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By Jason Lockhart
The St. Louis Blues stole the game with two late goals in the third period and an overtime power play marker just 25 seconds into the extra frame to earn a 3-2 victory Thursday night at the Nassau Coliseum
Lee Stempniak tallied the overtime goal on a one-timer from Eric Brewer. The Blues sent the game into overtime with two goals in the final three minutes of regulation. Curtis Sanford stopped 27 of 29 shots and spoiled Ryan Smyth's debut as an Islander. Smyth set-up Mike Sillinger's power play tally in the first period and used some quick thinking to help Marc-Andre Bergeron record his first goal as an Islander.
"It's a tough pill to swallow," said Ted Nolan. "We need to re-group tomorrow and get ready for the next one."
It took 10:16 of game time for Smyth to make his mark on Long Island. While on the Islanders' first power play, Sillinger head manned the puck up to Smyth waiting at the blue line. The two skated into the offensive zone, 2-on-1, before Smyth fed the puck to Sillinger, who slid it past Sanford with a deke to the backhand.
"On the power play we stretched the play out," said Smyth. "Once Silli had the puck he made a great move on the goalie."
Just 40 seconds into the second period, the Islanders took a 2-0 lead. After Jason Blake knocked the net off its moorings, Smyth re-placed it just a moment before Bergeron's shot deflected into the net off a Blues' skate. Bergeron's first goal as an Islander was assisted by Blake and Randy Robitaille.
"Blakey said he ran into the net when he tried to stuff it," said Smyth. "I didn't know if anybody saw it, so I just tried to put it back on the pegs. Fortunately we scored."
Jay McClement cut the lead to 2-1 with 2:31 remaining in the third period. Just 38 seconds later, Doug Weight's shot from the left circle was tipped home by Petr Cajanek to tie the game at two.
"On both goals, we missed our assignments," said Nolan. "On the first we didn't cover the man in front and the second one was a seeing-eye shot that someone got their stick on."
The Blues scored while skating 4-on-3 after Rick DiPietro was called for holding the stick in the final minute of regulation.
Five Stars of the Game:
1. Lee Stempniak: Won it in overtime and added an assist
2. Doug Weight: Two assists
3. Marc-Andre Bergeron: Scored his first goal as an Islander
4. Curtis Sanford: Earned the win stopping 25 of 27 shots
5. Ryan Smyth: Instrumental in both Islanders goals
Stat of the Game: The Islanders converted on their only power play opportunity. St. Louis went 1 for 5 on the power play.
Havoc Zone Fans of the Game: Six students from all across New York began the Havoc line with the most pandemonium since its inception. The line was one of the longest in Havoc Zone history and certainly the loudest, with chants of "Ryan Smyth" resonating up-and-down the line. A wave even began by the screaming fans wanting to get greats seats in the endzone sections. "It's playoff season and everyone's into it," said Filipe from Huntington. "We're glad to see Smyth on the Islanders because we know how hard of a worker he is and how much of a team player he is." Farther down the line, fans showed their support, sporting a freshly-made "Welcome home, Ryan Smyth" sign.
Slapshots: Ryan Smyth is the first Islander to wear #94Â¦Earlier today Rick DiPietro was named the NHL's 2nd Star for the month of FebruaryÂ¦Alexei Yashin (knee), Shawn Bates (groin) and Bruno Gervais (leg) were tonight's scratchesÂ¦Tonight's attendance was 12,263.
Game Operations: Islanders TV was hard at work today putting together a Ryan Smyth intro piece for the Video Board. The video featured highlights from his days on Edmonton as well as exclusive shots from his first day at the Coliseum. You can see wall-to-wall coverage of Ryan's arrival by clicking on the Islanders TV logo on the front of newyorkislanders.comÂ¦Tonight's Palmer Wines Vintage Moments featured the 1983 Stanley-Cup clinching victory over the Edmonton Oilers on May 17Â¦.The synchronized Icedevils from the Freeport Skating Academy put on quite a performance during the first intermission, wowing the fans with their choreography and grace.
39 Rick DiPietro
1 Mike Dunham
32 Brendan Witt - - 6 Sean Hill
14 Chris Campoli - 44 Freddy Meyer
3 Tom Poti - 47 Marc-Andre Bergeron
94 Ryan Smyth - 27 Randy Robitaille - 55 Jason Blake
20 Richard Zednik - 25 Viktor Kozlov - 81 Miroslav Satan
11 Andy Hilbert - 18 Mike Sillinger - 7 Trent Hunter
45 Arron Asham - 10 Richard Park - 12 Chris Simon
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27 Bryce Salvador - 4 Eric Brewer
5 Barret Jackman - 55 Christian Backman
29 Jeff Woywitka - 28 Matt Walker
12 Lee Stempniak - 9 Jay McClement - 21 Jamal Mayers
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Internet only banks must be at least 50 percent owned by a traditional lender, and subject to the same capital requirements.
Cryptocurrencies to be regulated under new AML rules before a bilateral AML evaluation by APG in November; banks ordered to label crypto exchange accounts as ‘high risk’.
Taiwan FSC censured and demoted 54 managers at seven state banks for their involvement in a $679mn syndicated loan-fraud scandal.
FSC may authorise Japan’s Line Corp and Rakuten to operate as full-service banks in Taiwan.
New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.
Brokers with capital adequacy exceeding 250 percent and net value over NTD10 billion will be allowed to issue the new debt instruments.
Bank reported financial adviser to regulator and dismissed them after uncovering misconduct involving more than $3mn.
Head of Financial Supervisory Commission says to produce feasibility study this year; visit South Korea and Japan to investigate internet-only banking concept.
US Federal Reserve Board cites deficiencies in Mega Bank's operations, risk management and compliance controls in relation to AML and bank secrecy laws.
Tech firms will need to pass an assessment for FSC approval to use the sandbox and gain exemptions from certain regulations.

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Prof Debra Meyer appointed as new Executive Dean of Science at UJ
Date: Oct 12, 2014 | News
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Debra Meyer as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, with effect from January 2015.
Prof Meyer is currently a professor and the Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Pretoria.
She holds a PhD degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California Davis and a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from one of UJ’s legacy institutions, the Rand Afrikaans University.
She has completed executive management training at the Gordon Institute of Business Science and Harvard Business School.
Prof Meyer has extensive research and teaching experience. She was invited- or visiting professor at numerous international institutions, including the University of California San Francisco, Harvard University, Imperial College and Iowa State University.
Her research has been published in over 80 peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings.
Prof Meyer is the recipient of numerous research awards including the NRF TW Kambule awards in 2004 and 2010 and the Academy of Science for the Developing World award in 2005.
In 2007, she received a woman of prestige award from the Rapport and City Press newspapers for, among other things, her outstanding community service work.
Prof Meyer is also known for presenting the weather on SABC 2 for more than 12 years, from 2000 and 2012, and is an avid language and AIDS activist. She recently launched her own television program on kykNET, called ‘Debra deel’ which aims to make scientific discoveries and achievements accessible to a general audience.
Says Prof Meyer: “ I see my contribution to the future success of UJ through my commitment to an internationally competitive Science Faculty where the levels of research intensity increases constantly and innovative, quality teaching and learning is inherently linked to research and grounded in committed community engagement.”
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You are cordially welcomed to participate in the final SILNE project conference which will take place on 8 December 2014 in the Brussels European Parliament premises.
You will be presented empirical evidence obtained in SILNE and similar projects on socioeconomic inequalities in smoking and in the impact of tobacco control, and you will discuss the implications for future tobacco control at European, national and local levels.
Access to the conference is free of charge.
The conference will be held in English. Interpretation will not be profided.
The conference is not open to persons or organisations working for or associated with the tobacco industry, its liaison groups or subsidiaries.
During the provided lunch, you will have a chance to network with the project group.
Further logistical details will be provided upon registration.
We should be pleased to welcome you to our event. Please note that, due to space restrictions at the venue, registrations will be treated on a first come, first served basis. We therefore encourage you to register early.
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- Inequalities in smoking initiation in Europe: findings of the HBSC and ESPAD surveys (Matthias Richter)
- Smoking, social networks & policies at secondary schools: a new European survey (Vincent Lorant)
- Inequalities in smoking cessation in Europe: trends in European countries (Anton Kunst)
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A short hike well worth the view in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Just off Hwy 60, the Lookout Trail parking lot is clearly marked. The trail is a fairly simple trip with a constant up-hill trail. Along the way there are many large bolders that will capture your attention. At the top of the cliff there is a wide viewing area clear of trees and brush to allow you to appreicate the scenic surondings.
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Biden did not want to disclose anything about the content of the personal message. CNN quoted the president shortly after his move to the White House: “Since it’s private, I won’t talk about it until I talk to him about it.”
It is customary for the outgoing president to leave a note for the next. And because Trump refused to attend the inauguration ceremony, the question was whether the late president would also break that tradition.
On his first day, Biden immediately signed 17 presidential decrees, including climate, coronavirus measures, immigration and energy. It included nine decisions reversing controversial Trump’s actions. For example, one of the decrees guarantees the United States’ return to the Paris climate agreement.
Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump decided to withdraw from the agreement in June 2017, but that was not possible until November 2019 and is subject to a one-year transition period. As of November 4, 2020, the United States is no longer part of the Global Alliance against Global Warming.
The European Union and the United Nations responded enthusiastically to Biden’s decision. France Timmermans, president of the European Commission, and Josep Borrell, head of foreign affairs of the European Union, said in a joint statement that they look forward to “the United States returning to our side in leading international efforts to combat the climate crisis.” .
“I welcome President Biden’s steps to join the growing coalition of governments, cities, states, companies and people taking ambitious action to combat the climate crisis,” said United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Biden’s other decisions included a duty to cover up federal territory, end Trump’s ban on entering Muslim countries, and stop building a wall on the border with Mexico.
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is in talks with several automakers inside and outside of Japan to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles from the middle of the 2010s, a company executive said. The company will also consider developing batteries for gasoline-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, Ishizuka said. The Japanese electronics maker is currently developing a lithium-ion battery with a long life that is resistant to deterioration even when recharged repeatedly. Nikkei.


