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electronica: Chip-set takes oscilloscope to new level
A test and measurement highlight at electronica was RIGOL Technologies' addition to its UltraVision II family of oscilloscopes. The MSO5000 Series digital oscilloscope delivers transformational price/performance capability in a bench oscilloscope, says RIGOL. At the heart of the UltraVision II architecture is the Phoenix chip-set.
Two custom ASICs provide analogue front end and signal processing performance.
These chips are surrounded by a high performance hardware design including Xilinx Zync-7000 SoC, dual-core ARM-9 processors, a Linux +Qt operating system, high-speed DDR system memory and QDRII display memory.
The oscilloscope offers bandwidth from 70MHz to 350MHz, 8GSa/sec sample rate, 500,000 wfms/sec waveform capture rate, and up to 200M Record Length, the MSO5000 Series delivers system performance, signal resolution and memory depth unmatched in its class.
Solving customer's challenges requires analysis capabilities and the MSO5000 Series provides a comprehensive set of advanced analysis tools. Seven-in-One instrument capability provides 7 measurement functions in one box.
The instruments packs in an oscilloscope, logic analyser, protocol analyser, spectrum analyser, waveform generator, digital voltmeter, and counter/totaliser functionality.
In addition, tools like zone triggering, advanced search, 41 precision measurements, multiple high-resolution Colour FFTs, as well as standard histogram and pass/fail analysis are available.
The MSO5000 is fully upgradable. A customer buying the entry-level model can add analogue and digital channels, analysis options and upgrade instrument bandwidth via software enabled licenses as their hardware requirements change.
This seamless upgradability allows for low cost of entry and investment protection.
The MSO5000 Series comes with a next generation user interface giving a user five ways to interact with their instrument.
A vivid 9in. display supports a responsive and intuitive touch navigation.
Customers requiring a larger display can take advantage of the native HDMI support to drive external displays and control the instrument with a mouse.
The MSO5000 also supports a touch enabled browser capability so you can control the instrument on your network via a tablet or smartphone.
The MSO5000 Series is available and shipping now. There are 6 Models ranging from 70MHz to 350MHz with 2 or 4 analogue channels.
"As RIGOL celebrates our 20th anniversary it is exciting to bring a product like the MSO5000 to market. RIGOL's commitment to ongoing innovation is represented in our Phoenix chipset, as well as the rapid deployment of that technology to customers who previously have not had access to these capabilities," says Michael Rizzo, General Manager of RIGOL North America. "Much as our DS1000Z revolutionised customer price performance assumptions in 2013 and helped redefine customer expectations in the value scope space; now RIGOL's MSO5000 will drive a similar transformation in the basic embedded market. Customers will have access to unprecedented performance and analysis capabilities at prices starting well below $1000."


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Numerical Investigation on Conjugate Heat Transfer Performance of Microchannel Using Sphericity-Based Gold and Carbon Nanoparticles
Nimmagadda, R and K, Venkatasubbaiah (2016) Numerical Investigation on Conjugate Heat Transfer Performance of Microchannel Using Sphericity-Based Gold and Carbon Nanoparticles. Heat Transfer Engineering, 38 (1). pp. 87-102. ISSN 0145-7632Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
Numerical study has been carried out on the laminar forced convection flow of nanofluids in a wide rectangular microchannel. The flow and heat transfer characteristics of gold and of single-walled carbon (SWCNT) nanofluids are investigated in order to find an efficient and cost-effective heat transfer fluid. The effects of nanoparticle volume concentration and of spherical and cylindrical particulate sizes on the conjugate heat transfer performance of the microchannel are reported. The effective thermal conductivity of a nanofluid is evaluated on the basis of particle sphericity by considering the volume and surface area of the nanoparticles. The average convective heat transfer coefficient increases with increase in Reynolds number and volume concentration. Moreover, sphericity-based thermal conductivity evaluation showed that increasing the length of the SWCNT nanoparticle has significant effect on the heat transfer performance, concluding that axial heat conduction dominates the radial heat conduction within the nanoparticle. The carbon nanofluid is identified as an optimized heat transfer fluid with better heat transfer characteristics in comparison with the gold nanofluid. It also reduces the cost of the working fluid. The variations in the interface temperature between solid and fluid regions are reported for nanofluids with different concentrations at different Reynolds numbers. The diameter and length of the SWCNT nanoparticle show a significant effect on heat transfer characteristics.
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De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate at Dixons Creek is home to the winery, Cellar Door, Cheese Shop and Locale restaurant.
First planted in 1971, the vineyard is now planted to 170 Hectares of predominantly Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Recent new vineyards of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gamay Noir have been established and are looking quite spectacular. The soils are sedimentary in origin and are known as Humevale Siltstones. The wines produced from these soils are quite aromatic and have very good depth of colour and flavour. The vineyard is managed by Rob Sutherland and the winemaking is run by Harry Clegg, Sarah Fagan and Andrew Bretherton all with the help of their dedicated staff.
The Cellar Door and Locale Restaurant are located in the visitor centre and have a wide range of premium wine produced on the various estates, as well as some exclusive wines that are only available on site.
The Cheese Shop is a fantastic tourist attraction with its own onsite maturation room offering an interesting range of local and imported cheeses.


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9/11 a torchlight for america
US Policy, Gadhafi and LibyaTuesday, October 25, 2011Mustafaa Abdul Muhammad
[Editor's note: The following article contains excerpts from the Historic Press Conference Addressing Events in The Middle East & The Libya policy of the Obama Administration the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan delivered live via Webcast from Mosque Maryam in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, March 31, 2011. In light of the recent death of Col. Muammar Gadhafi and recent developments in his country, The Final Call is reprinting these important and insightful words about U.S. involvement in Libya and the plot against the revolutionary leader. Click here to order this message in its entirety on DVD & CD.]
I love Muammar Gadhafi, and I love our president, Barack Obama. It grieves me to see my brother president set a policy that would remove this man not only from power, but from the Earth. That bothered me.
What is going on? Why, all of a sudden, is this rush to destroy Gadhafi? I have to ask this question of our government.
How dare you, America, act like you're against dictators? When did America not love dictators? American people, I'm talking to you! We have researched the record of all the coups that have taken place since the 1950s to 1984: Your government is not clean! These are gangsters—but they wear suits; and they rob weak nations, and bring down strong ones!
Now some may say, "Farrakhan, you are anti-American!" Do you know the greatest Americans are those who will refuse to bend the Constitution for personal gain, party gain, and power gain? If there is such a thing in America as "freedom of speech," then surely freedom of speech will allow America to hear her critics, and look at herself and make change.


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Claypole is a little city placed in Buenos Aires outskirts. Its festival brings the most talented jazz musicians around the world to the humble neighbourhood where artists fell in love with the small housed landscape that gives concerts an unusual close atmosphere.
Great deal for designers
These posters are made for the Claypole Jazz Festival. You can view more on the projects Behance page.


