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Philadelphia-area mechanical construction and energy services contractor Burns Mechanical has announced the appointment of Matthew Rafferty as general manager of its service division.
Kevin J. Hinchey, owner of Comfort Tech Heating & Cooling Inc., was joined by former Congressman Maurice Hinchey, to announce Lou T. Ferraro as president and Megan M. Van Aken as vice president of the business.
Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company, announced that Patrick K. Decker has been named president and chief executive officer, and will be appointed a member of the board of directors. He joins the company from Harsco Corp., where he had been president and CEO.
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Our daily lifestyles have got us so occupied that we have overlooked the fact that some of our muscles need some stretching as well. Located just outside the city limits of Chennai and a kilometer away from the Crocodile Bank (Center for Herpatology) is the this theme park called WILD TRIBE RANCH, that might be a perfect solution to relax one self with fun and give your muscle fibers some work to do
Started earlier in 2009 at Ponneri this Theme park was quite a hit and now they have moved the the happening South, in the ECR (East Coast Road) with a bigger location and much improved activities. As a part of Chennai Blogger's Club I happened to get an invitation (my ticket) to be at this joyous jamboree along with my fellow bloggers and make most of the chance of going wild.
Up next on the activity list was the Bungee run, when you gotta extort all the energy stored in your reserves to run against a bungee that tries to pull you back everytime you make a forward move. (Must strictly say, this is not for people with Angina :P)
Gyroscope is another fun activity where you are made to sit amidst rotating loops that move you around the gravitational force to balance it out. Its that 'hurl a whorl' moment when you realize you are against the gravitational force. Though this ride gives you quite a few upside down moments, there can be nothing as such when it comes to a roller coaster ride.
So what guys if Jallikattu is banned, there is this one activity "Bullie the Bull" which could give you a handling the bull feeling and can make you go dizzy. Though the bull operator was being good to me without giving me all of those jerks, it still made my world spin around the moment I was kicked from the bull. The best part of going wild over this was the fact that I managed to last for 46 seconds on the bull.
Wanna take a chance to fire some bullets in a strategic game to conquer over an opponents possession ? Paint ball in the ultimate game for you then. Paired up with some wonderful team mates (bloggers) we did happen to take on other bloggers in a 7 minute game firing paint balls at the opposite team from hide out. Being the captain, I was a little unlucky to have got out in a very bizzare way, but I was glad to have shot down a couple of opposite team members.
With paint balls being firined at 240 Kmph you'd surely wanna be protected, else paint ball will make you call it a pain ball.
The Mad Riders ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) is for those dare devils who wanna transform their adrenaline tush on the engine torque by accelerating the thrill activity within. I did get on the bike and raced against the muddy sand stones filled path.
Some of the other activites at the Wild Tribe Ranch include a Trampoline jump, an ejection bungee that can trow you in air upto 45 feet. Dodge and jump (the wipeout game), Body zorb (zorb soccer) ,Bungee soccer, Mini Cricket (with weird rules, weirder than the actual game) Sumo Wrestling, a flying fox and lastly a swimming pool to relax yourself and cool down after all the endorphin release you have had over the day.
The best part about the Theme park is the fact that the owners at Wild Tribe Ranch never compensate with anything when it comes to safety and hygiene. One can find enough Do's and Don't every 100 meters and every activity having its own guides who see to that you follow the rules and regulations to stay safe. The cost of the tickets is very economical and it gives you a freedom to chose the activities of your choice.
Must say, Wild Tribe Ranch is just amazing and has that wow (world of wonderful things) factor, that will make you leave this place with enough fun and frolic memories and a want to come back for more. Must say, my ticket to go wild was utilized to the max and now its time for you all get your ticket to go wild. you can click here to know more about the ticket prices and packages for guaranteed fun

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Learn the Effective Ways to Get Your Diet Back on Track
Unlike it the past, it is now harder for the modern people to get back on track once we fall off our weight loss wagon because of the busy lifestyle we have today, and we choose to look for fast food or easy-to-grab food rather than healthy food. So what can we do to get back on our diet? If you wonder why you went off track with your diet and doesn’t do anything, you’ll likely experience the same reaction when another problem arise again. Grab your smartphone and open your virtual diary or simply get a pen and a paper and write the things you think might have caused why you fell off your weight loss wagon. By doing so, you are given a better idea on how to plan an alternative action so you can avoid them in the future. For instance, if you happen to point out that going out with your friends influence you to overeat, then you can try eating a healthy diet before going out.
Don’t be too hard on yourself because if you do, developing healthy eating habits will be harder and this may stop you and fail again the next time. This creates an excuse for you to go back to your poor eating habits and unhealthy food choices, and gaining too much weight will lose your motivation and drive to stay back on track with your diet, health, and fitness. Keep in mind that nobody is perfect and it’s really easy to eat too many sweets and fatty foods and skip the gym for your daily or weekly workout, but at least motivate yourself by reading inspiring stories online of how obese people successfully made it. The mere fact that you’re reading this web page only means you’re starting becoming aware of your body and a clear sign of your motivation to change what needs to be changed. After all the readings, you might also consider trying the best detox cleanse or get a personal trainer. Whatever you’re planning, the most important factor is your self-motivation to stick with your diet and fitness plan.
Don’t think about the length of time you need to achieve your health and fitness goals because what is most important is you’re achieving something slowly but surely. Try to see the bigger and clearer picture of your ultimate goals because weight just simply requires losing weight, a decrease in your calorie intake. Losing weight and staying healthy is a commitment you make for yourself and don’t rely much on the things that you see from other people or what you hear from them but use them as your source of motivation to create your own roadmap to success. Make a list of your excuses and set up appropriate actions to counteract those excuses.

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- 《Elvan》 Istanbul 2005 Courtesy of the artist
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- Merve Berkman
- Born in Istanbul in 1977 and currently based in the same city. Merve Berkman's work is largely based on various scenes from her daily urban life and portraits of those living in the city. Berkman also aims to reproduce moments of tranquility by using familiar visual languages found in ordinary lives. During the Aichi Triennale, she exhibits videos that deal with psychological and social themes on billboards throughout the city in an attempt to create a kind of magic in a typical urban setting.
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Peanut Butter has had a tough time.
It seems like peanut butter allergies are more prevalent and severe than ever before. So much that some schools have banned it from lunch!
Recent salmonella scares have resulted in massive recalls.
Some of my favorite spreads have been discontinued :(
Despite this, I am still happily eating peanut butter. I hope that sometime soon peanut butter can work it's way out of the doghouse.
Until then I will make this:
Reeses Peanut Butter White Chocolate Bark (Recipe: HERE)
(I will of course be using dark chocolate in place of white, but you get the idea...it's all about the peanut butter!)
Are you getting rid of all your peanut butter and swearing it off forever?

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Here is one of the hardest to find US Army Technical Manuals dealing with the M1 Carbine. TM 9-1005-210-35 Jun 69 covers the M1 and M2 Carbine. Most manuals you see are reprints of either the Technical Bulletin from 1942 or TM 9-1276 from 1953. Those reprints show up on eBay by the dozens, each day.
This manual is one of the exceptions during this time period. There is a large "How To" emphasis on changing front and rears sights and reaming the gas cylnder threads. Often that type of information is left out of high level TM's from the 1960's.
This manual is a key item to complete an M1 Carbine Collection. As shown in its designation of -35, it covers Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenance. The manual covers the latest items in the supply
system, but unfortunately is does not show much of the early stuff. I figure by this time most people working in the higher levels already were familar with the flat bolts and M1 slides, neither of which are shown. The manual does have some nice photos of the ordnance tools. Unlike other manuals all the high level tools are photograph together in one photo. An interesting thing is the M10 Cleaning Rod (Garand Buttstock Rod) was the authorized rod in use with the carbine at the time. To carry the M10 rod, no finger pouch is shown. The M8 Sectional rod is not shown, but its 3 section WWII Style carrying case is shown instead. Strange combination.
The tools are broken out into 2 sets, one Direct and General Support, the other Depot. All tools and parts are cross referenced with the Federal Stock Number and Ordnance Part Number.
The manual is printed in a 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 format, consists of 51 pages, and was printed by the Government Printing Office.
Due to the inclusion of the Federal Stock Numbers, on a scale of 1 to 10 I rate this one a 10.


text: The downtown Toronto hotel is conveniently situated within easy access of Air Canada Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, Rogers Centre, and many other attractions and activities. This hotel is beautifully designed with an impressive architecture equipped wtih modern amenities. The spacious 262 hotels rooms are beautifully appointed and feature modern amenities as well as provide a unique feeling of spaciousness and have contemporary decor. The hotel boasts of superior staff who meets the individual needs of the guests. At the hotels restaurant, you can enjoy the tastes of the International cuisine. As far as Leisure is concerned, swimming pool,gym and sauna is also available.

