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Welcome to the Friday edition of the Cafe and Bookstore update with news of recent releases and reviews from some of the authors in the bookstore.
The first author with a new review for his book Race Against Time is Jack Eason.
About the book
In 2012, many otherwise rational people had convinced themselves that because the Mayan calendar stopped at December 21st of that year, that we were about to enter the biblical end of days. But it didn’t happen. Why are we still alive? Read the archaeological adventure Race Against Time for one possible explanation.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Bob Van Laerhoven – Belgian novelist An adventure story that also is instructive 7 February 2018
“Race against time” is an outstanding example of how an author can turn extensive archaeological knowledge into a superb adventure story, chock-full high-caliber entertainment. With the abrupt ending of the Mayan Calendar in 2012, and the prediction that the Solar System will be annihilated in that very year, as a starting point, Jack Eason tells a gripping tale that spans the world, that is often funny but at the same time suspenseful, and that is populated by characters we love to love or to hate. At the end, when the reader thinks that everything will collapse, Eason provides an ingenious, surprising end. An adventure story that also is instructive, a mix of genres that also is a fast-paced and highly entertaining yarn….Eason succeeded in forging all these elements seamlessly together.
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Race-Against-Time-Jack-Eason-ebook/dp/B01LW4MBTF
A small selection of other books by Jack Eason
Discover all of Jack Eason’s books and read the reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Eason/e/B003MEA7AY/
And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jack-Eason/e/B003MEA7AY
Follow Jack and read other reviews on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4026249.Jack_Eason
Connect to Jack via his website: https://havewehadhelp.wordpress.com/
Then next author with a recent review is children’s author Janice Spina for her book Davey and Derek Junior Detectives Book 3.
About the book
Davey & Derek Donato are twins who love adventures and enjoy being junior detectives. In Book 3 of this series their help is enlisted to find an ivory figurine that has been taken from the local museum.
There are many suspects and danger is not far from the boys as they learn more magic and use their skills to find those responsible for the theft.
Their Aunt Gigi is close by to lend a hand and at the same time help the twins hone their magical gifts.
A recent review for the book
This is book 3 in the Davey & Derek junior detective series and it is the best one we have read to date. Michael loves these two adventurous boys and the addition of some real magic in their lives really added to his enjoyment of the tale. Magic wands and books in the hands of 11-year old boys really captivated him and my Dad has made him a wand out of wood, painted metallic blue, so that he could have one too.
Davey and Derek learn the history and story of Aunt Gigi’s ivory elephant and discover some of this figurines magic. They are concerned for the safety of this figurine when they hear that a similar type of figurine has been stolen from the local museum. Certain local boys seem to be implicated in the crime and when a school peer asks the twins to help solve the case, Davey and Derek are thrilled to oblige. The boys embark on an exciting adventure to unwind the clues relating to the case, with some help and some confusion being provided by their magic books birthday gifts.
I would recommend this book for middle school children. My rating is five out of five stars.
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Davey-Derek-Junior-Detectives-Book-ebook/dp/B01K3FA3RG
A small selection of children’s books by Janice Spina
Also as J.E. Spina
Discover all of Janice Spina’s books, read the reviews and https://www.amazon.com/Janice-Spina/e/B00HNET4HG
and on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Janice-Spina/e/B00HNET4HG
Find more reviews and follow Janice on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7222888.Janice_Spina
Connect to Janice via her website: https://jemsbooks.wordpress.com
Now time for a brand new release from Amy M. Reade….Murder in Thistlecross (A Malice Novel)
About the book
The emerald hills and violet valleys of Wales seem the ideal place to start over after murder—and divorce—shattered Eilidh’s life in the Scottish Highlands. But within the stone walls of an ancient castle, a family’s dark, violent past threatens much more than her newfound tranquility . . .
For the past two years, Eilidh has called the quaint Welsh village of Thistlecross home, embracing her new life as estate manager of a restored fifteenth-century castle. But the long-anticipated arrival of her employer’s three estranged sons and their wives transforms Gylfinog Castell from a welcoming haven to a place seething with dangerous secrets. When the escalating tensions culminate in murder, Eilidh must sift through a castle full of suspects both upstairs and downstairs. She can trust no one as she follows a twisting maze of greed and malice to ferret out a killer who’s breaching every defense, preparing to make Eilidh the next to die.
Also by Amy M. Reade
One of the recent reviews for Highland Peril on Goodreads
Another brilliant read from Amy M. Reade. There is a reason why she is my favourite author – not one of her books has disappointed me. She writes in a format that makes me feel that I’m standing in the room with the characters. The description of everything is so brilliant that I can clearly see everything in the room or in the area. The suspense is written in a way that instead of everything being spelled out there is room for my mind to imagine a greater suspense. You care about her characters because they are so well written. I highly recommend picking up one of her books!
Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-M.-Reade/e/B00LX6ASF2
And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amy-M.-Reade/e/B00LX6ASF2
Read more reviews and follow Amy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8189243.Amy_M_Reade
Connect to Amy via her website: www.amymreade.com
Now for an update in the first of the John J. Cannon books My GRL by John W. Howell.
About My GRL
John J. Cannon, a successful San Francisco lawyer, takes a leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. John is unaware his boat has been targeted by a terrorist group to be used to destroy a symbol of America’s greatness. John’s first inkling of trouble is when he wakes up in the hospital and learns he was found unconscious next to the body of the young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now is the only one standing between the terrorists and the success of their mission.
One of the recent reviews for the book.
Although I usually don’t enjoy books written in the present tense, John Cannon’s wry humor and engaging voice drew me into this exciting story. Howell’s particular strength is his ability to take the reader through completely unfamiliar territory and make it come alive.
The scenes on the boat were engrossing and exciting. Howell ratchets up the tension until it seems impossible for his protagonist to survive, and yet the resolution was believable and thrilling.
I look forward to reading the rest of this series.
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/My-GRL-John-W-Howell-ebook/dp/B06VY4V2FC/
Also by John W.Howell
Buy all of the John Cannon Series and find our more about John W. Howell: https://www.amazon.com/John-W.-Howell/e/B00HMRWO6C
and on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-W.-Howell/e/B00HMRWO6C
Read more reviews and follow John on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7751796.John_W_Howell
Connect to John via his website: http://www.johnhowell.com
And now the final author with news. C.S. Boyack with his novella, The Hat released last month.
About The Hat
Lizzie St. Laurent is dealing with many of the struggles of young life. She lost her grandmother, and her living arrangements. Her new roommate abandoned her, and she’s working multiple jobs just to keep her head above water.
She inherits an old hat from her grandmother’s estate, but it belonged to her grandfather. This is no ordinary hat, but a being from an alternate dimension. One with special powers.
Lizzie and the hat don’t exactly hit it off right away, but when her best friend’s newborn is kidnapped by a ring of baby traffickers, Lizzie turns to the hat for help. This leads her deep into her family history and a world she’s never known.
Lizzie gives up everything to rescue the babies. She loses her jobs, and may wind up in jail before it’s over. Along the way, she and the hat may have a new way of making ends meet.
Humorous and fun, The Hat is novella length. Wonderful escapism for an afternoon.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Lizzie St Laurent is heartbroken that her grandmother died and she got nothing from the estate. In anger, she grabs a box out of the back of a moving truck vacating her grandmother’s antique shop. Once she finally settled in with a glass of wine and opens it, she is shocked to find a fedora hat. She quickly discounts it and continues grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother. But, the hat is a living entity attached to her family through Lizzie’s grandfather and generations before him. And while it takes her a little time to adjust to it, they turn out to be quite the team.
From playing the upright bass, which Lizzie had never touched in her life, to rescuing kidnapped babies, the Hat takes Lizzie on quite the journey. I loved this novella from C.S. Boyack. It has so many different elements and plot twists that it always kept me guessing. The ending couldn’t have been more perfectly executed. If you like off-the-wall stories with elements of supernatural, ghouls, witches and a Hat that can perform all sorts of magic, you’ll love this story.
A selection of other books by C.S. Boyack
Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/C.-S.-Boyack/e/B00ILXBXUY
And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/C.-S.-Boyack/e/B00ILXBXUY
Read more reviews and follow C.S. Boyack on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9841203.C_S_Boyack
Connect with Craig via his blog: http://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you have found more members for your every eager TBRs… thanks Sally


