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S2 E12 - The Stand
Outro S2 E12
Hello my survivor friends.
My name’s Johnny Cash.
Yes, yes, yes, that was Robert as the old man singing Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash. I recommend you go onto YouTube and listen to the recording of this, from the album that was actually made live in Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash.
It’s Iconic. I’ll tell you when I though of the end scene where with the old man in the stocks, I immediately thought of the new testament story of the crucifixion, but then, having more than a large portion of my brain still controlled by a 12-year,-old I thought of Monty Python’s the Life of Brian where they have that heavily comic and ironic musical number at the end of the movie with Brian on the cross singing “Always look on the Bright Side of Life”.
Then I asked what would the old man sing if he was looking to make an ironic statement? There are plenty of prison songs contemporary with his age that we could go with. Elvis’ Jailbreak, or maybe Momma Told Me by the Grateful Dead, or any of a hundred old blues standards.
But, I imagined this would be a song he knew. I song he could remember and sing with irony.
The story behind this Johnny Cash recording is that in 1968 he was just coming out of his own troubles with drug addiction and looking to get his career back on track. He did two performances in the jail and out of those performances an album was made that was a best seller.
Of course this is despite the producers telling him he’d lose his audience of Christians by singing to a bunch of killers and rapists – and subsequently not investing at all in the album. But, as is often the case, Johnny did the opposite and it was a hit.
Here we are having completed Episode 12 of season 2. Now we are on the downslope towards the end of the line!
Hope you are enjoying the ride.
Now I need to talk about the Stand by Stephen King.
I was given The Stand by my brother for my birthday in November. It is the re-released longer version, re-edited back to the full length of the original manuscript by King himself. It was a whopping 1296 pages long. I was not excited about taking on such a large book.
Overall, I understand that Stephen King and this book are some people’s favorite author and book. I get it. He’s a good writer and a good storyteller. And I understand that you can’t have a conversation about Apocalypse stories without talking about the Stand at some point.
I’m going to confess to you right now, and I hope you don’t hate me for it, Stephen King and that horror genre are not my favorite. I’m more of a hard SciFi fan.
So there, I said it. Sorry. Don’t’ hate me. I’m not a great fan of Stephen King. That doesn’t mean it’s not wonderful. It just means it’s outside my personal preference zone.
Anyhow, it took me 25 days to plow through the book. Let me tell you what I think, without too many spoilers.
It is broken up into 3 books, a beginning, middle and end if you will. I really liked the first book, especially the opening part because of the unfolding apocalypse. I struggled to stay engaged in the middle bit, but it picked up towards the end.
Here are a few things I noticed. First it’s a very 1970’s novel. When it was re-released in the 90’s, the version I have, they went back and made some changes to bring it up into the 90’s. It seems like they did a search and replace on all the dates and a handful of the cultural references, but it was a very thin whitewash.
Having lived through the 70’s and the 90’s it still screams 70’s. Like the reference to Boston’s Combat zone, as a for-instance. I think they could have just left it in the 70’s. The half-hearted time-washing really didn’t add to the novel and just distracted me
The female lead was a noticeable 70’s archetype too.
The second thing you really notice is how it draws from the Lord of the Rings. The travel to Mordor in book 3, the eye of Sauron, etc. I don’t think it distracts from the novel, I just found it noticeable.
Another thing that I didn’t enjoy was the gratuitous violence and sexual violence, I know it’s just the genre, and that has more to do with me not being a big fan of the horror genre.
Here’s the other thing that colored my experience – as I started reading it, I recognized the story. It turns out at some point in my life I had watched at least part of the 90’s television adaptation of the book. So, in my brain I’m seeing Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe and all these other characters.
It was the 90’s so you couldn’t just binge watch something like that, so I must have surfed into it on weekend TV and watched it from about the middle of the story to the end. That series followed the timeline of the book linearly.
Then, one night I was curious, and watched the first episode of the new remake of The Stand on CBS – Paramount – Because they let you watch the first episode of everything even without a subscription.
In that remake they start in the middle of the second book, and they focus the story there heavily around the character of Harold Lauder. So, a lot of timeline back and forth in that first episode.
By the way you can also watch the first episode of Picard there, which is pretty good.
Don’t hate me, but I thought it was an OK book. I think King is a really good writer and an excellent painter of scenes. I though the story slowed way down in the middle and then seemed to wrap everything up rather quickly in the end. Like he’d been driving around in circles for 900 pages and then decided to find a parking space.
Which is what I’m going to do right now!
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Specification in Detail
People must love Samsung Galaxy S20 due to its specs. What are the specs of Galaxy S20? Let’s read it below!
Samsung Galaxy S20 comes with several kinds of color designs. They are cosmic gray, cloud white, cloud blue, aura red, and cloud pink. People love picking gray color option because it is neutral and might hide the dirt. Well, it is up to you to choose the design color. Anyway, Galaxy S20 is available with 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm dimension and 163g weight; it must be light enough to hold, right?
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The people's nightclub, Cafe Iguana Pembroke Pines, is the sort of place where anyone can show up and have a good time. Come down on a Saturday night for Fiesta Latina, and you may catch feisty abuelitas boogying down next to blinged-out clubheads and everyone in between. There's something in the air there that just keeps things moving in a positive flow. It could be the riddums of DJ Germain, who spins Reggaeton, Salsa, and Merengue till question mark, or the fact that everyone gets in free before midnight. But whatever it is, the place keeps it rolling into the wee hours.
Saturdays. Starts: April 4. Continues through Oct. 3, 2009

