FBI DEBUNKED THE MJ12 UFO DOCUMENTS IN THE MOST CHILDISH WAY POSSIBLE
As the evidence becomes more transparent that we aren't alone the FBI apparently continues their quest to continue to try to debunk any claims that we have indeed been visited by aliens from another planet. But in a way that isn't true to form for the FBI, they seem to do it now in a way that can only be described as well childish.
FBI AGAIN CLASSIFY UFO DOCUMENTS AS "BOGUS"
The whole thing is about the earliest incidents recorded of a UFO cover-up in 1947 incident at Roswell, New Mexico. This incident involved the reports that a UFO crashed landed near an army base. There are those who believe that the whole incident was investigated by a task force which is known as the Majestic 12.
How does the FBI respond to this claim of the investigation and even the fact that aliens crash-landed at Roswell, to begin with? Well, they sum it up literally with one word, they call it all "bogus"
That's right no fancy explanation as to why this isn't believable just the word bogus. But despite the FBI continuing to say nothing occurred at Roswell and tries to slam down other evidence of alien visitations those who truly believe refuse to allow this government agency to tell them it isn't true.
In fact, some believe that the more the FBI deny there is evidence of alien visitations the more its believe they are involved in an elaborate cover-up to keep the truth out of public view. In fact, there are some who say they have evidence that the Roswell incident did truly happy. One such person is Documentary Producer James Shandera who has claimed to have received an envelope containing film. When he took the time to develop the film he found that it was pictures of documents regarding the Roswell incident along with other alien visitations that were investigated by the Majestic 12. But when sharing these papers were the public it wasn't long before many skeptics started to unravel these as actual proof. So, eventually, these were marked up as a hoax. As for the FBI and their response to these documents, yes they summed it up in one word Bogus. What the FBI fails to realize is that for those who chose to continue to believe in alien visitations their claims are becoming well bogus.
Still, the Majestic 12 live on. There are those in the UFOlogy community, such as prominent voice Stanton Friedman, who still believe that the documents are real and continue to argue the point. There have even been further documents that have surfaced claiming to support the originals, but none have gained such a strong response.
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John Suler's Photographic Psychology: Image and Psyche
The Rule of Thirds
One of the most basic and effective strategies for composition is the well-known Rule of Thirds. In a tic-tac-toe fashion, you mentally divide the shot into nine rectangular areas by visualizing two equally spaced horizontal and vertical lines. The result will give you three horizontal and vertical layers of the same size, with four points where the lines intersect. You then place the elements of the shot according to this grid. The strategies for using the Rule of Thirds fall into four general categories.
1. Place the subject at a power point
One simple method is to place the main subject at one the intersection points, what some people call the power points. The photo of the Watch Children road sign illustrates this straightforward technique. Placing the subject exactly on that spot might seem a bit obvious in some cases, so feel free to position it near the power point for a more loose interpretation of the Rule of Thirds. For a more sophisticated composition, place another, perhaps secondary subject at one of the other powerpoints, preferable one on the opposite side of the image. This will create a balance or tension between these two elements of the shot, both by the fact that you are using not one but two powerpoints, and by the fact that you are activating a diagonal line connection between those two elements of the shot. In the photo of the two cousins, their heads fall near the top left and bottom right power points, resulting in a digaonal line that adds energetic fun to their body language antics.
2. Place subjects along the vertical or horizontal lines
Another relatiavely straightforward strategy is to place a subject along one of the lines of the rule of thirds grid, as in the street shot of the lamp post. Notice also how the lamp itself is also very close to a power point. For landscape shots, put the horizon on or near the bottom line to emphasize the sky, as in the photo of the palm trees. Put the horizon on or near the top line to emphasize the landscape.
3. Place subjects within the horizontal and/or vertical layers
For this strategy, you are creating three horizontal or vertical layers within the image - and in more sophisticated images, both. As with using power points, it's often more interesting and less obvious to loosely interpret the positioning of the subjects according to the grid. In the photo of the lamp post, the street falls roughly into the bottom layer, the sky and top of the trees in the top layer, and the lamp post along with the main body of the trees in the middle layer.
Keep in mind that "negative space" might be an element of the image that you place in one of the three zones, as in the sky appearing in the top third of the lamp post photo. In the shot of the palm trees, negative space plays an even bigger role. Notice how the trees fall in the right side of the grid (with the tree on the left lying along one of the vertical grid lines), while the sky takes up the remaining two thirds. On closer inspection, you'll notice that the left third of the image contains clouds, with the comparatively slim middle third being mostly empty sky. In addition to the horizontal division into thirds, the image also contains a vertical division as well: ground, trees with clouds, and open sky at the top.
4. Combine these strategies in interesting ways.
Find ways to combine these three strategies for an image that offers overlapping, subtle, and pershaps even a subliminal feeling of "thirds." As we've seen, you can create an image with three layers vertically as well as horizontally, with negative space playing a role as a subject and two or more of the main features of the image near the power points. If possible, you might also introduce the idea of "three" elsewere in the image, as in the three palm trees.
Seeing the Grid
When we're shooting or editing a photo, how exactly do we “place” elements of the image according to the Rule of Thirds grid? While shooting, try to see a scene through the viewfinder according to the grid. That visual skill might come naturally for some people. Others might have to work at it. In the past some photographers tried placing over the viewfinder of their camera a piece of glass or clear plastic containing the grid, so they could see the shot through it. Fortunately, in our more modern age, some cameras have this feature built right into the LCD screen.
If you take shots that roughly approximate the Rule of Thirds, you might later fine-tune the proportions by cropping. Some photo editing programs, like Photoshop, offer a feature in the crop tool where a rule-of-thirds grid will appear on the image, to serve as a guideline for cropping.
Why we love it
Why is the Rule of Thirds so important in visual design? The human mind doesn’t particularly like disorder and chaos. It naturally seeks out patterns and quickly detects their presence, sometimes on an involuntary, subconscious level. The three part geometry of the Rule of Thirds is particularly catchy to the eye. It feels interesting, dynamic. It conveys tension and energy, especially at the power points. As I mentioned in the essay on diagonal lines, the number 3 is psychologically compelling, sometimes even mystical. Think of mother/father/child, the love triangle, the Pyramids, the Holy Trinity. Think of the Three Stooges and the Three Little Pigs.
The dimensions of the grid
Here’s a more subtle aspect of the Rule of Thirds grid. Hopefully, the dimensions of the nine rectangular areas are aesthetically pleasing, as in the “golden ratio” of 8:5. The frame of the typical SLR camera is very close to this ratio, which results in nine areas that also approach those dimensions. With the exception of the crazy cousins picture and the tic-tac-toe design, all of the images on this page approximate that shape. Applying the rule of thirds to images of unusually long or high dimensions may result in divisions with proportions that are not as aesthetically pleasing as the 8:5 ratio.
Square format images using the Rule of Thirds will consist of nine boxes within one big box, all possessing the same square dimensions, as in the tic-tac-toe design. All those boxes might result in a very boxy feeling, but if you square-crop an image for a more loose interpretation of the rule of thirds, as in the shot of the hand holding a camera, the hint of many boxes is more subtle.
Once again, it's not really a "rule"
Taking the Rule of Thirds as a rigid rule is a mistake. Every experienced photographer and artist will tell you that it's best to consider it a guideline. As I've mentioned before, strict placement of elements according to the grid might be too predictable or obviously geometric - unless, of course, a feeling of tripartite precision is exactly what you intend. A more subtle and loose interpretation satisfies our minds need for order, even though the effect might be subconscious. So place elements near the lines or power points, but not right on them. Organize fields of colors, shapes, or textures so they slightly overlap the three horizontal and vertical layers, but are not squarely within those layers. Place a prominent subject at a power point and other elements more loosely around the grid in ways that keeps the eye guessing.
In the shot of the playful cousins, they appear to be enmeshed in a rather disorderly intertwining of arms, heads, and hands. And yet, the mind’s eye perceives a subtle underlying organization based on the Rule of Thirds. Near each of the power points is a hand, elbow, or face, and both horizontally and vertically the image roughly divides into three layers: head, arms and hands, and another head.
Thirds of Negative Space
In an image with a single subject and lots of background or negative space, we might apply the Rule of Thirds by creating twice as much background or negative space as the area occupied by the subject. Even though the negative space feels vast and perhap even endless, it is nevertheless tamed by the Rule of Thirds.
Usually, we would place the subject in the right third. Based on how people read in many cultures, the eye moves more naturally from left to right, so the viewer will feel more secure entering the background or space on the left and moving naturally to the subject on the right. The position of the subject will look more grounded.
In some shots, we might instead place the subject on the left to create a sense of uneasiness and tension. The eye lands on the subject, trails off into the empty space on the right, and then tries to jump back to the subject, resulting in a “shifting” feeling. The photograph entitled "Suspicion” to the right illustrates this uneasy shiftyness.
Rules of Halves, Fourths, and so on
We aren’t limited to Rule of Thirds proportions. We might also apply a Rule of Halves where the grid contains only two lines, two vertical and horizontal halves, four rectangles, and only one intersection point at dead center, as illustrated in the grid on the right. Except for very quadrant-like needs, that composition could easily become too boxy if you take the grid seriously. Placing a subject right on the one and only powerpoint at the dead center of the image will probably result in an overly static, obviously centered result. We also usually try to avoid dividing an image in half, which tends to create the appearance of two separate images and no unity. Nevertheless, in some shots a Rule of Halves geometry might be quite interesting.
It’s also possible to design an image based on a Rule of Fourths or a Rule of Fifths in which we divide the image into horizontal and vertical layers of four or five, as ilustrated in the grids on the right. But can the human mind detect this more complex pattern? A rule of fourths might be a form of visual organization that an average person can detect, consciously or subconsciously - but as you can see in the grid, a rule of fifths gets quite complex. In most cases, our mind might not want to bother with that kind of geometric busyness. We might not sense any kind of underlying geometric order at all.
Of course, we can completely ignore any guidelines based on geometric grid patterns. Breaking the rules can lead to very interesting compositions because they defy the traditions.
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Palaver -- THE National Democratic Congress (NDC), has written to the National Media Commission (NMC), drawing its attention to two false advertisements by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), being played on Ghana Television(GTV) and TV3.
In one of the advertisements, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr Kennedy Agyepong, creates a wrong impression about the contract sum of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Project, initiated and awarded on contract by the NDC.
In the other advertisement, Mr Kennedy Agyepong also make a false comparison between the daily minimum wage and price of milk, during the NDC era and those under the present regime.
The letter dated November 3, 2004 and signed by the Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mr Bede Ziedeng, said that the information in the two advertisements are false and a misrepresentation of facts.
The party then called on the NMC to take the necessary action in upholding truth and honesty.
We publish below a full text of the NDC's letter to the NMC, copied to the chairman of the Electoral Commission: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to draw your attention to two (2) NPP adverts being played on GTV and TV3. The advert, which feature Kennedy Agyepong MP for Assin North, makes false representation about the contract sum of the Tetteh Quarshie interchange signed during the previous NDC administration. it also makes a dubious and totally false comparison between the daily minimum wage and the price of a tin of milk under the NDC and NPP governments.
The truth is that the Tetteh Quarshie interchange was a component of a whole package. It is an African Development Bank (ADB) facility negotiated for by the NDC. The ADB Board approved this project on December 11, 2000 in the amount of $25 million.
Out of this loan amount, $10 million was to be spent on the Tetteh Quarshie interchange whilst the 50 kilometre Tetteh Quarshie Circle-Pantang-Mamfe road, which is to have a double bituminous surface is to cost $15 million. The two components give us the total contract sum of $25 million. This is the fact and is verifiable from the ADB and the Minister of Finance of the NPP government, Honourable Osafo Maafo himself... Indeed, President Kufuor has done two separate sod-cuttings on the Pantang-Mamfe section of the road.
As regards the daily minimum wage/tin of milk comparative analysis, the following are the facts. As at December 2000, the daily minimum wage was 4,200. The price of a tin of milk was 1,200. So a minimum wage at the time could buy three tins of milk with change. Currently, the daily minimum wage is 11,200. A tin of milk now costs 4,000. So under the Kufuor regime the daily minimum wage buys only two tins of milk with change.
The information in the two adverts is therefore palpably false and the NMC may consider what action to take to uphold the virtues of truth and honesty.
Meanwhile, the NDC is taking steps to respond appropriately.