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IN THE midst of a noisy international share-buying dance, many East and South-East Asian markets have been wallflowers. Their performance has been dismal, made worse in the past few weeks by fears that Thailand's woes may spread. Some analysts argue that this is illogical. Some Asian markets, they say, are beginning to look like buys.
The case for bullishness in the region's markets begins with Japan's strengthening currency. A sluggish Japanese economy plus a weak yen, which has seen a huge devaluation since 1995, have hurt exports from several countries, including Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines. But the economy seems to be picking up, and the yen has climbed from a low of ¥126 to the dollar a month ago to ¥114 today. Now, the long slumps in Thai and South Korean exports look close to bottoming, and in the Philippines export growth is running at an annualised 30%. So a rising yen improves Asian countries' trade picture and boosts corporate profits, both usually good for shares.
Meanwhile, the price-earnings ratios of Thai and South Korean shares are trading at their lowest levels in years. In Indonesia share valuations are not dear, and company profits are likely to jump: here, it is politics (parliamentary elections this month, presidential elections next March) that is proving to be the chief dampener. Singapore's market, however, may be the most attractive. The city-state's economy has suffered from a worldwide slump in demand for its electronic goods. That, however, shows signs of ending. Meanwhile the Singapore dollar has been falling against the American dollar, and money supply is growing, which could, unless it runs too fast, help drive share prices higher.
Of course, there are risks. If the Thai authorities are forced into a big devaluation, the stockmarket could slump once more, although that may already be discounted in the market. South Korea, some worry, may have to go through the same deflationary restructuring process from which Japan has suffered. The Philippines' economy, on the other hand, is getting too frisky. The central bank may soon be forced to rein in credit, which would be bad for shares. Yet all of these markets look better than the superficially healthy ones, such as Taiwan's, where the economy is in reasonable shape but shares look impossibly dear following a powerful year-long rally.
All of this may not seduce foreign investors, who have lost large sums trying to capture a piece of the Asian miracle (see chart). But they may still have a hard time finding better places to put their money. ING Barings, an investment bank, points out that “Latin American valuations are beginning to match those of Asia, a rather puzzling development given that Asia has as many non-investment-grade nations as Latin America has investment-grade nations, namely one.” The miracle, in other words, is for sale cheap.

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Kaiketsu Furo Zukin (カイケツ風呂頭巾) is a one-shot Japanese comic book created and drawn by cartoonist Go Nagai. It was originally published in the magazine Weekly Morning published by Kodansha on 2014-11-27 (cover date #2014-12-11).
It was published as part of the Premium Yomikiri Gekijo Regalo (プレミアム読み切り劇場REGALO). Features the infamous Satan no Ashi no Tsume (サタンの足の爪, the Toenail of the Satan) from Kekko Kamen.
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For over 100 years the most popular wedding march music has been Wagner's Bridal Chorus. Today this is commonly referred to as the Processional.
The term "wedding march" refers to a piece of music played in march tempo accompanying the entrance or exit of the bride.
Ironically, the marriage in the opera between Elsa and Lohengrin is an almost immediate failure. Which may cause you to think twice about selecting it as part of your ceremony music.
The Lutheran and Roman Catholic church have generally steered clear of Wagner's Bridal Chorus due to its borrowing from theatrical and Pagan elements. They regard it more secular than that which inspires worship.
It's mostly omitted from Jewish weddings, also, because apparently Wagner was hostile toward Jews.
The Canon in D is not exactly a wedding march – but has become quite popular as a wedding processional. Consequently it gets categorized as such. You can learn more here.
|"Prince of Denmark's March" written by Jeremiah Clarke became popular as a wedding march processional after being televised in Lady Diana's wedding to Prince Charles. It had been incorrectly attributed to Henry Purcell as "Trumpet Voluntary".|
Wedding March from Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, written in 1826 seem to have found a traditional spot at the end of the service. For Western ceremonies, the bride and groom march down the aisle to a lively recessional tune.
Toccata from Symphony for Organ No. 5, by Charles-Marie Widor, written in 1880 would be the choice for your ceremony provided you had a skilled organist. Unlike other musical choices, you would not hear this piece arranged for other instruments.