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I rented this apartment for a business trip to Berlin and brought my wife and daughter with me.
Since there is no reception in the building where the apartment is located, an appointment for the key handover at the apartment is being made as soon as you booked.
We were handed out keys by a friendly man who waited for us at the apartment and he explained all we needed to know and answered our questions patiently.
The apartment is well-equiped, it even has a dish washer and a washing machine, the beds are very comofrtable and very important, it was very clean.
Since I was in Berlin for business I booked the WiFi internet to be able to make business video calls to Australia and America. The WiFi internet connection was very good.
The location of the apartment is really perfect. I was able to reach the office at Marktgrafenstrasse in only 10 minutes and my wife and daughter were able to reach most well-known sights onfoot.
Across the street of the apartment is a lovely bakery shop (Steinecke), where you can have a wonderful breakfast or lunch.
Next time when I will be in Belrin for business again I will definately rent this apartment again instead of a hotelroom.More
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For alto sax, two guitars and left hand piano Commissioned by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble in 2019 Premiere by Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble on 10 August, 2019 at Kyoto Art Centre, Japan. (1pm, 1630pm) see here Tadayoshi Kusakabe, Alto Saxophone Shibata Takaaki, Kosuke Hashizume, Guitar Keisuke Arima, Left Hand Piano Kanako Shioji,
for SATB Chorus premiere by Asia Pacific Youth Choir on 23, 24 July, 2019 at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Center during Asia Pacific Choral Summit 2019 conducted by Vivian Ip (23 July) conducted by Chris Cheng, Andrew Hon, Sanders Lau, Apollo Wong and Felix Yeung (24 July) Programme Notes
for SATB chorus 白日 White Sun 未昇 Rise Not 舊市空間 Old City Space premiered by Hong Kong Baptist University Choir, Hong Kong Baptist University Women’s Chorus and Cantoría Hong Kong on 8 April, 2019 at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
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for harpsichord, electronics and video Premiered by Kawai Chan, harpsichord at Recital Hall, Hong Kong Baptist University on 5 April, 2019 during “The Keyboard of the 21st Century” conference. Awarded winner of “Best Music Video” in Eurasia International Monthly film Festival, Moscow, Russia (April, 2019) Official selection of “Music Video”
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for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and orchestra (or piano) premiered by Timothy Sun, Hugo Loi and Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra in Macau Cultural Centre, 1 January, 2018. Purchase here Programme Notes The work “Zerstreutes Hinausschaun” (Absent-minded Window-gazing), written for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and orchestra (or piano), is inspired by
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Yes guys you got it right, today one of the most clicked girl on the web it’s her…
Probably many of you already know who she is, but for those who don’t we suggest to continue reading because the staff of WorldRap will present her.
Let’s talk about Hailie Jade Mathers, daughter of the famous U.S. rapper Eminem.
Hailie Jade Mathers was born on December 25, 1995 she has Blond hair and a big smile.
Of course she is not as famous as his father, but she’s starting to gain some popularity in the world of social network especially after the scandal with Taylor Swift with all the offenses that launched against her on Twitter telling her in other words that she is a *B…h*.
She thinks that she stole her boyfriend from her, Harry Styles the guy from One Direction.
The girl is born from the relationship of his father Eminem, who she is very attached, and Kimberly Anne Scott.
It seems that she is not affected at all by the divorce of his parents, because she is filled with attention and doesn’t miss anything.
The photos of the blonde Hailie, either alone or with friends, abound especially on Twitter, as well as on Facebook and YouTube.
She also has a Fan page in his honor where clearly emphasizes his affection towards his father, that she seems to be a staple in her life.
Well after all, not everyone can have as a father the most loved and sought rapper in the world from 1999 to the present, and seems to be the undisputed King of Rap
With more than 100 million records sold, including 45 million in the United States, is among the most successful artists in hip hop / rap.
The relationship between father and daughter is very strong, as mentioned, so much so that he often has dedicated songs like My Dad’s Gone Crazy, in which even the small Hailie sings..
There are also videos on YouTube that see the young protagonist of hilarious interpretations of the songs of One Direction, his favorite band.
We do not know if Eminem is very pleased with the musical tastes of his daughter, but the fact is that its popularity is clearly growing and could one day even exceed his father’s footsteps …
Do you guys think she has the style to build an empire bigger then what his father built?
Let us know what you think, Peace.

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Location: one of the best place of Montenegro,National park Durmitor.Chalet located in the woods near Black lake.Within walking distance of the centre of Zabljak.
The Chalet is decorated in traditional mountain style,featuring original paintings,ets
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This weekend, several thousand Cow spotters milked a final opportunity to say goodbye to the beautiful bovine sculptures that have grazed the streets of Cambridge this summer, ahead of their sale at a charity auction on Thursday 23 September.
Herd HQ at The Grafton played host to the Farewell Weekend, where 45 of the lifesize Cows and 3 mini moos were on display alongside a micro moo that was 3D-printed by event sponsor, Xaar. Some of the artists – including Karis Youngman, Anne Marie Byrne, Anne Marie Miller, Tori Woolley, Chris Pointon, Claire Gale and Paula Wilson – were on hand to discuss the inspiration behind their designs.
For ten weeks between June and September the entire herd of 90 sculptures provided a feel-good factor in shopping centres and open spaces across Cambridge city centre, thanks to trail organisers Wild in Art working in collaboration with principal partner Cambridge BID, official travel partner Thameslink and auction beneficiary Break – a charity working with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care.
“Anyone else miss the cows around Cambridge?” asked Ann, a local fan. “I used to pass them on my way to work. Cambridge seems empty now.”
“We’re sad that they are moooooving on,” commented Claire.
“Why can’t the cows stay?” queried Dan. “I think they are brilliant and deserve a permanent place!”
“We hope that some of the Cows sold at auction this Thursday may indeed find themselves back on public display,” explained Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-Founder of trail organisers Wild in Art. “We know from previous events that businesses and organisations often spot a design that would resonate with their customers and stakeholders, so they buy the Cow at auction to display in their foyer or another public space.
“Not only are these sculptures unique pieces of art, they are also great conversation starters and they lift people’s spirits. And then there’s the fact that each purchase helps to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Moovellous!”
Some of these udderly unique auction lots will also be bought by collectors, families and individuals. “I can imagine they would look quite something in a garden big enough!” commented trail-goer Rob.
While the majority of lifesize Cows will take centre stage in Thursday’s auction, most of the mini moos have now returned to their forever homes with the schools and community groups that created them.
“My youngest was excited to see their mini moo back in school today,” said mum Rebecca.
The spectacular live auction will be held at the Graduate Hotel, Cambridge from 7pm on Thursday evening, where celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson will bring down the hammer on 43 lots. Online bidders can join in the action from a livestream direct to their living room, and non-bidders are invited to follow the event via the Cows about Cambridge YouTube channel. To view the auction lots, apply for tickets to Thursday’s in-person event, or register an advance bid, visit cowsaboutcambridge.co.uk/auction.
ARTIST CASE STUDY: KARIS YOUNGMAN, WANDERING LIONS
“This weekend was a chance to say Farewell to my cow Wandering Lions (also nicknamed Moo-riel by her sponsor, Bidwells). I’m very attached to her, especially after the long hibernation last year.
“The Cows about Cambridge trail gave me a chance to bring to life one of the legends that I’ve always wanted to depict: the Fitzwilliam Museum Lions, which legends say go wandering at night. I wondered what they might get up to though the times and seasons. I wanted to show Cambridge in an interesting and fun way, linking in things people might not know – like the connection with C.S Lewis.
“It was also great to see so many of the herd together this weekend, and to talk to visitors who had been on the trail as well as those who could only make the farewell event. It gave me a chance to tell them a bit more about the cow and the process of designing her.
“I have been visiting the various trails since I was a kid and always wanted to take part in one. I’ve always loved the way they bring joy to any age and make people smile as they see them, and you learn things about a city you might not know.”


