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By DEZRI ROCHIN/Montana State News
Skiers riding on Bridger Bowl's Virginia City chairlift were left hanging for an hour Sunday afternoon before being evacuated via harness and cable. According to Doug Wales, marketing director at Bridger Bowl, "It took an hour to evacuate the 163 chairs and most were occupied so nearly 326 were evacuated."
At approximately 1:15 p.m., "The lift came to a stop, then started up and then stopped again for about an hour," according to Bill Newman a member of the Bridger Bowl Association. Newman was skiing at Bridger Bowl for the day with his two sons Reed, 11 and Hunter, 9. Newman said, "They use the lifts [un]til they can't use them any more. That's not a good idea when you're stringing people up on a cable."
Young Reed Newman claimed, "The moment of terror [was] when you're 30 feet in the air and you have to slide into a chair thingy, it's pretty freaky."
Reed's younger brother Hunter Newman added, "The little girl in front of us was talking about being afraid to die." The kids had to be harnessed and roped down like everyone else on the lift.
The Virginia City and Alpine chairlifts are the last of the red double chairlifts at Bridger Bowl. The Alpine lift is scheduled to be replaced by two triple lifts, possibly as soon as next summer.
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Let's be honest here. Not all the startups need to go to an accelerator. For teams with a clear product market fit, an army of paying customers and right connections, it's probably better to skip the acceleration period and just do your thing.
Nevertheless, that's not the case for all the startups. Most of the teams, especially the early-stage ones, have to figure out things. What we sometimes see at Startup Sauna, founders lack the focus and are trying to do too many things while most often they should put all the effort into getting the money from the customers rather than from investors.
"Where's the money?", our former head coach, Riku Asikainen, kept insisting, referring to the customers.
Back in the early days, our region was slowly developing into what it is now – a vibrant ecosystem with Europe's largest startup players such as Slush, Aaltoes, Startuplifers and Junction. Back then our game was a fairly easy one, there weren't any competitors in our region. Nowadays, the scene has matured and there are plenty of accelerators to choose from. Before diving into an accelerator hunt, take time and investigate accelerators and their offerings.
To help you with your job we've listed 10 reasons why you and your team should apply to Startup Sauna.
- Business insights. Get business specific coaching and constant feedback on your ideas such as business model, pricing, go-to-market strategy. You will get tons of practical advice which you can test during the program.
- A-list coaches. Investors, serial entrepreneurs, industry experts. These guys have been around the block for a quite a while. Some of them have sold unicorn at the time when unicorns didn't even have a proper term, rest of them have failed, learned, succeeded, failed again, succeeded. For them life is a long term journey of learning and that's why they coach at Startup Sauna. The connections you make at Startup Sauna are invaluable.
- Test yourself. Startup Sauna is a perfect place to widen your horizon and challenge your thinking. Our program is really intense but it'll save you months or according our fall '17 alumnus "years of effort".
- You're in a good company. Hangout with the world class Sauna teams. These people are most often masters at their own specific verticals and this is a best place to absorb all the knowledge there is.
- Unique ecosystem. Our 1,500 square meter co-working space is a birthplace of Slush, Europe's number one startup event, Aaltoes, Europe's largest community for university entrepreneurship and Junction, Europe's largest hackathon. Startup Sauna program is a unique chance to immerse oneself into the finest ecosystem in Europe. Each company accepted to our accelerator gets fast track to Slush.
- Success rate. Our alumni have raised $111M external funding after the program. Our alumni grew their revenue in 2014-2015 by 340%. We are proud alma mater of companies such as Yousician, Infogr.am, Walkbase and all the future rockstars.
- Length of the program. 7 weeks are long enough for you to get all the information needed, and short enough that it won't disturb your work cycle.
- We don't mess up your cap table. We do not take equity. Period. We also offer free accommodation for two founders during the 7 weeks in Helsinki.
- London and Berlin VC trips. At the end of each batch, we take our best teams to get to know Europe's hottest VCs. In January 2017 we visited VCs like Profounders, Index, Mosaic Ventures, Sweet Capital, Salesforce Ventures, BlueYard, Cherry VC, Point Nine Capital, Project A Ventures.
- Team building. Seldom you'll have a chance to work this hard side by side with your team. Best place to test group dynamics and grow as a team.
Convinced? Brilliant. How to apply you may ask. We either come to you or you come to us.
This spring we organise local event in the Nordics, Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and Asia. If you can't make it to a local event, please send us an open application.
Oulu, Finland-February 13, 2017
Tallinn, Estonia-February 28, 2017
Budapest, Hungary-March 6, 2017
St. Petersburg, Russia-March 17, 2017
Helsinki, Finland-March 21, 2017
Shanghai, China-March 25, 2017
Tampere, Finland-March 31, 2017
Other cities will be announced soon!

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Money transfer services of Western Union (WU) in Maldives stops after Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) suspends license of Island Financial Service, which operates WU.
The local agent of Western Union, Island Financial Service is run by Villa Group.
The service is frequently used by locals and expatriates residing in the Maldives to transfer money to foreign destinations; to near and dear ones.
A few days earlier, the central bank of Maldives announced it was suspending the license of remittance services from Island Financial Services effective August 8 until otherwise determined. The authority had however not disclosed the reason behind the decision.
Though no official statements were made for central bank's move, it has been reported the local agent had been noncompliant on multiple urges by central bank to amend its faulty conduct.
An official from Villa claims the license has been suspended to upgrade Western Union's digital application. They further confirms services will resume from Sunday, August 14.
"It is nothing significant, we needed to bring a few local changes. We have been upgrading the digital infrastructure on a timely basis, and expect to resume services come Sunday," they commented.
"Following requirements from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) for Island Financials, Western Union Partner in the Maldives, we have temporarily suspended our operations in the country until the necessary internal updates have been implemented," the flash message on the application read.


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Toxicity characteristics Leaching Procedures (TCLP) test and PCB's test are required annually for Table I (Ceiling Concentration) Table II (Cumulative pollutant loading rate) (pounds per area) Table III (monthly average concentrations) (milligrams per kilogram) are all tested as required on a quarterly basis in conjunction with the sludge, soil and sludge mixture.
Wastewater personnel coordinate the Bio-Monitoring sampling, flow readings and calculations and are sent to an out source Bio-Aquatics for analysis.
Grit and belt pass dewatered bio-solids will be picked up and hauled off by a Licensed Landfill or Land Application contracted company either BFI or Enviroganics.


