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In past episodes, we have briefly touched upon the fact that is important to know where your music is coming from, and in Episode 22, I (Brian) mentioned a book called Choosing Death. This is just one of a few books that I think should be required reading for metal-head, despite what styles you are into. We all know Black Sabbath started it all, and we are all aware of classic bands like Metallica, Maiden, and Priest as well as other “classics” like Napalm Death, Carcass and Death…or Mayhem, Bathory and Immortal, if you are into Black Metal. But how did it all come about? How did one thing lead to another? Well, luckily some people already did the research for us and presented these non-fiction tales into interesting reads.
The books below will entertain and inform you so you don’t sound like a complete moron when you are talking metal with the random dude in the denim vest you are standing next to during set change at your next show.
Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal by Ian Christe: This book starts with the formation of Black Sabbath and takes you all the way to Slipknot and beyond, while covering everything in between. There is a strong focus on the American metal scene (particularly in the 80’s), but this is Heavy Metal 101: a comprehensive guide of where the music you love comes from.
Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore by Albert Mudrian and John Peel: The title says it all. Starting with English hardcore-punk bands of the early 80’s and guiding you through the the “popularity boom” (or at least what the major labels tried for) in the early 90’s, bringing you to today’s extreme, this book gives you the gritty details of DM and Grind’s trials and tribulations.
Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground New Edition by Michael Moynihan and Didrik Soderlind: Lords of Chaos takes a different approach than the previous two, but is no less important. The book focuses more on the Black Metal scene (particularly in it’s early years). It takes you through tabloid-ian actions of the church burnings in Norway and the murder of Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth) and all of the other mayhem (pun intended) that surrounded the scene. Later in the book, the authors cover some of the similarly extreme actions (cult rituals, killings, suicides, etc.) that surrounded the Metal scene in America and other countries. This book is disturbing as it is fascinating.
Swedish Death Metal by Daniel Ekeroth and Chris Reifert: While I have not read this one myself yet (I read the last three…haven’t gotten around to buying it), Swedish Death Metal, whether it be Entombed, Dismember, or At The Gates, played an important role the development of extreme music. My understanding is that the book doesn’t quite get into the depth of where the music came from (like Choosing Death) but it provides a strong insight into the movement and paints a picture of it’s formation, growth, and influence on metal today.
Here are some additional reading materials, if one was so inclined to educate themselves further and dive a little deeper:
Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge by Keith Kahn-Harris

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PhD opportunities at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification
Greenhouse Research Studentship Programme
The School of Science and Engineering are delighted to offer a 4 year fully funded (UK) PhD studentship based within the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID).
An essential part of the remit of the Greenhouse Research Studentship Programme is that successful applicants are required to teach in the dissecting room throughout semesters 1 and 2 and to assist with other classes as and when required.
The successful candidate will commence their studentship in January or May 2022. The 2021/2022 tax free stipend for the scholarship is £15,609 per annum.
Candidates must be UK students and must have an undergraduate and/or Master’s degree which includes experience of full body gross anatomical human dissection. Applicants who do not have such experience will not be considered for the scholarship.
PhD Greenhouse projects
Two research topics are offered to potential candidates who wish to apply for the Greenhouse scholarship award. Only one of these projects will be taken forward and so applicants are requested to indicate clearly which of the projects they wish to apply for.
Project 1: Forensic Microscopy age estimation for an old cohort: a 2D and 3D study of cortical and trabecular bone
In disciplines such as Forensic Anthropology, osteological age is one of the key aspects in creating a biological profile from human remains. In the case of fragmentary remains, micro-anatomical features are employed to estimate age-at-death. In order to better understand bone age-related changes at the microscopic level, both cortical and trabecular bony structures need to be assessed to provide a complete aging multifactorial picture.
Previous studies have shown the relationship between age and cortical and trabecular bone for clinical purposes and cortical and trabecular assessment separately for aging methods. However, no study has tested both cortical and trabecular bone through 2D and 3D imaging methods for the development of forensic age estimation population-specific standards. Moreover, microscopic age estimation in old individuals have shown limitations for the old age cohort.
This study proposes a systematic examination of cortical and trabecular age-related changes to explore age-at-death throughout the later years of the human life. The development of an age estimation formula reporting error rates will clarify whether the observation of both cortical and trabecular bone increase the age estimates accuracy. The sample used for this project will consist of skeletal elements collected from the cadaveric sample in CAHID.
- An assessment of traditional 2D histology cortical bone microstructural features
- related to age.
- A 3D analysis of trabecular bone using micro-CT scans considering parameters
- related to age.
- The development of age estimation methods exploring the possibility of aging the
- elderly based on microscopic 2D and 3D approaches
- Consideration of other factors affecting the parameters under consideration.
Project 2: Visualising morphometric trends in facial growth, development and ageing
During life, the human craniofacial complex undergoes extensive growth, development and ageing. Globally, life expectancy is on the rise due to advancements in medical care and improved living conditions. As a consequence, a wider range of ages are being represented in clinical treatments (surgical, medical, dental) and forensic investigations (craniofacial reconstruction/superimposition, age estimation, etc.). Developments in robust reference data (metric and morphoscopic) are thus needed to understand the influence of age, with consideration to possible population and sex variation.
Identify metric and morphoscopic trends in craniofacial ageing, for clinical and forensic application.
- Using a photogrammetric surface scanner and DSLR camera, build a collection of 3D scans and high resolution photographs of faces across various ages, to analyse the influence of facial growth, development and ageing.
- Determine if significant differences in facial growth, development and ageing exist between sex and population groups.
- Identify patterns in facial growth and ageing where significant changes in facial morphology tend to occur.
- Applying geometric morphometric techniques, generate a 3D reference model demonstrating common patterns in craniofacial growth, development and ageing.
- Detect and evaluate textural skin changes and facial crease patterns using photogrammetric image analysis
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Candidates are requested:
- Submit their full CV
- Indicate which of the two projects they wish to apply for
- Provide a one-page A4 summary of their suggestions for developing their research project choice
Applications should reach Dr. Julieta G García-Donas by midnight on the 19 November 2021.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified about whether they will be invited for interview in the week commencing 22 November 2021. Interviews are planned for 10 December, but date may be subject to change.

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Our popular Nude Friday (PO ULA Nights) Tee is available again.
We know how to have fun when the full moon is inviting. Before contact, Samoan hospitality was a village affair. The hosting village made elaborate preparations to bid farewell to the visiting Malaga, (guests) on the night before departure. The PO ULA event is a proper send off Samoan style! Remember your Nude Friday Full moon parties at Tisa’s with this shirt.
Fitted, comfortable, and soft – this t-shirt was made just for you. And it can withstand several washings while maintaining its shape, so it's great for everyday wear!
• 100% fine jersey cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.3 oz (146 g/m2)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double stitched
• Made in the USA


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The green shirt was far too short so I cut off the bottom, sleeves and neck part, resewed the top part of the sleeves so they're even longer and then attached all of that tot he inside of the purple shirt.
The second shirt before:
When I dyed the bottom part black I dripped a bit of dye in the sky part of the shirt.
Airplane to cover the dye spot.
The stencil is still a bit wet so it looks splotchy :/
I tie dyed the whole shirt first, then dip dyed the bottom black then and then did the stencil.
Great shirt makeovers!! I LOVE that kitty stencil! Where did you find it? Or did you make it (and the skyline) on your own?
You look so much like my friend's daughter......but she's only 13. (But good grief, she's already got a nice figure like yours!!)
Oh...I am an idiot! I just goggled "Kurt Halsey" and looked at his artwork. Now I know where you got the stencil picture!! Hehehe! I really like his style of drawing! Thanks for introducing me to some new art!
comment by tootsiecat Tuesday March 14th, 2006 10:43 AM
I wish anyhting I ever stenciled was my own work. Unfortunatly I can't draw, at all. Stencils: http://220.127.116.11/~stencil/artwork.htm and http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7241/citysleeps22of.jpg
I used freezer paper. You can buy a huge roll of it at the grocery store (usualy near the wax paper and ziplock bags). One side is shinny and can be ironed onto clothes. It creats a creat bond so your stencils don't bleed. After the paint dries you just pull the freezer paper off. I used Jaquard brand Textile color. Which is just fancy fabric paint.

