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The Riots at the University of California at Berkeley were also not spontaneous. The “Black Bloc” arrived well equipped with metal baseball bats, hammers and clubs, The Black Bloc is not a group, but a tactic adopted by anti-capitalists and anarchists. According to Discover the Networks, they view capitalism as an “intrinsically violent and repressive” system that “cannot be reformed or mitigated.” Who’s intrinsically violent and repressive? The damage is estimated at $100,000 and rumors indicate that the police were told to stand down. Whether campus police or town police, or if true, I don’t know. Clearly the anarchists were there.
Black Bloc is not an organization, but rather a protest tactic employed by anti-capitalists and anarchists. Clad in black helmets, black ski masks, and black garments to conceal their faces and whatever distinctive clothing they may be wearing underneath their dark coverings, Black Bloc radicals make their presence felt by participating in all manner of left-wing demonstrations against free-market capitalism and Western culture; they generally are far outnumbered by fellow protesters who, while like minded, are more traditionally attired. Because the Black Blockers hide their identities, they are often able to engage in criminal behavior—most notably property destruction—with impunity. In instances where they are pursued by police—whom they contemptuously regard as nothing more than “guard dogs for the rich”—fleeing Black Bloc protesters typically shed their dark coverings and blend quietly into the surrounding crowd. When they are not protesting, these activists organize and communicate with one another mainly through Internet chat groups and websites.
The animating core belief of Black Block, as explained in the Green Mountain Anarchist Collective’s Black Bloc Papers, is that “private property—and capitalism, by extension—is intrinsically violent and repressive and cannot be reformed or mitigated.” Lamenting “all the violence committed in the name of private property rights,” this document charges that “corporate private property” in particular “is itself infinitely more violent than any action taken against it.” By this logic, the destruction of a storefront window can be redefined and justified as the laudable creation of “a vent to let some fresh air into the oppressive atmosphere of a retail outlet.”
We had around 300 of them here at the 1999 WTO protests, smashing windows and destroying property of multinational corporations, and helped force the meeting to collapse. They turn up whenever there’s a chance of a good riot,May Day, the Occupy riots. Seem remarkably ill-informed but really like to uselessly smash things up. Do read the whole thing.
The riots at Berkeley trying to prevent Milo Yiannopoulus from speaking at the event to which he was invited, managed to make his message available to millions on the internet, and promote sales of his book. Nice work! But those weren’t spontaneous either, and Black bloc anarchists smashed up the campus and the streets of Berkeley, and of course banks (capitalists).
The Democrat establishment, the Left, has been gobsmacked. They have been firmly removed from power. They were expecting another, perhaps, eight years of the commanding heights, and they are no longer in control of much of anything. They have no bench, no heroes, and they don’t know what to do. Maxine Waters is a perfect example. She wants President Trump impeached right now. Never mind “the high crimes and misdemeanors bit.” She wants him out. They’re old. They have no new ideas. They don’t know what to do, and their predicament is just beginning to sink in.
I suspect they are doing an outstanding job of discarding all of those Obama voters who, fed up, voted for Trump. Democrats keep whining about the “popular vote.” But it is the popular vote individually in the states that matters, and Trump won those. If California manages to secede, which some of us are devoutly hoping for, Republicans will run the country for years and years to come.
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People generally liked Barack Obama. He was handsome, stylish, clearly a good family man and cared deeply about his daughters. I’m not sure if he liked his dogs, but he put up with them for his daughters’ sake.
When it came to the economy, it gradually became clear that he didn’t know what he was doing, nor did his advisors. It’s not clear to what extent he listened to advisors. He remarked more than once that he knew more about speeches than his speechwriters, and more about most any subject than the experts he picked. There is a suspicion that he really meant that.
So what we ended the Obama presidency with was a fairly high approval rating because people liked him, and a very terrible approval rating on the right direction/wrong direction part. He will return from his post-inauguration vacation soon, and we can expect him to have forgotten completely George W. Bush’s polite silence to give the new guy a chance to do his best.
Progressives can’t help themselves. They want to control, to regulate, and to fix ordinary human nature, unfortunately they want to do it with other people’s money. To fix things and make themselves feel good about what they are doing, they want to do lots of welfare, but they can’t manage to take away enough of the money of the well-off to make the not well-off equal, which was their goal. It never works, but the lure of socialism seems eternal.
Venezuela, out of toilet paper and most anything usually found on store shelves, can’t afford to deliver the oil which they have in abundance to anyone who might pay them for it. They are dead broke. Another lesson in why socialism never, never works, but the enthusiasts won’t learn it this time either.
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The British People voted last year to leave the European Union in a vote that has come to be called “BREXIT” or British exit. Mrs. May said forthrightly that she was not in favor of leaving, but if that is what the British People voted for, that is what she would do.
The British High Court said the Prime Minister would have to get a vote of the Parliament in order to do so, and on Wednesday they voted to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to start Brexit negotiations with the European Union. The European Union Bill passed with 498 votes to 114. The Bill will still have to go to the House of Lords before becoming law. May has set a March 31 deadline for invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and beginning exit formalities with the European Union.
The Scottish National Party attempted to block the bill before the vote. Forty-seven members of the Labour Party MPs revolted against the Labor Party’s leadership and voted against the bill.
Staying in the single market would require Britain to continue contributing to the Brussels budget, accept EU economic rules and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice, and admit levels of immigration that have become politically unacceptable. Remainers said these concessions were worth making, but voters disagreed and they must be respected.
Some European countries want to punish Britain, and drive the hardest bargain possible. Mrs. May has argued for a clean break, as that is the only way for London to negotiate its own trade deals with the rest of the world.
The smart play is for both to help the other succeed….The biggest threat to the EU isn’t a Britain that succeeds outside the common market. It is an EU that keeps failing to provide the economic prosperity demanded by its frustrated citizens. What drove Britain from the EU was the Continent’s failure on immigration control, fighting terrorism and delivering jobs and rising incomes.
To put it another way, Mrs. May is telling Britons they’re embarking on another great chapter in self-government. The Brits helped invent the idea, so they know what it takes.
Daniel Hannan is a member of the European Parliament who went to the European Parliament urging the abolition of the place. He said “It’s difficult to begin to understand the imbalance of forces in our recent debate and referendum. Every broadcaster, every political party, every bank, every big corporation, every trade association, every think tank, every EU-funded university, the whole of the establishment was telling us that it was a matter of national survival to stay in the EU. That it would be calamitous for us if we left. And people didn’t believe it. On June 23, they politely disregarded all the advice, all the bullying, all the hectoring, all the threats, and they voted to become a self-governing country again.”
He added “Americans voted Leave in 1776, and from where I’m standing, it seems to have worked out OK for you.”
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My favorite pastime is not trying to figure out why Democrats, the Left, are doing whatever it is that they are currently doing. I have better things to do, and more pleasant things to pursue. But clear explanations seem important as they continue to go bat s##t crazy. It would seem that the current antics would drive any sane person into Republican arms permanently, but “sane” seems to be the key word.
The idea of requiring every citizen to vote comes up every once in a while, but is dropped because we really don’t want those who do not pay attention, and have no clue about events, to vote. We believe in an informed citizenry, but for the last eight years we have had a press wallowing in their slobbering devotion to the first black president. Even Barack Obama told them in his last days that they weren’t supposed to be sycophants. That’s not how it’s supposed to work.
Victor Davis Hanson says “Everything is in flux in a way not seen since the election of 1932 in which Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoofer. Mainstream Democrats are infuriated. Even Republicans are vexed over the outsider Trump.”
Polls, political pundits and “wise” people, guilty of past partisan-driven false prognostications, remain discredited. Their new creased-brow prophesies of doom for President Trump are about as credible as their past insistence that a “blue wall” would keep him out of the White House.
There. The first explains why they are doing what they are doing, and the second one explains clearly why Donald Trump is insisting on a wall. You’ll be able to explain to your angry family and friends, but they probably won’t be able to hear you, and that’s explained as well.
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There is a tentative war going on between the press and the new Trump administration. The Washington press corps has been remarkably partisan during the entire campaign season, and they never imagined a Trump presidency.
We have a new White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, beginning to set new rules for how White House press conferences are going to go. He didn’t call on the front row first, but gave the first question to the New York Post, seated toward the back. He called early on reporters from the Christian Broadcasting network, Fox, and Univision. He even announced four “Skype seats” for reporters not in the Washington area. This is very scary stuff for the Washington media.
He noted that the press routinely publish corrections, and said the administration “should be afforded the same opportunity.”
Press behavior during this political campaign left a great deal to be desired. We had reporters publishing unverified leaks, giving their stories to the candidates for approval before publication, warning candidates of upcoming stories. And in one case, the New York Post noted “the complete collapse of American journalism as we know it.” “The shameful display of naked partisanship by the elite media is unlike anything seen in modern America,” wrote Michael Goodwin.
The largest broadcast networks — CBS, NBC and ABC — and major newspapers like the New York Times and Washington Post have jettisoned all pretense of fair play. Their fierce determination to keep Trump out of the Oval Office has no precedent. By torching its remaining credibility in service of Clinton, the mainstream media’s reputations will likely never recover, nor will the standards. No future producer, editor, reporter or anchor can be expected to meet a test of fairness when that standard has been trashed in such willful and blatant fashion.
“The University of Georgia does an Annual Survey of Journalism & Mass Communication Graduates which surveys J-School grads, their habits, salaries and the jobs they take.” They don’t read print media. Just one third had read a newspaper the day before taking the survey. That’s down from 81% in 1994. Three quarters read news off the internet and many watched TV. Almost all went on a social media website the day before taking the survey.
Which draws the automatic query: if they don’t read their own writing, why should they expect us to?
Newspaper ad revenue is way down. Ads are reaching fewer customers. Magazines with which I am familiar are thinner, with fewer ads. But for the most part I only see magazines at the hair salon or the doctor’s office. Two local bookstores are closing. It’s not that people are reading less, they are reading online. More and more online sources are creating a subscription barrier, and there are more and more ways to avoid that wall. There is so much information available for free, that people are reluctant to pay. I don’t know where this is all going, but everything is fluid and changing.
I don’t know what journalism schools are teaching their students besides social justice, nor what their requirements are, but journalists seem remarkably lacking in the history department, and just general world knowledge—reflecting wide reading. Starting salaries are worse than for most other professions, and there are more and more clumsy errors that are not caught by editors.
Computers are changing the world. Our sources of information are changing. Social media is becoming more important than we understand. Occupations are changing. We are always slow to understand the changes and how to adapt, and those who do understand and adapt quickly are probably the millionaires and billionaires of the future.
An article by Stefan Kanfer in City Journal last February mourned the decline of Time magazine and the shrinking readership of newspapers and magazines. He wrote:
Contemporary tendencies—from know-nothing reportage to grade inflation—can be corrected. But the blackboard is large, and the erasers grow fewer by the year. When once-formidable newspapers like the New York Times print regular, lengthy columns of misattributions and misinformation, and when a newsmagazine cannot identify the sex of an author, much less his/her significance, Americans can no longer depend on periodicals to set things straight. That job, ironically, has been ceded to the freewheeling and often irresponsible Internet. Thus by default the solution must come, as it did long ago, from diligent instruction—private, parochial, and public. It had better. For as Abraham Lincoln observed, “The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” (A former Illinois congressman, Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States.)
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This Mercatus Center video is from 2014, and doesn’t include the generous contributions of the Obama administration in the last two years, or especially in the days since the election. Knowing that he would be succeeded by Donald Trump instead of Hillary, who could be counted on to continue his policies he was sure, Obama indulged in a orgy of rulemaking, adding nearly 1,500 more pages to the Federal Register just on his final day in office. By January 13, he had already added 571 economically significant rules. To be “economically significant” a rule must have at least $100 million worth of impact.


