It’s not over as Sandy slowly dissipates its energy over the northeastern parts of the United States and Atlantic Canada, but this hurricane has got a whole bunch of global warming deniers suddenly jumping on the bandwagon of climate change. Glad you are aboard but Hurricane Sandy is weather, not climate change. And as weather it may be an example of the impact of global warming. Only time will tell.
The Anthropocene is the geologic age we live in today. Anthropocene is defined as the period of Earth’s history that is dominated by humanity’s footprint on the planet. That “footprint” begins in the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century and continues to the present day. It has been accompanied by rising human population, massive deforestation, increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, pollution of land and water, changes to the pH levels in the ocean, and rising ocean and atmospheric temperatures. A consequence of rising temperatures appears to be weather of an unusual nature occurring with increasing frequency.
And to say Hurricane Sandy was anything but unusual would be a lie. Sandy became massive, not formed where “hurricanes hardly ever happen” but in the warm waters of the equatorial Atlantic Ocean. From there the storm gathered strength fed by unusually warm surface waters. After it struck Haiti and Cuba it moved north continuing to gather strength while it passed over the Gulf Stream and the Bahamas. Continuing northeast it slowly made its way up the Atlantic coastline of the United States until it made a sharp turn and landfall over the Delmarva Peninsula and the Jersey Shore. Sandy got large because it wandered over warm water that pumped energy into its swirling mass. And it continued to grow because of the sudden dip in the Jet Stream pushed south by an injection of cold air from the North. The juxtaposition of cold and warm air added even more energy to the storm.
We all know now the end result. Combined with a full moon, high tides, enduring winds and heavy rainfall, Sandy wreaked havoc on the most densely populated part of the United States. New York City, Long Island and the New Jersey coastline will need a considerable amount of time to recover.
Did human activity cause Sandy? No! But we may have influenced the change in the atmosphere that could lead to a weather event like this storm? Climatologists have been studying how rising air and ocean temperatures can lead to more intense storms and other extremes of weather. Researchers are actually starting to understand the variables of climate change by incorporating the pumping of warmer air into their climate models. And the research is indicating that storms like Sandy may no longer be a one in a century event.
Researchers have also been studying the melting sea ice of the Arctic Ocean and Sandy and melting sea ice are correlated. The dip in the Jet Stream that occurred just before Sandy’s arrival off the Jersey Shore is a phenomenon known as the North Atlantic Oscillation. Its arrival is linked to melting sea ice. And lately it has been arriving earlier creating more extreme weather as cold Arctic high pressure clashes with warm Atlantic low pressure cells. Charles Greene and Bruce Monger of Cornell University recently published a paper in Oceanography in which they stated that sea ice melting is creating a new Arctic wild card that will lead to weather surprises with consequences that can be modeled and predicted.
What’s in the future for New York City and the Jersey Shore? If Greene and Monger are right then the United States may have to embark on building an Atlantic seawall to protect the population that resides along its shore or otherwise face future storms as devastating in impact as Hurricane Sandy.


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Feb 17, 2011, 4:34 PM EDT
I suppose a satire like this was inevitable. I’m just sad that I didn’t think of it first:
Seattle Mariners veteran catcher Miguel Olivo reported to training camp this week feeling as though he is already physically ready for the 2011 season.
“I’m in the fourth best shape of my life,” said a sort of noticeably trim Olivo. “Last year I was only in the 11th best shape of my life, so I really put time in the gym this offseason. I wanted to get into the top 5 shapes of my life.”
Olivo entered his offseason workout regimen hoping to get into the best shape of his life, but soon realized that wasn’t realistic.
Now I await the ones about guys who didn’t have “great bullpen sessions” and guys who “looked real bad in the cage today.”
- The Yankees were no-hit by the Marlins in Panama 14
- Report: Jose Iglesias could miss most of the 2014 season 36
- Manny Machado dealing with scar tissue in knee, increasingly unlikely for Opening Day 10
- The D-Backs weren’t kidding about the retaliation thing 56
- Red Sox prospect gets arrested, acts like a monumental jackwagon 102
- Is Barry Bonds really getting a “fair hearing?” (104)
- Keith Olbermann REALLY hates that Barry Bonds is coaching the Giants for a week (102)
- Red Sox prospect gets arrested, acts like a monumental jackwagon (102)
- Manny Machado calls $519K salary for 2014 “disappointing” (90)
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Borrowers wanting the security of a long-term fixed rate mortgage have more than 120 10-year fixed deals to choose from, but think carefully before locking in for an extended period.
Mortgage rates have been at rock-bottom levels for several years now, and fell even lower in August last year following the Bank of England’s decision to trim the base rate from 0.50% to 0.25%. However, the future is looking uncertain as Britain negotiates its way out of the EU, starting with the triggering of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which will formally notify our intention to withdraw, by the end of March. Some borrowers may, therefore, want to lock into a longer-term mortgage deal while rates are still low to shield themselves from potentially higher costs in future.
David Hollingworth, of mortgage brokers London & Country, said: “10-year fixed rates offer borrowers the chance to lock in at the current low rates and protect against any future rate rises over the long term.
“As the rate difference to shorter-term deals has narrowed and the base rate hit rock bottom, more borrowers have liked the idea of longer-term deals. As a result, the choice of deal has improved, although borrowers do need to consider that most products will lock them in with big early repayment charges for the duration of the fix.”
There are currently 124 10-year fixed rate deals available, according to research from Moneyfacts.co.uk, compared to only eight deals this time three years ago.
Charlotte Nelson, finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said: “Despite the average falling year-on-year, the average rate for 10-year mortgages has started to rise slightly from a record low of 3.11% in November 2016 to 3.20% today. This increase may be an indication of what is in store for long-term fixed rates in 2017.
“Even with the slight increase in the average rate, borrowers could find that a 10-year fixed gives them the peace of mind that their repayment will not change, no matter what happens. However, while we know rates cannot stay at these lows forever, we do not know when they will rise, or by how much.”
The bigger the deposit you have to put down, or the more equity you have in your property if remortgaging, the better the rates you will be eligible for. For example, Santander’s 2.59% 10-year fixed rate deal, which has a £995 arrangement fee, is only available to those with a deposit of 40 per cent of the property value, or the same amount of equity if remortgaging.
Before signing up to a 10-year fixed rate mortgage, it’s important to think carefully about your plans for the future and whether they are likely to alter. For example, you might lock into a deal only to find your circumstances change a couple of years later, but if you want to redeem your mortgage early, you will face hefty early redemption charges.
Most longer-term deals are portable, so that in theory you can move them across to a new property if you move home during the term of your fix. However,in reality, this often isn’t as straightforward as it seems.
Mr Hollingworth said: “Although the deal can be taken to a new property there will still be a reassessment of the mortgage based on the lender’s criteria at the time, so there is still no guarantee that they will lend at that time.”
It is also important to look at the overall cost of any deal you are considering, rather than simply the headline rate offered, as some longer-term fixed rate mortgages have steep arrangement fees.
To find out more call Telegraph Mortgage Advice, provided by London & Country, on 0800 073 2322 or click here
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“The stakes are high, Montana,” Romney said in the ad, which started running statewide this week. “I urge you to send Denny to the Senate, and we’ll get America back on track.”
