minor injury due to consistent blood flow.
Finally, compression sleeves tend to be favoured by outdoor athletes, especially if they’re training in less-than-ideal temperatures. Compression clothing adds a layer of protection for cold muscles, and keeping muscles warm is, again, essential for preventing tears and injuries.
In the end, it’s a toss up as to whether compression clothing really makes a huge difference for athletes. While compression clothing may not have a direct effect on athletic performance — that is, it probably won’t make your workout any easier — it may have its merits for treating injuries or muscle recovery.
Ultimately, it comes down to the individual and their level of comfort while training. If you’re going to wear compression clothing, choose garments that aren’t too restrictive, and that won’t limit your range of motion. And remember: There are no short cuts to becoming a better athlete. The only proven method for improving your athletic performance is the old-fashioned way — with dedication and hard work.


A Hosted Portal Solution: Best for your Internal Operations
Posted by CRMJetty on July 8th, 2019
The most important part of customer support is to provide all the information whenever a customer needs it. The definition of customer support has evolved over time, and it is no longer limited to traditional ideas of service and product industries. It has evolved to a great extent in all kinds of business, that are traditionally not associated with the word ‘business’, like the education industry or banking industry.
They are implementing the use of technology to achieve greater levels of customer satisfaction and in general to make operations slightly easier.
To do so, they provide a web portal to their customers to log in and see every detail regarding their interaction with said business. And even have more interactions, thereby engaging the customers without them actually having to go to a bank or a store.
So, let’s introduce the concept of this web portal:
It is a doorway into your business exposing only the limited and necessary parts of it. You can choose to show certain elements of it that the customer can directly engage with. Now of course, when I say customer, it is not always the conventional customer.
Students, employees, banking staff, or people who have bank accounts, want to interact with the institution on a regular basis. Here are a few common things that a portal facilitates in all of these scenarios:
-Secure access to a personal database for maintaining and updating personal details like address, emails, and phone number.
-Ability to request items, like a test score rechecking, a new cheque book, or even an appointment, depending on what the institution is.
-View access to grades, bank balance, blood test results, etc. (again, depending on the institution).
-Other level of interaction with the CRM is by the staff of the said institution. Not all members of the staff have full access to the CRM so such a portal comes in handy in this scenario as well. Staff members can apply for leaves, check their tasks and manage their schedule, as well as respond to end users’ requests for various things.
-This portal also gives the admin users a bird’s eye view of various operations in any institutions.
These institutions have a more niche level of requirement of such a portal. They want to enable these portals in connection to their CRM, but they don’t need to publicize the login access.
For example, an education institute need not put its student access portal on its website. Similarly, a bank’s internal portal should not be available online. This means that it does not connect to their CMS platform.
This is where a unique type of portal solution comes in: A Hosted Portal Solutions. All of its functions are the same as a portal that is hosted on the CMS, (a great example is an e-commerce store’s customer portal), but without the CMS platform, in order to keep it private.
It is a portal that is in use internally in a business or organization, rather than one shared publicly. This is why, for various reasons, the primary one being security, businesses use a hosted portal solution that does not connect to their CMS.
Other Must-Have Features in Hosted Portal Solution:
Note: However, sometimes the portal domain is accessible from the website but redirects, and does not open in the domain of the website. This is most common in the case of universities.
The Right Portal Solution Provider:
If you are reading this article, it is because you are looking for a portal solution for your internal management. Any portal solution company can give you a hosted solution based on your CRM. You can simply look for hosted portal solutions company and they can help you out with your requirement.
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The Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan-led healthcare moonshot has a name. The venture capital dollars continued to roll in for A.I. startups. The Akamai-Janrain deal was pegged at $125 million. And a local VC firm is reloading for a new fund. Read on for more of this week’s Boston technology and innovation news.
—Shift Technology, a fraud detection technology startup serving the insurance industry, raised $60 million in a new Series C funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Previous investors joining the round include Accel, General Catalyst Partners, and Iris Capital. The Paris- and Boston-based company has more than 200 employees, and about a dozen of them currently work from Shift’s Boston office. The company says it plans to add 20 to 25 more employees in Boston. The new funds bring Shift’s total amount raised to $100 million.
— Akamai paid $125 million in cash to acquire Portland, OR-based identity management startup Janrain in early January, the Cambridge-based Internet content delivery network disclosed in a regulatory filing. Janrain’s technology is expected to be incorporated into Akamai’s Intelligent Edge security platform.
—Boston-based venture capital fund .406 Ventures is looking to raise $250 million for a fourth fund and another $100 million for an opportunities fund, according to SEC filings. (The VC’s Boston-infused name comes from Ted Williams’ batting average during the 1941 baseball season.) .406 Ventures’ website says it has raised $650 million across four funds.
—Student debt employer benefits startup FutureFuel.io has raised a new $11.2 millionSeries A funding round led by Rethink Impact and joined by Breton Capital, First Data, G9 Ventures, The Impact Engine, Reach Capital, Salesforce Ventures, SixThirty, and Vulcan Capital. The startup has so far raised $15.7 million. The Boston-based company, founded in 2015 by Laurel Taylor, gives employers a platform to make contributions to its employees’ student debt payments. More than 44 million people in the U.S. hold $1.5 trillion in student loans. The weight of those liabilities have sparked interest among employers to contribute a portion of their workers’ monthly payments, facilitated by platforms like FutureFuel and fellow Boston startup Gradifi.Read Complete Article

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The State Department of Housing is backing a move to have all municipalities across the country enlist the services of professional architects seconded from the Architectural Association of Kenya in their development boards.
Housing PS Charles Hinga said the professionals will boost the government’s efforts to have controlled developments in urban areas and also help in clearing the backlog for building plan approvals.
The PS blamed the delays in approving building plans for the high cost of housing as the cost of delay is eventually passed by developers to buyers and tenants. The number of unapproved building plans in Nairobi alone stood at 300 as of December 2019.
Delays in building plan approvals are estimated to cost the country cost the city and the country billions of shillings in lost investments.
He said the government is in the final stages of putting in place requirements for the 59 municipalities in the country to have a registered architect in their development boards to help with technical advice on planning and approvals.
Last year, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) predicted that 2020 is likely to be a bad year for the construction industry in Nairobi following the freeze in building approvals. AAK president Mugure Njendu said that it is likely investors seek alternatives in other areas.
“The first six months showed good recovery since the building approvals committee met fortnightly but only two sittings to review projects have taken place since then. Why are we stopping investments? Give us (architects) business, jobs for Kenyans and a market for suppliers,” said Ms Njendu.


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This page is for my stories and skits. They are all licensed under either GPL, GFDL or some Creative Commons license I haven’t decided which yet. Basically you can hack them, you can distribute them but please state that I was either original author or basis author for derivative works. If you want the source code (emotions and memories and experiences that caused me to write these, please feel free to email me, please bear in mind that the source code for these stories and skits is highly volatile and may cause your mind to explode).
Any usage of existing characterisation belongs to the creator and author of that characterisation and I take no credit for it and thank them for bestowing upon the literary world and my mind such useful or wonderful characters. If you use my stories or skits for your own creations please give credit to any existing characterisation you use.
I am not posting up my Harry Potter shock fic here, but if you want to read it you can do so via request. The ratings or themes of these stories may vary as per the source code warning above, if your mind isn’t at least tolerant, please go and watch Neighbours or some other predictable safe media input instead.
Harry Potter and The Daleks
JK Rowling owns Harry Potter.
BBC owns the Daleks and the Doctor.
Dalek: IDENTIFY !!!
Harry: I am Harry Potter
Harry: Why would you want to do that ?
Dalek: Daleks do not answer questions.
Daleks give orders.
Orders must be obeyed.
You will be exterminated
Dalek: Daleks are impervious to your pathetic attempt to harness supernatural power.
Harry: What do I do now Hermione ?
*the three start running, the Dalek follows them slowly*
Ron: And I thought Deatheaters were bad
Hermione: I heard something about these Daleks on Television
Ron Whats television ?
Harry: It is like a muggle form of portable threatre. You know that box that has flashing pictures like The Prophet, that your Dad fiddles with.
Harry: You watch television Hermione, I thought you only read books ……
Hermione: Anyways, Daleks are evil alien race that want to exterminate everything for no reason what so ever, at least that is what the Doctor said
Ron: Doctor, How would a flipping doctor know anything about that ?
