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SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 25 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The TEA assembly hall celebrated this Thursday the day dedicated to the ‘International Cooperation Day’ of the ‘Campus Africa 2021’ program, in which the president of the Cabildo, Pedro Martín, pointed out that “international collaboration is fundamental, it is a great opportunity to share experiences of participation in development and to be able to work together “.
Along these lines, he added that the intention of the insular institution “is to give opportunities to people from other countries who on some occasion may have difficulties, and need collaboration to expand their work and training.”
In this regard, Pedro Martín recalled that these cooperation initiatives “can benefit the communities to which they belong, but will also improve research capacity” and will have an impact on teaching the people of Tenerife, and he hoped that this “relationship is always one of exchange and symmetry.” .
The event was attended by the rector of the University of La Laguna, Rosa Aguiar, the directors of the Africa Campus, José Gómez Soliño and Basilio Valladares, and the CEO of Foreign Action of the Cabildo, Liskel Álvarez, as well as the Deputy Minister of the Government from the Canary Islands Manuel Martínez and a representation of 55 students from Mauritania, Mozambique, Tunisia, Cape Verde and Morocco.
The rector of the University of Cape Verde participated in this seminar with a message recorded on video, in which she thanked the institutions for their efforts to develop collaborative actions between countries.
The rector of the University of La Laguna, Rosa Aguilar, pointed out that “in an increasingly global context and marked by a tremendous disparity between territories, international cooperation for development is, or should be, almost an obligation for all institutions of the countries that, fortunately, have good levels of development “.
He also recalled the role of universities in that cooperation, based on “contributing to social progress, both in our country and abroad, which is related to our purpose of putting the Sustainable Development Goals into practice, an agenda that it allows us to direct our efforts towards initiatives that can really mean a real change in our society and our planet, and that is perfectly compatible with our scientific and academic activity “.
The Councilor for Foreign Action of the Cabildo, Liskel Álvarez, recalled that “this campus is a way of attracting social progress, coupled with research and development”, and assured that they want ‘Campus Africa’ “to be that benchmark in the research and development, and undoubtedly Tenerife is presented in an increasingly global and digitized world through excellence and knowledge “.
José Gómez Soliño, co-director of the Campus, highlighted the role of this meeting “in training and related to contagious diseases,” and, he said, “we will continue to be there, promoting cooperation and the internationalization of knowledge.”


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Autumn holidays at Lake Achensee
When the early morning mist rises like a curtain, and the forests make an entrance costumed in colours from golden yellow to rusty red, and the gentle breeze over the lake is the prompter, nature at Lake Achensee has transformed into a stage. Autumn in Tirol's Sports & Vitality Park puts the spotlight on a natural spectacle that provides the scenery for the most beautiful plays.
Such a magical time of year, when Tirol's largest lake becomes a colourful stage with our visitors in the starring role: It's curtain up for your autumn holidays at Lake Achensee, a holiday destination with tradition. The lake, which lies beautifully nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains, has attracted visitors since time immemorial. What makes this region so popular? Is it the picturesque setting or the combination of mountains and the lake, boasting a huge variety of recreational activities? Probably both. What fans of the Achensee region appreciate most is the pristine natural scenery and the diverse natural landscapes featuring an ensemble of water, meadows and rocks.
The first act hiking and mountaineering, the second act biking, and the third act climbing or sailing? Or would you rather play golf? Tirol's Sports & Vitality Park offers plenty of sporting pursuits. You can conquer the mountains around Tirol's largest lake by cable car or by using your own muscle strength. The hiking trail network extends over 500 kilometres. Both the Nature Park Karwendel and the Rofan mountains boast a magnificent scenery. For cycling enthusiasts, there are 250 kilometres of well-signposted cycle routes. Tours of various lengths and difficulty levels let you explore the region’s natural spectacle on two wheels.
Fantastic wellness offers
Wellness is one of the region’s main attractions. From exquisite massages and Far Eastern relaxation techniques to an art nouveau swimming hall, spa suites, and wellness on the alpine pasture: The wellness options at Lake Achensee deserve a round of applause. Some hotels also offer day spa experiences, and in the leisure centre Atoll Achensee you can relax in the panorama pool, the spacious penthouse SPA, or in the outdoor pools. The star ingredient in most of the treatments is Tiroler Steinöl® shale oil), which is mined locally and processed in skincare products.

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Delegates from all 13 colonies went to the Continental Congress. It was held in Philadelphia, on 1774. It was also called the Philadelphia congress.
The Battle Of New York was also known as the Battle Of Long Island. It was between the Continental Army, and the British. At the end the British won, and took New York. This happened in 1776.
Bunker Hill was a great help in the Battle Of Bunker Hill. Because the Americans had cover and had the high ground. The hill is in Boston, and was in 1775. This was between America and Britain. And the British won at the end. Because the Americans had to surrender.
Valley Forge was a military camp, for the Continental Army. And is located in Pennsylvania. The camp was commanded by general George Washington. The camp was used in 1777-1778.
In the 2nd Continental Congress, delegates from the 13 colonies came. This meeting was also held in Philadelphia in 1774. And was succeeded by the 1st Continental Congress.
The Battles Of Lexington And Concord was in 1775. And was located in Massachusetts. And was between America and Britain. And the Americans won. Because the British surrendered.


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With the arrival of the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend comes the official end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens' reign as the weekend box office champion. With three new movie releases and recent Oscar nominations to catch up on, movie patrons had plenty of options this weekend.
Friday Box Office Analysis
By Kim Hollis
January 16, 2016
The new #1 film in the country is going to be Ride Along 2, the sequel to the Ice Cube/Kevin Hart comedy. Like the original, Ride Along 2 chose the MLK Jr. holiday frame for its debut. In 2014, Hart was a rising comedy star and the hottest new thing; today, the bloom has come off the rose just a bit. Ride Along 2's first Friday came in at $12 million, lagging behind the $14.4 million that the first film was able to deliver. If it follows a similar trajectory to its predecessor, Ride Along 2 should come in with $34.6 million for the Friday-to-Sunday portion of the weekend and $40.5 million for four days.
Leading all other Academy Awards nominees, The Revenant was rewarded with 12 nominations on Thursday, and the studio added a few screens as a result. Even so, it had such a significant debut last weekend that it was going to be pretty tough to top it. It declined 35% from last Friday, but we should see the numbers shore up some over the rest of the weekend. It should have a three-day total of $28 million.
That means that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will officially fall out of contention as the weekend box office champion. Its $6.3 million Friday total represents a 41% decline from last week. It's the kind of film that will get propped up some by the holiday weekend, though with a domestic total currently sitting at at $832.2 million, it's hard to imagine that people haven't seen it. Look for a Friday-to-Sunday total of $24.5 million. We're all just really watching its international numbers now to see if it can capture the worldwide record, but it's looking as though the Force Awakens is going to fall short due to China's lack of long-term familiarity with the franchise.
Michael Bay was back with lots of explosions, this time in the more politically charged 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Clearly, people weren't ready for this story to be told, or more to the point, maybe they weren't ready for it to be told by Bay. It earned $5.9 million yesterday, which should mean a three-day total of $16 million. Lone Survivor and American Sniper set the gold standard for January military/war movie releases, but 13 Hours never seemed to have the same kind of focus from American audiences.
The final new wide release was Norm of the North, which you'll be excused if you didn't know existed. It earned $1.6 million and should finish the weekend with $6.4 million. That's probably about $6 million more than it deserves, and it will be an afterthought when Kung Fu Panda hits theaters.
Last weekend's new release The Forest showed typical horror film behavior by declining 65% from Friday-to-Friday to $1.8 million. It will likely just cross the $5 million mark for the weekend, and then settle in for its impending home video release in a few months, where it's likely to earn the bulk of its revenues.

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The Monmouth store which opened late last month is the retailer’s largest so far with a 3,000 sq ft trading unit at £35,000 pa on a 10 year lease. Its 1,000 sq ft store in Sherborne is on a 10 year lease at £22,000 pa.
Biggie Best now has eight stores in quality market towns including Henley, Marlow and Tunbridge Wells. It is likely to open up to six more over the next year.
The Biggie Best stores originally traded as Lots of Living but have recently been successfully rebranded with the name of the name of the owner, an established home furnishings wholesaler with a head office and warehouse in Bristol. GCW was originally appointed in 2013 to help the business expand into retail units across the UK.