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Seaworthy Magazine: Thunderstorms - A Few Members' Accounts
Bout 1985 or 86, my wife and I were sailing down the Susquehanna River headed towards the Sassafras River on Chesapeake Bay. We were in our Compac 23/II sailboat and were on a run to the Bay. We had about 6 knots of wind on the stern and we saw two very black clouds on the eastern side of the bay, one to the north and one to the south. This was not long after Tropical Storm Bob had gone thru. As we approached the mid channel buoy, the two clouds met over the Sassafras and the gentle breeze turned from 6 knots on the stern to 30 knots on the bow. Following the rule, "Reef when you first have a thought to reef", we dropped the genoa just as the strong winds hit. We started the outboard and dropped the mainsail in the driving rain. I installed the drop boards, turned on the running lights and made a 180 degree turn to head back towards the buoy. Visibility was as far as the bow of our boat from the cockpit - about 20 feet. The rain stung and may have had some hail in it. I had noted the course on our ship's compass as we were sailing down the Susquehanna so getting the reciprocal was pretty easy. As we approached the mid channel buoy, we spotted another sailboat that didn't have its running lights on. Fortunately, the visibility improved near the buoy to where the sailboat was visible. The winds died just beyond the buoy and the sky became overcast all the way back to Havre de Grace. We heard of others out that day that lost their sails due to the strong winds and having not reefed soon enough.