text: Jade Janzen is looking to change Cochrane's footprint, one single-use piece of plastic at a time. The 13-year-old Mitford Middle School student, is readying to present to town council some time next month on her notion to ban single-use plastic bags from stores and straws in sit-down restaurants in Cochrane. Jade, who hails from an eco-conscious family, took the seed planted by a school project last year and is hopeful council will consider her idea as a bylaw, after receiving positive feedback from Couns. Marni Fedeyko and Tara McFadden and members of administration recently "I've always been environmentally-conscious ... why can't Cochrane do this? Because bigger cities have done this," said Jade, with reference to like-minded bans in other, larger Canadian cities like Montreal, Que., Thompson, Man. and Victoria, B.C.- where single-use plastic bags have been banned. Vancouver and Thompson, Man. are Canadian cities that have banned single-use plastic straws. Jade's research reveals that one billion plastic straws are thrown out around the world each day. Single-use plastic bags are used for 12 minutes on average and only 12 per cent make it to the recycling plant - of which only one per cent are actually recycled. These microplastics take an average of 500 years to break down. With the help of Fabrizio Bertolo, manager of waste and recycling for the town, Jade is talking to local restaurants about her idea and is hopeful Bertolo will move forward with a pilot project soon. "I told her it was a great idea," said Bertolo, adding that they are investigating a pilot but want to minimize any negative potential impacts to the restaurant industry. Currently, he is researching costs of compostable straws. "There are already a lot of restaurants in town that aren't (automatically) putting straws in glasses ... it's all waste reduction." "She's always been like this," laughed mom Jennifer Janzen, an environmental consultant and former biologist with Alberta Tomorrow, remembering when her daughter was a toddler, picking stuff up off the ground and asking if it should go in the recycling bin, never the garbage. "Jade has just always been aware and taken an interest in environmental issues ... this initiative was all her." Jade said she thinks the hardest part for people will be to embrace change, but that starting with little habits like asking for water with no straw or leaving reusable bags in the car for shopping has to start somewhere. Grayson Adams was Jade's teacher in grades one and four at Glenbow Elementary (he now teaches at Fireside School). Adams wasn't the least bit surprised about Jade's initiative and is pleased to see her take such a positive approach - one he feels will inspire the community. "Jade has such a heart for the earth and how the earth and people really are one system," he said, adding that Jade is "such a bright light" who brings positivity to everyone around her.

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A lack of government regulations enabled the sale of drugs that contained opium, laudanum, paregoric, alcohol, tar, and other ingredients consumers would not consider ingesting today. Increased government regulation brought about the end of the patent medicine era. In 1906 Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act, with the strong support of President Theodore Roosevelt. Although patent medicines continued to be produced after that date, new, stricter regulations demanded that ingredients be printed on labels, false claims be toned down, and advertising be more truthful. The legacy of this era lives on in today’s television infomercials for “miracle cleaning products” and “fast weight loss solutions.”

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I continued my practice of getting up before dawn, this time to go for a run. I had known that on this trip my running opportunities would be limited, but today we were on our own with no scheduled activities so I seized the chance. A run three miles out to Tortuga Bay was an ideal distance and after one or two wrong turns I found the street that lead to the entrance station and, trying not to drip sweat all over the book I signed in and continued along the paved path to the beach. It was a beautiful morning, with hints of sunrise color in the eastern clouds. At the far end of the beach a great blue heron hid in the mangrove roots looking for his breakfast.
I ran back to the hotel in time for my own breakfast and then we walked back to Tortuga Bay to spend some time with the shorebirds in the lagoon. It threatened rain all the way back to town, but it held off. I cooled off in the hotel pool.
With the luxury of an unscheduled day we took care of laundry, confirmed our ride to Baltra for the next day, wrote postcards and checked email on the hotel computer.

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Coaches learn from high-profile instructors
(First photo) Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman posts up against Maui High School boys coach Lloyd Leverett during Thursday’s adidas Hoops Coaching Clinic at the Sabers’ Gym. Directing the drill is Chaminade women’s coach Bobby Keanini. The event was part of a week of activities affiliated with the EA Sports Maui Invitational – Lieberman and tournament chairman Dave Odom, a former Wake Forest and South Carolina men’s coach, conducted youth clinics Tuesday and Wednesday, and Lieberman is to be part of a ribbon-cutting today for an outdoor court at the Lahaina Civic Center, the funding for which came from her foundation and the World Ventures Foundation.
(Second photo) Keanini demonstrates “dominating the position” with the help of Marvin Baysa (left) and Josh Newell.


