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High Blood Sugar Could Impair Memory As You Age
A new study links high blood sugar levels to poor memory in the elderly. People looking to maintain their memory as they age should start making better health decisions now. According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, people with high blood sugar levels may develop memory problems as they get older.Aug 20, 2018
Can high blood sugar levels cause memory loss?
Uncontrolled diabetes may increase the risk of experiencing cognitive problems, such as memory loss. Higher than normal blood glucose levels can damage nerve cells, supportive glial cells, and blood vessels in both peripheral nerves of the body and the brain.
Is memory loss from diabetes reversible?
The great news is that diabetes and prediabetes are preventable and even reversible in many cases and can help protect your memory.
Can diabetes affect your thinking?
High blood sugar can damage your blood vessels, resulting in poor blood circulation. And when there’s insufficient blood circulation in the brain, you might not think as clearly. Also, too much blood sugar can increase serotonin and neurotransmitters in the brain.
Can high sugar levels cause confusion?
Over time, high glucose levels can have serious repercussions, such as heart disease and stroke. But lower them too much and you could face immediate and severe side effects including confusion and cognitive impairment and, possibly, an increased risk of long-term cognitive decline .
Can high sugar make you confused?
Late symptoms of prolonged, elevated blood sugar levels are blurred vision and possibly numbness in your fingers and toes. Severely high levels of blood sugar may cause confusion or a coma.
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Glucose and the mental performance
These may impair various cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and learning. Studies on glucose have demonstrated how administering this sugar can improve cognitive functioning in particular, short-term memory and attention.
Can prediabetes cause memory loss?
Diabetes and the Brain
Even mildly elevated blood sugar levels and prediabetes are significant problems and are associated with brain atrophy, memory problems, and dementia.
Can metformin lead to dementia?
Over the 6 years of evaluation, the incidence of dementia among people with diabetes treated with metformin was 6% (four patients) versus 14.5% (eight patients) in those not treated with metformin and 8.2% (73 patients) among those with no diabetes.
What kind of sugar does the brain need?
The mammalian brain depends on glucose as its main source of energy. In the adult brain, neurons have the highest energy demand , requiring continuous delivery of glucose from blood.
Does the brain run better on ketones or glucose?
It turned out that Ketones are a much better energy source for the brain than Glucose because of their more efficient pathway. When Ketones are used to produce energy using Oxygen, more ATP is produced per molecule with Ketones than with Glucose.


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Nigel Smith, Is Milton Better than Shakespeare?, Harvard University Press (Cambridge, 2008), 240 pp. ISBN-13: 978-0674028326. $22.95 (USD).
1> Is Milton Better than Shakespeare? asks a question that is eye-catching, provocative, and delightful. Nigel Smith’s “Preface” dispels the expectation that he will in fact answer the question: instead, he explains “[t]his book is a provocation to as general a public as possible to reconsider the writings of John Milton” on the occasion of the 400-year anniversary of Milton’s birth (xv). Like Milton in Paradise Lost, then, Smith boldly states his aim from the beginning. There has been much debate about whether or not Milton succeeded in “justify[ing] the ways of God to men”; does Smith succeed in justifying Milton to contemporary general readers? Indeed, yes, and more.
2> Some works by scholars advertise themselves as intended for a general readership but turn out to be far from their aim. Not so with Is Milton Better than Shakespeare? The book even has the feel of a book for general readers: it is nicely-sized with an attractive cover design; has ample margins and an attractive font; it includes an uncluttered “Biographical Outline,” or timeline, in the front and a manageable “Select Bibliography” in the back. Part of the method of the text itself is to intrigue readers through a rhetorically-savvy “Introduction” before leading them through chapters entitled, for example: “Poetics and Poetic Strategies,” “Divorce,” “Imagining Creation,” and “The Lover, the Poem, and the Critics.” The themes highlighted in the titles are familiar to Milton scholars. Readers looking for the well-footnoted methods and nuanced discussions that are the hallmark of Smith’s extensive critical work will be disappointed. For example, “Chapter 3: Free Will” primarily summarizes rather than contributes fresh understandings to this highly contentious topic.
3> Smith persuades readers that indeed Milton is better than Shakespeare for a grasp of current political life, because “Milton’s writings played such a dominant role in the discussions and definitions of liberty that surrounded the founding of the United States” (4). He extends a potentially Anglo-centric emphasis by positioning the U.S. in a technologically-tied global world. His argument is persuasive emotionally as well as intellectually. For example, Smith is unabashed about calling Paradise Lost a “magnificent epic poem” and an “achievement” (5). He also shares with his readers the passion embedded in lesser-known texts. Of the divorce tracts he writes, “[a]ll these tracts embody the sense of having read enormous amounts of printed material, to the extent that we feel the mind of the writer about to explode under the pressure of confronting it”(10). Here as in so many places, in explaining Milton, Smith justifies the scholarly processes that may repel general readers from Milton studies, and perhaps other intellectual pursuits.
4> Smith’s chapters are in part thematic, as their titles evince, but they are also methodological, providing readers with increasing levels of skills in order to appreciate increasingly unwieldy but always important—dare I say relevant—ideas. The first chapter begins with a confession of his own youthful avoidance of Paradise Lost. Smith asks us to revisit with him “At a Solemn Music,” which he found in Helen Gardner’s Metaphysical Poets anthology. We join him as he admits refreshingly the pay-off for close readings with just this one poem: “What is intriguing about the poem’s effects is that it wants to take you right there to God, and to what Milton imagines the experience of heaven to be” (17). With critical thinking skills honed, readers move on to “Chapter 2: Divorce” and “Chapter 3: Free Will,” which Smith begins with vigorous openings: “Sexuality is never absent from Milton’s poetry” (42); and “In the second edition of The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce (February 1644), Milton stressed that marriage of incompatible partners was a sin” (64). Both sentences pair perennially favorite, accessible topics with texts—Milton’s poetry and prose—which Smith would have equally favorite. While Paradise Lost receives the lion’s share of attention, Milton’s other works are brought to service in delightful ways (as with the surprising choice of “At a Solemn Music”) and in convincingly serious ways, as with his extended attention to Samson Agonistes in the final chapter.
5> Smith sets himself the difficult task of giving his readers the credit of being willing and able to engage with some very difficult concepts. In this way he is mimetic of Milton’s public prose and poetry. “Chapter 3: Free Will” is a case in point. To address appropriately the concept of free will, Smith invokes Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. Elsewhere, he even presents the Greek. But he does so in an inviting way, prompting readers to find interest in Aristotle and, in the latter case, providing the Latin translation of the Greek in parenthesis “(proairesis)” before providing the easily accessible “‘choice’” (68). General readers are rewarded with then applying all these critical skills and newly-acquired (or reviewed) concepts to a reading of Paradise Lost, the section for which starts with “Now Satan is a jealous guy, and his rebellion is rooted in envy of the honors that God gives to his Son” (78). The chapters, however, are not repetitive: either in content or style. For example, “Chapter 6: Imagining Creation” begins humorously, yet seriously, with “Space: the final frontier” (132), an allusion, of course, to Star Trek. The chapter begins by describing God’s Creation and handles it with delicacy, so that the creation of Pandemonium described in the second half of the chapter pales, as it should. In doing so, Smith reverses Milton’s own organizational model in the epic, in which readers view Pandemonium’s creation in Book 1 of Paradise Lost before witnessing Creation in Book 7.
6> Is Milton Better than Shakespeare? is part of a small but regular attempt by scholars to invite general readers to enjoy great writers, great ideas, great pleasure. The attempt has taken many forms in the last century. The Harvard Classics, first published in 1909, is a 51-volume anthology of world literature that would fit on a five-foot shelf that Harvard President Charles W. Elliot believed could provide general readers with the elements of a liberal education if read daily, if only for fifteen minutes. This endeavor also includes regular contributions from public intellectuals: from James Russell Lowell publishing his Biglow Papers in the Boston Globe in the nineteenth century to Stanley Fish (whom Smith mentions a few times in his book) contributing regular articles to The New York Times.
7> Smith’s contribution to this attempt is all the more welcome because it is willing to address and record its historical moment. Scholars in the U.S. will find pleasure in the care he so graciously displays for his elected homeland of the U.S.; all readers will appreciate the way he defines citizenship as global and elective, i.e. based on free will (see his Chapter 3). In reading Is Milton Better than Shakespeare?, I was reminded of Thomas Merton’s Faith and Violence: Christian Teaching and Christian Practice. While treating the works of a famously Christian poet, Smith by no means replicates Merton’s avowed Christianity: their topics, aims, and professions are far different. However, first published in 1968, Merton’s book remains important and its arguments cogent while its references to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War date it. I look forward to reading Smith’s book a decade from now with the confidence that it too will stand the test of time not despite but rather because of its understated advocacy for addressing present, urgent concerns.
8> The general reading public will find Is Milton Better than Shakespeare? engaging because of its lively writing style, lack of scholarly apparatus, and brevity. Scholars in the field will find it impressive for its extensiveness, carefulness with historical facts, and willingness to expand the conversation on important topics and an important author.
Angelica Duran (B.A. 1987, M.A. 1988, English, U.C. Berkeley; Ph.D. 2000, English, Stanford) is Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature as well as Director of Religious Studies at Purdue University. Her research is focused primarily on Milton, education, seventeenth-century literature, and Anglo-Hispanic cultural exchange.
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Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The mayor of Jerusalem said Wednesday the disputed city will halt the demolition of illegally-built homes in a Palestinian neighborhood, following protests last weekend.
Mayor Moshe Lion announced a new master plan and six-month moratorium on new settlements in the neighborhood of Isawiyah, where eight homes were recently demolished and there is no adequate sewer system, sidewalks or greenspace.
There are numerous homes in the neighborhood that were built without a permit and dozens more were scheduled for demolition.
Lion said his decision followed discussions with local Palestinian leaders. He said the master plan, which will include significant municipal investment, will be an example for Palestinian neighborhoods in East Jerusalem that have similar trouble.
Isawiyah has been the backdrop for multiple stone-throwing demonstrations since September, as Palestinian parents threatened to keep their children out of school to protest ongoing police raids. Authorities are investigating the shooting of a 9-year-old child at a protest Saturday.
The community has hundreds of illegally-built structures and homeowners pay heavy fines to forestall demolition. East Jerusalem -- named in the Trump administration's Mideast peace plan last month as the capital of a proposed Palestinian state -- has been under Israeli jurisdiction since 1967.


