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If you live near or often spend time in a wooded area, blood-sucking ticks are part of your world. When tick populations rise in July and August, you'll again feel those familiar tickling sensations on your legs and neck, and again drag the dog into the sunlight so you can spot and remove those darn ticks. During this process, you may be wondering whether there are better ways to survive tick season, especially if you don't want to use DEET (a chemical insecticide that may cause eye irritation, rash or other side effects) on yourself or veterinarian-grade pesticides on your pets. Even if you do use chemicals in your tick management plan, it's still a good idea to back them up with sound natural strategies.
Caused by the bacterium Borrelia brugdorferi, Lyme disease is carried by deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks). White-footed mice frequently serve as reservoirs for the bacteria, as do deer and many other mammals. Ticks are most likely to transmit Lyme disease to humans when they are tiny nymphs (juvenile ticks), only slightly bigger than the period at the end of this sentence. Other tick species transmit diseases as well, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever. So no matter where you live, preventing ticks from finding you and your pets is always a good idea. To help you stay ahead of these pests, here are the top 10 natural ways to make tick season easier to take.
1. Dress Defensively. When you venture into areas where ticks might be waiting, dress for the occasion. Wear a hat and light-colored clothing (to help you see ticks before they find skin), and tuck your shirt into your pants and your pants into your socks. You may look goofy, but it's better than becoming a tick's dinner.
2. Get Sticky. Keep a sticky tape-type lint roller handy if you're finding ticks regularly. This little gizmo will pick up unattached ticks from clothing or pets, which bring hitchhiking ticks into the house. Use any type of sticky tape to cleanly capture ticks crawling in your home.
3. Clean Up Your Act. When you come indoors after outside activities, give your clothes a 10-minute spin in a hot clothes dryer to kill any ticks that might be hiding in the folds or seams. Then take a hot, soapy bath or shower. Unattached ticks will be flushed away, but you will still need to do a tick check of your body.
4. Do Tick Checks. Ticks must feed for 36 to 48 hours in order to transmit Lyme disease, so regularly checking yourself for ticks after you've been in wooded areas is a hugely effective preventive measure. Look for tiny and foreign dark dots, especially in moist body creases in the armpits, groin, hairline, scalp, waistband and the backs of your knees. Let someone else check you, if possible, because it's difficult to check your own scalp and backside. Because of their tiny size, it is entirely possible to carry a nymph on your body long enough for it to feed and then drop off without you ever knowing you were bitten, so be sure to check often and carefully. Check yourself before bed, too.
5. Upgrade Your Tick Removal Equipment. If you're using tweezers or a pair of forceps to remove an attached tick from yourself or your pets, you're doing it the hard way. Instead, try using small tick removal "spoons" such as the Tick Twister for little deer ticks, Ticked Off for any size ticks, or a Tick Key tick remover for larger dog ticks. All of these devices cost less than $5 and they are worth every penny. Look for them at pet stores or from online merchants.
7. Welcome Wildlife. Your homestead is less likely to become a Lyme disease hot spot if it includes numerous species of mammals, birds and reptiles for ticks to feed on instead of white-footed mice. Newly hatched tick larvae are disease-free, and if they feed on animals that are poor reservoirs of Lyme disease — most squirrels, for example — fewer nymphs will be infected.
8. Maintain Mowed Buffer Zones. Ticks sometimes do wander onto the edges of lawns, but they are most likely to find you as you walk through tall grass, work around low shrubbery, or hang out in shady, mulched areas. Open lawn makes poor tick habitat, so a swath of lawn makes a good buffer zone between your house and the wilder habitats preferred by ticks.
9. Perfume Your Pants. If you must venture into tick territory often, pump up the deterrent properties of your pants. Commercially made plant-based pesticides that deter ticks are made with lemon eucalyptus oil (available in Repel products as well as Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Spray). It's fragrant stuff, so you may prefer heavily treating your pants and socks better than slathering it on your skin.
If tick levels are high and you need to be in their habitat a lot, you may want to try the pesticide permethrin on your clothes. David Duffy, professor of botany at the University of Hawaii, led a study of the effectiveness of guinea fowl in reducing tick populations in New York. Duffy says he and the other researchers involved in his study protected themselves by spraying their clothing (long trousers tucked into socks) with permethrinbased products.
10. Track Any Attacks. If you do find an attached tick, remove it carefully with tweezers, forceps or a tick removal tool, wipe the bite with an antiseptic, and circle it with a permanent marker. Check the bite location every few days for a rash or other unusual inflammation, and promptly seek medical attention if you see or experience any symptoms of Lyme disease (see "Could It Be Lyme Disease?" below). The disease is curable if treated in its early stages, but if you wait too long, you could be in for a long and difficult recovery.
Could It Be Lyme Disease?
In addition to a "bull's-eye" rash and soreness near the tick bite itself, other early signs of Lyme disease infection resemble the flu and can include chills, fever, joint pain and fatigue accompanied by swollen lymph nodes near the bite. If you have flulike symptoms and an inflamed bite — even if you never saw a tick — you should see a doctor right away. Several antibiotics are highly effective when taken during the first few weeks after the bacteria enter your body. If Lyme disease is not treated promptly, the bacteria will move into your muscles, nerves, joints and brain. Latestage Lyme disease is debilitating, causing severe arthritis, mental confusion, numbness of the arms and legs, and heart problems.
Dec 8th Winter has come!
It was inevitable. The first "real" snowfall has started. We currently are expecting 4-8″ of the fluffly stuff. However, all you do is turn around and that changes. We are very excited about this. Except maybe the kids. They are homeschooled, so no real snow day for them. We are looking forward to snow angels, snowball fights and hot chocolate this afternoon though. Who wouldn't be? We have our Dutch Oven ready, our closet full of camping gear and we are ready for what ever comes our way. Hooray for having 3 Boy Scouts in the family!!
It always amazes me though how people prepare for upcoming weather. My husband and I were watching the news last night and they were interviewing shoppers. I laughed at the kinds of things they had in their carts. Applesauce cups, frozen waffles, etc. Not exactly essentials. What happened to cases of canned goods, dried goods and peanut butter? If the power goes out, are we to just keep our food out in the snow and then tredge in and out all day to gather the meals? While, of course, letting out all the precious heat it took us all day to conserve. I may not be an expert at weather prepardness, but can't we rethink our misguided notions of what is actually needed if the time comes and buy smart? Or be stoked about the full pantry of food we can't cook? Hey, I stocked up!
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Thanksgiving is very big in a lot of households in this country. However, I've noticed more this year that our family doesn't put as much into it as I think we should. I mean, we have a few things we do. For one, I like to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade while reading the ads for the Black Friday sales in my pajamas. Of course, my Mother-in-Law and I go out to do a little shopping and then have lunch together the day after Thanksgiving. It's a girl thing.
I especially like making dinner in the Dutch Ovens outside. We have had the juiciest turkey since doing it this way. This was our second time. I couldn't go back to the oven or roaster method. This year we decided to cook our stuffing in a Dutch Oven as well. It was awesome! Next year I look forward to adding more culinary creations to our rustic way of cooking.
We really don't miss the stress of having a large gathering anymore. I used to want that when I was in my twenties and starting my own family traditions. I grew up spending the holidays with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Grandparents. However, my family hasn't all been together for Thanksgiving since 1998 when my second son was a few months old. I see very few of them throughout the year and everyone seems to like it that way. Or at least no ones complaining.
Now, I rather make it extra special for those who matter most. Those in the family who genuinely get together with you all through the year and not just because it's a holiday.
Do you have any suggestions of some fun family taditions we could try for next year?
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Our family is big on traditions. It starts in October with Halloween. Better yet, the preparation for Halloween. We always go to a pumpkin patch. When my husband and I were dating we visited a pumpkin patch and have been going there every year since. Shaake's Pumpkin Patch is the best. It is a real working farm that began as a 4H project and developed from there. They offer a hayrack ride to and from the patches. Animals to check out. Play areas for the kids, like a couple of playsets, on where you slide into a bunch of hay. A haybale maze and now a pumpkin launch using big slingshots. Of course, lots of photo opportunities. Not to mention all the crafts and food items.
We've done the same thing every year. We start out wandering the grounds checking out the animals. They usually always have a young cow to get up and close with. We take our pics of how tall the kids are this year up against the giant measuring board. The kids play some and go throught he maze. We did the pumpkin launch again this year, in which dad got in on it this time. Very close to a free slushy! We eventually make it to the hayrack and head out to find the perfect pumpkin. It is hard to find the very best one among the sea of perfect orange. However, we manage to each choose the best. Getting them back to start is sometimes fun too. This year a 12 or 13 year old lost her flip flop off the side of the hayrack and jumped off. Had a good laugh about that one. She did too. After weighing, paying and loading the loot we head to our final stop on the farm. We get cider, slushes and cookies at their concession stand.
We can't think of a better way to start our fall.
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This is the easiest way to feel good. Exercise and you are pretty well guaranteed to feel better after. Exercise and eat well consistently and there you have it- a consistent means of feeling good. Make it a habit to eat well most of the time and engage in some form of physical activity on a regular basis. These two powerful tools are clear- you have the formula, you know the steps- all you need to do is take action and small steps so that eating well and exercising simply become a learned part of your lifestyle. There are many, many resources out there prescribing diets and certain workout regiments. But at the end of the day, what is important? The only thing that is important is that you feel good. It doesn't have to be as complicated as some make it out to be.
With regards to exercise, it's all about finding the form of physical exertion that works for you. As long as it makes you sweat then you're good to go! What is more important than the specific activity you do is how often you do it. Make a goal to commit to your physical activity on a consistent basis. The goal does not have to be massive, it just has to be doable. I, for example, commit to running at least 3 miles every other day. This is my base and totally doable. I usually end up running more and doing other things apart from my run, but the run is what happens no matter what.
So if you are running, swimming, biking, doing yoga or lifting weights, do it regularly. Stick to a realistic goal as a base of certainty and be open to explore different ways of being active as well! I love being active in nature because it is a win-win. I benefit from the endorphins of physical exercise and the beauty of nature.
Now with regards to food, the first thing to keep in mind is that it is not necessary to be perfect in order to be healthy. Making healthy choices %80 of the time is great. I believe that diets don't work because they cause one to crave the foods that are being restricted. And what happens when you are not allowed to have something that you want? (especially when you see it but can't have it) You want it more! Dieting results in binge eating and often fails to support habits that last for life.
It's OK to have chocolate sometimes!