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This class is specifically designed for the needs of older joints and bodies (55+) in Brighton & Hove.
It's all about keeping you active and feeling young.
Whilst I aim to challenge in all my classes, the Active Ageing Pilates class takes into account various medical conditions commonly associated with ageing, like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, post menopause complications and nervous system conditions.
Pilates is a brilliant form of exercise but as we age, it's important to adapt exercises and focus on what's really important for an older body.
Lots of evidence now suggests it is stiffness not weakness which contributes to back or joint pain. If you have a niggle or perhaps want to be more active for your grandchildren, you have to keep moving.
Exercise isn't just about how you look. It can increase your energy levels; it has been proven to help mental illness and can help with joint mobility, pain management and conditions like osteoporosis.
Mondays, 10-11am, buy a 6-week block for £48


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How VR is changing the way we produce and experience music
Shared By Gian Pablo Villamil
For anyone that has strapped into a virtual reality headset and used the 3D painting app Tilt Brush -- have you ever thought of other ways the app could be applied to other forms of art? For me, music immediately popped up in my mind. When I first used the tilt brush app, it inspired me to think of how the structure of the app could be applied to music. It was an obsessive thought, the idea that I could pull whatever synthesizer out and visually map music in my own virtual reality music room really had me thinking — How is VR changing the way we produce and experience music now?
Sound in VR
With VR music there are some fundamental questions, is the sound in VR headsets good enough to produce or experience music with? Let's use Oculus Quest for an example: Oculus Quest has positional audio built directly into the headset, so you can hear your teammates or what's sneaking up behind you even without headphones. The fully immersed audio described by oculus is technically called 3D spatialized audio, and all VR headsets use this audio technique.
What is 3d audio Spatialization? 3D audio effects are a group of sound effects that manipulate the sound produced by stereo speakers, surround-sound speakers, speaker-arrays, or headphones. This frequently involves the virtual placement of sound sources anywhere in three-dimensional space, including behind, above or below the listener. This is half the reason you feel completely immersed in virtual reality, so yes the sound is good enough which is why musicians have been early adopters of VR.
Musicians leading the way with VR
Musicians have been leaders in experimenting with VR, it's a content match made in heaven. Music is particularly well suited for VR because virtual reality is best for quick viewing periods, about the length of a song, and it connects the user to an immersion view of the sound landscape produced by the musician. Why make a music video to listen to music, when you can make a VR music video to drop people into a full body experience of the music?
Everyone is doing it -- Bjork, Coldplay, U2, The weeknd, Taylor Swift and more. This evolution in music really comes full circle for the artist, now music can be explored and experienced how the artist envisioned.
Experiencing Music in VR
Mac DeMarco
For the full VR Experience download the Inception here: https://inceptionvr.com/
If you've ever wondered what it's like to see the world through Mac DeMarco's eyes the VR music video for "This Old Dog" might give you a taste. Created by multimedia artist Rachel Rossin, the piece takes Mac's playful sense of humor and infuses it with first generation CGI and 90's video game graphics, sending the viewer soaring to dizzyingly psychedelic heights.
A spooky spirit house created in 2D and 3D - you get a spirited walk through of every bit of the animation in 3D VR. In the 2D version you see 2-D float through space, but in the 360 video, you have the chance to look around and admire both 2-D and the dozens of animated moon rocks drifting through the cosmos. You feel like you are drifting through the cosmos.
From Bjork herself, " I am so happy to share finally the complete version of vulnicura VR with all the songs now available in one place - it is a digital home for all the virtual reality videos we made. The VR videos have been touring museums around the world as part of the Björk Digital exhibition , but now that it is possible to put them all out on an accessible gaming platform available to everyone." To learn more about Bjork's journey with producing her music in a VR space, read the youtube video description. She speaks to the journey of no one having VR headsets to now the mainstream catching on. It's a gift she has long term been working on, and we get to immerse ourselves in it.
Producing music in virtual reality
Make beats in virtual reality. This app is a full looping music production and sequencing environment in VR with visuals. Who made the beats? You did! This is not a rhythm game. This experience is pretty close to what my initial thoughts on what producing music in VR would look like -- dialing in grid controls, synths and more. Is the music viable though? Maybe not yet, nobody is producing a full album in VR just yet, but this is a sign that we are on our way and at the very least may have the ability to test out synths, and gear before we buy in.
Completely immerse yourself in the music, and interact with your compositions like never before. Sculpt breathtaking musical sequences and share your visual symphony with friends, fans or collaborators. Perform your creations in real-time and pioneer a radical new form of sound art. Comes loaded with features, including Importing your personal audio samples for fully customized tunes and the ability to save, record and export your compositions.
This is exactly what I thought an application of tilt brush to music would look like. The only feature missing with this app is multiplayer.
This experiment in virtual reality music has you feeling like a DJ -- sort of, kind of, well I don't know what it is to feel like a Dj, but these are the claims made by Electronaut. "Ever wanted to ride the vibes of a top DJ playing a packed festival's main stage? Here's your chance to shine: all it takes to be an Electronaut is the passion to become one with the beat. Create music with confidence, no matter your skill level, as you make music magic in this VR-exclusive experience featuring 40-plus songs from 50 top artists across EDM, hip hop, trap, and countless other genres." This app is all about performance, it's lets you experiment, collaborate, and more.
It's more than a feeling, it's an experience. Whether producing music in VR or being fully immersed in a virtual reality music video, you are experiencing a small tidal wave, a ripple of how VR is changing the way we experience music. Sooner than later we believe the more mainstream headsets become, the larger the waves of VR in this music evolution will be.
This blog is a sounding board of process and development in emerging technology, do you have something for us to research and write about? If so, leave a comment.
Britelite Immersive is a creative technology agency that designs experience centers and immersive environments. Read more about our capabilities or view our work.