In the ad, Romney also points to high unemployment and the rising national debt, adding, “We’ve lost thousands of jobs, yet Senate Democrats want higher taxes, more spending.”
Tester hasn’t used President Obama in any of his own ads, though Rehberg has tried to tie him to Obama. Tester has been playing up his independent record and bipartisan legislative work.


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We are excited to be part of the Red Hat announcement of OpenShift Container Platform 3.11 version. In this release, Red Hat is extending application Operator capabilities to OpenShift in a Developer Preview capacity, allowing customers to take advantage of the Couchbase Autonomous Operator as a result..
We were one of the early partners who implemented Operator SDK, which was announced earlier this year. The Operator Framework project was announced by Red Hat and was demonstrated live on stage at the 2018 Red Hat Summit Day 1 Keynote.
Couchbase Autonomous Operator 1.0 has been generally available since September and is among the first OpenShift Operators to be delivered on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.10. Here is the link to announcement blog The new Couchbase Autonomous Operator, 1.0 for Kubernetes and OpenShift is now GA! and the quote from Red Hat’s Jack Baratta in our Aug 30 launch of Couchbase Autonomous Operator for Kubernetes:
“Couchbase is collaborating with Red Hat to bring the benefits of the Operator Framework to applications like the Couchbase Data Platform. With Couchbase’s distributed NoSQL database on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, customers have even more options to provide modern application portability across hybrid and multicloud environments. Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is a strategic deployment platform for the Couchbase Autonomous Operator, which is now available in the Red Hat Container Catalog registry.” –Jack Baratta, Senior Director, Global ISVs and Alliances
In the new OpenShift 3.11 cluster console under left navigation, you will find Operator Lifecycle Manager that will host Red Hat’s built-in Operators – Prometheus, etcd and AMQ Streams and along with that Operators built by partners such as Couchbase. These Operators are still in Developer Preview, giving OpenShift and Couchbase users a chance to test out using the products together.
With Couchbase, OpenShift 3.11 and the Tech Preview of the Operator Lifecycle Manager, deploying a new cluster on OpenShift is significantly easier.
Rob Szumski, who is a product manager for OpenShift at Red Hat, and Mike Wiederhold, Engineering Manager at Couchbase, did an excellent presentation at Couchbase Connect SV 2018 to showcase Couchbase Autonomous Operator running on OpenShift Container Platform 3.11 using Operator Lifecycle Manager.

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Thu, Dec 31, 2020 – 9:53 AM
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Thursday, the final trading day of the year, before the stock market closes at 12pm for the half-day holiday. It will remain closed on Friday in observance of New Year’s Day, with trading to resume on Jan 4, 2021.
The Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 0.4 per cent or 10.84 points to 2,858.38 as at 9.05am. Gainers matched losers at 67 apiece after 88.1 million securities worth S$107.8 million changed hands.
Singtel was among the most actively traded index counters, with some 3.3 million shares worth S$7.6 million changing hands. Shares of the telco declined 0.4 per cent or S$0.01 to S$2.31 as at 9.05am. Ahead of Thursday’s open, Singtel announced a reorganisation of its structure to capture new digital growth, with the changes set to take effect from Jan 1, 2021.
The trio of local banks were down in early trade. DBS fell 0.2 per cent or S$0.05 to S$25.18, OCBC shed 0.7 per cent or S$0.07 to S$10.14, while UOB dipped 0.1 per cent or S$0.03 to S$22.72.
Wall Street stocks resumed their holiday season rally on Wednesday, shrugging off the dimming chances of more US stimulus being enacted, while another coronavirus vaccine advanced. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh record, finishing 0.2 per cent higher at 30,409.56 to narrowly overtake an all-time high on Monday. The broad-based S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent to 3,732.04, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.2 per cent to 12,870.00.
In Europe, stocks ended a five-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors locked in recent gains, although positive vaccine and Brexit trends pointed to a stronger 2021 for regional markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.3 per cent lower, but still staying close to a 10-month high. This comes after the UK became the first country in the world to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine, another option to curb the spread of the disease. The United States has already cleared vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Elsewhere in Asia, Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2020. The Nikkei 225 index closed 0.5 per cent or 123.98 points lower at 27,444.17, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.8 per cent or 14.50 points to 1,804.68. The Tokyo stock market is closed on Thursday and Friday.


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LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN), has been granted a third patent for its flagship product Protandim® from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Protandim® has been clinically proven in earlier studies to slow the progressive rate of aging by reducing oxidative stress and this new patent further documents Protandim’s® effect on antioxidant enzymes in vivo, describing anti-inflammatory effects such as the lowering of C-reactive protein. C-reactive protein is widely considered by doctors and researchers as an indicator of the amount of inflammation present in the body. Elevated basal levels of C-reactive protein are considered risk factors for diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The patent, “Methods for Enhancing Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Reducing C-Reactive Protein Levels,” was issued on August 25, 2009.
Dr. Joe McCord, one of the foremost authorities on the body’s antioxidant defense system and the co-discoverer of the important antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase or SOD, said, “This patent further underscores the unique and powerful actions of Protandim® as a tool against not only oxidative stress, but also inflammation. Chronic, low-level inflammation is now known to be associated with many of the major diseases we face as we age, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.”
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Concert in Europe
And what about a concert somewhere in central Europe? Czech Republic? Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase :-)
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December Countdown Instax Album
This is what I like to call the calm before the storm. Maybe you know what I mean… Once November hits the holidays come like a flash flood! In a whirlwind we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and December will be upon us. Now, this post is not to send you into an anxiety attack. On the contrary. I am here to show you how I try my best to enjoy, capture, and document the entire holiday season. Here are my tips I have learned in the last nine years.
Get your supplies ready now.
Decide how you are going to capture your memories when they happen. During December, I keep my phone on me for quick photos and for special occasions I bring along my Instax and DSLR. The more photos the merrier! I make sure I have enough film for my Instax and batteries. I also back up my phone photos so that I don’t run out of room when it matters most.
I also take time to pick my December countdown album now. I gather all my embellishments, stickers, and other things I want to make this album pretty. I chose the new Heidi Swapp Instax bound album that is now in Michaels stores. Mostly because it was black and white which has been known to stand the test of time. The stripes are classic.
Use what you love and what you have.
It can be overwhelming to find things to add to your album. I stick with a color scheme I love. I dig in my stash to find anything I might have that would work. For example, for this album I used black, white, gold, silver, stars, and snowflakes.
Write those long meaningful letters for the album now.
That love letter I wanted to write to my kids about why I love to document our holidays, let’s be honest, will never get written in December. So, I sat and wrote it now and even took it to my husband and had him sign it right away. I typed it up on the computer, printed it out on vellum, and punched holes in the page to slide it into the binding.
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If your die is larger than the 2″ tape, just run the tape side-by-side on a piece of card stock. After you cut the shape from the paper, you will not even notice the seam.
Lastly, prep pages now.
So, I took an evening and put on Netflix and just decorated my pages. I had all my supplies laid out and I just grabbed items and glued them down. It leaves December for enjoying time with my family.
