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Several weeks ago, an uncertainty entered my mind that would greatly stigmatize me as less of a Gunner fan if shared – am I really an Arsenal Football Club fan, and if so, is it really worth supporting them? I quickly discarded the thought for fear of prejudice, and proceeded on my way. Several weeks later, the question still resonated with me and I was determined to find an answer.
After a friend introduced myself to Arsenal and its prowess many years ago, I was smitten with the team led by the faces of the franchise, the ever-so graceful Thierry Henry and volatile midfield general Patrick Vieira. Many years later, I am in a state of ambivalence. To properly analyze my dilemma is to understand the interplay between my beliefs and their alignment with Arsenal's philosophy, vision and strategic plan, starting from a macro-level analysis and then zooming on the micro aspects.
'If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense''
I have always classified myself as an independent thinker who creates his own opinion based on facts and observations from a number of different sources. Blessed with a critical eye, I tend to stick to my convictions unless logically and intellectually proven otherwise. These combine to create a core philosophy and culture in which there are different yet highly specific components. In my years, there have been several qualities that re-affirmed my interest in the team many affectionately call the Gooners.
Most importantly, the pragmatism demonstrated by the club in the financial realm has been exemplary. Displaying a conservative approach, Arsenal Football Club, primarily led by the former Vice-Chairman David Dein, has promoted growth in small steps on the basis on fiscal stability. In a sports sphere where football clubs seemingly go into 'administration' or over-indulge themselves without consequence every few months, Arsenal has promoted a responsible business model as shown by the increase revenue from €224 million in 2007-2008 to €263 million in 08-09, reported by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. With this said, Arsenal's conservatism in the market has its cost. In 2004, Arsenal signed a 15 year, £100 million deal garnering £6.7 million a year. Compared to the £20 million a year that Manchester United signed with Aon, and Liverpool signed with Standard Chartered Bank recently, the Holloway habitants are given peanuts. Nonetheless, Arsenal's ideological views have obviously paid dividends seeing as how Forbes lists them in 2010 as the 3rd most valuable team in the world after Manchester United and Real Madrid, with an expected value of £837 million ($1.2 billion). Profit earned is rightfully assumed to be at the top of the pyramid when it comes to running a business, however, it is also is the foundation for how a football club's philosophy is produced.
'In Wenger We Trust'
Arsenal Football Clubs' emphasis on financial pragmatism and stability transcended to the management levels when the worldly-intellectual Arsène Wenger was chosen as coach. The Frenchman speaks six languages, followed the Obama election closely, visited Hungary to study communism, and has a passion for politics and art. On the football stage, Wenger had had notable success at Association Sportive de Monaco and a small stint at Grampus Eight (now known as Nagoya Grampus) in Japan, but truly was untested on the larger scale. However, he bought into the monetary philosophy, and Arsenal Holdings felt he was a controllable pawn of sorts. It wouldn't be the first club that promoted enduring stability over style. The domestic dominance of Lyon, a club that once had limited success, reached unfathomable goals with its long-term sporting director and now presidential advisor, Bernard Lacombe.
Wenger was duly noted for his observant and intellectual approach. A master's degree in Economics from University of Strasbourg, Wenger uses statistical analysis to track the development of his players. As celebrated in Simon Kuper's Soccernomics, Wenger collects information from the amount of kilometres his player has run to their dietary needs. As they say, information is free.
Wenger's rational approach combined with his calm demeanour, results in a safe environment in which the players tend to be in high spirits. He places an emphasis on loyalty and supports the growth and development of the footballer. He experiments with players in different roles – as shown by placing Theo Walcott on the right wing rather than in his natural position of striker – and is not afraid let players struggle in order for them to gain a better grasp of the team philosophy. In a ruthlessly competitive environment, Wenger is one of the few managers to understand that the virtue of patience often correlates with long-term success of the player. Wenger understands that the long-term gain outvalues the short-term success of replacing the player (selling a player below their peak value after spending countless thousands as well as years to develop the athlete is impetuous).
Wenger's strong beliefs in patience and understanding derives not only being economically responsible, but also from his desired style of play. "I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art," states Wenger. An attack-minded yet fluid style in which the ball is primarily kept on the ground through an assortment of short and medium passes. The players are comfortable on the ball with superb composure yet are expected to be multidimensional. The physical components include a low-centre of gravity, strong balance, good quickness and agility. Complimenting this is an artistic flair in dribbling, intelligent decision making, creative in space and an eye for the precise pass (Samir Nasri and Tomáš Rosický are fine examples of this). The defensive style is more subtle, but focuses on the collective. This team style revolves around group play in which team chemistry is the focal point. Arsenal's training often includes two-on-twos and three-on-threes. This approach is a far cry from celebrated Manchester United first team coach and Dutchman René Meulensteen whom states "do one thing very, very well."
Creating a Culture
Arsenal's style has evolved from the days of Vieira and Sylvain Wiltord where the play was much more direct with play often conducted through the middle in which creating chances were just as important as maintaining possession. This current style of play is excellent to the development of the young athlete. It polishes their skills and creates more opportunities for them to succeed, whether they are in various positions or different tactical situations (1 on 1, counter-attack etc). This shaping of the athlete is exuded in the youth policy in which young players develop or expand on certain facets of their game without consequence. "Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players," Wenger states, "they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure."
Wenger's strongly believes in political and economic efficiency, though his affection with youth players results in him being looked upon as a 'father figure.' His track record of remarkable successes focuses on buying young players, developing them into talented and an integral part of the Arsenal team and contrary to public opinion, motivating them to stay at Arsenal despite differences. If all else fails, allow them to depart (and not coincidently, when they are on the decline) – all for a healthy fee. Some of these incredible transfers include purchasing a young Nicolas Anelka for £500,000 from PSG in 1997 and two years later selling for £22.3 million to Real Madrid. Buying Dutch winger Marc Overmars for £5.5 million and three seasons later allowing him to depart for £22.3 million to FC Barcelona. Purchasing Vieira for £3.5 million and 3 Premiership crowns as well as 4 FA Cups later selling him to Juventus. Swooping for Emmanuel Adebayor for just £3 million and selling him to Manchester City for a reported £25 million. Lastly, buying club legend Thierry Henry for £10 million, converting him from winger to striker and 174 Premiership goals later selling him for £16 million on his decline of form.
The emphasis on team camaraderie creates an enjoyable experience for all players while motivating them to aspire for more. Wenger's wide-ranging interests underline his belief that there is more to life then football. He promotes thinking from a wide range of perspectives – and his first team squad represents this. There are players from eighteen different countries including the powerhouses of France, Spain, Brazil and England to lesser known national footballing countries of Belgium, Poland, Cameroon and Denmark.
"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel"
On many facets, Arsenal have demonstrated an informed understanding of what it takes to succeed as a football club at the highest level. The 2009-2010's season of spirit in which the North Londoners are constantly posing a threat as a title-holder only re-affirms these values. However, with these tremendous qualities, it is easy to turn a blind eye to the shortcomings displayed by Wenger & Co. Nevertheless, it is not as much these faults that lead to the downfall of Arsenal, rather, it is the majority of Gunner fans' inability to understand the philosophy of the club that reproduce this blissful ignorance. The Arsenal Way – at least in the past decade – has featured tidbits of creativity cut across conservative pragmatism. Arsenal fans across the world share their passion for the club by not merely just watching the team, but also following every tabloid, editorial, opinion and blog posts – the very high majority coming from an impatient, over-demanding and short-sighted British media that creates a domino effect.
It is these fans' belligerent blind patriotism to a club that masks the deep-rooted problems. Wenger's wide-varying interests combined with a multicultural squad illustrate his belief in having an educated-cum-cultured perspective on football. Despite this, Gunner fans across the world insist on short term quick fixes that minor adjustments need to be made to secure the title in the 'best league in the world.' Purchasing a player, change of formation, injuries ravaging the squad (though temporarily) etc will repair all of Arsenal's problems, including a historically weak mentality. However, it can be stated that to determine a team's value, you have to look at how they perform versus the crème de la récolte, and Arsenal's results are not the most flattering this past season. Two losses to Manchester United (the second of which was over by half) as well as two losses to their cross-town rivals Chelsea (the first of which was over in the 23rd minute), signal a deeper problem then fans allude to. Furthermore, shocking results such as Sunderland loss and West Ham United draw (in which the Hammers scored two goals in the final 14 minutes) only add a layer of problems that unsuspectingly get swept under the carpet. Wenger's failure in competing with the best is often a mask for Arsenal's long-standing deficiencies. "Chelsea are more experienced – they are 29, we are 23" is his flavour-of-the-day line against the Blues. Unsurprisingly, his besotted followers barley strike a counter-argument. However, one player made quite possibly the most precise statement of Arsenal's deep-rooted problems in the past few years. This came from none other than el capitano, Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas.
"As a team, we need to be stronger," the Arsenal midfielder declared. "We can't hide behind people saying we are too young or we have injuries. We just have to compete. People say you must learn from your mistakes, but you learn how to play football when you are 12, 13, 14, 15. You don't learn these things when you are 25…That is why I do not believe age is an excuse.
"In the past few years, we have been doing very well, but whenever it comes to important moments, maybe we haven't been up where we need to be. We have always tried to play our football, but the goals we have conceded lately have come from defensive mistakes.
"We can keep playing the same style of football, but it is the mentality that will determine whether you win trophies or not. We need an extra edge in these big games. We want to do well and get better and better, that is for sure."
Wenger's response? An inherent contradiction. "When we lost against Chelsea and Manchester United here, and I must say it was in a convincing way, everybody got a little bit carried away, and you have to go a bit overboard." Consistent losses versus the best teams and it's the fans fault? Wenger is so good at cover-ups, he should work for L'Oréal. Then again, youth is on their side.
"But we have a young team and if we want to have a future then we have to show mental quality and not give up, no matter what happens.
"Beautiful Football"
Fàbregas's reference to a weak mentality may be visibily accurate, but it may not hold enough weight… because the Gunners play 'beautiful football.' An aesthetically-pleasing style is often what entertains the crowd, and FC Barcelona's internationally-renown clever style have brought fortune and fame to the Catalans. Nonetheless, it doesn't necessarily contribute to the one category that matters – wins. Pedro Garcia-del-Barrio and Stefan Szymanski's "Goal! Profit Maximization Versus Win Maximization in Soccer" furthers the notion that winning professional games often lead to an increase in generated revenue and the potential to be a mega-brand. Arsenal are a major club pioneered by their clustered success, and revitalized by their artistic style of play. Despite this, they have failed to register a mark on the international radar of European success where Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid C.F, AC Milan, Liverpool FC, Juventus FC and others current inhabit. The Gooners greatest Champions League triumph was reaching the finals in 2005-2006 before losing to Barça (despite breaking the record for the most consecutive clean sheets with ten). Statistically, that puts them tied for 24th since the European Cup originated in 1955-56. It seems Arsenal has progressed, but has failed to get 'over the hump.' Thankfully, the players (and the fans) haven't noticed.
"Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence"
Wenger's loyalty to his squad is reciprocated by them, but there often can be a disconnect between the fans and the players they support (for the time being). Wenger's patience with Emmanuel Eboué and Nicklas Bendtner has provided dividends ten-fold. Bendtner, who arrived at the Emirates at just 16, has showed flashes of brilliance even prior to this season. He is highly rated internationally and has been nothing short of a sensation for Denmark, yet he has often not demonstrated the same form for Arsenal. Contrary to popular opinion, Bendtner's inconsistency has less to do with desire, as it has to do with finding the right position and formation for him. At 6'2, Bendtner has the height to be a target-man, yet his penchant for dribbling in wide space in the final third is more natural for a 4-3-3 Winger or a 4-4-1-1 Supporting Striker. The man with #52 on his back likes having the ball and his confidence rarely wanes. Even with these superb qualities, Bendtner has been the target of frustration and jeers from fans for his unpredictable form – at just 22. Recently, he has been in scintillating form netting a hat trick in the Champions League against Porto, and sealing Arsenal's 2-1 victory against Hull City with a 90th minute strike. "It shows you how football can change very quickly," said Wenger. Is he talking about the player's form or the fans' support?
Emmanuel Eboué has proved to be a versatile player at both fullback and midfielder positions in a variety of formations. His dynamic style combines well with a number of players (arguably best with former Gunner Adebayor), and this is the reason up-and-coming team Fiorentina pressed hard to purchase him. However, Arsenal fans want to forget one moment. On December 7th, 2008, after recovering from a six week injury, Eboué battled against Wigan. He was understandingly struggling to adapt, and it resulted in Arsenal fans Arsenal fans cheering his every mistake, and making the loudest applause when he was substituted despite being visibly upset.
Neil Ashton at the Daily Mail wrote "Eboue was not even that bad" and I for one agree. Many Arsenal fans will be quick to dismiss this as an isolated incident, but this is in character with their absurd if not unfounded expectations of players. While this is not the first case of jeering a player, Wenger preaches patience and the development of his players. Arsenal fans did not catch that speech. This episode is one of the foremost reasons why I am embarrassed to be an Arsenal fan. Emotions aside, Chris McGrath at The Independent connects this occurrence with a broader meaning. "Paying to watch Premier League football is an increasingly precarious luxury. But whatever they contribute to Eboué's wages, the real problem is that these people feel the world owes them a living."
Swiss international Philippe Senderos similarly faces a confidence issue. In 2005, at age 20, Senderos was one of the hottest centre back prospects in the world. The robust defender was slowly being featured in Arsenal's Starting XI, highlighted by injury woes to William Gallas. His rise to prominence continued by playing a pivotal role for the Swiss national team, including scoring a goal in World Cup 2006. Yet after several disappointing club showings – including a very poor performance against Didier Drogba, arguably the world's best striker – he was berated by fans and in the media. A once poised Senderos, looked in tatters as was frequently met with the absurd accusation that he 'was not good enough for Arsenal.' Now loaned at Everton, the player who once was famed for his aerial power, has failed to re-gain his confidence and his career seems to be spiralling out of control. However, to say he is not talented enough is incongruent with the fact that Senderos has been capped over thirty times for the Swiss National team, before the age of 24.
Similarly puzzling concerns on over-the-hill players like Mikaël Silvestre and particularly 35-year old Sol Campbell speak to the bizarre inability of the club to find quality. Silvestre was a 4th-string Centre Back with the Red Devils while Campbell was a one-game superstar for powerhouse Notts County (all in the name of "rebuilding"). These are short-term fixes and even they can be argued as fixes. One other player who despite tremendous skill, but his position in the squad is debatable is Tomáš Rosický. "The Little Mozart" has remarkable vision, a soft touch and is an excellent passer, but his history has been hampered by long spells of injuries. In May 2009 he returned to training after eighteen months in the physiotherapy clinic only to injure his hamstring and subsequently re-visit the clinic for six weeks. It is quite apparent that Rosický's ability has declined from the class that he was once. However, what is more damaging is the inability to rely on Rosický if needed. At the back of many Arsenal fans' mind is the countdown till when Rosický is injured again.
Silvestre, Campbell and even Rosický's recent track record is almost universally questionable, but Gunner fans seamless inability to other squad players' qualities can be mind-boggling at times. Similarly to Bendtner, Vassiriki "Abou" Diaby has shown rare moments of breathtaking talent (such as his goal versus Aston Villa), but long-standing injuries combined with more inconsistency don't fare well with the Frenchman. I can appreciate the subtleness of talent (such is the case with the perennially underappreciated Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov), but at times Diaby seems more interested in religion, philosophy and science then he does in football. To make matter worst, fans' comparisons to club legend Patrick Vieira are exceptionally false if not highly racialized, as the two share very few football similarities. Vieira was a hot tempered, box-to-box central midfielder who was strong in the tackle and made his presence felt. Diaby on the other hand, is interchangeable, more attack minded and often is anonymous in games. Vassiriki's skill is lately seen as the transition player linking up the defense to the midfield (the speciality of Brazilian Felipe Melo).
Needless to say, one player in 09-10 who has made his worth felt after being considered a fringe player is Alexandre Song. After competing with Denílson and Diaby for the coveted central midfielder position alongside Fàbregas, the Cameroonian has inserted himself into the first-team squad and has never looked back. Song's massive improvement stems from being frequently given the opportunity to play combined with reduced pressure to perform. The defensive midfielder's style of play is simple with limited touches on the ball with a range of preferred short passes to longer more precise diagonal passes in the final third. His emergence fills a heavily-needed gap in the centre of the park (and in the minds of Arsenal fans), but the question is, is he the correct solution?
The 22 year old's courage is admirable, but his heavy-footed and slow-paced style is not the right fit for protection of Arsenal's fluid attack. As previously mentioned, the Gunner's style of play focuses on team play which requires players to go forward and allow for support. As a result, Arsenal are left vulnerable to counter-attacks as there is space between the mid-line and the defending third. To stop the counter-attack, Arsenal needs a Defensive Midfielder who is energetic and can cover ground to pressure attackers and force bad angles (Real Madrid C.F's virtually identical situation can be compared as pivotal figure Lassana Diarra frequently stops the counter-attack by pressuring the attacker and cutting off angles). A look at Arsenal's past fixtures this year (especially against Chelsea and earlier in Champions League) shows the Gunners defending against the counter-attack with Song frequently unable to catch up and support the defenders, creating a difficult 1-on-1 scenario. Song is more of a holding midfielder who despite his stature, he is often weak in the tackle. Furthermore, he is rather clumsy and can lose the ball under pressure.
Despite my strong beliefs in demonstrating patience and loyalty with players, it is debatable whether Song even has the potential to fulfill the requirements in the crucial spot of defensive midfielder for the Gunners. Song has the unfortunate task of replacing former Gunner Mathieu Flamini, whose chemistry was sensational with Fàbregas's chemistry, with Flamini often leading the team in most kilometers run to cover ground. To put it candidly, Song would be the 3rd best defensive midfielder on mid-table Sunderland where former Marseille captain Lorik Cana and up-and-comer Lee Cattermole dwell. Song has demonstrated many strong similarities with Fullham's Nigerian Dickson Etuhu, but are we saying a backup on Arsenal's cross-town enemy is potentially the future to replace stalwarts such as Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva? Goal.com put it brilliantly: "There is one key element missing from Arsenal's midfield: steel. Alexandre Song and Abou Diaby certainly haven't embarrassed themselves playing alongside Cesc Fabregas, but there is still room for an experienced head and a strong foot in the middle of the park."
"The Future of Arsenal"
Ultimately, Arsenal Football Club's financial future is optimistically predictable with revenue increasing and the club slowly closing the gap between itself and Real Madrid. On the field, it's another story. The Arsenal Way's artistic style has continued to attract followers, albeit many which do not fully understand the club's vision and philosophy. Club administration need to stop relying on the Premiership Championships of 1997-98, 2001-02 and 2003-04 march onward as many of their players have done so. Arsenal's rise to a mega-club will continue, but will its performance on the field catch up? At least one fan will be waiting to see.


