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Would it count that I have a white cat, 2 black cats, and a black and white Sheltie? Just saying. I know, I am more practical than artistic. *sigh* That is why I write, and leave art to you and others.
Looks very pretty! Is it a piece of linen fabric?
very nice pattern. :)
Lovely texture. I enjoy the simplicity of black and white, but gray is my favorite.


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Hello dear Sir,
we have problem, we have turbogen, the generator have 3 vibration seismic sensors, one sensor is broke, no spare, we talk with the OEM, and say ok 2 sensors. try make changes in toolbox, block L39VV7, and make only 2 sensors, but always have problem (vibration start inhibit). can help please. why still no ready start, and configuration say only 2 sensors. please help.
thank you sir
We would need a LOT more information than you have provided to be of much help.
I believe the L39VV block has been covered before on control.com. You would need to tell us what Control Constant(s) you have modified, what they were prior to the modification and what they are presently.
We would also need to know what kind of unit you have, and what ALL of the Control Constants for the L39VV7 block are to be of most help.
Dear Sir, Mr CSA,
Thank you for reply. machine we have frame 9e, generator brush, before was 3 sensors, then change to only 2. make changes like this:
before, 3 sensors BB9, BB10, BB11, now have only BB10 and BB11. so in Block L39VV7, change the following parameters:-
1- VIB_IN3 change from 1 to Zero.
2- HLTH3 change to FALSE.
3- ENABLE3 is 0.
4- ALMLVL3 set to 0.
5- SD_LVL3 set to 0.
6- TRPLVL3 set to 0.
now, situation is same for BB10 and BB11, have alarm level, shutdown level, trip level, and all other constants for these inputs no change.
block L39VV7 output, have L39VD1_GEN, L39VD2_GEN and L39VD3_GEN, the first two are related to the working sensors, but L39VD3_GEN (which no use), still give problem (for removed sensor) always give alarm (vib start inhibit).
ADJ_SEL always set to False. REDPAIR also set to 0.
please help, thank you Mister.
Typically, the three generator bearing vibration sensors ar connected to the Gen. Beg. group, which is the third grouping is sensors (out of four possible groupings), which would usually be inputs 9, 10, & 11. You have disabled input 3, which is usually the #2 Brg. seismic pickup, 39VS-3.
Based on the information provided, if seismic vibration inputs are used on the three turbine bearings AND they are assigned to the first five inputs to the block (the first grouping of the block) you need to revert the "3" values back to the original values and then change the values of the failed input to reflect the failure.
Earlier versions of the block had a mask value that could be used to disable a failed input without going through what you are doing. Without knowing ALL of the block's values it would be virtually impossible to tell you exactly what to do.
Try to anticipate the questions you might be asked; provide as MUCH information about what you've done and what the results were; remember we are not there seeing what you're seeing and we don't have the luxury of looking at the configuration of your unit. If you want faster, more concise results provide as much information in your original post as possible. While you have provided some additional information, it is not enough.
And just because the third of three generator seismic pickups failed, it doesn't necessarily mean that failed input is assigned to the third input of the first grouping of the block.
Mr. CSA, thank you for help.
when looking at the previous configuration in the block 39VV7, the firrst 3 sensors were enabled,VIB_IN1, VIB_IN2, VIB_IN3 we assigned to the 3 sensors. and 3 channels were enabled, ENABLE1, ENABLE2, ENABLE3 were set to 1.
current configuration,we remove one sensor (no. 3). this is what done:-
1- VIB_IN3 is 0. no input assigned.
2- HLTH2 is set to FALSE.
3- ALMLVL3 is set to 0.
4- SD_LVL3 is set to 0.
5- TRPLVL3 is set to 0.
from the OUTPUT side of the V39VV7, it is like this:-
1- ALARM3 is FALSE (not connected to any other signal.
2- SD3 is FALSE, not connected to anything.
3- TRIP3 is FALSE, not connected to anything.
despite the fact we need removed the 3rd sensor, and made unused, the 39VV7 still believe that there are still 3 sensors. and it always initiates the following alarms:-
1- L39VD1_GEN is always true. Gen vib Sensor disabled.
2- L39VD3_GEN is always true (VIB start inhibit).
Can you please tell me what I am missing here if possible?
appreciate your help Sir.
VIB_IN1 bb1 39VS-1 (Brg. 1)
VIB_IN2 bb2 39VS-2 (Brg. 1)
VIB_IN3 bb3 39VS-3 (Brg. 2) Gas
VIB_IN4 bb4 39VS-4 (Brg. 3) Turb. Group
VIB_IN5 bb5 39VS-5 (Brg. 3)
VIB_IN8 --- Red. Gear
VIB_IN9 --- Group
VIB_IN10 bb10 39VS-10 TE Gen #1 (Brg. 4)
VIB_IN11 bb11 39VS-11 TE Gen #2 (Brg. 4) Gen. Group
VIB_IN12 bb12 39VS-12 TE Gen #3 (Brg. 5)
. Steam Turb.
NOTE: The 'Belfort Bunch' seem to take great joy in re-arranging the inputs and groups. It may well be that since your machine is a Frame 9E and it might have been "engineered" in Belfort that the inputs are assigned differently. Why? Because they can.... There's not much more to say about this--except for anyone with a Frame 9E engineered by GE EPE (Energy Products-Europe) in Belfort, France, to be aware their configuration (and sequencing/application code) can be VERY different from other, "standard" GE-designed heavy duty gas turbines.
You might also look at the Control Specification drawing provided with every Speedtronic turbine control panel for more information about the vibration detection and protection. It's usually located in Sect. 09.
You can see from the above that in the typical Frame 9E configuration, the third generator vibration sensor, 39VS-12, bb12, would be assigned to VIB_IN12--NOT VIB_IN3.
But, we can't know from the information provided exactly how the block and inputs are configured at your site. However, it would seem the problem is that you are disabling the third input to the block because the third generator sensor is failed, and the third generator sensor is probably NOT assigned to the third input to the block. So, that's why the block is still saying there is a failed input.
A failed input when shut down means there is a problem with the circuit (usually an open circuit or extremely high resistance). You might try measuring the resistance of one of the working sensors (after it's disconnected from the Mark VI) and then using a resistor of similar value across the bb12 input terminals and see what happens. But, I don't know what will happen when the shaft starts turning and there's no voltage feedback from the resistor. It's likely that it will alarm or trip again. (The "test" which is run when the shaft is not turning is to inject a small amount of current (voltage) through the circuit/sensor to make sure the circuit and sensor are connected and capable of working providing a voltage feedback to the Speedtronic. Once the shaft starts turning, the current (voltage) is removed because the sensors are passive, meaning they generate a small voltage based on the vibration and there is always some vibration when the shaft is turning.)
There are also usually redundancy "masks" and utilization "masks", which are used to tell the algorithm (block) which groups of sensors which sensors are to be used for that group, and which sensors are redundant (like bb10 and bb11 are redundant sensors on Brg. 4, the Turbine End Generator Bearing).
Some versions of this block also had the ability to temporarily disable inputs, just for situations like yours. But, without being able to see the application code running in your machine, it's impossible to say if the block has this capability or not--or how to make use of it.
This is all that's possible to say based on the information provided and the typical seismic vibration configuration. And, without being able to see what's running in your machine this is all that's possible to say.
I would suggest you have someone knowledgeable come to site to help with the problem. I would also suggest that the cheapest--and likely the fastest--solution is to obtain a new sensor and install it.
Hope this helps! Please write back to let us know how you fare.
I have not read the full thread to this, but I have a story to share that is somewhat related.
While observing system checks, at a site in Arizona by a company with a Canadian sounding name. The technician connected onto the vibration IO board with his company issued hand held signal generator. I was somewhat alarmed, because his connection was in parallel with the the vib sensor on that terminal.
Its not hard to imagine what could happen, and it did. As he manually increased the pot setting of the oscillator, its coupled impedance created a direct short circuit, causing a blown channel on a BENTLY NEVADA. This signal was also routed to the MKVI via EGD and caused an inhabit start.
The technician was baffled, he could not clear the alarm. I swear.. the air quality in the PEC had a suddenly changed for the worst.
What was not realized then, this signal was latched because a threshold level was exceeded.
Without knowing or understanding what had happen, the plant operator stood the cost for replacement card module.
If want to remove on of vibration from mark-VI, please open the toolbox Mark-VI then previllege level 2.
then right click one of tag to modify at Vibration card (TVIB). example vib_in3 --> delete signal connection name then OK.
after that open L39VV7 then delete vib_in3, HLTH, ALmLVL, SDllvl, trplvl then compile --> build and download
Experts, will you comment?
I have seen a few of these csp s before. What ABB described and the original author of this thread was, in my opinion, removing one sensor from the IO block without taking into account its use and inter-connectivity within the CSP.
I don't have any memory of seeing vibration sensors parallel in MKVI application, such that simply taking out one, will not affect the CSP flow on START UP!
Just a mechanic trying to get understanding.
What ABB described is a very lengthy and unnecessary method of temporarily disabling a vibration sensor that does not take into account redundancy or grouping.
A single Control Constant change (the name of which varies with the version of Speedtronic) would temporarily disable the input and reconfigure the redundancy for that group, if necessary. That's why the original poster was continually referred to the Control Specification, Section 09, for more information specifically for the version of Speedtronic at that site.


