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Insecurity: SERAP Asks Buhari, Govs to Disclose Spending of Security Votes
A civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has sent Freedom of Information requests to President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors of the 36 states of the federation, requesting them to provide information on specific details of spending of appropriated public funds as security votes between 2011 and 2019.
In the separate requests sent to Buhari and the governors, SERAP said given the current security situation in the country, it was important for it to determine if public funds meant to provide security and ensure respect and protection of the rights to life, physical integrity, and liberty of Nigerians have been spent for the purpose.
The organisation limited its request to details of visible, specific security measures and projects executed and do not include spending on intelligence operations.
In the FOI requests dated April 12, 2019 and signed by SERAP's Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: "'Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) provides that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. It is the security of the citizens that is intended and not the security of select individuals in public office. SERAP believes that transparency and accountability in the spending of security votes are critically important to fully implement this responsibility imposed on both the federal and state governments."
It said: "We are concerned that rather than serving the citizens, the appropriation of public funds as security votes over the years would seem to serve high-ranking government officials at all levels—federal and states. We are also concerned that the practice of security votes entrusts discretionary powers to spend huge public funds on certain elected public officials who may not have any idea of operational issues on security matters."
The requests read in part: "SERAP urges you to open-up on the matter and provide information and documents as requested. This will be one step in the right direction. Unless the information is urgently provided, Nigerians would continue to see the appropriation of public funds as security votes and the institutionalisation of this cash in 'Ghana Must Go bags' practice as a tool for self-enrichment.
"We would be grateful if the requested information is provided to us within seven days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter. If we have not heard from you by then, the Registered Trustees of SERAP shall take all appropriate legal action under the Freedom of Information Act to compel you to comply with our request.
"The most general purpose of state power is to provide security for citizens and other residents and to enable them lead a life that is meaningful to them. However, the growing level of insecurity, violence, kidnappings and killings in Zamfara State and other parts of Nigeria suggest that successive governments—at both federal and state levels—have been unwilling or unable to satisfactorily implement this fundamental constitutional commitment.
"SERAP believes that there is a strong link between corruption and insecurity, violence, kidnappings and killings in several parts of the country. Available evidence would seem to suggest that many of the tiers of government in Nigeria have used security votes as a conduit for grand corruption rather than spending the funds to improve and enhance national security and ensure full protection of Nigerians' rights to life, physical integrity, and liberty. In fact, former governor of Kano State Musa Kwankwaso once described security votes as 'another way of stealing public funds'.
"The huge financial resources budgeted for 'security votes' by successive governments—at both federal and state levels–have not matched the security realities, especially given the level of insecurity, violence, kidnappings and killings in many parts of the country. The current security realities in the country would seem to suggest massive political use, mismanagement or stealing of security votes by many governments.
"SERAP believes that the federal government and state governments ought to push for transparency and accountability in the spending of security votes both at the federal and state levels, if any such funds are to be properly spent to promote and ensure sustainable peace and security for the people of Nigeria."
"SERAP believes that by providing the information, your government would help put an end to any insinuation that security votes are spent on political activities, mismanaged or stolen. This would in turn contribute to better opportunities for citizens to assess the level of spending and commitment of successive governments to ensuring the security of lives and property of the people."


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Spring officially started this week, but no one could tell, given the recent temperatures and snow. I.am. so. ready… I plan to officially welcome spring and kick off the brighter days to come with my annual purchase of a frappuccino just as soon as I encounter a warmer morning. No such luck yet. Even when I check the forecast which occasionally promises a warmer day in the middle or end of the week, the temperatures usually end up being colder.
But no matter! I intend to stay optimistic and have even begun watching movies that will usually cheer me up and get me looking forward to the end of school year and nicer weather. Currently, I'm watching The Sound of Music. Nothing can put me in a better mood than Maria and her charges belting out "Do-re-mi" in the Austrian mountains. I will snuggle down under my favorite blanket and watch my movies. I'll be enjoying my first frappuccino of the year and sporting my sunglasses before I know it!

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Designed as a tribute and facility to gather up the historical memory of mining for posterity, this museum comprises different areas displaying images of mining activities, machinery, minerals, literature and everything related to the sociological sphere of working in a mine (infirmary, bath houses, etc.).
Perhaps the most spectacular area is the mock-up mine, which reproduces the inside of a mine with astonishing realism (pit cage included). What's more, the museum is strategically located in an area where, just a short distance away, there is the historic San Vicente Pit, the first colliery to be self-managed by a mining union during the 1920s; Sotón Pit, still open and declared a Property of Cultural Interest; the Samuño Valley Ecomuseum; the set of bridges called "Los ingleses" and "Los gallegos", built by the Ferrocarril de Langreo railway company; and the Sociedad Metalúrgica Duro-Felguera metalworking factory. A veritable collection of remains and resources that make a true "golden mile" of industrial tourism.


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Free Example of Juvenile Court System Essay
Since its inception in the late 1800s the juvenile court has undergone tremendous changes especially regarding to the rights of a juvenile offender. The Juvenile courts were established in the rate 1800s with a sole objective of reforming children and young adults who had gone astray instead of subjecting them to the adult court system where they would definitely be punished for their wrong doings. Today the juvenile offender enjoys a wide range of rights almost as equal to those that an adult offender is granted. Juveniles have a right to an attorney, right to question witnesses and right to timely notification of charges. This paper critically analyses several landmark cases that influenced the Juveniles legal rights
Breed v. Jones (1975)
In the case of breed v Jones the U.S Supreme Court held that the subjection to prosecution of a juvenile as an adult in criminal court after an adjudicatory proceeding in a juvenile court violated the double jeopardy clause as outlined in the fifth amendment. The respondent had been forced to marshal his resources against the state twice and endure stigma on both occasions.
Fare v. Michael (1979)
In this case the respondent had requested the police to allow him to speak to his probation officer but the request was turned down. The respondent then agreed to talk without seeing an attorney. Upon being charged in juvenile court with murder the respondent moved to suppress the incriminating statements on the ground that being denial of a chance to see his probation officer was a violation equal to denial of the right to an attorney. The juvenile court denied the motion but the California Supreme Court reversed it holding that denial to see a probation officer amounted to violation of the respondents Fifth Amendment rights.
Woods v. Clusen (1986)
In this particular case, Woods was intimidated by the police and gave oral evidence of murder under unfavorable conditions. Initially he had kept silent and clearly stated that he was aware of the Miranda rights. Woods was found guilty of second degree murder and manslaughter. Later on Woods petitioned for habeas corpus which he was granted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Roper v. Simmons (2005)
Christopher Simmons committed murder in 1993 and with the presence of overwhelming evidence he was sentenced to death. However he appealed to the sentence but subsequent courts upheld the death sentence. However in 2002 the Supreme Court ruling in Atkins V Virginia overturned the death penalty on the mentally incapacitated. Simmons immediately filed a petition for state post conviction relief which went through and was sentenced to life imprisonment. In 2005 upon a petition by the state of Missouri the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the case and ruled that minors aged below 18 years are not eligible for the death penalty.
The purpose for establishing the juvenile court was to help the juvenile offender find a reform. It is unfair to coerce juveniles as demonstrates in the case of Woods v. Clusen because it denies the juvenile his rights and subjects him/her to mistreatment. However, conviction of juveniles today has been limited to following legal procedures which if they are violated often lets the juveniles off the hook on the grounds of violation of his/her rights as observed in the case of Fare v. Michael (1979).


