Jessy* strahlt über das ganze Gesicht, als sie ihren einjährigen Sohn in den Armen hält. Erst vor kurzem ist sie zu ihrem Freund nach London gezogen, damit die kleine Familie endlich zusammen ist. Deutschland weint die 23-Jährige nicht nach, denn mit dem Umzug in ein neues Land lässt sie eine schreckliche Vergangenheit hinter sich. Jessy wurde zehn Jahre lang von ihrem Stiefvater Ralf* missbraucht.

70 Flüchtlinge kamen am Dienstag in zwei Bussen in Osterode an, 100 weitere sollen am heutigen Tag aus Bayern folgen. Das gab Gero Geißlreiter, Erster Kreisrat des Landkreises Osterode am Harz am letzten Mittwochnachmittag in einer Pressekonferenz bekannt. Die Helfer wurden erst am Mittwoch eine halbe Stunde vor eintreffen der Busse ...

Zunehmende Kritik an der Flüchtlingspolitik der Bundesregierung kommt jetzt von der Partei BÜNDNIS 90 / Die GRÜNEN. Die Länder und Kommunen könnten die finanziellen Lasten nicht mehr tragen, und die Zuschüsse vom Bund reichten bei Weitem nicht aus. Bisher will der Bund die Länder mit zusätzlich 500 Millionen Euro bei ...

Frankreichs Innenminister Manuel Valls soll vor den Anschlägen in Paris Informationen aus Syrien bekommen haben. Angeblich wurden ihm Fahndungslisten verdächtiger Terroristen angeboten, und er soll diese abgelehnt haben - das behauptet der Journalist Yves de Kerdrel nach einem Interview mit dem ehemaligen französischen Geheimdienstcheft Bernard Squarcini. Manuel Valls erklärte am 16. ...

Am 25. November 2015 wurde der verbreitete Free Pascal - Compiler (FPC) in der aktualisierten Version 3.0 (Pestering Peacock) veröffentlicht. Die Vielzahl der Neuerungen hat die Entwickler zum ersten großen Versionssprung seit 10 Jahren bewogen. Version 2.0 war 2005 eingeführt worden, die letzte Hauptversion war 2.6 aus dem Jahre 2012. Version ...

I found a spherical Lithophane of Jupiter and decided it was time to update my NeoPixel Lamp.  This time I want to extend the capabilities of the lamp and make it Internet connected. The end result is a lamp with no buttons that only requires power and a phone app to operate it. Designing the […]

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Long Term Life Tips: Top 5 Regrets People Make on their Deathbed:

An astonishing “top 5 list” blog comes to us via longtermtips and I’m pleased to say I’m pretty sure I won’t have any of these regrets when my time inevitably comes.

By Bronnie Ware (who worked for years nursing the dying)

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.

People grow a lot when they…

Go read. It’s worth it. Then think on it.

I love knowing what my friends and family are up to. I love finding out about the latest thoughts going on within my peer groups. I enjoy reading many blogs, newsletter and emails. I used to regularly get over 400 emails a day including group/mailing list traffic, followed over a thousand people on Twitter and was friends with more than 250 people on Facebook. I subscribed to over 200 blogs. I read all of it, all the time.

Mix in LinkedIn, reddit, Hacker News and a few other corners of the web, and we’re suddenly talking about a lot of data flowing into my head.

I’m led to believe that some even value the contributions I make myself from time to time.

However, I’m about to start dialling all that down. I’ve made a start in some places, but over time I’m going to stop reading anywhere near as much short-form (twitter, Facebook, etc.), a little less medium-long form (blogs), and use the time to start reading longer form work again (books) and creating more.

The reason is not because of burn-out, cynicism or some other excuse: I’m not arguing that it’s all pointless, and I’m not being a Luddite. I just want to create more, and there are only so many hours in the day.

This was prompted by going back over my resolutions posted here in December, and realising I’ve made little progress:

• I need to get my weight down. I’m finally prepared to do something about it.

• I want to create more, so will aim to not go more than two or three consecutive days without working on something creative in 2012. It could be writing (here, for example), it could be code for a personal project, or it could be something I’ve never really tried before (music? art? Don’t know yet). I basically want to spend less time reading/consuming and more time doing stuff. David Tate provides excellent inspirationif you want to consider doing the same. I’ll try to document as much of that as possible here.

• I’m going to try and shift from always being behind/late for almost everything going on in my life, to being early. I don’t know how I’m going to do this, but I suspect if I can pull it off, I’ll be calmer and happier as a result.

This, I am happy to report, seems to have actually happened for the most part. Public transport not withstanding - including my own self-sabotage - I tend to be where I need to be on-time (or early), far more than I was last year.