I made a few vellum pages “pretty” but mostly, the other pages are in a “grid” style.
I used the new Heidi Swapp InstaLove Deck of Cards and just put them side by side. They are so pretty I just let them and the frames in the pack do the decorating.
I left plenty of room for photos and places to write our story.
I even added some favorite flaps to add more photos to the back of. This is a We R Memory Keepers Typecast postcard.
Hopefully this inspires you to take time to prepare now for the busy season ahead. It gives me peace of mind to know that I can just enjoy the days ahead with a place prepared for those special memories to be documented.
Supplies: Heidi Swapp InstaLove Fall 2016 collection, Marquee Love Glitter Washi Tape, We R Memory Keepers Typecast collection can be found at Michaels stores; Heidi Swapp Christmas Dies, Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator Machine, Minc Toner Sheets, Minc Reactive Foil, and Bazzill Basics Paper Foil Board

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How do I download Inkball?
Configure Inkball Game Compatibility Download Inkball game executable zip file and extract it on a local file folder. Open the context menu by a right click on the Inkball icon. Select Properties menu option on the inkball.exe context menu. Switch to Compatibility tab on Inkball.exe properties screen.
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Neoclassicism also spelled neo classicism. From greek νέος nèos new and greek κλασικός klasikόs of the highest rank was a western cultural movement in the decorative and visual arts literature theatre music and architecture that drew inspiration from the art and culture of classical antiquity neoclassicism was born in rome largely thanks to the writings of johann. After the ancient roman cities of herculaneum and pompeii were discovered in the mid 1700s artists sought to revive the ideal of classical greece and rome in architecture sculpture painting and the decorative arts.
The neoclassical style is used more generally to describe any piece of art or architecture from the 18th century onwards which takes inspiration from classical culture. Neoclassical art also called neoclassicism and classicism a widespread and influential movement in painting and the other visual arts that began in the 1760s reached its height in the 1780s and 90s and lasted until the 1840s and 50s. Whether that means using motifs and ideas from classical art or outright copying it.
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The importance of corporation tax to multinationals and their selection of locations for investment will be discussed by Intel’s director of global tax and trade at a major finance conference in National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) next month.
Nanci Palmintere, who is currently vice-president of finance and enterprise and director of global tax and trade for Intel Corporation, will visit NUIG to deliver the keynote address entitled ‘Tax and Business Aspects of Site Selection’ at the 17th Annual Tax Research Network (TRN) Conference, which will take place on 4 September.
Palmintere is an internationally recognised expert in taxation. She is responsible for a broad range of activities including negotiation with the IRS and foreign tax authorities, tax planning for mergers and acquisitions and negotiating with governments for tax incentives associated with site selection for Intel.
The TRN is an interdisciplinary organisation set up to encourage research into all aspects of taxation.
Its annual conference, which is being held in Ireland for the first time, will run from 4 to 5 September at NUIG’s JE Cairnes Graduate School of Business and Public Policy.
The event will bring together academics engaged in taxation research, as well as representatives from the accounting professional bodies, tax practitioners, tax executives in industry, the Irish and UK Revenue Authorities.
“Corporation tax is an important source of revenue for government and in times of global economic downturn issues surrounding taxation become ever more pertinent,” said conference organiser Dr Emer Mulligan, Department of Accountancy and Finance, NUIG.
“The Irish Government has made a guarantee that the 12.5pc rate of corporation tax will remain. Consideration must be given however to how best the tax system can encourage economic activity, while funding necessary public services and assisting government in meeting its social objectives.”
Frank Daly, who heads up the recently formed Commission on Taxation in Ireland, will also speak at the event. Areas being investigated by the Commission include the role of the tax system in encouraging long-term savings to meet the needs of retirement and fiscal measures needed to protect and enhance the environment.
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Our server, Nick was phenominal. Can't say enough regarding what a great job he did.
Good weather was beautiful a d sat outside the staff was very attentive and nice. Food came out quickly a d tasted delicious
We ate on the outside patio. As ALWAYS food was excellent and service very attentive
We were warned that make your own salads take a while so we were prepared for that. However, as the restaurant got busier, our waitress because harder to find. We ate and then sat for 30 minutes or so before she returned. We asked for one box and a check and it took another long bit of time. Bill received and credit card put down and no return of the waitress. We left the lone bill payer waiting while the rest of us left because our lunch had taken over 90 minutes.
Half baked chicken had too much sauce. Offer to serve light or separately. Justin great.
Service was great and food was absolutely amazing!!
The waitress was very nice!
I ordered egg benedict and my friend only wanted 2 fried eggs with bread. Egg benedict was tasty but what I disliked was the presentation on both plates. Neverless that the bread slices were thin and hard, so that I had to eat by hand, no great with hollandaise sauce, the 2 fried eggs from my friend looked lost on the plate and she had 2 very small slices of toasted bread, had to ask for butter and.....
What I missed was some fruit on the side or salad......
I don't think I will recommend Beau's as a brunch place. There are way better brunch places.
I loved the brunch menu! Tasted both the brunch fries and the everything lox eggs Benedict, which was easily one of the best bennies I’ve ever had. The peach mimosa was also delicious. Hunter was one of the nicest and most attentive hosts ever.
Very loud, the server was very nice but food service was very slow. Menu is limited.
Frites with steak were cold, dry, awful. Steak was supposed to be medium and was overcooked. Hummus was tasty. Food here used to be better. Last two times have been disappointed.
Food quality is fine. And it’s Covid so long waits or poor service I typically ignore (and the service there is definitely slow). But I made a 5pm reservation for patio seating on a Monday because we have a friend who has end state cancer and needs protection and wants to live while possible (reservation made the previous week). At 2pm on the day of the reservation the manager called to let me know The patio filled very fast on Mondays and that they could not guarantee outside seating. I told him the situation and without even hesitating he said sorry that’s our policy. I asked if the patio filled up fast and he said yes on Mondays it does. I asked to speak to the manager that I knew there, Craig, but was told he quit the day before and Peter was the only manager that was there (the man speaking with me). Craig, Eric a precious manager and a few others would’ve absolutely help me out considering it was 5 PM on a Monday and even I knew there would be a seat available.
It was too late to change plans so we went and there was absolutely no one on the patio except for us for most of the time we were there. When we left, there were still two seats available. I am shocked, especially with everything we have gone through in the pandemic that no exception at all can be made for a situation such as this. No worries, I choose places who chose people over policy and understand that once in a while exceptions can be made- especially at 5pm on a Monday. And I will continue to tell this story to anyone wanting to dine at Beau’s.
Side note- I have seen exceptions made for people the host recognizes so there’s that too.
The French Dip is hands down my husbands favorite. I had the Turkey burger which was pretty amazing. I did t think you could make Turkey taste that good.
Great service! love the food and the setting.
Salad was good, piece of Salmon a joke ! Tiny tiny piece dor $10! Waitress super slow, did noy check on us. Very unfriendly tone!!