And the Oscar goes to … Veal Chop.
While few would remember Paul Giamatti’s turn as a food-named tough guy in the indie comedy “Safe Men” five years back, it would be tough to dismiss his portrayal of comicbook author Harvey Pekar in “American Splendor.”
Giamatti’s career has been full of supporting perfs in some of the most acclaimed films of the past decade: “Saving Private Ryan,” “The Truman Show” and “Donnie Brasco.” But “Splendor” marked fresh territory — his first film as a leading man.
“I thought of it more as a central role and never felt like I was carrying the movie,” says Giamatti, the son of former baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti.
There’s little question, however, that the success on the pic depended on his impersonation of the curmudgeonly Pekar and critics quickly heaped praise on the 36-year-old actor’s transformation.
Even more impressive, he did it with just two weeks to prepare before the 22 day-shoot began.
“I only met him a few days before we started,” Giamatti explains. “I watched tape of him too. They shot film of him quite a while ago eating breakfast and reading books.”
Giamatti admits to what many actors fear: That whatever he’s working on now may be his last job. His respect among the industry’s top directors, however, should keep him in front of the camera for a while.
Along with Steven Spielberg (“Ryan”), Peter Weir (“Truman”) and Mike Newell (“Brasco”), Tim Burton employed him as an orangutan in “Planet of the Apes” and Milos Forman saw him as Bob Zmuda in “Man on the Moon.”
On the helmer side, that’s impressive company. And if “Splendor’s” reception is any indication, their confidence was well-founded.
“More scripts are coming to me now,” says Giamatti of his post-“Splendor” career, “but I still feel like I have a lot of downtime.”
Coming attractions: “Sideways,” “Robots”


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RE: WISCONSINS LAME DUCK COUP D ETAT
Im sure all my Wisconsin friends, both Republican and Democratic, have heard the details of the proposed lame duck session on Tuesday of next week when the Republican Party Controlled State Legislature will try (and probably successfully) undermine the will of the voters in last Novembers mid-term elections.
True, thanks to court-challenged and yet to be resolved gerrymandering, Republicans maintained their majority in both houses of the legislature. But it is equally true that they did so on the basis of promises that they agreed with the stated desire of the public that health care exclusion of pre-existing conditions were NOT what they wanted and yet, Fitzgerald and Voss are proposing legislation to prevent the newly elected Attorney General from withdrawing from a law suit that would allow insurance companies to carry on with this practice. Many Republicans ran under the cover of saying they were in favor of prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions and now they are proving that their support was just another cheap campaign ploy. They are showing their hypocrisy.
The same hypocrisy holds true for the effort to be taken up in the Lame Duck Session on early voting. Republicans claim loudly and boldly to support voting integrity and yet they will try to limit access to the ballot box by limiting the time in which Wisconsin residents can cast their vote early.
The people of Wisconsin voted decisively that new leadership in Wisconsins state-wide offices was wanted. This Executive Branch experienced a near-total house cleaning to provide new leadership to the State of Wisconsin and again, in a naked and crass power grab, the Republic-controlled legislature seeks to thwart the will of the voters.
To place a fig leaf over their naked aggression Republicans are using two arguments.
The first is simply that the electors put them back in office; they have the votes, so they can do anything they want. Not true. The people of Wisconsin voted for those state wide offices on the basis of issues and as stated above they spoke loudly and clearly about where they stand on those issues. And, as also stated above, many Republicans running for re-election AGREED with the same issues upon which the Governor and the other members of the executive branch were elected. The actions of the Republican legislature not only reveals the hypocrisy of the those Republicans who were re-elected, but also raises a proverbial middle finger to the will of the voters who entrusted them to carry out their promises.
The other argument I hear from the Republican rank-and-file is this isnt a democracy, its a Republic and you (insert your choice: liberals, libtards, snowflakes) dont understand this. On the contrary my friends it is you who do not understand that we are a democratic republic. We elect our members of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government to reflect our will as we have the opportunity to express it.
Without much hope that any of these words will have influence with my Republican friends, I respectfully ask you to reject the proposals put forth in the Lame Duck Session and serve the people of Wisconsin as statesmen with an eye toward respecting the institutions of our State of Wisconsin as opposed to power-hungry politicians.
A district that was gerrymandered bright red....and...a democrat won a special election....
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Hambledon hill,which can be seen from the entrance to the Caravan Park, is a large Iron age Hill fort located in Stourpaine next to the smaller Hod Hill.
The view from this hill are amazing .
I have used the car park between Hod and Hambledon hills as my car park,but there is no reason why you couldnt adapt this walk by parking in the villages of Child Okeford or Shroton if you wish to end by a pub for lunch .
Child Okeford is the home to two pubs ,both of which I believe offers food,please see www.saxoninn.co.uk at Gold Hill,Child Okeford and/or www.bakersarms.co.uk at The Cross,Child Okeford for more information. For the Shroton side we have www.thecricketersshorton.co.uk .

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This is gorgeous Nina!!!!! I love it!
Thank you Dawn! The workshop with Charity made a world of difference to me. I changed the way I do everything. I am thinking I will be back in Plainwell..it was so much fun!
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We will start finding more of these games around our area, as the regular season gets closer….
Greensboro Day boys Varsity @ Westchester Country Day School 5pm Scrimmage
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In a huge military parade to mark the 27th anniversary of independence, Ukrainian troops demonstrated off the newest artillery and missile systems at the streets of Kyiv on 24 August.
Some 250 units of military equipment were showcased during the event, some 4,500 military personnel took part in the parade.
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, the Security Service of Ukraine and other formations marched along Kyiv’s major thoroughfare, Khreshchatyk Street.
During the parade on Independence Day, the new An-178 transport aircraft publicly presented for the first time. Also, the demonstrated new models of weapons and military equipment, created by the national defense industry.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has paraded new artillery, reconnaissance and missile systems.
During parade was unveiled for the first time the new 2S22 Bogdana 155mm advanced wheeled self-propelled howitzer. The new self-propelled artillery system was intended to destroy command posts, armoured and mechanised units, artillery batteries, communication posts and field fortifications.
The Bogdana self-propelled artillery system is mounted on a KrAZ 6×6 high-mobility truck chassis, manufactured by Ukrainian “AutoKrAZ” industrial company.
Also was displayed the new Obolon-A artillery fire control vehicle. The vehicles provide investigation and fire control of platoons, batteries, battalions both day and night, at any season, under any weather conditions.
The Verba is a rocket launcher system mounted on KrAZ 6×6 truck chassis and equipped with cabin for 5 people.
Fire control, aiming and even recharge is performed automatically from the cabin, without soldiers’ direct intervention. The weight of the new MLRS is nearly 20 tons, though “Verba” can increase the speed up to 85 km/h.
The “Verba” MLRS developed by “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau”
The Polozhennya-2 is an automatic sound ranging system is intended to locate artillery batteries (guns) and mortars from the sound of gunfire and adjust friendly artillery fire from the sound of shell bursts.
The system provides: search, direction finding and position-finding of the acoustic signal sources in a given zone of surveillance; display of the surveillance results on the monitor of the system commander’s workstation; transmission of the surveillance information to higher authorities over radio and wired links.
The Vilha high-precision rockets system is developed by the Luch engineering bureau in cooperation with other Ukraine defence industrial companies. The rocket has a solid motor and can be armed with various types of warheads. It has so-called inertial correction system, which provides for angular stabilization of the round at the boost phase and flight.
The new system can deliver strikes as far as 20-120 km with a high degree of precision. The new rockets were launched from a 9K58 self-propelled launcher.
The 1L220UK is a mobile weapon locating system designed for providing protection of own troops and civilians by suppressing enemy artillery weapons and/or provide a warning for incoming fire. The weapon locating radar system incorporates the latest technologies and is effective in a counter-fire and ECM environment.
The Grim-2 has a range of 350km, but technically, a missile is able to fly up to 500km. The new system developed by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau in partnership with Pavlograd Chemical Plant and Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau.


