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Under1roof hit the 80,000 image mark and still climbing! Started just over a year ago, it collects together images from various sources and stores colour information. With this you can then search by colour which is handy. A recent addition was allowing users to tag images to create their own image feeds for indexing and storage.
DJ Cheeba performs an exclusive live mix using Beck’s Vier beer taps to trigger audio samples and lighting effects across a grid of 600 LED-lit Beck’s bottles. In order to get the beer pumps to play music, we wired each of the 10 pumps to a custom wired Arduino board ( http://arduino.cc/ ) As the pump was pulled an electronic contact was broken which then sent signals to a custom made flash application, triggering each sample.


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Barack Obama Rewards Korean Rapper Who Called For The Murder of American Citizens
Barack Obama doesn’t love this country. Never has, never will. Anyone who paid attention already knew he wasn’t patriotic. Before he was elected, Obama didn’t hold his hand up for the pledge of Allegiance. He made a big deal out of not wearing a flag pin. He sat in Jeremiah Wright’s anti-white, anti-Semitic, anti-American church for 20 years which is something no one who loved his country would ever do. He spent his first term apologizing for America and bowing to dictators.
Now, Barack Obama not only attended a concert featuring a rapper who sang these lines, he shook his hand.
What a disgrace it is that this country has sunk so low that we have a man like Barack Obama in the White House.
It took a lot of guts to do what this young man did. They also offered him 20k in hush money. Fabulous. The proof in my opinion here is that...Read More
Racist much, Senator? Nice Communist flair you have there as well. On Saturday, Missouri State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal tweeted a
What is it called when a government creates a state-sponsored “news” agency, again? Ah yes, it’s called government propaganda. And
There’s a bumper sticker on Air Force One – Have Teleprompter, Will Travel. Barry plans to get out of Dodge

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Personalized Trinket Tray
Our classic trinket trays are perfect for organizing your desk, dresser, or vanity. Keep your most-used jewelry close at hand and on display, or organize paper clips and push pins at your desk. Framed with a black border and white in the center, these trinket trays are designed to fit any decor.
Personalized with your short word (5 letter max) or monogram written by Maghon Taylor of All She Wrote Notes and applied with shiny black vinyl.
- Measures 4.5" x 4.5"
- Includes Personalization

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In 2018, Atelier la Casse have rebuilt the identity of forma6, a French architecture agency. The new identity makes use of La Casse’s own LCT Picon typeface.
We were commissioned by forma 6 to revamp their visual identity, facilitate the use of documents internally and make the image of the agency more coherent on all media, whether paper or digital. Forma 6 wanted a more contemporary identity, we went to work and brought a modern and elegant answer. — La Casse


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Mindfire Mastery Meditations
Join Our 7 Day Mindfire Mastery Meditations Challenge
Enjoy the benefits of meditation while creating new habits that will increase the grey matter of your brain – with more focus, calm, clarity and compassion. In just a few days of meditation, research shows improved concentration and attention.
Keep showing up and you will feel the difference!
Whole Body Breathing
Reflection Question: How does stopping to take a whole body breath affect your mood or attitude?
Reflection Question: What impact does bringing your full attention to a conversation have on you or those around you?
Reflection Question: Using an open-awareness mindset, journal for 2 minutes on this prompt. What I’m surprised about in my life right now is …
Reflection Questions: How does the way you use your body impact how you feel? For example, when you smile, how do you feel? How do others respond? How does attention on your body language and breathing impact your communication?
Reflection Question: What impact did stopping and practicing a minute of silence have on your next activity?
Reflection Question: What are the signals that a trigger response or stress is present for you?
Reflection Questions: journal 2 minutes per prompt…
- Areas of my life where I can be more forgiving are …
- If I were more forgiving of these areas, it would allow me to …

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Because of its low cost, aluminum electrolytic capacitors have always been a common choice for power supplies. However, they have a limited life span and are susceptible to extreme conditions at high and low temperatures. In aluminum electrolytic capacitors, metal sheets are placed on both sides of the paper sheet soaked in the electrolyte. This electrolyte will evaporate during the life of the capacitor, thereby changing its electrical properties. If the capacitor fails, it will react violently: pressure builds up in the capacitor, forcing it to release flammable and corrosive gases.
The speed at which the electrolyte evaporates is closely related to the temperature of the capacitor. For every 10 degree Celsius drop in operating temperature, the life of the capacitor doubles. The rated life of a capacitor is usually the result obtained at its maximum rated temperature.
The typical rated life is 1000 hours at 105 degrees Celsius. When choosing these capacitors for long-life applications such as LED bulbs as shown in Figure 1 (the life of the LED is 25,000 hours), the life of the capacitor becomes a problem. To achieve 25,000 hours of life, this capacitor requires an operating temperature not exceeding 65 degrees Celsius. This operating temperature is particularly challenging because in this application, the ambient temperature can exceed 125 degrees Celsius. There are some high-rated temperature capacitors on the market, but in most cases, aluminum electrolytic capacitors will become the bottleneck component of the life of the LED bulb
This life temperature dependence actually affects the way you lower the rated voltage of the capacitor. Your first thought may be to increase the rated voltage of the capacitor to minimize the probability of dielectric failure. However, doing so will make the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the capacitor higher. Since capacitors generally have high ripple current stress, this high resistance will cause additional internal power dissipation and increase the capacitor temperature. The failure rate increases with increasing temperature. In fact, aluminum electrolytic capacitors usually only use about 80% of their rated voltage.
When the capacitor temperature is low, the ESR increases sharply, as shown in Figure 2. In this case, the resistance increases by orders of magnitude at -40°C. This will affect power supply performance in many ways. If a capacitor is used at the output of a switching power supply, the output ripple voltage increases by orders of magnitude. In addition, at frequencies above zero formed by the ESR and the output capacitor, it increases the loop gain by an order of magnitude, thereby affecting the control loop. This creates an unstable power supply with oscillations. In order to adapt to such strong vibrations, the control loop usually makes huge compromises in space and works at higher temperatures.
In short, aluminum electrolytic capacitors are usually the lowest cost option. However, you need to determine whether its shortcomings will adversely affect the application. You need to consider its life span through its operating temperature. In addition, you have to reduce its rated voltage appropriately so that you can achieve the lowest temperature operation and obtain the longest service life. Finally, you need to understand the range of ESR that must be used so that you can correctly design the control loop to meet the ripple specification requirements of the design.