Back to the main point: by reading what’s going on out there, by trying out new apps, by listening to all these voices, I am feeling engaged and plugged in, but only as a consumer. The purpose of the Internet is not to simply consume but to create, amend, edit, destroy, vandalise and promote. Ideas, content, products, whatever.

Also, am I the only one who has noticed how exhausting this hosepipe of information can be on a daily - even hourly - basis? I’m tired of consuming. It’s worse than television - at least with television an editor or commissioner has attempted to do some curation.

So I’m not departing, I’m not shutting down accounts, I’m just going to read a great deal less online, to the point the relevant apps might disappear off my phone. In return, I should be able to produce a few new things to share. Watch this space!

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And the real estate journey continues … Sylvia and I started Crossland Real Estate in Jan 1993, and remained independent until we sold our property management portfolio in 2004 and “retired” for a year. We didn’t actually formally retire … more of a sabbatical … as we were still in our 40s with kids 9 and 12. But we did take a year off from active real estate “production”. We weren’t sure whether we wanted to remain in real estate forever or not. I started a telecom services company and dabbled in Business Brokerage, both of which were interesting pursuits worthy of a full effort, and which I could have succeeded at doing, but after some time off from the daily real estate routine, something happened… The phone rang. It was Real Estate. It wanted us back. Sometimes distance from something brings perspective and a renewed appreciation of it. So, ... Read more

Oil prices saw a partial recovery on Tuesday following Israel’s military response to Hezbollah’s recent attacks. The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again highlighted the region’s critical role in global energy markets, causing fluctuations in oil prices. The latest conflict began when Hezbollah launched a series of rocket attacks into northern Israel, prompting a swift and decisive retaliation from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF targeted key Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, aiming to neutralize the threat and prevent further escalation. This exchange of hostilities has raised concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies from the region, which is a significant factor in the global energy market. In response to these developments, Brent crude futures rose by 2.5%, settling at $82.30 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by 2.7%, closing at $78.50 per barrel. Analysts attribute this rebound to fears of supply chain disruptions and the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Energy market experts have noted that while the immediate impact on oil production and supply routes remains limited, the situation underscores the vulnerability of global oil markets to regional conflicts. The Middle East accounts for a substantial...

Recently, a significant reserve of oil and gas was discovered in Pakistan’s territorial waters. This finding came after a three-year geographical survey conducted in collaboration with a friendly country. The identification of these reserves could mark an important milestone for Pakistan’s economy. The discovery was confirmed by a detailed study that mapped the exact location of the deposits. The reserves found are considered substantial and have the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy, which currently faces significant financial challenges. The exploitation of these reserves could provide a new source of revenue and reduce the country’s dependence on energy imports. Energy sector experts highlight that, although the discovery is promising, it is still in the early stages of exploration. Considerable investments in infrastructure and technology will be needed to efficiently extract and process the oil and gas. Additionally, the sustainable management of these resources will be crucial to ensure that the economic benefits are long-lasting. The Pakistani government has already been informed about the discovery and is taking steps to initiate exploration activities. The expectation is that, over time, these reserves could significantly contribute to the country’s economic growth, creating jobs and boosting industrial development.

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We continue our celebrations of 50 years of Hawaii statehood with another great retro radio competition open worldwide. It is easy to enter...

Radio Centre 2LT, controlled by Lithgow Broadcasters Pty. Ltd. and an offshoot of Western Newspapers Pty. Ltd. commenced entertaining its 26,000 town listeners on June 7th, 1938. As Lithgow's "Sunshine Station," 2LT has won the confidence...

2BH, "The Barrier Miner" Broadcasting Service is the only station giving coverage to Broken Hill and West Darling districts under all transmitting conditions. Associated with 2BH is the Smilers' Club with close to 3,000 members...

Here you'll find a very interesting entry regarding the American usage of a radio broadcasting station in Australia....

Now, in assessing the available information, we would suggest that the Dutch colonial authorities took over both of the radio stations in Balikpapan from the Australian army...

As soon as things settled down in Balikpapan, the Australian army personnel got themselves busy in the area of radio broadcasting. They began to make program broadcasts over the camp amplifier system under a pretend radio station callsign TBC...

The Dutch authorities at The Hague in their homeland over in Europe began an interest in the usage of wireless very early. They established a Wireless Company in 1916, they installed two spark Morse Code stations on the Dogger Banks in 1917, they made their first wireless broadcast in 1920, they installed their first wireless...

Women announcers were often found as 'Shopping Reporters' on the 'women's hour' programs...

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3XY operated by Efftee Broadcasters Pty. Ltd., was founded by the late F. W. Thring, well known in Australian theatrical and film circles. It began operations on September 8th, 1935...

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These days we are all looking for ways to save money and even to help the environment. If you came across this site you are most likely such a person and you already know how refurbishing old batteries can contribute to meeting these goals.