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Cafe De China – Chinese Restaurant
Welcome to our web site. We are a popular Chinese restaurant on Margate seafront, close to the town with views out to sea. We specialise in peking szechuan and cantonese cuisine and can cater for groups of up to 40 people.
What our customers say…
Amazing restaurant – Had been here on a few occasions and loved it, so Booked for my dad’s 70th birthday surprise. What a night, great food, great service, great night. Excellent value for money, food was tasty and plenty of it. The bill at the end was a surprise to considering there were 10 of us and all drinking.
Set price all-you-can-eat. We have been there on numerous occasions, and the food and service has always been faultless. Great place to go, either with friends, or even the family. Highly recommended.
Are you organising an event or party? A deposit is required for bookings of 8 people or above.
Established for over 10 years.

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IHS Markit raises global solar installation forecast by 14% over Chinese solar boom
IHS Markit has raised its forecast for global photovoltaic installations in 2017 by 14%.
The consulting group predicts 90 GW of solar panels will be installed this year with most, 45 GW, of those installations in China.
- The solar boom in China is consuming much of the world’s PV supplies and putting upward pressure on prices but is not affecting U.S. as much as other regions, IHS said in its report.
IHS said the “significant upward revision” of its 2017 forecast is the result of larger than anticipated activity in China in the first half of the year, activity that IHS sees continuing into the third quarter.
Based on an analysis of connection statistics, IHS estimates that 26 GW of installations were completed in China in the first half of the year and another 12 GW are slated to be installed in the third quarter. IHS had previously expected installations to peak in the second quarter.
IHS says the Chinese boom is consuming a large portion of global PV supplies, which will result in increased prices and lead times into 2018, which is delaying solar projects in Japan, India and Latin America.
The United States, however, is another case. In the spring, U.S. panel manufacturer Suniva petitioned the International Trade Commission seeking relief from what it sees as a flood of low priced PV modules from Asia.
While an outcome in Suniva’s favor might raise prices for U.S. solar consumers over the long run, in the short term it is serving to insulate the U.S. from the pressure other regions are feeling from China’s solar boom. IHS says that in advance of possible trade action, solar developers in the U.S. have been buying tariff-free modules manufactured outside of Taiwan and China, which are unlikely to be used to serve demand in China market.
- Solar Industry IHS Increases Global PV Installation Forecast For 2017
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Going on your life’s first-ever trekking trip may sound like any other getaway, but this often turns into a nightmare due to lack of proper planning. Adrenaline rush, pollution-free air, magnificent hills and a less-trodden path are what make trekking an unforgettable experience. However, if you are not sufficiently prepared, then there are chances that either you will get exhausted by dragging unnecessary items in your luggage or end up in the midst of poisonous (or maybe not) spiders.
Fret not! We have carefully compiled a trekking guide for beginners to make sure that you stay safe & enjoy your first trekking trip to the fullest. So, keep scrolling and begin your preparations for an amazing trip into the woods:
One of the foremost and most important parts of going on any vacation is planning. If your planning is inappropriate or insufficient then you may face unwanted situations. Especially while going on a trek, planning is immensely important for a safe and hassle-free experience. Given below are some steps that will make you a proficient trekker:
- If you are a first-timer and have minimal (or no) experience of trekking then you must opt for a smaller trek, not too far from civilisation. Doing this will lessen your chances of being stuck into the woods and as this is your first such trip, you do not want to end up at an isolated place.
- The main purpose behind risking your own life into the woods is to connect with nature, breath fresh air and escape the chaos of urbanisation. Therefore, you must make sure that you do sufficient research about the location, its surroundings and weather (at the time of your visit). Once you decide on a certain location for your trek, your task is to gain as much knowledge as possible including the regional laws, customs and its flora and fauna.
- Trekking is nothing but a test of your physical abilities. Every proficient trekker should have courage, perseverance and great stamina. And for great stamina, you have to prepare your body. A minimum 2 weeks before your trip, plan a workout regime and start following a strict diet that is rich in proteins and low on fat. Eat right and choose a suitable workout plan for getting into the perfect shape for climbing the hills.
- The final step of planning is to make a packing list that includes your clothes, belongings and other trekking essentials. If you do not have a packing list then either you will overpack or left behind an important article without which your survival in the wilderness will get difficult.
2. Safety Measures
As mentioned above, trekking can also prove to be fatal if not planned and executed properly. Here are some tips that are to be followed for staying safe during your trekking trip:
- If you are planning to go on a trek then you must find a suitable and experienced partner who can assist you through rough trails. You can also opt to join a group if you do not have a trek-buddy for lowering your risks.
- Losing the track of directions while wandering into the wilderness is not uncommon. Electronic gadgets often fail to perform into the wild due to no Wi-Fi or charging sockets. Therefore, make sure that you always carry a map of the trail and its surroundings to avoid losing the track of direction.
- Always make it a point to carry a basic first-aid kit on your trip. Staying prepared for the worst to come will help you in staying fit and healthy during the trek. From mild headache to allergy and other infections, a med-kit with basic ointments and medicines will come handy in treating every possible ailment.
- Going on a trail means boycotting self from civilisation and materialistic pleasures which means no more fine dining, takeaways or confectionaries. Therefore, always carry an emergency stash of food items that stay fresh for long like protein bars, dry fruits, candies, fried snacks, instant noodles and energy drinks.
- One of the biggest problems faced on trekking is blisters; especially, if your trekking boots are new. The best way to deal with painful blisters is to cover the affected area with an antiseptic-soaked cotton ball and some duct tape for sealing it. Industrial grade adhesive will help the cotton ball to remain at one place even during rigorous physical activity.
3. Gather Essentials
Till now, you might’ve got an idea about the importance of your gear for a hassle-free trekking trip. And hence, it is very important to pack accordingly. Given below are some quick points to help you pack proficiently:
- When going into the wilderness, you must avoid wearing cotton clothes. It is known that cotton absorbs moisture and gets infected in a very short span of time (if not washed regularly). Choose a synthetic and breathable material which are specifically designed for adventure activities.
- Whether you are going into the hills or exploring an unexplored jungle, you must opt for a waterproof backpack that will keep your clothes and gears dry; wet clothes increase the chances of falling ill or catching hypothermia. Also, placing an empty trash bag inside your bag before keeping your belongings, will add an extra layer of protection to your goods.
- While packing make sure that the least required items are placed at the bottom of your backpack, followed by the increasing order of your priorities (with water bottle and compass at the most easily approachable slot/pocket). Doing this will reduce the hassle of unpacking while reaching out for your things.
4. Smart Tips
Now that you are nearly prepared for your first trekking trip, here are a few more things to keep in mind:
- Opt for light-weight clothes, boots and backpack. It is often observed that people buy cheap gears which are less durable and heavier than the genuine products which must not be the case. Always keep in mind that the lighter your backpack and gear is, the better will be your chances of surviving the trek.
- Always carry a few portable fire-makers (or make some by dipping cotton balls in Vaseline or oil). It often gets tricky to light a fire into the wild with a flickering Zippo lighter.
- Practice packing and unpacking your backpack at home so that you eliminate the obvious flaws in your packing strategy. And remember, that the end goal is to carry all the items of your ‘packing list’ in a way that every essential item is easily approachable and firmly packed into the bag.
- You may find it hard to find drinkable water. Hence, bring a portable water-purifier for staying fit and hydrated during your trek.
- Trekking involves a lot of strength hence, it is very important to take proper care of your body. Therefore, you must stay hydrated always and consume small meals frequently during the trek. The trick is quite simple; take a 10-minute break after every hour of trekking and utilise this time slot for nourishing your body.
- A tent and sleeping bag are two of the most important gears for trekking. Therefore, do not forget to buy/rent a light-weight tent and an adequate sleeping bag before your departure. Also, you must practice setting up a tent for ensuring a comfortable stay in the wild.
- Trekkers often forget the main goal behind such trips; cherishing the fruits of nature (WITHOUT HAMPERING IT). So, please prevent any form of loitering on the trail. Also, feeding wild animals may not be a good plan.
In the end, be open for adventures as a brave adventure enthusiast once said, “He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary”. Follow and share this comprehensive trekking guide for ensuring an unforgettable experience into the woods.