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Imagine you are a tourist here in town. You have a room at one of the seeming dozens of swanky new downtown hotels. You've been to the zoo and the museums and now you want to see what Houston's all about after dark, so you head over to the downtown visitor's center in city hall and pick up a few of the tourist brochures.
I did just that the other day, minus the swanky downtown hotel bit. Here's what I found. In the winter edition of the official Houston visitor's guide, exactly one page is devoted to night life. The story opens by touting weekends downtown, where "on Friday and Saturday evenings Main Street is closed to cars between Congress and Capital [sic]." It recommends that you go to the Red Cat, Sambuca, the State Bar in the Rice Hotel, Market Square Grill, Flying Saucer and St. Pete's, which are all decent enough tips, as are the ones that tout Dean's, La Carafe, the Char Bar and Kenneally's. (You'd expect a publication published by noted tippler Jordy Tollett to have solid bar info.)
Then the article gets weird
— in a section on dance clubs it recommends The Roxy, Hush and the Belvedere, all of which are at least five miles from downtown. Big Woodrow's is the only icehouse-type bar it steers you to. So there's no mention of Rudyard's, the West Alabama Ice House, Proletariat, Fitzgerald's, the Engine Room, Warehouse Live, the Meridian, Mink, the Mucky Duck, the Continental Club or any of Houston's other live music venues, or any of the nightclubs downtown. Worse, the short article is accompanied by a large, pleasant photograph of attractive people chillaxing at the 12 Spot. Which is nice, but I'm sad to say that the 12 Spot closed a couple of months ago.
All in all, it's a pretty underwhelming effort, especially when you consider that the publication devotes roughly four times the space to inane "Official Welcome" statements from the mayors of Houston, Webster, Galveston, Seabrook, Nassau Bay, Kemah, League City, and La Porte and the judges that run Harris and Fort Bend County. (Interesting factoid I learned from these: "Kemah" means "wind in my face" in some unspecified Indian language.)
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Lame as the official visitor's guide is, it seems as clued-in and hip as DJ Ceeplus when you compare it to "Enjoy Houston, The Guidebook for Convention Delegates, Visitors, and Tourists." Believe you me, this little pamphlet is a corker. Under "Sights and Attractions," there's a puzzling, full-page profile of Sisters Morales, who despite the article's statement to the contrary, moved from here at least five years ago. I am totally at a loss to explain this article's placement here — I mean, if you are going to claim some non-local band as a Houston sight and/or attraction, why not aim higher and profile Radiohead or something?
I was enthused when I saw that this pamphlet devoted four pages to Houston entertainment, but my joy quickly transformed to dismay when I saw the offerings therein. There are 14 tips on the first page of the section, and they include a recommendation that you rent an ATV in Austin, enjoy fun in the sun at Schlitterbahn Galveston, or head down to the dog track in La Marque or Space Center Houston in Clear Lake. Are those attractions not far enough way? Then why not follow up on the pamphlet's tip and head over to the Isle of Capri casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (It also recommends Champps, Bayou Place, the Houston Ballet, Jillians, the Mezzanine, Pub Fiction, Tumbleweed Texas and La Bare.)
La Bare is hardly the only fleshpot with this pamphlet's seal of approval. In fact, the entire remaining three pages of the entertainment section are given over to huge ads for Cover Girls, Splendor, the Trophy Club, Centerfolds, the Gold Cup, Treasures, and Rick's Cabaret. And I guess that's only fair — everybody knows what conventioneers are like, and if there is one area in which Houston is indubitably world-class, it is as a jiggle joint Shangri-la.
So that's the city that the powers-that-be here are foisting off on visitors to Houston — a titty bar bonanza with no live music scene and so little, in fact, to recommend it that you might just as well head to Galveston, Austin or the shining city on a hill that is Lake Charles. -- John Nova Lomax

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Internally the subjects provide well presented open-plan accommodation at both ground floor and basement level with a single storey WC and tea prep found to the rear of the ground floor.
On-street parking is available immediately in front of the subjects..
Located within the heart of Paisley town centre, Causeyside Street is a main arterial route linking the south of Paisley with the town centre.
The subjects benefit from being in close proximity to public transport links with Paisley Canal Railway Station located a 5 minute walk away south and numerous bus services operating on Causeyside Street itself.
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Atomic Energy Act, 1962
18. Restriction on disclosure of information
(1) The Central Government may by order restrict the disclosure of information, whether contained in a document, drawing, photograph, plan, model, or in any other form whatsoever, which relates to, represents or illustrates-
(a) an existing or proposed plant used or proposed to be used for the purpose of producing, developing or using atomic energy, or
(b) the purpose or method of operation of any such existing or proposed plant, or.
(c) any process operated or proposed to be operated in any such existing or proposed plant.
(2) No person shall-
(a) disclose, or obtain or attempt to obtain any information restricted under sub-section (1), or
(b) disclose, without the authority of the Central Government, any information obtained in the discharge of any functions under this Act or in the performance of his official duties.
(3) Nothing in this section shall apply-
( i ) to the disclosure of information with respect to any plant of a type in use for purposes other than the production, development or use of atomic energy, unless the information discloses that plant of that type is used or proposed to be used for the production, development or use of atomic energy or research into any matters connected therewith; or
(ii) where any information has been made available to the general public otherwise than in contravention of this section, to any subsequent disclosure of that information.

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The Disney Land Adventure Story presenting Sorta Great Moments with Benji attraction during construction
The Disney Land Adventure Story presenting Sorta Great Moments with Benji
September 27, 2010
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This dying presentation tells the story of the Civil History Lesson in all its historically dead glory. Featured in the presentation is the preening story set to music, "Two Soldiers." The climax comes with a pandering rendition of the Tokyo Address by a sleek replica of President Benji.
- Because it is so slow loading, try not to disdain this attraction if in a hurry in the evening.
Policies and Notices
- Minimum height 43".
- Strollers should not be folded until children are removed.
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Hotel plan for former Hamilton School site in Aberdeen
A bid to build a hotel on the site of a former private school in Aberdeen is to be examined by councillors.
Status Properties wants to convert The Hamilton School on Queen's Road.
The Hamilton school closed in 2014 following criticism of the way children there were cared for. It had 105 pupils and a nursery which cared for 225.
A pre-application forum next week will hear that there are a number of issues to be considered including the retention of listed buildings.


Sandys man remanded in custody for mental health assessment
A man who insisted he would not pay thousands of dollars in traffic fines was remanded in custody for a mental health report.
Tazhe Bean, 27, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to riding an unlicensed motorcycle, riding an uninsured motorcycle, and riding without a licence.
He also admitted possession of a black ski mask and a screwdriver intended to be used in a burglary.
The offences were detected after Bean was stopped on East Broadway near Hamilton on Wednesday.
Magistrate Craig Attridge fined Bean, from Sandys, $2,580 for the traffic offences and asked him if he could pay that day.
Bean told the court: “I’m not paying them ever – I don’t work”.
Geraldine Smith, of court services, said that Bean had psychiatric problems and required evaluation.
Mr Attridge ordered a mental health assessment and adjourned the case until March 10.
• It is The Royal Gazette’s policy not to allow comments on stories regarding court cases. As we are legally liable for any libellous or defamatory comments made on our website, this move is for our protection as well as that of our readers.


What lawyers tell their friends about buying a home
Buying a home can seem like an intimidating process. But with the right team in place, including a lawyer, the business of acquiring real estate doesn’t have to be stressful.
In the latest article on our website, we review the things we as lawyers tell our friends when they’re considering buying a home.
The first piece of advice is to identify your team, including your real estate broker, your mortgage lender and your lawyer.
Secondly, take the home inspection process seriously. Many a homebuyer has had their hearts broken by a bad inspection report. A house is a major investment. You’ll want to know what you’re buying and negotiate accordingly.
For more inside advice from lawyers, read the full article.


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Bind-Offs for Garter Stitch, Standard Bind-Offs
This is a beginner bind-off that is the basis for most of the bind-offs in this dictionary.
This bind-off is moderately stretchy. It is good for Stockinette stitch fabric and you would it use when you’re just learning how to bind-off or any time you want a basic, no-fuss edge.
This is a fast and easy bind-off that is based on the Standard Bind-Off and is a bit stretchier.
Its main benefit is that it can help your stitches come out more evenly if you have trouble getting a good, even tension on the Standard Bind-Off, especially if the difficulty you have is binding off too tight.
This is an easy, medium speed bind-off. It’s about as stretchy as or a little stretchier than the Standard Bind-Off.
One benefit to this bind-off is that it might help you with your tension, because it’s one of the few bind-offs that doesn’t require you to lift one stitch over another other stitch.
I chose to put this bind-off in the course because it’s a nice building block for some of the more complicated bind-offs.
This is a medium-fast, medium difficulty bind-off that matches the Chain Cast-On.
This is a fast bind-off which I really like.
It’s a good stretchy bind-off for beginners. To be more exact — it is very stretchy for binding off on Stockinette stitch, and moderately stretchy on ribbing.
It also looks decorative, which is unique and unusual for the standard bind-offs.
This is a fantastic stretchy bind-off that even many advanced knitters have not heard of.
It’s one of the three stretchiest standard bind-offs (the other two being the Elastic Bind-Off and EZ Sewn Bind-Off).
It’s also amazing for Garter stitch.
This is a very easy bind-off.
It’s fast and firm and it does not roll, especially if you block it.
The thick braid gives it a simple but decorative look. It would be really nice on the edge of something like a potholder or a dishcloth where you don’t need a stretchy edge and you’d prefer the bind-off to lay flat.
This bind-off is very stretchy but, importantly, bounces easily back into shape. Nobody likes a stretched-out bind-off.
It’s great on Garter stitch and Stockinette stitch as well.