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So, what do I want out of my next laptop and what must it include?
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G Android tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G review: Australia's first 4G tablet is handy, but no world beater
- 4G connectivity
- Excellent size and weight
- Good build quality
- 4G coverage currently limited
- Sluggish performance
- Too expensive
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G is Australia's first 4G tablet, offering impressive data speeds and a size and weight that we think is near perfect. However, Telstra's currently limited 4G coverage, a high price tag and some niggling software issues mean you should probably give the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G a miss, at least for now.
Price$ 720.00 (AUD)
4G has only just taken off in Australia but Samsung was quick out of the blocks with the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G, which earns the title of Australia's first 4G tablet. 4G speeds are very impressive but the currently limited 4G coverage, a high price tag and some other niggling issues mean you should probably give the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G a miss. For now.
I want 4G and I want it now
The key feature of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G is obviously 4G connectivity (duh!). Like the 4G USB modem and the HTC Velocity 4G Android smartphone before it, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G runs on Telstra's new 4G network. It is best described as an LTE enablement of the company's Next G network. It runs on the LTE 1800MHz spectrum band but "switches across" to the Next G network when 4G coverage is not available.
As with any 4G device it's important to understand two things. First of all, 4G coverage is currently pretty limited. Telstra's 4G network is available in all eight capital cities (5km from GPO) and their respective airports in Australia, along with around 80 regional and metropolitan centres (3km from city centre). Unless you're using the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G regularly in one of these coverage zones, the benefit of 4G connectivity will be minimal.
Secondly, the speeds you manage to achieve on the 4G network will depend on a number of factors including congestion, location and time. Given Telstra's 4G network is still in its infancy, however, congestion is currently minimal and that means extremely fast data speeds. To give you an idea, we managed to achieve download speeds of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of almost 15Mbps on the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G. While speed did tend to fluctuate our Galaxy Tab regularly achieved speeds of well over 10Mbps when in a 4G zone.
When you're not in a 4G network zone the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G will simply fall back to Telstra's regular Next G network. Like HTC's Velocity 4G smartphone the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G has dual channel HSPA+ connectivity, meaning 3G data speeds are likely to be faster than many phones and tablets currently on the market. Officially, Telstra quotes typical download speeds ranging from 1.1-20Mbps in a 3G zone, though as usual we found real world figures a solid 10Mbps on occasions.
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Leah McSweeney ‘RHONY’
Leah McSweeney ‘RHONY’ got her money.
Last week, The Post reported that the recent addition to the “Real Housewives of latest York City”.Which was able to walk after being offered a “pathetically low” pay raise for her sophomore season of the Bravo show. But now we’re told the co-star has been given a bump from $3,000 to $10,000 an episode.
On Monday, Leah McSweeney ‘RHONY’, who just signed on with WME, confirmed she was returning. We are told that other cast members also got a raise in salary. Another source told us that each one the ladies, including McSweeney “got the quality raise .”
Meanwhile, we’re told there’ll be strict shooting guidelines amid the pandemic, including multiple COVID tests per week, quarantining and closed sets with no extras, said the source. “If they’re at a restaurant there’ll be no other patrons,” said the insider.
We hear the show also will be featuring a replacement cast member. A 37-year-old Black woman whose identity remains a mystery. The ladies are going to be shooting within the city and therefore the Hamptons said the source.
Who is Leah McSweeney?
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As all of you know I’m a big fan of Star Trek and The Next Generation is probably my most favorite of all the series. So I decided to come up with a “profile badge” of the Star Trek TNG uniform.
I did some research online (as if I couldn’t remember the uniform) and then fired up Photoshop. It was a combination of layers with simple shapes and colors to create the uniform. I must admit though – I just took the communicator badge artwork from a site and cropped it down. Hey…if it ain’t broke – don’t fix it.
Here is what I came up with.
I like it and I’ve posted it to my Facebook account.
This opens up a lot of possibilities now – I’m thinking of doing some more badges for my Facebook account – Lost in Space B-9 robot, Robby the Robot, Calvin and Hobbes…the possibilities are only limited by my creativity.
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Sunday sunset walks. There’s something contemplative about Sunday evenings – the week is officially coming to a close and weekend fun is winding down. The neighbourhood seems even more peaceful than usual as everyone gears up for the week ahead. Now that it’s a lot less buggy at dusk, I’ve been loving our sunset walks and watching the glowbugs as we return home. Have a lovely week everyone!
A good roll in the grass. We’ve had a pretty hot and sticky summer so far but the past few days have been dry and warm with gentle breezes and cool nights – perfection. Dr. Panda prescribes this little dance to show your appreciation, preferably as often as possible. Have a wonderful, sunny weekend everyone!
I was very excited to answer the doorbell this morning because I knew that if I was lucky it would be the very latest in Pure Green goodness – and it was! Volume 3! I’d already gotten very well acquainted with this issue through the project files but it’s always a real treat to see and feel it all on paper, as it was intended. It’s a beautiful issue – fantastic stories, guides, tips and as always, amazing photography. Speaking of photography, Christian did a beautiful job photographing one of our features (A Moveable Feast), which was written and styled by the very talented Michelle Diamond. Michelle came to our place back in May laden with beautiful food and styled up a gorgeous spread just for us (her recipes are equally gorgeous, I can say this definitively because I got to eat some of said amazing food afterwards). She takes us on a guided tour of some beautiful Quebec cheeses and accompanying artisanal products, for a summer picnic how-to that’s not to be missed.
I am also absolutely loving the planisphere insert that our very own talented Bess designed exclusively for this issue – I can’t wait for a clear night so I can try it out. Finding that little tear-out DIY gift amongst the pages reminds me of being a kid, and really what could be more fun in the summertime than feeling child-like again. I hope you enjoy our new issue, we’re very proud of it! You can subscribe to Pure Green here or feel free to check out our wonderful stockists here.
Pancakes for dinner. With fresh strawberry sauce and maple syrup. Also, there was bacon. The end.
Some Mondays start off real ordinary and then a dear friend drops by and then you go out for lunch and then she takes you and Panda for a hike up a mountain and then you go home and eat cherries together and suddenly, your day was awesome.
I was thrilled to be invited by the lovely, indefatigable, positively ebullient Jessika of Oh My! Handmade Goodness to become a monthly contributor! I am joining the ranks of a stupendous group of talented folks and I’m so honoured and pleased to be among them. Once a month I’ll be posting some graphics goodness so if you have any special requests, don’t be shy to leave a note in the comments. First post is up right here. Thank-you so much, Jessika!
Sweet, sweet anticipation. Knowing what’s coming can be as good as actually getting to it, sometimes. Have a wonderful, sunny weekend everyone!
Bronwyn and Andreas are two of the hardest-working people you might meet. They run a bakery, have adorable twin toddler boys and are in the process of taking over Montreal and beyond with their gorgeous, authentic pretzels. When Bronwyn contacted me about their pretzel business I was really excited to help them out – not only had they given much time and thought to their plans, but they were revving up for an appearance at the Montreal Beer Festival and Bronwyn was determined to make it all come together with a unified identity.
It started with a fresh new name and took off from there. We chatted and brainstormed together and it was great – I’m so lucky to have clients with impeccable taste. We wanted to avoid any typical pretzel visual traps and steer away from anything that felt too traditional. Bronwyn was inspired by modern design with a touch of vintage and nostalgia, so we developed a round crest/stamp with a minimalist pretzel icon, clean typography and a textured background reminiscent of old-world bistro blackboards.
I got a little carried away thinking of all the possibilities – I couldn’t help myself. Can’t you just imagine the wax paper, stickers, pretzel boxes, napkins…? So much fun.
Snack-lovers: be sure to drop by, say hello and try a pretzel or three – there’s nothing like enjoying some delicious treats AND supporting a local business. Bronwyn and Andreas, I can’t wait to see where you go with this – I know you are destined for home-baked greatness! Thanks again, I’m looking forward to our next delicious project together :)
Montreal is a bit of a small place. Stick around long enough and you get to know pretty much everybody. Back in the day, this meant that sometimes I would avoid making eye contact on public transportation, for fear of running into someone I barely knew and having to small-talk it all the way to my destination. Sounds grinchy, sure, but it was handy.
Twelve years ago, give or take a few days, on a sticky, humid Montreal evening, I was on my way home from dinner with a friend. I got on the metro, sat down, forgot not to look up and there was Christian, looking at me, trying to figure out where he knew me from. We looked at each other for a fraction of a second too long – pretending like it never happened was not an option. Curses, I thought. There goes my solitary ride home. We started chatting and I figured out pretty quickly that we were going to the same stop (drat) AND that he would be waiting for and taking the same bus as me too (double drat). It was pretty much the worst-case scenario of small-talkiness. Look what happens when you look at people, I said. And now he knows where you live, I said. Dumb, dumb, dumb, I said.
This story? TEXTBOOK MORAL STORY. As in, don’t-wish-you-avoided-a-person-on-the-metro-because-you-may-just-marry-them kind of story. I sure learned my lesson. Happy anniversary, baby. I love you.