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Hungary: Gov’t lowers GDP growth targets, raises inflation targets
The government’s first conversion program report of the year for Brussels, approved at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, shows the same deficit target for 2009, but lower growth targets and higher inflation targets for 2008 and 2009.
The report sees the general government deficit narrowing to 3.2% of GDP by 2009, unchanged from the target in the updated convergence program submitted to Brussels last November. It puts Hungary’s state debt at 65.6% of GDP in 2010, up from the 63.3% target in the updated convergence program.
The report projects GDP growth of 2.4% in 2008 and 3.9% in 2009, down from 2.8% and 4.0%, respectively, in the November convergence program. The report shows an inflation target of 6% 2008 and 3.6% in 2009, up from 4.8% and 3.0%, respectively, in the updated convergence program. The report sees domestic consumption expanding 1.6% in 2009 after a small contraction in 2007. It puts investment growth at 4% in 2008 and 7% in 2009. (MTI-Econews)
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A surreal, isolated village sees its inhabitants gradually leave behind their mutual traditions and superstitions as they leave for the city. Among them are two cousins who love each other and who get into a quarrel with other villagers.
Senor Quexana has read so many books on chivalry that he believes that he is the knight Don Quixote de la Mancha. So Don Quixote sets off on his horse, accompanied by his squire Sancho ... See full summary »
I had read this was an experimental, controversial and interesting movie so I decided to watch it. What I found was a sick movie probably made by and for sick people. It's literally a torture. I don't mind about the nude children, but this was a bunch of stupid and random sequences put together. No writing, no direction... At some point I chose to put the x2 fast forward. At least I could get some laughs that way. Do film makers know movies are made for entertainment? And I don't mean comedy, I mean entertainment! And don't give me that "you didn't get the depth message" crap. I am sure even children in YouTube make better films.
Don't waste your time. If you want a good experimental surrealist film go and watch Eraserhead.
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We are running several Powershell scripts at our server to add printer remotly at the printserver. From time to time we see the error 0x80070709 with something like „unknown server“. We traced this problem, after we see that some printers fail to get created while some successfully got created at the printserver. So there wasn’t a general problem regarding our server, it had something to do with the set-printer powershell call.
After some investigation we found out, that only printers that start(!) with a lowercase character are failing to create. If we change the first char to uppercase, the printers got created without any problem. So maybe someone will help this. I don’t know why or where this happens, but it does and is reproducable


Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan may soon join the increasing number of celebrities from the silver screen to become posterboys for political parties as he says he is seriously considering an offer from the Congress.
The 'Bigg Boss' finalist, who had earlier wished to stay away from politics after claiming to have got similar offers from BSP and BJP, now seems to have made up his mind to throw his hat into the poll ring.
"I am in talks with the Congress leadership both in Maharashtra and at the Centre. I have put forward some conditions to them and as soon as things materialise in that direction, I will take the final decision," Ravi Kishan told PTI from Mumbai.
The actor, who has featured in several Bhojpuri and Hindi films, has a considerable fan following in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is also expected to campaign for the party along with its youth icon Rahul Gandhi.
"Of course I will do," Kishan said on campaigning with Rahul adding that he will also meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi soon in this regard.
According to sources close to Kishan, the actor has demanded party ticket from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, which also happens to be his home turf as he hails from Kirkat village of the constituency.


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Question: When I was a kid, my family used to always watch Perry Como Christmas specials. We loved them every year. But one thing I was never able to figure out: Who was he? Did he have his own show or something?
Answer: Not only did he have his own show, Kenny, he had several (both radio and TV), not to mention a long, successful music career. Matter of fact, Como's life in the biz was remarkable for precisely the reason you give: Like the Energizer bunny, he kept going, and going, and going well into the rock-and-roll era, when many other crooners like him had long faded into obscurity.
Como started out, interestingly enough, as a barber when he was still in high school, but was already singing at weddings even then. In 1933 he began singing in bands and built enough of a following (and enough hit records) that NBC hired him to cohost The Chesterfield Supper Club radio show, which moved to TV in 1948 to take up a mere 15-minute time slot. He shifted to CBS and did quarter-hour shows there for a few years, then jumped back to NBC for the hourlong Perry Como Show.
The interesting thing about Como on TV is that the medium was still so young, it allowed for a much more free-flowing format. And Como didn't pretend to have all the answers as to what his show should be. But he was a comfortable presence who played up his trademark nice-guy, laid-back image, and welcomed guests such as Frankie Laine, Rosemary Clooney, Julius LaRosa, Yvonne De Carlo and Peggy Lee. However, as the variety-show format grew more popular and competition grew for guests, who were paid a fee to appear, Como also demonstrated an eye for the bottom line.
"To tell you the truth, we have a terrible problem," Como told TV Guide in 1959, when his show had moved to a new night with a new sponsor (Kraft) and title (Kraft Music Hall). "There are 9,000 spectaculars on the air this fall. And they all have run so far down the list of guest stars that they're at the bottom of the barrel. You just can't afford to depend entirely on guests nowadays. There just aren't that many around."
How expensive were the guests? Hey, it added up, even in '50s dollars. "They told me one show went up to $35,000 for one guest," Como said. "And I thought that if you're going to pay $35,000 for a talent that used to cost you $1,600, you're not going to be in business much longer.... You know, you really can't blame the big names for wanting the big money. Look at it like this: Unless you do a great moving picture and win the Academy Award, you've got to go for the dough even if you can't keep any of it. There's nothing else to reach for."
By the fall of 1961, when the standard fee for guests was $7,500 and many were routinely demanding as much as $25,000, Como and his people came up with a way to save money: Concentrate on a regular troupe of players. They scoured the clubs, theaters and local TV shows and came up with a group of little-known performers, several of whom would go on to much bigger things. Paul Lynde would become a household name due to Bewitched, Hollywood Squares, and more bit roles and appearances than I can list. You know Don Adams as Get Smart's Agent 86, and Kaye Ballard would costar in The Mothers-in-Law.
Even with the changes, however, Como's regular show left the air in 1963. However, viewers like you remember his yearly ABC holiday specials, which the network stopped running in 1987. And along the way, he kept releasing hits, enjoying a Grammy nomination in 1973 for his recording of Don McLean's "And I Love You So." I know I say this about a lot of performers, but it's because most of them deserve it: It's not easy to stick around in this business, and the fact that Como, who passed away in 2001, managed to do so for so long says a lot about him. As his theme song said: "Dream along with me, I'm on my way to a star." Indeed.