hi all, i am thinkin of changing my cpu fan, my pc is a axt type, running on a soltek mobo, not sure on model, but it has a AMD duron 1.1 chip, 256 ram and no cdrom just a floppy, so a basic pc for work. pc has been not booting up on cold start(i posted topic earlier.) my tech who sold me the system which is in win98 chinese which i cant read, said it sounded like the cpu fan as after about 3 years use near a kitchen it could get clogged up with dust and grease. ok i got a intel fan with heatsink from a intel celeron D 2.4 ghz brand new as my friend didnt need this part. does any one know if this fan or heatsink will work with the AMD chip. or can i use just the fan from it. or what type of heatsink and fan should i be needing. thanks.


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Learn the origins of one of our favourite dishes! There are all sorts of curries from all over the world. Where did they come from though?
Curry...what are your origins?
The ship sails around the straits
Bringing spices around the country
Don't be choosy with spices' traits
Mixed in the pot it becomes curry...
It's somewhat ironic that a dish of sub-continental Indian origin has become so super-continental today until it is a Malay pantun (traditional four-line poem) that best describes the philosophy of curry’s ingredients.
Indeed, curry is one of those foods where today there is no single correct or authentic recipe yet when you eat it you know it’s a curry. After all curry is one of those concoctions based on a mix of spices, and there are hundreds of spices to choose from. Add to that the option of other flavourings from all types of onions, garlic, chilly peppers, coconut milk and what-have-you and the pantun becomes true: Mix them all in a pot and it’ll be curry.
In any case, today curry connotates cooking where a significant mix of spices are added, usually to all kinds of meats, giving a range of mixed pungent spicy tastes whether chilly hot or not and whether wet or even dry. With this definition, the earliest known recipe for spicy sauce with meat is found on ancient tablets discovered near Babylon in Mesopotamia, written in cuneiform script as invented by the Sumerians, dating from about 1700 BC.
Yet the name, concept and interpretations of “curry” today are largely Western ones, albeit from Eastern and Indian beginnings. Etymology-wise, the closest origin of the word “curry” comes from the Tamil word kari (???) which originally meant like any sauce, stew or condiment that accompanies rice or bread, whether it’s soupy or dry. It doesn’t mean ‘spices’ and it didn’t particularly mean a specific set of ingredients or recipe like that we know of curry today.
Indeed in the Indian sub-continent or South Asia (covering India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka), there was until recently no stand-alone dish named curry, as each of the thousands of dishes or recipes that contain the generic idea of spicy curries were called by their own specific names. These include what are known as kadhi or even kahri which is a range of North Indian yogurt-based spiced dishes, as well as the masala mixes.
Another theory of the curry’s name originates from the Indo-Pakistani word for cooking wok, karahi, similar to kuali in Malay in which all types of food can be cooked just like the numerous forms and mixes of curry.
Curry came to the West via the European colonisers; no prizes to guess that. The British in India would have heard and learnt of curry from the earlier Portuguese in southern India where they were familiarised with the local words kari and karil. Indeed, the oh-so-Indian sounding vindaloo (it's great with chicken) comes from the Portuguese vinho de alho or “wine of garlic”.
Although there is no one specific or ‘pure’ curry dish, there are some basic ingredients that pretty much all curries have and, yes, they are all spices. They are; coriander seeds (biji ketumbar in Malay), turmeric (kunyit in Malay), cumin seeds (jintan putih in Malay) and almost as commonly fenugreek seeds (biji halba) as well. All are well-grinded into a consistent powder or paste form.
To the above curry spices base you can add cloves, garlic, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger, chillies, red or green peppers, mustard, salt, black pepper, white pepper, poppy seeds, anise, bengal garam, cardamom, cassia or cassia buds, celery seeds, cinnamon, dill seeds, mace, nagkeser, nutmeg, trifala and onion. And just about anything else that’s edible, no kidding.
It’s the combination as well as the proportion of each ingredient that makes every type of curry unique and is different for each region or nation, each producer or even cook.
For example, the Malays have long added lengkuas (galangal or wild ginger), tamarind, asam gelugur and make more use of santan or coconut milk in their curries or curry-like dishes. Different curry mixes have been found to best match specific meats including chicken, mutton, beef, water buffalo or animal parts such as intestine, tripe and even seafood besides different fishes, prawns, squid and so on. Not forgetting the vegetarian curries too.
In Southeast Asia, additional spice types enriched local cooking as soon as the Indians arrived and intermarried with native Austronesians i.e. the ethnological name of the ethno-linguistic grouping of Malays and almost all other indigenes of the Malay Archipelago, from at least 2000 years ago.
These eventually became the types of kari and gulai stews that are shared in the Malay World even before the modern countries of Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore emerged in the 20th century. For instance, rendang is a native semi-dry meat dish that incorporates highly spicy curry mixes, and was even mentioned in the Malay book Hikayat Amir Hamzah, written in Jawi Malay script in the 1500s.
By coincidence ancient Malay and Javanese vocabulary includes the now-archaic word kari or kahari meaning the ‘remaining, balance, leftover’ and may have reinforced the curry dish name where any leftover spices and remaining fresh ingredients from the previous cooking can be thrown into the kuali for the next meal, as immortalised in the pantun above.
In Malaysia, some fairly unique-tasting curry dishes abound that deserve mention, besides the entirely curry-based nasi kandar and its specialty kari kepala ikan or fish-head curry. Yummy. Among the more unique recipes are roti jala (lace-like pancake) which goes superbly with kari or bamia ayam , where this chicken curry today even accompanies Malaysia's famed nasi lemak or coconut milk rice.
There are also Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and even Japanese versions of oriental curry (guess what the popular kar? raisu is?). These days the long-popular curry dishes in Britain such as vindaloo and tikka have almost become the national cuisine of the UK, where sales and servings pretty much match the more sedate British classics such as fish and chips.
Why is curry so popular? It is number one, tasty. It is also diverse and not boring. Some studies say, and some people swear it leads to craving. Craving for spicier, more pungent, more piquant stabs on the taste buds. Finallly, yes, curry is an aphrodisiac. Enough said.