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Rap artist, A.P. Appleberry, announces the release date of his upcoming effort, “AppleHeads Vol.1,” along with the new signing of artist Bodae to Parker Road Entertainment & Co.
MEMPHIS, TN – (Parker Road Entertainment/MemphisRap) – A.P. Appleberry — 2x winner of Memphis’ Hot 107.1 901 @ 9 contest with over 50,000 votes, is set to release new single “Applehead” from his forthcoming album “AppleHeads Vol. 1” on July 01, 2014 on Parker Road Entertainment & Co.
A.P. Appleberry’s “AppleHeads Vol. 1” follows behind his last album, “The Legend of Parker Road” that sold 16,000 units and featured the highly demanded debut music single “The Peabody.”
When the song “The Peabody” released, it took on a league of its own and impacted radio in Memphis, TN quickly becoming a smash record on Hot 107.1’s 901 @ 9 contest, which won by a landslide bringing in over 50,000 votes on the Flinn Broadcasting Corporation owned radio station.
The single “The Peabody” also dominated the Top 100 Hip-Hop and R&B songs charts at MemphisRap.com for several weeks.
Now, the Parker Road Entertainment & Co. record label CEO and rapper, A.P. Appleberry, is ready to release his next album “AppleHeads Vol. 1” featuring new music tracks from the rapper and businessman with guest appearances by Miscellaneous, Snipes, Bodae, King Pinn, Gizzle Babie, Boogie Man, and Ty-Nicole.
The album’s debut single “Applehead” has already garnered buzz from multiple industry people including Aaron Cortez, founder of Block 2 Block Magazine, who co-signed the debut single with, “All he does is represent. A.P. Appleberry is back with another banger for the streets. Applehead will be in heavy rotation.” Deemed as one of Memphis’ Top Five Rappers by Complex Magazine, rap artist Snipes also co-signed stating, “Not only does A.P. have good music but his business mind is unmatched.”
According to Jose Santiago of Music In Focus, “The single Applehead is like chant that everyone will pick up on,” while Jesse J. founder of the Get Money Stop Hatin Tour stated, “Applehead is dope… Definitely a hit!”
In addition to releasing new music, Parker Road Entertainment is also set to introduce a new artist to their label roster – Bodae.
New R&B artist Bodae signed on to the label earlier this year in January 2014 and is now set to release his debut single “Ghetto Luv” on Parker Road Entertainment & Co. on July 01, 2014.
The label is also set to launch a new website at www.parkeroad.com where the new digital music downloads of the label’s music catalog will be available for purchase along with all the online retailers including iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Google Play and others.
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Embrace your love for dogs and your occasional tardiness with our "Sorry I'm Late, I Saw a Dog" T-shirt. We understand being easily distracted by adorable canines is a common trait among dog lovers, and we've captured that sentiment in this fun and fashionable tee.
Designed for comfort and style, our t-shirt features a relaxed fit, keeping you cool and comfortable on those warm summer days.
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Perfect for casual outings, this t-shirt pairs effortlessly with shorts, jeans, or leggings, adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe.
With our "Sorry I'm Late, I Saw a Dog" T-Shirt, you can proudly express your passion for our furry friends while sporting a comfortable and trendy piece of apparel. So, embrace those dog-induced delays and enjoy the journey with this delightful t-shirt.
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Are you wondering if we are solely a t-shirt company or involved in animal rescue? The answer is both! We take pride in not only our animal rescue efforts but also in offering a fantastic range of apparel and goods featuring delightful dog and cat themes for all the pet lovers out there. What makes it even more special is that the proceeds from these sales directly support our animal rescue work. These two aspects are intertwined and inseparable, as one relies on the other to continue making a difference in the lives of animals in need.

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i have 45 acres of land in this there are 6000mango trees, and 8000 red lady papaya. i have applied for organiccertification in IFFCO, the process is going on, mango varietiesare Alphonso, mallika, sindhura, nilum, sakkareguthi,etc, these crops are growing organically. to mitigate weeds and pest am following different organic method. papaya is red lady variety. these are eight months old crops. organic certification process is going on.


On June 6, 2012, Nathan Benjamin Tschetter and William James Tschetter from the Fort Macleod area pled guilty in Fort Macleod Provincial Court to 10 counts under the Wildlife Act. Michel Blanchett, a guide/outfitter from Cold Lake pled guilty in High Prairie Provincial Court on March 20, 2012, to two counts under the Wildlife Act and one count under the Wildlife Regulation.
“Alberta’s fish and wildlife officers are dedicated to protecting our province’s wildlife resources,” said Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis. “Convictions like these are a result of their hard work and commitment to ensuring Albertans can continue to enjoy the natural beauty of our province.”
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Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch’s investigation of Cold Lake guide/outfitter Michel Blanchett included assistance from the California Department of Fish and Game - Law Enforcement Division and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Enforcement Program. Blanchett was charged with hunting wildlife without a license, hunting wildlife using bait, and failing to submit guide/outfitter reports. The conviction resulted in fines totaling $16,500 and for the next five years he must report to the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch before and after hunting.
Anyone with information that would help solve any fish or wildlife crime in Alberta is asked to contact a local Alberta government Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch office or call the toll-free 24-hour Report-A-Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. Anyone who provides information can remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward.


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26/11/2015. London, UK. The world premiere of Nora is the coming together of dancers Eleanor Sikorski and Flora Wellesley Wesley at Sadler’s Wells Lilian Baylis Studio from Thursday 26 November. In their first collaborative endeavour they perform an evening of new works by Liz Aggiss, acclaimed duo Jonathan Burrows and Matteo Fargion, and up and coming French choreographer Simon Tanguy.


