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Bossier pledges $3 million toward Barksdale I-20/220 access
The Bossier City Council has passed a resolution pledging $3 million toward upgrading the I-20/220 interchange in Bossier City to provide increased access to Barksdale Air Force Base.
The interchange and a new gate at Barksdale have long been top transportation priorities for local officials.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in January that the interchange was one of the mega projects that could benefit from the state using federal construction bonds known as GARVEE bonds to construct $600 million in interstate projects.
"The result will be a wider, more modern traffic flow that will assist the eastern portions of the base's housing developments without the interference from rail tracks," Rocky Rockett, director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation, previously told The Times.
More: Barksdale I-20/220 interchange upgrade a top priority
The project could also open the east side of Barksdale for potential new missions and reduce transportation time for families living on that side of the base.
"The existing east gate has a terrible problem with access when a train is transiting that crossing near Industrial Drive," Murray Viser of Barksdale Forward previously told The Times. "This causes traffic backups for folks trying to exit and enter Barksdale."
The total estimated cost of the project is $90 million and will require a 20 percent match from local entities in the amount of $18 million to be paid for over 12 years — $12 million from the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), and $3 million each from the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
The police jury passed its own resolution committing to paying $3 million earlier this month. Both the police jury and the city will pay $250,000 each year over 12 years.
More:I-20 access into Barksdale closer to reality
Without the local contributions, the area "would not be able to get this crucially needed gate into Barksdale due to the world situation such as it is now, and the responsibility the base has for nuclear weapons and deterrents," Bossier Mayor Lo Walker told the city council on Tuesday. "It's also been approved for design and build, which suggests it may be completed earlier than 12 years, but still the funding will remain the same."
Finance Director Stacie Fernandez said the funds from the city would come from its Riverboat Capital Projects Fund.
Completion of the interchange will directly support national security and also have a major economic impact on state and local economies, the city's resolution states.
"We've been calling that our number one priority for years," Walker said. "The base is really appreciative of it because of the intended upgrade of the weapons storage area, which will also bring a new gun range, a new dormitory for the security police personnel… It is a tremendous aid to the mission out at Barksdale for this interchange to be completed as soon as is feasible."
Walker said there are more state committee meetings ahead where the proposed plans will be discussed.
"It's not a total done deal yet," he said. "But it looks extremely good."
Representatives from Northwest Louisiana attended a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget in Baton Rouge on Thursday, where Bossier Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Johnson brought about 50 letters from politicians and other local groups in support of the Barksdale project.
"For the programs and the missions that they have coming down the pipeline, we have to have this infrastructure in place," Johnson said. "We need the state and those in the appropriate capacities…they need to understand that our timing is not long, it is short."


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Saturday, July 22, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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To celebrate host communities of the Canada Games, a unique 50th anniversary Canada Games flag is travelling across Canada. As the latest host of the Canada Games, Prince George is the last stop for the Canada Games Flag Relay Party before its final destination of Winnipeg, Manitoba - the host of the 2017 Canada Summer Games - on July 28th.
Join us for a fun afternoon at Veterans Plaza with live entertainment and food vendors, as we officially raise the Canada Games flag to commemorate hosting the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. As part of the excitement, official dignitaries and VIP athletes will also be in attendance.
Arrive early to attend another party; the Zumba in the Plaza dance party starts one hour before this event.
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1 dead, 1 injured, 2 arrested in shooting
Capt. Rick Stafford said officers responded to a call at a home on McGowen Road about 9 p.m. Thursday and found one man dead from a bullet wound and another with a gunshot injury to the abdomen.
John Albert Cummings, 54, of 809 McGowen Road, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel, police said.
Ronnie Len Pearson, 54, of 200 Rockhill Lane in Mooresboro, had a single gunshot wound to the abdomen and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the release.
Police said an investigation helped determine there was an altercation in Cummings' front yard between Pearson and 49-year-old Sherman Timothy Lee.
During the argument, Lee pulled out a handgun and fired at both Cummings and Pearson, according to the release.
Both Lee and an accomplice, 49-year-old David Lee Williams, were charged with first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office website.
Both men are listed as being held without bond.
Stafford said at this point police are not looking for anyone else involved in the shooting.
"There may be further charges coming from it, but as far as looking for other people, no," he said.
Stafford said all four were acquaintances who had come to know each other in the past month or two.
He said police do not yet know what the men were arguing about.
"We just know they were having a disagreement and the result was what it is," Stafford said.
Reach reporter Rebecca Clark at 704-669-3344.


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Noticed in the plant report that quite a few trout are put in Lake Ballinger, north Seattle. Anyone fished it? What did you use? Success? I was thinking of scuds, minnows, or do they work on hatchery trout? I only drive by it almost everyday but never thought of fishing it. Will find the public access on the way home tonight.


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Chlorella vulgaris supplementation have therapeutic value in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Investigation of the effects of chlorella vulgaris supplementation in patients with non-alcoholic Fatty liver disease: a randomized clinical trial.
Hepatogastroenterology. 2012 Nov ;59(119). PMID: 23234816
Key Words: Chlorella vulgaris; Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; Insulin resistance; Hepatic injury; Transaminase; Lipid profile. Abbreviations: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT); Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST); Body Mass Index (BMI); Chlorella Vulgaris (C. vulgaris); Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS); Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c); High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C); Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR); Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C); Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD); Standard Deviation (SD).Background/Aims: To investigate the advantage of Chlorella vulgaris supplementation as an adjunctive therapy in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methodology: In a randomized, openlabel clinical trial, 76 individuals with NAFLD were randomly assigned to: 1) Chlorella group (n=33), receiving C. vulgaris extract (1200mg/day) + metformin (750mg/ day) + vitamin E (200mg/day) for 3 months, or 2) Metformin group (n=43), receiving metformin (1250mg/ day) + vitamin E (200mg/day) for 3 months. Weight, body mass index (BMI), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index as well as serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), insulin, total and direct bilirubin, fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), uric acid, albumin and lipid profile were evaluated at baseline and at the end of trial. Results: Weight and BMI were decreased in both groups. Serum ALT, AST, triglycerides, uric acid, HbA1c and HOMA-IR index were reduced only in the Chlorella group whereas significant changes in total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and FBS were only observed in the metformin group. There were also borderline significant reductions in insulin and FBS in the Chlorella group. Conclusions: The findings of the present trial indicated that addition of C. vulgaris extract to the therapeutic regimen of NAFLD including metformin and vitamin E, is associated with favorable effects on serum levels of transaminases, triglycerides as well as insulin sensitivity. Therefore, C. vulgaris extract might be a promising hepatoprotective supplement for patients with NAFLD.


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For Immediate Release: September 17, 2021
Merced Irrigation District joined with Yosemite National Park officials today in announcing the installation of a new snow and weather station in the high reaches of the Merced River watershed in the central Sierra Nevada.
The data it provides will greatly enhance forecasting by Yosemite National Park, as well as MID, the National Weather Service and the California Department of Water Resources.
"This station will provide crucial data about snowpack and runoff not only to MID but also to several other entities who will benefit in their forecasting," said MID General Manager John Sweigard. "We appreciate the work and cooperation of all the partners who brought this project to completion, especially considering the remote and sensitive nature of the area in which the station is installed."
Merced Irrigation District will use the information to support its operations and management of Lake McClure and New Exchequer Dam, located in the foothills several miles west of Yosemite National Park. MID provides irrigation deliveries from Lake McClure to approximately 2,200 growers – the vast majority of which are farming on fewer than 50 acres of small family farms in eastern Merced County. In recent year, MID has taken significant steps to modernize its facilities and is continuing to pursue the most advanced technology possible to help manage limited water supplies in the region. The weather station is a key component of that effort.
The data will provide immediate benefits to MID such as:
- Informing future environmental restoration efforts and projects on the lower Merced River
- Improving water quality in Eastern Merced County
- Enhancing operations of Lake McClure to ensure the best decisions are being made for water storage and flood control
The weather station sensors are able collect data about precipitation as well as air temperature, pressure, humidity, solar radiation, soil moisture, wind speed and wind direction.
Equally important, the station will be able to measure snow surface temperature, depth and density. Collectively the data provides enhanced information about the quantity of water within the snowpack. The station is one of 11 such facilities in the park.
The station was installed over the course of two weeks in July with support from MID staff. It is located within the foot print of the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp at just over 10,000 feet above sea level. Currently, this is the highest elevation snow station within the Yosemite National Park boundary. The station is solar powered, fully functional and reporting data to California Data
Exchange Center with the designation of FLV. Merced Irrigation District is the station operator. The new station was funded by California Department of Water Resources Forecast Coordinated Operations (DWR-FCO) Grant, and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant.
Yosemite National Park officials said the new station will provide the park and others with multiple benefits.
"The Vogelsang weather station is a significant addition to Yosemite's ability to understand weather and climate at the park's highest elevations," said Cicely Muldoon, Yosemite National Park Superintendent. "We are grateful to our partners on this important project that will benefit everybody."


