text:
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- The United Way is looking forward to one last major contribution from the GM plant in Janesville.
The United Way of North Rock County relied heavily on payroll deductions from GM workers. As GM made layoffs leading up to the plant closure, the United Way began noticing the difference.
"We're still seeing a strong response from the community. We've been very honest in telling people what the needs are and what our situation is, as far as our
campaign goals and the loss of revenue from the GM campaign, how that's going to impact us," explained Tammy Gore of the United Way.
This year the United Way lowered its donation goal to $1.35 million from $1.6 million. It expects to meet that more modest goal.
"So even though we're excited we might make goal, the needs of the community have always relied on that $1.6 million and now we'll be raising less than that," said Gore.
Next year the United Way is already looking at a $350 thousand gap. To help make up for that, GM and UAW donated the last Tahoe ever made at the Janesville Assembly Plant to the organization.
"They told us we could do whatever we needed with that to lessen the impact on the funds raised for next year's campaign," said Gore.
The United Way is raffling it off and hopes to raise $190 thousand. So far there's been a lot of interest.
"A lot of people are interested in that last Tahoe, whether it's for nostalgia's sake or they actually want a vehicle," said Gore.
The Tahoe is being kept at Fagan Chevrolet in Janesville.
"We've had people come in all last week and the week before to get tickets. I mean it's a $57 thousand Tahoe," said Reza Soulati, Fagan sales representative.
Unfortunately, when it comes down to the bottom line, the United Way would have preferred payroll deductions from the auto workers to the Tahoe.
"While that starts to make it up, we still do need the regular contributions that people have always pledged if they can, to continue coming in," said Gore.
The United Way will announce the winner of the Chevy Tahoe at its annual meeting at the Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville on February 25th.

domain: sociology


text:
Awesome who Makes Night therapy Mattresses – The best mattress for back pain cannot be found using a simple formula read from a book or seen on the internet. You may have already found that this yourself. Having been advised by someone reliable the product they are sleeping is worthy and has significantly reduced their lumbar strain, it might not provide the same results in the bedroom.
Amazon Sleep Revolution MyGel 12 inch Memory Foam Mattress source:amazon.com
who makes night therapy mattresses – A poorly chosen product can cause distress or worsen it. As you try to get to sleep through the night, the posture you end-up in may not foster good spinal health, maybe messing-up alignment farther. Worse still, the backbone benefits from sleep because you become fully relaxed. Should you lack sleep, then the backbone lacks restorative time necessary to long term wellbeing.
Your very best mattress for back pain will be a single option, one that no sales person or well-meaning friend should direct you into. Try out a few by visiting shops with a wide array of models to select from. Simply stretch out and feel them for yourself, taking a while to settle in.
Customers are searching for a mixture of qualities from their cushiony rectangle of relaxation. They need support of course. Many times a product is going to be promoted as inviting, great for those who have spinal distress or any other chronic issue.
Paired with this need to be comfort. Some individuals insist that a company article will offer the best benefits, but this isn’t for everybody. Each case of distress differs from another, meaning relaxation means something different for each consumer.
Finally, even really good products have a shelf life. Know when to throw the older version and get a new one. To find the best mattress for back pain, then inquire furniture shop representatives and go online. It can mean spending more, but at the time between purchasing your last product and today, improvements in manufacturing might have led to a much better thing worth contemplating in spite of its price..who makes night therapy mattresses

domain: health


text:
Charles Wesley: One of the founders of Methodism; born at Epworth (23 miles northwest of Lincoln), [England] December 18, , O. S. (December 29, N. S.); died in London March 29, 1788. He was the son of Samuel Wesley, Sr., and brother of [John] Wesley. In childhood he declined an offer of adoption by a wealthy namesake in Ireland; and the person taken in his stead became an earl, and grandfather to the duke of Wellington. He was educated at Westminster School, London, under his brother Samuel, 1716; at St. Peter's College, Westminster, London, 1721; and at Christ Church, Oxford, 1726, where, with his brother John and one or two others, he received the nickname of "Methodist" in consequence of the method they employed in prayer and daily life.
In 1735 he was ordained, and went with John Wesley to Georgia, returning 1736. May 21, 1738, he "experienced the witness of adoption," and at once joined his brother's evangelistic work, traveling much, and preaching with great zeal and success. He never held ecclesiastical preferment, and bore his share of the persecutions which beset the early Methodists. April 8, 1749, he married Sarah Gwynne: by her he had eight children, two of whom became eminent musicians.
John Wesley's expression, "his least praise was his talent for poetry," is unmeaning: whatever his other gifts and graces, it is because he was "the poet of Methodism" and one of the most gifted and voluminous of English hymn-writers that his fame and influence live. The Poetical Works of John and Charles Wesley, as reprinted by the Wesleyan Conference (London, 1868-72), fill thirteen volumes, or near 6,000 pages. Of the original publications, the earlier ones bore the names of both brothers, but most were the work of Charles alone. While in the books of joint authorship it is not always possible to distinguish with absolute certainty between the two, it is generally agreed that John wrote only the translations (almost wholly from the German, some forty in all) and a very few originals. Their style is the same, save for a little more severity and dignity on John's part. Their first volume (or perhaps John's alone, for it bears no name), possibly also the first English Collection of Psalms and Hymns, appeared at Charleston, S. C., 1737 (cf. C. Evans, American Bibliography, vol. ii., no. 4207, Chicago, 1904; there is a copy in the Public Library, New York). A single, copy was found in London, 1879, and reprinted 1882. The original contains some pieces by John, but apparently none by Charles, who perhaps had not then begun to write. Another small Collection was published in London, 1738; and in 1739 began the long series of original works in verse. The more extensive of these were Hymns and Sacred Poems (1739, 1740, 1742; three separate books); the same (2 vols., 1749); Hymns on God's Everlasting Love (1741); On the Lord's Supper (1745); For those that Seek and those that have Redemption (1747); Funeral Hymns (1746-59); Short Hymns on Select Passages of Holy Scripture (2 vols., 1762; 2,348 pieces); Hymns for Children (1763); For Families (1767); On the Trinity (1767). Besides these there are some twenty tracts, minor in size, but containing some of Charles Wesley's most effective lyrics, and a few elegies and epistles. The work of publication went on, though less vigorously in later years, till 1785, and that of composition till his death, at which he left in manuscript a quantity of verse, chiefly on Bible texts, equal to one-third of that printed in his lifetime. His huge fecundity hindered his fame; had he written less, he might be read more; but he had not the gift of condensing. His thoughts, or at least his feelings, flowed more readily in verse than in prose; he wrote on horseback, in a stage-coach, almost in "the article of death." His fifty-six Hymns for Christian Friends, some of them continuously and widely used, were dedicated to Miss Gwynne; and his last verse, taken down by her "when he could scarcely articulate," preserves something of the old fire.
Nearly every occasion and condition of external life are provided for in the vast range of his productions, which have more "variety of matter and manner" than critics have commonly supposed; and, as to feelings and experiences, "he has celebrated them with an affluence of diction and a splendor of coloring never surpassed and rarely equaled." Temperament and belief alike inclined him to subjective themes, and, guiding his unique lyrical talent, made him preeminently "the poet of Methodism." To the wonderful growth and success of that system his hymns were no less essential than his brother's government. They are the main element in most Wesleyan collections, both English and American. In the newest official hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, no fewer than 121 of the 748 hymns are Charles Wesley's. The most widely used, in America at least, are "Oh for a thousand tongues to sing," "Jesus, lover of my soul," and "Love divine all loves excelling." Probably no school or system in any age or land has owned so mighty an implement in the way of sacred song, and no other hymn-writer has succeeded in voicing so felicitously the varied states of religious feeling. His productions are still esteemed as among the most choice and helpful devotional literature, and many of them seem to be wholly unaffected by the marked changes in religious thought and in the emphasis placed upon various doctrines.
Non-Methodists long suspected and shunned this poetry, and still need to exercise discrimination in making selections from it. Its author was given not only to extravagances of expression (which were sometimes pared down by his brother's severer taste), but to unrestrained and often violent emotion. Withal he is too fluent, too rhetorical; his mannerism at times involves a lack of simplicity; his "fatal facility of strong words" is a fault both literary and religious. Yet his intensely sincere and fervent piety, his intellectual strength and acuteness, his unmistakably high culture, and the matchless spontaneity of his eloquence, place him easily near the head of British sacred lyrists. No collection is complete — probably for a century none has been formed — without his hymns; and they are now perhaps more generally and widely used than of old. He is entitled to rank not merely as a hymn-writer, but among Christian poets. Many of his pieces which are not adapted to public worship, and very little known, possess much literary and human interest; his autobiographic and polemic verses, e.g., are probably unequaled. He cannot be adequately judged by his fragmentary appearances in the hymnals, not even by John Wesley's Collection for the Use of the People called Methodists (1780; supplement 1830); though that presents a considerable fraction of his writings, with much less abridgment and alteration than any other, and has nearly all the qualities claimed by its editor in his vigorous and memorable preface. [A somewhat higher estimate than the above of the poetry and hymns of Charles Wesley is furnished by Canon Overton (Julian, Hymnology, p. 1258): "As a hymn-writer Charles Wesley was unique. He is said to have written ... 6,500 hymns, and though ... in so vast a number some are of unequal merit, it is ... marvelous how many there are which rise to the highest degree of excellence. His feelings on every occasion of importance ... found their best expression in a hymn... Nor must we forget his hymns for little children, a branch of sacred poetry in which the mantle of Dr. Watts seems to have fallen upon him... The saying that a really good hymn is as rare an appearance as that of a comet is falsified by the work of Charles Wesley."] by Frederic M. Bird. Revised by H. K. Carroll.
Bibliography: Besides the preface to John Wesley's Collection for the Use of the People Called Methodists, ut sup, and The Early Journal of 1736-39, London, 1910, consult: T. Jackson, Life of Rev. Charles Wesley, 2 vols., London and New York, 1842 (the authoritative work); D. Creamer, Methodist Hymnology, New York, 1848; C. Adams, Memorials of Charles Wesley, ib. 1859; F. A. Archibald, Methodism and Literature, Cincinnati, 1883; S. W. Duffield, English Hymns, pp. 346-351, New York. 1887; J. Telford, Life of the Rev. Charles Wesley, enlarged ed., London, 1900; N. Smith, Hymns historically Famous, pp. 69-83, Chicago, 1901; Julian, Hymnology, pp. 726-729, 1255-66... and R. Green, The Works of John and Charles Wesley. A Bibliography containing an exact Account of all the Publications issued by the Wesley Brothers...in chronological Order, London, 1896.
From The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge... New York: Funk and Wagnalls Company, 1912.
>> More Charles Wesley

domain: literature


I purchased a great 3rd-party band that has SS adapters that are copies of the Apple OEM SS adapters. Generally very close, but the little black rubber pads on either side of the metal "pin" that clicks into place are made of much softer material (soft rubber) than the OEM adapter (seems like plastic). Anyway, after not much use, the rubber pads have started to rip and tear a bit. Beyond tightening the fit a bit and perhaps preventing the adapter from making a clicking noise if there's a little play, does anyone have any idea what these rubber pads do? Are they even necessary? Many thanks in advance.