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This case study of the Language Centre's technical developments highlights how we are provding the best technologies for language learning in the digital age. Prepared by JISC Digital Media it illustrates how busy we have been in order to bring the best opportunities to our staff and students.
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Speak to the Future Campaign
New campaign calls for urgent action on languages
A new campaign, branded Speak to the Future, has been launched with the support of over 30
organisations to address the UK's flagging achievement in language learning. The campaign calls
for urgent action on policy to safeguard and revitalise language learning across all phases of
education in order to boost educational and career opportunities for young people and our ability to
compete in the global economy. Campaigners have united to send a powerful public message
highlighting the vital national importance of foreign language capacity in today's global world.
Languages in Europe: Theory, policy, practice
The LETPP project - Languages in Europe: Theory Policy Practice - has just launched its website:
Multilingualism has been described as an "asset for Europe and a shared commitment". This may, however, be more a vision of what might be than a description of reality. Reality is mediated not only by the vision (what people think), but by policy decisions (laws and regulations) and by performance (what we actually do).
A one year project - LETPP - has therefore been initiated in order to identify the conditions which allow good ideas on multilingualism to develop into coherent policy and practice, and also the obstacles to that happening. By policy we mean European, national and regional strategies which promote or inhibit linguistic diversity in social and economic life, and also specific measures which may support that diversity, such as the Lifelong Learning Programme.


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YouTube Tuesday : New Orleans Style
February 20, 2007 by -tom
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YouTube Tuesday special Mardis Gras edition for Fat Tuesday. I'll show you mine if you show me yours, so here's some New Orleans style video goodness to watch while you're feasting on the traditional fastnachts today.
Fire On The Bayou – The Neville Brothers on Letterman
Professor Longhair – Tipitina
Dr John – The Night Tripper 1970
Kid Thomas -Preservation Hall 1962
The Meters – Cissy Strut
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Monitoring Procedures & Equipment
Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many different types of job sites. OSHA makes it very important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly. OSHA mandates that anyone working with these substances must receive comprehensive training in this area. In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to regulate the handling of hazardous waste "from cradle to grave." Since then other regulations have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials. Our training products on HAZWOPER: Monitoring Procedures and Equipment discuss the importance of detecting hazardous materials, as well as the equipment and procedures used in the process.
In developing the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), standards has been set specifically for the development of worker safety and health policies. In order to meet this objective, the Department of Labor Occupational and Health Administration developed standards that provide for "monitoring or measuring employee exposure" to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This is not limited to gases and vapors but also includes hazardous dusts and aerosols. In addition, employers must "make, keep and preserve records" of this monitoring for availability to the Secretary of Labor. Also each employee or former employee must have access to the records that indicate their exposure to toxic materials or harmful physical agents.
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Comedy is one of the toughest businesses there is. It is hard to make people laugh for a living. You could argue it's even harder getting laughs during an election year where so much history is being made.
It's easy to poke fun at the traditional old, white guys like Sen. John McCain or Sen. Joe Biden. It's a little more dicey going after Sen. Barack Obama or Gov. Sarah Palin (though Rudy Giuliani was pretty funny).
Not that comedians aren't chomping at the bit.
This week, we're seeing the first Palin Parodies. I've been trolling the web, and I have to say, most of the stuff isn't very funny. Yet. The parodies that did make me laugh worked because they didn't make fun of Gov. Palin so much as they used her to make fun of Sen. McCain.
This first one is called "McCain's Brain," which is deliciously inappropriate. I found it on FunnyorDie.com,a website which has highlighted several Will Ferrell videos (and the voice sure sounds a lot like Ron Burgundy):
This parody on YouTubealso pokes more fun at McCain than it does at Palin(warning, adult language).
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At least in this part of the world, Graffiti is forbidden. Actually if you get caught you can spend some time kept behind bars… right?
What about when these are real art expressions? Would Picasso or Dali be prisoner because they gave some color strokes to a dull wall? Perhaps not now. What about when they were totally strangers?
And would they if they were kind of crazy? What about then all those masterpieces like the Raven by Edgar Allan Poe?
And if graffiti is to embellish some plain wall?
One thing I am certain of. People who do graffiti are quick with their cans! They will come, paint and fly before getting caught!
What would one get if they were to have some free space of their own to paint on their imagination?