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about me:
Sarah Finger is the co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, LLC and the private yoga teacher of Dr. Deepak Chopra. She has shared the elevating tools of ISHTA to the yoga community worldwide through trainings, workshops, and retreats which she co-teaches with her husband, Yoga Master Alan Finger. Sarah believes that the yoga practice is a reflection of the reality we create for ourselves off the mat, and that a deeper awareness of our habits can both transform and empower us to connect to our most authentic self. Sarah is a legacy ambassador for Lululemon and the Board President for Exhale to Inhale, a non-profit organization that teaches yoga to survivors of domestic violence. Always a seeker, Sarah considers motherhood to be her greatest spiritual practice. Her daughter, Satya, inspires her to live a life based on love and unbound potential.
Inspirations & Influences:
Alan Finger: ISHTA Founder and figurehead; Tantric Master. Alan holds the title Kavi Yogiraj and has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 50 years. He has put countless people on the path of self-realization, including myself. I am grateful for the knowledge and trust he has imparted in me as a spiritual leader and ambassador of ISHTA Yoga, and proud to be his wife.
Claire Kinsella Holtje: Financial coach. Claire has been instrumental to me in learning how to blend my professional life, spiritual life, and personal life. She is a financial coach who empowers people to find abundance in their lives through self study and by helping them to see money as energy.
Catherine Garro: Catherine was the first to introduce me to the power of Young Living oils, which have revolutionized my form of self-care and the care for my daughter. She performs Raindrop Techniques , which combine aromatherapy and bodywork to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and bring harmony to the heart and mind.
Mona Anand: Yoga Nidra Mona holds the title Yogiraj in the ISHTA system and has developed her own system of Yoga Nidra with Alan Finger which includes 9 steps of practice and visualization to induce the hypnogogic state, which is a state of deep relaxation.
Aya and Tyler: Sound healing ,live music. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Aya and Tyler in classes, workshops, and online through Sound and Samadhi, an online monthly subscription of meditations with Alan Finger. They offer a sound and meditation experience that encompasses Tai Qi, Qi Gong, and Energy Medicine.


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A crook report might also dim your present and doom your potential future. Your activity application could be thrown right into a dustbin and the society will now not permit you to lead a non violent existence. Be prepared to carry this social stigma until you breath your final. Want to cast off this irritating and anxious situation? Well you can do so with assist of Canadian Pardons and waivers.
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For her KKW Fragrance line, Kim Kardashian enlists sisters Khloe and Kourtney and brings a new collection of perfumes called the 'Diamonds Collection'. Twinning in the campaign, the sisters wear bodycon ensembles and have their hair in permed looks as they promote the line of new scents.
Featuring a trio of scents, the collection speaks of the sisters' personal style, as each scent is inspired by the women's favorite scents. Photographed by Greg Swales, the sisters pose in studio images, decked in turtleneck designs, showing off their curves, with their hair teased to 80s perfection and wearing smouldering smoky eyes with plump nude lips.
The KKW Beauty Diamonds Collection will be available from November 8th, with each scent priced at $40, and will also be available as a bundle for $110.


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NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship
ICSA PhD student Dominik Grewe has been awarded an NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship. He's one of only 11 students worldwide to have received this, and the only one from a European university.
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program supports researchers worldwide working on GPU-based, heterogeneous computer systems.
Dominik's research is in the area of optimizing programs for heterogeneous multi-core architectures. Specifically he's investigating ways to automatically partition parallel programs across processors in a heterogeneous system.
"In the Compiler and Architecture Design Group at the University of Edinburgh we are building up an excellence center for research on heterogeneous computing. The funding by NVIDIA will help me to further expand our infrastructure, allowing for more extensive experimental work in this area. Additionally the fellowship will allow me to visit other institutions and foster collaborations with research and industry."


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Well, despite my love for bread, I do have to admit.. ..it's not the only thing I eat. I also eat beef, salad, apples, bunnies, etc. – and mushrooms!
This year has been an awful year for mushrooms, and to make it even worse I shall post here oh-so-yummy chanterelle pie recipe! Maybe next year we'll have enough of those to make it – this time I was about to name it as "A pie with seven mushrooms". But now to the recipe – and all credits to my mother, who has been succesfully making this pie for many years.. ..but still I serve it with my "little" variations;
Yellow chanterelle pie
6 Small/medium carrots – peeled, cooked, smashed and cooled
100g Margarine
210g Wheat flour (more or less)
1tsp Salt
1. Mix the dry ingredients. Add the margarine and mix together into "crums".
2. Add the cooled, smashed carrots and mix into a smooth dough.
3. Cover and place to the fridge.
4. Put the oven to heat up to 225°C degrees.
1/2 l Chanterelles – cleaned and chopped roughly
1-2 Onions – finely chopped
150g Créme fraíche (more or less)
50g Grated semi-soft cheese
1tsp Baking powder
1. Place the chanterelles on a pan with a bit of water. Cook on a high heat, 'till all the water has evaporated.
2. Add a bit of margarine and the fine onions. Cook on a medium heat, 'till the onions are nice and soft.
3. Spice to your flavour – very simple is the best; grill spice or something like "cubeb fond" ought to do fine. Or then just blackpepper and salt.
4. Add the créme fraíche.
Now take the dough out and with the help of flour place it to a pie mold (Ø 24cm). Put the filling on and grate the cheese on top. Bake on the lowest level for about 25-30 minutes, 'till good looking. Enjoy a lot!


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Top Tips to Remodel Your Kitchen on a Tight Budget
Most people that look into remodeling their kitchen, take one look at the prices and quotes, and immediately shelve the idea. A kitchen remodel can cost literally thousands of dollars, it's beyond the reach of many people that are selling their home or on a tight budget. However, there are ways to drastically cut costs and still get a great end result.
1. Plan and Stick to a Budget
Be realistic in what you would like to achieve and work out a budget. It's very easy to get carried away and add a few dollars here and there. The next thing you know the budget is totally out of control. Consider what you really need your kitchen for, or if you're looking to sell, imagine what a potential buyer would expect. If you eat a lot of take-out, a multi-burner cook-top and double oven is probably overkill.
2. Frugal Shopping
Always look for the best price that you can get, if you need to update expensive items this is crucial. Getting a saving of 10% on an appliance, will really help your budget and give you funds to spend elsewhere. Stay away from professional appliances, as they are expensive and many manufacturers now have cheaper product lines. These appliances mimic the form and function so well, few would notice the difference. However, it's not just big ticket items that you need to keep an eye on, many smaller purchases like faucets, can really add up into bigger costs, so always be looking for the very best deal possible, on everything.
3. Work with What You Have
It may be that some of the elements in your kitchen just need freshening up. Cabinets could be repainted or perhaps only the doors need repainting. Replacing a few cracked tiles would cheaper than getting a whole new backsplash. If you have cheaper cabinets, they can be updated with some smart new pulls and knobs.
4. Create a Tile Counter Top
Everyone would love to have a granite or stone counter top, but they are very expensive. This one item would put a huge dent in your budget and should be avoided. However, all is not lost as you could create an interesting counter top using tiles. There are many types to choose from in a wide variety of colors. Stone tiles are especially great in the kitchen, as counter tops, backsplashes and floor coverings. Expensive tiles can be used as an accent, coordinating with cheaper tiles to save even more money.
5. Create a Custom Backsplash
Even if you only have rudimentary DIY skills you could make and fit a custom backsplash in your kitchen. You don't have to be restricted to tile or glass, any surface that can be easily wiped down is fair game. Let your imagination run wild, metal sheeting like: copper, stainless steel, tin or galvanized aluminum can really make a kitchen pop. Metal sheeting can be had fairly cheaply and it's easy to work with. For those with artistic sensibilities why not make a mosaic backsplash using pottery shards, glass or pieces of tile.
6. Accent with Modern Storage
A kitchen can get a contemporary lift with some modern budget storage solutions. Many furniture stores such as IKEA, carry a budget range of metal furniture suitable for the kitchen. These pieces can add a smart clean industrial look to a kitchen. Some kitchen supply stores, can supply low cost stainless steel shelving units and rolling carts with sliding side doors. Used in moderation, these units can create an interesting professional accent to your existing kitchen. If used more extensively, you could change the tone of your kitchen completely.
If you can stick to your budget and resist the significant temptation to spend more, it is possible to remodel your kitchen on a tight budget. Effective planning, budgeting and frugal shopping habits are crucial. Hopefully by following these tips you can get your kitchen remodeled and save a lot of money.