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Networking Nepal (A group of students from all over Nepal seeking the revolution in IT Sector in Nepal) In association with Nepalese IT Study Community is organizing a Linux Lab BootCamp for Tech enthusiastic. After the successful completion of 20 hr + Pre-CCNA workshop, Networking Nepal presents its next event " 25+ Hours Linux Bootcamp for Everyone" in Kathmandu which would be the largest, longest, finest, first ever Linux Bootcamp across Nepal.
The real motivator who carries unlimited knowledge within himself and spreads it among all
inspiring each for the drastic change in the field of the IT sector in Nepal is on board for the session with twenty-five hours of Linux Bootcamp.
Like a dream of a secure world in technology, it is tracked down evenly by insecurity in parallel. With the dependency of users on operating systems providing different platforms, security is also to be kept in mind while installing any. There is a growing demand for LINUX OS System operators as LINUX stands out as the most secure, reliable, powerful, speedy, stable, developer friendly, scalable system.
Purpose of the session:
Information Technology is one of the most important factors in current human civilization. Getting into this field is not easy.
It can bring small problems like a bug too big issues like data leakage, cybercrime.
This has brought the demand for better security, data management, economic, and privacy is increasing day by day.
The importance of LINUX is increasing every day.
Do you want to learn about LINUX and how to use it?
This event can help you form your difficulties.
In the session:
– Introduction to LINUX from Scratch (Installing OS )
– Basics of LINUX.
– Installing apps and tools.
– File Management in LINUX.
-A brief discussion about a different kind of global certifications related to this field.
– Highlight on Domestic/International Scopes of Linux
-The intro of Open Source
-Importance of Linux for programmers, Hackers
And Many More
Venue: Kathmandu ( exact location will be revealed via. Email you Provided )
Time: 2nd March, Saturday ( 7am-6pm)
3rd March, Sunday ( 11 am -6 pm)
4th March, Sunday (11 am -6 pm)
Register Here: https://goo.gl/forms/nGC5ujHEJNdw3WSF2
Registration: Rs.700 (Only the selected students need to pay) An organizer will provide a certificate to all the Participants. Pre-requirements: Interest in IT, Any Faculty Students Can Enroll, Any Professionals.