President Joe Biden touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
It is Biden's first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office, and his first meeting with the kingdom's crown prince and presumed heir to the throne, Mohammed bin Salman.
Biden has refused to speak with Mohammed bin Salman until now. Biden has declined to say whether he would raise the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S.-based journalist and critic of the kingdom.
Biden was expected to sit down first with King Salman before participating in a larger meeting that would include Prince Mohammed and other senior Saudi officials, as well as the president’s top advisers.
The Saudis took a step toward normalization of relations with Israel before Biden's visit, announcing early Friday that it was opening its airspace to “all air carriers,” signaling the end of its strict limits on Israeli flights flying over its territory.
Biden hailed the decision as “an important step towards building a more integrated and stable Middle East region.
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Isla Bonita Elementary School host Open Day
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
Isla Bonita Elementary School held its annual Open Day Fair under the theme “Through Education a Healthy You, a Healthy Nation” on Friday, February 23rd. The event saw the display of various health-related booths which included: HIV/ AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, drug abuse, child abuse, rights of a child and alcohol abuse.
Each booth consisted of charts, flyers and informative presentations facilitated by the upper division students of the school. If attendees listened carefully during the presentation they had the chance to win prizes at the end through games and fun quizzes. “Health and Family Life Education (H.F.L.E) is part of the school curriculum. All these topics that the students are presenting on fall under sexuality and health. The purpose of this is to teach the children that these things exist in our environment and they need to be educated,” said organizer of the event and H.F.L.E teacher, Sharon Hazel.
Isla Bonita Elementary School thanks, everyone that attended and made the day a success. The school is already gearing up for next year’s event.
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The global crypto market cap has dropped in valuation. This is a result of massive bearish sentiments permeating the crypto space. The industry’s value was at $921 billion at the start of the current intraday session.
As of the time of writing, it retraced below $900 billion. The massive decrease across the sector has many shocked as they never expected price action to go this way What could be the case with the most recent drop?
The Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index is an essential tool in predicting inflation. During the last release of this data, it was at 6.3%. However, the release today points indicates that CPI increase by 0.2%
The chart above further explains the severity of the current situation. We observed that this index is at an all-time high which may be one of the causes of the FUDs we are seeing across the crypto market.
In response to this development, every traditional instrument like stocks and indices plummeted. For example, Tesla stocks dropped by more than 6%. S&P also recorded a notable decrease in worth.
On the crypto market, the top 100 were painted in red. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum both lost more than 7%. Nonetheless, recovery is imminent as we expect small rallies any moment from now.
Crypto Derivatives Come Alive
Due to the fact that most cryptocurrencies were trading sideways, the derivatives market was not active as it used to be. However, this changed as more long positions met their ends. Over the last four hours, more than $170 million was REKT.
This makes up more than 60% of the total liquidation($256 million) over the last 24 hours. This is the first time since September 21 that the market is seeing such massive data and the bulls accounted for almost 90% of the total funds.
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Islanders sign Soshnikov, 2 others to 1-year deals
The New York Islanders signed forward Nikita Soshnikov, goaltender Cory Schneider, and defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to one-year contracts Wednesday.
Soshnikov last played in the NHL in 2018-19 with the St. Louis Blues. Prior to that stint, he spent three years in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. He totaled eight goals and 16 points in 87 NHL games across parts of four seasons.
The 28-year-old winger returned to the KHL in 2019, tallying 39 goals and 90 points in 137 games. Soshnikov's contract is a one-way agreement for the league minimum.
Schneider was the starting goaltender for the Islanders' AHL affiliate in 2021-22, playing 30 games and recording a .921 save percentage. The 36-year-old appeared in one game for New York, a win against the New Jersey Devils, his former team.
Wotherspoon was a restricted free agent. Drafted in 2015 by the Islanders, he has yet to make his NHL debut.
The Islanders open their preseason schedule Monday against the New York Rangers.
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SHELBURNE, N.S. — Vendors have begun retailing their wares at the Barrington Farmer’s Market and the Shelburne Guild Hall Market.
With 22 vendors and new onsite activities, the Shelburne Guild Hall Market in Shelburne’s waterfront historic district was a busy place on opening day.
“We have a few additions to the market this year,” said Therese Cruz, who volunteers on the board of directors.
Market Art – where children and their families can create paintings and drawings – adds to the whole market experience, said Cruz, while the Market Discovery Tent will be offering a series of informal and hands-on workshops and presentations for children and adults each week.
The popular Market Jam is back this year. “It’s the same as last year," said Cruz. "People can come and are welcome to play with the host musician. That one is hosted by the Shelburne County Art Council and Boxing Rock.”
Cruz said the new additions to the market this year were made possible by local grants they were able to secure from multi-levels of government, including the town and municipality of Shelburne, and the province.
“Because of our community partners we were able to expand the market and grow on a much broader scale,” said Cruz.
Another community initiative undertaken by Shelburne Guild Hall Market volunteers was the distribution of more than 300 seed kits to students at Hillcrest Academy, which will be followed up with a Market Discovery workshop on July 17 where the kids can come to the market and learn more about the seedlings they are growing.
“We’re proud to be doing that,” Cruz said.
There is a solid lineup of vendors for the Market this season, Cruz said. “Last year we started with 10. This year we started with 22. We have 40 to 50 vendors throughout the season committed to coming at least part-time.”
The weekly market is held on Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. through to Oct. 9.
Meanwhile in Barrington, market days are Saturdays. The bi-weekly farmer’s market held on Sherose Island in the parking lot of the Municipal Recreation Centre began on June 4. “We’re really hopeful we can make it weekly but it’s every other week for now,” said spokesperson Jennifer Spencer. “That’s what rules our schedule, how many vendors we have.”
Spencer said the Barrington market is always looking for new vendors who are interested in vending and coming every week. “We would love to have the market every week. That is our ultimate goal. We have a dynamic new executive that are really dedicated to make that happen,” she said.
Between 15 to 20 vendors will be attending the market regularly as the season gets going. The Barrington market is also going to showcase local musicians this year. “Music, that’s a big part of the market community. As well it’s also making it like a community hub and that’s what we want to do,” said Spencer. “Having a community hub there…. making it more attractive for families to come out.”
The Barrington Farmer’s Market is part of the Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia nourishing communities program for the second year, said Spencer. “We partnered with Schools Plus this year to bring market goodness and nourishment to families who need it so every market we partner with Schools Plus to provide food and artisanal items, necessities, for 13 families.”
Through the program, Spencer said, “We received a $5,000 grant from the Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia to purchase from our vendors each market a certain amount and we distribute that to the families every single market."
“The feeling the vendors get when they know their items and products are going to families that are in need, as well as to people in the community who are coming out in support, it's really such a great feeling to be able to contribute to that in these hard times,” said Spencer.
A lot of the vendors attending the Barrington Farmer’s Market are homesteaders whose kids are often involved in helping the family live off the land.
“We have a lot of children, young adults, we want to support them growing the next generation of the market,” said Spencer. “Having the younger vendors, teaching them marketing and media, setting up, food handling, growing those skills in the younger set so the market keeps going. That’s a big driving force of what we want to do.”
The next farmer's market in Barrington is scheduled for June 25.


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Saturday, July 20, 2013
the land of legendary fruit
san francisco was wreathed in fog this morning but the sun broke through in walnut creek and it was in the high 80s with clear skies by the time we got to brentwood. thanks to friends in high places, we had the deluxe edition tour of frog hollow farm, a 140-acre tree fruit paradise containing, among other things, mind-altering apricots and a dazzling array of peach, plum, and pluot varieties that i have not yet tasted. i love fruit, and i especially love tree fruit: orchards are about the only form of agriculture that comes close to being genuinely sustainable.
alfred and sarah, co-owners, showed us around the farm. we saw: the new and fancy 10,000 case/day packing line which bruises their fruit because frog hollow picks riper than most growers do. the fragrant cold room, stacked high with cases of ripe fruit. the farm dog, which is an attention-seeking black labrador-esque animal with a cold nose. rows of alluring but unripe peaches, pears, plums, pluots, apples. a team of pickers on their third pass through a row of zee lady peaches (red-skinned but yellow-fleshed, with a rich flavour and good acid). moth pheromone emitters that interfere with moth sex and thus prevent moth larvae (good for the fruit, not so good for the moths). their full-time and seasonal staff, many of which have been with them for decades ("they're the best around: PhDs in picking and packing, every one of them"). many rows of superior-grade house-made organic compost, heavy on horse manure, chipped up old trees, and overripe peaches (managed by a consulting compost expert, turned over by a special compost-turning machine, and moistened by an 1100-gallon water tank on wheels). many fruit culled for not complying with arcane and pointless-seeming appearance guidelines—such as the peach in the picture third from the top, which suffers from "excessive cleavage." gopher holes (they like to chew on the roots of apricot and cherry, but not those of peach; a staff hunter prowls the property picking the varmints off with a shotgun). the aromatic bee gardens designed to attract the native terrestrial bees which nest underground. the neighbour's automated canning tomato harvesting machine in the adjacent field (it sucks up whole tomato plants and pours out the side a cascade of thick-skinned tomatoes at the rate of 150 tons/hour, many still green and underripe). a pickup truck destined for the farmer's market, bed completely filled with cases of ripe peaches and pluots gradually warming in the midday sun.
like a fool, i forgot—until it was far too late—to buy a case of peaches at the farm.

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Listen up, ladies! Getting your regular pap smears, also known as pap smear tests, is super important.
These exams are used to screen for cervical cancer and other abnormalities in the cervix which can help catch potential health issues early when they are most treatable.
But does a pap smear hurt?
During a pap smear, you will feel the health care provider use a small brush to collect cells from the cervix. Some say the test may be slightly uncomfortable. However, it should not be painful.
“On occasion a patient will experience some light bleeding afterwards, but they should not experience any cramping or pain after getting a pap smear,” Todd Lantz, MD, (pictured above, right) an OBGYN from Upstate OBGYN, shares.
At any time during your exam and you are experiencing any pain you should let your health care provider know. And if you are feeling a little anxious before your pap smear, try taking some deep breaths to help you relax.
What exactly is a pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test that checks for abnormal cells in the cervix. Your health care provider inserts a speculum into your vagina to hold it open. From there, a small brush is inserted to collect cells from the cervix. The cells collected are then sent to a lab for analysis. Typically, you will receive the results of these test within a few days.
Who should get a pap test?
“For most women, they will receive their first pap smear at age 21 or earlier if they are sexually active,” Dr. Lantz shares. “Once women receive their first pap, they should continue getting routine pap smears every three years until age 65, unless their health care provider has other recommendations.”
Women that have certain risk factors, such as a weakened immune system or a history of abnormal tests, may have recommendations of getting screened more often.
Why are pap smears important?
The pap test is a valuable screening tool to detect cervical and vaginal abnormalities, such as infections, abnormal cells, inflammation, precancerous cells and cancer. Health care providers may opt to test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) during a pap smear exam as well. This is because HPV infection is the most significant risk factor for cervical cancer in women over 30.
When our patients receive their regular pap tests and HPV screenings, it gives our health care providers the ability to catch potential health problems early, and then we can work with the patient to develop effective treatment plans.
Can you get a pap smear on your period?
The answer is, yes, it’s still possible to get your pap smear exam despite being on your period. Normal vaginal bleeding should not get in the way of a pap smear or pelvic exam. However, if your flow is heavy during the day of your exam, you may want to wait. Call your clinical team if you have a pap scheduled and have unexpectedly started your period.
What do abnormal pap smear results mean?
When women hear that they have abnormal pap smear results, they need to know that does not necessarily mean that they have cervical cancer.
Most abnormal results are due to minor cell changes that often go away on their own. However, in some cases, abnormal results can indicate more serious issues. Your health care provider will follow up and discuss your results with you at which time they will recommend any necessary follow-up tests or treatments.
“In conclusion, it is very important to schedule regular pap tests with your health care providers,” Dr. Lantz shares. “And please don’t hesitate to bring a list of questions you may have or voice any concerns.”
So, does a pap smear hurt? And who should get one? Hopefully you now have all the answers you need to these questions and many more.
Learn more about the obstetrics and gynecology services we provide at Bon Secours.