Arrange your pieces, then move.
This is a small chess-like boardgame with an unbeatable AI. The goal is to move one of your pieces to the opponents row.
The players take turns, each piece can move like the king in chess.
Pieces can beat each other. While rock, paper and scissors do this in the classical way, these are the rules for spock: He beats rock and scissors and gets beaten by the paper.
The code to generate the moves database is on github.


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Ever since my first child was born, Purim has fascinated me. While the holy days and chagim provide for family interaction, I can think of no other holiday that causes us to interact more with our children than Purim.
After all, who among us has not dressed our daughters as Esther and our sons as Mordechai? Sure, as they get older their tastes supersede ours and Esther's gown and scepter give way to Wonder Woman while Mordechai's hat and beard morph into Superman's cape. On what other holiday do we allow, and join in, the noise accompanying the reading of Haman's name in the megillah? Who has not beamed with pride as an oldest child, not quite four months old, is oohed and aahed at in her first costume while held in her beaming father's arms?
Yet for all the fun and gaiety, there is something surreal about the chag. Its story of looming tragedy and redemption of the Jewish people more than 2,500 years ago is retold each year as if it is being heard for the first time. And a troubling story it is.
"And it came to pass in the days of Achashveirosh" the megillah begins. It took one of my daughters to explain that our sages teach that whenever a story begins with "and it came to pass" it means that trouble was ahead – but that all would turn out well in the end. Indeed, the stubbornness of one Jew, Mordechai, in refusing to bow before a Jew-hater, Haman, leads to a decree that all the Jews would be killed in several months' time. Instead of that destruction, however, Esther is able to turn the tables on Haman, and it is his family, and his followers, who are destroyed. So, if we follow our sages and know from the beginning that all would turn out well, why the annual sense of excitement as we unroll the megillah?
To me, the answer lies in the fact that the Purim story is timeless. It described the lives of the Jewish Diaspora more than 2,500 years ago and continues to define the problems that plague the world today. To me, the villains of the story are still the same in a figurative and literal sense.
Today, Haman has been replaced by a threat to the Jewish people in a rise in anti-Semitism (I prefer the less fancy term "Jew-hatred") and to the world in the threat of nuclear weapons being introduced into the Middle East by the Iranians, the descendants of Achashveirosh.
For the past twenty-five years, an Islamic fundamentalist government intent on spreading Islam throughout the world has ruled old Shushan. Its first target was the U.S. embassy in Tehran, overrun in November 1979 by "students" who took dozens of Americans as hostage. That act paralyzed President Jimmy Carter and his confused response led to his defeat in 1980 by Ronald Reagan.
The apparent weakness of America led to bold moves by the Iranians. After all, if the "great Satan" was unable to free its own citizens, the rest of the world could be viewed as easy pickings. Thus began Iran's role as an exporter of terror, first by arranging for the execution of expatriates, then by waging a surrogate war against Israel through Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad. America and France were Iranian targets through surrogates acting in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
While sanctioned to the gills by the U.S., Iran was able to buy its way into Europe, and European governments and businesses thumbed their noses at American sanctions as they lined up at the trough of Iranian business. Although the election of Mohammad Khatami – reputed to be a moderate – to the Iranian presidency brought hope for a change in Iran-U.S. relations, Khatami has been unwilling or unable to reduce the power of the mullahs. As a result, he is nearly powerless. While America reached out to Tehran by removing import restrictions on pistachio nuts, carpets and caviar during the Clinton administration, every effort to speak has been effectively rebuffed by the Iranian government.
Today, 2,500 years after the first Purim, it is not only Israel that stands in danger as Iran moves toward building an atomic weapon. Indeed, even the European nations are aware that the continent is in easy reach of missiles now in the possession of the Iranian military, and longer range missiles are only a matter of time away from development. Diplomatic steps to get Iran out of the nuclear weapons business are moving at a frenetic pace, but results are far from guaranteed.
The Jewish world is a lot different from what it was in the time of Esther and Mordechai. Unlike Esther, Israel does not have to wait for the king to let it beg for its people's lives and allow it to fight back. Israel's preemptive strike against Iraq's nascent nuclear plants more than 20 years ago is now recognized as having been a good thing for the world. And the U.S. has alluded to that attack more than once in recent months as the Bush administration pressured Iran to come to the negotiating table.
Will Iranian designs on the world be contained? We never know what the Almighty has in store for us, and the meanings of His actions are often hidden until years – and generations – have passed. But we find in the consistency of our tradition that Megillat Esther tells us, in one short opening phrase, that though the road will be bumpy, all will be well in the end.
The proof will be there on Purim night in the laughing faces of our grandchildren – little Queen Esthers and Mordechais, as they hold their first grogger and drown out the name of Haman.
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Reuters Business Report - One of America's greatest athletes ever -- Barry Sanders in China to promote American football.
"I would never have imagined, I would have never have imagined that one day I'd be going to China on behalf of the NFL. You know, I think it just shows you the great game that it is."
"From basketball to sports car racing, global sports marketing giants have been reaching into the pockets of the Chinese for a lucrative future. But American Football?"
The National Football League has been actively pushing it here for the past three years.
"It's gonna be a long road. We understand that. We're lucky to be a successful league and have, to be able to make those long term decisions at this time. But we've seen the growth."
Today NFL games air on 19 channels across China, and 44 university teams actually play American Football here.
Xiao Yuhao is quarterback for the Ravens of Shanghai University. He got hooked at 11 watching the games on TV.
So what's the reaction of family and friends?
"They first thought that American football was a game of bashing and worried about getting hurt. But they later understood that American football is a very competitive sport so they support me now."
The NFL is aiming to crack the top ten sports in China by number of fans by 2020. It says it's19th today with 5 million true fans.
"I think, in terms of getting Chinese people to play NFL, I honestly think it's pretty close to zero. If there was some involvement in NFL, it would follow probably the franchise format whereby one day sometime many years in the future the fan base in China builds up to such an extent that it can actually service a proper franchise to be based here."
So a lot more cheerleading will be needed before the NFL can truly tackle the Chinese market.