METHOD FOR OPERATING PROCESSOR OF TYPE INCLUDING BUS UNIT AND EXECUTION UNIT, CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND CLOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP3454866
PURPOSE: To provide the clock controller circuit saving power of a high performance microprocessor.
CONSTITUTION: In this invention, when an execution unit 12 or an ALU cannot use data, two logic gates and one flip-flop are used to disable a clock signal to the execution unit 12 or the ALU. When a memory device, an I/O or an internal cache cannot provide data or an instruction to the execution unit 12, a sleep mode or a clock idle mode is provided to the execution unit 12. A clock controller circuit 26 gates the clock signal to a logical high level to disable the clock signal The clock controller circuit 26 stops the clock signal in response to a data use disable signal from a bus unit and a data request generating signal from the execution unit 12.
Macdonald, James R.
July 25, 2003
June 23, 1993
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICDS INC
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Welcome to Mrs. Gilman's 6th Grade English Language Arts Class!
We are studying hard so that we become confident, clear communicators!
If you have any questions, please first check the information in the home access portal (called HAC), or contact Mrs. Gilman at firstname.lastname@example.org. Email is generally the fastest and best way to communicate with me. My phone extension is 5024, however, this will not ring through during class time. If you do leave a voicemail rather than an email, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
HAC (Home Access Center) is the portal page that provides online access to a student's grades and schedules. Click here:
Springboard Online is the online version of the textbook that we use in class. Click here: https://springboard.collegeboard.org/SB/login.action
User name = first initial + last name (all lower case) EXAMPLE: John Lazarus = jlazarus
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Green Tea ExtractsDid you know that drinking Green Tea tea, in specific, help you lose weight and get slim? Well, a number of looks into have learnt proofs that might associate Green Tea tea to weight loss. A few of these evidences revealed that Green Tea teas can help you burn fat and calories. A recent scientific study particularly supports the ability of the Green Tea green tea to burn fat and boost metabolism. According to it, the catechin polyphenols in green tea extract might change the body's use of norepinephrine, which is a chemical transmitter in the nerve system, to increase the rate of calorie burning. In their conclusion, the researchers who performed the research study mentioned that green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that described by its caffeine material. The green tea extract nay contribute in the control of body structure through supportive activation of thermogenesis, fat oxidation, or both. With a number of evidences that could like Green Tea tea to weight-loss, it's no surprise that today Green Tea slendering tea are ending up being extremely offered in the market. These Green Tea slendering teas are produced generally with the combination of conventional Green Tea herbs, and are planned for those who wish to drop weight and get slim.
L-TheanineA double-blind, placebo-controlled study to examine the effect of the tea elements L-theanine, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallatecaffeine and L-anine. Kinetics L-theanine uptake and metabolism in healthy participants was equivalent to the intake of green tea L-theanine pills. Kinetics L-theanine uptake and metabolic process in healthy participants was similar to the consumption of green tea L-theanine pills. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study to examine the effect of the tea components L-theanine, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallatecaffeine and L-anine. L-theanine is an amino acid found in black and green tea and mushrooms. Tea is the most typical food source for L-theanine, however it can also be found in some types of fungis. Kinetics L-theanine uptake and metabolic process in healthy participants was similar to the intake of green tea L-theanine pills. Kinetics L-theanine uptake and metabolic process in healthy individuals was similar to the intake of green tea L-theanine pills.
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Obesity is both an illness and a symptom that affects the lifestyle. It can target not only the physical health however also the psychological health of a person, triggering poor health, failure in expert life, separated social life, and anxiety. Many weight reduction products are inefficient trends or pricey and trendy trends. They only attempt fad diets, hire fitness trainers and pay for for costly health club memberships. What if someone tells you that weight loss is not as tough as it looks and there are actual items that might help you? Java Burn weight loss supplement is one of of those products that encourages the body to improve shape, utilizing its natural functions. Read this total Java Burn evaluation to read more about its efficacy and advantages.
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Java Burn is a basic, revolutionary, and cost effective supplement with tested weight loss advantages. Java Burn is made of 100% natural components, based on the ancient weight loss solutions from Japan. One pack of Java Burn has 30 parts and is enough for one whole month. How Long Should You Wait To Eat After Taking L Carnitine
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As pointed out before, Java Burn is an item of Mike Banner, who is not a medical expert and mistakenly discovered this formula. He was presented to one organic ingredient that has been utilized for centuries to control food digestion and resistance. After learning about it, he thought of making it commercially available for everyone who is battling with obesity. Mike took a trip to Japan to fulfill a colleague, Dr. Tamaki, who presented him to this weight loss tonic. He was outlined how Japanese individuals have actually always maintained their health, and it is rare to find any unhealthy and fat person in tribal locations, all since of their diet plan. Additional questions, research study, and information cause other dietary active ingredients that work well for the human body and are eliminated from the contemporary, junk-based diet plan. At this time, Mike was sure about creating this ingredient and forming something that is more simple to utilize than consuming the plants. His struggle led him to the creation of Java Burn powder, which turned out to be a huge success. It is presently readily available online for direct purchase. How Long Should You Wait To Eat After Taking L Carnitine
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Age changes everything from the external appearance, physical health, mental health, and the capability to work normally. It is possible for metabolism to change with age and become slow, resulting in weight gain and obesity. This does not mean that you have to live a ugly and unhealthy life when you are aging. Java Burn deals with the genuine issue in weight loss, which is chronic swelling in the gut. The active ingredients used in this supplement are anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating, and relaxing; as an outcome, the body returns to the healthy track within a few weeks. This kind of weight loss is better than spending cash on choices that may or might not work. Private results might vary, weight loss with Java Burn supplement is legitimate, and the outcomes would show up within a few weeks. A few of the preliminary signs include cravings control, low yearnings, no state of mind swings, total food digestion, high energy levels, and noticeable body fat loss. 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Another research study done by the University of Purdue scientists just recently concluded that a substance in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. In another study by the University of Kansas determined that EGCG may describe why the rate of heart problem amongst Japanese males is quite low, despite the fact that roughly seventy-five percent are cigarette smokers. And more great news! It's not simply green tea and cholesterol; it's likewise green tea and hypertension. Repeatedly drinking 5 to 10 cups a day of green tea decreases hypertension. For more that 4,000 years the Chinese have actually understood about the medical advantages of green tea given that utilizing it to treat everything from headaches to depression. So it's not just green tea and cholesterol; it's likewise green tea and depression! Consuming green likewise is reported to be practical with rheumatoid arthritis, Cardiovascular illness, infection, and impaired immune function. Green tea is abundant in catechin polyphenols, specifically epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is an excellent anti-cancer aspect. Polyphenol restricts the negative impacts of smoking and a fatty diet. It's not simply green tea and cholesterol; it's likewise green tea and weight reduction. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition released a report that found out that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those provided only caffeine. How about green tea and tooth decay anybody? Its bacteria-destroying capabilities kill the bacteria that cause dental decay. It's not just green tea and cholesterol, it's also green tea and germs. Why is it that it's green tea and cholesterol not oolong tea or black tea? As we all understand there are 3 kinds of tea, green, oolong and black. All of these originated from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. But why green? Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized while oolong and black tea leaves are made from dried or fermented leaves, which triggers loss of EGCG. We need to have found out speaking mandarin or fukien a long time ago and learnt more about green tea and cholesterol decreasing the Chinese way. There is more to green tea and cholesterol, get and search the web to know more of the heath benefits you may obtain from green tea. Does anybody understand how to say green tea in Chinese? More good news is it's not simply green tea and cholesterol; it's likewise green tea and cancer. It's not just green tea and cholesterol; it's likewise green tea and high blood pressure. It's not simply green tea and cholesterol; it's also green tea and weight loss. It's not simply green tea and cholesterol, it's also green tea and germs. Lose Weight With Java Burn Fat ingredients such as garcinia, cambogia, green tea extract, purple tea extract (THG), theobromine, caffeine and higenamine reduce cravings, slow fat absorption and boost metabolism to burn more calories than body fat. Java Burn is tasteless, dissolves in your coffee, works with any type of coffee you drink, and has all sorts of side impacts. As I stated in my Java Burn Review, it contains 100% natural active ingredients that work with coffee to stimulate metabolism and burn the excess pounds that have accumulated in the body. Java Burn costs just $50 for a month and charges your morning cup of coffee by enhancing your metabolism and speeding up the outcomes of weight loss. The active ingredients of the Java Burn powder supplement are packed with antioxidants and other compounds that support weight loss and support your health. According to the makers of Java Burn, caffeine can accelerate metabolism and accomplish weight loss results if bundled with other components of Java Burn.Java Burn provides effective weight loss results in a short time.
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FOR over 30 years we shared the same passion — our love of books. That means both of us loved to read and treasure them, though our tastes and even the language we liked to read in were different. But such is the magic of books — that they create a very special bond that never breaks. Now I feel bereft, for Sabahat Kalim, my ‘book mate’, is no more. She passed away on June 25 leaving her loving family devastated.
I first met Sabahat in 1990 when I was interviewing people in my search for a professional librarian for Dawn. The editor had requested me to oversee the library as he felt that a journalist would understand the newspaper’s needs. In three years, I was frustrated. The first two librarians who were hired just couldn’t rise to our expectations. One was too slow, and the other was too quick in outside matters. In my third attempt I was lucky. Among those who responded to my call was a young woman whose remarkable confidence and knowledge bowled me over. Then there was no looking back. Thus began Sabahat’s long association with Dawn and me. She proved to be an asset for the newspaper — the journalists as well as members of the management and the marketing department. She was the most sought after person from every floor of Haroon House, and she vindicated my choice.
Sabahat did her profession proud. She could well be described as the role model for aspiring young librarians. Her first commitment was to make information promptly accessible for the reader who could be a leader writer in a hurry demanding the details of an event that happened 50 years ago. And all this was in the pre-internet days when thumbing through Keesings’ Contemporary Archives, Who is Who and the newspaper clipping files was the only way of meeting our information needs and deadline constraints.
It was remarkable how Sabahat used her imagination and her aesthetic skills to make the library a pleasant place that attracted readers. The books were neatly catalogued and over 400 clipping files enabled a reader to trace any news that had appeared in the press.
Sabahat’s greatest achievement is Dawn’s newspaper index.
Sabahat’s greatest achievement, that I believe is unparalleled in Pakistan, is Dawn’s newspaper index. When the newspaper was computerised there came the opportunity to make an index, which is every library’s dream. It is a challenging task, but I never doubted her potential to do the job and she did it. She had a natural instinct to dig out information and arrange it in such a way that it could be easily retrieved. Only a researcher would appreciate what Sabahat launched. In Dawn’s index you can search for something specific and you will find specifically what you are looking for. You are not confronted with a million or more irrelevant suggested answers as happens when you use Google. Full credit for designing and creating the index and sustaining it goes to Sabahat. She alone had the resilience to do it, and redo it when a file was corrupted. Dawn earned a reputation of being a haven for researchers who flocked here in search of material for their theses/books from far and wide.
She was interesting company and her knowledge of Urdu literature, especially poetry, was phenomenal as was her interest in qawwali. But more than a friend, she was a person you knew you could fall back on. She was more concerned about my visual disability and quietly facilitated me by ensuring that I had all the information I needed for whatever I was writing about. Her skill as an indexer benefited many authors, and I feel honoured that she made the index for all my books as she had promised. When friendship and professional cooperation combine, one could not be more fortunate.
True to her name (meaning beauty), she had a beautiful heart. Kind and generous to a fault, she always responded to a cry for help. Whether it was an ill friend in need of company or a domestic aide’s child who needed medical care, Sabahat was always there to help. I remember once she told me about a girl of 12 who had burnt her leg that was not treated. As she grew older, it became difficult for the child to even walk normally or go to school. Not only would Sabahat accompany the child to the hospital until needed, she followed up this kind deed by supporting the family monetarily for several months as the child was badly malnourished. That was not all. Thanks to Sabahat the girl recovered fully, completed her education and was married. How many lives she made better we may never know, for the help she extended was quiet but practical.
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(Merely because it courses through the veins,/ I’m not convinced if it drips not from one’s eyes blood cannot be held true.)
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Can a V6 be faster than a V8?
Knowing the difference between a V6 and V8 can come in handy here. Both types are configured in a V shape, hence the name, with the V6 engine having six cylinders and the V8 fitting eight of them. The V8 is capable of producing more power, resulting in your car being able to accelerate much faster.
Can a V6 with turbo beat a V8?
The v6 will spin up quicker than the V8 but the V8 will have a faster top end. The V8 will give us more pulling power.
Is a V6 engine powerful?
— A V6 engine tends to be more powerful than the 4-cylinder engine — allowing your car to accelerate more quickly — and it tends to get better fuel economy than a V8 engine. — V6 engines are quieter than 4-cylinder engines. … A V6 engine is a powerful but compact engine.
Is V6 or V8 better?
In comparison to a four-cylinder engine, V6 engines offer more power and run smoother. … Lastly, V6 engines can provide more stability and better handling than their V8 counterparts. V8 Engine. V8 engines typically offer better power and acceleration.
What’s wrong with V6 engines?
Due to their compact size, V6 engines are frequently subject to turbocharging or supercharging. … When it comes to fuel economy, a three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine is more practical. The V6’s compact size also limits its potential for power when automakers prefer not to use turbochargers.
What makes a V6 faster?
Replace the air box with a cold-air intake. The stock intake on a Mustang’s V6 lets a limited amount of air into the engine, whereas a cold air intake will provide the motor with all the air it needs. The more air the engine can get, the more power it can make. Plus, a cold-air intake sounds good.
Can a 4 cylinder car beat a V6?
A 4 cyclinder can beat a V6 in fuel efficiency in most cases. In the instances where the 4 cyclinder could likely lose to a V6 in fuel efficiency in when the 4 cyclinder struggles is when the 4 cyclinder is underpowered for the given car bodies weight.
Can a V8 beat a V12?
In general, V12 engines are more powerful as more cylinders allow for more displacement, which in turn generates more power. … It can often be heavier too (though this depends on what materials the engines are made from), so all else being equal, a V8 would offer a better power-to-weight ratio.
What V6 has the most horsepower?
Ranking The Most Powerful V6 Cars Ever Made
- 8 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 Sport – 430 Hp. …
- 7 2019 Cadillac ATS-V – 464 Hp. …
- 6 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA – 540 Hp. …
- 5 Jaguar XJ220 – 542 Hp. …
- 4 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid – 552 Hp. …
- 3 2021 Acura NSX – 573 Hp. …
- 2 2021 Nissan GT-R Nismo – 600 Hp. …
- 1 2021 Ford GT – 647 Hp. Mecum.
Are V6 engines fast?
A V6 engine will be able to produce a greater amount of power at a quicker pace and will be much more responsive to each tap of the gas pedal, able to quickly accelerate to high speeds.
How much horsepower can a V6 make?
The 3.0-liter V6 makes 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of Torque.
Are V6 engines loud?
Yeah, V6 makes more noise
But it’s still quiter than a lot of other vehicles out there, unless you thrash it. I think the real reason behind the noise difference is the build materials.
Why are some V6 faster than V8?
This is due to the fact that V-6 engines have two fewer cylinders. V-6 engines have improved performance compared to V-8 engines, especially when timing acceleration properly because there’s less tendency to drift to the outer edge.
Is a V6 good for a truck?
If you don’t need your truck to work heavy-duty, a V6 is the way to go as it often handles better and provides more stability. Choosing a V6 engine also makes more sense for trips into the city or light-duty use. But, if you’re frequently pulling equipment, you’ll want the speed and power a V8 provides.