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Nov. 9, 1943 M. E. DUNKLEY METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF FOOD MATERIALS 3 sheets-sheet 1 Filed April 10, 1959 IN V EN TOR.
A TTORNEY Nov. 9, 1943, in. E. DUNKLEY METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF FOOD MATERIALS Filed April 10, 1939 I 3 Sheets Sheet 2 INVENTOR Me/wY/e flun/ey ATTORNEY 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 III:
M. E. DUNKLEY METHQD'FOR TREATMENT OF FOOD MATERIALS Filed April 10, 1939 Nov. 9, 1943.
Patented Nov. 9, 1943 METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF FOOD MATERIALS Melville E. Dunkley, Vernalis, Calif.
Application April 10, 1939, Serial No. 288,936
This invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for the treatment of food materials having a substantial moisture content, like green vegetables or fresh fruit, in order to produce dried or dehydrated products. The invention is also concerned with new products resulting from such processes.
It is a general object of the invention to provide an improved process and apparatus of the above character which will retain to a large extent the desirable properties of the original fresh material. In this connection I have particular reference to retention of flavor and color characteristics, as well as palatability and nutritive properties.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a process for producing a dried food product, which will avoid special treatments such as sulphuring, which are generally considered to be detrimental.
Another object of the invention is to provide new food products as a result of use of my process, having physical and chemical properties distinguishing them from products produced by conventional drying methods.
Further objects of the invention will appear from the following description in which the pre ferred embodiment of the invention has been set forth in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Referring to the drawings:
Fig. l is a plan view illustrating apparatus for carrying out the present process.
Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, taken along the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of the apparatus as illustrated in Fig. 1, looking toward the lower side of Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line d-d of Fig. 1.
Fig. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional detail taken along the line 55 01 Fig. 1.
Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional detail taken alon the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.
Fig. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional detail taken along the line i-l of Fig. 1.
Fig. 8 is an enlarged detail, in cross-section. illustrating the manner in which the trucks are tracked within the apparatus.
The process and method can be best understood after a description of the apparatus illustrated in the drawings. This apparatus is designed for continuous operation, in that batches of the material being treated are continually progressed during the drying cycle.
Referring first to Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, the apparatus includes an elongated tunnel l0,
5 which is proportioned in accordance with the capacity or the equipment desired. Near the ends of this tunnel manually operable gates l I and I! are provided, which can be opened to permit introduction and removal of material. A con- 10 venient construction for these gates is illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6. Briefly a sliding closure p ate I: is provided, which has its upper end connected to the sliding operating rod M. In order to urge the closure 63 against its seat l8, two sets oi.
fingers I! and it are provided, and these fingers are mounted upon the shafts i9 and 2|. It will be evident that when fingers III are turned to release the closure IS, the closure can be readily lifted to open position by pulling upwardly upon the rod it. Also although the closure can be readily closed, a fair seal can be established by forcing it against the seat it, by turning fingers it to the positio s illustrated in Fig. 5.
On the inlet si e of the gate ii there is a loadmg extension 2%, into which charges of material to be dried can be introduced. The upper side of extension 22 is shown provided with an opening it, normally covered by the closure M. This closure is shown provided with a liquid seal 26,
in order to minimize leakage of gas. .It is also shown provided with a window 27 through which the contents of the extension 22 can be viewed. It has been found convenient to make use of trucks 28, dimensioned so that they can be lowered down through the opening it. The material to be dried is loaded upon the trucks 2B, in such a manner as to promote contact of the material with the drying gas. For example in handling various vegetables and fruits, the material can be spread upon shallow trays, which in turn are stacked upon the trucks.
. Extending longitudinally throughout the conduit l0, and also within loading extension 22, are the rails 29, forming a track upon which the trucks can operate. After a truck loaded with so in at successive intervals, 9. line of trucks is progressed through the tunnel is, and when operating at full capacity a truck must be removed from the other end of the tunnel through gate l2, for each truck introduced through gate I I.
At the discharge end 01' the tunnel where gate I2 is located, there is an unloading tunnel extension 3| corresponding to the loading extension 22. The unloading extension 3| is likewise constructed to receive the trucks 28, and it is provided with a removable closure 32 through which the trucks can be removed.
A circulating system is provided whereby dry air can be circulated longitudinally through the drying tunnel II). This system includes a blower 33, a heater 34, and cooling units 36. Near the loading gate I l the tunnel Ill connects with a suction conduit 31, which in turn connects with the cooling units 36. Conduit 38 connects cooling units 35 with the heating unit 34, and this heatin unit is connected by conduit 39 with the inlet of blower 33. Conduit 4| connects the discharge side of blower 33 with the tunnel- ID, at a point near the unloading gate l2. In order to facilitate a proper control of drying gas, a by-pass conduit 42 can be provided, with one end of this conduit connected to the inlet side of cooling units 36, and the other end communicating with conduit 4|. The by-pass conduit 42 is shown provided with one or more flow control dampers 43. Conduit 4| is shown provided with a gate valve 44, whereby the circulation of drying gas through the tunnel Hi can be interrupted, or can be controlled by varying setting of this valve.
The cooling units 36 can consist of refrigerated surfaces over which the drying gas is caused to pass. Thus as shown in Fig. '7 each cooling unit can consist of refrigerated pipes 46, disposed within the conduit housing 41. The bottom wall of the housing 41 can constitute a drainage pan,
connected to the drain pipe 48 (see Fig. 2). The upper side of the housing 41 is shown covered by the closures 49, which can also be provided with liquid seals 5|.
The heating unit 34 may make use of an electrical heating element over which the gas is caused to pass, or it may consist of water or steam heated pipes 52.
A by-pass is provided directly about the cooling unit 36,. for the purpose of carrying out a freezing cycle. Thus a housing 53 is provided, having a removable cover 54, and so dimensioned that by removing this cover 54 a truck loaded with products to be treated can be placed within the housing. A conduit 56 connects one side of housing 53 with the conduit 38, and another conduit 51 connects the other side with the conduit 31. Gates 58 are provided to control communication between housing 53 and the conduits 56 and 51. A fan or blower 59 is shown disposed within r conduit 56, for the purpose of causing a rapid circulation of gas through housing 53 and the cooling units 36. While one is circulating gas in this manner through housing 53, to the exclusion of the heating unit 34, gate 44 can be closed to interrupt circulation of gas through the main drying tunnel Ill. As will be presently explained products placedwithin the housing 53 can be rapidly frozen, preliminary to the drying operation.
Use of the apparatus described above, and the carrying out of the present process, can be explained as follows: It-will be presumed that one wishes to dry fruit such as apricots, peaches, apples, prunes, pears, or the like. The fruit is initially prepared as by removing the skin and pits, with the meat in halves or out into slices. The fruit is then placed upon suitable trays which are stacked upon the trucks 28. A charged truck is now lowered into the housing 53, valves 58 opened, and fan 59 put into operation. Assuming that the pipes 46 of the cooling units are being suitably refrigerated, and that the gate 44 is closed, gas is circulated over the fruit and is continuously refrigerated so that its temperature drops substantially below freezing, as for example in the neighborhood of from 15 to 20 F. As a result with proper refrigerating capacity the fruit is rapidly frozen. After completely freezing the material, valves 58 are closed and the charged truck removed from housing 33, and lowered into the loading tunnel extension 22. It is then advanced into the drying tunnel In, by temporarily opening the gate I I. Assuming that one has been operating the equipment over a substantial period of time, the tunnel I 0 is filled with charged trucks,
and as a truck containing frozen products is introduced into the loading extension 22, a truck is removed from the unloading extension 3|. During intervals when one is not circulating cold gas through the conduits 53, gates 58 are closed and valve 44 opened, so that a circulation of drying gas occurs longitudinally of the tunnel I ll, countercurrent to the advancement of material. The circulated gas is first refrigerated to a temperature below freezing, by passage through cooling units 36, whereby moisture is removed, and it is then reheated by the heating unit 34 to a temperature substantially above freezing. It is this dry gas which is then circulated through the drying tunnel l0.
It will be evident from the foregoing that while a charge of material is being frozen, it is desirable to reduce or interrupt circulation of gas through blower 33, and tunnel I0. This mode of operation involves no difficulties because the time required to freeze a typical charge of material is relatively short, whereas the time of treatment within tunnel III for complete drying will require many hours, as for example from 12 to 15 hours in a typical instance. Thus at intervals one may interrupt the drying cycle for the purpose of freezing a new charge of material, without seriously affecting efliciency.
I have found that the process described above will produce remarkable products from a variety of food materials. In general according to my observations the preliminary freezing serves to disrupt the cell structure of the material to a substantial degree, and this serves to facilitate subsequent evolution of moisture at temperatures which need not be sufliciently high to detrimentally affect color, flavor, and other natural properties of the material. For example in the treatment of a fruit like apricots, the drying 'gas (such as air) can be at temperatures in the neighborhood of from 33 to F., and within this temperatur range the fruit can be reduced to a moisture content of about 12 to 18%, within a reasonable period of time. The final product appears to have no tendency to spoil, and it does not have the toughness and darkened color characteristic, of ordinary dried fruit. Color and flavor more nearly approximate the natural fresh color and flavor of the fruit, and the keeping qualities appear to be as good if not better than ordinary dried fruit. The product readily re -absorbs moisture and in this respect lends itself to household use, as distinguished from ordinary dried fruit requiring soaking in water for long periods of time, to re-absorb moisture.
Various fresh vegetables can also be treated by the same process, to produce highquality dried products. For example I can dry vegetables such as carrots, beans, peas, etc, after such materials have been properly washed and prepared for the process. In preparing vegetables it is desirable to cut them into pieces of suitable size, particularly since such fragments more readily lose moisture in the process. Vegetables dried by my process need not be placed in expensive sealed cans or containers, but may be packed in inex-' pensive wax cartons, or Cellophane packages.
In connection with dried fruit such as apricots, pears,-apples or peaches, one can eliminate sulphuring treatment such as is commonly used in the dried fruit industry. Sulphuring of fruit is quite commonly applied both before and after drying, and it serves to lighten the color. With my process the dried product has a relatively light-color, without resorting to such treatment. It is commonly recognized that sulphm'ing is detrimental, because invariably it affords a certain amount of sulphur contamination.
It is generally considered that one shouldavoid freezing of food products, unless one intends to retain the material in frozen condition for preservation. I have found however that-freezing does not detrimentally affect keeping qualities, if immediately followed by a drying cycle as explained above. It may be pointed out'in connection with the drying cycle that the material when introduced into tunnel I0, is frozen. It is thawed out within this drying tunnelduring the course of the drying cycle. In a typical instance where the freezing of a product has required say minutes, not more than about 30 minutes will be required to completely thaw the material in tunnel III, with a drying temperature of about 35 F.
In the treatment of certain types of material, it is desirable to maintain a non-oxidizing atmosphere within the apparatus. Since my apparatus makes use of a closed circulation, one can continuously bleed a certain amount of an inert gas such as carbon dioxide, into the apparatus, whereby oxygen of the air is excluded. For this purpose I have indicated a pipe 6| which can be connected to a suitable source of inert gas, such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen, for introduction into the apparatus. The use of such an inert atmosphere further minimizes impairment of color,
food materials while still frozen with a current of drying .gas having a temperature sufficiently high to thaw said food materials but below the scalding temperature at which the color and I oxidizing drying gas having a temperature sufliciently high to thaw said food material but below the scalding temperature at which the color and flavor of the food material being treated are substantially impaired, and thawing said food material in contact with said gas and removingstantial amounts of water, which comprise form a dried food product, the. major portion of said evaporation being carried out after said thawing.
3. The method of treating having a fibrous cellstructure containing freezing said food material by contacting, the same with a current of cold inert gas to disrupt said cell structure to a substantial degree, there'- after contacting said food material while still frozen with a current or inert drying gas having a temperature suiliciently high to thaw said-food material but below the scalding temperature at which the color and flavor of the food material are substantially impaired, and thawing said food materialin contact with said gas and removing water therefrom'by' evaporation into said gas,
the major portion of said evaporation being carried out after said thawing. w
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A recent article (Feb. 20, “Thomson wants Solano supervisors to discuss salary, benefits cuts”) stated that Solano County Supervisor Skip Thomson asked that the issue of whether the supervisors should reduce their salaries and benefits be discussed at a future meeting. As he rightly pointed out, supervisors should take the lead and cut their own salaries and benefits before asking employees to take further cuts.
I wish to congratulate Mr. Thomson for honoring the promise he made during his campaign. His view on this issue was the reason I voted for him and put his campaign sign on my front lawn.
Unfortunately, his fellow supervisor, Jim Spering, does not have the same sense of fairness. Therefore, he will be able to block Thomson’s effort. He seems to have the attitude that it is OK to ask employees, who earn considerably less than him, to take cuts but there is no way he is going to take a cut in his pay or benefits.