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With its AI & MindMatch powered Talent Commerce platform, SCIKEY is a new age talent solutions venture, which provides a comprehensive Talent Commerce Platform where human psychology and cutting-edge Technology meet to maximize the potential of talented minds most effectively.
SCIKEY offers Managed Crowd-Sourcing, Intuitive Experience Management Interface, AI & MindMatch powered hiring automation, etc.
"Research & Development on the futuristic technologies such as Augmented Learning, Emotion Analysis, Simulation & Prediction of Human Behaviour and to create a lot more IPs for SCIKEY, remains the key focus of this investment round. With Finland as its global R&D base, SCIKEY is naturally poised to leverage the world-renowned 'Finnish Innovation' ecosystem to deliver the best of the outcomes and experience for its customers as well as users globally. This funding also adds a punch to SCIKEY's product line that includes SCIKEY Talent Commerce Platform as well as the upcoming Speed Consulting Platform and Talent Engagement Platform," says Mr. Alok Kumar, Managing Partner, SRKay Consulting Group, the PE arm of the billion dollar conglomerate SRK Group.
"Adding high-end research and collaboration with different Finnish universities gives tremendous leverage to SCIKEY as we have combined the best of both Finnish research ecosystem and India's deep expertise in building globally scalable software systems. Being an Indo-Finnish venture, the current investment by the Finnish Government allows us to take our research capabilities to the next level. Kiitos-Dhanyawad," says Mr. Shriram Viswanathan, Co-Founder, SCIKEY.
"We are super excited with this investment from the Finland Government as it's a symbol of their high confidence in SCIKEY's capability to deliver world-class solutions. As a part of our long-term commitment and contribution to the Finnish Innovation ecosystem, Akshay Sharma, one of the Co-Founder's at SCIKEY, will be moving his base to Finland later this year. With its R&D base in Finland, a technology hub in India and Malaysia as its gateway for expansion into the booming Asia-Pacific and emerging South-East Asian markets; SCIKEY is thrilled to step-up its game to the next level," says Karunjit Kumar Dhir, Co-Founder, SCIKEY.
SCIKEY has been created to deliver extraordinary outcomes for various talent needs including employee experience management, employee learning & development and employee productivity enhancement through path-breaking MindMatch algorithm.
SCIKEY's MindMatch algorithm is focused on disrupting and transforming the way hiring is done globally, using AI & Psychology, adding a completely new dimension of predicting if a certain human behaviour will fit a given job profile.
SCIKEY's Global ecosystem owns several IPs in the field of Behaviour Analysis & Prediction. It comprises R&D centres in Europe & India, global R&D Partners, collaborations with global universities and a team of expert researchers & data scientists.