text: What Is Gratitude? Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access. It's taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether it's a small thing or a big thing. We can use lots of words to describe feelings of gratitude: We might say we feel thankful, lucky, fortunate, humbled, or blessed. Why Gratitude Matters Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Making a habit of gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big effect on our lives. Brain research shows that positive emotions are good for our bodies, minds, and brains. Positive emotions open us up to more possibilities. They boost our ability to learn and make good decisions. Positive emotions balance out negative emotions. People who often feel grateful and appreciative are happier, less stressed, and less depressed. Gratitude is like a U-turn on complaining or thinking about what we don't have. One positive emotion often leads to another. When we feel grateful, we might also feel happy, calm, joyful, or loving. Gratitude can lead to positive actions. When we feel grateful for someone's kindness toward us, we may be more likely to do a kindness in return. Your gratitude also can have a positive effect on someone else's actions. Thanking people can make it more likely they'll do a kindness again. Gratitude helps us build better relationships. When we feel and express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to people in our lives, it creates loving bonds, builds trust, and helps you feel closer. When we make it a habit to feel grateful, it makes us more aware of good things as they happen. Build a Gratitude Habit Sometimes, feelings of gratitude happen spontaneously. But we also can create feelings of gratitude by deliberately counting our blessings. You can build a habit of counting blessings just by paying attention each day to things you're glad to have in your life. Slow down and notice what's around you. For example: "Wow, the sky is beautiful today! What an incredible world we live in," or, "There's Sara! It was so nice of her to help me yesterday." Noticing the things you're grateful for is just the first step in building a gratitude habit, but you can try other things too, like taking the time to thank people or pausing to appreciate a star-filled sky. Start now. What's good about this moment? Back to Articles Related Articles Volunteering Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change lives, including your own. Get ideas on things you can do and tips on getting started in this article for teens. Read More Gratitude: A Worksheet Feeling grateful for what we have (instead of obsessing about what we don't) can help us get more out of life. This worksheet is designed to get you thinking about gratitude. Read More Optimism Optimists see the good in things -- and science has discovered that optimists can do better in life. The good news is, even pessimists can be more optimistic. Find out how. Read More Understanding Other People Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others. Read More What It Means to Be a Friend Thousands of you filled out our friendship survey. Find out what some of you said about being a good friend. Read More 3 Ways to Practice Gratitude Gratitude doesn't just feel good, it can be good for you. These 3 steps can help you start feeling more appreciative of the good things in your life. Read More 5 Ways to Know Your Feelings Better Emotional awareness (knowing what we feel and why) helps us learn about ourselves and build good relationships. Here are 5 ways to get more in touch with your emotions. Read More Emotional Intelligence Just as IQ is a way of being academically smart, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a way of being people-smart. But unlike IQ, we can work on improving our EQ. Here are some tips. Read More Understanding Your Emotions Emotions help us relate to other people, know what we want, and make choices. Even "negative" emotions are useful. Find out how to understand emotions and use them effectively. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.

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Porter - History of Beer and Imagination
As a beer lover, you know and understand the joy of drinking “liquid bread,” those porters that give rise to a satisfaction beyond the mere quenching of thirst. Legend has it that this style was first developed as a happy accidental blending of soured ale, brown ale, and weak ale. The soured ale gave the porter a classic “bite” that was celebrated among men with a matured taste for this unusual blend.
Porter became the fad of the day in the 1700’s around jolly old England. It initially gained popularity among the transport workers in Central London, those brawny common folks who would endure hard labor with no more than a few pints of porter and a few pounds of bread per day. The endurance of the laboring class did not go without recognition, and before long, porter gained credit as the catalyst for this endurance. As a result, the well-bred and distinguished citizens embraced this beverage as well, igniting an explosion within the brewing industry. Porter became so popular, in fact, that brewers who could adapt to a grand scale were able to make comfortable fortunes producing this one style of beer.
Grand became grandiose, and it soon became necessary to construct huge wooden vats for the fermentation and aging of the finest porters. This aging process could take up to a year for the more desirable of these brews, so these fermentation vessels became a feat in strength and engineering. The largest vat in the world was built by the Meux Brewery in London with the ability to hold 860,000 gallons. Before these vats were used, huge celebratory dinners were held inside them, a practice that served as “market branding” in the development of emotional bonds between the patrons and their premier brewers.
Notwithstanding the tight bond between these people, October of 1814 went down in history for an event that crushed the dreams of scores of London porter lovers. One of the most grandiose vats at the Meux Brewery gave way, sending a tsunami of porter through the streets. Homes crushed like toothpicks under the force of the brew. A human being didn’t stand a chance! In fact, eight folks lost their lives in the debacle, through drowning, drunken poisoning, or injuries beyond the limitations of the medical community of the time.
When the Revolutionary War broke out in the American colonies, trade with England ceased, and brewing porter was left in the hands of the colonists. George Washington was famous for his love of this fine “food.” He believed it to be a wholesome and nutritious beverage, necessary for good health and satisfying to the thirst of his field officers. As a man with revolutionary ideas, Washington regularly ordered abundant supplies of a porter brewed by Robert Hare of Philadelphia, Pa. This was delivered to the presidential mansion through the efforts of beverage agent, Clement Biddle. Washington was also known to raise a few glasses of this fine porter with prominent Philadelphia citizens and foreign dignitaries at City Tavern, the unofficial meeting place for the First Continental Congress of 1774.
America was a tapestry of cultures since it’s very beginnings, and waves of German immigrants brought changing styles. These masters of brewing created a hybrid style of porter employing bottom-fermenting yeasts, those typically used in the lager style of brewing to which they had become accustomed.
Public tastes change over time. Porters eventually lost their popularity in America and nearly had their demise, when the “Age of the Microbrewery” hit with full force. Craft brewers with a dedication to the art emerged with enthusiasm to produce some of the finest porters in the world. These are generally deep mahogany in color, with roasted smoky flavors and a shade of chocolate subtlety.
Not only is porter a satisfying beverage, but it is also an extraordinary ingredient in gourmet beer cookery. This is where a porter can dance on the wind! By merging classic cookery with 200 years of tradition, the world of fine cuisine presents itself to both the gourmet chef and the beer enthusiast. The robust roundness of porter blends particularly well in veal and sausage dishes. Moist cakes, chocolate or spiced, play symphonies when merged with the body of a strong porter.
If you have never tried the best of the best in porter, you may wish to enliven your taste-buds with a bit of Snipes Porter (Robust Porter) from Snipes Mountain Brewing, Inc., Sunnyside, WA, or Pete Brown Tribute Ale (Brown Porter), Bear Republic Brewing Company, Inc., Healdsburg, CA, both Gold Medal Winners at the Great American Beer Festival 2004.
Other top-shelf porters upon which you might wish to hone your taste-buds:
•Black Sand Porter, Kona Brewing Company, Kailua-Kona, HI;
•Edmund Fitzgerald, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland, OH;
•St. Charles Porter, Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery, Nashville, TN;
•Pyramid Porter, Pyramid Ales & Lagers, Seattle, WA;
•Alaskan Smoked Porter, Alaskan Brewing Company, Juneau, AK;
•Anchor Porter, Anchor Brewing Company, San Francisco, CA;
•Sierra Nevada Porter, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA;
•Exodus Porter, Sweetwater Brewing Company, Atlanta, GA.
These lively brews release a tantalizing sweet maltiness, balanced by the bitter aromatics of the hops, flavors that are likened to the complexity of a seductive evening with a new lover. Enjoy! The treat is worth the leap!
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As Superintendent Paul Cruz prepares to leave Austin ISD, his school closure plan remains unresolved
Even though Superintendent Paul Cruz said he’s leaving the Austin Independent School District, the process of school closures that started under his watch likely will not end. But where the plan goes from here is unknown.
At a press conference Thursday, Cruz said the decision on how to move forward with eight schools under consideration for closure is something he will discuss with the school board.
“There are so many moving parts and there is so much significant work ahead,” he said. “But I’ll certainly be having that conversation with the board so we can time things out to make sure we are being responsive to our needs.”
Cruz initiated the plan last spring to overhaul the school district by closing some schools, changing boundaries and adding additional programs.
He announced Wednesday that he is leaving AISD for a job with the University of Texas’ College of Education. It’s unknown when his last day will be.
Board Member Amber Elenz said the departure of superintendents and board members winning and losing elections is a normal part of school district leadership. She said part of the discussion at the board’s meeting Monday will be how to “work together to ensure the transition we have maintains the stability and also runs smoothly so we get to the next leader.”
Her comments didn’t provide clarity to parents like Amy Todd, who had planned to send her child to kindergarten at Maplewood, one of the eight schools still under consideration for closure.
Maplewood, Ridgetop, Palm, Dawson, Joslin and Pecan Springs elementary schools, as well as Webb and Bertha Sadler Means middle schools, were on the district’s original list for closure, but were pulled before the November vote for future consideration.
Ever since, Todd has been waiting to hear whether the school will stay open.
“We’re not given all the information we need to know exactly what’s going to happen,” she said. “We were told that Maplewood is no longer being considered to close for next year, but that talks were going to resume in January … but it’s already the end of February and I have not heard of any talks resuming.”
Because of the lack of information, she put her child’s name on a waiting list for a private school, applied to some charter schools and requested transfers to other AISD schools. She said the superintendent’s resignation before the plan is settled doesn’t help her uncertainty.
“I don’t really know how that impacts any future decisions about the school and I’d love to learn more,” she said, “but it’s really hard to get any information about what’s going on or what’s going to happen.”
The school board meets Monday to discuss the plan for Cruz’s contract and a transition plan to find a new superintendent.
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My wife and I went out last night to see a very good Talking Heads cover band.
What cover band would you like to see? Or actually be a part of? It probably should be a band that doesn’t exist now. It has to be something that you would actually go out of your way to see. It doesn’t have to be something popular, just something that would mean something to you.
My 1st choice would be 1980’s Minneapolis: Replacements/Husker Du/Soul Asylum
I saw the Replacements at the very end of their run, I saw Soul Asylum a couple times, never got a chance to see Husker Du (but I saw Bob Mould solo once).
I saw K-Earth’s Legends concert last year. They had a Michael Jackson tribute band called Who’s Bad. Now I don’t really care for Michael Jackson’s music, but this band was great. Would like to see them again.
If I had to be in a cover band, as a guitar player I’d want to be it along the lines of a bluesy late 80s/early 90s hard rock band like Guns ‘n’ Roses, Black Crowes, or Cinderella. They all have songs that are fun to play, with a good opportunity for improvisation, without any pressure to have to be a Steve Vai-like virtuoso.
There are a few excellent Kate Bush tribute bands in the UK, but as far as I know none in the US, other than as one-off projects. The best of the latter was Chicago’s Ladies of the Canyon who did a really amazing evening of Kate:
I think a cover band specializing in one hit wonders would be a hoot. All those songs that, when you hear them, make you go, “Oh I loved this. What’s the name of that band?” There’s a huge range of musical styles available. An Aussie band tried it with some success but didn’t seem to be much good from their youtube clips.
I shoot concerts by various locations of the School of Rock, an after-school music program for kids age 7 to 18. The Chicago location did a tribute to “One Hit Wonders” a couple of years ago, and it was loads of fun.