Great menu and food quality. Best place for salads. Try the brussels sprouts appetizer if you want to eat good veggies
I realize staffing is difficult these days, but we (1) got our soup AFTER the main course was delivered, (2) never got the pita bread we ordered, and (3) had to remind our server that we had ordered a special birthday dessert for our guests. If you are understaffed, you SHOULDN'T FILL ALL THE TABLES. Don't think you will see us again.
Wife and I decided to go out for dinner on Saturday night last minute. Craving steak and frites. Ordered the sticky ribs and steak frites. The ribs were very underwhelming. Dry and sauce was pretty basic. Like a sweet chili meets 5-spice. When our steaks arrived it was over cooked. Ordered medium rare and both were gray through and through - not even a little pink. And the kitchen sliced it. Crazy that would even leave the kitchen. Fries were also over cooked. On the second pass my steak was still medium well. Wife’s steak was good. Even after corrections the foot was underwhelming. Thankfully the manager was nice enough to provide us some of their Turkey chili with lentils to pass time. It was good. Not great. But appreciated the gesture. The wait staff was also attentive at right times. This seems like the kind of place to go for happy hour discounts - drinks + apps and not a serious place for meal. The burgers looked pretty good and would probably go that route if we ever go back.
Hamburger way overdone.
Our food was excellent. The hummus with mushrooms and grilled whitefish were fantastic. Burgers were great too. Rachael did a wonderful job as our server. Love this place!
Great patio! Allison was a great waitress. Burger always great. Price- reasonable.
Our server Kay was awesome!!!!!!
Like most places struggling with staffing. Our waitress was fantastic but obviously issues in front and back of house.
Prices have gone up.
Quality slightly down.
Getting to the point of almost “not worth it”
Great service, great food
Service was awesome as usual. My food was tasty but it was lukewarm. This is unusual for them.
Freezing cold inside
We loved our waiter and the food was great! We have been here a couple times and really enjoy the food and atmosphere every time we come. It’s family friendly, but good for date, business meetings and everything in between
Everyone & everything was excellent
The food is always amazing and love this local restaurant being in my neighborhood
Got sat on time even though our entire party wasn't there, which was nice. Got appetizers but had to wait for silverware and napkins to arrive. That was cleared along with our forks and dinner arrived, yet lack of silverware and another wait to ask others to bring forks. They were out of a lot of basic items on the menu like bread and potatoes. Got the side of broccoli what was supposed to be sautéed in garlic and other seasonings and it came out plain and steamed with no salt and pepper on the table. Place was completely empty at 11pm and we were nudged out.
This was our first time at Beau’s and it was an ok experience. My husband was disappointed because everything he ordered they didn’t have. He ordered the ribeye steak and when they didn’t have that he ordered the chicken dinner and they were out of that as well. I was expecting the Cajun chicken that I ordered as my appetizer to have a little kick but it was lemon flavored. Typically Cajun has some seasoning flavor and my chicken tasted like lemon.
The service was amazing and the food we received was good. We will come back to order the food that we really want in the future.
We were fortunate to a two places at the bar to have fine service by Steve(sp). The mushroom hummus was tasty. The brussel sprouts where very nice and actually was nice to combine with the hummus.
Initially the sound level of the filled restaurant was loud. By 8:30 you could hold a conversation with your date and enjoy the place.
We’ll be back.
Excellent service. Delicious food with ample portions
Food was cold. Waiter was absent. Vacuum was running. Overall bad experience!
Great Service, great food. Nice atmosphere.
Delicious food, great service, casual atmosphere- perfect for getting together with friends!
We enjoyed another great meal at Beau's with great service from Dustin.
We are lucky to have Beaus as our neighborhood dining establishment. I love the Beaus salad with salmon.
I love the way they prepare salads and sandwiches and it is only one of a few still open for lunch.
Enjoyed an excellent Egg Benedict and good Maurice salad for a Sunday brunch on the patio. A great place to eat either before or after a movie at the Maple Theatre located right across the street. We always look forward to eating here.
I would not come here again. Only 1 out of 5 items was good. At first I was confused why we were the only people there on a Saturday night, then after our meal, it made complete sense.
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The novel begins with a prologue in which the author reports that, while repairing an old chateau he had purchased in the north of France, he discovered a manuscript ("La Tendresse") hidden in one of the chateau's chimneys. Dr. Alain Hamilton, the manuscript's author, had hidden it there, as the German army approached the chateau in 1940. "La Tendresse" was a collection of writings that described Hamilton's early life, especially his experience as a battlefield surgeon in the British army during the First World War. The 80 short chapters that follow, Strauss explains, are an edited and annotated version of Dr. Hamilton's story.
We first meet Alain Hamilton as an adolescent, during an episode of sexual awakening with a girl his own age. Later, we see him as a medical student in Vienna and then as a young married surgeon in London, who has a tender affair with a married nurse. But most of the story takes place at a British Army field hospital, where Dr. Hamilton encounters the senselessness, devastation, and absolute terror of war.
His colleague in this tragedy is Elizabeth, a nurse whose brother and fiancé have died in the fighting. Alain and Elizabeth develop an exquisitely tender, yet unconsummated, intimacy, which ends tragically. After the war, Alain searches healing and consolation, eventually finding a measure of peace in the chateau where he and Elizabeth had once worked together.
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Ride on scenic rolling roads through Needham, Dover, and Medfield. Long ride adds Sherborn. This is a 'show and go' ride (no set pace, everyone does their own thing). We will do pre-ride instructions at 9:45a, and then the 41-milers will go out first, followed by the 27 milers and then the 19-milers. There are no arrows and no cue sheets will be available at the start, so please be sure to bring your own cue sheet and/or use Ride with GPS. Click any of the maps below to download the GPS. If you are not familiar with Ride with GPS, please see instructions on the CRW website (ahead of time as accessing it at the start of the ride may not work as well if you're not already familiar with it). We look forward to riding with you!
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K was a 10th-grade student in my English class during my first year of teaching. He was a great kid: goofy smile, laid back, loved to talk about music. But school wasn’t his forte. He misplaced work frequently, was easily distracted while reading, and struggled to write more than a few simple sentences at a time. In my naïveté, I chalked K’s difficulty in school up to motivation: He simply needed to work harder. Then I saw his standardized reading scores. As a 10th-grader, K was reading at a third-grade level. Suddenly, low motivation no longer seemed like the culprit.
How could this happen, I wondered. How is it that K entered high school so far behind? The answer, I quickly learned, is that K, and countless students like him, are too often placed on the conveyor belt of our education system and pushed along, grade after grade, even when they may not be prepared to move on. Even as an early career teacher, I have seen the pattern too often: Students fail a grade, make up a year’s worth of coursework in single week credit recovery class over spring break, and then are shuffled along to the next grade, ill-equipped to succeed.
I can only speculate about the reasons for which this happens. It’s expensive and logistically difficult to hold kids back. Educators feel guilty doing it. School and district leaders like promotion and graduation data to look pretty. But the consequence of this inertia-driven policy is that our most vulnerable students are not gaining the skills they need for postsecondary success.
For this reason, I listen with a skeptical ear as this year’s field of Democratic presidential nominees pitch voters on tuition-free college for all. Certainly, the idea is well-intentioned and appealing, progressive and bold. But if Democrats want to move the needle on education at a fraction of the cost, they should instead focus on investments much earlier in life that equip kids with the tools they need to succeed in college. Specifically, Democrats should fight for three early childhood programs: paid parental leave, child care stipends, and universal preschool.