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After Reading Shakespeare with the Ninth Graders
Working as a substitute, I had 15 minutes and no lesson so I asked the 9th graders to write on Love and War after reading a passage from "Romeo and Juliet". I never ask my class to do something I would not attempt. Here's my 15 minutes with no editing. Such fun! Linked by passion, Love and War are siblings. The seemingly softer sister, Love, can be as cruel as her stronger brother can be filled with tender regret. The bond of the soldiers in battle can be as strong as the bond of a twenty year marriage.
Passing through the airport last Christmas, I was laid over with a group of soldiers just home from Iraq. So fresh to U.S. soil were they that there was still sand in their laptops. They hovered over images of IEDs on the computer screen. They were bonded in both their overt defiance of the opposing forces and their joy at having survived.
To the side there was a tiny black female private sitting on the lap of a lanky redheaded soldier boy. Their parting was as intense as the bond of the remembering crew but they were also tied by love, which was the stronger force.
As the plane was called, the boy and the girl left to their two families, one in New York and one in Texas. Uncertain as to how they would ever meet again, they passed futile promises. Their conflict in culture was as deep as their shared war had tied them. They held on until the last call.
As we walk our human lives, there are often things that bring us close only to reveal, at last, that our commonalities and our differences stand side by side. The white Christian Texan and the black Puertorican New Yorker had found a place of acceptance and more.
Perhaps that is the one way for me to reconcile Love and War. Through all the pain, violence, joy and betrayal, both of these are a part of our experience. Our mutual humanity is the bridge. In the end we all desire the bliss of Peace.


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We are two weeks into January! We’ve been doing a lot of fun lessons on Arctic animals thanks to some really great teaching blogs! Hopefully this post will help you find some fun lessons. Here are the highlights!
This week we started our Arctic Animal exploration with what Reagan Tunstall calls a Museum Walk. I printed off random pictures of penguins and placed them around our activity (dining room) table. Our activity table is covered in Rosen paper that I purchased at Home Depot. You can read more about how I use rosen paper here.
My K5 and First Grade students were encouraged to move around the table to observe each picture. They were to write a statement or a question about each picture. For my K5 students, I wrote their sentences on the board so they could copy them onto the paper. This was a fun way to get the kids up and moving while making observations and writing!
Our next activity was to pack our bags for Antarctica! Since our third graders are required to study about each continent this year, I made sure the third graders did a little research on Antarctica so we’d know what to pack on our trip.
They learned scientists are the only people to visit Antarctica, so they made sure to pack their science equipment! Here’s how to make them the suitcases:
- Use a piece of 9 x 12 construction paper.
- Fold it in half.
- Cut the top where the halves meet to make a handle.
- Then cut out a hole so you can carry your suitcase around.
The kids love making these for every state, country, and continent study!
We made suitcases to hold our notes for our travels. I printed off these great printables from Reagan’s blog.
My K5 wrote words and drew pictures of what he would take.
My first grader wrote words and then wrote a few sentences. I made up an Antarctica Packet for my 3rd grader to help her research about Antarctica. (You can download this packet for free below this post!)
I loved this activity from Reagan! After learning penguins had a lot of blubber to keep them warm, we decided to give it a try. We filled a small container (purchased off of Amazon) with a small amount of water and a lot of ice. Our goal was to get the temperature down to about 20 degrees.
Then I filled a baggie with Crisco. I had the students put their hand into a clean baggie and then stuff their hand into the Crisco filled bag. They plunged both hands, the Crisco (blubber) hand and their plain ole naked hand into the water. It was easy to see the plain ole hand was freezing and the blubber hand wasn’t effected at all!
I bought these cute little Arctic animals so the kids could play around in the Arctic Ocean. They had a blast!
If you’d like to see more posts on country studies visit here!
Click on the image below to DOWNLOAD the ANTARCTICA PACKET

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Within hours of breaking off a deal that would have sent lefty ace Cliff Lee to the New York Yankees for top hitting prospect Jesus Montero and two others, the Seattle Mariners have finalized a deal to instead send Lee, injured reliever Mark Lowe, and some cash relief to the Texas Rangers for rookie first baseman Justin Smoak and a trio of minor leaguers from Double-A. The deal is a coup for the Rangers, who, despite an unsettled ownership situation that recently saw the team file for bankruptcy, hold the largest divisional lead in the majors entering Friday night's action. With the acquisition of Lee, the Rangers now seem all but guaranteed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1999 and just the third time in the franchise's 50-year history.
While the Yankees face a much tougher, three-team race in the American League East, it's hard to argue that the Rangers need for Lee wasn't far greater. The Yankees already have a five-deep rotation that includes three 2010 All-Stars (combined 32-7, 3.21 ERA), 2009 National League Cy Young third runner-up Javier Vazquez (4-2, 2.93 ERA in last seven starts) and A.J. Burnett, who has rebounded from a brutal June with two strong starts in July (13 2/3 IP, 2 ER). The Rangers, meanwhile, have a rotation headed by a converted reliever (C.J. Wilson) and an American pitcher who spent the last two years pitching in Japan (Colby Lewis). Scott Feldman, a 17-game winner in 2009, is 5-8 with a 5.51 ERA. Big offseason addition Rich Harden is nursing his 5.68 ERA on the disabled list due to a strained gluteus muscle.
Indeed, when I named the X-factor players in each division on Wednesday, I picked Rangers starter Tommy Hunter for the AL West citing his need to solidify the Rangers rotation behind Wilson and Lewis and ahead of the struggling Feldman and Harden while keeping further replacement starters at bay. With Lee in Texas, however, the pressure is off the 23-year-old Hunter as everyone moves down a spot and Lee settles in as the staff ace and potentially the best starting pitcher the team has had in decades.
Lee has been the best pitcher in the American League since returning from an abdominal strain (the third of his career) on the final day of April and is now in the third season of an impressive mid-career reinvention that has seen him reduce his once-alarming fly-ball rate, cut his walk and home-run rates by more than half, and actually improve his strikeout rate in the process. The immediate result of that improvement was the 2008 AL Cy Young award, and with Friday's trade Lee has now been the top prize of the trading season in two consecutive years, having helped lead the Phillies to the World Series in 2009 after they acquired him from the Indians on July 29.
Prior to 2008, the prospect of Lee pitching in Arlington would have been a frightening one for Rangers fans given his worse-than-average rate of 1.3 home runs allowed per nine innings, but the new Lee was largely unfazed by his move to the similarly hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park last year. He'll miss the Mariners' pitching-friendly ballpark and stellar outfield defense, but he'll still have some good fly-catchers behind him in Nelson Cruz, Julio Borbon and Josh Hamilton, and he's been pitching so well of late (1.68 ERA and just three walks in his last seven starts) that there's plenty of cushion for correction in his performance.
As for what the Rangers gave up to get him, 23-year-old switch-hitter Justin Smoak was not only the Rangers' top hitting prospect and one of the top prospects in all of baseball entering the season, but had been the Rangers' starting first baseman since late April. Smoak struggled at the plate through the end of May, but got hot in June, hitting .318/.416/.576 through June 20 before going cold again. In Seattle, Smoak will have less pressure to produce immediately and finally gives the Mariners the sort of blue-chip, middle-of-the-order hitting prospect they'd been lacking. True, Safeco Field is tougher hitting environment than the Ballpark in Arlington, but Safeco is kinder on left-handers, and the switch-hitting Smoak will bat lefty the majority of the time. That, in addition to his solid defense and major league-readiness, is likely why Smoak interested the Mariners more than the righty-swinging catcher Montero, whom many scouts believe will ultimately have to be moved out from behind the plate.
In addition to Smoak, the Mariners acquired 21-year-old right-handed starter Blake Beavan, a big Texan who was taken with the 17th overall pick in the 2007 draft and is 10-5 with a 2.78 ERA for Double-A Frisco. The 6-foot-7 Beavan threw in the mid-90s coming out of high school, but lost several miles per hour when the Rangers reworked his violent delivery and now profiles as no more than a mid-rotation starter with a miniscule walk rate. Josh Lueke is a hard-throwing 25-year-old righty reliever with solid peripherals (11.4 K/9, 4.97 K/BB in his minor league career), but who only just reached Double-A earlier this year, in part because he was drafted out of college, and in part because of a May 2008 arrest stemming from rape charges that were later plea bargained down to "false imprisonment with violence." Matt Lawson is a 24-year-old Double-A second baseman who can play some outfield and was hitting .277/.371/.438 for Frisco and would most likely be a utility player in the majors.
None of those three is a particularly inspiring acquisition, particularly when you factor in the fact that the Mariners are also sending Lowe (a solid, but fragile 27-year-old righty reliever who is out until at least September following back surgery) and $2.25 million to defray the costs of Lee's current contract. Then again, Lee will be a free agent at the end of the year, the Mariners are a hopeless last place team, and the package they received for Lee is an improvement on the trio of second-tier prospects they sent to the Phillies for Lee in December (right-handers J.C. Ramirez and Phillippe Aumont, and speedy center fielder Tyson Gillies).
For the Rangers, the "other" three minor leaguers are no loss from a flush organization (none of the three were considered among the Rangers top 15 prospects in January according to lists by Kevin Goldstein and John Sickles and none appeared on Baseball America's top 10 Rangers prospects list). So, even if they fail to re-sign Lee this winter (a distinct possibility given the team's ownership situation and the mutual interest expressed by the Yankees and Lee, who is good pals with CC Sabathia from their Cleveland days and shares an agent with A.J. Burnett, whose contract he will likely use as a basis for his own), the only lasting loss will be Smoak. In fact, in the short term the departure of Smoak could make the Rangers even better. Despite his hot run in June, he was hitting just .219/.316/.353 on the season. Chris Davis is a two-time bust already at 24, but he is hitting .354/.403/.555 at Triple-A and could at least hold the line at first base with a possibility for a rediscovery of his rookie form from 2008 (.285/.331/.549 in 80 games).
Given the Rangers organization's decade-long postseason drought and grand total of one postseason win (that's one game, not one series), Smoak may well have been worth the return, which should be no less than a division title. In that way, the trade greatly resembles the Brewers' 2008 acquisition of impending free agent Sabathia for a package built around slugging first baseman Matt LaPorta. LaPorta may well become a star in Cleveland, but I doubt many Brewers fans would trade their 2008 postseason berth to get him back. Whether or not Lee ontinues to follow in Sabathia's footsteps this winter by signing with the team the Mariners spurned on Friday is of no concern to the Rangers right now.