The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reported that 94 percent of private school bus companies reported driver shortages last year. A recent survey found that 30 percent of the companies considered their shortage of drivers “severe or desperate.”
The shortage of school bus drivers locally and across the country has struck Bob Rhodes particularly hard, enough so that it regularly causes him to join his 200 other drivers on the road.
Rhodes used to drive only occasionally, but after 40 years running R.J. Rhodes Transit Inc., a business founded in 1932 by his grandfather, he is behind the wheel on a daily basis.
“We do have some substitutes, but everybody here has to have a license so we can cover all of the routes,” he said.


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A high-tech UK camera that clips onto the loo could speed up the detection of bowel cancer.
Resembling a toilet freshener, the device uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to scan stools in the bowl for traces of blood — a sign of the disease.
Findings are transmitted to an app on the user’s smartphone, which uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to provide results within minutes that can automatically be shared with a doctor.
If warning signs are identified, more detailed investigations may be recommended such as a colonoscopy, where a thin, flexible probe with a camera on the end is used to look for signs of cancer in the bowel.
Initial results suggest the gadget is up to 90 per cent accurate at spotting bleeding.
Blood in stools is one of the most common symptoms, caused by a growing tumour damaging tiny blood vessels in the bowel.
Currently NZ patients aged between 60-74 are sent home screening kits and if blood is found, patients undergo further investigations.
To use the device, patients must first switch on the app on their smartphones before going to the loo. This automatically connects with the clip-on camera, which scans the stools in the bowl using a process called multispectral optical imaging.
This generates many more wavelengths of light than can be seen with the human eye, producing a 3D image rather than just a picture of the surface.
The idea is this detects hidden spots of blood in faecal matter that are too small to be seen with the naked eye or that are not on the surface. The user can then share this information with their doctor.
The maker of the device, called OutSense, says it detects nine out of ten cases where blood is present in a stool sample, although these results have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. It hopes to seek approval for the device in the UK in the next two years.
David Crosby, head of prevention and early detection research at Cancer Research UK, says: ‘This device is an interesting piece of technology, which could allow people to spot early changes to their bowel health, prior to the onset of symptoms. But it is at an early stage of development and we need peer-reviewed evidence to show that it works.’
Detection of blood in faeces can also indicate haemorrhoids, diverticulitis, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - not just bowel cancer.

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Trump invokes emergency powers to marshal private sector for pandemic
President Donald Trump has invoked emergency powers that allow the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump is employing the Defense Production Act as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of the virus. He said Wednesday that he will expand the nation’s testing capacity and deploy a Navy hospital ship to New York City. A second ship will be deployed to the West Coast. The Defense Production Act give the president a broad set of authorities to shape the domestic industrial base, so it can provide essential materials and goods needed in a national crisis. It allows the president to require businesses and corporations to prioritize and accept contracts for required materials and services. More from Time here.
Coronavirus relief package signed into law
President Donald Trump signed into a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for COVID-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier approved the House bill. The legislation will provide many workers with up to two weeks of paid sick leave if they are being tested or treated for coronavirus or have been diagnosed with it. Those who have been told by a doctor or a government official to stay home because of exposure or symptoms would also be eligible. The payments are capped at $511 a day, roughly what someone making $133,000 annually makes. Workers with family members affected by coronavirus and those whose children’s schools have closed will still receive up to two-thirds of their pay, though that benefit is limited to $200 a day. More here from CNN.
Federal contingency plans for pandemic could stretch up to 18 months, longer
A 100-page federal plan on tackling the coronavirus pandemic shows the Trump administration is making contingency plans for a pandemic that could stretch up to 18 months or longer and could include multiple waves of illness. Government agencies are having a difficult time predicting how to forecast the COVID-19 spread and how severe the U.S. outbreak will be. The document doesn’t say the administration believes the pandemic will last 18 months but lays out contingency plans they are making to assume a longer timeline. They are also preparing for a scenario where supply chain and transportation impacts due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak will likely result in significant shortages for government, private sector and individual U.S. consumers. More from CNN here.
CDC data shows nearly 40% of U.S. hospitalizations for coronavirus aged 20 to 54
New CDC data showed that nearly 40% of coronavirus patients sick enough to be hospitalized were aged 20 to 54. But the risk of dying is significantly higher in older people. Of the 508 patients known to have been hospitalized, 38% were between ages 20 and 54. And nearly half of the 121 patients who were admitted to ICUs were adults under 65 years old. The new data underscores an appeal issued Wednesday by Dr. Deborah Birx, leader of the Trump administration’s coronavirus task force and a physician and state department official, imploring the millennial generation to stop socializing in groups. More from the New York Times about the new CDC data here.
Italy’s death toll nears China’s, U.S. deaths reach 150
Italy is poised to pass China in deaths due to coronavirus as the global death toll has passed 9,000. In the U.S., deaths jumped to 150 across 22 states, including the first reported in Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania. More updates on numbers from USA Today here.
China reportedly hits milestone: zero new local infections
China has reported no new local infections for the first time since the crisis began there three months ago. The virus has reportedly killed 3,245 people in China so far, making up more than one-third of the global death toll. China is not out of danger from a revived contagion and instability as Chinese officials said 34 new cases confirmed Thursday came from people who had arrived from elsewhere. The Chinese government reportedly took drastic measures to quickly lower the number of infections, which was an extreme experiment in size and scope. Read the latest from the New York Times about China’s lowering numbers here.


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Magic Tree House
Junie B. Jones
In the Dust Bowl of Kansas in 1935, dust literally covered everything, inside and out. Times were bad everywhere and the hotel that her mother owned barely had any business. She had never met her father, but her mother refused to leave the rundown town in the hopes of his return. When Callie sits at her father’s piano and plays spectacularly the very first time, the music transcends their harsh surroundings and sets in motion a strange set of events. First, her mother disappears and then Callie is chased by strange, magical creatures. She doesn’t know where to go or who to trust. Discovering that she is half fairy helps to explain what is going on. Half of the magical world is trying to find her to reunite her with her royal fairy grandparents and the other half is trying to kill her. Which side will win? Will she gain control of her newfound magic in time to save herself and her friend?
Prepared by Jill Webb, Children's Librarian, Farmington Community Library, Farmington, Michigan.


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The sight of one of these reporter’s notebooks being whipped out and flipped open is a sure sign that somebody is about to write down something important.
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A limited edition notebook for makers, created in collaboration by two of our favorite startups.
Awesome Field Notes’ COLORS memo books for Winter 2015. They change colors in direct sunlight; indoors they’re white, outdoors they’re blue!
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The new edition of the beautiful, Japanese-made planner that goes beyond schedule-planning by also acting as a journal, notebook, sketch(note)book, scribble pad, and generally a place to capture thoughts and moments.