Paid Parental Leave: When my 7-month-old son was born, I took two weeks of paid paternal leave while my wife, a psychologist and postdoctoral fellow at the local Veterans Affairs hospital, did not have a single day of paid maternal leave. She used a combination of sick leave and FMLA (unpaid time off), and returned to work nine weeks postpartum. We were fortunate to have savings and family who flew into town to support us. Many other Americans, including most of my students’ families, aren’t so lucky. For these families, the birth of a child means an impossible decision that pits financial survival against the health and well-being of a newborn. Investing in paid parental leave is investing in early education, because parents are a baby’s first educators. Through touch and talk, parents and babies lay the groundwork for crucial cognitive and social development. No amount of schooling can replace this.
Child care stipends: My wife and I are incredibly lucky. Our infant is in a Spanish-immersion day care, five minutes from my school, where he is held, talked to, and sung to by loving adults. It’s a wonderful facility, but we dig deep into our savings to pay for it. We are not alone. According to a recent report by the Economic Policy Institute, here in Minnesota, the average cost of child care exceeds $16,000 annually. For a single infant, that amounts to over one-fifth of a median family’s income. For some, this means a choice between paying for child care or quitting a job. Others do not even have a choice; simple math makes the choice for them. Those who choose to enroll their children in day care often cut back on necessities like groceries, utilities, diapers, clothing, and home repairs. Providing relief in the form of stipends or tax credits would allow parents who choose to work to continue doing so while ensuring that their children are in a learning-rich environment.
Universal Pre-K: According to Close Gaps by 5, a Minnesota nonprofit that seeks to broaden access to high quality early education for children from low-income families, nearly half of the state’s children enter kindergarten already behind, kick-starting an opportunity gap that persists and widens as they progress through school. Making preschool available for every child 3 and older regardless of their family income won’t erase the opportunity gap, but it would ensure that all kids at least begin from the same starting line.
A child’s first five years do not dictate her future outcomes, but they certainly orient her initial trajectory. Would I love for kids like K to have access to free college? Absolutely. But we don’t do our young people any favors by sending them off to college unprepared. Investing in early education alleviates this problem by removing barriers from birth.
Money is finite, but so is political capital. Rather than pursue a goal like free college for all – which, while a worthy policy proposal, is also a largely partisan one – Democrats should double down on early education investments that garner broad support. Doing so would yield better educational, social, public health, and economic returns at a fraction of the cost of free college.
If lawmakers are serious about closing the so-called achievement gap, they should also get serious about preventing it from taking root in the first place. If we can give kids and families what they need in the first five years of life, there is no ceiling to what they can accomplish.
Christopher Mah is a fourth-year language arts teacher in Minneapolis.
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Kent Brantly, American Ebola Patient, Leaves Emory University Hospital; Calls Thursday 'a Miraculous Day'
American doctor Kent Brantly, who contracted the Ebola virus while working in West Africa, was released from Atlanta's Emory University Hospital on Thursday.
Brantly, 33, worked with Christian aid organization Samaritan's Purse in Liberia, treating patients in the midst of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, when he contracted the virus and fell ill.
Ebola, which is passed through the bodily fluids of an infected person, also sickened Nancy Writebol, an aid worker from North Carolina. Writebol was discharged from the Emory University Hospital on Aug. 19, Dr. Bruce Ribner, the medical director of the hospitals' infectious disease unit, said in a press conference on Thursday.
"The discharge of both of these patients poses no public health threat," he said. "We understand that there are a lot of questions and concerned about the Ebola virus, and the infection it causes. However, we cannot let our fear dictate our actions; we must all care." Dr. Ribner explained that both patients were rigorously tested by the hospital and the CDC to ensure that they are free of the virus.
Both Americans received an experimental serum for treatment, as there is no known cure or vaccine for Ebola. "It was the right decision to bring these patients back to Emory for treatment," Dr. Ribner said. "What we learned in caring for them will help advance the world's understanding of how to treat the Ebola virus infection." In a statement, Dr. Brantly noted that he followed all Ebola safety protocol dictated by the World Health Organization before falling ill. He lingered in a Liberian hospital for nine days before his transfer to the United States.
In the wake of the more than 1,350 Ebola deaths that have occurred in West Africa since the beginning of the year, WHO recently authorized the widespread use of experimental treatments for the disease, which has recorded fatality rates of up to 90 percent.
Dr. Brantly called his release "a miraculous day." He thanked Emory University, Samaritan's Purse, his community in Liberia and those around the globe who supported his recovery. "Please do not stop praying for the people of Liberia and West Africa for a quick end to this Ebola epidemic," he said. "I'm glad for any attention my sickness has attracted the plight of those in West Africa."


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W V Raman has been appointed the new coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. Raman is a vastly-experienced coach having been in charge of Tamil Nadu and India U-19 teams in the past. W V Raman will have to now step down as coach of the Bengal Ranji Trophy team to take up the India job.
Former India captain Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad, along with Shanthan Rangaswamy, who are all part of the three-member selection panel, had suggested the two names to the apex body of Indian cricket including that of former India men’s cricket team coach Gary Kirsten.
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The standard car’s already impressive statistics for power, 0-60 and top speed all soon began to tumble as tuners started exploring what the new V6 powerplant could really produce.
No longer was the stock 473bhp of the earliest models a glass ceiling, as tuners started smashing through and posting previously unthinkable numbers on an almost monthly basis.
Relatively basis tuning packages boasting 600, 700 and 800bhp became the norm, with many beginning to breach the four figure barrier with ease.
At this point, while the R35 had nowhere near the racing, or even tuning heritage of its Skyline-badged brethren, it had totally eclipsed its forebears when it came to the potential to unleash otherworldly levels of power, all in a package that could remain practical and driveable enough for daily driven use.
But in this article, we’re not concerned with keeping things practical, or even sensible. Here we want to see what the GT-R is truly capable of with no limits tuning, and go under the skin to see what it takes to build the world’s most powerful Nissan GT-R.
ETS-built Nissan GT-R R35
That noteworthy accolade currently belongs to Gidi Chamdi, the owner and driver of ETS-G, an R35 Nissan GT-R with a mind-blowing 3500bhp.
Built and maintained by world renowned turbo tuning specialist, Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) in Vancouver, Washington, USA, Gidi’s 2014-model R35 has been at the bleeding edge of GT-R tuning for almost a decade, repeatedly breaking drag racing records on a regular basis as it has continued to evolve into the absolute monster it is today.
Featuring ETS’s Drag Turbo System, a pair of front-facing Precision Turbo 85/86 turbochargers ram a colossal 100PSI of boost into its ETS Drag Series engine. This comprises a 4.3-litre 7075 Crest CNC billet block, Ferrea valve train, Mahle forged billet pistons and stroker kit and CNC 5-axis ported head with proprietary ETS head-sealing technology. When supplied with potent race fuel from 18 Injector Dynamics ID2000 2000cc injectors and controlled by a Syvecs standalone ECU, this heady mix is reckoned to produce in excess of 3500bhp at the wheels!