Battery reconditioning at home is the act of reviving batteries that seem to be out of juice. After you learn how to do this you can save a lot of money. You can also even make money doing this for others. There are one or two different methods depending on the type of battery. The cost to recondition are very low and the effort is minimal.

How To Recondition Batteries

recycled batteries

In doing some research on how to recondition batteries at home, I came across this guide: “How to Recondition Old Batteries and Save $$$” by Craig Orell. Note, this is only a review, if you are looking for his website

This complete guide provides an excellent value showing you how to recondition old batteries at home and bring them back to full working condition. This is great for car batteries, laptop batteries, the D batteries required for your old boom box … basically any kind with any volts. The guide covers the following concepts regarding fixing batteries, in detail:

• refurbishing techniques for
• general batteries
• laptops
• nicad batteries
• lead acid batteries
• deep cycling batteries

Reviewers comment on how they were about to throw out their old car battery and spend hundreds on buying a new one, but they found this guide and were a able to restore these batteries at little to no cost.

The best value in this guide is where it shows you where and how to buy old dead batteries and turn them into reconditioned batteries to make extra money.

At first I thought that this guide might be overpriced, $129.00, however it has recently been placed on a limited time offer to sell for $49.97. They also offer a money back guarantee, so there really is no risk in trying the guide to see if you can recondition batteries on your own. I have personally returned many products through the tool that this site uses to process their orders and returns and the process is extremely hassle free.

The editors also promise lifetime updates to anyone who purchases the guide, so if the guide is ever updated with new techniques or information, you will be notified.
To conclude, if you are looking for a way to save money by rejuvenating old batteries or if you want to start a business to make extra cash, this guide can show you how to do either or both. The guide shows everything you need to know including tools and supplies plus the procedure it takes to bring old batteries back to life.

Easy Methods to Extend Battery Life Information on refurbishing batteries at home.
Any battery used for an extended period will fail , however users often encounter the difficulty of untimely battery failure. This situation can be easily avoided if you follow some simple tips.
Most people think that if they power down their devices, battery life will be extended . Unfortunately, this often results in the opposite outcome . Devices consume more power when they are starting, so turning the device off is not always the best way to preserve the battery.
Follow the recommendations below for improved battery life:

• Cars, Trucks, Boats, Etc
• MP3 Players, PDAs, Laptops, Etc

For any battery, the most important factor to consider is the temperature . Ensuring that the battery is not exposed to high heat can extend the life. High temperatures lead to faster chemical reactions. In addition to the temperatures, a reduction in the number of discharge/charge cycles drastically helps battery service life.

Vehicles

The best way to extend the life of a car battery is to keep the battery charged at all times. It is also essential to protect the car battery from high under the hood temperatures . A proper case or heat shield can protect the battery. It is a good idea to check the electrolyte levels in the car battery on a regular basis during hot months.

A rising trend seems to be for car manufacturers to relocate the battery to be stored in the passenger compartment or in the trunk as a way of not storing it in the engine compartment to enhance the life. Obviously the battery stays much cooler if it is not stored in the engine. This strategy improves battery life as well.

Electronic Device

Battery life can be increased for cell phones, laptops, PDAs, mp3 players etc. by turning down the brightness when it is not needed. For example, when using these devices in a dark room, it is not necessary to set the brightness to 100%. The brightness can be lowered enough so that the screen can be seen without exerting any strain on the eyes can be done. The amount of time the backlight stays on can also be decreased. For iPods it doesn’t have to stay on for

Royal Air Force Station Waterbeach or more simply RAF Waterbeach is a former Royal Air Force station located in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire which is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of Cambridge. The site was then used by the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army, from 1966 to 2013, as Waterbeach Barracks.[1] The site is currently derelict, apart from officers' houses still in use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Waterbeach

Concentration Camp Lichterfelde in Berlin was a sub-camp of Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen.

Site in German:
http://www.ikz-lichterfelde.de/

The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter (formerly Large Cargo Freighter or LCF) is a wide-body cargo aircraft. Cargo is placed in the aircraft by the world's longest cargo loader. It is an extensively modified Boeing 747-400 and is used exclusively for transporting 787 aircraft parts to Boeing's assembly plants from suppliers around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Dreamlifter

The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter (formerly Large Cargo Freighter or LCF) is a wide-body cargo aircraft. Cargo is placed in the aircraft by the world's longest cargo loader. It is an extensively modified Boeing 747-400 and is used exclusively for transporting 787 aircraft parts to Boeing's assembly plants from suppliers around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Dreamlifter

At Taranto Grottaglie Airport, Boeing plant.