text:
SOCAR gets 26% stake in LNG terminal Project in Ivory Coast (25 November 2016 15:46)
Researchers create an app that aims to prevent selfie deaths (23 November 2016 16:34)
Mediterranean rescuers save 550 migrants at sea, recover five bodies (15 November 2016 16:47)
Date: 11 January 2016 18:22
Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 11
The body of an Azerbaijani oilman, found in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Turkmenistan, has been identified, Azerbaijan’s emergency situations ministry told Trend Jan. 11.
The killed oilman is the 57-year-old Mubariz Gasimov.
Story still developing
Follow us on Twitter @TRENDNewsAgency

domain: news


Installing SeaMonkey on Windows
- Once you've downloaded the installer to your computer, you need to run it.
Simply double-click on the installer file to start it.
Make sure you close any other program you may have running.
If you want to keep this page open in a browser, while you install SeaMonkey, it would probably be best to use Internet Explorer for reading this page.
After you've closed other programs, click on the "Next" button, which should then bring you to the software license agreement.
- It's never a bad thing to read the agreement.
Once you've finished, and choose to accept the agreement, click on the
You will then be taken to the setup type options.
- My personal recommendation is to choose the Standard option.
Choose the Custom option if you want to customize the destination folder, and where SeaMonkey icons are created.
- The installer will tell you which folder SeaMonkey is being installed in.
Click on the "Next" button.
- The installer will then install SeaMonkey.
Once the installation is complete, close the setup wizard by clicking "Finish".
If the "Launch SeaMonkey now" checkbox is checked, SeaMonkey will start for the first time immediately after you click Finish.


Company: BENNETT AND GAME RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
CNC Miller required for an injection moulding manufacturer with sites in Yate and Peterborough.
CNC Miller Position Overview
Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner within the parameters of current Health and Safety Legislation (HASAW Act 1974)
To be fully conversant with CNC mills and 3D CADCAM.
To repair and maintain mould tools.
To be able to successfully modify tools to drawing.
To be able to use the overhead crane safely.
To work the required hours when needed to ensure production demands are met.
Undertake any other duties as necessary to fufil the needs of the job and its objective as and when requested by the Tool Room Manager / Supervisor.
To help train apprentices / improvers
To work on any of the production sites as and when required.
CNC Miller Position Requirements
Previous experience CNC Milling
CNC Miller Position Remuneration
Wage dependent on experience but likely up to £15p/h
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer


text:
This is the ' CodeLikeMe ' Official marketplace account.
This is a pack of 24 realistic looking, stylized and unique swords Game Ready high-quality Modular Fantasy Swords pack.
Number of Unique Meshes: 24
Number of Materials and Material Instances: 24
Number of Textures: 77
Texture Resolutions: 4096*4096
Supported Development Platforms:
For Complete Tutorial Series: Link

domain: game


text:
Image in the public domain
Events from the past often have lingering effects that last into the present day. This is especially true for redlining. Begun in the 1930s, redlining was the federal government’s practice of assigning a grade to urban areas to help banks decide where it was safe to invest. Time and time again, minority and immigrant communities got the lowest grades. As a result, investment in these areas stopped and, over time, those communities deteriorated. Listen to learn more about redlining and the consequences it had for generations of residents of minority communities.
Story Length: 3:55
Socrative users can import these questions using the following code: SOC-1234
Fact, Question, Response
Language Identification Organizer
Deeper Meaning Chart
On the Fourth of July, many Americans celebrate gaining freedom from British rule. It is important to remember, though, that for African American enslaved people, July 4th, 1776 did not bring freedom; instead, it brought many more years of enslavement. In fact, many Black enslaved people joined the British army during the Revolutionary War, as the British had promised emancipation, or freedom, in exchange for their service. After the war, some of these brave soldiers did find freedom, but it was imperfect or incomplete. Listen to hear more about what happened to the African American enslaved people who fought for better lives during the Revolutionary War.
In 1741, New York City was shaken by an uprising led by African slaves. New York was a British colony and had a very large slave population. After a series of fires burned homes in Manhattan, including the Governor’s house, many black slaves were imprisoned, hanged, or burned. There was a great fear that slaves were conspiring against their owners. Listen to hear about the history of the revolt and what the revolt of 1741 can tell us about society today.
Although racial segregation had been outlawed 20 years earlier, in 1974 most Black children in urban Detroit were not attending integrated schools. Their parents sued, claiming that discriminatory housing practices were preventing Black families from moving into suburbs, blocking their access to the new and better schools being built there. The Supreme Court’s decision in that lawsuit upended Brown v. Board of Education, the decision establishing that separate schools were unequal, and shaped the future of integration and bussing plans throughout the country. Listen to hear why, more than half a century after segregation was ruled unconstitutional, more than 9 million American students still attend racially segregated and underfunded schools.
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama commemorates the history of racial terror in the U.S., including slavery and the lynching of thousands of African Americans following the Civil War. The memorial is frank about the brutality and violence of this chapter in American history, and therefore the experience of visiting it might be painful and difficult. However, curators hope that the discomfort of the memorial might spark reflection and conversation that could help America heal. Listen to learn more about how memorializing America’s history of slavery and lynching can inform the present day.
The Lexile Audio Measure is an indicator of the complexity of an audio passage. It is based on a scientifically developed scale with a maximum score of 2000L.How to Use Lexile Audio Measures
Find stories at the right level of complexity for your students, so that they will be challenged without being frustrated. The measures are categorized into low, medium, or high in order to aid teachers in story selection when they do not know students’ Lexile listening levels.
|Listening Level||Lexile Audio Measures|
These recommended ranges are for instructional use of Listenwise audio content in combination with supports such as the interactive transcript, etc.
|Grade||Lexile Audio Measures (Recommended Ranges)|
|1||215L - 610L|
|2||490L - 855L|
|3||725L - 1060L|
|4||945L - 1250L|
|5||1045L - 1350L|
|6||1125L - 1430L|
|7||1190L - 1500L|
|8||1250L - 1555L|
|9||1300L - 1610L|
|10||1345L - 1655L|
|11/12||1385L - 1695L|


We have seen how PUBG and Fornite have released a mobile version of the game. It seems that Apex Legends will follow their path, too, and the game will release a mobile version of the game.
The game was launched in February 2019, and ever since that day, fans have been asking about the mobile version of it. However, up until the point, players only could enjoy the PS4, PC and Xbox One versions. But, according to some sources, there are plans to launch the game for mobile, too.
What are the requirements for the mobile game?
Keep in mind that there are no official details so far. However, we can assume the minimum requirements for this game to run on our smartphones. They will be probably the same as those of the PUBG mobile version.
This means that Apex Legends Mobile will require an Android smartphone that runs on Android version 5.1.1 or above. The game will also need 2GB of RAM and a storage space of at least 4 GB.
For the iOS devices, you’ll need iOS 10 or above.
When is the release date?
There is no official release date for the game and no official statement made by the developers or the publisher of the game. However, if we are to look at other studios that have done this before, we might have to wait at least one quarter before the game gets announced for mobile phones.
We are expecting the Apex Legends game for Android and iOS to be released in June or July 2019. However, keeping in mind that we have no official date, we need to take these pieces on information with a pinch of salt.
Carl Blair is just getting his start as a journalist. He attended a technical school while still in high school where he learned a variety of skills, from photography to coding. Apart from being a contributor to the site, Carl also helps keep Digital Overload social media feeds up-to-date.


text:
Mercy Chinwo – Onyedikagi ft. Glowrie
Onyedikagi by Mercy Chinwo & Glowrie Mp3 download
Eezee Conceptz Global act and Gospel music minister, Mercy Chinwo blessed us with a heartfelt worship song titled “Onyedikagi” (Who’s like you Lord) featuring gospel singer, Glowrie.
This new song, “Onyedikagi”, is Mercy’s first single for the year 2021. It’s also a song offered in different languages like English, Yoruba, and Igbo over a grand Orchestral instrumental.
Listen and tell us what you think about it.

