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For the last three years my monthly ‘Wagashi’ Japanese Sweets for October were all in the Halloween theme. For this year it has to be the same. I tried to think very hard this time and then decided to make … Dracula! The idea came to my mind quickly but it took a long time to come up with the design which would be easy enough to create. I finally decided to go for one design after trying so many possible models, however, as I started making it for real, the shape of some parts and the way to create them changed several times.
Dracula, Japanese Sweet
So here it is! The Star of this Halloween!!
The Dracula has a unhealthy looking light coloured skin and this particular one has even bugged eyes!! Maybe he could not get enough sleep after a long Halloween party the previous night.
Please have a look at the inside of this Dracula. He’s filled with lots of Bloooood! And when you cut him up, it’s my usual gory detail.
Actually the centre part is a red coloured bean paste with tasty homemade Redcurrant jam inside.
Although it was a long way to reach this design, I think this year’s Dracula went quite well?
It’s a Gluten free, Vegan and Vegetarian Dracula!!😆
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SP 2A- Outcome 3- Detachment Development 1 – 2- Pages 12-16
In this research development I have evaluated and read through different notion ideas regarding symbolism and the aspects that lie on this. From different terms I wanted to formulate a structure that could enable me and help me come up with an idea concept that will translate to the following experimentations as seen on pages 17-25 and 26-30. Through different texts and anthropological ideas I wanted to formulate a good investigation in what these words and aspects mean. More investigation was carried out in the A3 Black Journal Page 4.
What will happen next?
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I is another.
The poem must resist the intelligence almost successfully.
When we’re interested in creation, creation is interested in us.
Poetry enacts creation: a spark, lots of patience, and the patina of time.
In finding poetry, we find ourselves.
Poetry creates schools instead of prisons.
Books are doing badly in our affluent skitzoid world, and if books are doing badly, we are doing badly.
Poetry is a brunette driving a 1963 dark blue Pontiac Catalina convertible.
It’s Mother Theresa and Harry Houdini doing the tango.
It “apprehends more than cool reason ever comprehends.” (Shakespeare)
Poetry: where we’re utterly insignificant, and utterly significant.
Poetry is unreasonable, it’s also reasonable: it reminds us that we’re most aware when “I am not I.”
It’s strange, yet resonant: “Twentieth pupil of the centuries knows its stuff and bird-changed this century like Jesus climbs the sky.” – Apollinaire
What lasts: not the failed regime, but the four poems from the failed regime.
Being about two (inner and outer, Apollonian and Dionysian, sound and sight, story yet simultaneity, ancient and modern, rhythm and variation…), poetry should feel natural to us.
Where you get to dream while being awake: an opportunity to trust our unconscious.
It spells out new sweet perplexities of the sacred, is freely inclusive, unresisting in its inclusiveness, summoning new circumferences. (Revell / Dickinson)
It wants you to be you, but more so wants you to become something new.
It personalizes, therefore it redeems: it helps us see what exists and doesn’t exist.
It loves “quality time” and distains “lack of time”.
It reminds us of what we’re in danger of forgetting: beauty, surprise, splendor, mystery…
It supports both the most formidable collaborative endeavors (influence) and the most trying and liberating solo flights (writing).
It’s an opportunity to trust the implication of what you’re saying, even though you’re not absolutely sure of what it is that you’re saying, reaching a beyondness and depth. (Strand)
Poetry: where the old masters find us: because everything is for sale (except poetry), so we must create our own zones of justice.
It drives a stake into habit, understanding that we’re not fully at home in the world, though we pretend we are.
It triggers a syntactic re-evaluation process, shifts and opens up new pathways, stretching us, creating new combinations and networks; like the cry of “action” on a film-set, it changes our circuitry into a theatre of simultaneous possibilities.
It trains the ears, eyes, tongue, nerves, taste buds, soul and brain.
It feels good to leap into the conscious presence of uncertainty, and if not better to leap into the context of radical indeterminacy.
Poetry “adds to life a new fact which is both a recognition of disaster and a cure for thinking it all there is…leaving us not in despair but in possession of a means for confronting what would otherwise have killed us behind our backs.” (Gilman)
Who doesn’t need an elaborate discipline of paying attention, and a site of concentration where beauty is created?
“’Poetry is dead!’ someone shouts happily every now and then, to the relief of parents. And because in a country that now regards money as the highest good, doing something for the love of it is not just odd, but downright perverse.” – Simic
It works with us to bring new life into the world: it offers us the sensation of giving birth, of creating something new that’s never been there before.
How can we really know what we’re thinking until we read, or moreover, write a poem?
It asks, “Where is poetry?” but also asks, “Where are you?”
It leaves us “in the fullest possible possession of your self while simultaneously providing the most intimate escape from self, as though the twisted double helixes of your secret code got some blessed breathing room from each other for a minute.” (Ryan)
It’s like learning another language, which is good for us.
It’s a balancing act, of which we can never get enough practice.
Poetry: producing things which, a little while earlier, no one had so much as dreamed: it frees us from the prison of contemporaneity.
It “shows the fly the way out of the fly-bottle,” (Wittgenstein) and directs us to look up (Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel).
You abhor boundaries? Good. Poetry does too. It’s less about being who we are, and more about becoming who we might be.
A place to apply hatred or self-hatred as fuel rather than suffocation.
Poetry is an experience, not a description of an experience.
Poetry laughs at power (when not crying over it).
It’s a monarch (of the clouds) turned democrat (bringing things on high down to earth). (Fassbinder / Torah).
It doesn’t say “sound and silence” but “the sound and the fury.”
It may not be much, but it’s everything: the “Thou” behind the “It.”
We begin to see, haltingly at first, that poets aren’t as much about whisky and cigarettes and crummy apartments and questionable jobs, as about relationship.
Poetry embraces failure, rearranges petri dishes for failure, to “fail better,” like MLK Jr, Simone Weil, Antigone…
It attends to us, listens, responds and confirms our existence: it doesn’t say “I” or “Not-I” but something in between, and both.
Most of what we hear is noise, or is it mostly music that we hear and tune out? (John Cage).
Like us, it’s its own worst enemy: it links the microcosm to the whole.
Poetry: making briefly visible the invisible.
If electricity hadn’t been discovered (developed) by Thomas Edison, someone else would have discovered it, but if Emily Dickinson hadn’t written her poems, no one would have.
It’s political: ask not, “What can poetry do for you?” but, “What can you do for poetry?”
Like life, it rarely lets us know in advance what we’re in for.
As yoga is meditation through movement of the body, making the muscles limber, poetry is meditation through movement of the mind, making the soul limber.
Poetry: “both faster than us (stimulating us to change when we least expect it), and slower than us (linking us to traditions in the past), different from the clocks that tick away in our own lives.” (Varnedoe)
It bends time and unfolds space: it’s a way of thinking.
Where we’re reminded that eternity preceded us, and that infinity will come after us.
Poetry: the permission to feel awful at times, without losing our natural delight in wit and humor.
It turns isolation into solitude: making obsession a blessing, rarely leaving one to search far for subject matter.
Poetry: the paradox of respect and challenge: chutzpah (I will add to the tradition) and abjection (I can’t possibly match them), humility and arrogance, navigating between too much reverence or too much audacity. (Winterson)
Poetry: in order to grow, one must be rooted in the earth: it’s rain falling down to impregnate the ground.
A new music is a new mind: in knowing it, we are known; in feeling it, we are felt.
It’s the electric exuberance of intrinsic validation (working outside of commodities).
To be the bet is better than placing bets: the stakes are not the same for the ironic spectator as for the would-be saint.
“What is most serious for art to get to [is] ecstasy, unity, freedom, completeness, dionysiac things.” – Koch
Poetry: connecting the childish eye to the Socratic heart.
Because in the pursuit of progress, we’re “losing it”: excelling in the outer and failing on the inner.
Because you like being mystified, coming into the possession of a mystery, especially when it’s encountered seductively.
Because poetry loves philandering with alternative futures and putting makeup on ugly parts of the past.
Because it doesn’t impose itself, but like a healthy parent, creates space for us to grow.
Because it’s better than math.
Because we’re a part of an intricate web of relationships which our neighborhood pharmaceutical corporation can’t explore.
Because we’re crazy and irrational; because we’re not crazy and irrational enough.
Because it asks us what would happen if we did the opposite of what we’re doing.
Because it doesn’t swap mortgages or sell junk bonds: it thrives not in the cubical, but in ecologies: because our lives are in danger of becoming half-lives, our experience flattened by too many right angles.
Because science doesn’t capture the beauty of Bach, the feel of Lincoln’s cadences, or the point of a joke.
Because few hands will reach out to you the way Keats’s hand does.
Because discipline breeds passion.
Because it’s impractical – prose is practical, conversation is practical – even “useless,” in our time of enforced “usefulness.”
Because what’s unattainable is valuable.
Because it’s the touch of two selves.
Because without poetry is the abyss, and “if you look into the abyss, the abyss will look at you right back.” (Nietzsche)
Because you revel in dramatizing the unfathomable, without giving convincing solutions.
Because creating openness and expanse is its central task.
Because a pain shared is a pain halved, and what we name, we tame.
Because poetry isn’t a gigantic, stealthy land-grab, requiring multiple-choice tests instead of encouraging students to read great books, thereby destroying individual thinking by forcing them to recite back the answers already provided. (“No Child Left Behind”)
Because our consciences are wiser than our culture.
Because we need something to bring us together other than political-economic power structures.
Because vulnerability is the birthplace of creation.
Because poetry hasn’t tripled world poverty in the last 25 years.
Because it’s liberating to be inhabited by something. “Ere I could make prologue to my brains, they had begun the play.” – Shakespeare
Because nature’s universal law of creation from destruction operates in mind as well as matter.
Because poetry is freeingly a-moral, tampering with truths which we take for granted: it’s always rearranging things.
Because you get to be an actor, musician and painter all at once.
Because the world needs more introverts: for a reflective and reinventive solitude, rather than a fretting solitude.
Because poetry can’t be bought (and in stores rarely is).
Because you love mixed tones: buffoonery mixed with regret, comic absurdity mixed with heartache, salvation that appears improbably out of despair; and you can’t stand sermonizing (like this!).
Because poetry is a great lover, loving you passionately and continuously.
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People spend at least 1/3 of their day in their beds sleeping, and although that seems like a lot, most of those beds are of poor quality, meaning they can’t get nearly enough sleep to feel restful and productive during the entire day. Even though you sleep around 8 hours every night, if you wake up with a sore back or just feeling tired, you should know that you are not the cause of the problem. Your bed is the one causing all these problems. Society has always dream of perfectly comfortable bed, but does something like that exist? Of course, it does. You just need to look at the right place. If you are sick and tired sleeping of adjustable beds and sofas, you have come to the right place. In this article, you will learn how to choose a perfect bed for your bedroom.
The Importance of Sleeping on a Quality Bed
As we briefly mentioned, not being able to sleep 8 hours a day, prevents you from being productive during the entire day. As this isn’t enough, you may develop serious back problems. It all starts with acute back ache but ends with chronic pain, sciatica or even spine curvature disorders. The most important factor to consider when choosing a bed is comfort, but that comfort doesn’t only include feeling comfortable when you lay down. The bed must have quality back support and it must adjust to your spine. This is why memory foam beds are so popular nowadays. They have a good supporting structure and form to provide enough resistance to body weight. However, the amount of padding on to isn’t that important. It should be chosen according to your personal taste. Another interesting option is to get electric beds, especially if you have troubles with snoring or breathing during the night. By adjusting your bed just right, you can ensure you sleep tight during the entire night.
Many people when going to a Bed Store to choose and buy a bed forget to test it. Although it seems kind of silly, you will never know if the bed is right unless you test it. To properly test it, you must feel it, sit on it and even lie on it for a few minutes until you get the right feeling and make a decision. Try lying down in your usual sleeping position and see if it gives you a satisfying amount of comfort and support.
It is very important to find a bed that suits your preferences because your personal preference is equally important as the quality of the bed. Your sense of style should be expressed in the frame or structure of your bed. Choose something that will nicely complement other pieces of furniture in your bedroom. The easiest way to combine bed frame with the other pieces of furniture is to match it with your floorings. For example, if you have wooden flooring or wooden wardrobes and side tables, you should get a bed with a wooden frame in the same warm color. Although you should never put aesthetics over comfort and functionality, your bed must be decorative and aesthetically pleasing as well in order to fit well with the rest of the furniture and décor in the bedroom. | <urn:uuid:84698408-0c52-4130-9cd4-86eac16a65b8> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://www.unesco-iicba.org/tag/bed-store-near-me/ | 2018-07-23T08:13:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676595531.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723071245-20180723091245-00104.warc.gz | en | 0.962472 | 631 |
Business After Hours
Monthly Albany Area Chamber of Commerce event
- When: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: Doublegate Country Club, Albany
- Cost: Not available
- Age limit: Not available
- Categories: Metro Events
Doublegate Country Club
Albany-Dougherty EDC celebrates masters of industry during Industry Celebration Week.
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A strong online presence is a must for any businesses, irrespective of their size. Customers of today wish to evaluate the business and each and every product or service that is available; it is your responsibility to make sure you cater to every whim and wish of your customers in the easiest possible manner.
Almost every business has a website today; but not all of them have the kind of visibility or traffic they wish to achieve. It all depends on how you design your website and optimize it so as to generate leads on an everyday basis. Here are a few must-have features you should be sure to include on your business website:
- Easy Domain name: Make sure your domain name is simple and easy to remember, while representing your business in the best way possible. It is also the number one keyword so, beside to select one that works for your industry.
- Logo: Logo is often the face of your business. Simple is always better. Be sure it’s readable from a distance and with different color backgrounds.
- Tag-Line: Many businesses often miss out on taglines. However, it is very important to add a tagline just below your logo which represents what your business does, in a very catchy manner.
- Phone number: Without a phone number your business may not look genuine enough to your customers. Although the option of email is available it is always better to mention your phone number clearly on your website. Full contact info gives a sense of authenticity.
- Call-to-action: This is the one that your customers will click to take the action you desire. This could be registering for an account, submitting their email address or buying your product or service. It needs to be clearly visible and recognizable enough for your visitors. Also make sure there aren’t too many of these. Each page should likely have only one call-to-action button, two if the page has large amounts of content.