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The exhaust gas recirculation is a nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique. Emission reduction engineering in the past used EGR valves to reduce the oxygen in the combustion chamber and as a result the temperature of the combustion chamber.How is exhaust gas recirculation implemented on the XT5? The engine has integrated the manifold in the cylinder head.
A detailed description of the engine design targeted at nitrogen oxide emissions reduction is hard to find, but the following features contribute to that end:
- Oil-spray piston cooling
- Improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) with an ‘intermediate park’ feature
- Reshaped piston tops to promote a better mix of the air and fuel during the direct injection process
- New four-cam phasing system with intermediate park technology that enhances efficiency by enabling late inlet valve closing in certain conditions
- All-new, patented “targeted” cooling system that provides strategic cooling of the engine’s hottest areas while simultaneously fostering faster warm-up to enhance efficiency
- The new head design also has improved combustion chamber cooling enabled by the patented targeted cooling system, which reduces the chance for knock and enhance high-load efficiency.


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Getzlaf and the rest of the Ducks were shut down and shutout by the Kings in Game 2. With Anaheim having home ice in Game 2, coach Bruce Boudreau did his best to get Getzlaf and his line matched up away from Kopitar’s line.
As Boudreau said after the game, his reasoning was simple as Jon Rosen of L.A. Kings Insider shared.
“Well, I did it because Kopitar’s line was dominating them,” Boudreau said. “When they’re dominating them, I could be stubborn and leave ‘em out there all day, but we had to move something around to get away from it, and maybe his line could get something accomplished.”
Nothing got accomplished, however, as the Ducks weren’t able to beat Jonathan Quick. While Getzlaf’s line with Corey Perry and Matt Beleskey were able to generate plenty of shots, the quality chances weren’t there to be had. As it is, Getzlaf has two assists in the series.
With how Kopitar and his line have played offensively (Kopitar has a point in every game in the playoffs so far), the defensive domination is an added frustration for Anaheim.
With the series moving to Staples Center in Los Angeles, Getzlaf and his linemates better get accustomed to seeing Kopitar and start finding a way to gain an edge.
- Video: Burrows catches Emelin with a late hit (Updated) 10
- Report: Thomas Vanek involved in money laundering scandal 22
- Video: Devils (finally) win a shootout 4
- Video: Lucic and Stewart drop the gloves 22
- Blues lose Backes, Oshie indefinitely to concussions 5
- Struggling Coyotes ‘not anywhere good enough,’ says GM 9
- Red Wings take over third period, blank Ovechkin in win 8
- Video: Doc Emrick’s heartfelt words about Gordie Howe 5
- Rangers’ Moore suspended five games for ‘extremely difficult’ Haula hit 18
- Ovechkin looking to avoid career-long scoring slump tonight 11
- Video: John Moore with an elbow to the head of Erik Haula (Updated) (62)
- Report: Varlamov being sued by ex-girlfriend (47)
- Kreider calls Brodin hit a ‘bang-bang play,’ doesn’t plan to dramatically change his game (45)
- No hearing scheduled for Kreider after Brodin hit (44)
- Kopitar out, Lombardi irate as Kings will play shorthanded vs. Flyers (40)

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Joanne has always had a passion for the arts, but teaching is her true calling. She looks forward to creating with everyone she teaches and it brings her joy to watch her students unleash their own creativity.
Having studied watercolor, painting, drawing and texture art with so many different mentors, it has been a journey to find her own voice and style of art. Creating glass on canvas has been her happiest endeavor.
At the Johns Creek Arts Center Joanne teaches youths and adults the joys of painting, writing and mixed media. She is a sought after summer camp instructor and over the years has held several workshops for adults on glass on canvas and acrylic pouring.