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New FDSSµCELL Imaging Based Plate Reader
New FDSSµCELL Imaging Based Plate Reader
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Hamamatsu has introduced a new imaging based plate reader, the FDSSµCELL, specifically developed for compound screening and assay development applications in the Pharmaceutical, CRO and Biotech Industries.
The FDSSµCELL is optimized for fluorescent kinetic assays using calcium and membrane potential dyes such as FLUO4 and FMP.
Dispensing is available in either 96 or 384 well format with easily exchangeable heads.
Agonist / antagonist assays to be performed in the same run, as two additions are possible. The optional washing system reduces carry over and allows tips to be reused several times.
Based on the renowned FDSS series, the µCELL uses proven and reliable technology, including our famous Hamamatsu camera range, to provide high sensitivity and fast readout times of a few minutes, compared to the longer readout times offered by other readers currently in the market.
Designed for fast and simple operation, assay and compounds plates can be easily loaded and the assay is ready to start.
The software helps users to quickly set assay parameters in a single protocol which can then be easily transferred to the FDSS7000 for further screening.
The new FDSSµCELL is very cost effective and is the reader of choice offering easy set-up and high speed readout for users kinetic assays in fluorescence.


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Former Nashville executive producers Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin are returning to the music industry scene with a new drama series project. The duo has teamed with This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia and Craig Brewer, writer-director of music-themed series Empire and movie Hustle & Flow, for a one-hour series pitch that has landed at NBC with a script commitment plus penalty. The drama hails from Ventimiglia and Russ Cundiff's DiVide Pictures and 20th Century Fox TV, where Lavender, Ulin and DiVide are under deals.
Written by Lavender and Ulin, the untitled project centers on gifted musician Madison, who fears her life in the music business is over after an epic breakdown on stage goes viral. With a new boldness she teams up with her musical prodigy sisters to form a band that might be more than what they bargained for. Thrust into a world that is far more cutthroat and challenging than they ever imagined, they try to balance their individual ambitions, dreams and secrets while trying to survive the roller coaster that is fame and success.
Lavender and Ulin executive produce with Ventimiglia and Cundiff via DiVide with Brewer, who also attached to direct.
Lavender and Ulin worked on soapy country music drama Nashville for its entire four-season run on ABC, rising to executive producers. Under their 20th TV deal, the duo also recently worked on Fox's The Gifted. They are repped by CAA and attorney Todd Rubenstein at Barnes Morris.
Ventimiglia has earned two Emmy nominations for lead actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Jack on NBC/20th TV's praised series This Is Us, which is going into its third season. He's repped by WME, Management 360 and McKuin Frankel Whitehead.
Brewer is co-executive producer on Fox's Empire. In features, he most recently co-wrote the screenplay for The Legend of Tarzan, which has grossed more than $356 million worldwide.
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Marilyn J. Krajicek, EdD, RN, FAAN, has directed the NRC interdisciplinary team since 1995. The NRC core staff has been consistently interprofessional, including the disciplines of nursing, medicine, psychology, nutrition, early childhood care and education, instructional design, information technology, public health, library science, and family consumers.
The NRC leadership and staff engage and coordinate a vast array of volunteer national and international subject matter experts in the development and revision of the CFOC standards and standards-based resources. These contributions are essential to protecting the health and safety of young children in early care and education programs. The NRC acknowledges the exceptional contributions in maintaining the integrity of the CFOC standards by Susan S. Aronson, MD, FAAP, and Albert Chang, MD, MPH, FAAP in CFOC2, and by Danette Glassy MD, FAAP and Jonathan B. Kotch, MD, MPH, FAAP in CFOC3.
Contributors to the third edition may be viewed on the Acknowledgements page of CFOC3. Numerous subject matter experts provided valuable input to the end product and the NRC acknowledges those individuals whose names may have been omitted. Many experts currently contribute to revisions of CFOC3 standards. The NRC recognizes the continuing contributions of Dr. Glassy, as well as Steve Shuman and Abbey Alkon, PhD, RN, FAAN, who serve as the current CFOC3 Expert Advisory Group.


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I belong to a wonderful book club. For over a decade we have shared advice, laughed and cried together, had meals together, oh, and read books, too. There are seven of us. We're a somewhat eclectic group comprised of one vegan, two pescetarians, a vegetarian and the rest who eat almost everything. We have a monthly potluck where the host prepares the main dish. One November, our meal took on epic proportions and resembled a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast. I made this hearty, jewel-like Forbidden rice dish to share with these terrific women. Thank you, ladies, for all the great meals, discussions and books we have shared together over the years!
Serves 8 people
¾ cup uncooked black rice (sometimes called Forbidden rice) — rinsed
Seeds from 1 large pomegranate
1-2 Fuyu persimmons — diced (about the size of the pomegranate seeds)
1/3 cup pistachios — roughly chopped
6 tablespoons chives — finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
For the vinaigrette:
1½ teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or pear Champagne vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper
1. Place the well-rinsed rice in a small saucepan with 1½ cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Transfer the cooked rice to a medium-sized serving bowl.
2. Add the pomegranate seeds, chopped persimmons, pistachios and chives. Stir to combine. Add the lemon juice and zest and stir once more.
3. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir into the rice mixture. Let rest at least 15 minutes before serving.