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Gillian began her professional training at the age of 10 when she was accepted into the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. While still a student she was chosen to represent Great Britain in an International Dance Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel, and performed for Her Majesty the Queen in the Royal Variety Performance. Gillian went on to perform with several ballet companies over the next seven years including The Royal Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and The National Ballet of Canada, and worked with many of the great dancers and choreographers of our time such as Rudolph Nureyev, Karen Kain, Evelyn Hart, Glen Tetley, Robert Desrosiers, John Alleyne, Erik Bruhn, David Parsons and Ronald Hynd. She has performed in various Opera Houses around the world including Covent Garden, Sadlers-Wells Theatre, Berlin Opera House and The Metropolitan Opera House in New York where she premiered Glen Tetley's ballet Alice. Gilian's debut in Musical Theatre was in The Phantom of the Opera where she performed the principle role of Meg Giry. She then spent six years touring with Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as performer, Dance Captain and Childrens Choir Director.
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Utilize the power of social media. Not only do many social media sites, like Facebook, provide a platform for client reviews, they allow firms to communicate with current, former, and potential clients on a daily basis. Updating your social media platforms often and producing regular content will remind clients of your services, and increase the chances of getting more reviews.
Be thankful. Showing public appreciation through newsletters, social media platforms, and your website remind clients of your appreciation for their honest feedback. You can do this by simply thanking those who took the time to comment on their experience. This will encourage more clients to leave a review.
Provide direct links on your website to make the process of leaving a review easy and accessible.
Include links to your site on your business cards and make it a point to hand out more cards.
Personalize your requests for reviews. Instead of sending a generic mass email, reach out to individual clients and let them know that their personal feedback is appreciated.
Don't settle for your current number of reviews, no matter the volume. Although it is great to have many reviews from past clients, you want to ensure that you have feedback from recent clients.
Follow the rules. Although some sites do not have any specific rules for asking clients for reviews, Yelp in particular, has a distinct policy for requests. You cannot ask "Yelpers" for reviews. You can, however, let clients know that your firm is on Yelp which will make them more inclined to rate their experience.
Respond to negative reviews and always keep it professional. Undesirable feedback is inevitable. When dealing with so many different individuals during times of need, there will be clients who are dissatisfied with their experience. It is important to respond to these reviews in a respectful, graceful manner. You will only add negativity to the feedback if you respond defensively or receive the client's insight as a personal attack. This is a great opportunity to show potential clients your attentiveness and professionalism. Also, by offering a solution or giving the dissatisfied client an opportunity to resolve the issue, you will increase the chance of a revision or updated feedback that is more positive.


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Q: Missing project templates in Xcode 4.2 Does anyone know how I find Navigation-based iOS application project template to create a new project in Xcode 4.2 ? For some reason Apple removed this and many others formerly available.
Thanks for any comment..

A: I was having the same problem. I found that you can replicate a simple, navigation based template by creating a new Master-Detail Application project and then unchecking the use Core  Data.
This should create a basic, Navigation based template which you can then use when going through books.
Hope this helps.
-Flea

A: I never could figure out why Apple removed these templates. Perhaps they were so enamoured of their xib-file editing tools they thought it was really unnecessary. For you really can just create a project using the single view template, and then adding the Navigation controller from the Storyboard editor (or Interface Builder). See Navigation based application in Xcode 4.2 and its duplicate for more details.
One advantage to using this method instead of "Master-Detail" is that the names match what you expect from Xcode4 better this way.

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I wantvto commit suicide at 20. my life jist feels empty and i feel like theres no other way oit.?
PRAY PRAY PRAY!! Your wanted!! God made you for a purpose out here. Know when you feel alone he is always with you! He loves you!
Don't do it. Please. I had depression and thoughts similar to yours and I was really considering doing what you want to do. I thought life was hopeless, and I thought it would never get better. When you're depressed, it clouds your judgement and really makes you think that your life will never improve- it's not true. Please just wait it out, as painful as it is. I hesitated and waited, and 2 years later I'm the happiest I've ever been. I've met new friends, a great guy, and I have a great future ahead of me that I never could've predicted. None of this would've ever happened had I decided to end my life. No matter how far away a future seems to you, you have one ahead of you. You have people to meet, and a life to experience.
Just wait it out, it may feel like torture but if you kill yourself its a permanent solution to a temporary problem, and you'll be hurting everyone else around you. In the meantime, try doing charity work and try yoga. You are loved, and you are important.
Why would you want to hurt yourself?
"Go On Living Because there IS Help!"
Source(s): "Go On Living Because there IS Hope!"
Be a slave no matter the torture and insanity. Gain the honor of death. Manage yourself as a tool. Discover personal needs for your isolations and give 'it' only its needed time, but analyse and keep track of every patterns in your brain for your care. Believe you're functional and efficient (as you can be), but worth every possible horrors by default. Doing perfect is decent, the rest keeps you at horrifying worth.
Or not, it completely ****** all my issues into becoming more intense, complex, inaccessible, unstable and diverse. It's not too hard, just that after some years I got lazier and stopped the obsessive self care and analysis for too long and it catalyzed every issues' potentials.
It sounds like you are going through a lot right now. Thank you for reaching out for help! Suicide is never the answer, as it is permanent and can never be taken back. You have a full life ahead of you, and ending your life is not the answer. If you feel like you cannot keep yourself safe right now, please seek professional help immediately.
Make sure that you tell someone about these thoughts, whether that a parent, a close friend, or your school counselor. It is important to have people who support you through this. Sometimes when people go through difficult or stressful situations, suicidal thoughts can arise. The important thing is to seek help from those around you, and to be honest with what you are thinking.
At the very least, keep coming on here and express it when you feel this way so we can keep telling you we want you to stay around. There's nothing wrong in feeling this, it's part of the human experience for many of us.
Perhaps you should try doing some volunteer work.
Helping others get through their life will make you feel better about yours.
I m always moving a body part. I always need to be active. Leg bouncing, chewing gum, chewing ice, is this ADHD?
Would life for Jesus be like life for a Meeseeks, if he was prevented from fulfilling his purpose?
Do professors just students or look down upon them if they have an eating disorder like mild anorexia? Is studying while struggling hard?
Are there any mental health forums on the net that advise people on how to come off a anti-psychotic drug and get through the withdrawal?
POLL: When do you plan to Die?


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Just Like All Of You, We Can't Wait to Get on the Water
North Sails President Ken Read checked in to give us an update on what's going on at North Sails this week. Ken, like all of us, is working from his makeshift home office in Rhode Island. It's a strange time for the world right now, but our lofts are open where possible, and the North sales and service team are available for a call at any time.
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At North Sails, our mission is to provide you with expert repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Every sail serviced by our teams undergoes a thorough inspection designed to identify maintenance issues to avoid major problems later on. Our Certified Service teams are on hand during this time to provide you with pre-season service, including the North Sails signature 10-point inspection.
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On Tuesday, October 23, outside the building of the State of Hawaii 1st Circuit Court in Honolulu, Routh announced that Judge Castagnetti in essence put the foreclosure actions against her (Routh) on hold. While not a conclusive victory, this is still a victory and an encouraging sign. It means the court is in a quandary and is stalling to figure out what to do. This could have huge implications for numerous pending cases of Hawaiian patriots standing their ground.