- Main Menu Navigation: Every website needs to have a main menu that is easy and clear to read and understand. The easier you make this, the simpler it will be for your user to navigate. This is one feature that not only enhances the user experience but can also improve the ranking of your website on Google. Be sure to check it on many browsers and devices.
- Bread-crumb navigation: Bread-crumb navigation should be just below your top navigation menu it can help the user in getting to know his location on your website and is also great for SEO.
Above the Fold Content:
- Slider or image: Having a slider or an image that highlights the most distinguishing part of your business is key to first impressions. This could be the main headline of your business. It’s the first thing a visitor will see, make it count.
- Contact business information: This part will contain the most important piece of information about your business that you want to give to your customers. This is how your customers will find your place of business.
- Testimonials & Reviews: Video testimonials or reviews may make it more interesting for your visitors and this can also help in increasing conversions
- Main Features: This section would contain your products / services that you actually want to sell
- Quality Content: This is the content that you will write for your users and the search engines. This will contain the unique points of your business and how it will benefit the users
- Internal Links: This section should contain important links to the inner pages of your website
- Contact Information: This section will contain the address, telephone number and email ID of your business for your customers to contact you
- Business Hours: The exact working hours of your store should be mentioned here. In case people would wish to contact customer support, it is important to mention the timings during which your support team will be available
- Social Media Buttons: These are the buttons that will take your customers to your social media pages as in your Facebook page, YouTube Page, Google Plus Page and/or your Twitter Page.
- Online Chat Features: In case you have an online chat feature enabled, you can mention the link here for customers to join you on online chat. This will help them clear their queries immediately and expedite your conversions.
- Newsletter Sign-up form: This is where your visitors or customers will enter their email ID to subscribe
- Footer Navigation: This will have all the links to the different pages of your website so that your customers can get to important areas of your site without the need of scrolling back to the top of the site.
- Contact Us Page: This is one of your most important inner pages through which you can generate leads to your business. Also, this is the medium you offer for the customers to engage with you. It should ideally include a contact form and a captcha, which is an anti-spam feature
- Personalized about us page: This will talk about your business, when it started, who started, what you do, your mission, your vision and your objectives.
- FAQ Page: This page will have answers to a few common questions that will haunt the minds of your customers about your business. This will instantly clear most of the queries and improve your conversions
- Blog Page: Every business should have a blog that gives information to the customers and to interact with its customers. This should ideally have a search feature, comment features, social media sharing buttons and a side bar that will show your popular blogs. One of the most important pages on a site for SEO.
The various other things you need to focus on are to include clear readable fonts and easily recognizable links and to make sure your website is mobile responsive. Do not include flash items or background audio on your website as this can decrease the speed of your website. It is better not to include self hosted videos and instead use YouTube links or the power of Vimeo. In order to make sure your website is search engine optimized make sure your website is cross-browser compatible and well-integrated with Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools. | <urn:uuid:031b4799-63e8-4fcf-b2d2-f8446787ca73> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | https://losangelesgraphicdesignfirm.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/must-have-features-of-every-small-business-website/ | 2017-07-24T10:28:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424846.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724102308-20170724122308-00562.warc.gz | en | 0.944748 | 1,235 |
When traveling to Okaloosa Island, Florida, it is imperative to hit the beach, soak up some sun on the stunning white sand, and swim in the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf Coast. Imagine the peace and serenity as you relax on your giant flamingo float while listening to the sound of crashing waves… but then, you see a fin! Is it just your friendly neighborhood dolphin or “some-fin” a little more sinister? While the chance of having a deadly encounter with “Jaws” is one in millions, it’s still always a good idea to know your surroundings, the marine life, and the different types of sharks that call Okaloosa Island home.
Different Types of Sharks at Okaloosa Island, Florida
There are over 400 known species of sharks, and the Gulf of Mexico is home to almost 50 of them! The Gulf is such a unique body of water, in that it has a vast and complex ecosystem, making it the perfect host for a variety of sharks. Below are some of the most common sharks you may see at Okaloosa Island:
1. Hammerhead Shark
The Hammerhead Shark is probably the easiest to identify, with their flattened heads resembling a hammer and wide-set eyes. When Hammerheads are born, they are about 2 feet in length, and can grow to almost 20 feet in length! While there are different species of Hammerhead Sharks, most still prefer the warmer, shallow coastal waters.
Image by Kris-Mikael Krister via Flickr
2. Bull Shark
Bull Sharks are typically found in brackish waters, similar to the bays and bayous of Okaloosa Island, and can grow close to 10 feet in length. Since over 30 river systems flow into the Gulf, it makes an ideal home for these marine hunters.
3. Lemon Shark
Lemon Sharks are one of the more social species of sharks, and tend to travel in groups. They can grow to about 10 feet in length, and are estimated to live around 30 years. Since they like to hunt close to shore, keep an eye-out for these majestic golden creatures!
Image from Wikimedia
4. Tiger Shark
Common in the Gulf of Mexico, Tiger Sharks are also easy to identify, as they have beautiful striations similar to that of a tiger. These not-so-gentle giants can reach close to 20 feet in length and a weight of 2,000 pounds!
Image from Wikimedia
5. Nurse Shark
Nurse Sharks are definitely one of the gentle giants of the shark world. They are known for their expensive habits such as relaxing on ocean floors and dining on crabs and lobsters.
Image by Tchami via Flickr
6. Black Tip Shark
Black Tip Sharks are very common sharks that are often seen swimming close to the surface. Fast and agile, these sharks have a maximum length of 6 feet, and are known for a distinct black mark on their fins.
Image by Geoff Shuetrim via Flickr
How to Catch a Shark at Okaloosa Island
If the possible shark sighting at the beach isn’t enough for your adventurous side, maybe catching one is! Shark Fishing on Okaloosa Island is as adrenaline pumping as it gets! Sharks can be caught inshore or offshore, depending on which species is being targeted, but the equipment needed is generally the same. What every angler needs is a rod and reel that can hold up to the pull of a shark’s super strength, lots of very strong or braided line, bait and chum, circle hooks, some upper body strength, and stamina.
Typically when trying to catch a shark, anglers will use chum to bring these prehistoric predators near the boat, wait for a bite, and reel in their very own “Jaws!” These muscular creatures can put up a fight, so be prepared to maneuver and adjust as necessary. Once you’ve reeled in your catch and admired the beast in front of you, the last step is to release it back into the deep blue. Practicing catch and release in shark fishing is important to preserving certain species of shark. If you plan on harvesting your catch, please follow all rules, regulations, and restrictions set in place by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Best Places at Okaloosa Island to Catch a Shark
Going fishing on the Emerald Coast is a no-brainer, especially when visiting the, “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” The only thing left to choose is where you want to reel in the big one! Below are the best places at Okaloosa Island to catch a shark:
1. From Shore
This is recommended for more experienced anglers with their own equipment. This is also a great way to catch a shark in solitude. With so much area, it is easy to find a quiet place to land a Lemon Shark! Click here for more information about obtaining a fishing license, rules, and regulations.
Image from Wikimedia
2. From a Pier or a Bridge
Some of the best places to fish on Okaloosa Island are from a pier or a bridge. The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, for example, is a popular fishing destination for experienced and novice anglers alike.
Image from Pensacolafishingforum.com
3. From a Fishing Charter
One of the best and most efficient ways to catch a shark, however, is with a Private Fishing Charter. With an experienced, friendly, and helpful crew, catching a shark is easier, fun, exciting, and unforgettable!
Destin Fishing Rodeo Shark Saturday
Right up the road from Okaloosa Island is Destin, Florida, the home of the Destin Fishing Rodeo and Shark Saturday. Each Saturday during the Destin Fishing Rodeo, held October 1st – October 31st, anglers will hit the water with the intention of bringing home the biggest and baddest shark in the sea! Hop on one of these Destin Shark Fishing Charters and see the action for yourself, or hang out at HarborWalk Village and wait for the boats to bring in their haul for weigh-ins!
Image Courtesy of Destin Fishing Rodeo
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Freshwater fishes are popular in North America and Europe, but they are not so common in Japan. Most of the fish that are native to Japan live on the lake and rivers. You have seen many of these fish in Japan and they look good. But, it’s not sure whether they will survive in freshwater aquarium.
What Are The Types Of Freshwater Fishes?
The only two types of freshwater aquarium fish in Japan are the dwarf barbel and the catfish. The dwarf barbel is still very small compared to other tropical fishes. You should keep them as pets, but it does not seem possible for most people in Japan to afford pet fish.
The Catfish is a normal-sized fish that is very similar to Koi Fish. It is very active. Therefore, care should be taken to make sure that they get enough exercise. There are some freshwater fishes from North America that are larger than Japanese freshwater fishes. The Black Carp, the Dogtooth, and the Betta in particular can be problematic.
Which Are The Best Freshwater Fishes In Japan?
The best choice for freshwater fish in Japan will be the Parrotfish. This fish is more forgiving than the Dwarf Barbel. You can keep them in a larger tank with lots of pebbles. Red Tail Sharpies is another variety of freshwater fish that can be found on eBay. They are not hardy and cannot survive in a freshwater aquarium. However, they are not as expensive as Bettas or Catfish and may be cheaper than Rainbowfish.
Only about two dozen species of freshwater aquarium fish are available in Japan. Most of the fish live in freshwater and some in the saltwater
Our suggestion is to use Bettas in freshwater aquariums because these fishes can survive in a freshwater aquarium. You can buy Bettas at your local pet store or you can find them online at eBay. They are very hardy fish and suitable for a freshwater aquarium.
Few Things You Should Know Before Keeping Freshwater Fishes In Japan
To keep freshwater aquarium fish in Japan, you need a good quality aquarium filter and heater. You can get these at your local pet store or on eBay. It is very important to have the right size of tank for your fish.
A good thumb rule is that the bigger the tank, the better. If you put your fish in a smaller tank, they will get stressed and won’t survive. It is important to put the right type of food in the tank and change the water weekly. It is recommended to leave the tank in a dark room during the day. To avoid predators from attacking your fish, you will need to move them into a separate tank when it gets dark.
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Have you seen the new Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Lake
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A cinder is a pyroclastic material. Cinders are extrusive igneous rocks. Cinders are similar to pumice, which has so many cavities and is such low-density that it can float on water. Cinder is typically brown, black, or red depending on its chemical content. A more modern name for cinder is scoria.
The following geologic characteristics define a cinder:
- Having bubble-like cavities, called vesicles
- Measuring not less than 2.0 millimeters in at least one dimension
- Apparent specific gravity between 1.0 and 2.0
- Typical cinders are red or black in color.
- Contain numerous gas bubbles "frozen" into place as magma exploded into the air and then cooled quickly.
Cinders have been used on track surfaces and roads to provide additional traction in winter conditions. Cinders are also employed as inorganic mulch in xeriscaping, because of excellent drainage properties and erosion resistance. In this context, they are referred to frequently with the name "lava rock". This is why cinder is used in roads. | <urn:uuid:8bbd616c-3f48-4b75-9a1a-d0fb2e8a61db> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinder | 2017-01-16T15:28:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279189.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00183-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.93326 | 263 |
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It is like most almost every other conversation ecosystem for example bars otherwise nightclubs in which the brand new guys who know how things really works, have the focus of all women.
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* Bond volumes plunge to multi-year lows
* Supply and demand under pressure
* EM bonds tipped to become niche product
By Michael Turner
LONDON, Jan 29 (IFR) - Emerging market bond issuance has fallen to its lowest level in six years, sparking fears that after years of huge growth, the asset class is shrinking back to a niche product.
Just US$23.5bn of emerging market bonds have been issued so far in 2016, with more than a fifth of that coming from Pemex’s US$5bn triple-tranche deal on Thursday, as whipsawing markets continue to take their toll on issuer and investor confidence.
This is the weakest start to a year since 2009, when only US$15.6bn of deals were printed in January, according to Thomson Reuters data.
CEEMEA has been hit particularly hard, clocking up just US$4.19bn of public deals in January - the lowest since 2002.
The asset class’s troubles are not just consigned to faltering supply. The buyside has been retrenching too, with investors ranging from the leading institutional money managers to retail accounts all suffering big outflows.
The process began following the “taper tantrum” in May 2013 - when the bond markets began to factor in the ending of the quantitative easing programme in the US - but has accelerated over the past 18 months as the collapse in commodity prices and global political tensions have squeezed the market.
“The one difference between this sell-off and others is that this is more prolonged, so it makes it harder for clients,” said one leading investor, comparing the current challenges with previous EM crises.
Some so-called crossover global accounts and hedge funds have exited emerging market debt altogether, while other asset managers have shut dedicated EM portfolios.
“The asset class is smaller. A lot of the crossover guys, the global funds, have seen their portfolios get hurt and have pulled out,” said the investor.
Last year more emerging markets bond funds closed than were launched, according to Lipper, the first time this has happened since the company began tracking the data in 2006.
Some US$3bn has exited EM bond funds in the past two weeks alone, according to EPFR Global, another data provider, which tracks mostly retail funds. The past week was the 24th out of the last 27 to see outflows.
Some of the market’s biggest fund managers have also been suffering withdrawals, and for several quarters. Aberdeen Asset Management reported net outflows of £9.1bn in the final quarter of 2015. It was the 11th consecutive quarter of net outflows from its funds.
“I can definitely picture the market going back to how it used to be, where EM is seen as a much smaller part of a portfolio than today.”
Another specialist EM fund manager, Ashmore, has seen its assets fall by a third over the past 18 months to less than US$50bn, thanks partly to investor withdrawals but also to weak performance.
These outflows are counterbalanced to a degree by bond maturities and coupon payments - investors receive an average of US$32.6bn a month, according to ICBC Standard Bank.
Still, the situation is fragile. “Fund managers’ cash levels - which provide their first buffer against outflows - are low,” said David Spegel, head of global emerging market strategy at ICBC Standard Bank.
This could lead to even more emerging market holdings being dumped. “Low investor cash positions are contributing to the risk that there may be forced selling of assets in order to meet the ongoing bleed of redemptions,” said Spegel.
The asset class’s fortunes have hit the rocks since a record-breaking US$484.2bn of bonds were issued in 2012.
Last year, total issuance was US$339bn - a 30% collapse in volumes from the peak. Asia, moreover, accounted for more than 50% of global issuance in 2015.
“I can definitely picture the market going back to how it used to be, where EM is seen as a much smaller part of a portfolio than today,” said a syndicate banker.