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Building relationships, serving our communities, and striving for Christ
STAGE (Somewhere To Ask God Everything) is a collaborative youth ministry that meets weekly to build lifelong relationships, engage and impact our local communities, as well as examine and discuss the teachings of Christ.
Middle and High students meet on Sunday nights from 6:30-8 PM at Cana Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship, fun and discussion. We also have the opportunity to eat dinner together beginning at 6 PM.
Each month STAGE participates in a fun activity or a volunteer opportunity! Make sure to check our calendar for up to date information on programming.
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Reasons why you should Travel in winter
Are you planning for an amazing holiday far away from home during the winter festive season? Well, there are many good reasons you should consider traveling during winter. The first thing you should do is to check the best destinations
Amazing Benefits of Solo Travel
If you do not know already, travelling brings with it a lot of fun, adventure, and advantages. In fact, taking some time to travel will actually help you to relax and rejuvenate yourself. This is why it's important for you
10 Bad Travelling Habits To Avoid
As much as we may love to travel, there are times when we do a few irritating things that will annoy the people that we are travelling with. Andthe worst part about thesethings is that most of the times we
5 Ways Traveling Improves Your Mental Health
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Winter Time at Grand Teton National Park
Photo by Shane Cotee on Unsplash If you're looking to plan your family vacation to Grand Teton National Park this winter, then you can be assured the trip will be nothing short of "grand." This magnificent park comes to life
5 Family Friendly Places to Visit in Nashville
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Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Learning
February 12, 2018—A participant in a recent online course introduced himself as an "old dog," and expressed trepidation about managing his first online learning experience—a "new trick" for him. Ultimately he did just fine, with the help of an attentive instructor and his own motivation for learning.
There is no real evidence that learning or learning ability necessarily declines as a person moves into adulthood and continues to age. In fact, adults are in certain ways better learners because of their wealth of experience. That accumulated experience brings knowledge and perspective, which allows them to use the most basic dynamic of learning: building on what they already know (called crystallized intelligence).
Adult learners also have a more sophisticated repertoire of learning modalities from which to choose when learning. They have learned that certain kinds of learning are best acquired in particular ways. However, new modes of learning, like taking an online course for the first time, still requires overcoming insecurities, and, creating new pathways to learning. For example, an online course requires learners to take more responsibility for their agency in learning. For adults used to a "sit and listen' mode of learning (if that can be called learning), that can be intimidating.
It may appear that adults are slower at learning new things, and that may be true—in a sense. But this in part is due to the fact that adults process new ideas and facts in a more complex way than do children. Adults choose what they will learn (and not learn) more than children are able. As Ledford Bischof put it, "Old dogs can learn new tricks, but they may be reluctant to do so, particularly when they are not convinced that the new trick is any better than the old tricks which served them so well in the past. They may not learn new tricks as rapidly as they did in the past. But if they started out as clever young pups, they are very likely to end up as wise old hounds."
You can help adult learners by giving attention to the following:
- Ask learners to identify what they want to gain out of the learning experience.
- Describe the process of the learning experience (beginning, middle, end)
- Create a safe space for learning–encourage adults to make mistakes along the way, encourage questions.
- Solicit and encourage adult learners to share their experiences and prior learning
- Provide periodic moments for self-reflection on the learning experience.
Learn more HERE about our online learning opportunities.
Israel Galindo is Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning and Director of Online Education at the Columbia Theological Seminary. He is the author of the bestseller, The Hidden Lives of Congregations (Alban), Perspectives on Congregational Leadership (Educational Consultants), and; A Family Genogram Workbook (Educational Consultants), with Elaine Boomer and Don Reagan.
His books on Christian education include Mastering the Art of Instruction,The Craft of Christian Teaching (Judson), How to be the Best Christian Study Group Leader (Judson), Planning for Christian Education Formation (Chalice), and Leadership in Ministry: Bowen Theory in the Congregational Context.
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So during RubyConf, Matz asked how many in the audience had written a Lisp implementation. It was pretty impressive—somewhere between five and ten percent of the crowd raised their hands. Unfortunately I was not one of them, to my great shame.
Anyway, I figured it was about time to fix that. I've been coding up a little interpreter on my bus rides to work. Bus Scheme it is called, and it's implemented in Ruby. (I seriously considered doing it in Emacs Lisp, but I've been writing plenty of that these days, and I actually haven't been touching Ruby a lot.) Anyway, it's a lot of fun. I was thrashing about blindly with the parser for a while, but once I discovered the proper way of separating the parsing step from the tokenizing step (thanks Ryan! I did learn this in school once; I promise...) it all fell into place with a bit of recursion.
> (+ 2 2) 4 > (define fives (quote 5 5)) 5 5 > fives 5 5 > (concat "foo" "bar") foobar
Right now it's just good for simple arithmetic, basic
defines, and a few primitives, but I should be getting to
lambda next. I think I'll need to read a little further in The Little Schemer before I'm ready to tackle that, though.
Code is up as a tarball. I haven't figured out where to host the git repository yet. I'm really enjoying the exercise and would recommend it to like-minded hackers. Bonus fact: I haven't actually used a real Scheme yet. Everything I know about it I've gathered from reading The Little Schemer, watching the Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs videos, and reading lots about Common Lisp and Emacs Lisp—all of which I can't recommend highly enough.
In closing: the video of my RubyConf talk has been posted by ConFreaks. Much thanks to them for taping the conference. There are also a ton of other good videos posted there, though not every talk is up yet. Dig in!


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This two bedroom penthouse designed by Caroline Choker of Acme & Co and The Grounds of Alexandria fame, mixes our beloved Surry Hills neighbourhood with a serious dose of luxury. Listed by BresicWhitney, the apartment has plenty of indoor and outdoor space to play amongst unparalleled city views.
Surry Hills is consistently a favourite Sydney neighbourhood of ours and it's not hard to see why – the wealth of places to eat and drink, steady stream of new venues to explore and leafy streets make this a community you'll want to be a part of.
The penthouse embraces the local landscape with easy walking distance to some of Surry Hills' best dining spots such as Nomad, Firedoor and Longrain amongst the myriad of cafes, bars and boutiques on Crown Street. The daily routine can be kicked off with a coffee at nearby Paramount Coffee Project (whilst taking a look around the incredible heritage building that is Paramount House) and finish with a nightcap at Shady Pines.
The standout feature is certainly the extensive outdoor living area that includes a custom-built plunge pool and rooftop entertainer's deck. The comprehensive city skyline views don't hurt either where you may even catch a glimpse of the harbour as you take in the sights. Cleverly thought-out touches such as an outdoor shower, built-in seating and cooking areas coupled with an extensive amount of greenery elevate the rooftop for everyday use – a must for inner-city living.
One of only two penthouses in the Pelican building sitting on the city fringe, the apartment features open plan living, oversized main bathroom and high ceilings throughout.
For those wanting to venture further afield, the close proximity of Sydney CBD as well as the eastern suburbs are a bonus, as is the double parking space.
Combining an excellent location with penthouse perks, this is inner-city living that is both a well-appointed place to start from or a luxurious space to relax in.
All inspection dates have now closed for this property.
Further details available at the property listing.