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Beauregard man charged in father’s death
Published 4:20 pm Friday, November 26, 2021
A Beauregard Parish man has been arrested in connection with the death of his father who was discovered dead inside a Rosepine home earlier this week, according to authorities.
Jeramiah Foster, 20, was charged on Thursday with second-degree murder after admitting to detectives he had been involved in a domestic violence incident that allegedly led to the death of his father, Larry Foster, the day before.
According to Sheriff Sam Craft, the investigation into the incident began on Wednesday morning when a woman walked into the Rosepine Town Hall building that houses the area police department, and told authorities she had discovered a man dead on the floor of her home.
Rosepine Police and Vernon Sheriff’s Office authorities responded to the residence in the area of Lewis Road, and located the deceased man’s body, later identified as 57 year-old Larry Foster, of Bon Wier, Texas.
“Upon observation of the scene, officers recognized the need for further investigation into the death,” Craft said.
The investigation, according to Craft, revealed that Foster frequently visited the home he was found deceased in, and that his vehicle was missing from the property. That vehicle was soon located near DeRidder and was found to be in the possession of his son, Jeramiah Foster. It was also learned that Jeramiah Foster was wanted on active bench warrants from both Beauregard and Vernon parishes.
Foster was located by Beauregard Parish deputies at a residence on Kulaga Road and was taken into custody on the outstanding bench warrants. He was then extradited to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office where detectives began questioning him on his father’s death.
It was during those interviews, according to Craft, that Foster admitted to having been involved in a domestic violence incident with his father.
Official forensic results from the autopsy are still pending, but Vernon Parish authorities told the American Press it is believed Foster was stabbed to death. Foster was booked into the Vernon Parish Jail with a bond set at $1 million.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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While worst drought situations are prevailing in several states of our country, Noida Authority has timely put forward a move to replenish the groundwater level of the city. The authority is planning a master plan to recharge its groundwater level effectively for the next 30 years to prevent a similar drought situation. In next week, authority will seek for a proposal for selecting a consultant for the project. After appointing the expert, the consultant will conduct a survey of the city before the proposal will be submitted.
According to Deputy CEO of Noida Authority Saumya Srivastava, the consultant shall conduct an intensive survey to determine the crucial areas in the city and identify its groundwater levels. Consultant would also be determining the demand and supply of groundwater levels in the next 30 years. A detailed report for the same will be produced within six months.
The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has revealed that the groundwater level in Noida is under stress, adding that the city could face a serious water shortage in the future unless any solid measures to recharge the underground water are initiated. Since its inception, the land use in Noida was drastically changed mainly from agriculture to residential and industrial purposes. The urbanization of the city has also rapidly progressing which has been a cause for groundwater depletion, added CGWA.
The recommendations over the master plan shall be implemented after the detailed survey. The authority said that they will write to all government offices in Noida to state whether they are using water harvesting system in their buildings. If the offices are devoid of such a system, then Noida Authority shall offer water harvesting systems on a non-profit manner.
Project engineers have been assigned by Noida Authority to conduct a survey on Noida villages to identify intruded ponds so that it can be revamped as ideal catchment areas. Earlier, the NGT had prohibited developers in using groundwater for any sought of construction. Noida Authority is keeping a close look on this regard and is providing treated water to builders at low cost for construction purposes.


The recent closure of Radio Free Asia’s (RFA) office in Hong Kong has ignited significant discourse, both within the region and on the international stage. While some Western media outlets lament the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong, a deeper analysis unveils a complex narrative intertwined with geopolitical tensions, national security concerns, and the evolving landscape of media influence.
On March 29, RFA announced the shuttering of its Hong Kong office, citing concerns over staff safety following the enactment of the Hong Kong Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. This decision, while seemingly abrupt, sheds light on the multifaceted nature of RFA’s operations and its historical ties to the United States government. Established with funding from the US Congress and previously operated by the Central Intelligence Agency, RFA has been viewed by some as a tool for disseminating information aimed at destabilizing China.
Critics argue that RFA’s closure underscores broader geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, with the former’s efforts to exert influence in the region facing increasing challenges. Shen Yi, a professor at Fudan University, contends that RFA’s primary objective was to incite subversion and rebellion in China, rather than uphold journalistic integrity.
The enactment of the Hong Kong Safeguarding National Security Ordinance has further exacerbated tensions surrounding RFA’s operations. While proponents argue that the law targets individuals posing a genuine threat to national security, critics view it as a means of stifling dissent and curtailing press freedom. The closure of RFA’s Hong Kong office has reignited debates over the law’s implications for media organizations operating within the region.
However, it is essential to scrutinize RFA’s track record to understand the broader context of its closure. Throughout its tenure in Hong Kong, RFA has faced accusations of biased reporting and dissemination of misinformation. For instance, during the violent clashes at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in November 2019, RFA’s coverage was criticized for glorifying the actions of rioters and overlooking the broader implications of the unrest.
Moreover, RFA’s role during the COVID-19 pandemic has come under scrutiny, with allegations of spreading rumors and undermining the Hong Kong government’s efforts to combat the virus. These instances highlight the challenges posed by media organizations that prioritize sensationalism over factual reporting, contributing to the polarization of public discourse and exacerbating social tensions.
In light of these controversies, the closure of RFA’s Hong Kong office prompts a broader reflection on the role of media in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse. While some may lament the loss of RFA as a bastion of press freedom, others argue that its closure signifies a step towards safeguarding national security and curtailing foreign interference in domestic affairs.
Li Xiaobing, an expert on Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan affairs from Nankai University, suggests that RFA’s closure is indicative of a broader trend wherein entities that once exploited legal loopholes to sow discord are now facing institutional barriers aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty.
However, it is crucial to acknowledge the complexities surrounding media regulation and censorship, particularly in the context of evolving geopolitical dynamics. While measures such as the Hong Kong Safeguarding National Security Ordinance aim to protect national interests, they also raise concerns about the erosion of press freedom and freedom of expression.
The closure of RFA’s Hong Kong office should prompt a nuanced discussion on the intersection of media, politics, and national security. Rather than viewing it through a binary lens of censorship versus press freedom, stakeholders must engage in constructive dialogue to address the underlying issues driving media polarization and foreign interference.
Ultimately, the closure of RFA in Hong Kong serves as a sobering reminder of the complex interplay between media, politics, and national security in an increasingly interconnected world. As geopolitical tensions continue to shape the global media landscape, it is imperative to uphold principles of journalistic integrity, transparency, and accountability to ensure a vibrant and pluralistic media environment.


text: Former X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd makes a stop in the LaxTrack spot today. Cher has an “it” quality that makes us know we’ll be hearing from her very soon. Her song With Ur Love has been getting some serious play with the help of Mike Posner’s name being added to the Bill. It’s a girlie song. We know! She’s a smokeshow though.


Eugene Robinson is about as reflexive a liberal and as defensive a defender of Mr. Obama as one can imagine. Yet he even he has come to understand how little the President's words mean.
President Obama's message about the government's massive electronic surveillance programs came through loud and clear: Get over it.
The president used more soothing words in his pre-vacation news conference Friday, but that was the gist. With perhaps the application of a fig leaf here and a sheen of legalistic mumbo jumbo there, the snooping will continue.
Unless, of course, we demand that it end.
The modest reforms Obama proposed do not begin to address the fundamental question of whether we want the National Security Agency to log all of our phone calls and read at least some of our emails, relying on secret judicial orders from a secret court for permission. The president indicated he is willing to discuss how all this is done -- but not whether…
As part of its public relations campaign, the administration released a 22-page white paper outlining its legal rationale for collecting and keeping a detailed log of all our domestic phone calls. The document depends on novel definitions of words whose meaning, I always thought, was fairly clear.
Somewhat less kind was Jeffrey Rosen at the New Republic:
President Obama's repeated comments that "there is no spying on Americans" and that "we don't have a domestic spying program," as he told Jay Leno, were contradicted by two revelations at the end of last week. On Thursday, the New York Times reported that the NSA is "searching the contents of vast amounts of Americans' e-mail and text communications into and out of the country," looking not only for Americans who communicate with foreigners under surveillance but also for those who mention information about them. On Friday, The Guardian reported that the NSA has a previously secret backdoor allowing it to query the names of American citizens in the course of searching phone calls and emails collected about foreign targets.
These revelations led news outlets like the Huffington Post and others to ask: "Did Obama lie on national television?" And it's certainly true that the evasive language the administration uses to describe what it's doing is increasingly corrosive. The administration feels it can't reveal the details about its surveillance program, so it uses funny language and then gets caught "lying," creating an atmosphere of dishonesty and distrust. Obama's Clintonian equivocations have made this the administration of what James Clapper called the "least untruthful answer," and that seems troubling.
Rosen is being rather bashful with his scare quotes, but the title of the piece is "The Lies Aren't What Makes Obama's NSA Stance So Awful."
I'm not sure that the kind of data mining that the Administration is doing is indefensible. I think it might be possible to do it in a way that protects privacy. I am sure that the Administration has shameless lied about what it is doing, in both artful and very clumsy ways.
I remember a lot of exchanges on this blog with A.I. and others about the Administration's mendacity. I was right.
Close to the point is Mr. Obama's habit of declaring that something must be done about something which he then does nothing about. One case in point is the reform of our entitlement programs. He and nearly everyone else recognize that reforms are desperately needed. The managers of Social Security and Medicare constantly cry out in alarm. So what are the President's proposals? Don't hold your breath.
A more recent case is his speech on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. From Meagan McArdle:
U.S. President Barack Obama just gave a speech saying that he wants to reform the housing market, pulling back on the government's role as the primary backer of your mortgage. And about time.
The government currently backs about 90 percent of newly issued mortgages, through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs. To all intents and purposes, except for very large loans to very affluent people, there is no private mortgage market in the U.S.
The president said today that he wants to change that -- to make it so that investors, not the government, are bearing more of the default risk. A fine sentiment, but he's a little vague on the details of exactly how government involvement in the mortgage market will be wound down.
That's our man. He's got a great idea there. Now: how does he propose to actually do what he says needs to be done? He doesn't. He ain't gonna. He never does. His words are cotton candy, sweet on the tongue but utterly insubstantial.


