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New ACTU president Michele O’Neil said there is still much work to be done to ensure that superannuation is delivering dignity to everyone.
Addressing the CMSF conference last Thursday, O’Neil argued that women still retire with less savings than men. “Today we retire with 47 per cent less than men. The $450 a month minimum threshold disadvantages women who are far more likely to work part-time and fall below that threshold. It is archaic and should be abolished.”
O’Neil, a long-serving secretary of the textile workers union, also pointed out that women are financially punished in many ways for the time they take out of the workforce. She said they were financially disadvantaged for the time they invest in having and caring for children, those with disabilities and their elderly.
“One of the most insidious forms of this punishment has been the withholding of superannuation contributions on paid family leave. We have been proud to campaign to change this and pleased to see the Labor Party, under Bill Shorten, commit to extending superannuation to paid family leave.”
She told CMSF delegates that women are doubly disadvantaged with low balances and low incomes that mean their effective tax rates are higher on super and proportionally higher than those of high-income earners with huge balances.
“The coalition government freeze on increasing the super guarantee must be scrapped. We cannot afford another generation that retires with inadequate superannuation simply to help Scott Morrison play anther pea and thimble trick with the Commonwealth budget.”
O’Neil listed the mistakes she claimed were made by the federal government. These included scrapping the Labor legislated increases to the superannuation guarantee in just 3 short months on the 1st of July this year.
“We would have reached 12 per cent,” she added.
“Instead superannuation is languishing at 9.5 per cent in the midst of a seven-year freeze which started in 2014 and continues through to 2021. [This was] followed by a five-year crawl to 12 per cent in 2025 and no schedule to reach 15 per cent.”
She warned conference goers that this will have an unacceptable negative impact on the retirement income and lives of working people. “It is simply too slow. In the words of Paul Keating: ‘there’s only one future fund, that’s superannuation’.”
During her speech, the ACTU president argued the retirement age must not be lifted to 70 and should be restored to 65.
“Anyone who wants to advocate for higher retirement ages should spend three months on a factory floor, do a month of 12 hour shifts as a cleaner or break concrete for a summer and a winter before they are allowed to open their mouths.”
Rather than seeing superannuation as a replacement for the aged pension, O’Neil urged her audience to ensure the aged pension keeps the country’s elders out of poverty and that its super system lifts them into a comfortable dignity.
She also pushed the view that super funds need to ensure that the companies they invest in are focused on the long term.
“We have a responsibility to ensure that the ‘S’ in ESG is at the forefront our minds,” she told the conference.
“Just as it is right to say we must consider the risks of investing in assets that are potentially stranded by the loss of their social license… we are also right to consider the impact of investing in assets that become stranded due to the treatment of their workers as the communities’ expectations change and exploitation is exposed.
“Companies take stands on workers’ rights all the time: Sometimes seeking to improve them, often seeking to undermine them. These are overt risks to the capital of workers and should be part of our considerations when making investment decisions.”

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If you needed any more evidence that the college essay has become a trite exercise in telling college admissions officers what they want to hear, look no further than the New York Times. A few days ago, the paper of record published what its editors thought were the best of more than 200 essays that were submitted. And almost without exception they were essays about the racial and class oppression that students experienced.
A Hispanic girl describes the bare-bones offerings in her refrigerator and how she and her family have to huddle together for warmth in the winter because they can’t afford to fully heat their apartment. Another describes how he was able to get to where he was because his mother earned a living cleaning other people’s homes. “Ultimately, the suction of the vacuum is what sustains my family.” Another one complains about the way that guests at a Bed & Breakfast treated her mother. “There exists between service workers and their customers an inherent imbalance of power.”
In many ways, these essays are deeply inspiring. They are signs that the American dream is still possible, that children from families with next to nothing can attend institutions of higher learning that are the envy of the world. Many of these young men and women are probably receiving full scholarships thanks to the generosity of donors to these schools.
But what these essays do not demonstrate is any ability to think about the world outside of one’s own upbringing. It’s not that I expect high school seniors to have some deep understanding of global affairs or wisdom beyond their years. But none of them even mention a book they have read or a historical event that has made an impression. With only one exception they do not even talk about the subjects they wish to study in school. I suspect that all of these kids are capable of doing these things, but the college essay has for decades been nothing more than a contest to see who has the biggest sob story.
Which leaves middle class kids in an awkward position. The one essay picked to represent this group was written by a student named Erica Meister from Northville, Michigan. And, frankly, it is the only kind of essay that a “privileged” child can submit these days. She writes, “The more enterprising students of Northville High School specialize in the selling of three goods: marijuana, Adderall and test answers, all goods many of my peers don’t think twice about using.” After explaining that her peers are basically racist, ignorant, spoiled brats, she concludes, “My most prominent goal has always been to leave Northville behind, to find a world in which people act consciously, aware that their actions affect others, and choose to delve deeper by asking questions and seeking legitimate answers that may differ from their limited understanding.”
I’m sure she’ll find that down-to-earth vibe when she gets to Stanford in the fall. Let’s hope she’s leaving soon, though, because in her effort to show admissions officers that she has the politically correct attitudes necessary to get into the school of her dreams, she has thrown the rest of her classmates under a bus.

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There are things we dare not talk about, things that scare us and things that hurt us. All these make for the most brilliant creations. Come with us as we encourage the shadows to dance.
Not only is this a safe space for us to share our work, but an opportunity to raise awareness on social issues, global issues and personal issues. A chance to share stories with others in the hope of inspiring recovery and positivity.

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Many people use the holiday season to indulge in foods they wouldn’t normally eat. Even those who ascribe to a natural diet may find themselves crossing lines they wouldn’t typically cross when encountered with foods from their childhood or old favorites while among family and friends. Indulging during the holidays is OK! Don’t feel bad! But remember to get back on track. Here are 4 solutions that might help.
First off, get to hydrating. Flushing the remnants of the holiday foods out begins with the most natural consumable substance out there—water. The effectiveness of each of your body’s systems (digestive, circulatory, etc.) depends on proper hydration. And many foods we associate with the holidays can actually dehydrate us. Up your water intake and eat foods with high water contents (fruits and vegetables) to help get your hydration back to proper levels. Of course it is preferable to filter your water through a high quality water filtration system.
In addition to staying hydrated, you need to rebalance your gut bacteria. There are many foods out there to avoid and consume to promote a healthy gut, but just one of those foods is garlic. Garlic is a powerful food and, when raw, can be extremely effect in solving your health woes. Chewing a piece of raw garlic releases its effective enzymes. Once in the digestive system, these enzymes work to eliminate destructive gut bacteria while keeping the “good bacteria” alive. In some studies, garlic has been found to be even more effective than penicillin, and without annihilating the millions of good bacteria in your gut.
If raw garlic doesn’t sound appetizing, try making it more palatable with honey. Peel and separate garlic cloves. Cover with local, raw honey in a mason jar and allow to sit for a few weeks. The health benefits of honey and garlic are astounding, but this garlic-honey combo is a great cure-all, effective for treating colds, preventing infection, and of course, detoxifying the gut.
Add apples to your diet. Apples contain a flavonoid called Phlorizidin which helps regulate the production of bile in the liver. Bile assists the liver in removing toxins from the body. In addition, apples are an excellent source of fiber which can help flush the intestines.
Exercise is another important, and often overlooked, aspect of detoxing. In an active body, every internal system works more efficiently. An inactive body is sort of like a car sitting on blocks—the gas doesn’t get used and the parts begin to get rusty and stiff. When the car is maintained and used regularly, it goes through a steady diet of fuel and uses that fuel more efficiently. Also, working up a sweat can help rid the body of toxins through the skin. Try a brisk walk in the sunshine to boost vitamin D production (another important detox component).
Detoxing after the holidays doesn’t have to be difficult. Just pick up where you left off—with healthy practices—and your body will rebound accordingly.