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Taking place from Thursday 24 June until Sunday 4 July 2021, The Roses Theatre is inviting guests to caper around ancient Athens, the Enchanted Forest and Tewkesbury as part of its new Shakespearean experience.
The alfresco performance of (Almost) A Midsummer Night’s Dream is from the same team that brought (Almost) A Christmas Carol to the stage and will be performed at Tewkesbury’s Victoria Gardens.
With guests encouraged to bring along a picnic and bubbles to enjoy during the show, it’s a wonderful way for friends and family to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of live theatre in Tewkesbury.
Theatre-lovers won’t want to miss this brilliant show full of laughs and wise-cracks.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit rosestheatre.org.
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Why not combine a weekend beekeeping course with a visit to one of Scotland’s most remote and beautiful islands. Courses are taught at two levels:-
Beginners - to suit complete beginners and those with some background and who are perhaps starting with their own bees.
Intermediate – to suit those with some experience but who wish to improve skills.
Course Dates for 2020
Weekend May 9th and 10th ( Fully Booked )
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Weekend May 23d and 24th
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Andrew Abrahams has kept bees commercially on Colonsay for over 40 years and has wide experience of honey production and queen rearing. He holds the Scottish Beekeepers Association Master Beekeepers Certificate and has a BSc (Hons) Degree in Agriculture. He has teaching experience in both beekeeping and agriculture.
All courses are limited to 8 participants, allowing everyone to get good access to the bees. Participants are encouraged to handle the bees and to raise their individual questions and concerns. Teaching is based very much on the premise that, we forget much of what we read or hear; we remember some of what we see; and we forget little of what we do
If the weather permits, all teaching is carried out in the apiaries, working with and learning from the bees. Much emphasis is placed on learning how to handle bees gently.
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1) Why do you want to serve as State Senator for District 47? (100 words)
Julianne Ortman: At the Capitol I have worked to become a voice of both reason and principle. I earned my position as Tax Committee Chair, authored key legislative changes: balancing the state’s $6.2 Billion deficit without raising taxes, estate tax relief for family-owned farms and businesses; sales tax exemption for Townships, tax credits encouraging economic investment, and funding for roads (Highways 212, 5, 7, and 101 Bridge).
I hope to return to downsize government in favor of individuals, families and businesses. We can cut the state’s budget, reform entitlements, eliminate overlapping programs and agencies, and take back control of the Met Council.
James F. Weygand: I am running for the Senate because I believe our current legislature and Senator are unwilling to make the investments needed in our education system and infrastructure. They are also too willing to provide and maintain income tax breaks for our wealthiest residents, which has shifted more of the tax burden from income taxes to property taxes. Minnesota has had a strong economy and been a leader in quality of life because we have been willing to invest in our people, our youth, and our state. The current legislature is failing to continue those investments.
2) What areas of the state budget need to be cut? Are there any areas that need additional funding? In what cases would you support a tax increase? How can the state avoid another stalemate when it comes to passing the next budget? (250 words)
Ortman: State Budget Cuts: We must pass entitlement reform, encourage personal responsibility, and significantly reduce our Health and Human Services Budget. Significant cuts can be made in eliminating the duplication of services at multiple agencies and levels of government.
Taxes: There’s no reason to raise taxes; the 2011 Legislature’s fiscal discipline erased a $5.2 billion deficit; we have a substantial surplus which should be re-invested to pay back schools and encourage business investment. Rather, we should reduce taxes to allow Minnesotans to keep more of their hard-earned income (they invest it more wisely than government), improve Minnesota’s economic competitiveness. We should comprehensively reform our erratic Sales Tax Code and overly-complicated property taxes, especially DFL-engineered subsidies and wealth redistribution programs (e.g., LGA, fiscal disparities) and funding mechanisms for public schools.
Transportation: Our Transportation funds should be re-directed; the Legislature, and not the Met Council should have oversight of all transportation investments and operating budgets. We should hold MnDOT accountable to build roads and bridges to meet current needs and future growth. I am working to secure the federal 212 funds recently diverted; I’ll continue to oppose light rail, and empty subsidized Metro buses, in favor of roads and the private opt-out buses.
Stalemate?: Raising taxes in a Recession is the absolute worst strategy for recovery; higher taxes impose more burdens on families and businesses, discouraging saving and investment. This is no time to raise taxes, even if DFL Governor Dayton insists; voters can count on a Republican-led Senate to disagree.
Weygand: We make a mistake starting out with what areas need to be cut. We need to address what we want to accomplish, how best to do that, what will it cost, and what are we willing to pay. Today we are more interested in cuts rather than where investment is needed.
We should be looking at ways of doing things better. Health and Human Services, more than a third of our budget, would be one area to address. We need to look more at the outcomes we want to achieve rather than keeping spending down. If we work to provide good education for the poor and minorities, they will contribute more in the future to our society and economy. We need to look at future savings in health care because of the Affordable Care Act. We need to look at caring for seniors at home rather than in nursing facilities.
We need additional investment in K-12 and higher education to give us a top quality work force in the future. We need more investment in infrastructure particularly transportation to create jobs today and bring future businesses to the state. I would support tax increases to meet these needs, and improve the competitiveness of our state.
We need to elect a legislature that will work together to consider all options for solutions to our problems. Members of the legislature, like my opponent, who have signed the No New Taxes Pledge, have already removed half the options to solve fiscal issues.
3) What ideas do you have to help promote business and job growth in Minnesota? (250 words)
Ortman: Encouraging economic growth and fiscal discipline must be our highest priorities for 2013— including spending reductions and tax cuts:
Government should set priorities for spending, distinguish needs from wants, and combine overlapping agencies (e.g. water planning is managed at federal, state, county, metropolitan and city levels, and oftentimes by more than one agency), which makes permitting difficult for businesses and asks taxpayers to fund duplicative services.
Eliminate State business property taxes (businesses already pay property taxes for schools, cities, counties); the State should not be in the business of raising and spending property taxes.
Eliminate the up-front capital equipment exemption requiring businesses to pay sales tax at the time of purchase and seek a refund, taking as much as 18 months (eliminating this tax will encourage manufacturing and business investment).
Reform Sales Taxes. The sales tax code has so many erratic applications, definitions and exemptions that it lacks coherency. We should redefine the transactions we intend to tax in light of changes in our state’s economy in the past 4 decades, and lower rates, to make Minnesota more competitive nationally.
Reconsider Property Tax Aids & Credits paid by the State to certain communities (LGA and Fiscal Disparities) and payment formulas, and review the definition of Tax Exempt for purposes of property taxes.
Work with County, City and Economic Development Authorities, and State Agencies to encourage new business and expansion here in Carver County, and assist in securing infrastructure and resources to accommodate growth.
Weygand: We have to look at what businesses need and want. They need a quality, educated work force. They need infrastructure such as transportation, communication (high speed internet), energy, etc. They need a good regulatory environment not little regulation, but regulation that tells them clearly what they can and cannot do and responds quickly and efficiently. They want good healthcare, police and fire protection. They also want a high quality of life both for themselves, and to make it easy to draw top-notch people in the future. They would like low taxes, but for most companies this is not a top priority.
Our family moved from New York in 1971 with IBM to Rochester. The reasons I listed above were why IBM moved to Minnesota and why we decided to move from our hometown to Minnesota.
If we want to attract business, we need to invest in education and infrastructure. We need K-12 to produce well-educated graduates from all our young people. We need our higher education to be quality and affordable for our youth and adults. We need the University of Minnesota to be a top quality teaching and research center. Remember continuing education is required in many high tech industries.
We need to invest in infrastructure particularly transportation. We need to maintain our roads and bridges and plan for expansion. We also have to look at rail for both moving goods and people. We also need to look at transit to reduce congestion.
4) When it comes to the proposed Marriage and Voter ID amendments, do you feel it was appropriate for these issues to be put on the ballot, or, should elected officials have been focusing on other matters? (250 words)
Ortman: When State Government fails to respond to the needs of residents, a constitutional ballot question may be the only way to hold state government accountable. The VoterID ballot question is a great example. Requiring a photo ID is common sense, popular across the State, and a reasonable standard for ensuring election integrity. In 2011, the Legislature passed a statutory plan for Voter ID; all DFL members voted no; Governor Dayton vetoed the bill. Voters were dissatisfied with this result, so we returned to St. Paul in 2012 and worked to place the question on the ballot. Still, our overly-political Secretary of State and Attorney General attempted to hijack the election through a title change. I was a party to the successful Supreme Court case challenging his actions.
I’ve proposed a Balanced Budget question for the next election, and will advance it next Legislative Session: to allow the State to spend only 98% of current sources of Revenue, determined through Budget Projections. The State would be certain to maintain a Reserve, even in a shrinking economy, creating certainty and an improved credit rating.
The legitimacy of our budget and our laws depend upon the State’s responsiveness to the concerns, values and goals of residents. The Legislature is the most direct form of representation in St. Paul, and is empowered through our Constitution to promote ballot questions to affect the will of the people. We must work relentlessly to secure “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Weygand: No I do not believe either of these amendments should be on the ballot, and I plan to vote No on both. As the last legislative term began everybody agreed that the highest priority was “Jobs”, but after two years we did not get jobs just these two amendments both of which cause more harm than good. Besides being bad legislation these types of issues should be handled by laws and ordinances, and should not be cluttering our State Constitution.
The Photo ID amendment solves a non-existent problem, by making it more difficult for over 200,000 Minnesotans to vote. If we really wanted to improve the integrity of our elections, we could have worked together on a law that would actually protect integrity of our elections without adding obstacles for the poor, minorities and seniors.
The Marriage amendment rather than protecting someone’s rights is actually reduces the rights of a segment of the population. My wife and I have been married 44 years and I do not see same sex marriage would impact our belief in marriage. I do not see any decline in the integrity of marriage in Iowa. If we are worried about the integrity of marriage we should look at those couples who do not want to marry not those who do.
5) What makes you the best candidate to serve State Senate District 47? (100 words)
Ortman: I have a proven record supporting taxpayers and small businesses:
NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, (national award, 2011);
2011: Minnesota Municipal Legislative Commission Legislator of the Year, Minnesota High Tech Association’s Tekne for Public Service;
2010: Suburban Transit Association Legislator Recognition;
2012: Minnesotans for Lawsuit Reform Legislator of the Year;
Endorsed by Chamber of Commerce, MCCL and an NRA A Rating in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2012.
While awards and endorsements don’t qualify me for office, they’re a strong indication of my dedication to service, achievement, and validation of my efforts.
Weygand: To start with I have not signed any pledges that limit my actions in the legislature. Minnesota has to put its house in order and new taxes will have to be part of that process.
My experience covers 40 years in industry, 12 years in local government, participating in the community including 18 years on the Citizens Advisory on Transit in Rochester, and lifelong education. Today I am retired with no other loyalties. I am not criticizing government on one hand and working for Hennepin County on the other.
6) Please tell us about your background and/or experience. (100 words)
Ortman: I’m one of seven children and began working in our family business in 8th Grade, learning work ethic, honor and integrity from my parents, and the value of education. I’ve practiced law since 1989, successfully managed our family business (1994-2006), and worked alongside my husband for 23 years, to raise principled, faithful children, to help pay for college and achieve their goals, and to serve church and community. There simply is no shortcut in business, education, in elections or at the Capitol, credibility is earned through hard work, willingness to learn, the ability to present facts, logic and persuasion.
Weygand: We have been married 44 years and have raised two successful adult children with families of their own. We were raised in New York, but moved to Minnesota 41 years ago.
I am retired today after working 40 years as a process engineer and manager in the semiconductor industry. I spent 12 years on the City of Carver’s Council with 10 of those years as Mayor.
Army 1968 to 1970 in Maryland.
I earned a BS in Physics in 67, MS in Electrical Engineering 1981, and a MS in Management of Technology 1994 (MBA type program for technical professionals).