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Hinson Food Inc
Company Name:Hinson Food Inc Status:Work State:Alabama Post:35474-0789 County:Hale City:Moundville Address:P.O. BOX 789 Phone:(205)371-4266 Fax: unknown Email: unknown Contact President:Shell Hinson Web site: unknown SIC code:541199 Industry group: FOOD STORES, Business category: GROCERY STORES, Subcategory: OTHERS FOOD STORES Employees:15 Gross Annual Sales (Revenue):USD $ 1,100,000 Description:Hinson Food Inc is a business categorized under others food stores, which is part of the larger category grocery stores. Hinson Food Inc is located at the address P.O. BOX 789 in Moundville, Alabama 35474-0789. The President is Shell Hinson who can be contacted at (205)371-4266.
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Death in Paradise celebrated its 10th anniversary with an epic series in early 2021. DS Camille Bordey (played by Sara Martins) made a temporary comeback and even the late DI Richard Poole (Ben Miller) made an appearance. More importantly, the BBC comedy-drama once again welcomed DS Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert) who returned to her job at Honoré’s police station.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Death in Paradise.
Florence left the island in 2018 after the murder of fiance Patrice Campbell (Leemore Marrett Jr).
She had worked with DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon).
This means that DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) will be the third detective she has worked with during her time in the force.
Florence has been in the same situation as DS for years now, could it soon be time for her to progress?
READ MORE: Death in Paradise fans spot Dwayne Myers’ plot hole
Could Florence become the next detective?
Actress Josephine Jobert has starred in many parts of the show’s history.
Not only did she work with three of the four detectives, but she also been in half of the 10 seasons, including the last anniversary series.
She will also be returning for Season 11 and potentially Series 12 which has already received the green light from the BBC.
With all this experience under her belt, she could one day rise through the ranks to lead the team.
Jobert added: “When Sara [Martins] came back, we were joking that we should have a special episode together, where we investigate together, that would be great.
“But for the whole series, I don’t know. Just create another series where the detective is a woman.”
Not much will be back for Season 11, but he has already stated that there is no guarantee he will play in Season 12.
He told Graham Norton on his Virgin Radio show: “I will be back next year but I don’t think I signed on for the two years.”
While Jobert might not be so keen on the idea of a female detective, the show’s creators aren’t against the possibility.
Speaking to The Guardian’s executive producer, Tim Key teased, “There is no rule, he always has to be a man.”
With no firm plan for Little to return in Season 12, could there be a chance that Death in Paradise’s first female sleuth?
Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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Have you ever thought about doing your part to curb global warming? You have? Good. Have you ever considered writing thought-provoking poetry to be displayed in public bathrooms across Japan? I didnâ€™t think so. One Japanese group not only has but also made it their mission to save the world, one piece of toilet paper at a time.
Iâ€™m not quite sure how the Japan Toilet Labo found out this curious fact, but they claim that pasting short poems at eye level of the person sitting on the toilet causes them to use 20% less toilet paper. Come to think of it, I donâ€™t want to know how they found out. An example line of what you may read:
â€œThat paper will meet you only for a momentâ€ and â€œFold the paper over and over and over againâ€, or maybe even just â€œLove the toiletâ€.
Toilet paper use in Japan is on the rise. More and more people use much more paper in public toilets than they would in their own home.Â The Japan Toilet Labo hopes to have 1,000 of their posters displayed in public bathrooms. Donâ€™t be surprised or feel intimidated if you end up seeing a poem staring back at you.
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The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not.
Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key s programmed.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. Turn all other accessories off. The fuel system may be under pressure. The first track on the disc will begin playing. To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock.
This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford dealer. What other services could be included in a warranty? Low washer fluid if equipped : Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. . Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
Some repairs that I have desired were brakes and battery quite common on a employed vehicle , thermostat and wheel bearings. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1—800—241—3673;.
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Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
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The Louisville women’s volleyball team has been steamrolling their competition this year to say the least. The Lady Cards sit atop the AP Top 25 at the number 2 overall spot with a record of 15-1 1. Their only loss came against the now eighth ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
Louisville is currently on a ten game win streak and is not even giving other teams a chance to win. 11 of their 16 games were sweeps and a lot of their success is due to fifth year senior Claire Chaussee recording 201 kills on the season.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Cards are led by 6’4″ senior Amaya Tillman who has recorded a team high of 71 blocks. The next closest teammate of hers is redshirt senior Aiko Jones with 52 blocks. The height and experience of this Louisville squad is certainly a key reason why the Cardinals are ranked second in the nation.
Last week’s match-up with Syracuse was one of their 11 sweeps. Louisville recorded 48 kills to Syracuse’s 31 and 40 digs to the Orange’s 26. Syracuse is unranked in the AP poll so Louisville was the odds on favorite to win and they took care of business. There are a lot of scenarios when the odds on favorite gets beaten by the underdog, but Louisville did not let that happen this time.
Heading into their game against the Hokies, the Cardinals look to repeat the outcome last year. In 2021, the Cardinals swept the Hokies giving them a career 25 wins over the Hokies to a mere 4 losses. The ladies of Blacksburg, Virginia are barely over .500 sitting at 9-8 with a low percentage of winning the game so the outcome is looking good for the Cardinals.
Especially with the veteran leadership of this squad. This team enters the game with two graduate students, two seniors, and one redshirt senior along with four juniors and a redshirt junior. You cannot coach experience and Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly is sitting on a gold mine of talent that has developed over the years. The Louisville volleyball program looks like a powerhouse this year and the Road to Omaha may run through Louisville.


- "Shell" design keeps the solder from splattering
- Will not reduce the tip temperature
- Great alternative to the conventional damp sponge
Cleans your soldering iron tips without water! Made from coils of brass, which is softer than the tip plating yet harder than the oxidation that forms on the tip. To clean the tip, simply plunge (stab) the iron tip into the coils.


Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
- Used to determine the fineness of Portland cement in terms of the specific surface expressed as total surface area in square centimetres per gram of cement.
- The apparatus is supplied with a glass U-tube manometer with valve, steel stand, test cell with disk and plunger all in stainless steel, rubber aspirator bulb, 1000 filter paper disks, manometer liquid and accessories.
- Weight: 12kg
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Here you can find interesting sights in Qingdao City, China. Click on a marker on the map to view details about the sight. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 8 sights are available in Qingdao City, China.Back to the list of cities in China
The royal post office, or Germany jiaozhou post office, Qingdao germansche empire post office, for german glue ao rental land postal institutions, its site is located in the Shandong province of the People's Republic of China Qingdao districts Anhui road 5 (including 3, Guangxi), Guangxi road, Anhui road and j road intersection, built in 1900-1901. Since then, the building has been used by postal and communication organizations for a long time, so it is commonly known as "Guangxi Road Post Office" and "Guangxi Road Post and Telecommunications Bureau". The building is now the former site of Germany Jiaozhou Post Office, a cultural relic protection unit in Shandong Province. The Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum has been opened in the building.
Prince Heinrich hotel (German:), and translated prince Henry hotel, prince Henry hotel, Qingdao rent hotel, is located in Qingdao in Shandong province districts taiping road, founded in 1899, when the German navy east Asian fleet commander prince Heinrich named, has built hotel, concert hall, hotel department three buildings, for the first large hotel in Qingdao. After Japan occupied Qingdao, it was changed into part of the Japanese Qingdao Hotel. After the Anti-Japanese War, the buildings were gradually changed into office buildings of political and military organs. After the reform and opening up, the old site of the hotel was restored and preserved to this day, while the old site of the hotel and the concert hall were demolished in 1998.
Qingdao Zhongshan Park is a urban park located at No. 28 Wendeng Road, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. The park was initially established by the German colonial government's forestry department in 1901. It was opened as a park in 1912. In 1914, it was renamed "Xu Park" after occupying Qingdao in 1914. After Qingdao's sovereignty returned to China in 1922, it was renamed "First Park ", changed to the current name in 1929. Zhongshan Park is now the largest comprehensive park in Qingdao, and is also an important tourist attraction in Qingdao.
The Marquis Hotel (German:), also translated as "Marquis Courtyard Hotel", the original site is located in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, Shinan District, Guangxi Road No. 37, west of Zhejiang Road, built in 1910-1911, Designed by German architect Li Xide, is now the Guanhai Road Police Station of the South Branch of qingdao Municipal Public Security Bureau, part of the National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit Qingdao German Architectural Complex.
Qingdao Tianhou Palace (Qingdao Folk Museum) is located at No.19 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. It was founded in the third year of Chenghua of the Ming Dynasty (1467). The existing architectural complex is the brick and wood structure of Ming and Qing Dynasties, which is the earliest and only preserved ancient building in downtown Qingdao.
Qingdao European prison, also known as Qingdao German prison, site is located in Shandong province of the People's Republic of China Qingdao 25 districts Changzhou road, Qingdao palace east, built in August 1900, and put into use in November, its history as a prison (jail) continued until 1995, for the earliest colonial prison.
Huilan Pavilion, located at No. 10 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. On January 16, 1992, it was announced as a cultural relics protection unit in Qingdao. On December 7, 2006, it was announced as a cultural relics protection unit in Shandong Province.
Zhanqiao pier is located at the southern shore of Qingdao off Zhongshan Road. This now 440-meter-long (1,443.6 ft) pier, constructed in 1891, was Qingdao's first wharf. The octagonal Hunian pavilion was constructed in 1930, and features as the logo of Tsingtao Brewery.
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Pharmacognosy Journal|Year 2017 | Volume 9 | Issue 4 |Page 479-482
Lia Ardiana, Meiliza Ekayanti, Sarah Zielda Najib, Rani Sauriasari*, Berna Elya
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia, 16424, Depok, INDONESIA
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia, 16424, Depok, INDONESIA.
Tel: +62 21-727-0031; +62 821-1425-2811
Submission Date: 16-01-2017;
Review completed: 02-03-2017;
Accepted Date: 27-03-2017
DOI : 10.5530/pj.2017.4.77
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© 2017 Phcog.Net. This is an openaccess article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
Background: White tea is a kind of tea which manufactured with minimal processing only drying without fermentation process. White tea prepared from very young tea leaves or buds of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Theaceae, covered with tiny, silvery hairs, and dried immediately after picking to prevent oxidation and commonly used as a beverage and herbal medicine. Objective: The present study was aimed to evaluate the safety of the white tea leaf ethanolic extract (WTE) with acute toxicity tests. Methods: The acute oral toxicity of WTE performed at dose 1250, 2500, and 5000 mg/Kg BW of Deutschland, Denken, and Yoken (DDY) mice. The animals observation for any mortality, behavioral, body weight and feed-water consumption pattern during the 14-day study. The liver, kidney, and heart isolation performed on day-15 to observe macroscopic and relative organ weight (ROW).Results: No treatment-related toxic symptom or mortality observed for the first 4 hours and 24 hours after oral administration of WTE at a dose of 1250, 2500, and 5000 mg/kg BW. All the groups of mice did not show the significant changes in behavior, breathing, and motoric activity. Conclusions: This studies showed that the oral LD50 of WTE was greater than 5000 mg/kg BW and suggests that the WTE is practically non-toxic in a single dose of level 5000 mg/kg BW.
Key words: Acute Toxicity, Camellia Sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Safety, Teh Putih, Theaceae.
The tradition of drinking tea at this time has become one of culture in every community. Therefore, tea is the most popular beverage in the world1, made from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Theaceae. One type of the tea is a white tea that manufactured with minimal processing only drying without fermentation process. White tea leaf, also known as ‘teh putih’ in Indonesia, prepared from very young tea leaves or buds covered with tiny, silvery hairs, then dried soon after collected, to prevent oxidation.1, 2 The high concentrations of tea polyphenols and catechins are higher in white tea compared to green or black tea.2 The recent investigation associated with the bioactive compound like polyphenols-flavonoids-catechins of tea due to their antioxidant activities which contribute to human health benefits.3,4 Pharmacological research indicates that tea leaf extract has pharmacological activities such as antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti-aging and immune boosting antioxidant activities which contribute to human health.1,5–7 This activity associated with the efficacy of tea for the prevention and treatment of diasease.8
As the second biggest biodiversity in the world, Indonesia has a high number of indigenous medicinal plants.9 Therefore, traditional medicine is one of the cultural heritage of ancestors and very well known in Indonesia. Although traditional medicine has been used for a long time but not completely safe, it is important to determine the potential acute toxicity of herbal medicines through LD50 value and the spectrum of toxic effects. The potential acute toxicity of herbal medicine can be used to assess the limits of safety or therapeutic index (LD50/ ED50).
The efficacy and toxicity of tea leave assumed from their very long history of consumption in the world and their main functional ingredients studies,7 but a systematic evaluation of the toxicity of white tea has been lacking. Therefore, the present study was aimed to evaluate the safety of the white tea leaf ethanolic extract (WTE) with acute toxicity tests in Deutschland, Denken, and Yoken (DDY) mice.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Plant Material and Extraction
The white tea obtained from the Tea Plantation and Quinine Research Center in Gamboeng, West Java, Indonesia. White tea leaves (Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze) sorted and collected then dried under sunlight. Furthermore, the tea leaves withered with a dryer. The white tea leaves powder made by grinding dried white tea leaves by using a grinder. Extraction method conducted by reflux with ethanol 70% at 60°C for 3 hours, then re-reflux for two times and evaporated using evaporator.
Adult healthy Deutschland, Denken, and Yoken (DDY) mice, weight 20-30 g and approximately six weeks old, were used from Department of Pharmacology, University of Indonesia. All mice were acclimatized for seven days before the tests, then fasted four hours before administration of the WTE, while drinking still given.
Acute Toxicity Study
The oral acute toxicity study of WTE has conducted according to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guideline with the limit test dose at 5000 mg/kg body weight (BW).10
The animals divided randomly into four groups; each consisted of 10 mice (five males and five females). The 1st group served as a control, while 2nd, 3rd, and 4th served as treated groups received orally WTE (dissolved in water) with a successive dose of 1250, 2500, and 5000 mg/kg BW. The WTE was administered only once (on day 0) at the beginning of the experiment.
The incidence of toxic effects in animals observed from the first four hours after the treatment period. The change of behavior, body weight, food intake, water intake, motoric activity, respiration and other death observed for 14 days. In the case of the mortality of the animals immediately dissected to see the possible causes. On the15th day, all of the animals were sacrificed by an anesthesia (ether) after an overnight fasting. The liver, kidney, and heart were isolated and weighed. The relative organ weight (ROW) determined to diagnose injuries that occur in organs during treatment and calculated as follows.11
Statistical analysis determined as mean value ± standard deviation (SD). The data with normal distribution analyzed with one-way ANOVA followed by multiple comparisons using Bonferroni test. However, abnormal distribution analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test. Probability level of less than 5% (p < 0.05) was considered significant.
No treatment-related toxic symptom or mortality observed for the first 4 h and 24 h after oral administration of WTE at a dose of 1250, 2500, and 5000 mg/kg BW. All the groups of mice did not show the significant changes in behavior, breathing, and motoric activity.
However, the mortality found at day-1, more over 24 hours after administration of WTE, one male mice from the Group 1 and two female mice from the Group 2, but not in Group 3. The animals then immediately dissected to see the cause of the death by obvious observation of liver, kidney, and heart. There were no differences in relative organs weight and apparent observation of their vital organ compare to all of the mice which still alive until the end of observation. The absolute and relative organ masses of all treatment groups showed no significant differences (P > 0.05) compared to control group, (Table 1, 2, 3, and 4). There were no significant differences on obvious observation of vital organs between treatment and control groups, and the appearance seems normal texture (Figure 1 and 2).
Table 1: Average absolute organ weight of male mice
* P > 0.05 compared to control group
Table 2: Average absolute organ weight of female mice
* P > 0.05 compared to control group
Table 3: Relative organ weight of male mice
* P > 0.05 compared to control group
Table 4: Relative organ weight of male mice
* P > 0.05 compared to control group
Figure 1: Apparence of vital a Oran of male mice, (A) control, (B) group 3 (WTE 5000 mg/kg BW).
Figure 2: Apparence of a vital origan of female mice, (A) control, (B) group 3 (WTE 5000 mg/kg BW).
Figure 3: Mean body weight of the male mice.
Figure 4: Mean body weight of the female mice.
Observation showed that there was no difference regarding of behavior during the treatment. Decreases or increases in mice body weight found in all of the group treatment and the relative organ masses showed that there were no injuries occur during the treatment. This condition caused by the presence of physiological adaptation response to the extract, especially the effects of the chemical content that causes a decrease in appetite and calorie intake of animal.12 The food intake and water consumption all of the group were regular and consistent throughout the study. It is indicating no toxic effect in both controls and treated group.
At the end of studies, day-14 of observations, all animals are live in the group of 5000 mg/kg body weight as the highest dose and the other group on these study. Based on this observation, WTE seems to be safe at a dose level of 5000 mg/kg BW, and the LD50 is considered be > 5000 mg/kg BW. Although the safety data of WTE also support by the traditional uses of tea leaves as a beverage which have long history consumption in the world, this study provides data on the acute toxicity profile of WTE that should be very useful for any future in vivo and clinical study of this plant.
In conclusion, this studies showed that the oral LD50 of WTE was greater than 5000 mg/kg BW and suggests that the WTE is found to be safe in a single dose of level 5000 mg/kg BW. However, the safety of long-term uses of white tea leaves especially in the treatment of the chronic disease should be confirmed with sub- acute toxicity study.
This work supported by PITTA Grant University of Indonesia. The authors thank all their colleagues for their great prestigious encouragement in accomplishing this task.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
WTE: White tea leaf ethanolic extract; DDY: Deutschland, Denken and Yoken; BW: Body weight; OECD: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; ROW: Relative organ weight; LD50: Lethal doses; ED50: Effective dose; SD: Standard deviation.
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impacts of Euphorbia hirta L extract on behavior, organs body weight index and histopathology of organs of the mice and Artemia salina. Phcog Res 2012;4:170-7.
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No treatment-related toxic symptom or mortality observed for the first 4 hours and 24 hours after oral administration of white tea leaf ethanolic extract in mice upto a dose of 5000 mg/kg BW.
Both male and female treated mice showed no significant changes in behavior, breathing, and motoric activity.
The oral LD50 of white tea leaf ethanolic extract was greater than 5000 mg/kg BW and suggests practically non-toxic in a single dose of level 5000 mg/kg BW.
Lia Ardiana: She is a magister student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia. Her magister research focused on the evaluation of toxicity and antidiabetic activity of Indonesian herbal medicines.
Rani Sauriasari: working as lecturer and researcher in Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia. Her doctor degree obtained from Public Health (Medical Faculty), Okayama University, Japan. Currently, she is positioned as Manager of Research and Community Engagement, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia. Has experience in the area of Biochemistry, Analitycal Chemistry and Pharmacology, working mainly in: medicinal plants and new research drugs.
Meiliza Ekayanti: She is a researcher that focused on Phytochemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia.
Sarah Zielda Najib: She is a researcher of medicinal plants activity at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia.
Berna Elya: She is Professor and researcher with the mainly area in isolation of new compound from medicinal plants, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Currently, she is positioned as lecturer and Head of Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia.