Harvard Engineer Unveils Robotic Stingray Powered by Rat Muscle Tissue
A team of engineers have unveiled a frankly bizarre new “biohybrid” robot modeled on a stingray. The swimming robot is controlled by light cues and is constructed of a gold skeleton, two layers of silicon, and a mesh of genetically engineered rat muscles.
The robot, which is about the size of a nickel, was unveiled on Friday in the journal Science. According to the researchers, the project offers a radical new option for robotics engineers, who have increasingly sought to use soft materials to mimic the complex and fine-tuned movement of animals. According to an outside roboticist speaking to Popular Mechanics, the use of rat muscle tissue was key to building the stingray robot, which would have been larger and less maneuverable if made from currently available electronics and motors.
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In addition to providing mobility, the muscles function as the robot’s control system. The muscle cells were modified using optogenetics, a recently pioneered genetic engineering method that makes cells light-sensitive. The muscles were shaped using geometric designs on the machine’s silicon superstructure. Researchers can control the robot’s movement with lights: flashing lights faster causes it to stroke faster, while shining lights on only one side causes it to turn.
The robot is a project of Harvard’s Disease Biophysics Group, led by Kevin Kit Parker. Parker explained to Popular Mechanics that gold was chosen for the skeleton because it had the right attributes to provide recoil, “so that the pectoral fins bounce back to their original positions.”
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Parker worked on the stingray-rat-bot with a team including faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Michigan, and Stanford University Medical Center. Parker’s main goal, surprisingly, isn’t to build robotic animals, or even just to creep out the general public – his work is aimed at someday engineering a biomechanical human heart (subscription link).


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Assocham AGM on December 20
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi It will address the annual general meeting of the Assocham industrial body on December 20, sources said.
The theme of the event is 'New India aspiring to a $ 5 billion economy,' said a source, adding that the Prime Minister has given his confirmation to attend and address the Assocham General Assembly on December 20.
The Prime Minister's speech at the industry event follows a debate about the government's corporate commitment and accusations in some sectors, mainly from opposition parties, that corporations were afraid to raise their voices and signal their concerns.
Industrial Rahul Bajaj He had recently said that there was an atmosphere of fear and people were afraid to criticize the government, while Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw commented that the government treated India Inc as outcasts and did not want to hear any criticism of the economy.


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Burnout is an unfortunate side effect of dedicating one too many hours to your career that nearly every working individual experiences at one point or another. Pushing yourself beyond your limits is hardly ever recommended in a business setting when that translates to increased levels of stress. To avoid burnout altogether, know the signs and understand how to combat these negative feelings and habits actively.
No man is an island. Overcoming burnout often requires an outside perspective to see how or why someone may be falling behind. There is no shame in reaching out and seeking help from a trusted friend or colleague. Explain to them what you need and what you are currently experiencing. It’s best to take a step back and analyze the situation for what it is, which almost always benefits from an extra pair of eyes.
One of the most common reasons why an employee may experience burnout is an increased workload. When there are seemingly endless tasks to complete in a given day, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. Take one thing at a time and prioritize your work. This can be done by simply writing down a list of which tasks have deadlines, which you expect to be the most time consuming, and which can afford to wait another day or two. This is an excellent strategy for resetting and regrouping.
Take Advantage of Breaks
Nearly everyone you consult about burnout will tell you to take a break, and while this may seem like a lazy suggestion, it’s one that is actually very beneficial. A tell-tale sign of burnout is losing the drive to complete tasks that once excited you. When you start to feel that drop in energy, seek out sources of personal inspiration. Take a break and spend some time doing things you love. That newfound rejuvenation can quickly carry over into your work ethic.
Separate Your Work and Home Life
This is something that is much easier said than done, as letting your career invade your personal life can slowly start to happen without even realizing it. Your job should only be one aspect of who you are, and should, therefore, remain in the office (or another work setting) and out of your home. Allowing yourself to answer calls, emails, texts, etc. at home is an almost guaranteed way to become burnt out. Don’t be afraid to set boundaries, and, for those in leadership positions, explain the value of these boundaries to your employees.