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Cory Sandhagen recently came through a bruising five-rounds with former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. That fight, which headlined UFC Vegas 32 in June, was scored a split decision for Dillashaw. However, many observers felt the decision should have gone to ‘The Sandman’.
Recently Sandhagen saw his home state of Colorado adopt open scoring for boxing and MMA bouts. Colorado follows Kansas in allowing promotions to decide whether or not to allow corners to know how the judges have scored the fight after each round.
Count Sandhagen as one fighter who is hoping the UFC utilizes this new tool where available. On a recent episode of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani he spoke about how much he would have benefited from open scoring in his fight with Dillashaw.
“I think open scoring would be good,” he said (ht MMA News). “I know I would’ve really loved open scoring in the last fight. I was kind of on the fence about it before, too. But I don’t see really what it would hurt. What would that hurt? In every other sport, you get to know the score at the end of the quarter. What would it hurt to do open scoring? I don’t see any damage that it would do. If anything, that would, I think, make for more exciting fights because round three and round five, if the guy knows that he’s down, that could be a really huge advantage. And I think that it would be very fair.”
Unfortunately for Sandhagen, the UFC (and specifically Dana White) are on record slamming open scoring. White has said that he thinks the system would lead to fighters coasting through third rounds and a decrease in finishes.
However, a study conducted of Invicta FC and LFA fights that used open scoring showed that leading fighters did not coast. There was also a minor increase in the percentage of third round finishes.
Sandhagen will need to tolerate closed scoring in his next bout. On October 30th he is scheduled to meet Petr Yan for the vacant UFC interim bantamweight title at UFC 267. That event goes down on Fight Island in the UAE, where the UFC acts as its own commission.
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Computer- and console-based role-playing games owe a lot to pen-and-paper tabletop games of yore; this is fairly obvious. Having only recently dipped my toes into the d20 system of Dungeons and Dragons, I’ve begun to notice a lot of the more subtle connections and conventions that turn up as survivals in video games (Kingdoms of Amalur bears many of the hallmarks of a game that comes, perhaps too closely, out of the D&D tradition). Naturally it’s more evident in older games – as is the case with most media, video games started out copying what was already established and are only recently growing into their own territory, making greater use of what the platforms allow.
Part of that growth has involved a growing understanding of what certain conventions are there for, and whether they are still necessary or even useful. In some cases video game players can do without them; in others, electronic games provide a much better way of handling the same issue. I want to consider this in terms of Skyrim, a game I am still enjoying immensely and one whose atmosphere I have come to really appreciate.
First, let’s look at pen-and-paper RPGs that were the basis for role-playing video games in general. The archetype is, of course, Dungeons and Dragons. Players create their character and through them navigate a fantastic world created for them by someone else. The DM (Dungeon Master) plays the role of storyteller, designer, and arbitrator for his or her players, also handling a lot of the mechanical stuff that is hidden behind the scenes in video games. Players make decisions, DMs tell them if and how their actions work out – but a random element is included. Rolling dice for important actions or tests of skill takes some events out of everybody’s hands, while at the same time ensuring that not every character has the same chance of completing a task (i.e. a skilled thief has a much better chance of picking a lock than a scholarly wizard). The numbers and dice are intended to simulate what a character is attempting: more skill means a greater chance of success, but there’s always the possibility that something will go wrong.
This kind of mechanic is easily handled by a computer, more quickly and accurately than by a human (or worse, group of humans) with a handful of dice. More numbers can be involved, and more “rolls” factored into a single task, when a computer generates the numbers – and the players doesn’t even have to know what’s going on. A video game can simply calculate and tell you that you hit that goblin, or you missed. The theory in a video game is the same though – a character’s level and stats are factors, as well as the player’s skill in more action-oriented games, but there is also an element of chance. In most older RPGs, the computer is still basically rolling dice for us.
There are a number of little things in Skyrim which made me think about how we’ve come from tabletop to electronic RPGs. Take traps. In a D&D type game, characters that pass into the area of effect of a trap have a chance of setting it off. Dice are rolled, the relevant skills (dexterity, reflexes, watchfulness, etc) are factored in, and the result determines what happens. Stealthy characters or those actively looking for traps might get a bonus, making it easier to stay safe. This level of abstraction works to simulate a character wandering down a trapped corridor. In Skyrim, there is one sure-fire way to avoid traps: watch for them. If you expect a trap, you might examine your path more closely and cleverly catch the tripwires or avoid the pressure plates. If you barrel in without caution, you’re much more likely to walk right into them. Simulation isn’t required here as it is in a pen-and-paper setting, because as a player you can actually do what your character should do.
This does a great job of building atmosphere. Sometimes making slower progress through a ruin is worth it to avoid the traps, not to mention how clever you feel spotting and disarming them first. Sometimes you just run in, and mentally kick yourself when the trap slams you; you should have expected that, but you didn’t think to watch the floor. With more senses engaged in the game, abstract simulation becomes less necessary, and chances can be less in the hands of the computer’s weighted random number generator and more in the player’s own actions.
Another atmospheric touch I’ve grown to love in Skyrim is the chanting sound that signals a Word of Power is nearby. It starts off quiet and grows in volume as you get closer or turn towards the inscription. Every time I hear it, I interpret it as simulating a feeling: you sense a Word of Power is nearby. I’m Dragonborn after all, aren’t I? Why shouldn’t I have a supernatural sense for these powers? This kind of feeling is easy to instil in players of a pen-and-paper RPG – the DM just tells them what their character feels. That requires imagination on the player’s part, of course, and is very abstracted. Skyrim does an excellent job of instilling this feeling through sound, and in fact the use of atmospheric sound in general is something I love about the game. After a while, the chanting becomes a familiar sound, instantly signalling the presence of a Word and lingering at the edge of your awareness even if you turn aside and search the room first. It’s a great bit of simulation that works much more strongly that it ever could around a tabletop.
Keeping the goals of simulation in mind is important for designing games, and it’s something which has been foremost in my mind when playing with RPG mechanics (electronic or, for my own ideas, pen-and-paper). Abstractions should work to accurately represent what’s supposed to be happening – say, stabbing a dragon – with what’s actually happening – rolling dice, description, flipping cards, etc. Skyrim takes a few great steps in using what it’s got to build atmosphere and immerse you in a scene – especially if you play a sneak thief like me.
Detect Life is a spell for those who don’t like to be startled in their dungeon crawls – pah!