Especially a muggle one.
Don’t you mean Professor ?
perhaps Professor Moody ?
Hermione: He isn’t a Doctor, He is the Doctor.
He isn’t a muggle either.
Harry: Then he is a wizard.
Hermione: No he isn’t a wizard either. He is known as a Timelord.
Ron: So we are running from a physcopathic tin can, and looking for help from the Lord of the Cuckoos
Hermione: Just shut up and hurry.
Still to come
Little Johnny did what ?
Null pointer to cheesecake ?
The Fourth Wall
Wills of the World
Panda Matt & Clever Kyle’s Adventures
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Patrick Mattson who is Chief Operating Officer and Secretary, will become President and Chief Operating Officer on Apr. 27, 2020 (news posted on March 11 2020).
Rob Salvagno has joined the company as Co-Head of Technology Growth Equity (news posted on February 5 2020).
William Janetschek, Member and Chief Financial Officer, will retire on Dec. 31, 2019 (news posted on December 5 2019).
Robert Lewin who is Member, Head of Human Capital and Strategic Talent, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer on Jan. 1, 2020 (news posted on December 5 2019).
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July 2nd has finally come, and Disneyland Paris is ready to lift the veil on their brand new stage show 'Mickey and the Magician'. When Animagique closed after a 13 year run, many Disneyland Paris fans were dubious of what was going to replace this much beloved blacklight show. However Disney Musical Productions have out done themselves once again, and created a show that is truly breath-taking and magical with real illusions and spell-binding numbers that are sung in both English and French.
Mickey and the Magician features classics such as the Fairy Godmother singing 'Bibbity Bobbity Boo', Lumiere singing 'Be Our Guest' and The Lion King's Opening Number, 'Circle of Life'. However the stand out number comes when the Genie from Aladdin appears and performs 'Friend Like Me' whilst conducting incredible magic tricks. Although these may all sound like Disney Classics, the show also features Queen Elsa singing 'Let It Go', however it is the costume transition that is truly innovative and has not been seen in any other Disney Park to date.
Make sure to see this show live during its scheduled run of July 2nd, 2016 to January 8th, 2017. However I would be surprised if Disneyland Paris do not decide to extend the duration, now seeing what an incredible replacement they have dreamt up to Animagique. Mickey and the Magician is surely set to please those dubious Disneyland Paris fans.
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Tag Archives: Green Beans
Looking for vegan, paleo or gluten free – these green beans are for you! Simple skillet green beans from Healthseasonalrecipies.com – delicious way to prepare this side dish. The olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes add so much flavor … Continue reading
We love the Bon Appetite magazine and so many of their great recipes like this one, Blistered Green Beans with Garlic. Great and easy side dish to accomapny any entree. Enjoy! NOTE: We used a little less olive oil (1/4 … Continue reading
A delicious green bean option from Delish, Cheesy Baked Green Beans. The cream, mozzarella and Parmesan blend for a great sauce with the lemon zest, garlic and dash of red pepper flakes. Delicious! Enjoy! NOTE: If you have a steam … Continue reading
Light and delicious fresh green beans and red peppers from Cooking Light. complimented with the lemon zest and juice. Easy prep and delicious results. Enjoy.
This is really good! We enjoyed this spin on pasta. Love the ravioli! We used mini-fresh cheese ravioli, plated beautifully. The pecans, sage, green beans and ravioli made a great compliment to the filet mignon. Note: We age the filets … Continue reading
These Balsamic Green Beans from Cooking Light are spectacular with any entrée. The blend of the three onions, beef broth and of course the balsamic vinegar add so much flavor. Cook the beans a little longer if you like a … Continue reading
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Isn’t it nice when things line up? And add up? All that sense and sensibility, all that order. All that
Today’s creative writing prompt gives you the opportunity to challenge facts vs fiction.
Like in my picture. There are NINE green bottles, not ten. Did you count them, or just take my word for it? Should you believe what you are told or should you check facts for yourself?
Here is another chance for you to put the world to rights with an opinion piece. Have a rant if you must, but have a go at telling your readers what you like about being truthful and what lengths you will go to make sure your information is accurate.
Fake news is everywhere, so we’re told. But who decides which bits of news are real or not, which should be reported, which should be suppressed? Who should we believe?
I don’t have any answers here, only opinions, just like you. Write them down and make your views entertaining and interesting for your reader. Today, you can choose the length of article you should write, although don’t give it less than 500 words or more than 1,500.
And if you are wondering about the bottles, I stumbled across this scene in a side street in central Rome several years ago, so I took a photo. Believe it or not, I was on holiday, in a hot country, with no travel restrictions or social distancing to consider. Remember those days?
Every Wednesday afternoon at 5pm (Dublin time) I post a writing prompt and suggest a way in which you can use it to generate new creative writing. I usually include suggestions for short stories, flash fiction, poetry, memoir or creative non-fiction.
Knowing 42 is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (as the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams explains in full), I began this in March 2020 as a Lockdown project for my creative writing group members, creating 42 days of writing prompts and exercises. It began here.
When the original 42 prompts finished, I decided to go weekly instead. As always it is just for enjoyment, no pressure, no hassle, no worries, and I will continue until I’ve had enough (or someone insists I stop).

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The children have thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with metallic wax crayons and Brusho crystal colours. They drew the natural objects, leaves, that they had studied last week in metallic wax crayons using the skills they have learnt in previous weeks.
This week I introduced them to wax resist techniques using the the vibrant autumnal colours of the Brusho watercolour paint. The children explored line and shape and took creative risks as they painted. It was so lovely to watch their enjoyment as they saw the effects the watercolours made.
During and after the activity the children had lots of opportunities to reflect, share and discuss their art. They talked about their successes, failures and about what they would do next time.
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When dults undergo microneedling services there is a time frame for the wounds to heal. The determining factors in the healing process of a patient are the medical history of the patient as well as the form of skin. In particular, certain treatments such as dermabrasion and microneedling could permanently darken lighter skin tones. Also, this might be not suitable for those who frequently experience skin rashes, other allergic reactions, or those who suffer from blisters. But, freckles are able to be removed if found to be present.
Treatments with lasers
Fiveth pick for what are med spa services includes laser treatments. As the name suggests laser treatments are a kind of treatment that makes use of the effectiveness of lasers. These treatments use lasers to:
Active Acne Treatment
The active reduction of acne will clear your complexion by unblocking blocked pores and increasing the size and quantity of active acne spots in your face.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy or Photofacial
IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy is a way to treat skin discoloration, for instance brown spots which appear from sunburn or aging. With IPL treatment, you are able to enhance the look of your skin and treat numerous skin conditions all in one session.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal can be beneficial in the removal of unwanted hair. Laser hair removal can be employed on different skin tone and remove hair from bikini lines, the top of the head and legs.
Laser Hair Replacement
Laser hair replacement involves taking tiny fragments of hair-bearing tissue in a region that is hair-bearing before transferring them into a bald spot, most likely to the head. There are various options for laser hair replacement: micro or mini grafts, punch and slit Grafts. There are also split and cut grafts.
Laser Tattoo Removal
The most efficient method to remove permanent ink is to use laser removal. It is evident that it will take time and effort, but you’ll be happy with the outcome.
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XRP ledger node validators, who determine whether transactions meet protocol requirements, have been a hotbed of discussion for a long time now. Bitrue, Coingate, and Bitstamp are some of the crypto-exchanges that run XRP validators. To make the network more decentralized, the validator number has to go up.
A major cause of concern was its parent firm, Ripple, running majority validators, raising concerns about the ‘hypothetical if’ and what would happen if and when Ripple suddenly stops. Due to the above, many in the community brainstormed ideas to prevent this from happening and keeping the XRPL network sufficiently decentralized. This has led people to come forward and incentivize validators, which seems to be a good way to rope in more of them.
In a bid to reward and recognize validators on the network, Richard Holland, creator of the open-sourced Toast wallet, has developed a new way to help with incentivizing validators through tipping.