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Now that you are aware of a great deal about obesity, here the main question arises is, Are You Obese? If you have collar bones and shoulder blades showing off, then most likely, you don’t have to rush to find the answer. However, if you are noticing a double chin or changing into next cloth size, then you better hurry.
If you are consuming more calories than you are shedding, then you must determine your BMI at the earliest in order to control it. Obesity can be measured by several parameters. The BMI and waist-hip ratio are the two main widely accepted parameters, along with neck circumference. Let’s understand how these are measured and classified in details.
Body Mass Index
BMI is a measurement of body weight with respect to height, in order to classify individuals to determine whether they have adequate, less or more weight than ideally required. It is obtained by dividing the body weight by square of the height of an individual. It is measured in kg/m2 thus, needless to say, the value should be converted into the respective unit system of measurement.
As per the guidelines of WHO, a BMI below 18.5 is underweight and that up to 22.5 is considered as normal. A BMI ranging from 22.6 to 27.5 is overweight and above 27.6 is classified as obese, which is further subdivided into three subclasses. From 27.6 to 32.5 as obese class 1, from 32.6 to 37.5 as obese class 2 and 37.6 to 49.9 as obese class 3. If the BMI reaches 50, the individual falls in the category of super obese.
Waist to Hip Ratio
Simply known as WHR is a dimensionless ratio as it is the direct correlation between the circumferential measurements of the waist to that of the hips. WHR is an indicator to measure the chances of developing health issues related to excessive body weight. This indicator is often correlated with fertility as well.
However, unlike the BMI, it does not have several classifications and a different range of both genders.
The Waist to Hip ratio is very helpful as it tells about the exact body fat distribution in the body and helps to determine whether an individual is having the apple shaped body with excessive weight deposited around the waist or pear-shaped body with the excessive weight spread around the hips.
Though it is not as widely used as the two mentioned above, but neck circumference is yet another measure of deposition of adipose tissue in the body. It is measured from between the mid-anterior neck and the mid-cervical spine, using a non-stretchable tape. For men, it is much easier to estimate by holding the tape across Adam’s apple. For women, it has to be done a bit more carefully and has to be placed just below the larynx.
As a word of caution, the individual must look straight ahead, keeping the shoulders down and without hunching in order to get the correct measurement. Though there is no exact range to classify being overweight or obese, it has been found that a neck circumference of about 40 cm in case of men and about 35 cm in case of women is usually considered as a sign of potential obesity and should be considered as a threat.
People who are obese, irrespective of its sub-category, should definitely consult for bariatric surgery, as it is a feasible way to treat obesity for them. The people who are overweight but yet, come across many obesity-associated conditions such as joint pain or fatigue and so on, should also consider getting some suitable obesity treatment.


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Sunshine vibes graphic tee
Sunshine vibes are definitely here!
Celebrate them with this ultra-comfy, vintage-inspired graphic tee!
- Slub jersey
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Super Constellation's restoration offers step back into Australia's luxury aviation past
Aircraft enthusiasts can now walk through a glamorous piece of Australian aviation history, with a 1940s Lockheed Super Constellation restored to its former glory in outback Queensland.
- The 1940s Lockheed Super Constellation, or 'Connie', transformed global air travel
- In 1948 a first-class ticket was 325 pounds, which is $20,000 in today's money
- Volunteers spent more than 945 hours restoring the cockpit and cabin of the Connie retrieved from a Manilla aircraft graveyard
Born in an era when air travel was a glamorous affair, the 'Connie', as it was affectionately known, revolutionised Australian air travel.
Renowned for its dolphin shape and unique three-point tail, the 'Connie' was also described as "whisper quiet".
Nicole Kutter from Longreach's Qantas Founders Museum said the aircraft changed the way people travelled around the world.
"The Super Constellation was the first pressurised aircraft for Qantas, and it was also the first aircraft to have a female cabin crew," she said.
The Connie heralded the birth of the Kangaroo route between London and Sydney in 1947, making Qantas the first round-the-world airline.
From rusty wreck to former glory
The dilapidated fuselage of this plane lay in a Manila aircraft graveyard in the Philippines for 25 years before being purchased by the museum five years ago.
Not originally a Qantas aircraft this particular constellation has its own unique history.
"This plane was actually built for the United States Navy in the 1950s," Ms Kuttner said.
"It's the closest we could get to the Super Constellation [the Qantas once flew], because they don't exist anymore."
Qantas Museum curator, Tom Harwood, said the restoration was a huge project.
"Looking at it, at first when it was all lined with fibreglass, and hanging wires and dirt and dust, you'd think, 'There is no way in the world we are going to be able to do anything with this!'," he said.
"The flight deck was a total shemozzle."
Mr Harwood said there were bits torn out of the plane and instruments had been stolen over the years.
"We had an instrument maker and another instrument technician spend their time pulling everything out and rebuilding every instrument," he said.
"They did a fantastic job, they put it all back together — [it's] probably looking better than it was when it was new."
The fuselage restoration took seven months with exhibition designers spending a week installing the interactive, interpretive multimedia display.
The display is a timeline that describes some of the routes the aircraft travelled during its service, and explains the significance and history of the Super Constellation from 1947 to 1963.
Re-designing historic luxury
The X Squared Design creative director, Jisuk Han, said the interactive display included a special narrative about the plane's unique history.
Her team tried to recreate the cabin as close to how it looked originally.
"We looked at existing photographs to be able to pull together a simplified recreation of how the plane was inside," Ms Jisuk said.
"We wanted people to experience the scale of the plane.
"It was a luxury airliner, like a silver service. This was an amazing thing that we don't get anymore."
First class in romantic era
The Qantas trans-Pacific air service began in 1954 and by 1958 was operating the first round-the-world air services in both hemispheres.
But a trip in the Connie was not for the working class.
In 1948, a one-way, first-class ticket would set you back 325 pounds — or $20,000 in today's money.
"It was for the privileged [and] really expensive, like a first-class experience," Ms Kuttner said.
"It was very glamorous — what you would imagine for a romantic era of flying."
The Connie was a piece of Australia's aviation history, preserved in time for everyone to appreciate.
The Super Constellation display will be officially opened to the public at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach in April 2020.

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New music, from Glasgow, Scotland and beyond. No hype here. No scenes either, thank you very much. Detour's David Weaver spends an hour feeding you the finest new alternative music in the country, ably helped by a guest presenter each week. Weaver will also turn his critical eye upon the current music scene, and maybe delve into the murkier and more interesting waters of local music. The guest will be gid. The music will be gid. The chat will be gid.
02/07/2013 // Massive Egg
Carnivores - If It Bleeds Pariso - The Seperation Badbadnotgood - Earl Bossk - Pick Up Artist Cleavers - Brian Johnson's Hat Vasquez - Low to be Heavy Friends in America - Are You Alright In Wrecks - Frankenstein Marvin - Roquedur Fuck Buttons - The Red Wing Yung Simmie - Florida Nigga Mentality Deaf Heaven - Dream House
Live show at Bloc on Friday 5th July.


Give your keyboard an interstellar makeover with this set of 104 galactic key caps. They’re dye-sublimated for durability, and the design wraps all the way down the sides of each key, unlike those cheaper Nebula keyboard stickers. Compatible with Cherry MX switches.
Retro gaming company Hyperkin applies its design sensibilities to a computer keyboard. This mechanical USB keyboard features super clicky backlit Gaote Blue switches, and has a grey and blue color scheme reminiscent of the classic Super Nintendo console and controller.
For musicians and DJs who want to carry a MIDI keyboard anywhere. KOMBOS come in sections which snap together to form keyboard controllers ranging from 25 keys to 61 keys. Works wirelessly over Bluetooth 4.0, perfect for controlling iOS and Android synthesizer apps.
A feature-packed mechanical keyboard offering superfast response, with 25% shorter key throw than Cherry MX switches, 26-key rollover, plus the ability to customize the color of every single key. Sadly, like most LED keyboards, it’s Windows only. When will Mac fans get one?
An ergonomic, programmable and mechanical USB keyboard. The UHK can be split into two for a comfortable typing experience. It has four key layers, uses Cherry MX switches and stores key layouts in its internal memory so they will work with any computer.
A pressure-sensitive multi-touchpad. Using a variety of overlays you can turn Morph into a keyboard, a graphics tablet, a music controller and more. When it launches you’ll be able to design ready-to-print custom overlays.
It’s rare that we see anything truly innovative in the world of keyboards, but LG just knocked our socks off with their new Rolly – a full-size Bluetooth keyboard that rolls up into a stick that you can stow in a backpack, briefcase, or purse.
A Bluetooth keyboard with infrared sensors that turn the entire area above the keys into an invisible touchpad when you hold down one of its mouse keys. The touchpad function works with PCs and Android devices.
Awesome Stuff from Technabob, MightyMega and 95Octane