From its gold metal-finished base to it's elegant drawer fronts, this well-designed dresser offers both storage and style. Eight generously-sized drawers deliver convenient access via gold-finished pulls and side-mounted ball bearing glides. The surface is finished with a lightly pebbled faux shagreen texture, elevating the soft grey hue by adding appealingly subtle shade variations throughout front and sides. Bar-style foot supports add stability and carry the attractive contrast metallic tone across the front profile and sides. Pair this dresser with the matching mirror, sold separately, for a compelling modern-transitional look.


Why does my movie keep buffering on Xbox One X?
I have an Xbox One X, Fully up to date on standard build. I have it plugged directly in to my Router, with a good quality Cat5e cable, 5 feet long.
When using Microsoft Movies, playing back, For example, Star Wars: The Last Jedi in 4k(Purchased from the Microsoft Store), the movie is constantly buffering, it is unwatchable.
I have tested my network speeds, even during buffering and I am getting over 100Mbps, so it is not a network bandwidth issue. I also do not see this issue with 4k Netflix content.
Has anyone had this problem and if so have you found a fix?
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Part of living a full life means going on adventures. This may look like taking a hiking trip over the weekend or backpacking across a bunch of countries for an entire summer.
Adventures could also be trying new things at home or doing something a little out of your comfort zone just because.
Whatever thrills you're chasing, though, you have to be careful about it. Always proceed with caution when you're doing something alone or when you're out and about in unknown places.
This is particularly important if you're facing rough terrain or unpredictable weather.
In such cases, you may need an emergency fire starter. Here are some of the top fire starters to consider investing in before you take your next adventure.
When magnesium is struck by steel, it creates a spark to light a fire. This is kind of like when Boy Scouts learn to start a fire out of sticks and stones, but it's much more reliable.
There are all kinds of magnesium-based fire starters out there. Some are large rods you strike, while others are smaller, handheld blades that you shave ash off of before igniting.
This kit comes with everything you need to get started in the survival world. Included in the kit is: a gift box, knife, nylon sheath, fire starter and a powerful mini LED flashlight.
The fire starter can be used up to 12,000 times. Overall, this is a great option if you need a knife and have the need to start a fire.
If you're not too confident about your ability to use a magnesium blade, consider getting yourself a fire knife. Fire knife sets actually come with two knives in one.
The first knife is made of an igniter material like magnesium or steel. The second is a duller knife that you use to strike the first and create a spark. It may take a few tries to get a big enough spark for a fire, but you'll have a fire nonetheless.
Available in seven different colors, this is a quality fire knife you cannot go without. They use Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel from Sweden that contains a magnesium alloy. It produces a 5,400° F spark, allowing you to start fires even in wet conditions.
There is an included color matching sheath to keep your blade clean and sharp. This is one of the best fixed blade fire knives on the market. Plus, it makes for a great gift!
When in doubt, always opt for stormproof matches. These are the ultimate fire starter when things really go south. Such matches are made to withstand water damage that can happen to traditional matches.
Instead, these powerful little fire starters are ready to strike despite whatever the weather outside is like. Plus, many stormproof matches come in air-tight containers and a few of them have a couple of items that will help your fire's flame grow.
These include cotton balls or tiny metal rods that can keep the fire going if the weather—or whatever kind of emergency you're in—really picks up.
This little kit includes 25 wind and waterproof matches, three strikers and a case that can hold up to 40 matches.
Each match burns around 15 seconds and will relight after being submerged in water. Grab a few of these and keep them in your camping gear, bug out bags and any other EDC gear stash you may have.
You never know when a fire could save your life.
It's one thing to know what the top fire starters out there are, and another to understand when it's time to use them. You're going to need one of these if you get lost while hiking, if you need to hunker down away from your campsite, or if you need to stay warm in a harsh environment.
Not to mention, fire can be a good source of self-defense if you need it, although pepper spray may work better in some cases. For a list of other self-defense items you may need in emergency situations, click here!
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'STAR WARS' STAR DAISY RIDLEY READS CHILDREN'S BOOK AS A THANK YOU TO CORONAVIRUS FRONTLINE WORKERS
Daisy Ridley has made a name for herself by playing Rey in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. Now, she's using her platform to connect with kids who are stuck at home.
Over the weekend, the "Star Wars" actress took part in a reading of children's book, "BB-8 On The Run." She also thanked the public for staying inside amid the coronavirus crisis.
The actress celebrated her 28th birthday by taking part in the video Disney posted on Twitter.
The video was captioned, "Use the Force, Rey… to read a story! Join Daisy Ridley as she reads 'Star Wars: BB-8 On The Run.' #DisneyMagicMoments."
Use the Force, Rey… to read a story! Join Daisy Ridley as she reads "Star Wars: BB-8 On The Run." #DisneyMagicMoments pic.twitter.com/vdomusatcq
— Disney (@Disney) April 10, 2020
"Thank you to everyone staying at home and thank you to everyone out on the front lines helping those in need," Ridley said. "Please accept my tiny offering of gratitude in the form of storytelling."
In the video, Ridley does an enthusiastic live reading of the short book. The story takes place during "The Force Awakens" and gives a more in-depth look at the droid, BB-8, the Daily Mail reported.
Fans were excited to see the video and took to Twitter to wish the actress a happy birthday.
One fan said that Ridley was "amazing," while another said she was "one of the best working actresses today."
Another person said, "YAYYYYYYY Love her! BB8 and Rey for the win! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY!!!! Thank you for making Rey the kind of person we can all admire and look up to!"
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Legionnaire's disease found in adjacent prisons in California
April 18, 2019 by canada
The legionnaire's disease bacterium that killed one inmate and sickened another is more widespread than expected at a California state jail, authorities said on Wednesday, citing new test results. Preliminary findings have found the bacterium in the water supply in a prison in Stockton and in two neighboring prisons of youth, Department of Corrections spokesman Vicky Waters said. Officials thought it was isolated to a housing unit where the two prisoners lived. They restricted the use of water throughout the medical facility and in the surrounding juvenile facilities by bringing bottled water. But they put special filters only in showers in the housing unit where detainees were housed in the California Health Unit, which treats about 2,670 prisoners in need of medical or mental health care. The neighbor O.H. The Young Correctional Unit (JCP) is home to about 150 young people and the Chadian Youth Correctional Unit, about 260 young people. No subsequent disease was reported and the source was not found. But authorities are now adding shower filters in other areas and warning against the use of unfiltered water in the three facilities. "We are responding to preliminary findings and recommendations," Waters said in an e-mail. "We are still waiting for the final conclusions and working on a remediation plan." This includes deciding how they will clean the bacteria from the facility's water system and how much it can cost, she said. Bacteria were not detected in the system. Although the city provides water for the state facilities. An inmate who died last month had legionnaires' disease, which is considered a serious form of pneumonia. A second inmate has tested positive for the bacteria but is in good condition. The Legionella bacteria grows in water and spreads through water vapor. They can cause a mild infection known as Pontiac fever or the more serious infection known as legionnaires' disease, according to the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease occurs when contaminated water is inhaled into the lungs. It is considered particularly dangerous for the elderly and for those with underlying health problems. Officials tested 28 inmates who had pneumonia in February or March, but only two inmates tested positive, officials said. The tests are pending on a more recent inmate with pneumonia. No prisoners were killed, but nearly 80 became ill during a 2015 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, 80 miles west. This temporarily forced the state's oldest prison to cancel visits, hot meals and showers and ships in water and portable toilets.
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) –
The legionnaire's disease bacterium, which killed one prisoner and sickened another, is more widespread than expected at a California state jail, authorities said on Wednesday, citing new test results.
Preliminary findings have found the bacteria in the water supply at a medical facility in Stockton jail and two juvenile correctional facilities, said Corrections spokeswoman Vicky Waters.
Authorities thought he was isolated from a housing unit where the two inmates lived. They restricted the use of water throughout the medical facility and in the surrounding juvenile facilities by bringing bottled water. But they put special filters only in showers in the housing unit where detainees were housed in the California Health Care Facility, which serves about 2,670 inmates who need medical or mental health care.
The neighbor O.H. The Close Juvenile Correctional Unit houses about 150 young people and the Young People's Correctional Unit of N.A. Chaderjian, about 260 young people.
No subsequent disease was reported and the source was not found. But authorities are now adding shower filters in other areas and warning against the use of unfiltered water in the three facilities.
"We are responding to preliminary findings and recommendations," Waters said in an e-mail. "We are still waiting for the final conclusions and working on a remediation plan."
This includes deciding how they will clean the bacteria from the facility's water system and how much it can cost, she said.
Bacteria were not detected in the city of Stockton water supply, although the city supplies water to state facilities.
An inmate who died last month had legionnaires' disease, which is considered a serious form of pneumonia. A second detainee tested positive for the bacteria, but is in good condition.
Legionella bacteria grow in water and spread by water vapor. They can cause a mild infection known as Pontiac fever or the more serious infection known as legionnaires' disease, according to the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease occurs when contaminated water is inhaled into the lungs. It is considered particularly dangerous for the elderly and for those with underlying health problems.
Authorities tested 28 inmates who suffered from pneumonia in February or March, but only the two inmates tested positive, authorities said. The tests are pending on a more recent inmate with pneumonia.
No inmates died, but nearly 80 became ill during a 2015 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, 80 miles west. This temporarily forced the state's oldest prison to cancel visits, hot meals and showers and ships in water and portable toilets.
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Local winds occur on a small spatial scale, their horizontal dimensions typically
several tens to a few hundreds of kilometres. They also tend to be short-lived
lasting typically several hours to a day. There are many such winds around
the world, some of them cold, some warm, some wet, some dry. There are many
hazards associated with the winds.
The main types of local winds are:
Sea breezes and land breezes, Anabatic and katabatic winds, and Foehn winds.
Download wind Factfile with many more winds
You may also like to find out more about local winds and other weather phenomena on the Weather Club website.
Or, you can discover different ways to measure wind speed on our Experiments and Demonstrations page, or on our Top 10 Ideas for Weather Fieldwork page.
Anabatic winds
wind is caused by thermal (heat) processes. Anabatic (upslope) winds
occur over slopes which are heated by the sun. Air which is in contact
with slopes that are warmed expands upward and cool and sinks over neighbouring
valleys (see diagram). Anabatic winds are usually slow, at only 1-2m/s
and are rarely importance expect near coasts where they can increase
the strength of sea breezes.
Katabatic Winds
Katabatic (downslope) winds occur over slopes which are cooled. Katabatic
winds occur where air in contact with sloping ground is colder than
air at the same level away from the hillside over the valley (see diagram
below). Katabatic winds are nocturnal phenomena in most parts of the
world (i.e. they tend to happen at night) as there is surface cooling,
especially when there is little cloud
and due to lack of heating by the sun.
Katabatic wind speeds do not typically not exceed 3 or 4 m/s. However,
where the ground is covered with snow or ice, katabatic winds can occur
at any time of day or night with speeds often reaching 10 m/s, or even
more if funnelling through narrow valleys occurs. Katabatic winds may
lead to the formation of frost, mist and fog in valleys.
Sea Breezes
breezes are the result of differential heating of the land and the sea.
Sea breezes occur by day, when the land becomes warmer than the sea.
Warm air from the land cannot expand into the sea as the air is cooler
and more dense, so it expands up into the atmosphere. Cumulus clouds
tend to form as the warm air rises over the land to about 500-1500m.
The diagram below shows the whole sea breeze process.
Air in sea breezes is cool and moist compared to the air over the land.
Sea breezes can move 70km inland in temperate climates by 9pm in the
evening. Sea breezes can be noticed several kilometres out to sea. In
the tropics they can be felt 20km from the land. Wind speeds from sea
breezes can be about 4-8m/s but can be even stronger.
Land breezes
Land breezes occur at night and in the early morning, when the land
is cooler than the sea. This is because as the air cools in the night
time (as there is less heating from the sun) it contracts. Pressure
is higher over the land than the sea. This causes the air to flow from
the land to the sea which is known as a land breeze. The circulation
is completed by air rising and moving towards the land at 100-300m.
This is shown on the diagram below. Cumulus
