Birmingham is a place in the middle of England that is full of new ideas and opportunities. Sustainable energy options are becoming more important as cities change. As people call for change, solar panels stand out as a bright light that can help. They promise not only a smaller carbon footprint but also a revolution in energy freedom. This piece goes into detail about the many reasons why installing solar panels in Birmingham is a good idea. It shows the way to a greener future.
- Making clean energy sources
One of the most important things about solar panels is that they can collect clean, green energy from the sun. Solar power, unlike traditional fossil fuels, doesn’t release harmful greenhouse gases when it makes energy. This makes it a key tool in the fight against climate change. When people and companies solar panels Birmingham, they help the city’s carbon footprint go down and move towards a more sustainable future.
- Savings on costs
One of the best things about solar panels is that they might save you money in the long run. Even though the original cost may seem high, solar panels pay for themselves many times over. Since there is a lot of sunlight in Birmingham, solar panels can make a lot of energy, which means that people don’t have to rely as much on power from the grid. This means lower energy bills and protection against future price increases, which is good for both homeowners and businesses’ finances.
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In a world where energy costs are always changing and there are a lot of political problems, becoming energy independent is very important. Solar panels give people in Birmingham choice over how much energy they make, so they don’t have to rely on energy from other sources. By making their own electricity, people and companies lower their risk of power outages and make sure they can always get energy, even during emergencies.
- Effects on the environment
Solar panels are good for the earth in more ways than just lowering carbon emissions. Traditional energy sources pollute the air and water, but solar panels clean them up by getting their power from the sun. In addition, they don’t make noise because they don’t have any working parts and operate quietly. This makes cities quieter. In Birmingham, where protecting nature areas is becoming more important, installing solar panels is in line with efforts to keep the city’s ecosystem healthy.
- Property value went up
Putting in solar panels isn’t just an environmentally friendly choice for Birmingham homeowners; it’s also an investment in the value of their house. Studies have shown that homes with solar panels sell faster and for more money than houses without solar panels. More and more people want to live in ways that are good for the environment. Solar panels are a great way to attract buyers who care about the environment and make homes in Birmingham easier to sell.
- Making more jobs and growing the economy
But the solar business does more than just protect the environment. It also helps the economy grow and creates jobs. Birmingham supports a thriving ecosystem of green energy companies, installers, and technicians by putting money into solar panels. This surge of green jobs not only boosts local economies, but it also encourages people to be creative and learn new skills. Birmingham is set to gain from a strong, long-lasting economy as the solar market continues to grow.
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Extreme weather and natural tragedies happen all the time these days, so being resilient is important for communities to stay alive. Solar panels are an important part of making things more resilient because they provide a decentralised source of energy that is less likely to go out. Extreme weather like storms and flooding are a constant threat in Birmingham. The resilience that solar panels provide is invaluable, as they keep important services running and communities connected even when things go wrong.
- Rewards from the government
On a local and national level, both offer a variety of rebates and benefits to encourage people to buy solar panels. These incentives can cut the upfront costs of installing solar panels by a large amount, making it easier for people and companies in Birmingham to do so. People who use these programmes not only save money right away, but they also help the government reach its larger goals for sustainability.
As Birmingham works to make its future more environmentally friendly, the use of solar panels stands out as a bright sign that towns can become cleaner and stronger. Solar panels have many benefits besides their direct effect on the environment. For example, they lower carbon emissions and help the economy grow. By using the sun’s power, Birmingham is looking forward to a brighter future that is driven by new ideas, environmental responsibility, and a never-ending search for growth.
The city of Birmingham is lit up by solar panels in the middle of England. These panels are leading the way for a greener, more prosperous future for future generations.


|Publication number||US6551505 B2|
|Application number||US 09/450,349|
|Publication date||Apr 22, 2003|
|Filing date||Nov 29, 1999|
|Priority date||May 11, 1995|
|Also published as||US6010622, US20010047955|
|Publication number||09450349, 450349, US 6551505 B2, US 6551505B2, US-B2-6551505, US6551505 B2, US6551505B2|
|Inventors||Andrew W. Chinn, Daniel M. Strawser, Sr., Geralde M. Chinn|
|Original Assignee||Dandy Enterprises, Limited|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (57), Referenced by (13), Classifications (15), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
Priority is claimed from all of the following cases: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/982,754, filed on Dec. 2, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,010,622, entitled ENVIRONMENTAL FILTER, which is itself a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/769,597, filed Dec. 18, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,725,782, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/439,361, filed May 11, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,632,888.
The present invention relates generally to a system for use in filtering a variety of environmental substances, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for filtering such substances as soil, sediment, and debris from water runoff that may be entering storm drains or catch basins for example.
In recent years, state and federal governments have placed controls on sources of pollution and on circumstances that may lead to erosion of an environmentally protected substance. One source of water pollution is runoff. Runoff can include dust and other particulates from roads, leaves from trees, topsoil, grass cuttings from lawns and parks, and fallout from air pollution. Runoff can be particularly problematic when the source of water is from an area of ground which has been disturbed or broken up, such as may be found at construction sites. Runoff from these areas may contain a high amount of soil and debris. Additionally, runoff caused by a storm may be particularly heavy and dynamic and therefore may carry a great deal of particulates in a short period of time. During a storm, the rate of storm water runoff can be several times the normal flow. Various methods have been developed in an attempt to minimize the adverse effects of runoff.
The present invention is designed to provide an environmental filter system, which is easy to install and to maintain. The present invention includes an envelope of filter material, which is proportioned to receive an inlet device such as a storm sewer grate. The envelope may be of various sizes to accept inlet devices of varying size. The present invention may comprise porous fabric that can be stitched, glued, welded, riveted, or otherwise formed into an enclosure or envelope to house an inlet device. In a separate embodiment, the present invention also may include a roll of erosion matting. The roll may be utilized alone or along with the envelope of filter material to prevent silt, rocks, debris, etc. from entering curb inlets.
For example, a storm sewer grate may be placed within the filter envelope of the present invention and then positioned on the catch basin in its customary location. The present invention may prohibit soil, rubble, stones, or debris from entering the sewer. The present invention avoids the necessity of removing soil, silt, stones and other particulate matter from within the sewer and thus avoids the expense and cost associated with such filters.
Additionally, the present invention may act as a double filter for the runoff. The present invention surrounds the inlet device and therefore is located both above and below the inlet device. For example, water entering a sewer grate will be filtered by both the layer of fabric located above the grate and the layer of fabric located below the grate, since the grate will reside inside the envelope formed by the fabric.
Maintenance and cleaning of the present invention may only involve periodic removal of particulate matter that may build up on the inlet device. Removal of the present invention may involve merely lifting the inlet device and removing the device from the filter envelope. Alternatively, the filter of the present invention may be cleaned or another filter may be used to receive the inlet device, such as a sewer grate, and be installed onto the inlet, such as a catch basin.
The roll filter of the present invention provides additional drainage area to the filter envelope. Additionally, use of the roll filter may provide rigidity to the filter envelope to prevent the water pressure from forcing the filter into the inlet.
These and other advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, drawings, and claims.
The various features and advantages of the present invention may be more readily understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:
FIG. 1 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 with a storm sewer grate inserted halfway into the sack of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention installed on a storm drain;
FIG. 4 is a section view taken along line 4—4 of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the roll filter of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the roll filter combined with the filter envelope;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the roll filter and the filter envelope installed on a curb drain.
Referring to FIG. 1, a filter envelope 10 of the present invention may be seen. The filter may comprise a water permeable fabric or composition of fabrics or other suitable material conducive to filtering out debris, soil, and sediments, while allowing water to pass through the filter. The filter may be constructed from a single portion of fabric which has been folded back on itself and stitched or otherwise secured along its edges, or two pieces of fabric may be stitched together to form the envelope. Preferably, the filter has an opening 12 configured to receive an inlet device, such as a sewer grate. Additionally, the envelope may have a flap 14 to enclose the inlet device within the filter. FIG. 2 shows the filter envelope 10 of FIG. 1 with the inlet device 16 partially inserted inside the filter 10. The inlet device 16 may be inserted completely within the filter envelope 10 and the flap 14 may be inserted within the opening 12 to enclose the inlet device 16 within the filter envelope 10.