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Xmas in May
That's right, Xmas, snow, jingle bells, and all that glitters, that is my world the last few days as I start to prepare for the making of holiday cards for seniors and shut ins . My sister is a long time contributor to various charities and organizations, this year she was able to get my attention, for the cause, and I accepted. Yes, it is not till later in the year, but as all of you who are card artists and crafters will know, to be done, with access to supplies etc. we start now.
With shops busy with current events, such as weddings, graduations, vacations, winter is far away, and many have their Xmas/winter embellishments and card/paper stock on sale.
In some ways it is easier for me to be creative about a season that is on its way, in months to come, because I get to work in a sun filled studio with the temperature a nice seasonal 60 – 70 something degrees.
With no pressure to get something done, now….. because someone else needs it to do their part. ie. know what inventory they have so they can know how best to serve their clients. I can create and play just "chilling"
The picture of the "tree" was taken a few years back when my other sister was up from California, and we toured a "green" area not far from where we were at t he time.
These are the other hikers we met along the trail.
This is a beautiful time of the year, so much is happening in the woodlands and gardens that are waking after a long winter's sleep. We are so fortunate for our abundance. Today's lesson on the calendar #23 is Applaud the Makoto of others (Makoto=sincerity) When you encounter good faith or kindness in others, make sure that you acknowledge it fully.
Brinde aplausos al Makoto de las personas. Cuando recibe cordialidad y amabilidad de los otros, admirelos sin escatimar.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Principle #1 I will live paying careful attention, putting Makoto into all I say and do
Life is good
Happy, sunshine and joyful day to you all


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Commentary on the Gospel of
This month I was privileged to go on a three day Encounter retreat with our students. I was thrilled to be asked to walk on the journey with them as an adult leader. Many students had signed up because they had heard that this was a pinnacle experience for them on campus. Some were attending because their friends were there. Others were discerning where God played a role in their life and how could they be open to the call. For some, they felt a calling to a year of service after graduation and how could they explain that to their parents? For others, it was the discernment between joining the priesthood and the desire to be a father. And for others it was how could they deepen their faith.
In today's reading, the blind man called to Jesus, the Son of David, and asked for pity. He was persistent in his call. He knew he needed to seize the moment and get Jesus' attention. And Jesus healed him…physically and spiritually. While he gave the man his sight, he shared that he was saved because of his faith.
Part of the Encounter retreat experience helps individuals reflect on their gifts from God, how they find Christ in others and how they can be Christ for others. How can our faith grow and develop so that we can lead by example? How can we use our gifts to further encounter Christ? Just as the blind man, how can we be persistent when others tell us to be quiet? How can our faith be a testament to others?
I can honestly say that the students I had the privilege to talk with and get to know this weekend were that blind man to me. Their faith, their questions, their strength and their vulnerability were grace filled. I knew the Spirit was with us as we reflected and prayed together. I told them they were light years beyond me on their faith journeys and I meant it. I was quite simply humbled by them.
Throughout the weekend, we would hear talks from individuals which spurred our personal reflection with questions. Similarly, I leave you with the following questions.
Who is that blind man for you, if you are in the crowd saying "shhh"? If you are the blind man, are you persistent in your faith? When encountered with difference, do you remain true to your values while respecting the dignity of people who you disagree with, as in the first reading?
Our faith journeys are personal, yet we have a great deal to learn from one another. Thank you for engaging with the Online Ministries as you walk your path.


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Chandigarh: Beginning July 1, 2021, the Punjab government will provide Rs 1500 per month as social security pension, along with free education up to graduation, for all those children orphaned in the Covid pandemic, as well as families that have lost their breadwinning member.
Terming it the state's duty to become the foster parents of the children who have lost both their parents in the unprecedented pandemic, the Chief Minister said his government will ensure free education in government institutions, for such children as well as children belonging to families that have lost their breadwinner to Covid.
Affected persons would also be eligible for grant of Rs 51000 under Ashirwaad Scheme from July 1, and would be entitled to free ration under the State Smart Ration Card Scheme and coverage under the Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana.
The State Government would also assist the affected family members to find a suitable job under Ghar Ghar Rozgaar te Karobaar Mission, said the Chief Minister, chairing a high-level Covid review meeting.
The relief measures will be provided to orphans until they attain the age of 21 years. In the case of families whose breadwinner has died, these would be provided for an initial period of three years, after which their situation will be re-assessed, and where the vulnerability continues to exist, the period may be appropriately increased.
The Chief Minister also announced the constitution of a Monitoring Committee, headed by the Minister for Social Security and Women and Child Development, to review progress and relief measures for every single case. The Committee shall meet at least once a month, he said.
The Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development would be the Nodal Department for implementation of the relief measures for the Covid affected persons. The committee would also maintain a record of all such affected persons and apprise them about the welfare measures being offered to them.
Besides, the committee would also coordinate with the concerned departments until the desired relief has been made available.


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Solar energy is one of the most widely used renewable
source of energy. Some interesting facts about Solar Energy are as follows–
Fact 1: Solar energy is a completely free source of energy and it is found in abundance on earth. Though the sun is 90 million miles from the earth, it takes less than 8 m
inutes for light to travel from that distance.
Fact 2: The earth gets 174 Petawatts of incoming solar radiation in the upper atmosphere. 30% of the radiation is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed by oceans, clouds and land.
Fact 3: By Photosynthesis technique, solar energy is converted by green plants into chemical energy which creates the bio mass that makes up the fossil fuels.
Fact 4: Creating salt from sea water is one of the primitive use of solar energy. Solar energy can be used for making saline water.
Fact 5: Solar energy produce no pollution, have no environmental effects and is ecologically acceptable and nature friendly.
Fact 6: Space missions by various countries use solar energy to power their spaceships.
Fact 7: With advancements in modern scientific researches, solar energy will be more affordable in future with decrease in cost and increase in efficiency.
Fact 8: The earth receives about 1,366 watts of direct solar radiation per square meter.
Fact 9: The largest solar power plant in the world is located in the Mojave Desert in California, covering around 1000 acres of land.
Fact 10: Solar power can significantly reduce the electricity bills. Moreover, there are many tax incentives and rebate programs designed to increase the use of solar energy, and save home owners money at the same time.
Fact 11: Solar energy can even provide electricity 24×7, even on cloudy days and at night, with the use of effective batteries for power storage.
Fact 12: Solar energy is not a new concept, it has been used for over 2700 years, In 800 BC, glass lenses were used to make fire by magnifying the sun's rays.
— By Suvojyoti Pramanik- Senior Executive (Marketing)