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Once again, my favorite podcast Literary Disco delivers with an outstanding book recommendation. I hadn’t heard of this book, but thankfully the wait for it was long at my local library. I say thankfully because I am glad that people are becoming familiar with this gruesome and awesome (in the awe-stricken sense of the word) true story that should mar our nations history, if the people of our nation knew anything about it. And if, um, it wasn’t already super thoroughly marred.
The Osage Nation, forced to move from their original home to wherever the government told them to go, found themselves sitting on a big pile of money by way of oil-rich property. When many members of the same family die in mysterious circumstances, interests are piqued and the newly formed FBI is sent in to get to the bottom of it. The novels starts with mystery, progresses to shocking, then shockingly insidious, and then even more insidious. What I’m saying is, prepare yourself to be positively disgusted by what people will do to other humans in the quest for greed and dominance.
And let’s not even forget, that at the time, whether Native Americans were even considered people was a debate, so those that held power over them were at times not even apologetic for their actions. And, if murder isn’t bad enough (it is) those people lucky enough to not get murdered could still be swindled as in the current political climate, Native Americans didn’t have the same rights as everyone else, even to access their own money. Someone literally had a baby die because they couldn’t get the money to treat them, even though it was THEIR money, but the person who served to represent their interests wouldn’t let them have their own money. Ri-friggin-diculous.
It was represented in the podcast as in the same vein as “Devil in the White City” and I agree with that endorsement in that it is a fantastical non-fiction story that almost reads as fiction. I will say I think Devil was more successful in building suspense, but I think that was due to dual narrative threads – the reader had to wait to hear more about the murderous Holmes while veering deeper into the telling of the world’s fair. In this case, Grann was telling the one story, so there was no balance or relief but it was still told in a compelling way that preserved mystery and intrigue. Though there was the simultaneous storytelling regarding the FBI the two stories were two closely linked to provide any distance between them. The portrait of Tom White, the lead investigator, was the only relief from the “reign of terror” as he seemed to be an ethical and thoughtful law man, intent to get answers for the Osage.
This is an awful story about awful people doing awful things to innocent people. And everyone should read it, as those that don’t know our sordid history are doomed to repeat it.