domain: entertainment


text:
Hire Rock And Roll Band in Portsmouth
Browse Rock And Roll Bands
Recent review: Brilliant band! Had everyone on the dance floor for our wedding at Upwaltham barns last weekend! Great vocalist & fab music choices!
About: Herefordshire and West Sussex based Psychedelic Hearts Club were formed in Brighton in 2015. They draw inspiration from The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, psychedelic bands such as Cream, the blues of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon, early Soul and R&B hits a
About: The Locators are a popular Classic Rock covers band who perform a variety of well known rock tracks that appeals to all ages from 70’s classic rock to smooth blues and modern soft rock. The Locators are an experienced and talented 4-piece band consisting of drums, guitars, bass guitar, percussion,
About: A-Sides are a premium function band; expert, energetic and enigmatic, their exciting show is full of hits, new and old, that will guarantee you a full dance floor – all night long! The perfect band for a wedding, corporate event, birthday or anniversary party, A-Sides fit any occasion, providing
Recent review: All three of you are outstanding performers!!! Everybody at the party loved you and many asked for your details. You all looked and sounded the part - just amazing! You made our night and my mum's 75th very special. We hope to see you at The Twinwood Festival one day - you'd go down a storm!
About: Our band 'Abstract' is a fun, reliable group of experienced musicians. We play a wide range of musical styles from the 60s to the current day. From The Beatles through Bon Jovi and Queen to Mark Ronson via Beyonce and Kate Bush! We have full digital kit which is quick to put up and remove, our drumm
Recent review: “I’d just like to thank you all for putting on such a fantastic show, you really made Christina & Steve’s wedding really special. Everyone had such a great evening and your wonderful music kept everyone dancing all night. I would recommend you guys to all my friends – what a great night – what a gre
About: The Ray Jones Band are a Three Piece covers Band from Wiltshire UK. A professional band covering popular songs from 60s through to modern day.. We perform at Weddings, Party's, Function, Pubs/Clubs, Festival and Bike Events..
About: Return to Grace are a 4-piece Indie, Rock and Pop covers function band based in the south east of England who strive to be different! Our extensive repertoire is based on timeless melodic, upbeat Indie, Pop, Rock, Funk & Rock & Roll covers, which includes classic artists such as the Beatles, Fleetw
About: We`re a very talented and versatile band based in the south west of England. We mostly do rock covers with all the well known classics and a few blues numbers thrown in. We tend to put our own spin on the current hits so they`ve got that great rock sound.
Recent review: The Nightingales play a uniquely indigenous, all-encompassing brand of working class rock ‘n’ roll. Beneath the Beefheart lurch and the Stooges stomp you can hear football chants and northern soul, blues and bluebeat, folk song and country and western; even music hall and Frank Sinatra. Filter this
About: Performing a huge range of material covering Rock’n’Roll, Rockabilly, Doo Wop, Motown & Soul, Beat Girl, Beat Group, Garage Rock, Mod, & Northern Soul, The Retro Ever Afters bring you the best of the 50's & 60's era. Perfect for all occasions & events the Retros are available from a 4 piece band
Recent review: A very big thank you to you and the girls for a wonderful entertaining afternoon, you were wonderful, and the surprise was brilliant, everyone is raving about you, thank you once again for making my Dad’s birthday a memorable occasion, big hugs to you all, good luck and best wishes love Gill xxx
Recent review: "Lilac spent a good deal of time on the phone with me understanding my thoughts and requirements and hit the nail on the head - quite rightly pointing out that some of my live song requests don't really translate from synthesised 80s to acoustic - though there were some great interpretations in the
Recent review: "Thank you guys The most amazing time ! You guys made my party everyone was dancing even My friend who is having a new knee this week . Great tunes Great sound Very lovely guys too easy going. Thank you very much for making my party the best night ever. See you for my 60 th! Liz Ps yes
Recent review: "We had seen the ‘Sound of the Suburb’ a few times at the Black Horse in Barnet before asking them to play at our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Throughout the whole process of initially speaking to them, booking them and them playing on the night it was made extremely easy and stress free. They have bee
Recent review: If it’s The Upbeat Beatles, it is on our top priority list. We have already heard them multiple times and my eldest son is a die-hard fan of Beatles already. The band is magic and when they perform it feels like you belong to them. Don’t miss their show. They are fantastic!
Recent review: I am really thankful for you to make my event such an awesome one. The performance that you made on that day was more than amazing. All of us were able to enjoy each and every bit of it. I am really glad that I chose you for my day that left all my friends jealous.
Recent review: "Wow, what an amazing band!! Monika has such a beautiful voice and the talented musicians on bass & keyboards were the perfect combination, playing such beautiful music!! I received numerous compliments about the band from my guests and I would highly recommend them! They were punctual, professional
About: Sound System are a sensational, professional wedding and function covers band from Berkshire, performing as a 4-piece band with female lead vocals. We pride ourselves on being professional and easy to work with and do everything we can to provide what you want for your evening. And on top of the pr


text:
Three Coins recreates the world of Tong Yan Gai or Chinatown before the turn of the century. It is a world where old traditions and family values are set against the unwelcoming attitudes of the American West. Ah Ying’s determination to survive her life as a child slave is only surpassed by her desire for love and her hope for the future.
Three Coins is based upon a true story that touches upon the themes of human trafficking, immigration, cultural and racial discrimination, violence, and romance that are as relevant today as they were 140 years ago.
Russell Low is a physician with a passion for discovery and storytelling. Discovery of his own roots began 30 years ago through the stories of his parents and their siblings. Growing up in Central California, more American than Chinese, his connection to Chinese culture and history was limited and incomplete. Discovering the 1903 Hong family photograph among the belongings of 100-year-old great Uncle Kim sparked a decades-long search for the stories behind the photograph. These are the stories presented in Three Coins. In his searches, Russell came across a 130-year-old newspaper notice titled “Villainous-looking Chinese after a Chinese Girl.” In the article, he recognized his great-grandparents’ names, but the romantic drama it uncovered shook the core of his family’s belief in who they are and how they came to be Americans.
This is a FREE event, but RSVP is required.
Learn more about the book: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Coins-Kidnappings-Slavery-Romance/dp/1796601349

domain: artistic


text:
Syracuse, NY -- SUAthletics.com has released the names of two more high school recruits who have signed their national letters-of-intent and faxed them in. They are offensive linemen Justin Pugh of Holland, Pa., and Zack Chibane of Paramus, N.J. That's four of the 13 players who made verbal commitments to sign with Syracuse.
No news yet on offensive tackle Andrew Tiller, tight end Malcolm Bush and running back David Oku. All three were undecided or wavering a bit going into signing day. Defensive lineman Akeem Spence, who was still talking to Syracuse, has signed with Illinois, according to the school's web site.

domain: sports


Isuzu's tough-as-nails D-Max is available as a cab chassis, extended space cab or double cab and comes in six models: SX, EX, LS, LS-U, LS-M and LS-Terrain. It is available in both 4X2 and 4x4 drivetrain configurations, each widely respected for their robustness and reliability.
The D-Max is equipped with a hard-working commercial-spec 3.0-litre diesel turbo engine (with a stainless steel timing chain). There are two transmissions to choose from, a five-speed manual, or five-speed sports automatic.
It also comes standard with driver and passenger airbags, side airbags for first row occupants, traction control, electronic stability, brake assist as well as cruise control and two, four or six-speaker stereo. Up-spec models come with a premium feature list.
With a 3.5 tonne tow rating and one of the strongest chassis in the class, the D-Max is built for work. Wheel sizes are 15-inch, 16-inch or 17-inch alloys, depending upon the model.
Isuzu Ute Australia has released a limited edition version of its D-Max one-tonne ute, dubbed the D-Max Farm Mate. The special va...


text:
- Beach & Sun
- Family Travel
- Destination Weddings
- No Destinations
Louise has 20 years working with travelers, and specializes in cruises, tours, all -inclusive resorts, and worry-free travel around the world. She enjoys combining the convenience of cruise travel with customized land tours. Favorite adventures include a recent 2 week trip to France, a Safari to East Africa; as well as the Galapagos; hiking in Spain, and snorkeling in the South Pacific.
Places I Have Traveled
Reviews and Recommendations for Louise West
Virtuoso Verified Traveler
All reviews are from confirmed guests sharing exclusive insights
Sort reviews by
Working with Louise West, you will have access to:
- - Special perks and extra amenities
- - An experienced travel guide whom you can rely on before, during, and after the trip
- - Exclusive luxury resorts and properties
- - Once in a lifetime experiences
Explore with the BestVirtuoso Advisors are constantly pushing the boundaries in unique travel experiences.
Alliance programs are unique tailored experiences exclusive to travelers working with Virtuoso Travel Advisors.