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March 11, 2022: Promotion of a book on the repression of Ozna held in BijeljinaMarch 18, 2022
March 11, 2022: Lecture in the Belgrade City Library by Emily GrebleMarch 23, 2022
March 2022: Nemanja Devic's book was promoted in the Old Palace
On Monday, March 14, in the Old Palace (ceremonial hall of the Belgrade City Assembly), the book by Dr. Nemanja Devic "For the Party and Tito, the Partisan Movement in Serbia 1941-1944" was presented by the Official Gazette and the Institute of Contemporary History. The manuscript of this monograph, with a volume of close to 1,000 pages, is an extended version of Nemanja Dević's doctoral dissertation, based on a critical evaluation of the rich literature and primary material on the partisan movement. At the presentation of the book, in addition to the author, each from his own scientific perspective, Dr. Kosta Nikolić, Dr. Bojan Dimitrijević and Borisav Čeliković spoke. The event hosted by the Mayor of Belgrade, Dr. Zoran Radojicic, caused great public attention, and announced a new conversation about the book in the small hall of the Kolarac Endowment, on Wednesday, March 23, starting at 7.30 pm.

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A showdown is brewing between Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson and Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman. Mayor Anderson says the planetarium belongs near the new library block, but Mayor Workman would like to see it as part of the Gateway project. Where do you think it would best serve the public?

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North York Moors National Park Sleights England
If ever there was a magical woodland walk, this is it. Take the trail through the trees on a 2-mile circular route that passes an idyllic woodland tea garden and the 30-foot Falling Foss waterfall, before returning alongside babbling May Beck. It’s a lovely shady walk for summer – with shallow waters to paddle in, and a bridge to play pooh-sticks from – and spectacular in autumn when the woodland colours are at their best. If you don’t intend to venture far from the tea garden and waterfall, you can use an alternative car park near Falling Foss instead.
Walk infoGreat for: woodland wanders, riverside rambles, family walks, nature nuts Length: 2 miles (3.2km) Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Start/Finish: Forestry Commission car park at May Beck, 6 miles (9.6km) south of Whitby Grid Ref: NZ 892 024 OS Map: Ordnance Survey OL27 Refreshments: Falling Foss Toilets: None on the route
About this walk
Most of the walk is on woodland paths which are occasionally uneven and stony. There are some uphill and downhill sections, although the gradients are generally easy to moderate. There are two gates but no stiles on the route. Some of the walk is over Forestry Commission access land, and tracks may occasionally be closed for tree-felling or other operations, although the land is usually open at weekends.
Near Falling Foss waterfall there are some very steep drops off the path – you should keep your dog on a short lead for safety. In the last section of the walk there may be sheep grazing – please keep your dog on a short lead if livestock are present.
Tea, cake and local history
The beautifully sited woodland cottage of Midge Hall has a perfectly located tea garden – especially for weary Coast-to-Coast walkers who tramp by on their way to the walk's end at Robin Hood's Bay. Surprisingly, however, it's just the latest incarnation of a popular tradition, deep in the enchanted woods near Whitby.
What was originally built in the eighteenth century as an isolated gamekeeper's cottage was already being used as a tea garden as far back as the 1930s – with visitors bussed here from the coast for a stroll among the trees and a view of Falling Foss waterfall. The cottage was abandoned in the 1960s and fell into disrepair, but since 2008 new owners have breathed life back into a unique piece of woodland heritage.
The hermit of Falling Foss
A short walk from Falling Foss is a cave carved out of an enormous boulder. Known locally as 'The Hermitage', and dating from as far back as the 18th century, it was once the secluded home of a hermit. The woods provided food, fuel, shelter and building materials – but imagine the fortitude required to live such a reclusive life, deep in the woodland shadows.


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I had a request from one of my readers that I post where I bought my groceries, what I bought and how much I paid for each item, so here goes!
1 watermelon that was on sale for $4 (I wouldn't normally buy out of season, but we love watermelon so much!)
1 bunch of bananas that were on sale for $.33 a pound!
Two 4 packs of Yo-Plus yogurt that were on sale for $1.25 each. Luckily, I had two $1 off coupons, so I actually got them for $.25 each!
2 boxes of twelve "Nature Valley" granola bars: $3.98 (However, I had $1.80 worth of coupons, so these ended up costing me $2.20 total)
2 boxes of "Rozini Smart Taste" macaroni noodles: $1.98 (However, I had 2 $1 coupons, so these ended up being free!)
2 boxes of "Uncle Ben's white and wild rice": $3.04 (I had $1.50 worth of coupons, so these only cost me $1.54 total!)
Welches black cherry and grape juice: $2.59 ($1 off coupon, so $1.59!)
Welches white grape and peach juice: $2.59 ($1 off coupon, so $1.59!)
2 boxes of Triscuit crackers: $3.58 (I had $1.50 worth of coupons, so this was only $2.08!)
Washing soda: $2.05 (sadly, no coupon)
6 Yoplait yogurts: $3.00 (I had a $.50 off coupon, so $2.50!)
Buttermilk: $1.33 (Sadly, no coupon!)
2 boxes of frozen Green Giant sugar snap peas: $1.98 ($.50 off coupon, so $1.48!)
2 pounds of lean ground turkey: $4.72 ($2.25 worth of coupons, so $2.47!)
Shredded lettuce: $1.25 (Sadly, no coupon)
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes: $2.99 (Sadly, no coupon!)
Well, my grand total grocery spending for the week is: $32! That leaves $8 more for me to save for Williamsburg, so I'm pretty psyched! I hope this post was informative and not boring.:P Now for my menu plan!
Mashed potatoes (The parsnips were still too expensive!:()
Chicken salad sandwiches
Sugar snap peas
Ground turkey and rice skillet meal
Asian stir fry
Anything that needs eating up before our trip!
You may notice I've planned to eat a lot of leftovers. This is because we leave for our vacation next week!


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The Delta Gamma sorority at Ohio University is sick of people passing judgment before getting to know them.
In hopes of making a difference on campus, they decided to create a campaign called "Defying Stereotypes."
In early November, Junior Kaitlin Hatton, a photography major, went to the chapter's head of public relations, Elizabeth Harris, with the idea to create a photo series.
"We wanted to present our sorority in a different light than the stereotypical ones you see in movies and TV shows," Harris, 21, told TODAY.com.
On Nov. 17, 24 members of the sorority gathered in their house to pose while Hatton snapped away.
"Our chapter has so many unique individuals, who come from all different backgrounds, so this was a nice way to show that off," Harris said.
"Some girls are into makeup and fashion, while others play sports and aren't afraid to get dirty," Harris said.
"But everyone gets along really well and that's part of the point we're trying to get across — accepting differences."
"I've always been a true believer that the friendships you make in your sorority are friendships for life," Harris said. "I couldn't imagine life without them."
After the photos were posted on the Ohio University Delta Gamma Facebook page on Tuesday, students both in and out of Greek life were approaching the sorority sisters to congratulate them.
"I didn't want to rush as a freshman specifically because of those stereotypes," Hatton, 20, told TODAY.com. "I finally decided to go through with it sophomore year and got a glimpse about just how wrong I was."
The sisters also donate their time to volunteer at assisted living facilities and animal shelters and started the Service for Sight foundation, which helps bring the gift of sight to those in need.
"I just wanted to inspire hope, change and acceptance for everyone — even those not in Greek life," Hatton said.
"Several people have told me our photos have changed their minds about sorority girls and others said how grateful they were that someone is breaking stereotypes."

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SC takes notice of TTP threats to Kalash, Ismaili communities
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Apex court says TTP’s statement against the law of the country and Islam. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday took notice of a video clip in which the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called upon the Kalash and Ismaili communities to convert to Islam or face the consequences, Express News reported.
The apex court said the TTP’s statement was against Islam and the law of the country. It urged the government to take measures to protect the minority groups against any onslaught by the TTP.
The Supreme Court took notice of the threat after media reported the issue.
Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan had made an impassioned plea for protection of the Kalash and Ismaili communities.
Also in the Senate, Pakistan Peoples Party lawmakers Farhatullah Babar and Hari Ram had raised the issue of threats by militants to the communities in Chitral valley.source
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani took suo motu notice of the Pakistani Taliban’s threat to Ismailis and the Kalash tribe in the picturesque Chitral Valley in northern Pakistan on Thursday, DawnNews reported.
In a 50-minute long video released on Feb 2 on the TTP media wing’s website, the Pakistani Taliban had announced an “armed struggle” against the Kalash and Ismaili Muslims. The narrator warned the Kalash, who are thought to number only 3,500, to convert to Islam or face death.
The Supreme Court moreover issued notices to Attorney General Pakistan and Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Following a report in Dawn newspaper regarding the Taliban’s threat to Ismailis and the Kalash tribe, the Chief Justice took suo motu notice of the threat today.
The apex court said the hearing of the suo motu notice would be held along with the Peshawar church attack case.
The Chief Justice remarked that Ismailis had received threats from the Taliban as per the news report. The Taliban had threatened them to convert to Islam or face death which, he said, was against Articles 9, 20 and 36 of the Constitution.
He moreover added that Islam was a religion that preached peace and tolerance.
The Chief Justice asked the Attorney General as to what measures the government and other security agencies were taking for the protection of these communities after the threats were issued.
The court also directed AG KP to collect the report from District Police and Commissioner Chitral and submit in the court on Feb 24. soruce

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Rs
Chevrolet has just released pricing on its 2013 Sonic RS sporty hatchback. The edgy five door, with its turbocharged powerplant will start at $20,995 (*including destination charges) for the six-speed manual model. Those desiring a six-speed automatic will have to scrape up $22,280.
We got our first look at the Chevrolet Sonic RS in the flesh today, unveiled alongside two Chevy concepts – the Tru 140S Concept and Code 130R Concept – at the Jeff Sabatini
Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off of a hotter version of its Sonic. The 2013 Sonic RS is headed for an international debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month, and onlookers can expect to see the hatch curtsey with the same 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder e