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Chinese Lantern is prized for its unique orange seed pods--the brilliant orange-red paper-like husks which enclose the berry. A great addition to both fresh and dried arrangements. If you have the space, it is striking in borders and beds. If not, use it in containers. Produces a relatively insignificant cream, bell-shaped bloom in midsummer. Cut the Lanterns for drying as soon as they have turned full color and prior to frost arriving in the fall.
|How To Grow
|Start seed indoors in a soil-less mix anytime before the start of March. Germinate at 20 C (70 F) for approx 20-25 days. Do not cover seeds as light is beneficial for germination. Grow on under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting to the garden 60 cm (2`) apart in rich, slightly acidic soil for best blooms. Spreads quickly by underground stems so it can become somewhat weedy if not controlled.
|Blooming Season Begins
|Late Spring
|Life Cycle
|Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring or Late Summer
|Days to Emergence
|20 to 25
|Full Sun
|Growth Habit
|Medium (50 to 70 cm)(20" to 28")
|Frost Tolerance
|Winter Hardy
|Degree of Difficulty
|Open Pollinated
|Family Name
|Physalis alkekengi (Physalis franchetti)
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|Dried flower
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What if you barely had to do anything to attract clients for your small law firm? Your phone rings daily with new intake calls. Your inbox is full of introduction notes sending you referrals. You genuinely enjoy going to work because you can actually practice law. How nice would that be?
Lovely, right.
Your website is one of the four cornerstones of a solid, sustainable law practice. Your site must represent you well and create a crystal clear picture for your visitors that you are the right lawyer to solve their legal problem. There's the rub.
Most lawyer sites that I visit do not present a clear picture. Sadly, many sites are a disaster. I'm looking at you if you have a picture of a skyscraper, courthouse or scales of justice.
Count yourself in if you have rows and rows of practices areas so your site looks like the menu from the pizza joint down the street.
Is that helpful to you or your clients? Probably not.
How do you tell a story about delegation and why it's so critical for solo and small firm lawyers so it's more relatable?
To find out, I read a ton of sales and copywriting books last year. The one book that influenced me the most was Building a StoryBrand by Don Miller.
Don breaks down the anatomy of a story, which is fascinating especially to me. Then, he shows you how to tell your story in a way that will resonate with the people you want to attract.
He reshapes the story similar to the way lawyers form their theory of the case. We take information and turn it into a persuasive story on behalf of our clients.
Now, it's time to use those robust communication skills on your own behalf.
I asked Christian George of TrilogyOneConsulting to help me do just that. He reviewed this site, OutsourceEasier.com and offered me great feedback on how to make my homepage more effective. This is called a 'teardown' in the online world. Makes me think of wrestling…LOL
StoryBrand Website Review with Christian George
Listen in to hear…
- if my site is down for the count
- the formula for a great testimonial
- the storytelling approach that makes you the winner
- how little it costs to attract a steady stream of clients
Let us know what you found most helpful or a question you'd like answered in the comments. And, hey if you're doing something innovative that's working with your homepage, drop the link, Lawyer!
Interested in the next step?
Christian shares how to work with him including pricing in the video. If you want to work with him and save, join Dina's Rolodex (soon to be simply Outsource Easier)
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Oscars 2019: The controversy plaguing Hollywood
Oscars 2019: The controversy plaguing Hollywood
Baywatch is back, baby.
The sexy, sandy drama is streaming on Prime Video in HD. The streaming update also includes 350 original songs to score those unforgettable beachy montages we all love so much.
Baywatch was once awarded a Guinness World Record for having the largest global TV audience — nearly a billion viewers in 140 countries — but it's been a minute since we've seen some of those sexy swimmers.
So, what exactly are our favourite lifesavers up to now?
From Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff to Carmen Electra and David Chokachi, here we let you know how their careers, and hot bods, are doing 30 years after the show first premiered. Plus, did you know our very own Aquaman got his start on the shores of the sexy Malibu beaches?
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson, before she was known for that infamous sex tape with ex Tommy Lee, was best known as C.J. Parker, one of the longest-running characters on Baywatch, no pun intended, though she did get in some pretty solid beach jogs during her five seasons on the show.
Anderson also made a cameo in the 2017 Baywatch film and, after appearing on Dancing with the Stars, has also taken part in dancing competition shows in Argentina, France and the UK.
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff clocked a total of 220 episodes on Baywatch as Mitch Buchannon, stud of the beach. In fact, it's because of him the drama series was watched by nearly a billion viewers in 140 countries. When the series was cancelled after its first season, Hasselhoff signed on as an executive producer and put up his own money to get the show into syndication, which is what led to it getting picked up again and becoming one of the most beloved series of our time.
Hasselhoff remains an integral part of the Baywatch brand and appeared in the 2017 Baywatch film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
Nicole Eggert
Nicole Eggert starred as Summer Quinn during seasons 3 and 4 of the sexy series after previously appearing on Who's The Boss and Charles in Charge.
The mum of two daughters loves keeping her social media followers updated on her daily adventures, frequently posting pics of her food, family, and other fun activities.
Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy Jackson starred as Hobie Buchannon in 159 episodes of the series — a part he won over Leonardo DiCaprio, who also auditioned.
Jackson appeared on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 but was removed after four days for inappropriate behaviour.
David Chokachi
David Chokachi spent 86 episodes in those red bottoms as Cody Madison on the series.
Chokachi remains a working actor today and will appear in the thriller film The Summoning this year.
Gena Lee Nolin
After appearing in The Young and The Restless and as one of Barker's Beauties on The Price is Right, model and actress Gena Lee Nolin hit the beach as Neely Capshaw in 64 episodes of Baywatch from 1995-98.
Nolin popped up in the 2017 action comedy Killing Hasselhoff and also stopped by the 2010 Comedy Central roast of her former co-star. She is an author and blogger.
Carmen Electra
Before Carmen Electra slipped into that red bathing suit as Lani McKenzie for 22 episodes of Baywatch, she was working on her singing career with none other than Prince. Her appearance in a 1996 issue of Playboy landed her on the sultry, sandy show.
Seen here at a Los Angeles gala in October 2018, Electra has posed for Playboy four more times over the course of her career, which has also included more singing, dancing, hosting, and acting. She has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows.
David Charvet
David Charvet was on beach duty as Matt Brody from 1992-96 in over 70 episodes of the show. He also starred in Melrose Place and … remains quite hunky.
Michael Newman
Michael "Newmie" Newman was initially hired as a consultant on the show, as he was a lifeguard and firefighter. He went on to appear in 150 episodes of the series, serving as the only actual lifeguard on the show.
Newman now lives in Pacific Palisades, California with his family. He is working in real estate and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Bleeth was Caroline Holden for over 70 episodes of Baywatch from 1993-97. Her final acting project was, fittingly enough, the TV movie Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
Bleeth struggled with a cocaine addiction and, despite a stint in rehab, was arrested in 2002 for cocaine possession and driving while impaired. She has since stayed out of the spotlight.
Jason Momoa
It's true: Jason Momoa was indeed a Baywatch hunk.
He's literally at the peak of his career and hotness now. After stints on Game of Thrones and Frontier, he's raking in millions of dollars at the box office for Aquaman, confirming himself as one of the biggest, sexiest movie stars on the planet.
This story originally appeared on Decider and is republished here with permission.