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Neighborhood: Prospect Place, 202 - Kansas City Area (so. Of River)
You won't want to miss this prime double lot opportunity in the Westside! Just up the block from your favorite Westside restaurants and shops, you'll be surrounded by incomparable downtown Kansas City and West Bottoms views. The home is positioned at the highest point in the Westside for construction, and include sleek, modern, updated kitchens and bathrooms. With high ceilings and an abundance of natural light, this home makes an exceptional residence or even an optimal Airbnb opportunity. Venture out back to find the perfect spaces for entertaining your family, friends, and guests. You'll love the convenience of the alley access with 4+ paved parking spots. This ideal location positions you to be in the most sough-after area of the Westside where you can truly have it all. This property was originally listed as part of MLS#2363941, but is now being sold separately.


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Get your jam on!
The Musical Chicken is loaded with musical fun!
Features five instrument attachments and activities to keep little ones busy.
Musical instruments include: 1 cymbal, 5-bar xylophone, 1 maraca tail, 2 clacking wings that double as drums with mallets that store back by the tail.
The whole thing is cute enough to leave sitting out for all to see.
- Ages 12 months +
- Measures 12.25 x 7.25 x 10.5H in
- Measures 31 x 18.5 x 27 cm
- Surface wash only

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From dawn to dusk, the Linemen of the Third Taxing District service, install and maintain the power, lighting
and automated electrical systems that meet the demands of an increasingly complex electrical industry.
In fact, TTD was recently recognized nationally for its level of reliable service, having received the Certificate of
Excellence in Reliability from the American Public Power Association (“APPA”) in 2018, by significantly
outperforming the electric industry national average as reported by the Energy Information Administration.
This is the second consecutive year TTD has earned this honor.
“This recognition helps demonstrate public power’s commitment to reliable electric service”, said Michael Hyland,
Senior Vice President of Engineering Services, at APPA.“We are proud to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work of all our staff to ensure that the lights stay on for all our customers”, said Kevin Barber, General Manager of the Third Taxing District.
View the full story: TTD July and August 2019 Newsletter


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Nutritional recommendations in asymptomatic animals?
Initially very low sodium was recommended upon auscultation of heart murmur. But this may cause early activation of RAAS, mild sodium restriction is probably best (<100mg/100kcal). Other main goal to achieve or maintain optimal BCS. n-3 fatty acids also may be beneficial.
Nutritional recommendations in mild to moderate CHF?
Primary importance maintaining optimal body condition. Loss of lean body mass multifactorial (anorexia, increased energy requirement, production of TNF and IL-1 [which also cause cardiac myocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis and have negative inotropic effects]). Anti-inflammatory tx may therefore be beneficial (n-3 fatty acid). Na restriction, without protein restriction (not a renal diet), with severe CHF lowering Na further may help decrease diuretic dose.
Nutritional recommendations for feline DCM?
Most current cases of DCM in cats independent of taurine deficiency. But still recommended to submit levels (plasma and whole blood) and treat empirically while waiting on test resutls.
Nutritional recommendations for canine DCM?
Unlike cats, dogs can endogenously synthesize taurine. But taurine deficiency has been documented in some breeds with DCM, such as American cocker spaniel, Newfoundland, golden retriever. May occur in some breeds due to breed specific requirements or diet (lamb meal and rice and high-fiber or very low protein/low taurine diets).
L-carnitine deficiency role in heart disease?
L-carnitine plays an important role in long-chain FA metabolism. L-carn def reported in a family boxers which is why it has been since supplemented in dogs with DCM. No studies demonstrate benefit in vet med. Problem is heart biopsy needed since plasma concentrations do not reflect myocardial deficiency.

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Cancer Education and Outreach
The Program in Health Disparities Research works closely with the Masonic Cancer Center on community education and outreach initiatives. This partnership helps link cancer researchers with the cancer disparity work in Minnesota. Staff attend events to distribute cancer information brochures and show displays that compare tissues affected by cancer with health tissue. Look for us at events such as the Pow Wow for Hope, Fond du Lac Annual Health Fair and Minnesota State Fair.
The Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaboration (MC3) also works closely with the Program in Health Disparities Research. MC3 is dedicated to reducing cancer health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities populations in Minnesota with an initial focus on Minnesota's growing new immigrant and refugee populations. To achieve this aim, MC3 focuses on cutting-edge research and community engagement with strong emphasis on community-based participatory research. MC3 is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is led by Kola Okuyemi, MD, MPH.

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Journal of the science of food and agriculture vol:85 issue:2 pages:243-250
Rapid aroma profiling of food products is a potential technique for at-line food quality evaluation. In this work the potential of zNose(TM), a surface acoustic wave-based sensor, was tested for honey quality assessment. Buckwheat honey was purposely adulterated with different levels of beet and cane invert sugar, and its aroma profile was measured after different periods of headspace equilibration. PCA using the relative peak areas as well as the full zNose(TM) spectra resulted in a clear separation between honey, and beet and cane invert sugar adulterants in the mixtures. PLS models were developed for quantitative estimation of adulterants using the entire spectra as well as the relative peak areas. Better predictions were obtained with the PLS models based on spectra than with those based on relative peak areas. A correlation of validation of 0.98 was obtained between predicted and measured percentage of adulteration. This model was also successfully validated with an external set of honey mixtures, resulting in an average deviation of 3% adulteration between the predicted and reference values. (C) 2004 Society of Chemical Industry.

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In case you missed it, here are Nintendo's E3 Digital Event highlights
Today at 9 a.m. PT, Nintendo held an E3 digital event broadcasted over twitch.tv and their own personal page here. Here are some of the highlights!
Team Starfox is back in action, and there are many new features in this latest addition to the series. As mentioned previously the gamepad's gyro controls can be used to fly, however, during the Treehouse gameplay session we learned that you can use both control sticks to play and use more intricate flying maneuvers.
A new feature in Starfox Zero is the walker transformation mode for the Arwing. Originally designed for the unreleased Starfox 2, the walker will be used for ground assault while the Arwing will be used for aerial dogfights. The transformation can be activated at any time at the touch of a button, providing new gameplay options for players.
Other vehicles are playable in Starfox Zero as well such as the Landmaster and a new helicopter-like vehicle known as the Gyro-wing. All vehicles will be able to transform, one of the gameplay footage reels showcasing the Landmaster's flying mode. All gameplay will take place on two screens simultaneously with the gamepad always displaying the cockpit mode, while the TV will show a more classic Starfox experience.
Platinum Games has been revealed as a collaborative developer for the game, and it shows. From the looks of it, this Starfox title will be much more fast-paced, an exciting announcement for the series.
Amiibo/Skylander Superchargers Crossover
Donkey Kong and Bowser will be making an appearance in the Skylanders Supercharged line of figures. A neat feature of both statuettes will be their dual functionality, working with both amiibo titles, as well as Skylanders platforms. These two figures, however, will be exclusive to the Wii U version of Skylanders.
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes
Nintendo's latest Legend of Zelda announcement is for the 3DS. Designed to be more of a co-op experience as opposed to the competitive nature of games such as Four Swords Adventures for the Nintendo GameCube, Triforce Heroes will focus on more serious dungeon design when compared to past Legend of Zelda multiplayer titles.
According to series director Eiji Aonuma, the game will have only 3 players during co-op sessions as he believed 4 players was too many in a serious Legend of Zelda experience. He did state, however, that the game will have a single player mode implemented as well.
Another feature is the ability to change outfits for your hero. Some suits - such as the one featured above - will upgrade certain items when you use them. How other outfits such as the Zelda Dress outfit, or various other outfits showcased will function has yet to be seen. During the Treehouse event it was revealed that all three players will share the same heart meter, making this game much more challenging.
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes is expected to come out fall 2015.
Hyrule Warriors: Legends
The Hyrule Warriors 3DS port had a short teaser trailer, introducing new playable characters: Tetra and King of Red Lions, both from The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker. From the footage it seems that players will be able to switch characters in real-time during missions, providing a new gameplay experience. The game will be released in the 1st quarter of 2016.
Metroid Prime Federation Force/Blast Ball
Metroid fans rejoice! A new Metroid Prime game has been announced.
Titled Metroid Prime: Federation Force the game appears to be a co-op experience featuring the Galactic Federation soldiers featured in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The game will be a 3DS exclusive that will also come with another game known as Metroid Prime: Blast Ball. Other than that, there isn't much to go off of.
Fire Emblem: Fates
Not much was revealed for Fire Emblem: Fates, other than the American title. However, we did get this trailer (above).
Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem
We also got a trailer for Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem. This trailer did not show much either, but it did give us the names of our protagonists, as well as some of the Fire Emblem heroes appearing. Some of these Fire Emblem characters include: Chrom (Awakening), Caeda (Mystery of the Emblem), Cain (Shadow Dragon), and Tiki (Shadow Dragon).
Yoshi's Wooly World
Yoshi's Wooly World has received an offical release date of October 16th, 2015.
Yoshi's Wooly World was showcased during Nintendo's Digital Event, and revealed some of the game's unique features. Some of these features include the ability to create platforms out of yarn by throwing yarn balls at empty slots such as the windmill propeller seen above, and swallowing enemies to create yarn balls.
Also shown during this demonstration was the amiibo functionality for non-Yoshi amiibos. A number of amiibo figures will work with Yoshi's Woolly World, each changing the colour of your Yoshi depending on which amiibo the player scans. A trailer for the game can be found here.
A new Mario and Luigi RPG is coming out. This time the moustached duo will be teaming up with Mario's paper counterpart: Paper Mario!
Both Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi games have been known for their comical plotlines, and from the trailer it seems like fans will be assured that the tradition continues. The game takes place in both universes, with characters from both series appearing as friends and foes. Whether or not Paper Mario's friends will be joining them in battle is unknown, but the game already appears promising.
The game has a proposed launch date in Spring 2016.
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is about what you would come to expect from the title. The trailer highlights some of the gameplay features, including designing dream homes for villagers, as well as schools and other locales. Whether or not the main Animal Crossing gameplay features will be present is currently unknown.
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, however, appears to be some sort of Mario Party clone. Not many details have been released, and the footage leaves much to speculation about how the game will operate.
Yo-kai Watch's trailer shows parts of the story, as well as gameplay elements.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
The newly announced Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash had a short reveal trailer, the only detail really found being the game's feature of using Mega Mushrooms during matches to grow to gigantic proportions. How it will affect gameplay is currently unclear.
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Nicolas de Rivière (France) on the situation in Gaza - Security Council Media Stakeout
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Permanent Representative of France, Nicolas de Rivière, addresses the media, stressing the need for a Security Council Resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in time for Ramadan. Ambassador de Rivière speaks in English here.