World’s Most Powerful Nissan GT-R Transmission
Getting this kind of power to the tarmac is no easy feat, but ETS has managed to harness this tire torturing torrent of torque by utilizing a carbon DSS driveshaft to a Shep stage 6+ Nissan GR6 transmission with Dodson Extreme Duty gears, and ultimately out to the tires via DSS Pro Series driveshafts.
ETS has been using this same bulletproof drivetrain setup since 2019, when Gidi and the R35 set the GT-R Drag record of 6.54 seconds, which was a feat that stood for two-years until it was surpassed by George Dodworth and his 2600bhp GT-R known as Night Fury with a 6.51 at 230mph.
Realizing these ultra-high-powered GT-R’s would eventually get into the low 6 second bracket, and considering they had broken Gidi’s GT-R’s rear suspension clean off its chassis during its final pass of 2019, for its latest incarnation, ETS decided to remove the interior of the unibody, and install a Dodson GT spec tubular chassis instead.
By replacing the car’s OEM chassis with a drag-spec tubular one, it has increased the structural stiffness while also improving safety. Much of the car’s original OEM steel outer body panels remain, including the roof, rear quarter panels, front arches and sills, while the doors, bonnet and trunk are all lightweight carbon-fiber items.
The modified front bumper has a custom panel in the lower grille area with apertures for the huge twin turbos to gulp down as much cold, dense air as they need to generate those gargantuan power figures, with the potent waste gases exiting through the twin titanium exhaust pipes that poke out of each side of the bumper just in front of the front wheels. The rear is equipped with a low-level drag spoiler and a pair of parachutes to help slow this bonkers GT-R once it passes the finish line.
As you can imagine, with only a web of tubular steel under the bodywork, the GT-R’s interior is a world away from its stock appearance with only a super lightweight racing seat and carbon-fiber dashboard to complement the suede-rimmed steering wheel.
Gidi and the ETS team have yet to regain the hallowed drag world record, as they are still developing the car with its new chassis setup, but they did achieve second place in the GTR Unlimited class at the highly competitive TX2K event held at Houston Raceway in Texas.
For a GT-R that still retains its stock bodywork, VR38 engine, GR6 transmission and all-wheel-drive system (which can be electronically switched to two-wheel drive to allow for the pre-launch rear-tire warming burnouts), its one hell of a machine that should easily be capable of achieving the low six-second passes the team is aiming for on the drag strip. But for now, Gidi and the guys will have to be content to known they are the holder of the title of world’s most powerful Nissan GT-R, a record that they will likely continue to break again and again as they chase their goal of ultimate GT-R domination!
Words: Dan Sherwood.


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Introduction to Qof (ק):
The Hebrew letter Qof (ק) bears immense significance in both spiritual and linguistic realms, weaving a profound tapestry of meaning. It not only represents the phonetic sounds "k" or "q," but it also holds symbolic ties to the back of the head and the horizon, imbuing it with layers of wisdom and insight. As a symbol of knowledge and spiritual exploration, Qof invites us to embark on a transformative journey of higher understanding.
The Symbolic Significance of Qof:
Representation of "K" or "Q" Sound:
In the sacred Hebrew alphabet, Qof stands as a stalwart guardian of the sounds "k" or "q." Through this phonetic representation, the letter becomes a conduit for expressing profound concepts and unveiling the mysteries of the universe.
Connection to the Back of the Head and the Horizon:
The visual form of Qof bears a striking resemblance to the back of the head and the horizon. This powerful symbolic association imparts essential life lessons, reminding us to look back upon our experiences, learn from the past's wisdom, and cast our gaze far into the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
Qof's Role in the Pursuit of Knowledge:
Symbolizing the Search for Knowledge:
Nestled within the core of Qof's essence is the profound symbolism of the unending quest for knowledge. As we embrace the spirit of this letter, we are encouraged to tread the path of perpetual learning and immerse ourselves in the timeless pursuit of wisdom.
Spiritual Exploration through Qof
In the realm of spirituality, Qof finds itself intricately connected to the mystical concept of the crown chakra, located at the back of the head. This esoteric tie signifies a powerful conduit for spiritual connection and heightened consciousness. Thus, Qof becomes a beacon guiding us on our inner journey of self-discovery and communion with the divine.
Quest for Higher Understanding:
Qof's allure lies in its embodiment of the eternal quest for higher truths. By embracing the enigmatic questions that surround existence, we unveil the potential for personal and spiritual growth. Qof inspires us to explore the profound philosophical and metaphysical mysteries that expand our consciousness.
Implementing Qof's Wisdom in Life
Embracing Continuous Learning:
To honor the essence of Qof, we must adopt a mindset of perpetual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Embrace the joy of learning, explore diverse subjects, and draw wisdom from a plethora of sources.
Cultivating Spiritual Growth:
Qof's spiritual significance invites us to cultivate inner growth through mindfulness, meditation, and introspection. By tending to our spiritual well-being, we open the channels to connect with higher realms of existence.
Seeking Higher Truths:
Empowered by Qof's symbolism, we are compelled to seek higher truths through philosophical contemplation, engaging in meaningful discussions, and embracing diverse perspectives. Questioning our assumptions leads us to profound realizations and a deeper understanding of the universe.
Incorporating the profound insights of Qof into our lives, we embark on a transformative journey of knowledge, spirituality, and self-discovery, forever enriching our existence with the brilliance of higher understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does the letter Qof (ק) symbolize?
A: Qof represents the sound "k" or "q" and symbolizes the quest for knowledge and spiritual exploration.
Q: How is Qof pronounced in Hebrew?
A: In Hebrew, Qof is pronounced as "kuf" or "kaf."
Q: What is the significance of the back of the head in spiritual contexts?
A: The back of the head is associated with the crown chakra, representing spiritual connection and higher consciousness.
Q: How does Qof relate to the pursuit of knowledge?
A: Qof's phonetic value reminds us of the search for knowledge and continuous learning.
Q: How can one explore spirituality through the concept of Qof?
A: Embrace practices like meditation and introspection to explore spiritual growth represented by Qof.
Q: In what ways can Qof inspire the quest for higher understanding?
A: Qof encourages seeking deeper truths and exploring profound philosophical questions.
Q: How can I incorporate the wisdom of Qof in my daily life?
A: Embrace lifelong learning, engage in philosophical discussions, and cultivate mindfulness.
Q: Is Qof associated with any other symbols in spirituality?
A: Qof's shape is associated with the back of the head and the horizon, which hold spiritual significance.
Q: What does Kabbalah say about the letter Qof?
A: In Kabbalah, Qof represents the unfolding of divine light in the spiritual journey.
Q: How can Qof help in personal and spiritual growth?
A: Qof encourages self-reflection, spiritual exploration, and the pursuit of higher understanding, leading to personal and spiritual growth.