It is a view shared by the investor, though he believes a smaller market may not be a bad thing. “We could look back and say [we‘ve] washed out a lot of the noise,” he said.
Another investor said fears that EM will drift into the background are overdone.
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I was asked for the recipe I used to make this cake awhile back and I have just now remembered to find it and blog it (sorry rachel!). It seems like a bit of work, especially if you don't have some of the ingredients just laying around like the GF flours or the sunflower seen butter, but it's worth it to go get them.
Now on the frosting, you just add 2/3 cup of sunflower seed butter to it, and I buy pre made vegan marshmallow fluff online but hopefully you can find some where you live.
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The twelfth word of verse (24:14) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The form IV perfect verb (فعل ماض) is second person masculine plural. The verb's triliteral root is fā yā ḍād (ف ي ض). The suffix (التاء) is an attached subject pronoun.
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Sahih International: And if it had not been for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy in this world and the Hereafter, you would have been touched for that [lie] in which you were involved by a great punishment
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Laura Verëll is a lawyer in the Real Estate practice group. Laura specialises in Real Estate law, with a particular focus on commercial real estate law and lease law. She advises and assists Dutch and foreign clients on commercial real estate transactions and the development and redevelopment of large real estate projects.
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- LL.M. Private Law (track: Dutch Legal Practice) (University of Amsterdam)
- LL.M. International and European Law (track: Public International Law) (University of Amsterdam)
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Bloomgate is distraction from Del.'s energy challenges
The Oct. 30 feature on Bloomgate and the responses generated have been informative, but not so much about the central purpose of subsidizing "renewable energy."
The point of renewable energy quotas and subsidies is to increase the use of low-carbon electricity sources. This should be an urgent policy goal for Delaware, as carbon emissions to the atmosphere drive climate change and the resulting sea-level rise. Delaware, one of the two lowest-lying states and with climate dependent industries such as agriculture and tourism, is extra vulnerable to the effects of global warming. For a long time, Green Delaware has been arguing that our state should be a leader in pushing for solutions to climate change, but there has been little response from Delaware leaders, in thrall as most of them seem to be to industrial special interests.
The Bloom fuel cells are fueled by natural gas, a fossil, not a renewable fuel. Their efficiency in generating electricity from natural gas appears to be roughly comparable to the best combined-cycle thermal power plants. Bloom claims its fuel cell emissions are lower carbon than the coal-dominated "PJM" grid energy mix. The flaw in this argument is that natural gas, while lower carbon emitting at the point of use, is probably not lower carbon than coal overall, unless we disregard the emissions associated with extracting and transporting natural gas, not to mention the nightmare that fracking has created for many communities.
It also appears that, contrary to claims made during Coastal Zone Act permitting, that the Bloom fuel cells produce significant amounts of hazardous waste. The state of New Jersey has withdrawn subsidies for fuel cell electricity generation, and the California Public Utilities Commission staff recommended likewise.
To the extent that Bloomgate enables Delmarva Power to meet its renewable quotas with fossil fuels, instead of fuels that are truly low carbon, such as wind and solar, the point of the renewable quota is defeated and climate change at least slightly accelerated. I do not know how aware the Markell administration was of these underlying realities, or if it cared, as the administration has not displayed great technical sophistication or procedural transparency. The General Assembly and the Public Service Commission have done no better.
What is certain is that Mother Nature does not care about Delaware politics – or Delaware schemes and scams. Our planet will keep on heating up regardless, unless and until we take meaningful steps to reduce climate-forcing emissions to the atmosphere.
Green Delaware has been following energy policy in Delaware since the early 1990s. It appears that Delmarva Power is making less of a contribution now than it was then. The so-called Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility appears to have been cooked up primarily to get Delmarva Power off the hook. It is possible that the SEU is finally beginning to function effectively. We hope so, but critical years of progress have been lost.
The critical need is to transition to very low carbon energy systems. The good news is that we can do it. The wholesale cost of wind power is on the order of 2-3 cents for a kilowatt hour. The cost of solar electricity is still higher than on-shore wind but dropping steadily. Storage systems can address the wind and solar generation. Investment on the demand side is an available and cost-effective option, but will not be widely implemented if energy policy remains under the control of utilities in the business of selling more, not less, electricity.
The good news for utilities is that the widespread use of electric vehicles is on the near-term horizon and this has great potential to increase electricity use while curtailing the use of diesel fuel and gasoline. This is the most credible scenario for leaving the oil and the gas in the ground, where it needs to stay while maintaining a transportation infrastructure.
Bloomgate is a ripoff of Delmarva Power ratepayers and bad energy policy. Worse, it is a distraction from what we need to be doing. The Bloomgate utility bill surcharges should be removed and the existing installations made to stand on their own if they can. It is not so hard to envision an energy policy for Delaware that would put the long-term future of the state – and the interests of residents – first. But how to get there from here, given the limitations of our political system, is less obvious.
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As me and my Brother walked the streets of his lovely Brooklyn neighborhood I saw this sign hanging from a far. I know a good design when I see one, and even from a far I immediately took to it and knew I had to take a peak inside.
Ask Enrique ... I was super excited to get in there ... drum roll please!!!
And what is this hanging in the corner I see???
Are those... Are those skinnylaminx tea towels??? OH YES IT IS!!!! Those in the back looking like Orla .. yes .. those!!!!
Oh my oh my, fancy meeting you here. I knew you looked familiar and yes we have met before.
I've hearted skinnylaminx's Etsy shop forever!
See why? Another lovely from her Etsy shop. And oh what joy it is to see other Etsian's work out in the real world looking lovelier than ever!!! I think it's about time I get some of skinnylaminx of my own! Ok now back to Abitare.
Everything in that shop was lovely ... and honestly I could see this whole setting in the middle of my dinning room one day. What an amazing space.
To my disappointment I left with nothing, but wanted to take everything ... but I knew I'd have to control myself because I had only a few hours left in Brooklyn and only so much space in my bag left. And since the stuff I really wanted is on Etsy I will go ahead and get some there.. but I'll definitely be back and visit Abitare again, because this shop is to amazing for words!!!
I love love love Abitare!!!
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It’s amazing to me where and how writers come up with new story ideas. This one just came to me as I was setting up the ABOUT page for this blog . . .
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. . . As I walk down the street it is suddenly engulfed by a strange cloud. I can’t see anything in front of me. Someone is calling my name, but I cannot see them. They sound far off, but seem to be getting louder. There is a sudden rush of cool air and it makes me shiver. I hear my name louder, “Danielle, Danielle!” I feel a stronger breeze coming toward me and then the voice louder than I have previously heard. It is attached to this man that appears to me in the cloud, yet is running at me. “Danielle! Look out!”
He dives at me, taking me to the ground. The cloud clears immediately as a team of horses narrowly misses us. He lands on top of me face down into the poofs of . . . my dress?
Wait a minute, I had on jeans with my running shoes, and two, layered, long-sleeve tees when I started walking. What is going on?
I don’t have time to think for a moment because as I gasp I take in a mouth full of dust and choke, coughing my head off. The man’s gentle voice comes to me, “Danielle, love, are you okay?” Only one person has ever called me that. After the shock of the nickname, and the southern belle dress I now have on, wears off, I look up.
The dust has cleared, but a gasp escapes my lips once more, as I stare into a face I thought I would never see again. I lose my breath. My mind starts going ninety miles a second.
Impossible, he disappeared. No one ever found him . . .
“Hello beautiful.” He said that to me so many times. I never tired of hearing it. He reaches to touch my face and I take his hand and immediately put it to my cheek, because I think I’m dreaming. But, his touch, is just like it used to be. His voice is just like it used to be.
The questions must be seen all over my face, because he answers. “It really is me.” He’s on his knee in front of me as I clamber up to mine and embrace him as I have wanted to for so long. He takes me into his arms just like he used to, whispering in my ear, “I have missed you so much.”
I cannot speak. I can only cry, happy tears, as he holds me to him like I have wanted him to, what seems like forever . . .
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Lonny J. Bonine, age 62 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2013, at his home in Watertown.
Graveside service was held on Wednesday July 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe.
Lonny was born on May 25, 1951, in Glencoe, the son of Clarence and Marie (Steck) Bonine.
Lonny had a special place in his heart for dogs. He enjoyed cooking and fishing. Lonny will be missed by his family and friends.
Lonny was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marie Bonine; brother Darwin Bonine.
Lonny is survived by his loving family: sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley and Tommy Fitzpatrick of Green Isle, Darlene and Lee Poppler of Watertown; brothers and sisters-in-law Lawrence and Jean Schmidt of Arlington, Milan and Joyce Bonine of Paynesville, Jeanie Bonine of Bloomington; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
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It's that time of year to round up all the favorites! I can't believe 2017 is almost here. Also, by the way, I only picked nine releases this year!
Hosted by The Broke and The Bookish
1. A Court of Mist and Fury
Yes, I'm tired of hearing myself talk about it too. To recap: 5 stars of amazingness, magic, fae, courts, Rhysand, wings, painting, and power. I am ready for ACOWAR.
2. Empire of Storms
I finally finished this baby over winter break! I'll have a whole post up soon (hopefully!) talking about this beauty. Sarah J. Maas killed me in this one.
3. My Lady Jane
I really want to reread this one. It's funny, adventurous, and creative. I SO love when authors mess with history. Here are five reasons to pick My Lady Jane up!
4. A Torch Against The Night
I finally read An Ember In The Ashes and, after surprisingly falling in love, I immediately picked up the sequel. ATATN did not disappoint. Sabaa Tahir is a talented writer and her dark, fierce, beautiful storytelling captivated me. Laia, Elias, and Helene are such amazing characters.
5. The Diabolic
I read this on a plane and I was glued to it's pages the entire flight! Nemesis is one of my favorite characters ever and I loved the political intrigue, powerful relationships, and action in space. Kincaid just recently announced sequels!
6. The Long Game
Jennifer Barnes' Fixer series is so underrated. This sequel was twisty, and all my ships kind of fell to pieces, and everything was horrible and I still loved it so much. Politics and scandal abound. Go read this so I can have a third book!! I NEED to know what happens next. Here is my review for The Long Game.
7. The Butterfly Garden
This was a disturbing, terrifying thriller that I picked up after reading Emily May's review on Goodreads. It was not my normal read, but the Butterfly Garden kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time with it's dark case and surprising twists and turns.
8. It Ends With Us
I haven't always been successful with Colleen Hoover in the past. It Ends With Us, however, blew me away. I cried and laughed and smiled and cried some more. The author was brave to write this novel, there is no doubt.
9. Rebel of the Sands
This was one of my more recent reads and I am still so in love. I feel like this book is a mix of Tamora Piece and An Ember in the Ashes? Does that make sense? Jin and Amani are adorable, plus there is so much lady power. Here are 5 reasons to read Rebel of the Sands.
What were your favorite books of 2016? Have you read any on my list? Are any on your TBR?
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Dogs are welcomed at Beaulieu and are permitted within the grounds, but for the benefit of other visitors we do require that they be kept on a lead and under control at all times. Owners are also asked to ensure that no mess is left within the grounds where it will be offensive to others. We provide scoops for disposal of mess free of charge. These are available from Visitor Reception.
We regret that we do not allow dogs inside the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Abbey, Brabazon Restaurant, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the Secret Army Exhibition, or on any of the rides. Please note that there is a special area available beneath the Motor Museum entrance where your dog may be left whilst you visit the Motor Museum. Please note this is not a supervised area and owners leave their dogs at their own risk.
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Providing software as a service rather than an installation package has great advantages; it allows clients to use your software from any remote location without expensive hardware. However, there are so many SaaS providers available online that it is vital to have an effective branding strategy to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
Here are some useful tips that can help you to brand your SaaS business communications:
1. Create a Distinctive Logo
How you design your company logo says a lot about your firm. It acts as your brand identity and builds loyalty amongst your customers. To create a distinctive logo, keep the following in mind.
- Focus on the message you want to communicate. If your SaaS application is targeted towards small businesses, your message could be focused towards entrepreneurs.
- A good logo is scalable and easy to reproduce. It should be able to fit on a business card or extrapolated on a large poster without disrupting the picture quality.
- Your logo can also be used to express the major benefits of using your application. For example, if the main feature of your software service is speed, then a lightning bolt can promote this feature.
Photo credit https://unsplash.com/photos/G9_Euqxpu4k
2. Choose Your Brand Colors Carefully
The next step in building a strong brand is to choose the right colors. You don’t need many colors to impress your audience. In fact, some of the world’s strongest brands such as Google and McDonald’s use simple and fewer colors in their business communications. Notice how Salesforce, for instance, uses a logo with just one blue color.
People react differently to different colors. Each color has its own personality and it can help you build an emotional connection with your target audience. The color red captures attention, while yellow, resonates happiness. Hence, a combination of two or three essential colors can help you build a strong brand image.
3. Focus On What Makes You Unique
Adding a tagline below your logo or on top of your brochure can make your SaaS application more attractive. However, your tagline should be closely related to your business model and reflect every aspect of your service. Always focus on what sets you apart from your competition.
An essential element of creating a unique brand is to focus your business communication towards your target market. You need to be well aware of how your target audience will respond to your branding strategy and choose your themes accordingly.
4. Use Engaging Imagery
Adding engaging imagery in business communication can help SaaS providers in many ways, including building an emotional connection with clients and helping users retain information for longer periods. Consider making use of infographics; these allow you to communicate complicated information in a way that’s easy to digest. When creating printed marketing collateral, try making use of full-color photography to give audiences a better look at your product or the people who represent your brand. This is especially important for collateral that packages other, less visually engaging materials, such as branded marketing binders. CompanyFolders.com showcases how creative you can be with your design, featuring the large variety of print design options available these days. Taking advantage of different print materials and imprint selections will surely help in crafting the best end result.
5. Be Straightforward and Honest
One thing your clientele might not tolerate in your SaaS marketing is over-commitment. If your customer feels that your software is not able to deliver what you initially promised them, you might lose them to your competitors. Therefore, it is very important that you are straightforward and upfront about your software service while promoting your brand.
6. Ensure Consistency Across All Mediums
Ensuring consistency in all mediums of business communication promotes brand recognition. As a SaaS provider, you need to make sure that your logo, color scheme, and taglines are the same across the board. This reflects professionalism and strong business practices—and helps with customer retention, as well.