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, an example of the operation and installation of the filter envelope 10 of the present invention may be seen. After a sewer grate 16 has been enclosed within the filter envelope 10, the sewer grate may be placed within a catch basin 18 in its customary position as shown. The filter envelope 10 encloses the sewer grate on both an upper surface 20 and a lower surface 22. As runoff 24 flows into the catch basin 18, it may be filtered by both the upper and lower surfaces of the filter envelope 10 at 20 and 22 respectively. This may effect a double filtering of the runoff 24 that enters the catch basin 18.
Referring to FIG. 5, a roll filter 30 of the present invention is shown. The main body of the roll filter may comprise turf reinforcement matting or other porous material. The matting material may comprise ½ inch of coconut fibre stitched between ultraviolet stabilized polypropylene mesh. This material may be cut into rectangular pieces and rolled to approximate a cylinder and may be inserted into a tube of geotextile material. Preferably, matting is cut into 48″×42″ pieces and rolled to form a cylinder of 8″ or 12″ diameter. Additionally, matting may be sewn, glued, welded, or secured in other commonly known ways onto the ends of the roll. Steel straps 32 may also be embedded into the roll. It is recognized that several means of securing the roll to the inlet are readily available and would be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The straps 32 may be replaced with weights, pins, hooks, anchors, and other well known means for preventing movement of any device exposed to nature's elements. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention where the roll filter 30 is sewn at 34 to a filter envelope 10.
FIG. 7 shows how the roll filter 30 and the filter envelope 10 may be combined to filter runoff that is entering a curb drain 36 on a street 38. The roll filter 30 may have straps 32 that may hook over the curb drain 36 or structure hood 37 to provide additional structural support. The roll filter 30 may be sewn or otherwise secured to the filter envelope 10 or may just be positioned upon the filter envelope 10.
The present invention has been described in the form of preferred embodiments, but it is to be recognized that several modifications and variations to the invention could be made and fall within the scope of the subjoined claims.
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|U.S. Classification||210/164, 404/4, 210/170.03, 210/484|
|International Classification||B01D29/05, E03F1/00, E03F5/06|
|Cooperative Classification||E03F1/00, E03F5/0404, B01D29/05, E03F5/06|
|European Classification||E03F5/04C4, B01D29/05, E03F5/06, E03F1/00|
|Oct 5, 2006||FPAY||Fee payment|
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|May 9, 2007||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: DANDY PRODUCTS, INC., OHIO
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:DANDY ENTERPRISES, LTD.;REEL/FRAME:019265/0280
Effective date: 19960222
|Jul 1, 2010||FPAY||Fee payment|
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|Oct 17, 2014||FPAY||Fee payment|
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were spotted at the train station on Thursday.
The royal couple took the train from London's King's Cross Station to Norfolk's King's Lynn Station this morning, making their way to Sandringham House for the holidays.
Photos show the couple stepping off the train, with the Queen wearing a long purple coat along with a scarf. Prince Philip, who wore a suit for the ride, can be seen carrying a book with him as he exited the train with his wife, Michelangelo: The Complete Paintings, Sculptures and Architecture.
It will be an extra special holiday for the royal family. Prince Harry's fiancée Meghan Markle will being joining in on the celebrations at Sandringham this year.
A Kensington Palace spokesman told reporters on Dec. 13, "You can expect to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle at Sandringham on Christmas Day."
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Lushui-Wenshan Trail & Hot Springs - 綠水文山步道 & 溫泉
Located less then one-hour away from Hualien City, Lushui-Wenshan Trail (綠水文山步道) is a fantastic day hike in the famous Taroko National Park. Not only do hikers get to experience a beautiful hike through subtropical forests with stunning views of cliffs and mountain peaks within the world’s deepest marble gorge, this trail ends with a visit to the picturesque Wenshan Hot Springs (文山溫泉).
The Lushui-Wenshan Trail was once part of the Hehuan Yueling Ancient Trail, however, over time and with the opening of other major roadways, many ancient trails have fallen into disarray and some have even disappeared. Over years of trail maintenance and improvements within Taroko National Park, the Lushui-Wenshan Trail is now in great condition. The trail experience offers hikers a chance to see abandoned ruins of a Japanese occupation-era outpost and parts of an old Truku tribe’s village ruins, and hikers will cross the famous Taroko Gorge on the Lushui Suspension Bridge.This trail is shaded and the forest along the way is a beautiful subtropical forest with plenty of opportunities to spot butterflies, birds and monkeys. For those sections of this trail that require a bit more caution, there are ropes and guard rails for the hikers’ safety.
Hiking the Lushui-Wenshan Trail (綠水文山步道
Approximately a one-hour drive from Hualien City, Lushui-Wenshan Trail is located in Taroko National Park on Taiwan’s east coast. This trail does not require a park access permit.
Trail length is 5.5km and will take hikers approximately 3-5 hours to complete. In addition to the trail hike itself, time will be allocated at the end of the trip for guests to be able to enjoy the scenery and a soak in the Wenshan Wild Hot Springs before getting picked up and returned to Hualien.
Guests will be dropped off at the Lushui Visitor Center and will begin the ascent up to the Wenshan Hot Springs and the suspension bridge at the west end of Taishan Tunnel. This hike is about 5.5km in length. This section usually takes hikers around 4 hours to complete. Perhaps not as epic and grand as the Zhuliu Old Trail, the Lushui-Wenshan Trail features plenty of beautiful sections. The length and difficulty are intermediate-level and requires considerable physical fitness.
This path allows the hikers to experience lovely waterfalls, green forest, and several suspension bridges along the way. Lushui Wenshan Trail is perfect for those who would like to venture into the heart of subtropical jungle and who would also like to learn a bit about the history of Eastern Taiwan.
Lushui Wenshan Trail is quite shady, and due to that it’s pretty cool even during summertime. End of the hike there is a wild hot spring awaiting; you can feel the total relaxation in the hot pool after an intensive hiking day.
This trail features a variety of trail surfaces including, compact soil, stone steps and crushed stone. There are sections that require use of hand ropes to help scramble up . There are no sections that are too difficult for hikers with novice skill levels and above. Fo those who are beginner hikers and have little-to-no experience hiking on trails, please take this into consideration before booking a trip. Feel free to call Parkbus Taiwan to discuss the suitability for this trail based on your skill level.
This trail is lined by dense forest and passes many historical sites and abandoned ruins. Cutting through a primarily broad-leaved forest, it passes the ruins of Doyon, Maheyang and Iboho villages. Part of the trail was originally part of a Japanese Colonial-period police road.
Starting on the east end (Lushui) of this linear trail, hikers will experience a climb of about 300m before the trail levels out most of the remainder of the hike. From the high point along the eastern section, hikers on the Lushui Wenshan Trail will get a bird’s eye view of the Lushui and Heliu area in the Liwu River valley.
Taroko Gorge is one of the country’s leading scenic and natural attractions. Dramatic, stunning, epic – these are all words that are commonly used to describe this beautiful area in Hualien County. The area is referred to as simply, Taroko Gorge and is a steep valley that has been carved over centuries by the meandering Liwu River (立霧溪). With headwaters starting from the Central Mountains of Taiwan Liwu River (立霧溪) eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean on Taiwan’s east coast. The blue-green waters of the river provide a picturesque contrast to the immense marble cliffs of Taroko National Park.

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And the "challenges of screening incoming refugees" from Muslim countries may be adding fuel to the fire, according to the report, authored by national security experts at the Threat Knowledge Group, Censor.NET reports citing WND.
The report accuses Obama of "downplaying" the threat of ISIS while adding to the threat by importing Muslim refugees that are difficult to screen.