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This blog will reiterate some of the points raised in my other XBee specific blogs, but this is written specially from the point of RC, and to a lesser extent, First Person Video [FPV] transmission. The other blogs of relevance are:
Featured image is from Jianan Li's RC Car + XBee Remote blog.
See also
Many people think about employing XBees as RC controllers, or [FPV] video transmission, for a number of reasons:
- Cheapness when compared to even the cheaper RC tr;ansmitter systems than range in cost from £40 to £400 and beyond);
- Simplicity of use (especially with respect to Series 1);
- They have them to hand;
- Familiarity of an, apparently suitable, radio transmission protocol – they have used these radios before, but they may not be familiar with the RC 2.4GHz band;
- Versatility given by the ability to wire up one's own designs, possibly in conjunction with an Arduino;
- Customability/Programmabilty, and the option of writing one's own transmission protocol;
- The very long ranges afforded by the 868/900MHz XBees;
- They simply want to try to use XBees in every aspect of their lives.
XBees are not really suited for remote control, with respect to flying machines or anything that is terribly dependent upon speed of response. This is a shame as the XBee is a great device, but it has a number of downsides when it comes to rapid response applications:
- To begin with, the protocol has too many overheads, for speedy response, although error checking and encryption can be turned off. This means that the latency is too great: 10-20ms for a 2.4GHz RC system vs 120-180 ms for 8/16/32 byte packets on XBee, see What is latency?.
- Secondly duty cycle: unfortunately the 868/900 MHz XBees have a 10% duty cycle, meaning that they can only transmit for 6 minutes every hour. There are ways around this, as discussed in the other XBee blogs, see Using XBee 868 as R/C, but the situation is far from ideal, and/or reliable. See also the lengthy blog Xbee Pro long range made affordable until end of February 2009.
These drawbacks may not be off such great importance for slow moving robots such as [non-racing] cars, quadrapods or hexabots. However, for flying vehicles, safety is a paramount concern and so the fastest response time is required, as well as a dependable communications link that is not going to drop at a random, inopportune moment, i.e. when your drone is over a road, a body of water, or someone's head.
The reason is that the XBee was not designed for this sort of application, but rather for static mesh networks of sensors reporting upon environmental circumstance.
While it is feasible to build the controls aspect of an RC transmitter, see RC Transmitters – DIY – arduinorc, when it comes to the radio transmission side of things, it is far better, for UAVs, at least, to stick with branded RC transmitters, and their 2.4 GHz modules.
Regarding FPV transmission, the XBee 868/900 would be good for this purpose, and better than Series 1 and Series 2, but, again, the duty cycle would mean that you could only see 6 minutes of video. Also, it is questionable if the video quality would be sufficient.
XBee related:
- Xbee for full remote control
- Where to buy XBee-PRO 868?
- Xbee Pro long range made affordable until end of February 2009
Other relevant links, but not XBee specific,


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Volume 39, Issue 3,
March 2004
Point and Click
Finding Aluminum Resources on the Web
by John McClatchey, Ph.D.
It is almost a clichÚ to say it, but the World Wide Web is responsible for a revolution in the way we search for information. (Start your aluminum research with this magazineĺs websites, www.glass.com or www.usglassmag.com; it has most of the back issues available for viewing, including lots of articles about the use of aluminum.)
Here are some of my favorite websites to help you find the information you need about aluminum and aluminum finishing without having to wade through some of the more questionable sources out there.
Anodizing Sites
The Aluminum Anodizersĺ Council (AAC) at www.anodizing.org has the most comprehensive anodizing site on the web. The AAC explains what alloys are good for anodizing and the meanings of anodizing terms and specifications. It also contains an excellent FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section.
If your interest is architectural anodizing, our companyĺs site, www.saf.com, covers the subject in depth. We discuss topics from alloy selection to range samples to more precise color measurement.
Most of the site is directed toward architectural users.
For other kinds of anodizing, www.finishing.com is another good site. The denizens of this site are mostly finishers who know more about chemistry than about practical applications.
Along with the above sites, I also recommend ASTM International at www.astm.org, which features a fax-on-demand service for anodizing specifications. Our company specializes in applying PVDF coatings to aluminum and our website has a thorough discussion of painting architectural aluminum. For a technical overview
of PVDF, see ATOFINAĺs site at www.kynar.com. Kynar« is ATOFINAĺs trade name for PVDF. The American Architectural Manufacturers association can be found at www.aamanet.org. You can order copies of AAMA 2605, the new standard specification for PVDF coatings, along with the other AAMA specifications at this site.
A Few More Sites
The powder coating business is one of the fastest growing finishing businesses in North America. The typical powder coater applies epoxy and polyester coatings to steel. It is important to remember when viewing web resources on the subject that most powder coaters do not have the chrome phosphate pretreatment for aluminum required by AAMA 2605. For more information about the powder coating market, visit www.powdercoating.org.
The question I am most often asked about aluminum concerns where to find the latest London Metal Exchange (LME) pricing. For the answer, point your browser to www.metalprices.com. Free of charge, this site will give you yesterdayĺs LME prices for all metals in dollars per kilogram, pound or metric ton. For live updates, you can also purchase a subscription.
The Metals Service Center Institute has a website at www.ssci.org, which has aluminum data as well as steel, having merged with the National Association of Aluminum Distributors (NAAD).
Ormetĺs site is www.ormet.com and Alcoaĺs site www.alcoa.com. Each contains specifications for the alloys they produce. Both companies are members of the Aluminum Association, a consortium of primary metal producers that resides at www.aluminum.org. This site has little information about aluminum finishes, but does promote the use of aluminum.
For extrusion information, I refer folks to the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) at www.aec.org.
The Internet is a wandererĺs paradise. You start out looking for one subject and end up exploring 20 others. One main search engine I use to cover all of my inquiries is www.dogpile.com.
Happy Surfing.
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Thanks to the rise and rise of Laptop DJs and live music, the era of the turntable-spinning superstar Dj may soon be over…or not? Read to find out.
[originally from LA Weekly] At the indie-meets-dance club Echoplex in Echo Park, DJs spin, but just as often these days a floor-friendly sound will emerge in the form of a band, a laptop act or something in between, as was the case with Love Grenades on a recent winter night.
The quartet's three frontwomen dressed up like pinup girls, opera-length gloves and all, and cooed and sang in a correspondingly sultry haze, complemented by '80s-inflected musicians on bass, guitar, drums and sequencer. The Grenades' dance-punk sound has been remixed by friend-of-the-band Sam Sparro, another local artist who has skipped deejaying on the way to dance-floor stardom. Love Grenades don't deejay, but their recent single, "Tigers in the Fire," is being peddled on DJ culture's No. 1 online retailer, Beatport. Clubland is being invaded by artists like these, dance-friendly acts that don't need turntables to get their point across.
The dance world has been rocked in recent years by laptop-, sequencer- and band-based acts ranging from Justice and the Black Ghosts to Booka Shade. Daft Punk's Kanye West–led resurrection last year highlighted the duo's own immersive, turntable-free live act. And the local nu-electro festival HARD Haunted Mansion surpassed the 5,000-ticket mark in the fall with nary a superstar DJ in sight. All this has even some jocks asking if the spin is no longer in.
One of the hottest acts to emerge from the electronic–dance music arena in the past few years is Toronto-based producer Deadmau5, who got his start as a computer programmer before graduating to successful bedroom production. Because he came to deejaying from the tech-geek world, he faced culture shock on the club circuit. We can imagine him meeting all those douche jockeys caught up in drug-filled hazes of their own perceived stardom, egos stroked by groupies, guest lists and MySpace comments — all this stoke for, as Deadmau5 wrote on his own MySpace page, "some dude" who presses "the 'play/stop' button and occasionally move[s] a pitch slider." Late last year, Deadmau5 was interviewed by Irish Daily Star and gave a money quote heard around the DJ world: "I don't really see the technical merit in playing two songs at the same speed together, and it bores me to fucking tears. I'd like [DJs to] dis-a-fucking-pear. It's so middleman. They're like fucking lawyers. You need them, but they're all fucking cunts."
Here's an artist whose music is required spinning for the biggest DJs, and he can't hold his tongue (but his label can, and they declined to have him speak for this piece).
Deadmau5 admirer and former Angeleno Dave Dresden has worn many hats over the past two decades, including radio host, dance-music journalist, music scout for BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong, and half of defunct DJ duo Gabriel & Dresden. He says Deadmau5 is right. "The day of the DJ as a guy who plays other people's records might be done," he says, pointing to newer acts like Morgan Page, who often play their own music live via laptop.
The superclub Avalon Hollywood has in recent years made more and more room for the post-DJ act while giving a cold shoulder to superstar DJs, especially those spinners who play straight-line hypnotic trance. While it still hosts plenty of big-name jocks — mostly of the minimal-techno variety — the venue has seen more than its share of hybrid live acts, including Booka Shade, Gui Boratto and Martin Buttrich.
"I don't think it's over, I think it's evolving," Avalon co-owner Steve Adelman says of DJ culture. "I think people are going more into electronic bands, live acts and semilive acts. We strive to have a whole production and visual experience that's not just focused on watching a guy on two turntables."
L.A.'s Frank Dominguez, a.k.a. down-tempo electronic act Aime, started deejaying 10 years ago but switched in recent years to incorporating nonturntable elements, such as keyboards, effects pads, a drum machine, a laptop and even an iPod. At 31, he plays for a generation of clubgoers more accustomed to the shuffle-play dynamics of an MP3 player than the ecstasy-fueled Botts' dots of a superstar DJ. "People now would much rather see an artist performing with more than just changing records back and forth," he says. "The kids go with what's more stimulating."
Adelman, who's been in the superstar-DJ-booking business since the mid-'90s, says those most affected by the demise of the name DJ are local "midlevel" spinners, not huge trance names like Tiësto and Armin Van Buuren. URB magazine editor Joshua Glazer adds that some of the so-called midlevel DJs who had settled stateside around the DJ boom of the new millennium have gone back to Europe, replaced locally by nu-electro bands. Still, Glazer argues, the DJ isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
"I think the reports of the death of the superstar DJ have been greatly exaggerated," he says. "I was one of the first people to declare that death. But compared to five years ago, I definitely think the DJ is on the rise."
He notes that cheap laptops and easy-to-use software, such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live, have made it easier than ever to deejay — virtually — for a new generation of point-and-click jocks. "It might not be like 1999," Glazer says, "but maybe we're just not noticing."
Justice – Electro Music With Punk Attitude