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It was not uncommon for B-29s to crash on takeoff from the airfield at Tinian Island during World War II. Overloaded by gasoline and bombs, the planes would be too heavy to get airborne before the runway ended. The Little Boy bomb weighed a massive 9,700 pounds. If the Enola Gay crashed on takeoff and Little Boy was already armed, the explosion could very well trigger Little Boy to detonate. After witnessing several B-29s crash on takeoff, ordnance expert Capt. William "Deak" Parsons decided it was safer to loading the gunpowder and detonator charges into Little Boy in the air. On August 5 - the day before the first atomic bombing mission was scheduled - Parsons practiced the delicate and difficult task of inserting the charges into an atomic bomb. This checklist shows the procedure for loading the charges in the bomb bay of the plane, and also the checklist to secure the bomb in case of an emergency landing. The bomb was fully armed only after the green plugs had been removed and the red plugs inserted, by Electronic Test Officer Morris Jeppson.
Check list for loading charge in plane with special breech plug
(After all D-3 tests are completed)
- Check that green plugs are installed.
- Remove rear plate.
- Insert breech wrench in breech plug.
- Unscrew breech plug, place on rubber pad.
- Insert charge, 4 sections, red ends to breech.
- Insert breech plug and tighten home.
- Connect firing line.
- Install armor plate.
- Install rear plate.
- Remove and secure catwalk and tools.
Check list for emergency landing.
- Check that green plugs are installed.
- Install catwalk.
- Remove rear plate.
- Remove armor plate.
- Disconnect firing line.
- Insert breech wrench.
- Unscrew breech plug, (about 16 turns), remove, place on pad
- Remove charge, 4 sections, place in powder can and secure.
- Replace breech plug in breech, if there is time.
Plugs used to arm the Little Boy bomb by Morris Jeppson. Today the plugs are owned by philanthropist Clay Perkins.
Little Boy ready to be lifted into the Enola Gay
Capt. William "Deak" Parsons and Col. Paul Tibbets briefing the 509th Composite Group crews
Deak Parsons
Deak Parsons is decorated after the Hiroshima mission


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No More Buttons is a hand-drawn platformer were the buttons are part of the environment.
No More Buttons
A simple puzzle-platformer, but the controls are mapped out into the environment. It's these types of unique and creative twists that make me want to play a game. I quite enjoyed this game. The puzzles were fun, and creative gimmicks were consistently introduced throughout the game to keep things fresh and interesting. I also like the simple yet endearing art style and squiggly animation. The story is subtle throughout the game but takes a very interesting turn at the end. The app isn't perfect.
Firstly, there's no level select or menu. The game flows from level to level, and whenever you exit the app and start it up again, you'll be taken to the level you last left off at. This actually makes sense given what the game is going for, but it would have been nice to have unlocked some sort of level select after completing the game. Instead, the game just loops to the very beginning. The game isn't too long though, so it's not a huge deal. There's also a few other nitpicks (such as pushed blocks getting stuck sometimes), but these are minor and not game breaking. Overall this game was a fun and unique experience. I
You can move them around, rotate and even stand on them. It's a game about buttons with a control scheme that perfectly utilises the touch screen.
What's New
- – Improved main menu
- – Small changes to the design of a few levels
Requires : Android 5.0 and up


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The Committee Teaching Series (Free)
This teaching series is designed to examine the struggles congregations face as they look toward a preferred future.Watch Promo
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Chuck Knows Church: The Committee is a 16-session video teaching series designed to examine the struggles congregations face as they look toward a preferred future. Using real-world topics, The Committee is sure to open discussion in your congregation.
The series follows Park Grove Community Church, a fictional urban U.S. congregation, as it is faced with a difficult decision: should it close? Things are so bad that a retired pastor didn't show up to help them decide the congregation's future – so it's up to the last remaining members to discover it for themselves.
Although some of the characters and situations are simplified to accommodate the format, they may feel familiar. Your congregation may not be facing closure, may have a wonderful pastor, and be a vital and growing church. However, all congregations face the issues addressed in The Committee at some point.
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Class Outline
01 | Introduction & The Committee: Pilot
Park Grove Community Church has lost its way, lost its pastor, and is closing its doors . . . unless it reinvents itself, despite itself, with the help of Chuck. Will it become a vital congregation again?
The Committee members struggle with understanding the true meaning of hospitality. Does your church have a heart for hospitality?
Does your church membership look like the surrounding community? If not, why not?
Does your church understand its purpose in the community? Does it understand why it exists? Chuck helps the members of Park Grove Community Church to understand their "why."
What is your church's relationship with the "e-word?" Do people run when they hear it? Chuck helps the members of Park Grove Community Church learn how not to be scared of evangelism.
Who lives in the community surrounding your church? Do you know them? What does your church offer them? Chuck uses Dr. Seuss to help Park Grove Community Church understand the "who" around them.
How does your congregation intentionally make disciples? Do you have a system in place? Chuck acts as the referee with the committee as they struggle to understand what a discipleship system is at Park Grove.
Churches that innovate tend to thrive. But how does this work? See Chuck and The Committee deal with the lights going out in the church while understanding the meaning of innovation. Is your congregation innovative?
Small groups in any size congregation tend to create deeper relationships and a stronger commitment to the Christian faith. In this episode, Chuck decides to help Park Grove Community Church become healthier by inviting The Committee to discuss the importance of small groups.
Is your congregation offering children an experience that will surround them with a community of love? Chuck and The Committee ask these important questions as they laugh and learn along the way.
Does your congregation think stewardship is merely an annual campaign? Chuck and The Committee struggle with Mr. Riley to understand the full meaning of stewardship.
Does your congregation have committees that have forgotten their purpose? Are they stuck and rarely accomplish anything? Chuck may be feeling what you have felt at one time or another.
It's Christmas time at The Committee! Older adults in power know the gospel is about, in part, denying yourself and giving yourself to Christ. And those in power must be willing to share power based on that gospel message. Watch this episode of The Committee for some hints how older and younger adults can work together to build up the body of Christ.
As The Committee members play the Jenga game, they discuss that older leaders have to make mental and physical space for younger leaders. And Chuck calls them to action! Watch this episode of The Committee for some hints how your church can thrive rather than just survive. Hint: it has something to do with Christ.
Where is your church in its lifecycle? Where do you see signs of rebirth? What is your big idea?
The final episode of The Committee series.