clouds from where there is rising air. Land sea breeze fronts tend to
only affect a small area of 10-15km out to sea, in comparison to the
much larger effect of sea breezes. Wind speeds are also lower at 2-3m/s.
As well as local winds and local weather phenomena, the following list includes seasonal winds with local names:
The Bise
A cold dry wind which blows from the north-east, north or north-west in the mountainous regions of southeastern
France and western Switzerland in winter months. The bise is accompanied by heavy cloud.
The Bora
bora is a strong, cold and gusty north-easterly wind which descends
to the Adriatic Sea from the Dinaric Alps, the mountains behind the
Dalmatian coast (the coast of Croatia). It is a winter phenomenon that
develops when a slow-moving depression is centred over the Plain of
Hungary and western Balkans so that winds are blowing from the east
towards the Dinaric Alps. These mountains form a barrier which trap
the cold air to the east of them whilst the Adriatic coast remains comparatively
mild. Gradually, though, the depth of the cold air increases until the
air flows over passes and through valleys to reach the Adriatic Sea.
The bora begins suddenly and without warning and the cold air typically
descends to the coast so rapidly that it has little time to warm up.
The bora can reach speeds of more than 100 km/h and has been known to
overturn vehicles and blow people off their feet.
The Chinook Wind
A warm, westerly wind found in western North America – Canada and the USA, when air from the Pacific blows over the Rocky Mountains and other upland areas. On January 15th, 1972, the Chinook caused the temperature in Lorna, Montana to rise from -48°C to 9°C in 24 hours! The fastest wind speed recorded during a Chinook was 107mph, in Alberta, Canada.
The Crachin
The name given to the drizzly weather with low stratus, mist or fog which occurs from
time to time during the period January to April over the China Sea and in coastal areas
between Shanghai and Cape Cambodia. It occurs when cool, moist air from the north
encounters warm, moist air, and it is intensified by orographic lifting and/or by coastal
convergence.
The Etesians/meltemi
The strong northerly winds which blow at times over the Aegean Sea and eastern parts of the
Mediterranean Sea during the period May to October. The winds are known as meltemi in
Turkey.
The Föhn (or foehn)
Föhn is a warm, dry, gusty wind which occurs over the lower slopes on
the lee side (the side which is not directly exposed to wind and weather)
of a mountain barrier. It is a result of forcing stable air over a mountain
barrier. The onset of a Föhn is generally sudden. For example, the temperature
may rise more than 10°C in five minutes and the wind strength increase
from almost calm to gale force just as quickly. Föhn winds occur quite
often in the Alps (where the name föhn originated) and in the Rockies
(where the name chinook is used). They also occur in the Moray Firth
and over eastern parts of New Zealand's South Island. In addition, they
occur over eastern Sri Lanka during the south-west monsoon.
danger of a Föhn where there are steep snow-covered slopes is that avalanches
may result from the sudden warming and blustery conditions. In Föhn
conditions, relative humidity may fall to less than 30%, causing vegetation
and wooden buildings to dry out. This is a long-standing problem in
Switzerland, where so many fire disasters have occurred during Föhn
conditions that fire-watching is obligatory when a Föhn is blowing.
An explanation of the Föhn effect in the UK from BBC weather.
The Gregale (or grigale)/ euroclydon/ euraquilo
A notorious wind of the western Mediterranean which also blows across central parts of
the Mediterranean Sea. It is a strong and cold wind from the north-east and occurs mainly
in winter. It is most pronounced on the island of Malta, where it sometimes reaches
hurricane force and endangers shipping.
The Bible tells us that the ship which carried St Paul and other prisoners across the Mediterranean en route to Rome was driven by a storm from Crete to Malta, where it was eventually wrecked.
The ship set sail from a bay called Fair Havens near Lasea on the south coast of Crete, having put into this bay to wait for favourable conditions after being delayed by contrary winds. As the bay was exposed to storms, it was not considered a safe place to remain at the time of year in question, which was either late September or early October. The harbour at Phoenix on the south-western coast of Crete was considered a safer place to spend the winter. Soon after the ship left Fair Havens, however, a severe gale began to blow. So violent was the storm that the sailors could do no more than drift with the wind. The Bible tells us that the ship reached Malta fourteen days later.
Paul experienced a gregale. As these winds normally last no more than four or five days, the storm he experienced appears to have been unusually persistent.
The Harmattan
A dry and comparatively cool wind which blows from the east or north-east on the
coast of North Africa between Cabo Verde and the Gulf of Guinea during the dry
season (November to March). It brings dust and sand from the Sahara Desert, often in
sufficient quantity to form a thick haze which hinders navigation on rivers. Dust and
sand are sometimes carried many hundreds of kilometres out to sea.
The Helm Wind
An easterly wind found in Cumbria, N. England, where the winds blow over Cross Fell and then descend into the Eden Valley. A bank of cloud forms over the hill tops, and the roaring of the wind can be heard as far away as Penrith.
Discovering Britain A walk across Great Dun Fell from the RGS, exploring the Helm wind and lots of other weather, as well as stories of sheep, socks, snow and spies and a relevant article from Weather: The Helm wind of Cross Fell.
The Kaus/Suahili
The name given to the south-easterly winds which prevail in winter (December to
April) in the Persian Gulf. They are accompanied by gloomy weather, rain and
squalls and are sometimes followed by very strong south-westerly winds called
suahili.
The Khamsin
A hot, dry, dust-laden, southerly wind over Egypt, the Red Sea and eastern
parts of the Mediterranean Sea ahead of eastward-moving depressions. It
occurs during the period February to June, being most frequent in March
and April. The Khamsin is a Sirocco wind, whose name comes from the Arabic word for 'fifty', which is approximately the length of time the wind blows for. In the nineteenth Century, the plague was worst in Egypt when the Khamsin was blowing.
The Kharif
A strong south-westerly wind which blows daily over the Gulf of Aden from
about 22:00 hours until about noon the following day. It occurs in June, July and
August (during the south-west monsoon) and frequently reaches gale force.
The Leste
A hot, dry, southerly wind which occurs in winter and spring between Madeira and Gibraltar and along the
coast of North Africa ahead of an advancing depression.
The Levanter
A moist wind which blows from the east over the Strait of Gibraltar. It is frequently
accompanied by haze or fog and may occur at any time of year, though it is most
common in the period June to October. A feature is the occurrence of a 'banner cloud'
extending a kilometre or more downwind from the summit of the Rock of Gibraltar.
The strength of the Levanter does not normally exceed Beaufort Force 5. When it is
strong, however, complex and vigorous atmospheric eddies form in the lee of the
Rock, causing difficult conditions for yachtsmen and the pilots of aircraft. The
levanter can also cause persistently foggy weather on the coast of Spain.
The Levenche
A hot, dry, southerly wind which blows on the south-east coast of
Spain ahead of an advancing depression. It is typically laden with sand
and dust, and its approach is often heralded by a belt of brownish
cloud on the southern horizon.
The Libeccio
A strong, squally, south-westerly wind which occurs over central parts of the Mediterranean Sea, most
common in winter.
The name given to north-westerly winds over the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian Sea and coastal regions of Sardinia
and Corsica.
The Marin
A strong south-easterly wind over the Golfe du Lion. It is usually accompanied by
warm, cloudy weather with rain.
The Mistral
mistral is also a strong and often violent wind. It blows from the north
or north-west down the Rhône Valley of southern France and across the
Rhône Delta to the Golfe du Lion and sometimes beyond. Though strongest
and most frequent in winter, it may blow at any time of year and develops
when stable air is forced through the Rhône Valley. It occurs when a
depression is centred over north-west Italy and the Ligurian Sea and
a ridge of high pressure extends north-eastward across the Bay of Biscay.
It may blow continuously for a day or two and attain speeds of 100 km/h,
causing considerable damage to crops and making driving conditions difficult
in the Rhône Valley. It clears clouds and pollution out of the air. In the Rhone valley in France, trees lean to the South because of the force of the Mistral.
The Norther
This name for a wind is used in more than one place. In Chile, a Norther is a northerly gale with rain. It
usually occurs in winter but occasionally occurs at other times of year. Typically, it can be identified by
falling air pressure, a cloudy or overcast sky, good visibility and water levels below normal along the coast.
Over the Gulf of Mexico and western parts of the Caribbean Sea, Northers are strong, cool, northerly winds
which blow mainly in winter. Over the Gulf of Mexico, they are sometimes humid and accompanied by
precipitation, but over the Gulf of Tehuantepec they are dry winds.
The name given to severe line squalls in Argentina and Uruguay, particularly
in the Rio de la Plata area. They are associated with marked cold fronts and
are usually accompanied by rain, thunder and lightning, a sharp drop in
temperature and a sudden change of wind direction from northerly or northwesterly
to southerly or south-westerly. They are most likely to occur during
the period June to September.
Roaring forties
Strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere between 40 and 50 degrees South. Sailing ships have always made use of them. The winds are much stronger in the Southern Hemisphere because there is very little land to slow them down – only Tasmania, New Zealand and the very bottom of South America.
The Santa Ana
A hot, dry, strong, blustery, föhn-type wind which blows from the north-east or east over southern California
and carries with it large quantities of dust. It is most frequent in winter but may also occur in spring or
autumn. It may get its name from the Santa Ana Mountains or the Santa Ana Canyon but other possibilities
are that it derives from santanas, meaning 'devil winds', or the Spanish Satanás, meaning Satan. These winds
can cause a great deal of damage. As they are hot and dry, they cause vegetation to dry out, so increasing the
risk of wildfires; and once fires start the winds fan the flames and hasten the spread of the fires. In spring,
Santa Ana winds can cause considerable damage to fruit trees.
Strictly, the shamal is any north-westerly wind over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,
but the term usually refers not to the normal prevailing winds but to the squally gale-force
winds accompanied by rain and thunder which occur in winter.
The Scirocco/ Sirocco
A hot, dry wind southerly wind which blows from the Sahara in northern Africa into the southern Mediterranean. It picks up moisture as it crosses the Mediterranean and can reach Spain, France, Italy and Greece bringing Saharan dust and hot, windy, damp weather, often with fog or low stratus cloud. In spring, the Sirocco can bring gale force winds. There are many local names for the Sirocco, including chom, arifi, Simoom, Ghibli, Chili, Khamsin, Solano, Leveche, Marin and Jugo.
The Solano
An easterly or south-easterly wind, with rain, which occurs in the Strait of Gibraltar and over south-eastern
coasts of Spain.
Southerly-buster
The name given to the violent squalls which are associated with well-defined active cold fronts
over coastal regions of southern and south-eastern Australia. They are accompanied by
lightning, thunder and gale-force winds and are similar to pamperos. They are most frequent in
summer but may also occur in spring and autumn.
These are characteristically squally local winds which occur over the Malacca
Strait several times a month during the period April to November. They are
always accompanied by heavy rain from cumulonimbus clouds and are almost
always accompanied by lightning and thunder. They are initiated by katabatic
winds and therefore tend to occur at night.
Tehuantepecer
A violent squally wind from the north or north-east in the Gulf of Tehuantepec in winter. It originates in the
Gulf of Mexico as a norther and blows across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
The Trade wind
Easterly winds in the Tropics (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn). The Trade winds helped European explorers reach America.
A cold, dry, northerly or north-westerly wind over the coast of Catolina and a cold, dry
northerly or north-easterly wind over the west coast of Italy and the north coast of
Corsica. It is typically a strong wind but does not often reach gale force.
The Vendavales
Strong, squally, south-westerly winds off the east coast of Spain and in the Strait of
Gibraltar. They occur mainly during the period September to March and are often
accompanied by violent squalls, heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Williwaw
A sudden, cold, violent wind found in Alaska and Cape Horn which blows from the mountains to the sea.
Willy-Willy
A willy-willy is a dust storm over north-west Australia. More information.
The Zonda/Sondo
This term applies to two different phenomena. It usually refers to a dry and often
dusty föhn wind that occurs over the eastern slopes of the Andes in central
Argentina in winter months. It is also the name (or sondo) given to a hot, humid,
northerly wind over the Pampas region of South America in advance of an
eastward-moving depression and preceding a pampero occurrence.
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However simple your weather instruments, you can make weather observations.
You should try to make your weather observations at the same time each day. You need to decide in advance what time suits you best and then stick to it as closely as you can from day to day.
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Converting meteorological units
An urban heat island is a metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas. The temperature difference is usually larger at night than during the day, and is most obvious when winds are weak.
One of the main causes of the urban heat island is the fact that there is little bare earth and vegetation in urban areas. This means that less energy is used up evaporating water, that less of the Sun's energy is reflected and that more heat is stored by buildings and the ground in urban than in rural areas.
The heat generated by heating, cooling, transport and other energy uses also contributes, particularly in winter, as does the complex three dimensional structure of the urban landscape.
More on urban heat islands.