I’ve written a tool to allow XRPL Validators to see and claim their corresponding XRPL address. Validator keys can be used as XRPL account keys but this hasn’t been done until now. This will allow validators to be incentivised through tipping in the future https://t.co/Qf9Q8prJ0v
— Richard Holland ⚡ (@codetsunami) July 21, 2019
To publish validations to the XRPL mesh network, validators use a key pair. Using the same key over and over again for every transaction is cumbersome. This is where the tool comes into play. Dubbed the ‘Validator Address Tool,’ the new roll-out sets “regular keys” for the validator to receive the incentive in any wallet; be it Toast wallet, XRPTipBot or any other wallet. The post explained the mechanism and said,
“Using the validator’s key repeatedly to make transactions on this account would be insecure and cumbersome, so instead let’s send 20 XRP to the address and then re-key the account by using the tool to set a regular key. This step requires access to the validator’s key file. Now the validator can access his account from Toast or any other wallet.”
Holland was hopeful that in the near future, it will be possible that validators could be automatically incentivized “to their XRPL addresses by a community Codius smart contract that monitors up-time and agreement rates.”
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Pro-Tech Group, a minority-owned supply chain solutions company based in Southfield, has announced its patent award from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) for a 180-degree rotating cab Class VII variable reach type loader (bi-directional loader).
Pro-Tech Group also chose Livonia’s Roush Industries Inc. to complete a feasibility study and build a working prototype for pilot testing in the fourth quarter of 2023.
“First and foremost, we couldn’t be more thankful for the support from Roush and our partner GameAbove Capital in helping make the bi-directional loader a reality. Safety and speed are at the forefront of our decision to pursue this innovation further,” says Earle B. Higgins, CEO of Pro-Tech Group.
The core workings of the bi-directional loader are to allow the operator to swivel the cab 180 degrees to face the direction in which the loader is traveling. The mechanics eliminate driving the loader in reverse while looking over the shoulder and entirely relying on a spotter, side and rearview mirrors, and sensors. The bi-directional loader enhances visibility and offers better maneuverability around tight construction sites and cargo distribution centers.
“Having a machine of this kind in the logistics and construction industry is long overdue. What is in the market serves its purpose. However, due to the size and mechanics, current machines present significant safety concerns for the operators and surrounding workers when moving forward and backward,” says Higgins.
“We believe the number of telescopic loader-related incidents, injuries, and deaths reported across the globe to be considerable enough for a product like ours to be utilitarian. Our bi-directional loader will improve worksite safety and the speed of handling cargo and other items.”
The bi-directional loader complements Pro-Tech Group’s flagship product, the Pro-Tech Container (PTC) — an industry-first, patented, railroad industry-approved, collapsible shipping container designed for auto racks.
“We could not be more excited to have the bi-directional loader go to market soon. Not only will it improve our container system, but a variety of companies and industries will benefit from this innovation. Our patent also allows us to explore the mechanics of the rotating cab on other machines and we will implement the technology where it is considered necessary,” says Higgins.
Steve Wesoloski, business development manager at Roush, says “We are thrilled to work with Mr. Higgins and Pro-Tech Group on this project. The uniqueness of the bi-directional loader is a new challenge for us, and we are confident in our expertise to build a fully working prototype for real-world testing.”

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Helping Your Dog Cope In Water
Swimming is great exercise for dogs, but sadly an estimated 5,000 pets drown in swimming pools every year. Swimming is good for dogs with chronic pain related to osteoarthritis and other illnesses such as cancer, though, and many dogs simply enjoy a good swim. Therefore, pet owners can rest assured that their dogs can enjoy the water, as long as they take steps to ensure their safety. Some swimming lessons and awareness of safety for dogs are all it takes to ensure they can enjoy the water just as much as you do during the hotter months.
Learning To Swim
Some dog breeds are better swimmers than others, such as Labrador retrievers and poodles. However, other dogs can learn how to swim, even if only to help them swim to safety should they be in danger. Some dogs, like pugs, may not enjoy swimming in deep water, so you should start in the shallow end and take it slow. Look out for signs of anxiety, and encourage them by adding some toys to the water to make the process fun. Add treats into the mix as a reward when they follow your instructions. You should use your arm to support their stomach while they learn to kick and paddle, much like when teaching a child to swim. Most importantly, don’t force it. They will learn when they're ready - if they want to at all. None of my dogs have enjoyed swimming, including the Dobermans and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Studies show that taking dogs swimming for two days per week for at least eight weeks can improve the function of osteoarthritic joints. However, it is important to choose a safe swimming spot. Swimming pools are best as they can be monitored, but dogs also enjoy a dip in the sea or a stream. Watch out for any obstructions like fallen trees or branches that your dog could get caught on. Larger bodies of water may have designated swimming spots and warning signs, so pay attention to these. Ensure that you are able to guide them out of the water at a spot you can reach on foot to avoid stranding your pet. Lack of close supervision is a common cause of drowning, for pets and people alike, therefore it is best to keep an eye on your dog and call them back if they swim too far out.
Keep a barrier around your swimming pool if you have a dog who may jump in without supervision. It is likely to be safe enough to save them from drowning in this controlled environment, but beware of doing this in larger bodies of water. To prevent drowning, avoid fast-flowing water, flooded rivers, reservoirs and canals. You can even provide your dog with a lifejacket if you plan on taking them swimming, or attach an alarm to them in case they fall into a dangerous area of the water. Life jackets are recommended when pets are taken on boats, as well. Call the emergency services if you cannot get to them easily.
After swimming, dry your dog’s ears thoroughly to avoid ear infections. Apply a drying agent into the ear canal. Dogs with anxiety or other health conditions may not be able to swim; therefore, it is best to check with your veterinarian to ensure they are safe to learn.
Water intoxication is another danger that may be associated with swimming when dogs are swallowing large amounts of water. Symptoms include loss of coordination, lethargy, bloating, vomiting, glazed eyes, excessive salivation, difficulty breathing, seizures, coma, and death. If you notice your dog is gulping water, insist on taking a break from swimming and water play.

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Hayley williams who is she dating
As per the sources, the couple dated for three years and ended their relationship in 2007.Nevertheless, the couple never talked about their relationship in the media.Not only name and fame, but Hayley has also earned enormous wealth in her career, as her net worth is million.Let’s know more about the wonderful journey of this professional singer. She holds American nationality and belongs to the White ethnicity. Talking about her educational achievements, Hayley went to high school and primary school in Mississippi but the name of her school is not given.
Also, he is a founding member of New Found Glory, an American music band.
After finishing her education, Hayley Williams first discovered by Dave Steunebrink and Richard Williams. there was a pure and beautiful freedom, which i encountered so many times – and so randomly! A post shared by hayley williams (@yelyahwilliams) on After grabbing space in the music industry, Williams started working for pop-punk songs with her teammates.
After seeing her talent, they immediately signed a two-year production deal with Hayley who was fourteen years old at that time. 26 year old me would never believe this last year of my life. Though the Farro brothers have left the band, Hayley currently works as a lead writer.
After some time in school, Hayley trained vocal lessons with Brett Manning, an American vocal coach, and singer.
She met Jeremy Davis during the time she was trying to perform for the local funk cover band, . thank you kindly #tour5 and all the friends that made it real.


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Sharon Rotbard, White City, Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Translated from Hebrew by Orin Gat. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2015.
As the “enlightened public” and guests from Dessau’s Bauhaus Institute celebrated UNESCO’s recognition of Tel Aviv’s “Bauhaus” White City as a World Heritage site in 2003, police brutally attacked the city`s migrant workers. At the same time, the IDF executed Operation Rainbow in Rafah, destroying residential tower blocks, and causing fifty-eight Palestinian casualties. Sharon Rotbard, in White City, Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa, thinks the relationship between these episodes. He constructs, with great success, the contradictory unity of the Black City—the socially, culturally, and racially despised in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Palestine—as against the White City.
White City, Black City, originally published in Hebrew in 2005, opens up new ways of thinking through the sharp contradictions in contemporary cities. It is written with admirable sobriety while being grounded in “anger and the urge to bring justice to the city.” This makes lines like “to this day it is unclear what happened to most of Jaffa’s residents” in 1948 strike all the harder. It also makes the moments where Rotbard cannot contain his rage—most notably, at “sentimental kitsch” of artist Dani Karavan, one of those most responsible for the White City`s ideological construction—particularly striking. For rendering Rotbard`s disciplined anger into English, the translator, Orit Gat, deserves considerable credit.