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A lot of people engage in football betting now so a football betting tutorial is exactly what these people need. A lot of people are really interested now in football but they are not only into the game. A tutorial will come in handy especially to those people who are first timers when it comes to football betting. The first thing you need to know is that betting is really purely luck. Of course, you win some and you loose some. However, there is a bigger chance of increasing your chances of winning through a tutorial.
There are two types of 파워볼사이트 companies. There are companies where members can bet against each other. These companies are called betting exchanges. The odds given by these sites are better than the odds given by traditional betting sites. They may also have side bets on the games. But do not let this distract you. The traditional betting companies will have higher odds but they will also have more types of bets that you can place. The type of betting strategy you have will guide you on what type of betting site you will likely go with.
The era of betting on boxing has been available since the early 1900s and it is still very popular. For wagering on boxing, you need to know the odds of each boxer. If you are wagering on the favored boxer, you must wager more money in order to get back a specific amount if the boxer wins. Now, if the fight ends up in a draw, your bet is returned. As you see, the betting is exciting and exhilarating but you never know when the underdog might win the fight. To bet the underdog you can actually wager less and win more.
As the NBA season is fast approaching, the sports books on various casinos and online gambling sites across the web will stand in wild anticipation and the NBA Vegas odds would become a much more serious matter. To some, betting for sports is just a hobby but to others, it is their livelihood.
That's why bots are perfect for betting as gambling often involves repetitive tasks that can be automated. There isn't just one type of betting bot there are hundreds on the market. Many are sold through software vendors and there are many more that are not for sale. They are used by private individuals or groups.
Sports betting offer a perfect resort for those who wish to make good deal of money in short time. There are people who have stopped investing in market and instead see wagering in sports an important form of investing money. Many people believe that winning solely depends on the luck. This, however, is not the reality. A strategic plan and guidance of an expert advisor can help you tread through the trends of sports betting successfully. You can seek help of a proficient sports betting advisor online as well. When looking for a provider, it is imperative that you make a careful choice.
Yes, you can use the credit card without any fear. There are no security threats as the payment is processed through a secured gateway. Moreover, your personal information is kept confidential and it will not be sold or rented to a third party.
In just a few minutes of research, you can make sure the star players are all active and that none of them will be sitting out with an injury. Little details like this are not apparent unless you spend a few minutes doing your research. These few minutes will be well spend and help you out a ton in the long run.


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Choosing insurance isn't an easy task regardless of whether it is a home, car or life insurance. Before starting to hire one, you have to take into account a series of steps that will help you make the right decision so that you don't regret it within a few months. In the case of the car, it is of vital importance.
Your vehicle is a means of transport with which you can cause more than one physical and material damage so knowing what are the coverages you need, your economic status, etc. We'll help you to evaluate each of the options and choose them successfully. The ten steps that we offer below draw a fixed line for you to follow and get the best possible option.
Step 1: First of all
When you are looking for car insurance you want to be adequately covered in the event of an accident, but without paying a penny more. OK, and how do we get it?
The insurance represents important money to save a year in these times of crisis. To give an example, a researcher used an online comparison of car insurance calculations for your specific profile and found the not insignificant difference of $ 540 insurance per year between the most expensive and the cheapest company. What is it worth?
Step 2: What coverage do I need?
To find the right car insurance you have to start by finding out "the amount" of coverage I need. Each person and situation are different. Do I need a full risk without a franchise? There are many clients who base their decisions on the worst situations and maybe this is the client type of insurance companies Insurance companies "play" with statistics and knows in each case how many average people will have an accident, suffer a theft …
Experts recommend that if you have a large number of assets you should have enough liability coverage to protect them. For example, I have $ 25,000 of liability coverage for bodily injury, but I have $ 40,000 in assets. The attorneys could go against my estate in the case of an accident in which I was at fault and the other part of the medical bills exceeding $ 25,000.
Driving habits should also be considered. If you have a bad experience with an insurance company, if you have a hot foot with the accelerator or a difficult way to get home maybe you should consider a wider coverage. There are also positive aspects such as good accident history, the low death rate in accidents, robberies, etc. Make sure of aspects such as having a replacement car, it can be of vital importance in case of breakdown when you are on vacation or similar.
Step 3: Review your Driving Permit and your current insurance policy
Do you have a card? And an insurance policy? Have you had fines lately? Do you have points left? All this seriously influences the price of car insurance and it is not trivial your previous review, maybe you can recover some point in a few days and wait to quote the car insurance again.
Step 4: Request competitive quotes
The first Internet. There are many easy-to-use online insurance comparators that can give you a first price touchstone. Does this bore you? Think that only online can achieve savings of about $ 300.
There are some companies that don't give you a price in real time, they call you to give you the cost of the insurance, especially if they are Insurance Brokers or similar. Each quote will require between 5 and 10 minutes, but it will be worth it.
Step 5: Record prices, write everything down
To not miss out on all the information you are collecting, make an electronic document with notes or a sheet of paper divided into categories so you will avoid working excessively. Don't forget to add the following points:
Monthly and annual rates for the different types of coverage: as the annual price is not the same as the monthly, don't forget to record the amounts of the insurance in the same form of payment (the annual is the most representative).
Discounts offered by insurance companies according to your profile.
Step 6: Now touch the phone
Once you have exhausted all online channels, touch the phone, contact all those who don't have an online quote. Have a pen and paper in hand will help you again to have all the documents at hand to make easier, and faster, the work to the person who is going to quote me by phone. Don't forget to request a document (via email) with all the information provided by the telephone operator.
Step 7: Search promotions
When you're on the phone, I shouldn't let my guard down with promotions. Ask your interlocutor Is there an additional discount that you can offer me? Maybe my history, my type of car, the extras that favor the low accident rate, etc.
Step 8: Select the right insurance company
You are closer to the final decision, only one detail is missing. Is the cheapest insurance company the most appropriate? Bad news, it's time to read and investigate again because if you need your insurance company and they don't know how to help you in the event of a disaster, you will have saved for nothing. Collect as much information as possible about the company that is starting to get your attention.
Here are some tips to guide your thinking and help make a decision:
- In the Directorate General of Insurance, they may be able to offer you information about the company, if it serves your clients well if you have many complaints …
- What the dealers of trustworthy cars think and the workshops about them.
- Do you have an insurance agent that the company recommends?
- Take a look at what the rating companies think about your chosen financial strength.
Step 9: Review of the particular conditions before signing
You have already done your research and you have decided on the insurance company. Before signing, you must carefully read the coverages, review the exclusions included in your policy before signing. Verify with special care a clause that is to maintain your right to sue, in the words of an expert … "Find out if you are waiving your right to go to court and if there is an obligation to go to arbitration if there is a disagreement [between you and the insurance company] ".
Needless to say, "It's much better if you don't give up this right … It's easier for [insurers] to take advantage of you." If you find a clause in this sense, not everything is necessarily lost. "At least, in theory, a contract is a mutual agreement, so you should be able to cross the negotiation line."
Step 10: Cancel your old policy
After hiring the new policy there are two more things to do. The first is to cancel insurance coverage with the current insurance company. Now, you are free to enjoy the money saved.