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You are currently browsing the daily archive for February 6, 2016.
The three-year Lectionary that many Catholics and Protestants hear in public worship gives us a great variety of Holy Scripture.
Yet, it doesn't tell the whole story.
My series Forbidden Bible Verses — ones the Lectionary editors and their clergy omit — examines the passages we do not hear in church. These missing verses are also Essential Bible Verses, ones we should study with care and attention. Often, we find that they carry difficult messages and warnings.
Today's reading is from the English Standard Version with commentary by Matthew Henry and John MacArthur.
Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.
Last week's reading is at the beginning of Matthew 14 and relates the death of John the Baptist, news of which reached Jesus.
Matthew tells us that, afterwards, He went by boat to 'a desolate place' to be alone (Matthew 14:13).
The crowds followed Him via land routes (Matthew 14:14). He healed the sick among them and, when the day came to an end, He performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000, which was likely more, as that number only designated men. There were also women and children there, so, as John MacArthur says, there could have been as many as 25,000 people in all (Matthew 14:15-21).
Jesus still wanted to pray alone, so He sent the disciples on ahead in their boat to go to the other side of the sea to Gennesaret. A terrible storm broke out whilst the disciples were in the boat. They were too far out to get back to shore. They were frightened. In the middle of the night, Jesus approached them, walking on water. Seeing this figure, the disciples were truly terrified. Jesus said, 'Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid' (Matthew 14:22-27).
This is what happened next (Matthew 14:28-33):
28 And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." 29 He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[d] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
This brings us to today's verses which concern his second ministry in Gennesaret. Matthew Henry tells us:
It was in this country and neighbourhood that the woman with the bloody issue was cured by touching the hem of his garment, and was commended for her faith (Matthew 9:20-22) and thence, probably, they took occasion to ask this.
John MacArthur says:
we do know that in past ministry there, He had healed multitudes and multitudes and multitudes, so there were a lot less than there originally were.
The parallel reading for this is Mark 6:53-56, which I discussed in 2012. That post has a much more detailed version of the feeding of the 5,000 and the ensuing storm which was a precursor of the hardships the apostles would endure in their future preaching and healing.
The story of His first ministry there involves healing the woman with the 12-year blood flow and Jairus's daughter. There are three accounts: Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-34 and Luke 8:40-48.
Now on to today's reading. Jesus and His disciples landed at Gennesaret (verse 34). My post about Mark's version of events explains that this place, which was a small region rather than a village or town, was:
not far from Capernaum and Bethsaida, the original port of call (Mark 6:45). (This Bethsaida is different from the Pool of Bethesda or Pool of Bethsaida in John 5. The port of Bethsaida is along the Sea of Galilee. The name means 'fish house', so fishing was probably the primary local 'industry' there.)
John's account tells us that people followed them there. More came from Capernaum. So, again, our Saviour and the Twelve were surrounded by crowds (verse 54). This time, however, the newcomers sought healing (verse 55). MacArthur says that Gennesaret is a scenic spot which is much identified with the Sea of Galilee, sometimes referred to as the Lake of Gennesaret.
Matthew Henry wrote that Gennesaret translates as:
the valley of branches.
Furthermore, it was next to the land of the Gadarenes, or:
the Gergesenes, their neighbours, who were borderers upon the same lake. Those besought Christ to depart from them, they had no occasion for him these besought him to help them, they had need of him.
You can read more about the story of the Gadarene swine in Matthew 8:28-34. For parallel accounts, but with one man instead of two, read Mark 5:1-20 and Luke 8:26-33 and Luke 8:34-39.
In Gennesaret, it was not long before the men of the region recognised Jesus from His first visit (verse 35). They quickly went around to bring the sick to Him.
Note that when the men brought the ailing to Jesus, they followed the example of the woman with the blood flow and implored Him to allow the sick to touch the hem of His garment in order to be healed (verse 36).
All who touched it were made well.
MacArthur says that they did not wish to impose on Him (emphases mine):
They may have remembered the woman in chapter 9, who grabbed His robe and was healed. All they felt they needed to do was to touch Him, and I think there is a sense of beautiful propriety here, a sensitivity here; they are saying, "We need so desperately what you have to give, but we don't want to be an extra burden for you. You don't have to get around to all of us; we'll just touch You, and that way we'll be as little a problem to You as we can be." So there is a sense of propriety and sensitivity in their approach, and a great, great measure of faith.
Remember that Jesus's creative miracles resulted in immediate and complete restoration to health as a sign that God is merciful in His love:
There are no progressive healings, or claims that, "Jesus healed me, and I've been getting better ever since." They were made totally well in the instant that they touched Him. Here, again, we are wont to remark that the compassion of God is demonstrated; He is the compassionate healer. It is so that God may be revealed as a compassionate God, a God of loving kindness and tenderness toward people.
Did the people believe that Jesus was the Son of God afterward? MacArthur thinks that is unlikely:
It strikes me that this again is a classic example of the fact that people inevitably came to Jesus to get what they wanted. Then, having gotten what they wanted, they left. That is the pathos of this whole thing. It always seems to be so with Jesus. Once people have received what they wanted, they're gone.
We respond with, 'Aww, that's awful.' Yet, are we any better?
Even today in our contemporary kind of Christianity, Jesus is seen as a genie who responds to our wishes, and having received our wishes, we abandon any meaningful relationship. It's as if Jesus is offered as one who is a panacea and little else. We, today, are as guilty of ingratitude toward God and Jesus Christ, which, by the way, may be the ugliest of all sins, as these were in that day. So in spite of their ingratitude and self-centeredness, and in spite of the fact that their commitment to Him was one of great faith and great need and not one of great adoration, He healed them. That is the compassion of God.
This modern taking God for granted is known as moralistic therapeutic deism. The link has a simple explanation of the comfy Christianity many of us ascribe to.
If we have fallen in that trap, Matthew Henry gives us advice on how to enter in to a truly profound relationship with our Lord which will sustain us in this life. Alternatively, we can carry on and risk falling away from the faith:
The healing virtue that is in Christ, is put forth for the benefit of those that by a true and lively faith touch him. Christ is in heaven, but his word is nigh us, and he himself in that word. When we mix faith with the word, apply it to ourselves, depend upon it, and submit to its influences and commands, then we touch the hem of Christ's garment. It is but thus touching, and we are made whole. On such easy terms are spiritual cures offered by him, that he may truly be said to heal freely so that if our souls die of their wounds, it is not owing to our Physician, it is not for want of skill or will in him but it is purely owing to ourselves. He could have healed us, he would have healed us, but we would not be healed so that our blood will lie upon our own heads.
That's a sobering thought.
In closing, John MacArthur introduced Matthew 15, which we will begin next week, as follows:
He rejected the shallow, sham kind of interest. It was superficial, political, self-centered, self-indulgent; they wanted food, they wanted healing, they wanted freedom from Rome and the Herodians, but they didn't want their hearts changed, or Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, so He rejected the shallowness of their interest. From here on out, things begin to descend; He loses popularity, hostility begins to rise, we are one year away from His crucifixion, and the majority of that year is spent in seclusion with the Twelve. He is readying and equipping them for the tremendous ministry they're going to have when He leaves …
From here on out, He's going to spend more and more time with the Twelve as the hostility, anger, bitterness, and rejection arises. Again, as we look at our text, we see an instant change that helps us note this as a turning point. The crowd has given to Jesus the pinnacle of popularity, and it is the very next day that He is confronted, here in this text, with the scribes and Pharisees who pour their venom on Him, and reveal the fact that what they really want to do is publicly discredit Him and get rid of Him. So the turning point comes immediately, and we are faced with the hostility of these religious leaders of Israel.
Next time: Matthew 15:1-9


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A dramatizing of Knut Hamsun's famous novel from 1898, Victoria, which is about the tragic and unhappy love affair between Victoria and Johannes. She's a daughter of a rich estate owner, and he is the son of the poor miller. Despite the deep love between them, her father makes Victoria ditch Johannes, and instead marry to the chamber-mans son Otto. Johannes is a writer, and very fond of the nature, but he can never get the girl he loves above all, the wealthy born Victoria. They meet for the first time at age 14, when she is 10. We follow them for years, where we see Johannes making every possible attempt to impress her, and to climb in social rank, at which he does not succeed. They meet up several times, declaring their love for each other, but Victoria is obliged to marry far richer Otto to ensure their parents needed future prosperity.
File Size : 5.73 GB
Resolution : 720×576
Duration : 01:41:56
Quality: DVD9 (custom)
Language: Norwegian, Russian (2 tracks)
Subs: English, Norwegian (embedded)
Genre: Drama, Romance


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If you're like me, you've been putting off buying a new computer just because you didn't feel like going through the hassle of transferring important files and programs from one PC to another. Procrastinate no longer! AlohaBob's PC-Relocator, a new software program from publisher EisenWorld makes it easy to transfer the contents of your entire PC directly to a new one with very little fuss.
The program, which is compatible with Windows 95 and 98, comes in two versions-a downloadable version and a retail box that ships with a parallel cable. The software is exactly the same, so you're basically paying $20 for a cable. Unless you're moving a limited amount of data, your better bet anyway is to use a direct network connection. That said, since you'll have to specify your old PC's IP address, unless you have some experience with home networking it may be simpler for you to hook the PCs together with the cable before you go to bed and check them in the morning.
AlohaBob's PC-Relocator 1.2
A wizard helps you designate a target and source. PC-Relocator takes you through the entire re-location process quickly, with little user intervention required. Once you've installed the software on both PCs, you'll be asked to designate one as a source PC and the other as a target PC. Then you'll be asked how the two machines are connected; I used my home LAN for the transfer. The software scans both PCs and merges the contents of your old PC onto your new one.
One of the things I really liked was the program's ability to disseminate between versions of software. For example, if you have the latest version of a browser installed on your new PC, it won't overwrite it with an older version. However, this feature can cut both ways. I have more than one version of several programs installed on my PC for testing purposes. Since the software didn't automatically transfer them all, I had to do it manually after PC-Relocator completed its work.
Another nice feature is the failsafe option. If you have a problem with your new PC once the relocation is complete, EisenWorld has provided a way to start over. You can undo the entire process using a command line undo, if necessary. I didn't try this option, but it was nice to know it was there anyway. Plus, during the file transfer you can cancel the process at any time and return the new PC to its pre-relocation status if you decide you don't want to proceed.
PC-Relocator's main drawback is its lack of user control. You can't choose which files to ignore, so everything gets copied. This means that any old hidden files, Internet caches, and even viruses can be transferred from your old PC to your new one. This was the main reason that PC-Relocator was left off the WinList. I had the remnants of countless old programs on my old PC and now, unfortunately, I also have them on my new PC.
That said, using the program took hours off my software installation process and helped me maintain all of my bookmarks, sent e-mails, and Word documents that I use everyday. Plus, it motivated me to buy a new PC, quite a bargain for $49.99.