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REPEAT FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2019
"Lessons on Cyber Warfare from the NSA to the Army War College"
Today's guests: Cynthia E. Ayers
About our guest: Cynthia Ayers serves as Deputy to the Executive Director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security. Ms. Ayers is a national security threat analyst and consultant, having retired from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2011 with over 38 years of military and civil service (combined). Her intelligence community career included a position as NSA Representative to the DCI's Counterterrorism Center at CIA headquarters, where she worked throughout the attack on the USS Cole and the 9/11 crisis (2000-2002). Her government service culminated in an eight-year assignment as the National Security Agency's Visiting Professor to the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), where she taught electives on contemporary threats to national security from an intelligence perspective (cyber warfare, terrorism, etc.) as well as military applications of artificial intelligence. She advised students on research concerning strategic intelligence, counterterrorism, cyber warfare, and critical infrastructure protection.
Post-retirement, Ms. Ayers was employed as Vice President of EMPact America, a bipartisan, not-for-profit group working in support of electric grid vulnerability mitigation. More recently, she worked as a temporary, part-time research assistant with George Mason University's Learning Agent Center on a grant concerning artificial intelligence-based systems. She is currently working as an independent cyberwarfare consultant within the Strategic Concepts and Doctrine Division of the Center for Strategic Leadership, U.S. Army War College, and as a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of the Patuxent Partnership.
Ms. Ayers has provided a plethora of briefings and presentations on critical infrastructure issues at organizational gatherings, conferences, and workshops to members of the non-profit sector, government entities, and interested groups within academic institutions. She has testified before the Canadian Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence; the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology of the Maine State Legislature; the Energy Policy Committee of the Michigan State Legislature; members of Indiana's State Legislature, and the reestablished Congressional EMP Commission.
Ms. Ayers has written several published articles on critical infrastructure and national security issues, a monograph on cyber sovereignty (Rethinking Sovereignty in the Context of Cyberspace), and co-authored academic papers on the development of cognitive agents for intelligence analysis. A compilation of six fictional case studies concerning the potential effects of cyberwarfare is awaiting publication.
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October is Cyber Security Month. "I think at the moment that there's not a significant price to pay [for cyber attacks] and so you see actors, nation states, individuals willing to do more." [1] Admiral Michael Rogers, Director, National Security Agency, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command "Until we redefine warfare in the age of information, we will continue to be viciously and dangerously ...
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A mum and dad of three have opened a new pop-up shop to offer cash-strapped families access to cheap everyday food essentials from as little as 10p.
The idea was thought up by husband and wife duo Nathaniel and Bethanie Richards who had previously been forced to use food banks to feed their family. Following their experience they wanted to give something back to the community, and saw a gap in the market for inexpensive essentials to help others who were struggling financially.
Items in the shop, which is called Nifties, are priced at no more than 70p each, with many of them costing just 10p. According to Nathaniel, items sold out on the first day and he was forced to go out and buy more 'emergency supplies'.
Originally the shop, which is based in Dover, was only meant to be open for six days but Nathaniel has revealed that the Deputy Mayor in their town had agreed to pay a month's rent on the shop, allowing it to stay open until the end of July.
Speaking about the concept of the shop Nathaniel said: 'Our approach is really simple; we purchase reduced products, such as short dated or damaged items from supermarkets and other stores, and pass these savings on to our customers.
Products include favourites from brands like Heinz, Old El Paso, Nestle, Kellogg's Jacob's and Loyd Grossman as well as sweets like lollipops and chocolate bars.
Nathaniel has estimated that a weekly shop for a family should cost around £3 from his shop because of the huge discount offered to customer.
Having gathered huge support from members of the community, Nathaniel has since been approached by people all over the country who want him to set up one of his shops near them. 'Everywhere wants what we're doing,' says the dad of three. He also took time to thank all the volunteers who had stepped forward to help his little shop become such a success.
If you're in the Dover area, you can find the shop in the Charlton Shopping Centre. And if you've already been we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in the section below.