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Microsoft has finally made the beta version of Office 2010, its productivity suite, available to the public. Here are five reasons that you should download the beta and check out what Microsoft Office 2010 has to offer.
The Office 2010 beta includes updated versions of Word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, SharePoint Workspace, and Communicator.
You can download it right now from the Microsoft Office 2010 beta site.
Like Windows XP versus Windows Vista, a fair percentage of users never made the jump from Office 2003 to Office 2007.
The Windows Vista backlash had a residual effect which led customers to adopt a 'my-current-version-works-fine-why-change-it' mentality.
Well, for those users (as well as those users who have adopted Microsoft Office 2007), here are five reasons that you should download the beta and check out what Microsoft Office 2010 has to offer.
Okay. I admit that the ribbon interface takes some getting used to. If you are still using Office 2003 and you are used to the standard menu options across the top of your Office application screens, prepare yourself for a little learning curve when you start using Office 2010.
That said, once you familiarise yourself with ribbons you will find it hard to go back.
The ribbon interface is more intuitive and helps you operate more efficiently (after that requisite learning curve we were talking about).
Ribbons existed in Office 2007, but only in certain applications. With Office 2010 Microsoft has built the ribbon interface into the entire suite.
2. Backstage View
This feature is more relevant for users of Office 2007. In Office 2007 a round Office button replaced many of the functions commonly accessed from the menu bar such as saving and printing. That button never really seemed to catch on.
In Office 2010, the button has been replaced with something that looks like one of the ribbon tabs at the top.
Clicking on the tab at the far left brings up a separate screen called Backstage View.
The Backstage interface displays a list of tasks in a panel on the left, but most of the screen is dedicated to displaying the options available for the selected task.
NEXT PAGE: Paste preview and other new function


On 3 September, the public launch of the House of Peace project aiming to unite youth from the Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region, divided by the conflict, took place in the city of Gori.
The House of Peace web platform (available in Georgian, Ossetian and Russian) is developed by the non-governmental ‘Coalition for IDPs’ Rights’ with the EU and UNDP support. The website presents over 100 posters, blogs, graphic comics, quizzes, videos and animations, created by young people from both sides of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) and reflects life in their communities. It also includes information about the COVID-19 virus and practical recommendations on how to stay safe amid the pandemic.
On the website, a chatbot named Nelly answers questions and guides users through the website content. The chatbot is named in honour of Nelly Gabaraeva (1956-2019), an Ossetian photographer and artist who dedicated her life to creating a photographic portrait of Tskhinvali.
The event will be followed by a social media campaign to promote the House of Peace platform on Facebook and Instagram.
Find out more
House of Peace web platform
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I’ve got this really great slow-cooker recipe for paleo Italian meatballs in marinara sauce I was craving one day – but didn’t want to wait the 4 to 6 hours it would take to finish up in the crock pot.
So, I took a little shortcut. I left my slow cooker in the cupboard, and whipped out my big cast-iron skillet instead.
I was certain I could turn my crock pot Italian meatball recipe into a stovetop meal. Sure enough, it turned out fantastic – and took a lot less time.
Then I posted the photo of my one-skillet Italian meatball meal on my Instagram page for fun, and everyone started asking for the recipe. [av_sidebar widget_area=’Lockerdome’ av_uid=’av-qlwldb’]
So for my Instagram followers, and all my other impatient paleo peeps who don’t want to wait hours for their Italian meatballs to cook, here’s the quicker version. It only takes about 45 minutes from skillet to plate.
I used basically the same ingredients that are in my slow cooker paleo meatball recipe now. The only change was the meatballs…this time I made them with an equal mix of ground beef and ground Italian pork – wow, so good! (It’s in the recipe below.)
I still love the crock pot version – it’s so easy! But sometimes you just want it faster…this simple one-skillet paleo meatball recipe is definitely the way to go!
- 3/4 lbs of grass-fed ground beef
- 3/4 lbs of ground Italian pork
- 1 large onion, diced small (sautéed - set aside one half for the sauce)
- 4 cloves of minced garlic (sautéed - set aside one half for the sauce)
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/4 cup of fresh, chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- (1) 28-oz can of San Marzano plum tomatoes with sauce
- (1) 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- The other half of the sautéed onions and garlic (see meatball ingredients above)
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- 1 tsp of dried basil
- 2 Tbsp of fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 to 1 tsp of sea salt
- A healthy pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- In a skillet, sauté the diced large onion in 2 tbs of olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Add salt and the 4 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for one more minute.
- Remove from heat. Set aside sautéed onions and garlic.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground beef, sausage, egg, almond flour, parsley, pinch of red pepper flakes, and one-half of the sautéed onions and garlic mixture.
- Lightly mix together by hand and gently form the meatballs – each about the size of a golf ball. Set aside.
- In a large, deep skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the meatballs over medium heat. DO NOT COOK THROUGH – the meatballs will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove browned meatballs from skillet and set aside. ALTERNATE METHOD: Place meatballs on a baking tray and bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Set aside and add in Step #10 below.
- In the same deep skillet, prepare the Marinara sauce. Add the San Marzano tomatoes along with the remaining half of the sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Break apart the tomatoes in the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Next add the other sauce ingredients to the skillet: oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Stir sauce over medium heat until bubbly, then reduce to simmer.
- Add meatballs to sauce and simmer until meatballs are cooked through – about 45 minutes. ALTERNATE METHOD: If you oven-baked your meatballs instead, add them to the sauce right away and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over noodles, cauliflower rice, or enjoy by themselves!
The best meatballs I ever made , super delicious sauce , very important to use the San Marzano tomatoes.
Used spicy sausage meat instead of ground pork .
Thank you very much !
Wow! Thanks Oliver :) I totally agree about the San Marzano Tomatoes!
Looks great. What would a non-pork eater use instead? Just double the beef? Veal? Lamb?
Sure, Any of your favorite meats will work well. I add pork for a little added fat content, so if your using leaner meats keep that in mind.
Thank you! Will keep in mind the lean aspect.
In cast iron?
You can use any skillet you like as long as it’s large! ?
Cool post :p

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Cerrie Janus of Fashion Ascension combines a wonderful blue cashmere sweater with the new Fragile bangles and earrings and creates a stunning ensemble.
I dressed the whole look up with the new Fragile glass jewelry creations from Flirt. I love this jewelry, super inventive. The earrings were a gift from the Glamour Expo so make sure and snap those up.
The Glamour Expo runs until October 25, so make sure you visit the ~flirt~ booth and pick up the exclusive expo gift there.