2 airlifted after two-car crash in Long County
LONG CO., GA (WTOC) - Two people have been airlifted following a crash involving two cars on Ga. State Highway 196 in Long County.
A grey sedan was attempting to turn onto Post Oak Road from Hwy. 196 when a white sedan struck the vehicle head-on. The two passengers of the white sedan, an adult male, and a small child, were airlifted to a trauma hospital in Savannah. Officials on scene confirmed that the child was not restrained in a car seat, and was not wearing a seatbelt. Conditions are unknown at this time.
Two of the adults that were traveling in the grey sedan were taken to a local emergency room to receive treatment. The third passenger was treated at the scene and released. Their conditions are also unknown.
Long County Sheriff's Office, Long/Ludowici Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Liberty County EMS and the Georgia State Patrol all responded to the scene.
The Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Mykonos offers a nightlife experience that seamlessly blends class and style with endless partying. The island boasts of elegant beach lounges, upscale cocktail bars and world-renowned clubs that feature top DJs, drawing in revelers from across the globe. The beach party destination on the island can be found at Paradise and Super Paradise beaches, known for their lively beach bars. As the night unfolds, party-goers make their way to the bustling town of Mykonos ‘Chora’, where an array of clubs and bars await, catering to a diverse range of preferences and tastes.
Jackie O’ is a popular gay bar located in Mykonos Town, right on the seawall of the old harbor, overlooking the sea. It is a popular sunset-watching spot for everyone and is located just below the famous church of Paraportiani. With the motto “From sunset to sunrise in style,” Jackie O’ offers a hedonistic experience with sunset cocktails, evening drinks and shots, and music to make you dance the night away. The bar is known for its colorful crowd, impressive drag shows are held nightly, making it a must-visit spot in Mykonos.
Address: Town of Mykonos, Phone: +30 22890 77298
Skandinavian Bar and Club is a popular spot on the island, known for its lively atmosphere and friendly crowd. The traditional-looking bar offers a menu of saucily named shots and cocktails, and is a popular destination for backpackers. The bar becomes increasingly energetic as the night goes on, with bouncers on duty and a focus on shots, dancing, and socializing. The patio is a popular spot for cigarette breaks. The club side of the venue gets going around midnight, with a variety of cocktails and drinks and great music from famous DJs. Either arrive early for a relaxed evening or later for a more chaotic night.
Address: Georgouli Phone: +30 2289 022669
Galleraki is a secret treasure situated in the picturesque Little Venice area of Mykonos, perched above the sea with beautiful views. The bar boasts a one-of-a-kind ambiance, with candlelit seating on the balcony, and signature cocktails crafted with fresh fruits. The ‘katerinaki’ cocktail, made with aromatic melon, is a must-try for any cocktail lover. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, ideal for a romantic evening or a night out with friends. As the evening progresses, the bar transforms into a lively spot with a variety of music, and the champagne cocktails, though costly, are worth the indulgence for the overall experience.
Address: Mykonos Town, Phone: +30 22890 27188
Scarpa is an iconic spot in Little Venice that has been a fixture for over four decades. It boasts a fantastic atmosphere, complete with breathtaking views and delectable drinks. The bar is famous for its fresh fruit cocktails, notably the Roger Rabbit and the Scarpa, which is infused with Greek flavors. The venue is a popular destination for both sunset drinks and late-night dancing that lasts until dawn. During the day, Scarpa appears to be a serene coffee shop, but as the sun sets, the music picks up and the party continues until early morning, with revelers dancing on the waterfront terrace while taking in the moonlit waters. Many visit for a sunset drink, but the real fun begins after 11pm, with an energetic crowd ready to boogie on down.
Address: Mykonos Town, Phone: +30 22890 23294
Katerina’s is a bar located in one of the charming houses perched above the water in Little Venice., owned by the first female Greek naval captain and her family. It’s a casual spot where visitors can enjoy classic music and a lively atmosphere. The bar also features a seafood restaurant run by the owner’s son. Customers often come to enjoy the waterfront views and sip cocktails while watching the sunset.
Address: Ag. Anargiron 8 Phone: +30 22890 23084
Astra offers a curious blend of lounge bar and hip club, starting off as a mellow spot for a drink in the early evenings, but heating up as the night progresses. Located in Mykonos Town with over 30 years of history, Astra has established itself as one of the most enduring and distinguished establishments on the island. The unique atmosphere, designed by world-renowned jeweler Minas, features over 2,500 lights representing stars and constellations, creating a truly unparalleled experience. The venue attracts an eclectic crowd, from celebrities like Keith Richards and Dolce Gabbana.
Address: Tria Pigadia Phone: +30 2289 024767
The specialty handcrafted cocktails on offer are made using only the freshest and most exotic ingredients sourced from around the world, including elixirs, syrups, and infusions made from garden herbs and spices, and fresh-pressed produce. The atmosphere is chilled out and relaxed, making it the perfect spot for people-watching while enjoying a drink. The bartenders are friendly and always happy to go off-menu to create a personally tailored drink just for you. The lounge-style atmosphere is enhanced by the soul and jazz soundtrack that plays in the background, adding to the overall ambiance of the place.
Address: 19 Mitropoleos Street, Phone +30 22890 24288
With its prime location offering breathtaking views of the town and the Aegean Sea, the bar provides the perfect setting to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine as the sun sets over the island. The menu features a variety of signature cocktails, Mediterranean delicacies and an extensive selection of international wines and champagnes. The atmosphere is relaxed and chill with soft music played by the resident DJs. Open daily during the season from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, it’s the prime spot to unwind and soak in the idyllic Mykonian sunset.
Phone: 695 195 6333
Queen of Mykonos is a stylish cocktail bar located steps away from the center of Chora, known for attracting young and fashionable crowd. The bar serves exotic handcrafted cocktails and delicious appetizers, and it’s a great spot to hang out and soak in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the island. The bar has a lively atmosphere, especially at night, with endless fun guarantee until the early morning hours. The signature cocktails, particularly those involving champagne, are worth the splurge. The bar also features some DJ action later at night, but for many, it’s an evening warm-up spot before heading to one of the big clubs outside the town.
Address: Greece, Enoplon Dinameon Phone: +30 694 283 8187
Lola Bar is a lively and unique cabaret spot, located in the heart of Mykonos Town. It caters to an eclectic crowd of both gay and straight patrons, who come to enjoy its diverse music selection, including jazz-cabaret and French chansons, as well as its special cocktails and friendly service. The atmosphere is lively, yet relaxed and the bar boast an elegant, chic style that makes it stand out from other spots on the island. The service is top-notch, and you’ll find that once you’ve visited Lola, you’ll want to return.
Address: Zanni Pitaraki 4 Phone: +30 2289 078391

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Over the past month, Her Campus Bryant and the Alliance for Women’s Awareness have held two screenings of the newly released movie: Girl Rising. The film featured the stories of 9 young women who have overcome struggle and actively participated in helping raise women’s rights. The film was a heart wrenching movie that not only raised awareness to problems facing women around the world, but was also absolutely inspiring. The film left viewers, including myself, in awe and ready to take part in the quest to educate women all around the world.
Our first viewing was held by Her Campus Bryant and consisted of approximately 15 viewers, all Bryant female students. We discussed ideas before and after the film and came out with one thing in common, a feeling of inspiration. Some quotes from these Bryant females include:
“Seeing young women from less-developed countries doing anything they can to overcome the hardships they are faced with to prove they can be successful was truly inspiring to me”
“Girl Rising was very inspiring and makes you really appreciate what you have”
“Girl Rising made me put my life into perspective and inspired me to join a movement to help those less fortunate”
Our second viewing was held in sponsorship with Bryant’s Alliance for Women’s Awareness. Over 25 female faculty and staff members of Bryant University attended including: faculty women, librarians, health service providers, counseling center therapists, staff from the Intercultural Center, the Director of the Women’s Summit, and the spouse of the Chairman of Bryant’s Board of Trustees. Following the film, the women discussed the effects the screening had. Many felt that the powerful messages that came with each vignette were amazing and actually inspired them to incorporate the film into Bryant’s community and life over the next year. Faculty members hope to assign the film to their courses in the fall and the Women’s Center hopes to include it in their Fall Film Festival.
All in all, the screenings were a huge success. In both viewings, many attendees were aware of the kind of problems in the countries profiled but still felt they got a lot out of the film and feel that it is worth our effort to expose others in the community to the themes presented in this phenomenal film. Her Campus Bryant would like to thank 10×10, Intel, the Alliance for Women’s Awareness and the Bryant librarian staff for all of the hard work and passion to make these viewings possible.