domain: travel


text:
Acid Base Balance Case Study A diagnosis involves identifying the cause and nature of anything. It is mostly used in the determination of symptoms, symptom causes, solutions to issues, and mitigation of problems (De Mendonca, 2004). The patient was suffering from a disease known as the respiratory acidosis.
This research paper will focus on the regulation of the exocrine function. The exocrine function involves the release of digestive enzymes through the pancreatic duct. The research specifically handles the regulation of the acinar cells. These cells are responsible for the release of zymogens that play a critical role in digestion.
Hire a pro to write a paper under your requirements!
Win a special DISCOUNT!
Put in your e-mail and click the button with your lucky finger
Hazardous drinking of alcohol describes the instance when its consumption is likely to cause or increase the individual’s risks, thereby, developing the harms which are related to alcohol. The harms include the one, which are psychological or physical specifically impairing ones judgments, or dysfunctional behaviors, which may lead to consequence for interpersonal relationship or disability.
While insulin is released to lower levels of blood glucose, glucagon does the opposite and is released when there is a significant or dramatic drop in levels of glucose. When it is released, it acts on the liver, which in turn releases glucose into the blood that was previously stored as glycogen.
It is a technology that uses living organisms to make superior products that meets life’s greatest needs in a careful and regulated way. It is worth noting that biotechnology has been in existence for quite a long time including preservation of dairy products and beer fermentation and forms a huge part of the daily life.
This essay discusses that mechanical digestion occurs in the mouth and mastication occurs when a person starts to chew and grinds the food using the molars and premolars. As the tongue moves around the food inside the mouth when chewing, the soft palate closes the nasal passages and airway so that the food stays inside the mouth.
It is, therefore necessary that one has an insight of the theory before getting into details of natural selection. This theory has its origin with Charles Darwin who went further to come up with an immense body of data in support of the theory. Before him, most scholars and scientists believed that the existence and adaptation of each organism was under the influence of the creator (Bootle, 2011).
This allured some researchers to find out the scientific reasons behind this amazing talent. In the year 2010, Austrian biologist Angela Stoeger-Horwath and German biophysicist Daniel Mietchen started studying the elephant. The Elephant is called Koshik, a 22-year old Asian elephant who was born in captivity in 1999 and after 3 years he was transferred to Everland Zoo, in South Korea.
Some of the examples and conversion of energy form one form to another is depicted below which shows how energy can shift from one material to another or mechanism. The examples show the conformation of the principal of laws of Conservation of Energy which argues that energy can neither be converted nor destroyed.
There are a number of processes at work inside man that render him a living being. There are different systems in place for activities like eating, getting sick, having a child, doing exercises or the basic act of taking in air. One of these systems is the circulatory system.
The existence of nosocomial infections is not new and has been there since the inception of hospitals itself. Urinary infections, surgical infections, respiratory diseases and meningitis are among the most common forms of nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections are of great importance because of the simple fact that even today, when mankind has made so many advancements in pharmacology and antibiotics, these infections still exist.
Medium-chain acyl Co A dehrdogenase enzyme is involved in fatty acid metabolism, during times when glycogen reserves in the body have repleted. Mostly, this disease exhibits itself during infancy and childhood ( three months to two years). Considering the epidemiology , it is one of the most common fatty-acid disorder with an incidence of about 1 in 10,000- 20,000.
With the aid of chlorophyll the green coloring on the leaves, plants utilize the natural sunlight together with water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates and sugar contents necessary for their sustainability. In contrast to animal cells, plant cells are enclosed by a protective cell wall structures, which constitutes of nuclear and other diverse components (cell organelles) found within the protective wall otherwise known as the membrane (Liu 2011).
Plants growing in temperate regions can be able to increase their tolerance of freezing by being exposed to low temperatures, a process called cold acclimation. Key to cold acclimation is low temperature-induced gene expression. Cold acclimation is responsible for the expression of COR (cold-regulated) genes, which encode polypeptides whose function is unknown.
Carrying out various tests to establish the presence of the disease is very essential. This is because bleeding may occur due to other conditions other than Hemophilia A. In addition, tests are important to distinguish the disease from other forms of Hemophilia.
Food chains are usually applied in ecological modelling, which provides a continuous variable for measuring the passage of energy through various linear linkages from the lowest to the highest trophic feeding levels. Long food chain lengths are unstable with increasing length increases with the ecosystem size and reduction of energy at every successive level.
The author defines forensic computing as the discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices in a way that is admissible as evidence in a court of law. This involves seeking, locating and securing the electronic data.
Structurally, both the eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells usually bear proven distinctions. The latter has fewer organelles in its structure compared to eukaryotic, which has extra of the same contents in its structure and larger in size. Study theories claim that eukaryotic normally evolved from Prokaryotic, which yielded to the current state of the cells via endosymbiosis process (Virtual Fossil Museum).
Species Diversity This specifies the variety in various types of organisms that inhabit in a specific area. Genetic Diversity In a single species, several combinations of different genes and its patterns are found. This largely speaks about genetic diversity.
There are many ways in which protein concentrations in substances, particularly solutions, can be determined. The most common approach is the application of a regression analysis model to develop a relationship between protein concentration in a solution and absorbance rate that can be experimentally determined.
Genetic or biological factors refer to the genetic makeup of the disease causing viral pathogens and the host. Host and agent mutations have led to the emergence and re-emergence of viral diseases. Changes and modification in the genetic makeup of the viral agents has increased their ability to infect diseases.
However the park has seen expansion as time goes by so as to create more space to accommodate the growth of the indigenous species as time to time. The area to which the park lies is used as a unique factor of attraction due to the species that are found in the area.
Stoke and its Primary causes
The review article by Bevan S. and Markus H on the genetics of stroke attempts to identify and explain what exactly stroke is. It points out that stroke is essentially not a disease and goes on to explain that stroke can generally be described as being any of the syndromes that as a result of a disruption of cerebral blood flow, results in cerebral damage.
The innate immunity identifies bacteria, removes the cells that are dead, and recruits cells to the infection site. In the case that the innate immunity has failed, the organism can be detected by the adaptive immunity mechanisms which then attack them. The adaptive immunity is antigen-specific and thus only reacts with the response induced organism (Aricibasi et al.
Article review Introduction The article under consideration is “Pancreatic cancerrelated cachexia: influence on metabolism and correlation to weight loss and pulmonary function”. Weight loss can serve as an indicator of many diseases. Many people want to become slim and beautiful, however, dramatic weight loss is very dangerous for human organism.
4 pages (1000 words)
, Download 1
, Research Paper
It was in 1976 that for the first time two space probes, Vikings 1 and 2 were sent by NASA to Mars to investigate that whether life exists on Mars (Than). The space probes investigated through a multiplicity of experiments ad apparatus the likelihood of life on the Red Planet.
The author explains that the aspects that control the speed of diffusion consist of surface area, concentration gradient, and diffusion distance. Animals have developed to increase the diffusion speed across respiratory membranes by increase of the respiratory surface area, concentration gradient, or reducing the distance of diffusion.
Most interpersonal violence are caused by alcohol consumption and scientist have been concentrating in finding ways of identifying genes that are related to alcoholism to find a permanent cure for alcohol related diseases within the country. Alcohol addicts are always individuals who find themselves drinking for various reasons and in the process develop a habitual habit of drinking alcohol.
It was further developed and improved by Archer John Porter Martin and Richard Laurence Millington Synge in 1940s and 1950s period. They described the plate theory of chromatography. It states that, in the chromatography system, the mobile and stationary phases exist in equilibrium.
4 pages (1000 words)
, Download 2
, Research Paper
Physicians in those early days may not have known what the condition was, but they knew that something destructive was taking place. Unfortunately, breast cancer was considered a taboo, more of a punishment than an uncontrollable illness, which meant that very few diagnoses were made before the individual succumbed to the devastation of cancer.
Generally the phylum chordata is subdivided into three subphyla which includes Vertebrata, Cephalochordata, and Tunicata. Hemichordates on the other hand show similar body type to that of the chordates but appear to lack the notochord and the dorsal neural tube (Brown, Prendergast and Swalla, 2008).
But, the ancient warrior’s image cannot be completed without a living mode of travel. The idea of having a horse was equivalent to sporting a high technology car in the current times. The horses are considered a meaningful part of Armed forces parade ceremonies even in the modern era of the 21st century.
Endothermic animals (warm blooded animals) include all mammals and birds. Endothermic animals are capable of sustaining a constant body temperature over a comparatively broad range of ambient temperature through thermoregulation attained via proportional modulation of endogenous metabolic heat production.
One of the profound changes is in the immune system. The immune system, which is responsible for protecting the boy against infection and diseases, becomes less effective with age. The body is vulnerable to infections and diseases. The vulnerability of the immune system in old age is increased by stress.
Its physiological aspect is that many studies show that it majorly arises from the lifestyles that people lead (Dijk, 2012). The outcome of diabetes is profound in that it also affects the physiological well-being of a person. Dijk (2012) states that a lot of people suffer from type 2 diabetes which has been found to be on the rise with the rise in obesity.
6 pages (1500 words)
, Download 1
, Research Paper
The report will cover the following: advantages and applications of stem cells; treatment of genetic diseases; treatment of diseases that require organ transplant; understanding human and animal development; arguments against the use of stem cells; ethical considerations; flaws in the use of stem cell therapies and normal development interruption.
Breast cancer has got many risk factors. The majority cases of breast cancer are reported among women who are above 50 years. The cancer is known to occur is families with a history of the cancer (National Cancer Institute, 4). It is also common in the late cases of the first pregnancy and among kinsfolk with a history of benign breasts ailments and diseases.
Physical aspects deal with requirements such as light, moisture and temperature. The chemical aspect entails properties of pH levels, and mineral composition while biological involves the relation to other biological aspects such as animals and plants within the same habitat.
For this reason, a healthy ovarial follicle development is essential part of a successful pregnancy. The actual formation of the follicle antrum can trigger some rearrangement in the blood vessel network (Zimmermann et al., 2003). In line with this, Kaczmarek et al.
4 pages (1000 words)
, Download 3
, Research Paper
This infection results to the destruction or impairment of the function of the immune system cells. With the progression of the infection, the patient’s immune system grows weaker. This creates room for vulnerability to infections. AIDS is said to be the highest stage of HIV infection since a person with HIV can take 10-15 years prior to the development of AIDS (World Health Organization, 2012).
Submit your completed exam into your Assignment Folder by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Last Day of Class, 2013. Use whatever format that works for you: plain text, TFE, attachment, etc. (Any hand written answers will be penalized !!) Please do not upload your answers.
The genes thus introduced exert their benefits by either compensating for the abnormal genes or by producing beneficial protein or by supplementing the abnormal gene (Hecht, n. p.). The first gene therapy clinical trial started in 1990 (Verma and Weitzman, n.
The initial diagnoses that can characterize asthma are cough, wheezing, dyspnoea, chest tightness and variable airflow abstractions. Although asthma is not one of the major causes of death in Australia (only causing about 400 deaths per calendar year, it is still an important disease for a number of reasons.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that leads to AIDS. HIV works by attacking and killing body cells that form the human immune system. AIDS condition is progressive – moving from bad to worse – and the victim rapidly becomes more and more vulnerable to other diseases as time go by.
In fact, alcoholics possess a hereditary condition that makes them susceptible to alcoholism and, therefore, require a qualified treatment (Lavitt). Alcohol-related crime is a famous term normally employed to denote two main classes of offences. Firstly, the offences that are alcohol-defined are driving while being excessively drunk or other drunkenness perpetrations.
Endangered species are those considered to be at a higher risk of extinction or facing removal from the earth surface as a result of a number of activities. Panda also known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca is one of the animals currently classified as facing the harsh pangs of extinction and is currently classified as endangered species (Gong & Donald 246).
For synthesis of proteins and cleavage, embryo gene activation is of great importance as it aids in those processes. The period in which embryos take to break and start the embryonic gene activation is different and depends on the species of the animal (Haian 15).
While these effects were long considered to be inevitable, Agnes Higgins, Michael Nash and Aileen M. Lynch explored the possibilities of overcoming the effects of both SSRI’s and SNRI’s in order to improve sexual dysfunctions among users of anti-depressants.
Dolphins have their habitats in oceans, seas and major rivers. They have become specialized to their different ecological niche that they occupy. Dolphins are exclusively carnivorous. Some feed exclusively on fish or cephalopods. Cephalopod is a class of marine that includes cuttlefish and octopus.
A basic concept in cellular respiration is the transfer of chemical energy (electrons) from an electron donor to an electron acceptor. Most of the organisms use oxygen as the final electron acceptor although some organisms (eg. Yeast) use other alternatives.

domain: medical


C-GRIDDLE SCREEN 10/20′ S 200CC
Designed for use on clean griddles that have been cooled down. Tough aluminum oxide abrasive particles provide heavy-duty cleaning and removal of carbonized grease and food buildup on flat top griddles. Replaces scrapers, grill bricks and grill stones that disintegrate. Use with Scotch-Brite? Griddle Cleaning System handle and pad.
Includes 200 screens per case. Twenty screens per pack, ten packs per case.