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The daily business briefing: March 20, 2019
Disney completes $71.3 billion 21st Century Fox deal
The Walt Disney Company formally closed its $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox assets early Wednesday, dramatically expanding what was already an entertainment giant. Disney now owns the core of Rupert Murdoch's former empire, including the 20th Century Fox movie and television studio, home of the X-Men, Avatar, and Simpsons franchises; Ice Age animation studio Blue Sky; Fox Searchlight Pictures; the FX and National Geographic channels; and Fox's interest in Hulu. "This is an extraordinary and historic moment for us — one that will create significant long-term value for our company and our shareholders," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. Disney bought Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2010 for $4 billion, and Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion. [The New York Times, Variety]
Transportation secretary asks for audit of FAA approval of Boeing jets
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Tuesday called for her department's inspector general to audit the Federal Aviation Administration's certification of Boeing's 737 Max 8 plane, the new model involved in two deadly crashes in less than five months. "Safety is the top priority of the department, and all of us are saddened by the fatalities resulting from the recent accidents involving two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in Indonesia and Ethiopia," she wrote to Calvin L. Scovel III, her agency's internal watchdog. The FAA was slow to ground 737 Max jets, even after other countries barred the planes from their skies pending an investigation. The agency is also being questioned by Congress over its role in approving the jets as safe to fly. [The New York Times]
Paul Ryan joins the board of Fox News' new parent company
Fox Corp., the new parent company of Fox News, on Tuesday named former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to its board. The company was spun off from 21st Century Fox, which Rupert Murdoch sold to the Walt Disney Company. Ryan announced his retirement from Congress last year, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family. Fox praised him for leading "efforts to revise the federal tax code, rebuild the national defense, expand domestic energy production, combat the opioid epidemic, and reform the criminal justice system." Ryan's appointment fueled criticism of growing coziness between President Trump's GOP and Fox News. "The GOP/Fox merger is becoming increasingly formalized. Trump watches and promotes it incessantly, Fox appoints Paul Ryan to its board," University of Michigan professor Brendan Nyhan tweeted. [The Washington Post, CNN]
Stocks fluctuate ahead of Fed decision
A Tuesday stock rally fizzled after Bloomberg reported U.S. and Chinese negotiators are still clashing over some sticky issues in their latest trade talks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down for the first time in five days, led by Apple losses. The S&P 500 closed little changed after briefly topping 2,850 for the first time since October. "The markets have priced in the trade-war resolution, so if there's any chance this gets extended, delayed, or changed, this causes markets to be jittery," said Gene Goldman, chief investment officer at Cetera Investment Management. U.S. stock index futures were mixed early Wednesday as investors focused on the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, which is expected to end Wednesday with no change to interest rates. [Bloomberg, CNBC]
EU hits Google with $1.69 billion fine for blocking online ad rivals
European Union regulators on Wednesday fined Google $1.69 billion for stifling online advertising competition. The European Union's commissioner for competition, Margrethe Vestager, said Google hampered rivals' ability to "compete and innovate fairly" by placing exclusivity contracts on publishers that prevented them from including search results from Google's competitors. "Google has cemented its dominance in online search adverts and shielded itself from competitive pressure by imposing anti-competitive contractual restrictions on third-party websites. This is illegal under EU antitrust rules," Vestager said. Google Senior Vice President of Global Affairs Kent Walker said the company believes "healthy, thriving markets are in everyone's interest," and that Google had "already made a wide range of changes to our products to address the commission's concerns." [The Associated Press, CNBC]


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In Riverside, IL, as in most areas of the state, there are some moving companies available to provide services to customers in their area. Comparing different moving services appear to be challenging, but it is not complicated or complex if you focus on the basics required for the move.
The first step in comparing movers is to take a close look at the company. Some companies in the area have been in business for years, so it is easy to find information on past customers. Many of these moving companies, including Jackson Moving & Storage, have a consistently high rating with past customers, which is a great indicator of what you can expect with your move.
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The best moving services provide information to customers and are transparent in the services they provide and how they charge for their services. Local and long-distance moves are priced differently, and they also require different types of licenses.
Make sure the movers have insurance to protect your items should there be damage, theft or any other type of loss or accident. The movers should also offer valuation coverage and also provide the option for additional insurance if requested by the individual.
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Not all moving companies provide the same types of services. Some movers offer full packing and unpacking services as well as manage breakdown of large items and rebuilding at the destination.
The best movers also offer additional assistance, particularly with long distance moves. This can include support with finding auto transport as well as assistance in tracking and planning for the arrival of the truck at the new residence. Companies in Riverside, IL, typically also provide a top selection of packing materials, boxes and other supplies to make the process simple and easy.
Take the time to compare services, experience, reputation and also to consider the price. Keep in mind, the lowest price may not include all services and may not be from a mover with a top reputation for customer satisfaction.


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Social Campaign, Visual Design
Animal Councillor Election
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This campaign aims to raise awareness of animal welfare and an animal-friendly policy among Taiwanese citizens. It focuses especially on pets and livestock, which are often exploited and slaughtered to satisfy human needs. In order to convey the message clearly, a chicken, a pig, a dog and a rabbit are presented as candidates in the style of an election campaign. Each animal, illustrated in colour and posing against an eye-catching bright red background, delivers its election manifesto via election posters, flyers, flags and advertising boards, protesting against human behaviour and promoting its right to survival.
[Red Dot: Junior Award]
- University:China University of Technology, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Supervising Professor:Chien-Hsun Chen Shuo-Ting Wei
- Design:Cheng-Hsuan Li Hao-Chun Lin Jia-Hao Liu Bo-Rui Chen Yen-Cheng Liu, Department of Visual Communication Design China University of Technology


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The Museum of African American History, Nantucket, is pleased to announce a Night in White, an event in Absence of Color, where cinema meets history and culture. This exclusive event will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at The Nantucket Dreamland. The event will bring together actors, producers, celebrities, as well as philanthropists from the island, Boston, and across the country, to benefit the Museum's Nantucket site. Enjoy a special night of history, culinary, and a behind the scenes conversation with Anthony Anderson, the star of the ABC hit TV Show, Black-ish, moderated by Kevin Flynn. Guests will enjoy inventive cuisine from the Nantucket Catering Company, an exclusive live auction featuring luxury experiences, and dancing with musical beats by The Hess Twins.
Be a part of this historic endeavor that will impact Nantucket for generations to come. Support the rehabilitation of this historic site and the reclamation of the vital role African Americans on the island of Nantucket have played here and in American history. The Museum of African American History's campus at Five Corners represents more than 240 years of Nantucket history. Our comprehensive restoration project is a unique opportunity to preserve one of the oldest free African American sites in the United States. These structures are inspiring places where people worshipped, educated their children, and debated the political issues of the day, abolition and school integration.
Certain books were "banned in Boston" at least as far back as 1651, when one William Pynchon wrote a book criticizing Puritanism.