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On today’s blog, we take a small step sideways from our usual content around gourmet-catered events in the Gold Coast area and our famous Friday dinners to extend a helping hand as the school holiday’s approach.
While the school holidays may introduce a welcome lull in the lunch box and homework routines, they can also introduce some unique challenges for Mum’s, Dad’s and caregivers who can, without warning, find themselves needing to feed large numbers of hungry kids who’ve congregated en masse in their homes following school holiday activities or pre and post sporting events.
Thankfully a little planning and creativity can go a long way to solving this problem. Here I’m going to share some of my top tips for feeding scrumptious morsels the masses – all on a shoestring!
Planning and Organising:
If your house is where everyone seems to gather during the holidays like my house – congratulations! Kids tend to hang out where they feel welcome, relaxed and have fun. And whilst it might have some overwhelming moments, like most things ‘kids’, it’s a phase and it won’t last forever. And at least if the kids are all at your house, you’ll know what everyone’s up to, rather than wondering……..
Planning ahead for these occurrences can make a big difference to how well the school holidays run and how enjoyable they are for everyone, you included! Begin with a well-planned shopping list, full of staple ingredients that can be used in a variety of ways.
Here are some of my favourite go-to’s when it’s all-hands-on-deck in the house.
A Classic Gourmet Toastie:
A long-standing favourite, hungry kids love a tasty toastie! They’re quick to make and relatively simple, so all ages can get involved, (with a little supervision of course). A warm filler on a cold winter’s day, toasties are a great way to use up bread that’s past its best for fresh sandwiches and one or two loaves in the freezer plus a big bag of grated cheese in the fridge means you’re ready to feed not only your own kids, but to cater for larger numbers too. Use a sandwich maker or melt a little butter in a frying pan to make a sandwich. Alternatively, butter both sides of the bread and place under a hot grill. And don’t forget, whatever your culinary preferences, the tricks to a great toastie are a luscious, flavour-filled filling and some thickly sliced bread.
Beat one egg with a fork, add a handful of tasty cheese and a twist of salt and pepper. The egg and cheese provide a good protein base, which is filling for hungry tummies, and mixing these two ingredients makes the end result super gooey. Work on 1 egg and 1 generous handful of cheese per toastie.
- Throw in chopped tomato, ham, diced onion or capsicums to satisfy those with broader palates
- Substitute regular butter for a garlic variety to create grown up version for the adults in supervision mode.
Make these as simple or as complicated as you like. For example, combine tinned tuna, a good egg mayo and cheese for a standard option.
- Take the above mix and combine some cherry tomatoes and Dijon mustard together for older palates
- Add some chilli to create an adult version.
The Spag Bol Special
Combine leftover spag bol sauce with shredded cheese. This is my absolute favourite!
Mighty Mince to the Rescue:
Don’t overlook this gem because it’s a cheaper cut of meat. Tweak it several ways with herbs to serve a variety of delicious offerings. Here are a couple of my school holiday favourites:
Make up your own the hamburger patties by combining mince with an egg, adding a dash of salt and pepper, some BBQ & worcestershire sauce and then press into patties. Fry up some bacon, drop on some cheese and add a hearty squirt of tomato sauce. Place in between iceberg lettuce cups and serve. You can also add an egg for those who want one. Everyone loves using the BBQ, so this is a great option for lunch on a sunny day, or after Saturday sport before the temperature drops too much.
How we love Taco Tuesday in our house! Nachos, tacos or burritos are great options to combine with mince. Chop an onion, fry the mince and add some family favourite spices, (I like to add cumin – for a delicious kick)! Shred some iceberg lettuce, chop up some tomatoes, add in corn kernels, roughly break up some cilantro/coriander and chop up some avocado with lemon juice. Serve with some sour cream and grated cheese on the side. It’s a winner every time and a great way to gather friends together.
Binge on Baking:
Use an idle morning at home to bring everyone together to try out recipes in the kitchen. Baking is a great activity if you’re looking to encourage your kids to try new foods. Plus it’s an opportunity to get everyone away from screens in the wet weather. Kids are often keen to make their personal favourites or to find a recipe for an item that caught their eye in a friend’s lunch box during term time. If you’re preparing for the holidays, make and freeze some batches yourself ahead of time. My staples in the ‘make ahead and freeze/store’ category include:
These little gems are always a favourite in my house! Place 500g pork and veal mince into a bowl, add one egg, ½ grated zucchini and ½ grated carrot plus salt and pepper. Mix and place spoonfuls into pieces of puff pastry, cut into bite-sized rolls. Top with egg wash and freeze between baking paper. Cook from frozen for about 20-25 mins at 200 degrees till crispy and puffed.
Homemade Banana Bread
Banana’s are usually readily available and very affordable. Slice the loaf and freeze, or alternatively store in the fridge. Serve toasted with a scoop of fresh butter on top. Delicious!
Apricot & Cinnamon Muffins
Using apricots tinned in juice not syrup achieves 3 things:
- The juice keeps the muffins super moist
- Using juice keeps the added sugar content to a minimum
- Tinned apricots make these scrumptious little gems affordable to make in large quantities.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- ½ cup of butter
- ½ cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup of yoghurt or milk
- 1 tin of apricots in juice (you’ll need approx. ½ of the juice in the tin).
- 1½ cups of self-raising flour
- 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and grease the muffin pans
- Thoroughly blend the butter and sugar & then beat in the eggs, yoghurt and apricot juice
- Fold the tinned apricot pieces through the mixture
- Gently fold in the flour & cinnamon.
- Combine 2 tsp of cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on the top.
Place the mixture in the prepared pans & bake for approx. 20-25 mins. until cooked.
So there you have it. A few gems from my book of favourites to get you through the school holidays. Remember to stock up on staple items like bread, cheese, eggs, mince and veggies then go with the flow. You never know, come the end of the school holidays you may be the new neighbourhood gourmet!


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In Corfu, a blogger’s paradise
I’ve almost completed my posts about Balkan Bonanza ’11, the road trip Muz and I took in August. After driving through Bosnia, Montenegro, and Albania, we finished our adventure on the island of Corfu in Greece.
Corfu had almost everything we could ask for, like this
The only thing Corfu lacked was a good internet connection. (Don’t get me started on why “nicer” hotels have bad or overpriced wifi. That could be a whole other blog.) Most people wouldn’t care about hotel internet connection, but between my obsession with posting Sunday-Friday and Muz preparing to return to work, an internet connection was a priority. So when we read that the Corfu Starbucks had one of the best views in town, we drove over to check it out.
I’m not the slightest bit ashamed to say I love Starbucks. Yes, they might give home-grown coffee shops a run for their money (or not). Yes, the shops may contain an odd menagerie of yuppies, hipsters, and homeless people. Yes, sometimes the coffee tastes burned. Yet Starbucks also has fast, free wireless and fancy large coffee drinks on steroids. GO AMERICA. Starbucks is a beacon to this travel blogger. In Corfu, it’s a beacon with one of the best views on the island.
This is Mouse Island, a.k.a. Pontikonisi. The building on the island is Pantokrator Monastery, which was built during the 13th Century. The island is named Pontikonisi because the Monastery’s staircase is supposed to look like a mouse’s tail. From our vantage point, it just looked like heaven. Sugary, caffeinated heaven.
Maybe I should have been ashamed that I was sitting on a canvas director’s chair instead of a fortress wall. Perhaps I should have felt guilty that I wasn’t exactly soaking in Greek culture. Mostly, I just felt relaxed by the gorgeous view, a little sick from drinking a frappuccino, and comfortable knowing that good travel memories can happen anywhere.

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One Epic Scenic Drive From Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen Switzerland in 4k 60p
Lauterbrunnen is situated in one of the most impressive trough valleys in the Alps, between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. With its 72 thundering waterfalls, secluded valleys, colourful alpine meadows and lonely mountain inns, the Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland.
Grindelwald info: The Eiger village of Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland lies embedded in a welcoming and green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountainscape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. This mountainscape and the numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, and the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region.
There are 300 km of walking trails around Grindelwald. The high-altitude walk from Grindelwald-First along the Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn mountain hotel and then on to the Schynige Platte ranks among the most beautiful hikes of the region.
An easy walk with fantastic views of the three, world-famous mountains of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau leads from the Männlichen up onto the Kleine Scheidegg.

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McDonald's 'Big Lunchbox' activation via DDB Sydney
To celebrate the arrival of 100 per cent Aussie rump steak to its Real Choices menu, McDonald's has added to Australia’s world famous list of ‘big things’ with the Big Lunchbox in a campaign via DDB Sydney.
However, this is no ordinary lunchbox; as well as taking centre stage in McDonald's new TVCs, over the next month it’s also travelling around Australia and transforming into an extraordinary pop-up restaurant that serves our delicious Mini Steak Taster Wrap. 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?
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These quick and easy Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies made with quinoa flour have a slightly crispy exterior with a soft and chewy interior.
These chocolate chip cookies are a favourite at my house. They hit all of the musts in a cookie. They're sweet, but not overly so, soft and tender, and have a crispy exterior. And I personally love their beautiful crinkly top.
If you're having a craving for chocolate chip cookies or want to make a sweet treat for someone special, I highly recommend a batch of these Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies!
How to Make Quinoa Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Though these cookies do include quinoa flour, I can't say they are the healthiest since they also include white flour and refined sugar. But at least they have some additional nutrients that are not found in cookies made with all-purpose flour alone.
Other than the quinoa flour you probably already have all the ingredients to make these cookies on hand. Quinoa flour can be found in health food stores and is available online.
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- One egg
- Pure vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- Quinoa flour
- Baking soda and salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Combine the flours, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Whisk dry ingredients together and set aside.
- In the bowl of your mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and combine. Add the dry ingredients all at once and beat until no traces of flour remain. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scooper, scoop out balls of cookie dough and place them on the baking sheet a couple of inches apart.
- Press down on the balls gently to flatten them out slightly and bake until cookies are golden brown.
These cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
If you have any extra cookies you can store them in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to three months. Thaw the desired quantity in the refrigerator.
More Cookie Recipes you Might Like
- Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthier Sugar Cookies
- Matcha Sugar Cookies
- Italian Amaretti Cookies
Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened 113 grams
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed, 220 grams
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 128 grams
- ¾ cup quinoa flour 93 grams
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 85 grams
- Place a rack in the centre of your oven and preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer cream the softened butter and brown sugar together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
- Add flour, quinoa flour, baking soda and salt and beat until no traces of flour remain.
- Add in the chocolate chips and stir until they are well-distributed in the cookie dough.
- Using a size 50 scoop, or a tablespoon, scoop out evenly sized cookie balls and place on a baking sheet approx. 2 inches apart. Repeat this process until the tray is full.
- Press gently on the cookies to flatten the tops out slightly.
- Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes and then move them to a rack to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
- The cookies will keep well in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for up to three months.