Rotbard, the founder and director of Babel, one of Israel`s first independent publishers, lives in Shapira, a neighborhood now in Southern Tel Aviv and within the “black city,” though older than the city itself. He is an architect who has largely withdrawn from architectural practice in Israel. This rigorously moral stance towards architecture is key to the book. Rotbard explains that given the “problematic political contexts...of any possible architectural practice,” particularly in Israel, “writing has always seemed to me to be one of the few decent and effective ways to be an architect.”
The contrast between Rotbard`s reorientation, from architectural practice towards writing and publishing and away from entanglement with the purposes of those with money to commission, and the career of Karavan is striking. Discussing the necessary dependence of Karavan`s grandiose sculptures and land art on the state or big capital, Rotbard writes: “Karavan knows how to speak with authorities, politicians, and donors, and above all is capable of providing them with images and visuals that work, that are usable and easy to live with.”
Rotbard`s first section on the White City as an ideological object is the most immediately engaging, and an impressive reinvigoration of ideology critique. Rotbard follows Bertolt Brecht`s injunction to “start not with the good old things but the bad new things.” Instead of engaging directly with the architecture and succumbing to nostalgia for the “progressive” modernism of the 1930s, he addresses the transformation of the White City “from a name into a well-ordered ideology.”
Rotbard`s critique has two moments: one functionalist, one genetic. The latter exposes the ideological object to history. The White City is, as Louis Althusser wrote, summarizing Marx on ideology, “an imaginary assemblage” abstracted from “concrete history…ideology has no history since its history is outside it.” It is assembled through its detachment from history through various practices and exclusions, above all those produced by disciplinary boundaries that sunder architecture from history and politics, treating the history of architecture as an autonomous history of “styles.” But as Rotbard argues, this serves “transparent political interests.”
This restoration of history, undermining disciplinary boundaries and refusing to start with the good old things, also parallels Lefebvre`s “regressive-progressive method.” There, the retroactive force of the present discloses hitherto uncomprehended or ideologically denied aspects of the past. This is most notable in the link between white architecture and colonial whiteness, “architecture of the white, created by the white and for the white.” This retroactive power depends on the continued dominance of the colonial power in Israel/Palestine so that, in contrast to Dakar, Casablanca, or Algiers, whose white colonial moderrnism is tainted by its colonial associations, Israel is “one of the few countries in the world to canonize its colonial architecture.”
As Rotbard argues, “white architecture became the fantasy reflection of the modern movement, a fantasy that suggested innovation and which projected an image of the world as European, international, and universal, all at the same time.” He continues, “white architecture…arrived under the auspices of colonialism…and was unrolled as one of the chief agents of Europeanism and Westernism.” This suggests a spatial twist on Brecht’s Bad New Things/Good Old Things. Truth is grasped not at its spatial “origins” and theoretical intentions, but in its practices and the social relations determining it, which it reproduced, and continues to reproduce, outside metropolitan Europe.
Rotbard draws here on Frantz Fanon`s observation that the colonialist “is the continuation of the metropolis. The history he writes is not that of the land he is using, but that of his nation, which loots, rapes, and starves.” The quotation’s beginning, “the colonizer makes history,” echoes Marx`s “men make history but not under circumstances of their own choosing.” But it removes Marx`s limits, and clarifies that the colonial-modernist new, symbolized by the tabula rasa of the “virgin dunes,” was never given but made through the violent insertion of Europe into Palestine. It is colonial power and the violent destruction of colonized lives and places that makes things new.
Alongside the disclosure of what was already there, the exposure of the ideological assemblage to history allows the undoing of claims of what was seemingly always there. The keystone of the ideological edifice of the White City is that its buildings are Bauhaus. Rotbard undermines this by exposing the evasions that made it possible. Even the official White history only mentions four Bauhaus graduates working in Israel, of whom only Aryeh Sharon would “convincingly leave his mark on Tel Aviv.” Sharon, however, poses a problem, because “as a dedicated student of the Bauhaus ideology, his straightforward and pragmatic structures have always been at odds with the stylized boxes which have come to be associated with Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus style.” Whilst the Bauhaus was committed to mass social housing, Tel Aviv`s “Bauhaus” built “petit bourgeois three story apartment buildings.” “Stylization,” the idea of a “Bauhaus” style that excludes its ethical and social content, is central to the White City as an ideology.
Stylization through disciplinary fragmentation also underpins Karavan`s “sentimental kitsch.” In that form, the survival of the “Bauhaus” as a style in Tel Aviv was a victory over Nazism: as Karavan writes, quoted by Rotbard, “a style survived here, a style that the Nazis wanted to exterminate exactly like they wanted to exterminate other forms of civilization. Tel Aviv survived, so in fact it overcame Nazism.” Karavan`s notion of the redemption from Nazism through the survival of a style treats the suffering of the Holocaust as irrelevant compared to the survival of an architectural style. Equally, in the kitsch image of the “virgin dunes,” the Nakba that created the tabula rasa is effaced. In both cases, ideological redemption relies upon the exclusion of historical suffering, Palestinian and Jewish—Fiat Bauhaus, et pereat mundus.
The functionalist side of Rotbard’s analysis begins with the White City as symbol for “Good Old Eretz Israel,” a sentimental construction of increasing importance for Israeli liberals since Likud`s first electoral victory in 1977, which meant
The legitimization of the “Other Israel”—that particular section of Israeli society which had always been seen and treated as secondary—[which] challenged the white European monopoly. There was a feeling that the old Labor elite had to recreate itself again socially and culturally as a response to these political transformations. This led the old guard to seek refuge in the drama of Desau’s “missed utopia,” investing in it as an allegory of the Zionist dream they believed had gone awry since Likud came to power…Looking west towards Desau actually provided some solace, it enabled those who had always dominated Israeli society, but who now felt divested of their Israeliness, the opportunity to console themselves in a familiar white European identity.
Moreover, Likud`s victory saw the instigation of the Build Your Own House Program, which released land to allow any citizens to build their own homes. The exploration of the contemporary function of the White City thus leads to a sharp analysis of contemporary Israeli social contradictions.
The undermining of the previously dominant, Europeanized, Tel Aviv liberals saw taste become a battleground and part of an attempted re-assertion of the class and racial authority of secular liberal Ashkenazi against the Mizrahim, conceived of as an “Oriental Mob.” The White City`s “stoic purity and values of order” was used against the “architectural cacophony, a mishmash of styles” initiated by Build Your Own House. Here the displaced material interests are obvious. Build Your Own House, by allowing any citizen to lease land to build their own home, undermined the Labor bureaucracy’s control, a situation that had meant that “one`s link to the land was dependent on one`s affinity with the ruling party.”
As the neoliberal urbanism of the 1980s intensified, submitting Tel Aviv to a “garish display of power being exercised by forces of business and state” the “good taste” of the “Bauhaus” became further mobilized. This became central in the work of the critic Esther Zauberg, for whom Tel Aviv`s modernism represented “traditional values of urbanity and domesticity.” Zauberg`s post-modern, conservative appreciation of modernism is rooted in the effacement of Palestinian architecture, with the White City as “the moment Israeli architecture began.” Therefore, “while European architects harked back to the medieval city, to the Renaissance and the Baroque, or to the vernacular and local traditions, the Israeli gaze towards the past rested on the very recent past, fixating on what would otherwise be classified as the most modernist moment in architecture.” Also key to the praise of modernism for embodying traditional values is its status as a “style”: the admired “Bauhaus” apartments were modernist in style, but untainted by the class hatred for modernist social housing.
However, accepting Zauberg’s opposition between the modest, domestic “Bauhaus” and the “vulgar” central business district would be naive. As Italian sociologist Marco d`Eramo argued in his polemic “UNESCOCIDE,” “the utopian environment dreamed of by the corporate elite...is composed of both financial districts and cultural-heritage museum-cities…both are fundamentally inanimate.” The 1990s saw the realization of both sides of this project: the construction of a corporate center, Ayalon City, and the “parallel hyperinflation of stories affirming the lasting historical pedigree of the White City.”