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ALABEL, Sarangani (December 1, 2018) – Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee Estelita Bantilan, 78, from Malapatan showcases her skill in weaving at the Kasfala Hall during the 16th Munato Festival. Bantilan was conferred the GAMABA by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in a ceremony in Malacañang Palace last October 24. (Jake Narte-Donna Mahusay/SARANGANI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE)
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It was nice to wake up to silence...no wind blowing! Also the sun was shining and it looked like the Acorn series was going to finish with the best weather of any round. Glenn was picked up and we were on our way wondering what the draw tin would give us today. The league leaders looked out of sight (especially Pete Bartlett, Mike Nicholls and Tom Thick) but my best hope was to draw them in my section and stuff em up, well you can dream can't you! I pulled out peg 8 which is on the bottom bank and was where Mat Toomes struggled last round for 40lb (and he rang me before the match to remind me I owed him £1 from Viaduct last week, lol!). Rocking up next to me on end peg 9 was Pete Barlett (league over then) and when Mike Nicholls drew peg 6 and Tony Rixon peg 1 this section was looking hard, not to mention Bela "the rat" Bakos on 7 and Chris Fox on 4.
Glenn took my car off to peg 19 and I stood surveying peg 8, which is the biggest bit of open water on the lake, and there were carp shadows everywhere sun bathing. First rig set up was a mugging rig, then a paste rig, a 6x10 rig for meat at 4m and 4x10 durafloat 10 for banded pellet at 14.5m off to the left far bank. All rigs had 0.16 on them. On the whistle I fed a big pot of pellet at 11m for the paste, and a pot across to the 14m line, I fed meat by hand to 4m but will say now it only produced 1 tench all day! Starting on the mugging rig it was not really a mugging day as I could now not see a bloody thing! Bela gave me a clue as to where the fish were and I tried swinging the rig out in the right area, I soon had a 3lb carp in the net. After this I had a few false bites but nothing proper, I tried slapping the rig in but that did not work. A look across at 14m produced nothing, not even a liner, so I potted some more bait in and tried slapping again.
After nearly 2 hours I had 2 carp and 1 tench, Pete next to me had 3 small carp, but Bela and Mike had both had good starts. Bela then gave me the best laugh I have had in ages when he hooked a bit of rubbish on his paste rig, but as he swung it round towards me I could see it was a dead rat, lol!!!! It was a shocking start, the paste was a non starter and it seemed the fish were yet to want to feed, but then all of a sudden I had 5 or 6 fish slapping the rig out in the open water at 13m and thought it was sussed but then it died. Pete started catching shallow at 5m (!!!) and caught steadily here for the rest of the match. I managed to get the fish interested at 14.5m to the far bank, first on the depth rig until foulers became a pain. I went in with my mugging rig (now cut down) but to start had no bites shallow. The fish I was fouling seemed 6" to 9" off bottom, so I took a shot off the depth rig and fished a banded 6mm pellet off the bottom. This worked to a fashion, but then more foulers again, up shallow and a few fish but then nothing.
I put another net in with 2 hours to go in the hope of going on a bagging spree, and the carp were now tearing up the far bank, but could I catch them, well I could foul them, my elastic is now in need of cutting back it bottomed out so many times! It was very frustrating, and I was now regretting not going round to the far bank before the start and trimming back some pesky grasses. That said I could get bites up to a metre from the far bank but most were liners. Bela had a very poor middle of the match but got the fish back at the end, but was complaining he would be last in the section. The match finished and I landed a carp on my shallow rig after the whistle. Pete said I had beat him, but I knew he was wrong, and I could see Mr Rixon had done well off peg 1, Mike on peg 6 said he had 25 carp. When the scales arrived Tony had 1oz less than the ton, Mike had 73lb, then Bela upset Mike by weighing 78lb, my effort went 87lb (36lb in last 2 hours) and Pete cut my ass with 112lb, which I think came second in the match. Pete has really been consistent in this league, and I'll be honest I did not really know him before, but there is no doubting he is a very good angler and a very nice bloke too, congratulations on a great performance. I think I ended the league in 5th place, which ain't bad but the last two matches cost me being top 3, must try harder. I had to leave early as Glenn's Dad is in hospital and he wanted to visit him, so I am not in possession of the overall standings, but sure the other bloggers will have that. Well done to Chris Fox and Paul Faires for running this league, with the changes they are making next year I look forward to fishing it again.


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A dimly lit SoMa district on Monday night invites an eclectic crowd. The lengthy strip of bars and nightclubs provides refuge for the not-so-weekend warrior to come as they are, to escape the demands of orthodoxy. Bars on early days of the weeks have always made me somber: Every patron seems quieter, less inclined to share a celebration and appears more likely to attempt to find a person with whom to share a mutual disdain of the workday. Down 11th Street, the words "DNA Lounge" beckon in a green and black hue of light, signaling a refuge for lonely Mondays — for those who'd rather not go home yet.
Founded in March 1993, Death Guild, the oldest dance club of its kind in the United States was born around an admiration: a love for the roots of gothic and industrial music. From its beginnings in the basement of a gay bar on Ninth and Howard streets, the concept of Death Guild evolved into a home "for the disposed, the oppressed, the truly absurd in mind and appearance, those who didn't give a damn and just wanted to dance to gothic, industrial and alternative eighties all night. Or to those who wanted to drink all night to forget and even some who wanted to remember." Death Guild has been operating at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco every Monday since June 1994.
Before Monday night, I did not know about any of this. As far as I was concerned, my plans for the evening were to consist of something along the lines of "Goth Night." The walk to Death Guild was an uncertain one. Draped in black, myself and the others combat-booted our way to the entrance of the club through a cloud of cigarette smoke. We flashed identification, paid our covers and were wished a good night by the staff — all smiles. Virgins, poseurs, call us what you will — immediately, I felt a bit hesitant. Perhaps I was expecting a sight similar to almost every other clubbing experience I have had thus far in college: a sweltering, too-tight crowd of young adults, drunk, sharing perspiration, hooking up and shouting — all this packed into a too-small venue with electronic music cascading up the walls.
A banner superimposed with the Death Guild logo — a silhouette of a figure hanging by a noose from a large oak tree — hung idolatrously on the wall above a lone DJ, cranking out a mixture of metal, synth and alternative music to a spacious crowd. The dance floor was sparsely populated with the spaces between each person respectfully observed. There was a level of personal satisfaction notable in the faces of those who danced — more or less — alone. Their eyes were open or closed, their bodies moved whimsically or in minimalistic motions. Their faces expressed the same emotion across the board: a sense of comfort with dancing like no one's watching.
From its beginnings in the basement of a gay bar on Ninth and Howard streets, the concept of Death Guild evolved into a home "for the disposed, the oppressed, the truly absurd in mind and appearance, those who didn't give a damn and just wanted to dance to gothic, industrial and alternative eighties all night."
Some of us took shots, and I stood atop a raised platform to observe and dance for myself. I felt good, as though I could do whatever I wanted without anyone looking at me too funny. I moved my hips and arms as I scanned over each person below and the unoccupied spaces between them. I noticed their attire: There were people with spiked mohawks, makeup, piercings, tattoos and lots of leather. There were older men who looked like they had just gotten off their nine-to-five, rocking tan slacks and pastel shirts. No one really seemed to notice or care, and each person seemed to be very involved with themselves and the music in which they were enveloped. The music didn't seem to care too much, either — an indiscriminate mixture of genres and noises. To put it simply: It matched its audience.
After a couple more drinks, I decided to break from the pack and interact with some of the staff. When I approached the upstairs bartender, I mentioned that I was planning to write an article about the club, to which he rolled his eyes disdainfully and muttered, "Oh, God" under his breath. I tried my best to convince him that it wasn't an expose or a Yelp review, and after a few minutes, I managed to wrench something from him. "Death Guild," the reserved bartender soliloquized, "is family. Everybody is just doing their own thing. They're here for the music; they're here for each other." I pushed him to elaborate before he took a cigarette break, but he refrained and bought me a beer instead. Condensation dripped down the pint of Lagunitas. "Reporting is tough," the bartender sympathized.
When I met the guy who worked the bag check, a passion for Death Guild torrented from his mouth. I listened, wiping chunks of dislodged black lipstick from my face. "If you go to any other club in San Francisco, you will probably notice a sort of hookup culture. The goal for many of the patrons is to get laid. Every club scene has become so sexualized, but that's just not the case here. These folks dance alone because they don't give a fuck about all that," he mused. "This is a space where they don't have to try. This is their home away from home. The music lets you do that."
I learned that the goth and industrial scene isn't about wearing black. "Anybody can come in. We don't care what you look like, man. Just have a good time and don't impede others from doing the same."
Someone sent a message to our group: "Pizza?" Downstairs, the initial crowd seemed to have doubled. Angsty teenagers and businessmen floated about rhythmically. Spiked hair, spiked collars and glistening smiles were illuminated amid the surrounding blackness. The adjacent "DNA Pizza" called to me.
Jalapeño and pineapple tangled in the back of my throat. My hair was tangled, eyeliner smeared at the base of my eyelids, I smelled of smoke and beer, and I had so much work due the next day. But there was something about Death Guild that made me want to do it again the next Monday and maybe the Monday after that. It is not likely that I will, but I can say with certainty that I will be back eventually, swinging my body loosely like the figure in the oak tree.
At some point, earlier in the night, I had a run-in with a security guard who told me he started coming to Death Guild 20 years ago, after he was diagnosed with a serious psychological disorder. He told me that Death Guild was where he went to feel normal — to escape from feeling insane. I learned that the oak tree — the centerpiece of the Death Guild logo — was described as "a rallying point for those escaping oppression for their choices of lifestyle. It is a depiction of the fate of an ignorant society. It is the darkness that so many fear as they are terrified of dying. It is a symbol of strength, the oak, a guardian of sanctuary." I understand now that what attracts the security guard, and what has begun to attract me to Death Guild, is the acknowledgement that self-appreciation and pleasure can be intrinsic, even within the San Francisco club scene.
I am convinced that remaining within the confines of normalcy for too long can kill you. When you work, there are places and people who tell you what to do and what to wear. When you have fun, there are places and people who tell you what to wear and how to dance. Before Monday night, I had never previously worn makeup or danced to gothic music on a platform by myself. Why the hell not?
There is something very much alive in the spirit of Death Guild — something that incites a lively jitter in the soul of the mortal body. I could've been dead on Tuesday. On Monday, I was not.
Contact Joshua Carlucci at [email protected]