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Industrial sensors are often very simple: just an analog output signal. Today we make that signal remotely accessible – without writing a single line of code. And with push notifications that allow you to see any anomalies immediately on your smartphone.
- One Raspberry Pi, either the Model 3 or the Zero W, or equivalent Linux board.
- Two or more Launchpads, either CC2650 (2.4 GHz) or CC1350 (sub-GHz)
- Jumper wires
- One analog input sensor
- Optional: one Coin Cell board to connect a coin cell battery to the Launchpad
Step 0: Set up the Wireless Network
Set up the wireless network with the serial gateway and the Launchpad boards by following the instructions here.
You should now have a wireless IPv6 network up and running with one Launchpad as a serial gateway and one Launchpad ready to be used for the analog sensor.
Step 1: Connect the Analog Input
As the analog input sensor, we use an linear potentiometer with a slider. This device produces an analog input that depends on where the slider is positioned.
The Launchpad with an analog sensor connected to it.
This slider has three pins: two pins that power the device (one ground pin and one
Vcc pin) and one signal pin. Most analog sensors are similarly constructed. This slider runs on 3.3 V power, but others may require 5 V – make sure to use the correct power for your sensor.
Connect the pins like this:
- Connect the ground pin on the sensor to the
GNDpin on the Launchpad
- Connect the power pin on the sensor to the
3V3pin on the Launchpad (for a 3.3 V power sensor)
- Connect the signal pin on the sensor to the
DIO 23pin on the Launchpad
The analog sensor and the Launchpad.
The three pins are located conveniently close to each other on the board. Make sure to not connect the 5V pin to the sensor, if it is not designed for 5 V – this may fry the sensor.
Step 2: Configure the Analog Input
We now have to tell the system that we plugged in an analog input to the Launchpad, and to what pin we connected it.
We open the device settings in the web frontend or the app and tap the
Pin Config button. Tap the
Analog input button and select the
DIO 23 option. Then tap the
Apply settings button.
Configure the analog input pin to `DIO 23`.
Step 3: Configure the Data Rate and Power Settings
Tap the
Power Setup button to open the power settings. This lets you change the settings that affect the power consumption of the device, including the data rate.
The default data rate is to report the analog input every 30 minutes. Tap the Sensor Sample Period button and change it to 1 second, and then tap
Apply Configuration. The analog sensor will now report its data once every second.
Tap the back button and the analog input gauge should start reporting data from the analog sensor.
For the gauge to auto-update, you need to set up a user account and register the device for remote access.
Configure the device to report sensor data every second.
Step 4: Set up Push Notifications
Now we are ready to set up push notifications. This will cause a notification to be shown on your smartphone when the value of the analog input signal changes.
Configure push notifications when the analog input goes above and below the value of 1500.
To configure push notifications, tap the
Notifications button. You must have a user account and the device registered for remote access for notifications to be enabled.
Bonus Step: Make it Completely Wireless with a Coin Cell Battery
Our remote analog input reader is so power efficient that it can run even with a coin cell battery. Depending on the sensor reporting rate, the can live for years on a single coin cell battery.
Bonus step: completely wireless sensor powered by a coin call battery.
To set up the device with a coin cell battery, follow the steps in this post, starting at Step 6.


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If you happened to miss Saturday's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event, no worries because Showtime has released the video highlights for your viewing pleasure.
The night started off a tad slow, with several scraps going to the judges' scorecards, but the last three fights picked up the slack by ending in spectacular fashion.
Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold (Pictured) laid the lumber on Keith Jardine to retain his crown in the card's featured contest.
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada hosted the show.
Please press the media player below to watch the recap:
Here are the official results from last night's festivities:
Preliminary Bouts:
(Showtime Extreme 8PM ET/PT)
Estevan Payan Defeated Alonzo Martinez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ricky Legere Defeated Chris Spang via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gian Villante Defeated Trevor Smith via TKO (Strikes) at 1:05 in the 1stRound
Nah-Shon Burrell Defeated James Terry via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Main Bouts:
(Showtime 10PM ET/PT)
Tarec Saffiedine Defeated Tyler Stinson via Split Decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Tyron Woodley Defeated Jordan Mein Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal Defeated Lorenz Larkin via TKO (Strikes) at 1:32 in the 1stRound
Robbie Lawler Defeated Adlan Amagov via TKO (Flying knee) at 1:48 in the 1stRound
Luke Rockhold Defeated Keith Jardine via TKO (Srikes) at 4:26 in the 1stRound (Rockhold retains Strikeforce middleweight title)