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- September 4, 2019
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Important note: Due to a bug, the bomb is impossible to defuse. Consider the game finished if you manage to find all five pins.
Dear grandson. You are a very intelligent and productive person. But I believe that you, in order to live your life to the fullest, have to learn taking risks. That's why I brought you my favourite puzzle bomb for you to enjoy. As you're reading this, the countdown has probably already started.
Much love, granny.
Imagine having absolutely no idea whatsoever.
- R - detonate bomb
- F4 - fullscreen
If you're stuck:
- Please don't touch anything
- Repetiotion of demolition (GM48 entry)
- Keep talking and nobody explodes
sound efftects and music by Tim Svanborg
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I liked the idea and puzzles overall, though thing which I nagged me was that you have to lose in order to continue, even theoretically you cannot defuse bomb without prior knowledge of alteast one failed run. Which is against assumption you can defuse the bomb in 60 seconds ^^"
Otherwise I liked the game :)
Things I found while playing:
- Left arrow key is debug key.
- Yellow round thing at the bottom screen.
- Some text on top-right corner.
Okay, this is now canon: The bomb is also a time machine and you are stuck in a time loop until you defuse it.
- Damn it, I thought nobody would notice my geniusly hidden debug command sequence.
- The yellow thing is a light. I actually tried to have 2d lightning, but in the end, I decide to remove it since it brought up problems.
- The text is supposed to be a hint to a removed puzzle. In the beginning, someone would say something like "three, twelve, one, go." which would be the code to a lock. But as you might have noticed. I didn't fit in the time schedule.
I love the art style and I think it's a unique and interesting game, I'm just really rubbish at these mystery puzzle kinds of games so the walkthrough was a big help haha :) overall, nice job!Submitted
The inspiration from Please Don't Touch Anything here is obvious, and it's a really fun twist on the idea. The concept of having to purposefully detonate the bomb in order to redo puzzles with new information in mind is genious, although I do wish the solutions would've somehow been randomized for each unique player. Definitely one of my favorites from this jam.Submitted
What a fun game! I included it in my GM48: Sixty Seconds compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :) https://youtu.be/nuQFkyHHiV8
Really cool game! I like the variety of different puzzles and how everything starts coming together as you figure things out. The meta knowledge required for the numbers in the bottom left was a nice touch. It's a shame the game is technically unbeatable, but I managed to get all five pins and plug them in.
The presentation is really slick too. The various components of the bomb all look cool and are animated well. The music gives the game a nice vibe and the sound effects are well placed.
The only issue (bugs aside) is that it feels uneccesary having to scroll across the screen to figure out the status of the bomb. It's feels like the bomb could have just taken up the whole screen.Submitted
Pretty cool, it's a shame we can't complete it. I got as far as 4 pins, I didn't really realize I had to connect the thing on the bottom, but that's pretty smart.
I think the biggest issue is an overall lack of feedback on what works and what doesn't, especially because of the time limit. Like, you can figure stuff out, but it takes a few attemps for simple things. Like the gauge at the top, first time I stopped it in the green I spent a while not knowing what to do because I didn't realize another part of the bomb opened up.
But that's definitely a lot to ask for in 48h, and apart from that lack of feedback, it's pretty polished and the puzzles are interesting.Submitted
4 pins. That's quite impressive. I assume it required some amount of patience.
Perhaps the feedback problem would have been solved with some sound effects when you do something right or wrong. My brother actually recorded some sounds for that, but I never got the time to implement them.
Thank you for playing and leaving feedwach!