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Feedback has shown that your employee satisfaction is at an all-time low, where do you start with the rectification? Why not start with the leaders in the company and the culture in general?
One of the biggest yet perhaps underrated factors in emotional health and well-being is our workplace environment. Given Singapore’s cultural emphasis on prioritizing work, not to mention financial necessity, the workplace has become essentially a second home to a lot of us. So when relationships in the workplace become a source of stress for people, that stress can take a larger toll than we initially realise. A workplace structure that emphasizes positive mental health practices and emotional support is crucial. Unfortunately, most workplace culture is lagging in terms of awareness or prioritisation of these essential wellness issues. Oftentimes, leadership is one of the most important factors in setting the tone for a workplace’s emotional culture.
What then are some behaviours and characteristics that should be avoided by leaders to prevent a hostile working environment? The following traits are a few examples and warning signs that a leader or boss may be dangerous to an employee’s mental health.
1. Obstinate and unwilling to listen to feedbacks: Leadership is about leading people, this includes listening to those across different functions and levels of management. Some leaders, unfortunately, are obstinate and will only insist on having things done their way. Not being receptive to suggestions provided by the ones working with them can lead to growing concerns and problems gone unheard. This at the heart of a workplace can lead to conflicts and unhappiness proliferating exponentially.
2. Excessive self-interest: It is important for leaders to provide guidance and clear goals to their employees. This, however should never be at the expense of the company or any of the team member for their own self-advancement. Employees will know when they are viewed more as a pawn than an equal working member of the team. Acting only in one’s self-interest will always only be detrimental to the company and the environment.
3. Rewarding incompetence and practicing favouritism: One of very important responsibility of being a leader is to have the knowledge and awareness to assess and understand the situation in the workplace and among employees. If a leader is seen rewarding bad behaviour knowing or unknowingly, every other employees’ morale will be affected. This will directly encourage bad performers to continue and discourage actual performers from giving their best.
4. Lack of general support and mentoring: Another important aspect of being a leader is the ability of one to provide the needed support and mentoring that every team member needs. Being in a position with such authority will not only require a leader to perform but to groom and nurture the ones under them to help develop their own career tracks or path for future development. Employees who feel stagnant will not be able to realise their full potential, which will indirectly affect the performance of the team and company.
5. Bullying and harrassment: In the worst-case scenario, employees have reportedly experienced an unfortunate but wide variety of abusive leaders. From sexual harrassments, belittling employees, attacking using foul language or theats. As much as this sounds intolerable, there are still many workplaces and employees experiencing such ‘leaders’. Any organisation should not condone such behaviour and should act immediately when discovered.
To summarise this, leaders should always be held to a high level of standard because they are responsible not only for themselves but also for the people working alongside them. They are always the ones with the authority to influence positivity and improve dynamics in the workplace. Such positivity can in-turn generte positive results and enhance the overall environment of a workplace. For those who see or have experienced signs of a toxic leader/culture, it may be worth taking action by reporting such actions to a person of a higher authority. Or in some extreme cases start looking elsewhere for opportunities.
Hopefully, a greater awareness of workplace mental health issues and the types of healthy leadership can help foster a better workplace for everyone.
*Credits to Jean Kim for her insight on Psychology Today

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LEXINGTON (LEX 18)- A man who worked at a Jimmy John’s is accused of robbing it.
21-year-old Markice Armstrong, Jr. was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree robbery.
Officers were dispatched to the Jimmy John’s on Waller Avenue on June 1 for an armed robbery.
An employee told police that while taking out the trash, he was approached by an unknown man with his face covered, armed with a handgun. The suspect pointed the gun at the employee and demanded money from the store safe.
During the investigation, detectives developed Armstrong as a suspect. He abruptly quit working at Jimmy John’s around the time of the robbery. Armstrong ultimately admitted to committing the crime and is currently lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.


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It’s open seven days a week for simulcast betting and sports wagering. The sportsbook celebrated its one-year anniversary on March 15.

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It’s claimed that it will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
The story which appeared in yesterday’s The Sun led to some critics branding the SNP disrespectful.
Scottish LibDem leader Willie Rennie said: “There are currently two consultations underway to debate issues surrounding the referendum, but the SNP has gone ahead and announced a date.
“It shows a lack of respect for the consultation process in a cynical move to grab the headlines.”
Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont criticised First Minister Alex Salmond’s relationship with media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who owns the Sun on Sunday.
It shows a lack of respect for the consultation process in a cynical move to grab the headlines
She said: “Coming just as Scotland’s second-biggest company warns of the risk to investment, I do not understand the need for a three-year delay.
“Alex Salmond is supposed to be consulting with the Scottish people about his preferred date but seems more interested in consulting with Rupert Murdoch.”
Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, claimed the move could “disenfranchise” many as the reported date clashes with mid-term school holidays.
She said: “Why does Alex Salmond want to call a poll when many voters are on holiday? It is simply not acceptable.”
And Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore, said: “The Scottish Government’s declaration of a date shows just what the rest of Scotland already knows – that they’re stalling for time without explaining why.
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Black Music Month – An Elevate Success Story
June 24, 2021
June is Black Music Month, which means it’s time to shine the spotlight on one of the musical talents that we have right here in the Elevate community.
Music has always been instrumental to the culture, and consistently serves as a unification point among the Black Community. And since June happens to be Black Music Month, we wanted to take a moment to shine the spotlight on one of the musical talents that we have right here in the Elevate community.
Meet Bakari Holmes, a neo-soul and jazz vocalist who left a career in STEM to pursue his passion as a music producer and content creator.
An international collaboration of top vocalists and dancers around the world celebrating the music of Earth, Wind and Fire and theme of love and togetherness.