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Vitamin D is crucial for our bodies’ ability to absorb and regulate the calcium and phosphate we consume from our diet. This absorption process promotes the circulation of vitamin D in our bloodstream and is responsible for delivering essential health benefits in many areas of the body.
However, health specialists have found that the number of Americans receiving adequate levels of vitamin D has declined over the past few decades to startling levels. Why?
Here are some of the main factors that can affect your body’s vitamin D absorption and regulation:
- Your age: As we age, our skin gradually loses its ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight, increasing the risk of deficiency. Not only that, but elderly individuals typically have far less opportunities to partake in outdoor activities that would warrant sufficient vitamin D levels from sunlight.
- Your diet: The foods we eat can be a great source of vitamin D, but this can be quite difficult to track day-to-day. It is particularly difficult for people with plant-based lifestyles to consume enough vitamin D3, since it is largely found in meat and animal products like beef, fish, cheese, and milk.
- Your skin: The darker someone’s skin is, the less sunlight it absorbs. This means that people with dark skin tones do not absorb as much vitamin D from sun exposure as people with lighter skin tones. When looking closer at the statistic mentioned in the beginning of this article, researchers found that only 10% of the African American population was receiving sufficient vitamin D in the early 1990s, decreasing to only 5% by the early 2000s.
- Your location: Your body only produces vitamin D after your skin is exposed to sufficient sunlight, making it more difficult for people in northern climates. According to recent studies, only U.S. residents who live south of a line drawn from Los Angeles to Columbia, S.C., get enough sunlight for vitamin D production throughout the year.
- Your weight: A recent study found that overweight/obese women who lost more than 15% of their body weight experienced significant increases in vitamin D levels in their bloodstreams. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient, meaning it is stored in fat. When your body has an excess of fat, less of the vitamin is able to be circulated in the bloodstream to be distributed to the areas of your body that need it.
- Your health: There are certain pre-existing conditions and diseases that can make it more difficult for people to absorb sufficient vitamin D. This includes liver disease, diseases affecting the kidneys, cystic fibrosis, and more.
What is the Best Way to Get Enough Vitamin D?
Here at Green Leaf Sciences, we know how important it is for you to maintain your preferred diet while also getting the essential nutrients your body needs. We also know how important it is to be able to track the amount of Vitamin D you are consuming on a regular basis, especially if your healthcare provider has recommended that you increase your daily intake.
Made with VitaShine, this exclusive source of D3 comes from a special organic plant called lichen, a species that has the ability to grow and accumulate nutrients including vitamin D3 and more.
Learn more about the benefits of our vitamin D3 supplements on our website.
At Green Leaf Sciences, we are committed to directly linking scientific discoveries to consumer and patient needs. Through our partnerships with practitioners across the United States, we are able to bridge the gap between high-quality supplements and medical care to create a better patient experience. Learn more about us here.

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Huge concerts, exciting shows and the biggest musical artists; catch them all at the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill!
An outdoor concert venue operated by Long Island Events, The Pennysaver Amphitheater is located at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville. Offering both seating and lawn/picnic areas, the Amphitheater can seat 2800 and offers lawn area admissions for up to 5000 for a total capacity of over 7,500.
The amphitheater was built in the late 1980s on the location of the former Bald Hill Ski Bowl, and modeled after venues such as the PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey. It has been compared to such arena's as the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Concert-goers have praised the sight lines and sound quality of the venue, which offers full concessions and amenities. The theater has hosted musical acts such as Blondie, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Naughty By Nature, Journey, James Brown, Dream Theater, B. B. King, Pat Benatar, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister and many many more. The Amphitheater is also home to popular events and festivals including the Brookhaven Fair, Cole Bros. Circus, Beer Fields and during the summer Long Island's largest weekly car meet - Monday Night Hot Rides.
The Pennysaver Amphitheater is filled with the spirit of so many celebrated legends, musicians and performers - and the people of Long Island are some of the most enthusiastic fans around. The Pennysaver Amphitheater allows you to connect with your favorite acts from all over the world!

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Nearly a year ago we predicted that Iceland would be the next big travel destination and it seems that we’ve been proven correct… today we’ve got ANOTHER traveler setting off around the world and starting their adventure in one of the most beautiful countries there is.
Hannah from Caravan of One will then be spending a few months in Europe exploring some of the lesser-known destinations in what sounds like an amazing trip. Read on to find out more…
If someone were to ask me to describe myself in one word, “normal” definitely wouldn’t be it. Crazy, quirky, adventurous….now that’s more like it.
My name is Hannah, and I grew up in a small town in the midwestern United States that no one has ever heard of. That being said, it can be deduced that my small-town complex has contributed to my determination to strike out and discover the world. Indeed, I’m leaving my job, friends, and family behind and selling all my possessions to travel indefinitely.
This isn’t the first time I’ve left to travel, but it will be the longest trip I’ve ever done. I’ve traveled before to the Middle East, as well as Mexico, Costa Rica, and Great Britain. I’ve done some crazy things during my travels; I’ve visited Syria during the Arab Spring, gone grave digging in Wales, and contracted bedbugs in a questionable hotel in Doha, Qatar.
Where are you going on your RTW?
The first two months of my trip will take me to Iceland, and then on a Celtic quest through Britain. Then I will embark on a two-month whirlwind tour of Europe in which I will focus on visiting cultural and linguistic minority communities throughout the continent. Why? Because I believe that Europe is much more than the Eiffel Tower, the Roman Colosseum, and the Berlin Wall. I want to provide travelers with tips about lesser known, yet equally amazing places and communities throughout Europe.
Following my visit to Europe, I am tentatively planning to travel through Russia, the “stans” of Central Asia, eastern Turkey, Iran, and northern Iraq. After that, possibly Western Africa!
Would you call me a crazy girl with a death wish? You wouldn’t be the first one. My friends and family don’t believe that the places I want to go are actually safe. But that’s just why I want to go there – to take away people’s sense of mystery and fear from countries that have oh-so-much to offer.
When are you leaving?
I’m leaving for Iceland on September 17th.
Why did you decide to go on this trip?
I decided to leave because travel for me is a lifestyle & not just something I want to do for vacation. I’ve decided to embrace my wanderlust & travel just as long as I possibly can (or until I become broke and homeless).
I also want to travel to show other people that the world is not such a scary place. Maybe I’m just a peace-loving hippie but I believe that if we all understood each other just a little more maybe we could all get along better.
What will you be doing to pass the time before your travels?
Before I leave the US, I’m going back to visit my family in Colorado for several weeks. I hope that will give me some time to relax and work on developing my blog. Of course, I will be hanging out with my friends as much as possible because I never know when I might see them again.
If you could give just one piece of advice to a fellow #rtwsoon traveler, what would it be?
My advice would be plan well….then throw all your plans out the window.
I think dreaming and planning a trip can be almost as enjoyable as the trip itself. If you allow yourself to daydream and build up anticipation for your travels, you will benefit from the experience. Use the local library and the internet to do research and create a plan of what you want to do and where you want to go.
As you dream and plan, however, realize that the best laid schemes often go awry. Flexibility is an important part of travel, and realizing that you aren’t going to follow your plan 100% of the time will prevent angst and disappoinment later down the road.
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The Marriage Artist: A novel, by Andrew Winer, is an incredible literary feat, in my opinion.
The novel is a a brilliantly composed saga of two stories that alternate within the pages. It is a book with broad and deep expanses, beginning in current times, and sweeping back to Vienna, beginning in 1928.
The stories blend magically, with the magnificent word-imagery of Winer.
In the present, we have Daniel Lichtmann, a well-respected art critic. His positive, stunning and admiring critiques of the native American, Blackfoot sculptor, Benjamin Wind, has made him (Wind) famous.
The novel opens with the bodies of Wind and Lichtmann’s wife, Aleksandra, laying on the sidewalk in front of a New York City apartment building. By all accounts, it looks as if they plunged from the terrace. From there, the suspense begins, as the reader is taken on a trip through time, as Lichtmann tries to discover whether his wife was having an affair with Wind, whether they committed suicide together, or somehow fell off the terrace.
Daniel is committed to uncovering what actually led up to the tragic event. Through is efforts, he uncovers information regarding his wife, information he didn’t know. He also uncovers information regarding Wind, his background and his artwork, and how his own critique of Wind’s last exhibit may have been far-removed than the actual reasoning behind it.
The next chapter begins in 1928, a time of uproar and persecution towards the Jews, with ten-year old Josef Pick, as he visits his grandfather Pommeranz, in the less than desirable Jewish section of Vienna. The Pick family has converted to Catholicism in order to avoid the repercussions of being labeled Jewish. While there Josef becomes enthralled with his grandfather’s business of creating ketubot (prenuptial marriage contracts) for those who are looking to have a creative and ceremonial document of the groom’s rights and responsibilities concerning the bride.
Josef’s father is with him, and much to his dismay, watches as his son tries to create a ketubah of his own. The final result is one that brings awe to his grandfather Pommeranz, and causes him to use Josef’s talent to earn extra money for his own needs and debts. What transpires after that is nothing short of incredible, as the reader is taken on Josef’s journey of artistic development and creation with his amazing talent, one that brings him recognition in the world of art. Winer infuses the pages with the defining imagery, defining moments of the ravages of war. The journey continues through Josef’s adult life, through the days of the Holocaust and the antisemitism spewed at the Jews.
The story line had me thinking about the title, and alternate meanings. Aside from a ketubah, a marriage artist could be one who is creative in their own lives, one who tries to manipulate their marriage. A marriage artist can also be one whose exterior is superficial and contrary to their innermost feelings. After all, an artist is not just one who paints, draws, creates beautiful documents or etches on paper. An artist can be defined as so much more than that in the realm of daily life.
The Marriage Artist moves forward and moves backward in the time continuum, and in history’s darkest hours. I was engulfed in the book, and could not put it down. I read it straight through, except for small breaks to eat, etc. I was mesmerized and absorbed with Winer’s use of beautiful and sensitive language. It was so beautiful that I was in awe of his prose. There were moments that I was emotionally caught up in the folds of this page-turner of a story.
Andrew Winer is masterful at telling the tale of The Marriage Artist, and brilliant at blending families together. It is a lovely, sensitive and poignant story, one filled with the affects of assimilation, love and loss, and effects of lives caught in the maelstrom of evil, leading to an epiphany towards redemption.
The novel is one of educational and historical value. The drama and the intensity that is displayed is something that I feel should not be missed. It is a compelling read. I highly recommend The Marriage Artist to everyone.
November 26, 2012 – 12 Kislev, 5773
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French cuisine has a deserved reputation for being some of the most impressive food in the world. However, even though the cuisine can be taken to amazing extremes it's also possible to attempt simple but delicious French meals at home with minimal cooking skills.
Here are some tips to help you make a French style meal at home.
A focus on quality
French meals have a focus on quality, with each course consisting of the best and freshest quality of each ingredient to get maximum quality and taste impact. These ingredients don't need to be the most expensive option but should be the freshest items that you can find. Many French chefs grow their own vegetables and herbs or frequent farmers markets to get the best possible ingredients for their meals. Try looking at the market to see what the best quality items at the market are, and then planning your menu around these items (rather than planning a menu ahead and searching for ingredients to match).
Accompany the meal with tasty wine
French food is often matched with wines that suit the tastes of each course. It can be worthwhile, once you have planned your course, heading into your local wine shop and getting some advice on matching wines for each course. Again quality is not directly related to price as you can often find a tasty and well-matched set of wines for an affordable price. Don't be afraid to mix local wines with French meals as Australian wines can be a great complement to local ingredients.
Play with sauces
French cuisine makes great use of sauces. This can be a great way to experiment within your meal and you can even look at providing more than one sauce so that people can personalise their dishes to their own tastes.
Keep it simple
While French deserts are known for their intricate pastries and finely cooked petit fours, it can be just as easy to try for a cheese dish where you serve fine cheeses and preserved fruits to finish the meal. Pastries and chocolate truffles can also be purchased and served as an easy dessert.
Serving a French cuisine meal at home doesn't need to be hard as long as you focus on quality ingredients and well-matched tastes and flavours. Of course, if it all seems overwhelming it can be just as easy to make a reservation at a local French restaurant.