Rotbard`s critique, ultimately, undoes the ideological assemblage of the White City through the exposure of its reified space—both physically and as an ideological construction—to history and the interests that determine it. A new, non-reified spatial configuration opens up: the dialectical opposition White City (Tel Aviv)/Black City (Jaffa, and, by extension, Palestine). The critique undermines Tel Aviv`s traditional story, showing it, instead, determined by its relationship with Jaffa: “Tel Aviv has constructed itself culturally, ethnically, and historically according to Jaffa—as its split, as its dialectical negation.”
The moral core of White City, Black City, however, is in its move beyond ideology critique. Rotbard shows how the ideological construction fails through Tel Aviv`s effacement of Jaffa and resists it through his moving the 1948 urbicide of Jaffa to the center of the history of Tel Aviv. Critique that limits itself to—rather than just starting with—the Bad New Things, the city as it has been made by capitalism, racism, and imperialism, however critical, becomes complicit in the effacement of the lives of those who were there before. Rotbard’s rigor, however, in focusing on the history of barbarism rather than the ideology of civilization poses slight problems for the book, at least superficially. For the story of Jaffa is a harder, longer, and knottier one to tell than that of construction of the lie of the Tel Aviv Bauhaus.
The material effects of ideology on Jaffa remain:
The blatant disregard for Jaffa and the Black City, as implied by their omission from Tel Aviv’s own official narrative, is translated in the municipality’s priorities...Everything unwanted in the White City is relegated to the Black City: all the inconveniences of metropolitan infrastructure...and finally a complete ragtag cast of municipal outcasts and social pariahs—new immigrants, foreign workers, drug addicts and the homeless.
This dumping of people, industries, and institutions—of material life—is the necessary precondition of the ideal “inanimate” city. This dumping of immigrants in Jaffa and Southern Tel Aviv has accelerated recently: “in the past decade the Black City has absorbed 60,000 refugees from Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea.” As a result, “the Black City has become a privileged playground for far-right politics and politicians” with religious authorities often sustaining and encouraging this process. In summer 2010 “twenty-five neighborhood rabbis from Tel Aviv...issued a common decree forbidding their community from renting or selling apartments or houses to non-Jewish people, in particular to African refugees.”
As well as the effects felt to this day, the cleansing of Jaffa did not come from nowhere: “the war between Tel Aviv and Jaffa, which would end with mortars and machine gun fire, began with leases and landscaping.” As the book’s subtitle suggests, architecture and urban planning, on the one hand, and war, on the other, are intertwined in Tel Aviv and Jaffa. However, their relation is not only inverted, but twisted and stretched: “White City is an example of how architecture, like war is the continuation of politics by other means. In turn we can classify a Black City as an example of how war is the continuation of architecture by other means.” What disappears in the Black City is politics. From the state emanates only force and administration. What the colonial power cannot achieve by architecture or administration it achieves by direct violence. In the White City, war and violence disappears, relegated to the Black City along with all the other inconveniences of metropolitan infrastructure. In the White City, the limits and needs of politics determine architecture and its narratives.
Rotbard shows the destruction of Jaffa had its origins in colonialism—both directly and through its incubation of Zionism. These emerge, intertwined, in Napoleon`s siege of Jaffa in 1799, which saw, alongside a massacre by French troops, the first promise of Jewish sovereignty. Zionism`s dependence on colonialism developed after 1919 under the British mandate. The ideology of the radically new White City aims to obscure that process, with Tel Aviv`s growth dependent on British urban planning and infrastructure projects. The mandate period also saw an assault on Jaffa through reconfiguring the relation between city and countryside. Jewish settlements attached to Tel Aviv cut “the territorial continuity between Jaffa and its Eastern satellites…Jaffa was doomed...it was cut off from its rural hinterland.” Here Rotbard`s displacement of the reified space of the White City, opening up the dialectical pair White City/Black City, goes beyond the urban character of the pairing, to think through the relation of country and city.
1948 saw the culmination of these processes, which colonialism had incubated for almost 150 years. The precise dates are important; Jaffa`s surrender on 13 May 1948, two days before the founding of the state of Israel, “stands in direct contradiction to the State of Israel’s formal rhetoric that casts the responsibility for the War of Independence on the Arab states.” This further undermines the narratives of Israeli liberals for whom the “heroism” of 1948 can be detached from the illegality of the post-1967 occupation.
The urbicide, in which Jaffa, “was stripped bare of its heritage and left beaten, bruised and lifeless,” was not the end of Jaffa’s marginalization. Later, Jaffa was recreated as tourist kitsch; those buildings not destroyed, which once housed Palestinians, became “picturesque and exotic décor which, after a few years began to draw in tourists.” This Jaffa, as with Karavan`s sentimental kitsch, relied on the exclusion of history, in this case the history of the buildings being inhabited. In the late 1950s a new process of cleansing began, this time of the post-1948 Jewish refugees living in Jaffa.
Jaffa`s kitsch and the citing of the Tel Aviv “Bauhaus” as the beginning of local architecture both pivot upon the effacement of Palestinian architecture (and life) in Jaffa. Nothing is left but “the small collection of choice remnants, the Church of St. Petrus, Napoleon`s cannon and the Andromeda rock in the sea. Jaffa has become everything but an Arab city...Tel Aviv has built itself a medieval crusader outpost.” When exposed to history and coupled with Rotbard`s architectural sensitivity and polemical verve, the absurdity becomes clear. This leads to one of the book`s strongest sections—the critique of “Tel Aviv`s poor allegory for itself,” the Etzel Museum, which memorializes the paramilitaries responsible for the urbicide. Strikingly, this is the only point in the book where Rotbard undertakes extended architectural criticism proper. In the Black City (unlike the White), the relation between barbarism and architecture lacks political and ideological mediations. There is no gap here between ideology and the building.
The museum consists of a ruined Arab house enclosed within a glass box. This contradiction and its reconciliation—the “Oriental dwelling” preserved in and through the destruction of its context and “elevated” to architecture through its interaction with the “universal” form of the glass box—is inadvertently revealing. “The building tells the truth about the rape and murder of the city of Jaffa...but it lies at the same time by cloaking this bloody drama in `architecture.’” The museum’s relation to the Orientalist tradition of the “Oriental Ruin” gives it a further charge:
the destruction of the Hellenistic relics...seemed to explain an Eastern inferiority eventually providing a justification for the continent`s conquest. It was no different in Israel, where the image of the ruin was half a self-fulfilled prophecy and half an indication of things to come: the ruins of 1948 quickly assumed the role of those historic sites which had encouraged Westerners to “voyage East.”
The critique of the Etzel Museum, treating it as an allegory for the particular ideological practice of the White City on the Black City, widens the usefulness of White City, Black City beyond the history of Tel Aviv and Jaffa. This usefulness lies in its theoretical innovations, particular the use of Fanon for the analysis of urban contradictions, which are largely dissolved into the body of the book, but which become explicit in its conclusion.
This dialectical urbanism, arguing that colonialism is primarily about a spatial ordering, draws upon Fanon`s argument, quoted in the final chapter: “there are cities for Europeans and cities for indigenous people.…The European city is a solid city built with stone and steel, it is lighted and asphalted....The colonized city is a hungry city; it is hungry for bread, for meat, for shoes, for carbon, for light.” The dialectical opposition between the white city (the city for Europeans) and the black city (the colonized city) is an opposition without possible mediation and reconciliation. In Tel Aviv and Jaffa`s case, the impossibility of mediation is most evident in the rage of the White city directed nearly as strongly against the poor Southern Jewish neighborhoods, which could have mediated between Tel Aviv and Jaffa, as against Jaffa itself.
This theoretical framework is widely applicable. As Rotbard suggests, “today, the borders of a Black City and White City may be located anywhere.” This Fanon-derived urban theory is useful in an array of cities—whether in the advanced capitalist countries, London, Paris, New York, or in the Global South, notably Rio de Janiero and Medellín (Forrest Hylton has carried out a similar and similarly successful analysis of it), in which the economic processes of capitalism and the direct violence of the state impose a racialized spatial order.