When two elements of a pair have surface or area contact and one element slides over the other element, the pair formed is known as the lower pair.
The mechanism with lower pairs are following,
Pantograph – It is a device used to reproduce to an enlarged or reduced scale and as exactly as possible the path described by a given point.
Exact straight line motion mechanism (made up of turning pair)
Exact Straight line mechanism (consisting of one sliding pair)
Approximate straight-line mechanism


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The latest ZEE5 Original show, Anaganaga, is a relationship-drama that revolves around 11 characters. These characters and their lives are intertwined with each other, because of love, guilt, pain and grief. In the pilot episode, we met many characters who left us and our skyrocketed curiosity hanging midair. Thankfully, the second episode gives us a little more insight. Check it out here.
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We know Anjali has a crush on her best friend, Sam. But after the conversation between Sam, Anjali and her friend, we are sure. Just like Anjali, Sam has a crush on his best friend, too. And suddenly, his statement of being her boyfriend in a bet makes sense to us.
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Kolkata, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a PIL at the Calcutta High Court questioning the deployment of state police forces in the internal programmes and internal elections of a particular political party.
The leader of opposition did not name any particular political party. His clear hints were towards the ongoing mass outreach programme of Trinamool Congress, and where internal elections are conducted for selection of the party candidates for the forthcoming polls for the three-tier panchayat system in the state scheduled this year.
In the PIL, Adhikari said that although police have been deployed at the internal elections of a particular regional party, it is not clear whether that party has deposited any amount to the state exchequer as fees for the police deployment.
Adhikari has claimed that previously he had sent a query to the state police director general, Manoj Malviya on this count. However, he added, failing to get any reply from the office of the DGP he decided to file the PIL.
The leader of the opposition had also pointed out that there was no public interest linked to the internal elections of the political party. He also questioned whether there is a provision in the police manuals for force deployment in any internal election of a political party.
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Pretty much everything you want to accomplish in life boils down to changing your thoughts, feelings and habits. Doing the same thing will always bring the same results, but doing things differently can change your path.
Here are some interesting exercises to help you attract money.
By altering your thoughts, actions and energy you can enable yourself to attract success and become a magnet for money.
3 Ways To Increase Prosperity:
- Change your thoughts and actions. The way in which you think about money and your success will have an affect on how you receive money. Your energy is a key factor in determining your financial prosperity. When you switch your thoughts and energy from the negatives such as “I will never have enough money” or “I can’t afford my bills” to “I am happy with what I have” and “I will have an abundance of financial stability”, you are creating gratitude and opening up yourself to receiving money.
- Practice the “$5” rule. Take all your $5 bills and put them into red envelope. Follow this technique for 3 -5 months for all $5 bills come your way. Then apply half towards a needed loan and half towards a needed vacation.
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Engines assembled as they make their manner by way of the meeting line on the General Motors (GM) manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, August 22, 2019.
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General Motors is investing about $2.2 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations, largely to increase production of electric autos, the corporate introduced Tuesday.
The funding is the newest for the Detroit automaker because it pivots towards EVs underneath GM CEO Mary Barra’s “triple zero” imaginative and prescient of zero crashes, zero emissions and 0 congestion — an overarching aim for the corporate.
Since March 2019, GM has dedicated to invest more than $4.5 billion in three U.S. manufacturing websites to put together for EV-related production. The firm has beforehand stated it plans to launch at the very least 20 new electric autos globally by 2023, together with the upcoming GMC Hummer EV, which will likely be unveiled Tuesday evening.
“We are committed to investing in the U.S., our employees and our communities,” Barra stated in an announcement. “These investments underscore the success of our vehicles today, and our vision of an all-electric future.”
Shares of GM have been up about 5% on Tuesday forward of the Hummer unveiling and as BofA Securities stated GM’s “solid business plan” isn’t mirrored in the corporate’s inventory value.
The $2.2 billion in new investments will happen in the approaching years, in accordance to the corporate.
Roughly $2 billion of that cash will go towards a plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, for production of future electric autos, together with the just lately unveiled Cadillac Lyriq crossover. Renovation work on the facility, which will likely be GM’s third in the U.S. to produce EVs, will start instantly, in accordance to the automaker.
In reference to the announcement, GM will finally transfer production of the GMC Acadia from the Tennessee plant to a facility in mid-Michigan. The firm stated it can invest more than $100 million on the Lansing Delta Township plant for meeting of the next-generation Acadia crossover at an undisclosed time.
Separately from EVs, GM on Tuesday additionally introduced new investments of roughly $53.three million at 4 crops in Michigan to increase production of its heavy-duty pickup vehicles, self-driving Cruise AV check autos and 10-speed transmissions.
GM stated it briefed the White House in addition to state delegations forward of the funding announcement. Jeannine Ginivan, an organization spokeswoman, stated the timing was unrelated to the presidential election.
“The timing of the announcement based on the production schedule and need to begin preparing the facilities,” she stated in an e mail. “General Motors is committed to manufacturing in the United States, we are proud of the vehicles we build and the people who build them. GM has announced investments of more than $29 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations in the last decade, across 11 states.”
— CNBC’s Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

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I try to break up the year by planning a Bonefishing trip in the spring, just before things get cranking on the Deschutes with the Salmonfly hatch. This year I'm revisiting South Andros Island in the Bahamas. My last trip to South Andros was fantastic, but the boat ride to the southern tip of the island was a bit brutal when the wind blew. I broke a rib when the boat driver launched us off a big wave. That's why I've settled on Mars Bay Lodge right at the end of the road. No open water runs and just minutes from the flats. In fact, there's a flat right in front of the lodge if you don't get enough fishing during the day.
I'm taking seven anglers on this adventure. Maybe you'd care to join me. Here's more information on the trip...
Mars Bay is situated on the southeastern tip of Andros and affords anglers a short and easy skiff ride to pristine flats teeming with unpressured bonefish. The lodge itself is located on a flat large enough for a dozen fishermen. Mars Bay is the end of the road. To go any further south you will have to hop in a boat. That puts you ten miles closer to the best fishing grounds on the south end of Andros than the nearest lodge. What does that mean to you? No less than a ten mile shorter run over rough open water and an extra hour fishing each day. By the end of the week you've fished an entire extra day.
Mars Bay Lodge is located on the southeast side of South Andros Island in the Bahamas. The time in the Bahamas is the same as Eastern Standard Time. Google Earth coordinates: 23°51'54.78"N, 77°30'52.48"W.
There is absolutely nothing pretentious about Mars Bay. The lodge is not a high-end fancy resort. The napkins are paper. They will not crack the pepper for you, you'll not find a mint on your pillow, and you will not be greeted at the dock with a hot steaming towel to wipe your brow. You can grab your own beer and mix your own drink the way you like it. Mars Bay is a fly fishing lodge for sportsmen. Think of it as the difference between a stuffy dinner party and a casual gathering with good friends. The lodge has a laid back vibe to but don't let that fool you. Everything goes off on time and as scheduled. One review said the lodge runs like a Swiss watch.
￼￼￼￼￼Bill Howard is your host and attends to the details. He is an American owner/operator and has been managing the lodge since it opened in 2002. He catches the fish and lobster for dinner. He maintains all the boats and equipment. He makes all the repairs around the lodge. He orders the supplies, fuels the boat, and carries the coolers. He is hands on and has the reputation as being the hardest working lodge manager in the Bahamas. None of it would be possible without having an excellent staff of cooks, maids, and guides doing their jobs.
Mars Bay fishes primarily for bonefish with occasional tarpon and permit. Other species encountered include barracuda, jacks and several types of snapper. Ideally located to access the Southern Cays and flats of Andros, the lodge enjoys easy access some of the least pressured flats on the island.
Sunday – Friday:
Arrive Congo Town, Bahamas:
Once you arrive in Congo Town, you will be met by a representative of the lodge who will transfer you (60 minutes) to the lodge by taxi.
Get settled in and prepare gear for the following days of fishing. Six full days of guided fishing on the waters of South Andros Island
Typical Daily Schedule:
5:00AM: Coffee is on
6:30AM: Wake up (if not awake already) 7:00AM: Breakfast is served
7:30AM: Load up and head out to the boats 7:45AM: Fishing
5:00PM: Return to the lodge
6:00PM: Hors d’oeuvres are served
Depart Mars Bay Lodge to return home.
￼Saturday / May 9th:
7 night / 6 day package
Angler Rate: $3,950.00 per person based on double occupancy
Included: Accommodations and meals at the lodge, beer & alcohol, transfers between Congo Town airport and the lodge, all ground transportation on South Andros, wireless Internet, guided fishing.
Not Included: Airfare to/from Congo Town (South Andros Airport), staff and guide gratuities.
Confirming your space:
A 50% deposit is required to confirm the trip and the final 50% is due 60 days prior to the trip start date. The trip is limited to 8 anglers and will be booked on a first come first serve basis. To confirm your space please contact:
Dylan Rose – Fly Water Travel 800-552-2729
Joel La Follette – Royal Treatment 503-850-4397
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns at any time!