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The Forest Fest Vol. III Melisses & Sardam
The Municipal Youth Council of Geri together with the Committee of Sports and Youth of the Municipality of Geri will organize the event titled "The Forest Fest Vol. III Melisses & Sardam" which will be held on Thursday, 20th of June at Lourka Forest in Geri.
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Concept drawings for various pitches. From L to R:
– Design for Walls campaign. A boy and girl character made of French vanilla ice cream.
– Bee characters for Chinese LA Lights commercial.
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– Initial design roughs for Muslim Bell characters.


text: With latest track "17" climbing charts around the world, Detroit house producer MK has unveiled the official music video of his hot new single, directed by director Francis Wallis.Wallis, who has previously worked on videos for the likes of Blonde and Pixie Lott, and Michael Kors is best known for his crisp shots and sharp cuts. With "17," he focuses on authentic and choreographed dance routines from lead dancer Goncalo Cabral. With a backdrop of Lisbon, Cabral and his crew showcase their Kuduro moves – a popular style of dance in Portugal with Angolan Roots.View the video for MK's "17" at https://youtu.be/Wrxc70IeBMAFocusing on upbeat energies that match the single itself, "17" has been dominating club dancefloors since its release on Area10/Ultra back in September. The track has so far amassed over 6.5 million streams on Spotify, and looks set to gatecrash the Top #20 of the U.K. Singles charts. To build upon the track's success, French future house producer and CONFESSIONS label owner Martin Bresso, aka Tchami, spun his own bass-heavy reworking of the track on the Tchami remix. Listen here: http://smarturl.it/MK17-TchamiBeyond his production skills, MK is also a seasoned remixer. This year music by Rihanna, Clean Bandit and London Grammar received an MK remix. His latest is for hot U.K. house producers Solardo's "Fall Down." Check it out now here."17" serves as the perfect ending to an incredible year for MK, who's currently touring America (dates below) and launched an Area10 mini festival in Ireland, with 5000 tickets selling out in less than three hours. With headline stages at Creamfields and SW4, as well as Croatia's Defected Festival, 2017 has been one of his busiest years so far. The official music video for MK's "17" is out now.Buy Here – http://smarturl.it/MK17iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MK17/itunesSpotify: http://smarturl.it/MK17/spotifyApple Music: http://smarturl.it/MK17/applemusicCatch MK on the 17 Tour in the U.S. now:DateCityVenue11/11Washington, D.C.U Street Music Hall11/16Austin, TXKingdom11/17Miami, FLTrade11/18Dallas, TXIt'll Do11/24San Diego, CASPIN11/25Denver, COVinyl12/01Philadelphia, PARumor12/02Detroit, MIMagic Stick For more information on MK, please visitFacebook I Twitter I Soundcloud –Nicholas Ponisi, Senior PublicistTrendsetter Media & Marketing, LLCPhone: 646-661-2368Website: Brands | Music


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How to Match Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is an important aspect of your home's style, appeal and safety. Over the years, older fixtures may have been replaced, resulting in a haphazard mix of sizes and designs. As with a fresh coat of paint or new windows, a unified lighting presentation can quickly update and beautify the look of your house. Whether you're replacing a single fixture or all of them, you'll need to focus on a few key elements to find the best matches for your lighting scheme.
Consider the style of your home. Choose lighting that exactly matches the Arts and Crafts style of the house, or a complementary traditional design. Keep lighting streamlined and minimal for modern homes. Look for ornate fixtures that can compete with the scrolled trim of a Victorian home.
Match the color of the fixtures, particularly lighting that is located on the same side of the house. If the front door light is brass, all of the porch fixtures and lighting on an attached garage should be brass. This can be tricky when trying to match an existing fixture with a patina or brushed finish that varies in shade from newer products. A slight variation won't matter on lighting spaced far apart. For lights that are closer in proximity, consider replacing both fixtures with a matching set. Alternately, find a style that matches the style of the existing piece and paint both fixtures to unify them.
Choose colors that complement the design of the home. Bronze, copper and iron finishes work well with traditional homes. Shiny brass and chrome fixtures match the sleek style of modern houses, but black and brightly painted colors also make a striking statement.
Keep the fixtures on the same scale. A grand, multibulbed front door light will look awkward if paired with small garage, walkway or porch lights. The lighting should also match the scale of your home. Tiny front door sconces would look insignificant on a two-story, pillared entrance, just as a large pendant light will overpower a small cottage porch. If you need more light on a small scale, find a fixture that accommodates a higher-wattage bulb.
Match the glass. Outdoor lighting fixtures can have clear, colored, frosted or textured glass. This alters the tone and intensity of the light cast, and creates a noticeable difference between fixtures with nonmatching glass.
Consider buying the same brand of lighting. Many lighting and home improvement stores carry complete lines of outdoor fixtures from the same manufacturer. These complementary sets make it easy to put together a matching set of lights in the same style and finish for your home.
Coordinate as many elements as possible for a unified look. Sometimes it just may not be possible to find a fixture that matches your existing lighting in all aspects. Find the best compromise. If the fixture is of the same color, scale and glass design, its more contemporary shape should still blend well with the traditional fixtures you already have.


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when you don't feel good enough
Have you ever felt like you weren't up for the task God has laid before you?
That's where I was this morning. Broken. Discouraged. Defeated.
Etch has been a dream in the making for quite some time. And now, that God is moving it forward, I'm scared.
What if I'm not up for the task? What if I'm not good enough? What if I'm criticized or looked down upon?
I felt myself moving into a downward spiral, so I laid my worries at the foot of the cross and was reminded of this verse:
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2
Like a breath of fresh air to my soul. I was quickly reminded that this is not about me. It's not about if I'm good enough, but…will I step aside and let God be great within me.
I will lay aside all that hinders and run this race that God has so graciously laid before me. He endured the cross for me – for my sin – and therefore, I can endure the hardships and criticism that will come from following Him. It won't be easy. Satan wants to drive a wedge and keep fruitful followers from being affective.
How do you feel Satan is trying to discourage you? What are areas in your life that you feel discouraged? broken? defeated? Share in the comments below! Let us, as a community, pray together for victory in those areas!!
In Pursuit,
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My Baby Boy
I am pleased to say that Clyde's birthday yesterday was also (mostly) uneventful. The same day my little guy turned 6 years old, I came home to find a mostly intact but decidedly ex baby bird on the carpet.
As I disposed sobbily of the sad little unfledged body (to be fair, he likely fell from the nest and Clyde just delivered him to the house) in the woods, it occurred to me that the body count has dropped severely since Roscoe disappeared. It's been months since I came home to a deconstructed bird or a former squirrel, or was woken up by a midnight mouse chase.
I would happily clean up bodies with the regularity of a Manhattan morgue worker if it meant I got Roscoe back. Clyde's birthday will always be bittersweet since Roscoe is no longer here to share it with him.
Six months after losing the Mysterious Mr. Roscoe, I still miss his stealthy but remarkable presence in my life. Slinking through the house, always taking the route under the stairs. Sleeping on my pillow. The unique and delicious scent of his rough, yet soft fur: cold woods, a touch of pine resin, fresh air and warm Roscoe. How he had a white heart pattern on his chest and loved to stretch out extravagantly and have his narrow little belly rubbed, the only undignified thing he ever did.
It does make me realize though that Roscoe had a wilder nature than Clyde. He spent a lot of time in the woods and his love of hunting probably led to his loss, but perhaps he died the way he lived, much like our beloved Schatzi when she decided to leave us.
As for the birthday boy, he too has been changed by the loss of his brother. He spends more time at home and needs more cuddling than ever. He can often be found sitting on my desk, staring off into the woods, even when the doors are wide open and he could go into the woods himself. I believe he saw what happened to Roscoe or somehow knows. At a minimum, he misses the twin he shared the first five years of his life with.
I am thankful that Clyde is staying closer to home, and thankful for his sweetness to balance Audrey's spiciness. He will always be my baby boy.
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Sahm Adrangi Warns Others Of Kodak's Shady Business Practices As Of Lateby Chris Holden - April 11th, 2018.
Filed under: Business, Business Adviser, Business Expert, Business Leader, Business Tips, Investment, INVESTMENT EXPERT. Tagged as: cryptocurrency, Kodak, Lacks Faith, Sahm Adrangi.
Over the years, Sahm Adrangi has issued reports at Kerrisdale Capital to keep investors informed of various companies in the market that are worth investing in as well as the companies that should be avoided at all costs. One of the latest companies that is under fire by Sahm Adrangi is the former photography giant, Kodak. Recently, Kodak has increased their company value on the market by roughly 200 percent, which is nearly unheard of considering it amounts to hundreds of millions in assets practically overnight. After a recent statement by Kodak that they were going into business with cryptocurrency parties, their shares suddenly skyrocketed.
We short (misguided) innovation for a living, but shorting bitcoin or doubting cryptocurrencies is nutty. The mkt opportunity is massive https://t.co/Q4vsI9nuyf
— Sahm Adrangi (@SahmAdrangi) September 25, 2017
According to Sahm Adrangi, this is because of the highly unstable market that revolves around cryptocurrency at the moment. Since there are so many people interested in cryptocurrency due to the high amounts of money involved, Sahm believes this is an attempt by Kodak to take advantage of people's curiosity to take money from them. Nearly 6 years ago, Kodak issued a chapter 11 due to their lowered status and profits each year. Despite this, they have not updated their business practices or their products and they are currently in the same position they were in when they filed. This recent partnership and involvement with crypto has not earned them much attention from the public either. Instead, it is mostly investors that have taken notice and it is the investors that stand to lose out in the end.
In most cases, Sahm Adrangi's advice is followed when it comes to investing since he has incredible insight into the industry and has managed to build his own highly successful investment company from the ground up. Kerrisdale Capital has more than 150 million in assets today and the company opened for business less than 10 years ago with under a million dollars to invest with. Despite the fact that Kodak was once a well-known and respected company, today they have really fallen behind the curve and it seems they are willing to get involved with shady company's. They are going so far as to exploit the public to regain their losses, which is not something Sahm Adrangi can stand behind.