Rotbard`s response to what he considers to be the implications of Fanon`s argument bears on the weaknesses of White City, Black City. They are a set of related difficulties around the relation of theory to practice, the book`s characterization of modernism, and the possibility of justice as a radical break. For Rotbard, Fanon`s arguments entail the total, terroristic negation of colonialism`s spatial ordering. Rotbard`s alternative to this is “to generate changes in the reality of the city without the usual use of physical power and sometimes violence; to change the city just by telling its story in a different manner.” In attempting this, Rotbard finds his “principles behind effective programs of resistance” in Homi Bhabha`s argument. In Bhabha’s words, “the subversive moment is to reveal within the very integuments of `whiteness` the antagonistic elements that make it the unsettled disturbed form of authority that it is,” attending to “the violence it inflicts in the process of becoming a transcendent force of authority.” This relates to the functionalist side of Rotbard`s ideology critique, which he undertakes in the name of those groups—whether Palestinians, migrant workers, refugees, Israeli Arabs, or certain groups of Israeli Jews—who have been excluded from Israel`s racialized modernity. The problem is that while a rigorous theoretical construction such as Rotbard`s can reveal how Israeli whiteness is unsettled by these groups, this disturbance is conceived merely in opposition to whiteness. Its usefulness breaks down when it comes to constructing a practical program against Israeli whiteness, especially as the experiences, interests, and goals of those groups excluded from Israeli White Modernity are often antagonistic.
The utopian gap between the theoretical disruption of whiteness (and the justice of this disruption) and the impossibility of this happening in practice poses the question of how Rotbard conceives the relation of his book to its epigraph from Hugo: “The book will kill the edifice.” In the afterword, Rotbard asks, “Did the book change the city?” He concedes that it largely did not, though a few readers “moved their apartments.” In one sense, this criticism of Rotbard is harsh. Dialectics, sadly, even when deployed as impressively as here, cannot break bricks. However, there is a more general theoretical problem: Rotbard, for all his achievements, struggles to imagine a positive radical change. The contrast with Fanon, who begins The Wretched of the Earth welcoming the “tabula rasa which characterizes from the outset all decolonization,” is instructive. In Rotbard, by contrast, the new or modernity is presented as the violent insertion of the metropolitan into traditional communities, all of which “center around concepts of good behavior, with the aim of translating a basic ethos of righteousness and respect into practical interactions with the Other.” This claim, risking a slip into nostalgia for the good old things, is limiting, not least because its reference is not to a traditional rural community, but to pre-1948 Jaffa, a cosmopolitan city with, as Rotbard argues, numerous modernist buildings of its own. This total sundering of pre-1948 life in Palestine from modernity, furthermore, risks repeating the various alibis justifying Zionism.
This slightly odd claim also relates to a sometimes-casual characterization of modernist architecture. On the one hand, Rotbard is attentive to details in order to deny the alleged links between the Tel Aviv “Bauhaus” and the Desau Bauhaus. On the other hand, differences between quite divergent modernisms are effaced, with all modernism tending to be identified with colonialism. This misses how there are forms of modernism that offer a different modernity, including three that Rotbard mentions: the Desau Bauhaus ethic, centered on mass social housing and contrasted with stylization; early Soviet modernism, which is, despite often being undertaken by Jewish architects, uninteresting for the ideologues of the White City; and Brutalist social housing, which, in Israel`s 1950s and 1960s version, Rotbard admires. There is a further useful counter-example, which bears on the analysis but which Rotbard does not mention: post-colonial modernism in Dakar, whose architectural modernity was not limited to French colonial buildings of the 1920s and 1930s. What is key to these modernisms is that the formally new was not imposed idealistically on matter but emerged from social practice, whether social democratic reformism, Communist revolution, or anti-colonial struggles. The Hugo epigraph, therefore, inverts things, making practice (whether destruction or construction) determined by theory, rather than vice-versa.
Perhaps Rotbard`s turning away from any possibility of the new, a new that emerges not through theory but from practice, is a sign both of the limited political possibilities offered in Israel/Palestine at present, and also of how an overly exclusive focus on architecture whereby architecture is a social allegory, however critical, can tend towards an idealism and disregarding of social content. It is also perhaps a consequence of Rotbard`s own biography: a tendency to overestimate the importance of thought or the literary, and his own social position as a (dissident) member of the Ashkenazi elite, intellectually but only intellectually on the side of the socially, culturally, or racially despised. The limits of this position are not unique to Rotbard; they are an issue across the Ashkenazi left. However, White City, Black City is, for all this, a book of very considerable merit and usefulness and an almost exemplary achievement.


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Come and join us to explore a range of garden skills from seed sowing and plant nurturing to compost turning as well out helping us create larger spaces. We use Permaculutre design and organice growing methods tog row food all year around.
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Perfect if you are interested in learning basic to advanced gardening skills or if you enjoy creating or selling.
Open Day! 21st March 2020 - 11am to 3pm
Weekend sessions - To be Confirmed.
Come and join us socialising together and enjoying time outside and with nature. We will spend the day gardening together on our larger projects that require a team effort. These days are focused and more challenging helpin gus build and grow stronger together.
Everyone is welcome for some community eating and plenty of tea.
This year we hope to extend our decking area to include a bar and pergola, create a children's mud kitchen and recurb our Bee Zone.
Perfect if you want to make friends, spend time as a family or learn basic garden skills.
2020 dates to be confirmed.
A family event at Blackhill Club Community Garden.
Spend the morning exploring garden tasks, watering and checking on plants, hunting for bugs and identifying flowers.
Enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic together for lunch.
Spend the afternoon painting, drawing and making signs for the garden painting bug houses and bird feeders.
Maximum of 10 child spaces available and children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 3:1).
Please bring your own Teddy Bears and Picnic. Soft drinks, hot drinks and light refreshments are provided.
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On the Deck Events
On the Deck Events - 2020 to be confirmed.
On the deck events are outdoor, evening events based around traditonal community events. We explore storytelling, circle sharing, talent sharing or community eating events.
Everyone is welcome with age restrictions sometimes applied.
Suggested Donation £3. Wear weather appropriate clothes (bring layers!)
If you are interested in using the garden for your event, please Contact Us with a proposal and an offering in exchange for the use.
*Priority is given to Community Garden Events and The ALT Group.** If accessible due to distance from our router.
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Which bacterial colonies produce the pigment pyocyanin and typically turn blue-green?
A strictly aerobic, gram-negative bacillus, P. aeruginosa flourishes in water and aqueous solutions. The organism produces a pigment called pyocyanin, as well as fluorescein, and these compounds together create the characteristic blue-green, musty-smelling pus (Brooker 2008).
What are the pigment produced by Pseudomonas?
Pyocyanin is a blue green phenazine pigment produced in large quantities by active cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with advantageous applications in medicine, agriculture and for the environment.
Why does Pseudomonas produce green pigments?
Abstract. One of the defining attributes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is its striking blue-green color. Phenazines came to be known as “secondary metabolites”, molecules produced at late stages of microbial growth in laboratory cultures whose function was thought to be to protect Pseudomonas species from competitors.
Which bacilli is responsible for the production of bluish green pus?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: The versatile “blue-green pus bacteria” that opportunistically infects people, especially those who are immunocompromised. Pseudomonas rarely causes infection in healthy individuals but it is a major cause of hospital acquired (nosocomial) infections.
What are the pigment producing bacteria?
Some of Bacteria capable of producing pigment with different varieties of colors are Agrobacterium aurantiacum, Staphylococcus aureus, Chromobacterium violaceum, Serratia marcescens, Bacillus Spp, Flavobacterium sp, etc.
Is Pseudomonas a pigment?
Introduction. Genus Pseudomonas produces a variety of extra-cellular pigments of which phenazines comprise the most significant one. The most characteristic feature of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the production of soluble pyocyanin pigment: a water soluble blue green phenazine compound.
Can pus be blue?
blue pus pus with a bluish tint, seen in certain suppurative infections, the color occurring as a result of the presence of an antibiotic pigment (pyocyanin) produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What causes greenish pus?
Pus can sometimes be green because some white blood cells produce a green antibacterial protein called myeloperoxidase. A bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) produces a green pigment called pyocyanin. Pus from infections caused by P.
How did I get Pseudomonas?
You can get pseudomonas in many different ways. It can grow on fruits and vegetables, so you could get sick from eating contaminated food. It also thrives in moist areas like pools, hot tubs, bathrooms, kitchens, and sinks. The most severe infections occur in hospitals.