The new study is significant because the Obama administration has in the past made statements that "around 200″ Americans had left the country to join ISIS and could come back at any time using their American passports.
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DOBEDOO – Just a few steps from the archaeological area of Carminiello ai Mannesi we find “Terra Mia“, a characteristic restaurant where you can taste the typical Neapolitan specialities, pizza and wood-fired chicken.
My land is a stone’s throw from the Duomo metro station and close to main tourist landmarks.
Via Carminiello ai Mannesi, 19, 80138, Naples, NA
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Monday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
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As a result of an administrative error, materials utilized for the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium were mistakenly removed from their secured location in a New Mexico State University Wells Hall storage area Feb. 12.
NMSU employees from the Department of Facilities and Services were clearing the storage area to allow the space to be renovated for classroom usage.
“This was an unfortunate incident, but I have been pleased with the quick response from all areas of the university and we have been working together to resolve the issue,” said Patricia Hynes, executive director of the NM Space Grant Consortium.
“Pat is compiling a list of all materials necessary for the continuation and successful completion of the NM Space Grant Consortium’s work and the university will expedite replacement of the items to minimize any impact to the program,” said Angela Throneberry, senior vice president for administration and finance. “The university regrets the occurrence of this unfortunate mistake.”
The NMSU Police Department is completing their investigation of the reported incident. In addition, the Office of Audit Services is conducting a review of the incident. Based on preliminary reviews conducted, the university considers this to be an unfortunate incident that occurred as a result of an administrative error, Throneberry said.
“As part of their review of the incident, the Office of Audit Services is also reviewing current procedures and internal controls to ensure this type of mistake does not happen in the future,” Throneberry said.

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|Type of Property||Vacation Home
Tuscany - Italy
|Minimum Stay||3 Days|
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This farm house enjoys an enchanting position, surrounded by the protected area of the St. Antonio Forest.
Lavana is located at an altitude of 577 meters and with just a 3 hour walk, one can arrive at 1500 meters, passing by the forests of chestnut and acacia that surround the house, to those of pine and beech, ending in the grasslands at the top of the mountain, in an uncontaminated nature where antique civilazations such as those of the Celts and the Etruscans walked in the distant past and whose presence is witnessed by several archeological finds conserved in the farmhouse.
Lavana is an independente structure, separated from the house of the owners who are however available for any need that might arise. This is a small family run business whose owners will be able to provide every kind of information about the surrounding area, the forests, plants and animals found within and about the historic farmhouse which has been restructured with simplicity and respect for tradition.
Lavana is the ideal spot for one who wants to grant himself a period of absolute relax, staying far from the traffic, noise and smog of the cities but who also wants to be able to visit the nearby sites of great interest for turists such as Florence (Firenze) and the many shopping opportunities provided by the famous brand outlet stores in the area.
A place where the absolute silence is broken only by the sounds of nature, but at the same time easily reached as it is situated only a few kilometers from the village center of Reggello which is just 10 kilometers from both the "Incisa" toll gate of the freeway and the Figline Valdarno train station by which it is possible to reach Florence, Arezzo and Rome.
The farmhouse is about 150 square meters in size and consists of a house in stone of antique origin cited by, among others, Dante Alghieri, with 3 bedrooms each with private baths, a fully equipped kitchen, an ample livingroom where one can choose to sit by the fireplace or watch a bit of satellite tv, and a a reading/music room which provides a relaxing and comfortable sofa bed.
In the backyard there is a barbeque where one can cook under a canopy of kiwi plants and relax in the splendid garden; there is also a pool, an alternative to the perhaps even more appealing dips in the waterfall of the Riesco river that runs next to the house.
|Living Room 1||Dining Nook, Fireplace, Tiles, TV|
|Bedroom 1||1 Double Beds, Reading Lamp/Light, Bedside Table, Ventilator, Dimmable|
|Bedroom 2||1 Double Beds, 1 Baby Beds, Reading Lamp/Light, Bedside Table, Ventilator, Dimmable|
|Bedroom 3||2 Single Beds, Reading Lamp/Light, Bedside Table, Dimmable|
|Kitchen 1||Fitted Kitchen, 1 Hot Plates, Gas Stove, Oven, Range Ventilation Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Coffe Maker, Espresso Machine, Toaster Oven, Kitchenware and Tableware Available|
|Bath & WC 1||Shower Stall, Wash Basin, Bidet, Only WC, Sunlight, Mirror|
|Bath & WC 2||Shower Stall, Wash Basin, Only WC, Mirror|
|Bath & WC 3||Shower Stall, Wash Basin, Only WC, Mirror|
|Available Parking||Private Parking Lot on Property|
|Heating||Air-Conditioning, Hot Water, Wood / Coal Heating|
|Household Electronics||TV, HiFi System, SAT reception|
|Miscellaneous||Pool, Washing Machine, Drying Room, Garden Furnishings, Garden Grill, Iron, Children's Toys|
Your contact person will be happy to tell you the current seasonal prices upon request.
Freeway exit A1 at gate "Incisa Valdarno", follow the indications for "Reggello" and once arrived in the town of "Reggello", follow indications for "Pontifogno", after about 2km, the road becomes a dirt road and runs along a stream, following this shortly you find Lavana. But for major convenience, Graziano , the owner, will be happy to meet you in the main piazza of Reggello and accompany you the rest of the way to Lavana.
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From the perspective of an experienced expert golfer. Stix Strata Tour Golf Clubs 12-piece …
picking the perfect golf clubs can make or break a video game. While Callaway golf clubs have their benefits, one brand name has consistently caught my attention and changed my playing experience– Golf Clubs.
The graphite shafts are likewise matte black, regardless of which finish you choose for your clubheads. Again, they look great.
over the course the last six months or so there is one piece of golf devices that I’ve received more concerns about than most likely anything else what is it so if you’re not knowledgeable about sticks basically it’s a more recent Golf Club producer that basically makes high quality clubs direct consumer so their pitch is we’re going to send you an unbelievable set of golf clubs without the markup of the middleman but the question is are they in fact as good as going and getting you understand a set of clubs from Titleist or Mizuno or Callaway or tailor-made and that’s what we are going to find out here so I have yet to in fact ever see a set of sticks in individual
so me unboxing this is going to be the first time I have actually ever laid eyes on a set of Sticks golf clubs however something you need to understand about me and my golf game presently it’s well not terrific and we’ll simply say over the course the last three or 4 years it’s fallen back and so the clubs that I was suitabled for a while back perhaps my swing speed is decreased a bit my slice has worsened so the club’s constantly suitable for way back when I do not understand that they’re the best suitable for me where my video game currently stands so upload is sticks the response a brand-new motorist a new putter new Three Wood a brand-new five wood that the whole shebang is here therefore I’m truly excited to see what these are everything about I’m thrilled to see them I’m delighted to get them out on the course and that’s where we’re talking about today’s video we’re going to speak about whether or not you must consider picking up a set of sticks and based upon what I’ve heard I have actually got high expectations so let’s discover if they live up to them
fine this is going to be uncomfortable but we’re just gon na we’re gon na do it let’s see what we got foreign just like that you get the whole bag all the clubs get out of here we go another do you require to see what we got here we got a 7 iron impression all right these are these are quite sexy and quite streamlined so graphite shafts stiff shafts curious to see how those go however the whole like matte black look you know I don’t understand if you can tell I’m practically type of a all black neutral color type of person and uh these healthy these in shape pretty well I wonder to see how the matte color how that holds up over the course of lots of rounds
Unveiling Playing Golf Brilliance: Stix vs. Callaway
Callaway has actually definitely made its mark in the golf devices industry, but the development and accuracy workmanship of Stix Golf Clubs have actually set them apart. Through groundbreaking innovation, remarkable products, and precise attention to detail, clubs have actually consistently delivered exceptional outcomes on the course.
My Trusted Ally: The Extraordinary Pitching Wedge
Within my collection of Golf Clubs, the Pitching Wedge has become a vital possession. Boasting a sleek design and advanced features, this club encapsulates the essence of the brand. With impressive balance, responsive feel, and unmatched control, the Stix Pitching Wedge has actually considerably raised the bar for my performance.