We design and produce brake systems for most off-road vehicles, e.g. tractors, trucks, forestry machines and construction machinery. We have a comprehensive product range that covers all parts of the brake system. Everything from drum brakes, disc brakes, valves and cylinders, to hoses, nipples and couplings.
We deliver everything from brake calculation and technical advice to production and testing of brake systems.


text:
Nothing says "football snacks" like a Mexican-style layered dip. This one has just five layers: beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes.
Posted: Sep. 22, 2013
| Cooks I Like
Check out our collection of almost 200 grilled burger recipes.
A cookout isn't complete without a big bowl of potato salad. We have hundreds for you.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for $7.99!
Read our allrecipes.com blog

domain: food


text:
The present work was focused on abscisic acid (ABA) changes in three differently coloured petunias during flower development and senescence. The ABA content was studied in correlation with changes of flower pigments and other phytohormones. The variations of anthocyanins and endogenous hormones were induced by treatments with 1 or 2 mM amino-oxyacetic acid (AOA), 50, 100 mu M thidiazuron (TDZ) and 50 mu M 6-benzyladenine (BA). ABA content decreased during bud development and increased during senescence. The AOA reduced the anthocyanins content and avoided ABA increase, while the cytokinins (BA and TDZ) did not significantly affected anthocyanin contents but increased ABA content. TDZ doubled the ABA content compared to the control. However, the treatments did not affected flower life, confirming the secondary role of ABA during flower senescence.
|Titolo:||Changes in abscisic acid and flower pigments during floral senescence of petunia|
FERRANTE, ANTONIO (Primo)
|Parole Chiave:||Amino-oxyacetic acid; Anthocyanins; Benzyladenine; Carotenoids; Cytokinins; Petunia x hybrida; Thidiazuron|
|Settore Scientifico Disciplinare:||Settore AGR/04 - Orticoltura e Floricoltura|
|Data di pubblicazione:||2006|
|Digital Object Identifier (DOI):||10.1007/s10535-006-0091-4|
|Appare nelle tipologie:||01 - Articolo su periodico|

domain: chemistry


text:
The unsettled conditions experienced in the latter part of June look likely to continue well into July. Northern regions of the UK will experience below average temperatures, blustery conditions and a good deal of rain in the form of showers. Some of these will be heavy with potential risk of flooding. Further south, whilst remaining blustery, temperatures will be more like the seasonal average, with the south and south east expected to be above average towards the end of the month.
The Wimbledon fortnight is guaranteed to stimulate many people to get out and play some tennis. Coupled with the long daylight hours, outdoor facilities will no doubt be busy coping with the demand, especially clubs with grass courts.
Evapotranspiration rates will be high in July, water losses can be between 4-6mm a day. Irrigate uniformly and ensure you replace what has been lost. It is important to ensure that the water gets deep into the rootzone, to a minimum of 150mm to encourage deep rooting. Check with a probe. Allow to dry out and repeat the irrigation process.
Allowing surfaces to remain dry for a period of time can lead to problems of dry patch, a condition that prevents water infiltration into the soil and thus forming areas of non-uniform turf quality. To help overcome dry patch, the use of wetting agents have now become an integral part of the maintenance regime, with applications being applied on a monthly basis throughout the summer.
Key Tasks for July
This month sees the continuation of regular maintenance tasks - grass cutting, grooming, brushing, aerating, feeding and watering. Particular attention should be made to your irrigation regimes, ensuring that all turf surfaces receive adequate amounts of water to maintain growth.
Groundstaff will also be trying to maintain the sward height at between 6-10mm, depending on the level of play.
The condition of the court will certainly contribute to how well it performs, particularly with reference to ball bounce and foot adhesion. Ideally, you should be providing a true, firm and level surface that is both safe for the player whilst, at the same time, providing an adequate consistent ball bounce.
Foot traction/ball bounce can be affected by several factors:-
- Amount of organic matter (thatch) present in the surface
- Moisture content of the playing surface
- Condition of sward
- Insufficient court rolling
- Uneven levels/worn areas
- Type of footwear worn and condition of balls
Excess thatch content (more than 8mm) will affect playing quality by the mere fact that it becomes a spongy layer. This spongy layer deadens ball bounce and can cause poor foot traction - no grip. Control the build up of thatch by regular verticutting/grooming.
The level of moisture on or in the soil profile will affect how the court plays; a wet, firm surface will, in fact, speed up the pace of the ball. The use of covers will help control the wetness and condition of your courts.
The amount of grass cover on your courts will also dictate how the courts play. Too much grass, especially if over 10mm in length and over fed (applying too much nitrogen fertiliser) will, in turn, affect ball bounce and foot traction.
Other tasks include:
- Roll the courts to firm them up; rolling should be done during favourable weather conditions, ideally when the soil profile is malleable/moist enough to bind together.
- Monitor the condition of the court and constantly repair any bare and uneven levels. Topdress with compatible loam soils/ rootzone materials and overseed with a good quality ryegrass at a rate of 35-40 grams per m2.
- Ensure players are aware it’s their responsibility to ensure they’re wearing appropriate footwear and using balls that are not damaged.
Mowing. The mowing height on the courts should be lowered to around 6-10mm for the playing season, subject to local weather conditions, but remember not to remove more than 1/3 of total grass height in each cut.
Mowing frequency will be dependent on a number of factors, grass growth, sward type, level or standard of facility, resources (staff and machinery) but, generally, it may vary from daily, in the case of Wimbledon, to two to three days a week, or even weekly, depending on resources available.
It is important to remove any weeds from the playing surface, as they can affect ball bounce and performance of the court. Weeds can be removed by hand, or controlled by application of chemicals, usually a broadleaf selective weed killer. Best results are achieved when the soil has warmed up and the grass is actively growing.
Grooming and verticutting are operations that remove unwanted side grass growth and reduce the amount of debris in the sward. These operations are carried out on a regular basis, often weekly or fortnightly, and providing you have sufficient watering facilities. These operations are completed in conjunction with your mowing regimes.
Aeration. A programme of aeration can be considered to alleviate any compaction from recent play. However, this needs to be done with an appropriate aerator, something like the Hydrajet, Dryject or SISIS Javelin Aeraid, which are able to penetrate the hard clay soil profiles without causing surface disruption, thus allowing some much needed air exchange to promote a second phase of grass growth.
Irrigation. It is essential to have water available for irrigation purposes. Irrigation is required for court preparation and repairs. Ensure that the water gets down into the rootzone, a minimum of 150mm, to encourage deep rooting. Check with a probe.
Fertiliser. Fertiliser treatment and turf tonic can be continued in accordance with your annual programme. If you haven't got a fertiliser programme, have your soil tested; try an independent soil analysis company for an impartial set of results.
In recent years, we have seen a change in feeding habits in professional sport, with more groundsmen resorting to a more detailed feeding programme using a concoction of fertiliser products and soil conditioners to maintain plant health.
These products come in both granular and liquid formulations, Liquids formulations tend to be more efficient and react much quicker than granular products. However, granular products tend to be easier to apply and use.
We are now seeing granular products being used as base/slow release feeds and being topped up with a range of liquid feeds that include bio stimulants along with micro nutrients. To help improve the performance of these feeds, a number of soil additive products and wetting agents are in regular use.
However, for a majority of smaller clubs/facilities they will be reliant on a trusted base fertiliser, a 12:0:9, 7:0:7 or similar compound blend, or apply a slow release fertiliser to see you through to August. The choice of material and how well it works will be dependent on factors such as soil type and weather, with moisture and soil temperature being the catalyst for growth.
The performance of slow release fertilisers can be influenced by the weather, often producing a flush of growth when you least expect it. Some grounds managers may use straight compound granular or liquid fert
ilisers which activate when in contact with moist soil conditions, effectively stimulating grass growth within days.
Marking is important. Lines need to be clean, straight and accurate; ensure your marking machine is cleaned and serviced, checking that all the components are working properly. There is nothing worse than using a marker that drips and produces poor line quality. It will reflect on your workmanship. Remember to use string lines for accuracy. Also invest in a good quality paint products, there are plenty to choose from that will suit your requirements and budget.
Many Groundsmen now undertake a number of testing procedures to assess their courts, generally these tend to be ball bounce and hardness.
Ball bounce is simple; measure the height of a rebounding ball dropped from a pre-determined height. Testing for hardness requires a specialist piece of equipment called the Clegg Hammer, which essentially consists of a hammer weighing 0.5kg to which an accelerometer is attached.
The hammer was developed for testing soft materials, such as turf or sand, and is ideal for testing sports surfaces such as golf greens, cricket pitches and tennis courts.
This equipment can be hired from specialist suppliers. Recording and monitoring these two parameters will help you have a better understanding of how your courts are performing.
Many groundsman are now also using moisture meters to monitor soil moisture deficit (SMD); by keeping an eye on these losses, you can then apply the correct amount of water to replace the water lost by evaportransipration.
Recently, we have seen incidences of turf diseases such as Microdochium nivale (fusarium) on greens. Fairy Rings are in evidence and Red Thread has swept spectacularly through a lot of outfield turf. With such a peak in disease activity in mid-summer we are expecting continued problems over the next few months; therefore acting preventatively by applying a systemic fungicide such as Heritage Maxx will be the most effective form of control. Application before symptoms are visible but the threat is imminent is the key to success when adopting a preventative approach.
Symptoms of Fusarium (Microdochium nival), the most common and damaging disease, are orange/brown patches 2.5-5cm across increasing in size under suitable conditions as the disease progresses. Active patches have a distinctive 'ginger' appearance when viewed early in the morning. Creamy white mycelium resembling cotton wool can be seen in the centre and towards the outer edge of the patch.
Grass in the active patches is often slimy; once the disease is controlled the scars will remain until there is sufficient grass growth to fill in. Regular brushing, switching or drag matting in the mornings to remove the dew from the playing surfaces will reduce the likelihood of disease outbreak.
Red Thread is ill-defined bleached grass with Pink mycelium visible in early morning dew. Close inspection will reveal red needle like structures which are attached to the leaf blades. The needles become brittle upon death and are easily detached allowing fragments to spread the disease.
Systemic curatives and protective fungicides such as Chlorothalonil and Iprodione, applied in liquid form with water as a carrier, can be used to control any outbreaks. Mixing two or more products in the same tank can help reduce the potential for disease resistance developing. Fungicides are selected with different modes of action so that resulting mixture will attack the target disease on two or more fronts. This makes it more difficult for the pathogens to develop resistance to treatments.
It is important to remove any weeds from the playing surface as they can affect ball bounce and performance of the court. Weeds can be removed by hand or controlled by the application of chemicals, usually a broadleaf selective weed killer. Best results are achieved when the soil has warmed up and the grass is actively growing.
Worm can be very active at this time of the year so treatments can be carried out, if needed; the use of Carbendazim is the only active ingredient for controlling worms. All personnel should be suitably qualified in the application of chemicals. Moles can be active where worms are prevalent and can cause a lot of damage to the surface.
Please note: More information on these and many others can be found here: www.pitchcare.com/useful/diseases.php
It is important to keep you mowers clean and sharpened, adjusting/checking your height of cut on a daily basis.
Pitchcare provide a range of courses suitable for tennis clubs. In most cases, the courses can be held on site using the club's own equipment and machinery.
Some of the courses available are:
- Chainsaws - CS30 and CS31
- H&S Refresher Training on Combined Turf Care Equipment; Tractors and Trailers; All Mowers (Ride-on and Pedestrian)
- Machinery Courses on ATVs; Tractors: Brushcutters/Strimmers; Mowers (ride-on and Pedestrian)
- Pesticide Application (PA courses)
- Stem Injection of Invasive Species (Japanese Knotweed etc.)
- Basic Trees Survey and Inspection
More details about all the courses can be found here, or you can email Chris Johnson for information.
Begin to plan your end of season renovations based on the condition of the courts. You may need to book specialist supplies and contractor services. Ensure you buy compatible loam/soil dressings for your courts.
It is essential to have water available for irrigation purposes. Irrigation is required for court preparation and repairs.
Seeding sparse or bare areas can be continued. Any rise in soil or air temperatures will help germination. Use germination sheets to aid this process but remove the sheets regularly to check for disease. Remember that without good seed to soil contact the operation is useless. Ensure you use new seed as old material may not give you the required germination rates.
It is vital to keep tennis playing surfaces clean and free from debris to avoid possible injury to players.
Artifcial courts. Weekly - Keep surface clean with regular sweeping and brushing. Remove any algae and moss from surface. Sand filled systems require regular brushing to maintain manufacturer's recommendations on sand levels and pile heights.
American Fast Dry courts. Before/after games - Keep surface clean, rolling to consolidate surface, levelling and brushing of fast dry materials, brushing to clean lines.
Clay courts. Weekly - Keep surface clean, regular sweeping and brushing to restore playing levels using SISIS Trulute or similar equipment. Topdress any hollows or damaged areas. Repaint lines.
Tarmacadam. Weekly - Keep surfaces clean, regular sweeping and brushing. Repair any hollows or damaged areas. Repaint lines.