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Hybrid Airships: Intratheater Operations Cost-Benefit Analysis
Graduate Research Paper
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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This paper examines the potential use of hybrid airships HA in an intratheater humanitarian assistance scenario. A linear programming model was used to study various mixes of hybrid airships, conventional airlifters, and sealift vessels. The main goal was minimizing the time needed to move 200 tons of cargo each day. The secondary aim was determining whether HA might be employed at less expense than conventional airlift or sealift assets. The analysis determined that HA can be used to effectively and efficiently augment USTRANSCOMs current airlift and sealift capability. For medium-range distances approximately 2,500 nautical miles one way, as many as five HA each capable of lifting 40 to 50 tons can help reduce or minimize total cargo movement time. Based on 2011 operating costs, if expenses for hybrid airships are held below 3,000 per hour, they can be cheaper to employ than C-17s. If small cargo totals i.e. 200 tons must be moved as quickly as possible or during sealift transit, then HA operating costs of 3,000 per hour or less also make them a less costly option compared to sealift. In comparison to C-5 and C-130 aircraft, HA break even hourly operating costs might be as high as 5,000.
- Lighter-than-air Aircraft
- Economics and Cost Analysis


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|Title||The default modes of reading: Modulation of posterior cingulate and medial prefrontal cortex connectivity associated with subjective and objective differences in reading experience|
|Publication Type||Journal Article|
|Year of Publication||2013|
|Authors||Smallwood J, Gorgolewski KJ, Golchert J, Ruby FJM, Engen HG, Baird B, Vinski M, Schooler J, Margulies DS|
|Journal||Frontiers in Human Neuroscience|
Reading is a fundamental human capacity and yet it can easily be derailed by the simple act of mind-wandering. A large-scale brain network, referred to as the default mode network (DMN), has been shown to be involved in both mind-wandering and reading, raising the question as to how the same neural system could be implicated in processes with both costs and benefits to narrative comprehension. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) was used to explore whether the intrinsic functional connectivity of the two key midline hubs of the DMN ó the posterior cingulate (PCC) and medial prefrontal cortex (aMPFC) ó was predictive of individual differences in reading effectiveness (better comprehension, superior and task focus) recorded outside of the scanner. Worse comprehension was associated with greater functional connectivity between the PCC and a region of the ventral striatum. By contrast reports of increasing task focus were associated with functional connectivity from the aMPFC to clusters in the PCC, the left parietal and temporal cortex, and the cerebellum. Our results suggest that the DMN has both costs (such as poor comprehension) and benefits to reading (such as an on-task focus) because its midline core can couple its activity with other regions to form distinct functional communities that allow seemingly opposing mental states to occur. This flexible coupling allows the DMN to participate in cognitive states that complement the act of reading as well as others that do not.

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You’re waiting to meet a friend in a mall during the busy lunch hour. Scanning the crowds, you spot them walking towards you and wave. Visually identifying and tracking moving objects comes almost effortlessly to us, but it’s far more complicated for computer vision platforms, which aim to help computers ‘see’ the world as we do.
When fed with visual data such as photos or videos, such platforms use algorithms to group clusters of pixels and identify them as a single object. However, following moving objects in real-world settings is a formidable task—an object’s shape and size may shift as it moves, and its colours may vary depending on lighting conditions.
To keep up, computer vision algorithms must not only be fast enough to keep up with real-time video framerates, but accurate enough to lock the right target within their crosshairs.
Some advanced computer vision platforms use convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for object detection. These networks use three-dimensional neural patterns modelled after the visual cortex in animals, allowing them to pick out multiple identifying features to recognise and track a given object. However, CNNs are so powerful that they can start seeing things, sometimes mistakenly labelling ‘ghost’ objects that don’t exist.
To fix this, CNNs use non-maximal suppression (NMS) algorithms that double-check these labels. Unfortunately, that added post-processing layer can significantly slow down the whole process.
Computer scientists have proposed parallelisation—running multiple processes simultaneously—as a potential solution, although they say it’s not a perfect fix. “When processes are running parallel, they can greatly save execution time at the cost of hardware resources," said Bin Zhao, a Senior Research Engineer at A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME). "The question is how to reduce those costs.”
Nonetheless, Zhao together with Jie Lin, a Principal Investigator at A*STAR’s Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), and colleagues hypothesised that parallel processes were still key to boosting CNN processing times in next-generation NMS approaches.
The researchers focused on enhancing MaxPoolNMS, a parallelisable algorithm they had previously developed. The result, dubbed PSRR-MaxpoolNMS, was a new variant that outperformed its predecessors in speed and detection accuracy while being versatile enough to use in any CNN-based object detector.
The team’s new NMS was improved by its ability to combine overlapping ghost objects and process them in batches, thereby rapidly eliminating false objects from detection windows. PSRR-MaxpoolNMS also assigns labels differently compared to its predecessors by drawing boxes directly over target objects. As the algorithm processes the images, boxes move or shrink as ghost objects are identified.
“Compared to previous versions, PSRR-MaxpoolNMS has a reduced number of checking points for relatively large checking windows or anchor boxes,” Zhao said, adding that this supports faster and smoother CNN runs. The team is currently working on reducing the hardware overhead of a proposed Parallel Maxpool for PSRR-MaxpoolNMS.


Voters in Davidson Township at Lake Norman will have only one polling place to cast ballots in the Oct. 11 primary for a four-year at-large seat on the Mooresville Board of Commissioners.
The Iredell County Board of Elections reduced the number of polling places because it had to trim costs in the tight economy, and turnout has been extremely low in the township in past municipal elections, Director Becky Galliher said.
The turnout at the four Davidson Township polling places in 2007 was 209 and even less in 2009, at 182, according to Board of Elections figures. The number of eligible voters in the four precincts in 2009 was 4,493.
Galliher said the county will save about $1,000 in salaries at each of the three closed precincts Oct. 11.
Dawn Huston, the only candidate from the 28117 ZIP code in the race, said she's disappointed that the only Davidson Township polling place open on Oct. 11 will be at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church on Perth Road.
"So the solution (to low voter turnout) is to make the voting booth even more inaccessible?" Huston asked.
"I am disheartened to see that the Davidson precinct polling places have been reduced from four to one, whereas, the Coddle Creek precinct polling places are all open," Huston said in her email.
"This reduction creates an unfair burden on the voters residing within the Davidson precinct and may influence their decision to vote, especially given that the only polling place open is on Perth, where the voter will need to travel down (N.C.) 150 and up Perth during school and rush-hour traffic, versus voting close to their residence," Huston said.
Huston is running against candidates William Washburn II, James Snyder, Raymond Gordner III, Robert "Skip" Alexander, Bobby Compton and David Roueche. The seat belongs to Miles Atkins, who is running for mayor. Those six other candidates live in the 28115 ZIP code. The top two vote-getters Oct. 11 will square off in the Nov. 8 general election.
Huston said she's trying to reach as many Davidson Township voters as she can with options to voting at the Perth Road polling place.
They can vote through the mail by absentee ballot and early voting at the Board of Elections, 203 Stockton St., Statesville.
To get an absentee ballot, email Galliher at bgalliher.co.iredell.nc.us, call 704-878-3140 or mail the request to 203 Stockton St., Statesville, NC 28677.
Absentee voting by mail for the primary race will be Sept. 12 through Oct. 4. Voters can begin requesting the ballots now.
Early voting at the Board of Elections will be Sept. 22 through Oct. 8.