In a year that’s seen the introduction of GDPR, the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal, and news that Streams will be joining Google, even more opportunities have opened up this year to discuss the role of data in our ever-changing society. We’re seeing a rise in the public’s role with data as it becomes more and more mainstream.
This year’s ODI Summit, curated by Anna Scott (Head of Content) covered a broad range of topics — from trust to ethics, the values and bias we embed in data, identity to diversity — brought to life by speakers from governments, businesses, civil society and NGOs, academics, artists and poets.
So in true Jeni style, here are my three key takeaways:
1. Openness will be fundamental to building trusts in data trusts
Data trusts are one potential data access model. They’ve been defined by the ODI as ‘a legal structure that provides independent third-party stewardship of data’. Data trusts will be further explored by the ODI with the Government’s Office for AI (a joint unit between DCMS and BEIS). You can also read more here.
In the State of the nation opening session Sir Nigel Shadbolt suggested that data trusts may become a fundamental utility in ‘pooling’ data by trusted organisations. However, ‘rules’ will be essential to building trust by people, giving the example that data assets/sources that are part of the data trust can’t be privatised or sold-off in the future. Those rules need to be stated openly from the start and adhered to throughout.
Dr Nora Loideain further discussed data trusts in the Designing for fairness panel, stating that bringing data from multiple sources into one place can bring serious data privacy risks, and that data trusts must show how they operate. Data trusts should be transparent about the data assets, the processes used, the people and organisations involved — especially with who provides oversight.
“Wherever you use data, in whatever way you use data, you must always think of the ethics’”— Sir Tim Berners-Lee
2. We need to move forwards from focusing on individualistic user needs to the needs of society
In the Building Trust in Data and Tech panel, Catherine Miller shared insights from Doteveryone’s* first annual Digital Attitudes report. People believe that they get a lot from technology as individuals, but that technology doesn’t give back to society.
There’s a need for clear rules and social infrastructure. Starting with how we talk about trust is important, because conversations are mainly from an individualistic view and we need to find the language that bridges the self/society gap. Much work remains to be done in getting value from data for our collective social good.
And on the topic of ‘good’, Catherine received a mid-panel applause for being bold and calling out some of the unethical and untrustworthy behaviour that happens when companies build ‘good’ products.
“Think very carefully about your definition of ‘good’. Who is it good for? Could you explain it to anyone? Could you tell your mum about this? And would you feel a bit uncomfortable and ashamed when you did so? If so, then it’s not okay” — Catherine Miller
Catherine also asked attendees to reflect on who decides what is good and good for whom. Should we give people ‘nudges’ to hep them make ‘better’ data decisions? Don’t obvious nudges/manipulation cause us to distrust? And who even defines what a better decision is?
Martin Tisné reflected on the power and inequality that comes with data and Kit Collingwood how we protect the most vulnerable people in society — some of whom may not have internet access, or be able to fully understand and provide consent.
Value has never just been about the data, its about the people, the infrastructure, the skills that can be developed and the culture change that can be delivered. And as Kit said (using emercoleman’s incredible achievements as an example) opening up that data for everyone to benefit from is usually one person’s tireless efforts — how do we make that scaleable and sustainable?
3. Data needs diversity. Diversity needs data.
The Data and Diversity panel was just wonderful. Zamila Bunglawala led the Race Disparity Audit and shared the benefits she’d seen in publishing the data and coming together to solve data problems together as a ‘sector’:
- It helps to understand gaps and missed opportunities
- It helps with representation
- It brings together different skills and creativity
- By consistently measuring and publishing the data, people can tell stories and show the impact — and one small first step is to expand on the systems you already have and putting things in one place.
Christine Forde outlined that understanding diversity and data needs two levels:
- Building blocks — real leadership, governance, mainstreaming and understanding what things really look like.
- Actions — specific initiatives that actually take an organisation take note. What’s your burning platform? How can you translate data into a series of actions you can take and monitor?
Other points from the panel:
- We should turn conversations on their head, so rather than just focus on low numbers of girls and women in STEM, talk openly about the toxic male representation we see. And rather than focus on saying we should be inclusive, we have to call out where people are being actively excluded and campaign to change things.
- We should ‘test for everyone’ — but its not enough to just listen to a diverse set of users. We have to actually act on what the data is showing us, whether that’s through changing services, policies, products, etc.
- Start with what is already there. Use and build on existing standards.
It’s not just enough to have the right data to understand diversity — initiatives must be diverse and teams must reflect the society that they serve. We need to balance formal governance with more informal communities of practice to bring more voices into the conversation. We need to be more open to share our thinking about the problems we’re trying to solve and get more ideas and answers. We need make data relevant to people other than those who actually collected it.
And finally, here’s just some quotes I liked:
- ‘Be trustworthy, don’t be evil. Once you’ve lost trust it’s gone forever. Be transparent. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. When dealing with data, be fair’ — Patrick Fagan
- ‘Data is an expression of power’ — Martin Tisne
- ‘How do we properly exploit data without exploiting humans?’- Kit Collingwood
- It’s incredibly hard to know at what specific point a policy changes culture’ — Goergia Thompson
- ‘We need to make ‘data destinations’ much more transparent’ — Nigel Shadbolt
- ‘Ethics is not an end state. It’s an ongoing practice’ — Alix Dunn