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In the time of Herod people said she was being favoured, we all know we are in a land where the master of it hate productivity which is from regenerative source, she is a “Girl Child”
Right from when she is in the womb, she is being accused “Her offence then is often because she is an XY chromosome ” she is seen as weak, someone in need of protection, which makes her vulnerable, she is being taught that only the opposite gender can stand for her.
While she is being given birth to, some people will ask if it was a boy or a girl, and when she is a girl, they said the man didn’t try…they proclaim her a vessel produced from weakness. While she is growing, she is expected to take care of her junior ones, clean the house, do the cooking while the other gender is allowed to wonder around, sneak out to play football or lay carelessly around the house.
When the time comes for her to go to school, the one who is seen as being brilliant becomes a threat to the other gender, she is being bullied and abused, of course the time might come when she start growing so beautiful, then the other gender will see her as an object for sex, she is being tormented and accused by the society, her emotions is being manipulated by the opposite gender.
When it is time to love, she is the one who can not love two people, but the other gender can, if her boyfriend or husband cheats on her, ” the world has an explanation to put it to her as her fault”. Once in the University, she is being pester by lecturers and colleagues who feels she is beautiful… They are not after the beauty we all know, they are after her personality, integrity and peace. When it is time to get a job, she is not being consider the same way as the other gender, if she wears a clothe which exposes her body part, she is being accused of tempting the opposite gender, why can’t they teach the opposite gender to have control over his mind.
Have you tried to ask or study while she prefers to wear clothing of such quality?
Being a wife, she is assumed to wake up as early as five in the morning to care for the kids while the opposite gender remains in bed, From whose sperm were the kids gotten from? When the kids goes out of control, they are assumed to be her kids.
She is at fault for everything, the old man out there wants to mess with her, the young man there thinks he is better than her, her family wants to blames her, the church wants to crucify her…
The society claims they are fighting for her, but they legalize laws that makes her weaker.
When she is an engineer, a site developer, a medical professional, her work is considered for a check up.
When she is standing to want to be an island, she is seen as foolish, arrogant and irresponsible.
Mainly because she is a girl child.
The war isn’t just against the girl child, the war is against every positive thing she can be.

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Why should you visit Riga?
Riga – the city in Northern Europe, capital of Latvia and the biggest city in the Baltic states. There are many reasons to visit Riga. It has beautiful and various architecture from medieval buildings to very modern ones. It has one of the fastest Internet connections in the world and believe it or not, is a hipster-friendly city. Before you head out on your Riga adventure, it might be worth your while to peruse their fashion trends online first.
What to start with? Start with the heart of the city!
You really have to visit Old Riga. It has typical Medieval architecture with narrow streets and churches, cute cafes and restaurants. It is quite small and you can walk everywhere without using transportation. St. Peter’s Church is the most famous Church in the old city and has a ton to offer like: exhibitions, concerts, and panorama view from the church tower.
Go to the House of the Blackheads. This is a beautiful building where you can make nice photos and therefore save money for buying post cards for you friends!
Hungry after walking around? You can find cafes and restaurants for any taste on every corner! Plus you can snag the super fast WIFI from just about any cafe. One of the trendy places is FAT CAT eclair cafe – FAT CAT eklērnīca in Latvian. Looks like not only France is famous for its eclairs, now Latvia is giving the king of patisserie’s a run for his money. The eclairs here are very delicious, with so many different tastes and fillings. They are my main reason to visit Riga. But rest assured, they won’t make you fat, it works only for the cats!
Art Nouveau neighborhood in Riga
Walking outside the Old town, you will get to a fabulous part of the city with Art Nouveau buildings. There is even an Art Nouveau Museum at Alberta Street 12. Museum offers audio guides and guided tours in English. You should definitely take plenty of photos here; with its gorgeous views and rich history, it’s definitely worth the photo op!
When you feel tired and hungry after taking in the beautiful architecture, you can continue enjoying time in a cozy restaurant. Riga likes animals, after Fat Cat cafe you can go to Flying Frog or Mr. Fox restaurants. The two last are located in the Art Nouveau neighborhood. After having a nice lunch, it is worth visiting Latvian National Museum of Art, which is only a five minute walk from the cafes mentioned above. The museum was renovated recently; It has a huge collection of unique Latvian art in addition to many other genres and famous pieces from around the globe. On top of the building there is an observation platform with a magnificent view to the city. You have to see it!
And now we are moving to the most interesting part – hipster places and neighborhoods in Riga. You can visit some of the bars mentioned below on day one, and continue investigating the rest of them on day two.
The heart of hipster culture is located around Miera Street which is translated as Peace Street. Here you can find plenty of coffee places and nice cafes, small shops with unique Latvian hand-made products, bars, and the legend of Latvian chocolate – Laima Chocolate Museum. People are very relaxed and friendly here, you can easily talk to them and ask whatever you want. Don’t be shy – dive right in!
Cafes and bars
If you’re a fan of live music, particularly jazz, welcome to DAD cafe at Miera Street. Every week there are different bands playing here. This cafe also offers lunch which is super delicious. If you are hungry, it’s the perfect place to come and satisfy your hunger. You can kick back with a glass of wine or a coffee in the afternoon and tune in for some spectacular live music.
Another place that you have to visit is Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs. The building of this venue is more than one hundred years old and was not renovated in order to save the original style of this building. The Center is super dynamic in terms of its events ; from movie festivals to concerts, parties, art festivals, and more, it would be hard to unfair to call this spot a one-trick pony. Bartenders are notoriously friendly and they all speak English. The local cider is a must! Fun Fact: Latvia produces many ciders and it is very popular among hipsters. One of the best ciders is Tālavas apple cider. Grab a cold one, enjoy the unique space and relax for a while whilst you visit Riga!
Clubs and Nightlife
Almost around the corner there is another authentic venue which is called Autentika. When you see this club, you will understand why it’s authentic. It’s an old wooden building which doesn’t look like much to tourists. It’s abandoned essence tricks non-locals into thinking it’s just another run-down spot. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. This spot has it going on! Parties with electronic music, hip-hop, jungle, techno – and all other genres of music are available at Autentika!
Expat & Locals Bars
Another seemingly rundown wooden building that could trick you is a bar called Aleponija. It is situated very close to Riga Central Station. This bar has cozy interior with vintage lamps, tables, and chairs. Many expats, locals, and tourists come here and you can be sure that everyone speaks English: which is a huge plus when you’re trying traveling. Again, try the cider here, sit by the bar counter with… the cat. Yes, the Cat is a usual guest here, he feels like he is an owner of the place, and though it’s not guaranteed he will probably sit on the chair next to you. Whilst you visit Riga, the cat visits you.
The repertoire of bands changes often, which means you can enjoy a multitude of genres –from jazz to rock and psychedelic. The bar is usually not overcrowded, so you can easily see the band, enjoy your specialty adult beverage and chat to your friends, locals, or random Latvian hook-up.
Tired after visiting museums, parties, clubs, and bars? Relax at the hotel and plan your next visit to Riga. This city has still many things to discover! You will want to go back and visit Riga again to experience more, or maybe you would prefer a European Roadtrip?

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Nokia N97 is the one of the best touch screen phone with Symbian OS. Nokia N97 is a hi-tech device with all the modern facilities in built. It is full of technology with QWERTY keyboard that makes it mini laptop. It also has 5 mega pixel camera, media player, 32 GB integrated memory, high speed connectivity like HSDPA data speeds, and WiFi.
Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic is also a S60 5th Edition Symbian device. Nokia 5800 has 3.2 inch display where as Nokia N97 has 3.5 inch so N97 has better display of elements. Speakers of Nokia N97are designed to project the sound straight to you. Stereo separation is also good. It also has micro USB port to connect with PC. N97 can play music for 37 hours and video playback for 4.5 hours. The Nokia N97 also supports Internet accessing with fastest speed. It has browsing support for social networking sites, pictures and video formats. So Nokia N97 is a complete phone that can compete with its rival iPhone. It’s a mobile computer that you can take anywhere.
Nokia N97 and Nokia 5800 Xpress music are the two most stylish Nokia mobile phones. Both have the touch screen facility and smartphone that are in great demand today. 5800 is cheaper than N97 and have great music support. N97 is multipurpose device which can be used for all the purposes effectively. You can use Nokia N97 for personal and professional use, it has great entertainment facility and als have support for Internet, data storage, data transfer, various document format support and music and video format support.
N97 Main Features:
* A 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss lensed camera with dual-LED flash.
* A huge 32GB of internal memory, plus a MicroSD expansion slot, potentially taking it to 48GB!
* The 3.5″, 360×640 pixel resolution, 16:9 touchscreen capable of displaying 16 million colours.
* Symbian S60 5th Edition is the operating system of choice.
* Dimensions: 111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm
* Weight: 109 grams
* Standby Time: Up to 406hrs
- Talk Time: Up to 8hrs 45mins