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Biography of Gabriela Mistral, Chilean poet. In 1945, the Swedish Academy of Literature awarded the Nobel Prize to Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, a Chilean teacher (literary pseudonym: Gabriela Mistral) who, in addition to exercising her pedagogical functions, wrote poems.
The representative of the Academy said that the motivation to present her with this distinction was “her lyrical work that, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of idealistic aspirations throughout the Latin American world“.
As an aperitif, I transcribe two poems from her numerous production:
Little pieces of child Fleece of my meat
blue with cold that I wove in my gut
How they see you and don’t cover you, cold fleecy
OMG! fall asleep attached to me.
Wounded little feet The partridge sleeps in the clover
Through the pebbles all listening to him beat
outraged from snow do not be disturbed by my breath
and sludge! fall asleep attached to me.
The blind man ignores the trembling little herb
that where you pass amazed to live,
a flower of living light do not let go of my chest
you leave; fall asleep attached to me!
That where you put I who have lost everything
the bleeding seedling now tremble even when sleeping.
the tuberose is born more Do not slip from my arm
fragrant. fall asleep attached to me!
Little pieces of child,
two suffering jewels,
How they pass without seeing you
Early life of this remarkable poet
Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, or Gabriela Mistral, was born on April 7, 1889, in Vicuña, a small city in northern Chile.
A few days after her birth, her parents (Juan Godoy, a teacher of Diaguita descent; and her mother, Petronila Alcayaga, of Basque descent) went to live in Pisco Elqui, a city in the province of Coquimbo.
Her father left home when she was approximately three years old. Gabriela Mistral always wanted him and always defended him.
On one occasion, shuffling papers, she found some of her verses; They seemed very beautiful to her and aroused her poetic passion.
At the young age of 15, she began working as a teaching assistant in a school in La Serena, a city near Vicuña.
In that year she began to send contributions to the La Serena and Coquimbo newspapers.
She also began writing in Vicuña’s, called “La voz de Elqui”. In her press articles she advocated for compulsory primary education, harshly criticizing the political world.
In those years, an important sector of the Chilean people was going through great socio-economic problems and the young Lucila Godoy was no stranger to that problem.
Her own sentimental problems are reflected in two of her poems published in one of those newspapers: “Tristeza” and “Rimas“.
Beginnings as a Chilean teacher
In 1908, she worked as a teacher in two other towns in the north: La Cantera and Los Cerrillos.
When she was young, she could not study as a teacher, since she had no money to pay for her studies and needed to work to subsist. Everything she learned was due to her great intelligence and iron will.
Later, in 1910, she validated her knowledge and experience before the Santiago Normal School and obtained the official title of “State Teacher”. Therefore, she was able to teach, even at the secondary level.
The examiners undoubtedly took this unusual step because they appreciated extraordinary powers.
However, this later cost her the animosity of some of her colleagues, since she received the title without having studied at the Pedagogical Institute of the University of Chile.
Jobs as State Professor in Chile
Immediately, at 21, she began working as a teacher at the Liceo de Niñas de Traiguén, a town in the Araucanía Region.
She held functions as interim teacher of Labor, Drawing, Hygiene and Home Economics.
There, in the south of Chile, she began an 11-year period dedicated to teaching and toured the country from north to south: Antofagasta, Los Andes, Santiago, Temuco and Punta Arenas.
Its exceptional value recognized in Mexico
Her professional worth was demonstrated when she was later hired by the Government of Mexico to lay the foundations for a new educational system in that country.
The model that she helped design remained in its essence for many years, only with some updating reforms.
It is a pity that the great pedagogue María Montessori could never coincide.
The beginnings of her poetic activities
In the same year of 1910, Lucila Godoy began to write her famous “Sonnets of Death“.
She had decided to jump from prose to poetry, thinking that her father’s lyrical streak worked in her too.
She wrote poetry as a second job that started what she called “the party of my life“.
This second profession was wonderfully rewarding for her and beneficial to those who have since enjoyed her genius as a poet.
On December 12, 1914, she obtained first prize in the literature contest of the Floral Games, organized by the FECh (Federation of Students of Chile).
The notable Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral
She had entered the contest with her “Sonnets of Death“, under the pseudonym “Gabriela Mistral”.
She chose this name in homage to two of her favorite poets: Gabriele D’Annunzio and Fréderic Mistral. Since then, she has always written under the pseudonym Gabriela Mistral.
In 1917, Julio Molina Núñez and Juan Agustín Araya published one of the most important poetic anthologies in Chile, “Lyrical Forest“.
This anthology mentions Lucila Godoy as one of the great Chilean poetesses. It was one of the last times her real name appeared.
The fact of having lived from Antofagasta, in the extreme north, to Punta Arenas, in the extreme south, allowed her to know her homeland very well and acquire a rich and varied experience as a pedagogue.
Elqui’s teacher did not bear the polar cold well and despite her emotional attachment to Temuco and Punta Arenas, she soon managed to move to Santiago, where she won the position of Director of the prestigious Liceo 6 de Niñas.
Her career as a poet had already been launched with force. In 1922 the Institute of Spain in New York published “Desolation“, considered her first masterpiece.
Most of the poems that make up this book had been written ten years ago, while residing in the town of Coquimbo.
International activities of this great poet
On June 23, 1922, she traveled to Mexico, invited by the then Minister of Education José Vasconcelos. There she remained for almost two years, working with the most prominent intellectuals in the Spanish-speaking world at the time.
In addition, as a prominent educator, she visited the United States and Europe, studying the schools and educational methods of these countries.
She was a visiting professor at the universities of Barnard, Middlebury, Santo Domingo, Cuba, Puerto Rico and other countries in Central America.
In 1923, in Mexico her book “Reading for Women” was published. The second edition of “Desolación” was published in Chile (with a circulation of 20,000 copies). In Spain, an “Anthology of the best poetry” was published, with a foreword by Manuel de Montoliú.
The following year, also in Madrid, she published “Ternura”, a book in which she experimented with a novel “school poetry”.
Gabriela Mistral renewed traditional genres of children’s poetry (lullabies, rounds, and lullabies) from an austere and highly refined poetics.
In 1926, she returned to Chile. But the political situation in the country was so tense that she decided to seek the possibility of going abroad again.
She was already internationally renowned as a poet and as an expert on educational issues. Therefore, she easily found a job as Secretary of one of the sections of the League of Nations.
Shortly thereafter, she served as the Secretary of the Institute for International Cooperation of the League of Nations in Geneva.
In the old continent, she continued to exercise her second job, that of writing what flowed from her fertile heart. She published a book titled “Tala“. She dedicated it to Petronila Alcayaga, her mother, who died in 1929.
The Chilean government elects her cultural ambassador
From 1933, and for a period of twenty years, Gabriela Mistral worked as Consul of Chile in cities in Europe and America.
Her poetry became famous and was translated into English, French, Italian, German, and Swedish.
Since 1941, Gabriela Mistral has been as Consul of Chile in the city of Petrópolis, Brazil.
In 1945, the Swedish Academy awarded her the Nobel Prize for Literature. The motivation to present her with this distinction was “her lyrical work that, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world“.
On December 10, 1945, in her speech to receive the Prize, she pronounced the following words: “For a chance that surpasses me, I am at this time the direct voice of poets of my race and the indirect voice of the most noble Spanish languages and Portuguese.
Both are happy to have been invited to live together in Nordic life, all of them assisted by their ancient folklore and poetry”.
Gabriela Mistral’s return to the United States
Later that year, she returned to the United States for the fourth time, then as Consul of Chile in Los Angeles.
With the money received from the Nobel Prize, she bought a house in Santa Barbara. It was there that the following year she wrote much of the book of poems entitled “Winery I“.
In many of her poems from those years, the trace of sadness caused in her soul by the Second World War is noted.
In 1953, she was named Consul of Chile in New York. There she maintained a close friendship with the writer Doris Dana, whom she had met in 1946, and who was her official spokesperson and executor.
Honors to Gabriela Mistral in Chile
In 1954, Gabriela Mistral was received with honors in Santiago, invited by the President of Chile, Carlos Ibáñez del Campo.
Doris Dana, who stepped on Chilean soil for the first time, accompanied her. In Santiago it had been declared a public holiday and upon arrival the authorities of the capital awaited her.
They took her in a discovered car, escorted by police patrols, followed by horseback fighters and school groups from different schools.
In her path people threw flowers at her; and, on the way, the procession crossed a triumphal arch made with fresh flowers. Above the arch, one of her verses could be read: “The good sower sows singing“.
In the afternoon, she was received at the La Moneda presidential palace by President Carlos Ibáñez.
The following day, she was honored with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Chile.
Back in the United States, Gabriela Mistral settled on Long Island, in Doris Dana’s family mansion, on the outskirts of the city. (She had sold her property in California).
Last years of this remarkable poet
In those years, Doris Dana, aware that Gabriela Mistral’s life was coming to an end, began to keep a careful record of every conversation she had with her friend.
In addition, she accumulated a total of 250 letters and thousands of literary essays, which today constitute the most important legacy of this extraordinary woman who was born poor in a small town in a great country.
Gabriela Mistral suffered from diabetes and had heart problems.
On January 10, 1957, at the age of 67, she died at Hempstead Hospital in New York City from pancreatic cancer.
Her remains arrived in Chile on January 19, 1957 and were kept in the Central House of the University of Chile.
Later they were buried, as was her wish, in Montegrande, the town of the Elqui Valley where she spent the best years of their childhood.
Doris Dana remained as executor of Gabriela Mistral’s work and avoided sending it to Chile until the poet was recognized as befitting her world fame.
Doris Dana received an invitation from the government of President Ricardo Lagos Escobar (2000-2006), to bring Gabriela Mistral’s work to Chile. She gently declined the invitation.
Later, in December 2007, Doris Atkinson (niece of Doris Dana) donated the literary legacy of Gabriela Mistral to the Chilean Government.
There are more than 40,000 documents, currently kept in the archives of the National Library of Chile. The compilation, transcription and classification work was carried out by the Chilean humanist, D. Luis Vargas.
In her will, Gabriela Mistral stipulated that the money obtained from the sales of her books in South America, should be destined to the poor children of Montegrande; and that the proceeds from sales in other parts of the world, to Doris Dana and Palma Guillén. The latter renounced that inheritance for the benefit of the poor children of Chile.
Over the years, tributes to this distinguished woman have multiplied: cultural centers, museums, libraries, universities and literary awards with her name.
Almost half a century later, another illustrious Chilean woman, Adriana Valdés Budget, has also been recognized as a notable writer.
The publications of her works are numerous. For example: “Political Writings“, 1994; “Complete Poems“, 2001; “Blessed is my language“, 2002; “Prose reunited“, 2002.
Virtually all major cities in Chile have a street, plaza or avenue named after her with her literary name: Gabriela Mistral.