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Microwave-assisted synthesis of layered basic zinc acetate nanosheets and their thermal decomposition into nanocrystalline ZnO
Nanoscale Research Letters, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Start page: 11
Swansea University Author: Thierry Maffeis
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We have developed a low-cost technique using a conventional microwave oven to grow layered basic zinc acetate (LBZA) nanosheets (NSs) from a zinc acetate, zinc nitrate and HMTA solution in only 2 min. The as-grown crystals and their pyrolytic decomposition into ZnO nanocrystalline NSs are characteri...
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We have developed a low-cost technique using a conventional microwave oven to grow layered basic zinc acetate (LBZA) nanosheets (NSs) from a zinc acetate, zinc nitrate and HMTA solution in only 2 min. The as-grown crystals and their pyrolytic decomposition into ZnO nanocrystalline NSs are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence (PL). SEM and AFM measurements show that the LBZA NSs have typical lateral dimensions of 1 to 5 μm and thickness of 20 to 100 nm. Annealing in air from 200°C to 1,000°C results in the formation of ZnO nanocrystalline NSs, with a nanocrystallite size ranging from 16 nm at 200°C to 104 nm at 1,000°C, as determined by SEM. SEM shows evidence of sintering at 600°C. PL shows that the shape of the visible band is greatly affected by the annealing temperature and that the exciton band to defect band intensity ratio is maximum at 400°C and decreases by a factor of 15 after annealing at 600°C. The shape and thickness of the ZnO nanocrystalline NSs are the same as LBZA NSs. This structure provides a high surface-to-volume ratio of interconnected nanoparticles that is favorable for applications requiring high specific area and low resistivity such as gas sensing and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). We show that resistive gas sensors fabricated with the ZnO NSs showed a response of 1.12 and 1.65 to 12.5 ppm and 200 ppm of CO at 350°C in dry air, respectively, and that DSCs also fabricated from the material had an overall efficiency of 1.3%.
© 2014 Tarat et al.; licensee Springer. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative CommonsAttribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproductionin any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Gas sensor, LBZA, Nanocrystalline, Solar cell, ZnO
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Gray, its bonds loosening…
Uprooted from the city, Violet Saunders doesn’t have much hope of fitting in at her new school in Four Paths, a town almost buried in the woodlands of rural New York. The fact that she’s descended from one of the town’s founders doesn’t help much, either—her new neighbours treat her with distant respect, and something very like fear. When she meets Justin, May, Isaac, and Harper, all children of founder families, and sees the otherworldly destruction they can wreak, she starts to wonder if the townsfolk are right to be afraid.
When bodies start to appear in the woods, the locals become downright hostile. Can the teenagers solve the mystery of Four Paths, and their own part in it, before another calamity strikes?
“Buried secrets, magic bloodlines and creepy atmosphere galore… you don’t want to miss this stunning haunted tale.”
–Christina Henry, author of Alice and The Mermaid
“By the end of page one, I was hooked. By the end of chapter one, I was entranced. The pages of this book breathe and shiver and thrum, just like the trees of Herman’s deliciously eerie woods. These characters are unforgettable; the imagery is sublime. Fans of The Raven Boys and Stranger Things rejoice: This is your new obsession.”
–Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
“As beautiful as it is terrifying; as tender as it is gut-wrenching. Herman’s writing is lyrical, emotionally rich, and so, so layered. I will be thinking about this atmospheric world – and these gloriously flawed characters – for a long time.”
–Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of Okay
“Herman has crafted a textured, unsettling world that I somehow, despite all the danger and tension, want to live inside of. It feels real and unreal at once: this is a rare, strange joy.”
–Sarah Maria Griffin, author of Spare and Found Parts and Other Words for Smoke
“The Devouring Gray is an irresistible blend of unforgettable characters and spine-tingling horror. Full of witchy atmosphere; lush, detailed writing; and a trope-breaking, endearing group cast, this book will ensnare you and leave you deliciously haunted. A stunning debut.”
–Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades and Daughter of the Burning City
“I can’t describe how much I loved The Devouring Gray! It’s such an assured and accomplished debut, haunting and atmospheric and filled with real, human characters who you can’t fail to love and cheer for even as they make terrible decisions. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long while.”
–Fran Dorricott, author of After the Eclipse
“The only thing better than a chosen one is four chosen ones, and the only thing better than four chosen ones is four chosen ones who don’t like each other very much. The Devouring Gray takes privilege and legacy by the throat and never lets go.”
–E. K. Johnston, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and A Thousand Nights
“A grimly exhilarating tale of monsters in the woods and monstrous family legacies-and teens brave enough to fight them both. This New England Gothic will devour you.”
–Rosamund Hodge, author of Cruel Beauty and Crimson Bound
“A beast lurks on the edge of the town of Four Paths and its powers are growing at the same time Violet Saunders and her mother return to town. As Violet discovers her family history and their relationship to three other families known as the Founders, her role in protecting the town becomes instrumental as bodies start appearing at the edge of the woods. This book will grab you by the shirt collar and won’t let go till the very last page.”
–Nichole Cousins, White Birch Books (North Conway, NH)
“When mutilated bodies start to show up in the small town of Four Paths in rural upstate New York, the townsfolk know it can only mean one thing. The Gray is back. Existing on an alternate plane, The Gray (not unlike the Demogorgon/Upside Down in Stranger Things) has been terrorizing the town since its inception but the founding families of Four Paths have always been able to keep it from crossing over. This time familial dark secrets could hinder the town and allow The Gray to break through, and it’s up to four teen descendants of the founders to put aside differences and keep the terror at bay. Gripping and terrifying, The Devouring Gray will have you sleeping with one eye open, if at all.”
–Javier Ramirez, The Book Table (Oak Park, IL)
“Herman s novel The Devouring Gray is part horror, part fantasy, and one great read. After experiencing a family tragedy, Violet Saunders and her mother move back to Four Paths, her mother s hometown. Violet soon learns there is a beast hiding beneath the surface of the town, and that her destiny is tied to it. Filled with magic, deception, and family ties, this book is a must-read. Especially recommended for fans of Stranger Things.”
–Katherine Warde, Micawber’s Bookstore (St. Paul, MN)
Violet Saunders new student to the Four Paths High School.
Juniper Saunders, Violet’s mother, one with complex histories with the town, returning home after being away for many years, visiting and staying with sick sister.
Violet is to learn of many things, meet new people her own age, along with the remaining fragilities and complexities of loss running its course with dead sister from terrible circumstances, and she finds herself up against new life threatening challenges.
Taking a trip into the Gray with any member of the four families of The Four Paths, be careful which one, choosing allegiances carefully whilst traversing between safety and danger.
The Saunders used to run the town.
There will be an unsettled equilibrium and power struggle ensuing with good and evil and uncharted territories to be discovered, emotionally and historical in the Four Paths and the Gray.
An intriguing nicely done supernatural tale.
Fates of many on the line.


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If you’re in the market for an Xbox Wireless Controller, you might want to delay your purchase a little longer. Microsoft has announced a pair of new controllers that are scheduled to launch next month. Even though they won’t be arriving until we’re into September, they’re going up for pre-order today.
The first controller of the pair is officially named the Xbox Wireless Controller – Phantom Black Special Edition. Microsoft says that this is a controller that will be “the envy of all of your friends,” and, just like an accessory out of the 1990s, the top features a translucent matte black design that allows you to see the the controller’s innards.
As you make your way down to the grips, the translucent black becomes metallic gold. While most of the buttons are all black, they’re accented by a d-pad in the same champagne gold, and around the back you’ll find textured grips, which is becoming a staple of these premium Xbox controllers.
The second controller is a little more subtle. Simply named the Xbox Wireless Controller – Grey/Blue, this one is pretty straightforward. The front of the controller is pretty much all grey with light blue accents, while the back and the underside is light blue as well. Nothing too fancy, in other words, but a nice change of pace from the standard white controller.
Microsoft doesn’t say how long these controllers will be available, but the “special edition” branding with the Phantom Black controller suggests that it’ll at least only be around for a limited time. The Phantom Black controller is launching on September 11 at retailers worldwide for $69.99, while the Grey/Blue controller will land at retailers in the US and Canada on September 25 for $64.99. The Grey/Blue controller will then launch around the world on October 9, and both are available to pre-order today from Xbox.com.


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Aim for the highest.
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.
Humans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.
The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.
The unexamined life is not worth living.
We could all take a lesson from crayons: some are sharp, some are beautiful, some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they still learn to live in the same box...
My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.
Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret nor observes a promise.
For every man there exists a bait which he cannot resist swallowing.
Our life is what our thoughts make it.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
The fact that the great scientist believed in flying machines was the one thing that encouraged us to begin our studies.
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it ....
Our patience will achieve more than our force.

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Here is a new spin on a traditional southern sandwich. The Po’Boy moves up in the world with the addition of gourmet ingredients and a tangy alligator spread.
This shrimp, crab & sausage alternative burger gives you a burst of flavors from the gulf coast with a surprise element of flavor from the sausage that you are not expecting.
I live in New England and have had many wonderful meals at lobster and clam shacks in Maine, Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Ebi or Shrimp burger adds a sushi flavor to an American Food Tradition the burger. Ebi burger is served on a homemade wasabi hamburger bun with a Japanese style seaweed and cucumber relish.