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1/2/18: Fleetwood Mac “Gold Dust Woman”
Written and sang by the incomparable Stevie Nicks, it isn’t difficult to figure out what Gold Dust Woman is about: cocaine, relationships and fame.
When the song was released, Nicks’ relationship with Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was undergoing some rough times. They were using songs to communicate with each other, and their relationship struggles not only produced some great music from Fleetwood Mac, but also served as an example of professionalism, working well together despite significant personal history. Your hear – and see – their intimate connection to each other every time you watch them perform “Silver Springs” or “Landslide,” and their respective art is better for it.
Where “Take your silver spoon / Dig your grave” is fairly on the nose, later lyrics talk about how “rulers make bad lovers.” In an interview with SPIN Magazine, Nicks said that particular lyric was about how she was “definitely swept away” by how big Fleetwood Mac was, and how she, “who couldn’t buy anything before, could go in any store and buy anything … and [she] wondered what that would do to [her] down the line.”
As one of the only premier bands from the ‘70s with the full original lineup intact, there’s something to the dynamics of the group that goes beyond how they resonate with fans. Luckily, Stevie Nicks never succumbed to – or became – the Gold Dust Woman.
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After playing a show at The Cat’s Cradle in July, at Local 506 in August, The Carrboro Music Festival in September; and The Southern Village Green in November, the School of Rock students’ next BIG public LIVE performance will be Saturday January 6th at the Pittsboro Roadhouse.
At 1pm, its “Rock Goddesses” with Music from Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and More. This is followed at 3pm with the songs of Led Zeppelin I and II. January 6th at the Pittsboro Roadhouse, put it on your calendar now!
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Why should the kids have all of the rock and roll fun? The School of Rock Offers adult programs as well. It is never too late to learn how to rock!
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What does your ideal getaway with your best gal pals look like? If your group is a fan of outdoor adventures, incredible views of alpine lakes, and cozy cabins, a girlfriend getaway to Stanley, Idaho, is the perfect choice! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, or another special occasion, you and your friends will have a blast at Redfish Lake Lodge.
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When you stay with us at Redfish Lake Lodge, endless adventures are always at your fingertips!
Without a doubt, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is one of the best places to explore during your stay in Stanley. The park features over 756,000 acres of mountainous land with 700 miles of hiking trails, hot springs, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Some of the best places to explore and snap Insta-worthy photos are Lake Alice, Fourth of July Lake, and the Fish Hook Creek Trail.
Nothing compares to the feeling of being out on the water, feeling the breeze flowing through your hair, and breathing in the fresh mountain air. Our lodge is situated right alongside Redfish Lake, and we have our own private marina with boat rentals, including motorboats, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and paddleboats. If you’d rather sit back and let someone else drive the boat, we also offer lake tours and a Sunset Appetizer Cruise.
One of the most convenient parts of staying at Redfish Lake Lodge is that we have a variety of onsite dining options. If you’re looking for mouthwatering local fare and a friendly atmosphere, our selection of dining options will not disappoint. We have a restaurant, lounge, and lakeside grille to satisfy all your hunger needs. If you want to venture into one of the nearby towns, we also have a list of local eateries we’d be happy to recommend.
Stay In a Cozy Cabin With Your Best Friends
After you spend your days exploring the great outdoors, unwind in a charming lakeside cabin. Our Stand Alone Cabins a perfect for smaller groups of four, and our Duplex Cabins are ideal for groups up to seven. No matter which option you choose to stay in, you’ll have comfortable beds, a kitchenette, and a private patio/porch with picturesque views.
As mentioned above, Redfish Lake Lodge is conveniently located near an abundance of hiking trails and has onsite boat rentals and dining options. We also offer a General Store, mountain bike rentals, horseback riding, swimming, mountain climbing, and fishing along the banks of the Salmon River.
We have everything you need for an unforgettable girlfriend getaway in Stanley, Idaho! Check our availability and book your stay with us today.

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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., takes part in a roundtable discussion at Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. (AP)
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is signaling, even before the Democratic primary formally wraps up, that he intends to fight this fall for Western states that narrowly went Republican four years ago.
Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada aren't definitely Democratic blue or Republican red. Instead, political junkies refer to them as "purple states."
The Obama campaign hopes anger at President Bush, plus changing demographics as new voters move to the region, will nudge those states into the Democratic column.
Obama talked about veterans issues in New Mexico on the first day of his swing through the West. Next is a discussion of the housing crisis amid the sprawl of Las Vegas.
Tomorrow, Obama will hold a town hall meeting at a Colorado school.
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The Strictly Come Dancing star, who also shares son Milo with his beautiful partner, shared the gorgeous news on Instagram with the first picture of his newborn baby to boot – revealing the duo have had a little boy.
The Long Jump medallist also revealed the beautiful name of his latest addition – Rex.
He wrote: "For the second time in my life I've become the richest man in the world.
"Welcome to the family Rex. I love you. @susiejverrill has done it again. Created a beautiful baby. I can't wait for all the adventures."
Susie shared the pregnancy news on Instagram back in April, with a series of adorable photos of Greg with their son Milo, two.
She joked alongside the photos that she had fallen pregnant while Greg appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, dressed like a "camp, ginger hairdresser", before revealing they were expecting another little boy.
In the first photo, the brunette beauty can be seen with her dungarees rolled down, revealing her baby bump to her seemingly shocked partner and their son.
In the next adorable snap, Milo and Greg reach up to touch Susie’s stomach as she looks down at her family.
"When we worked out dates, it appeared I fell for Greg's charms around the time he was Paso-ing like a masculine bull fighter," she wrote alongside the photo.
"Then we found out we were wrong and it turns out I like my other half best when he's clad in a floral Salsa shirt, looking like a camp, ginger hairdresser named Tristan. We don't need to talk about it further, I've made my peace with it."
She continued: "So happy to announce we'll be welcoming another little boy to our gang in July. Milo is just going to be such a fantastic big brother; despite telling us he'll share ALL his toys 'but not my digger/fire engine/monster trucks/football/insert everything he owns here' #mymiloandme."
Greg and Susie welcomed their son Milo in 2014, as has taken to fatherhood well.
He told the Daily Mirror at the time: "Will I be better after the baby? I genuinely do think so. In some sports they call it the nappy factor.
"Most athletes have said to me that you stop worrying about the little things in training that got you worked up before. You have another reason to relax, enjoy and have a bit more fun."

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This micro documentary gives the audience an insight into the making of ‘Modern Vintage’, the new album from CHEAP FAKES.
With renowned producer – John Merchant (Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Bee Gees, Barbara Streisand and many more) on board, the band wanted to give people a look at the recording process, in what has been Cheap Fakes biggest undertaking to date.
Beginning with the short but sweet instrumental Is Golden, giving the listener an exciting taste of what follows. Strong horn sections found in Just In Case shows off the ska influence prominent in the band. The guitars in Citylights integrate the funk elements flawlessly, while a heavier, rock build-up to powerful horn solos really shows Cheap Fakes have mastered their elements. The suave vocals gives this album the perfect balance of energy for any situation.