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Join me in welcoming Leona Windwalker and Book II in her New Beginnings Series, Ben's Beginning! Today we have a fun character interview with Mama from the book!
Leona: Hello and thanks for stopping on by, Mrs.—
Leona: Hello and thanks for stopping on by, Mrs.—
Candace: Goodness, no, call me Mama! Everyone does! Or if you really must use my name, please use Candace. Mrs. sounds so OLD! *giggles and pats her teased out curls*
Leona: Well, thanks for stopping by, Candace. I'd like to talk to you about Ben and Marty today.
Candace: *pouts* And nothing about little old me? *leans over and pats Leona's knee* I'm just teasin' ya. Ben and Marty are good boys.
Leona: You first met Ben over Christmas, I believe.
Candace: Oh my, yes! You should have seen that poor boy's face when he got outta that cab! It were a right picture. *laughs* You'd think he'd never seen a house properly done up for Christmas! Then there was that rude cabbie. I called the cab company after and gave them a what for. *sniffs*
Leona: Had you known about him before Christmas?
Candace: Sorta. Now don't get me wrong, Marty is a good boy who listens to his Mama, usually. But he likes his privacy, so alls I had heard before Christmas was Ben's name as one of his friends. I mean, I did wonder as his other friends all tend to be girls. Plus he mentioned that he'd met Ben at the Crab Derby when we was visiting Crisfield. I remembered then that his cousins had all teased him that evening because he'd gone off with some good looking boy. *smiles widely* Our Marty always turns heads, you know. He's such a sweet, polite boy and a real looker.
Leona: *smiles* They do make a nice looking couple. Marty is gender fluid, I understand.
Candace: Yeah, but so what? Man, I hate labels. When he was little, people'd always be on me. "Candy, your boy is wearing your shoes." "Candy, is that nail polish on his fingers?" "Candy, did you really buy him that dress?" It wasn't so bad when we was on the road because we'd only be in one place a day or two, so no one knew if he was a boy or not. So's they'd not think anything about one days seeing a pretty little girl in a dress and the next seein' her in jeans and a boy's t-shirt. But it shouldn't matter. *looks disgruntled* It's just clothes and make up what washes off! Makes me so mad.
Leona: I'm sorry if I gave the impression that I was being judgmental. That wasn't my intention.
Candace: Oh! No, I just... people say things. Or they try to be nice, but don't understand or seem to know how to ask.. They see Marty and wonder if he's confused or being rebellious. Or they think he's a transvestite and make jokes about Rocky Horror or if he is possibly a transsexual trying to get the courage up to transition and either suggest he get mental help or suggest plastic surgeons who do boobs. I've even had people ask me if he was intersex and trying to decide his gender, as if that would be any of their business. Plus some folks think he just plain does the clothes and make up because he's gay, which is a stereotype. Marty is just Two-Spirited and his being gay's not got anything to do with his gender identification or presentation. I myself think of Marty as being a kind of third gender. If boys are blue and girls are pink, he's lavender- both blue AND pink, just some days more blue and some days way more pink. Like, really navy blue some days or super hot pink on others. It's the same Marty, either way. Marty's just Marty.
Leona: I think a lot of people get confused on the subject of gender identity. It's certainly been in the news lately.
Candace: It sure has! I hope folks pay attention. Then it won't seem strange, ya know?
Leona: *nods* Marty seemed to feel a bit defensive when he was asked about the reservation, saying "It wasn't what people usually thought of". What did he mean by that?
Candace: Ohhhhh. Well, if folks have been to a rez, it's usually for a pow wow. Lots of folks think the Natives dress a certain way, either jeans and western shirts or in regalia, all the time. People will ask if he dances, pow wow dancing that is, and about totems. Or act like they're practically kin. "My great-great-great granny was an Indian princess. How about that." Other folks assume that the Natives are all drunks on hand outs and live in rusty trailers or shacks. He gets upset, rightly so. First people make assumptions about him based on the way he dresses in general, then they judge him based on his race. He feels invisible when they do that, lost to whatever fantasy image they have lodged in their head.
Leona: When not traveling about, where did he grow up mostly?
Candace: Well, Robert, that's my husband, is from Alabama. He was raised in Atmore, which is not even ten miles from the rez. We lived there the first two years we was married, then got a refurbished Airstream and began traveling. We wanted our kids to see America and get to know her. ::beams:: Robert's a freelance photographer and sometimes goes on an assignment abroad for a couple of months. We'd just park the Airstream up in a trailer park close to where we were and stay put until he got back. And if we just got tired of traveling, we'd go back to home base. That was in Raleigh though. We fell in love when visiting there, oh, back in '98, and bought a little house. Always thought we'd retire there but ended up selling it to move close to Robert's mama after his dad died.
Leona: So you're not from Alabama?
Candace: Oh my, no! I'm from St Paul, Minnesota. I met Robert at church. He was in town to do a photo series and he attended our church while he was there. He told me all about his being freelance, and his home, and all that and it sounded so exciting! I was just a middle class girl whose daddy worked in insurance and who's mama did the PTA. BOOOOOOR-ING!
Leona: Back to Marty and Ben—
Candace: Yes! *claps hands*
Leona: Ben's a troubled young man.
Candace: Oh, honey! Everyone's got troubles of some kind or t'other. Yes, Ben's got issues, but he's a smart kid. He's seeing a therapist and all that. He's not an axe murderer or an abuser or anything. He's been abused and neglected.But now he's also got a proper family. Properly done up Christmases and big family Thanksgivings, and just wait 'til Easter! Plus family vacations! EVERYBODY comes on the vacation. This year we're planning on going to Gilroy for the Garlic Festival. There'll even be garlic ice cream! *laughs*
Leona: So you're not worried about Marty getting hurt.
Candace: Now why would I worry about that? Ben is a right sweetheart. In fact, he's usually too hard on himself. *waves a hand back and forth in dismissal* They'll be all right. His family is all gone or locked up now, so they can't hurt neither one of 'em. 'Sides, I met Seth, his brother Sol's husband. *squeals* They are so CUTE! Have you met 'em? Anyways, as I was sayin', I met Seth. You don't wanna mess with Seth. He's made real sure ain't nobody gonna come a mile within him and Sol. That goes for my Marty and Ben too. *nods her head vigorously* That man knows the real meaning of family and he takes care of his own. Family takes care of their own, and we're ALL family.
Leona: Is there anything you'd like to say before we wrap this up?
Candace: Hell yes! *whispers* Oh, can I say that?::raises voice back up:: I want to just say that you should judge a person by how they treat other folks and animals and what they do for the community, not by how they look or dress or anythin' else. And I'm real proud of my boys. All of them. And that includes Sol and Seth as well as Ben. *glances about, glaring fiercely* and don't be messing with other folk's civil rights. Yes to equal marriage! Love is love! *tosses her head, gold hoops jangling*
Leona: Thanks again for coming.
Candace: My pleasure, sweetie. Any time!
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Leona is a longtime staunch supporter of human rights and environmental causes. Her favourite genre to read is M/M fiction and she particularly enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and action/suspense subgenres—especially if they have a nice seasoning of romance. She has far too many books on her Kindle, has overloaded her phone with even more and, when not reading, writing, being driven to distraction by her children, or being overlorded by her three cats, can be found trying to locate the portal that the sock monster uses to steal socks from her dryer.