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Hipster Dufus Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: #8 Tiemco 2457
Thread: Wine 70-denier and 140-denier UTC Ultra Thread
Lift Kit: Two 4mm sections of .030" lead wire
Eyes: Black medium bead chain
Abdomen: Fluorescent orange Senyo’s Laser Dub
Thorax: Olive Senyo’s Laser Dub
Wings: Black and white barred wood duck flank feathers
Collar: White CDC
Carp fishing used to be something that people laughed about. Carp were called trash fish and usually thrown up on the bank when they were accidentally caught by us elitist trout anglers. Then, in 1997 Brad Befus, Barry Reynolds, and John Berryman published the book Carp on the Fly. And in 1998, Dave Whitlock wrote “Stalking the Golden Ghost” in Fly Fisherman magazine and revealed that he’d been flats fishing for carp for more than a decade. Slowly but surely, fly fishing for carp began to get the attention it deserved.
It doesn’t take many dedicated fishing days to realize that carp are definitely not pushovers, and can be every bit as crafty and wily in shallow water as a brown trout or bonefish. They spook at the slightest flaw in your presentation and can be downright frustrating,
but when the magic finally happens, you quickly discover that they pull much harder than trout, grow to ridiculous sizes, and can run you into your backing in a flash. I have often said good sight fishing for carp is more like bonefishing than actual bonefishing.
The Denver metro area just happens to be home to a plethora of Front Range lakes that harbor good populations of sizable carp, as well as the lower reaches of the famous South Platte River as it runs through downtown. The availability of these fish creates easy before- and after-work forays, but because the fish themselves can be difficult, catching them consistently often ends up becoming a time-consuming quest. Many other states have good fishable carp populations where they inhabit shallow water and become available to fly fishers. Lake Michigan is home to some real brutes in clear water, and that sounds like a whole lot of fun.
In the 1990s, fly fishers used standard trout flies like Woolly Buggers and San Juan Worms, and those flies often still work today, but over the years guys like Daryl Eakins have created purpose-built carp patterns to tempt these tough fish. As a result, the carp game has changed immensely. Eakins hails from Detroit, Michigan, but now lives just outside Denver and took my beginning fly-tying class in 2017. He immediately stood out as a star pupil, and quickly grasped the idea of design and functionality in a fly, and started his own company, Nervous Water Flies, in 2019. As of this writing, Daryl has four of his patterns picked up for commercial distribution by Umpqua Feather Merchants as well. You could say things are going well for him!
Eakins credits Jay Zimmerman’s Banksia Bug as the inspiration behind his Hipster Dufus, and Zimmerman himself for the design of the intricate internal weighting system, which assures the fly always lands and rides hook point up.
This “lift kit” employs two very specifically measured and tested pieces of lead wire, not only to add weight and create a solid foundation for the beadchain eyes, but also to lift the eyes up and away from the shank, making the pattern top-heavy, and guaranteeing that it always flips over with the hook point up. It’s really an ingenious design, and I’m surprised it’s not used on more patterns.
Zimmerman’s pattern has a reverse-tapered body to imitate a free-living caddis larva, and Eakins used this feature, albeit in a much more robust form, in his Hipster Dufus. Eakins painstakingly builds a very prominent abdomen with a brighter-colored dubbing, usually orange or yellow, then covers the front two thirds with a more earthy shade like olive or brown. He allows a bit of the brighter dubbing to remain at the bend to create a hot spot and doesn’t sweat it if some of the brighter dubbing shows through the top layer, thinking of it as a “faux rib” throughout the body. Eakins then ties in a matched clump of black and white barred wood duck flank feathers widely spread out to the sides to stabilize the fly. He finishes it with a sparse CDC collar applied in a dubbing loop to keep the bulk down, and a thin thread head and thorax to finish off the desired silhouette.
Eakins designed his fly as a multi-use pattern that he could flip, drop, drag, or bomb at his targets and still stand a good chance of hooking up. He credits the relationship between the abdomen and thorax for creating the perfect silhouette, and he likes the CDC collar for the bit of “panache” it adds to a lowly carp fly.
Carp are inherently spooky. Fishing for them requires a pattern that lands softly, sinks quickly, and looks natural along the bottom. This is a tall order in the world of fly design, and the Hipster Dufus uses an economy of wraps and materials to create a heavy, bulky fly that is, as the same time, slim and sparse. It’s named after Cosmo Kramer, the tall skinny “Hipster Dufus” character on the TV series Seinfeld.
Eakins uses a no-slip loop knot so the fly sinks head down, lessening its surface area and increasing its sink rate. He sneaks the fly into an approaching fish’s zone, either by casting beyond its path and dragging the fly into it, or by dropping it right above them when they’re head down and tailing.
Modern fly design has changed the face of fishing of all types, but the innovation in the carp scene really is second to none. If you haven’t yet spent a day chasing these incredible fish, you should. There’s likely a great lake or pond nearby where you’ll understand the agony of defeat several times over before experiencing the thrill of victory. Sounds pretty addicting to me.

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School canteen menu template, Whoever owns a restaurant or a restaurant has numerous responsibilities that will need to be cared for on a daily basis. Important decisions will need to be always made in relation to scheduling workers, what’s offered on the menu, cleaning the facility and stocking supplies from the kitchen. Along with all these essential choices, the owner also has to make decisions in regards to the decoration of the restaurant and the overall ambiance. Decorating decisions typically incorporate the colors on the wall, how dim the light is and how to arrange the chairs. One design detail that shouldn’t be overlooked when decorating the restaurant or cafe is the look of the cafe menu covers. This little detail is actually an important component to creating the perfect atmosphere at a restaurant or cafe.
You have probably already decided what kind of cuisine you would love to offer. Now you need to select whether you would like a rotating center of specialty dishes or even if you would like the menu to provide consistency. Varying your menu means you will attract more adventurous diners, while offering quite a few of the exact dishes on a constant basis will keep the very same customers coming back to their favorites.
Prices may be a significant factor in the sort of clientele that you attract and on repeat clients. One of the best and most enjoyable techniques to make pricing decisions ahead of you start your restaurant up would be to do some market research by seeing your competitors. Inspect their menu, then sample their food, and determine what works for these and you will find out more than you anticipate. You may examine their costs and determine what type of quality or value the offer customers for the price.
There are a few formulas for pricing menu items that can help you determine exactly what to charge. Together with the factoring method, one of the more prevalent methods, you find out just how much the dish costs to create then triple that figure to allow for salary and other overhead. Or you might want to utilize the’Prime Cost Method’ whereby you add the expense of labor and food and add a percentage to allow for profit. If labor and raw ingredients price $6 it is possible to add fifty per cent for profit and charge $9. Your prices will depend on which sort of pricing your level of clientele could comfortably handle. Restaurants which cater to upscale clientele may charge more while casual and family dining establishments should keep their prices geared lower.
Lastly, the restaurant operator must decide on the layout of this menu. The layout of the menu is usually limited to the style of menu selected. As an example, a vinyl covered menu only has an option of utilizing two clear pockets on the inside to display the menu. For larger menus, additional pages can also be inserted in the vinyl cafe menu covers. For heat-sealed menus, the menu can be as little as a 1 pocket menu using two viewpoints or some four pocket menu with eight views. Regardless of what style menu a restaurant proprietor is looking for, then there are numerous choices to pick from to match their requirements.