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|ajtudor||I recently got the bestop safari top and I love it. Windshield channel was about $20 and the top was $80. Same channel can be use with a bikini top if you decide to change. Make sure you get the right part numbers because there are different mounting method. Bestop is your best bet.|
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|flounder35||If you're dead set on the safari top, so be it. However, I just purchased a "combo pack" if you will from quadratec that had the bikini top (covers the front seats), wind jammer, and duster top for the back for about 250 shipped. I love it, it is a bestop. My buddy bought a bestop at least five years ago for his with the same setup except its a safari top instead of a bikini top. It has the bolt on Windshield channel (J bracket) and I haven't had a problem with it except the front of the bikini top is a little wider than the jeep. Other than that, it's been good to me so far. Go with Bestop!|
|08-03-2008 05:32 PM|
that spidertop looks cool but I'm not so sure it would do good if caught in a light rain.
I still might get one though.
|08-03-2008 02:33 PM|
|Jerry Bransford||Personally I'd stick with Bestop as Smittybilt's stuff is now all made in China and their fabric is much thinner. If you want an extended bikini which I take it to mean you want it to extend over the back seat, that is commonly called a Safari top. Between the no-drill and drill-style header, I have both and MUCH (!!!!) prefer the simplicity of the drill header. Not to mention the drill-style header makes it much (!) easier and faster to install the bikini.|
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|sr9ruger||I recently purchased a Spiderweb Sunshade Top. Its the best thing that I could have purchased. It stays on all the time and no windshield channel is nessessary. You can find it at www.jeepwranglertop.com.|
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Extended Bikini Top
Hey everyone, I currantly only have a hard top for my TJ. I would like to get an Extended Bikini top for my jeep. I understand that I would need a Windshield Channel to do this. I was lookin at a Smittybilt Windshield Channel Part #90104, and the Smittybilt Extended Brief Top Part #936. For those of you who have used, or are using these products now please let me know what you think of them. I am looking at these products at 4wd.com. Or if any of you know of a better product or brand please let me know.
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When I get stuck in my career I take one of Shawn’s programs to get back on track. I recently completed one, and I am more excited and motivated about my career than in the 5 years I’ve been in L.A. With Shawn’s guidance, I was able to narrow down my goals, get focused, and now I finally have direction with my career. Shawn helped me create a map of what I am going to achieve and HOW I will accomplish it. Everything you learn in these workshops you can take with you for the REST OF YOUR CAREER!
Shawn, I don’t say it enough to you… THANK YOU! Every time we get together you end up changing my life for the better. I don’t know how you do it. You are an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with. You are able to help everyone you meet. It is an inspiration. I’m so happy we met and that you are helping me find my true north.
Shawn’s programs are excellent resources for clarifying, pursuing and manifesting your goals. She blends inspiration and out-of-the-box thinking to help you reach your goals. Working with Shawn paid off 100%.
Shawn, I use my Hit Lists every week, and revisit my Breakthrough goals on a regular basis, such valuable tools for which I’m so super grateful! I just voiced all the male characters for a new 3D undersea adventure game for the iPad called Super Fugu directed & animated by the Academy Award winning animator of Avatar, Andy Jones. I also workshopped a world-premiere play by Paula Vogel (Pulitzer Prize winning author of How I Learned to Drive) called Don Juan Comes Back from Iraq at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia.
I am a Costume Designer/Wardrobe Stylist and I highly recommend Shawn as a coach, teacher, inspiration, and visionary mentor! She guided me to become clear and focus on a direction to take my career; I went from styling one average one union commercial a month to 2-3, as well as creating relationships with some of the biggest directors in town with whom I work regularly with! Shawn has a passion for her craft, and is very intuitive and creative in helping you accomplish your goals. Her formula applies to anyone and everyone, yet is specific and tailored for each individual to gain optimal results. I credit Shawn with helping me take my career to the next level and beyond!
Shawn, where are you hiding that magic wand? I just got an audition for Revenge 8 days after starting your program!
Shawn, I’m so very thankful!I believe it’s been such a non-stop year because “I put it out there“ so to speak. Even just signing up for your coaching galvanized my vision. Thank you! You are a gifted coach and filmmaker!
Shawn Tolleson’s programs are a wonderfully effective way to create a rapid, powerful surge in your career. My goals have never been clearer nor more attainable, and the best part has been the immediate results. Shawn’s way of shifting attitude and focus from stymied and stuck to productive and triumphant is absolutely uncanny. I wouldn’t have thought it would work so potently had I not experienced it first hand. I recommend working with Shawn to any actor, writer, director, producer — anyone with a creative mission who wants to take their professional career to the highest level. Of course, you have to put in the work – but the work is made CLEAR and eminently achievable. Her programs will show you where you need to be and how to get there, faster than you think possible. And it’s fun.
About five years ago I was coaching movement on the set of a major motion picture for one of the studios. I was supposed to be on that film for potentially three months, and, due to a few major mistakes I made on set, was told not to come back after only three days. I was devastated and left the industry for three years.
A year and a half ago, I started coaching with Shawn. Shortly after Shawn delivered her ‘Pitching Yourself Powerfully,’ workshop, I saw the director of that film in the grocery store. Using what I learned from ‘Pitching Yourself Powerfully’, I felt totally empowered to walk right up to him, reintroduce myself, apologize for the mistakes I made on his set, acknowledge his incredible work… and walk away. I was not the guy anymore who didn’t know what he was doing, and that director sensed it. During our brief conversation he asked me what I was doing now, chatted about creature performer work, accepted my apology and thanked me very much for coming over. That episode on his set all those years ago had completely knocked me off my game, but after presenting myself so powerfully in the grocery store, I felt like I had a fresh start.Using the tools that Shawn teaches I went on to pitch myself three times to MTV and booked every time. You see, those appearances on MTV weren’t based on auditions but conversations and presentations I had to make to the segment producers. I use the ‘Pitching Yourself Powerfully’ tools ALL THE TIME. Thank you so much!
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Working with Shawn created exactly what I’d hoped– a new way of being. The meetings and individual interactions bring prodding, brainstorming, role-playing, accountability and overwhelming support. She builds a zone of love and growth and change with her incredible coaching and unfailing instinct for recognizing and illuminating our inner blocks. There is no negativity here, only belief in each person’s unique strengths. Surprisingly, the structure itself brings a way to develop and cultivate powerful new habits and modes of working.
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Respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalizations in pre-mature infants in Lima, Peru
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2014)
We conducted a prospective cohort study in four hospitals in Lima, Peru in infants with a birth weight </= 1,500 g followed from birth hospital discharge up to 1 year of age to determine the incidence of respiratory syncytial ...
Chicken egg yolk antibodies against bovine respiratory syncytial virus neutralize the virus in vitro
Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) and its counterpart in humans (HRSV) are two closely related virus, which are the leading cause of severe respiratory syndrome in calves and young children, respectively. Passive ...
Brief History and Characterization of Enhanced Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease
(American Society for Microbiology, 2015-12)
In 1967, infants and toddlers immunized with a formalin-inactivated vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) experienced an enhanced form of RSV disease characterized by high fever, bronchopneumonia, and wheezing ...
Clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus subgroups A and B infections in Santa Fe, Argentina
(Wiley-liss, div John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2000-05)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has two major antigenic groups, A and B. The implications of these variants in the epidemiology and pathogenesis of RSV infection are not well defined. This study was undertaken to compare ...
Respiratory syncytial virus: Changes in prevalence of subgroups A and B among Argentinian children, 1990-1996
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The frequency of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the distribution of subgroups A and B strains during 7 consecutive years (1990-1996) were examined in two cities of Argentina. Nasopharyngeal aspirates from 1,304 ...
Unravelling respiratory syncytial virus outbreaks in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Molecular basis of the spatio-temporal transmission
(Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, 2017-08)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the main viral cause of hospitalization due to acute lower respiratory tract infections in infants worldwide. Several vaccines against RSV are under research and development, which are ...
Serological evaluation of respiratory syncytial (rs) and parainfluenza 3 (pi3) viruses in cattle from CuscoEVALUACIÓN SEROLÓGICA DE LOS VIRUS RESPIRATORIO SINCITIAL Y PARAINFLUENZA 3 EN BOVINOS DE CUSCO.
(Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, 2010)
Parainfluenza-3 and bovine respiratory syncytial virus: intraherd correlation adjusted for sensitivity and specificity
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A serious personal injury can lead to an avalanche of problems; how will you pay your bills? Who will look after your children? How will you pay for the damage to your property? How will you ever get well? When that injury is caused because of another person’s negligence, however, you have additional options available to you to pursue compensation.
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Punitive damages may also apply. Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex. Your best bet is to have an experienced and tough lawyer by your side to vigorously represent your family’s rights in or out of court. Contact the trial lawyers at the Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates.
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Property owners in Tennessee owe a duty of care to ensure that their premises are safe and free from hazards. When they do not perform this duty of care and you sustain injuries as a result, you may have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit. According to the World Health Organization, “Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide.” They are especially dangerous to the elderly.
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Spice is struggling hard in the Indian smartphone market to gain a recognizable share. It has now come up with a new smartphone called Spice V801 costing ₹7,999/-. It is available for purchase via offline stores. The USP of the handset is the fast fingerprint scanner and the support for dual apps. This implies that you can run two social media accounts on one handset. Let’s check out the details.
Display and Processor
Spice V801 has a 5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass and resolution of 720 * 1280 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek SoC along with 3GB of RAM. It houses 16GB of internal storage that one can expand further via microSD card up to 64GB. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system.
Camera and Battery
On the photography front, Spice V801 has an 8-megapixel rear camera as well as an 8-megapixel front camera. These sensors also come with LED flash. The front camera comes with aperture of f/2.0 and support for wide-angle selfies. The smartphone is backed by 2700mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to 270 hours of standby.
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Ever imagined being in the wild with your RV enjoying nature’s quietness and suddenly your solar-powered lamp goes off?
You check the time on your mobile to realize it is past midnight your phone beeps twice; leaving you with a 2% battery not enough to make a call for help.
To cap it all, your laptop is about to shut down with your incomplete work and you have a deadline to beat.
Panic sets in considering the chain of unfortunate events and perhaps hope for a miracle.
Interestingly, you do not need a miracle at this point. A random noise-making generator will not help matters as it will be very unpleasant to use in an RV.
A probable solution?
What you need is the Best Quiet RV Generator available on the market today. During this article, we shall look at the quietest generators for RV camping.
We shall talk about the pros, the cons, and everything in between to help you avoid having such a terrible experience.
Are you ready? Let’s dive right in…
Before we proceed, a quick heads up. Here are detailed product analyses of the market’s top seven quiet RV generators for the money. It is credible and ensures that you are getting the best value for your money.
Some of our top picks based on our review.
Quiet RV Generator Generators
1: Most Lightweight: Portable Power Station Explorer
2: Super Quiet: WEN 56380i
3: Second most lightweight: Pulsar G2319N
4: Second Super Quiet: A-iPower SUA2000iV
5: Third Super Quiet: WEN 56200i
6: Dual Fuel RV: Champion 3400-Watt
7: PowerSmart Series: Briggs & Stratton
7 best quiet RV generator Reviews in 2021
You should read on to gain more insight into the individual products.
Starting off we have….
1. Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Mobile Lithium Battery Park
Starting off the list is an noiseless(0 dB) solution to cater for your RV generator needs. The Jackery Portable Power station is a budget-friendly option.
You could also call it a solid well-designed product. It is rugged enough to supply you with all the power you need to stay out there and be productive.
What makes this unique?
Well, it is a green power solution, perfect for lovers and protectors of nature. It is easy to recharge.
Plug into direct current via a wall socket charge or recharge it in your car on the go! Plus, there is a provision for solar panel attachments.
If you will use the direct AC wall socket, expect to have full charge within eight (8) hours.
For the car recharge option, you would normally expect full charge between 14-16 hours as for the solar panel (100W) which sells separately, the time varies but normally between 12-14 hours.
The overall design?
The Jackery power station is lightweight - it weighs slightly above 13 lbs.
It also features a rather simple design. You get a power-in socket, three USB ports, and a power out port. You also get a battery indicator screen positioned perfectly at the top center.
These are all you need and more...
How Much Power Do You Get With This?
While the lithium-ion battery powers small gadgets, it covers all of your needs. You can only use devices rated 500 watts or lower.
It won't get damaged by a heavy load. Anything above its limit will automatically shut down the system.
It should last for an average of 7hours if connected to a 60 Watt device which is great considering the compact size of this power station.
Finally, you do not hear any sound during operation. This makes it the perfect noiseless RV generator for you.
2. WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator
We move on to a fuel-powered RV generator. Here is the 57 dB Wen Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator. While it is not a lightweight model, it has wheels for easier transport.
Weighing 111 lbs using this demands some manpower compared to the Jackery portable power station explorer.
On the bright side, aside its wheels, its portable design and collapsible handles makes its storage and transport easy.
That’s not all ...
You might wonder why it weighs so much? Well, it is for the best reasons. This massive-powered engine features 3800 surge watts and 3400 rated watts backed by the four-stroke OHV engine. The half-load runtime is 8.5 hours.
Starting the engine is also super easy. How is this so? The WEN563801 features a keyless ignition start, all you need to do is turn the knob to the start position and push the orange button to start.
Even better than having to worry less about losing any keys, the super quiet engine will astound.
You quickly find out that the dashboard is easy to operate and to understand - it features a wide range of user-friendly controls.
Beneath the digital display meter, you find the electric ignition. There is also a 15A outlet beside the manual shutdown switch and circuit breakers.
The inbuilt Eco-friendly switch maximizes fuel economy and overall runtime.
Beneath the digital display meter, you find the electric ignition. There is also a 15A outlet beside the manual shutdown switch and circuit breakers.
The inbuilt Eco-friendly switch maximizes fuel economy and overall runtime.
The best part?
They are all well labeled and are luminescent in the dark.
The Wen Super quiet generator will help you make the most of any power outage situation and it does not just power your bulbs alone. You could add 2 freezers along with any appliance you need.
It is always advisable to reserve some fuel in the tank as this helps to ensure the longevity of the carburetor.
3. Pulsar G2319N 2,300W Portable Gas-Powered Quiet Inverter Generator
Up next is the Pulsar G2319N - a portable gas-powered inverter generator with a sound rating of 59 dB.
Gas, sure, is a great choice, as it is cheaper than diesel, and is more readily available.
An upside of this generator is that it has a high aesthetic value. Not only is it lightweight but they also couple it with a unique suitcase design.