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Doting Melania Trump is known for many things, but as it turned out, there is only one role that matters to her.
Donald Trump's wife is front and center in the new book Fear: Trump in the White House written by Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward.
In the bestseller, the veteran journalist explained that Melania is very present behind-the-scenes and has full control of her life. The first lady cannot be pushed nor bullied to do what she does not want to do.
For example, she put her foot down when she was asked to play good wife and sit next to The Donald after the Access Hollywood tape came to light.
In the book, Woodward revealed the following: "Behind the scenes, she's a hammer because of her ability to discern who was sucking up and who was telling the truth to Trump."
The writer went on to say that the elusive first lady seems to care for the president but they "never really seemed to merge their lives."
The author confirmed what the world already knew about Melania — her obsession is her only son, Barron Trump.
According to Woodward, the former model's top priority is Barron and "she's obsessed with Barron. That is her focus 100 percent."
A source close to the former Slovenian model said she is hoping the former reality TV star is kicked out of the White House in 2020 and she is already searching for a quiet place to raise Barron.
The person told Hollywood Life: "Melania is quietly preparing for her life outside of the White House and possibly without Donald. She is weighing all her options for a life out of the public eye and away from politics."
The insider added: "Melania is thinking about where would be the safest place to live for her and Barron and how she will enjoy a more quiet life. A divorce is very much a real option, and Melania is holding her breath until his term is over so she can make all the best decisions about her and Barron's future. Melania is said to be fed up with Donald's attitude and the media scrutiny."
The pal continued: "However, if Donald gets re-elected, she will be devastated. Melania cannot stand another four years under this pressure, and scrutiny."
The source concluded by: "Donald's pettiness and ability to hold a grudge are probably the characteristics Melania dislikes the most about him. Donald thinks it makes him appear strong when he never wavers and always holds firm in his opinion, but she believes the exact opposite and thinks the way he handled the John McCain situation is the perfect example."
Melania is a one of a kind first lady in history.


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APM Terminals Poti and Poti New Terminals Consortium have submitted the conceptual design to Georgia's Ministry of Economy & Sustainable Development as part of the application for a first-stage construction permit for the project.
"After high-level and in-depth negotiations with authorities, cargo owners, equity partners and financial institutions we concluded that Poti will continue as the prime access to the Caucasus and the Central Asian markets," said APM Terminals Poti managing director Klaus Laursen. "We believe that we have the skills, ability and expertise to contribute to the economy of Georgia by persisting in our journey to further develop the Poti Sea Port."
The project plan entails achieving a 14.5m water depth at the 700m quay wall and the provision of 25ha of dedicated land for operation for yard and covered storage facilities for various cargo types.
"The new bulk port will handle cargo lots up to 60,000 tons/vessel creating new cost-effective opportunities for cargo owners in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and other central Asian countries," said Laursen.
Poti Sea Port is currently the largest port in Georgia, handling liquids, dry bulk, passenger ferries and 80% of Georgia's container traffic. The current multi-purpose facility has 15 berths, a total quay length of 2,900 meters, more than 20 quay cranes and 17 km of rail track.
The project will directly create an estimated 250 new jobs for the local population and over 900 employment opportunities in related industries and services, not including temporary jobs during the construction phase.


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Our weekend fall days have been filled with family, leaves, warmer-than-normal temperatures (making an easier transition for us from D.C.!) and apple chai from a local coffee shop.
Pepere is his best buddy, but I'm pretty sure here he is making sure no one else is hiding in the leaves 🙂


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If your dog needs to get "bikini-ready," and lose a few pounds, here are a few tips to get you started!
1) Feed your pet at regular meal times. It is better to feed 2-3 smaller meals than one big meal. Do not free-feed by leaving food out all the time unless your pet has a health condition that requires it.
2) Schedule exercise every day. If you have a dog, this is a great way for you both to exercise together and make new friends. If you have a cat, this is a way for you to bond even closer–try out new toys such as a laser or feather toy.
3) Watch the treats. Treats add up! You can still give your pet treats but use healthy options such as vegetables (e.g. baby carrots), a sliced apple or some of their daily kibble. For example, you can use some of their dry food kibble for treats but be sure to reduce the amount of kibble served at dinner. For best results, set aside a daily amount of treats in a dish so that all family members can "treat" the pet throughout the day. When the bowl is empty–that is it for the day. Remember: one average dog biscuit could be over 100 calories which is about 1/2 the amount of a small can of dog food!
4) If your pet is always hungry and you are trying to cut back, try mixing in steamed vegetables or canned pumpkin. This will help them feel more satiated and add some extra vitamins, minerals and fiber.
5) Sometimes pets beg or are excessively hungry because they are not getting enough protein in their diet. If you have a young pet, consider a grain-free commercial diet, raw frozen food or cooking some fish and adding to their regular food. Please use caution however as some pet owners have a tendency to overdo the protein and this can be life-threatening especially if the pet has a health condition such as liver or kidney disease or pancreatitis.
6) Measure foods carefully! Use a measuring cup–don't "guesstimate" how much a standard cup is. Many scoopers are actually two cups not one.
7) Shower your pet with love–NOT FOOD! Many times people give their pets extra food as a way to show them they love them and often it is because they may feel badly they don't spend enough time with them. Wake up a little earlier on some days or come home once a week at lunch time from work to spend some exercise or play time with your pet.


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So tiny that you would never know it was there unless you felt the pain that made it.
This is my scar. There are many like it, but this one is mine; the memory of a very specific incident.
Very specific.
I'm not trying to lay things on too heavy here. We're all the result of a lifetime of experiences imposed upon us by loved ones and others. Hopefully the joyful outshine the crappy, but occasionally there are remnants of the bad. Those shape us too and that can be a positive thing.
A wise man once said that all great stories are about redemption. I like to think that he's right.


text: As any alumni officer will tell you, finding current addresses for your former inmates is possibly the toughest part of the job. Corpus Christi College Oxford, organising a gaudy for the late 1970s vintage, this week sent invitees a list of those of their contemporaries they are unable to locate. The presence of one C. J. Harris (1978) among those missing in action is perhaps not too surprising. You'd hardly expect an Oxford college to acknowledge a professor of economics at Cambridge.