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Marshall Porterfield, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering and biomedical engineering, postdoctoral researcher Eric McLamore, and graduate student Subhashree Mohanty developed the self-referencing glutamate biosensor to measure real-time glutamate flux of neural cells in a living organism. The nanosensor not only measures glutamate around neural cells, it can tell how those cells are releasing or taking up glutamate, a key to those cells' health and activity.
"Before we did this, people were only getting at glutamate indirectly or through huge, invasive probes," said Porterfield, whose research was published in the early online version of the Journal of Neuroscience Methods. "With this sensor, we can 'listen' to glutamate signaling from the cells."
The firing of neurons is involved in every action or movement in a human body. Neurons work electrically, but ultimately communicate with each other through chemical neurotransmitters such as glutamate. One neuron will release glutamate to convey information to the next neuron's cell receptors.
Once the message is delivered, neurons are supposed to reabsorb or clear out the glutamate signal. It is believed that when neurons release too much or too little glutamate and are not able to clear it properly, people are prone to neurological diseases.
Jenna Rickus, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering and biomedical engineering who oversaw the study's neurological aspects, said researchers need more information about how neurons work to create more effective treatments for neurological disorders.
"Understanding neurotransmitter dynamics has implications for almost all normal and pathological brain function," Rickus said. "The reason we don't have good information is because we haven't had a good measurement tool before."
Porterfield and McLamore's sensor exploits conductive carbon nanotubes and is only 2 micrometers in diameter, or about 50 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They also use an enzyme, called glutamate oxidase, on the end of the probe that reacts with glutamate to create hydrogen peroxide. The carbon nanotubes enhance the conductivity of the hydrogen peroxide, and a computer can calculate the movement of glutamate relative to the cell surface.
The sensor oscillates and samples the concentration activities of glutamate at various positions relative to the neurons in culture. Those measurements at different distances can tell researchers whether the glutamate is flowing back toward the neurons or dissipating in many directions.
Current sensor technology allows for sensing in vitro, but those probes are large and invasive, Porterfield said, and they don't measure the movement of the chemicals.
McLamore said the sensor also is valuable because it is able to hone in on only glutamate using just one probe and custom software that filters out variations in the signals that are read, which removes signal noise due to other compounds.
"There are many compounds present near the neurons which can potentially create noise, but this sensor should be selective for one compound. We filter out all of the background noise," McLamore said. "It's the same thing modern hearing aids do. They're filtering out ambient noises, and that's the same thing you get when you oscillate a biosensor."
The sensor also could be adapted to measure other chemicals by changing the enzyme used on its tip.
Rickus said the sensor's versatility would be valuable for understanding the effects of therapies for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, damage caused by chemotherapy, memory loss and many other conditions. The sensor will give valuable data on how damaged neurons function and how drugs or therapies affect those cells.
Porterfield said the next step is to make small improvements to the sensor and adapt it to use other enzymes. The Office of Naval Research funded the research.
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In recent years, lasers with ultrashort pulses (USP) down to the femtosecond range have become established on an industrial scale. They could advance some applications with the much-lauded “cold ablation” – if that meant they would then achieve more throughput. A new generation of process engineering that will address this issue in particular will be discussed at the “4th UKP Workshop – Ultrafast Laser Technology” in April 2017.
Even back in the 1990s, scientists were comparing materials processing with nanosecond, picosecond and femtosesecond pulses. The result was surprising:...
Have you ever wondered how you see the world? Vision is about photons of light, which are packets of energy, interacting with the atoms or molecules in what...
A multi-institutional research collaboration has created a novel approach for fabricating three-dimensional micro-optics through the shape-defined formation of porous silicon (PSi), with broad impacts in integrated optoelectronics, imaging, and photovoltaics.
Working with colleagues at Stanford and The Dow Chemical Company, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign fabricated 3-D birefringent...
In experiments with magnetic atoms conducted at extremely low temperatures, scientists have demonstrated a unique phase of matter: The atoms form a new type of quantum liquid or quantum droplet state. These so called quantum droplets may preserve their form in absence of external confinement because of quantum effects. The joint team of experimental physicists from Innsbruck and theoretical physicists from Hannover report on their findings in the journal Physical Review X.
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The Max Planck Institute for Physics (MPP) is opening up a new research field. A workshop from November 21 - 22, 2016 will mark the start of activities for an innovative axion experiment. Axions are still only purely hypothetical particles. Their detection could solve two fundamental problems in particle physics: What dark matter consists of and why it has not yet been possible to directly observe a CP violation for the strong interaction.
The “MADMAX” project is the MPP’s commitment to axion research. Axions are so far only a theoretical prediction and are difficult to detect: on the one hand,...
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Water-level maps of the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer in eastern Arkansas, 1987 / by Paul W. Westerfield.
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (4 maps on 1 sheet).
- Publisher: [Little Rock, Ark.] : U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1990.
- Distributor: Denver, Colorado : Books and Open-File Reports.
Relief shown by contours and spot heights.
"Prepared in cooperation with the Arkansas Geological Commission, Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, local conservation districts, and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service."
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Jo and I are starting to plan our new, suburban Cottage Garden, with a number of key goals in mind. It has make best use of the available space, look stunning for as much of the year as possible, produce a few food crops that will supplement and add to the main work being done down on Plot #59 and, last but definitely not least, provide a haven and a rich food source for bees and other propagating insects.
I’m sure if you’re a gardener you’ll be aware of the plight of the world’s bee populations: beset on all sides by a changing environment, a loss of their food sources, parasitical invasion and pesticide poisoning. Without bees to pollinate a huge percentage of our food crops, the human race would be plunged into food poverty and a massively-reduced diet faster than you can say “why are there no strawberries on the supermarket shelves?” And that’s just one reason to do everything we can to help halt their decline, the knock-on effect would be a massive disruption to entire ecological systems; nothing short of environmental catastrophe.
There’s plenty more factual information and helpful advice in this rather excellent infographic from Suttons Seeds, which was just too good not to share:
As you can see, the main things we as domestic gardeners can do to help them out are to provide food for foraging bees and suitable habitat for solitary bees to over-winter in. Jo and I also benefit from the nearby location of the Manchester & District Beekeepers Association and their dozen or so hives at their apiary in Heaton Park, so providing a source of nectar for their bees is only neighbourly, which is why we’re aiming to grow a large volume of pollinator-friendly flowers at Plot #59 as well. Last year we grew red clover as a green manure and let it go to flower: it looked absolutely stunning and on warm, sunny days the patch was thick with bees; a huge success.
Individually, none of us are going to be able to solve the problem, of course. But collectively, our efforts can add up to a sum total that’s at least a step in the right direction. So if, like us, you’re planning ahead to your Spring and Summer displays, think bee-friendly first. Check out the RHS Perfect for Pollinators plant lists, which include some absolutely stunning native and world plants, and look for the logo when browsing seed packets. If you have a choice between two, equally attractive options, opt for the one that will do the bees the most good. Our furry, flying, pollinating friends will thank you for it.
(Plenty more information on how to help save the bees can be found by searching online for the many organisations who are working and campaigning on their behalf.)