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This is not a post and the cake is a lie.
Porn stars and WWE. They both get paid to fake it. …and elected leaders.
Porn stars and WWE. They both get paid to fake it. …and elected leaders.
Met a new friend who has only been in Canada four months. He's afraid to experience his first Canadian winter. So I said on behalf of all of us; I'm sorry. We don't like it either.
What the f… Did I just play??? Theory of fear is a Russian game made by psychopaths, rapists ANASTASI SUKHONOSOVA. It's a dark fantasy where you are born a nephilim…or crazy. We don't know, but time will tell with these effed up endings, won't it?! In Soviet Russia, game rape you. (Ducky just saw me write… Continue reading Theory of Fear Review
Texting Ducky: I found a game on play store but its full on Japanese and I don't think I can read many kana anymore. T^T Ducky: Lack of practice I suspect. Er, not kana, kanji. You know, the bane of my language learning experience Ducky: Ah. Giant, black, threatens to kill Batman. Ducky: Bane. and… Continue reading This is not a post and the cake is a lie.
First words from prince charming after snow white wakes up? "Ugh! Your breath smells like dwarf semen."
When I was a kid my dad mentioned I was born with a delicate constitution and let me tell you that was about the worst thing he could say because for the next 5 years I thought I had something to do with the Declaration of Independence.
Game reviewer litmus test: Take a drink every time you have to do a 'lesson' in a mobile game. Take a drink every time you need to greet a 'friend'. No wonder I can't review mobile games, they have too much bs to deal with for me to remember anything. …Also I've been brickfaced, apparently.
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Today, there is no reason not toexplore the world the way you want to. One area to consider visiting is Singapore, a country located in the heart of Asia with a vibrant culture and a beautiful landscape. This is an island country located near Malaysia. Many people book flights to Singapore because of the work they need to do there – the country is a global financial centre, especially for Asia. However, you can and should visit to explore the area for tourism and a bit of fun. You may love the beautiful buildings with stunning architecture and the beaches here.
As you consider the various options when you book flights to Singapore, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it is important to create an itinerary to help ensure you get in all of the attractions you plan to see. You may want to take a night safari to experience the wilderness up close. You may wish to have some fun with the kids at Universal Studios Singapore. You can also check out the Gardens by the Bay or visit the Tiger Sky Tower and Palawan Beach area. These are just a few of the many types of activities you can enjoy here. From the religious buildings dotting the landscape to the most modern amenities, there is much to enjoy here.
Finding flights to Singapore does not have to be challenging. When you work with a company dedicated to helping you to get the flight right for you – based on your timeline and goals – and you get to save money on it, you know your trip is going to be incredible. As you take into consideration your next trip, find the right travel agent to help you book the best flights available.
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In karate displacements , we must be very fast to surprise the opponent. However in karate, we must also be very stable on our positions in order to be able to efficiently transmit the energy of the Hara towards the point of impact.
So to create a displacement, there will have to be breaking of balance. We will have to move from a very stable position where we are anchored on the ground to a very fast moving state to finish again on a very stable position.
It is a permanent alternation between states of fast movements and states of very strong stability.
I had already spoken to you about alternation between phases of contraction and relaxation in the article onfist in Kihon, and I started to approach the principle of let go When we studied Yori Ashi.
We will try here to clarify this principle of "letting go".
What is the principle of "letting go"?
To fully understand the principle of "letting go", we will imagine our center of gravity, located in the Hara, as a ball of energy. Be careful, there is nothing spiritual about it, it is really from this center that will leave each technique.
You feel it in the belly by contracting the transverse muscles (deep abdominal muscles) and the pelvic floor muscles.
Once you feel your center and visualize it as a ball (or ball), you will ask yourself this question:
What should I do if I squeeze a ball in the hand and want to hit it to move it very fast? ...
All tennis players know the answer, of course:
I must first let go.
And yes, if you try to hit a ball without letting go you will not succeed because the movement will be hindered by your decision. First you have to drop the ball and then hit it. The ball must be suspended in the air to be able to strike in it.
For our displacementit's pretty much the same thing, you're going to consider your center of gravity like a ball.
Well, just before you push on the back leg, you will let go, that is, you will stop being very stable. Your hips relax so as not to hinder movement.
Warning, I said well "Letting go" and not releasing it " : The hara remains under tension, but you do not hold it anymore, as if you fall on the spot. You let go of the grip you have on your center of gravity, but it remains strong to be able to generate the explosive energy in the back leg.
Imagine that your center of gravity only holds by a thread, nothing prevents it from moving. At this point, the push on the back leg will have the same effect as the racket on the ball in the air, it will create a very fast movement in the desired direction.
This " let go Is almost simultaneous with the thrust, it intervenes only a fraction of a second before the displacement. It's a bit like dropping on the spot, but as soon as you're down a millimeter you push on the back leg.
I schematize and I try to find striking images (if I may say ...) because all this is not easy to explain and even less to understand. I hope not to confuse you too much
We will try to understand otherwise:
Imagine a cyclist : What do you think is the most difficult and especially the fastest: 1 - to cross a bump (rise and descent) ou 2 - to cross a valley (descent then climb)?
- In the first case, it must make a big effort to climb the coast and only then can accelerate in the descent.
- In the second case, it can accelerate from the start in the descent and use the stored energy to easily climb the slope.
In the end, he will use less energy in the second case and will have less time. The second case is undoubtedly the fastest and the least tiring (Being a cyclist myself, I know what I'm talking about ;-))
In fact by letting go and falling on the spot just before moving, we will use the gravitational force (to make it simple: our own weight!) to accelerate our movement (like our cyclist who accelerates in the descent).
Suddenly the trajectory of our center of gravity will be slightly curved. The hips go down slightly in the first part of the movement.
Attention, when I say " let go"I do not speak of a mental or physical state in which one abandons oneself. On the contrary, we always remain in a state of active vigilance (Zanshin) but we let go willingly the grip that one has on its center of gravity to allow a quick movement. There is a break in the balance.
All this is done very quickly and is hardly seen from the outside.
Well, I think now is the time to practice because what matters is that you feel this principle and the video should help you.
Do not forget to do some joint, muscular and cardiovascular heating, by downloading my book for free: The ABC of warm-upsThen I'll meet you on the tatami mats.
Here, I hope you have grasped the principle of "letting go". Work all the time, in Kihon, Kata, Kumite ... but also in your everyday life ...
Thank you for leaving me your comment below.
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Two Niagara College volleyball coaches will be spending the summer with Canada's national volleyball teams in preparation for the Pan-Am Cup in June.
Joey Martin, head coach of the Niagara Knight women's volleyball team, will serve as an assistant coach on the national women's program, and Nathan Groenveld, head coach of the men's volleyball team, will serve as assistant coach for the men's national 'B' team.
"As a coach, being a part of the Canadian women's senior program is something I've been striving towards" said coach Joey Martins. "This is going to be a great learning experience for me and I'm really looking forward to seeing and learning from the ways head coach Arnd Ludwig teaches, speaks and conducts himself with his players."
Martins has served as head coach of the Niagara College women's volleyball program since 2011; since then he's been named OCAA West Division Coach of the Year and they've twice qualified for OCAA playoffs.
As an outside hitter for the Loyalist Lancers and the legendary Red Deer Kings, Martins was a four-time CCAA All-Canadian, a two-time CCAA Player of the Year, and a two-time CCAA Athlete of the Year Across All Sports. He represented Canada at the FISU games in 2005, and was later named to the senior men's national team.
Nathan Groenveld has served as a head coach since the 2010; the Knights claimed the 2013 OCCAA West Division title, fifth place at the 2013 CCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship, as well as two CCAA All-Canadian awards and a CCAA Academic All-Canadian award.
Groenveld is a former member of the men's National 'A' program, competing from 2007-2010. He competed at FISU, NORCECA, and professionally in Qatar.
"I am extremely honored to be a part of a great staff this summer and I look forward to helping in the development of these high-level athletes" said Groenveld. "It's an opportunity to work with some of the best volleyball players in the world, and to interact with some of the best coaches. I'm looking forward to getting to work."
The CCAA is a national sport organization that enriches the lives of student-athletes through intercollegiate competition.