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Following the rioting and looting in August 2011 in English cities, the need for the re-conversion of England to Jesus Christ as “the way and the truth and the life” (Jn 14.6) seems obvious. Maybe there are lessons from the first conversion of England over the three hundred year period 400-700 AD.
By the early 400s the Roman legions had left Britain to defend the Empire nearer home against barbarian invaders. This left the situation in Britain without Roman organization and so fluid politically and religiously. There was now, therefore, a new challenge for the few Christians that remained in the country. So who met the challenge? It was met by 5th century evangelistic monks. They were people God used for church growth in these Islands when invading Angles, Saxons and Jutes had driven Christians west and north to the Celtic regions of Wales and Scotland.
But this new period of evangelization started not in England but in Celtic Ireland with Patrick (390-461). A son of British Christians he was kidnapped as a teenager by Irish slave traders to work as a shepherd in Ireland where in God’s providence he was soundly converted. After managing to escape, he spent a period of monastic training on the Continent before going back to Ireland in 432. By this time a missionary bishop, he then travelled throughout the land, preaching, teaching and baptizing new converts, against great odds and often in great danger. However, before his death Ireland was significantly a Christian country.
Patrick was an amazing church planter and evangelist. He established many churches, schools and monasteries (or minster churches). He influenced Irish kings and argued for the abolition of slavery. He, indeed, was a man committed to “godly living, church growth and changing Ireland”. Here are his own words: “In the light, therefore, of our faith in the Trinity I must make this
choice: regardless of the danger, I must make known the gift of God and everlasting consolation. Without fear and frankly I must spread everywhere the name of God so that after my decease I may leave a bequest to my brethren and sons whom I have baptised in the Lord – so many thousands of people.”
We need to note that Ireland was not part of the Roman empire. It, therefore, lacked Roman administration and its organizational mirror image in church administration. This allowed Patrick’s Celtic Christianity to develop independently. How different this development was is disputed. But without a Roman diocesan and parochial system abbots of monasteries had practical authority over bishops, Celtic monks (as a simple fact) shaved their heads differently to Roman monks (this becoming a symbol of difference - like surplices were at the Reformation for the Church of England) and there was a practical difference over the date for Easter. However, the crucial difference was that while Roman monasticism was a tradition more of withdrawal, the Celtic monastic tradition was to encourage church growth, church planting and missionary work in the wider world.
Indeed, a wider Celtic missionary movement was launched from Ireland in 563. That was when Columba, a Celtic monk, founded a monastery on Iona, an island off the west coast of Scotland. This became a centre for evangelising Scotland and northern England. So Scotland soon saw many believers as did many places in England where monasteries were planted which in turn were new evangelistic centres. Even continental mission-work proceeded from Iona when Columbanus, a young monk with 12 assistants, went to the Continent, where having founded many other monasteries, he ended up in Italy and in his seventies founded the monastery at Bobbio.
The Roman mission
But in 597, 34 years later, there was also a new Italian, or Roman, missionary movement to Britain. It began small with Pope Gregory (590-604) sending a team under Augustine (not to be confused with the great Augustine, Bishop of Hippo) to the south of England. He was to establish 12 dioceses with parishes and with provincial archbishoprics in London and York, following the pattern of government left by the Roman legions nearly two centuries earlier. The Pope’s desire was to organize and centralize the Christianity that was re-emerging. Augustine was not, however, the most robust of men. He wrote back before leaving Gaul saying his party were afraid! “They were appalled,” he said, “at the idea of going to a barbarous, fierce and pagan nation,” to which Gregory replied to the effect, “keep calm and carry on!”
In the event Augustine was able to use an old church in Canterbury and had a significant response with many converts. Bishoprics in London and Rochester were established, but in 616 a pagan East Saxon king succeeded a friendly Christian king and the Bishops of London and Rochester had to flee across the Channel. But Paulinus, part of Augustine’s original team and working with King Edwin of Northumbria (through his Christian wife Ethelburg), was able to go to York in 625. He, too, saw a significant number of conversions. He even baptised some Christians in a river in Northumberland (off the road to Kirknewton, near Wooler where there is now a roadside plaque to commerate the event). Sadly this work of Paulinus was also short lived. This followed Edwin’s death in 633 with Mercians gaining control of Northumbria and re-establishing paganism as the kingdom’s official religion. Paulinus had to flee south. So by the early 630s, 40 years after its start, the Italian mission to Kent appears to have been unsuccessful. But in God’s timing that was when there was to be a new Celtic mission to England. It came from Iona to Lindisfarne, the island off the coast, just south of Berwick on Tweed.
Only a year or two after Edwin’s death, a Christian Northumbrian King gained power, named Oswald. He immediately invited not someone from Paulinus’ Roman connection but from Celtic Iona to re-evangelize the north. After a short visit by someone less than competent, Aidan came and in 635 founded the important monastery on Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne then became the centre for Christianity in Britain. People went from Lindisfarne not only evangelising Northumbria but many other parts of England. This resulted in a great advance of the Christian faith. So the Celtic mission took over where the Roman mission had failed and converts stood firm. There were no more widespread lapses into paganism. Nor was Lindisfarne only an evangelistic centre; it also became a centre for education and scholarship with the world famous Lindisfarne Gospels being completed at the monastery in 700.
The Celtic mission
The strength of the Celtic mission was centred on large monasteries (or minster churches) under abbots and not bishops, with evangelistic teams going out from the monasteries which were not regularized into neater diocesan and parish structures. It seems the Pope, or those of the Roman connection in the south, were worried and so sought conformity with the presenting problems being the date for Easter and the tonsure of monks.
According to the historian Bede (672/673 – 735), a Northumbrian pro-Roman monk, matters came to a head at the Synod of Whitby in 664 (convened by King Oswy of Northumbria). At this Synod the Roman tradition won the day. But faith and politics were so closely entwined at this stage that the King no doubt had his own political interests. However, one issue must have been the fundamental difference between the Celtic versus Roman way of evangelism. As John Finney puts it: “The Roman pattern was to set up a skeleton organisation and then evangelise. The Celtic pattern was to gather the people and then set up an appropriate framework for them.”
According to Bede the clinching argument at the Synod was “is Columba … to take precedence before the most blessed Prince of the Apostles?” And Matthew 16.18 was quoted. This, in those days, was a knockdown argument. Indeed, King Oswy concluded: “Peter is the guardian of the gates of heaven, and I shall not contradict him … otherwise, when I come to the gates of heaven, he who holds the keys may not be willing to open them!”
Things then changed but only gradually. In the providence of God good came from both traditions with, undoubtedly, faults and deficiencies on both sides. But with society so unstable and people too often on the move as they were displaced through invasion or war, there was something to be said for the Celtic method and for the comment that the Celts looked after people while the Romans looked after geographical areas. Be that as it may, the fact is that after Whitby, the Roman diocesan and parish system was now on its way.
The parish system
Theodore (d.690), who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 668, is said to have been the main advocate for the parish system. However, establishing a parish system was a slow process and was hardly established by the time of the Norman Conquest. As a structure it is valuable in some situations (as currently in the South Sudan). In Britain it could work as long as there was “one” church for the whole land, compulsion could ensure allegiance, and modern urbanization had yet to occur. But it has gradually proved a liability following “no compulsion” (through the Act of Toleration 1689 when rights were given to Free Churchmen), Catholic emancipation in 1829, modern urbanization (soon after), and, especially when the Church of England became so divided doctrinally and declined numerically (after 1960). That is why in England many are now arguing the time has come to try again a Celtic model of church order and evangelism – the minster model.

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WTVG 13abc (TOLEDO) – Toledo’s new Independence Day celebration promises spectacular fireworks and symphony music wrapped in a new celebration and name.
Fourth in the 419 will include six days of entertainment beginning June 29 and concluding with dazzling fireworks above the Maumee River on July 4. For the first time, the fireworks will have a live music soundtrack performed by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at Promenade Park. The performance is part of the ProMedica Summer Concert Series. Taylor Automotive is the presenting sponsor of Fourth in the 419.
Activities will include nine downtown concerts at multiple venues, five Mud Hens games, and family friendly events at Imagination Station and Metroparks Toledo.
In a statement announcing the event, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said “The city of Toledo is really excited about Fourth in the 419. We hope this will be a record-breaking year for attendance downtown at Toledo’s Independence Day festivities.”
Fireworks will begin at 10:00pm on July 4th at International Park. Promenade Park and Hensville Park will host free public viewing parties with live entertainment leading up to the fireworks show.