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Repair of local bone erosions by combined treatment with parathyroid hormone, osteoprotegerin and anti-tumor necrosis factor in tumor necrosis factor-transgenic mice
Arthritis Res Ther volume 5, Article number: 126 (2003)
Local bone erosions and systemic bone loss are hallmarks of rheumatoid arthritis and cause progressive disability. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a key mediator of arthritis and acts catabolically on bone by stimulating bone resorption and inhibiting bone formation. We hypothesized that the concerted action of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which stimulates bone formation, osteoprotegerin (OPG), which blocks bone resorption, and anti-TNF, which reduces inflammation, could lead to repair of local bone erosions and to inhibition of systemic bone loss. To test this, human TNF-transgenic mice with erosive arthritis and established systemic bone loss were treated with PTH, OPG and anti-TNF. Local bone erosions almost fully regressed, suggesting repair of inflammatory skeletal lesions. In contrast, OPG or anti-TNF alone led to arrest of bone erosions but did not achieve repair. Treatment with PTH alone had no influence on the progression of bone erosions. Local bone erosions showed all signs of new bone formation such as the presence of osteoblasts, osteoid formation and mineralization. Systemic bone loss was completely reversed upon combined treatment, and this effect was mediated by osteoblast stimulation and osteoclast blockade. In contrast to local and systemic bone loss, joint inflammation was only affected by anti-TNF. In summary, we conclude that local and systemic inflammatory bone loss due to TNF can regress, and that repair requires a combined approach by reducing inflammation, blocking bone resorption and stimulating bone formation.
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Redlich, K., Goertz, B., Doerr, N. et al. Repair of local bone erosions by combined treatment with parathyroid hormone, osteoprotegerin and anti-tumor necrosis factor in tumor necrosis factor-transgenic mice. Arthritis Res Ther 5 (Suppl 3), 126 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1186/ar927