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The American Psychological Association Answers Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality
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IS HOMOSEXUALITY A MENTAL ILLNESS OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEM?
No. Psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals agree that homosexuality is not an illness, mental disorder or emotional problem. Much objective scientific research over the past 35 years shows us that homosexual orientation, in and of itself, is not associated with emotional of social problems.
Homosexuality was thought to be a mental illness in the past because mental health professionals and society had biased information about homosexuality since most studies only involved lesbians and gay men in therapy. when researchers examined data about gay people who were not in therapy, the idea that homosexuality was a mental illness was found to be untrue.
In 1973 the American Psychiatric Association confirmed the importance of the new research by removing the term ‘homosexuality’ from the official manual that list all mental and emotional disorders. In 1975 the American Psychological Association passed a resolution supporting this action. Both associations urge all mental health professionals to help dispel the stigma of mental illness that some people still associate with homosexual orientation. Since original declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, this decision has subsequently been reaffirmed by additional research findings and both associations.
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Yes. Studies comparing groups of children raised by homosexual and by heterosexual parents find no developmental differences between the two groups of children in their intelligence, psychological adjustment, social adjustment, popularity with friends, development of social sex role identity or development of sexual orientation.
Another stereotype about homosexuality is the mistaken belief that gay men have more of a tendency than heterosexual men to sexually molest children. There is no evidence indicating that homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to molest children.
WHY DO SOME GAY MEN AND LESBIANS TELL PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION?
Because sharing that aspect of themselves with others is important to their mental health. In fact, the process of identity development for lesbians and gay men, usually called ‘coming out’, has been found to be strongly related to psychological adjustment – the more positive the gay male or lesbian identity, the better one’s mental health and the higher one’s self-esteem.
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Because of false stereotypes and unwarranted prejudice towards them, the process of ‘coming out’ for lesbians and gay men can be a very challenging process which may cause emotional pain. Lesbian and gay people often feel ‘different’ and alone when they first become aware of same-sex attractions. They may also fear being rejected by family, friends, co-workers and religious institutions if they do ‘come out’.
In addition, homosexuals are frequently the targets of discrimination and violence. This threat of violence and discrimination is an obstacle to lesbian and gay people’s development. In a 1989 national survey, 5% of the gay men and 10% of the lesbians reported physical abuse or assault related to being lesbian or gay in the last year; 47% reported some form of discrimination over their lifetime. Other research has shown similarly high rates of discrimination or violence.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP LESBIANS AND GAY MEN OVERCOME PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THEM?
The people who have the most positive attitudes toward gay men and lesbians are those who say they know one or more gay person well. For this reason, psychologists believe negative attitudes toward gays as a group are prejudices that are not grounded in actual experience with lesbians or gay men but on stereotypes and prejudice.
Furthermore, protection against violence and discrimination are very important, just as they are for other minority groups. Some states include violence against an individual on the basis of her or his sexual orientation as a ‘hate crime’ and eight U.S. states have laws against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
CAN THERAPY CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION?
No. Even though homosexual orientation is not a mental illness and there is no scientific reason to attempt conversion of lesbians or gays to heterosexual orientation, some individuals may seek to change their own sexual orientation or that of another individual (for example, parents seeking therapy for their child). Some therapists who undertake this kind of therapy report that they have changed their client’s sexual orientation (from homosexual to heterosexual) in treatment. Close scrutiny of their reports indicates several factors that cast doubt: many of the claims come from organizations with an ideological perspective on sexual orientation, rather than from mental health researchers; the treatments and their outcomes are poorly documented; and the length of time that clients are followed up after the treatment is too short.
In 1990, the American Psychological Association stated that scientific evidence does not show that conversion therapy works and that it can do more harm than good. Changing one’s sexual orientation is not simply a matter of changing one’s sexual behavior. It would require altering one’s emotional, romantic and sexual feelings and restructuring one’s self-concept and social identity. Although some mental health providers do attempt sexual orientation conversion, others question the ethics of trying to alter through therapy a trait that is not a disorder and that is extremely important to an individual’s identity. Not all gays and lesbians who seek therapy want to change their sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians may seek counseling for any of the same reasons as anyone else. In addition, they may seed psychological help to ‘come out’ or to deal with prejudice, discrimination and violence.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR SOCIETY TO BE BETTER EDUCATED ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY?
Educating all people about sexual orientation and homosexuality is likely to diminish anti-gay prejudice. Accurate information about homosexuality is especially important to young people struggling with their own sexual identity. Fears that access to such information will affect one’s sexual orientation are not valid.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY?
PUBLICATIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH FURTHER INFORMATION.
- Garnets, L.D., et. al, ‘Issues in Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men,’ American Psychologist, Vol. 46, No.9, pp. 964-972.
- Goodchilds, J.D. , Psychological Perspectives on Human Diversity in America, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C., 1993
- Garnets, L.D. and Kimmel, D.C., Psychological Perspectives on Lesbians & Gay Male Experiences,
Columbia University Press, NY, 1993.
- Gonsiorek, J.C., and Weinrich, J.D. , Homosexuality: Research Implications For Public Policy
Sage Publications, CA, 1991.
- Herek, G.M. , and Berrill, K.T., Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 5, No.3.
ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH FURTHER INFORMATION.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1734 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20009
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C02 Rockville, MD 20857
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20005
Sex Information and Education Counsel of the United States
130 W. 42nd Street, Suite 2500 New York, NY 10036
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He would say things like “Ali is FIT as F**K” and would inappropriately punch people in the stomach during Osher’s games.
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Last night, he didn’t receive a rose. And now he has some… not so kind words to say to Ali Oetjen.
Posting on his Instagram last night, Paddy wrote, “It’s safe to say I had more of a connection with the alpaca in the backyard, than I did with Ali.”
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From the perspective of author Wallace Stegner, who once wrote that "it is a better world with some buffalo left in it," the National Zoo has just gotten a whole lot better.
Today the zoo opens a 46,000-square-foot exhibit that pays homage to the once-grand American Prairie and features a colony of 14 burrowing prairie dogs, dozens of varieties of native prairie grasses and plants waving in the hot breeze, and a pair of majestic young bison--Ten Bears, the male, and Kicking Bird, the female.
Located on the main Olmstead Walk, next door to the Panda House, the multimillion-dollar exhibit is designed to educate visitors about the prairie that once covered 420 million acres in America but now has been reduced by development to 1 percent of that, or 4.2 million acres.
"It is important that we understand the interaction of people, plants and animals, how human interaction has affected our environment," said Mike Morgan, a zoo spokesman. "That's the idea behind the exhibit."
The "American Prairie" exhibit, which took four years to plan and build, is part of a $4 million zoo renovation that includes a new restaurant, gift shop and plaza. Instead of tall wooden boards decorated with animal pictures, the typical view during construction, visitors on their way to the giraffes and elephants will now see the bison and prairie dogs, 110 species of grass and plants--as many as 50 of them native to the prairie--and scores of interactive displays.
The misnamed prairie dogs--rodents that that make a high-pitched sound resembling a bark--have been fixtures at the zoo for years but have now been incorporated into the new exhibit. The animals, which burrow underground and have divided themselves into two separate groups that sometimes compete for space, quickly consumed the grass planted to supply them with food, leaving only dried brown remnants. They are now fed kale and other foods by zookeepers.
The American Prairie is a place where grass is stronger than trees, where devastating fires are vital for the land's survival, where temperatures can climb into the 100s on a summer day and plummet to 35 degrees below zero on a winter night. It is also where bison, the largest land animals native to North America, once numbered more than 30 million before they were hunted to near extinction a century ago.
Now, with conservation efforts continuing, there are about 200,000 bison, more commonly called buffalo, in the United States.
The bison, which covered parts of the country so densely in 1806 that explorers Lewis and Clark spoke of a "moving multitude" that "darkened the whole plains," have special meaning at the National Zoo. The facility's founder, conservationist William Temple Hornaday, began a campaign in the late 1800s to save them, and when the zoo opened on the Mall more than 110 years ago, bison were among the first animals displayed.
The zoo's previous bison residents were removed two years ago. The new prairie exhibit showcases Ten Bears, who at only 14 months already weighs about 600 pounds and will reach 1,800 pounds, and the smaller, 13-month-old Kicking Bird, who is still shedding the winter fur coat that bison grow to keep warm.
An electrified wire ensures that the bison, which move fast for their size and are dangerous to humans, stay in their enclosure. There is also a small house where the bison will be fed plants in addition to what they eat roaming their own little prairie.
Yesterday, the bison strolled leisurely through their new home, munching on what zoo assistant curator Stuart Wells said is probably their favorite treat--big bluestem, appropriately named because its thin stalks grow to more than six feet and have a decidedly blue cast. The plants are so numerous and high that when the bison lie down and lounge, the animals are hard to spot. But when they stand, they are impossible to miss.
"We're not sure we will breed them, or allow them to breed," Wells said. If the zoo decides against offspring, "we would take precautions."
Precautions? "Yes, preventive measures. On the male."
Translation: Ten Bears would get a bison vasectomy.
CAPTION: Ten Bears, left, and Kicking Bird, two yearling bison, roam through tall grass at the National Zoo's new 46,000-square-foot American Prairie exhibit.
CAPTION: A couple of curious prairie dogs poke their heads up from a hollow in the prairie run at the zoo's new exhibit. They are part of a colony of 14.