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National Instruments LabVIEW is a programming language which is frequently used within science and engineering for conducting test, measurement and automation applications. The unique feature when compared to other programming languages is that it uses graphics in its place of text listings for its source code.
USB 6001 Data Logging -Flow Measurement
USB Devices from NI like 6001 enables the user to have Counters, Timers functionality in addition to analog and digital I/O s in the same device .
NI 6001 is used as a multifunction I/O with multiple channels and varying sampling rates .
This feature is used in multiple test and measurement requirements in major industry portfolios.
A Flow Control system is designed to fulfil the Flow rate Data logging requirement using NI 6001
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We hear a lot about how to stay physically fit as we age. Walk or run regularly. Try swimming. Eat the right foods. Stay hydrated. Get regular check-ups. These are all important, but what about maintaining mental acuity? After all, our brain health allows us to do all these things in the first place. This involves thinking, processing and remembering, motor functions, emotional response, and even how we register physical touch. The brain is the most important and vital muscle in the body, and like any other muscle, it requires attention and care to stay healthy. This becomes especially necessary as we become more vulnerable to disorders or neurological illness, but aging alone does not have to mean cognitive decline! There are a number of steps you can take to invest in your brain health as you get older.
1. Read and write
At the least, reading and writing is a simple way to keep your mind active and focused. Telling a friend about what you’ve read can help further solidify the new information you’ve absorbed. Furthermore, journaling a few times a week can also be beneficial. Translating your thoughts into cohesive, written sentences is a great way to exercise the brain’s abilities, including the use of language and communication.
2. Take up a hobby, learn a new skill, or take a class
Focusing on specific tasks helps open neurological pathways that become strengthened with use. The more mentally demanding the task, the better! If you’re retired or find that you have more time on your hands than you used to, why not use it to learn photography or take that class in late Byzantine socioeconomic history like you’ve always wanted to?
3. Repeat what you’ve just learned
If someone tells you a name, use it a few more times in conversation. Hearing ourselves repeat information helps us remember it more effectively. And if you’re trying to ingrain long-term knowledge, don’t try to cram it all in in five minutes. The brain better retains information after having time to process and return to it the next day.
4. Create a structure of easily accessible information
Schedules and phone reminders are hugely helpful. They allow you to keep all your routine information in one or two places so you don’t have to scramble to remember an appointment or a gettogether you made weeks ago. It also helps to keep items you use regularly in the same place every time you need them. This allows you to reserve your brain energy for more important things, like meeting new people or focusing on activities that you care about.
1. Negative mindsets
It’s been shown that people who internalize false narratives about aging and health decline tend to manifest those realities in their own lives. In short, if you believe mental and physical deterioration are inevitable elements of getting older, you’re more likely to experience them to greater effect. Stay positive! You don’t have to adopt normal stereotypes about aging.
There is overwhelming evidence that smoking not only negatively impacts one’s physical health, but mental health as well. As you age, the use of nicotine can accelerate cognitive decline as well as increase your risk of dementia and/or brain cancer. It can also result in the loss of brain volume with age.
3. Excessive drinking
A drink here or there won’t hurt you, such as a glass of wine with dinner. But as you age, consuming too much alcohol can have an even more adverse effect on the brain than when you were younger. It can impact your balance, your ability to think clearly or make sound judgments–even increase your risk of brain cancer. And if you take medications of any kind, consult with your doctor to find out if alcohol is safe to drink. When combined with some prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs, alcohol can be potentially hazardous.
As we age, it’s just as necessary to maintain our brain health as it is our physical health. But aging doesn’t have to imply a decline of either of those things. In this day and age, with modern medical advancements, more and more people are finding it easier to have the health they want without letting age become an impediment. And when you strive to age well in your mind, everything else becomes a lot easier.

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The Flatiron Building, at 175 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, is a New York City landmark. Completed in 1902, the skyscraper sits on a triangular island-block formed by Fifth Avenue, Broadway and East 22nd Street, with 23rd Street grazing the triangle's northern (uptown) peak. The name "Flatiron" derives from its resemblance to a cast-iron clothes iron. The building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download
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An even more luxurious and satisfying version of one of our classic combinations, this whole almond and sea salt bar balances fudgey chocolate with a handful of lightly toasted whole almonds and sea salt. It's sure to be a new favorite.
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July 12, 2013
Brad Dillard, facilities staff play key role on campus
If you have visited campus recently, you likely have seen signs of significant progress, including the Student Services Building, which will open this fall, and the Pulliam Hall improvements. Many other projects are underway, such as adding dozens of video cameras to the 400 already in place as we continue to enhance safety.
There are different signs of progress in Brad Dillard’s office -- items from areas of campus, such as our steam tunnels, that few of us ever see. The associate director of facilities in our Plant and Service Operations division, Brad likes to show off broken and rusted-out sections of pipes and other “souvenirs” from the campus’ aging infrastructure that his crews have replaced. We’ve made great progress in recent years, but we still have a long way to go.
A Carbondale native and two-degree graduate of SIU, many of you know Brad as director of the River to River Relay. He also helps operate the scoreboard and timing clocks for home football and men’s basketball games.
With 26 years in facilities – beginning in 1987 as a student – Brad knows the campus inside and out. He oversees our power plant, the maintenance division, key control and the grounds department.
Just to give you an idea of some of the facilities staff’s responsibilities, they maintain: 5.5 million square feet of academic space, 1.5 million square feet of housing space, 14 miles of roads and drives, 28 miles of sidewalks, 12,000 parking spaces, and more than 40,000 doors and locks just in the academic areas of campus. The 120-member staff responds to an average of 10,000 service requests annually, handling heating and cooling needs, plumbing problems, water main breaks, fire alarm malfunctions, and lighting issues, among others.
“Facilities is a 24-hour business,” Brad said. “You really have to have the commitment because it’s not just 9 to 5.”
On a recent Friday afternoon, a major problem developed with air conditioning equipment that cools 40 percent of the campus. Facilities staff worked throughout the weekend; several even drove to Champaign for refrigerant because none was available locally.
“When you sign on for facilities, you don’t get to fix things only when you want to or when it’s convenient,” Brad said. “The campus is counting on all of us.”
As we continue to upgrade facilities, Brad and his staff are taking advantage of technology to monitor and regulate campus conditions. They also are planning ahead, regularly walking through the Student Services Building, for example.
“As often as we can, we go through it to see what’s behind the walls and in the ceiling,” he said. “That is a very complex building with a lot of moving parts. We want to be ready.”
Growing up, Brad envisioned a career as a meteorologist. So, it’s fitting that he also serves as our “unofficial meteorologist,” helping to keep us safe. Brad and his staff monitor a weather station atop the physical plant building 24 hours a day, and subscribe to a private forecasting service. I know we can rely on Brad’s assessment of a storm’s path and necessary precautions.
They often operate behind the scenes, but Brad and the dedicated facilities staff are among the keys to our success.


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Kane doesn’t deserve the title of father of the year; but when a horde of monsters runs free and a group of prisoners take over a jail, Kane will do whatever it takes to save his daughter, even though this means taking on his bosses and teaming up with a convict. The Osiris Child digs around in the garden of eighties science fiction memories and confirms that there is no better futuristic stage than the Australian outback.
Director, screenwriter and producer, as a filmmaker he made a name for himself with his films Gabriel (07) and Infini (15); his movies as a producer include Terminus (15) and Better Watch Out (16).
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Trinidad Express:– Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith says he has no pity for escaped prisoners, Olatungi Denbow and Michael Findley, who released a video at the weekend claiming their innocence. And he warned persons aiding and abetting the fugitives that they were also breaking the law. In a CNC3 television interview on Monday, Griffith said the […]
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After hanging out in Boca for a few weeks, we were ready to settle down and work on the rig. Particularly getting all of our possessions organized and accessible. We were also getting familiar with the bus and researching some purchases, including our screen room and a waterless RV wash system. (Reviews coming soon.)
We moved into MRV Resort in Moore Haven, FL, just west of Lake Okeechobee. It was our intention to stay a month or two, but we ended up staying the whole winter! The neighbors couldn’t be friendlier. (Shout out to the Slyters, rocking Phae’s sister Phaeton. Hope your spirits are high and your golf scores are low!) I hoped to catch a couple of French lessons and learn Petanque from the French Canadian snowbird population while we were there. Alas, my work schedule did not allow it.
Everyone loved MRV Resort, especially Olivia. This is her “I’m having a blast” face.
The Adventure Begins
Matt had plenty of work in Florida at the beginning of 2016, so it was as good a place as any to start our adventure. We had a pit stop in Knoxville on the way, for some training for Matt. (Shout out to M & L Sound!) Sadly, we could not spare much time to visit this lovely city. We will be back!
We were still flying by the seat of our pants at this point. The Waldorf-Astoria, where Matt was working, was extremely kind in arranging space for us in their convention center loading area. This was doubly convenient in that we didn’t have to find a nearby park and that the pets didn’t have to be boarded when I had to travel, too. Matt enjoyed the rockstar treatment of having his house parked right outside the venue. I, however, found that the constant noise and confusion didn’t suit my tastes. It was certainly not my first choice to lay my weary head to rest. Luckily, Matt’s room assignment was an excellent alternative. If you ever have the chance (or the budget) to stay in the bungalow suites, I highly recommend it. Continue reading