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Do you know Hoda Kotb? The award winning journalist and "Today" show cohost with a talent for witty banter and for keeping it real on-air, on social media and in person. I have met and worked with plenty of celerities but I have never fangirled it out like I did when I met Hoda. Have you ever felt someone's heart even before they open their mouths? I was at a Hoda appearance focused on her 3rd book. "Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way". A compilation of stories about inspirational "real" people who have made changes in their lives in dramatic ways, finding their passions or their true path. Hoda also interviews newsmakers in entertainment and sports who have pursued their passions and live them everyday.
I relate to the message of the book. I started blogging to get my message to you, how to live the healthy modern lifestyle. I could have gotten a position in some company making someone else's dreams come true but I decided to pursue my own dreams, living my passion. I try to live my life believing that the glass half full, I find that most people don't. They have a perspective that life isn't what you make it to be; rather life is what happens to you. This powerful book is an array of stories about discovering your power and running towards your truth.
Invited by Denise Albert and Melissa Gurstein of The Moms, I found myself in a room of women bloggers with Hoda, I needed to ask a question, what an opportunity! As I raised my hand and stood, I realized I was shaking. I am never nervous about talking in front of a room of people, I was being a fangirl. I first told her how much I admired her and then asked Hoda about being authentic. Blogging is all about being myself and letting my audience know the real me. In true Hoda style, she explained "Be who you are, be exactly who you are, be authentically you, if your not being sense it. I loved her answer, but what I loved more is that she looked at me while answering the question. I felt that she really wanted me to hear what she thought and that my question mattered to her. We all matter to Hoda, that is one of the things that makes her so magnetic.
In 2007, Hoda was diagnosed with breast cancer, she is now cancer free and doing well. But that's not the end of the story, that wouldn't be the Hoda that I love. She is getting the message out, bringing a face to the ever growing survivors of cancers. In the last few years, way to many of my friends have had to face their own cancer challenges. Hoda feels that we need to share the pain to grow with our community and support each other. I am doing just that this year with Cycle For Survival, an indoor team cycling event which raises funds that are critical for rare cancer research. If you would like to contribute to my fund please click thru here: http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR?px=2343442&pg=personal&fr_id=2540
Having cancer empowered me to take more risks. I knew beating
cancer was going to shape me, but it wasn't going to be all of me.


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Options To Emergency Rooms – Urgent Care
Emergency Healthcare is a common thread for all Americans. At some point in your life, you or a family member will need some sort of emergency care. Whether its a broken bone, a nail in your foot or a soar throat, everyone needs emergency health care at some point in their life. For decades, we have only had one choice to receive the medical service that we needed in an emergency. That was the dreaded visit to the Emergency Room of your local hospital.
Hospital Emergency Rooms
For decades, if you need to see a doctor and didn't have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care provider or family doctor, you would visit the emergency room of your local hospital. Although well equip to handle emergencies, many emergency rooms function out of necessity. Hospitals historically loose money on their emergency rooms, but are forced to have one. For a hospital, the ER has been a drain on their financial bottom line. This comes from the fact that many people that visit the ER for emergency are uninsured or insured by Medicaid. This has become more and more of an issue considering the skyrocketing prices of insurance. With the laws stating that anyone who visits an emergency room must be stabilized by the ER staff, this means that although the hospital has an ER, they are generally NOT a revenue generator for the hospital. Considering the facts, many ERs today make conscious decisions to not be "the best emergency care around". This has lead to a decrease in patient care and convenience.
Urgent Care's Enter the Picture
In the last decade, we have seen an alternative to hospital emergency rooms. Urgent Care Clinics have been popping up all over the United States. Urgent Care Facilities offer immediate care for emergency health needs, while focusing not on major illnesses, but on what makes up the majority of the visits to an emergency room. With the declining focus from hospital administrators on administering emergency care, this had led to the explosion of Urgent Care facilities. Urgent Care's have some distinct advantages for providing emergency health services.
Urgent Care Provides Lower Costs
Because an Urgent Care does treat major illnesses, they do not need to purchase many of the extraordinarily expensive medical equipment that is needed in a full hospital. In addition, an urgent care does not need to have the same real estate footprint that a hospital does. This means that an urgent care can be in a relatively small office, with substantially less overhead. The lack of major medical expenses lets an urgent care facility be able to provide patient care for emergency visits at a substantially lower cost.
Urgent Care Provides Convenience
Because of the smaller building, focusing ONLY on emergency health needs, Urgent Care facilities can be located all over the city. The lower up front costs to open the clinic gives the ability to open smaller, more conveniently located clinics. For the patient in need of emergency heal care, this means that you will most likely now have an Urgent Care Clinic located very close to you.
Focus on Quality Emergency Care
Because the Urgent Care only deals with emergencies, they can focus their treatment options for the most common visit. And because their business model mandates that the patient have a good experience, they are more apt to deliver quality patient care. Where a full blown hospital has their ER out of necessity, an urgent care focuses specifically on those types of patient visits, and has a financial incentive to make the patient happy. As an added benefit, we have seen some Urgent Care Facilities partner with home healthcare companies for longer term health issues.
Urgent Care Facilities Are Here To Stay
With the success of modern urgent care facilities we expect more and more people to utilize their services. Hospitals, although seeing an increase in competition, are happy to alleviate some of the traffic to their emergency rooms. This creates a perfect storm for more urgent cares to start delivering quality health care throughout the US. If you currently don't have an urgent care in your city, expect to see one soon.