The Hebrew letter Qof (ק) stands as a profound symbol of both linguistic and spiritual significance. Representing the "k" or "q" sounds, Qof becomes a vehicle for expressing profound ideas and concepts. Its symbolic ties to the back of the head and the horizon invite us to learn from the past, embrace a broad vision for the future, and embark on a journey of higher understanding. As a symbol of knowledge and spiritual exploration, Qof inspires us to continuously seek wisdom, delve into the depths of philosophical inquiry, and cultivate spiritual growth. By adopting the lessons of Qof and integrating them into our lives, we embrace a lifelong pursuit of learning, deeper self-awareness, and a connection to higher truths, enriching our existence with wisdom and enlightenment.


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Asher Dove Angel is an American actor who began working in the film industry as a child actor. He came to the limelight after appearing in the 2008 film Jolene, starring Jessica Chastain.
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This One’s For You Londoners! A Review of This London Life at the Grand Theatre
This London Life is a brand new production commissioned by artistic director Dennis Garnhum. According to the program, it is the first of five commissions under a program called “COMPASS” that will guide playwrights to tell stories for the Grand Theatre stage. The play is both written and directed by Morris Panych, who has previously appeared on the Grand Theatre stage himself. Needless to say, this show is a great representation of the 2019/20 tagline: “World Curious. London Proud.”
The comedic show follows the story of a foster child named Walter (played by Ryan Shaw) and his neighbour, “Nan” (Wendy Thatcher), who have just brought home a first year university student named Emery Thompson. Nan has agreed to take care of Emery (Braeden Soltys) as a favour to a friend, but cannot anticipate the antics that will ensue as a result. Nan and Walter soon discover that the man (Allister MacDonald) that they had whisked away from the airport was not the university student that they were expecting; they have brought a suspicious man from England into their home.
The plot of the show is very lighthearted and fun, and it is sure to illicit laughs. As an individual who spends a lot of their time in London, I was thrilled to see this production. The show did not disappoint with jokes about various London locations. I do admit some jokes seemed rather specific, so it is possible that a person who is not as familiar with the area would feel left out by quite a few jokes in the production. For example, I was left out of the humour when bus routes were referenced. The show is most accessible by individuals that have known London for the majority of their life. Panych, however, includes a selection of jokes that even those who know nothing about London would enjoy.
I was very impressed by the performance of Ryan Shaw as his energy lit up the stage, an incredible feat for such a young actor. Shaw begins the show with a lengthy monologue that helps the reader understand the background of his character. The actor was charming and seamlessly filled the role of intelligent, curious, and overly inquisitive little boy. Many of the characters could easily remind audience members of friends, relatives, or people they’ve encountered in real life. Emery was an example that stood out for me as well. Emery is an arts and humanities student and Western, possessing the all-too-familiar panic of a young person going into their first year. He is unsure of himself and is constantly tired. The familiarity of these characters and the comedic timing of the actors make for a performance that can warm the hearts of Londoners.
The set, illuminated by bold colours, was one of the most positive aspects of the performance. The set designer developed a house that looks like a more cartoonish version of a house you would find in an older area of London. The angles of the house make it look as if it could go beyond the stage; as if it is a natural part of our city and we are not at the Grand Theatre, but instead sitting in a suburban London neighbourhood. The power lines were a lovely touch that enhanced the aforementioned effect. Last, the bold blue tones that were used to backlight the house and soft yellows that illuminated the house’s windows at intermission was picturesque, and audience members were eager to take pictures.
I would recommend this show to anyone looking for a lighthearted piece of comedy. The plot requires audience members to embrace the comedic nature of the show and go along with the rather silly situations that unfold. It is also recommended for people who are familiar with the London area as it makes a lot of the jokes easier to understand. Altogether, This London Life is definitely a show where audience reception plays a large role in the total enjoyment of the show; the more laughs, the more fun the viewing experience. That being said, the production still has many other interesting aspects, including beautiful lighting, an incredible set, and an endearing tale, for those who are not from London, but want to see the show.


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Midway through last semester, I was walking along the Charles River, watching a group of friends picnic with blankets and beer cans while a couple of senior boys played spikeball on the river’s grassy shore.
The sun was just setting. The dining halls would soon be closing after dinner. The final clubs were getting ready to blast the newest hits. It seemed like the wind down of every typical college day — except that day, it wasn’t.
By the end of the weekend, almost all students would be required to vacate their dorms in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. No one in our school’s administration — and perhaps, in the world — could predict a return date.
And that semester, no one would return. I held off from sharing my sorrow about the abrupt end in deference to the students in situations worse than mine or the seniors who experienced all their lasts too soon. Despite everything, wasn’t I lucky to have a safe home to quarantine in? And as a junior, wasn’t I lucky to have more time?
While the former still holds true, I’m not so sure about the latter. Someone in the Class of 2020 joked that Harvard would have to “woo them extra” to get their alumni donations. Now, they have a second punchline: “But not as much as the Class of 2021.”
As part of the Class of 2021, I’m about to start my senior year, in which I will not live on campus for at least the fall and will have classes online for the whole year. The next few months will hold a lot of uncertainties, but what I do know for certain is that my typical college days are over.
Never again will I walk down Plympton Street after a packed lecture in Sanders, pausing to watch the passersby crowd around a bookstore’s window or to hug a friend after serendipitously crossing paths. Nor will I stand next to my classmates on the steps of Memorial Church during a student-organized vigil, heeding the calls for justice, opening my heart to collective grieving. No more packed movie theater dates with my crush from the Quad, unexpected discoveries during an open group study hall, or Harvard-Yale games with my roommates, spent decked out in all the crimson gear we could find.
My college experience — and those of the millions of other seniors enrolled this year — as I knew it is all but over. And, yes, I’m devastated that I won’t have a typical last year at the school I grew to love. But it is precisely because of my love that I know, undoubtedly, Harvard is making the right decision to go online, to only bring back those that they must.
The truth is, what I’ll miss most about college when I graduate are those face-to-face encounters: those exchanges that made me distinctly aware of my humanness in that moment, in that place. Engaging with so many other students, staff, professors, and strangers made me strive to understand — and correct — the impact of our human actions. My time on campus made me believe a better world was possible. I started to hope, more deeply and more boldly.
It was the people I met at college that strengthened my capacity to love, and ultimately, it’s the people that matter most when making decisions amidst a pandemic. Ensuring the safety — the most fundamental part of any endeavor involving others — is impossible for a full campus during the time of coronavirus. And my remote senior year is a necessary sacrifice that protects the people and campus I’ve come to adore.
I still remember a time when I could stroll through a full and bustling campus unwinding from the work week; I want all that and more for the Class of 2022 and the next class and the next. Sending us home is simply Harvard’s way of making that happen, of — one day — giving someone the best four years of their life back.
Patricia J. Liu ’21, a former Crimson News editor, is an English concentrator in Quincy House.
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Multiuser Detection (MUD) based receivers theoretically require no power control (PC) as they have the ability to separate signals regardless of their relative power levels as long as these signals achieve a suitable SNR. In practice, receiver designs have finite dynamic range. In this paper, power aware scheduling (PAS) and power control (PC) algorithms are investigated to address the finite MUD dynamic range and performance results are shown. The final PAS algorithm and motivating factors behind the design selections made on the DARPA Interference Multiple Access (DIMA) program are highlighted as well as different approaches involving both scheduling and PC. The techniques selected on the DIMA program are currently operating as part of the DEVIA mobile real-time experiments.