This makes it the perfect choice for younger owners and those who love to spend time outdoors.Aside from its unique looks, it runs quietly at 59 decibels.
This makes it virtually unnoticeable while it powers your place. Even better, this model has a decent price.
It does not end there…
The Pulsar, true to its name, is full of a lot of positive pulse. It supplies a decent 2300 peak watts and 1800 running watts. These are powered by the 224cc engine.
They design this Best quiet RV generator to run for six hours with 1.18 gallons of fuel.
Not just that…
It also features dual 120 V outlets, 12 V cigarette outlets, and a direct USB connection port for your gadgets safely and directly. They sell this item
at a pretty is decent price tag. It is a high-end product that provides clean power, but it does not wipe your pocket clean with its purchase.
at a pretty is decent price tag. Of course, it is a high-end product that provides clean power, but it does not wipe your pocket clean with its purchase.
Wondering how to start the engine? That’s super easy. Push the start button once. Yes, just push it once and release it.
It does not require a “push and hold” as with conventional models. This is possible with the 7 Ah battery that fits in a special compartment which is super easy to use.
If you are looking for your main quiet RV generator, then you have found it.
The Pulsar is perfect for camping, tailgating, and picnics and you also get some extra value-added tools. Lightweight and portable, it is heavy-duty.
4. A-iPower SUA2000iV Super Quiet 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator
Here, next is the 58 dB A-iPower super quiet inverter generator. It is the perfect description of a clean and quiet RV generator.
With this product, you get a solid 2000 watts starting power and 1600 running power backed by the 79cc engine.
The A-iPower generator is ideal for outdoor activities such as concerts, picnics, camping trips, tailgating and perfect for RVs.
What’s in the box?
You get a 50 lbs piece of equipment. That is portable enough to carry around without announcing your presence. Yet, even when in use, it runs quietly and produces less than 58 dB.
The A-iPower is compatible with your home appliances and gadgets such as televisions, laptops and any power-sensitive home electronics.
The 1.1-gallon tank capacity can keep you running for up to 7 hours at half load. There is also a special feature called the “low idle technology”.
This extends runtime by an extra 2 hours at half load usage.
It also features a multi-switch. This makes starting it, running it, and stopping it a seamless operation.
You also get a unique feature known as the parallel capability which allows you to connect two of these generators to produce more power.
Finally, with this, you get a 2-year warranty alongside lifetime technical support all for free.
5. WEN 56200i Super Quiet 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator
The WEN 56200i has a sound rating of 51 dB. Yet another WEN product on the checklist.
Why? This model is for users with less power usage requirements. This quiet RV generator has a power capacity of 2000 surge watts and 1600 rated watts. The power supplied by the 79.7cc 4-stroke OHV engine.
To add, the WEN 56200i is safe to connect and run your gadgets such as cellphones, laptops.
It has an inbuilt current stabilizer that ensures it delivers just the right amount of power to your devices.
It is also so quiet that you can compare it to the sound of two people having a normal conversation.
51 dB. Yes, that’s how quiet it is.
But that’s not all…
In the box, you get a super packed versatile panel which comprises two three-pronged receptacles, one 12 volts DC receptacle and a 5 volts USB port quintessential for camping, tailgating and to serve as the ideal backup power for your RV.
You also get to save some fuel by enabling the eco-friendly mode which allows the generator to adjust to its fuel-saving mode when there is less demand for power.
Here, the fewer appliances connected it, the longer your generator runs. This is very useful seeing it has a small tank capacity of 1 gallon.
Finally, it weighs in at 48 lbs, which is about more than half the weight of the WEN 56380i.
The lightweight might not be a deal-breaker but it comes in handy during transit and eradicates the need for wheels and handles during transport.
One last thing, you would need to pull to start it. Well, we all need a little exercise, don’t we?
6. Champion 3400-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator
The 59 dB Champion RV generator is a rare find. You get the flexibility of choosing to use either gasoline or propane with the Champion generator.
The engine has a power of 3400 watts backed by a huge 192cc engine.
But yes, the price tag also huge! It is almost 3x the A-iPower and others on the list.That’s a great thing, as it packs a bigger and finer punch than all the other models in this review.
One interesting thing…
The number of hours you can operate this varies with the fuel you use. You get 7.5 hours of use time with a full tank of gasoline and about 14.5 hours when you use propane (20lb).
One either of both fuels however, you get an Economy mode that runs quieter, saves more fuel and guarantees the longevity of the engine.
This best quiet RV generator produces about 59 dB which is decent.
Despite its massive power generation, this unit is super easy to start. With the push of a button, you have power in the engine and overall battery maintenance is easy. Plus, you get an easy-to-use control area on the dashboard.
The Champion portable inverter generator weighs about 96 lbs and included with a three-year warranty.
7. Briggs & Stratton 30545 P3000 PowerSmart Series Portable 3000-Watt Inverter
This 3000-watt generator with 58 dB sound rating has more than enough power for the average user. It will power even a high-capacity RV air conditioner.
It comes with 2600 running watts and 3000 starting watts and backed by a 171 cc engine.This has a great tank, and you can worry less about running out of fuel soon.
- It has a tank capacity of 1.5 gallons of gasoline which lasts up to 10 hrs at a 25% load.
The Briggs & Stratton 30545 P3000 guarantees you power when you need it.
On a side note, you will need to pull this to start as it does not come with the push-to-start option. A great option though, as it requires the littlest pull to start. It is very responsive.
While the Briggs & Stratton RV generator is not available to residents of California for reasons best known to the seller, we highly encourage residents of other states to make a purchase. It’s a steal. The price is great for its capacity and efficiency!
Benefits of Purchasing the Quietest Generator for RV and Camping
There are so many reasons you might want to have a quiet RV generator however, we will be highlighting some of the benefits.
- The peaceful and quiet experience.
- Backup Power when you need it.
- You can easily carry around.
- Boost confidence while on the road.
Buying Guide for the Best Quiet RV Generator
There are a few things to note when shopping for RV generators. We have highlighted some of them in the individual product review but we shall go a bit in-depth.
RV generators are not cheap. While this term is relative, that does not mean that you shouldn’t strive to get good value for your money on every purchase.
Type of Generator
We have highlighted three types of RV generators available on the market today.
Each has its own perks. It is very useful to know all the generators out there before making a final pick.
These are the most popular generators as they have more power. However, when considering an RV generator they are not the best choice.
- They are ‘standby’ that makes them fixed and immovable. This is not ideal for RV as you will most need to be mobile? In and out of your vehicle, or when you have to clean the RV?
- They are ideal for garages and residential homes as that much power would be unnecessary for an RV. A plus for you if that is your reason for purchase.
With that said, know that they come at a high price it is not for medium-sized pockets. Especially if you do not have a need for such ‘standby’ units.
The portable types are usually smaller and have less power compared to the standby generators.
But just enough power (2500 - 8000 watts) for an RV, tailgating, or … maybe that thing on your mind right now?
Their portability makes them easy to carry and move around and blend into most small scale use cases. Unfortunately, it just might not be the best choice for you.
You want to know why?
You cannot control the amount of power per time as most models run at full capacity even when charging your cell phone.
This makes mostly noisy, and with more energy consumption. While their prices are relatively low, you should be less keen about this if you have little power needs for your next generator.
Is it worth it? You decide...
Inverter generators look very similar to portable generators as they have similar size, weight, and overall design.
Are they the most ideal?
Well yes! They are the most ideal choice for your RV’s, home, camping activity, etc.
They have the one thing portable generators lack; you can throttle up and down. Imagine what that would save you over time!
This term, technically but literally, known as the ability to regulate the power/fuel consumption based on demands.
Most models also come with inbuilt eco-friendly parts which make them emit less carbon compared to the portable and standby generators.
While this remains true, the main reason they are our preferred choice is that they do not run at full capacity all the time. This keeps their engine in a pristine condition resulting in improved longevity.
Inverter generators are costlier than portable generators but way cheaper than most standby generators.
Things To Note Before Making That Purchase
Understanding the sound/Decibel scale
This is a fundamental metric when choosing the Best Quiet RV Generator. They measure noise levels in decibels (dB). The lower the noise level, the better.
How do you figure out how loud it can (or should) get?
This could be difficult to figure as there is no way to test or measure the sound volumes before buying. However, manufacturers state how loud the generators can get.
For a clearer picture, we shall look at a chart with varying sound levels:Source: http://chchearing.org/noise/common-environmental-noise-levels/
Normal human breathing
Whispering at 5 feet
A quiet RV generator should fall within the Air Conditioner(50 - 60) meaning it should not exceed the sound of a normal conversation.
What this implies is: when you are using your RV Generator your neighbors should not notice. Or at least, they should not notice it enough for it to bother them.
This is the most important factor to consider as it would be a waste to have a quiet RV generator is of insufficient power.
It measures power in watts and varies depending on the size of the appliances you will connect to the generator.
There are heavy-user types and light-user models.
For instance, if you connect your fridge, refrigerator, air conditioner, and we can consider all home appliances at the same time a heavy use.
For you, we recommend you to go with a lot of power (> 2000 Watts). On the flip side, if you will use the generator as a backup power source for gadgets and less power-consuming appliances then you fall under the light users’ category. You should, therefore, look out for less power (< 2000 watts).
One more thing…
You may not be accurate when calculating the cumulative Watts of your appliance. It is advisable to have an approximate power outage value.
We recommend that you plug in your appliances one at a time, especially the heavy ones that you are less sure of their wattage and power ratings.
This will guarantee the lifespan of your RV generator and ensure your power-needs are satisfied.
The fuel your generator uses matters as without fuel you cannot power your appliances. By definition, fuel is any material used to produce power.
There are a couple of ways to produce power for your RV generator. Chose that fuel-type easy to get and is cheapest for you to use. Look and decide which might be best for you:
This is one way to power your RV generator. Using solar costs you a one time fee which is purchasing the solar panels.
However, there are very few RV generators with this capability which makes it limiting. There is also no guarantee that the sun will always be up as such it is not the best choice.
Well, it is a good backup plan for sunny days.
This is one way as well but you need to always connect your RV generator to a power source for a recharge before use.
Not the brightest idea though, as well, it's a generator. You might not have access to an AC/DC in places where you need power the most.
This is the most common and reliable way to fuel your RV generator. The reason is rather simple. Gasoline is super easy to get.
Not surprisingly too, gasoline generators also tend to cost less than others and are easy to maintain.
In cases of blackouts due to storms, hurricanes and any natural disaster a gasoline-powered engine will keep you lightened up.
Gasoline likewise proves super-efficient as it produces about 125,000 BTU per gallon. This is a lot more eco-friendly than diesel which is about 140,000 BTU per gallon.
If your choice is propane, then, you’d probably get an eco-friendly award. Propane combusts at a mere 91,000 BTU.
One major disadvantage of gasoline lies in its shelf life. Without proper storage, it does not have a long shelf life.
It gets to absorb moisture and, in this case, do harm to your generator. This makes it not so ideal for long storage users who do not frequently use their RV generators.
With that being said, you could still have two options. First, you would just need to use fuel stabilizers to keep it in a pristine state. Second, get airtight containers to store it for as long as you would like.
This is an alternative to gasoline and diesel. But it is the least most efficient. It generates lower energy and is not the easiest to store.
Its storage is difficult as the storage container could spring a leak and waste all of your propane gas.
Plus, it is not recommended by any manufacturer to leave propane dormant in your living space for periods longer than a month.
Diesel requires just about the same storage requirements as gasoline. Most users argue that is the most efficient fuel for your RV generators.
While they are not wrong, diesel engines are most often more pricey. However, they make up for this gap by requiring way less maintenance in the long run.
How you start the engine
The way you start an engine can help determine if it is an ideal fit in the long run. There are two common ways RV engines are designed to start:
- Push-to-start (with batteries).
- Pull-to-start (manual).
The push-to-start option is relatively easy as you require just a push of a button and you are good to go.
Meanwhile, the pull-to-start as the name implies requires that you manually pull the engine.
The former will require some maintenance if/when you run out of batteries. In any case, both are great options.
Well, if you are a fan of convenience, then the push-to-start should be further up your “preferred” list.
One of the important details is the power output.
Well, yes, as this could affect the energy delivery to your RV. as a guide, you should know this general rule of thumb:
RV generators should have a 120V outlet with varying amperage as determined by the connection in place by your RV manufacturer.
Simply put, if it has an amperage of 30-amp the label should be 120V 30-amp.
Why is this? It is impossible to connect a 120V 30-amp generator to an RV carrying a different amperage. It just will not work.
Connecting any appliance directly to your RV generator should be checked and cross-references to have the required amperage.
As an RV owner, you most probably will spend your time on the road in your mobile home. To be effective while on the road, it is always advisable to remain as light as possible.
When making the choice for RV’s this should be factored in as well. The lighter, the better.
Owning a Recreational Vehicle (RV), as in the name, should be super fun. Well, that is if you have the right tools at hand. Procuring the best quiet RV generator is one of those tools that should not be taken lightly.
If you have not made up your mind on what to go for we highly recommend the:
Pulsar G2319N 2,300W Portable Inverter Generator: this unit features a rugged engine, delivers a reasonable amount of power, and is sold at a reasonable price tag.
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Bryce Dallas Howard thought she was making a comedy. She quickly learned, however, that when men talk about their fathers and fathers talk about their children, they cry. A lot.
In Dads, the documentary that the actress, whose career has traveled from The Village to Jurassic World, directed about modern fathering around the globe, Judd Apatow cries. Will Smith cries. Jimmy Fallon cries. The men from around the world she interviews about their own experience raising children cry. Her own father, Academy Award-winning legend Ron Howard, sheds a few tears, too.
“We joked many times that we could call this movie Dads Cry,” she laughs in an interview with The Daily Beast. “It’s a phenomenon indeed.”
The film, which premiered Friday on the Apple TV+ streaming service—timed to Father’s Day, naturally—is Howard’s exploration of what it means to be a father today, featuring profiles of dads from all over the world who exemplify how the role has changed.
Celebrity fathers share their own words of wisdom and experiences, including Howard’s own famous director dad as well as her grandfather, Rance. When she decided that an expecting father would be a great addition to the project, it just so happened that her own brother, Reed, and his wife found out they were going to be first-time parents.
“So my brother really came through,” she laughs, “and the movie suddenly became wildly personal.”