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Holy Rood means Holy Cross in Saxon so it is possible that the original church dated back to before the Conquest. This first church stood on an island in the middle of the High Street, directly in front of its present location. It was rebuilt on its present site, on the east side of High Street at the north corner of modern Bernard Street, in 1320 after the original church had fallen into disrepair. The land for the new church was provided in 1318 by local wool merchant Thomas de Bynedon. The 15th century, a period of prosperity for the town, saw a number of improvements to the church, including the installation of new and bigger windows.
The parish traditionally occupied the south-east quarter of the walled town including both sides of High (English) Street. On the north the boundary ran a few blocks short of West Street on the west and between the two buildings of the Dolphin Hotel on the east. There was no extra-mural expansion owing to the inclusion of the town ditches in All Saints parish.
From early times the western porch (seen in image 2) of the church was used by the corporation to issue proclamations, and was the site of election hustings. It was known as the Proclamation House and the corporation paid for its repairs. In 1755 it was extended further into the street and enclosed with palisades, eight pillars of Portland stone. It was from Holy Rood that the morning assembly bells and the evening curfew bells were rung. The church was largely rebuilt again in 1849-50. This rebuilding followed the original design and retained parts of the 14th century church, including the chancel, aisle and tower.
The church was largely destroyed after taking a direct hit during the Blitz of 1940. The clock tower, however, remained standing and mostly intact with the clock itself receiving only minor damage. The two ancient quarter-jacks, the uniformed automated figures that tap the bells, were restored and replaced in 1951 (clipping 1 below) (having earlier been restored in 1897).
In 1957 the ruins were converted into a memorial to the Merchant Navy (image 1 and clipping 2). It is Grade II* listed. We have a separate entry on the memorials in the church.
- 1. 'Little Men' of Holy Rood at work again - (SDE 23/06/1951)
- 2. Holy Rood merchant navy memorial will be unveiled in April - (SDE 16/03/1957)
Southampton’s Holy Rood: The Church of the Sailors, by Andy Russel et al. (HS/j)
History of Southampton, by Rev. J. S. Davies, p353-370. (HS/h)
Medieval Southampton, by Colin Platt, passim. (HS/h)
Southampton Occasional Notes, 2nd Series by ‘Townsman’, p15. (HS/h)
Churches in and Around Southampton, by Cuthbert Monk, p12-17. (HS/j)
Documentary about Holy Rood Church, produced by members of Southampton Video Camera Club in 2013.
Blog post about the church, by Lesley and Roy Adkins, 2014.
Image of Holy Rood Church, late 19thc, on PortCities site.
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Closet customization is one of those intricate projects that have to be done with a high level of care to satisfy your requirements.
A lot of people end up with subpar closet systems that don’t last or look good.
This is why if you want to steer clear of cookie-cutter closet systems, you will need to go with specialist services that do this every day.
The two options you are going to compare will be California Closets vs Closets By Design.
California Closets is known for having a refined design, a wide array of choices, and a quick timeline. In comparison, Closets By Design offers robust closets, has master specialists readily available, and works with different types of rooms.
You are going to enjoy both options and you can’t go wrong with either closet company. Both are in the same tier when it comes to craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
In the end, you might have to decide between the two based on the designs they come up with and/or the budget.
This article will compare California Closets vs Closets By Design while shedding light on the details you should think about when deciding.
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Comparing California Closets Vs Closets By Design
You will want to begin by comparing their designs.
The best part about both companies is the customization process. You are going to get a tailor-made solution that is based on what your room requires.
This includes colors, patterns, and/or other design elements.
The best thing you can do is stay patient and look at what the specialist has to suggest during the consultation with one of these companies.
As for their traditional options, you will tend to see similar diversity in options. Both companies go above and beyond to offer a long list of closet systems to choose from for homeowners.
Go for the one that works with your home.
This is the most important factor at the end of the day and what you should be leaning on.
2. Customization Process
As mentioned, it is the customization process that makes both of these closet companies the best on the market right now.
California Closets is attentive and has both an online and offline consultation process. This is useful for those who want to set things up on their timeline.
With Closets By Design, you are going to get a long list of options and the process will be tailored right from day one.
The master specialist is going to work with you to come up with a layout that works. This is great for your peace of mind.
If customization is what you want, both of these companies are world-class.
It’s one thing to set up a closet system and another to make sure it lasts for a long time.
California Closets tends to have a wonderful selection of materials that it uses for the designs. This means they last for a long time and you are going to pay a premium for a reason.
What about Closets By Design?
Closets By Design is exceptional too. The team is intricate when it comes to the selection of materials and their vetting process is proven to be successful.
If you want a long-lasting closet system then both options will get the job done.
This is where a few differences start to show up.
California Closets tends to be a bit faster when it comes to giving deadlines. This means you are not left waiting for long durations when it comes to the consultation and then the installation.
While Closets By Design is good, it is often delayed based on the experiences of those who have dealt with them in the past.
Their quality is great, but the timeline can be drawn out.
This is why you have to be diligent and choose the company that works best for your needs.
These are the main variables to consider when choosing between California Closets vs Closets By Design.
California Closets is known for offering top-tier materials, crisp designs, and a complete customization process. In comparison, Closets By Design offers state-of-the-art choices, longevity, and is known for being meticulous with personalization.
For the most part, you will want to choose the one that has the right design. This is going to matter a lot including the price.
Your best option is to call both companies, see what they come up with, and then decide.
If you are on a tight deadline then it is likely better to go with California Closets. If you want comprehensive customizations then Closets By Design might be a better fit.
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- Should Closets Be Painted The Same As Your Room?
- What Works To Ventilate A Closet Nursery?

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Think back to all the epic feuds between celebrities: Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Biggie and Tupac. Swifty and Kanye. Donald Trump and EVERYONE. Timeless classics, we’d all agree. But Justin Bieber and Marilyn Manson? Who knew that particular beef would have legs?
It was just a month ago that Manson was on Howard Stern‘s radio show and read aloud apology texts from Bieber. See, back in 2016 Bieber wore, and more importantly sold, a T-shirt with Marilyn’s likeness on it with “Bigger Than Satan… Bieber” printed on the back, then went on to tell the rocker that he made him “relevant again.” That didn’t sit well with MM, understandably, but Bieber’s recent apology was sincere.
Turns out, Justin was too late to say sorry because Marilyn is talking about him again — and it seems like all wasn’t forgiven.
Manson spoke to radio host Cindy Scull and had some not-so-nice things to say about the Canadian singer, claiming Bieber was “in some sort of sexual religious cult with the Asian version of Dave Navarro, apparently,” before adding, “I don’t like to fight with girls [Umm, sure, we guess not?], so I don’t wanna fight Justin Bieber.” Um, did he just call Justin a “girl,” like it’s some kind of insult? Pfft. If we were on the fence about whose side we’re on, that moment has passed.
When Scull asked why Manson thought Bieber repurposed Manson’s merch, and Marilyn replied, “I don’t know, because I don’t know how to use the mind of a squirrel.”
Hmm, so Marilyn’s still talking about Justin. Seems like maybe he does need Justin to keep him relevant. Ugh. Whatever, dude. Justin is currently doing anything he can to stay out of the spotlight, so hopefully he’s in a place where he doesn’t reply, or feel the need to apologize again, or, worse, kiss Manson’s ass yet again. Actually, forget all that. Here’s hoping Biebs is in a place where he doesn’t engage at ALL. Resist, Justin! Don’t take the bait.