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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Don't include the Buffalo Bills in talk that Chris Johnson has lost a step or declined in production.
"Have you watched him on film?" defensive tackle Kyle Williams asked incredulously. "I don't see much wrong with the way he's running the football. He might not be getting all the yards, but the guy, he still looks the same."
That's worry enough for the Bills (3-3), who will host Johnson and the Titans (2-4) on Sunday.
Johnson has already run roughshod over Buffalo in two previous games, having combined for 389 yards from scrimmage (285 rushing, 104 receiving) and four touchdowns.
Another concern is how Buffalo's high-priced, revamped defense has allowed a league-worst 1,041 yards rushing, having trouble stopping most anyone, from 49ers veteran Frank Gore (106 yards rushing) to Patriots rookie Brandon Bolden (137 yards and a score).
Johnson's fully aware of the Bills' porous numbers, which have led him to believe there could be plenty of room to roam in Buffalo.
"I'm seeing a lot of possibilities," Johnson said. "Yeah of course they open my eyes. I think they're (No.) 32 versus the run. We're not that good in the rushing game, so it's a situation where I know we can be better when we execute. I think it's a great opportunity for us."
Following an inconsistent start to the season, the Titans are seeking to build momentum after a morale-boosting 26-23 win over Pittsburgh.
With starting quarterback Jake Locker to miss his third straight game with a shoulder injury, and the Titans outscored 106-31 in three consecutive road losses, the key for them is getting Johnson on track.
Three seasons since becoming the NFL's sixth player to rush for 2,000 yards in one year, Johnson has spent much of 2012 stuck in neutral. He's 23rd in the NFL with 301 yards rushing, 35th averaging 3.3 yards per carry (minimum 40 rushes), and has yet to find the end zone.
"We definitely need to get him going," Titans coach Mike Munchak said. "He has to be a big part of the next 10 weeks. We're 2-4 and we've got a lot of work ahead of us if we're going to get back in this thing. And we need our running back."
The Bills don't need to be reminded how big a threat Johnson presents, slump or no slump.
"Every time he touches the ball, he scares you," coach Chan Gailey said. "Yes, he hasn't made as many yards and the statistics are down, but I'm telling you, defensive coaches hold their breath every time he touches it."
Gailey and the Bills can at least exhale for a moment in what's already been an up-and-down season. They're coming off a 19-16 overtime win at Arizona that temporarily silenced growing concerns and criticism that followed two blowout losses, in which Buffalo allowed 1,201 yards and was outscored 97-31.
The defense finally showed up, limiting the Cardinals to 332 yards and getting five sacks. Safety Jairus Byrd earned AFC defensive player of the week honors for two interceptions, the second of which set up Rian Lindell's decisive field goal.
The challenge now is to build on that performance, and that means containing Johnson.
"I feel like every back is really good, but you only have one Chris Johnson, and it's definitely going to be a test to keep this guy under wraps," linebacker Nick Barnett said. "But I think we have the capabilities and the potential to do it. So we've just got to do it."
Suddenly, the outlook doesn't look so bad for a team that finds itself in the midst of an AFC East that features all four teams at .500.
"We're 3-3. That's not where we wanted to be, but the three games that we lost have felt like we're a much worse team," quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said. "All of a sudden, you start looking at it as we've got 10 games left to go, and we've got a real shot at this thing."
The Bills aren't alone in having that belief, given the AFC standings feature only two teams with winning records.
The Titans, despite their record, also see glimmers of hope.
"The fact that we can get a run going for ourselves, and all of a sudden, we're right in the mix," Munchak said. "We can make up for some bad football played in the first part of the season."
Johnson can appreciate what's on the line.
"If we don't start winning now, easily we know we won't make the playoffs this year," Johnson said. "It's a situation where we got to get on a win streak."
AP Sports Writer Teresa M. Walker in Nashville, Tenn., contributed to this story.