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Things to do in the Cayman Islands usually involve the water, as the Caribbean Sea is never far away. Even if you find yourself in the middle of the largest island of Grand Cayman, it will be a short trip to the coast. The Grand Cayman tourist attractions are the most popular attractions in the Cayman Islands, as this main island is where the majority of the tourists spend their time. Some of the tourists arrive on a flight, while others pull into the Georgetown port on a cruise ship. Fantastic shore excursions await the cruise ship passengers, and those who stick around for an extended amount of time can also venture off to the smaller islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac for some relaxing fun in the sun.
Few destinations in the world rival the Cayman Islands when it comes to diving, and most of the hotels across the islands offer a dive operation of some kind. Those that don't are most likely affiliated with a dive operation and can help guests arrange dive trips and lessons. For those who aren't certified divers, diving can still be included on the list of things to do in the Grand Cayman Islands. After an initial orientation and a short, simple dive, non-certified divers can see if they want to take some lessons and pursue an open-water diving certification.
Snorkeling also tops the list of things to do in the Cayman Islands, and there is no shortage of great snorkeling sites on all three islands. Bloody Bay Wall is one of the best snorkel sites, and it's also ideal for divers. Snorkeling charters are easy to arrange on a Cayman Islands vacation, and visitors can also go snorkeling right off the shore in any number of places. Shore snorkeling and shore diving don't require the use of a boat, and as long as you have the necessary equipment, it won't cost anything.
Off all the Grand Cayman tourist attractions, Stingray City is one of the most popular. This snorkel and dive site in the North Sound is unique, in that it is comprised of sandbars and shallow waters that are usually filled with stingrays. The rays at Stingray City are relatively friendly, and visitors can get up close and personal with them if they please.
Since the open waters of the Caribbean Sea are always within reach on a Cayman Islands vacation, many visitors take the opportunity to do some boating. Sailing on a regal yacht might be the best way to go, though it's not the only option. Dinner cruises, sunset sails, and sightseeing charters are easy to book in the Cayman Islands, and often times, boating is paired with other activities, including diving and snorkeling.
Cayman Islands fishing can satisfy hours on end, and there are different kinds of excursions for angling enthusiasts to choose from. Deep sea fishing takes top honors among those who hope to snag a marlin or a sailfish, and the local guides know where to go. For fly fishing enthusiasts, the flats that surround the islands are ideal, and the South Hole Lagoon on Little Cayman is a bone fishing heaven.
The Grand Cayman tourist attractions include Seven Mile Beach and Rum Point Beach. These beaches figure among the best beaches in the Caribbean, but they aren't the only beaches worth keeping in mind on a Cayman Islands getaway. All of the islands boast some idyllic strips of sand, and while the beaches on the smaller islands aren't as grand as the beaches on Grand Cayman, they can easily satisfy hours on end. The Cayman Islands beaches can be enjoyed year round, and many northerners come down in the winter to bask in their glory.
Boatswain's Beach Turtle Farm
Paying this turtle farm and marine park a visit is easily one of the most popular things to do in the Grand Cayman Islands. Found in West Bay, this farm specializes in raising sea turtles, and visitors can learn all about these fascinating creatures on a visit. They can also snorkel in a lagoon full of marine creatures or look in on the lagoon from a dry vantage point. Sampling some turtle meat can also be part of the plan on a visit, as the farm's restaurant specializes in turtle meat dishes. Boatswain's Beach Turtle Farm has long been one of the best Grand Cayman tourists attractions.
Many Cayman Islands tourists choose to enjoy at least one tour during their visit, and this is especially true of the cruise ship passengers who have a limited amount of time to work with. The Cayman Islands tours come in a range of shapes and sizes, and they highlight all of the best attractions and activities. Shopping in Georgetown, snorkeling at Stingray City, kayaking through a mangrove forest, and birdwatching in a quiet, woodland reserve are just some of the things that can be enjoyed on a Caymans Island tour.