The incorporation of advanced materials, consisting of a carbon-fiber shaft and tungsten weighting, has actually caused constant, precise shots with exceptional spin control. This club has redefined my technique to short-game shots, and its dependability has actually solidified its location as my preferred buddy on the course.
A Day at the Florida Greens: Putting Stix to the Test
120 in with pitching wedge it’s the very first time I’ve ever hit this club so see how it goes all right I swear I am not making this up motorist middle to Fairway second shot pitching wedge and here’s a here’s where we’re sitting we’re sitting about four feet out see what this putter can do [Music] I swear I am not making this up initially three shots well four since I hit 2 drives very first shots with sticks clubs we make a birdie on a hole that honestly I can’t remember the last time I buried this entire so once again not saying it’s the clubs however we’re off to a good start all right so now we have actually done the unpacking I’ve gotten them out on the course and let’s simply state
I have actually got some ideas about these clubs we’re going to cover the performance of each Club we’re going to talk about the buying process we’re going to talk about the clubs I like the clubs I do not like the pros the cons all of those things uh so if that’s what you’re trying to find keep watching fine so right now you might be wondering wait a full set of clubs for under a thousand dollars is this is this actually possible so what makes Sticks golf clubs possible how do they get the cost down well it’s a direct to Customer brand which suggests you’re not gon na be able to enter into your regional golf shop and get a set of sticks you have to purchase them through their site or a handful of third-party other sites like playbetter.com you can likewise Get Stix clubs so because of that because they’re not usually paying a third party they can keep the costs lower and give you much better quality without the markup of a brand name like custom-made or Titleist or ping or any other brands not to mention a great deal of those other brand names spend a great deal of money on style on marketing and things that don’t necessarily assist your golf game however just make everything seem cooler than perhaps it in fact is so sticks tries to combine all of that down as much as possible to give you a truly truly high quality item without all the extraneous things that can contribute to cost so
prior to we go into the efficiency of these clubs let’s real fast discuss the purchasing process because opportunities are if you’re considering buying a nicer set of clubs you’re probably preparing to go get suitable for them and you might be thinking well it’s like if I’m buying these online if I have actually never ever hit them then how am I going to do that and does it work
Envision a tranquil morning on the greens of my local Florida golf club. The sun carefully rises, casting a warm glow throughout the landscape, while a light breeze brings the pledge of a difficult yet gratifying round ahead. Equipped with my relied on Stix Golf Clubs, I step onto the course with a sense of determination.
if individuals are taking a shot on the dark if they’re going to invest hundreds of dollars on you on an item they have actually never used then you’ve got to have a quite solid refund policy unfortunately Stix does so feel comforted knowing you can get them for thirty days and take them out for a test drive and if they don’t work for you you can get a refund no questions asked no problem so let’s speak about First Impressions I pulled these bad young boys out of the box and among the important things you will observe with them is matte black everything they now do can be found in silver clubs also however generally speaking their signature look is matte black matte black irons matte black shafts matte black everything and I personally love the look I was really surprised I expected the toughness on these to be well
awful if you’ve ever seen someone that plays colored clubs normally after like one round it’s beginning to use supposedly Stix uses some super fancy diamond coding uh that is more resilient than 95 percent and of other colored clubs on the marketplace I have actually played about half a dozen rounds with my stick set up until now and honestly uh they look great there is definitely nowhere on the wedges there is no indications of fading yet so already I’m pretty impressed with their durability we’ll see what occurs over the long term uh however the black finish not only looks great it seems pretty long lasting also so when you purchase your clubs you can also get a sticks bag together with it and overall I was truly satisfied with the quality of the bag had a lot of storage
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Throughout the 18-hole journey, each swing and putt ends up being a testament to the superiority of over Callaway. The resonating “thwack” of the ball meeting the clubface, the fluidity of my swing, and the pleasing accuracy with each shot all reaffirm the wisdom of selecting Golf Clubs. From positive tee shots to calculated techniques, the unwavering consistency and efficiency of my clubs instill a sense of assurance.
In the ever-evolving world of golf equipment, choosing clubs that harmonize with your playing design is paramount. Stix Golf Clubs have actually effectively accomplished that harmony for me. Their unequaled craftsmanship, innovative design, and game-enhancing features have raised my abilities and allowed me to attain brand-new levels of success in my expert journey.
As I continue to improve my method and strive for golfing excellence, my trust in the supremacy of Stix Golf Clubs over Callaway remains undaunted. With every swing, I am reminded that selecting the ideal devices isn’t merely an option but a strategic decision that shapes a golfer’s destiny. For me, that option will always be Golf Clubs.
I’m shooting this in early November 2022 they have been on sale at 20 off so you can get a full set of clubs for around 800 which is absolutely Bonkers by the time this video goes live or by the time you are watching this perhaps into 2023 the rates might alter so do your own research study however even at a thousand dollars I believe you’re gon na discover this is a lovely killer deal and if you get it less than that uh then it’s an actually truly killer deal so due to the fact that I got the total set I’m going to give you my thoughts on all of the clubs uh the complete set features a driver three and 5 Woods a four hybrid uh 5 iron through pitching wedge and then a 52 a 56 and a 60. however here’s the thing about the sticks lineup as a whole they are positioned to be sort of your very first set after you start playing golf and so I have actually been as low as like a seven and now
I’m trending up towards like 12 13 14. literally on my trip back East I shot an 85 and after that I shot 103 the next day my golf video game is sort of in disarray so I began having fun with these and one of the important things I immediately noticed is I was hitting the ball straighter I wasn’t having enormous pieces and in some cases I actually had a draw on the ball therefore after speaking with the six team that’s one of the important things that they pointed out was the fact that most people that are you understand newer players they’re getting started their big Miss is a slice so all of these clubs are compensating to attempt and you know rain that slice in and as somebody who has and has a piece had to compensate it Stix Strata Tour Golf Clubs 12-piece.
for his whole playing golf career I observed it in a big method all the time with my irons I basically shift I aim out left and I bring the ball back in and what I found over over the first few rounds with my clubs is I would intend left to make up for it and the ball would go dead straight left and I resembled huh it it doesn’t usually do that therefore I would have to like change and this is taking like I’m still dealing with this like aligning correctly to plan to hit the ball directly and when I do it goes straight and the distances have actually been quite spot on for what I expected them to be compared to my Mizuno clubs so with this stick set I truthfully I expected to essentially play 2 or three rounds with them examine them and call it great but you know spoiler alert I’m keeping them in the bag for the time being I’m really I’m taking a trip to Georgia

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Plastic Surgery Post
Many patients considering liposuction have concerns over longevity. In fact, one of the most common questions concerning liposuction is "can fat return after my treatment?"
Medical literature in plastic surgery has suggested that the revision rate of rhinoplasty can be as high as 15 percent since it is one of the most difficult facial surgeries. For this reason, a prudent patient must scrutinize their surgeon's qualifications—e.g., training, experience, and board certifications.
Last year, liposuction was the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the United States, with more than 222,000 procedures performed.
Dr. Anne Taylor, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, recently visited Good Day Marketplace on FOX 28 Columbus to discuss CoolSculpting, a non-invasive form of fat reduction.
Acne, lines, wrinkles, discoloration? No worries! Dr. Smita Ramanadham, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), has some valuable skin care advice to share.
Women may experience sagging and volume loss in their breasts as they age, however, plastic surgery can offset these changes and rejuvenate their breasts.
It's quite possible that a carefully planned plastic surgery can help many people in achieving their New Year's resolutions going into 2017.
Having plastic surgery? Then your plastic surgeon probably told you not to smoke. That’s good advice. But that doesn’t mean you can reach for a substitute. Nicotine wears several masks that may seem seductively harmless, but don’t let them fool you!
Tummy tuck or liposuction? Arguably, this is the most common question of patients who want to do something about their flabby stomach.