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Ingredients: 1 avocado pit, 1 sharp knife, 1 glass jar, 1 paper tissue, 1 plant pot, Potting mix
- Remove the pit from the avocado and wash the remaining fruit off
-With a sharp knife, gently remove the brown skin off
- Wrap the avocado pit in a damp paper tissue and place it in a glass jar
-Put the glass in a warm place but out of direct sunlight
- Change the tissue for a new one (also damp) every 3-4 days
- Now be patient! You'll see your pit starting to crack open in about 4-6 weeks, that's the first sign of germination.
- Once the root has grown for about 3-4 cms and the plant has shown its first green sprouts, you're ready for planting.
- Fill a plant pot with potting mix and gently place the avocado seed always keeping the top half above soil level
- Place your new plant in a warm, draft-free place with lots of indirect sunlight and let it grow!
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In general, the more family support a defendant has, the better it is for a defendant and the case. In most cases, we encourage as many family members to come to court appearances as is possible.
There are some situations, however, where a large family showing may not help. For example, many people in the courtroom may complicate matters when a confidential informant is testifying in a pretrial evidentiary hearing.
Also, some judges do not like children in the courtroom. The attorney appointed to the case can give more details about the best times for the family to come to court.
Make sure that all cell phones and pagers are turned off before coming into court.