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|(Secrets of the beauty of Korean women, Asian cosmetics)
For the huge test packet from Mizon Polska, I received the book 'Secrets of the beauty of Korean women'. I wanted to read it for a long time, because the perfect skin of the Korean women did not give me peace. How do they do that without wrinkles? That even in middle age they manage to preserve their youthful appearance? The secret is in care.
The book is written in a very light style, thanks to which it is read quickly. In addition, it has pictures that clearly show some complexion problems. Thanks to the book, I learned about multi-stage skin cleansing - first cleansing with oils, and then face cleansing gel.
I got to know some interesting care techniques, and also learned how the essence differs from serum and ampoules (honestly? I've always confused these 3 products!), And why Korean women don't have wrinkles. The answer is simple - they use good cosmetics as well as sunscreens.
10 step-by-step skin care seems to be very labor-intensive? Thanks to this book you will understand why it is worth using it
In the first chapter we learn the story of the author - Charlotte Cho, who loved lounging on the beach. Unfortunately, I belonged to this group as the author - I thought of tan as a must have every summer season.
I really like that in addition to the planned skin care plan (in chapter 7), the author also recommends specific cosmetics. This is a great help for those starting Asian care.
The chapter on skin types is also precise - thanks to it it is easier to determine what complexion we have and what it needs. I recommend the book to everyone who wants to delve into the subject of Asian skin care.


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On the 10th of May our Athletics team travelled to Worthing Leisure Centre to compete in the Worthing area Quadkids tournament. Over 140 children were there and a total of 16 teams and we did very well to come 9th!
Well done to Tia stone who won the girls tournament as the best Athlete out of 69 girls and well done to Harry for coming 8th overall out of both the boys and girls.
Thank you to all the parents for your support on this event and well done to all the athletes involved you did the school proud.
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|Fire coach Carlos de los Cobos -- Getty Images
Not only did the postseason evade the Fire last season, but Chicago also hopes to turn around a lackluster 4-4-7 record at Toyota Park during the 2010 campaign.
Sporting K.C. (1-0-0) presents another strong offensive challenge for the Fire (0-0-1), who were able to fend off 2010 MLS runner-up FC Dallas last week with a 1-1 draw on the road. Kansas City sports an attack that features Omar Bravo, Kei Kamara and C.J. Sapong, a tandem that had some part of every goal during its 3-2 road win over Chivas USA to open the season. Bravo had two of the three goals.
"These guys are very similar [to Dallas]," Fire head coach Carlos de los Cobos said. "Bravo is more of a forward and he doesn't drop too much. Kamara is very fast. And Sapong is a strong guy -- very young, but very strong."
"It's going to be a bit similar in terms of Dallas attacking with so many numbers," Fire defender Cory Gibbs said. "But the thing is Dallas attacked way more than what I think Kansas City will. They're going to be a threat still. So I think if we stay positive and stay organized defensively, we'll have our chances countering against that."
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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… And I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared and ready, like a bride dressed to meet her husband.
I heard a loud voice speaking from the throne:
"Now God's home is with people! He will live with them, and they shall be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God. He will wipe away all tears from their eyes.
There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain."
Look back - and remember with gratitude the sacrifice made by others for our freedom.
Look around - and see where we have an opportunity to work today for peace and freedom in our world.
Look forward- to that glorious hope, the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, and no more death, or crying, or pain.