The first-ever peer-reviewed study named after hashtag for a surgical specialty – "#PlasticSurgery" – urges plastic surgeons to engage and educate on Twitter.
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Turkish Armed Forces Receives First Sahin Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System
Aselsan’s Sahin (HAWK) counter-unmanned aerial car (C-UAV) system has entered the stock of the Turkish Armed Forces. Based on video printed on the top of Turkey’s President of the Defence Business Company (DIA) Twitter account confirmed the turreted Sahin mounted on a trailer destroying rotary- and fixed-wing mini and micro UAVs with Atom 40 mm ammunition. It’s straightforward to deploy and set up and can be utilized for missions akin to defending crucial infrastructure, border safety, and air defence. ASELSAN has developed the anti-UAV system inside the contract signed with DIA.
The Sahin System is developed to destroy rotary-wing and fixed-wing mini/micro UAV mannequin plane threats. It consists of a radar, electro-optic system and 40 mm computerized grenade launcher. It performs computerized goal detection and monitoring utilizing electro-optical cameras on its stabilised turret. It may be linked to radar or command-and-control techniques. The remote-controlled Sahin has an efficient vary of 700 m towards mini and micro UAVs, in accordance with Aselsan. The system can carry out goal monitoring and ballistic calculations for the goal by offering engagement to the place reported from the radar.
The grenade launcher fires a 40 mm high-velocity airburst grenade referred to as ATOM. ATOM 40 mm is programmed through Fireplace Management Unit (FCU), which may be built-in into any computerized grenade launcher. The 40 mm ATOM is wise ammunition which may be programmed to the precise time of detonation whereas leaving the barrel. As soon as fired, the time-programmable fuse counts down for detonation on the supposed goal level. Utilizing a pre-fragmented shell which is optimized for the goal set, excessive hit chance is ensured. FCU offers the consumer to see and approve the goal, measures the gap to the goal and calculates the time required for the ammunition to air burst.
Aselsan (Askeri Elektronik Sanayi, Army Digital Industries), Aselsan A.S. is a Turkish protection company headquartered in Ankara, Turkey. Its most important working space is analysis, improvement and manufacture of superior army merchandise for air, land and maritime forces. The corporate is among the main contractors of Turkish Armed Forces. Aselsan was ranked by Protection Information as forty eighth largest protection firm when it comes to income. Turkish Military Basis is the founder and main stockholder. ASELSAN designs, develops and manufactures trendy digital techniques for army and industrial prospects in Turkey and overseas. The corporate headquarters is situated at Macunkoy amenities in Ankara, Turkey.
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Gasoline prices around Arizona have fallen to under $3 per gallon like they have in 20 other states.
Officials with AAA Arizona said Thursday that the average statewide price for unleaded regular gasoline is $2.96 a gallon. That's 8 cents lower than last week.
This week's national average is $3.01 per gallon, down by almost 7 cents from last week.
AAA analysts say prices should remain low, barring unforeseen circumstances.
The East Valley area (Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction and Queen Creek) has Arizona's lowest average gasoline price at $2.85 a gallon and Flagstaff has the highest at $3.28.
South Carolina has the lowest average gas prices among states in the continental U.S. at $2.75 a gallon with New York having the highest at $3.38 a gallon.


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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered
2 medium Portobello mushrooms, sliced
3 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces
1 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste
How Honey is Made
To make honey, bees drop the collected nectar into the honeycomb and then evaporate it by fanning their wings.
In a large bowl combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey and oregano. Add tomatoes. Toss. Place tomatoes on baking sheet in a single layer. Roast about 20 minutes until tomatoes start to wrinkle. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add mushrooms, scallions and garlic. Sauté about 10 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown. Remove to a bowl. Add chicken to the pan and sauté until browned and cooked through. Add mushrooms back into skillet along with roasted tomatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon of honey. Stir in cooked pasta, feta, and Parmesan. Heat several minutes. Season with salt and pepper.


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KOCHI: The entire state is on alert for heavy rainfall on Friday. While Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Kannur and Wayanad are on orange alert for very heavy rainfall of 11-20cm, rest of the districts are on yellow alert (heavy rainfall between 6 and11 cm) on Friday.
An off-shore trough at mean sea level from south Gujarat coast to Kerala coast is likely to persist for the next two to three days. Under its influence, widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy fall is likely to continue over the west coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
Strong wind with speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is very likely along and off Karnataka, Kerala coasts and over Lakshadweep area. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these sea areas during the period mentioned, IMD has warned.
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued high wave warning in the range of 2.5 to 4.0m till 23.30 hours of Friday along the Kerala coast between Vizhinjam to Kasaragod. Current speeds vary between 57-79 cm/sec. The highest rainfall of 16cm was recorded from Neryamangalam
in Ernakulam on Thursday, while Munnar and Vythiri got 11cm each. Kakkayam received 9cm while Mananthavady and Padinjarathara Dam got 7cm each. Palakkad, Vadakara, Mahe and Mattannur got 5cm each.
Meanwhile, following the continuous rains for the last 10 days, water levels in some of the KSEB
and irrigation dams have risen. Yellow code indicates that the water is being released while a red code is the third level of alert indicating that water is reaching the release levels.
Those dams where water is reaching the release levels include – Poringakuthu in Thrissur, Kallarkutty and Lower Periyar in Idukki and Muzhiyar


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Zimbio guest blogger Dan Swayuk posted news about the Graco stroller recall of 2010. Dan writes for product-reviews.net.From Product Reviews: Graco has issued a stroller recall, which we discussed in a recent article. Since then Graco has updated their website – which we had trouble getting on – so that they can answer worried parents some FAQ’s, in the hope of alleviating concerned parents.We will not go into the nature of the recall that affects a number of Graco strollers, as Alan NG has...Read Full Story
A guide to children's car seats. Which cars seat should I buy? Reviews and advice and best car seats for different ages and cars.


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Aluminum Hydroxide's Multiple Functions
Aluminum hydroxide has multiple functions such as flame retardant, smoke suppression and filling, and it can produce a synergistic flame retardant effect with various substances. It has become an important environmentally friendly flame retardant in industries such as electronics, transportation, plastics and rubber. With the development of the emerging material industry and the improvement of environmental protection requirements, its usage and application range are getting larger and larger, and more stringent requirements are put forward on product quality and performance.
1. Chemical raw materials: Because aluminum hydroxide can be produced on a large scale, the raw materials are sufficient, the product purity is high, and it is easily soluble in acid and alkali. Therefore, aluminum hydroxide is an important raw material for preparing aluminum salts, such as barium aluminate and aluminum sulfate.
2. Flame retardant: Aluminum hydroxide powder is usually regarded as an ideal raaw material for plastics, unsaturated polyester, rubber and other organic polymers because of its filling, flame retardant, smoke suppressing functions and non-toxic and harmless.

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Multi Pattern Kimono
This fun kimono is very light weight and flowy. It looks so cute with a long sleeve under it and can really be dressed up. Hues of greens, mustards, sage, browns and taupe all compliment this patchwork look kimono.
Kaitlyn is wearing a small, we think it runs true to size
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In an extraordinary discovery, astronomers have identified a planetary system, not far from our Solar System, where six exoplanets orbit their star in a rare and harmonious resonance chain.
This system, centered around the star HD 110067, presents a unique and pristine configuration that has likely remained undisturbed since its formation over a billion years ago.
The star HD 110067, an orange dwarf located about 100 light-years away in the constellation of Coma Berenices, is now known to host a remarkable planetary system. Initially, NASA’s TESS exoplanet-hunting telescope detected signs of two orbiting planets in 2020. However, a subsequent investigation using the European Space Agency’s Cheops telescope revealed a more complex picture: a total of six exoplanets, all in a resonant orbital dance.
These six exoplanets, classified as mini-Neptunes due to their sizes ranging from 1.94 to 2.85 times the radius of Earth, exhibit a fascinating orbital pattern. Their periods are 9.11, 13.67, 20.52, 30.79, 41.06, and 54.77 days, respectively, forming resonances of 3:2, 3:2, 3:2, 4:3, and 4:3. This means that for every six orbits of the innermost planet, the outermost completes just one.