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hors du chemin
|loin||distant, faraway, out of the way|
|retiré||withdrawn, retired, remote, secluded, retiring, out of the way|
- outlying, distant, remote, faraway, far-flung, isolated, lonely, godforsaken, inaccessible, off the beaten track/path
- off the beaten track
La définition du mot out of the way
(of a place) remote; secluded.
Des exemples de traduction (en)
- He said they would get under way as soon as the ebb set, and expressed his gladness to be out of a port where there were no taverns and fiddlers.
- Riach started forward and caught it away from him, rather by surprise than violence, crying out, with an oath, that there had been too much of this work altogether, and that a judgment would fall upon the ship.
- Away on the lee bow, a thing like a fountain rose out of the moonlit sea, and immediately after we heard a low sound of roaring.
- I saw I had gone the wrong way to work, and without wasting time upon apologies, showed him the button lying in the hollow of my palm.
- Before we went to bed he offered me sixpence to help me on my way, out of a scanty store he kept in the turf wall of his house.
- On all accounts we lay the next day in the borders of the wood and kept a close look-out, so that if it was John Breck that came we might be ready to guide him, and if it was the red-coats we should have time to get away.
- When we stopped to breathe, and I had time to see all about me, the clearness and sweetness of the night, the shapes of the hills like things asleep, and the fire dwindling away behind us, like a bright spot in the midst of the moor, anger would come upon me in a clap that I must still drag myself in agony and eat the dust like a worm.


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WHAT YOUR ADVENTURE HAT
SAYS ABOUT YOU
Written by Malee Baker Oot for RootsRated in partnership with Sunday Afternoons.
April 26TH, 2019
From the slot canyons of the Southwest to the snow-capped summits of the High Sierra, a reliable hat is always a welcome adventure companion. An essential piece of gear on any expedition, your chosen piece of headwear can say a lot. Whether you opt for an Indiana-Jones-inspired fedora, favor the sun-shielding prowess of a wide-brimmed sombrero, or succumb to the timeless appeal of an old-fashioned baseball cap, here’s what your adventure hat says about you.
THE ADVENTURE HAT
From elephant-back safaris in the foothills of the Himalayas to whitewater runs on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, the Adventure Hat is for those who seek out exceptional adventures. You’re the type of person who’s already scaled four of the earth’s Seven Summits, dog-sledded Maine’s North Woods, and have gone sea kayaking with orcas in the Puget Sound. And after getting a gnarly sunburn that time on the Natal Coast, you put on the Adventure Hat, and never took it off.
Stain-resistant, buoyant, and ventilated, the thoughtfully crafted Adventure Hat is your favorite expedition-ready buddy, and it’s been with you from Key West to Kilimanjaro.
THE HAVANA HAT
You can order appetizers in a half dozen languages. Bouncing seamlessly between trains, planes, and automobiles before lunch is nothing new. You’ve sampled street food on steamy Singapore sidewalks, sailed the Mozambique Channel in search of whale sharks, and slipped through the Siq on the way to the sandstone ruins of Petra. You can live for three weeks out of a single carry-on bag, and your globetrotting go-to for stylish yet packable sun protection is the Havana Hat.
Offering a stylish soft weave, trusty Sunglass Lock™, and UPF 50+ sun protection, the Havana Hat is just like you—comfortable strolling the legendary lakes of Snowdonia or sipping sauvignon blanc on the South Island of New Zealand.
THE SUNDANCER HAT
Bursting with blooms and teeming with birds and butterflies, your yard is a heavenly haven for wildlife. Your compost bin is vastly larger than your garbage can. After mastering roses and orchids, you scoff when people refer to gardening as a mere hobby—it’s more of a calling. Of course, when you head out to pull weeds, you always rely on the Sundancer Hat for unparalleled sun protection. You even managed to find purple pansies the same shade as your go-to gardening hat.
Now, if only you could get your golden retriever to stop sunbathing in the middle of your lavender patch.
THE CHARTER HAT
You’ve angled for sockeye salmon under the gaze of watchful grizzlies in Alaska’s Kvichak River, hooked rainbow trout in Argentine Patagonia, and snagged tarpon in Belize. You have dog-eared copies of classic fishing tales like The Old Man and the Sea and A River Runs Through It adorning your nightstand. The story of hooking your first brown trout has become the stuff of legend. Other than the serene solitude, your other companion on the water is your Charter Hat.
Loaded with features ideal for anglers—including a locking chinstrap, floating brim, sweat-wicking headband, and UPF 50+ mesh ventilation—the Charter Hat is ready for anything, from kayak-fishing Cabo San Lucas to canoe trips in the Canadian Arctic.
THE ULTRA ADVENTURE HAT
Equally at home on a stand-up paddleboard or in a plucky whitewater kayak, you consider yourself an amphibian. Your most expensive article of clothing is your drysuit. Every spring, from April onward, your feet sport a permanent flip-flop tan. You’ve been eye-to-eye with a barracuda along the Great Barrier Reef, surfed with spinner dolphins at Waikiki Beach, and paddled past hippo pods in the Okavango Delta. What’s your secret for eluding the sun’s scorching rays? The Ultra Adventure Hat.
The ready-for-anything headpiece is outfitted with sweat-shedding liner, Sunglass Lock™ to keep your shades in place, folding brim for on-the-go packability and top-notch sun protection that keeps blistering UV rays from scalding the back of your neck.
THE SOLAR BUCKET
As a kid, you daydreamed about road-tripping cross country towing a pop-up camper. And these days, not much has changed. So, why tamper with a classic? You consider a cast-iron skillet and stainless steel percolator essentials on any car-camping expedition. You still carry the pen-knife your grandfather gave you on that first canoe trip in the Adirondacks. You wholeheartedly support putting wood-paneling back on station wagons—solely for aesthetic reasons. And, when you need an always-reliable sun shield, you grab the Solar Bucket Hat.
Because a classic design, comfy ventilation, and breeze-resistant brim never go out of style.
THE SUN TRIPPER CAP
An adept wilderness minimalist, you’ve been fastpacking since long before fastpacking was even a thing. For you, a 26-mile slog is just the warm-up. You consider tactical hammock hanging an essential life skill. If given the option, coyote howls are your preferred white noise. Instead of adding the weight of a tarp to your pack, you prefer to camp cowboy style. And, whenever you head into the wilderness, you always don the Sun Tripper Cap.
Painless to pack and light as a feather, the Sun Tripper Cap is always worth its weight.
THE ARTIST SERIES TRUCKERS
Most of your daydreams involve either a towering slab of granite by the name of El Capitan or a geological anomaly dubbed the Devil’s Tower. Every year, you happily eschew the standard summer beach excursion and winter ski trip in favor of seasonal pilgrimages to Joshua Tree National Park, Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon, and the Tetons. You didn’t have to think twice about naming your dog Whipper. Whether you’re road-tripping to epic crags or tracking down that elusive seasonal craft brew at happy hour, one of the Artist Series Trucker Hats is on your noggin.
An imaginative take on the classic trucker hat, the color-swirled caps are inspired by the majesty of the wilderness, just like you.