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On June 13, 2019, the FDA issued a safety alert in which it stated, in part, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing health care providers and patients of the potential risk of serious or life-threatening infections with the use of fecal microbiota for transplantation (FMT). The agency is now aware of bacterial infections caused by multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) that have occurred due to transmission of a MDRO from use of investigational FMT."
The safety alert was issued as a result of two immunocompromised adults who received investigational FMT who developed invasive infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli (E.coli). One of these individuals died. FMT used in these two individuals were prepared from stool obtained from the same donor. The donor stool and resulting FMT used in these two individuals were not tested for ESBL-producing gram-negative organisms prior to use. After these adverse events occurred, stored preparations of FMT from this stool donor were tested and found to be positive for ESBL-producing E. coli identical to the organisms isolated from the two patients.
In July 2013, the FDA issued guidance stating that it intends to exercise enforcement discretion under limited conditions regarding the IND requirements [Investigational New Drug requirements, see 21 CFR Part 312] for the use of FMT to treat Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection in patients who have not responded to standard therapies. The guidance states that the FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion provided that the treating physician obtains adequate consent for the use of FMT from the patient or his or her legally authorized representative. The FDA stated that the consent should include, at a minimum, a statement that the use of FMT to treat C. difficile is investigational and a discussion of its potential risks.
Because of the serious adverse reactions experienced by the two immunocompromised adults that occurred with investigational FMT, the FDA determined that the following protections are needed for any investigational use of FMT: Donor screening with questions that specifically address risk factors for colonization with MDROs, and exclusion of individuals at higher risk of colonization with MDROs. MDRO testing of donor stool and exclusion of stool that tests positive for MDRO. FDA scientists have determined the specific MDRO testing and frequency that should be implemented.
The FDA's nonbinding recommendations published in 2013 entitled "Guidance for Industry" stated, in part, "Fecal microbiota collected from healthy individuals are being investigated for use in the treatment of C. difficile infection. Published data suggest that the use of fecal microbiota to restore intestinal flora may be an effective therapy in the management of refractory C. difficile infection. However, the efficacy and safety profiles of this intervention have not yet been fully evaluated in controlled clinical trials … [the] FDA intends to exercise this discretion [regarding the IND requirements for the use of FMT to treat C. difficile infection not responding to standard therapies] provided that the treating physician obtains adequate informed consent from the patient or his or her legally authorized representative for the use of FMT products. Informed consent should include, at a minimum, a statement that the use of FMT products to treat C. difficile is investigational and a discussion of its potential risks."
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- 4:00 am- Wake up to nurse Rosalie for about 30 minutes and put her back to bed
- 5:00 am- my alarm goes off and I can't resist pressing the 8 minute snooze button
- 5:08 am- I try to talk myself into staying in bed, but none of my excuses are any good, and I drag myself out of bed
- 5:35 am- get to the gym
- 5:40 am- short warm up on the treadmill and then a 3 mile run
- 6:15 am- lift my arms (I am still working on getting better at strength training)
- 6:35 am- head back to the house
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
How I Fit My Workout In
Being a mom is the best thing in the world, but it has definitely changed my workouts quite a bit. While I used to be busy with school and work, I was only responsible for taking care of myself. This made it easy for me to get up early in the morning and head to the gym with Chanse or simply by myself. Now that Rosalie is here, this definitely isn't the case. Chanse and I now have to split our workout time in the mornings before I take him to school, which means two things:
1. I have to get up SUPER early
2. I don't have as much time to workout at the gym
Here is an example of what my mornings are like:
(This was yesterday)
The rest of my morning consisted of taking a shower, packing Chanse's lunch, saying good morning to Rosalie, changing her diaper, feeding her, taking Chanse to school, and then running multiple errands.
My run
Sweaty selfie
Yesterday morning I was able to workout for about an hour, but this doesn't always happen. Sometimes Rosalie wakes up right before I leave, and I end up only having about half an hour before I have to get home so Chanse can go to the gym. I am at the point right now where I am happy to even get to the gym. And if I end up taking Rosalie on a walk during the day, or doing an ab workout or some free weights at home, then great, but this doesn't always happen either. Right now the key for me is to try and get to the gym 4-5 days a week, and get the best workout I can.
Being a mom is my number one priority, but my workouts are what help to keep me sane. They are my me time, they give me more energy during the day, and they help me to be a better mom :)
*How do you find time to workout?
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Good for you for sticking with it!ReplyDelete
Heidi D.
Girl.. you are doing GREAT!! I didn't make it to the gym 2 times a week for a LONG time. Now I do well with 3 times a week. Usually I just count playing and chasing after the baby as my workout! :)ReplyDelete
I found working out to be much harder to fit in once I had a baby too! I'm impressed you get up so early to do it. I got a BOB stroller, which has been a life saver. Now, me and the baby do our runs together!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Hope you'll stop by my blog & follow along!ReplyDelete
I wish I could be this disciplined when it comes to working out... I can never make myself get up early to add an extra workout in!ReplyDelete
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Dealing With Presbycusis
Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, happens to many people as they approach their senior years. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 30 percent of people between 65 and 75 have some level of hearing loss. Those over 75 years of age have a 45 percent chance of significant hearing loss.
Patients can have mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss due to this condition.
People experience different symptoms with presbycusis. The main problem for many is the inability to hear high-pitched noises. The high pitched sound of a bird chirping is completely lost while the low rumble of an engine is loud and clear. A man's voice is easier to understand than a woman's voice due to the difference in pitch. Conversations become difficult with background noise. Some patients also experience ringing in the ears (tinnitus) as well.
Over time, many people experience a gradual loss of hearing due to a number of factors. The list includes heredity, aging, health conditions, certain medicines, changes to the ear's blood supply, and constant exposure to everyday loud noises.
Verifying Presbycusis
When a person begins to suspect hearing loss, he or she should first visit a regular doctor. The doctor can run tests to make sure other medical conditions are not causing the problem.
If the regular doctor cannot pinpoint the problem, the next step is a referral to an otolaryngologist, better known as an ear, nose, and throat specialist. This specialist will evaluate the patient and run further tests.
They may ask that the patient see an audiologist for a full range audio test of the patient's hearing.
The audiologist will check the hearing and help identify what type of hearing loss is present. That information will help the doctor determine the best way to handle the condition.
Dealing with Presbycusis
What can a person do after verifying the hearing loss?
Hearing aids are a common choice for those dealing with presbycusis. After the patient sees the audiologist, the otolaryngologist can decide if a hearing aid is the best option. Based on the type of hearing loss and the amount of loss, the doctor and audiologist will recommend a certain type of hearing aid for the patient. Assisted hearing devices are another option. These devices amplify noises in the immediate area and the patient uses an earphone to listen to the amplified output.
Besides using a hearing aid or an assisted hearing device, many people learn some level of speech reading which allows them to take non-verbal cues to know what people are saying.
There are some ways to make communication easier on those dealing with presbycusis. When having a conversation, it is important to face the person speaking. Seeing facial expressions and gestures can help the person with hearing loss understand what the other person is saying. Keep background noise to a minimum. Speak at a normal rate, at a slightly higher volume without shouting. Shouting actually distorts the voice and makes it difficult to understand. Rephrase things into shorter sentences if the person is having trouble following the conversation.
There is no need to suffer from presbycusis. The first step is to see the doctor and determine what is going on. Then a discussion with an audiologist and a hearing specialist can help find the best solution for the problem. Hearing aids are only one way of handling age-related hearing loss.