The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter (formerly Large Cargo Freighter or LCF) is a wide-body cargo aircraft. Cargo is placed in the aircraft by the world's longest cargo loader. It is an extensively modified Boeing 747-400 and is used exclusively for transporting 787 aircraft parts to Boeing's assembly plants from suppliers around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Dreamlifter

The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter (formerly Large Cargo Freighter or LCF) is a wide-body cargo aircraft. Cargo is placed in the aircraft by the world's longest cargo loader. It is an extensively modified Boeing 747-400 and is used exclusively for transporting 787 aircraft parts to Boeing's assembly plants from suppliers around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Dreamlifter

At McConnell AFB.

The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter (formerly Large Cargo Freighter or LCF) is a wide-body cargo aircraft. Cargo is placed in the aircraft by the world's longest cargo loader. It is an extensively modified Boeing 747-400 and is used exclusively for transporting 787 aircraft parts to Boeing's assembly plants from suppliers around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Dreamlifter

largest flying bout used to fight forest fires after retirement from navy
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/martin-mars-water-bomber-grounded-after-53-years-in-b-c-1.624458

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Welcome to Cleft Club Radio
Today is July 21, 2005
I’m your host Kim Andrews

(theme song)

Welcome back to the second episode of CCR. Thanks for the positive comments about the first show!

- We now have a link you can use to subscribe with or listen to on the web. The address is http://feeds.feedburner.com/CleftClubRadio . Can still download shows there as well as the downloads section at cleftclub.com

- Put up shownotes for the first show! Click here

- Definition: Shownotes are an outline of what happens in each episode.

- 31 subscribers! Whoa! It was 16 when I started to get the show read on Wednesday and doubles in a few hours. Cool! Welcome to all the new subscribers!

- Wrote up a FAQ on CCR. Can be found in the FAQ section.

- Got a number of people wanting to subscribe to the mailing lists. Excellent! A few didn’t give reasons to why. Must give reason why you want to join, helps keep out spammers and email harvesting bots that collect emails for spammers.

News on the world

- From the New Straits Times
"99pc success rate in cleft lip, palate operations" story link
director of a cleft clinic Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia reports that they have been successful in treating patients at a young age and also have them go through rehabilitation and therapy.

- From Canada.com
Formerly conjoined twins headed home story link
conjoined twins who were also born with a cleft lip and palate from Zimbabwe Africa were flown in to Canada. Delivered at a salvation army hospital, operated on at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
sent home on Wed. Keep beating the odds kids! Best of luck to the family!

- Channel 13, WHAM in Rochester NY
"Operation Smile Has No Borders" story link
19 year old Mungamba Vunda from the African Congo has an operation done on his lip by Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman through Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.com) .
includes a video link

- Black Mountain News from Black Mountain, NC
“Shriners help local child overcome facial disfigurement” story link
story of the Reese family, Noah, 8 who was born with a cleft lip and palate and was operated on by both operation Smile and the Shriner Hospital in Boston
father David, also born with a cleft and shares his fears about passing it on.

Another interview with my daughter Kristi

Commentary - Being a parent who was born cleft and why that didn't bother me
Commentary #2 - Harry Potter controversy over the "H" word (harelip) in "Chamber of Secrets" (will link to my article later)

New additions to the Photo Gallery
- Nursey007's daughter Rachel

Ending

[Remember that I am not a medical professional so anything you hear on Cleft Club Radio is for informational purposes only! Thanks! :)]

Cleft Club Radio
August 4, 2005
Episode #3

Download it here

Apology for no show last week, was sick :(

ICEing your cell phone
- Some warm up to cell phone ICE
- Not directly cleft related but handy in case of emergency

Interview with my daughter Kristi. Talk about starting first grade and watching Charlie and the Chocalate Factory (a little scary but very funny)

Rhinoplasty - what is it?
- CLP Link Directory link
- Personal Experience Database link - add your story!

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hossein
- About a friendship of two boys. Amir, son of wealthy father, other is Hassan, son of Amir’s servant, and was born with a cleft lip.
- Takes place from the 1970s to present day in Afganistan.
- Published in 2003, was #1 NYT’s Best Sellers List
- Can buy it here

News
“1 Hit of Meth Is Too Much in Pregnancy”
WebMD Medical News
Low doses of methamphetamine is found to increase chance of birth defects, as little as one use

“Ailing boy has determined friends in Tier”
TamilCanadian
11 yr old Pirabu from Sri Lanka, survivor of the tsunami, lost his father in the massive storm, and lives with his mother in a refugee camp. Health care workers are trying to get him to have surgery done on his cleft palate. Without it, he is a higher risk to infection and bad nutrition

No new pictures this time. Check out pictures already added and find out how you can add your own by clicking here!

By the way, if you use Odeo to subscribe to CCR, you can go to my Odeo Channel (odeo/72319f3138af4f27).

Until next time...

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Residents campaigning to protect a green belt site on the outskirts of Edinburgh have been dealt a major blow after the land was earmarked for housing development by the Scottish Executive.

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The Government has over-ruled Crawley Council and given building permission for the largest residential development in the town's history.