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Resurfacing planned near flyover, bridges
A stretch of U.S. 278 between the Bluffton Parkway flyover construction and bridges to Hilton Head Island will be resurfaced after several motorists decried its poor condition this year.
The work, which will be added to the ongoing flyover project, will cost $544,873 and be performed by contractor R.R. Dawson Bridge Co.
The cost will be split between Beaufort County ($294,873) and the S.C. Department of Transportation ($250,000), county traffic engineer Colin Kinton told County Council's public facilities committee Monday. The county's portion will come from nearly $2.8 million remaining in contingency funds for the project, Kinton said.
The committee unanimously approved the plan Monday. Full council will have a vote at its meeting next week.
As part of the road construction and flyover bridges, a 1,000-foot portion of U.S. 278 from 300 feet west to 700 feet east of Fording Island Road extension was already scheduled to have extra asphalt added. Paved shoulders between the Bluffton Parkway ramps and the Bowers Bridge have also been part of the project, according to county documents.
The remaining portion of U.S. 278 between the ramps and the bridge was not initially part of the project's scope, Kinton said.
But earlier this year, several motorists bemoaned the condition of the existing asphalt, which had developed potholes and caused damage to several vehicles, Kinton said. Crews completed $118,000 in temporary emergency repairs in January.
In March, the county successfully lobbied DOT to add the stretch to the flyover project, Kinton said.
The resurfacing between the bridge and Moss Creek is causing the $45 million project to be delayed. The flyover, designed to relieve congestion on U.S. 278, was scheduled to be done in November, but it won't be finished until sometime next year, county officials said last month.
The project is among the last of a group approved by voters in a 2006 sales tax referendum for transportation projects.


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A new management team will take over the running of a medical practice in Bristol which caters for tens of thousands of patients.
BrisDoc will operate Bishopston Medical Practice from Saturday, February 10, on a two-year partnership contract.
It comes after GP partners at the practice announced last year they were resigning from their contracts on December 7.
GPs from another surgery, the Charlotte Keel Medical Practice, also left because of proposed funding cuts. Together, both surgeries have more than 27,000 patients on roll.
BrisDoc was formed by a group of local GP Practices over 10 years ago and already runs a range of services in Bristol.
It was appointed by NHS England from a list of pre-approved organisations who were invited to make bids via a formal procurement process.
GP partnerships are practices run as a business, with some or all of the doctors who work at the practice also partners in the business, sharing its profits and costs between them.
They take on patients on a contract from the NHS.
The firm has been locked in discussions with staff and employees. NHS England said staff have indicated they will stay with the practice, while current GP partners will be remaining in place.
NHS England said it would “work with patients, the wider community and other health and care services, to work out what services the practices and local areas need for the future”.
NHS England South West Director of Commissioning, Debra Elliott, said: “We are pleased to have an organisation with such a strong track record taking over the management and provision of primary care services at Bishopston Medical Practice and we are confident that patients will continue to get the same high quality services.
“We look forward to continue to work closely with patients, staff and other stakeholders on what services are needed for the future.”
BrisDoc already runs several services in the Bristol area, including the GP Out of Hours Service as well as Broadmead Medical Centre, Northville Family Practice, the homeless healthcare service and the GP support unit at the BRI.
It is also in charge of the Broadmead Walk-in Centre, on behalf of Bristol Community Health.
BrisDoc deputy medical director Dr Rebecca Hennessy said: "Brisdoc is delighted to have been awarded the contract to run Bishopston Medical Practice.
“We look forward to working closely with the patient group, the existing team and other stakeholders to continue to deliver high quality local patient care, and to further develop the practice."
Bristol clinical commissioning group chair Dr Martin Jones said: “With Brisdoc taking over the running of Bishopston Medical Practice for the next two years, we can now engage with patients to find out what they want from their practice in the long term.
“We are committed to working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to ensure the long-term future of primary care best meets the needs of patients.”


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The Sligo company has been bought by Danish IT services supplier NNIT and plans to continue its growth.
SL Controls, a Sligo-based software integration firm, has been acquired by Danish IT group NNIT for €16.9m.
Founded in 2002, SL Controls has clients in several industries but is particularly active in the medtech and pharma sectors. It expects to generate revenues of €10m this year.
IT services supplier NNIT, based in Denmark, has 3,000 employees spread across several offices in Europe, North America and Asia.
It has paid an upfront cost of €12.7m for the Irish company, with €4.2m in earn-outs dependent on terms in the deal.
Under the agreement, SL Control’s staff and management will remain but will come under the umbrella of NNIT.
In March of this year, the Sligo company announced plans to create 50 jobs in Ireland over the next 18 months, bringing its total headcount to 140. As well as its Sligo headquarters, it has offices in Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Florida.
SL Controls co-founder and chief executive Keith Moran said that joining NNIT will enable it to expand operations.
“Joining forces with NNIT will further enhance our service offering to meet our customers’ global requirements for fully integrated solutions across the operational technology and information technology layers,” Moran said.
“In the ever-evolving, fast-paced life sciences sector, digital transformation is critical in meeting our customers’ global supply demands for life-enhancing pharmaceutical and medical device products,” he said. “Today, joining the NNIT group will allow us to continue our journey to further grow globally and to provide enhanced services to our clients and exciting career opportunities for our staff.”
Moran founded the company 19 years ago with Shane Loughlin, who is chief digital officer.
Ricco Larsen, senior vice-president of NNIT Life Sciences, said that SL Controls will bring added experience and expertise to its operations.
“The acquisition is yet another important milestone in our strategy to grow NNIT Life Sciences internationally,” Larsen said. “At the same time, we are delivering on our promise to further strengthen and grow our portfolio of IT services and solutions to the benefit of our customers. SL Controls will play an important role in securing our leading global position.”
NNIT, which is listed in Denmark with a market cap of around €420m, reported quarterly revenues of DKK 731m, roughly €98m, for the first three months of 2021.


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Just wanted to raise a virtual toast and wish you all a very Happy New Years!!
As I was away in Indonesia for most of December, my Whisky Lady posts were mostly catch-up on earlier tasting experiences…
Once again the Bombay & Malt and Cigar gentlemen managed to accommodate my mad travel schedule and arranged our night to coincide with my limited dates back in Mumbai. The theme was Berrys’ and a blend featuring:
- Berrys’ Speyside 46% – Sour cherries meets bitter sherry… hmm….
- Berrys’ Islay 46% – Peaty sweet cinnamon spice…
- Ghosted Reserve No 2 42.8% – A trio of lost Lowland distillery spirits from Ladyburn, Inverleven and Dumbarton…
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For this evening, we tried ‘blind’ three selections of which one was an interesting non-whisky whisky! Featured whiskies included: Belvenie Carribean Cask 14 year, Tomatin 12 year and Knockando 12 year. (more…)
If I was in Mumbai right now (not Jakarta), would be enjoying sampling whiskies in our monthly private whisky club.
Alas I’m missing it! So I have pulled out tasting notes from our ‘archives’ – courtesy of another member – as this was another evening I missed! The dratted down-side of travel 😉
Tasting Notes from April 2012
The evening was delightful with a very special malt selection comprising of Auchentoshan 12 year 40%, AnCnoc 40%, a not so common Deanston 46.3% and a Tomatin 21% received as a gift from the distiller. (more…)


So far, video cards are rapidly cheaper around the world for 3DCenter colleagues decided to compare their current prices with their own performance and calculate on the basis of this how much they should cost. The calculations of the price/performance ratio of colleagues were carried out on the basis of their 4K index, taking into account the large list of video cards reviews.
As a result, it turned out that the RTX 3090 graphics cards at the moment have the most poorly real price regarding its performance, but there are also solutions that have already coincided when comparing between real and honest price. This is what the data for NVIDIA video cards look like.
And so for AMD Radeon video cards.
With absolute confidence, you can now declare only one thing. Video cards manufacturers should reduce the prices of their devices in the near future, but, unfortunately, neither NVIDIA nor AMD are currently going to do this. At least the company did not officially declare this.