The fibre-optic Bragg grating (FBG) sensor is broadly accepted as a structural health monitoring device for fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) materials by either embedding into or bonding onto the structures. The accuracy of the strain measured by using the FBG sensor is highly dependent on the bonding characteristics among the bare optical fibre, protective coating, adhesive layer and host material. In general, the signal extracted from the embedded FBG sensor should reflect the straining condition of the host structure. However, due to the existence of an adhesive layer and protective coating, part of the energy would convert into shear deformation. Therefore, the mechanical properties of these materials would affect the resultant strain measured by embedding a FBG sensor into the structure. This paper presents a theoretical model to evaluate the differential strains between the bare fibre and host material with different adhesive thickness and modulus of the protective coating of the embedded FBG sensor. The results are then compared with numerical analysis by using the finite element method (FEM). Experimental work was conducted for both glass fibre composites and FRP strengthened concrete beams with embedded FBG sensors. Externally bonded strain gauges were used to compare the results obtained from the FBG sensors. The theoretical predictions reveal that the axial strain measured at the fibre-core region is lower than the true strain of the host material with increasing thickness of adhesive layer. A thick adhesive layer and low modulus of coating material would enlarge the shear stress concentration area at the bonded end region. An experimental investigation also shows that the FBG sensor can be confidently used with sufficient bond length.
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|Publication status||Published - 1 Jan 2001|
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Civil and Structural Engineering


RPi 3B + 7 inch LCD = issue with resolution on Kodi
Just installed a nice image of RecalBox on my RPi 3B with 7 inch LCD display. All the games work perfectly, resolution of RecalBox is good however once I try to switch Kodi it switches to a different resolution and the view is not centred ( screenshot: https://imgur.com/AbIUswZ ). Is there any way I can adjust Kodi resolution as on Kodi settings resolution settings are greyed out...
@darijus try adding
to your recalbox.conf.
@paradadf It's already there. And also tried other modes, no difference.
@darijus try using the same resolution as on global.videomode.
@paradadf Tried - no success. Still same.
@darijus what type of screen are you using? How do you connect it to your pi?


European stock markets were mixed on Monday as after the G7 and EU price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force.
Oil prices rose (BZ=F) after the European Union and the G7 agreed on a boycott of most Russian oil and a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian exports.
The West wants to limit Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, though Russia has said it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
The new price cap was agreed after Poland dropped its opposition to the deal.
“There are a lot of moving parts in the oil market at the moment with uncertainty around the outlook for Chinese demand as well as global demand as the extent of the economic slowdown is yet to be seen,” Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor, said.
“Meanwhile the cartel is waiting to see whether the new Russian cap goes anyway to impacting market prices.
“As a result, OPEC+ has made the call to hold steady for now, despite the recent downtrend. Over the last six-months brent crude has shed nearly 25%. However, given the spike in the first quarter following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is still up by nearly 14% so far this year.”
Meanwhile, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warned that Britain will fall into a year-long recession thanks to stagflation — low growth and weak business investment.
It predicted a contraction in the economy throughout 2023, followed by a growth of 1.6% in 2024. The CBI added that business investment will still be 9% below its pre-COVID level two years from now.
By the end of its forecast, UK GDP will remain 8% below its pre-COVID trend from 2010 to 2019, and 27% below its pre-financial crisis trend.
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CBI director general Tony Danker said the UK must “start taking action” on investment if it is going to avoid a recession that is “longer and deeper than it needs to be”.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “If we’re going to avoid this recession being longer and deeper than it needs to be, then we need to start taking action the prime minister himself recommended earlier in the year.
“We have to start to take these seriously… or we’re not going to change that pattern of low business investment.”
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On Friday, the US payrolls report came in as a solid number, with 263,000 jobs added in November, with an upward adjustment to October to 284,000.
However it was the wages numbers that provided a lot of the shock value, sending yields and the US dollar sharply higher initially.
Wage growth jumped sharply to 5.1% in November, and October was revised higher to 4.9% from 4.7%.
Michael Hewson of CMC Markets said: “The inability of the US dollar, or for that matter US yields in the face of this upside surprise, does suggest that the US dollar may well have peaked, and that the die may well be cast as to where the greenback goes next in terms of further weakness.”
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Asian shares pushed higher overnight with the Hang Seng (^HSI) surging 4.6% on the day in Hong Kong, while the Nikkei (^N225) climbed almost 0.2% in Tokyo and the Shanghai Composite (000001.SS) gained 1.8%.
It came as Chinese authorities lifted some of their restrictions in the country, although the zero-COVID strategy is still in place.
China has recently suffered several days of protests across cities including Shanghai and Beijing. Some even demanded that Chinese president Xi Jinping step down in a show of public dissent.
The easing of restrictions has boosted hopes for fewer disruptions to manufacturing and trade, while China’s yuan was among the best performers in the currency markets, managing to break below the seven per dollar level for the first time in almost three months.


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Although the Chevrolet Corvette is not the only sports car they produced in America, it is by far the most popular, iconic and successful. Chevy presented it in 1953, designing the Corvette to battle those European sports car companies like Jaguar and Ferrari. And they did just that for the next 66 years.
Contrary to other sports cars on the market, the Corvette was always an obtainable model in terms of price. So, it was much more interesting to regular car lovers who could afford it at some point. The models from Porsche and Ferrari were always too expensive for the average car enthusiast. But the Corvette was within reach, which made it even more desirable.
So, today, you will learn 20 interesting and important facts from the history of the Corvette. Even in today’s highly sophisticated world of sports cars, Corvettes are relevant, respected machines. Especially with the introduction of the revolutionary mid-engined C8 generation just around the corner. And that is why this list can help you understand this automotive icon.
The First Corvette
Chevrolet made big news in 1953 with the introduction of a proper sports car they named the Corvette. It was the polar opposite of what Chevy produced back in the day. They made the car out of fiberglass. Also, it was a two-seater with a low silhouette, sporty performance, and high price. They only made 300 in 1953 that all were white with a red interior.