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Things to do today on Cape Cod
The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth will present "Vintage Bridal Dreams," an exhibit of wedding dresses, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport. The exhibit will continue Saturday and Sunday at the same time. It will also be repeated Sept. 12 through 15. The event features bridal attire, consisting of 25 gowns dating from the 1880s to 1970. Also featured each day at 2 p.m. in the Kelley Chapel on the society grounds will be a lecture by Anne Grammer, costume curator for the society. In the one-hour lectures, she will talk about wedding customs and explain how fashion reflects the politics and social events of the time. Reservations are required. Admission: $15 for members, $18 for nonmembers, includes museum tour and talk. Information: www.hsoy.org or 508-362-2817 or 508-362-3021.
The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival will continue with screenings at 4 and 7 p.m. at three locations in Vineyard Haven. "Blancanieves" and a juried competition of international shorts will be held at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center in the Tisbury Marketplace; "Raw Herring" and "Children of the Wind" will be held at Capawock Theatre, 43 Main St.; and "What Richard Did" and "Odayaka na Nichijou" will be held at Katharine Cornell Theater, 54 Spring St. A "Reel Food Dinner" and short film program will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Saltwater Restaurant in Tisbury Marketplace. The festival will continue Saturday and Sunday with many other screenings and events. Film tickets: $12, $9 for members. Other event prices vary. See www.mvfilmsociety.com for complete schedules and prices.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod will host an opening reception for several exhibits including "Wise Weathered Women" of the Charleston Professional Artists' Association, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. The exhibit will be in the Great Hall and Blue Room through Sept. 22. Also featured will be exhibits by Joan Shostak, Cindy Watson and Wendy Prange, in the Vault through Sept. 15, and Gigi Burboeck in the Board Room through Sept. 22. Refreshments will be served. Both the reception and the exhibits are free. Information: www.cultural-center.org or 508-394-7100.
The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown will host the 20th annual "Celebration of Life" free community concert at 8 p.m. at the church, 236 Commercial St. The concert is Provincetown's longest running free music festival with free admission, free performances and free space, time and labor. Luminarias will be set along the path to the front door to guide Provincetown's extended community into the sanctuary where aroma and music will fill the space. Hundreds of colorful prayer ribbons will rise to the top of the trompe l'oeil ceiling to mark the start of the event. Performers will include Jon Arterton, Peter Donnelly, Will Harrington, Billy Hough, Halcyone Hurst, Roxanne Layton, Zoe Lewis, Ken Lonergan and many more. The concert is produced and hosted by John Thomas and co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown and "Great Music on Sundays@5."
· Catie Flynn's CD Release Show, 7 p.m. Friday, The Audience Room (formally New Church), 266 Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Guest performances by Parkington Sisters, Monica Rizzio, Jon Evans, Ben Kushigian, William Flynn, Catie Flynn Band. $15 at door, $5 children.
· Anat Cohen - Howard Alden Duo, 8 p.m. Friday, Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water St. $25. Tickets at Eight Cousins Book, Falmouth; Under the Sun, Woods Hole; or www.jazzfestfalmouth.org.
· Plus Dance, square dancing, 8 p.m. Friday, Cape Cod Twirlers, Bourne United Methodist Church, 37 Sandwich Road. $7. Soft-soled shoes. 508-759-2666 or 508-866-3055.
· DJ Matt Barry, Friday, Courtyard Restaurant and Pub, 1337 County Road, Cataumet.
· Dance Party with DJ Petedown, 10 p.m. Friday, 586 Bistro & Bar, 586 Main St., Hyannis. $5-$10.
· Andy Healy Showband, Friday, Cape Cod Irish Village, 822 Main St., South Yarmouth. 508-771-0100.
· Mark Bornfield and D'Jamin Bartlett, 8 p.m. Friday, Grand Cru Wine Bar & Grill, Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132, Hyannis. 508-771-3000.
· Karaoke with Jim Santiago, Friday, Anchor Ale House, 100 Davis Straits (Route 28), Falmouth. 508-299-8200.
· Becca the Rockin' Buccaneer Karaoke Show, 5 p.m. Friday, Brewster VFW, Freeman's Way. 508-896-9040.
· Karaoke & Dancing with Ron Larrivee, 8 p.m. Friday, Sandwich Hollows Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Round Hill Road, East Sandwich. 508-274-0388.
· Karaoke with Jim Dandy, 9 p.m. Friday, Weary Travelers Club, 77 Valley Bars Road, Monument Beach. 508-759-2707.
· Mike Rock Karaoke, 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oliver's & Planck's Tavern, Route 6A, Yarmouthport. 508-362-6062.
· Gail Porciello, piano and vocals, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Paddock Bar & Lounge, Scudder Avenue, Hyannis.
· Paul McWilliams, 7 p.m. Friday, piano bar, Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St., Hyannis. 508-775-2386.
· 57 Heavy, Friday, British Beer Company, 412 Main St., Hyannis. 508-771-1776.
· Boombasnap, Friday, British Beer Company, 263 Grand Ave., Falmouth. 508-540-9600.
· Daniel Byrnes Band, Friday, British Beer Company, 46 Route 6A, Sandwich. 508-833-9590.
· Geno singing Sounds of Sinatra, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sundancer's, 116 Main St., West Dennis.
· Jack Leyden, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Beech Tree, 599 Main St., Hyannis. 508-280-6693.
· Smitty, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern patio, 3176 Main St., Hyannis. 508-362-2355.
· Bob Peck & Bill Hardy on fiddle "Summer Break," 6:30 p.m. Friday, Land Ho!, Route 28, Harwich Port.
· John Morgan Singalong, 7 p.m. Friday, Ocean's, 235 Ocean St., Hyannis. 508-827-4414.
· Mark Booth, guitarist, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Eclectic Cafe, 606 Main St., Hyannis. Popular songs with jazz twist. 508-771-7187.
· The Most, 7 p.m. Friday, Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road, Harwich Port. 508-430-1100.
· Tony and Malyrie, 7 p.m. Friday, Amari Bar & Ristorante, 674 Route 6A, East Sandwich. 508-375-0011.
· Allen McGarry & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Island Merchant, 302 Main St., Hyannis. 508-771-1337.
· Jeff Lowe and Les Kuipers, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Black Cat Tavern, 165 Ocean St., Hyannis. 508-778-1233.
· Brian Kelly, 8 p.m. Friday, Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa Tavern, 149 Main St., Sandwich Village. 508-888-3622.
· Accent Trio, 9 p.m. Friday, Chapin's Restaurant, 85 Taunton Ave., Dennis. 508-228-2065.
· Nick Pangakis, 9 p.m. Friday, 4 Brothers Bistro, Cove Resort, 183 Route 28, West Yarmouth. 508-771-0799.
· Too Bo Koustic, 9 p.m. Friday, Sandwich Taverna, 290 Route 130, Forestdale. 508-888-2200.
· Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks, 9:15 p.m. Friday, Harry's at the Depot, 477 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis. 508-827-4526.
· Eastham Windmill Weekend, Friday through Sunday, Windmill Green, Route 6. Craft fair, road race, music, parade, car show, more. Schedule of events: www.easthamweekend.com.
· Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla, Saturday. Registration 9 a.m., Boatslip Resort, 161 Commercial St. Swim 11 a.m., Long Point. Greet swimmers beginning at 11:30 a.m. Mermaid Brunch noon, Boatslip, open to public; awards ceremony 1 p.m. Celebration of Life free concert, 8 p.m. Friday, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House. Benefit for AIDS, Women's Health and Community. www.swim4life.org.
· Dennis Village Cemetery walk, 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dennis Village Cemetery, Route 6A, next to Dennis Union Church. Led by Terri Fox. Meet at "receiving tomb"; look for "open flag" just west of village green. Rain date: 2 p.m. Sunday. Donations accepted. 508-760-0433.
· "Narrative Paintings" by Wayne Miller, through Sept. 27, SRD Gallery, 708 Route 134, South Dennis. Reception 5-7 p.m. Friday. 508-360-4302.
· "Dare To Be Square," through Nov. 3, Woodruff's Art Center, 1 North Market St., Mashpee Commons. Reception 6-8 p.m. Friday. 508-477-5767.
· Reception for "Sailing Ships & Seascapes," 6-9 p.m. Friday, Art By The Sea Gallery, Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown.
· Lobster roll luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, The Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. $13 lobster roll, $8 chicken caesar salad, $5 hot dog. Take out available. 508-775-0298.
· Old fashioned ham and bean supper, 5 p.m. Friday, Howard Lodge, 20 Davis Road, South Yarmouth. $10, $8 seniors. Free hot dogs or Mac and Cheese for children with paid adult.
· Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge, 10 McKoy Road, Eastham. 508-240-5826.
· Spaghetti supper, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Congregational Church of South Dennis Parish Hall, 218 Main St., South Dennis. $7, children free. 508-394-5992.
· Osterville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, grounds of Osterville Museum, 155 West Bay Road. 508-428-5861.
· Critter Capers, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Ages 2 1/2 and up. $2. 508-888-6870.
· Generations! 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Congregational Church of Yarmouth, 329 Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Music and movement for children up to age 5 with caregiver, and seniors over age 55 (no caregiver or child needed). 508-362-3717.
· Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St.; 508-487-1750; www.paam.org. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A collecting museum and professional artists association. Exhibitions, workshops, lectures and demonstrations. $7, free for children 12 and under.
· Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center, Route 28, East Falmouth; 508-457-0495; www.waquoitbayreserve.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Located on a bluff overlooking Waquoit Bay, the headquarters is the site of research on coastal waters and how people impact them. Displays and activities; nature trails.
· Castle Hill's 2013 "Paint the Race," noon-3 p.m. Friday, Provincetown. Paint skyline of Provincetown from whale watch boat during Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta Race. $25 with lunch. Preregister. www.castlehill.org/registration.html. 508-349-7511.
· "Broadway Through the Ages," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 15, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road. $22. 508-945-0510.
· "Revolution '67," 2 p.m. Friday, Provincetown Public Library, 356 Commercial St. 508-487-7094.
· "Kumare: The True Story of a False Prophet," 7 p.m. Friday, Unity on the Cape, 147 Walton Ave., Hyannis. $5. 508-775-8400.
· Art reception for three exhibits, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. "Wise Weathered Women" of Charleston Professional Artists' Association, through Sept. 22. Works by Joan Shostak, Cindy Watson and Wendy Prange, through Sept. 15. Works by Gigi Burboeck, through Sept. 22. 508-394-7100.


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The federal government has been charged to arrest Shiekh Gumi to explain his role in the banditry taking place in the north.
Shiekh Gumi
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC made the call, saying Sheikh Gumi should be arrested to explain what he knows about banditry in the Northern part of the country.
Gumi is believed to have drawn the ire of the Igbo youth group following his interview with BBC Pidgin, where he reportedly compared late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, with the bandits.
The group noted that Ojukwu led Ndigbo to the Nigeria/Biafra civil war which lasted for three years, claiming millions of lives, stressing that Sheik Gumi now believes Ojukwu committed the same offence as the bandits.
President-General, Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, in a statement, said he was surprised that Gumi was still walking the streets a free man, despite glaring evidence that he was in a deep romance with terrorists who have continued to kidnap and kill millions of Nigerians.
"There is no doubt that Nigeria is at a crossroads in its journey to nationhood. Never in the history of the country has it witnessed such an orgy of violence and criminality being perpetrated by terrorists hiding under different nomenclatures.
"However, more worrisome is the fact that the chief mobilizer and the spokesman of the terrorists, Sheikh Gumi has been left to be walking freely despite clear evidence that he was part of Nigeria's security problems.
"Ranging from his claims that bandits are not terrorists, to his mindless comparison of bandits with the IPOB and now Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, it is clear that Gumi has turned the chief spokesman of terrorists and should be arrested and prosecuted.
"He did not start today as his track record shows that he was part of those that laid the foundation to what we are seeing today; his divisive and inciting messages are not new in the country. It is now time for security agencies to do the needful as this is the only way to end the current mindless killing and kidnapping of Nigerians."