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For the first time in gaming history, two video games publishers (Capcom and Namco) have joined forces, mashing-up two games into one where Street Fighter and Tekken series' characters all fight it out!We were asked to join in the battle to create this video for the game's launch by sampling actual gameplay footage and turning it into tune! We made beats from smacks, whacks and kicks, creating - quite literally - a thumping track! All the while editing the video at the same time, so the viewer gets to 'see the music' and so see the character moves.Kick, punch, oh ahh, crack, crunch - you know the score...!
Addictive TV headline Battlejam at Cargo in London, Easter 2009. Brainchild of Beardyman, the UK beatboxing champion and all round rhythmic wonder, Battlejam runs in both London (at Cargo) and in Brighton (at Audio). The Easter 2009 special also featured Beardy's mate and DMC champion scratcher JFB, the beat-jazzman Onyx Ashanti and others for a night of sampling and remix madness.
Remixing fast and furiously for Universal, Addictive TV were asked to remix the new Vin Diesel blockbuster "Fast & Furious". Burning rubber, skids and squealing tyres galore - this movie was made for remixing...! Slamming the pedal-to-the-metal, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker re-team for the ultimate chapter of the movies built on speed. Heading back to LA where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to burn rubber, illegally race each other in exotic cars through the mean streets of Los Angeles, and floor them across the Mexican desert in this high-octane action-thriller.
www.myspace.com/addictivetv Meticulously sampling the film for its vibrant sounds and images, and reconstructing them into this fast-paced audiovisual remix mash-up, Addictive TV give Slumdog Millionaire their unique treatment. Danny Boyle's forthcoming "Slumdog Millionaire" - which opens January 9th - looks set to be a big hit. The film, already nominated for the Golden Globes and tipped for the Oscars, tells the story of a kid from the slums of Mumbai who gets to go on India's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
www.myspace.com/addictivetv Sampling Cole Porter, along with the entire film, Noel Coward's sharp witted comedy EASY VIRTUE gets the Addictive TV treatment. Easy Virtue is directed by Stephan Elliot (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and stars Jessica Biel, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas.
The Eye of the Pilot is a live cinema project by Addictive TV featuring French guitarist Alejandro de Valera. With an original soundtrack by Addictive TV, the project - which has now been performed many times in a number of countries from Russia to the USA - is a musical and visual travelogue remixing the fantastic personal 8mm archive of French airline pilot Raymond Lamy, filmed during his travels in the 1950's. This is a short clip from the performance at the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
After sanctioning the bootleg mash-up of Blondie Vs The Doors by DJ Mark Vidler aka Go Home Productions, EMI commissioned Addictive TV to create the video mash-up of "Rapture Riders" - remixing Blondies "Rapture" with "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors. Not an easy task, as no actual footage of Jim Morrison seems to exist of him actually singing it!
Made in 2006, this is the award winning viral advert created by Addictive TV. After seeing their bootleg film remix work, New Line Cinema in Hollywood - one of the main US studios - contacted Addictive TV and asked them to audiovisually remix the, at the time, new Antonio Banderas film TAKE THE LEAD. This was the first time a Hollywood studio had ever done this, letting someone else sample and remix a film. The audiovisual track was used in promotion of the movie worldwide. TAKE THE LEAD is based on the true story of ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, also the subject of the award-winning documentary Mad Hot Ballrooom, who volunteers to teach in a New York City school and ends up creating a new style of ballroom hip-hop dance with his students.
In summer 2006, no one escaped the internet phenomenon that was the Samuel L. Jackson action movie 'Snakes on a Plane'. A film with a huge, albeit strange, cult following even before it was released! Addictive TV were asked to create audiovisually sampled remixed trailers for US television. Here's one of them.
Addictive TV created this cinema trailer for the National Film Theatre's "Access All Areas" film season of music and rock documentaries. Sampling many of the films, both the audio and the image, to produce the piece.


METIS is the European energy system model developed by Artelys since 2015 on behalf of the European Commission’s DG ENER. Over the past 3 years of the METIS 2 project, we have further upgraded METIS by integrating distribution/transmission grids, allowing for 2050 multi-energy assessments and making METIS a fully web-based tool. We are organizing this special event to introduce METIS 2 new features!
Figure: METIS transmission module visualisation
— As part of Le Havre Seine Métropole’s energy master plan, Artelys has worked with metropolitan services to set up a web platform for monitoring territorial energy data.
— CasADi is an open-source tool for general numerical optimization with a strong focus on optimal control and its versions 3.6.2 and higher are now compatible with Artelys Knitro 13.2.
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Artelys demonstrated how to perform cost-benefit analysis of new transmission assets in a smart grid during a webinar hosted by the Linux Foundation Energy and the Global Power System Transformation Consortium showing the strength of the prominent open-source grid computation tool PowSyBl-Metrix.
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Indian-American exec pleads guilty to insider trading
New York, March 27
An Indian-American, who was arrested and charged in July 2022, has pleaded guilty to 13 counts arising from his participation in a scheme to commit insider trading based on material, non-public information (MNPI) that he misappropriated from his employer.
Amit Bhardwaj, 49, the former Chief Information Security Officer at Lumentum Holdings Inc, traded on the misappropriated MNPI himself and tipped his associates with this same information so that they could place profitable trades in Lumentum's acquisition targets, a Department of Justice said in a statement.
"Not only did Bhardwaj betray his company and cheat the securities markets, but when confronted by the FBI, he also schemed to conceal his illicit behaviour and obstruct the investigation," US Attorney Damian Williams said.
Bhardwaj, of San Ramon in California, pled guilty to seven counts of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud -- each of which carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison, and four counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud -- each of which carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
According to court documents, Bhardwaj learned that Lumentum was considering acquiring Coherent, Inc in December 2020, after which he purchased Coherent stock and call options, and tipped three associates -- his friend Dhirenkumar Patel, another friend, and one of his close family relatives -- these individuals all traded in Coherent securities as a result.
Patel agreed to pay Bhardwaj 50 per cent of the profits that he earned by trading in Coherent based on the MNPI provided by Bhardwaj. When Coherent's stock price increased substantially following the announcement of the Lumentum acquisition, Bhardwaj, and his accomplices, closed their positions in Coherent securities and collectively profited by nearly $900,000.
In October 2021, Bhardwaj learned that Lumentum was engaged in confidential discussions with Neophotonics Corporation about a potential acquisition. He provided this information to Srinivasa Kakkera, Abbas Saeedi, and Ramesh Chitor, who traded in Neophotonics securities as a result.
Chitor and Bhardwaj agreed to split the profits equally.When Neophotonics' stock price increased substantially following the announcement of the Lumentum acquisition in November 2021, the three closed their positions in Neophotonics securities and made collectively nearly $4.3 million in realised and unrealised profits.
According to the allegations in the indictment and statements made in public court proceedings, Bhardwaj drove to the homes of certain of his co-conspirators to encourage them not to tell the federal authorities the truth about their insider trading scheme, thus obstructing an FBI investigation into their conduct.
Bhardwaj is scheduled to be sentenced by District Judge Gregory H. Woods on July 11, 2023.
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The Station House Gallery is gearing up to celebrate the city’s 85th birthday year with a special fundraising event called Chew the Fat.
This event will be the opening event for the gallery’s summer theme show My Williams Lake that opens on Saturday, July 5.
“We have big plans for this event,” says gallery manager Diane Toop.
“A day outside the Station House with events, beer garden, food, music, children’s activities and talk, lots of talk about the old days.”
She says they are inviting some longtime residents to share their stories with visitors during the event.
“We are really hoping to encourage people to come down and spend some time with people they might not have seen for a while or people that they just like to ‘chew the fat’ with and to remind people how important the Station House was and is, to our community,” Toop says.
The organizing committee is also looking for musicians who are willing to play for a small honorarium (Gallery Shop certificate) and more volunteers to help on the day of the event including two designated drivers for the beer-garden customers, food production and service, as well as set up of the outside activity areas.
Walkers will also be needed to monitor the site for safety purposes.
During the Chew the Fat event tickets will be sold on arts and craft items that are donated for the gallery fundraiser. A photographic quilt created by youth entries selected for the summer show will also be auctioned at Chew the Fat.
Funds are being raised to fix and repaint the outside of the gallery building, which is the original Pacific Great Eastern railway building.
Toop says the gallery is accepting donations for the fundraiser right up until the day of the event.
“We really want people to be aware that all the funds raised will be used to fix up the outside of the building,” Toop says.
Anyone who would like to assist with the Chew the Fat event is asked to call Diane Toop at 250-392-6113 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.org.
The gallery society also needs volunteers to help with numerous other jobs throughout the year such as clean-up and painting work bees, organizing refreshments for opening nights, helping the exhibition co-ordinator with hanging shows, printing gallery items from newspapers and online sources and putting the information into binders for future reference, helping man the Christmas market, helping with inventory, and more.
Becoming a Station House Gallery member also has advantages in that members are automatically invited to the monthly, invitation only, gallery openings.