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The MMC and SD Flash Memory Cards
MMC and SD Flash Memory Cards – Because flash memory is available in such a wide variety of formats, it can be challenging to determine which of those formats is compatible with a given device. Flash memory can be used to increase the storage capacity of electronic devices such as MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers; however, choosing the appropriate format for your device may be easier said than done.
Because it could be quite a lengthy read if we attempted to cover all of the common formats in a single Tech Tip, we have decided to break up our discussion of flash memory into two separate posts. The first part of this series on flash memory will concentrate on MMC and SD formats, which are very comparable to one another, widely used, and can often be interchanged with one another. MUST READ How much RAM (memory) does each iPhone have?
The Essence of It
Before getting into the specifics, it’s probably a good idea to go over some background information on each card. The term “MultiMedia Card” (also abbreviated as “MMC”) refers to a file format that was created in collaboration by SanDisk and Siemens in the year 1997. The letters “SD” stand for “Secure Digital,” and this format was jointly developed by SanDisk, Matsushita Electronics (also known as Panasonic), and Toshiba. This format is an improvement on the original design of MMC, and the letters “SD” stand for “Secure Digital.”
In both of these formats, the components are solid-state, meaning there are no moving parts, and they are protected from damage by a rigid plastic casing. The devices are generally unaffected by extreme temperatures, and they should be able to withstand a drop from a height of ten feet without incurring any damage from the shock.
Characteristics of the Body (MMC & SD)
Both MMC and SD flash memory units weigh only 2 grams and measure approximately 24 millimeters by 32 millimeters by 2.1 millimeters. This is comparable to the size of a standard postage stamp. The fact that they have such a small footprint makes it possible for the devices that can read them to be made more compact, but it also makes it easier for someone to lose their data. As consumer electronics continue to become more powerful, the devices themselves are getting smaller; consequently, the necessary accessories are needed to keep up. MMC and SD cards are physically distinguishable from one another due to the presence of a sliding tab and a different number of connections, despite the fact that they have the same basic form factor.
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There will be a notch in the upper right corner of an MMC or SD card when you are looking at the card so that the label is facing you and the electrical connections are facing away from you. In this position, the label will be visible. From this vantage point, an SD card will have a small tab that can be slid along the left edge of the card, whereas an MMC card will not have this feature. If you look at the enlarged images very carefully and compare this 512MB MMC card to this 512MB SD card, you will be able to tell the difference between the two. This tab can be moved into two different positions, locked and unlocked, by sliding it. It gives the user the ability to manually write and protect the information that is stored on the card. This means that when the tab is in the locked position, information can be read from the card, but nothing can be written to or erased from the card. READ NOW Compaq Presario RAM | Review | Why Compaq Presario was Discontinued?
The other noticeable physical distinction can be found on the card’s reverse side. While an SD card has nine electrical connections, an MMC card only has seven. These connections are small rectangular pads that allow for the transfer of data and the receipt of power.
To all intents and purposes, SD and MMC cards can be used interchangeably on modern devices. This is especially true if the device in question specifies that it is compatible with both types of memory cards (also known as “SD/MMC compatibility”).
The data transfer rates that can be accomplished by SD and MMC cards are nearly identical, with the SD cards having a very slight advantage. It is now possible to purchase SD cards with write speeds rated at 60x (9 MB/s) and read speeds rated at 66x (10 MB/s), whereas the transfer rates of MMC seem to reach their maximum capacity at 9 MB/s in either direction. There is not much of a difference between the two, and both are quite fast. However, results for end-users will vary, and it is possible that they will not reach these speeds in actual use, regardless of the format that is selected.
When you are out doing comparisons of different SD and MMC cards, speed should be listed as part of the technical specification, as this is an essential factor to take into account. There are still commercially available cards with slower transfer speeds, which can have a negative effect on the performance of digital cameras and other devices where speed may be an important factor. If the difference between 45x and 66x in the speed rating doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, perhaps thinking of it in terms of 6.75 MB/s versus 10 MB/s will change your mind. Each ‘x’ in the speed rating represents 0.15 MB/s. When referring to the faster cards, some manufacturers will use phrases such as “High Speed” or “Ultra” rather than providing actual speed ratings for the products.
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Note: Before purchasing “Ultra” or “High Speed” chips, it is important to verify the actual write speed specifications of your device. It is possible that you will install a Hemi engine in an AMC Gremlin. If the camera does not support it, spending the extra money is not a good idea.
SD cards are readily available in capacities up to 1 gigabyte (GB), and models with a storage capacity of 2 GB are just beginning to become available. According to the SD Card Association, models with capacities up to 4 GB and 8 GB are also on the way. The most that can be stored on an MMC card is 512 megabytes, making the SD format a significantly more desirable storage medium.
As was discussed in the section that was devoted to the physical characteristics, SD cards come with the advantage of write protection. When a user “locks” their card, they can have the peace of mind of knowing that their data is protected until they take the necessary steps to unprotect it. If an SD card rather than an MMC card is used, there is less of a chance that the data will be altered or lost inadvertently, which significantly increases the data’s level of security.
Copyright protection is yet another function that is supported by SD, in contrast to MMC’s lack of support for this feature. This function is referred to as “cryptographic security for the protection of copyrighted data” on the SanDisk website, whereas in other places it is referred to as DRM, which stands for “digital rights management.” In general, licensed content can be written to an SD card, but it cannot be executed from anywhere other than the card itself.
In most cases, SD cards and MMC cards are compatible with one another, and either type can be used in a device that accepts them. In general, an SD card will cost more than an MMC card of the same capacity; however, as you can see from this Tech Tip, it does offer more in exchange for the additional cost.
Numerous card readers designed for personal computers offer the capacity to read from and write data to a wide variety of standard flash media formats. These readers can be found in abundance. Because two of the 15 different card formats, MMC and SD, can be read from the same slot on the device, a 15-in-1 reader/writer like this one can be made to be quite compact. This is one of the reasons why.
Users are able to increase the capacity of their MP3 players and the amount of time they can play their music if the device has an expansion slot. MP3 players typically come pre-loaded with a certain amount of memory that can be used to store music files. One example of such a device is the Pogo RipFlash MP3 Player, which has 256MB of memory already installed and an SD/MMC slot for simple expansion.
Because they have slots for flash memory, mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) can also take advantage of the increased storage space. The Handspring Treo 600 is a combination phone and personal digital assistant (PDA) that provides an SD card slot as well as an MMC slot for added convenience.
In addition, flash memory is used in digital cameras in place of film, so larger and faster memory cards are always appreciated as an upgrade option for these devices. Kodak DX7630 6.1MP 3x Optical Zoom 4x Digital Zoom Camera The 6.1 MegaPixel Kodak DX7630 could fill up the same SD/MMC card much faster than the 3.2 MegaPixel Umax AstraPix 640, but one of the great things about these cards is that the user can choose the size, as well as the quantity to have on hand, in order to suit their particular needs and budget. Another great thing about these cards is that they can be used in both digital and analog cameras.
A word of caution: make sure to check your device to see how much storage space it can handle on the card you’re using it. If your camera can only read cards up to 512 megabytes in size, then there is no point in using a card that is 1 gigabyte in size with it (depending on the device, some may not even be able to read the card at all, while others will only use the card up to the maximum capacity that it is rated for). In either case, you need to check to make sure that the card you use is compatible with the device. Always make sure to check the manual of the product you’re using to ensure that the memory you purchase is compatible with it.
What does SD and MMC stand for in memory card?
What are MLC microSD cards?
MLC microSD cards are a reliable and easy-to-use way to store flash data for both industrial-embedded OEM applications and consumer devices. MLC is one type of NAND flash memory, and microSD cards are the smallest version of secure digital (SD) cards.
What are three 3 types of flash memory cards?
SD, micro SD, and compact flash are the most common kinds of flash memory. Memory cards and USB drives are very popular and can be used for many different things.