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pen review: platinum carbon desk pen
Platinum Carbon is archival-quality ink that I've reviewed favorably in the past. I've reviewed other permanent inks as well, but Carbon stands out for its ability to completely withstand water once dry, making it very friendly to artists who want to paint with washes or watercolors over inked lines. Most other permanent inks permanently stain the page, but leave a residue that can be smeared or tint the color of the wash.
To understand the behavior of Carbon ink, it is useful to discuss the difference between dyes and pigments. Generally speaking, dye is a soluble substance that chemically bonds to the substrate that it is coloring. Because they are soluble, many dyes can be washed off easily, and must be fixed in place using other substances. Since the vast majority of fountain pen inks are dye based, finding ones with water resistance is hard to come by.
There are a few dye-based inks that are waterproof, though, by becoming insoluble once they bond with the cellulose in paper. Noodler's "bulletproof" inks are notable examples. The trouble with these inks is that any dye that dries on top of the paper, as previously mentioned, remains vulnerable to moisture – it can be smudged, smeared, and washed away.
Pigment, on the other hand, is an insoluble, particulate substance that physically adheres to the substrate it colors. It is typically added to a medium, a neutral substance that allows it to be easily applied, which often contains a binder, a substance that aids in adhesion, to create a suspension. Oil and acrylic paints, printer's and India ink are all examples of pigment-based colorants.
Traditionally, pigment-based inks are unsuitable for fountain pen use. The medium is often too viscous and the particles too large to be carried by the delicate capillary action that powers the flow of ink in a fountain pen.
Carbon ink solves this problem by using micro-particles that are suspended in a medium friendly to fountain pens. The micro-particles are small enough to flow through the feed and nib, and the medium is engineered not to clog. However, if the ink were to dry out in the pen, the insoluble nature of the pigment would make it very hard to clean out. It would require disassembly of the pen at the very least, whereas most dye-based inks could be flushed out with some effort.
Unfortunately, this characteristic makes many fountain pen users wary of using the ink. Everyone has had or will have a pen dry out on them at some point, and no one wants to ruin their favorite pen when it happens.
Enter the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen. Designed for sitting on top of one's desk, and not for carrying around in one's pocket, this inexpensive pen is dedicated to the task of writing with Carbon ink. Now you can write with Carbon ink to your heart's content, and if the worst should happen, you can simply buy another.
The pen is made of glossy black resin and has the Platinum logo and the words "Carbon Pen" embossed on the side in gold ink. It ships with a single Carbon ink cartridge, but will also accept a converter, which is available separately. The cap is a friction fit – it does not click or screw into place – but it does have a hexagonal section that prevents the pen from rolling around when capped. While the pen looks and feels solid, and isn't intended to be disposable, it is clearly not a luxury pen.
Fortunately, the pen is lovely to use. It has a very long barrel, like a Lamy Joy or Pelikan Script calligraphy pen, which makes it easy to hold and well balanced in the hand. The barrel tapers to a point at the end, so the cap can't be posted. The grip section is also glossy black resin, so those with sweaty hands might find it to be slippery, but I didn't have any issues.
Everything I've described so far is good – there are no showstoppers – but nothing to recommend rushing out and purchasing one. The gold-plated, steel nib, on the other hand, is phenomenal. The model I tested has a "super-fine" nib, which produces the slimmest line I've ever seen produced by a pen.
(For some reason, the term "super-fine" sounds like it should be part of a tagline in a late 70s/early 80s advertisement. Perhaps one featuring Billy Dee Williams or Quincy Jones. "What's finer then fine? Super-fine!" But, I digress.)
At any rate, a nib this fine has no business being this smooth. It has a bit of spring to it, which gives it a cushioned feel on the page. Additionally, you can coax a tiny bit of line variation with gentle pressure, due to the springiness; it is not a flex nib – to be clear, just one with a bit of give.
The super-fine nib produces an extremely slender line, as you can see in the sample above. The super-fine line would be perfect for writing complex ideograms with, which I suppose is the point. With many types of ink, a line this fine would look washed out, but the Carbon ink is up to the task. While clearly not as bold as the extra-fine line created by the Lamy, it's still a solid black on the page.
I was also happy to find that the feed exhibited no trouble supplying ink to the super fine nib. I've had other extra-fine pens that wrote dry, but this one writes along with no trouble.
At $13.50, the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen is a great value for the money – especially if you're interested in using Carbon ink, but don't want to risk a more expensive pen. If you find yourself hooked, you can even buy a desk pen stand made specifically for the pen.
I'd like to thank Jet Pens for providing the pen for review purposes. Jet Pens made a name for themselves by importing pens, pencils, inks, paper, and other writing accessories from Japan. While their selection of products has expanded to include brands from other countries, high-quality Japanese products still remain their focus. Their customer service is top notch, and I've had them linked as an Ink Retailer that I trust for quite some time.
The Platinum Carbon Desk Pen is available from:
Review notes: the writing sample was created with a Platinum Carbon Desk Pen with super-fine steel nib and a Lamy Safari with an extra-fine steel both using Carbon ink. The paper is bright white Rhodia 80gsm.


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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
With many non-stop destinations and over 100 one-stop connections, Monterey Regional Airport offers more convenient access than ever to one of the most exciting events on the PGA Tour. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested annually in front of thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers on three of the Monterey Peninsula's premier golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore.
Monterey Peninsula Foundation is proud to host the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. In the 2017/18 fiscal year, the Foundation donated $13.2 million to support local nonprofits in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
Learn more about our destinations and airline partners and fly into MRY to be within minutes of all the action. Don't miss out on your opportunity to witness this momentous tournament.
Click here to purchase your tickets to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
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Rapid Response:
Winners & Losers
Success is a mess. It's a zero-sum game where winners are heroes and losers are zeros. The winners act elitist, while the losers act defeatist. But winners are really just losers rescued by luck and pluck. So winners should share their success with losers, since charity and parity are the only real success.
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Hometown Happenings
Supporters of the proposed magnesium project south of Deming have gathered over 500 signatures in support of the project, according to Carol Brewka, Community Relations Volunteer Coordinator. The supporters are signing pledges of support for the multi-million dollar magnesium quarry and processing plant at the Peru Mill Industrial Park. An application has been submitted to the Bureau of Land Management and the state of New Mexico to open the quarry and the processing plant, and that application is currently under review. The project is expected to create 500 to 5,000 jobs in the Deming area. The project's Managing Member, David Tognoni of Elephant Butte, has conducted several public meetings to educate the public about the project. The petition drive continues and citizens can add their names to the petition.
"This is the kind of project we need in Deming," said Brewka. "It will bring a very environmentally clean industry to our area and provide thousands of good paying jobs. We have had great support so far and anyone who wants to sign up in support is welcome."
For those who would like to sign the petition, stop by Brewka Orthodontics, at 710 S. Gold Avenue in Deming, and sign the petition in the lobby.
For information, please call 303-408-2222.
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September 2022