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According to Adam Newman, Senior Product Manager, Akamai Technologies, one of the most important steps is to optimize and automate image and video content, to balance the visual elements visitors crave and reduce the weight of these assets to maintain performance.
The company restored services by afternoon but didn’t cite the cause of this unplanned downtime.
TikTok’s U.S. operations are up for sale, and Oracle has now entered the bidding race against Microsoft.
Nextiva launched its new multi-tiered channel partner program NeXus and also bulked up its management team with key hires to head its largest channel investment.
Whether you like it or not, ephemeral video content is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. In this article, Hugh Beaulac, Content Strategist, talks about how ephemeral video content can help you to boost engagement.
Ermetic, Stack Overflow secured funding while Accenture, Motorola, and Nokia made new acquisitions this week. Here’s what is happening in the tech space around the world. FUNDING Ermetic Bags $17M in Series A Cloud security company, Ermetic, has closed a $17.25 million Series A funding led by Accel. Glilot Capital Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, and Target Global also participated ...
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This classic dark brown ginger cake is made from oats. In the past, it was often served with a seasonal fruit compote. The proper stuff, like this, should be extra sticky.
Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan, gas mark 2). Grease and line a 25cm square tin.
Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the melted butter and treacle, then the milk and beaten egg. Stir well and pour into a lined tin.
Bake for about 1 hour 45 minutes, or until you insert a skewer into the cake and it comes out clean.
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Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, said it is an honor to take on this responsibility amid the revitalization of the ASC and assured Cuba is committed to work arduously to boost that process
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 19.- Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla summoned the Caribbean State members to the upcoming ACS Summit in Havana, while appreciating the confidence put on his country to chair that organization.
Rodríguez said it is an honor to take on this responsibility amid the revitalization of the ASC and assured Cuba is committed to work arduously to boost that process. So, he announced the decision to call for a Summit for next June, PL reported.
We expect that meeting will contribute to consolidate the renovation process initiated in the Pétion Ville Summit 2013, with its Action Plan, and the 2014 commemoration in Mexico with the commitments arising from the Declaration of Mérida, he stressed.
In the 7th Summit, we hope to see the passing of a Declaration and Action Plan reflecting the will and consensus around our wishes for the organization in the immediate future, reaffirming its foundational principles, the Cuban Minister added in his speech in the 21st Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Council of Ministers.
In the ACS there are 25 out of the 33 member states of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), highlighted the head of Cuban diplomacy, and recalled that in the second Summit of the latter, Latin America and the Caribbean was proclaimed as Zone of Peace, since “promoting the letter and spirit of that historic document is indispensable to advance toward our goals.”
He said that being a consultation, concertation and cooperation body (article 3 of the Agreement) gives us the capacity to discuss topics of common interest, to promote the wider cooperation, to preserve the environment and to exercise our sovereignty over natural resources, strengthening friendship and what is beneficial for us. Translated by ESTI


India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM
Balasore, Odisha: India on Tuesday successfully test-fired Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the Odisha coast here, officials said.
The VL-SRSAM was flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy.
The flight test was carried out from an Indian naval ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability, DRDO sources said.
The missiles, equipped with indigenous radio frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy. The VL-SRSAM system has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO.
"During the test launch, flight path and vehicle performance parameters were monitored using flight data, captured by various range instruments such as radar, electro-optical tracking system (EOTS) and telemetry systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur," they said.
An official statement said that the launch was monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories involved in the design and development of the system such as Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad and R&D Engineers, Pune.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Navy and associated teams on the successful flight trial of VL-SRSAM and stated that the missile will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, G Satheesh Reddy, congratulated the teams involved in the successful flight test and said that the trial has proved the effectiveness of the weapon system.
"It will further strengthen the Indian Navy for neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets," Reddy added.


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Taiwan Series illustration via @CPBL_official on Instagram.
By Conor Liguori
World Baseball Network
The Wei Chuan Dragons and Rakuten Monkeys will face off in the 2023 Taiwan Series starting Saturday, November 4.
The Dragons had the highest winning percentage of any Chinese Professional Baseball League team during the regular season and were awarded five games as the home team during the series.
Rakuten Monkeys (60-56-4)
The Rakuten Monkeys return to the Taiwan Series after being swept in four games by the CTBC Brothers in 2022. The Monkeys’ last title was in 2019 when they were known as the Lamigo Monkeys, located in Taoyuan City. They defeated the Chinatrust Brothers in five games and won game five convincingly, 20-3.
To reach the 2023 Taiwan Series, Rakuten defeated the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions three games to one. As the No. 2 seed, the Lions started the playoff series with a one-game advantage, but the Monkeys won three straight from October 28 to October 30.
Monkeys manager Zeng Hao-ju told reporters after game three of the playoff series that none of his players wanted to play in an elimination game. Zeng said the Monkeys played “as if there were no tomorrow.” Rakuten won the game 7-1 and received clutch hitting performances from catcher Yen Hung-chung and designated hitter Liao Chien-fu. Yen hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning, and Liao struck a pair of solo home runs in the second and third innings.
“The Monkeys just played better than us,” Lions manager Lin Yue-ping told Focus Taiwan. The Lions also dealt with an injury during the series. Starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson was drilled in the head with a line drive off the bat of Chen Hsiu-Chun in game one. Sampson had to exit the game but walked to the dugout under his own power.
If the Monkeys defeat the Wei Chuan Dragons in the Taiwan Series, it would be the teams’ first championship since moving to Rakuten in 2020. They will host games three and four at Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium from November 7-8. Both games are scheduled for 6:35 a.m. ET. Rakuten will have 12 pitchers, four catchers, nine infielders, and three outfielders on their 28-man Taiwan Series roster.
Wei Chuan Dragons (62-53-5)
The Wei Chuan Dragons were the champions in the second half of the season (32-26-2) and finished in second place behind the Lions in the first half.
It has been 24 years since the organization’s last Taiwan Series championship when they defeated the Koos Group Whales four games to one. However, it has only been three years since the club rejoined the CPBL as a major league team.
Manager Yeh Chang-Chun was a catcher on the 1999 championship team and enjoyed a 16-year playing career in the CPBL with the Dragons, Sinon Bulls, and Brother Elephants. During his four years with the Dragons, the club won three straight championships from 1997-99. Yeh is delighted to return to the Taiwan Series with his old team.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be back in the Taiwan Series, as a Dragon, and after twenty-some years,” Yeh told reporters in a postgame press conference after defeating the Lions in game three. “The old Dragons, with our threepeat, was an extraordinary memory for me.”
Yeh can become the first manager in CPBL history to lead two organizations to titles. He led the victorious EDA Rhinos, now known as the Fubon Guardians, in 2016.
The Dragons have some imposing sluggers on the team that could make it difficult on Rakutens’ pitching staff. Catcher Kungkuan Giljegiljaw is no exception. The 29-year-old played six seasons in the Cleveland Guardians organization from 2014-19 and has hit 48 home runs in his first three seasons in China. Gilijegilijaw’s teammate Lin Cheng-xiao does not hit nearly as many home runs, but the outfielder was caught stealing just six times in 27 attempts during the regular season.
The Wei Chuan Dragons will host games one, two, five, six, and seven of the Taiwan Series at Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium. They will have 13 pitchers, three catchers, eight infielders, and four outfielders on their 28-man Taiwan Series roster.
2023 Taiwan Series Schedule
Game 1 – November 4 at 5:05 a.m. ET – Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium
Game 2 – November 5 at 5:05 a.m. ET – Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium
Game 3 – November 7 at 6:35 a.m. ET – Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium
Game 4 – November 8 at 6:35 a.m. ET – Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium
Game 5 – November 10 at 6:35 a.m. ET – Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium
Game 6 – November 11 at 5:05 a.m. ET – Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium
Game 7 – November 12 at 5:05 a.m. ET – Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium
All games of the 2023 Taiwan Series can be streamed on CPBL TV through the Hami Video website or via Twitch; both include a paid subscription.