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These Margarita Cookie Bars the perfect treat for Cinco de Mayo. A lime flavored sugar cookie bar topped with tequila-spiked cream cheese icing, these are a grown-up dessert to enjoy this weekend. Cookie layer adapted from Anissa's Kitchen
- 5 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon lime zest (~2 limes)
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (~1/2 lime)
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest (1 lime)
- 2 tablespoon good quality tequila
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Prepare cookie layer. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x18 jelly roll pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking sodea set aside. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and lime zest until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and lime juice and mix well. Reduce speed to low and carefully add flour mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread out evenly in prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 12-16 minutes or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean and edges are light golden brown. Set aside to cool and prepare frosting.
- Use the whisk attachment of an electric mixer to beat butter and cream cheese on high speed until light and creamy. Mix in lime juice and salt. Add in sugar ½ a cup at a time or until at desired consistency (*2 cups was the perfect amount for me but if you want a thicker texture you may want to add up to another ½ cup).
- Spread cream cheese over cooled cookie layer. Store in refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.

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by Richard NewmanMost Americans are woefully uninformed when it comes to their own history, and most standard history books provide little, if any, information on African Americans. Using a lively question-and-answer format, this book fills that void, bringing to life the tremendous impact African Americans have had on this country's history.
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By Jeffrey Iraheta
A local dance team is recruiting anyone who wants to be part of a popular Chinese celebration during the 2016 Lunar New Year season.
CZ is a company of private traditional Chinese activities.
The ‘C’ stands for Chinese Traditional Martial Arts and the ‘Z’ stands for Zang, the company’s founder.
“We usually perform during the Chinese New Year season to anyone who contacts us,” said Edward Xie, a member of the CZ Lion Dance Team.
The CZ Lion Dance Team has performed at various locations, including Citadel Mall Outlets, Bakersfield, California’s Golden West Casino and even here on campus for an International Student Association event.
CZ is currently looking for people interested in learning essential Tai Chi Kung Fu techniques and are willing to perform the role of a lion scaring evil spirits away, during the 2016 Lunar New Year celebrations.
The Lion Dance is more than 1,000 years old. Its core foundations are found in traditional Chinese Martial Art formations and exercises.
“We do a lot of Southern-style Lion Dancing. Southern-style has a lot of Kung Fu in it,” said CZ Kung fu mentor Hugo Chang.
According to Thomas Xio, CZ’s Lion Dance drummer, the Lion Dance symbolizes a fortunate New Year.
In traditional Chinese culture, the lion is a brave, lucky character that scares evil spirits away during the Lunar New Year.
The Lion Dance is popular during the Lunar New Year.
Sometimes the Lion Dance is performed at important occasions, such as business opening events, special celebrations or wedding ceremonies or may be used to honor special guests by the Chinese communities.
In any dance team, one lion is made up of two people in costume, “the head and the butt,” said Xie.
“The team also consists of drum, cymbal and gong musicians.”
CZ Lion Dance Team currently has seven active members.
During practice, CZ teaches students how to exercise essential Kung Fu techniques and incorporate them in the Lion Dance.
Leadership at CZ teaches Tai Chi Kung Fu. Xie and Chang are part of the same Kung Fu school.
Although some Lion Dance teams have a registration fee, CZ’s is free.
The minimal requirements to join the CZ team is dedication to the practices and availability to perform at different locations during the 2016 Lunar New Year season.
Practices are held at 10505 Valley Blvd., El Monte.
Usually practices are from 4:30 p.m. through 7 p.m on Sundays.
Everyone is welcome.
Questions may be directed to Edward Xie via email at Exie12@hotmail.com or CZ at email@example.com.


The Boston Symphony Orchestra's second concert took place yesterday afternoon in Carnegie Hall and the audience warn large. Notice was again taken of Prof. Humperdinck's recent presence in New York and his work here by the performance of the prelude to his "Hansel und Gretel," familiar music, but still fresh and charming. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
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As you might imagine from its reputation as the sausage capital of the world, Germany is not the easiest place to be vegan. … However, it is definitely possible to be vegan in Germany, as long as you are willing to explore new foods and take a bit more care in choosing restaurants.
What percent of Germany is vegan?
A survey carried out by vegan food producer Veganz has analysed the dietary habits of 2,600 people in seven European countries. The study found that Germany has the most vegans, with the number having doubled from 1.3 million in 2016 to 2.6 million in 2020 — a total of 3.2 percent of the population.
Is it easy to eat vegan in Germany?
An international cooking website has named Germany the sixth-best country in the world for vegans, with both Berlin and Hamburg making it into the top five for vegan-friendly cities.
Is Germany good for vegans?
Germany has a reputation as a meat loving country and, in Berlin, that seems to be true of its vegan population. More and more eateries in the German capital – from gourmet restaurants to fast food joints – are serving up tasty Vleich, or vegetarian Fleisch (meat).
What do vegans in Germany eat?
Potato and bread dumplings come with many different names and formations but are a great dish for vegetarians to enjoy German cuisine. Look for Knödel, Klöße or the aforementioned Semmelknödel. They also may come with a very meaty sauce, but one of Germans other favorite things offer an ideal alternative – mushrooms.
Are McDonald’s fries vegan in Germany?
“Next to the new Big Vegan TS, McDonald’s Germany already offers several products suitable for vegans, e.g. fries, fried apple pie, apple slices in the Happy Meal as well as the Snack Salad classic.” … Ketchup and mustard sauce complete the vegan taste experience, says the fast food giant.
Do vegans live longer?
When separated from the rest, vegans had a 15% lower risk of dying prematurely from all causes, indicating that a vegan diet may indeed help people live longer than those who adhere to vegetarian or omnivorous eating patterns ( 5 ).
Which country is the most vegan friendly?
Did you know that Israel is known as the most vegan-friendly country in the world? Vegan restaurants in the country offer amazing vegan street food options. Israel is home to a vegan population of over 5 per cent.
Where do the most vegans live?
Israel has the highest percentage of vegans globally, with an estimated 5 to 8 percent of the entire population being vegan, an estimated 400,000 people and growing. Many of these vegans inhabit Tel Aviv.
Which countries have the most vegans?
According to 2019 data, Greece is the leading vegan country, followed by India, China, Italy, Malaysia, and Turkey. As for the country with the most vegetarians, that’s India, then Israel, Taiwan, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
Do we get Indian food in Germany?
Germany is the seventh most-visited country in the world owing to its scenic sights. The best part: Indian restaurants in Germany can be surprisingly more authentic with flavors than you may think. … It would be more than just amazing to find a restaurant that serves food inspired from your roots.
How hard is it to be vegan in Germany?
As you might imagine from its reputation as the sausage capital of the world, Germany is not the easiest place to be vegan. The culinary path of least resistance leads toward massive amounts of meat and cheese in almost limitless varieties.
What is a German drink?
A Fruchtsaftschorle, Saftschorle or Fruchtschorle consists of a mixture of fruit juice and mineral water. It is also a popular drink for refreshment after athletics. A Weinschorle mixes wine with mineral water (sauer) or limo (süß). In some areas of Germany, a Schorle is also called Spritzer or Gespritzter. Tea (Tee)
What is the famous food in German?
How many Germans are vegans?
In 2016, Germany was found to have the highest percentage of vegetarians (7.8 million, 10%) and vegans (900,000, 1.1%) in the modern West.
What vegetables are native to Germany?
Common German vegetables you may have never eaten before
- Kohlrabi. This member of the cabbage family – the name means “cabbage turnip” – is a common vegetable throughout Germany. …
- Savoy cabbage. …
- Turnip greens. …
- Wild garlic. …
- Black salsify. …
- White asparagus. …
- Parsley root. …
- White radish.