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The Charleville Fishing and Restocking Club will be holding their Mega Family Fun Day starting at 9am this Saturday at the Fishing Club grounds.
And mega fun it will be! The bureau is predicting Saturday to be a barmy 27 degrees, so everyone – both young and old – are encouraged to come on down and show your support for the club.
“I’d definitely come down to the Mega Family Fun Day, especially if it’s going to be that warm! It’s to raise money for our restocking program and we’ve put on a whole heap of events for the community to get involved in,” says Kristy Frost, Secretary of the Fishing and Restocking Club.
The day will be filled with competitions for all ages, all helping the club achieve their fundraising goal. Some of the activities include a Cent Auction, Boot Sale, Tug-O-War and Echnidna Faced.
Kristy says it’s not just Fishing Club members who are invited tomorrow.
“It’s an all ages event, with something there for everybody. We’ve sat down and thought of some really unique activities for everybody to play, and you don’t have to be a part of the Fishing Club to turn up tomorrow,” she says.
Of course there is a serious reason as to why the club is raising money, and that is so they can restock the local rivers and catchments with native fish.
The fingerlings program, which is run every year, helps to rejuvenate the population.
“It’s important to restock the rivers to keep the fish population up. Also by having the native species in the river we are helping to get rid of the carp population,” says Kristy.
The Fishing Club is looking forward to seeing a big crowd turn up to enjoy the activities and the warm weather while it lasts!

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Suicide Grief and How to Cope With a Lost Loved One
Suicide Grief and How to Cope With a Lost Loved One
Those who have lost friends or family members to suicide are faced with deep and complex emotions that can impact the grieving process. Suicide bereavement can differ substantially from other forms of grief, making it important for survivors to connect with others who understand what they are going through. While there’s no easy way to make the pain go away, there are steps you can take to make coping easier. For instance, talking about and honoring the victim is a great outlet that helps family and friends work throughsuicide grief. Healing may take years, but the support from others is very beneficial during the grieving process. You are not alone and you will get through this.
Dealing with the Impact of Suicide
Often, suicides are unexpected, leaving family members and friends feeling shocked or numb. When faced with traumatic situations like suicide cleanup or having to plan a funeral, many people find that others who have gone through the process are able to help them cope with the intense and unexpected feelings that accompany these tasks.
During the grieving process, some people may experience feelings of anger or depression. Once the initial shock has worn off, they may find that they are unable to handle the tidal waves of emotions that can seem to overtake them. Survivors may go through the following emotions:
Another common hurdle that suicide survivors deal with is the barrage of self-imposed ‘what if’ questions — “what if I had called them first? What if I could have helped?” etc. These perceived missteps stem from guilt and are asked in hindsight, where everything is 20-20. However, this type of self blame is misguided — you cannot possibly understand someone’s internal struggles, no matter how happy they may seem on the outside. A therapist and support group setting will help you realize that their death is not your fault.
These support networks will reduce the feelings of isolation that one may experience and give survivors a safe place to talk about the painful issues that they are living through.
Adopting Coping Strategies During Suicide Grief
When working through suicide grief, developing positive coping strategies can help prevent survivors from becoming overwhelmed. For some, reaching out to friends, family, or religious leaders provides a place where survivors feel comfortable talking about the deceased. Planning special events on important dates can also be a good coping strategy, since it allows loved ones to honor and remember the life of the deceased. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with exercise, eating well, and getting enough sleep, provides the energy needed to cope with the loss.
Other healthy coping strategies include:
- Being prepared: you will most likely experience intense emotions during painful reminders — birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other occasions will remind you of your lost loved one. Do not be afraid to cancel an event that might be too painful to deal with. Keep in mind that grief often comes in waves — there is no linear road to recovery and you can expect some days to be worse than others. This is perfectly normal.
- Give yourself time: everybody grieves differently and at different paces. Allow yourself time to heal and do not let anybody tell you to “get over it”.
- Grieve your way: there’s really no right way to grieve. There’s plenty of advice out there, but if you find one strategy isn’t working, do not be afraid to pivot to a different one. Avoid turning to unhealthy vices (smoking, drug use, excessive alcohol use, etc.), but do not let others guilt you into doing something you’re uncomfortable with.
- Support groups: surrounding yourself with a community of people who are going through the same thing will lend you strength and empower those around you to grieve in a healthy way. You don’t have to go through suicide grief alone.
- Rebuild: a loved one’s suicide can affect every aspect of your life. It can cause dramatic shifts in your personal life and even completely change your worldview. With professional help, you can rebuild your life in a new, different and healthy way, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Finding Emotional Recovery
Acceptance is the final stage of grief, one that some survivors work many years after the event to achieve. Support groups can aid in guiding people toward emotional recovery and help provide a sense of peace. While complete acceptance may be difficult to obtain, fellow survivors can offer practical solutions and a sympathetic ear.
Aftermath is Here to Help 24/7 With Suicide Cleanup
Thoroughly and professionally cleaning the home/area of the incident is one way to start on the road to recovery following a traumatic occurrence like a suicide or unattended death. Aftermath Services offers professional, compassionate, and discreet suicide cleanup services designed to return the home to a clean, safe state. Furthermore, the technicians at Aftermath are experienced in working with families who have been through challenging and emotionally difficult situations. Client service managers will walk you through every step of the process, while a knowledgeable supervisor will answer your questions and ensure your home is ready for habitation.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Secures up to $20 Million in Available Franchisee Financing through ApplePie Capital to Help Fuel Franchise Growth
March 30, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the fastest growing franchise concepts in the country, announced today it is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued expansion across the U.S.
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe is committed to helping our franchisees grow and prosper, and we are excited to launch this program with ApplePie. They are franchising professionals who understand the needs of our franchisees to help foster their growth,” said Charles Watson, chief development officer of Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
“ApplePie recognizes our business model and has developed a dedicated lending program to address the financial needs of our franchisees, whether they are looking to open new locations, acquire capital for acquisitions or remodels, or looking for assistance with refinancing. Their decision to allocate $20 million to Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees will help us achieve our accelerating expansion efforts in key target markets across the U.S. and reach our goal of 1,000 locations by 2020.”
“ApplePie Capital is thrilled to partner with Tropical Smoothie Cafe to support the growth of the brand more quickly and efficiently,” said Denise Thomas, CEO and co-founder of ApplePie.
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Leftover social assistance should go to 'people who need it'
Community Services Minister Valerie Docherty tells Legislature there is less demand for assistance
If there is money left in the social assistance budget on P.E.I. the province should not respond by cutting the budget, says a professor who studies food insecurity.
Last year the province underspent on social assistance grants by $1.9 million, and responded by cutting next year's budget by $1.7 million. Community Services Minister Valerie Docherty said there was decreased demand.
But the decrease in need is being questioned by those who work in the field.
At the Charlottetown Food Bank, manager Mike MacDonald said his staff remains busy. He said they serve more than 1,500 people each month at the food bank and more than 4,000 meals each month at soup kitchens.
Jennifer Taylor, chair of applied human sciences at UPEI, studies food insecurity on the Island, and she believes more can be done for low-income families in the province.
"What you need to do is provide adequate benefits in the first place, and if there is money left over it should be in the pockets of the people who need it,” said Taylor.
"It doesn't matter if people aren't applying, the people who are on financial assistance could have benefited, I'm sure, for more money.”
Docherty said they will never say no to anybody who is eligible for their programs.
"Our utilization was down and I think we have to look at that as a positive thing,” said Docherty.
“Islanders are obviously getting work.”
The Opposition's James Aylward said since raising the matter Friday, he has heard from many others.
"I don't know if she ... goes in the back door into her office and doesn't see the people queued up out front, because our office and myself have been hearing from Islanders constantly,” he said.
"People are getting their allowable maximum but we all know it's well short,” said NDP Leader Mike Redmond. “There are people who are really struggling and have given up hope, or have left the province."
Docherty admitted last April that rates paid to people on social assistance are too low, but said she can't improve them this year. She is working on a five-year plan to increase food rates for all clients that will begin next year.