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We’ve all seen theÂ Springboks stare down the All Blacks while they perform the traditional Maori war cry, the Haka. But on Friday, South Africa’s wheelchair basketball team rose to the Kiwis’ challenge like Zulu warriors.
The New Zealand war cry, the Haka, is regularly performedÂ whenever the Kiwis’ national team plays a match, and it’s no different for the country’sÂ wheelchair basketballÂ team, the Roller Blacks.
But at a recent match played at the start of a 5-match series against South Africa’sÂ “Amawheelaboys”, the Roller Blacks were in for a bit of a surprise.
The South Africans came prepared with a response worthy of Shaka Zulu himself. They hit back with a rendition of a traditional Zulu war cry, loudly chanting:
“Niyabasaba na?”Â (“Are you afraid of them?”)
“Hhayi asibesabi siyabafuna!Â (“No, we aren’t, bring them on!”)
The chantÂ ended with rousing shouts of “Shaka!”
This uniquely South African call to battle served the Amawheelaboys well over the weekendÂ -Â they have won all of their encounters against the Kiwis so far. The Sasol Wheelchair Basketball Series has already been won by South Africa butÂ the two remaining matches will take place on 4 and 5 September.
The Springboks lost their last encounter with the All Blacks in July this year. As they head into the Rugby World Cup, perhaps they should take a pageÂ out of the Amawheelaboys’ playbook?


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Union minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, saying that he was forced to visit temples to win votes in Gujarat as the Congress could no longer ignore sentiments of the majority community.
"Earlier secularism was about appeasement of minorities but for the first time it meant that the majority community could no longer be ignored," he said outside Parliament.
Targeting the Congress president, the Hindutva leader said Gandhi's party workers slaughtered a calf in Kerala to win votes but now he had to visit temples.
Gandhi was like a man who kept jumping from one God to another but none came to his rescue, he said.
Singh also attacked National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah after the latter targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his charges against his predecessor Manmohan Singh.
The Union minister alleged that Abdullah had become a voice of Pakistan in India's Parliament.
Sometimes he says Pak-occupied Kashmir should be given to Pakistan and sometime he supports separatists, Singh said.


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We offer tours of the farm year-round .
Family/group tours are given weekdays: M, W, Th & Fri by appointment only.
On Sundays we are usually open for tours from sunrise until noon. We highly recommend contacting us in advance to confirm.
We do not offer tours on Tuesdays or Saturdays because those days we sell at the Farmers’ Markets in Old Town Auburn and Roseville.
We recommend people arrive in time to see some of the morning cow milking which starts around sunrise; usually people find this the highlight of their visit. After milking you can watch the reunion of calves with their moms. We then give a walking tour of the farm to visit all of our cows and other animals: donkeys, horse, alpaca, emus, chickens and goats. Usually there are some new farm babies to meet as well. Tours last about 45min – 1.5hrs depending on interests and stamina. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes/boots that you don’t mind getting dirty. Our property is quite hilly and the animals are dispersed, so to see everything will require some walking.
Giving these tours is a lot of fun for us but is also time intensive for the ‘farm hands’. Fees go towards providing feed for our well loved animals. You will also have an opportunity to purchase farm goods (eggs, ice cream, greek yogurt, butter, cheese) if you are interested.
PRICING: $5/adults/teens; $2/children 2-12yrs.
For large groups or other special requests, please contact us.
If you are interested in a tour, please let us know some dates that would work for you.


The Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap
Handwashing with soap may be an old idea, but it is far from universally practiced. Combining the expertise and resources of the soap industry with the facilities and resources of governments to promote handwashing with soap is one obvious solution. Whilst governments and development agencies want to combat disease and poverty, industry is interested in expanding its market.
Handwashing plays an important part in the efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals related both to: (1) health improvements, and (2) access and effective use of water supply and sanitation services, two of the five major goals agreed to by UN member countries at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in September 2002.