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You don’t have to look far before you’ll notice signs of the American Revolution in Guilford County. In fact, they’re on almost every street corner! Streets like Independence, Liberty, Colonial, Greene, Cornwallis, Battleground, as well as the city of Greensboro, all take their names from the historic Battle of Guilford Courthouse that took place on March 15, 1781. Thanks to the Guilford Battleground Company (GBC), the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park was established on the actual battle site, preserving an important piece of American heritage.
We invite you to join the GBC – the not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving these two parks and telling the story of the sacrifices made by colonial men and women who fought for our freedom.
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For the first half of the year the number of homes sold here on Kauai continue to trend downward due to the lack of inventory however, with six months of sales data behind us the median price is possibly solidifying. At the very least let’s just say for the first time the numbers don’t appear as unrealistic as they had, but more on that later. Let’s take a look at the number of homes sold.
Homes Sold on Kauai
Island wide the number of homes sold was down by double digits. At the end of June in 2022 we had sold 304 homes, this year 154 which is a -49.34% decrease. The South Shore went from 95 to 37 homes sold a -61.05% decrease. North Shore had a -56.06% decrease in sales from 66 to 29 and Lihue had 27 sales at the end of the first 6 months compared to 18 this year a decrease of -33.33%.
Despite the lack of sales, the prices show signs of strengthening. Before, the median price was just not believable but now the numbers are looking a little more realistic. If you look at just the month of June 2022 there were 42 homes sold compared to 35 this year. The sold price compared to the original list price, meaning before any price reductions were done, was 100% in 2022 and in June of 2023 it’s 97.5%. Sellers are still getting close to what they are asking for but the key factor is the pricing has to make sense for today’s buyer and turn-key properties are selling better. So let’s get to those prices.
The median price at the end of June 2023 on the island was $1,100,000 compared to $1,200,000 in 2022 a -8.33% decrease. South Shore is only down -1.89% at $1,300,000 in 2023 compared to $1,325,000 in 2022. North Shore was at $2,350,000 in 2022 compared to $2,050,000 in 2023 a -12.77% decrease. Lihue is down -4.84% at $885,000 this year compared to $930,000 in 2022.
Interest Rates Up, Inventory Down
It’s been a solid year since the interest rates went up and I know that some were hoping that there would be a massive drop in pricing and more inventory, but the numbers have just not shown that. They also have not shown the month over month massive price increases.
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In a recent twist in the legal showdown between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has openly criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler, dubbing him a “political liability.” This development sheds light on the intensifying conflict in a case that holds broad implications for the cryptocurrency industry.
Garlinghouse’s Criticisms and Ripple’s Legal Wins
Garlinghouse has accused Gensler of persisting with failed strategies against the crypto industry, citing the SEC’s setbacks in cases involving major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance. He points to these results and Ripple’s courtroom victories as proof of the SEC’s misguided approach. Notably, a July 2023 court ruling deemed XRP not a security, dealing a significant blow to the SEC. The dismissal of charges against Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen further strengthened Ripple’s position.
This shift from defense to offense is a notable departure for Ripple. By adopting a more confrontational stance, Brad Garlinghouse aims to highlight what he sees as inconsistencies and overreach in the SEC’s actions. While Ripple has secured legal triumphs, the case now moves to a crucial remedies phase, where the court will decide on potential penalties and sanctions against Ripple. This phase could carry substantial financial implications for the company.
Implications for Ripple and the Crypto Industry
As the lawsuit progresses to the remedies phase, there is an opportunity for potential resolution. Ripple and the SEC will propose penalties and remedies, with the court’s stance on XRP’s classification playing a pivotal role. A favorable decision could result in minimal penalties for Ripple, but the SEC retains the option to appeal, potentially prolonging the legal battle.
The case’s outcome extends beyond Ripple and XRP, potentially setting a precedent for the entire cryptocurrency industry. A favorable decision for Ripple could pave the way for clearer regulatory frameworks, bolstering the prospects for broader cryptocurrency adoption.
In his criticism of Gensler, Brad Garlinghouse treads carefully. His outspoken approach poses the risk of straining relations with regulators and affecting Ripple’s standing in the remedies phase. However, it could also rally the cryptocurrency community and prompt the SEC to reconsider its regulatory strategies.
As Ripple and the SEC gear up for the next stage of their legal clash, the cryptocurrency sector is watching attentively. The verdict is likely to have significant ramifications for the regulation and acceptance of digital assets.
Ripple CEO’s Bold Move in SEC Faceoff
As the legal drama unfolds, the cryptocurrency industry braces for potential resolution. The remedies phase will see proposals from both Ripple and the SEC, with the court’s stance on XRP’s classification playing a decisive role. A favorable decision could mean light penalties for Ripple, but the SEC retains the option to appeal, prolonging the legal battle.
The case’s implications extend beyond Ripple and XRP, holding the potential to set a precedent for the entire cryptocurrency landscape. A positive outcome for Ripple could pave the way for clearer regulatory frameworks, fostering increased confidence and wider cryptocurrency adoption.
In a groundbreaking move, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has taken a bold stance against SEC Chair Gary Gensler, marking a pivotal moment in Ripple’s ongoing legal battle. Garlinghouse’s strategic critique of the SEC’s methods and emphasis on recent courtroom successes aim to reshape the narrative in Ripple’s favor.
As the legal saga enters a critical phase, the stakes are high not only for Ripple and XRP but for the entire cryptocurrency industry. The potential ripple effects of this case could extend far beyond the courtroom, influencing regulatory practices and shaping the future landscape of digital asset adoption.
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Michele and Cliff Love’s Xtra Luck grabbed the lead from pacesetter Majestic Harbor on the final turn and drew away in the stretch to beat For Greater Glory by 1 ½ lengths in Saturday’s 78th running of the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) and Preakness Stakes (GI) winner American Pharoah continued his preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (GI) by galloping 1 3/16 miles over the Churchill Downs main track under regular exercise rider Jorge Alvarez on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) winner American Pharoah had his first gallop since his seven-length romp in last Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (GI) in preparation for the final leg of the Triple Crown, the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (GI) on June 6.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) and Preakness (GI) winner American Pharoah (7-6-0-0—$3,730,300) returned to the track Thursday for the first time since Saturday’s seven-length romp in the slop at Pimlico Race Course.
With his date with racing history in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (Grade I) on the near horizon, Zayat Stables’ Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) and Preakness (GI) winner American Pharoah returned to Churchill Downs on Monday to prepare for the third jewel of racing’s Triple Crown.
Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah, the Kentucky Derby champ who splashed his way to a seven-length romp in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, is booked on a Monday flight from Baltimore to Louisville and is expected to arrive at Churchill Downs’ Barn 33 around 2 p.m.
Ramona Bass’ Courtesan, ridden by Corey Lanerie and trained by Christophe Clement, tracked pacesetter First Romance and ran down that rival late to win Saturday’s first division of the $58,740 Keertana overnight stakes at Churchill Downs.
Stoneway Farm’s Ahh Chocolate shipped back to trainer Neil Howard’s stable at Churchill Downs after a third-place effort in the Black Eyed Susan Stakes (GII) at Pimlico behind the Dale Romans-trained Keen Pauline and Include Betty, who bounced back after a troubled eighth in the Longines Kentuc
Saturday’s 140th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (Grade I) – headlined by the Top 3 finishers in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands: American Pharoah, Firing Line and Dortmund – dominated conversations on the Churchill Downs backstretch Friday morning.
Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC’s Untapable, winner of last year’s Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I), returned to the work tab Monday, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.60 – her third published workout since winning Oaklawn Park’s $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (GI) by 2 ½ lengths on April 10.