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Candidate says taxpayers paid for Songer's mistake
A story in The Sentinel last week about the Bob Songer-Marc Boardman race for sheriff ran without sufficient time for Undersheriff Boardman to respond before press time. Boardman was offered the opportunity to offer comment subsequently, and in an email Tuesday to The Sentinel, he did.
"An editorial a few weeks ago somewhat whimsically minimized the value of official records and misconduct dating back to the Eisenhower administration," Boardman wrote. "Last week's article referred to 'a charge of excessive force against [Songer] in Clark County; and an alleged suit against him by a woman some 35 years ago.' The editor emphasized how long ago the excessive force matter occurre...
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I recently provided the keynote at a large event. I asked the audience of approximately 400 attendees a simple question. How many of you know that your company has a written strategy for talent attraction and retention? Fewer than 10 hands were raised in affirmation. I know that some people may not have raised hands in fear of such a large group. The attendees were supervisors and managers in a cross section of industries so you would expect that they would know if such a plan is in existence.
The fact that so many companies lack a written plan while unemployment (3.8% nationally) is so low, is borderline corporate negligence. If indeed a written plan is hidden within the walls of corporate human resources, the plan probably lacks efficacy and more importantly, proper implementation. I hope this information accomplishes two things. 1) It forces the discussion in C-Suites. 2) It results in more companies understanding the necessity for action and making a written plan a necessity.
The odds of an ideal candidate being unemployed at the exact same time you have an opening are very low. We are literally in a war for talent. The battles have started and the fight is taking place all over the country. Make no mistake; someone is after your best people. How do you plan to keep them? How will you perform without them? What are you doing about it?
Following are what I have determined to be the seven essential components of an effective talent strategy that fit the broadest of industry sectors. For specialized industries, there are one to three more components that I add depending on the needs of each organization.
These seven components in a written document serve as the battle plan during the war for talent. In fact, simply knowing what to do without execution makes you vulnerable to attack. If you are practicing business as usual, your team will be picked apart by companies that are hungry for your best people. Both action and inaction are choices.


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For many of us, chocolate is a sinful indulgence, and for others, it is a part of daily life. We love to sneak in a piece of chocolate during work when no one is looking. Sometimes, we indulge in a sizable portion of a robust dark variant with red wine. During the winter, hot chocolate gives us more reason to be joyful. It is blasphemous to think of going through an entire day without eating chocolates.
You may have noticed that a person's taste in chocolates evolves with age. Your preference for chocolates must have changed as well. You may have loved milkier and sweeter variants as a child, but right now, you may like darker, spicier versions more. It is the same with sipping chocolates for the most of us. Most of us began our journey of chocolate drinks with hot chocolates and hot cocoa. We have all loved the rainy days and chilly winters as kids for one reason – hot cocoa and hot chocolate.
As adults, we realize that they are very different drinks. Hot cocoa is a variant that comes from powder, but hot chocolate is a drink that includes small bits of chopped chocolates. We have all been guilty of using choco chips in milk in place of chopped dark chocolate. As children or even as young adults, we were too much in love with the liquid chocolaty goodness to care about the darkness or creaminess of the concoction. However, as we have grown older, we now realize that we would like our chocolate drink to be fuller and richer in taste. We would love for it to be creamy and heavy. It should have the goodness of whole milk, but at the same time, it should have the robust flavor of cocoa. When we say cocoa here, we do not refer to the powder, but we mean the cocoa content of the dark chocolate that goes into the milk.
We all have the fond memories of powdered drinking chocolate that used to make the milk all yummy and special on the nights of sleepovers and family vacations. Adding marshmallows to the hot chocolate obviously meant that it was a story night. Well, growing up does mean straying away from those childhood moments, losing old friends and making new ones. However, it does not entail forgetting the creamy goodness of drinking hot chocolate on a cold night. As we were saying, the taste continuously evolves as a person grows over. Now, your favorite recipe of sipping chocolate might contain hints of vanilla or a tinge of orange blossom. Adding a dash of cinnamon or spicing it up with cayenne definitely helps fight of potential frost bites on a mean chilly night.
What is the secret of sipping chocolate?
In reality, sipping chocolate is a little different from drinking chocolate and hot cocoa. You may have had to sip chocolate a hundred times without knowing its moniker. Sipping chocolate uses real chocolate for making the drink. Most cafes and restaurants that serve genuine sipping chocolates use dark chocolate and not powder. You have to melt the dark chocolate directly into the hot milk slowly as the milk changes color and turns thick with the bittersweet flavors. To make a great cup of sipping chocolate, it is always better to begin with a brand of dark chocolate you like. Do not forget to pick whole milk. The high percentage of fat makes the drink creamy and savory.
You can always add some all natural and organic honey to the mix to add some sweetness. Picking wild orange flavored honey and wildflower honey might be a great idea if you like your drink flavored, but you do not have a stash of fresh herbs and spices. We have a go-to recipe for sipping chocolate that preserves the traditional goodness and at the same time, brings home a warmth of spices. Here's our secret to year-round happiness –
- Add the chopped chocolate, milk, honey, chili powder, cinnamon and other spices to a heavy-bottom saucepan.
- Heat on low. Do not boil it.
- While heating, stir it continuously to prevent the chocolate from burning at the bottom.
- You should heat it until it is warm to touch. That should take you about 10 minutes. The drink should also turn to a dark brown color.
- Always strain to catch milk particles and spices. Portion it according to your heart's desire.
We have found that sipping chocolate is much heavier than hot cocoa or hot chocolate. Therefore, two cups whole milk and 3 ounces of dark chocolate make enough for four people. Usually, half a cup per person is the standard serving. However, you can go with one full cup, if you are having an especially trying day!
Hot chocolate on a stick
Did you know? You can serve sipping chocolate on a stick to your kids and guests. All you need to do add condensed milk. So your hot chocolate on a stick will have half cup heavy cream, 3 ounces of dark chocolate and half a cup of condensed milk. You will also need the lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks for presentation.
After the mix is brown and ready, you need to pour it onto a non-stick baking pan. You can prepare the pan beforehand with cooking spray or a coat of unsalted butter. Once it becomes a little firm, refrigerate it for 3 hours or leave it outside overnight. You can cut them into equal square blocks or any way you please. Always use a sharp knife and rinse it in hot water to make the cuts clean and sharp. Skewer with the lollipop sticks.
You can store these blocks in airtight containers for over a month in the fridge. These are great treats for kids on Halloween as well. Since they are gluten-free and nut-free, they might as well become this year's neighborhood hit.
Now that you know the different forms of sipping chocolate, you have no excuse to skip them this winter. Since it has no added trans-fat and it is high in protein, it can even squeeze right into your fitness diet.