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Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Café des Amis
Review by: Michael Stern
** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED **
We were lost in the small community of Breaux Bridge looking for Café des Amis, unable to find East Bridge Street and stupidly oblivious to the street signs we kept passing that said “Rue de Pont Est.” When it dawned on us that we were there, we soon found the corner eatery where a window sign boasts that the café is “The essence of French Louisiana.”
Of course that doesn’t mean you get French food here. Not at all. The meals you eat are Cajun, the real deal: a French-accented mix of South and Soul, with a dash of Caribbean spice and Italian brio. But it’s ridiculous to try to define it by it’s roots; better to describe what it is.
At breakfast, it is beignets, little crisp-edged twists of fried dough under an avalanche of powdered sugar; it is “Oreille de Couchon,” a long strip of fried dough named because it resembles a pig’s ear, available plain or filled with boudin, also spread with powdered sugar. It is biscuits topped with crawfish etouffee, omelets filled with tasso ham, and cheese grits with andouille sausage.
The menu for lunch and supper is a veritable encyclopedia of local favorites, including turtle soup, andouille gumbo, barbecue shrimp, cornbread filled with crawfish tails, softshell crab, and crawfish pie. Desserts include bread pudding with rum sauce, which is more of a New Orleans thing than a Cajun one, and gateau sirop, which is extremely local. Made from sugar cane – grown and processed all around here – it is a block of moist spice cake with the distinctive smoky sweetness of cane sugar.
A friendly old brick-wall storefront that has been renovated to serve as an art gallery as well as a restaurant, Café des Amis is a gathering place for locals (who love swilling the excellent strong coffee) and an easy destination for passers-by, just a short drive off I-10. If you are looking for a full, true, and joyous taste of Acadian Louisiana, you’ll find none more satisfying than this.
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BMSc student presents at INSPIRE 2016
Fraser Cullen, a TORT Centre Intercalated BMSc graduate from 2015-2016, presented his recent research at this year’s annual INSPIRE National Intercalator’s Research Conference on Saturday 15 October 2016. The presentation took the form of a poster with a five-minute oral presentation to supplement the research, followed by a Q&A session.
Fraser’s BMSc was in Applied Orthopaedic Technology and his research was entitled “Investigation into the effect of ankle braces on range of motion and peroneus longus activity”. The work was supervised by Dr Graham Arnold, and Professor Rami Abboud at the Institute of Motion Analysis & Research at the TORT Centre. Select the image below for the full-size version.
INSPIRE is a project organised by the Wellcome Trust and the Academy of Medical Sciences to encourage medical, veterinary and dental students to gain experience and understanding of research. This year the conference was hosted by the University of Exeter Medical School on behalf of the Universities of Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Plymouth. The conference this year had twin aims:
- To provide a peer reviewed scientific forum for the presentation of research undertaken by intercalating students.
- To offer students considering intercalation the opportunity to obtain information about their options and to speak to programme leads and to past students.
Fraser stated “It was a really enjoyable opportunity presenting at the INSPIRE conference. Alongside the experience of getting to present my work, it was interesting listening to the huge range of projects on display. I would just like to thank all the members of the TORT team for all of their support in helping me attend the conference.”
Professor Rami Abboud, Principal Supervisor and Head of the Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, stated: “We are extremely proud of our BMSc students' ongoing exceptional success rate of publishing their research. Fraser should rightly be proud of getting his research accepted for presentation at INSPIRE 2016. His success highlights the genuine attraction open to prospective BMSc students to study at the TORT Centre with the aim of presenting their research and publish in peer review journals accordingly”.


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Eating out doesn’t have to be a calorie-laden minefield. Restaurants all over town offer a wealth of delicious, nutritious choices that won’t hurt your waistline. There are plenty of outlets that appreciate that healthy eating isn’t just about calorie-counting – their menus include good fats, organic ingredients, high fibre elements and fresh natural whole foods. Most top restaurants offer low-carb options featuring steamed or grilled fish or chicken. Xander’s offers fresh juices including carrot and beetroot as well as healthy meals like homemade granola and egg-white omelets. Restaurants like Okra, Café Aylanto and Café Flo all offer diet-conscious choices on their menus. Just recently Espresso introduced a healthy menu. Even traditional desi venues offer wholesome options, ranging from steamed meats to simple channa chaat.
Then there are those restaurants and cafes that go that extra mile, whose main focus is healthy eating. The oldest of these is undoubtedly N’ecos Natural Store and Café. Part of the Hobnob group, N’ecos is part deli, part organic store and part café. With a focus on organic and seasonal produce, N’ecos menu features the likes of whole wheat waffles and organic multi-grain naan. They also offer some of the most interesting vegan and vegetarian options in town. N’ecos, however, also offers plenty of foods that will tip the scales for you! From loaded burgers to desserts like chocolate indulgence, the menu is a temptation for weak-willed foodies. Although the waiters helpfully offer low-cal versions of various items, there are too many indulgent baked goodies on display.
While N’ecos offers some of the purest organic food available in town, it’s not necessarily the best spot for those who want to watch their weight. For a totally guilt-free meal out, two new additions to the Karachi scene are a much better bet. Both EatFit and the recently opened Pure Health Café focus on light, fresh seasonal food and both offer calorie counts for everything on their menus. The only dessert on either menu is fresh or frozen seasonal fruit yoghurt or fresh fruit so there’s no danger of the pain of watching your fellow diners scoff a brownie sundae.
EatFit aims to offer an alternative to the chemical laden, processed fast food that is generally available. Open daily from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for takeaway/delivery only, their menu varies according to the day of the week. There is a different soup every day and plenty of variety in their menu, offering desi, western and eastern tastes in the form of salads, wraps and sandwiches. Highlights on the menu include chicken lettuce cups, spicy channa with baked wholewheat papri and the Thai chicken wrap. Most of their wholewheat wraps come in at under 200 calories and yet are sizeable enough to be filling. Their beef jalapeno burger, at 390 calories, is the most calorific item on a menu that is packed with fresh flavours. Pure Health Café is an international franchise that has a similar premise to EatFit but opens early enough for breakfast and stays open till late.
Moreover, while EatFit only offers delivery or takeways, Pure Health is a proper café with a contemporary ambience. The menu is also more extensive than EatFit, with a variety of soups and a selection of egg-white omelets supplementing the salads, sandwiches and wraps. They also offer paninis, smoothies and fresh juices. The Paninis are welcome for those who prefer hot meals but don’t want to pile on the calories. Pure Health doesn’t serve any fizzy drinks but their juices are freshly made on-site using only fresh fruit rather than the mixes that some franchises use. Their fresh fruit cocktails include a ‘cholesterol-reducing’ mix of ginger, carrot and apple juice and an ‘antioxidant’ mix of apple, orange and celery juice. Both are delicious, with neither the ginger nor the celery overpowering the fruitiness of the cocktail. Those choosing to add wheatgrass to their juices should be warned though – it has the tendency to overpower everything it touches.
For those wanting just juices, Green-O at The Place in Defence is another great choice. Green-O also offers wheatgrass along with a mind-boggling range of fresh juices, smoothies and juice cocktails. Green-O’s juices are a great, nutritious alternative to designer coffees and snacks but choose your blends with care – many use honey as a sweetener and pack quite a calorific punch.
Healthy cafes aren’t the only option if you’re trying to improve your eating habits. Top-end supermarkets also now offer pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. A range of salads by Evergreen can be found at Agha’s, including Caesar salad, Asian salad and Chicken Fajita salad. N’ecos also supplies prepackaged salads to Agha’s. Hyperstar offers a choice of salads, which are great as long as you steer away from the mayonnaise-laden selections. And while there are some interesting salads available, the sandwich selections at most supermarkets are bland at best. If you’re too far from an option like Pure Health or EatFit for a weekday visit, Subway is not a bad fast-food option.
Another healthy choice is channa chaat, street food that’s available all over town. Don’t even think about bhelpuri or paani puri, both of which include plenty of crisp, fried components. Opt instead for channa chaat, which is low in fat and includes enough protein and nutrients to keep you fuller for longer. Healthy eating is all about making the right choices. Habits like opting for sauces on the side, getting your portion control right and learning to indulge sparingly are all key. Eating smart doesn’t have to be flavourless or boring – and with more healthy options available every day, eating out needn’t be a struggle when you’re trying to shape up.


Every movie has to have a theme song to go with it, and Sonic the Hedgehog is no different. SEGA has gathered up Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Yachty, and Sueco the Child to perform 'Speed Me Up,' which is actually a pretty great tune! Check out the official music video for the track above.
Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Yachty, and Sueco the Child team up for 'Speed Me Up,' the official Sonic the Hedgehog movie theme
It's pretty catchy!