Orbital resonances, where gravitational influences align the orbital periods of celestial bodies, are not uncommon in our universe. However, the discovery of a chain of six exoplanetary bodies in such a configuration is exceptionally rare. This system is only the third known to exhibit such a phenomenon.
The pristine state of this system suggests that it has been free from major disturbances such as planetary migration, giant impacts, or close encounters with other stars. This stability over a billion years makes the HD 110067 system a valuable ‘fossil’ for studying planetary formation and migration mechanisms.
The significance of this discovery extends beyond the mere rarity of the phenomenon. The brightness of the host star and the extended atmospheres of most of its planets make HD 110067 an ideal candidate for transmission spectroscopy studies using the James Webb Space Telescope. This presents an unprecedented opportunity to delve into the nature of sub-Neptune planets and to understand the conditions under which such resonant chains form and endure.
This discovery not only challenges our understanding of planetary systems but also opens new avenues for exploring the dynamics of exoplanets. It underscores the diversity and complexity of planetary systems in our galaxy, offering a glimpse into the intricate and often surprising nature of the cosmos.
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One million women who take Britain's most popular contraceptive pills are being warned they risk developing potentially life-threatening blood clots.
GPs have been ordered to inform patients that they are almost twice as likely to develop blood clots if they take some of the most popular birth-control tablets, including Yasmin, Femodene and Marvelon, compared with older products.
The alert came after scientists found that the so-called third generation contraceptives caused 14 deaths a year in France.
Britain's drug watchdog, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has ordered UK doctors to pay 'careful consideration' to individuals' risk factors before prescribing the combined hormonal contraceptives.
A history of deep vein thrombosis or very high blood pressure are among the conditions that would prevent a doctor recommending the drugs.
This comes after a review by the European Medicines Agency which found that the packaging of the pills should be updated to ensure that women are made aware of the risks of blood clots.
The MHRA wrote a letter to doctors on January 22 which stated that 'there is no need for anyone who has been using a combined hormonal contraceptive without any problems to stop taking it on the basis of this review'.
It added: "Combined hormonal contraceptives are highly effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy. They offer substantial benefits and these far outweigh the small risk of serious side effects."
Dr Sarah Branch, deputy director of the MHRA's vigilance and risk management of medicines division, said: "Women should continue to take their contraceptive pill. These are very safe, highly effective medicines for preventing unintended pregnancy and the benefits associated with their use far outweigh the risk of blood clots in veins or arteries.
"No important new evidence has emerged – this review simply confirms what we already know, that the risk of blood clots with all combined hormonal contraceptives is small.
"If women have questions, they should discuss them with their GP or contraceptive provider at their next routine appointment but should keep taking their contraceptive until they have done so."
The watchdog has written to the country's 60,000 GPs telling them they must, for the first time, go through a patient checklist when prescribing the pills, according to the Mail on Sunday.
The aim is to prevent the pills being given to women with a higher inherent risk of developing blood clots.
The newer, third generation, of contraceptive pills are prescribed about two million times a year and have proved popular because they are less likely to cause side-effects such as weight gain, headaches, breast tenderness and hair growth.
DVTs, which typically form in the leg, can travel up blood vessels to cause a potentially fatal blockage in the lung, known as a pulmonary embolism. They can also travel to the brain, triggering a stroke. Risk factors include being older and overweight, smoking or being prone to a type of migraine.
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer, which makes Yasmin and Femodene, said it would be making blood clot warnings more prominent on its packets in the wake of the warning.
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The JBL Intonato 24 Monitor Management Tuning System provides easy setup, automated calibration and comprehensive control of professional monitoring systems. Housed in a 2U rack-mount enclosure, Intonato 24 precisely calibrates and controls up to 24 speakers configured as stereo, surround or immersive audio systems. You can create and instantly recall customized routing of up to 24 analog, digital and networked audio sources. Included software and an optional Desktop Controller put the system’s powerful monitoring features at your fingertips. Intonato 24 delivers the benefits of a precisely calibrated system, and takes control room monitoring to the next level. Intonato, from the Latin verb Intonare meaning “tuned,” “matched,” “in tune,” describes a primary attribute of all speakers in the ideal control room monitoring environment.
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Dream of Mirror Online (DOMO) is unlike almost any other MMORPG out there. It is primarily a social MMO, focusing on partying and relationship-building rather than raiding or large-scale pvp like many MMO’s are today. It is also unique in that you can be all of the classes on just one character (rather than having to make several different characters to try out each class).
All players start out as a Commoner. At level 10 you can unlock almost all of the other classes/jobs by doing a separate quest for each one. Once a job is unlocked, you can switch to it at any time by visiting the Careers Advisor NPC located in any city (he is located in the Dojo in Eversun City, which is the starting city for everyone).
When you unlock multiple jobs and start leveling them up, you can do what is called subbing. Subbing allows you to use skills and abilities from one job on another job. You can sub up to two active and two passive skill trees from your available classes (up to three of each on the Commoner class). A good class to level up for subbing is Doctor.
Starting the Game
There are four different races in DOMO, each with a different look and slightly different stats. The stats really don’t make a big difference at all in this game like they do in some games. A big beefy male Shura can be just as good at being a Wizard or Shaman as the intelligent Sylphs can. Pick whatever race you think looks the best because honestly that is all the races affect. If you want to see the different hair/face combinations for each race/gender, check out this page.
Also don’t get discouraged by the lack of hair color options, there are over 30 different hair dyes available for purchase in game! I also have a hair color chart located here.
When you make your character and log into the game for the first time, you will be shown a cutscene introducing you to the Mirror World and be dropped into the tutorial. Each race has a different tutorial, but they are all pretty much the same in some aspects. You will have to kill at least 5 Pupus and at least 5 Flying Pupus and collect their drops. You can kill a maximum of 24 of each before they stop spawning.
Something useful to know is that this game does have an auto-looting system. All you have to do is join a party and have the leader set the loot rules to automatically distributing in team order (the middle green button – the text is cut off so it’s hard to see what is what). This makes it so all of your loot you get goes straight into your inventory! Convenient right?
When you finish the tutorial, you’ll have to talk to the Chasm King (that creepy guy who talked to you in that cutscene – get used to him btw he will keep stalking you as you level up) and he’ll teach you how to catch an eggsploiter. An eggsploiter is one of several types of pets in DOMO (for more information about pets, see my guide). Just follow his instructions and you’ll have caught yourself a cute little piggy (which he then steals from you…) and he’ll give you a portal penny which will allow you to teleport back to your home city (defaulted to Eversun City). After that just talk to the teleporter and head to the Summoning Pool where you’ll join the rest of the us in the wonderful world of DOMO!
Basic Control Info
You can use either click to move or WASD to move in this game. To activate WASD though, you will need to go into the options (CTRL+N) and go into the Control tab and click the box that says “ASWD Movement”. This will make it so you will need to press Enter to type in the chat box, but it will allow you to use WASD instead of the arrow keys or the mouse button.
If you wish to interact with other players, you can right click them to bring up a menu. From there you can whisper, trade, invite to party, duel, add to friends, add to guild (if applicable), add to blacklist, or view their equipment and/or stats (a.k.a. peep someone – this only works if they have it turned on in their options).
Underneath the chatbox you will find a window that looks like this:
A. This is where you can type in someone’s name to whisper them (or click it to bring up a list of people who you have previously whispered – or people who have whispered you).
B. Click this button to remove the selected player’s name from your whisper list.
C. Click this menu to select a chat channel to speak in.
D. Flag System button. More on this below.
E. This button expands/collapses the chat window.
F. This tells you what chat channel you are currently speaking in.
G. Text box.
The menu buttons are located on the bottom right hand corner of your screen.