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Другая Армада (, 1779) — британское название комбинированного франко-испанского флота, собранного в 1779 году для несостоявшегося вторжения в Англию. Названа по аналогии с испанской «Непобедимой Армадой».

Исторический фон
Во всех войнах начиная с середины XVII века Франция преследовала мечту вторгнуться на Британские острова. По замыслу, её более мощная сухопутная армия после этого могла бы диктовать Англии свои условия мира. Но какими бы хитрыми и изобретательными эти планы ни были, они все зависели от одного непременного условия: тем или иным образом отвлечь, обойти или по-иному избегнуть имеющий превосходство в Канале — если не в качестве, то в числе — британский флот.

Но во время Американской революционной войны заметная часть Королевского флота была за океаном, и если бы удалось соединить силы французского и испанского флотов, преимущество перешло бы к ним. Собственно, в секретных переговорах между Францией и Испанией в 1778−1779, последняя более решительно выступала за вторжение как основу объединенной стратегии.

Полномасштабное вторжение все же было Бурбонским монархам не по силам. План предусматривал только оккупацию острова Уайт с последующей высадкой в Госпорт и бомбардировкой до полного уничтожения главной королевской верфи и базы флота в Портсмуте. В Гавре и Сен-Мало была сосредоточена французская армия свыше 20 000 человек. Когда в планы включили еще осаду и оккупацию Портсмута, это число выросло до 30 000 — больше, чем вся британская регулярная армия.

Королевский флот тоже столкнулся с проблемами: из-за политического раскола в результате дела Кеппеля-Паллисера единственным адмиралом, которого удалось уговорить на командование, был не слишком везучий сэр Чарльз Харди. До этого он занимал должность управляющего Гринвичского госпиталя.