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As the flood tide carried us up the Sound of Mull we came to the little village of Lochaline
, which nestles on the west side of a narrow inlet that is only 90m wide.
The in going tide carried us through to Loch Aline at 7km/hr.
You need to be careful to keep out of the way of shipping in this very narrow and tidal channel. The Mull ferry, MV Loch Fyne passes through it nearly 30 times per day on her way to her slipway, which is inside the channel. MV Loch Fyne was built by Fergusons' of Port Glasgow in 1991. She is 54.2m long and can carry 36 cars. She originally served on the Kyle of Loch Alsh crossing to Skye but was moved to here after the Skye bridge was built in 1995.
Loch Aline is a beautiful loch with wooded shores but it has a hidden surprise. It is the site of an underground silica sand mine. It operated from WW2 until 2008 when it closed. The extracted silica is very pure and was loaded directly to ships. It was exported for the manufacture of optical glass.
We decided to land just inside the loch past the ferry jetty and the pier.
In the summer it is a bustling place. You can get water at the pier head.
But we were rather hungry. We were suffering from anaemia after the morning's midge attack. So we stopped at the excellent snack bar for freshly made bacon and egg sandwiches. Yum!
The Sound of Mull is very popular with divers and the Lochaline Dive Centre
, just up the hill from the pier, offers accommodation, showers and a cafe with WiFi access. There is also a village shop and petrol station.
At the edge of the village, overlooking the Sound of Mull, you will find the Lochaline Hotel
. It has a bar, which can be conveniently accessed from this little beach. Sadly it was still early in the day and the bar had not yet opened, so readers will need to wait for a review of its facilities after a subsequent visit by the thirsty staff of seakayakphoto.com.


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Patriots Celebrity Softball Classic: Thayer Field, Lancaster; 6 p.m.; $10. Lancaster Firefighters All-Stars vs. All Pro Patriots Celebrity Softball Team. Scheduled to include former and current New England Patriots. Call 978-368-1402 for information.
Read to Your Bunny Story Time: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 10 a.m.; for ages 1 to 2. For information call 978-534-7522, ext. 119.
Book Sale: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 6-8 p.m. The Friends of the Leominster Public Library book sale includes a large selection of reasonably priced like-new and gently used fiction, nonfiction, childrens and young-adult books as well as DVDs. Proceeds support Friends-sponsored library programs.
Bingo: Leominster Knights of Columbus, Council #406, 484 Lancaster St.; doors at 4 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. Weekly VIPs. Game prizes $50 to $777. Pull-tab tickets, 50/50 and bonus scratch ticket raffle. Snack bar.
Knit and Crochet: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.; 1-3 p.m.; no registration required. Novices and experts welcome, supplies available for learners. Patterns and stories frequently shared.
Lego Club: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; no registration required.
Scrabble: Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster; 6 p.m. For information call 978-368-8928.
Open House: Applewild School, Crocker Building, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg; 9 a.m. Parents are invited to tour the school.
Friday, June 6
Al-Anon Meeting: Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster; 7:30 p.m.
Nashoba Chess Club: Nashoba High School cafeteria, 12 Green Road, Bolton; all-ages instruction at 5:30 p.m., games from 6-7:30 p.m.; $2. Coaching is provided by Dr. Imre Toth. Light refreshments and snacks are served. For information visit nashobachess.org.
First Friday: Leominster Art Center & Gallery, 45 Main St.; 6-8 p.m.; free. Artist of the Month Mike Klimowicz will demonstrate portraiture. Meet other exhibiting artists. Call 978-840-7480.
Saturday, June 7
Spring Festival: Ashby Common, Main Street; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Ashby Elementary School. Entertainment by Driftwood Creek at 11 a.m., food, games, prizes, FitCamp 360 demo and a visit from Roadhouse Mascot.
Yard Sale: United Parish of Lunenburg, 14 Main St.; 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds of the event will be shared between the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network and the United Parish's sister church in Chile.
Deacon's Closet Thrift Shop: Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Leominster; 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to the ministries of the church.
Al-Anon Meeting: Catholic Charities, 196 Mechanic St., Leominster; 11 a.m.
Book Sale: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friends of the Leominster Public Library First Saturday book sale includes fiction, nonfiction, childrens, young-adult, recent bestsellers, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds benefit the Friends, who provide funding for library programs for all ages.
Sunday, June 8
Rifle and Pistol Match: Leominster Sportsmen's Club, 1455 Elm St.; $10. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day on June 8. First relay starts at 9 am. Requires rifle and 40 rounds in clips/mags and sidearm with at least 50 rounds (10 rounds in mags/speedloaders). Proceeds to the Johnny Ro Veterans Memorial on Mechanic Street.
Chicken Barbecue: British American Club, 1 Simonds Road, Fitchburg; 1-4 p.m.; $8. Dine-in or take-out.
Al-Anon Meeting: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg; 7 p.m.
Fundraiser Breakfast: Ayer Masonic Center, 11 Sculley Road; 7:30-10 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order or pancakes with bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, juice and coffee. Specials for this month are eggs Benedict and a ham, broccoli, mushroom and cheese omelet.
Blessing of the Animals: Lancaster Town Green; noon. First Church of Christ invites you to bring your animals and pets for blessing. Come celebrate the animals we share our lives with.
Monday, June 9
National Cancer Survivor's Day: Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center, 275 Nichols St., Fitchburg; 5 p.m. Join Cancer Center staff, family, friends and fellow survivors to enjoy refreshments, special guest speakers, and share your experience as a cancer survivor. RSVP to Lexy at 978-343-5369.
Blockbuster Movie: Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster; 1 p.m.; free. For a list of upcoming showings or for information, call 978-368-8928.
Leominster Golden Agers Meeting: Leominster Senior Center, 5 Pond St.; 1 p.m.; $5 per year for dues to join the club. For information call Doris Laquire at 978-342-3080.
Al-Anon Meeting: St. Bernards Parish at St. Camilius Church, 333 Mechanic St., Fitchburg; 7 p.m.
Simonds-Hurd Classes: Simonds-Hurd Complementary Care Center, 275 Nichols Road, Fitchburg; Zumba; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $10. For information call 978-665-5800.
Tuesday, June 10
Preschool Story Time: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 10 a.m.; for ages 3 to 5. For information call 978-534-7522, ext. 119.
Al-Anon Meeting: 27 Cedar St., Fitchburg; 10 a.m.
Bingo: Fitchburg Lodge of Elks, 860 Ashby State Road; 6:30 p.m. For information call 978-342-9032.
Toastmasters: Twin City Toastmasters; 7 p.m., Leominster. Guests always welcome. No fee for guests; attend as many times as you wish. For information and meeting location, call President Peter Souders at 508-341-2259 or visit twincitytoastmasters.com.
Story Time: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.; 10:30 a.m.; free. Includes stories, music and movement.
Bereavement Support Groups: Hazen Public Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley; 12:30-2 p.m.; Nashoba Valley Medical Center, 200 Groton Road, Ayer; 6-7:30 p.m.; registration not required; free. For information call Karen Campbell at 1-800-698-3307, ext. 320.
Simonds-Hurd Classes: Simonds-Hurd Complementary Care Center, 275 Nichols Road, Fitchburg; 9:30-10:30 a.m., restorative hatha yoga, $12; 6:45-7:45 p.m., easy flow strength training, $12. Call for information on an acupuncture clinic for $25. For information call 978-665-5800.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Support Group: First Tuesday of the month. Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 6-7:30 p.m.
Science Fair: Crocker Elementary School, 200 Bigelow Drive, Fitchburg; 6-7 p.m.; free. View exhibits from students in grades K-4. Students will be on hand to explain their projects and answer general questions. For information contact Kim Bellio, 978-345-3290.
Wednesday, June 11
Bipolar and Depression Support Group: Hope Project, River Street, Fitchburg; 6:30 p.m. For information contact Janna Hass or Mike Sardelis at 978-342-4502
Just Twos Story Time: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.; 10 a.m.; for 2-year-olds. For information call 978-534-7522, ext. 119.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Townsend United Methodist Church, 265 Main St.; weigh-in at 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. No monthly fees. For information visit tops.org.
Free Legal Advice: Cleghorn Neighborhood Center, 2-18 Fairmount St., Fitchburg; 8:30 a.m. to noon. For information and appointments, contact Mary Lou Montalvo at 978-342-2069, ext. 200.
Preforeclosure Clinic: Twin Cities CDC, 470 Main St., Fitchburg; 10 a.m.; free. HomeOwnership Center of North Central Massachusetts helps homeowners evaluate preforeclosure options, which include refinancing or modifying your mortgage, a repayment plan, short sale and deed-in-lieu. To register email email@example.com or call the HomeOwnership Center at 888-978-6261.