A. This area shows the in-game date and time.
B. This button lets you lock the menu buttons so they don't minimize on their own.
C. Shows your connection quality.
D. Status Window – Click to open your character sheet to view and level up stats and skills.
E. Equipment – Click to view or unequip currently equipped items.
F. Items/Inventory – This is your bag, put your stuff here. Click to view your inventory.
G. Map – This literally turns on/off your minimap. Just try not to click it unless you like not seeing where you’re going. There are buttons on your minimap for turning on the big zone map (or you can press CTRL+M.
H. Hotbars – Click this to toggle your hotbars on/off. You can have up to three hotbars.
I. Actions – These are your emotes. Sadly there is no dance emote.
J. Cash Shop – This is where you can spend real life money on the game on cool stuff. You can also preview costumes here.
K. Messenger – Add/remove friends here and talk to people. You can double click their name to bring up the messenger window, or right click them to bring up the normal menu and whisper them from there (or add them to party).
L. Skills – Here you can use everyday skills such as flying, upgrading weapons, alchemy, or find any class skills you have equipped. You can also change the level of them from here (useful when subbing high level jobs on a low level).
M. Journal – See all your current quests. You can click the magnifying glass icon to bring up a quest tracker. You can also click the numbers below the quest info to auto-walk to the destination if available. The four buttons on the bottom left will give you a 50% exp bonus when clicked for a short time (they have a really long cooldown though).
N. Pets – This brings up the pet window so you can view/summon your pets. You can have up to five pets on you at a time.
O. Guild – If you decide to join a guild, you can view the guild info here.
P. Options – Click here to change game settings such as graphics quality, resolution, movement, chat filters, etc.
Q. Click this button to minimize the menu buttons.
The Flag System
The Flag System is a way for players to find team members. It is somewhat similar to a duty finder, except it doesn’t teleport you to wherever you’re trying to party at. Typically players will “flag” themselves for AoE parties. For more information on when and where to do AoE parties (and how to do AoE parties in general), please see my Guide to AoE Parties.
A. Click here to tell players you want to team up for something (this brings up the submenu shown below).
B. Click this button to edit your P.S. which is a message telling players specifics about what you are looking for (or if you are subbing a particular class – such as a Dancer subbing Musician, or a Thief subbing Mercenary).
C. This button is used for if you are looking for another team member. It will bring up a window where you can choose the desired race, gender, job, and level range of the member you want. Leave the race/gender/job options at default though. Keep in mind you can only share exp with players less than 10 levels lower/higher than you.
D. This drop-down menu changes the options for what you see when you search for players. You will always view their name, level, and what they chose as “can be” and “purpose” if anything, but you can also choose to view their job, guild, gender, race, or their P.S.
E. This is where the list of players will show up when you search for team members.
A. When you “flag” yourself, you can choose a job/position you would like to fill in a party. These options are pretty self-explanatory, though Beater is what is normally known as DPS/AoE, and Supplier is the Healer. You can choose multiple options or none it really doesn’t matter since most people go by what your class is (or what your P.S. says).
B. You can check one of these buttons to tell people you wish to “practice” or “quest”. Most people leave this option blank as well.
C. This box is where you can type your P.S. Sadly many people do not read this either, but you should still use it if needed.
D. Click Confirm to “flag” yourself and wait for someone to invite you to a party, or click Cancel to not do that.
Parting Words of Wisdom
Utilize things like the wiki, the forums, this blog, and other guides to learn more about the game. You can also always just ask someone in game if you have any questions. Joining a guild is also a good way to find people willing to show you the ropes.
Like I stated above, this game is very social. Having a good attitude and a positive outlook can go a long way towards making friends in this game. If you’re not into making friends or being social, frankly this game probably isn’t for you.
Try to keep in mind there is no “right” or “wrong” way to enjoy DOMO. Just have fun!

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No. Dame takes a step backwards
Brian Kelly's Notre Dame football team took a step backwards last week when the Irish were spanked by Stanford, 37-14, in South Bend. After an opening win over a now suspect Purdue, and heartbreaking losses to Michigan and Michigan State, the Irish performance against a very good Stanford team has many wondering what's going on.
The ND defense did not look bad considering the final score, but could not stop the Cardinal on third down plays. But the biggest problem, and one that dogged Charlie Weis in his final years, is a lack of a running game.
Kelly was known for an explosive offense while bringing Cincinnati to national attention while he was head man there but last week the offense was stuffed by Stanford. The offense could manage only 44 net yards rushing and scored just one touchdown. QB Dayne Crist had his worst game to date as the starter, but admittedly, he was up against the number one ranked pass defense in the country in Stanford.
The performance indicates the Irish program still has a long way to go. The lead headline in the South Bend Tribune last Sunday might have said it best, "Irish don't measure up."
Responding to questions concerning his players still believing in his system, Kelly said, "They've taken ownership. This group, they want to be remembered for something. They want to be remembered for being the team that turns this program in the direction that we all want it to go. They want to be part of that."
Of course wins will shutup a lot of critics and it will make the faithful feel more comfortable with where the program is going. If anything, I think Kelly needs a victory tonight against Boston College to get his program back on track and have the Irish faithful believe that he is the man for the job. I predicted a nine win season for the Irish this year. I guess I got caught up in all the hype for Kelly. I can still see five or six more wins this year for a possible 6-6 or 7-5 season. I also have to admit that Kelly needs time to get his program in place and that could take one or two more years. After all, Lou Holtz was 5-6 his first year and in his third season was 12-0. Jim Harbaugh, Stanford's head man, started slowly too. He was just 9-15 after two years and last week's win makes him just 21-20. But his team this year is challenging for the Pac 10 title.
I'm still trying to figure out Kelly and this team. The opening win over Purdue got the expectations high. Then heartbreaking losses to Michigan and Michigan State still kept hopes high for a successful season. But last week's one-side loss put a real damper on the high expectations.
Today the Irish are at Boston College facing an Eagle team that is having a lot of problems too. Although the Eagles are 2-1 entering the game, head coach Frank Spaziani benched starting quarterback David Shinskie, the 26-year-old starter, and plans to use either 6-4 and 210-pouund sophomore Mike Marscovetra for freshman redshirt Chase Rettig, 6-3 and 210 pounder. Shinskie, as you might remember, played his high school ball at Mount Carmel. Shinskie's late entry into college football was due to the fact he played minor league baseball for several years.
A report in the Boston media on Thursday indicated that Rettig will start tonight. Whoever starts for the Eagles will face a ND pass defense ranked 103rd in the nation giving up 434 yards a game. BC can run the football with Montel Harris leading the way at fullback with 102 rushing yards a game average. ND has allowed a runner to surpass 100 yards in each of their three losses this season.
BC does have problems to. Its offensive line allowed six QB sacks last week against Virginia Tech, which was the Eagles' first loss of the season, a 19-0 whitewash. The Eagels' wins have been over Weber State and Kent State, two teams that don't exactly have top caliber programs.
ND leads the series, 10-9, with ND winning last year in South Bend, 20-16. In 2008 at BC, the Eagles prevailed, 17-0.
The game will be televised regionally by ABC-TV. Kickoff is set for about 8:10 p.m.