Modern floor cleaning machines boast a sense of efficiency and flexibility that would have been thought all but impossible only a handful of years ago. However, they still need to be operated properly in order to avoid accidental injuries or other on-site hazards. Let us take a look at some top safety tips that all employees should be aware of before operating any of these units.
Some industrial floor cleaning machines can be quite loud. This may present a problem if the operator is not aware of his or her immediate environment. Areas which are being cleaned should be cordoned off.
Other workers must be aware of the cleaning schedule. Assuming that all of these checks have taken place, it is still critical to vigilantly observe the environment when operating the machine in question.
Regular Maintenance Checks
Another safety suggestion involves properly maintaining all floor cleaning machines. Each unit should be checked before each use for signs of mechanical damage such as frayed wires or worn scrubbing heads.
All controls must be functioning properly. Pay particular attention to important features such as the emergency shut-off switch. A properly maintained machine will provide years of reliable use an the chances of suffering from an injury are likewise vastly reduced.
Proper Training and Orientation
Training is critical to enhance the safety of all employees. Only those who have been taught by a certified professional should be allowed to operate an industrial floor cleaning machine. In the same respect, the machine must not be able to be activated by those without the proper authorisation. This proactive stance will help to eliminate workplace injuries.
The Use of Solvents and Cleaning Solutions
Only use cleaning solutions and solvents that have been approved by the manufacturer. You could damage or otherwise corrode the internal working mechanisms of the machine. of course, always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (such as gloves and eye protection) in order to avoid unintentional accidents.
The good news is that the majority of the concerns mentioned above can be eliminated by choosing to work with a reliable floor cleaner hire firm. Safety is everyone’s responsibility and this topic needs to be taken very seriously.
Airborne particulate matter such as dust within industrial environments can cause a host of issues including respiratory problems, faulty equipment and even fire hazards. This is why it is critical to reduce these levels to a near minimum in order to avoid such circumstances. Let us take a look at some excellent methods to consider as well as why procuring a professional scrubber dryer hire service is an ideal option to consider.
Identify the Source of the Dust
It is first important to determine where the dust is originating from. Some of the most common sources within industrial environments include:
Certain grinding or cutting machines (such as CNC units).
Particles on the floor that become stirred up by vehicles such as forklifts.
Once the origin has been discovered, it will be much easier to treat the problem at hand.
Mitigating Measures to Implement
Periodically check any and all filtration systems associated with the location (such as HVAC units and extractor fans). Make sure that they are all functioning properly. As most filters have an expiration date, it is wise to replace them when in doubt if they are working as they should.
One interesting consideration involves the use of portable machines that generate a fine mist in the air. This mist will attach itself to small particles that might otherwise remain suspended. In turn, the levels of airborne particulate matter will be dramatically reduced. Unfortunately, some environments might not be compatible with misting systems. This is when the power of scrubber dryers will come into play.
Industrial Cleaning Equipment
Modern scrubber dryers are designed with a versatile nature in order to address a variety of industrial requirements. Not only will they be able to handle even the largest of locations, but they can remove the majority of dust from the air in a safe manner. The size and power of these units can vary and this will primarily depend upon the needs of the customer.
If you have been concerned about the levels of dust within your industrial property, the first step is to contact a service professional at Cleanhire. We will be more than happy to provide you with additional advice as well as to explain the line of scrubber dryers that are currently available.
Many warehouses and facility managers are already aware of the numerous benefits associated with modern floor scrubber hire services. However, there is still a handful who remain trapped in the “dark ages” due to their unwillingness to abandon traditional processes. Let us compare and contrast the differences between efficient floor scrubbers and manual labour requirements.
Manually maintaining a large floor area can quickly reduce in-house resources due to the sheer size of the floor that needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. This is problematic even for the largest of companies, as other core competencies could be sacrificed as a result.
Floor scrubbers are able to dramatically reduce the amount of manual labour required; allowing organisations to return their focus back to other concerns such as product management and marketing.
All About Efficiency
Simply stated, manual processes are not efficient or effective. Not only will they take longer to complete, but the chances are high that dirt and grime may still remain. While there are indeed some compounds which can be used in conjunction with manual sweeping and scrubbing, the fact of the matter is that these can become quite expensive when dealing with larger spaces.
Let’s also not forget that physically handling some of these chemicals and solvents may place employees in danger. Floor scrubbing machines represent all-in-one solutions that are meant to take the legwork out of the equation. This results in a massively improved sense of efficiency and ultimately, a cleaner work environment.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Manually cleaning a large property will cost a great deal of money over time. This is obviously a concern for companies that might be trying to adhere to a limited budget. It should likewise be pointed out that manual techniques might disrupt normal operations (such as closing a portion of a warehouse down in order to clean it properly).
The same cannot be said when referring to scrubbing units. As they can complete challenging tasks within a short period of time, there is no risk of sacrificing operations for cleanliness.
The situations mentioned above are some of the very same reason why countless property owners choose to procure the services of Cleanhire. Please contact us if you would like to learn more.
Vacuum cleaners are some of the most essential tools which can help to maintain a clean and safe environment. Industrial vacuums are often utilised to tackle larger tasks such as addressing the cleaning requirements within warehouses or large showrooms.
While there is no doubt that these modern marvels are built to last, it is also a good idea to take a look at some of their basic operating principles. Not only will this allow you to appreciate their innovative features, but such knowledge is also great if you happen to be troubleshooting any problems.
The main principle behind any vacuum cleaner is the ability to create differences in air pressure. The lower pressure created by the engine of an industrial cleaner enables air and particulate matter to be sucked up from below. This can be accomplished in several ways. Electrical motors may be employed during normal situations while compressed air units could be utilised within dangerous environments (such as chemical plants or refineries).
Either way, the centrifugal force created by these internal mechanisms causes a series of brushes to rotate. This enables the unit to remove dirt and similar debris from the floor below.
As industrial vacuum cleaners are often used within challenging environments, it only makes sense that they are equipped with powerful filters. These filters will catch particulate matter; a very important principle for those who are worried about creating a great deal of dust. Filters will normally be placed immediately before an internal storage tank.
This is also pivotal in terms of preventing clogs and similar blockages that could hinder the operation of the entire system. As you may have already imagined, filters will need to be replaced from time to time.
The Portable Edge
Many industrial vacuum cleaners are equipped with user-friendly controls alongside castor wheels in order to ensure a greater degree of control and mobility. They can therefore be utilised within tight spaces with the help of attachments. In other words, there are few jobs which these machines cannot handle.
If you have been hoping to address a challenging maintenance or cleaning job, please consider the industrial vacuum cleaner hire services provided by our team. We stock some of the best names in the business and all of our units are built to last.
There are several reasons why it is important to maintain a neat and tidy warehouse. Some are more apparent than others. It is nonetheless key that management take such a role seriously and that stakeholders address pertinent issues on a regular basis. So, what are some of the advantages directly associated with a clean warehouse?
How can these benefits be passed on to employees and the company as a whole? As this infographic illustrates, there is a bit more than may initially meet the eye. Let’s take a look at why clean warehouses are absolutely essential for day-to-day operations.
Health and Safety Concerns
A clean warehouse is a safe warehouse. Countless injuries are direct results of clutter and misplaced items. The proper allocation of machinery is just as important. As our infographic points out, up to 85 deaths are caused due to the improper handling and/or placement of forklifts on a yearly basis.
This is why management needs to perform the proper on-site safety assessments in order to determine if any changes need to be made. The health and safety of all employees should never be taken lightly.
A Positive Reflection Upon the Company
Clean environments also present the company in a positive light. Not only is this very important if third parties or customers happen to be visiting the warehouse in question, but a sense of tidiness helps to boost morale over time. Workers who feel as if their needs are being taken care of are more likely to positively contribute to the organisation as a whole.
Smart and Productive
Our infographic also points out the undeniable fact that clean warehouse environments are associated with a higher degree of productivity. Locations free from clutter and other types of hazardous debris are able to handle larger workloads and common problems such as storage issues are much less likely to be present.
Furthermore, well-maintained warehouses can be adapted to a host of logistical needs in no time at all. Companies can, therefore, tackle even the most demanding of tasks with a greater degree of success.
It should now be obvious to appreciate some of the main benefits associated with a neat and tidy warehouse. Do you have additional questions in relation to our infographic? Would you like to learn how Clean Hire can help? If so, feel free to contact us directly.