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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Roasted Pear Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts and Blue Cheese
We're Dateline people at our house. There's nothing I like more than curling up on the couch with my ginger lemon tea and watching the mystery of people murdering other people. I only like the murder episodes which is why I'm not exclusive. If 48 Hour Mystery has more intrigue or scandal that night, that's where I'll be. Sure, we spend more time locking our doors and checking the house for killers than most Steamboatians do, but it's worth it. I've come to accept that the suspect is usually always guilty on these shows, just like I've come to accept that most men don't enjoy just a salad for dinner. Huh? It has nothing to do with murder. I know. The Hook bring you back, not the intro, yes? Look, no one even said I was a real writer, okay? You only think it because I write, so therefore I am. And I've said nothing so far, and I can keep it up for as long as it takes. I'm grossly sorry for those of you who don't know The Hook by Blues Traveler and have no idea where this post has gone. Again, I can't stress this enough, but I sincerely apologize.
Back to salads and murder, but really just salads because I'm willing to bet you didn't visit this blog to read about psychopaths. It's just that I like to write about them from time to time. And, were back to salads for real now. The point I was trying to make with men and salads and dinner in the first paragraph is that I'm well aware that they don't usually all go together. Except in our house. A lone salad is fair game for dinner in these parts, so I made this one with the pears, cranberries, blue cheese and walnuts, and with all the roasting fruit with port and apple cider, my house smelled quite remarkable. I was very excited. I served the gorgeous salad to oohs and ahh's at the table, and three minutes later when it was wolfed down, my husband looked at me and said "So, what's for dinner?" That, my friends, is what's considered a fail. The point? The salad is indeed fine to look at and lovely to eat, but a hearty dinner it makes not. This is a starter salad meant to be served as the first course. Now, lest you think this didn't occur to me before, I assure you it did, but I trippled the quantity of pears for my husband's salad and called it good. He likes eating light, I told myself. Wrong. Apparently, the addition of a whole pear is not the sort of lusty heartiness a grown man needs to be satisfied at the dinner table. Who knew? Learn from my mistakes, grasshopper. Serve this salad before you serve a maple-dijon pork loin with applesauce and mashed potatoes, or along side a fat roasted chicken, or with a butternut squash soup. Just don't serve it alone.
As you roast the pears, check to make sure the walnuts don't burn. My oven runs wicked hot and I usually have to put a piece of foil loosely over the top to prevent them from browning too much. It might sound like a pain, but it won't be, you'll smell those nuts roasting a bit too much if they need covering. Please pretend that last sentence wasn't as awkward as it was.
Roasted Pear Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
adapted from Barefoot Contessa, Back To Basics
3 ripe but firm Anjou pears
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
3 ounces coarsely crumbled sharp blue cheese such as Stilton
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnut halves, chopped
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons port
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Peel the pears and slice them lengthwise into halves. With a small sharp paring knife and a mellon baller, remove the core and seeds from each pear, leaving a round well for the filling. Trim a small slice away from the rounded sides of each pear half so that they will sit in the baking dish without wobbling. Toss pears with the lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown (save remaining lemon juice). Arrange them, core side up, in a baking dish large enough to hold pears snugly.
Gently toss the crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the pears, mounding in on top of the indentation.
In the same small bowl, combine the apple cider, port, and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. pour the mixture over and around the pears. Bake pears for 30 minutes, or until tender, checking every now and then to make sure the walnuts don't get too brown (if so, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil). Set aside until warm or room temperature.
Just before serving, whisk together the olive oil, 1/4 cup of the leftover lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the basting liquid from the pears in a large bowl. Add the arugula and toss well. Divide the arugula among 6 plates and top each with a pear half. Drizzle each pear with some of the basting liquid, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.
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The Hanes Lecture in Bibliography considers Queer Bibliography with Kadin Henningsen & Brooke Palmieri
The Hanes Lecture Series in Bibliography continues its commitment to distinguished print scholarship this Spring with Dr. Brooke Palmieri and Kadin Henningsen. Their lecture “Bibliography’s Backroom: Four Encounters” considers the history of Queer printing and print cultures and is accompanied by a printing workshop, “Imprinting the Body”, hosted by the Rare Book Collection and the John C. Henry Print Studio at the Hanes Art Center.
The lecture will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 31st in Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room and will be livestreamed. Separate registration is required (see below).
About the speakers:
Kadin Henningsen is an artist-printer and Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studies nineteenth-century American literature, book history and Transgender Studies. He is the owner of Meanwhile…Letterpress, a letterpress studio focused on producing work by, for and about trans and queer communities.
Brooke Palmieri is an artist, writer and educator working at the intersection of memory, history and rampant gender-bending alternate realities. In 2018 they founded CAMP BOOKS, a platform and traveling bookshop promoting access to queer history through prints and zines; workshops and installations; and the collaborative construction of archives related to LGBTQIA+ activism and the long history of gender non-conformity. After developing “The Queer Book” at London Rare Book School in 2017, they have continued to teach free history courses in community centers and artist-led spaces. Their writing has recently been featured in Louche Magazine and anthologies by Pilot Press, and their work has been exhibited at Gaada, the Glasgow Women’s Library, The Bower and Chelsea Space.
Register for the in-person printmaking workshop (10 a.m., Hanes Art Center)
Register for the Hanes lecture livestream (5:30 p.m., virtual)
Register for the in-person Hanes lecture (5:30 p.m., Wilson Library)
- Friday, March 31, 2023
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In a lot of cases, the granular metrics that we collect can be very useful to understand performance problems. Our internal metrics tend to be much more granular than what is supported by common metrics aggregation systems, so having the local metrics log is useful even in the context of a managed deployment. So, I'd like to move towards enabling metrics logging by default.
Currently, however, the metrics log can be quite verbose, since it's equivalent to dumping all of the /metricsjson endpoint on a periodic basis. Even though we gzip it, we burn a lot of CPU serializing a huge blob (eg /metricsjson is 87MB on a tserver in one of our test clusters). Additionally, we don't currently have the ability to delete old metrics logs automatically, so we'd be in danger of filling up the log dir.
This JIRA tracks various bits of work on the way to enabling metrics logging by default.


What to Do When the Government Takes Away Your Lightbulbs CFLs, LEDs, and Other Non-Lightbulb Options
The U.S. government is set to ban incandescent bulbs shortly. Here are some tips on what you can use to cheaply and safely replace them with.
Look up at the ceiling. What kind of bulb is being used to illuminate the room? Chances are you see an aging incandescent, the classic light bulb we all know. But if you live in the European Union, Australia, the United States, or any other number of countries set to phase out traditional light bulbs, you will soon be seeing a lot more compact fluorescent bulbs or light-emitting diodes. Although they are cheap, CFLsare filled with mercury and often emit harsh lighting, and LEDs are still on the pricey side. So what's a concerned, light-savvy consumer to do? The short answer: Hang tight.
First, a bit of history. Incandescent bulbs (Thomas Edison's bulb) generate light by heating a metal filament wire to a high temperature until the bulb glows. The problem is that there is a low ratio of visible light produced versus heat loss when compared to efficient alternatives like CFLs and LEDs. And in a world that is increasingly concerned with saving energy, that inefficiency won't do. Brazil, Venezuela, the European Union, and Australia are all in the midst of phasing out incandescent bulbs; Argentina, Russia, Canada, Malaysia, and the United States all plan to phase out the bulbs in the next few years.
The CFL bulb, as you likely know, is a fluorescent lamp that gives off the same amount of visible light as an incandescent but uses less power and has a longer life. The bulbs are cheap, to boot, with some costing under $2. But there are a few disadvantages to CFLs—they contain mercury, which makes their disposal difficult, and they have a different (some would go so far as to say unpleasant) light spectrum than their predecessors.
The next most popular option is LED lighting, a semiconductor light source that recombines electrons with electron holes when the light is turned on, triggering the release of photons in the form of energy. The light's color corresponds to the energy of the photon. Like CFLs, LED bulbs have a longer lifetime and decreased energy consumption compared to incandescents. They also have a much wider range of colors than CFLs, and don't contain mercury.
Sounds perfect. But the technology is still in its infancy. Just last May, Philips released what it calls the first LED replacement for the common 60-watt household bulb—a 12-watt LED dubbed the Endura. Philips's bulb is a direct swap-in for a 60-watt incandescent, and it has a lifespan of 25,000 hours. Pricing has not yet been announced, but a 16-watt Endura bulb retails for $65.95 on Amazon.
The first dimmable swap-in LED was also recently announced by Lemnis Lighting, which last October released the 6W Pharox60 bulb, a light source that is 90 percent more energy efficient and 25 times longer-lasting than a 60-watt incandescent. Once again, though, the price isn't quite there yet; the bulb retails for
$60 $30. That's cheap when the bulb's lifespan is taken into account, but that kind of reasoning isn't usually employed in the aisles of a drug store.
There are other options. A company called Vu1 recently debuted its ESL light bulb, a dimmable, low-energy bulb that retails for $20 and that features less harsh lighting than CFLs, and lasts for 10,000 hours. (An ESL bulb uses accelerated electrons to light up a phosphor coating on the inside of a bulb). The first units, which are designed to replace 65-watt incandescents, will be released in 2011 and 2012. But ESL technology simply doesn't have the muscle of major lighting companies behind it.
In the long term, LEDs will probably win out—as soon as companies like Philips can lower the price to a point where purchasing them doesn't have to be a major household decision.