IRISH NOTES:The loss to Stanford was the 11th straight to a ranked team by ND. The Cardinal entered the game ranked 16th in the AP poll. BC and ND are both unranked today so that factor won't count for the game....Stanford's Harbaugh said a key for his team's victory was the fact the Cardinal had the Irish inside their own 24 yard line on seven of nine kickoffs....Many still believe Kelly is the the right guy and just needs time to get his program installed, and some of the type of players he needs for the program to come to South Bend. Kelly's 19 years as a college coach will eventually have him restore the ND program to national recognition many believe....Kelly has experienced two four-game losings streaks in his career, both at Grand Valley State, preceeding his two Division II national titles at that school. He has never lost five in a row. He has been 1-3 three times before. Once at Central Michigan in 2005 then won four straight; in 1999 at Grand Vallely then won the next four; and in 2000 at Grand Valley and won 20 in a row....Stanford's defense really put a stop to the Irish offense. New defensive corodinator Vic Gangio decided to drop eight defenders in coverage on pass plays and rush three, something the Cardinal had not done so far this season. Kelly could have used Crist as a runner more in that type of situation but the Irish could not afford to have their starting QB get hurt and running the ball a lot makes that a real possibility....Concerning the run offense. Kelly has moved senior running back Robert Hughes up to be Armando Allen's backup. Hughes, at 5-11 and 245-pounds, will give the Irish more punch in short-yardage situations. On the other side of the line BC is ranked sixth nationally in run defense....ND's time of possession continues to slide. ND is now 117th in the nation in that category....Backup running back Jonas Gray suffered a groin injury in the Stanford game and is doubtful for tonight. Junior TE Kyle Rudolph appeared to re-injury his hamstring Saturday but is still listed to play.....ND is now ranked 64th best team in the country according to the Sagarin computer ratings. BC is ranked 60th. Future ND opponents' rankings include Pitt 51, Western Michigna 136, Navy 56, Tulsa 71, Utah 14, Army 91 and USC 10....Kelly said sophomore Cierre Wood should take the move up of Hughes the wrong way. Kelly said he is still high on Wood. "I think he's going to be a really, really good player. He just needs time." About Hughes moving up, Kelly said, "One of the things that Robert can do and utilize against BC is he's a big, strong, physical kid and he may be able to help us a little bit in pass protection."....Kelly knows the area around BC. He was born in Everett, Mass., grew up in Chelsea, Mass., went to high school at Danvers, Mass, and college at Worcester, Mass, all within reasonably short distances from the BC campus....No Irish quarterback has thrown for more yards in his first four starts than Crist. In four games he has thrown for 1,155 yards....Manti Te'o had 21 tackles last week, a career high, and tied him for fifth most by a Division I-A player against a Division 1-A opponent since 2005....Frosh Bennett Jackson will be used on kickoff returns tonight. Kelly hasn't decided if he will use Allen or junior John Goodman for punt returns....ND got its 20th verbal commitment to its 2011 recruiting classs. WR DaVanis Daniels, of Vernon Hills, Ill., made a verbal committment this week. The 6-3 and 190-pounder is the son of Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels...In my preseason picks I took BC today. The Eagles still deserve to be the favorite but I also think that Kelly and his staff will put an extra effort into the preparation for the game because of it being a homecoming of sorts for him.


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WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets handed the Dallas Stars their fourth straight loss with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday.
Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey, Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele each had a goal and assist for Winnipeg, which is 4-1-0 in its past five games.
Defenceman Miro Heiskanen scored for the Stars, who are now 0-3-1 since their seven-game win streak ended.
Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves for Winnipeg (17-10-1), which went 10-3-1 in November.
Anton Khudobin stopped 25 shots for Dallas (15-11-3).
Winnipeg led 1-0 after the first period and 4-1 after two.
It looked like Laine got the Jets a goal 13 seconds into the game, but Dallas successfully challenged for offside and it was wiped away.
Ehlers made it 1-0 at 7:45 when he got the puck in the slot, spun around and beat Khudobin.
Winnipeg had an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal after the first period. The three shots allowed was a season-low for the Jets.
Khudobin started the second period by making a pair of pad saves on breakaways by Scheifele and Ehlers, but then the bounces went against him.
Connor notched his 11th goal of the season off a deflection at 7:56. Morrissey got his goal courtesy of Stars forward Mattias Janmark, who had the rebound go off his skate and into the net to make it 3-0 at 11:12.
Heiskanen broke his team’s goose egg at 17:59 when he went in alone on Hellebuyck, but Laine scored his eighth of the season just a minute and a half later to restore the Jets’ three-goal lead.
The shots on goal after the second were 21-14 for Winnipeg, which was another season-low allowed through two periods.
Scheifele made it 5-1 with a wrap-around goal at 13:59 of the third. Laine picked up an assist, giving him the team lead in points with 27. Scheifele has 26.
Winnipeg heads out for a one-game road trip to Dallas. The Thursday rematch marks the first of a four-game homestand for the Stars.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Nic Demski, Andrew Harris and Chris Streveler did the game’s ceremonial puck drop, part of honouring the CFL team for winning last month’s Grey Cup… The Jets announced earlier in the day that veteran defenceman Dmitry Kulikov will be out until late January with an upper-body injury.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2019.
Judy Owen, The Canadian Press


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Culture School is in session! In this series, we take an aspect of intercultural theory and apply to daily life. Basically, our goal is to expose those cultural moonwalking bears. And because this blog is about culture and education, we consider each topic in the context of the classroom.
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How many definitions of culture do you think there are?
Many. Hundreds! There are so many definitions of culture out there that we couldn’t possibly keep track of all of them.
So, what do you do if you want to talk about culture with your students? Which definition do you choose?
We think some of the best definitions talk about culture via a metaphor. How about culture as an iceberg? Or a tree? Or mental software?
Let’s take a look at each of these three metaphors.
Culture as an iceberg
What’s unique about an iceberg?
photo from What’s Up With Culture?
About 90% of it is under water!
This is a very good way to think about culture: we can only see the tip of it, and most of it is invisible (just like most of the iceberg). Only a very small part of culture can we experience with our senses (e.g. food, celebrations, greetings).
A large part of culture – what influences how we perceive things and how we behave (e.g. values, beliefs) – is hidden below the surface. It’s invisible unless you know it’s there. (Kinda like moonwalking bears).
These invisible, below-the-water values and beliefs are largely unconscious and unarticulated, but they determine – to a great extent – how and why we do things.
Culture as a tree
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Culture has often been compared to a tree. The visible part of the tree (branches, leaves, etc) represent the visible parts of culture (food, dress, music etc).
However, it is the part of the tree that is not visible – the roots – that determine what the tree looks like.
Similarly, it is the invisible aspects of culture (e. g. shared values and beliefs) that determine – to a large extent – how people dress, what, when and how they eat, how they dance, what behavior they find right or wrong.
Culture as mental software
Just like computers, people are “programmed” by their culture to think, act, feel in a certain way.
As opposed to computers, however, people do have individual personalities. Therefore, not everyone will represent all cultural norms all the time. But, even such deviation will happen within certain boundaries established by culture.
This programming of the mind happens outside of our awareness, which is the reason most of us cannot explain why we behave, think or act the way we do. Most people would not be able to connect their behavior with general characteristics of their culture.
For instance, take a look at this photo.
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If you asked these people (assuming they’re US American) why they chose to sit where they are sitting, they probably wouldn’t be able to tell you anything beyond I don’t know, I just felt like sitting there.
What they don’t realize is that their cultural mental software has programmed them to leave an empty seat between them and a stranger whenever possible.
What’s the point to all of this?
First, realizing that the hidden elements of culture “program” everybody to think, act, and perceive things in a certain way, is a huge step in increasing understanding between people.
For instance, when I (Anamaria) first came to the US, everybody was asking me “How are you?”. I would stop to give an answer, but they just kept going, without waiting for an answer.
This made me feel frustrated, angry, and hurt. Why would they ask if they didn’t care?
In Romania, if you ask someone “how are you?”, people take the words literally and give you an answer that you are supposed to wait for.
I just assumed it was like that everywhere else. WRONG!
After a while, I began to understand that, in my Romanian head, these words were programmed as a question that needed an answer. But they were programmed as a greeting in the minds of Americans that I was interacting with.
What a valuable revelation!
It’s not that Americans were being thoughtless and superficial! They were simply following their hidden cultural salutation rules.
So it wasn’t personal, it was cultural! And this made me feel all better. Actually, it made my entire American experience better because it taught me to look for these cultural programming variations, instead of taking things personally.
The second point is that cultural metaphors are a great way to explore culture with students. Here are 4 resources to explore culture as a metaphor:
- Interactive online cultural iceberg activity
- Cultural iceberg lesson plan and worksheet
- More metaphors for culture
- Book about culture as mental software
What comes to your mind when you think of culture?

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