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Depending on the breed, a dog can be susceptible to ear problems.
Rottweilers aren't really known for having problems, but my girl Savannah developed a pretty bad infection in her ears caused by an allergy to pollen.
cleaning will help keep dirt, pollen and debris from building up. Even
if your dog doesn't develop an infection from dirty ears, you'll find
that they don't smell very good.
You could purchase an ear cleaning product from your veterinarian or local pet store that would do a find job, but it's not necessary.
The best product for cleaning dogs ears isn't actually store bought, it's a mixture of vinegar and water. It's easy to mix up, it's all natural, it's very cheap and it works great!
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Could easily become your most important application for administering your business
Overall, my conversion to FreeAgent has been an utter joy. As an illustration, I've gone from having to employ someone three days a week to do the books on my main company to doing the books myself in no more than one hour a month. In fact, I also do the books for another business and that takes 30 minutes a month and now have FreeAgent setup for all my companies.
FreeAgent handles invoicing, estimating, contacts, expenses, dividends and regular bills along with a complete array of other features. All of these work efficiently and intuitively and I like the fact that the developers are constantly adding new tweaks and features.
FreeAgent ranks in my top couple of web applications of any sort. As an extremely busy person, I confess to almost enjoying doing the accounts now!
It's rare that I feel able to recommend a product unreservedly: this is one of those occasions. FreeAgent starts at £15 per month for a sole trader and, given the range of features and ease of use, could easily become your most important application for administering your business.
Kevin Partner | PC Pro
Every home-based freelancer's dream
It is more than an invoicing app - it's the closest thing to a virtual accountant that I've ever seen and, far from those services on my original list, it's British! That means its easy to report Sales Tax, VAT, business and personal taxes.
It's designed to help you spend less time on your money and more time making it, which is, surely, every home-based freelancer's dream. And for that reason, I'd urge you to check out FreeAgent on the link below and have a go on one if its demo accounts.
San Sharma | Enterprise Nation
FreeAgent just takes me by the hand and guides me through the whole process
FreeAgent is a fully featured online accounting tool wrapped in a sleek, comprehensive and easy to use interface. It's aimed at Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companys, they offer a free 30 day trial to get you started and after that there's a price plan ranging from £15 - £25 a month at the time of recording this review.
I'm a simple code monkey and the thought of managing my taxes and invoices sends shivers down my spine. So I love that FreeAgent just takes me by the hand and guides me through the whole process.
You simply start off by creating a client, then you assign a project to that client, you add timeslips to the project and using your hourly rate FreeAgent tells you what you've earned and what you owe the tax man and the whole thing is pretty much that simple.
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Ryan Havoc | Boagworld
The functionality here is entirely what you would expect of a best-of-breed accounting application.
FreeAgent is as Web 2.0 as it comes. One doesn't feel for a second like it's an installed app hastily converted to run on the web – it's been designed from the ground up as SaaS. Their interface is intuitive, friendly and everything is obviously in its place.
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FreeAgent knows what it is, and more importantly what it isn't. It's a product that is clearly targeting the very small operations, businesses with 1 – 3 people inside them and who are time and resource constrained.
Ben Kepes | CloudAve
Makes a difficult subject – accounting and invoicing – a lot easier.
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Overall I thought FreeAgent was a useful toolset that makes a difficult subject – accounting and invoicing – a lot easier.
Collis Ta'eed | Freelance Switch
Offers an unrivalled range of features for its target market
In use you can clearly see this is a fully fledged SaaS product, not just using the Web as a delivery mechanism, but fully embracing the benefits of Web 2.0 with both data and the platform itself 'in the cloud', as they say these days.
The on-screen presentation of the VAT return is very user-friendly, showing the VAT scheme used, the VAT return figures (with the box numbers to fill in) followed by a detailed transaction listing to show the make-up of each figure on the return.
One of the most popular features of FreeAgent, and one which really shows off Web 2.0 technology at its best, is the Subscribe to your Invoice and Tax Timelines in Outlook/Google Calendar feature. While you can see impending tax deadlines (and Companies House filing deadlines now) and invoices due for payment on the dashboard page, FreeAgent goes one step further by enabling you to subscribe to a live feed of the data which is automatically slots those dates and events into Outlook (2007), Google Calendar or Apple iCal.
FreeAgent looks good, is pretty straightforward to use, and offers an unrivalled range of features for its target market. Firms with a significant number of IT contractors and one-man consultancies should certainly be looking at FreeAgent as at least one of their online offerings.
Nigel Harris | AccountingWeb
I don't think any other solo web app can even begin to compete with FreeAgent
FreeAgent is not just for invoicing, it is a complete accounting package. If you are a UK-based business I don't think any other solo web app can even begin to compete with FreeAgent. If you want something that does it all so you don't have to worry about APIs remaining compatible, this is your best bet. If you want something that deals with UK taxes out of the box, this is your best bet. If you want something that is UK accountant friendly, this is still your best bet. Their website says, "Online accounting Nirvana for freelancers and small businesses," and I'm not going to disagree but I will say it's only truly epicly awesome for the UK. For everyone else it's just the normal level of awesome.
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The service immediately struck a chord with me because I am a free agent
The service immediately struck a chord with me because I am a free agent. I write, teach and publish software online. The service (no IT department needed, no need to worry about installing updates or taking backups) offers sole traders and small limited companies a simple and attractive way of keeping on top of projects, their time and billing, their expenses and their tax obligations.
David Tebbutt | Small Biz Pod
One outstanding feature of FreeAgent is it's invoice gallery
FreeAgent is a great looking application. Nice and clean navigation and very easy to use. The FreeAgent name hints at the target market for this application - Freelancers.
One outstanding feature of FreeAgent is it's invoice gallery where you can customise the layout of the invoice. If that doesn't offer enough flexibility, there's even an invoice development kit so you can design your own templates and use them within FreeAgent - very classy.
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April 22, 2021 by Antonio Caggiano | Blog
Recently, we have been using Perfetto to successfully profile Apitrace traces in crosvm through VirGL renderer. We have now added perfetto instrumentation to VirGL renderer, Mesa, and Apitrace to see what happens precisely in a frame.
April 20, 2021 by Marcus Edel | Blog
As part of a project backed by INVEST-AI, a program managed by IVADO Labs, we have developed a multi-stage neural network-based solution that accurately locates and tracks the hands despite complex background noise and occlusion between hands.
April 13, 2021 by Andrzej Pietrasiewicz | Blog
Did you know you could run a permissively-licensed MTP implementation with minimal dependencies on an embedded device? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to easily run cmtp-responder on a Rock Pi 4 or any other board equipped with a UDC.
March 25, 2021 by Boris Brezillon | News & Events
The Panfrost project started as a reverse engineering effort to understand Arm Mali Midgard and Bifrost GPU internals. With the driver getting more and more mature, the natural next step was to work on an Open Source Vulkan driver for those GPUs.
March 24, 2021 by Guillaume Desmottes | Blog
Earlier this year, the Rust compiler gained support for LLVM source-base code coverage. In this post we'll explain how to setup a CI job in a Rust project to feed source-base coverage information to GitLab.
March 22, 2021 by Mark Filion | News & Events
Join us this week at the Spring edition of Linaro Virtual Connect, as we discuss bringing stateless video decoding support to Linux, and take a look at where we are, and what's to come, for open drivers for Arm GPUs.
March 18, 2021 by Xavier Claessens | Blog
Over the past few months, I've been working on a side project to improve Meson sub-project support. The best stress test is to build projects on Windows, without msys2, because it has no dependencies or tools installed (e.g. pkg-config).
March 10, 2021 by Erik Faye-Lund | News & Events
One year ago, we announced a new partnership with Microsoft to build OpenGL mapping layers to DirectX 12. Today, we're excited to share that the we have passed the OpenGL 3.3 conformance tests, and have now upstreamed the D3D12 driver in Mesa 3D!
March 04, 2021 by Alexandra Pereira | Blog
The most complete automated testing and continuous integration tool for the Linux kernel continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Here's a look at the latest improvements to the KernelCI dashboard, the main web interface used by the project.
March 03, 2021 by Arnaud Ferraris | Blog
In the embedded world, many modern SoCs such as the ST Microelectronics STM32MP1 now include coprocessor cores which can be used for a wide range of tasks and can offload some of the work from the main processor.
February 19, 2021 by Alexandros Frantzis | News & Events
Two months ago we announced a first proposal for a Wayland driver for Wine, the compatibility layer for Windows applications. Here's an update on this effort, which contains more details and instructions for building and running the Wayland driver.
February 17, 2021 by Ezequiel Garcia | News & Events
The first kernel release of 2021 brings a number of highlights contributed by Collaborans, including the new Syscall User Dispatch mechanism, and the destaging of both the H.264 stateless decoding interface and the Rockchip ISP driver.
January 10, 2018 by Guy Lunardi | Blog
Widely recognized as the best conference of its kind in Europe, the 2018 edition of FOSDEM promises to be no different, with a jam-packed schedule of over 600 lectures, lightning talks, developer rooms, and more.
December 22, 2017 by Gustavo Noronha | Blog
We recently assisted a customer who wanted to upgrade their system from X11 to Wayland. The problem: they use CEF as a runtime for web applications and CEF was not Wayland-ready.
December 11, 2017 by Daniel Stone | Blog
Recently, Sean Paul from Google's ChromeOS team, submitted a patch series to enable HDCP - or High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection - support for the Intel display driver.
December 01, 2017 by Robert Foss | Blog
Getting ChromiumOS building is reasonably easy, but running it under QEMU requires some work. Here's a guide to help you build all of the software needed to do so.
November 27, 2017 by Alexandros Frantzis | Blog
Ozone is Chromium's next-gen platform abstraction layer for graphics and input. When developing either Ozone itself or an application that uses Ozone, it is often beneficial to be able to run the code on the development machine, which is usually a typical…
November 17, 2017 by George Kiagiadakis | Blog
Earlier this year I worked on a certain GStreamer plugin that is called "ipcpipeline". This plugin provides elements that make it possible to interconnect GStreamer pipelines that run in different processes. In this blog post I am going to explain how…
November 09, 2017 by Tomeu Vizoso | Blog
Running crosvm outside Chromium OS is quite easy, with the only complication being that minijail isn't widely packaged in distros. In these instructions, we hack around the issue with linker environment variables so we don't have to install it properly.
November 06, 2017 by Thierry Escande | Blog
Kmemleak allows you to track possible memory leaks inside the Linux kernel. Basically, it tracks dynamically allocated memory blocks in the kernel and reports those without any reference left and that are therefore impossible to free.
October 17, 2017 by Gustavo Noronha | Blog
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the Web Engines Hackfest, hosted by Igalia at their offices in A Coruña, and also sponsored by my employer, Collabora, Google and Mozilla. It has grown a lot and we had many new people this year.
October 06, 2017 by Gabriel Krisman Bertazi | Blog
In this post, I will show one more example of how easy it is to disrupt performance of a modern CPU, and also run a quick discussion on why performance matters - as well as present a few cases where it shouldn't matter.
September 23, 2017 by Guy Lunardi | Blog
Many thanks to Google for recording all the XDC2017 talks. To make them easier to watch, here are direct links to each talk recorded at XDC2017.
August 17, 2017 by Simon McVittie | Blog
Last week, I attended DebConf 17 in Montréal, returning to DebConf for the first time in 10 years (last time was DebConf 7 in Edinburgh). It was great to put names to faces and meet more of my co-developers in person!
March 30, 2020 by Mark Filion | News & Events
This week, Daniel Stone and Tomeu Vizoso will be taking part in Linaro Tech Days, a series of technical sessions presented live online via Zoom webinar and streamed on YouTube. These sessions are free to attend and open to the public!
March 24, 2020 by Erik Faye-Lund | News & Events
Today, Collabora is excited to announce a partnership with Microsoft to build OpenCL and OpenGL mapping layers on DirectX, in order to bring OpenCL 1.2 and OpenGL 3.3 support to all Windows and DirectX 12 enabled devices.
February 25, 2020 by Jakob Bornecrantz | News & Events
Ever since announcing the project at GDC 2019, we have been working on improving the full open source XR stack to a usable state. Today, we are very happy to tag version 0.1 of the Monado OpenXR runtime for Linux!
February 12, 2020 by Jakub Adam | News & Events
With the advent of 5G networks, it's now possible to stream high quality video in real-time with a very low latency that wasn't possible with the past generations of mobile networks.
January 30, 2020 by Sebastian Reichel | News & Events
With the 5.5 kernel released earlier this week, here's a detailed look at Collabora's contributions, including work to improve upstream support of peripherals used together with the i.MX 6 family of processors.
January 23, 2020 by Mark Filion | News & Events
In less than 10 days, Collabora will be in Brussels to take part in this year's edition of FOSDEM! Come say hello, or catch one of the dozen talks (in the main track and 6 different devrooms) given by Collaborans!
January 16, 2020 by Erica Ryoo | News & Events
What better way to start the new year than by highlighting the newest members of our engineering and administrative teams who joined in Q4 2019! Please join us in welcoming Antonio, Afonso, Narciso and Eleni!
December 02, 2019 by Enric Balletbò i Serra | News & Events
Linus has released the 5.4 kernel and Collabora was once again a very active contributor with 12 Collaborans authoring 95 commits while also helping the kernel maintainers by contributing 124 Reviewed-by tags.
November 20, 2019 by Jassie Badion | News & Events
As we begin winding down 2019, it's time to take a moment to celebrate the new Collaborans who joined our various engineering and administrative teams in Q2 & Q3 this year!
October 30, 2019 by Mark Filion | News & Events
Following three days at ELCE, Collaborans are continuing their stay in the capital of France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to take part the annual GStreamer Conference, as well as the Automated Testing Summit.
October 28, 2019 by Guillaume Tucker | News & Events
The KernelCI project, which powers kernelci.org with automated testing for the upstream Linux kernel, has found a new home after sailing through uncharted waters for over five years.
October 25, 2019 by Mark Filion | News & Events
Next week, Collabora will be sponsoring, exhibiting & speaking at ELCE in Lyon, France. We'll be showcasing not one but two demos at our booth this year: arcade racing on a ROCK Pi 4 with Panfrost, and GStreamer on the Magic Leap One.
Here are the events we'll be attending in the coming weeks – come say hello!
October 1-7, Barcelona, Spain
October 4-6, Minneapolis, MN, USA
October 11-13, London, UK
August 8-11, Phoenix, AZ, USA