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Flour Quality
Third in a Series of Articles
Thom Leonard *
Thom Leonard is a baker and writer living in Lawrence, Kansas and working with Farm to Market Bread Company in Kansas City, Missouri.
What of a miller's work most influences the quality of the flour you buy? Obviously, the cleanliness of the wheat will have a significant effect on the milling process, especially separation. Proper tempering is important, as is the proper adjustment of rolls and bolting screens. But virtually any well-run mill today does all of these jobs exceedingly well.
Blending of flours from different streams also effects flour properties. Patent flour is the "purest" flour from a mill, containing less ash because of less bran and germ residue. Clear flours have more ash, and straight grade is between patent and clear flours, being a blend of all flour streams.
What determines the actual quality of the flour is, in most cases, the quality of the wheat. To a large degree, the miller determines this quality in selecting the wheat the mill purchases, and in blending the different lots for milling. For each type and brand of flour offered in the company's product line, the miller's main task is to make sure that the composition of the flour and its performance characteristics are generally kept within narrow parameters. A vast array of wheats are available to choose from, and experience, skill, physical testing, price, as well as the standards of the milling company, all affect which lots of wheat will be chosen.
A miller's choices are not unlimited. Wheat qualities are determined by both genetic and environmental factors. The latter include soil condition, crop management, weather throughout the growing season, and storage conditions. It is these environmental factors which are responsible for most of the differences from year to year within the same wheat classes and/or within the same growing regions. Genetic factors present millers with less short-term variation; they know well the characteristics of the major wheat categories. Over the longer term, how genetic factors affect quality is determined by the wheat breeders who develop new wheat varieties. It is these factors which are perhaps the most significant.
Before proceeding any further, we need a clearer understanding of the term "quality." In the context of this subject, quality does not simply refer to "good" or "bad" flour or wheat, but to the fact that wheat and flour possess certain properties or characteristics that contribute to their suitability to making specific types of bread and other baked goods. Quality is relative to what we want to do with the flour.
A true artisan baker adapts each formula, and the timing of mixing, rest, scaling, molding and proofing, to variances in temperature, humidity and quality of flour. The artisan also knows that there is a smaller window of opportunity to perform each step with some flours. Or that one flour may ferment faster than another. Or that one flour may yield a dough that bakes best if put in the oven when it seems a little under proofed, while another must be pushed to what seems an over proofed stage before it gives its best. This might mistakenly lead us to think that, since every flour has the potential to be a "quality" flour in the hands of a true master, we should be happy with whatever flour is available.
Reports from members of the 1994 Baking Team USA indicate that the flour they had available to them in France was better suited to all of their needs than we are used to here in America. The team members found French flour to be very user-friendly and forgiving, giving good results even if small mistakes were made in the process. From mixing to proofing, doughs were easy to manipulate; from crumb color and texture to overall taste and aroma, end results were noticeably better and consistent. In their judgment, French flours have better quality.
Why is this? Do French millers manipulate the wheat to bring out these different qualities? Does the climate produce characteristics better suited to artisanal bread production, or at least artisinal French-style bread production? Has French wheat been consciously or unconsciously bred for those qualities which contribute to good French-type bread? Or have French bread making and wheat breeding co-evolved to the present state?
Whatever the answers to these questions, it seems clear that discussions of flour quality in America must go beyond considerations of what environmental and genetic conditions make available to us today. In terms of quality, we simply may not have available the wheat or flour that we need to make the bread of our dreams. The more important question for Guild members then becomes: Why do we not have our own dream wheat, and what can we do to get it?
As stated before, wheat breeders play a significant role in the quality characteristics of wheats. The American wheat breeding program has been directed almost entirely in the direction of producing an agronomically successful, healthy crop that produces high yields. A few genetic laboratories develop strains adapted to specific microclimates and resistant to diseases and infestations. When these strains show promise, they are test milled, test baked, and supplied to industrial bakeries for test baking. New wheat varieties will be released and marketed to farmers only if they show promise of agricultural and commercial success.
Sometimes marketing trends influence the direction of wheat breeding. This is the case today with Hard White Wheat. Virtually unknown a few years ago, white wheat (actually tan in color) is hard red wheat which is missing the dominant genes for red color. it is being promoted because it does not have the "strong" flavor found in red bran. Whatever its baking qualities, the potential market for white wheat is seen as very large. As a result, almost all genetic research at Kansas State University today is centered on white wheat strains.
The Bread Bakers Guild has commenced a study to delve into at least some of the. issues of flour quality, from breeding to milling. Are there flour characteristics which meet the quality parameters of all artisan bakers? Are these different from those of industrial bakers? Do the wheats and/or milling procedures exist today in America? Does our market potential show enough promise to breeders, farmers and millers if they do not?
Flour quality is a complex subject, and we must understand from the beginning that what we are likely to learn and accomplish will have inherent and unavoidable limits.
In the years since the above was written, there has been significant progress in the quality of wheat and flour for artisan baking. Several mills now offer flours specifically for "artisan" breads. In most cases these actually are different flours, not just the same old stuff in a different bag. At least one flour company, in conjunction with bakers, has identified existing winter wheat varieties that consistently perform better for artisan breads. This company has contracted with farmers to grow these cultivars and made flour from them available. There is talk of packaging and marketing this flour for the home baker, though at present, to the best of my knowledge, it is only available to commercial customers.
*The Artisan thanks Greg Mistell, Executive Director of the Bread Bakers Guild of America for permission to reproduce this series of article by Mr. Leonard.
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Practical tips to help you improve your credit rating and avoid expensive high interest loans
We look at the two things you need to understand credit checking to help you get the right loan.
Credit checking is simply when a bank or other organisation look at your credit file to help them make the decision as to whether they wish to do business with you or not.
There are many types of organisation that can look at your credit file, though for most of us credit checking applies most when we are looking to
To see what banks will be able to see when they view your credit score, check out the following Mirror article – What do banks see when they look at your credit record?
In this article, we are going to specifically look at what you need to know about your credit file when looking to take out a loan.
What many people do not realise, is that there is actually three version of their credit file, one for each of the major credit reference agencies:
Each agency holds slightly different information about you, and when doing their credit checking one bank may, for example, look at Equifax, whilst another lender may look at Transunion, and maybe your mobile phone company may look at Experian.
So the first to understanding credit checking is to realise that different lenders will use different credit reference agencies to check your file.
So all this means is that you need to get a 'cross-agency' combined version of your credit file. 'Your credit report explained' which can be viewed below:
What is a credit report? – Your credit report explained – Credit cards & loans – Which? Money
Purchase I hear you say, can't you get free credit reports?
Yes, you can, but like everything, in life, you get what you pay for.
What is most useful is to be able to look in details at your credit file, and see ALL the information that is contained on the report.
Firstly so you know exactly the information they hold about you, and secondly, if anything is wrong, you can get this corrected.
The free credit reports do give you some information, such as your credit score, but most people really do not understand what their credit score really means, and therefore the free reports have limited use.
We recommend buying a one-off combined credit report from www.checkmyfile.com (Try it FREE for 30 days, then £14.99 a month – cancel anytime).
The image below provides a little insight into some of the information that you will receive.
This will give you ALL the information you need regarding your credit file so you can see exactly the state of your credit file.
Even if you know you have lots of missed payments and your credit file looks bad, it is still very useful to see in 'black and white' what your file looks like, for this can be your very first step to then improving it.
So now you've looked through your credit file (not that you can do anything about what is actually on it) you can now only start applying for loans from lenders who are likely to accept you.
Lots of failed application to lenders do not look good on a file plus it wastes your time.
So use the information you now know about your own credit file to only approach lenders who are likely to accept you.
The Money Advice Service is an excellent website that offers a wealth of valuable advice and looks at this area in close detail. To see what they have to say, please check out the following article 'How to improve your credit score'
Keeping your credit rating at a high level may seem easier said than done but fortunately, there are a number of tried and trusted methods that can help to keep the arrow pointing in the right direction.
These include:
The guys at Life Hacker also put their unique take on this important subject – https://www.lifehacker.co.uk/2014/12/29/how-to-improve-your-uk-credit-rating
There are today lots of options to get a loan if you have a bad credit rating from lenders who are not interested in your credit score and by exploring our website you will be able to see many of the affordable options currently available from the UK guarantor loans market.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, Milad un Nabi, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Winter Solstice, New Year's Day: Whatever you celebrate, spending holidays with families that sometimes drive you crazy is universal. With which of these families would you least like to celebrate the holidays? Commiserate here Part 1: Vote here Part 2: Vote here
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Flaky Apple Turnovers...Dorie Style
Just in time for Apple Picking Season.....
today's recipe for TWD comes from
Boy, she sure picked this at the right time. Apples are ready to pick here in New England. And this recipe calls for one of my favorite kind....Granny Smith.
Still waiting for my number one choice of Honey Crisp,
but that will come in just a couple weeks.
This recipe was super easy and delish!
Perfect with a glass of milk or to send off in those lunches with the kids.
No need to purchase Puff Pastry, you can make you own low cal version.
I chose to do them in squares that were folded into triangles,
that way there was no scrap to deal with.
For the dough:
1 cup NO fat sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 sticks margarine cut into small pieces
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 sticks margarine cut into small pieces
**Mix the surgar and sour cream together, set aside
**Cut in the Margarine with the flour and salt mixture
**When into pea sized crumbs, add the SC/sugar and mix
****I mixed with my hand , so I wouldn't over mix
**Divide dough in half and shape into a rectangle, and wrap in saran wrap. Store in fridge overnight.
**Take out dough and roll out to a 9 x 13 rectangle, between wax paper works easiest.
Fold this rectangle into 1/3's and wrap again and put in fridge for 2 hours.
For the filling:
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
** Mix all of this together and set aside.
**Retrieve dough from fridge, cut each piece in half. Roll each half an 1/4 inch thick.
**Cut into 6 squares, equally.
**Place a little filling on one side of square, moisten the edge of square with water. Then fold over to form a triangle. Press down the edges.
**Place on sheet pan, 2 x 6. Brush with milk and sprinkle with crystal sugar.
**Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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How do you use your ATV?
Farmers and ranchers use ATVs and UVs in myriad ways. These small mechanical workhorses can tackle just about any task from scouting crops to chasing coyotes. Here are 3 ATV ideas from the All Around the Farm archives that you can put to use today.
Auger-Moving ATV
Shae Schneder of Ohio uses his farm's ATV to push out the auger's swingout and pull it back out from under their semitrailers. They made a tow bar from 2 seed corn signposts. The posts have holes running the entire length, which make it adjustable. This saves back strain.
Angled Blade Ends
Kansas farmer Wayne Hopkins designed angled ends for his blade. They're easy to put on and take off, too. He can use the blade with only one end angled at a time since they angle individually. Straighten or angle each end just by removing clips. He uses it to push snow and manure, and to level our gravel lane.
Saw while seated
Nebraska farmer Edward Heggemeyer used an 18-hp. gas motor that runs a hydraulic pump to power an orbit motor. The 16-inch blade is fastened to a hydraulic cylinder that pushes it out & away from the ATV. Another cylinder lifts the blade up & down. This saw works best for cutting 3-foot trees or smaller.