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Objectives: Clinical staging is widely used in medicine to map disease progression, inform prognosis, and guide treatment decisions; in psychiatry, however, staging remains a hypothetical construct. To facilitate future research in bipolar disorders (BD), a well-defined nomenclature is needed, especially since diagnosis is often imprecise with blurred boundaries, and a full understanding of pathophysiology is lacking. Methods: Under the auspices of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders, a Task Force of international experts was convened to review, discuss, and integrate findings from the scientific literature relevant to the development of a consensus staging model and standardize a terminology that could be used to advance future research including staging of BD and related disorders. Results: Consensus opinion and areas of uncertainty or difference were identified in regard to terms referring to staging as it may apply to BD, to at-risk status and subthreshold stages, and to various clinical stages of BD as it is currently diagnosed. Conclusion: The use of a standardized nomenclature about the clinical stages of BD will facilitate communication about research on clinical and pathological components of this heterogeneous group of disorders. The concepts presented are based on current evidence, but the template provided allows for further refinements as etiological advances come to light.
Bibliographical noteFunding Information:
RK has received research support from the Stanley Foundation, ZonMw, and Astra‐Zeneca, and in the past received honoraria as speaker from AstraZeneca, Lundbeck, EliLilly, and Janssen, all for work unrelated to this manuscript. AD; has received research operating grants for the Canadian Institute for Health Research (165597, 152976). JS none. JA has received research support from Janssen Research Foundation and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., for work unrelated to this manuscript. VB‐M acknowledges the support from Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI16/1770, PROBILIFE Study) and has been a consultant, advisor, or Continuing Medical Education (CME) speaker over the last 3 years for the following companies: Angelini; Ferrer; Lundbeck; Nutrición Médica; and Otsuka. BB none. DJB has received research support and/or honoraria from Alkermes PLC, the Isora Wells Foundation, Myriad Genetics, the National Institutes of Health, the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the University of Minnesota Foundation for work unrelated to this manuscript. Dr. Brietzke has research grants from Queen's University (Department of Psychiatry and Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Harry Botterell Foundation for Neurological Sciences, the Dr. James B. Howe Endowment Fund, and Violet E. Powell Endowed Funds‐ Faculty of Health Sciences), South Eastern Ontario Medical Association (SEAMO), CNPq, FAPESP, CAPES, and from a L'Oreal for Women in Science Award. She also received honoraria as a speaker/advisory board member from Daiichi‐Sankyo and Janssen‐Cilag. IC none. BNF none. IG has received grants and served as consultant, advisor, or CME speaker for the following identities: Angelini, AstraZeneca, CasenRecordati, Ferrer, Janssen Cilag, and Lundbeck, Lundbeck‐Otsuka, SEI Healthcare, FEDER, Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Economia i Coneixement (2017SGR1365), CERCA Programme/Generalitat de Catalunya, Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI16/00187, PI19/00954). Dr. Hafeman has received research funding from the National institutes of Mental Health and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. TH was supported by funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (103703, 106469, and 142255), Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, Dalhousie Clinical Research Scholarship to T. Hajek, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD), and 2007 Young Investigator and 2015 Independent Investigator Awards MH has received grants from ZonMw (60‐63600‐98‐021), the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) (9120818), and Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD); 2013 Independent Investigator Award (20244). Marcia Kauer‐Sant’Anna none. Rodrigo B. Mansur none. Robert Post none. Afra van der Markt none. HT is supported by Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship. Dr Tohen is a former full‐time employee at Lilly (1997 to 2008). He has been a consultant for AstraZeneca, Abbott, BMS, Lilly, GSK, J&J, Otsuka, Roche, Lundbeck, Elan, Alkermes, Allergan, Intracellular Therapies, Merck, Minerva, Neurocrine, Pamlab, Alexza, Forest, Teva, Sunovion, and Gedeon Richter. His spouse is a former employee at Lilly (1998–2013). GHV has served as speaker, consultant, or advisory board member for AbbVie, Allergan, Eurofarma, Elea‐Phoenix, Gador, Janssen Cilag, Raffo, Sunovion, and Otsuka/Lundbeck. EV thanks the support of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (PI15/00283, PI18/00805) integrated into the Plan Nacional de I+D+I and co‐financed by the ISCIII‐Subdirección General de Evaluación and the Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER); the Instituto de Salud Carlos III; the CIBER of Mental Health (CIBERSAM); the Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Economia i Coneixement (2017 SGR 1365); the CERCA Programme; and the Departament de Salut de la Generalitat de Catalunya for the PERIS grant SLT006/17/00357. LNY has been on speaker/advisory boards for, or has received research grants from, Abbvie, Alkermes, Allergan, CANMAT, CIHR, DSP, Merck, and Sanofi. MB is supported by a NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship (1059660 and 1156072). MB has received Grant/Research Support from the NIH, Cooperative Research Centre, Simons Autism Foundation, Cancer Council of Victoria, Stanley Medical Research Foundation, Medical Benefits Fund, National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Futures Fund, Beyond Blue, Rotary Health, A2 milk company, Meat and Livestock Board, Woolworths, Avant, and the Harry Windsor Foundation, has been a speaker for Astra Zeneca, Lundbeck, Merck, and Pfizer, and served as a consultant to Allergan, Astra Zeneca, Bioadvantex, Bionomics, Collaborative Medicinal Development, Lundbeck Merck, Pfizer, and Servier—all unrelated to this work. Martin Alda none. Flávio Kapczinski none.
© 2021 The Authors. Bipolar Disorders published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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A fair number of the pools that we convert to Pooled are green when we arrive. The owners have given up on the unending task of manually keeping the water clear. Combined with a scientific understanding of what makes your pool go green and a bit of practice we’ve perfected our method for fixing green pools.
Here’s our step by step guide. With good measurements and the right chemical volumes we can reliably “dose” a pool and walk away with confidence that it will come good. The only intervention is a bit of back washing to clear the flocculant from the filter, read on.
1. Set the pump running
We’ll need to move the water continuously for the next 24 hours or so. Both to mix the chemicals we’ll be adding and remove the dead algae.
2. Add chlorine
We give the pool a big dose of chlorine (super-chlorination is the industry term). This kills the algae that are making the pool green.
3. Correct the pH
The wrong pH rapidly reduces the effectiveness of chlorine. Take a measurement and add acid to lower the pH or alkali to increase the pH to bring it within the optimum range.
4. Clarifier / flocculant
With a good dose of chlorine and corrected pH the algae will be killed, being bleached in the process. This leaves less green but cloudier water from all the dead bleached algae. To remove them we use a flocculant that makes them clump together so that the filter can remove them from the water.
The dead algae now trapped in the filter needs to be removed to keep it working efficiently. You need to periodically backwash the filter (say 2-3 times per 24 hours depending on how much algae there is) to send it to waste.
6. Slow release flocculant
A really green pool contains a large amount of algae. We need to get rid of all of it. To help with the task add a slow release flocculant tablet to the skimmer box.
7. Phosphate level test
Lastly we test the phosphate levels in the water. Phosphate is a fertiliser that will promote the growth of algae. It can enter the water from garden run off and bird droppings. If the levels are too high it could be contributing to the algae problem. To treat was use a phosphate remover (commonly called starver).
It is, and keep in mind this a general guide only. If a pool is going green on a recurring basis there’s likely to be a root cause that warrants investigation.
Let’s face it, even once you know how to fix your green swimming pool there are better things to do with your weekend and things to spend money on than pool chemicals. Pooled Energy can help you avoid a future green pool.