domain: agronomy


text: Baylor College of Medicine has an endowment valued at about $1.13B, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. Read employee reviews, salaries, benefits, and learn about the culture and leadership from people working at Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor College of Medicine 401(a) Retirement Plan. And Medicare may not be enough for you.¹ The Baylor College of Medicine RHSP can help you save for medical expenses in retirement. Baylor College of Medicine Employees, their families, and friends are eligible for Employee Discounts, Special Pricing, and Perks on products and services used every day. Find discounts on travel, insurance, prescriptions, cell phones, tires, movies, Theme parks, and more. Baylor College of Medicine 403(b) Tax Deferred Investment Plan This Plan allows employees to contribute pre-tax contributions through payroll deductions. Learn what plans allow eligible employees to do. Now is a great time to understand what is offered - think about taking advantage of … Current Employees Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor will be closed on these holidays and only certain areas will need employees to work. Baylor College Of Medicine average salary is $72,655, median salary is $48,400 with a salary range from $29,000 to $750,000. Benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former Baylor College of Medicine employees, and may include a summary provided by the employer. Biweekly paid employees working any holiday will be paid at time and one-half. Baylor College of Medicine offers this plan as part of workplace benefits. Each salary is associated with a real job position. Baylor College of Medicine offers this plan as part of workplace benefits. This Plan is funded entirely by BCM; there are no employee contributions made to this Plan. Baylor College of Medicine pays its employees an average of $58,279 a year. Baylor College Of Medicine salaries are collected from government agencies and companies. Using analytics provided by Vitality Group, reports show Baylor College of Medicine employees have significantly improved their overall health since 2014. BCM contributes a 4% base contribution to the Plan and employees automatically receive the base contribution once eligible. In 2015, Medicare covered 60% of the cost of healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older. The value of their endowment was $1.12B higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping. Employees required to work any holiday will arrange an alternate day off with their supervisor. Ivy Exec 49 W38th Street, Floor 12A New York NY 10016 The endowment of Baylor College of Medicine grew 9.7% from the previous year. Salaries at Baylor College of Medicine range from an average of $34,897 to $121,970 a year. Now is a great time to understand what is offered - think about taking advantage of any opportunities to save and invest for the future. Learn about Baylor College of Medicine , including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.


text:
sign up (free!)
Make this look! Original Inspiration: Collar Me Beautiful Dress from modcloth.com Resources: Fabric: Whitewash Polka Dot Ivory/Red from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: Kwik Sew 3760 Tips The scallop fabric would add a nice touch to the hem. Round the collar for a look more similar to the original
How to make a T-Shirt flower dress. I'm not sure I like the end result but its a very creative idea.

domain: design


text:
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has called on the Government and NHS leaders to do more to foster good, collaborative relationships between parents of critically-ill children and healthcare staff.
Recent high-profile court cases in the UK have highlighted the effects of disagreements between parents and clinical staff in relation to the management of seriously ill children. In a new briefing document, the Council sets out a number of actions for healthcare policy-makers which, it says, could help to prevent prolonged and damaging disagreements developing in future, or resolve them more quickly.
The report proposes that training in ethics, communication and conflict management for paediatric healthcare staff should be more widely available, or even compulsory. It also calls for more timely access to resolution interventions.
Furthermore, it recommends exploring ways in which those parents who want to can be more involved in discussions and decisions, including having access to the child's medical records.
Staff must also be protected from abuse and intimidation, the report states.
Professor Ann Gallagher, a member of the Council and Professor of Ethics and Care at the University of Surrey said: "Although there is a lot of good practice already out there, we think more could be done at a national level to support good, collaborative relationships between families and healthcare staff leading to shared decision-making. We want to prompt policy makers and NHS leaders to think carefully about how the damaging and protracted disagreements that we have seen in recent years can be avoided in future."


You can organize related projects under a group, which will work like a folder. Groups can also be nested in subgroups.
Groups and subgroups can help navigate among projects easily, grant admin access to several projects at once, and share resources between projects within a group or a subgroup.
You can create groups for numerous reasons. With groups, you can:
Switch your organization to the Permission granularity mode to be able to add localization resources to each project group separately and give the manager access to all the projects within a group at once.
Using this mode, you’ll be able to do the following actions for each specific project group:
All localization resources (i.e., translation memories, glossaries, MT engines, workflows) added to the organization are available to all projects. If you add resources to a particular group or subgroup, they become available only to the projects in this group or subgroup.
People with manager permissions to a particular group also inherit the manager permissions to its subgroups and projects.
Use the sidebar menu to navigate between groups and subgroups, or click on the group and subgroups folders directly. If you don’t see the group hierarchy on the sidebar, use the Workspace Explorer button at the lower-left to open the groups list.
To create a group, follow these steps:


text:
our lockdown garden - ilford photo feature article
a book of portraits by photographer ruth toda-nation of our most senior citizens at an independent living facility, captured in a beautiful english garden over the pandemic year. the photographs will be accompanied by interviews ruth carried out with the residents, as well as hand written reflections by the residents themselves.
All profits will be donated to Rights For Residents, a charity supporting elderly folks in care facilities around the UK.
The book is now available in our online store!