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RV Rental in McCracken County Kentucky > USA
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Definition of 'ice rink'
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Ice rink and grotto cost extra. The Sun (2013)I made it down with all the style of a Dalek on an ice rink. Times, Sunday Times (2007)The nightclub will have an ice rink, lit to look as if it's on fire. Times, Sunday Times (2013)If an ice rink alone is not enough, Edinburgh is the pace for you. Times, Sunday Times (2010)There is also an ice rink, carousel and a miniature railway, though they are not included in the ticket price. The Sun (2013)Locals have claimed the ice rink was in a bad condition - and an ice hockey team cancelled training over safety fears 30 minutes before the accident. The Sun (2006)
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Translations for 'ice rink'
British English: ice rink /aɪs rɪŋk/ NOUN
An ice rink is a level area of ice, usually inside a building, that has been made artificially and kept frozen so that people can skate on it.
- American English: ice rink
- Arabic: حَلَبَةٌ مِنَ الـجَلِيدِ الصِّنَاعِيِّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: rinque de gelo
- Chinese: 溜冰场
- Croatian: klizalište
- Czech: kluziště
- Danish: skøjtebane
- Dutch: ijsbaan
- European Spanish: pista de patinaje
- Finnish: luistelurata
- French: patinoire
- German: Schlittschuhbahn
- Greek: παγοδρόμιο
- Italian: pista di pattinaggio sul ghiaccio
- Japanese: スケートリンク
- Korean: 스케이트장
- Norwegian: skøytebane
- Polish: lodowisko
- European Portuguese: ringue de gelo
- Romanian: patinoar
- Russian: каток
- Spanish: pista de patinaje
- Swedish: skridskobana
- Thai: ลานน้ำแข็งเล่นสเก๊ต
- Turkish: buz pateni sahası
- Ukrainian: ковзанка
- Vietnamese: sân băng
Definition of ice rink from the Collins English Dictionary
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Participants in an IEA organised debate on the country's energy crisis have unanimously upheld the need for efficiency and conservation of energy.
To them, the recent energy crisis could be ameliorated if consumers use electricity wisely.
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Mercedes Introduces Armored S-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 9, 2005 at 8:50 AM CST
What do the President, Columbia's largest exporter of cocaine, and
the Pope all have in common? They all need protection.
Sure, they could all drive around in M1 Abrams tanks, but protection
isn't enough. Prominent officials (and drug dealers) want more than
just protection, they want protection and luxury.
Thankfully, Mercedes has heard their pleas, announcing today they
will be offering an armored version of the S600, dubbed the S600
Guard, beginning in 2006.
According to the press release, the S600 Guard meets the
specification of the B6/B7 protection standard, which is the maximum
level. Highlights include being able to withstand military-grade
small arms fire (as well as hand grenade shrapnel and explosive
devices), run-flat tires, a self-sealing gas tank, and an alarm
system for endangered occupants.
Mercedes also states that despite the modifications to the S600
Guard, interior space, handling properties, and ride quality will
remain virtually unchanged from a standard S600.
I must say that I'm not currently in the market for the S600 Guard,
but if I lived in the Middle East, I know what I'd be asking Santa
for this Christmas.
For more info, you can check out the full press release and photo at
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
New Mercedes S-Class Fitted As S-Guard Special Protection Vehicle
Before Leaving The Plant
Stuttgart, Nov 09, 2005
Mercedes-Benz is rounding out the new S-Class series with an armoured
special protection version. Because the new S-Guard's protective
features are integrated into the vehicle before it leaves the
production plant, it offers an unsurpassed level of protection
against terrorist attacks and the threat of violent crime. Such top-
quality protection is impossible to provide by retrofitting a vehicle
with armour. Customers will be able to purchase the new model — the
Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard with a 12-cylinder engine — beginning in 2006.
With the new S-Guard, Mercedes-Benz is continuing an uninterrupted
tradition of developing special protection vehicles that stretches
back almost 80 years. Following the principle of integrated special
protection, specialists with many years of experience in protection
technology will be producing the new top model in the Guard family of
vehicles in Sindelfingen. In accordance with this principle, the
protective elements for the doors, rear wall, side components, roof
lining and bulkhead are not installed in a vehicle after it rolls off
the production line; they are integrated into the vehicle’s body
right from the start in a separate production process. This also
makes it possible to include all the protective reinforcements in the
body structure from the start. The higher weight of these protective
elements ensures that the body will have the same high quality that
is a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz series models. This results in the
highest degree of comprehensive protection while maintaining the
characteristic Mercedes standards of production quality, even in
parts of the vehicle that would be nearly impossible to access
Outstanding comfort and superior performance
The integration of the protective elements causes virtually no
reduction of the new S-Class’ interior space, which provides all
passengers with first-class luxury, outstanding comfort and superior
performance. The generous dimensions of the chassis components and
brakes ensure that the Mercedes-Benz S-Guard saloon displays handling
properties almost identical to series models so that the driver
always enjoys an optimal driving experience. In addition, the chassis
design ensures that the level of comfort typical of Mercedes-Benz is
undiminished, despite the higher weight.
The Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard’s enhanced 12-cylinder biturbo engine
(380 kW/517 hp) offers dynamic power reserves, giving the luxury
saloon the sports car-like performance needed to escape any dangerous
situation as quickly as possible.
The Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard provides protection that meets the
specifications of the B6/B7 protection standard, which is the maximum
level. Military-grade small arms fire cannot penetrate the vehicle’s
armour, which also protects occupants from hand grenade shrapnel and
other explosive devices. Additional security features include tyres
with run-flat properties, a self-sealing fuel tank and an alarm
system for endangered occupants.
A look at the exterior of the new special protection saloon gives
hardly any indication of its impressive security features. That is
because discretion is a top priority, in addition to confidentiality,
reliability and quality. And prominent figures all over the world
value the ability to travel incognito, which they also can enjoy in
the new Mercedes-Benz S-Guard.
With all the pioneering developments of the new S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard is equipped with the same technological
innovations that make the Mercedes flagship model the standard-
setting vehicle for all passenger car development and the world’s
best-selling luxury saloon. These innovations include important new
developments such as Brake Assist PLUS in combination with DISTRONIC
PLUS with radar sensors, the new COMAND-APS and the preventive PRE-
SAFEŽ-occupant protection with additional functions. In addition, the
S-Guard’s agile handling and maximum level of comfort guarantee
unsurpassed driving performance.
For more Mercedes-Benz news and information, visit eMercedesBenz at


Production scheme of construction gypsum with use of rotating furnaces
Samara plant "Strommashina" performs the design, production, supply and installation supervision of construction gypsum production line. Phone references: (846) 244-43-83
Production scheme of construction gypsum in rotating furnaces (drying cylinders) is provided in fig.1
Depending on a lump size of initial gypsum rock and the required lump size headed to firing, crushing is effected according to one-or two-level scheme in jaw or other types of crushers. Raw material is crushed up to the particle sizes 0…20-35 mm in cross section.
Gypsum broken stone received if necessary undergoes screening into fractions 0…10, 10…20 and 20…35 mm that are headed into the relevant hoppers above the firing kiln. Usually broken stone of various fractions is fired separately. For each fraction the relevant mode of firing is being chosen. Gypsum broken stone from hopper by means of a feeder for example a disk-shaped, continuously enters the rotating furnace.
Firing of gypsum in rotating furnaces can be effected at immediate contact with hot gases forming at fuel consumption or by means of heat transfer through drum walls at its outer heating.
Rotating furnaces (drying cylinders) can operate at solid, liquid and gas fuel. For each variant Samara plant «Strommashina» selects separate processing equipment and a firing technology.
Furnace inlet gas temperature (drying cylinder) at direct current – 950…1000oС, at counter current – 750…800oС. Furnace outlet gas temperature at direct current – 170…220oС, at counter current – 100…110oС.
Fired material enters the supply bunkers located above the ball mill. Uniform mill feeding with material is provided by feeder. Material supplied to the mill has temperature 800…1000oС.
In a ball mill 1456А (usually two-chambers) the grinding of fired gypsum stone is performed. As opposed to kettles the fired product in furnaces turns out nonhomogenous on modification composition; there is a significant quantity of underfiring (two-hydrate calcium sulfate) and overfiring (anhydrite). In a ball mill except of grinding the aligning of product material constitution occurs by means of transition of underfiring and overfiring into semihydrate.
After grinding the gypsum binding is headed to storage bins (silo) and for packaging.
Modern gypsum binding productions are effected under similar processing schemes, however preferably for transportation of granular and dust materials the pneumatic conveying systems are sued providing the high level of air cleaning from dust.