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Now a Junior at University of Vermont, Callan Clarke AKA CAL, has been making music throughout his whole childhood and is now in the works of producing and releasing his debut “3”- with plans to take his solo career into flight and shine as another emcee on the mic. Myself, P-Rice, was able to catch up with the inspiring emcee and deliver you all the details of the un-known gem who plans to be making his rounds in hip-hop music.
Interview was done: 1/6/2014
Questions asked by P-Rice:
P-Rice: For those that don’t know who you are, introduce yourself & where you’ve derived your stage name from…
Cal: Hey peoples, my name’s Callan Roberts, but you can call me CAL. I’ve always gone by Callan my whole life, but always thought of going by Cal. This just seemed like the moment to finally try that out. Hopefully people will be able to pronounce/spell my name now.
P-Rice: Where did you grow up?
Cal: I grew up for my first 11 in Georgia in kinda upper middle class neighborhoods, then moved to Vermont and have lived here since, hopping around towns all in the state. Been in Burlington a while and it’s kinda my home base at this point.
P-Rice: At what age did you get into hip-hop music?
Cal: I got into it when I was 11. All my classmates were really into hip-hop and frankly the only music I’d ever been into was what my sister and mom played. So lots of Barenaked Ladies and Good Charlotte. They showed me Eminem, 50, Lil’ Jon, Snoop, and all of those guys who were big in 2003 or so. So even though doing rap is newer to me I’ve always been into hip-hop.


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Honing, it is mainly used for the processing of apertures, usually cylindrical holes, such as cylinder barrels, valve holes, connecting rod holes and box holes, etc. The processing size is generally 5-500mm, or even larger. And under certain conditions, it can also process the outer circle, flat surface, spherical surface and tooth surface, etc., and its surface roughness can reach Ra0.32—0.08 microns. If precision honing is performed, it can reach Ra0.04 microns or less. Therefore, this processing method seems to be used very much at present, and the equipment used is generally a honing machine.
(1) If the honing and rolling tube is scratched, what is the main reason?
Answer: If the honing rolling tube is scratched, there are three main reasons: the material problem of the workpiece itself, the problem of the honing rod or the honing head, and the problem of the honing fluid of the machine tool. As for the specifics, we will not analyze it in detail here. .
(2) Can the honing rolled tube be used directly after welding?
Answer: The honing and rolling pipe cannot be used directly after welding, because this will cause various problems.
The main products produced by Changzhou Baiquan Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. are: rolled pipes, high-precision cold drawn pipes, honing pipes, piston rods, etc. The products are widely used in engineering, metallurgy, shipbuilding and transportation, machinery hydraulic cylinders, High-precision rollers and large-tonnage automobile drive shafts for oilfield pumping, submersible pump barrels, textile, glass, plastics and other industries.


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Review: Japanese animation in 'Short Peace' communicates vividly Los Angeles Times Although three of the sections draw on Japanese history and folklore, the only element tying the segments together is their individuality.
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Leti Arts nominated for 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) Citifmonline Leti Arts develops cross-platform interactive media products based on African history and folklore, including digital comics and mobile games.
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In a bizarre incident, parents of a 15-year-old girl allegedly forced her into prostitution to overcome the financial crisis of the family.
They sold her to a pimp and would receive a fixed amount monthly in return. Somehow, the girl managed to escape from the clutches of a pimp based in Sambhal. After, the girl fled, panicked parents started rigorous search for her when the pimp stopped sending money to them.
When their all efforts went in vain, they approached the Delhi Police and lodged a missing complaint. Following the investigation by the police, the shocking revelation came to light about the misdeed of the parents. Consequently, five persons, including parents of the girl were arrested and the victim was rescued. The girl had taken refuge at her one of the relatives in Bhalaswa dairy in Delhi. Following the tip off, the girl was rescued.
Police said that the accused father Lal Singh and the girl’s mother Chandrawati and three pimps Ravinder Singh, Shanno and Sachin Rastogi had been arrested in this connection. “Initially it appeared to be a case of kidnapping of a minor girl but during investigation, police came to know that father of victim is a vegetables supplier. Singh was under huge debts due to loses in business hence he forced his daughter into prostitution to get rdi of his debts,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer) BS Jaiswal.
He added he planned to make quick money and cleared his debts. “He went to his native Village and brought the girl to Delhi on the pretext of getting her into good school. But, the parents sold her to Ravinder. When, she resisted, she was badly beaten up by her father and mother. The earning of prostitution of girl was shared by the pimps and parents of victim,” the official added.
Then, the girl was sold in Moradabad to one Shanno. Later, Shanno further handed over the girl to another pimp ~ Sachin in Sambhal. The further investigation of the case is in progress. The victim will be produced before Child Welfare Committee.