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The Autozam AZ-1
The Autozam AZ-1, known as the framecode PG6SA, is a mid-engined two-seat sports coupé kei car, designed and manufactured by Suzuki but sold by Mazda under its Autozam brand. It debuted in October 1992 until production ceased in 1994, and was perhaps most noted for its gullwing doors. Power came from the same Suzuki-sourced 657 cc turbocharged engine used by the Mazda Carol that produced 64 PS (47 kW) at 6500 rpm and 85 N·m (63 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm. Suzuki produced its own badge engineered version named the Suzuki Cara (PG6SS). The car is also popular as a grey import in some markets, and has been converted to left-hand drive for the Canadian and other left hand drive markets.
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How to stop making mistakes with film
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To start off the new year we welcome back Leyton Cleveley to discuss film. We look at some of the mistakes we have made in the past and Leyton talks us through solutions.
This includes the camera, development and printing areas of film photography.
This podcast contains advice on:
- Loading & winding isssues
- camera backs
- blank films & others
- chemical life
- touching chemicals
- processing + stains
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From listening you will understand why these are important:
- A bottle opener
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- Recording your settings
- Thermometers
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A few months ago I asked my Instagram followers to send me all their favourite Fish & Chip takeaways in Cornwall.
I had loads of suggestions from people all across the county (and further afield!) listing their favourite fish & chip places for a Cornish summer evening. I could have taken these recommendations and written up a round-up post using that information…
But I didn't stop there.
Over the last few months we have genuinely been touring around the county trying each one of the recommendations sent to me (including shops with at least 3 people recommending them) to see how good they REALLY are! Yes, that's right, we've tried ALL of these – this isn't just another round-up post using Google as research, we did official scientific research with our own tastebuds.
Am I sick of Fish & Chips by now?
Not quite.
Fish and chips (if you didn't know) is a British delicacy that dates back to 1860, reaching peak popularity in the 1930s here in England. Fish & chips were were some of the few foods that weren't subject to rationing in both World Wars, so it very much became a staple. Nowadays you can buy them in restaurants or takeaways across the country, but my TOP recommendation would be to enjoy a box on the coast at your nearest beach, with plenty of vinegar and of course one of those little wooden forks…
Anyway, on to the list of official best fish and chips shops in Cornwall – as voted for by Instagram (and then finalised by Alex and myself!):
Mariners Fish & Chips in Penryn
First Place
Dubbed 'a modern day fish & chips', I can see why Mariners came up again and again in my vote on Instagram. Not only were the classic fish & chips delicious and super fresh, they also offer a range of other tasty seafood snacks too – including Japanese panko king prawns, squid, and homemade fish cakes.
Standard Cod & Chips = £7.30
Large Cod & Chips = £8.60
Rick Steins Fish & Chips in Padstow
Second Place
Famous throughout Cornwall and the UK, you can't deny that Rick Stein's fish and chips are pretty damn good! They also offer lots of other great seafood (including battered oysters – yum!). The only reason they don't get joint first place is because they're super expensive.
Cod & Chips = £14.45
Sole Plaice Fish & Chips in Truro
Third Place
Sole Plaice was Alex's local fish & chips growing up, but actually everyone we've spoken to in Truro rates it as the best in the area. The best thing? It's super cheap and the portions are very generous.
Cod & Chips = £7.35
Morrish's Fish & Chips in Redruth
Runner Up
Despite having lived so nearby for years, I only visited Morrish's for the first time a couple of months ago. It's tasty and the cheapest of the options we tried – and we've ended up going back since trying it so it must have been pretty good! If you love a classic, big-portion of fish & chips that won't break the bank, this is a great choice.
Standard Cod & Chips = £7.00
Large Cod & Chips = £7.70
Harbour Lights Fish & Chips in Falmouth
Runner Up
Everyone seems to love Harbour Lights, and I've got some fond memories of their fish and chips from years ago. I used to say this was my favourite fish & chip takeaway but when we went to test it we were both a bit disappointed. Perhaps I'd bigged it up too much in my head, or perhaps they were having an 'off' day, but the batter was a bit soggy and the chips just weren't how I remembered them!
They're still going up here though because I know they're loved by many, and I'm definitely keen to give them a second chance and report back…
Standard Cod & Chips = £7.60
Large Cod & Chips = £11.95


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A 5-year-old girl who was involved in a lawn mower accident in northern Indiana continues down the road to recovery.
In May, Italia McAllister was playing with her brother in the backyard when she got too close to a riding lawn mower. When the lawn mower backed up, Italia was knocked to the ground and her foot was caught in the blades.
Italia was airlifted from Elkhart to the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center at Riley Children's Health where the lower part of her left leg had to be amputated.
On Wednesday, the 5-year-old had a check-up at Riley Children's Health where she met with the surgeon who performed her skin graft surgery.
"I have a pretty busy practice with lawn mower injuries and they're complex injuries," said Dr. Patrick Gerety, Italia's plastic surgeon at Riley Children's Health. "They produce pretty devastating trauma. When I take care of my patients with lawn mower injuries, I expect complications, I expect it to require many surgeries and I would say that in Italia's case, this has gone about as smoothly as it could."
During the appointment, Italia was given customized compression pants to help with the healing of her leg.
Dr. Gerety said lawn mower injuries are some of the most devastating that he takes care of regularly.
"I would like all parents to be aware of how bad the injuries can be and take the extra step to keep their kids in a safe place when they're lawn mowing," he said.
Italia's mom, Robyn McAllister, said her daughter has become the face of lawn mower safety and hopes to make a difference by sharing her story.
"Keep your kids inside while mowing the lawn because I never thought we would be here and we are," said McAllister. "It wasn't even five minutes that she was outside. It's crazy how quickly it happened."
On Friday, Italia and her family will head to Chicago where she will be fitted for a prosthetic leg. McAllister said Shriners Hospitals for Children reached out to her and offered to pay for Italia's prosthetic until she turns 18.
Italia graduated kindergarten last month and will start first grade at the end of August. Italia and her parents are hopeful that she will be walking by then.
"As along as you keep your spirits high like everybody has, it gets you through," said McAllister. "It could be worse."
WATCH: Italia is on the move and ready for her appointment at @RileyChildrens where she is getting personalized compression pants to help with her recovery. pic.twitter.com/hKjqmkLe9S
— Olivia McClellan (@OliviaMNews) June 20, 2018
According to Riley Children's Health, more than 4,000 children are injured by lawn mowers each year, sending an average of 13 kids to the ER every day.
Safety tips from Riley Children's Health:
- Avoid lawn mowing lap rides (when an adult places a young child in their lap while driving)
- Keep children far away from lawn mowers
- Don't try to multi task (mowing your lawn and watching your child at the same time)
To donate to Italia's GoFundMe, click here.
Italia's mother, Robyn, says her sweet 5-year-old is still her happy, silly self. On Friday, the family will head to Chicago where Italia will be fitted for a prosthetic leg. pic.twitter.com/egVuDYqLgL
— Olivia McClellan (@OliviaMNews) June 20, 2018