text: Born in New York, New York in 1947 and moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1959. We lived in Brooklyn until 1973, then as an adult I moved to Rockland County, New York at the age of 26. I was employed by a local Rockland County Firm until the age of 36. Shortly thereafter I started my own business and was busy raising a family until my retirement at the age of 65. After I retired I was looking for something to keep me busy and began oil painting at Pearl River High School adult evening class. After the first session I was hooked on oil painting. I started taking classes at the Art Student League of New York, which lasted for six years. I then moved to Orange County, New York and started taking classes at Wallkill River Art School and to date I have completed approximately 75 oil paintings and plan on painting through out my retirement years.


With all the stories about the impending doom of commercial real estate, many investors probably are convinced they should have nothing to do with it. Based upon recent share prices and earnings results, that could be a costly mistake for investors. Several REITs are doing quite well. Since REIT shares hit bottom around the end of March, Brandywine shares have gained 284%.
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Submitted to: Journal of Food Analytical Methods
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/14/2008
Publication Date: 6/3/2009
Publication URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10113/44487
Citation: Chua, T., Bhagwat, A.A. 2009. A rapid and simple DNA extraction procedure to detect Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes from fresh produce using real-time PCR. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 2:96-101. Interpretive Summary: Current methods used to detect human pathogens such as Salmonella sp. and Listeria monocytogenes present in various foods require at least 2 to 3 days and up to 1 week. Because of the short shelf-life of ready-to-eat foods and fresh produce, faster methods to detect the presence of human pathogens are needed. In this study, we describe a simple and rapid procedure to detect human pathogens using cutting edge biotechnology. This new procedure can be performed under field conditions and has the distinct advantages of simplicity, biosafety, sample stability and compatibility with high throughput analyses. Rapid detection of food-borne pathogens is a crucial step in keeping fruits, vegetables, and other ready-to-eat foods safe. Both the food industry and consumers will benefit from the results of this research.
Technical Abstract: DNA isolation procedures significantly influence the outcome of PCR-based detection of human pathogens. Unlike clinical samples, DNA isolation from food samples such as fresh and fresh-cut produce has remained a formidable task and has hampered the sensitivity and accuracy of molecular methods. We optimized a commercially available FTA filter-based DNA isolation method in conjunction with real-time PCR-based detection of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes from artificially inoculated fresh produce. Detection of 4 to 7 cells per 25 g of produce was consistently achieved with distinct advantages of easy sample preparation, stability and transport of DNA to the laboratory and biosafety. This DNA preparation protocol was rapid, sensitive, required minimal handling and reduced interference from produce-associated inhibitors of PCR.


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Cutest Ever Baby Toys, by Val Pierce, presents 30 different baby toys to be knitted or crocheted. Many of the patterns seem to have been inspired by commercial plastic toys that we, and our children, enjoyed playing with. I think that adds extra appeal to this book.
Most of the projects can be made using leftover samples of wool. There are patterns for balls, penguins, dolls, turtles and dinosaurs. There are even a couple of pairs of booties and a comfort blanket included. The creatures range from the very small (used in a mobile) to the larger penguin that stands 30 cm high. There is even a lovely little knitted book, which I really like.
The instructions, and materials, are clearly presented. I did, however, find a couple of typos. They were easily identified as such, and therefore had little impact, but novice knitters should beware. However, crafts people buy books like these for inspiration and the mix of patterns. This book will appeal to every grandmother I know who wants to venture into other areas from the world of booties, tiny hats and cardigans!


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I brought the K=3ii and 18-250 on my bike ride today. I think this is a
redtail. Shot at f/14 1/1000
No Parking any time:
C&C, as always appreciated.
For those that are interested, the full set is here:
Most of the shots are a bit rough from severe cropping and shaded
subject, but still a lot sharper than I would have gotten with my phone.
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Decoding Home Theater Electronics: From AV Receivers to Surround Sound Speakers
There’s nothing quite like watching your favorite movies or TV shows on a big screen, with immersive sound filling the room. But to achieve that, you need the right home theater electronics, and it can be confusing to decipher what all those different devices are for. Read on to decode the world of home theater electronics.
The heart of any home theater system is the AV receiver. It’s the device that connects everything together and provides your audio and video signals. When shopping for an AV receiver, look for one that has all the features you need. This includes the number of HDMI inputs and outputs, as well as the ability to connect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You’ll also want to check the power rating, measured in watts per channel, to ensure it’s sufficient for your speakers.
Surround Sound Speakers
For a true home theater experience, you need a surround sound speaker system. This consists of multiple speakers arranged around the room to create an immersive audio experience. The most common speaker setups are 5.1 (five speakers plus a subwoofer) and 7.1 (seven speakers plus a subwoofer). The speakers can be either floor-standing or installed on walls or ceilings. When choosing your speakers, consider the size of your room and the acoustics of the environment.
While not strictly a speaker, subwoofers are an essential component of any home theater system, as they provide low-frequency sounds that regular speakers can’t. They are typically large, boxy units, and are usually placed on the floor. When selecting a subwoofer, consider the power rating, measured in watts, and the size of the driver, which is the cone that actually produces the sound.
Soundbars are a popular alternative to full surround sound systems. They’re a long, thin speaker that sits below or above your TV and can deliver a simulated surround sound experience. They won’t be as immersive as a full surround sound system, but they’re a good option if you don’t have the space or the budget for a complete setup.
A home theater system can be a great investment for any homeowner who enjoys movies, TV shows, or gaming. But choosing the right electronics can be a confusing process. Remember to consider factors like room size, acoustic environment, and budget, and choose equipment that matches your requirements. For more information on speakers, contact a company or a professional near you.


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Credit cards are a great way to get paid more quickly. The Clio trends report shows that firms who accept credit cards get paid 39% faster than those that don't.
But credit cards are expensive. For invoice or trust payments where the client enters the card, rather than swiping or dipping, the cost generally hovers around 3%. Furthermore, credit cards are not the only way to provide a high-quality online payment experience.
Shopping around for better rates can save you a few tenths of a percent, but here are two changes you can make to drastically reduce card fees while still getting the benefit of speedy payments.