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November 19, 2018News
As both charter educators and UTLA members, we proudly stand with our fellow union educators in LAUSD as you fight for a fair contract and for the schools the students of Los Angeles deserve. While charter school educators fight for and honor our own individual collective bargaining agreements with our respective administrations and charter school operators, our mission is the same: to strive for better working conditions, environments that are conducive to learning, and overall improvement to the level of quality education we provide the children of our local community. That means smaller class sizes; better support and professional development for educators; more counselors, school psychologists, librarians, and nurses; support for the arts; and other essential components for any child’s educational journey.
As UTLA charter educators, we intimately understand what it means to stand in solidarity during the process of collective bargaining. It is our honor to rise up with LAUSD educators as you demand greater accountability and responsibility from LAUSD. After all, this is more than just a fight for a fair contract; it is about advocating for our families and showing our students that fighting for what is right and just is a necessary and righteous action.
In the words of Fredrick Douglass, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
To our LAUSD colleagues, friends, family, sisters, and brothers, we as charter educators say, “WE STAND WITH YOU!”
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Veteran composer Khayyam, best known for his music in "Kabhi Kabhie" and "Umrao Jaan", has been admitted in ICU at a city hospital due to lung infection. The 92-year-old composer was taken to Sujay hospital on Sunday. "He is right now in ICU, serious but stable. Doctors are attending to him. At this point, we don't know when he will get discharged from the hospital but we are all praying for his speedy recovery," Ghazal singer Talat Aziz, a close family friend of Khayyam, told PTI.
The musician's other notable works include films such as "Trishul", "Noorie" and "Shola Aur Shabnam". He is also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan. The composer was born in Punjab and went to Lahore to learn music from Baba Chishti. He has family members residing in Pakistan. The singer-composer also served a stint in the Army in the Second World War. Khayyam is known for his partnership with Kaifi Azmi. We hope he recovers soon! Stay tuned to BL for more scoops and updates!
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Recently our post on crimes got a response from someone calling himself “Larry Harvey”, who purports to speak for Burning Man. They said that the rape kits issue had been dealt with, there was no point getting them on the Playa or anywhere else because they weren’t equipped to handle them and so any samples taken on the Playa couldn’t stand up in court. I thought crimes were decided by a jury and case law, but I’m no expert. Even if they are right on the legal issue, that doesn’t make the actual issue go away. This is a community education and social issue, it’s about protecting the weakest members of our community from those who are clearly invaders, trying to hurt our people and destroy our culture.
Anyway, Larry Harvey’s “nothing to see here, move along, this one’s an old one folks” attitude is completely at odds with my own view of what’s important at Burning Man. I talk to Burners all the time, hundreds of my friends are Burners. Rape kits is by FAR the number one issue that gets brought up that people want me to cover on this blog – mainly because of this ostrich stance from BMOrg.
As the party gets bigger and more famous, less of the sparkly San Francisco rainbow people and more of the druggy thruggy Vegas crowd are going to show up. This is no newsflash, they’re already there. More people, more fame, more demand – but tickets fixed in number for the next few years, and the population cap reached – almost breached. People who bought tickets, in the line for hours not being allowed in. Gate computers going down. Exodus of 9-12 hours for some. MOOP. Trash. Lazy Burners leaving early before teardown. More cops. Cops with dogs. Bicycle theft. Funding art projects. People in RVs. People in plug-n-play camps. People in private planes.
Gee whiz, there’s a lot of issues for Burners. So, you tell us…what do you think are the most pressing issues of the day, for the Burning Man Community? Please comment if you have others.


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Sunshine on Leith
A musical that revives the music of the Proclaimers just as the film Mamma Mia! breathed new life into old Abba hits? It’s almost as implausible as geeky twins from Auchtermuchty barging their way past Rick Astley and Whitney Houston into a mid-1980s Top Ten. In other words, this might just work.
Sunshine on Leith is built around the songs of Craig and Charlie Reid and tells the story of two lads demobbed from the army, reassembling their family lives and reconnecting with girls.
It is unashamedly sentimental, every occasion an excuse for a tune, each scene change the opportunity for another ravishing image of the Edinburgh skyline. Dexter Fletcher, the director, a Londoner to the core, will be the toast of Scottish tourism chiefs.


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HOMETOWN — A sophomore caused Marian’s student section to storm the court on Senior Night.
John Malarkey connected on a game-winning putback with 16 seconds left to lift Marian to a 40-39 victory over Nativity in a Schuylkill League Division III boys’ basketball contest Friday night.
“He always seems to be in the right place at the right time,” Marian head coach John Patton said of the 6-foot-1 forward.
Tyler Fritz paced the Colts (12-10, 7-6) with 18 points, including an important bucket leading to the game-winning score. And when Fritz missed the potential lead-changing shot, Malarkey redeemed him.
“(Malarkey) has led us defensively. He’s really stepped up for us, and that’s a huge play for him,” Patton said. “He knows that’s where he’s going to get his points from, and he’s always working hard there.”
The victory creates a tie for second place in Division III with each team one-half game behind Mahanoy Area, which has one final league game today at Weatherly.
If the Wreckers prevail, there will be a three-way tie for the division lead, prompting two play-in games to determine a Schuylkill League playoff contender.
Nativity (12-10, 7-6) could have clinched the title with a victory over Marian, but now the Hilltoppers and Colts will keep their fingers crossed today.
After facing an 11-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter, Nativity rattled off a 15-1 tear to take a 37-34 lead at the 2:34 mark.
Marquis Ratcliff, who pumped in a season-high 22 points to lead the Hilltoppers, scored or assisted on five out of six baskets during that late run.
The freshman forward muscled in a layup to open the run at 5:57 and came back with a putback at 5:25 to pull within 33-26.
Bookending a Marian turnover forced by Raphael Muldrow’s tough defense, Sincere Walker then drained two straight 3-pointers to cut the Colts’ lead to 33-32 with 4:30 left.
After Nativity forced another turnover and Walker recovered a loose ball at halfcourt, Kegan Hertz buried a 3 from the left corner at the 3:40 mark, completely swinging the momentum and giving the Hilltoppers their first lead of the game.
“These games are great; this is what high school sports are all about,” Nativity head coach Mike Walborn said of the crowd’s enthusiasm in Friday’s regular season finale. “It was great energy, but we just didn’t play a good first half.”
Each team got off to a slow start, heading into halftime with just a 16-13 Marian lead, but Nativity scored 19 points in its fourth-quarter surge.
Ratcliff scored the final basket of the run to take a 37-34 lead with 2:34 left.
Fritz and Walker exchanged pairs of free throws as Nativity pulled out to a 39-36 advantage at the 1:37 mark, but Fritz responded with a clutch mid-range jumper at 1:20 to cut the Hilltopper lead to one.
Nativity looked to work the clock with Keegan Brennan calling signals and running down time around the perimeter, but the Colts sent Walker to the line for a 1-and-1 with 59.9 left.
But no one will know if Walker could’ve put the game away as a lane violation was called on the first attempt, setting up Marian’s final game-winning play.
“We hung around and we gave ourselves a chance,” Walborn said. “(Marian) is a good team and we made a couple mistakes.”
Marian got out to its largest lead of the night after back-to-back 3s from Fritz and Chris Ritsick and a wide-open layup by Nick Goff to take a 29-17 advantage with 20 seconds left in the second quarter.
The Colts close out the regular season with a four-game win streak and put an end to the five-game tear Nativity was riding into Friday’s contest.
“To get one like this, to be able to hold, it’s important,” Patton said. “It gives us some momentum going into the playoffs.”
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NATIVITY (39) — Walker 2 2-3 8, Muldrow 0 0-0 0, Marc. Ratcliff 0 0-0 0, Brennan 1 0-0 2, Miller 1 0-0 2, Latimer 1 0-0 2, Bilansky 0 0-0 0, Marq. Ratcliff 9 2-3 22, Feisel 0 0-0 0, Hertz 1 0-0 3. Totals 15 4-6 39.
MARIAN (40) — T. Fritz 6 3-4 18, Ritsick 2 0-0 6, Agosti 1 1-2 4, Sabulsky 2 0-1 4, McCall 0 0-0 0, Goff 1 0-0 2, Malarkey 2 2-2 6, L. Fritz 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 6-9 40.
Nat (12-9, 7-5) 9 4 7 19 — 39 Mar (11-10, 6-6) 11 5 13 11 — 40
3-point FGs: Walker 2, Marq. Ratcliff 2, Hertz, T. Fritz 3, Ritsick 2, Agosti
JV Score: Marian 62-54