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Yukon, a territory in northwest Canada, is known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. But did you know that it’s also home to some of the best rooftop restaurants in the country? These establishments offer not only delicious food and drinks but also breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, dining at these rooftop bars and restaurants is an experience you won’t want to miss. Here are some of the finest rooftop dining spots in Yukon.
The Best Rooftop Restaurants in Yukon
From Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon’s rooftop dining scene is as diverse as it is impressive. Here are some of the top picks:
- The Deck
- Earl’s Rooftop Bar and Grill
- 360° Rooftop Lounge
Located in Whitehorse, The Deck is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Yukon. It offers a wide range of dishes, from seafood to steak, all prepared with a modern twist. The restaurant’s rooftop terrace provides panoramic views of the Yukon River and surrounding mountains, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a relaxing evening with friends.
Earl’s Rooftop Bar and Grill in Dawson City is another must-visit. Known for its friendly atmosphere and delicious food, this rooftop bar also boasts stunning views of the city and the Yukon River. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty burger or a refreshing cocktail, Earl’s has you covered.
If you’re looking for a truly unique dining experience, head to the 360° Rooftop Lounge in Whitehorse. As the name suggests, this rooftop restaurant offers 360-degree views of the city and the surrounding wilderness. The menu features a variety of international dishes, and the cocktail list is equally diverse.
What Makes Yukon’s Rooftop Dining Scene Unique
Yukon’s rooftop restaurants stand out for several reasons. First, they offer unparalleled views of some of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada. Whether you’re gazing at the Yukon River, the towering mountains, or the city skyline, the scenery is sure to take your breath away.
Second, these establishments serve up a variety of delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Canadian cuisine, international dishes, or creative cocktails, you’re sure to find something to your liking.
Finally, the atmosphere at these rooftop bars and restaurants is second to none. From the friendly service to the stylish decor, every detail is designed to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible.
Yukon’s rooftop dining scene is a hidden gem that’s worth discovering. Whether you’re a local looking for a new dining spot or a tourist wanting to make the most of your visit, these rooftop restaurants offer a unique combination of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and stunning views. So why wait? Start exploring Yukon’s finest rooftop bars and restaurants today!


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Party was a lvl 1 Samurai (with 1 adventure under his belt), a lvl 2 Barbarian, a fresh made oracle and a 2nd player run level 1 fighter to bring up to 4.
We brushed death MANY times. Seeing the party was light on healing I spent my 2 PP on a CLW wands. I had a second character that I had decked out with a fair range of equipment BUT I had forgotten to upgrade this characters kit.
I wont tell you the game but it was a TIGHT one - not because of the module, nor because of the bad rolls or any DM bias - it was TIGHT (ie TPK was a possibility) because WE as players had a bad party mix and because our equipment sucked - the level 2 barb had not invested in anything since its creation. Lets just saw my freshly bought wand saw a LOT of use.
We faced a swarm at one point - did anyone have alchemist fire etc? Nope. I kick myself here because I invested in my other character. That was VERY tight.
Another factor was our party make up. A lack of an arcane caster hurt.
Finally we lacked BADLY in the foriegn languages department - and missed a lot because of it.
My take aways from this? Painlords guides to PFS play are worth the read! Invest EARLY in alchemist fire and other area attack weapons, TORCHES are a useful item even if you have dark vision - carry some! And linguistics is never a bad investment... at the least invest in your own faction language.
Backup characters? We nearly had an ALL fighter party with NO ONE having UMD if it wasn't for the oracle player having that back up character. I'll be branching out some and bringing a wider range of backup characters moving forward (my backups on the day was a fighter and gunslinger)
That said? GREAT game, appreciated the GM, he did a great job and being on the cusp of defeat made the victory a little sweeter.

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Allstate Corp, the largest listed U.S. home and auto insurer, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as it earned higher insurance premiums across its businesses.
Premiums earned at the Allstate’s property-liability division rose 4 percent to $7.1 billion.
The company has been raising insurance rates in its homeowners business to offset uncertain catastrophe losses and low interest rates on its investments.
Losses from natural disasters such as tornados, snow storms, and floods rose 24 percent to $445 million in the first quarter due to a more severe winter than usual across most of North America.
The company’s net income available to common shareholders fell 17 percent to $587 million, or $1.30 per share, in the quarter ended March 31, from $709 million, or $1.47 per share, a year earlier.
On an operating basis, the company earned $1.30 per share.
Consolidated revenue rose about 3 percent to $8.68 billion.
Analysts on average expected Allstate to earn $1.19 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Allstate shares, which have risen about 14 percent in the past quarter, closed at $56.57 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.


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The beginning of September marks the end of the mid-year gaming drought, as gamers are in for, arguably, the most explosive month of releases yet.
With so many games to mention, we’ve highlighted the most-anticipated titles we can’t wait to play.
Mad Max – September 1
(Xbox One, PS4, PC)
The original Mad Max movies (and recent reboot, Fury Road) are jam-packed with vehicular carnage and massive explosions, and the game is set to bring that to the table this month.
Avalanche Studios have crafted a massive open-world that will allow you to transition from on-foot combat to in-car destruction on-the-fly.
Flipping cars, blowing up opponents and punching dudes in the face… what more could you want?
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – September 1
(Xbox One, PS4, PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Few titles generate the buzz like that of Metal Gear Solid games, and the latest instalment in the long-running franchise, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is releasing this month.
The game, which is has already got some unbelievable reviews, is also the swansong for series creator Hideo Kojima. The Phantom Pain is a testament to the importance of taking risks.
An open world, a customizable base, a variable mission structure – these are not traditional aspects of Metal Gear Solid, but they are what makes The Phantom Pain such an exceptional game.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 – September 17
(PS4, PS3, Xbox one, Xbox 360)
PES 2016 may still be the alternative to FIFA, but Konami’s football sim is making leaps and bounds each year.
In the new instalment, the 1v1 player control has been enhanced, offering a wide range of movements with the existing controls.
Response times have also been improved allowing players to manoeuvre in tight situations, which also benefits the upgraded feint moves that allow sudden directional change that can cause defenders to lose their balance.
We can’t wait to see how things have changed this year when PES 2016 drops on September 17th.
Tearaway Unfolded – September 9
Tearaway originally released on the PS Vita, but now console gamers are getting the chance to play the award-winning game, reimagined for PlayStation 4.
The paper-craft inspired game has been rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage of the enhanced power of the PlayStation 4 and the unique features of the DualShock 4 controller, with new fourth-wall-busting interactions and a bigger, more beautiful world to explore.
It’s a refreshing change of pace from anything else releasing this month, and we’re pretty excited.
Forza Motorsport 6 – September 9
The name Forza precedes itself, and with the biggest and most realistic entry into the franchise coming out this month, racing fans know that they’re in for a treat.
It promises the most realistic physics-based weather system, more than 450 remarkably detailed ForzaVista cars, a fully realised damaged model and so much more.
Players will be able to collect, customise and race the cars of their dreams, including the video game debut of the incredibly sexy Ford GT 2017.


Walker shuts down Rice, LSU claims 23rd NCAA regional
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eric Walker took a shutout into the ninth inning, and LSU won its 23rd NCAA regional crown with a 5-0 victory over Rice on Sunday night.
Walker (8-1), a freshman, struck out eight, walked none — never reaching even a three-ball count — and allowed seven hits as LSU (46-17) won its 14th straight.
The Tigers will ride that winning streak into next weekend's Super Regional round. They'll host either Southern Miss or Mississippi State, who meet Monday for the Hattiesburg Regional title.
Fielding and throwing errors by Rice (33-31) in the second inning helped LSU take a 3-0 lead, with all runs unearned.
The Tigers added another run in the third, when Kramer Robertson doubled and later scored on Antoine Duplantis' sacrifice fly. Robertson also drove in a run with a fielder's choice in the fourth.
Walker gave up his last two hits to open the ninth and was relieved by Zack Hess, who struck out the side.
Addison Moss (3-2) took the loss for Rice.


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Mexico sets 25 pct pollution cut by 2030 for climate talks
Mexico has become the first developing nation to submit pollutant reduction goals for next fall's Paris climate change talks, pledging to cut greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions 25 percent by 2030.
Photosynthesis hack needed to feed the world by 2050, report says
Using high-performance computing and genetic engineering to boost the photosynthetic efficiency of plants offers the best hope of increasing crop yields enough to feed a planet expected to have 9.5 billion ...
Physicists design zero-friction quantum engine
NTU develops mobile app to help the university reduce its energy usage
Feeling too cold? With just a few taps on Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) new mobile app, the central air-conditioning temperature settings could be adjusted, helping the university save on its energy ...
Non-volatile memory improves energy efficiency by two orders of magnitude
Nanoscale heat engine exceeds standard efficiency limit
Study explains how Maxwell's demon uses mutual information to extract work
Researchers attach silicon photonic chips directly onto a processor package
The computing and telecommunications industries have ambitious plans for the future: Systems that will store information in the cloud, analyze enormous amounts of data, and think more like a brain than a ...
Study holds great promise for advancing sustainable energy
New research published by Rutgers University chemists has documented significant progress confronting one of the main challenges inhibiting widespread utilization of sustainable power: Creating a cost-effective ...
Water content thresholds recommended for Gardenia jasminoides
More efficient irrigation management has become a primary focus in sustainable container plant production as growers look for ways to improve resource use and mitigate negative environmental impacts of fertilizers ...
Perovskite solar cell reaches record efficiency
Hybrid materials could smash the solar efficiency ceiling
(Phys.org) —A new method for transferring energy from organic to inorganic semiconductors could boost the efficiency of widely used inorganic solar cells.
Researchers use liquid inks to create better solar cells
(Phys.org) —The basic function of solar cells is to harvest sunlight and turn it into electricity. Thus, it is critically important that the film that collects the light on the surface of the cell is designed ...
LEDs made from 'wonder material' perovskite
(Phys.org) —Colourful LEDs made from a material known as perovskite could lead to LED displays which are both cheaper and easier to manufacture in future.