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Meet #MuddyJr!
Race Director Sheryl went on a trip to Calgary recently, and took Muddy Jr along for a few adventures.
Meet #MuddyJr - it was love at first site for Race Director Sheryl
Muddy Jr was excited to start the adventure - and buckled up like a pro!
Calgary is a lovely city, with nature beckoning at every step. So Muddy Jr and Sheryl explored a lot of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Muddy Jr was also excited to meet some new friends
Muddy Jr got to go through the mountains and into BC for a short visit. Weather through the mountains was very rainy and foggy - not much good for photo-ops. Once back in Calgary, though, Muddy Jr was game for luging at the Canada Olympic Park! Imagine go-karting down the side of a mountain. Big silly fun!
All good things must come to an end, however, and Muddy Jr needed to head back to Ontario! First, he had to drive through Canmore and Kananaskis to get back to the Calgary Airport.
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I'm a little behind on posting my videos on my blog! So here is a video I posted a few weeks ago and will give you guys a little insight into some of the polish reviews to come!
And embarrassingly enough, I have another haul coming up within the next week or 2!
Polishes mentioned in the video:
– zoya "tomoko"
– zoya "carter"
– zoya "chita"
– opi "alcatraz rocks"
– laura mercier "bewitched"
– essence "miss universe"
– china glaze "howl you doing"
– china glaze "bat my eyes"
– china glaze "fang-tastic"
– sally hansen "midnight glitz"
– sally hansen "twinkle toes-ty"
– spy princess nail lacquer "high society"
– spy princess nail lacquer "cypher"
– i love nail polish "cygnus loop"
– black cat lacquer "poison apple"
– dollish polish "walker bait"
– dollish polish "yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me"
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"because most forms of school choice further segregation, the report's recommendation will likely only further segregation and inequality for students."... Great Lakes ReviewYes, Brookings Inst has a dog in the race -- to continuously try to prove school choice is the answer. The Great Lakes Reports say "wait just a minute."
Recent report on school integration has limited utility for policymakers, review findsEAST LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2016) - An October report from the Center on Children and Families at Brookings attempted to compare various research findings on school segregation with a focus on expanding urban charter schools. The report argued that school quality is the primary determinant of student achievement, and that instead of addressing school segregation, policy should focus on improving the schools that students of color and low-income students attend. However, an academic review of the report finds the report has limited use for policymakers.
Erica Frankenberg, Penn State University College of Education, reviewed the report, Segregation, Race, and Charter Schools: What Do We Know?, for the Think Twice think tank review project. Think Twice, a project of the National Education Policy Center, is funded in part by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice. Dr. Frankenberg's research has examined how the design of school choice policy affects racial and economic student stratification. This has included examining the segregation trends in charter schools as well as analyzing state and federal policy to understand why such patterns of segregation exist in charter schools.
Overall, Frankenberg says, "This report is more a distraction than a contribution." Despite its claimed attempt to investigate research findings on school segregation, the report suggests that policy attend to school quality via school choice.
In her review, Frankenberg finds that the report presents a false choice between school integration and creating high-quality urban charter schools. She indicates that the report is limited because of its selective review and interpretation of the literature on race and poverty, and its questionable conclusions that are not reflective of the research consensus.
Frankenberg concludes, "because most forms of school choice further segregation, the report's recommendation will likely only further segregation and inequality for students."
Find the full review on the web:
You can find the original report from Brookings on the web at:
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Think Twice, a project of the National Education Policy Center, provides the public, policymakers and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. The project is made possible by funding from the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice.
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As climate change has pushed climate patterns outside of historic norms, the need for detailed projections is growing across all sectors, including agriculture, insurance, and emergency preparedness planning. A National Strategy for Advancing Climate Modeling emphasizes the needs for climate models to evolve substantially in order to deliver climate projections at the scale and level of detail desired by decision makers, this report finds. Despite much recent progress in developing reliable climate models, there are still efficiencies to be gained across the large and diverse U.S. climate modeling community. Evolving to a more unified climate modeling enterprise-in particular by developing a common software infrastructure shared by all climate researchers and holding an annual climate modeling forum-could help speed progress. Throughout this report, several recommendations and guidelines are outlined to accelerate progress in climate modeling. The U.S. supports several climate models, each conceptually similar but with components assembled with slightly different software and data output standards. If all U.S. climate models employed a single software system, it could simplify testing and migration to new computing hardware, and allow scientists to compare and interchange climate model components, such as land surface or ocean models. A National Strategy for Advancing Climate Modeling recommends an annual U.S. climate modeling forum be held to help bring the nation's diverse modeling communities together with the users of climate data. This would provide climate model data users with an opportunity to learn more about the strengths and limitations of models and provide input to modelers on their needs and provide a venue for discussions of priorities for the national modeling enterprise, and bring disparate climate science communities together to design common modeling experiments. In addition, A National Strategy for Advancing Climate Modeling explains that U.S. climate modelers will need to address an expanding breadth of scientific problems while striving to make predictions and projections more accurate. Progress toward this goal can be made through a combination of increasing model resolution, advances in observations, improved model physics, and more complete representations of the Earth system. To address the computing needs of the climate modeling community, the report suggests a two-pronged approach that involves the continued use and upgrading of existing climate-dedicated computing resources at modeling centers, together with research on how to effectively exploit the more complex computer hardware systems expected over the next 10 to 20 years.