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|Birth name John Charles LeCompt|
Name John LeCompt
Website John LeCompt Twitter
|Years active 1994–present|
|Born March 10, 1973 (age 42)
Little Rock, Arkansas, US (1973-03-10) |
Instruments Guitar, vocals, mandolin
Associated acts Mourningside, Machina, Evanescence, We Are the Fallen, Kill System, Mindrage, Even Devil Die
Role Musician · twitter.com/johnlecompt
Music groups Evanescence (2003 – 2007), We Are The Fallen (Since 2009), Machina
Genres Heavy metal, Alternative metal
Albums The Open Door, Anywhere but Home, Fallen, Tear the World Down, Cirque Des Damnes
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
We Are The Fallen - John LeCompt recording a guitar solo on debut album - NRG Studios 11.3.09
John Charles LeCompt (born March 10, 1973) is an American musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music scene since the mid-1990s. He has been associated with a number of bands, ranging from the unknown and unsigned to multi-platinum sellers, most notably the alternative metal band Evanescence. One of his main collaborators is long-time friend Rocky Gray, who is often John's bandmate in various group projects. They both are now members of the rock bands We Are the Fallen and Machina.
- We Are The Fallen John LeCompt recording a guitar solo on debut album NRG Studios 11.3.09
- Kill System
- Soul Embraced
His first commercial endeavor was the Christian metal band Mindrage, in which he performed as both lead vocalist and lead guitarist. Enlisted for the project was Nick Williams on bass and Chad Wilburn on drums. Mindrage signed to Bulletproof Records and in June 1998 recorded the studio album Sown In Weakness, Raised In Power, consisting of eleven tracks. Their second album was a split EP with band Nailed Promise featuring four tracks released on Pluto Records. For this album, Justin Carder replaced Wilburn on drums.
LeCompt later joined with then-Living Sacrifice guitarist Rocky Gray to form what would be known as Kill System, alongside Chad Moore (Soul Embraced) on bass, Allen Robson (Becoming Saints) on guitar, and Lance Garvin (also of Living Sacrifice & Soul Embraced) on drums. While the project never obtained an official distribution deal and despite LeCompt's history of a heavier music style, Kill System evolved into something more melodic and became a favorite among fans.
LeCompt eventually joined back up with Rocky Gray to collaborate with Gray's band Soul Embraced. LeCompt played guitar during many of the band's live shows, and was the featured vocalist on the track "Seems Like Forever" on the album, Immune.
LeCompt uses a variety of guitars, both electric and acoustic. For electric, he uses a number of ESP models, including the F-300FM, EC-1000, Viper-301, Viper Custom, Grynch, PC-1V PW, SC608B, H-301 and H-307. His acoustic guitars include the Yamaha CPX900 and LJX6C models. For amplification, he stated that he uses a Mesa Stiletto Deuce.


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Adolf Hitler -- Agent of Zionism and Freemasonry
November 15, 2019
A German Researcher Renounces Hitler as a Cabalist and Traitor
"Hitler's smear campaign was exclusively against Jews, but he had concealed the names of the Zionists who, with greatest brutality and disregard for the Jewish community, had planned the World Revolution and the foundation of the State of Israel. This is striking evidence that he worked together with the Zionists and that he was a first-class liar, hypocrite, and public traitor."
(This is Chapter 1 from the book "Secret Politics-3")
On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of the German Reich. When he assumed power, he was surrounded by four paramount advisers and their financial sponsors.
Behind him was Henry Ford; beside him Hjalmar Schacht and Rabbi Leo Baeck, and ahead of him, Franz von Papen. An interesting picture appears when one takes a closer look at these four advisers.
1. Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 - April 7, 1947) was a Freemason of the Scottish Rite, 33rd degree. In 1919 Ford published a book called "The International Jew". In Germany, "Der International Jude" was soon printed many times. In official history books, Henry Ford is always presented as an antisemite. He was actually the contrary, namely a Zionist agent tasked with bringing anti-Semitism to Germany and Middle Europe. By the exiling of Jews, he was to help create the state of Israel.
Edwin Black writes in "Nazi Nexus" (page 4) "..., Ford showed friendship to Jewish people - both the Jewish Eastern European immigrant factory workers who he treated with equality and his Jewish friends such as his next-door neighbor, Rabbi Leo M. Franklin, who received a free custom-built automobile each year as a birthday present." 1.
According to Wikipedia, Rabbi Franklin was a member of the "Anti-Defamation League", which in turn is merely an underground organization of the B'nai B'rith Lodge and further of the High Degree Freemasonry.
According to "www.reformation.org": "What most people did not realize was that the Ford Motor Company was a subsidiary of the Rockefeller owned Standard Oil Company." 2.} In the book "Secrets of the Federal Reserve" by Eustace Mullins, I learned that the Rockefeller family was linked closely to the J.P. Morgan and Rothschild families, particularly with regard to the establishment of the Federal Reserve Bank in 1913.
2. Hjalmar Schacht (January 22. 1877 - June 3, 1970) was a Freemason of the Scottish Rite. He was connected to the English Scottish Rite Freemason Montague Norman, and consequently to the Bank of England and the City of London. As Eustace Mullins wrote in "Secrets of the Federal Reserve", the Bank of England is under the control of the Rothschild family.
3. Rabbi Leo Baeck (May 23, 1873 - Nov. 2, 1956) was a Freemason of the Scottish Rite, 33rd degree and a promoter of the Zionists' plans. Gerd Schmalbrock wrote: "Dr. Leo Baeck was a Freemason of the 33rd degree, leader of the German conference of Rabbis and GroÃŸpraeses of the German district of the Jewish order B'nai B'rith. In order to expose the deeper wisdom of the National Socialists, he was assigned by Hitler to be President of the Reich's Deputation of the German Jews." 3.
4. Franz von Papen (29 October 1879 - 2 May 1969) was a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the highest orders of the Vatican. He was assigned to lead the promotion of Hitler in such a way that during the distribution of the powers no disadvantage could occur to the Vatican.
Hitler himself was not only a member of the Thule Order but also a member of a Magic 99-Order. Details of the working methods of this order can be found in Franz Bardon's book "Frabato the Magician". After closer examination of this constellation, it can be stated that Hitler was an agent of Zion, of the Vatican and of the Bank of England (City of London).
The most important supporting evidence is:
1. In 1925 the book "Mein Kampf" by Adolf Hitler was published. Throughout its entire seven hundred plus pages, Jews are condemned wholesale. He writes as if the average Jewish citizen had invented the Protocols of Zion and the World Revolution. This is idiotic because it is not about the Jewish people, rather about very specific Jews. Specifically, it is about those in the secret societies who intended to shape the world, for instance, Karl Marx (Scottish Rite, 33rd degree).
Where are their names? The supposedly greatest Jew hater of all times has nothing to say about Adolphe Cremieux, Theodor Herzl, Parvus-Helphant, Leo Trotzky, Kaganovich, the Warburgs, the Rothschilds, Trebitsch-Lincoln, Bernhard Baruch, Mandell House and Walter Rathenau, just to name a few. That is absolutely ridiculous.
These names simply had to be known to him because they had already been referred to by Ford in his book "The International Jew" and well known to anyone interested in politics. He openly stirs up hatred against Freemasonry which is supposed to serve the Jews, yet secretly he meets foreign High Degree Freemasons to prepare for the takeover of power. The name of the B'nai B'rith Lodge, pertaining to the centre of Freemasonry, is omitted altogether in his book.
That is conscious suppression of the truth and betrayal of both the German and the Jewish people! Hitler's smear campaign was exclusively against Jews, but he had concealed the names of the Zionists who, with greatest brutality and disregard for the Jewish community, had planned the World Revolution and the foundation of the State of Israel. This is striking evidence that he worked together with the Zionists and that he was a first class liar, hypocrite and public traitor.
2. On August 25, 1933, the Ha'avara-agreement between Hitler and the Zionists was concluded. On March 24, 1933 the Zionists declared war on Germany and five months later Hitler signed an agreement with them!
3. On September 10, 1933, a State-Church-agreement, the Reichskonkordat, was concluded between Hitler and the Vatican.
4. On May 3, 1940, the English army was beaten at Dunkirk by the German army. On Hitler's orders, the remaining 330,000 British soldiers are permitted to return to England, but had to promise to come back later and totally destroy Germany. The English army complied. An extremely unique case in man's history. Please refer at the chapter "Dunkirk and After" in Captain A.H.M. Ramsay's book "The Nameless War".
5. On January 18, 1941, Hitler received an offer of cooperation from the Zionist underground organization N.M.O
(National Military Organization, Irgun Tzwa'i Le'umi) Menachem Begin happened to belong to this group. Hitler accepted the offer and the visible result was the foundation of the Theresienstadt camp in the spring of 1941. H.G. Adler reports extensively on this in his book "Theresienstadt 1941 - 1945".
6. On January 20, 1942, the infamous Wannsee conference took place. Using this conference as their basis, the international press and many history books concluded that "complete extermination of the European Jews" had taken place. An investigation of the document however brings to light quite a different fact. It actually does not contain a single sentence about murdering Jews but merely a section indicating the fact that Hitler's SS (Schutzstaffel) had a plan to build a Jewish elite. Another typical case of truth distortion by the Allies against Germany.
1945: Adolf Hitler escapes to South America. Any historical researcher who does not take into consideration membership in secret societies of the power the elite, i.e. bank managers, politicians and heads of the big companies, is not at all able to discover much more than fifty per cent of the entire truth.
Or like Christ said: "There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and there is nothing secret that will not become known and come to light." (Luke 8/17). I became particularly encouraged to study this line of thinking by the book "Adolf Hitler - Founder of Israel" by Hennecke Kardel.
This is a chapter from the book "Secret Politics-3".
Information about the edition of "Secret Politics-1 - Countdown for World Domination" can be found under the link
H.G. Adler: "Theresienstadt 1941-1945", Verlag J.C.B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), TÃ¼bingen 1955
Franz Bardon: "Frabato" (Wuppertal 1979) [English: Frabato the Magician]
1.} Edwin Black: "Nazi Nexus", Washington 2009, page 4
Karlheinz Deschner: "Mit Gott und dem FÃ¼hrer" (KÃ¶ln 1988)
Adolf Hitler: "Mein Kampf", MÃ¼nchen 1927
H. Kardel: "Adolf Hitler - BegrÃ¼nder Israels" (Genf 1974) [English: Adolf Hitler - Founder of Israel]
Aron Monus: Les Secrets de L'Empire NietzschÃ©en (Hodmezovasarhely 1992)(deutsch: VerschwÃ¶rung: Das Reich von Nietzsche)
Eustace Mullins: "Secrets of the Federal Reserve" (New York 1952) [Deutsch: Die BankierverschwÃ¶rung, 1987)
Captain A.H.M. Ramsay: "The Nameless War", 1952
D. RÃ¼ggeberg: "Geheimpolitik - Der Fahrplan zur Weltherrschaft" (Wuppertal 1990) [English: Countdown to World Domination]
D. RÃ¼ggeberg: "Geheimpolitik-2 - Logen-Politik" (Wuppertal 1994)
3.} Gerd Schmalbrock (IKC-Presse, Gladbeck, "Ihr Programm", Nr. 83 v. 19. Nov. 1979)."
Wuppertal, 26 November 2010