Beyond celebrating the myriad ways in which fathers parent in today’s world, it’s an examination of her own relationship with her father. Their conversations in the film reveal how Ron Howard’s own relationship with his dad, Rance, shaped how writers on The Andy Griffith Show scripted the bond between Opie and Andy—possibly pop culture’s quintessential and most formative father-son relationship. (On the subject of tears, try not to cry when Ron and Rance discuss their emotions surrounding that.)
She also realized all the ways in which a project like this was going to make her vulnerable to the questions that, though she never really shied away from, aren’t always comfortable to be grilled about: Questions about the privilege of growing up with a famous father; the challenges that arise when dad’s career has him constantly traveling; what it’s like when your father’s brand is being the consummate great guy; and, of course, what role nepotism may have played in her career.
They’re questions that aren’t always easy because of how much she adores her father and values the way he brought her up. But if she was going to make a movie about dads, she knew there was no way she could not open up about her own.
“Being a kid of someone who's known, there's a bit more self-awareness about keeping things private,” she says. “Don’t just share a bunch of stuff, because you may or may not be shown in a way that feels good. So I've always been more private and protective of my family.”
She starts laughing: “But when I was making the movie, I felt really comfortable and didn't think about it much at all. My dad was super concerned, and no joke 24 hours before the premiere at the Toronto Film Festival [where Dads debuted], it finally dawned on me that I made a movie that an audience is going to see that opens with my birth.”
Yes, among Ron Howard’s extensive filmography are home videos of family life during each of his wife Cheryl’s four pregnancies. Each video culminates with footage of the birth, which each Howard child has been implored to watch at some point in their childhoods—just to give a sense of the kind of intimacy at play in Dads.
It’s not that Howard was ever one of those celebrities who built a fortress of privacy around herself, for whom any public statement is massaged, filtered, and sanitized by a receiving line of handlers before making its way outside the palace walls. Her candor is as an identifiable part of her celebrity as her red hair and her frequent bubbly, staccato-like cackle-laughs—employed often during our conversation.
That applies to everything from her charming, pragmatic defense of the Jurassic World pseudo-controversy over her character wearing high heels while running through the jungle to her frank discussion of unrealistic Hollywood beauty standards, talking about how she would purchase her own red carpet and press tour looks rather than rely on stylists after the frustrations with a system that made life hell for an actress who is not a sample size.
Then there’s her recent statement after The Help, a film she starred in, became the most popular movie streamed on Netflix in response to the nationwide race awakening following George Floyd’s death. “The Help is a fictional story told through the perspective of a white character and was created by predominantly white storytellers. We can all go further,” she wrote on social media, encouraging followers to instead views films and series that “center Black lives, creators, and/or performers.”
But it’s different sharing something as personal as her relationship with her father and opening herself up to scrutiny because of it, as a woman who has risen the ranks in the same industry where her father was already such a success.
Howard first began acting in uncredited roles in her father’s movies, including Parenthood, Apollo 13, and A Beautiful Mind. Growing up, she loved being with her father when he was directing so much that her parents’ threat of punishment would be to ground her from the set. “I remember, one time I was like, 'You're ruining my life! How could you do this to me?'" she recently told CBS News.
Enamored by set life as she might have been, her parents were careful to raise her far away from the spoils of Hollywood—as in the other side of the country, in Greenwich, Conn. She attended the tony Greenwich Country Day School (among its famous alumni are George H.W. Bush and the Winklevoss twins), but told Paper magazine in 2006 that having those people around her only made her feel more unique and settled.
“We were the weirdos,” she said. “Everyone was from old money or involved in the stock market or IBM. We were the wacky artists who had a farm on their property."
That’s not to say that her childhood wasn’t dripping with A-list lore. Her godfather is her father’s Happy Days co-star Henry Winkler, after all. She revealed once on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live that Tom Cruise would occasionally babysit her. (Sort of...he would do acrobatics for her and her siblings to keep them occupied at gatherings.) And then there’s her time at the Stagedoor Manor theater camp when she was 15, where she acted alongside Natalie Portman in a Shakespeare production.
It’s the kind of on-paper vs. in-person dissonance that spawns media fawning like, “How did Bryce Dallas Howard, born to Hollywood aristocracy, become the nicest, sweetest, most down-to-earth young woman you’re likely to ever meet?” which is how that Paper magazine profile began. But ask Howard how this happened, and her answer always comes back to her father.
She studied acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and quickly started working off-Broadway. After seeing her in a 2003 production of As You Like It at the Public Theater, M. Night Shyamalan cast her as the lead in his thriller The Village, without asking her to audition.
She’s since starred in numerous blockbusters and franchises (Spider-Man 3, the Twilight saga, Jurassic World), critically acclaimed indies (50/50), beloved family films (Pete’s Dragon), Oscar-nominated dramas (The Help), biographical musical fantasias about Elton John (Rocketman), and dystopian cautionary tales, as in her SAG-nominated turn in Black Mirror’s “Nosedive” entry.
Through all of it, fairly or not, she’s faced those aforementioned questions about what effect growing up around the industry had on her career, and of course about nepotism. When asked if working on Dads and interviewing her father for it has made her think about those talking points in a different way, she says, “The movie is sort of the answer to those questions.”
“It's just footage of my family, and it's the truth of how I grew up,” she says. “It is an amazing privilege to be a child of someone who works in an industry that you are interested in and eventually work in. It's a privilege for that person to have success in their own right. But there was no greater privilege than the fact that my dad was supportive of me, empowered me, and showed me respect real respect from day one.”
The question of whether being the daughter of Ron Howard has helped or hurt her career is one she says she’s received often. In many ways, she understands the curiosity. But it’s never been her experience to even consider it in those terms.
“I'm always like, In what world is it harmful?” she says. “I mean, now I'm 39, and I’ve met a lot more people. There are a lot of kids of recognizable people, kids of celebrities, who have more of a relationship to the public version of their parents than to the private version of their parents. And it’s the opposite for me.”
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Through Richard Phibbs’ camera lenses, shelter animals are being given a second chance at happiness and finding a forever loving home.
For the past two years, the 18-year veteran photographer — whose work has appeared in worldwide publications such as Vanity Fair, Vogue and GQ — has been volunteering his time to helping The Humane Society of New York get the faces of its shelter animals out into the world.
Every few weeks, Phibbs replaces his usual celebrities and fashion models with dogs, cats, birds and even rabbits — all who are looking for a family to call their own.
“As a photographer I’ve always wanted to take a picture that actually does something other than sell clothes or promote someone’s career,” Phibbs said. “Photography has a great ability to speak the truth.”
Through the portraits, Phibbs captures the personality of each individual animal — many of whom have experienced abuse or were neglected before arriving at The Humane Society of New York.
Phibbs recalls in one case, a police officer found a small dog imprisoned inside a box and brought it to the shelter at 306 E. 59th St. Phibbs describes the dog having looked like “the ghost of a dog” and one of the worst cases of abuse he had seen.
Through intensive medical care, a surgery that had to remove one of the dog’s eyes, and a lot of love from the staff at the shelter, the dog was able to make a healthy recovery.
After being photographed, the dog — who was named Little Lowell — found a loving home and now even has his own Instagram page.
“I just did this to help out but it blew up to this other thing and I know for a fact that this has inspired other photographers to do the same thing,” Phibbs said.
Along with hoping to help get the animals adopted, Phibbs — who recently adopted a dog from the shelter himself — added that the work he does is aimed at spreading awareness to the public of shelter animals.
He hopes that seeing these animals in a new light will help take away the negative connotations most people feel when hearing about shelters.
“It’s not only to get these animals specific homes but it’s to let people know that shelter animals are of value and they make great family members,” Phibbs said. “Some people think of them as damaged goods but they’re not.”
The native Canadian, who has been living in New York City for over 20 years, added that although people have commented that some of the photographs are “sad” he wants people to see that in life there is hope and things can get better.
Later this year, Phibbs will also release a book called “Rescue Me” featuring various portraits paired up with their stories and updates and where the animals are now.
“If you are an animal and make it to The Humane Society of New York, you got it made. They will make sure you get put into a loving forever home,” he said.
For Sandra DeFeo, executive director for the no-kill shelter, getting the chance to work with Phibbs has been one she is grateful for since the very beginning when he donated his photographs during one of the shelter’s auctions.
She added that Phibbs goes beyond just snapping a photograph. Instead, he sits down and relates to the animals —even talks to them. He also takes his time to spread the stories of animals and encourages others to adopt.
“From the beginning he’s been very generous and very giving because he really loves animals and it shows in the portraits,” she said.
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Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth's quest for gold will begin in August after the pristine links in the Barra di Tijuca area of the Brazilian city were played on for the first time.
Nine Brazilian players road tested the course and gave it a resounding thumbs up, paving the way for golf's return to the Games after a 112-year absence.
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Hanse said the environment was "sensitive" and emphasized how careful he was to limit the impact.
Four-time major champion McIlroy and Spieth, who has two to his name, are split on the importance of an Olympics gold medal in a busy year of golf, with the Ryder Cup scheduled for September.
"I'd definitely wait four years for another chance at the Olympics if I could win the Masters this year," the 26-year-old McIlroy told CNN in February, referring to the Augusta event, which will be played between April 7 and 10.
Spieth says it would be "incredible" to compete in Rio.
"It's the most watched sporting event in the world, and to be able to be one of those athletes would be something I'd never forget," he told Rio 2016. "That ceremony, walking with the American flag there."
Alexandre Rocha, a former PGA Tour player, was the man to officially open the course and strike the first ball in anger.
"I never had the chance before to inaugurate a course before and it's something that no one can take away from me, a really cool thing that will always be with me," said Rocha.
"Before we only had old courses in Brazil. This is a modern golf course."
The competition will be a strokeplay event over 72 holes for men and women. The world's top 15 players will quality automatically for the 2016 Games, but each country has a maximum of four entrants.
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He makes a lot of errors on the now few occasions I watch the programme. I now watch only to see Jason and Graham Ross, I really feel now I won’t be watching it at all.
I will miss you Jason I never miss BHG and have always enjoyed your segments. Start your personal present and she or he them up.
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I assume Graeme must be leaving as his segment has turn into boring and I really feel it’s only useful to his enterprise. I am very saddened that Jason has been let go.
I can’t perceive why Jason has been changed with TWO new gardening folks. Goes to point out considered one of them can’t carry it on their own, unlike Jason.
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They did the same thing once they installed Adam as handyman. I assume Rob received a text message to say he was dumped. We have all the time loved watching Jason and his beautiful dog.
What a big mistake letting them go. Loved watching his segment on the present. Real down to earth bloke who loves his dog Danni.Watch your ratings fall, hold your … Read More
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As posted here before ~ i said i’d try and check out this Harry and the Potters emo-pro-literacy-summer-tour phenomena, and that i did. WOW. Here’s my follow up - not to be a cynic, but here’s goes. They are possibly an example of marketing genius - while the size and enthusiasm of the crowd blew my mind - the merch booth was really where it was at. The amount of cash being shoved at them in exchange for shirts (14$), posters (10$ - yes i bought one, its a gorgeous and well made print), CDs (10$) and toothbrushes (2$, i dont get it.) - was mind blowing. These guys found a niche… few bands can get into the libraries of america peddling merchandise - let alone hit up the indie hipsters and tweens AND harry potter loving kids and their parents. By offering songs that encourage fun and reading and rocking out to take down Voldemort, they’ve found their way into the hearts and wallets of so many parents and readers alike, wow. We watched the whole spectacle in complete amazement as the tweens and hipsters jumped up and down singing along while wearing their “Save Ginny Weasley” shirts.
As someone who never quite managed to fall in love with the Spirograph as a kid - i’m quite liking the technically precise nature of Richard Sarson’s Circle Project, which he just emailed over. Can you believe these are drawings produced using a compass and felt-tip (marker) pens? In the time of digital replication, its hard to imagine the patience it takes to do this by hand. Also fun, are his Sound Seminar Posters! So clean, so simple, so powerful. So black and white. (with a dash of color)
Guest Post by Lucy Feagins - The Melbourne Design Festival is only a baby. It’s in its second year, and is still very limited in size and scope. You certainly wouldn’t want to compare it to international festivals. However, it’s always fun to see new work showcased, so if you can resist the urge to make comparisons to the ‘World Class’ events happening in Milan, New York, London etc… then there’s still inspiration to be found in little old Melbourne. It was fun to have a list of (mainly free) forums, lectures, workshops etc to attend all over town, as well as the usual product/trade exhibitions… and any design festival has to be better than no design festival!
Under Capricorn was billed as ‘the new design show’, described by the festival as ‘displaying high-quality newly released products and materials, showcasing emerging design businesses, creating a village atmosphere… a trade event with a difference’. [Lots of pics below!]
I have my morning rituals, by morning i mean just past midnight, and Jeph Jacques’ Questionable Content has been a part of that for years. Pintsize and Winslow never cease to amuse me… and Faye, Raven, Martin, Hannelore, etc make me smile. So you can imagine how exciting it was to meet the man behind the daily comic - have him draw a scene of my favorite characters (i’m also a huge fan of the snarky IndieTits.) And this one is so getting framed and going up in the NOTCOT studio for life - it kind of embodies how we all feel at one time or another… aka - stop listening to the silly people out there and do your thing.
Hit up the Comicon this weekend - hence the quiet posting lull. But be nice. It was busy/crazy and far too much to take in at once. So here i show you the king of schwag - ROCKSTAR GAMES - yes the gaming folks of GTA and such… and this is all to promote their new Table Tennis game on XBOX 360… SUCH a fun game, and i don’t even like ping pong.
Ended up at their party over at the Airport Lounge on India St. in San Diego Friday night, and it was more fun than i can describe to you. So i won’t and instead will show you some pics below. Basically this open air lounge directly under the flight path had large projections of the game on two of the courtyard walls… and video installation art going on inside as well as djs spinning the night away.
This has been a strange week - so much planning/experimenting/renovating going on at .org, and even behind the scenes! Also Comicon coming up - will try to hit that up and get some interesting pics up here.