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Service Dogs Dealing With Covid
June 22, 2020
The pandemic has interrupted training for dogs for people who have visual or hearing impairments, disabilities, epilepsy, autism, or diabetes. Here’s what that means for the dogs — and for the people who rely on them.
When the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides team called Andréa McLean in mid-March to ask her whether she’d take Gisele the poodle back from guide-dog training, McLean didn’t hesitate to say yes. “When they called us and told us, could she come home? I think my response was, ‘Why are you asking? Of course the answer’s yes,” McLean says. “I think most fosters, given the chance to have their foster puppy back from school, for any length of time — all of us, the answer would be yes.”
McLean had previously fostered Gisele for about a year, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic put her scheduled six months of training on hold. Within two weeks, Dog Guides was able to send the 150 dogs in training back to fosters or to dog sitters.
While Gisele’s unexpected return has brought joy to the McLean family, a pause on dog training is a big problem for the foundation and for the close to 60 people across Canada waiting for dogs to help them in their daily lives.
Dog Guides Canada trains dogs for people who have visual or hearing impairments, disabilities, epilepsy, autism, or diabetes. For some people, waiting for a dog guide means waiting to receive vital support. Dog guides can help their partners move from place to place, provide comfort and companionship, and perform alerts based on conditions in the environment or the health of their partner.
The Oakville-based charity typically matches 150 teams across Canada annually, but this year, it says, that probably won’t happen. Spring and summer classes have been cancelled, and fall and winter classes likely will be, too. Training teams requires in-person guidance, and, since many applicants have compromised immune systems, Dog Guides doesn’t want them to risk travelling to Oakville during the pandemic. “It’s all very unsettling, I think, is probably the kindest word,” director of program development Ian Ashworth says. Eventually, the charity plans to bring its 150 guides-in-training back to class, but, for now, training has moved online. Dog Guides is also working to remotely support the 1,100 dog teams already active in Canada, following up to ensure that the dogs are meeting recipients’ needs.
Basic online training does not replace the classroom training dog guides receive from professionals, nor does it negate the need for applicants and dogs to train together. “We have to teach our recipients to become dog trainers, basically, because a dog’s training can change,” Ashworth says. “It can deteriorate over time. It can change in different environments, sometimes [with] different people. So we need to teach our recipients those skills that enable them to continue that training once they return home.” Dogs and humans must also learn to work together. “Our recipients have, obviously, a whole range of challenges that they face. And so, on top of [those], we’re trying to teach them how to handle this highly trained dog.”
The McLean family, which lives in Burlington, cares for Beechy, a five-year-old poodle who breeds for Dog Guides. Gisele is her daughter, as is Karma, a puppy the family is also fostering. Both were born in McLean’s dining room. She says it’s not unusual for there to be so many dogs in the house. Her daughters help take care of them, recording basic training exercises with Gisele and sending videos to Dog Guides coaches to monitor her progress. Gisele seems happy and is doing well with her exercises, McLean says, but notes, “What we don’t know is how it’ll be for her to transition back to school. I do know she loves her trainers, which helps a lot.”
Ashworth says the delay in training means that dogs will need to be reassessed to ensure they can still perform guide duties. If the disruption in training means a dog no longer can, it will undergo a “career change” and be offered up for adoption as a pet.
One major concern for the dogs now is socialization, Ashworth says. Dog guides need to go wherever people do, but, right now, most don’t venture far. Gisele is well-socialized already, McLean says, but Karma was only nine weeks old when the pandemic was declared. “We’d take her a few places the first two weeks that she was a foster, and then COVID hit. She basically hasn’t been anywhere since.” Normally, McLean takes dogs she fosters to work, stores, and her kids’ swimming practices, getting them used to all sorts of sights, sounds, and smells. As more of the province reopens, Dog Guides says foster families can take dogs out, but it is asking them to limit that to essential trips only.
The training delay, which will increase if some dogs change careers, means it will take longer for everyone waiting to be paired with a dog. “Normally, we’d have Karma for a year to a year and a half. We will potentially have Karma longer,” McLean says. “Training has stopped, graduations have stopped, and the classrooms aren’t full yet. It’s going to take a while for everything to be moved through the system.”
Braydon Drexler, 13, is waiting on a new dog. He lives in Winnipeg and has worked with a dog guide named Keats since he was in kindergarten. Braydon has autism, and Keats helps him relax in otherwise stressful situations, such as school or going to the hospital, which he had to do recently after breaking his arm. Keats is due to retire and will go to live with Braydon’s grandmother, but, for now, his retirement has been postponed. Braydon’s mom, Tracey, says Keats doesn’t seem to mind. “Every time someone goes near the door, he’s waiting for his vest to be put on. He’s missing school.”
Tracey says that when they got Keats, Braydon didn’t speak and was dealing with sensory issues and other challenges: “Kind of as a last resort, being aged out of therapies and stuff, we decided to try a dog guide, and, boy, am I glad we did, because it’s made a world of difference.” She says she was hoping Braydon could take the coming school year to get used to living with a new support dog before he finishes Grade 8 and moves on to high school. She worries that transitioning to a new dog and a new school at the same time might be hard on him. Braydon says he’s “just a little bit” excited about getting a new dog when that does happen.

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President Barack Obama issued a proclamation in observance of Workers Memorial Day today, recognizing the workplace protections won by generations of workers throughout the years and recommitting his administration to ensuring the health and welfare of those who are on the job today.
"On Workers Memorial Day, we reflect on the vital achievements of the past and recommit to keeping all workers safe and healthy in the future. We owe nothing less to the ountless working Americans who have built and shaped our Nation, and to those who have lost their lives or been injured on the job," the proclamation states.
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Welcome to Macleay Island, Queensland! This stunning island is located in the Moreton Bay region and is a popular holiday destination for many local and international tourists. The island boasts of breathtaking natural beauty, with pristine beaches, tranquil forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Notably, Macleay Island is an idyllic spot to enjoy a range of fantastic seasonal events throughout the year.
It's summertime, and the living is easy on Macleay Island! If you love water sports, you're in for a treat. There are plenty of activities that will thrill both young and old, from water skiing and tubing, to fishing, kayaking, and snorkeling. The island is surrounded by clear blue waters, and you'll find an array of marine life in the surrounding reefs and islands.
During summer, the Macleay Island Bowls Club hosts a range of interesting events that will keep you entertained. The club has a regular Saturday night jam session where you can enjoy live music while kicking back with a drink in hand. Additionally, they host a monthly market day, where you can stock up on local produce, homemade jams and chutneys, and artisan crafts.
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Macleay Island. This season is characterized by cool breezes, colorful foliage, and vibrant landscapes. During this time, the island comes alive with exciting events and festivals.
One event to look out for is the Macleay Island Arts Complex Artist in Residence program. Each year, the complex invites talented artists from around the world to showcase their skills and share their insights. You'll get a chance to chat with the artists and purchase their one-of-a-kind creations.
Another autumn highlight is the Bay Island Festival, which is held annually in September. This festival brings together all the Bay Islands to celebrate their unique culture and heritage. You'll find a range of activities, such as live music performances, local food stalls, and exhibitions showcasing local arts and crafts.
While Macleay Island may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Queensland's winter season, this island has a special charm that makes it a perfect winter escape. The cooler months provide a lovely respite from the heat, and the island's natural beauty shines through.
During winter, there are a few notable annual events that you won't want to miss. Firstly, the Macleay Island Community Centre hosts a monthly quiz night where locals and visitors come together for a fun evening of trivia. Secondly, the Macleay Island Progress Association puts on a popular annual gala dinner, which includes a 3-course meal, live music, and dancing.
As the weather starts to warm up, Macleay Island bursts into life with a range of colorful spring events and activities. This is an ideal time to witness the flora and fauna on the island in their full glory.
One of the most significant events in spring is the Macleay Island Spring Fair, which is held annually in October. This fair is an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the island's local culture. You'll find plenty of exciting activities, such as live entertainment, market stalls, and fun rides.
Another event to look out for in spring is the Macleay Island Garden Trail. This tour allows you to explore some of the most impressive gardens on the island, all of which have been lovingly tended by their owners. You'll find an array of plants and flowers in full bloom, and it's fascinating to learn about the different gardening techniques used by the locals.
Macleay Island, Queensland is a fascinating destination that offers visitors a chance to enjoy exciting seasonal events throughout the year. Regardless of when you visit, you'll find something unique and exciting to enjoy on this beautiful island. We hope this guide has given you a glimpse into some of the remarkable events that take place on Macleay Island.
For more information on any of these events or to plan your visit to Macleay Island, contact the Redland Tourism and Events department on 07 3829 8999.