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Tweed Style Drives seem to fluctuate in and out of fashion quite frequently - there are a lot of discontinued Tweed pedals out there - like the Wampler Tweed 57 Drive and Way Huge Red Llama for example, while there seems to be a certain resurgence happening at the moment with a number of new pedals being introduced - particularly from smaller builders.
Both Greer Amps and Mad Professor launched new Tweed style pedals at the start of the year - namely the Tomahawk and Little Tweedy Drive respectively. While Zvex launched a new Vertical format of its ’59 Sound Tweed style drive. All these rekindled my interest in the genre again, and I started researching what my options were.
I expected there to be more Tweed minis - but apart from some very custom-built versions the only commercial /widely available offering in this area is the Mooer Micro PreAmp 006 US Classic Deluxe. This has the usual 2-Channel Micro PreAmp mechanic and actually is one of the more decent sounding ones from that range - so if you need a Mini Tweed - there really isn’t much choice.
Most of the Tweed pedals available are in the compact enclosure format - including the 3 mentioned above, as well as the Catalinbread Formulae 5F6 and No. 55, Empress Effects Germ Drive, Lovepedal High Powered Tweed Twin (HPTT), and Subdecay Liquid Sunshine to name but a few. There are even a few which come specially wrapped in Tweed style fabric - like UK’s 4114 Custom Effects ’Twinulator’ and Canada’s True North Pedals’ ’Tweed Drive’.
True North Pedals is one Sheldon Ens of Waldheim, Saskatchewan, and I’ve grown really fond of his Tweed Drive pedal - I think that’s my preferred take on this core sound, and I’ve been intending to acquire said pedal for a while, but keep on being distracted by various fuzz pedals - 2018 is after all my Year of Fuzz!
Onto the medium enclosure then, and the one that stood out for me there was Tech 21 NYC’s Blonde Drive - with its 3-band EQ and super versatility to cover a range of early Fender amps, including the ones in question. As mentioned on the Blues Breaker article, Tech 21 gets frequently overlooked as they’re not really up on social media, and don’t seem to promote themselves too well these days - but they still have some killer pedals on offer.
Finally I’ve selected the ever-popular Lovepedal Les Lius for the large category - and which I prefer over its HPTT sibling. You get just volume and gain dials, but then a 3-way mode toggle which provides three types of classic American drive - 5E3 Woody (Tweed Fender Deluxe), High Power Twin (50’s Tweed Fender Twin), and Tchula (a blend of both settings).
All of the above offer significant appeal, but my favourites here are the Tweed Drive and the Les Lius - of which I’m definitely getting the former, and may well swing for the latter at some stage!
Pedals are listed in order of enclosure size from small to large.
A pretty nice and chimey Tweed Drive with selectable Blue and Red Channels or Clean and Driven modes and an impressive 3-band EQ. You can set the footswitch in either on/off or Blue/Red switching mode - sure it's a digital pedal, but it's also something of a mini wonder and one of the better ones from Mooer's Micro PreAmp range - it's worth a look-in.
This was a 4 way battle for a while - where I was considering this one up against the discontinued Wampler '57 Tweed, the new Mad Professor Little Tweedy and the new Vertical '59 Sound from Zvex. There is of course a mix of criteria that goes into any decision making process, which includes feature set / control topology - inclusion of separate boost footswitch etc. In theory the Zvex form factor should appeal to me the most, but I am somehow drawn to the Tweed Drive - which is my personal choice in the compact category and will be added to the spice rack before long.
Like many pedals of its ilk - this one is tuned to cover a few of the early Fender Tweed style amps, and with its 3-band EQ has a lot of versatility and tone-sculpting ability onboard. There are a few medium enclosure Tweed style pedals - typically though just of the 3 dial variety, so this is very much my first choice in its category. Sounds great too as Brett Kingman demonstrates above.
These aren't typically in wide distribution, and you often have to be quick to snap one up as they are made in small batches. That said, there seem to be a number available right now. As per the intro above - the magic of this pedal is the twin footswitches alongside the 3-way mode selector - which gives you Tweed Fender Deluxe, Tweed Fender Twin and Tchula voicings - combined. Even though you have only two dials - volume and gain - the different voicings and settings give you a significant range of tones. This is one of the many Lovepedal secret weapons that pro players have been deploying for years.
I occasionally forget that I have the Bearfoot FX Sparkling Yellow OD 3 which does get me very much into Fender Tweed style territory, but it's not really a dedicated pedal for that task - and I really need to get one such. Each of the above pedals has its pros and cons, while they will all sound pretty decent in the mix.
I am though likely to stick with the compact format I like so well - and go for the Tweed Drive - I may just get one of the others in that category too. Other players may get different mileage out of each of these, but there are enough alternatives available and mentioned above - to give you possibly more pertinent choices.
I am always fascinated with the ebb and flow of the pedal marketplace - where certain types of pedals are in decline for some makers - while on the upswing for others! The Tweed category being and excellent case in point!


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CACFP helps child and adult care providers serve healthy meals and snacks to South Carolina’s children and aging adults.
In South Carolina, the Child and Adult Care Food Program is a key source of support for improving the nutritional quality of meals and snacks served to children and adults in day care.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a federally funded program that gives meal reimbursements to child care centers and adult day care centers for serving nutritious meals. The objectives of CACFP are to:
Services are provided to children ages 12 and under; migrant children 15 and younger; persons with disabilities regardless of their age enrolled in nonresidential child care centers or child care homes.
In afterschool programs and emergency shelters, services are provided to children up to age 18.
And, adults who are functionally impaired or over age 60 and receiving care in a nonresidential, licensed adult day care center may also receive these services.
The meals are provided by child care centers, child care homes, adult care centers, outside school hour centers, afterschool programs, and emergency shelters that plan and serve meals that follow the CACFP meal pattern guidelines.
Participating centers agree to serve meals as outlined in the CACFP meal pattern guidelines; serve creditable foods. These facilities may provide breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks (morning, afternoon and evening).
Monthly orientations are conducted for childcare centers and afterschool programs interested in participating in CACFP in South Carolina. Bi-monthly orientations are conducted for adult care centers. The CACFP application is distributed at these meetings. The application for participation must be completed by your organization and returned to the South Carolina Department of Social Services for approval. An appointment will be made for a pre-approval visit to all centers submitting an acceptable application.
Emergency shelters should contact the CACFP staff to schedule a training meeting and receive the application.
Child care home providers may only participate in CACFP through a sponsoring organization. A list of the current sponsors in SC is located here.
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|Actress Chae Min-seo was found guilty of DUI for a fourth time and sentenced to eight months in jail, suspended for two years. Screen captured from Facebook|
Actress Chae Min-seo is under fire again for driving under the influence after a Seoul Central District Court sentenced her to eight months' jail, suspended for two years. She was also ordered to take a 40-hour mandatory program for Traffic Law offenders and do 120 hours of community service.
The court said she had received the relatively light punishment because she was repentant, the damage she inflicted was relatively minor and the alcohol content was not very high.
It was the fourth time she has been nabbed for driving under the influence.
Chae, 38, crashed into a car around 6 a.m. in Gangnam on March 26 while driving the wrong way on a one-way street, injuring the driver. Her blood-alcohol level was 0.063 percent ― high enough for her license to be revoked.
Criticism of the light sentence was further fueled, when it was revealed she had been fined for drunk driving three times previously, including in March 2012 and December 2015.
Although lower legal limits for DUI came into force this June, Chae's offense happened before the revised law became effective.
According to the court's ruling, her blood alcohol level was not considered "very high" under the previous traffic law. The prosecutors' office has filed an appeal demanding a tougher sentence.
Amid the public criticism, the actress uploaded an apology online, explaining that she had slept for about eight hours after drinking the night before the accident.
"I deeply regret getting behind the wheel, thinking I'm sober by the time between 4 a.m. to 5 a.m.," she wrote.
Chae also explained that she did not realize that she was on a one-way street; when she realized this and tried to park on the side, she bumped another car, but not hard.
"The reason I'm writing this is to apologize to anyone who was affected by my misconduct, but also to tell the truth because the news reports exaggerated some facts of the incident," she wrote.
Despite her apology, people pointed out that she was making excuses. She then removed the statement along with all other posts.
Chae debuted in 2002 with a lead role in the film drama "Champion." Since then, she has featured in several movies and TV series, including "Vegetarian" (2009).


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Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are one of the most romantic Bollywood couples. The two actors tied the knot last year and never fail to leave their fans in complete awe with their adorable pictures. On Sunday, Rajkummar Rao took to Instagram and dropped a love-filled picture with his wife Patralekhaa as he sent her birthday wishes. In the picture, Rajkummar and Patralekhaa can be seen looking into each others’ eyes. Needless to say, the two look absolutely stunning. Sharing the picture, Rajkummar wrote, “Happy birthday @patralekhaa. I LOVE YOU” and dropped a red heart emoji. Patralekhaa was also quick to reply. “I love you babyyyy,” she wrote.
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Several friends and celebrities also took to the comment section of Badhaai Do actor and sent wishes to his wife. “Happy birthday you pretty pretty girl,” Bhumi Pednekar wrote. Gaurav Gera and Archana Puran Singh among others also wished Patralekhaa.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Chandigarh in November last year. Several pictures and videos from their wedding went viral on social media. In a heart-warming video, Rajkummar Rao was also seen asking Patralekhaa to put sindoor to his forehead.
On the work front, Rajkummar Rao was recently seen in Badhaai Do along with Bhumi Pednekar. The movie was based on same-sex relationships and the concept of lavender marriage. It presented how Rajkummar and Bhumi, who are homosexuals, decided to marry each other so that they can live like flatmates while being in a relationship with their respective partners. However, the struggle begins when their families ask them to have kids!
Apart from this, Rajkummar will be next seen in Tushar Hiranandani’s untitled movie which will be a biopic of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist. Reportedly, Rajkummar Rao will begin shooting for the film in July this year.

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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Prognostic Markers in Protocolized Renal Allograft Biopsies
Chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN) is the major cause of renal graft loss. Interstitial fibrosis is generally seen in renal biopsies of patients with CAN. Myofibroblasts are the main effector cells responsible for the fibrosis and largely originate from tubular epithelial cells by epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Once CAN is histologically detectable in the biopsy, therapy is not effective. Due to the shortage of organs available for transplantation, it is essential to find and validate early molecular prognostic markers before the onset of overt fibrosis. Timely identification of high-risk patients enables more intense immunosuppressive medicative dosing and clinical follow-up. In addition, it will open the way to early, and thereby more efficient molecular intervention strategies.
We hypothesize that early gene expression levels in renal transplant biopsies are additive surrogate markers to histological and clinical parameters for outcome and may render novel targetable genes. This will be tested using protocolized transplant biopsies at 6 and 12 months from a prospective multicenter study. Outcome parameters are the extent of fibrosis in the 6-month biopsy, the change in the extent of fibrosis between 6 and 12 months, and the change in renal function between 6 months and 3 years. In the project we will focus 1.) on genes that have previously been shown in experimental studies to be involved either in promotion or inhibition of fibrogenesis and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, and 2.) on novel genes, identified by microarray analyses on kidney transplant tissue, which may exert anti- or pro-fibrogenic activities. Our goal is to determine the predictive value of mRNA levels and corresponding protein levels for graft outcome in comparison to that of histological and clinical variables.
mRNA and protein expression for multiple genes early after kidney transplantation are expected to be used as novel surrogate markers. Such markers may represent novel drug targets in the prevention or limitation of progressive allograft damage.