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Around 3,000 differently abled voters of Arunachal Pradesh will be provided with special vehicles to reach polling booths in hilly areas and ramps in plains.
In hilly and difficult areas, the authorities would arrange for special vehicles and other logistics if those voters make such a request, he said.
These special vehicles would bring the differently abled voters from home to the polling stations and take them back.
The CEO lamented that he does not have the exact number of voters with disabilities in the state.
"Many of the physically challenged voters in the state did not like to register as disabled voters during enrolment. For this, we face difficulty in getting the record of the exact number of such voters," he told a press conference here.
Arunachal Pradesh will go for simultaneous Parliamentary and Assembly elections on April 11 this year along with other three states.
To a question on how to tackle flood and landslides as monsoon rain will begin in April, Tayeng said helicopter would be deployed to transport election materials and personnel to remote areas in case of rain and flood.
Back-up teams would be put on place to transport men and materials in case of landslides, he said.
"We have successfully conducted several elections in the state during monsoon earlier. I don't think there will be any problem this year too with most of the places in the state are now well connected with all-weather roads," Tayeng added.
Asked about use of money by political parties to influence voters, Tayeng said voters also need to be ethical and reject the money culture.
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Yesterday was a gloomy day, the day after the “bomb cyclone” that hit the West Coast of California. The day after a bad storm is always a great day to head to the Pacific Ocean – because the ocean is usually still wild and crazy.
I was in the mood to return to a few photo spots out at Point Reyes, like Drakes Estero, places that my field trip pal S. and I had already visited early in the summer. I had photographed them then with blue sky and calm water. This day I wanted to capture their gloomy and wild side.
Today was a day when the locals were cleaning up after the storm, and few visitors felt compelled to visit Point Reyes, I guess, because we had most of the National Seashore to ourselves.
After leaving Drakes Estero we continued further into the parkland to get to Drakes Beach. On the way we saw a few herds of cows, but what I was excited to see, and photograph, were the Tule Elk.
The tule elk is a subspecies of elk found only in California, ranging from the grasslands and marshlands of the Central Valley to the grassy hills on the coast. The subspecies name derives from the tule, a species of sedge native to freshwater marshes on which the Tule elk feeds.
In all of my years in living in California, I had never seen a Tule Elk in nature, only in photographs.
Over the past year there has been a lot of controversy regarding the management of Tule Elk out at Point Reyes by Park Management, which seems to favor historic cattle ranchers (those who hold long-term leases for their pre-existing ranches) over Tule Elk habitat.
By nature I am not a wildlife photographer, although I enjoy taking wildlife photos if they present themselves. I realize that my gear would need a major upgrade if I wanted to take it seriously.
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I went for a walk this morning. I did so good about walking everyday and eating healthy last summer but this year I have been a bum. I was talking to my mentor/sister (ha. She'll love that) during my walk and she was trying to perk me up. My attitude turned into " suck it up and take care of business." So after 1/3 of my normal walk, I turned around and came back home. I had a plan to attack my entertainment stand cabinet thing. It was the same color as my dining room table from a previous post and I have been wanting to change it for a while.
Here it is. Or maybe I should say, there it was. Nothing wrong with it, just not quite us. The colors that I used for this project were all left over from the addition of the second floor to our house. The first step I took was to paint on and rub off a neutral beige paint. I took a photo in the middle of the process hoping to show what a difference it made.
Step 2: Same process, new color. Gray. More painting less wiping off.
The last paint color I added was a slightly off white shade and it was dry brushed on. This really seemed to settle into the grooves and give the piece an aged look. That is just like us. Old and worn out looking!

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States are working to expand remote voting to address the coronavirus pandemic, but what’s already in place can differ widely between them.
Voters in Illinois currently have the option of requesting an absentee ballot, without the need for a specific reason. Scot Schraufnagel is Chair of the Political Science Department at Northern Illinois University. He says other states currently have an easier voting process than the Land of Lincoln.
“You can request a ballot by mail and vote by mail. That’s very different than what goes on in Oregon or Washington state or Colorado where all registered voters are automatically sent the ballot.”
Part of Schraufnagel’s research has been compiling a “Cost of Voting” Index for elections since 1996. It measures how difficult it is to cast one’s ballot in each state. In the last election cycle, Illinois tied with Minnesota for 13th easiest state in which to vote. Schraufnagel says the push for more remote voting is likely to elevate some states in this year’s rankings.


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A hit Off-Broadway show called, Love, Loss, and What I Wore!
A couple weeks ago, I was invited to see this show, and can I just say... wowsa! At some points, I laughed so hard that I almost cried. The show was written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and opened in October 2009 at the charming Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street), where it has broken all box office records.
And I can see why. Although the stories that the ladies are recounting are personal, they are so relatable. When the women are not dishing about finding the "right" bra (we've all been there), trying on different pieces in the dressing room (is it me, or are those mirrors in dressing rooms the enemy?), or the perfect prom dress (it can make or break a young girls' experience), they are telling hilarious stories about a woman's purse (because, you know, we carry everything around in there).
And while they're at it, they are asking of one thing from us: "Can't we all just stop pretending anything is ever going to be the new black?"
Interestingly enough, the ladies all wear black dresses while recounting their clothing tales, which clearly serves as a metaphor. In fact, the entire show is a metaphor because it's no secret that the right (or wrong!) outfit can be the deciding factor in how we feel about ourselves at critical moments. And it's always funny how we'll always remember what we were wearing during those defining moments.
Love, Loss, and What I Wore captures all of that. And more. If you're in the NYC area, grab your gals and head to the Westside Theatre before March 25th, which is when the show's run will be over. I'm glad I was able to see it because it's one that I didn't want to miss.
And I am so grateful to Playtime for allowing me to see the show. Playtime is a non-for-profit program that provides culture, arts, and childcare for kids while their parents enjoy the theatre. Who says parents only have to see child-oriented shows? Not I! And not Playtime! They exist all in the love of theatre so be sure to check them out!


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The country of Byteland is divided into N provinces numbered from 1 to N. The provinces are connected via N-1 bidirectional roads in a way that it is possible to reach each province from every other province by using one or more of these roads. Candyman is a cheap tourist who wants to visit every province starting from 1 to N in order. Therefore, he starts from province 1, travels to province 2, from province 2, he travels to province 3, so on and so forth until he reaches province N where his journey ends.
In order to travel between two provinces, he needs to purchase a traveler’s pass ticket. There are two types of tickets for each road: single-pass, and multiple-pass. A single-pass ticket expires each time Candyman uses its corresponding road and he needs to purchase it again if he wishes to use that particular road in the future. A multiple-pass ticket, however, does not expire and can be used as many times as necessary for a particular road.
As you can already imagine, both types of passes have two different costs associated with them. For each road ‘i’, a single-pass ticket costs Si bitcoins, and a multiple-pass ticket costs Mi bitcoins. For this problem, you have to help Candyman to figure out the minimum total cost for finishing his travel routes.
The first line of input contains T (1 <= T <= 10), the number of test cases.
The first line of each test contains an integer N (2 <= N <= 200000), the number of provinces in Byteland. Each of the following N-1 lines contains four integers, U, V, Si, Mi, denoting, there’s a bidirectional road between provinces U and V, and the bitcoin costs of single-pass and multiple-pass tickets for this road respectively. Here, 1 <= U, V <= N and 1 <= Si <= Mi <= 100000.
For each test case, print a line containing the minimum bitcoin amount Candyman needs to finish his journey.
3 4 1 2 3 5 1 3 2 4 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 5 5 3 4 4 7 2 4 2 6 5 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 1 4 2 3 1 5 2 3
10 16 11
Large dataset, please use faster IO operations.