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Annual Review 2014-15
We have recently published our two Annual Reviews for 2014-15. One covers the National Forest Estate and the other Forestry Commission Scotland. Each review showcases the highlights of our work over the financial year (31 March 2014 - 1 April 2015).
Modern forestry is about much more than planting and felling trees and you may be surprised at the variety of topics covered in the reviews. Forests deliver benefits for the economy, for people and for the environment.
Well-managed productive forests help the economy by providing timber, tourism and other associated business opportunities. For example;
- timber forecasting and transport;
- modern apprenticeship scheme; and
- Kilpatrick hills walking link to John Muir Way;
As a ‘natural health service’, woodlands are treasured spaces, providing physical and mental health benefits to improve the lives of people and communities including:
- central Scotland engagement strategy;
- empowering communities;
- dementia pilot project;
- Cuningar Loop; and
- Queen’s view visitor centre;
Trees, woods and forests are dynamic and important ecosystems that can help mitigate climate change, alleviate flooding, stabilise the soil and provide a home for wildlife. For example:


Rate of Climb / Vertical Speed Indicator, 6000 ft/min, Type C-2, US Army Air Corps
The Army Type C-2 Rate of Climb /Vertical Speed Indicator was used across a number of US Army Air Corps and Air Force aircraft during WWII, including heavy bombers B-17, B-24, B-29, medium bombers B-25 and B-26, as well as light bomber A-20, according to the Accessories Interchangeability Chart dated Feb 1945. It was also used in versions of US Army Air Corps WWII fighters P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, and P-51.
This C-2 was made by Bendix, part number 1636-6A-A1, and has a serial number prefix of AC-41, indicative of a 1941 manufacturing date, very early indeed. It is marked on its face: AC US ARMY, for the Air Corps. See spec sheet in photo gallery.
It is in exceptional condition given its age. Measures 3.25 inches diameter and ~5 inches deep.


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Hardcover, cloth bound, in slipcase. Part of the "Works" box, consisting of ten volumes. Limited edition of 1,100 copies, signed.
The books included in the box are:
The Prototype Works
The Tract Houses
The New Industrial Parks Near Irvine, California
San Quentin Point
Continuous Fire Polar Circle
Sites of Technology
This much anticipated edition is one of the publishing phenomena of the year, encompassing the oeuvre of one of the most significant artists working with photography in the twentieth century. Limited to 1,100 copies each signed and numbered by Lewis Baltz’s indelible influence on the development of contemporary photography and contains reissues of Baltz’s most significant books, many of which are now collectible rarities, as well as four as yet unpublished projects. Each of the books has been crafted in close collaboration with Baltz, who oversaw each stage of production with Gerhard Steidl. From scanning of the vintage prints, to book design, selection of paper and binding materials, pre-press and printing, Baltz has shaped the form and aesthetic of these publications. Printed in luminous quadratone, WORKS is a testament to the importance of the book as a primary medium in Baltz’s practice.
“Baltz’s work exemplifies the ways in which photography, beginning some four decades ago, started to loose the bonds of its isolation within its own segregated history and aesthetics and began to take its place as an equal among other media.” Adam D. Weinberg, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American Art.
Size: 28 x 27 cm (approx.)


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Plymouth Man Sentenced To 45 Months’ Imprisonment For Illegally Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that on April 18, 2018, United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Donald Korus, age 40, of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, to 45 months’ imprisonment for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, Korus unlawfully possessed a stolen handgun during an altercation outside his Plymouth home on October 2, 2015. Korus pointed the gun at two victims, who were outside Korus’s home to repossess a vehicle, and threatened them. In the ensuing struggle, the gun discharged, firing a single shot into the floor of the vehicle. Korus intentionally gave false testimony during an evidentiary hearing, resulting in additional jail time.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Plymouth Borough Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Sean A. Camoni prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
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Fun fact: New York City has the highest population of Italian-Americans in the United States, so it shouldn’t shock anyone that the city’s best Italian restaurants are some of the finest you can get off the motherland. Whether you’re craving world-class New York pizza, want to take a pasta-loving date to one of the city's most romantic restaurants or are looking for a modern upgrade to a Little Italy mainstay, these are the best Italian restaurants NYC has to offer.
RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC
Best Italian restaurants in NYC
With four-star ambitions and prices to match, Mario Batali’s cavernous restaurant has become nothing less than the city’s top destination for refined, upscale Italian cuisine. The clubby dining room, serenaded nightly by a twinkling pianist on a grand piano feels like the lobby of a very opulent grand hotel. The most showstopping dishes, intended for sharing, include hunks of lamb and veal and creamy Bauletti with sheep's milk ricotta. The all-Italian wine list is suitably encyclopedic and exorbitantly priced.
Michael White, who built a national reputation at Fiamma in New York and Las Vegas, only to see his fledgling empire squashed overnight in a partnership meltdown, returned stronger than he left. The chef strives to continue the comeback that began at Convivio and Alto with the seafoodcentric Marea. An upmarket shrine to the simple pleasures of the Italian coastline, the project is a gutsy gamble from a chef with bravado to burn.
The Italian-American supper clubs immortalized in mob movies and sepia-toned photos were never as dreamy as they seemed. The young guns behind Carbone, though, have moved beyond sentimentality in their homage to these restaurants by flipping the whole genre onto its head. The enormous menu reads like an encyclopedia of red-checkered classics. But co-chefs co-chefs Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone have made such dramatic improvements, you’ll barely recognize anything.
The old-world charm of well-worn communal tables, dangling copper cookware and flickering lamps may help explain why a 23-year-old restaurant is still tough to get into on a Saturday night. Seasonal produce shapes the menu of executive chef Roger Martinez. Dunk the warm country bread in Umbrian, Ligurian and Sicilian olive oils produced exclusively for Il Buco. You’ll have no trouble finding a wine to match your meal; Il Buco’s list is one of the city’s best.
Aspiring restaurateurs in Park Slope should study this convivial Fifth Avenue pioneer. Though it opened in 1998, al di là remains unsurpassed in the neighborhood. Affable owner Emiliano Coppa handles the inevitable wait (due to the limited reservations policy) with panache. The wait is worth it for co-owner and chef Anna Klinger’s northern-Italian dishes. It would be hard to improve on her braised rabbit with black olives on steaming polenta; even simple pastas, such as the homemade tagliatelle al ragù, are superb.
The painstakingly crafted Neapolitan pies—cracker-thin crust with a pleasing char and a subtle Parmesan zing—are widely considered among the city's best; dough is made fresh several times a day. To keep kids occupied during what feels like an interminable wait, point out the window boxes full of herbs used to flavor the sauce.
Owner Robert De Niro swapped his train-wreck trattoria, Ago, for this blockbuster replacement helmed by chef Andrew Carmellini (A Voce). Carmellini’s bold family-style fare is best enjoyed as a bacchanalian banquet. A single order of oven-roasted bone marrow with truffle gremolata won’t last long in the middle of the table. Nor will the chef’s ravioli—as delicate as silk handkerchiefs and oozing pungent robiola. Locanda is the rare Italian restaurant with desserts worth saving room for: Try the apple pie fantasia with apple cranberry compote, bayleaf gelato and oatmeal streusel.
This casual spuntino was an instant classic when it debuted in Carroll Gardens in 2004. The mavericks behind the place—collectively referred to as “the Franks” Castronovo and Falcinelli—turn out an impressive selection of cheeses, antipasti and cured meats, distinctive salads and exceptional pastas to a mostly local crowd. Cavatelli with hot sausage and browned sage butter is a staple, as are the flawless meatballs—feather-light orbs stuffed into a sandwich or served solo, lavished with raisins and pine nuts.
The food world welcomes back Missy Robbins—who earned Michelin stars for her work at A Voce and A Voce Columbus before departing in spring 2013—with this pasta-focused eatery. Robbins revamps a former auto-body shop as a 70-seat dining room decorated with handmade tiles, natural-wood tables and iron-casement windows. From an open kitchen, Robbins oversees rustic plates like cacio e pepe frittelle, spaghetti with anchovies and a wood-fired leg of lamb with Roman spices. A small adjacent take-out café will serve pastries and panini, before converting to a cocktail bar at night.
Danny Meyer’s first full-on foray into Italian cuisine focuses on the foods of Rome. The menu, from chef Nick Anderer, sets a new standard with faithful facsimiles of dishes specific to the area. Antipasti include delicate baby artichokes—deep-fried in olive oil—served with a pungent anchovy-bread sauce. Among the pastas that follow is an excellent spaghetti alla carbonara with egg yolks, guanciale and heaps of black pepper. Entrées, like the namesake Maialino, a golden, fennel-rubbed piglet haunch presented with potatoes basted in pig fat, are a reminder of just how seductive authenticity can be.
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This family-style bistro in the East Village serves rustic and seasonal American fare. The list of snacks includes several familiar appetizers, albeit with some unexpected twists: chicken skin crisps ($7) seem reminiscent of pork rinds, while the crispy deviled egg ($10) and fried rice with parmesan, shiitake mushrooms and truffle zest ($10) reference two beloved American foods. The rest of the menu is divided into garden (beets with crispy farro, caramelized goat cheese and chrysanthemums, $12), sea (octopus with celery root puree and pickled Asian pear, $17), land (duck with caramelized apple, charred scallion and beet greens, $26) and harvest (kabocha mac and cheese, $16). Groups of two or more can share several dishes with the “feast” option ($52 per person), while larger groups of eight or above can book five days in advance for the “whole hog” feast complete with suckling pig ($75 per person).
Venue says: “Chartiki every Tuesday! We partner with different charities & offer a special drink menu-30% of beverage sales go to the charity of the week”