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Hero Editor Version - Final - This Popular Editor works for all versions of Diablo II LoD in Single Player & TCP/IP Multiplayer Modes. Diablo 2 and Diablo 2 Exp Hex Editing Tutorial I write this tutorial to help people learn how to hex edit and have fun. in this tutorial you will learn. Download a hex editor, any kind will do. Lets say I have a character I want to edit called "Nuncar". Open your hex editor, and go into your Diablo II folder and.
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Hero Editor V - Final file - Diablo II: Lord of Destruction That is the final version of the hero editor.


MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Golfers of all skill levels will have the chance next month to hit the course and give back to UPAWS.
The 26th Annual Tee Up 4 Tails tournament is set to tee off at the Marquette Golf Club on July 20th. The event is UPAWS biggest fundraiser of the summer, and proceeds go directly to shelter operations and maintenance.
The tournament welcomes any and all golfers and provides a fun and exciting way to give back to the shelter.
“We tell everyone you don’t have to be an expert golfer to come out, we’ve got some teams that come every year that admit they are terrible golfers, but they just have fun, they get a group of friends together and come out, and just have a blast and help support UPAWS,” remarked Karen Rhodes, a member of the UPAWS fundraising committee.
Registration is still open, but UPAWS says there are only a limited number of spots left. To register a team of four visit here.
The tournament is still seeking tee sponsors and raffle basket donations, for more information on how to contribute visit here, or contact Karen Rhodes (Krhodes@upaws.org).


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UOW hosts leading Chinese rehabilitation experts
UOW recently played host to a party of 20 top Chinese rehabilitation physicians, clinicians and managers as part of AusAID’s Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Fellowship Program.
The program was spearheaded by UOW Senior Research Fellow, Frances Simmonds.
Titled ‘Developing Best Practice Rehabilitation Services in China’, Ms Simmonds, Director of the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC), said the study tour (funded by the Australian Government’s overseas aid program AusAID), aimed to provide the Chinese visitors with insights into the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of Australian rehabilitation services.
In China, each year more than one million people fall victim to workplace and road-related injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations, which require rehabilitation. In addition, 83 million people live with other permanent life-impacting disabilities requiring ongoing rehabilitation services. But the facilities and experts that care for this vast quantity of people struggle to cope.
The recent earthquakes in Sichuan in 2008, and Qinghai in 2010, left more than 7,000 and 3,500 people respectively with injuries resulting in varying degrees of impairment which require rehabilitation and treatment. These recent disasters have thrust the importance of rehabilitation services as a public policy issue into the public and political limelight.
Ms Simmonds said that even the China Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRC) admits that their country’s rehabilitation services significantly lags behind the level of services delivered in countries like Australia, where advanced technology, models and skills are brought to bear.
Ms Simmonds, together with the Director of UOW’s Australian Health Services Research Institute (AHSRI), Professor Kathy Eagar, hosted the professional development study tour of China’s leading rehabilitation experts at UOW’s Innovation Campus.
The group, which included representatives from the China Rehabilitation Research Centre in Beijing and the China Disabled Persons Federation, started their three-week tour with an intensive two-day introduction to the Australian health system and rehabilitation policy and service delivery in Australia.
They then visited rehabilitation services in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as meeting officials from the Australian Department of Health in Canberra.
Their tour culminated with attendance at the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Annual Congress in Brisbane.


The Dazer Laser - Light Fighting Technologies is a family of non-lethal, ocular distraction (ocular interrupter) devices, or dazzlers, which have been designed and engineered by Laser Energetics, Inc.
US government and independent eye studies have confirmed that the commercially available Dazer Laser GUARDIAN can be operated safely and effectively at ranges from 1 to 1000 meters for visual impairment and out to 2000 meters for hailing and warning. All Dazer Laser systems are safe to operate from very short to long distances and do not inflict any permanent eye damage when operated as intended. The different studies and evaluations show that the beam divergence and simultaneous combination of continuous wave (CW) lasing, and modulated (pulsed) lasing, known as patent-pending MEAN Beam Technology, allows all Dazer Lasers to operate safely and effectively within the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The Dazer Laser - Light Fighting Technologies is different from its competitors, who utilize a fixed focus optical system, that has been utilized by the US military for over 10 years. The disadvantage with fixed focus optics is that the fixed beam divergence, which means that as the laser is fired or the range increases, the beam diameter continually increases. The larger the beam, the less effective, and the smaller the beam the less safe. Because of this, fixed focus systems have a longer "unsafe range" and shorter effective range. All Dazer Laser products utilize the patent-pending Variable Range & Focus Optics which allow the operator to adjust accordingly depending on the range of the engagement, and can be operated both safely and effectively, not safely or effectively, at all ranges in the GUARDIAN and STEALTH from 1 to 1000 meters and 1 to 2400 meters in the DEFENDER. The DPSS GreenStar Laser, with Provisional Patent Application No. 61/348,312 US Patent and Trademark office, encompasses a new type of Diode Pumped Solid State, 532 nm, Class IIIb, Visible (green) Laser that produces maximum powers of over 750 mW without having to increase the same laser's size. The GreenStar laser provides a simultaneous mix of Pulse Width Modulation and Continuous Wave (CW) operation for both day and night modes of operation without overheating, unlike other dazzling devices that need to be operated pulsed to conserve power for cooling reasons.
The Dazer Laser is the only ocular distraction and interruption device that uses Variable Range and Variable Focus, a patented technology Laser Energetics has designed into all of its devices. This allows the operator to adjust the range based on the range of the target. For instance if someone is 5 meters away, the user simply sets the range to 5 meters and is safe to engage from 1 meter up to 5 meters away. In the event a threat is 50 meters away, the user simply changes the range to the 50 meter setting and now can engage the threat completely eye safe from 10 meters and beyond. Other dazzling devices cannot do this because they are fixed focus systems and cannot be used at short ranges, but instead have built in safety modules that turn the device off inside of short ranges. This makes other dazzling devices ineffective because they can only be used at longer ranges.
The Dazer Laser has built-in security codes for controlled activation. Once the code has been input into the device, it is activated for a time period of 8, 12, or 24 hours. Upon expiration of the time clock, the device shuts off and cannot be used again until the code is re-entered. This prevents unauthorized use in the event it is lost or stolen. The Dazer Laser operates as a high-powered, long range search-light as well as an ocular distraction and interruption device for safe, yet effective temporary visual impairment. The Dazer Laser is fully waterproof and submersible up to 20 meters in depth, which is two (2) atmospheres. Both the Dazer Laser Defender and Guardian are weapons mountable using MIL Std 1913 Picatinny Rail adapters and have been ruggedized for transport and gunfire, vibration and shock. All Dazer Laser products are powered by CR 123A-3V lithium batteries, the Defender uses four (4) and the Guardian uses two (2).
2008 - Laser Energetics completes its research and begins the physical engineering of its Dazer Laser."
2009 - Laser Energetics announces its nonlethal laser weapon.
2010 - Results from for the eye safety study proves the Dazer Laser can be operated safely. Dazer Laser first sale is made to Israeli Corrections.
- "Blinding laser beam newest police tool". King5. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
Police in the Northwest are considering a new tool for law enforcement. It's called the "Dazer Laser" and is being hailed as a relatively safe method of neutralizing a suspect by temporarily blinding them, Seattle's King 5 reports. ...
- "Police to experiment with blinding 'Dazer Laser'?". CNET.
The Dazer Laser is a gun that emits a green light at suspects and causes them to temporarily lose their sight
- "US firm says handheld puke ray is ready to go". The Register. June 1, 2009. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
The so-called Dazer Laser technology comes from Laser Energetics Inc, of New Jersey, which has been supplying more conventional laser equipment since 1991. Now, however, the company is pleased to announce its new Defender and Guardian chunder-beam weapons.
- "Dazer Laser Debuts at Parade".
- "Dazer Laser Eye Safety Study".


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Road ecology blog: Wildlife warning sign, Look out, wildlife crossing area, near Parque Nacional das Emas, Goiás, Brazil.
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