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M&E Site Manager
- Recruiter
- Amey
- Location
- Motherwell
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 12 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 11 Apr 2019
- Ref
- Sector
- Energy & Utilities
- Hours
- Full Time
- Flexibility
- None
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Position Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced M&E manager to join our Utilities business, you will have responsibility for the project delivery and site management of Water industry projects as a Scottish Water tier 1 Principal role across our site locations.
This is a challenging but rewarding position with the opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Motherwell office deliver its Scottish Water Managed Delivery framework commitments.
You will be responsible to the Project Manager for the appropriate site management and monitoring of the services provided by our Supply Chain Partners in ensuring our project commitments are delivered safely in the required timescales, whilst being of the required quality and in line with service level agreements, contractual specifications, and agreements with key performance indicators.
About you
We are looking for a CITB/CSCS/ECS (as appropriate) qualified professional to join us in this position. You will need to utilise your previous experience managing multi-disciplined sites within the Water sector or a transferrable industry to effectively deliver in this role.
This position will require you to have served a recognised engineering background in an electrical or mechanical field with appropriate academic qualifications. As part of the role you will need to be computer literate with the ability to read and understand construction/installation technical drawings and documentation so previous experience in this area is required.
This opportunity will suit a well organised Site Manager with proven planning and organising capabilities with the ability to react to rapid unforeseen change. In return the opportunity will provide you with development and challenge as well as the opportunity to make an impact.
Travel is required within this position, so you will need to hold a valid full UK driving licence.
This role would suit someone who lives in Scotland due to the travel around Scotland that is requited.


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A line of credit is considered as the most sought offer financing option for the business owners. The flexibility which these provide is unparalleled. Whereas the typical term loan gives the borrower one lump sum of cash to use – and to pay back over the time – a line of credit is thus more like a reserve pool of a set amount.
This article explains the four completely different lines of credit which small businesses need to know about.
- The traditional line of credit.
The traditional line of credit is typically meant for the experienced business owners with proven business models. Which makes sense since the credit maximums are considered as sizable, the rates are lower, and the requirements thus demand higher credit scores and annual revenue reporting. These thus come from the banks where the borrower houses his business bank account.
However when we compare a line of credit to a term loan of a similar size, a line of credit might thus have a lower interest rate and a closing cost but still it would likely also come with a substantial interest rate hike if the borrower overdraws his account or fails to repay what the borrower has withdrawn.
A line of credit thereby acts as a capital cushion and is there for him when the business owner needs it. He can spend that flexible cash on his seasonal business expenses, payroll and also other operational costs, insurance against emergencies and for sudden opportunities.
- The short-term line of credit.
The difference between a short-term line of credit and a traditional line of credit is thus more or less considered as the same between the typical short term loan and conventional bank or a longer term loan . Thus a short-term line of credit has higher interest rate , lower credit maximum , faster turnaround time and also looser application requirements .
This is generally offered by the alternative lenders rather than by the banks. The people who have lower credit scores, smaller annual revenues and newer business qualify for this credit.
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Beyond the short-term and traditional lines of credit, these small business owners can also look into the lines of credit which are backed by certain kinds of collateral.
The asset-based lenders, however, care more about the future prospects than they do about the past borrowing history . The borrower gets some necessary equipment — a vehicle, new exercise machines, a printing press — and this equipment-backed line of credit lender would hand the borrower a line of credit based on the value of equipment.
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The basic idea which iis behindinvoice financing which is also called account recieveable financing is that, sometimes, the customers take a long time to pay the lenders back — but the lenders generally might not be able to wait. Instead of relying on the short-term loans to cover the operating costs, or digging into the savings, the borrower can get the invoices paid right away .
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If you're a small business owner and are thinking of growing your opportunities or either for the purpose of easing your cash flow problems, then one of these lines of credit might be right for you.


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apps hungarian vs systems hungarian
I've run in to several programmers who still prefer to use Hungarian, mostly of the Petzold/Systems Hungarian flavor. Think dwLength = strlen(lpszName).
I've read Making Wrong Code Look Wrong, and I understand the rationale for Apps Hungarian, where domain-type information is included in the variable names. But I don't understand the value in attatching the compiler type to the name.
Why do programmers still persist on using this style of notation? Is it just inertia? Are there any benefits that outweigh the decreased readability? Do people just learn to ignore the decorators when reading the code, and if so, how do they continue to add value?
EDIT: A lot of answers are explaining the history, or why it is no longer relevant, both of which are covered in the article I cited.
I'd really like to hear from anyone out there who still uses it. Why do you use it? Is it in your standard? Would you use it if it wasn't required? Would you use it on a new project? What do you see as the advantages?Hungarian notation was all the rage when I started in IT, but it was a completely coding environment. A Simple text editor no syntax highlighting, intellisense and code files that where several hundred lines in length with all the variables declared at the beginning. It just made life easier in working out what you were dealing with. However with modern tools and practices the need for it has gone in my option and it really should be consigned to history.
To be consistent with an existing code base when doing maintenance.
For controls, eg. "txtFirstName". We often need to distinguish between (say) "firstName" the value and "firstName" the control. Hungarian provides a convenient way to do this. Of course, I could type "firstNameTextBox", but "txtFirstName" is just as easy to understand and is less characters. Moreover, using Hungarian means that controls of the same type are easy to find, and are often grouped by name in the IDE.
When two variables hold the same value but differ by type. For example, "strValue" for the value actually typed by the user and "intValue" for the same value once it has been parsed as in integer.
I certainly wouldn't want to set up my ideas as best practice, but I follow these rules because experience tells me that it occasional use of Hungarian benefits code maintainability but costs little. That said, I constantly review my own practice, so may well do something different as my ideas develop.I am also curious to see rationale. We know why they used it in the past: lack of IDE support for type information. But now? Simply put, I think it is a tradition. C++ code always looked like this, so why change things? Besides, when you build on top of previous code that used Hungarian notation, it would look quite strange when you suddenly stop using that.Apps Hungarian (tags to denote semantic properties of objects that can't be expressed through the type system) was a reasonable way to deal with some common errors when using the weakly-typed languages of the early 1980s. They serve little purpose in today's strongly-typed languages.
Systems Hungarian (tags to redundantly denote an object's declared type) has never served any purpose except to impose a superficially uniform appearance on a code base. It was created and propagated by non-technical managers, and inexperienced programmers, who misunderstood the intent of Apps Hungarian, and believed that code quality could be enhanced by complex coding guidelines.
Both styles originated within Microsoft. These days, Microsoft's naming conventions categorically say "Do not use Hungarian notation."Hungarian notation has a bad rap. The initial prefix should be used to indicate the "kind" of variable, not the "type".
Apps Hungarian had very useful, meaningful prefixes like "ix" to mean an index into an array, "c" to mean a count, "d" to mean the difference between two numbers (for example "dx" meant "width"), and so forth.
And functions would be called AFromB or something like that so that when you write it out it looks like:
aVar = AFromB(bVar);


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What is the nature vs. nurture argument?
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What part of your Behaviour is based on:
- your gender?
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- your friends?
Watch the BBC clip on gender stereotypes:
- Summarize the findings of the Cambridge study in regards to adults and gender stereotyping, and the Hines study on monkeys and toy preferences.
- Are there flaws or biases in the research?
Watch the BBC short documentary on Eugenics and sport.
What is one possible explanation for the dominance of black athletes in sprint events? Why is this a dangerous and/or erroneous assumption to make?
Write a blogpost explaining your understanding of the Nature VS Nurture debate. Using examples, give your opinion on the theme. Is our behavior dictated by our genes or our environment?
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