Manufacturers and Workshop Fabricators
A Manufacturer who has kept up with the times is dealing with sophisticated machinery/tools and demanding customers and, due to the precision required, can no longer follow an amateurish sketch – even a 2D drawing can lead to expensive mistakes.
Every workshop we have dealt with has appreciated the complexity and detail in our drawings and found our Bills of Materials (B.O.M.s) -also included in our drawings- an accurate quoting and/or manufacturing tool.
3D Engineering Design is proud to provide its Customers with professional engineering skills, 20+ years of design and project experience, and a very wide range of services for its multifaceted customers.
Whether the project requires a new state-of-the-art design, or whether it entails turning a Customer’s sketch into reality, the job will be done using the correct standards for design (National or International).
In order to achieve the outstanding results promised to its Customers, 3D Engineering Design utilizes the latest version of Autodesk Inventor Professional design software.
Your requirements may well be already listed here in 3D Engineering Design’s array of services and experience:
Design & Manufacturing
Agriculture & Forestry
Forestry plows and rakes
Heavy duty rollers
Agricultural spray units
Industrial stairs and handrails
Access systems for heavy equipment
Recreational devices e.g. Golf equipment
Water park equipment
Weldment frames detail drawings and cut lists of members
Weldment beads report on the fabrication
Calculated painting area of fabrication
Flat pattern of parts (DXF Files)
CNC format available of flat pattern
Laser cutting profiles
General Manufacturing Set
CAD Drawings as per Australian Standards
Bill of materials (B.O.M.) for procurement, assemblies, fabrication and parts
Different file CAD formats for CNC machines
Surface area reports ( for painting calculation)
Optimization stress analysis (FEA)
Tube and pipes isometrics
Patent support documentation
Animations of models
Part Mass reduction through redesigned with shape generator
Conversion from 2D to 3D
Exploded views of assemblies
3D printing of your 3D CAD model (real object to scale)
Entrepreneurs are “passionate believers of their success ”, also described as “Marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects”.
The entrepreneurs’ organized minds require their project to be exact and professional, and object to having to do work twice over, and finding faults that they made every effort to avoid.
3D Engineering prides itself in being the entrepreneur’s choice for their treasured project. We will work consistently to obtain an optimal marketable design or to turn that amateurish one into a product to be proud of.


text:
ANZ Group and Suncorp seek review of $3.2 billion deal block By Reuters
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian is reflected in the window of a branch of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) in central Sydney, Australia, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Steven Saphore/File Photo
(Reuters) – ANZ Group and Suncorp Group said on Friday they have filed separate applications to seek a tribunal review after the competition regulator recently blocked ANZ’s $3.2 billion buyout of Suncorp’s banking arm.


text:
Former Foreign Secretary, India
The 21st Century Silk Road
The Roman Empire was built around roads, the foundations of which still exist today. The British Empire was based on a mastery of the sea lanes, railways and the telegraph. The Chinese project of the 21st century Silk Road, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) comprises rail, road and maritime links. It is the possibility of a Chinese empire that causes concern. I want to pose four questions;
To read the full research paper, Subscribe.

domain: geography


text: Noko established the first official Capoeira school in Bali and has introduced the art of Capoeira to many in Bali. Through his great personality and energy, Noko is always very enthusiastic in leading his group of youths to perform in public, shows and many charity events. He leads our group of juniors to fall in love with Capoeira where they experience a sense of playing game in which they “fight” to the rhythm of the music. The skills learnt in Noko’s session enhance coordination, concentration as well as motor skills. In our group interactive activity, Capoeira is an excellent sport to build social skills. Our JSA kids get to play, sing, dance, bend and stretch, and have a whole lot of fun with their friends.


Included Components: 3-Speed indoor ceiling fan 5 Reversible fan blades 4" Downrod Pull chain control Fan Features: Fan is fully covered under Kichler's limited lifetime warranty Fan housing features all-metal construction Hanging canopy style - compatible with downrods ranging from 4" - 72" (4" downrod included) 3 Speed options - operates in both forward and reverse Classic pull-chain control system Included 3-bulb light kit - makes for an all-in-one installation package 78" Lead wire included Secure mounting assembly enhances fan's safety Reversible Blade Finish: Yes Fan Specifications: Motor Size: 153mm X 13mm, AC Fan Speeds: 3 Height: 12" (measured from ceiling to bottom most point on fan fixture) Blade Sweep: 52" (total fixture width) Blade Pitch: 11-degrees Location Rating: Damp Location Airflow on High: 4155 CM (cubic feet per minute) Voltage: 120v Bulb Type: Incandescent Have a High Ceiling?: Many Kichler ceiling fans work with 8 or 9 foot ceilings. If your ceiling is higher, youll need a downrod. The rule of thumb is that fans should have a minimum of 7 feet and a maximum of 9 feet of clearance between the bottom of the fan blades and the floor in order to circulate the air efficiently. Suggested Downrod Lengths for Tall Ceilings: 9 Foot Ceiling - 12 Inch Downrod 10 Foot Ceiling - 18 Inch Downrod 11 Foot Ceiling - 24 Inch Downrod 12 Foot Ceiling - 36 Inch Downrod 13 Foot Ceiling - 48 Inch Downrod 14 Foot Ceiling - 60 Inch Downrod 15 Foot Ceiling - 72 Inch Downrod
Just unpacked fresh Kichler 403WH White Indoor Ceiling Fans Included Components: 3-Speed indoor ceiling fan 5 Reversible. I'm amazed of the ceiling fans!


text:
101 Ways to Make Money on the Side
No matter how much money you make, you can always make more. Most people can benefit from finding ways to […]Read More
Delivering food is a terrific way to make fast cash. The growth of the on-demand culture, plus the current pandemic, […]
Looking for a way to supplement your income in your spare time? These are our top choices for sidepreneurs.

domain: finance


text:
MKTUPDTE: Napier Port half year 2023 trade volumes
Napier Port (NZX.NPH) today releases trade volume data for the half year ended 31 March 2023. Compared to the same period a year ago, total container volumes increased 5.7%, total bulk cargo volumes decreased 9.3%, and cruise vessel calls increased from 1 to 62 with the restart of international
cruise to New Zealand.
Chief Executive Todd Dawson said: “Prior to Cyclone Gabrielle (13-14 February), our underlying result from operating activities was tracking towards the top end of our previously reported guidance range. Subsequent damage to regional infrastructure and exporters’ premises and crops has resulted in reduced cargo volumes for the remainder of the half year period.
“Noticeably, other container movements (DLRs and tranships) doubled compared to the same period last year, reflecting the additional wharf availability Te Whiti is delivering and providing a relief valve for congestion elsewhere. Two new weekly shipping services were confirmed this period, TS Lines Napier to China direct that commenced in January and ANL Trans-Tasman service that commences on Sunday, 9th April.
“Road and rail access continues to open up, with key state highways to the North and South fully open and rail services restarted from Woodville to Hastings on Monday 3rd April. Coastal shipping on the East Coast is providing an additional access route for exporters in areas where road or rail is only partially restored.
“We will provide a further update when we release our financial results for the 2023 half year towards the end of May” Mr Dawson said.
Total container volumes for the second quarter of the 2023 financial year decreased 0.6% to 59k TEU from 60k TEU in the same period a year ago. For the half year, total container volumes of 119k TEU increased 5.7% from 113k TEU in the prior period.
Full container volumes (i.e. excluding empties and other container movements) during the half year period decreased 7% while empty and other container movements increased 23.2%, compared to the same period a year ago.
Reefer export cargo for the half year decreased 18.1% to 15k TEU, driven primarily by trades impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Export meat volumes decreased due to damaged road and rail links between exporters and Napier Port, and squash and onion volumes decreased as weather events impacted both the planting and harvesting of crops this season. Apple exports decreased 10.7% as a result of damage and disruption suffered by exporters as a result of the cyclone.
Dry export cargo for the half year reduced 1% to 30k TEU. Wood pulp and timber exports were impacted by cyclone damage to exporters’ premises and plant, and damage to road and rail links between exporters and Napier Port.
Containerised imports for the half year increased by 6.5% from 54k TEU to 57k TEU. The increase was primarily driven by higher empty container imports in the first quarter, in advance of seasonal produce exports and due to improved container equipment availability. Dry imports decreased 5.9% to 14k TEU on lower general cargo and fertiliser.
Other container movements for the half year, including DLRs and transhipped containers, increased 101.4% from 6k TEU to 12k TEU due to increased transhipment and restow activity.
Container vessel calls for the half year were 110, up from 102 calls in the prior year. The new TS Lines direct to Asia NZE service commenced calling Napier Port from January, and the coastal Rangitata service between Gisborne and Napier commenced from March.
Total bulk cargo volume, compared to the same periods a year ago, decreased 21.2% for the second quarter to 0.57 million tonnes, and 9.3% for the half year to 1.55 million tonnes.
Log export volumes decreased 175k tonnes, or 30.1%, for the second quarter and 172k tonnes, or 13.1%, for the half year due to weaker volumes following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Charter vessel calls decreased to 149 from 155 in the same half year period a year ago.
There were 62 cruise vessel calls during the half year period, and a total of 64 cruise vessel calls for the 2022-23 season, which completed in early April. There were 14 cruise cancellations following Cyclone Gabrielle.
For more information:
Chief Financial Officer
DDI: +64 6 833 4405
Corporate Affairs Manager
DDI: +64 6 833 45210
About Napier Port
Napier Port is New Zealand’s fourth largest port by container volume. We are the gateway for Hawke’s Bay and lower North Island’s exports and operate a long-term regional infrastructure asset that supports the regional economy. Our strategic purpose is to collaborate with the people and organisations that
have a stake in helping our region grow.
View all articles aligned to goals:X
Sustainability aligned with global goals:
At the United Nations summit meeting in September 2015, world leaders adopted 17 global goals (and 169 targets) as a set of universal goals that aim to address the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing our world. These are known as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
More information on the SDGs and how Napier Port’s Sustainability Strategy aligns to these can be found here >>
Good Health And Well-being
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships for The Goals


text:
Want to reduce crime on a block? Try adding housing.
A recent study by the RAND Corp. finds that changes to zoning in Los Angeles were associated with a reduction in crime in surrounding neighborhoods, the bulk of which added housing to blocks that had retail or other commercial uses.
On average, the 180 neighborhoods where there were zoning changes between 2006 and 2010—which typically lead to new development—saw their crime rates reduced by about 7% compared with other neighborhoods, particularly auto thefts, the study said.
The Developments blog features exclusive news, analysis and commentary on residential and commercial real estate from The Wall Street Journal’s real estate bureau. Send tips, comments and questions to firstname.lastname@example.org.