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Shocking Photos of Celebrities Without Makeup
As girls strive towards achieving perfection in their everyday lives, they forget that most of these standards of beauty are generated by the media.
In their attempt to look flawless, they eventually end up looking artificial. Wrong, say our celebrities! The selfies of celebs with no makeup is the hottest trend on Instagram and Twitter.
So, kudos to these celebs who dared to bare their “real” skin, embracing their flaws and flaunting their natural beauty!
Here are the celebrities who rock the no-makeup look and send out a loud and clear message: You are beautiful just the way you are!
1. Olivia Wilde
With or without makeup, her face is to die for! Those cat-like eyes will capture your heart, whether they are bare or heavily lined and shadowed!
And admit it: you must be envious of that jaw line! This actress is best known for her roles in “House” and “The O.C”.
In an interview, she has said that it is important to take care of yourself as you grow older. When asked about her makeup routine, she’s said she doesn’t spend much time on it, only 10 minutes.
She uses a color cream, some eyeliner, some mascara, fill in the brows and then something for moisturizing her lips. She also advises women to get enough sleep and drink lot of water in order to maintain their healthy looking skin.
Have confidence in yourself and your beauty and don’t forget to take care of yourself in this mad rush to be the perfect!


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Tony Rezko, a key player in the corruption that took place under former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison. After court Tuesday, U.S. attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said he could not think of another sentence that was that harsh for a public corruption case.
William Cellini, a native son of Springfield, could soon move from the corridors of power to a prison cell. Jurors convicted the long-time political figure and Friend of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on two of four counts Tuesday.
Kevin Martin, who's worked for years in Chicago on arms control issues, now heads Peace Action, the largest peace and justice organization in the country. He joins us to talk about social movements and today’s potential for political change.
Stuart Levine, the star witness in the government's corruption case against William Cellini, is expected back on the stand Monday. He's giving an insider account of how people who pay attention to state boards that deal with the mundane business of government can make a whole lot of money.
Federal prosecutors are making their case for why Rod Blagojevich should not be allowed a third trial.In a lengthy filing, prosecutors said Blagojevich's convictions were just and, just as importantly, they said the trial was done in a fair way.After he was found guilty on several corruption charges


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Join the Chicago Arts Orchestra as they celebrate the release of debut album, Al COMBATE: Rediscovered Galant Music from Eighteenth-Century Mexico. Mingle with many of the CAO's talented musicians.
Chicago Arts Orchestra CD Release Party for debut album, Al Combate
Join the Chicago Arts Orchestra as they celebrate the release of their debut album, Al COMBATE: Rediscovered Galant Music from Eighteenth-Century Mexico Wednesday February 27 2013 6-8pm. Receive a copy of the CD, enjoy an open bar of beer, wine and other beverages. Attendees will also have a chance to mingle with many of the CAO's talented musicians.
The album represents works that have never been recorded and not heard since the Eighteenth Century. The album's title piece, Al Combate, represents a celebratory ode in honor of King Charles III, and is the premiere recording of one of the most significant works written in the eighteenth-century Americas. The album highlights New Spain as a mecca of baroque and galant music through the works of Ignacio Jerusalem and Santiago Billoni, two of the most influential composers of eighteenth-century Mexico.
Where: Curtain Call Club, located in the Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL. 60657 Brown line to Wellington, #11 Lincoln Bus.
Tickets:Pre-Register before February 15 $30. Registration after February 15, or at the door $35. Purchase your tickets online at http://ChicagoArtsOrchestra.org Space is limited for this event. eMail: info(at)ChicagoArtsOrchestra.org

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Every year brings us many new up-and-coming bands, but most of them seem to be nothing more than over-hyped mediocrity that won't go very far in the future (cough, cough, The Killers; cough, cough, Panic! at the Disco). But this year, there is at least one new band that isn't all just fuss: People in Planes.
All right, maybe the name isn't too catchy (one of my friends described it as a "turnoff"), but let's look past that. People in Planes is a quintet from Cardiff, Wales, made up of vocalist Gareth Jones, guitarist Peter Roberts, bassist Kris Blight, drummer John Maloney and keyboardist Ian Russell. Calling these guys the next Radiohead might seem like a bit of an exaggeration at first, but give these guys a listen first.
To call their debut album, "As Far As the Eye Can See," an excellent debut wouldn't be strong enough. The band makes a tremendous first impression with an hour-long album that holds up from start to finish and doesn't show any signs of amateurish or unfocused direction. It's an album where every song is masterful, yet it holds up very well as a whole.
There is a range of musical styles on this 12-song disc; Some of the songs are angry rock tunes ("Barracuda" and "Black Widow"), some are mellow alternative songs ("Moth" and "For Miles Around"), and some are just plain creepy ("Rush" and "Fire").
Every track will make you want to hit the back button on your CD player, and expect to become addicted to the CD after your first listen.
All right, you've read enough raving. What are you waiting for? Go online and listen to songs by these guys or buy the CD. I expect these guys to be a big hit this year, and I'm eager to see how they follow up such a spectacular debut.
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Jennifer Lopez kicked back with a cocktail this holiday weekend.
During July 4th, the singer and actress shared an Instagram Video that chronicled her making a “surprise pop in” to a liquor store in Sag Harbor, New York to purchase bottles of her drink brand, Delola. She also discussed her healthy relationship with alcohol.
“I got up early to go sneak out and get some Delola. We have a few people coming over for the holiday weekend, and I realized that we don’t have any,” she said with a laugh. “I thought we would, but we don’t. So I’m going to go to the store and get some.”
Lopez, who enjoyed the summer weekend with her husband Ben Affleck, recorded the video while in the car on the way to snag her drinks at Sag Harbor Liquor Store.
“I’m so excited. I love holiday weekends. I love spending time with family and friends and having a little cocktail,” she said while en route.
Lopez dropped the line of fruity, lower-calorie cocktails in April. The three, ready-to-drink spritzes each contain a different spirit. The Bella Berry is made with vodka, the Paloma Rosa has tequila and the L’orange features an amaro base.
The release created some confusion among fans who thought Lopez didn’t drink alcohol — so she cleared the air.
“I know that a lot of people have been talking about like, ‘Oh she doesn’t even drink. What’s she doing with a cocktail line?’ And to tell you the truth, that was true for a long time. I didn’t drink. A few years back, as you will see from several photos of me out over the past 10 maybe 15 years, I have been having the occasional cocktail. I do enjoy the occasional cocktail,” she said.
Lopez then went into more detail about her typical drinking habits.
“I do drink responsibly. I don’t drink to get s—faced. I drink to be social and have a good time and just kind of relax and let loose a bit, but always responsibly,” she added.
Lopez said that her Delola spritzes “fit my lifestyle” since they have lower alcohol, calorie and sugar content.
When the Shotgun Wedding star finally made it to the liquor store in the video, she revealed to a patron which is her current favorite Delola spritz. “Honestly, I really like the tequila one right now,” she said of the Paloma Rosa.
Lopez was overjoyed to meet fans and customers during the impromptu trip. One shopper even said they would bring Delola spritzes for a boat day they were having. “This is what I created this for!” Lopez responded enthusiastically.
To close out the video, the owner of the store played a special surprise for the Delola founder as she checked out with a bag full of the bottles: “They put on my music. That’s always fun,” Lopez said.
Lopez spoke with PEOPLE in April about her new business venture.
“I’m not a huge alcohol whatever-alcohol drinker, so it needed to be something that was really pleasant tasting,” she said at the time. “I loved the idea of creating something a little more healthy, a little bit more to my taste with kind of healthier ingredients and being gluten-free.”
Delola means “from Lola” in Spanish, so “the way we came up with the name for Delola was really about being the carefree, fun side of who I am,” she added.
The bottles are embossed with a design inspired by the Bronx crest (a nod to her New York hometown) and also lions — in honor of her and Affleck’s zodiac signs.
“I’m a Leo. On the actual bottle, I put two lions — Ben and I are both Leos — like a male and a female lion,” Lopez said. “It’s very personalized, really authentic to me and what I love.”