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This patented Lasko Air Director Window Fan, 14 Inches, 2135 can be used in a window at least 18 inches high or on the floor. With the pivoting feature, the cool air is placed exactly where it is needed. Select from three quiet speeds for all your cooling needs. Or, manually reverse the fan for use as an exhaust air intake. Place this fully assembled fan in front of a window screen in a window opening that is at least 18 inches high. If you need to cool down the area close to the floor, use the fan as a floor model, providing relief to those who are seated in its path.
This fan comes fully assembled and is easy to install in a window. Simply place it in front of the window screen. You can even pivot it upward at an angle to better direct the flow of air. The sturdy plastic blades and casing can withstand years of use and still remain intact. To save money on your electric bills, use this portable, lightweight fan throughout your home and turn down the air conditioning.
The Lasko Air Director Window Fan, 14 Inches, 2135 measures 18 x 6 x 6 inches and weighs 9 pounds. Packaged weight is 11 pounds.
The Lasko Air Director Window Fan, 14 Inches, 2135 includes:
- Pivoting fan for use in a window or on the floor
- Five blades are adequately pitched
- Manually reverse for exhaust air intake
- 3 quiet speeds
- Able to pivot upward at an angle
- Fits in windows 18 inches high or higher
- Place in front of window screen
- Sturdy plastic blades and casing
- Fully assembled
- ETL/cETL listed
- Fully assembled
- Use in window or on floor
- Pivots to deliver air where it is most needed
- 3 speeds
- Window must be at least 18 inches high
- Not too much difference between speed settings
- Can be noisy
- White plastic construction gets dirty easily
- Does not oscillate
The Lasko Air Director Window Fan, 14 Inches, 2135 is the original combination window and floor fan patented by Lasko. Standard window fans are sometimes unable to direct air to the proper location. The pivoting nature of this fan provides air to the places where it is most needed. Use this fan on the floor when cooling low-lying areas within the home or place it in window at least 18 inches in height. Select from three quiet speeds for your maximum comfort, then sit back and feel the cooling relief.
You can even manually reverse the fan, allowing it to intake air for exhaust purposes. This allows you to remove smoke or food odors throughout the home. Since the fan is compact, you will not have difficulty carrying it throughout your home. Adjust the pivot to deliver the cool air at precise angles and experience immediate relief. Allow this fan to do the work of your air conditioning, at a much cheaper cost.


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The Economic Value of the Free Library in Philadelphia
Fels staff used the particular case of the Free Library in Philadelphia to “size” the value that our library system creates. Value was assessed in relation to four areas: (1) literacy; (2) workforce development; (3) business development; and (4) value to homes and neighborhoods.
To answer these questions, the Fels team drew on several streams of data and insight:
- Field statistics from all Library branches including: circulation by subject area; program attendance; database usage; branch hours, circulation and attendance.
- Interviews with 17 librarians and 33 library patrons at 14 branches throughout the city.
- A survey of 3,971 Library patrons and 85 librarians.
- Census data and Bureau and Labor Statistics data for the City of Philadelphia.
Fels Senior Consultant Deborah Diamond and Associate Consultant Marissa Litman MPA'11 conducted the primary research for this project. Siobhan Reardon, president and director of the Free Library, wrote about the project and the need for a strong local library system in an Op-Ed featured in the August 19th edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
For detailed findings, read the full report here.

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Despite the Thursday forecast of clouds and showers, as of Feb. 22, February 2018 will end up the third warmest February on record.
In a dramatic turnaround, the skies above D.C. opened up in February, bringing copious amounts of rain and snow after one of the driest Januarys on record.
The calendar said February, but it is going to feel a lot warmer this week in the D.C. area. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70s, which is about 30 degrees above normal and some records could be set.
The wintry mix Saturday left behind slushy, wet roads. The National Weather Service warned of patchy ice on sidewalks and roads, especially north and west of the immediate D.C. area.
The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning for parts of Prince George’s County, Maryland, until 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Heavy rains falling over the weekend have led to flood watches and warnings throughout the D.C. region.
A winter storm moving across the Great Lakes that’s forecast to drop about a foot of snow in some areas created treacherous driving conditions Friday, closed schools and forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
With icy conditions expected in parts of the D.C. area for Thursday morning, a school system in Virginia has already announced a two-hour delay.
The slushy, slick conditions caused several traffic snarls Wednesday morning. With school delays expiring by midmorning and more drivers hitting the roads, drivers should be prepared for an extended morning rush hour with less predictable delays.
Wednesday’s snow is not likely to dent the worsening drought conditions. Average temperatures this winter are a few degrees below the 30-year average.
A cold front with a history of causing temperatures to drop by 20 to 30 degrees in less than an hour is headed for the D.C. region Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.
People headed home from school and work early across the D.C. area Monday afternoon as a wintry mix fell on the region. The combination of rain, snow and frigid road temperatures developed over the past two weeks could cause dangerous driving and walking conditions.
The bitter cold that has walloped the D.C. region in recent days has broken a few records and bottomed out at some wild temperatures.
After the D.C. region was slathered in ice and snow, authorities are now warning about bone-chilling wind chills that are set to plunge the area into a deep freeze Thursday night into Friday morning.
The D.C. area is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday. All Maryland schools in the D.C. metro area — as well as most major systems in the region — are closed due to snow.


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What I need now is an inventory of all the interfaces that my potential sensors would require. I took the list from the previous log and put it in a spreadsheet. Then I went through each datasheet and looked at the interfaces.
Here are the results if I were to put in every sensor:
|3 – Dallas one-wire type|
|6 – I2C|
|1 – SPI|
|3 – digital I/o (pulse, data/clk, etc)|
|1 – serial I/0|
|6 – analog (volts or current)|
|1 – AC resistance|
From this I can now do a quick look to see what interfaces I need to augment for the Arduino style inputs. The Arduino A/D system does not have the accuracy or range this project needs so an outboard chip will be required. From the above I can see an 8 input multiplexed IC with an I2C interface would be a good choice. For example I will look further into the $2 TI ADC128D818.

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