From what you say it sounds like the pressure switch is set to turn on at 40 and off at 60. The pressure would only stay at 60 if you stop using water before the pump turns off. If you draw water after the pump turned off, the pressure will drop. If you use enough water for it to drop to 40, the pump starts up and so the cycles go.
So far you have not described anything that would suggest "dismal water pressure", only normal operation.


text:
Franklin Tile Company, Lansdale, PA 1923-1935
Crisp raised lines result in excellent color separation on these vintage Franklin tiles. They have soft pastel glazes with matte and satiny finishes. We also have other bird tiles, listed separately.
4 1/4″ sq x 1/4″ thick
Excellent condition; never set
Qty = 1 ea


text:
It must be for something else. There are a variety of rebates from both the federal and provincial governments.
For instance, one rebate that I found that was exactly $500 was for installing a solar hot water heater. There may be many other examples.
Rebates from governments come and go as they want to either incentivize citizens to do something, or compensate them in the short term to make a tax hike more palatable (such as with the HST.)
In any case, the HST transition cheques for a family are: three separate amounts paid over one year: $330, $335, then $335 again, as described at this other question. There is no $500 transition rebate amount.

domain: economics


text:
The Verde Da Taglio swiss chard is an Italian mid-season chard variety with dark green leaves and white stalks. The leaves are used cooked, in soups or like spinach. The leaves of this variety can be cut and grow again.
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Plant Life Cycle: Biennal
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20-25C
Germination time in days: 7 - 10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 70 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Rich and well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Sow under cover from February to March. Alternatively direct sow outdoors from April to September. 3 to 4 seeds every 40 cm on the row, in a row 40 cm apart. When the plants have a few leaves, keep only the strongest ones. Frequent watering is required.


What to Know
- Opening Fall 2020
- Eagle Rock
- A "community entertainment space" will include both a video store and theater
"Stranger Things" may have helped to revive the mall's mojo, and other throwback flicks are making leg warmers hot again, but truth? A love of '80s pop culture never truly dimmed.
Exhibit A? Affection for video rental stores, which came of age in the 1980s, does, in fact, shine as brightly as a neon sign in the hearts of film fans.
But finding a solid local shop devoted to new releases, deep cuts, indie gems, and foreign treasures can be as difficult as remembering if you rewound the VHS tape sitting atop your television set.
What to do, where to go and what to see
Los Angeles is home to a few fantastic video rental hubs, from South Pasadena's Vidéothèque to Eddit Brandt's Saturday Matinee in North Hollywood. But other places, like the legendary Vidiots, have shuttered over time.
But you can't keep a VHS inside its clamshell case forever, nor will a great video store stay down for long. Vidiots shall return in the fall of 2020, not to Santa Monica, where it ruled the old-school from 1985 through 2017, but to Eagle Rock's historic Eagle Theatre.
Which means that, yes, the beloved rental joint will also be hosting a number of screenings and special events alongside its store, which will include over 50,000 titles.
Which means that, yes, you will probably find something to rent on a Saturday night, even if the film you showed up for is checked out.
Is there any greater disappointment, followed by total immense pleasure, than finding a video you wanted checked out, only to make a nearby discovery that absolutely changes your weekend, and possibly your life, for the better?
It's an in-person, raw-emotion'd experience that streaming has not yet paved over, and thank goodness for that.
Vidiots, by the by, turns 35 in 2020, which is quite the auspicious anniversary. Also auspicious? The Eagle will mark its centennial less than a decade after Vidiots opens there (yep, it was formerly the Yosemite Theatre).
Video rental buffs, are you ready for screenings of all sorts, rare treats for cineastes, tens of thousands of movies to rent, all in "a variety of formats," and a center for movie mavens to congregate around?
If only we could hit fast forward on the next year.
Vidiots, welcome back. It may be kind to rewind, but it is even kinder to move towards to a brighter, movie-rich, popcorn-scented, film-fab future.


text:
Near-chaos, violence covered in sugar and candy. That’s how Bruce Springsteen once described Wall of Sound records, and on ‘Death Of A Cheerleader’, Pom Pom Squad pursue that description to its extreme. “It hits me and it feels like a kiss,” sings frontwoman Mia Berrin. Actually, these songs feel more like a thwack, delivered in loud, lingering motion.
Pom Pom Squad – Berrin’s solo project turned four-piece Brooklyn band – have sabotaged classic American imagery since the day she claimed the @pompomsquad handle on Instagram back in 2015. The band strike a formidable presence on stage, and across two EPs Berrin subverts the cheerleader image while retaining – or reclaiming – the sport’s strong femme female identity. “I wanted to place myself somewhere in the narrative so that it felt like there was room for me”, she told The Forty-Five last month. “Rather than kind of living a life where I just felt like I didn’t exist.”
Riot grrl initially set Berrin’s heart ablaze, but it was too white for a queer, mixed-race teenager searching for representation. “I meet a lot of girls of colour who love punk music, but when they’re looking at the stage, they’re not looking at themselves,” she said in an early interview.
With ‘Death Of A Cheerleader’, Pom Pom Squad do Sister Rosetta – black queer female godmother of rock-and-roll – proud. Berrin enlists her bandmates to flesh out with furious guitar fourteen songs she finessed during quarantine, on a record that comes to terms with her sexuality.
The album doesn’t just sink into muddy angst, however. Berrin adds camp, cinematic elements – syrupy strings, fifties and sixties Wall of Sound nods – that cut through the band’s characteristic punk fuzz and lift the record to a more ambitious pop plane, with a cheerleader’s polish.
But with the opening tinkle of the Chordettes’ ‘Mr Sandman’, Pom Pom Squad set out to capitalise on a pop sensibility so extremely sweet it becomes creepy, and transgressive. From a menace-laced cover of Tommy James & The Shondelles’ ‘Crimson + Clover’ to the chewing-gum gauze of slow-dance number ‘Crying’, the heaviness of teen emotion is made physical, and a little bit frightening. ‘Forever’ follows Lana Del Rey’s burnin’-for-you disposition to its fieriest end, then curls into that infamous ‘Be My Baby’ drum beat.
She’s 23 now, but Berrin’s writing acutely pinpoints teenage experience. Lead single ‘Lux’ actually came to life during her time at a high school she says had “extremely John Hughes movie realness”, but all of the songs retain that proximity to adolescence. If she’s not “in a crowded high school dance / in a cloud of peach alcohol” on ‘Lux’, she’s “at home with the radio on and I throw myself down on the bed” on ‘Second That’, a song that ought to earn Berrin membership to boygenius, guitars creaking back-and-forth like rusted swings.
“My worst decisions are the ones I like the best,” she sings on ‘Head Cheerleader’, “Took mе under the bleachers like we were seventeen / My feelings always make a fucking fool of me.” These songs offer a hand to everybody – aren’t we all perennially seventeen with embarrassing feelings? – but most importantly they offer a hand to queer girls of colour like the teenage Berrin, unrepresented and misunderstood.
They offer power, too. The album courses with energy like an adolescent body, threatening to break through the surface of the music at any second: giddy rushes of noise (‘Red With Love’), all-out punk (‘Shame Reactions’), lovechildren of Lorde and Hole (‘Cake’).
Mr Sandman returns to finish the job at the end of the album on ‘Be Good’, the familiar notes crashing around your ears, before you exit the funhouse via distorted horror-movie synths. With sugar-coated violence, Pom Pom Squad murder the final traces of the idealised and sanitized image of their cheerleading protagonist. And ‘Death Of A Cheerleader’, with its camp horror and doo-wop wooze drenched in guitar, offers an aesthetic that’s so much more fun to root for.


text:
Bitcoin (BTC) value paused the earlier three days of losses on Saturday. The value trades in a decent vary with no significant value motion. Bitcoin value rallied 25% since February 3 testing a essential resistance barrier. Nevertheless, this uptrend didn’t maintain after a second try, resulting in a downswing.
- Bitcoin (BTC) value trades modestly decrease on Saturday.
- The draw back threat paused close to the dependable assist at $39,481 making bulls hopeful.
- BTC might retest January’s lows of $32,933.33.
In response to on-chain analytics agency Glassnode exhibits that regardless of value volatility, over 60% of the BTC provide has not left its pockets in a yr. Moreover, main trade Binance order ebook exercise confirmed “rugs” of assist disappearing above $40,000 instantly earlier than Friday’s dip to two-week lows.
Bitcoin appears to be like for reversal on the every day chart
Bitcoin value motion misplaced 50% from all-time highs of $69000 made on November 10. In a while, a short-term consolidation began in late January rallied exponentially from February 3, hitting a essential resistance barrier. Nevertheless, BTC bulls lack the conviction to maintain this time uptrend after this try, resulting in the present retracement.
A spike within the promote order BTC/USD may restest the every day demand zone, which is positioned close to the $36000 degree adopted by the lows of January 24 low of $32,933.33.
On the flip facet, with a renewed shopping for stress above the 50-day Easy Transferring Common (SMA) the worth might leap towards the highs of $45,000.
Subsequent, market contributors would hold their eyes on the essential 200-day Easy Transferring Common (SMA) at $49,916.
RSI: The Day by day Relative Energy Index (RSI) trades at 43 with a unfavorable bias.
MACD: The Transferring Common Convergence Divergence (MACD) holds above the midline however with receding bullish momentum.