Got a PS4 Slim over Black Friday last year and it works great, loving it. The past week when my brother tried to turn on the system kept going into safe mode loop and when reboot option clicked it just kept going back into safe mode. I was trying to troubleshoot it and had a gut feeling maybe the power button was stuck or something and I was right, the power button is stuck held down so I guess the system thinks it's being held down intentionally and goes into the safe mood PS4 power button fix. Watch later. Share. Copy link. Info. Shopping. Tap to unmute. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Up Next Our PS4 Slim Power Eject Ribbon Cable is easy to install! It is an OEM direct replacement for the PS4 Slim CUH-2015A model so it fits directly into place. Simply plug into the power eject button board, route the cable safely to the motherboard, and plug into the motherboard Our PS4 Slim power eject board is easy to install! It is an OEM direct replacement for the PS4 Slim CUH-2015A model so it fits directly into place. Mount the board into the interior enclosure frame, fasten it with the screw, and plug in the ribbon cable to connect it to the motherboard. Reassemble your PS4 console, and you're all done
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(but when the PS4 is unplugged, it only keeps blinking) When I press the eject button, it only beeped once. I've tried various solutions around the internet such as holding the power button, replugging both power cord and HDMI, trying another outlet and power cord, and tilting it different ways. I was able to manually eject the disc inside, which causes the eject button to beep 3 times now You press the power button again and there is no response. Every now and then, after you pull out the power cable it will beep again and appear to start up but immediately shut off again anyway. Is the PS4 dead? This problem is typically due to the power supply of the PS4 and is known to affect the launch model, the PS4 slim and the PlayStation. Yet you've already replaced the eject/power button card? The problem might come from the power/eject button cable. This is why SOSav can offer you this repair guide which comes with pictures and comments to show you how to replace this ripped or worn cable and have a working PS4 Slim. You'll see that you can definitely fix your console without.
Rest mode is a low-power state when the console can charge controllers, download and install content. To turn the console on from rest mode, hold down the PS Button on a USB-connected or previously-paired controller Power-Button gedrückt, kurz gewartet und schon kann man mit seinem Lieblingsspiel loslegen oder Videos streamen. Bei Problemen mit der Konsole empfiehlt es sich, die PS4 im Sicherheitsmodus zu. The PS4 Slim's power button is next to the eject button. Jomic/Shutterstock On a PS4 Pro , you'll find the power button and indicator line near the bottom of the console
PS4 turns on then back off symptoms When you press the power button on your PS4 the blue light comes on, then a few seconds later the console turns off by itself. Your fan may or may not come on and the number of seconds that the PS4 will stay on also varies. If your PS4 does not turn off or the blue light just blink Ps4 slim power supply *test* - YouTube. Watch later. Share. Copy link. Info. Shopping. Tap to unmute. 50% Discount. getnettec.com Die PS4 Slim ist kleiner, leiser, sparsamer. Aber sind das tatsächlich ausreichende Gründe, um 299 Euro für die abgespeckte Konsole zu investieren, wenn man bereits eine PS4 hat When I plug My PS4 slim. I press the power button at first nothing afterwards like 3 to 4 times I need to press constantly then my PS4 turns on and I can play games for hours plz tell me should I need to be worried about it and how to fix it. Reply. Zandelé August 1, 2019 At 10:47 am. Can someone help me with my ps4. Reply. Kaushal Malkan August 2, 2019 At 4:02 pm. What is your exact. PS4 Pro und Slim ohne Garantieverlust öffnen Anders als bei der Original-PS4 könnt ihr die Pro- und Slim-Variante der Konsole öffnen, ohne das Garantiesiegel zu entfernen
Unsere Experten erklären Ihnen, wie Sie diesen für Ihre PS4 Slim problematischen Power & Eject-Adapter ersetzen können. In wenigen Minuten werden Sie feststellen, dass es durchaus möglich ist, die ausgefallenen Komponenten Ihrer Konsole zu ersetzen, um ihr eine zweite Jugend zu verleihen. Symptome TOMSIN Metal Buttons for PS4 Slim/ PS4 Pro Controller, Aluminum Metal Thumbsticks Analog Grip & Bullet Buttons & D-pad & L1 R1 L2 R2 Trigger for PS4 Controller Gen 2 (Mental Blue) 4.4 out of 5 stars 391. $23.99 $ 23. 99. Get it as soon as Mon, Mar 29. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Only 15 left in stock - order soon. Purple Full Button +2 Springs Replacement Mod Kit for. Zuerst die PS4 vom Strom trennen. Achte bei Arbeiten an strombetriebenen Geräten immer darauf, dass diese NICHT mit einer Stromquelle verbunden sind. Ziehe also vorher auf jeden Fall den Stecker des betreffenden Geräts. Denke auch daran, dass Du immer sehr behutsam vorgehen solltest, um keine Teile ernsthaft zu beschädigen When leaving my PS4 at home in my room as I left for university, I thought it would be safe. I came back a few days ago and I wanted to play some FIFA or Horizon, I plugged everything in correctly, when I pushed the power button no sound came out but the eject but made 2 quick beeps Learn how to troubleshoot issues related to pairing your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to your PS4™. Keep your controller properly charged for the best gaming experience
. £15.99£15.99. Get it Tuesday, Mar 23. FREE Delivery on your first order shipped by Amazon. Only 7 left in stock The PS4 slim (official CUH-2000 series) released in Sep 2016 reduced the rating of the power supply to 165W; according to Tweaktown the reduction in power requirements was due to the main APU being made at a 16 nm scale, down from 28 nm
Make sure ps is off then go to the console and hold your finger on the power button until you hear a second beep (roughly 5-8 seconds) try that. Oct 14, 2017 # Sometimes the PS4 power button can cause the not turning on problem. On the original Playstation 4 consoles, they put a touch sensitive button on them. This button had a metal piece inside the case that then touches a copper pad on the motherboard. If this metal piece gets bent or out of place then it can cause a no power problem Refer to this guide on power supply replacement: PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement. Note: To order the right power supply, take the power supply out of your system and note the part model number engraved / printed on the power supply unit itself. Image of where power supply model number is for example: https://da2lh5cs8ikqj.cloudfront.net/car. -Turn off your PS4 by pressing the Power button in front. It should blink a few times before the console powers down. -Press and hold the Power button until you hear two beeps: one when you first..
Das man die Reihenfolge und die Sortierung der Icons auf der PS4 verändern und vorgeben kann, zeigt die Bibliothek auf der PlayStation 4. Hier werden alle installierten Spiele angezeigt und diese kann man über das Dropdown-Menü sortieren. Hier stehen bei der Sortierung unter anderem Name A-Z, Name Z-A, Zuletzt verwendet und Installationsdatum zur Auswahl Check the power supply — Touch the power button on the front of the PS4 for at least seven seconds, or until the system beeps twice and powers off. Afterward, disconnect the AC power cord from the..
Weight. Approx.210g. Keys / Switches. PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), R1/L1/R2/L2 buttons, Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad Button. Touch Pad All that happens is that the blue light turns on and continuously dims and brightens again. No white light appears, and the PS4 doesn't respond to the controller. I've already tried using a different power supply, but no luck there. I'd greatly appreciate any help. Thanks in advance, Minas. This is a different PS4 to the one mentioned in my other thread Halten Sie den Power-Button für rund 10 Sekunden gedrückt, bis zwei Pieptöne erscheinen. Anschließend können Sie die Konsole wieder einschalten. Lösung 1: Stromanschluss der PS4 prüfen . Mit der Zeit kann sich das Stromkabel an der PlayStation 4 lockern. Ziehen Sie das Kabel an der Rückseite der Konsole ab und stecken Sie es anschließend wieder ein. Auch das Netzteil kann mit der Zeit. I had this issue a few times. Seems to happen after an update. I have to hold the power button down for 15-20 seconds. Sometimes it takes 4 or 5 try's before it restarts in safe mode and I can use the system. Gotta decide if I want to return the ps4 for a new one or wait for an update fix
Unforunately, the Blue Light of Death - BLOD - Pulsing Blue Light - etc. that plauged the original PS4 is also a problem on the PS4 Slim. If you have a console that is turning right back off after you turn it on or just has a pulsing blue light on the power button then your console likely has faulty solder joints under the APU on the motherboard Sony should flip the power and eject buttons on the anniversary PS4 just to drive everyone completely nutty. — Ben Kuchera (@BenKuchera) December 5, 2014 This is a joke about trying to eject. When the PS4 is turned on, it runs a Power-On Self Test (POST) to check that various hardware components are working correctly. If problems are detected, the PS4 will not start. This test runs before the PS4 is ready to display anything on the monitor, so if any faults are found, the PS4 will beep to indicate an error So my ps4 was in rest mode and the power went out. Now my console refuses to respond at all. I tried changing outlets, unplugging everything from the console and letting it sit for a couple hours before reconnecting everything, plugging in only the power cord, kneebanging, trying a different tv.....nothing works. The controller blinks, trying to pair to the system, pressing the power button. Press and hold the power button on your PS4 console until you hear the second beep, then release the button. Step 3. Select Restart the PS4 with your controller. Wait for the process to complete
I have a friend who says he dropped a book on his ps4 one day and the power button jammed then slid right out. I've taken a look at it with the case off and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to repair that. Normally no worries, but the ps4 now is giving a message to update via usb on start up, but is also not recognizing a properly formatted usb with the update file on it. I'd like to. https://support.playstation.com/s/article/PS4-Power-Modes-On-Off-and-Rest-Mode/. Learn how to troubleshoot issues related to pairing your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to your PS4™. Keep your controller properly charged for the best gaming experience Sony Slim PS4 Power Supply ADP-160CR for Sony PlayStation 4 PS4 Slim CUH-2015A. by G-Dreamer. 3.8 out of 5 stars 91. $69.21 $ 69. 21. $5.63 shipping. Zerone Replacement ADP-160ER Slim Electricity Supply 4 Pin Support for Sony PS4 Power Unit. 3.9 out of 5 stars 80. $51.99 $ 51. 99 $75.39 $75.39. $4.00 coupon applied at checkout Save $4.00 with coupon. Get it as soon as Tue, Mar 30. FREE. Hold the PS4 Power button for 7 seconds until you hear two beeps. Unplug all cables from PS4. Hold the Power button for 7 seconds again to discharge the internal power supply. Reconnect the PS4 cables and power back on. The problem is fixed if the blue light of death is replaced with a brief white light upon startup. See if the Hard Drive is Seated Properly . Over time, the hard drive can.
Sony still hasn't officially announced a new PS4 Slim model, but we already know a whole lot about it. YouTuber ZRZ picked up one of the leaked systems which was sold on UK auction site Gumtree. Press the power button for 1 second (until the system beeps) to turn off the PS4. (CE-35335-8) This ce-34335-8 safe mode error message indicates that there is likely an issue with the hard drive of your PS4. You are unable to open PS4 normally, let alone play games with it
Our PS4 Slim power eject board is easy to install! It is an OEM direct replacement for the PS4 Slim CUH-2115 CUH-2215 model so it fits directly into place. Mount the board into the interior enclosure frame, fasten it with the screw, and plug in the ribbon cable to connect it to the motherboard. Reassemble your PS4 console, and you're all done Turn off your console by holding the power button for three seconds. The power indicator will blink for a few moments before turning off. Once the system is off, press and hold the power button again. Release it after you hear the second beep — one beep will sound when you first press, and another seven seconds later SONY PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB im Onlineshop von Saturn kaufen. Jetzt bequem online bestellen 1. PS4 einrichten: Das sind die ersten Schritte. Schließe die Konsole mit dem mitgelieferten HDMI-Kabel an Deinen Fernseher an. Versorge die PS4 mit Strom und schalte die Konsole über den Power-Button ein. Den PS4-Controller verbindest Du per USB-Kabel mit der Konsole, um ihn zu koppeln und die weiteren Einstellungen tätigen zu können
Wähl im Funktionsbildschirm (Power) und wähl anschließend [In Ruhemodus wechseln]. Wähl [Power] > [In Ruhemodus wechseln] im Schnellmenü. Halte die Power-Taste gedrückt, bis das System einen Piepton ausgibt. Wenn dein PS4™-System in den Ruhemodus wechselt, wird der Bildschirm ausgeschaltet. Die Power-Kontrollleuchte blinkt erst weiß und leuchtet dann orange PlayStation 4 PS4 Slim Power Eject Button LED Board Flex Cable TSW-003 CUH-2115. Menu. Cancel View cart. New Apple iPhone iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7) iPhone 12 Pro (6.1) iPhone 12 (6.1) iPhone 12 Mini (5.4) iPhone SE 2020 iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11. This fits your . Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Please make sure that is for Sony PS4 12 Pin Power Button Flex Cable. Type: Power Eject Button Flex Cable. No. of Pins:12 Pin. DualShock 4 12 Pin Power Button Flex Cable. Package includes: 1 x 12 PIN Ribbon Flex Cable Winner: PS4 Slim. Power. When Sony says the PS4 Slim is the same as the original PS4, just in a smaller package, it isn't kidding. The same GPU, CPU, and RAM that power the original PS4 are in.
How the f*** do you break the power and eject buttons? I haven't even touched mine since I bought it. Power button broke on its own a long time ago. I would use the eject button to turn it on if I hadn't used it in a while and the controller batteries had died. Today was the first day the eject button wouldn't work either Physical power and eject buttons housed just below the disc drive; Light bar removed in favour of a light on the new power button
-Turn off the PS4 completely by pressing the power button for at least 7 seconds. -Disconnect the power cable of the console from the power outlet. -Try using a different power cord Press the touch pad to use the touch pad button. D ) Speaker E ) OPTIONS button F ) button/ button/ button/ button G ) Right stick/R3 button Press down on the stick to use it as the R3 button. H ) PS button I ) Stereo headset jack J ) Extension port K ) Left stick/L3 button Press down on the stick to use it as the L3 button. Top. A ) R1 button B ) R2 button C ) Light ba
Turn off the PlayStation 4. The power indicator will blink for a few moments before turning off. Once the PlayStation 4 is off, press and hold the power button on the console. Release the power button only after you've heard two beeps: one when you first press, and another seven seconds later. If successful, the system will boot to Safe Mode. Try again if you didn't get it the first time PlayStation 4 PS4 Slim Power Eject Button LED Board Flex Cable TSW-004 CUH-2215. $12.99. FAST 'N FREE. OEM PS VITA PCH-1000 1101 1001 Replacement Parts Motherboard Buttons Case . $7.95 to $49.95. FAST 'N FREE. Original Sony OEM Power Eject Button Board (TSW-002) for PS4 Slim CUH-2015. $9.99. Free shipping . PS4 New Power / Eject Button Switch CUH-1215A CUH-16A SAC-001 Sony Playstation 4. $1.99. To disable the connection between a PS4™ system and a controller: Hold down the PS button, go to Adjust Devices > Turn Off Device; then select DUALSHOCK®4. To disable the connection between a PS4™ system and a PS Vita system: Go to Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings and uncheck Enable Remote Play
1) Disable the eject button in a permanent fashion 2) Vertical orientation might help 3) Prop up the front of your PS4 without it touching the eject button (I did this) The most annoying thing is the beep that the PS4 makes though, which I haven't bothered working out how to fix. It's like a computer from the 90' Troubleshooting Power Supply Issues. Turn off the PS4 completely by holding the power button down for 7 seconds. You should hear two beeps, one initially, and one after 7 seconds. Unplug the power cable when you are sure the PS4 is turned off (shouldn't be any flashing lights). Check the console for any damage around where the AC adapter goes in. You can also check the cable itself, and try another cable. An old stereo or a PS3 Slim should use the same connector Größere Effizienz, aber nicht mehr CPU-Power. Was die Leistungsstärke angeht, hat sich nichts getan. Wie die Ur-PS4 kommt die Slim mit einer Vierkern-CPU der AMD-Jaguar-Architektur daher, die auf 2750 MHz taktet und rund 1,84 Teraflops leistet If your PS4 heads to standby as standard, hold down on the PS button until the power menu pops up, then select turn off PS4. Next, unplug all the PS4's cables (that's the HDMI lead and power cable. PS4 Won't Turn On Causes. There a number of reasons why your PS4 power won't turn on: Loose power cord. Most often than not, the cord at the back of the PS4 is not plugged in or fitted properly
I figured out a fix for the power button not working after taking a ps4 apart. Close. 379. Posted by 4 years ago. Archived. I figured out a fix for the power button not working after taking a ps4 apart . There is a common misconception that when you take off the cover you break a part off that makes the power button work and to fix it you need to buy a new cover. This more than likely isnt the. Power Cord Cable Replacement for Sony PS5 PS4 PS3 Playstation 5 4 3 Slim PSP, PSV, Compatible with Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X/S Console, Compatible with Sharp TV AC Wall Cable Supply. 4.7 out of 5 stars. 941. $7.69. $7. With the newer version of that standard PS4 (commonly known as the PS4 Slim), Sony has made the whole ejecting process a lot more simple by positioning a physical, properly pressable, eject button. So I bought the new PS4 slim and was exited to play. So I set it up with my capture card and came to the problem that there was no optical port to plug the optical cable from my headset into. I looked around online and people say to plug it into my TV but it does not have one. So I have no idea what to do and I cannot refund my console because I've had it for over 2 weeks now. My headset is. Start the PS4 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep. Select Safe Mode option 7: Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) . Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK
Wer es sich zutraut, der kann die PS4 auch aufschrauben und dann den Staub entfernen und die Konsole von innen reinigen. Dies ist sicherlich die beste Methode um einen lauten PS4-Lüfter wieder leise zu bekommen. Beachte dabei allerdings, wenn Du die Konsole aufschraubst, dann muss das Garantiesiegel durchtrennt werden und die Garantie erlischt. Verwandte Beiträge. PS4 Ton über Headset und. Schalten Sie das PS4-System aus. Drücken Sie die Power-Taste an der PS4 und halten Sie diese gedrückt. Lassen Sie diese erst los, wenn Sie zwei Signaltöne gehört haben. Der erste Signalton. PS Button. Step 1: Hold the PS button for a second or two at the bottom-middle of your controller (this is my actual controller).This can be done in game or any screen you are on that I have noticed. Step 2: This will bring up the Quick Menu on your system. Now, select the Power option on the Left and then just click the Turn Off PS4 option on the right
Konsole nicht ordnungsgemäß heruntergefahren: Möglicherweise ist Ihre PS4 nicht komplett ausgeschaltet. In diesem Fall kann es schon genügen, den Power-Button an der Front der Konsole für sieben Sekunden gedrückt zu halten. Die Hardware sollte daraufhin zweimal piepen und. PS4 Power Button. The button might look as if it is touch responsive but in reality, it is a physical button which will only respond if you press it entirely. So make sure that your console is plugged into the main and power and press the power button all the way in. You will probably feel a click response when you press it correctly Turn off your PS4 by pressing the power button on the front. It might take a few seconds before it turns off completely. 2. Now press the power button again, but hold it down this time. You'll hear one beep on the initial press and you'll hear a second beep about seven seconds later. You can release the power button after you hear the second beep. 3. Once it boots up, connect your. I have a PS4 Slim. When power button pressed blue light pulsates for about 20 seconds then turns off. We get no display and when button held we do not get second beep and subsequently no safe mode. We have tried entering safe mode with and without HDD Power off your PS4 by pressing the power button until the PS4 powers off. You know the PS4 is off when the light is off. Be certain the PS4 is off before you continue. Unplug all of the cables from the PS4. This includes the power cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, optical cable, etc. Plug in the power cable and no other cable. That's right, do not plug in the HDMI cable yet. Press the power.
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How to Find Urgent Care with Lab Near Me?
If you have recently suffered a significant injury or you have an illness, you may need to visit a lab facility to get a diagnosis. However, for some Americans, going to a hospital may not be an option. It is one of the main reasons urgent care centers is the best option for it, Most […]
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At first glance, it may seem that urgent care facilities and walk-in clinics are similar. Well, they are identical in many aspects, but they also have several stark differences that affect the medical care that you receive. Here is a review of ten aspects that set walk-in clinics apart from urgent care facilities. 10 Medical […]