How is pyocyanin pigment produced in Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Pyocyanin pigment production Different P. aeruginosa strains were cultured in 250 ml conical flasks containing 50 ml of glycerol supplemented nutrient broth medium (GSNB) and statically incubated at 37 °C ( Rahman, Pasirayi, Auger, & Ali, 2009 ). Pyocyanin pigment production was estimated after four days.
Why are biosynthesis of pyocyanin pigments gaining importance?
These devices were gaining importance due to their low voltage requirements, wide color range, and light weight ( Chen & Xiao-Chang, 2004 ).
Which is the best medium for pyocyanin production?
The pyocyanin production of both selected strains P. aeruginosa R 1 and P. aeruginosa U 3 using the new medium is increased by 30.1% and 17.2%, respectively in comparison with synthetic GSNB medium, while the cost of production process is reduced by 56.7%. 1. Introduction
How is pyocyanin an electrochemically active metabolite?
Pyocyanin is an electrochemically active metabolite, involved in a variety of significant biological activities including gene expression, maintaining fitness of bacterial cells and biofilm formation. It is also recognised as an electron shuttle for bacterial respiration and as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.

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2013 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting - Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza - 212-632-3975
Midtown, NY 10112
Description: The king of Christmas tree lightings, the 80th Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting will make 30,000 energy efficient LED lights sparkle on Dec. 4, and will be on view until 11pm on Jan. 7. The lighting takes place at sundown amid live and taped performances from Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Goo Goo Dolls, Ariana Grande, and Jewel.


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food stamp outreach project funding is eliminated
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The Central Illinois Economic Development Corp.
expressed disappointment and concern Feb. 8 about the recent
decision by Congress to eliminate funding for the Community Food and
Nutrition Program in fiscal 2006. The program, which is the only
designated source of federal resources that can be used for
anti-hunger outreach and advocacy, is used by Central Illinois
Economic Development Corp. and community-based organizations
throughout the nation to help ensure that children and families have
access to adequate food.
CIEDC has used the program since
2005 to fund a food stamp outreach project. To date this project
has, without duplication, connected over 5,200 hungry individuals
with food. As a consequence of the congressional decision to
eliminate funding for the Community Food and Nutrition Program, the
Central Illinois Economic Development Corp. will no longer be able
to work with the community's low-income families to facilitate their
participation in the food stamp program.
CIEDC's executive director, said, "When the number of children
living in poverty is increasing in America and Illinois, we had
hoped there would be an increase in funding, not an elimination of
funding." Poverty data from the U.S. Census Bureau points to an
increase in child poverty to 17.8 million in 2004, up from 16.7
million in 2002.
Kathy Shepherd, coordinator of the food stamp outreach project
for CIEDC, said, "We are disappointed that the fiscal year 2006
budget fails to provide an investment in increasing the
accessibility of federal child nutrition programs."
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"The ability to obtain enough food for an active, healthy life is
the most basic of human needs," Stoltzenburg continued. "Households
that lack sufficient resources to provide food cannot achieve this
fundamental element of well-being."
The Community Food and Nutrition Program is coordinated at the
state level by the Illinois Community Action Association. The
association's food security specialist, Holly Copeland, said,
"Oftentimes, the mere presence of the food stamp program does not
ensure that those eligible are participating or even aware of its
existence. The CFNP resources helped to bridge that gap between
nonparticipating eligible families and the food stamp program."
[Central Illinois Economic Development
Corp. news release]


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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and having the right tools and utensils can greatly enhance your culinary experience. In this article, we will explore the world of forged items for your kitchen. These meticulously crafted pieces not only add a touch of elegance to your cooking space but also offer numerous benefits in terms of durability, functionality, and aesthetics. From pans and spoons to ladles and trivets, we will delve into a wide range of forged items that are sure to elevate your cooking game.
Overview of Forged Items for the Kitchen
When we talk about forged items for the kitchen, we are referring to utensils and cookware that are created through a process known as forging. Forging involves the shaping and forming of metal by applying heat and pressure to it. This technique results in sturdy and durable kitchen tools that are built to last.
The advantages of using forged kitchen utensils are manifold. Firstly, their superior strength and durability make them resistant to bending, warping, and breaking, ensuring that they can withstand the rigors of everyday use. Secondly, forged items often have a balanced weight distribution, which enhances their ergonomic design and makes them comfortable to handle. Additionally, forged utensils often have a unique and stylish appearance, adding a touch of sophistication to your kitchen decor.
The art of forging dates back centuries and has been perfected by skilled artisans and craftsmen. Through the years, forging techniques have evolved, incorporating modern technologies while still maintaining the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating these exquisite pieces.
Selection of Forged Items for Your Kitchen
Now, let’s explore some of the forged items that can enhance your kitchen experience:
- 9A Pan:
The 9A pan is a versatile and essential piece of cookware. Its forged construction ensures even heat distribution, allowing for precise cooking and searing. With its ergonomic handle and durable build, the 9A pan is perfect for sautéing, frying, and braising a variety of ingredients.
- Copper and Steel Coffee Scoop – 1 Tbsp:
The copper and steel coffee scoop combines the benefits of both metals. The copper provides excellent heat conductivity, while the steel ensures durability and longevity. This scoop not only allows you to measure your coffee accurately but also adds a touch of elegance to your coffee routine.
- Copper Spoon Rest:
Keep your countertops clean and organized with a stylish copper spoon rest. Its forged construction ensures stability and heat resistance, providing a convenient and hygienic place to rest your cooking utensils while you’re busy in the kitchen.
- Fireplace Tongs:
If you have a fireplace or enjoy outdoor cooking, forged fireplace tongs are a must-have. These sturdy tongs allow you to safely handle and adjust logs or coals, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable fire or a perfectly cooked meal.
- Trivet Pot Holder:
Protect your countertops and tables from heat damage with a forged trivet pot holder. Its heat-resistant properties make it the ideal resting place for hot pots, pans, and dishes. With various designs available, you can find a trivet that complements your kitchen decor.
For outdoor grilling or indoor broiling, forged skewers are the perfect tool for kebabs, vegetables, or even marshmallows. The durable construction ensures that your ingredients stay securely in place, while the long handle allows for easy and safe handling.
- Egg Spoon – Curled Handle:
Serve soft-boiled eggs with elegance using a forged egg spoon with a curled handle. The unique design adds a touch of sophistication to your breakfast table, and the curved handle allows for comfortable and precise serving.
- Coffee Mug and Tea Cup Tree:
Organize your coffee mugs and tea cups with a forged mug and tea cup tree. This space-saving solution keeps your favorite cups within reach while adding a decorative element to your kitchen.
- Copper and Steel Ladle – Leaf Handle:
Upgrade your soup or sauce serving with a copper and steel ladle featuring a leaf handle. The intricately designed handle adds an artistic flair to your table setting, while the durable construction ensures that the ladle will last for years to come.
- Leafy Pot and Pan Holder:
Keep your pots and pans organized and easily accessible with a leafy pot and pan holder. Its forged design not only provides stability but also adds a touch of natural beauty to your kitchen.
- Herb Chopper:
Enhance the flavors of your dishes with a forged herb chopper. This efficient tool allows you to chop herbs quickly and precisely, ensuring that their essential oils are released, intensifying their aroma and taste.
- Copper Pie and Cake Server:
Impress your guests with a stylish copper pie and cake server. Its forged construction and elegant design make it the perfect tool for slicing and serving your delicious desserts with finesse.
- Campfire Roasters:
For outdoor enthusiasts, campfire roasters are a must-have tool for roasting marshmallows, hot dogs, or even vegetables. These forged roasters are designed to withstand high temperatures and provide a safe and enjoyable cooking experience.
- Copper and Steel Ladle – Reverse Curl:
Add a unique touch to your soups and stews with a copper and steel ladle featuring a reverse curl handle. The ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling, while the striking appearance enhances the visual appeal of your culinary creations.
- Copper Wrapped Trivet Pot Holder – Fiddlehead:
Protect your surfaces in style with a copper-wrapped trivet pot holder featuring a fiddlehead design. The combination of copper and forged metal provides both functionality and elegance, making it a standout piece in your kitchen.
- Banana Stand:
Keep your bananas fresh and prevent them from bruising with a forged banana stand. This elegant accessory not only serves a practical purpose but also adds a decorative element to your kitchen countertop.