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Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
In 2014 KTH Royal Institute of Technology initiated a space technology and research
center, KTH Space Centre. MIST (MIniature Student saTellite) is the rst student
project conducted at KTH Space Centre and also the rst student satellite from KTH
with a predicted launch in 2017. This report includes the thermal analysis and control
of the spacecraft MIST.
One of the main systems in a spacecraft is the thermal control system. In order for
the payloads and subsystems to withstand the harsh thermal environment in space a
thorough thermal analysis is needed. In this project the thermal model has been built
and thermal control design of the spacecraft has been started. As a start a preliminary
thermal analysis was performed where the spacecraft was approximated as a sphere in
order to get some estimates on the temperature in orbit due to the space environment.
Furthermore the temperature decrease in eclipse was studied. Since most of the spacecraft
will consist of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) the thermal behavior of PCB has
been investigated and as a part of this investigation a thermal vaccum chamber test
was performed where the conductance from a PCB through the mounting interface to
a metal plate was measured. This report will also guide the reader through the model
built and assumptions made. As a part of the thermal control, Multi Layer Insulation
(MLI) has been studied and modeled in two di erent ways which have been compared
with each other in order to know the level of detail needed for the MLI model.
Last but not least the design of the thermal control system has been started where some
payloads have been wrapped in MLI and thermal contact conductance coecient has
been changed in order to meet the thermal requirements of the payloads and subsystems.
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Guide to help green construction
Demand for greener construction materials has been growing, but until now developers and builders have not been able to ensure the credibility of the recycled material they have purchased.
However, all that is now set to change after WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) unveiled a new guide for manufacturers of building products about labelling their products.
The snappily-named The Rules of Thumb Guide to Recycled Content in Construction Products, takes into account European Commission guidance and sets out the rules by which materials can be classed as recycled.
It is intended to make it easier for developers to comply with existing and forthcoming environmental legislation and targets set by planning authorities.
Mark Collinson from WRAP, who was involved in commissioning the research into recycled construction materials, said: “”The Rules of Thumb guidance should enable clarity and consistency in the way that recycled content is calculated and reported.
“It will also help to clarify those few situations where further, more technical, interpretation has been required in the past.”
Likely legislation on waste from construction sites and increases in landfill taxes are expected to increase the amount of recycled materials that will be available for use in building products – which WRAP said makes the guide even more important.
The guide has already received support within the construction industry.
Steve Millward, environmental and quality director for major builders merchant Jewson – a member of the Builders Merchants Federation – said: “We have found that higher recycled content products are being requested by our customers.
“This document lays down useful guidance for manufacturers and suppliers to determine what is, and what is not, classed as recycled content.”
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What Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes progressive bone loss.
Osteoporosis develops gradually, and as you lose bone density, your bones become porous and weak. The bone mass loss increases your risk of fractures, deformity, and severe pain.
Your hips are vulnerable to age-related osteoporosis, which is sometimes called wear-and-tear, and transient osteoporosis.
What Is Transient Osteoporosis?
Despite sharing a similar name, transient osteoporosis is very different from age-related osteoporosis, which is often painless in its early stages.
Transient osteoporosis is a rare form of the disease that causes temporarily weakened bone in the upper part of the femur.
It causes a sudden onset of pain that’s worse when you walk or participate in other weight-bearing activities.
While gentle hip movements don’t trigger pain in the early stages of the disease, extreme motions cause pain from day one.
Transient osteoporosis is usually progressive, eventually causing debilitating hip pain and increasing your risk of hip fractures.
The good news is that transient osteoporosis resolves within 6-12 months, your bone strength returns, and your painful symptoms gradually subside.
What Causes Osteoporosis of the Hip?
Your age and family history influence your risk of age-related osteoporosis. Additionally, a diet with insufficient calcium and vitamin D can contribute to your risk of the disease.
Medical conditions, including endocrine disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, also increase your risk of osteoporosis.
Medical researchers haven’t found a specific cause for transient osteoporosis.


Soils Mr. Gust
Soil Definition • A layer of natural materials on the earth’s surface containing both organic and inorganic materials and capable of supporting plant life.
Why is Soil Important? • Gives plants something to grow in • Holds nutrients • Home to microorganisms • Holds water • Provide us with a food source
Soil Formation Factors Five factors control soil formation: • Parent material-Source of mineral matter • Limestone, sandstone, shale, basalt • Time-longer forming, thicker soil • Climate-greatest effect on rate. Hot wet climate goes fastest • Vegetation- More vegetation, increased soil forming • Topography-slope. Erosion elevated, less soil formed
Physical properties of soil: • Soils are made up of four substances: • Small mineral particles – from the breakdown of rocks – about 45% • Organic matter – plant and animal material, both dead and living, microbes – about 5% • Water • Air • Percentages of water and air can vary greatly
Ideal soil growing media: Air 25% Solid 50% Water 25%
Soil textures: • Large particles: stones, cobbles, gravel • Mineral particles in soil: • Sand (largest particles) • Silt (smaller) • Clay (smallest) • Soil texture refers to the amount of sand, silt and clay in the soil.
Particle sizes: (diagram) Texture Sand Silt Clay Sand compares to barrel Silt compares to a plate Clay compares to a coin
How can you tell what soil texture you have? • Sand can be seen with the naked eye. Feels gritty. • Silt is intermediate in size. Visible under microscope. Feels like talcum powder. • Clay is smallest particle. Feels slick and sticky when wet, firm when moist and hard when dry. Size of particles affects moisture-holding ability, plowing, which crops can be grown.
Hydrometer Method • Largest particles fall out first • Measure amount (mm) of each particle size • Use chart to determine soil type
Pores • Spaces in soil between the mineral material (sand, silt, clay), organic matter • Micro Pores • Water filled at field capacity • Macro Pores • Air filled at field capacity • Field capacity=amount of moisture in soil after excess water has drained away
Soil/water relationships: • Water drainage depends on soil pore size • Large pores in the soil can take in water more rapidly than fine pores. • Sandy soils drain fastest • Clay soils retain water longer
Soil/Water Relationships • Saturation • Can take no more water, water starts to puddle on top • Field Capacity • Moist • Wilting Point • Plant can not uptake any more water, starts to wilt
Soil profile (horizon) is … • The arrangement and properties of the various soil layers • Topsoil (A Horizon) • Organic material, dead plant/animals, roots, humus • Subsoil (B Horizon) • Clay that has moved (leached) down over time • Parent material (C Horizon) • Rock
More about topsoil: • Surface, top layer of soil • From a few inches to several feet thick • Darker, contains organic material • Softer, more easily worked than underlying areas. • Also called the A horizon • Farmland
More about subsoil: • Layer just under topsoil • Lighter in color – may be red, brown, yellow or gray in color • Little or no organic material • Usually higher in clay content than topsoil • Firmer, more difficult to penetrate • Also called the B horizon
More about parent material: • Lower soil layer • Material from which topsoil and subsoil developed • Very firm and difficult for roots to penetrate • Also called the C horizon
What does soil color indicate? • Drainage • Brown or dark brown surface soil layers indicate the presence of organic matter. • Subsoils are often reddish brown, red, yellowish brown, yellow or gray, indicating how wet the soil is at certain times. • Gray means poorly drained and clay • Red, brown or yellow colors means well drained • Light/dark color can affect heat too
Soil depth is: • The total depth of topsoil, subsoil and parent material for plants to grow. • Can cause the yield of a crop to be high or low. Deep rooted plants, such as alfalfa, will not grow well when planted on a shallow soil. • Deep soil= 35 inches plus • Moderately deep soil=20 to 34 inches deep • Shallow soil= 10 to 20 inches deep. • Very shallow soil is 10 inches or less.
Soil pH: • Water in soil contains dissolved mineral salts – the “soil solution.” • Numbers from 1 to 14 measured with a pH meter • Some materials added to soil change the pH (peat moss is acidic, limestone is alkaline) Alkaline Acidic Neutral 5 7 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Cation exchange capacity (CEC): • The total number of exchangeable cations a soil can hold (the amount of its negative charge) is called its cation exchange capacity or CEC. • The higher a soil's CEC, the more cations it can retain. • Cations include Phosphorus, Potassium • CEC increases as organic matter/clay increases.
Organic matter improves the soil: • Soil organic matter consists of plant and animal residues in various stages of decay. • The 4 benefits of organic matter: • Improves physical condition and structure • Increases water infiltration • Decreases erosion losses • Supplies plant nutrients (increased CEC)
Soil Erosion • Erosion is the process of wearing away or removing • Water • Splash • Sheet • Rill • Gully • Stream bank • Wind • Surface creep • Saltation • Suspension
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Gelisols - soils with permafrost within 6 feetof thesurface • Histosols - organic soils NRCS photos
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Spodosols - acid soils with a subsurface accumulationof metal-humuscomplexes • Andisols - soils formed in volcanic ash NRCS photos
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Oxisols - intensely weathered soils of tropical and subtropicalenviron-ments • Vertisols - clayey soils NRCS photos
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Aridisols - calcium carbonate-containing soilsin aridenviron-ments • Ultisols - soils with a subsurface zone of silicate clay accumu-lation NRCS photos
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Mollisols - grassland soils • Alfisols - another type of soil with a subsurfacezone ofsilicateclayaccumu-lation NRCS photos
1965 soil taxonomy system for the United States: • Inceptisols - soils with weakly developed subsurfacehorizons • Entisols - soils with little or no morphological develop-ment NRCS photos
Wrapping it all up: • Soil is the soft outer covering of the earth. • One of our most importantnatural resources • Necessary for plants to grow • Provides food for plants, which in turn furnish food for humans and animals • Stores much of the water that plants use


Successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend two months at one of the following hosting sites, working on these projects:
CINECA – Consorzio Interuniversitario
Visualizing the results of the project “The way to heating the solar corona: finely resolved twisting of magnetic loops”
The PRACE Tier-0 project “The way to heating the solar corona: finely resolved twisting of magnetic loops” investigates the heating released by the magnetic reconnection of a progressively twisted Solar Coronal Loop. We propose to visualize the results obtained in this project.
Visualization of turbulent structures of the wake
The flow around a wind turbine is complex: it is possible to see the pylon and the nacelle wake, the hub and tip vortices and the wake expansion. It is important to see how the turbine operation regime affects the development of the turbulent flow structures downstreams.
The visualization of the turbulent structures of the wake are possible extracting information from the flow (iso-surfaces of pressure, vorticity, lambda2, etc) in order to see the development of the complex wake structure realizing a short clip.
EPCC – The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dinosaur racing to demonstrate the role of HPC in simulation
What’s faster: a Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor or Dilophosaurus? Using HPC we can find out by combining paleontology with biology to form a simulation of these ancient creatures. What’s more, this provides an engaging visual demonstration of how HPC can be applied to the sciences which is especially applicable to outreach events such as the British Science Festival. By allowing the public to design and race dinosaurs against each other, we can make a lasting impression about how simulation is the third research methodology, complementing theory and experiment.
In conjunction with a 2013 SoHPC student, we have created a visual outreach demo centred around dinosaur simulation and racing. The public can configure their own dinosaur, accurately simulate it on the previous UK national supercomputer, HECToR, and then race it against other dinosaurs to see who can create the fastest. This is an illustration of how simulation is critically important where experimentation is prohibitive or impossible and participants receive a certificate illustrating their custom creature along with its vital statistics (weight, height, speed etc.) The demo has been very successfully deployed at a number of outreach events including the British Science Festival and the EU Young Scientist awards in Prague, the same team reusing the demo at another EU PRACE outreach event in January.
Based upon this success, we would like to further develop the demo to not only keep it fresh but also enable it to run on ARCHER – the new UK supercomputing service. The research team of palaeontologists have given us a number of new, highly detailed, dinosaur models and we would both like to incorporate these into the demo and also allow for much more freedom in design dinosaurs by combining limbs of different creatures (they are currently limited to modifying the size of the limbs of an Argentinosaurus.)
As an additional project goal, we would also like to investigate using tablets to design the dinosaurs. This would allow for the public to be designing their creatures concurrently which will both improve the interactivity of the demo and increase capacity.
Visualizing Energy Usage
This project will involve extension of existing programs for visualizing energy usage in computers to consider multiple system components, systems features and allow easy interpretation of results.
There are a number of methods for gathering energy data but no standard method of visualization. Visualizing data (from log files or in near-real-time) would benefit the community and be an interesting research topic.
There are currently a few simple methods for interpreting and comparing systems but these could be expanded upon and developed to provide insight. Algorithms and metrics for performance comparison are also in their infancy and the student would be have direct input into these, with potential to have their work included in a future publication.
This work is not restricted to x86-based systems and the work will make use of multiple systems, from small embedded SoC systems to supercomputers, including different processors and accelerator cards.
JÜLICH – Forschungszentrum Jülich
Simulation of physical many-body systems in MD
The simulation of physical many-body systems in MD requires the computation of the Coulomb forces and potentials. Many MD-simulation tools, like GROMACS take up substantial runtime for these computations. Modern algorithms, like the Fast Multipole Method (FMM), help to reduce the runtime without deteriorating the requested error bounds. Besides the efficiency of the algorithms the porting/optimization onto modern hardware is essential. In this project we want to extent the current FMM to work on GPUs.
Simulations of Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics
Simulations of Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics are used to study non perturbative properties of strongly interacting matter. These simulations take up a large fraction of the available supercomputing resources worldwide. The student will be involved to tune the most critical parts of a multi-grid solver recently co-developed by the proposer to the Intel XeonPhi architecture. He will test extensions of the method and thus get acquainted with High Performance Computing and Numerical Mathematics alike.
ULFME – University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Geometrically accurate wind barrier model in numerical simulation
In previous studies, porous wind barrier in numerical simulation was modeled as a momentum sink which excludes the barrier geometrical characteristics. Exclusion of the barrier geometrical details represents a superficial level of fluid flow simulation near the barrier.
However, nowadays HPC offers massive parallelization which permits accurate porous barrier geometry model to be used in the numerical simulation. This offers an insight into the fluid flow structures through and around the barrier which depend on the barrier geometry.
Deeper understanding of the wake structures behind different barrier models and the possibilities that HPC parallelization offers will be presented in this work.
ParaView plugin for fusion data structures
3D scientific visualization in HPC environments is a topic that ranges from post-processing (on dedicated visualization clusters) to in-situ code instrumentation. Often, 3D visualization is based on multi-layered data access frameworks that need custom plugins to be developed for specific codes. SoHPC applicant will (based on LLNL VisIt plugin) work on “porting” prototype-plugin tailored for fusion data-structure model. Developed plugin will give further insight and possibility to explore deficiencies and propose architectural requirements (to Kitware) that could be of general interest of HPC and PRACE community.
The project is about programming in C++ with XSLT code generation. The aim is to extend existing program (UAL database reader plugin running under VisIt visualization) with prototype for ParaView for different meshes ranging from 1D plots (VTK/Charts) to 3D unstructured meshes.
Interfacing fusion codes is based on Consistent Physical Objects (CPOs). CPOs are standardized data structures that describe various physical aspects of fusion experiments and are designed to be suitable for use with simulation codes and experimental data. Integration with CPOs thus brings a common data model to simulations that allow to directly comparing results with experiment, use experimental data as input or mixed approaches. To facilitate change and to support different programming languages, the data structure is described by a XML schema definition (XSD) from which visualization schema in XML is generated. A basic usage of the data structure description is persistent storage in a database. Presently, plugin works, but several shortcomings were spotted within various workflows.
Applicant will work on learning of existing plugin code (2500 lines in total) and porting to ParaView including the following topics:
- Examples and upgrades of 3D VTK visualizations
- Upgrades of XSLT to visualization schema
- XSLT to ParaView plugin
- User interface for browsing databases (optional)
Target visualizations will be selected by the topic of interest and will be provided. In any case student will work closely with mentor on coding, testing and visualizations.
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Car race game demonstration
The objective of this project is to develop a car race game which should demonstrate capabilities and application of HPC systems. This game will be used for popularization of HPC among young generation. In this game players will have freedom to change design of a car (size, shape) which will change their chance to win the racing game. Through this game basics of fluid dynamics (i.e. aerodynamics) and effect of drag coefficient on car performance (car speed) will be demonstrated. Students assigned to this project will collaborate to achieve this goal. One student will work on GUI and game engine. Another will develop automated CFD simulation of external aerodynamics of car for drag coefficient calculation. This student will work on whole work flow i.e. automated mesh generation and simulation using open source code OpenFOAM.


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The problem with launching a new product this time of year, especially when it sounds fake, is that everyone's on the lookout for April Fools jokes.
The people at Lunchables are rolling out a new product called BRUNCHABLES. Basically they're breakfast sandwiches that come with a muffin. But they teased it on Twitter on April 1st and the name made people think it was a prank. Turns out it's not. I totally thought that it was. After I read that it's real I thought to myself, Lunchables needs to launch a BRUNCHABLE juice with it - like mimosas.
The official website is BrunchablesIsReal.com.
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Schedule Optimizationby eibwen (Friar)
|on Jul 14, 2005 at 10:11 UTC||Need Help??|
eibwen has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:
I'm in the preliminary stages of authoring a "schedule optimization" program. Basically, I'd like it to parse a database of recurrent events and compute possible combinations based on date, time, and possibly other constraints.
I've tried both CPAN and google searches with minimal results. Are there any existing codes/modules which might be applicable or perhaps serve a similar function?
There seem to be a variety of modules which might be applicable -- but nothing directly. For example, the mathematical permutation and combination modules seem apt, yet I haven't figured out how to compensate for date spans, particularly for multiday events (eg MWF, TTh, etc).
There are a few alternate possibilities -- try to implement the behavior in SQL or write my own code from scratch. Given a well designed database SQL may be the best choice, but that still leaves the problem of linked events (eg Event B subsequent to Event A).
Even if I were to use SQL, I'm not quite sure how to combine the dates with the Math::Combinatorics.
Lastly, test-driven development seems prudent; however I'm not quite sure which tests are necessary. For example, given the objective, I'd test for time conflicts and verification of other constraints -- but beyond that I'm not sure.