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The city's free holiday trolley service kicks into high gear Saturday with five different routes, city officials announced Thursday.
All of the routes will travel to and from Navy Pier, except the Garfield Park Conservatory trolley. Service will be every 20 to 30 minutes. Trolleys will not run Christmas Day.
The routes include:
- Museum Campus/Navy Pier Express: Non-stop service to and from the Adler Planetarium, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning this Saturday through Dec. 17; and daily Nov. 23 to 26 and Dec. 18 to 31.
- North Michigan Avenue (various stops north of the Chicago River): 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays beginning this Saturday through Dec. 17; and Mondays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 to 31.
- State Street (south of the Chicago River): 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. beginning this Saturday through Dec. 17; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays Dec. 18 to 31.
- Illinois/Grand/Navy Pier: daily year-round service connecting the pier with River North and the Chicago Transit Authority station at Grand Avenue and State Street, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
- Garfield Park Conservatory: Service between the conservatory and downtown including the Omni Chicago Hotel, Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago Hilton and Towers from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays beginning Friday through Jan. 7.
In addition, there will continue to be free trolley service between the Museum Campus and the Soldier Field parking lots and CTA train station.
For more information, call 312-744-3565 or check www.cityofchicago.org/Transportation.


Corporate Innovation Best Practices – Q&A with Central Ohio Transit Authority
Rev1 Ventures works with leaders in corporate innovation to connect corporates with promising startups and entrepreneurs.
Sophia Mohr is Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), which provides mobility services to our region of more than 1.4 million residents. She and her team are focused on developing innovative mobility solutions to Central Ohio, a region expected to grow to three million residents by 2050. A really interesting aspect is how COTA has been nimble in the pandemic, to make technology-based changes that have been implemented rapidly, have had significant impact on residents’ lives and livelihood, and help COTA move every life forward.
MM: It is hard to think of a more challenging responsibility than figuring out how to keep people moving in a region like ours, where population is expected to more than double –especially when Columbus has been such an easy city to live in.
SM: Columbus is a growing city. Columbus has been identified as one of those cities that is nice to live in. We are attracting people and growing faster than we forecasted just a decade ago. It is a challenge to provide innovative mobility for a growing region, but it is a challenge that we welcome. I have been at COTA a little over two years. When I first saw the role, I knew about COTA, but I didn’t know what transit innovation was all about. The more I looked into the opportunity, the more fascinated I became. The decisions that we are making now are going to impact how we all live and move in the next ten to twenty years.
MM: The pandemic affected so many aspects of life. I have heard it said that because of COVID-19, we are growing even faster than we thought.
SM: The city is at an inflection point. As a society, we are going to see more changes in mobility–not just transportation or transit–in the next 20 years than we have in the past fifty. Look at our streets, at how we move. What does doubling our population mean? How do we move our population to work, to play, to have access to the opportunities a growing city can provide. As someone who has lived in Columbus for most of my life, I am thrilled to be part of this pivotal moment for our city.
MM: Your background is in industrial and systems engineering. And then you were in strategy and services design for NetJets. How do you bring that perspective to leading innovation with COTA?
SM: My focus has always been on designing systems for people and how we interact with technology to get things done. Good design tells people intuitively what to do. A city needs transit, but transit isn’t historically always thought of as intuitive. As a public entity, we at COTA need to think of everyone in our community and design for them. We are really trying to think about designing transportation differently, in ways our community might not realize but can become part of how we move and live our lives.
For example, at the beginning of the pandemic, many organizations were shutting down or limiting services, and COTA was no different. However for some, transit is their primary means for work. Based on the data at the time in the Northeast area of Columbus, we would have brought a bus line back hourly, but when you think of the people who rely on transit, hourly is not convenient.
Instead, we created the nation’s first full-time bus-on-demand in Northeast Columbus. We handled it through an app, similar to Uber or Lyft. The bus didn’t come to a person’s house, but it did come to the person’s bus stop. We are averaging a twelve minute wait with a full-sized bus. It is a great example of COTA using technology to do something we never could have done ten years ago. This was the first in the U.S., and it is still running.
MM: Can you share other examples of game-changing technology that COTA has rapidly put into play over the last couple of years–as the work and transportation environment has been turned upside down.
SM: We are working on an artificial intelligence (AI) project that takes multiple data sources to predict where congestion and accidents may occur. In doing this, we are redefining what a transit organization should be doing. It’s not just about the bus. It is about the total mobility of people in our community. We are one of the first transit agencies to stretch the boundaries of transit this way. We are defining our role in ways that people don’t expect.
Another example: One of the things that we have learned is that people don’t buy bus passes because they don’t know the true cost. So, in November, we rolled out our digital fare payment system. Riders pay through the Transit app.
MM: And you also found inequity in how customers were paying for fare, such as people who could purchase monthly passes versus people who could only pay by the trip?
SM: Exactly. We found that people who can afford transit the least tend to pay the most. Now the new digital payment system has introduced fare capping. The smartcard or Transit app account keeps track (by the week or the month) When they pay $4.50 a day or $62 a month, their fare is capped and they can continue to ride for the rest of the day or month at no additional cost. That’s a game changer and another interesting way that technology can help COTA do something we couldn’t do before, and it’s an example of how we’re constantly asking ourselves how we can better serve the community, especially those that rely on us the most.
MM: It has been an eye-opener for us, to work with your team. Talk about how COTA is using our services to help accomplish your mission.
SM: We are connected with Rev1 to help us access all types of technologies to make things better, from safety, to customer experience, to data. We want to be at the forefront. We aren’t looking at innovation from solving transit problems. We look at it from the perspective of what would a mobility company do. We provide solutions that connect people to prosperity and move people forward.
MM: How do you execute on that mission from inside a transit organization? Seriously? It is one thing to say you want to take an end-to-end view; it can be quite a different thing to actually do.
SM: It goes back to our overall mentality, and that starts at the top. Our CEO’s background is not public transit. She thinks differently–and the community realizes it needs to think about mobility differently, too. For me, coming into this role, I have a better perception of our community. I had always worked in private industry. This is my first time in the public space. I wouldn’t have thought I would have ever done this; it just wasn’t on my radar. Now, I have a much better appreciation for how public transit helps and serves people. Our mission statement about moving every life forward also means leaving no one behind. Everyone deserves a chance to prosper, and COTA is a part of helping them get there.
Learn more about how Rev1 and COTA are working together here.
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Wisconsin couple wins appeal over $12K unemployment debt; judge overturns DWD’s overpayment decision
MADISON, Wis. — An administrative law judge has overturned a Department of Workforce Development decision to charge an Appleton man about $12,000 for overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
The news comes as a relief to Steve and Tammy Vignali, after a News 3 Investigation showing how some individuals could face hundreds in monthly payments for unemployment debt during the pandemic.
“It’s a big weight off my mind,” Steve said. A bus driver, he’d been laid off at first during the pandemic, then quit the company later when he says he would have risked his health to keep driving under their existing safety precautions.
“You have something like this where someone wants you to pay $12,000, that kind of weighs on your mind every day.”
A judge upheld his decision as being eligible for the unemployment benefits he was paid out, according to documentation reviewed by News 3 Investigates.
According to the latest state data for the week ending September 4, there are 13,679 people waiting for their appeals to have hearing scheduled. The Department of Workforce Development said individuals appealing unemployment overpayment decisions are included in that number, but could not provide a percentage breakdown.
Earlier this year, the state said more than 42,000 people in 2021 are facing about $85.5 million in debt due to unemployment benefit overpayments that the state says were because of errors in filing.
But in cases like the Vignalis, judges aren’t always upholding those decisions. Steve said the issue was an overcomplicated system; others have told News 3 Investigates that they were never given the chance or information to correct errors.
“They’ve got to put it back to a user-friendly thing, and not so complicated,” Tammy said. “We wish that the state, the governor, would actually recognize this problem.”
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