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Today, in a ceremony on the lagoon fronting the site of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i, local crew members from Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., joined with Disney cast members (employees) to celebrate the completion of major structural work on the Disney resort and the beginning of Disney’s “time to add the magic.”
Pop singer “Ke$ha” poses April 21, 2011 with The White Rabbit from Disney’s animated film “Alice in Wonderland,” at the Magic Kingdom park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Ke$ha’s debut single, entitled “Tik Tok,” was a number one hit around the world. The Magic Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World.
Photo by Gene Duncan, courtesy Walt Disney World
Via the official Disney Parks blog, Walt Disney World has confirmed Stitch Kingdom’s original report on the gala celebration in honor of Pixar’s 25th Anniversary and the release of Cars 2 during the final weekend of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival.
The official announcement does make note of a few differences, however, namely that many character greetings will take place inside the World Showplace and around the World Showcase, but not in the Future World area.
Whether you’re a pod racer, a pilot for the Rebel Alliance, royalty or just a vanilla Jedi Knight, one thing is for certain: if you plan on departing from the Star Tours terminal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning May 20, 2011, you are going to need proper documentation and that means your very own Official Galactic Passport.
By visiting StarToursPassport.com, you can apply for — and instantly download — your very own custom Official Galactic Passport (* some assembly required). Connecting to your FaceBook account, simply select your role in the Star Wars universe, select a FB photo (or upload your own), fill out the form with your vitals and you’re ready to travel to Hoth, Naboo, Tatooine, Coruscant, Kashyyyk and even the Death Star.
The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. The attraction also will open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on June 3, 2011.
Based on the Star Wars films, Star Tours will take Walt Disney World Resort guests to multiple Star Wars destinations where they will interact with characters from throughout the Saga. And it will all be in 3-D.
The official Disney Parks blog has debuted the newest entry in the ‘Disney Dream’ celebrity portrait series by Annie Leibovitz, Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean series. The advertisement, which will run as a special spread in the May 2011 issues of Oprah, Real Simple, InStyle and People, features the first time a Disney character is portrayed by the actual actor.
Inside the spread, titled ‘Where magic sets sail and adventures become legendary,’ Captain Jack Sparrow is joined by another pirate, portrayed by performer, writer and artist, Patti Smith.
Grammy Award-winning singer Lady Gaga (right) poses April 16, 2011 with the Evil Queen (left) from Disney’s animated film Snow White at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Gaga was in town as part of her ‘Monster Ball Tour,’ a self-described ‘pop-electro opera,’ in support of her sophomore album, The Fame Monster.
Photo by Todd Anderson, courtesy of the Walt Disney World Resort.
On Saturday, June 18, join Disney Design Group Artist Costa Alavezos and Disney Ink and Paint Artists: James Bonserio, Erin Magill, Theodora M. DeLaney, David Rippberger, Lynn Rippberger and Sharon K. Vincent as they celebrate the premiere of the Ka-chow! entry into the Ink and Paint Cel series. In the cel, Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and pals make their on-stage debut in the popular stunt show attraction, ‘Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show.’ Ka-chow! is also the first entry in the Ink & Paint Cel Series to feature the characters of Disney/Pixar’s Cars.
On the Disney Grad Nite official Facebook page, Disney offered up an informal poll to see which of two ‘Disney Senior Class Trips’ logos (pictured) were favored by the page’s fans.
The new program will offer specially priced theme park tickets and exclusive experiences year-round for high school seniors who visit the Walt Disney World Resort on a class trip. More information on the new offering is promised after May 7.
In March, Walt Disney World announced it would be ending the Disney Grad Nite program after 2011.
A new study released today shows the magic Disney makes for guests at its parks and resorts and on its cruise ships translates into a strong economic impact not only in Central Florida but across the state.
The $18.2 billion in annual economic activity generated locally by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts accounts for a staggering 2.5 percent of the gross domestic product for the entire state.
Of the 7.2 million Floridians in the workforce in 2009, more than one out of every 50 had a job that can be directly or indirectly tied to the operations of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Locally, 6 percent of all jobs in Central Florida can be attributed to Disney’s operations.