Кампания

До начала высадки франко-испанский флот должен был войти в Канал и подавить британский своей численностью. Но Испания отказывалась объявлять войну до того, как французы выйдут в море. Когда в июне 1779 это наконец произошло, испанцы затянули свой выход еще почти на 2 месяца, и только в середине августа наконец присоединились. К тому времени на французском флоте вспыхнули болезни, а на кораблях подходили к концу припасы и вода.

Королевский флот опоздал блокировать французов в Бресте, и когда соединённая армада из 66 кораблей вошла в Канал, Харди, имея меньше 40, мог только отходить. На это он имел благословение правительства, но многие на флоте рассматривали это как бесславное бегство. Рассказывают, что моряки на HMS Royal George завязали носовой фигуре глаза, чтобы «старый король» не видел, до чего дошел его когда-то победоносный флот.

Но, преследуемая изменчивой погодой, болезнями, необученностью и нехваткой припасов, армада была сама себе худшим врагом. Дошло до того, что как победу праздновали захват люггера шлюпками двух фрегатов 15 августа. Двумя днями позже посланные к Харди подкрепления наткнулись у Плимута на французский дивизион. Всем, кроме 64-пушечного HMS Ardent, удалось уйти: этот последний, плохо подготовленный к бою и манёвру, отгонял от себя фрегаты Junon и Gentille, пока не подошли более мощные французские корабли. Впоследствии его капитан за недостаток умения был уволен в отставку.

В начале сентября франко-испанский флот был вынужден вернуться в базы, не имея в активе ничего, кроме Ardent. Он прозевал даже основные конвои из колоний. Он был в таком состоянии, что потратил пять дней, только втягиваясь в Брест через горло пролива. Составлялись планы на новый выход в море после ремонта и пополнения, но всего необходимого просто не было в наличии.

Итоги
Угроза вторжения фактически миновала. «Британский ежегодник» 1780 года так подытожил эту кампанию:

Пожалуй, никогда еще не собирались вместе такие силы флота. И уж точно никогда они не добивались столь малого.

Возможно, звучит злорадно, но на самом деле это было от облегчения: впервые за двести лет Англии грозила столь серьёзная опасность.

По существу кампания завершилась вничью. Франция добилась так давно искомого превосходства на море, но не смогла им воспользоваться. Во всех последующих сражениях её перевес был меньше, а при островах Всех Святых окончательно исчез. Британия же оказалась в положении, когда лишилась традиционного преимущества. Стало ясно, что одного только флота для защиты островов недостаточно. В итоге в самой стране началось строительство новых береговых укреплений и дополнительный набор в ополчение.

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In an illuminating program, Michael Waldman turns to the Constitution to show how the fight for American democracy and freedom have been at the center of the country's history from the start. A scholar and passionate advocate, he shows the founding ideals have driven the country's progress, and applies them to current topics including voting rights, gun safety and the power of the presidency. He leaves audiences inspired to continue to struggle for the values of American democracy and the Constitution.
All eyes were on Michael as he captured the imagination of everyone in the room with his stories of life as a presidential speech writer. He referenced White House staff members and inside views no one in the room had ever heard before.
Michael Waldman is a constitutional lawyer, writer, and one of the country's leading experts on the presidency, American democracy, and the Constitution. He is President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, a nonpartisan law and policy institutes that works to reform and revitalize our system of democracy and justice. As leader of the Brennan Center since 2005, he has been on the front lines of the fight for voting rights, campaign finance reform, criminal justice reform, and civil rights, while building the organization into a major national legal force, with 120 attorneys and scholars who work to craft and advance new solutions.
He is the author of The Fight to Vote (Simon & Schuster, 2016), a history of the struggle to win voting rights for all citizens. The Washington Post wrote, "Waldman's important and engaging account demonstrates that over the long term, the power of the democratic ideal prevails — as long as the people so demand." The Wall Street Journal called it "an engaging, concise history of American voting practices," and the Miami Herald described it as "an important history in an election year." The Fight to Vote was a Washington Post notable nonfiction book for 2016 and a History Book Club Main Selection.
Previous books include My Fellow Americans: The Most Important Speeches of America's Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama (2003, 2010); A Return to Common Sense (2007); POTUS Speaks (2000); and Who Robbed America? A Citizens' Guide to the S&L Scandal (1990).
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I have been interested in 3-D compositions as long as I can remember. Arranging, re-arranging and assembling compositions from any material that interested me that I found exciting. My father was an architect, so when encouraging my work, design was always important. I still remember my first art project in high school was a seed-pod necklace made from seed pods from the cotton wood tree. After graduation, I pursued a BFA degree at Washington University in St. Louis for 3 years when I left to marry Byron Foust, also an architect.
Now married, gardening and creating fabulous landscapes and arrangements in nature became my new media. I loved the artistic challenge even more than anything I had done before. I enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University and majored in Horticulture. I Became very active in my local garden club. and started entering and winning awards in local, district, and state flower arranging competitions. I am now a Master flower show judge for National Garden Clubs, a Master Gardener, and have held several state positions in the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri.. I also was having success in crafting and selling unique art objects from gourds.
When the Famous Barr Mall opened in Cape Girardeau, I did seasonal work with the Visual Arts Dept. for Famous. I discovered a new application for my talent. I then became the permanent display manager for Seiferts Women's store for 12 years. A new challenge presented itself when I was asked to become a buyer and retail sales manager for Cape Garden Supply. Requests for personal service from customers led to me starting my own interior plant service, 'Green Gardens Interior Plant Service', which I still operate.
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Kamala Harris slams Russia in maiden appearance on a big stage
London– Making a maiden appearance on one of the multilateral big stages, the annual Munich Security Conference (MSC), the half-Indian-origin Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, warned Russia that there will be a heavy price to pay if it invades its neighbour Ukraine.
"We will impose significant and unprecedented economic costs," she stated, spelling these out as "economic sanctions and export controls".
She also put Moscow on notice that the western alliance will not stop at commercial measures.
"We will further reinforce NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a cold war military association since 1949) allies in eastern Europe," she said.
This has been already happening with more forces and firepower being deployed in Poland, which borders Russia.
She described NATO as "the greatest military alliance the world has ever seen".
Harris prefaced her statement on consequences for Russia by stressing, "National borders should not be changed by force."
Historically though, the United States has been party to doing precisely this several times, including supporting the creation of Israel on Palestinian soil and Pakistan forcibly occupying 35 per cent of Jammu and Kashmir, which acceded to India in October 1947.
Harris is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, originally from Chennai, who became an endocrinologist at the University of California, Berkeley, from where she obtained a PhD.
Her grandfather P.V. Gopalan was an Indian civil servant who worked in the government from the Jawaharlal Nehru through Lal Bahadur Shastri to the Indira Gandhi period and rose to the position of Joint Secretary.
Slightly late to arrive at the venue of the conference, she was relaxed and at ease during her nearly 13-minute speech, which was followed by about 17 minutes of question and answer session. She wore a red silk blouse and dark jacket and trousers.
She maintained: "We (the United States) have put concrete proposals on the table (to President Vladimir Putin's Russian government), we have engaged in good faith," adding: "Russia narrows the avenues for diplomacy."
Harris though did not dwell on whether war between Russia and Ukraine is imminent. The US thinks it is, while the European Union feels diplomacy still has a chance.
For the past two months, there has been considerable crying of wolf by the West, particularly Washington and London. Russia has of course quite obviously amassed tens of thousands of troops around Ukraine; but an actual attack has not occurred.
She accused the Putin regime of indulging in "provocation, disinformation, lies and propaganda".
She assured critics and cynics that the US and Europe are "exposing the truth and speaking with one voice".
The director of the MSC, Wolfgang Ischinger, who introduced as well as interviewed her, regretted that Russia had eclined to attend the conference and have its say on the contentious matter. (IANS)
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