The financial services sector is rapidly walking up to the potential of video to transform the customer experience, but adding AI into the mix takes it to a whole new level, says David Fulton, CEO of computer vision leaders WeSee.
The most forward-thinking banks, finance houses and insurance companies are deploying video to dramatically improve both customer service and operational efficiency. A recent report by media management company Imagen reveals that many of the traditional giants like Barclays now offer remote face-to-face banking via video call, while in wealth management, high-end video conferencing is being deployed to offer personalised services globally.
Unsurprisingly, the disruptor digital banks are taking this a stage further, harnessing video to accelerate customer onboarding and verification. Carrying out customer checks traditionally takes on average 26 days, says the Imagen report, which reveals that smartphone-only bank Monzo is aiming to slash this to just five minutes using video. These market challengersare also making video a key part of their secure ID and sign-in process, as well as for biometric identification. Starling, for example, asks customers to record a short video of themselves reading out a specific phrase, which is then used for biometric identification if they get locked out of the bank’s app.
However, this is only scratching the surface of what is possible across the financial services space with video. Add artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix and a new raft of exciting options opens up. The problem with video to date is that it has been notoriously difficult to categorise. So, for example, if you film a meeting – something that’s happening more and more in finance – it would be difficult to search for a specific part without scrolling through the entire video. This is where the latest developments in AI-driven deep learning computer vision come in, which can understand every multi-layered element within images and videos in the same way humans do, only multiple times faster. This enables videos to be categorised and searched quickly and easily. With more and more client video footage being taken, this could prove critical when a company is asked to disclose the data it is holding on a particular client, as required under GDPR, helping avoid a large fine.
Combining computer vision with video also has significant potential in terms of safety and security. AI is being used increasingly to identify individuals through facial recognition, but now it’s possible to take this a significant stage further and detect human emotions through the analysis of facial micro-expressions, pupil dilation, eye movement and gaze. By combining this information with speech patterns and tone of voice analysis, it’s possible to identify seven key human emotions. What’s more, the technology only requires low resolution video footage – namely that frequently used for CCTV and other identification purposes.
By viewing someone’s face live or on recorded video in real time, this technology cannot only identify an individual, but also assess their emotional state more deeply than any human is able to. Rather than simply spotting whether someone is happy or sad, it can gauge integrity – essentially, the likelihood that someone is being truthful. It can also categorise scenes in real time through streamed video footage, detecting unrest, disturbances and conflict, or whether someone is stressed or anxious, as well as suspicious behaviour. In fact, it has already being deployed in the security sector for validation and real time analysis.
Applied to the financial sector, it could be used to tighten safety and security at the cash point, in store, or on the trading floor by assessing people’s emotional state in real-time. In insurance, meanwhile, this deep learning computer vision has the potential to significantly reduce claims fraud by providing assessors with key insight into a claimant’s trustworthiness at point of application or first notice of loss in real-time via video or mobile phone app.
Video innovation may have arrived in banking and finance, but it’s the latest developments in computer vision that will enable companies to squeeze the maximum value out of it, transform the employee and customer experience, and create a safer, more secure environment for all parties.
David Fulton is CEO at computer vision pioneers WeSee.


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Born in 1967, Japanese soccer hero Kazuyoshi Miura, who is only 55 years old, continues his active life.
Recently, he passed the 메이저놀이터 medical test ahead of joining UD Oliveirense in the second division in Portugal.
Although it is a six-month lease, he passed the test without difficulty at the age of 50 and advanced to the European leagues.
Miura withdrew from Yokohama FC in 2021, but continued his playing career by moving to Suzuka Point Getters in the 4th division, where his older brother is the manager.
He recently appeared on Japan’s Fuji TV and said, “This transfer to Portugal is six months. If there is an offer after that, I want to continue playing.”
Outside of his home league, Miura has also played for Santos in Brazil, Genoa in Italy, Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia and Sydney FC in Australia.

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An abundance of blue balloons were released Thursday afternoon in front of the Bowling Green City Hall. The reason is to mark the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Bowling Green Mayor Sandy Jones and Warren County Magistrate Cedric Burnam were in attendance and led the program with the reading of a proclamation. Dawn Long, with the Child Advocacy Center, says the most important thing communities can do to help is report abusive situations. Long says it's the only way police can get involved.
Several activities are planned this month to spread the word about child abuse, beginning with the Teddy Bear Run this Saturday.
This month, as we focus on Child Abuse Prevention, many can't help but remember the 1996 death of an abandoned newborn discovered in a garbage truck. Now, nearly eight years and hundreds of leads later, police still do not know the identity of the baby's biological parents.
WBKO recently revisited this case and learned that year after year, someone mysteriously continues to place flowers and gifts on the grave of Baby Doe. Because of the statute of limitations, we are told, even if the parents did come forward, they could not be punished or prosecuted.


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SHINee’s Key nabs his dream fashion editor role for “Elle Korea”
SHINee’s Key gets the ultimate fashion dream role as he joins Elle Korea as a fashion editor.
On April 22nd, Key teased a few details of his new job role through his personal Instagram account. In the short clip, he revealed that he will be joining Elle Korea for a whole month as he transforms into his new role as an editor.
In his short stint for the fashion magazine, Key will be writing his own column called “Key Story.” The big challenge is a dream come true for the singer as he known to be passionate about fashion and style.


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On Monday, June 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects over 6 million people in the United States.1 The drug is a first-of-its kind therapy, according to the FDA.
“Currently available therapies only treat symptoms of the disease; this treatment option is the first therapy to target and affect the underlying disease process of Alzheimer’s,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, MD, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in a statement.1
The drug is intended to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. It is not a cure.
The news about Aduhelm’s approval is both exciting and controversial. It’s exciting because it is the first new drug approved to treat Alzheimer’s since 2003. It’s controversial because it’s not clear from the clinical trial that the drug will actually work. Last year, an FDA panel concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to prove the drug was effective.