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ATEX LED MAX, the new luminaire for zone 2-22 made by Airfal
Airfal International expands its family of light fixtures for explosive atmospheres with a highly innovative product, manufactured by the company. The ATEX LED MAX luminaire is a light fixture that can be installed as a hood and as a projector, and has a protection for Zone 2-22.
The 2018 range of Airfal International has been growing thanks to its family of lighting for explosive atmospheres, with six new light fittings. One of the most outstanding is the ATEX LED MAX, an ATEX luminaire for Zone 2-22 homologated with "nR" protection, a highly succesful light fixture among prescribers and engineers.
The ATEX LED MAX luminaire is a product that can be installed as a hood and as a projector, thanks to its versatile design developed by the R & D department of Airfal. Thanks to its aluminum body and its iron lira, it is possible to install it on a on a ceiling or wall. In addition, the ATEX LED MAX model has an IP66 and an IK07 protection index, featuring very high levels of protection against the penetration of water, dust and against shocks.
The robustness of the body is a very prominent feature, but it is also worth noting the high light emission of its modules, which makes it so effective. The ATEX LED MAX model has different optics that can reach up to 26,800 lumens and a power of up to 194W, equivalent to 400W in traditional metal halide luminaires.
The ATEX LED MAX luminaire has three types of optics to choose from, to cover any demand in the distribution of light.
– Extensive symmetric optics, to cover a wide area evenly.
– Intensive symmetric optics, which allows to concentrate the light under the luminaire. This option would be the most interesting to focus light from a great height, or to replace a traditional industrial bell.
– Extensive asymmetrical optics. Ideal to "bathe" with light the area in front of a wall, or driveways of vehicles within large industries.
Carlos Jiménez, responsible for the R + D + i department, assures that the ATEX LED MAX model "meets ao a very high demand from the prescribers, who request an intense light source to be installed in industrial areas with high lighting requirements and that are potentially explosive environments. "ATEX LED MAX was created to be installed in areas with flammable gases, as well as loading and unloading areas or places near fuel pumps.
Airfal bets on ATEX lighting
The family of ATEX luminaires has been the one that has grown the most in recent months, with the manufacture of six new models at Airfal's facilities thanks to the high qualification of its technical team. Over the years Airfal has specialized in this type of lighting, becoming a reference in the sector.
In addition to the ATEX LED MAX model, the WATEX model stands out for a luminaire for Zone 2-22, tight IP66 and IK07 highly demanded in the sector of industrial lighting, since its luminous comfort and ease of installation, makes it perfect for almost any site qualified as Zone 2,22 by the competent bodies. The WATEX model can be manufactured with one or two lines of LED modules and is manufactured entirely in Airfal's facilities. This model also has the possibility of including an emergency kit so as to meet the DALI regulation.
Another key light fixture, the PYROS LED luminaire, is a luminaire approved for zone 1-21 with a "d" for explosion-proof protection. This model in polycarbonate and with aluminum caps has the latest LED technology as a power source and has an IP66 protection index against dust and water and an IK10 protection against shock, the maximum possible protection in lighting. Also optionally it can be equipped with emergency lighting.
Solidarity lighting
All the luminaires that leave the premises of Airfal have an important social component, since 2% of the profits of each luminaire sold goes destined to the Residence Manuel de Artero of Atades Huesca, a non-profit association, declared of public interest that aims to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities.
In addition, around 80% of the Airfal luminaires are assembled in occupational workshops or work enclaves of people with intellectual disabilities.


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Agriculture: The Good and the Bad
Notes taken by Edward Tanguay on September 17, 2013 (go to class or lectures)
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agriculture, accumulation, agriculture, harder, individuals, wheat, Jericho, foraging, diet, difficult, sanitary, outpaced, domesticated, collective, evolution, affluence, externally, omnivorous, villages, cultivating
the life of farmers and peasants was quite compared to the way of life of previous Homo sapiens
as humans slowly became dependent on , there is much that it did not offer us:
it's very clear that wheat did not offer us a better
humans are , they survive by eating a very wide variety of foodstuffs
grains like wheat made up only a small fraction of the human diet before the agricultural revolution
a diet based on grains and cereals is poor in minerals and vitamins, and is hard to digest compared to other foods
did not offer humans more security
the life of a peasant is usually less secure than the life of a hunter/gatherer
you are economically and existentially at risk when your diet is based mainly on just one or two types of domesticated plants like rice or wheat or corn
e.g. flooding or parasites will cause starvation
hunters/gathers gather and eat many different foodstuffs so is not effected when one type of food is effected by e.g. disease or flooding or drought
did not offer safety from human violence
in the transition from hunting and gathering to , humans had less room for compromise for their conflicts
bands, when saw that it was losing in a conflict with an enemy, it could usually move on to a different place
peasants in towns, when threatened either internally or , it was much less feasible for them to move, as retreat meant to give up the fields, houses, animals, and basically all their livelihood
since if they moved they would probably die of starvation, they would usually fight to the death in their
violence was eventually brought under control with the advent of larger social structures but it took thousands of years, but at first, the life as a farmer or peasant was not more secure than living in a flexible and mobile hunter/gather clan
most people today enjoy an extremely higher degree of and security than what people experienced in throughout history
we tend to think that the transition from hunter/gatherer life to agriculture was an improvement in human life, but it looks this way only from the perspective of the early 21th century.
what did wheat offer humans in return for humans adopting the difficult life of agriculture which made wheat one of the most widespread and populous plants on the planet?
the answer is: wheat did not offer much for people as
however, wheat did give something to Homo sapiens as a , it enabled humans to produce more food per area of land
all this extra food enabled the number of Homo sapiens to grow exponentially, it enabled many more people to live in the same territory
one of the earliest villages began to grow about 9,000 years ago in
individuals working the fields and living in villages were probably more hungry, less healthy and less happy than their hunter/gatherer forefathers, but there were many more of them, and unfortunately, evolution measures success not by the amount of hunger or pain or suffering, but by the numbers of copies of DNA in existence of a particular species. If there are no more copies of a species, it goes extinct and is an evolutionary dead-end. If the species has many copies of its DNA spreading around, it is considered an evolutionary success. As far as is concerned, 1,000 copies of a particular DNA is always better than 100 copies of a DNA no matter what the condition of that plant or animal happens to be. The effect of the agricultural revolution was to keep many more people alive under worse conditions, and this was largely brought about by wheat.
but why would any individual care about the evolutionary calculus? why would any hunter/forager willingly become a farmer and start working the fields 10-12 hours a day to produce plants which could support more people.
one answer is that there was never a conscious, one-time decision, it was an of many small steps with no step being the decisive transition
but it is clear that by 8,500 BC, the Middle East was already populated by communities which spent them time cultivating wheat and barley
the more they cultivated, the less time they had to hunt and forage
the more people, the less ability to hunt and gather
life in villages enabled women to have a baby every year rather than every two or three years which was the case with hunter-gatherers
women hunter-gathers would wait until their children could walk by themselves before having another baby
in villages there was always work to be done in the fields which encourage women to have as many children as possible
infectious diseases were passed from domesticated animals to people
conditions were worse in villages, e.g. sewage
people living close together
wheat porridge for breakfast, wheat bread for lunch, and wheat gruel for dinner led to a weakened immune system
hunter-gatherer babies subsisted on their mother's milk longer, peasant babies ate wheat gruel much earlier, therefore in village, a third of the babies died before reaching adulthood
yet birth still death and so humans became more numerous
fields of plants is less suitable for the mind and body than wondering in the forest in search of rabbits and deer and mushrooms
with passing of time, this wheat bargain became more burdensome for Homo sapiens
the average person in Jericho in 8500 BC lived a life than the average person in Jericho in 13000 BC
each generation continued to live like their parents but with little improvements in agriculture to make the new life of more tolerable, and each of these improvements added together to a heavy burden, i.e. farmers have a lot of work from sun up to sun down


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Italian plums, also known as Empress plums, are versatile, easy to grow, and hardy. Expect pink and white blossoms in March, followed by ripening of dark purple freestone plums with firm, dark amber flesh in August-September. Unique flavor with rich sweetness and lemon-tart edge. Italian plums are the main variety used in producing dried prunes, though they are also useful for baking, fresh eating, cooking, and preserving. When dried, the natural sugars make a suitable stand-in for traditional sweeteners. When cooked, juice turns deep red. Heavy producer. Easy to grow and reliable.
Botanical name: Prunus domestica
AKA: Empress plum
Zone range: 5 - 7
- Size at maturity: 18 - 20' Tall X 18 - 20' Wide
- Harvest: Early September
- Sun level: Full sun
- Soil composition: Loamy
- Soil moisture: Well-drained
- Optimal soil pH: 6.0 - 7.0
- Years to bear: 3 - 6
The Italian plum doesn't need a pollinator to produce fruit, but is more prosperous with an adjacent pollinator.
Italian plums originated in the Mediterranean coastal regions of Italy. The cool, arid climate is desirable for plum production, featuring long, dry summers and moderately cool winters.