Glen Rea scored at both ends of the pitch as ten-man Nottingham Forest fought back well to earn a 1-1 draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
Rea had put The Hatters into a first-half lead with a close-range finish and when Nicolas Ioannou was shown a straight red card on the cusp of half-time, it looked as if Forest would have a mountain to climb after the break.
To their credit, The Reds performed strongly in the second half and claimed a deserved share of the spoils when Rea turned a Cyrus Christie cross into his own net while under pressure from Ryan Yates.
Chris Hughton made two changes to the side which drew with Derby County on Friday night as Jack Colback returned to captain the side in place of Harry Arter while Anthony Knockaert made his first start for The Reds, replacing the injured Lewis Grabban.
It was a high-energy and combative start from both sides on a crisp evening at Kenilworth Road and Forest could have been in front on eight minutes had anyone been able to get on the end of Knockaert's curling cross into the penalty area but instead it drifted past the far post.
Knockaert was causing problems for the Luton defence and his superb through-ball found the run of Lyle Taylor but the striker couldn't quite knock the ball round goalkeeper Simon Sluga and the Croatian was able to gather it up and clear the danger.
Despite Forest's attacking endeavours at one end, it was Luton who hit the front midway through the first half. A corner into the Forest penalty area wasn't cleared, Martin Cranie touched it on and Rea was able to fire the ball home from close range into the bottom left-hand corner of the net.
The Reds were down to ten men shortly before the interval courtesy of a dangerous challenge from Ioannou. The defender lost control of the ball just inside the Luton half and as he stretched to regain possession, he caught Cranie on the shin and referee Tim Robinson showed the Cypriot a straight red card.
Hughton switched to a 4-4-1 formation at half-time as he brought on Carl Jenkinson for Sammy Ameobi and Forest began the second half in much brighter fashion despite their numerical disadvantage. Taylor came inches away from stabbing Ryan Yates's cross home at point-blank range but Luton were able to scramble the ball away from danger.
The Reds were much the better side in the early stages of the second half and they deservedly levelled on 64 minutes. Cyrus Christie delivered a terrific ball into the box from the right-hand side and Rea was forced to turn it into his own net under significant pressure from Yates inside the six-yard box.
There were chances for both sides to win it with two minutes of normal time remaining. Firstly, Yates drove a 25-yard effort towards goal which Sluga got down well to save before Luton broke up the other end of the field and substitute Jordan Clark saw his strike well held by Brice Samba.
But ultimately it was a point apiece on a cold night at Kenilworth Road, with The Reds showing plenty of character to take a positive result back to Nottingham.
Forest: Samba; Christie, Figueiredo, McKenna, Ioannou; Colback (c), Yates; Knockaert, Lolley, Ameobi (Jenkinson 46'); Taylor
Subs not used: Smith, Mbe Soh, Freeman, Mighten, Guerrero, Sow
Goal: Rea (own goal) 64'
Sent off: Ioannou 44'
Luton: Sluga; Lockyer (Clark 77'), Pearson, Bradley (c); Cranie, Dewsbury-Hall (Moncur 84'), Mpanzu, Rea, Norrington-Davies; Lee (LuaLua 77'), Collins
Subs not used: Shea, Tunnicliffe, Hylton, Morrell
Goal: Rea 22'
Bookings: Mpanzu 55', Cranie 71', Rea 73'
Referee: Tim Robinson


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Spring is in the air, which means it is time to roll up our sleeves and get dirty in the garden. From the time I was little, everyone I knew had a garden–my grandma, my grandpa, my mom, my aunts, my cousins, my neighbors. It seemed that gardening was just a way of life. It is funny how gardening has become a lost art of sorts. I am hoping that our focus this month on gardening will help inspire you to begin to plant a garden, a fruit tree, or any type of food on your own property. Even the smallest effort can bring big rewards.
I know gardens can be intimidating. Although I have had a garden nearly every year I have been married it doesn’t mean I am an expert. In fact, I am the complete opposite. I really am an amateur, I just love the feeling of being self reliant and growing food in my own backyard. I promise, if I can have a garden and (some how?) keep it alive, so can you!
So, why do I plant a garden? Well, for many reasons. The main one is I can’t get enough fresh produce and produce from the grocery store is usually where half of my monthly budget is spent. Produce prices have sky rocketed this past year and I can hardly bare to spend the $1.78 for a colored bell pepper..ugh! The fact I can grow food for practically free is a HUGE bonus when you are trying to cut back on the amount you spend on food each month. Not to mention, the food you grow in your garden can easily be turned into food you can store on your shelf for an emergency (bottled salsa, canned peaches/pears, bottled apple pie filling, jalapeno jelly, homemade jams, pickle relish, salsa verde, and much more).
Another reason I feel gardening is so important is it teaches our families to work. Just ask my kids, I am sure they love it–hehe!There are times I wish I lived on a real, honest to goodness farm. There is nothing that drives me more crazy than seeing my kids be lazy. I grew up in a home where we kept busy, we worked hard, and even though we had four girls in our family we were expected to mow and edge the lawn, pull weeds, help in the garden, wash the cars, etc. We didn’t get paid for these jobs, it was just something we did. Sitting and watching t.v. for hours was never an option. Whether this was the right way to be raised, I don’t know. But..I do know I want to teach my children the value of hard work. Having a garden is a fantastic way to teach your children that if they work hard, they will reap the benefits of their labor. A garden also teaches patience and the basics of science and how plants grow. There are so many benefits to a garden, I think that is what keeps me coming back each year–despite the weeds, the dead plants, and the sunburns.
I am hoping that as I share with you my successes and failures throughout this summer that it will encourage you to plant your own garden. If you don’t have the space to plant a large garden, just plant one or two plants in a pot or in a flower bed. Something will be better than nothing 😉
I am excited to share with you a new method of gardening called square foot gardening. I am sure many of you have already heard, or are using, this method–it seems to be the trend in gardening. For 8 years we have tried to prep our soil, till the ground and for some reason our dirt still ends up being as hard as a rock, dry and full of weeds. My children and I have spent most of our summers up in the garden weeding until we have blisters on our hands. If this type of garden sounds familiar to you, a square foot or raised garden bed might be the answer for you.
There are many benefits to square foot gardening, all of which I have found to be absolutely true now that we have put in our own.
*You can grow 100% of your harvest in 20% of the space.
*No more digging, tilling or adding new dirt each spring. The soil never needs to be replaced.
*No weeds–I know this is a big statement, but everyone I have talked to, and in my own garden I have not seen ONE weed (fabulous!!)
*Attractive-the raised beds look appealing and make your garden look neat and organized.
*No more heavy equiptment, rototillers, soil testing or digging down your garden.
*Less expensive in the long run because you are not replacing soil every year.
*Easy accessibility, ease of walking around, kneeling, working and harvesting. Everything is within arms reach.
*Excellent drainage and moisture retention.
Whether you choose this method for your garden or not, the important thing is that you find a system that works and you stick with it. For our family, this method has been heaven sent and I think will save us much turmoil throughout the coming months (I will keep you updated).
If you are debating whether or not to do a square foot garden in your yard, or if you just want to know what to plant when, I have the BEST gardening website for you! Emily is the author of the website My Square Foot Garden and she has done an amazing job at helping beginners understand how to plant a successful garden. Her website is filled with helpful tips, photographs, charts, and other information to help you when planting your garden. Anything you want to know about square foot gardening can be found on her website–it is amazing!
Throughout the next few months I will be sharing with you what I chose to plant, how we built our garden beds, what works and what doesn’t work, and best of all…recipes that can be made from items you grow in your garden. I have amazing recipes lined up that I can’t wait to share with you.
This month we are excited to be giving away 2 e-books from Emily’s website My Square Foot Garden that are packed full of helpful information that will make growing your garden easy & fun! Her e-books are usually $19.98 and are an amazing resource to keep on hand for your gardening needs. We will have two winners, here is the low-down:
1st Place Winner: Both E-books from My Square Foot Garden (Gardening for Beginners & Plant by Color) & $50 to Home Depot or Lowe’s to get your garden started.
2nd Place Winner: Both E-books from My Square Foot Garden (Gardening for Beginners & Plant by Color) & a set of mini food storage cookbooks (one book is all about vegetables, another about sprouting and one book filled with recipes you can make without a wheat grinder).How to enter: All you need to do is visit Emily’s website, browse around and leave a comment on this post about something you learned from her site. You can also leave your success stories of your garden or share with us why you want to (or already do) have a garden. We would love to hear from you and hope we can encourage each other in this important effort.
(Winner will be drawn randomly and the contest will close July 8th at midnight)
Good luck to you and check back often for gardening updates and recipes.

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text: Several posts have considered how to get instructors and learners new to HICP initially oriented to this kind of instruction. I have approached the problem from many perspectives, including citing research studies in related fields, demonstrating some of the techniques on video or in person, having those who have used the system give their "testimonies," presenting theoretical workshops and papers, etc., The only sure clincher, however, is having the person experience it, especially as described in this post following the 2012 TESOL Convention. This 2009 research study on the effect of touch or holding an object on customers considering buying the item at an auction may suggest one factor involved: touch enhances psychological attachment. (The same principle applies of course to haptic anchoring of sounds and words as well!) The underlying neurophysiological basis of that effect has also been studied from many perspectives. I was asked recently why it can be difficult for some instructors to accept the idea of waving their hands around like a "choral conductor" in class. (I have several theories about that, including considerations of personal cognitive preference, which have been addressed in earlier posts as well.) For years I attempted to develop a strictly kinaesthetic system (movement only; no principled touch involved) with relatively limited success. The introduction of systematic touch in about 2006 has since greatly enhanced both effectiveness and "buy in." (Along with occasional echoing of the great Nike mantra: Just DO it!--and an interactive demonstration using a relatively low energy version of one protocol, the Rhythmic Feet Fight Club sans gloves.) The difference is simple: "hands on" experience.

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Poetry. Translated into Polish by Adam Szyper. Stanley Kunitz views poetry as "the telling of the stories of the soul" and "a form of spiritual transformation." He eloquently states "If we want to know what it felt like to be alive at any given moment in the long odyssey of the race, it is to poetry we must turn." PASSING THROUGH won a National book award in 1995. This collection of the original work, side-by-side with the Polish translations, captures the dynamic spirit of a powerful voice. A summe cum laude graduate of Harvard, Kunitz has received numerous honors including the Pullitzer Prize, the National Endowment for the Arts Senior Fellowship, the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Walt Whitman Citation for Merit, the National Medal of Arts, and the Frost Medal, among others. Before his death in 2006, Kunitz taught for many years at Columbia University.
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