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End to end claims management within one system
Rather than using multiple systems for the different parts of your claims management, LEAP includes all of the features you need to manage any claim all the way from First Notice of Loss (FNOL) to resolution.
From automatic validation and fraud scoring or relevant triaging to reserves and payment recording and integrated customer records, LEAP enables you to deliver digital, customer focused claims management.
User interfaces optimised for when you need them
Most systems offer either a desktop user interface or a web version, both of which have associated strengths and weaknesses. LEAP offers you both based on the same configuration, so you get the best of both worlds.
The desktop interface (WPF) allows for a high level of productivity for complex processes and the ability to have two claims open at once, especially useful if you take a call from a customer. The web version, which utilises the latest in HTML5 technology, provides a flexible interface that is available wherever and whenever you need it.
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Include a customer portal in your LEAP system and you give your customers the power to access their information in real-time, improving their customer experience and ensuring they stay informed each step of the way.
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Utilise data to enable smart insights
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Cyber security is a top concern in the boardroom, to the point where it's a more important issue than Brexit.
That's according to a new report from Radware examining the state of cyber security across the US and Europe.
The study found that in 85 per cent of cases, security threats are now being discussed on a board level. Almost all of them (94 per cent) see cyber security as a top priority, and two thirds (62 per cent) see it as 'extremely important'. This figure is up nine per cent, compared to last year.
To combat the threat, more and more executives are turning towards artificial intelligence and automated security. 80 per cent of execs are relying even more on such systems, and a third trusts them more than humans.
More than half (56 per cent) experienced a cyber-attack in the last 12 months, the report says. Radware's security industry survey says 98 per cent of security professionals all over the world reported being attacked at least once in 2016.
Europe seems to be under more attacks, but Radware believes that the US has a more 'mature model' of detection, while Europe has more 'stringent reporting requirements'.
Pascal Geenens, Radware EMEA security evangelist, believes that turning towards AI and automated cyber defence solutions is the natural next step given the advanced attacks that cyber attackers now employ: "The findings show that many victims thought they had the correct security measures in place to protect their business, but the reality is that the nature of the threats is constantly evolving and hackers are exploiting tools such as the Mirai or Brickerbot botnets that didn't even exist when they last reviewed their security defences."
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I have a late 2012 27" iMac with a relatively fresh install of OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2). I have been experiencing a pretty severe problem that I am convinced is software related, but I could use some assistance in finding the best way to track it down.
The problem is this: any time I leave the computer unattended for any length of time (ranging from minutes to hours), I come back to it and there is about an 80% chance that the system will have hung. I can move the mouse, but the cursor is the spinning beach ball and I can't click on anything, interact with anything, or type anything. The only way to get the computer out of this state, consistently, is to hold the power button and force a restart.
I've narrowed this problem down with some certainty to being related to my Seagate GoFlex Desk 3 TB external hard drive. Strangely, this drive required a driver to be installed from Seagate before it would show up connected via the attached Thunderbolt dock. There's a post here on Seagate's website that addresses some similar concerns with a similar drive. I did install that driver, which seemed to make the issue much worse, but I swear this issue may have been there before all this (I can't remember with certainty).
- If I disconnect the drive entirely, the problem goes away.
- If I boot the system into Safe Mode (with Shift held down), the problem also goes away.
Now, I've diligently gone through and removed everything I could find that was installed along with this driver. I opened up the installer and went to Show Files and removed everything it installed. I even searched my
/Library and
/System folders for anything with "Seagate" in the name, and killed all of it. But the problem still remains.
Booting into Safe Mode and having the problem go away tells me there is a software component here that is causing this mayhem. What I would like to ask for assistance with is how best to try and hunt down the driver, or kext, or application, or whatever it might be that is causing the system to hang like this.
I'm probably going to end up replacing this drive anyway, because this is just ridiculous, but in the meantime, it hosts a lot of important data and I'd really like to get my system working again with the drive by disabling whatever is so consistently causing it to hang.
Thanks so much for any help!


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Puzzle adventure games are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't mean they are all good (or all bad, for that matter). Finding the right mix of complexity and innovation, combined with proper elements of visual aesthetic, is not that easy.
Lumino City has found the right mix. Not only is it visually pleasing (read below to find out more about that), but the puzzles are also unique and complex, without being so difficult that you lose interest. We've got a full game review of Lumino City for you today.
You are in control of Lumi, who is on a journey to find her missing grandfather. Granddad is the caretaker of Lumino City and since his disappearance, the city has really fallen apart. Lumi meets townsfolk along the way and helps them fix things, find things, and build things.
The graphic design of this game is outstanding. Every object, every frame, every puzzle, was first handcrafted out of paper, miniature lights, motors, and more. Then, the objects were digitized and added into the game. Everything you see has a physical model somewhere in the world right now (I believe the models are in a museum).
The graphics add a warmth and level of depth that is impossible to describe, but easy to understand when you play the game. Although we are playing on a two-dimensional screen, the world seems to pop out in 3-D right before our eyes.
The game is made up of a series of puzzles. Some of them are fairly easy to figure out. While others most certainly require the use of the included Handy Manual, which in and of itself is a work of art. Although the guidebook only has a few dozen pages intended specifically for the puzzles, it is 900 pages long. The in-between fodder is mostly schematics and repeating text copied from some dictionary or something. However, I did come across a recipe for, what appears to be some sort of biscuit. I can't wait to try it out.
As far as puzzles go, each one is uniquely designed for the location you are in. In one area, the electricity has gone out and you must help get the TV working again. Using your knowledge of lemon power, you can complete the broken circuit to juice up (pardon the pun) the house.
In another area, you must help a half dozen residents to get what they want before they will help you with your task. However, even after you've done the leg work to get the team behind you, there is still another puzzle to complete within that same go around.
I don't want to give away too many details because the puzzles are what makes the game so good.
However, I will recommend you use the Handy Manual often. It was a lifesaver for me on a number of occasions. Usually, when the bag icon appears in the bottom right corner of the screen, that means, you probably won't solve the puzzle on your own.
The game is universal on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. I loved seeing the intricate details of the handcrafted models on my big screen TV. The game saves in iCloud, so you are able to pick up where you left off seamlessly. I would even use my iPad to access the Handy Manual while playing the game on my Apple TV.
The Good
As a fan of puzzle adventures, I can definitely say that this one is a winner. The puzzles are hard enough to be real head scratchers, without being so confusing that you give up in frustration. Even if you do find yourself at wits end with a puzzle, the Handy Manual is there to get you out of a jam.
The Bad
I noticed a few touch screen problems. Every once in a while, I'd tap on something with no response. A second or third tap would finally register and the character would move.
Similarly, on Apple TV, the Siri remote would sometimes not work smoothly. It was difficult to use the touch pad in spots where complete control was needed.
Lumino City costs $4.99. Considering this BAFTA award winning game will set you back $20 on Steam, you are getting more than a bargain, especially when you consider that you can play the game on Apple TV. There isn't much replay value, since a solved puzzle can't be resolved, and why would you want to anyway. However, the developer claims it has eight to 10 hours of gameplay, so it is a real deal.
If you like such puzzle adventure games as Monument Valley or The Room, then this one is right up your alley. I highly recommend it to fans of the genre. Download it in the App Store today.
Related Apps
This game closely resembles The Room series of puzzle games (but with a different visual aesthetic, of course).
What do you think of Lumino City? Let us know in the comments.


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by Matt Evans on Jun. 5, 2018
Went to Silkstone lake on Friday June 1 2018. My brother and I caught 15 rainbows averaging 16 inches to about 20. Saw a grizzly bear there too so be careful if you are in the area. We brought our dogs but it