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Auckland Development Committee
OPEN MINUTE ITEM ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Puhinui Proposed Plan Change 35 - Marija Batistich
9 Preparation of a Structure Plan for the Puhinui Study Area
10 Council submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)’s "A Regulatory Framework for Community Housing Providers"
12 Auckland Council District Plan (Waitakere Section) Proposed Plan Change 13 Hobsonville Airbase to be approved and made operative


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There are many different cooking methods used around the world, such as stir-frying in China or smoking in Guinea. In Morocco, a special pot is used to produce a dish called tagine. In the southern United States people commonly eat deep fried foods. Steaming, however, is considered to be one of the healthiest methods of cooking no matter where the food is prepared.
In parts some parts of the world where electricity is unreliable, the smoking of food is popular so that it can be preserved without refrigeration. This is a process that involves cooking food over low heat for long periods of time. The exact means of doing this can vary. In Guinea, for example, fish is covered with heavy paper and smoked over coals in large warehouses. Preparing food in this way tends to add a distinct flavor.
Grilling, or braaing as it is called in South Africa, is an outdoor cooking method. It involves cooking food over a bed of hot coals or over flames produced by propane. When coals are used, individuals may add scented wood chips or other items that will flavor the food as it cooks. This method is mostly used to prepare meats, but other items, such as potatoes or corn, may be cooked in this manner.
Stir-frying is a cooking method that is popular in China. To prepare food in this manner, as it is traditionally done, a special pan called a wok is needed. This pan, which is generally deep with a rounded bottom, is heated before a small amount of oil is added. Seasonings, meat, and vegetables are then added and cooked as they are quickly tossed or scattered around the wok with a utensil. This method allows food to be cooked rapidly.
In Morocco, food is commonly cooked with a special ceramic pot called a tagine. The bottom portion of this pot is shaped like a bowl and the top portion has a shape similar to a funnel. It can be used on top of a stove, in an oven, or placed on top of an open flame. The stew that is prepared in this pot is also called tagine. It will be described by the type of meat it contains.
Deep frying is a cooking method that is popular in many places, such as the southern United States. This method is considered to be one of the worst with regards to health. Before an item is deep fried, it is often covered in batter. Then, it is submerged into extremely hot oil or fat and cooked until it is crisp. The high levels of saturation of oils and fat in foods cooked this way have been linked to health problems such as high cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
One of the methods of healthiest methods of cooking is steaming. This normally involves placing items such as vegetables or fish above boiling water and allowing the heat from the rising vapor to cook the food. Doing this eliminates the need for oils and fats and it also helps to preserve the vitamin and mineral content of the food. A less healthy alternative is boiling. This method is not as highly recommended because the contact with high temperature water tends to extract nutrients from the food.

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If you think the human genome is complicated, think again. Plants have one up on us.
Genomes contain thousands of genes, and it’s this genetic cocktail that determines the key attributes of a species.
Most mammals, including humans, have two copies of their genome: they are diploid. But if you think that makes us more special than plants, you’d better think again.
The One Thousand Plant Transcriptomes Initiative (1KP) published new research this week in Nature showing plants are rarely simple diploids. We were involved in the most comprehensive survey of plant genomes to date. And it turns out most plants show the hallmarks of multiple rounds of whole genome duplication, known as ‘polyploidy’. In other words, a polyploid organism has more than two paired sets of chromosomes.
A baggy set of genes
The team identified and dated 244 polyploidy events in the plant family tree. Many of those polyploidy were associated with the creation of new and varied species. The broad scope and scale of this project lets us see patterns in gene diversification. This gives us insights into how plants adapt to changing environments.
We have long known that many of our most important crop species are new polyploids. Polyploids tend to have higher yields and can adapt better to changing environments.
Wheat is the best-known example with three pairs of genomes (AABBDD). With each added genome there is higher yield and better adaptability.
The downside of getting your poly-on
If it sounds like there are some stunning benefits to having a polyploid genome, you’d be right. But there is also a downside. And it’s a pretty big one if you want your species to continue.
New polyploid species suffer from severe population bottlenecks. For example, a new polyploid species may be created from just one or two founding plants. If the new species survives, over time, it may become more diverse by mutation or through crossing with other plants from its more diverse parental species.
The problem is that many of our agricultural crop species are such new polyploids, they haven’t had time to diversify. And that’s a problem when it comes to risks such as climate change, invasive pests and diseases.
Matt Nelson, an author on the 1000 Plant Transcriptomes Nature paper, in amongst polyploid canola plants. Photo credit: Glen Riethmuller
Breeding in diversity
A crop close to our hearts is canola (Brassica napus L.). It’s an interesting example of genetic diversification and how fragile it can be.
Australia is the second largest exporter of canola seed in the world. Our canola is in high demand for its oil which is one of the healthiest vegetable oils available.
Canola has two sets of genomes from two other crop species: turnip (AA genome, B. rapa) and cabbage (CC genome, B. oleracea). We think canola formed in a farmer’s field as little as 500 years ago or at most 7500 years ago. Canola was clearly seen to be a beneficial crop, and so it expanded to many parts of the world – because humans took it there.
Yet, when we study its genetic make-up, there’s much lower genetic diversity in polyploid canola compared to its diploid parent species. This lower diversity means that there is less room to improve canola further.
But the good news is that we’re seeking to expand the diversity of canola using its diploid parent species and other Brassica species. In time this means we’ll be able to breed improved varieties of canola. They’ll be more vigorous, more tolerant to heat and drought stress, and more resistant to pests and diseases. This’ll help canola continue to thrive in the face of changes in climate and land use – even if it’s giving polyploidy a helping hand.

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