- Trivet Pot Holder Copper Wrapping – Inside Scroll:
Enhance the look of your kitchen with a trivet pot holder featuring an inside scroll copper wrapping. This forged item offers both heat resistance and visual appeal, creating a beautiful display for your pots and pans.
- Egg Spoon – Leaf Handle:
Serve your eggs with style using a forged egg spoon with a leaf handle. The leaf-shaped design adds a whimsical touch to your breakfast table, while the spoon’s functionality ensures easy serving and enjoyment.
- Scrolled Pot and Pan Holder:
Maximize your kitchen storage space with a scrolled pot and pan holder. This forged piece not only keeps your cookware organized but also adds a decorative element to your kitchen walls.
- Copper Wrapped Trivet Pot Holder – Scroll:
Protect your surfaces in an elegant way with a copper-wrapped trivet pot holder featuring a scroll design. This forged item combines functionality with intricate aesthetics, creating a beautiful and practical addition to your kitchen.
- Pigtail Meat Flipper: “Grill-Marked” Handle:
Achieve perfect grill marks on your meat with a pigtail meat flipper featuring a “grill-marked” handle. The forged design ensures durability and precision when flipping and turning your meat on the grill.
- Grilling Spatula: “Grill-Marked” Handle:
Enhance your grilling experience with a forged grilling spatula featuring a “grill-marked” handle. This versatile tool allows you to flip and serve your grilled creations with ease and precision.
- Stainless Steel Spatula:
A stainless steel spatula is an essential tool in any kitchen. Its forged construction provides strength and durability, making it suitable for everyday cooking tasks such as flipping pancakes, burgers, and more.
- Cheese Slicer:
Slice your favorite cheeses with precision using a forged cheese slicer. The sturdy build and sharp cutting edge ensure clean and even slices, adding a professional touch to your cheese platters.
- Waffle Pattern Copper Scoop – 2 Tbsp:
Measuring and scooping ingredients become a stylish affair with a waffle pattern copper scoop. The forged construction and unique design make it a functional and eye-catching addition to your kitchen utensils.
- Brass and Steel Coffee Scoop – 1 Tbsp:
Experience the perfect measurement of coffee with a brass and steel coffee scoop. The blend of aesthetics and functionality makes it a delightful tool for coffee lovers who appreciate precision in their brewing.
- Bird Napkin Ring Set:
Elevate your table setting with a forged bird napkin ring set. These decorative napkin rings add a touch of nature and sophistication to your dining experience, making it memorable for your guests.
- Snail Napkin Ring Set:
For a whimsical and unique table decor, opt for a forged snail napkin ring set. These charming napkin rings inject personality and playfulness into your dining occasions.
- Copper and Steel Teaspoons (1 Tsp):
Enjoy your tea or coffee with a touch of luxury using copper and steel teaspoons. The forged construction combines durability with a stylish appearance, making every sip a delightful experience.
- Curled Copper Scoop – 2 Tbsp:
Measure and scoop ingredients with elegance using a curled copper scoop. The eye-catching design and functional use of this forged utensil make it a versatile tool for any kitchen.
In conclusion, investing in forged items for your kitchen is a worthwhile choice. Not only do they bring a touch of elegance and style to your cooking space, but they also offer durability, functionality, and numerous benefits in your everyday cooking endeavors. From pans and spoons to ladles and trivets, each forged item serves a specific purpose and enhances your culinary experience.
By incorporating these meticulously crafted pieces into your kitchen, you elevate your cooking game to new heights. So, explore the world of forged items, select the ones that resonate with your style and needs, and enjoy the enhanced culinary experience they bring. Embrace the artistry of forging and savor the delights of a well-equipped kitchen.


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I would like to discuss a topic that many librarians do not fully understand. Last spring in Martin Garner’s Professional Principles and Ethics class, it was mentioned that archivists willingly deny access to materials. The archivists in the room nodded their heads fully grasping the idea while most of the librarians gasped in horror. Okay, horror maybe a too strong of a word; perhaps astonishment is a better term. Certainly, access to archival collections is paramount. No one will deny that. The primary reason materials are placed into archives is to allow generations of researchers access to them and as archivists it is our professional responsibility to support and foster unfettered access to materials. The Society of American Archivists’ Code of Ethics articulates this viewpoint. “Archivists strive to promote open and equitable access to their services and the records in their care without discrimination or preferential treatment, and in accordance with legal requirements, cultural sensitivities, and institutional policies (Society of American Archivists, 2005). The Code goes on, however, to note that “[a]rchivists may place restrictions on access for the protection of privacy or confidentiality of information in the records” (Society of American Archivists, 2005).
Indeed, American archivists have been placing access restrictions on collections for years, many years in fact. The historic manuscript tradition in America was founded with the Massachusetts Historical Society by Jeremy Belknap in 1791 (Geselbracht, 1986). Since that time, access restrictions have been an issue because of the type of materials held: personal papers. The first documented debate regarding access restrictions was heard at the 1914 Conference of Historical Societies. The historians wanted free access to materials; the archivists, however, wanted to protect the privacy of donors (Geselbracht, 1986).
The debate has abated and restrictions have remained a mainstay in the manuscript tradition. In the past, archivists often agreed to donor’s odd restriction requests so that the materials would be donated to their institution. Today these restrictions seem ludicrous. Examples of such restrictions can be found at the Huntington Library. One of their collections is closed to all who are of British descent while another is sealed to Jews, Roman Catholics and the donor’s nephew (Hodson S. S., 2004). Generally access restrictions in the history manuscript tradition can be categorized into one of two types: closed access for a set number of years or access selectively granted by the donor or his agent. On occasion donor agreements will combine the two (Geselbracht, 1986).
Without the possibility of restrictions, owners of archival materials may simply destroy them. As Stephen Joyce, the grandson of James Joyce, did; he ended up burning numerous family papers for the sake of privacy. This is an incalculable loss which could have been avoided if only Joyce had placed the papers in a repository with access restrictions of his or his children’s lifetime. If he had, the papers would have been preserved for future researchers to use, while shielding him and others from embarrassment and/or disgrace (Hodson S. S., 2004).
So informationettes, have I been convincing or are some of you still viscerally against access restrictions? Since this assignment requires us to discuss information technology and social changes that influence our topic, I’d like to raise another question for you.
In the past archives were lone silos of information, housed in basements with little connection to mainstream society. Sure, if they were academic archives, their holdings may have been in their school’s catalogue but their reach was limited to that catalogue. Now if an archive has a World Wide Web presence, their reach is limitless. Along with the pervasiveness of the internet, it seems that nothing is private anymore. My question to you informationettes is this: do you believe that more donors will demand restrictions for their materials or do you believe that since privacy matters less these days, donors will not do so? What groups of people may want more or less privacy? Any other thoughts?
American Library Association Council. (1995, June 26). American Library Association Code of Ethics. Retrieved May 21, 2010, from American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/statementspols/codeofethics/coehistory/codeofethics.pdf
Geselbracht, R. H. (1986). The orgins of restrictions on access to personal papers at the Library of Congress and the National Archives. American Archivist , 49 (2), 142-162.
Hodson, S. S. (2004). In secret kept,in secret sealed: Privacy in the papers of authors and celebrities. The American Archvist , 67, 194-211.
Society of American Archivists. (2005, Feburary 5). Code of Ethics for Archivists. Retrieved May 16, 2010, from Society of American Archivists: http://www.archivists.org/governance/handbook/app_ethics.asp


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This stunning mirror will be the focal point in any room. Made from reclaimed wood, this mirror features a rustic but modern glamorous look. The mirror is 22″ round surrounded by a 4.75″ wood frame. It is 2.87″ thick and weighs 12 pounds. This round mirror has a triangle d-ring on the back for hanging as well as an MDF protective backing. There is a natural finish on the wood. There will be natural variations in color and appearance due to the reclaimed wood. No two pieces will be exactly alike.
- Overall mirror is 31″ round; surrounded by a 4.75″ reclaimed wood frame
- Mirror is 22″ round
- Weighs 12 pounds
- Is 2.875″ thick
- Features a layer of MDF on back for protection and a triangle D-ring for hanging
- Has a natural finish and due to nature of reclaimed wood there will be variances in color and appearance. No two pieces will be exactly alike.