Here we have another VinylPulse find - MAD’s sweet MAD-A-Sketch piece for the Back in the Day - featuring retro toy customs opens on Friday July 21st from 7 to 11 PM at L Street Gallery in San Diego. Ahhhh Etch and Sketch - feeling nostalgic tonight, might have to go dig that up.
oO posted the comics of Kawaii Not over to .org and i just sat and read everyone, giggling happily all the way through. An evil kind of giggle. The type that only inanimate objects gone sanrio while still being obnoxious can pull off. And got to love that Kawaii Not calls itself the “comic for cute gone bad … we were called “hipster crap” on Metafilter — hooray!” <—— thats not something everyone can say! Also check out the icons here that simply can NOT be missed, and also mugs and shirts and everything your heart desires. *sorry to Meghan Murphy for flipping your comic sideways to fit this site!
Our mystery Robot Guy (see post below) is in fact R. Nick Kuszyk - and his fabulous portfolio can be viewed here. Many thanks to reader imposterpockets for digging this up for us!
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Ok hold your tongue for just a moment before you get on my case for the aesthetic of these… the idea is postworthy! Hear me out. So with the number of mom’s keeping maiden name’s these days, and the number of friends kids make, its hard to keep track of who’s who! I like this idea of Parent Calling Cards (sleeker than having baseball cards with all a kids stats/info on the back with picture on front, but maybe that would be sweet too if you’re in charge of too many)… And people often say being a mom is a full time job - so why not have cards as well? … and of course there’s always the single parents… who i’m sure could find a good use for these. These particular ones are at EventBliss.
p.s. there really is a niche for everything.
Happy Mundane is not so happy today - but this layout he found in Japanese Elle is hilarious… Pain Extra, Doom with gloom, DIY Pity (Easy!), Authentic Blame everyone responsible, Guilt Plus, Shame like the first time, Super Failure no potential.
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Wow, after literally an eternity I’m back on the blog! Where have I been you ask? Four months later..although I have been active on my Instagram, I haven’t brought myself to sit down and write a post although I have an accumulating pile of pictures and adventures to put words to. The thought to write a post has crossed my mind so many times these last few months, but that thought quickly was replaced with the busy-ness of not only the holiday season, but of starting a new job and wanting to place more of my focus on that. Also, for a while I have felt more and more defeated by that darn Instagram algorithm, but I’ve decided that this started as my creative outlet and will continue to document all the adventures that I go on.
PHEW. Now that we’ve gotten past that explanation… I am finally going to share my birthday LA day, which was everything that this blogger foodie girl could ask for.
We started the day off at Bottega Louie, which I had dreamt of trying their macarons FOREVER, but had never made the trek to downtown LA to get to.
Lemme just tell you, their beautiful gold dusted macarons were every bit as good as they were pretty! Pictured above is their birthday cake macaron, which is the perfect bite-sized slice of cake IMHO.
After filling ourselves with crepes and truffle fries with the best aioli sauce ever, we made the trek through the streets of DTLA to Little Damage.
Did someone say “healthy ice cream?” Well, this is charcoal-activated so it’s pretty much #HEALTH. Also, I like my ice cream blacker than my eyeliner…..
They have bright blue ice-cream which tastes like birthday cake, and the charcoal activated flavors include cinnamon and coffee. You can also swirl the two together, and TA-DA…prettiest black ice cream on the block.
Enough of downtown LA, it was time to head over to Melrose Ave and find some pretty blogger walls to take pictures in front of.
Which we did, on basically every block of that gorgeous street…aka a plethora of glorious street parking!
Aw yay, friends. Look how gorg they all are ❤ This rainbow wall was knit and so colorful.
*Insert Famous Walls ft Lena Below*
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I wrote a piece about Spanish-language speculative fiction by women in translation for the Three Percent website and in celebration of #WITMonth. Check it out here.
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To Lazy Wiper: I have gone without wiping several imes, but it was usually due to being in a hurry. In fact, I'd say at least half the times were because I was about to miss my train home! I would be in the bathroom shitting my guts out, and would glance at my watch and realize I was about to miss my train, so I'd get up without wiping and run for it. More often than not, my ass was fairly clean by the time I got to wipe, but a few times it was a real mess. I think in my first post ever, I told a story where I was about to go onstage with my band when I desperately had to shit. I had a big soft, gooey dump, them had to run upstairs (wearing really tight leather pants) and perform for an hour with a partial log of shit mashed between my cheeks. Yeecchh!
As far as not wiping after I pee, I only do that when I pee outside. I naturally have very limited pubic hair, so there's usully no problem drip drying.
I had a weird dump yesterday. I felt constipated (big surprise), but the urge to shit hit me nd I sat on the toilet. I picked up a magazine, thinking it would be a long one, but it wasn't. After a few puhes, a hard, knobby load squeezed out, but it was followed by a wave of diarrhea that exploded out with a huge fart. I actually groaned in disgust. It squirted out for a moment, then I was done. It was a sticky mess down there and it took me about five minuted to wipe. Weird.
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I heard a halarious story on the radio this morning. It involves an overweidht woman who had to use the bathroom on a Greyhound bus. She was all finished doing her business when somebody cut the bus of in traffic and the driver had to swerve in order to avoit hittihg him. The woman was just getting off the toilet when he did that, and she was thrown ass first into the window. It broke out and she was lidged in the window with her ass hanging out for all to see. They had to call in a rescue unite to get her free. Piss Pool:
I think you would be better off not mentioning what you found to that girl because she is so young. Just my 2 cents worth.
Hey that was a good story! i remembered a years ago when i was 10 i seeing my girlfreinds (was also 10) panties in her locker and she didnt noticed. i took some pictures off it. anyone else have pic about child girls/boys underwear???
Jane from the Netherlands. Nocturnal accidents happen and they're a part of life for everyone from time to time, be it 3 times a week or once in fifty years. There are steps you can take to reduce their likelihood if you're particularly prone to them though, such as limiting your fluid intake during the evening and going to the toilet (preferably in both senses of the word) at least once before adjourning to bed. They're nothing to feel guilty or ashamed about though.
Steve. Hi! I'm not sure whether I've seen the advert you mention or not, but I don't think so. That said, I have seen one for bleach where it looks like a guy is stood weeing and missing the toilet bowl. In actual fact it's bleach that's being squirted out of a bottle. Quite amusing when the camera finally homes in on the bottle and you get to see what's really going on.
Punk Rock Girl. I enjoyed your post about your desperate poo at work. No doubt you were glad to get it out of your system. Hope you get your promotion okay. Good luck!
Best wishes to everyone.
Eric in Chicago
Gay lad: There can be a number of reasons why someone's shit would be yellow. The "typical" brown color of shit actually comes from a mixture of three different pigments, one green, one yellow, and one red. They're all derived from the breakdown of bilirubin in the liver; bilirubin is made from recycled hemoglobin when red blood cells die (red blood cells only live for about three months). The liver excretes the green pigment (biliverdin) in the bile; sometimes in babies it's the only pigment there and there shit comes out green (green shit in kids or adults is usually the result of something else. This gets oxidized by the digestive system into urobilinogen, which is yellow, and the predominant pigment. The bacteria in the colon turn some of the urobilinogen into stercobilin, which is reddish. The colors all mix and you get brown.
So if there isn't a lot of stercobilin produced, the shit will be yellowish. It's also possible that yellow pigments in the diet contribute to this, though generally they'd just make shit a lighter brown (when I was a kid, I tried to drink lots of yellow food coloring to see if my shit would come out yellow. It only worked if I had the runs).
The yellow pigment is the reason that blue food coloring usually turns your shit green instead of blue. I'll bet lots of kids are shitting green now from drinking the new Pepsi Blue.
The movie you're talking about is called "Flirting", it's one of Nicole Kidman's first movies. Sad how I have a keen knowledge of these things huh?
Poor Linda's been having a bit of a problem.She has an overwhelming need to poop but only a few pebbles come out. She doesn't know what to do and I myself don't have the heart to give her an enema. I'm going to my grandmothers to ask for a remedy. I recall being hin her shoes and being given an odd tasting tea that clean me out for GOOD.
Piss Pool, I would find a way to ask her about the container or I would ask to go while in her room.
Punk Rock Girl
I came home early from work today. You wanna know why? I f***ing SHIT MY PANTS! I still can't believe it. I think I managed to leave without being noticed, but I can't be sure. How mortifying.
I was filing away some papers in the back room and it felt like I had to fart. There was no one around, so I figured I could let loose. I relaxed my ass, and diarrhea sprayed out. I clenched up right away, but not before my thong, my jeans, my ass and my thighs were covered in liquid shit. I stood there, frozen, for a minute, saying, "oh, shit, oh, shit, oh, shit!" I put the files down, and took a step. I felt some slide down my thigh. Finally, I walked quickly to my boss's office and said in an urgent voice, "I'm very sick, I need to leave." He said okay, looking pretty concerned, and I walked as quickly as I could to my train. Of course, it's hot as hell out, so my shit covered ass really reeked. I was so embarrassed, praying it wouldn't ooze all the way down to my feet. I got on my train--luckily the car was pretty much empty--and rode the seven stops to my apartment standing up.
I got home, went in the bathroom, peeled off my shit filled pants and thong and squatted over the toilet. What felt like a gallon of diarrhea sprayed into the bowl. I pushed a few times and then I was done. I took off my shirt, stepped in the shower and got cleaned up. That was a half hour ago. I figured I should share it with my fellow BM-enthusiasts while it was fresh in my memory.
What a horrible day this has been! I still feel queasy. I had diarrhea last week, but I thought it was finally gone. Guess not. No more farting in the back room for me. From now on I'm gonna sit on the crapper, whether I think I have to shit or not. I'm dreading going into work and having to explain myself to everyone. I don't know why I'm so freaked out by this. I'm not embarrassed about my bodily functions--we have a coed bathroom for Pete's sake!
My boyfriend is coming over soon. I'm debating whether I should tell him or not. I'll let you know what I decided. This is Punk Rock Girl, feeling embarrassed and upset with a sore butt, signing off.
John Q Public
I had the same problem when I was a kid. Actualy I never had problems with messing but I did have a serious bladder control problem at night time, and some times I had to wear diapers to school so I if I did have a day time accident it wouldn't show.
I don't have accidents any more, but I still have to run to the bathroom about every 2 h ours, and if I drink alot of fluids I might as well put my desk and computer right in front of the toilet because I will be spending most of the day there.
If I may be so bold as to make this suggestion, I think diapers would be just the ticket for you. Alot of the disposable adult diapers can absorb alot of material and in most cases you might not even have to worry about smell. I use to use cloth diapers when I had my bed wetting problem, which was way back in the 70's. Disposable adult diapers weren't around until the very late 70's or early 80's as far as I know. Cloth is cheaper in the long run, but I think disposable might be better if you want to keep the smell under control. Just keep a good supply of them around in places where you spend most of your time.
Just my little 'penny lecture' for the day.
IM BACK!!!! hi guys i had a lil acident a wile ago thats y i havent been on ill tall ya i nearly killed my self i was climbing a tree on the side of a hill and the tree was dead so when i got to top i jumped on a branch an fell and landed on my head on bottom of hill and broke my shoulder and thank god i blcked out or i would of felt it so fer my accidents i had a load in my pants last week here on comp and then sat in it it was good but hurt to clean thats all i got now keep up the pants pooping up guys l8ta
John, I think that what a lot of people around here refers to as a crackling sound is more of a slithering sound.
It doesn't always happen--at least not to me.
But I think that the principle of the sound is something like compact food sliding out of a container. Some examples are spaghetti & meatballs, concentrated soup, and (occasionally) Chinese leftovers when they're packed in those cute, little containers.
If you're trying to get something out of a can to heat it up, and you're in such a hurry that you shake it up and down to get it moving, it makes a king of "Oink-Oink-Oink. . ." sound. But, if just left to slide out on its own, it makes that slithering sound.
Several days ago, I did a soft-but-firm poop where about four pieces snaked out of me making a kind of slitherslitherslitherslitherslither sound before each one made a very quiet sort of splash in the water.
The last one went slitherslitherslitherslitherpoof!
I thought of all of you and decided to examine it to see what it looked like.
It was my usual golden-brown color (about the color of the outside of an egg roll), and it was of the consistency of toothpaste or cake icing that had gone through a press. I'd say around 3/4 inch in diameter and just at the bottom of the bowl in this sort of squeezed-out-toothpaste shape.
But the end of the last one was kinda opened up like an exploded trick cigar, so I'd say that this was where the poof sound came from.
Although I've been known to do some stinkers, I don't usually stink up the bathroom. If there's any odor at all, it's rather light and fresh-smelling.
After having Chinese food, the poop I did a few hours later smelled faintly of won ton chips.
For pooping panties girl, no, I've never pooped in my pantyhose intentionally, but I did fill my pants on purpose when I was in first grade.
When we had our last fifteen minute recess of the day, I felt a little bit like I had to poop but not enough to waste precious time where I could be playing on the swings to do so.
Our teacher had warned us that we'd better go during recess, because, if we asked to be excused during class, she would have us to stay in recess the following morning.
I figured that I could wait until I got home--which was better, anyway, as I could sit there and read (a habit I've been in ever since I was potty-trained).
But the urge began to hit me. I could have asked to be excused--but I didn't want to miss the first recess of the day (even though we had four in all--but you know how it is in first grade).
We had a reading circle, and she began to read a story to us.
I thought this would be the ideal time to let it all out.
So, I sat there with everybody else listening to the story and began filling my pants at the same time.
Since I wasn't given to constipation, the expression on my face didn't change (except, perhaps, to register a sense of relief).
There was an odor as if somebody had cut one, but it was a typical odor and not an extra bad one, and I just kept a straight face and knew that probably one or more of the boys would be suspected of passing gas.
I didn't pass any gas (not audible, anyway) when I was letting it out, so nobody turned around and stared at me.
School was out a little bit later, and I rode home on the bus. By then, there was no noticeable smell.
When I got home, I said, "Mommy, I went to the bathroom in my pants."
And she asked me why I did that, and I told her that I didn't know. I just did. And she said, "Well, let's just get you cleaned up, and try not to do it again."
I didn't want to tell her about my teacher's new rule, because I loved my teacher and didn't want my folks thinking badly of her for making a rule like that.
The next day, I was out on the playground swinging and singing away, and nobody was the wiser about what the entire story was!
I'm going to be gone for a couple of weeks. I'd planned on leaving on Sunday, but I'll be leaving early tomorrow morning and will be off of my computer in just a little bit so I can start packing and get some much needed rest before starting.
That's about it for now!
Hoping Everything Comes Out All Right For All Of You!
Here's a question for you men has any of you EVER (in adulthood) shitted in bed deliberately ?
I'm back home after almost two weeks holiday where I have enjoyed the sun. I pissed and shit in my speedo's on the beach one day because it was easier and more convenient than finding a toilet. I went into the sea to "unload" my speedo's. I made sure I was in deep enough to pull my speedo's down far enough to tip the log out and wash my butt and the inside of my speedo's. Any other guy's done this? I know some have reported pissing their speedo's on the beach.
Bryian: I really loved your story about pissing in your jean shorts and boxers. Glad you enjoyed it so much. Just the feel of warm pee in my pants running down my legs is fantastic. Hope you'll tell us you've done it again sometime.
Gay Lad: I've been looking through all the back posts since I got back home. Wondered what had happened to you, until I got to your post saying about your hard drive problems. Glad you're back. Loved your story. You may have missed my post when I asked if you ever shit in your underpants? If you don't do this, have you ever shit your pants by accident (not counting childhood accidents)? I'm gay myself, and one of my gay friends and myself love shitting ourselves at the same time occasionally. We love watching each other drop our turds in the normal way too - though we don't do this all the time.
Hans: Have not heard from you in quite a while. You sound like a guy very similar to me in taste. I do love your stories about yourself and your boyfriend. Please write again soon.
Happy peeing and pooing to all.
To piss pool: Enjoyed your story..pizza hut always gives me cramps..liked your story about your friend perching out the window..lol
To Jane: I have bathroom dreams too sometimes
To Jess: Enjoyed your story
To Bill: Loved your story...you should have left the toilet unflushed for housekeeping to see.
To Althea: Liked your story.
To Plunging Plop Guy: Liked your story
To Zip: enjoyed your story
To Punk Rock Girl: Liked your story
To Jason: Loved your story, how old are you and your brother? Thats cool you shared the toilet.
To jilly: enjoyed your story
To student: Liked your story about your g/f's
To AJ :o): I also saw that little girl on Americas funniest home videos using the toilet in the plumbing dept. It was funny.
To lil: Loved your story..liked your dare you played too.
To Ephermal: enjoyed your story
To Chris: Liked how you dared your g/f to drink prune jucie..cool
To poo: liked your story
To rp: Maybe it was tape worms..don't know
To PUBLICBOY: Loved your story..sounds cool you got to shit next to that kid
To Jeff: Liked your story, you must have been desparate.
To gay lad: Loved your story, that must have been a cool experience! I my self was wondering why it was yellow..not sure
To Jason: Loved your story
To DutchBoy: liked your story
This hasn't been updated in a bit...had a lot to catch up on...sorry for the long post. I think something is fishy here..no updates and stuff but in away looked like this has been updated. when i couldn't see any new posts.
Had a nice dump last night. The urge came on suddenly. I turned this thing off last night, ran upstairs and i begain pushing. I pushed out this nice U shaped turd and the curve in the U was sticking out of the water. It was kinda soft, wiped like 10 times and flushed. Felt good, my turd must have been 9" and abotu 3" thick around
gotta go bye
Plunging Plop Guy
ZIP, Great to get all that detail about those very public toilets!
The ones where you can lean forward and actually see the guy on the next toilet sound brilliant! I'd love to see some images of these type of toilets, especially with guys sitting on them; there must be some somewhere! Anyway, I hope you have some good sightings and that you hear some good sounds the next time you go.
BTW, What is a swap meet? It sounds like what we call here a "car boot sale" where people go to buy and sell unwanted goods.
COPROLOGIST, That must have been quite a stink from your toilet neighbour, for you to have to leave! I always think the type of shits that don't sink, but float on the surface of the water are the worst for giving off vile smells. It's usually very soft and not dried out, so gives off much more smell, then to compound the effect, because it's light in weight it floats, so it continues to give off its vapours into the air.
My own shit today was very quiet, although it didn't stink much, but they were good size turds that needed a bit of effort, but flopped into the toilet rather than plopped. Unlike yesterday in the public toilet where I dropped some loud plopping turds that gave me some great splashes on my buttocks! Both yesterday and today, I finished up feeling absolutely fine and comfortable and proud of what I'd done.
I've just seen the recipe from MAGGIE, or is it To Maggie?
Is it in response to a query? Before I look for one, perhaps I'll try it out and see what the results are!
Happy eating, and happy shitting! P. Plop Guy
Hi Dear Friends!
I am back. Robby is still with his father. The surgery went well and he is recovering. Thanks to all of you for your concern. We were on our way towards my great uncle's home(Robby's father) and we had stopped for a couple of whoppers at burger king. About a half hour later I started having stomach cramps. I told Robby I had to find a toidy straight away. We were between cities and it looked bleak. Robby finally pulled off the road and I bolted from the car, dropped my trousers and squatted. A load of runny poo shot out of my bum. Here we were on I-35 with tons of cars whizzing by. They had a wonderful view of my bum!! It took several squeezes and farts to get all of the mess out. I then weed on the whole pile. Robby was ever so gallant. He handed me some tissue and I wiped and wiped. I finally finished and got back in the car. At the next stop I went into a ladies loo and had the second wave of my runny poo. This was the last. I washed up and we were on our way again. I! start school this next week. It is back to the dissertation!
****INA: Hi sweetheart! Thank you for your concern. We are sorry your computer crashed. Write when you can. Lovexx and hugs from Annie and Robby
****EPHERMAL: Hi dear! Glad you are getting some relaxation before your start back to school. That last poo you did was like mine. Eating bran is very good. Take care!! Lots of Lovexx from Annie and Robby
****STEVE AND LOUISE: Have a great time in Spain!! We are looking forward to your stories on your return! Lovexx from Annie and Robby
****TIM AND SARAH: We are sorry you are feeling bad again, Tim. Are you eating well? We enjoyed your last story! Sarah, Josie must have found a perfect man,teehee! Are you near the festival called the "Love Parade". We have heard so much about it? Take care, Lots of Lovexx from Annie nad Robby
****TODD AND DIANA: How are you? How are the twins. We know you are busy and we are looking forward to the blessed event. Diana, I know you are having massive poos! Do you read a book in there, LOL?! Take care, Lovexx from Annie and Robby
PV: Hi gal! Glad to see you back! We need some more weeing stories from you flaming readhead!! Glad everything is tip top in Aus!! Lovexx from Annie and Robby
HUGS TO: Kendal, Andrew, and Ellen-Lots of Lovexx from your Uncle and Aunty!, Eleanor-hi dear!, Adele, Senior Damsel-WELCOME, Jane and Gary-hi there!, Carmalita and family-where are ya?, Kimmie and Scott, Rizzo- look forward to your return, Damsel, Diva, Plunging Plop Guy, Althea, Lil, Jeff A, London calling, Gopweller, Adrian, LindaGS, Ellie and Little Lou!
HAPPY POOS AND WEES!!!
ANNIE AND ROBBY
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Alec Baldwin & ORPHANS Cast Reacts to Shia LaBeouf Departure
ORPHANS began performances on March 19 and open on April 7 2013 at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), marking the first Broadway staging of the play. Emmy winner and Tony Award and Oscar nominee Alec Baldwin, SAG and Emmy Award winner Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge star in Lyle Kessler's play, directed by Daniel Sullivan and produced by Frederick Zollo and Robert Cole.
The trio of actors recently chatted with the New York Times about the new play, as well as the now infamous exit of Shia LaBeouf- who was originally set to star alongside Baldwin and Sturridge.
When asked their reactions to LaBeouf's Twitter war, Sturridge responded: "I think what is so beautiful about the rehearsal process is that it's a safe place for an actor. It's a place where you can take risks, screw up, explore, and it's safe because it's private. I think it's not fair to make public or investigate what happened in the rehearsal room because that sets a precedent for people to talk about what goes on in rehearsal rooms." Baldwin then added: "I respect what you're saying, but someone in the rehearsal room did go public with that information."
Click here to watch the full interview.
In the play, two orphaned brothers are living in a decrepit North Philadelphia row house. Treat, the eldest, (LaBeouf), supports his damaged younger sibling Philip (Sturridge) by petty thievery, and makes the house a virtual prison for the seemingly simple-minded Phillip. One night he kidnaps a rich older man, Harold (Baldwin), who turns out to have his own motives and becomes the father figure the boys have always yearned for.
ORPHANS premiered in 1983 at The Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles where it won the Drama-Logue Award. Following its 1985 engagement at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, the play had a successful run at New York's Westside Arts Theatre and was subsequently produced in London. A film version was also produced.
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Real Relationships bring you prosperity!
Walking in that "in between" moment. The moment of what IS and what SHOULD be. What you know and what isn't. This blog isn't speaking about the promises of God but the relationships around you and the new revelation you receive.
As the picture below shows, it can be tight and tough to see the end of this moment and see into the beautiful depths of God's goodness for the next.
I believe there are FOUR things that can get us STUCK and stumped in this "in between" moment. We cannot let these snare us! Let's dig into them below!
First, I want to share some examples of what I am speaking of from my life. In March of this year the Lord laid on my heart that there was an inheritance that wasn't brought to completion from my family's past generations. He said that these can be brought forth and released now and into Cayden and future generations. He confirmed it with a book I bought randomly earlier in the year, Keys to Heaven's Economy by Shawn Bolz. As I picked it up, the first chapter read "restoring desolate inheritance". I was like, "yeah buddy!" So I should be seeing things shifting NOW as I am believing it, writing my declarations and saying prayers of thanks and KNOWING it's done! Of course, that was not so. So I have had to learn how to handle the "in between" moments with this.
Another example is with my friends. Let's say I see the "potential" in my friend. That they are called to be an apostle, spiritual mother, singer, youth pastor, etc. I see what they are created to do and see the 'power filled' talents in them. But they may not see the same, they may be in process or they are dealing with fears and lies from the enemy. So handling the in between moment of what you know should be and what is now with them. Staying connected and loving them through it (& myself) is the answer instead of agreeing with one of the snares below.
So here are the snares that I have struggled with through my "in between" moments.
1. Abort & Give up. We may say, "this is too hard & crappy", "that person cannot possibly be the one for me", "there is no way they will be called to do that, insane!", "this revelation is such heresy I won't even listen to it!" So we stop short of completing the transition, in between moment, and we walk away.
2. Bitterness & Resentment. We begin to look at and blame others and ourselves. We make statements like those in #1 and we get bitter.
3. Judge & Accuse. We begin to bring judgement to those around us and accuse them of their incompetence. This, of course, in turn brings judgement to us and isolation.
4. Rebel & Get Loud. We act out for attention. We try to make it happen, get people to see and change. We rebel and it can get ugly!!! This can be loud or quiet. Manipulation is manipulation. It's done with words or with no words. Again, this is U G L Y!
So how can we WIN with the "in between"? How can we make sure all those around us become and stay RICH relationships for us!? How can we handle the revelation that has been given to us? Here are three points below:
BELIEF. UNDERSTANDING. TRUST.
A. BELIEVE. Let's remember our spirituality. It seems many who are in the "in between" forsake what we believe in. The cross of Jesus & HIS trust in you & in me for this world to be redeemed! He is on our side. He is interceding for us and He has sent Holy Spirit to REVEAL and LEAD us into all truths! ASK HIM about your emotions, feelings, and the things in the "in between".
B. UNDERSTAND. GET understanding.... it's not always an instant revelation. So it will take some ACTION on your part. SEEK it. ASK the other person for it. ASK Holy Spirit for truth and SEEK the scriptures that divide between soul and spirit :) 1 Tim 6:20
C. TRUST. This is a hard one. There is so much to learn about trust with God and with those we walk with on earth. Trust doesn't always have to be EARNED. If that was the case, we wouldn't need FAITH. So just as we have FAITH to TRUST in God we need FAITH to TRUST in GOD for those He puts us with. Our peoples, those we serve and those who serve us.
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The fourth game between Hickory Post 48 and Caldwell County Post 29 was postponed on Wednesday due to field conditions.
The two teams will play game four on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Roy Waters, commissioner for the Legion State, said that if rain caused the final two games to be delayed any further, rules state that the series would go back to a best two-out-of-three format.
Because they have won two-out-of-three games, Hickory (18-9) would advance to championship round against either Queen City (22-7) or Cherryville (23-6). Cherryville currently leads that series, 2-1.
Hickory lost a tough 21-4 game on Tuesday to Caldwell County. The win kept Post 29 alive in the best-of-five series between the two squads.
Caldwell County (20-11) belted out 15 hits in the fifth and sixth innings of that game on their way to the home route.
Despite the loss, Post 48 has won 12 of its last 14 games, including two postseason series victories against Gaston and Huntersville.
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Which MLB holds the record for most wins and saves in a season?
Anonymous asked: Which MLB pitcher holds the season record for saves?
Who owns the record for most wins?
Rick answered: Thank you for your questions.
The MLB record for career wins, prior to 1920, is held by Cy Young, at 511.
Since 1920 to present, the record is held by Warren Spahn, at 363.
Most career saves is currently held by Mariano Rivera with 608.
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The most popular article so far on this blog I posted on 5 April this year. It was a rave review of a speech by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. When therefore I happened upon talks made by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar I was eager to explore them, though nervous of doing a critique lest I fall into the trap of odious comparisons. There was something else that stayed my hand: though there are numerous examples on line of Sri Sri sitting and applying his spiritual wisdom to questions from the audience, and a few examples of his pacing a stage and liberating a stream of consciousness, it took a great deal of searching to find anything that could be described as a formal speech. Here he is, addressing an audience at the University of Tel Aviv in Israel on 19 November, 2009, and the speech is entitled Spirituality and Money.
I have been unable to find the name of the man who does the introduction; but he speaks for four minutes, taking care of Sri Sri’s ethos. Sri Sri therefore doesn’t have to worry himself with that, but he does work on decorum. The introducer has a firm, decisive manner of delivery and Sri Sri immediately takes away the stridency and pace, in order that a quieter, calmer, almost somnolent atmosphere might prevail. Within a short while you could hear a pin drop.
I mentioned earlier the prevalence of his Q&A sessions to be found on line, and it quickly becomes evident that that is his favoured form of communication with audiences. He is not altogether happy in this speech environment. He meanders around with no real structure, or even message except the Peace and Brotherhood stuff that you might expect. He congratulates Israel on the success of its struggle for survival in the face of constant terrorism, indicating that India and Israel suffer more terrorism than all other countries. He talks about gaining inner peace through good breathing habits.
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At the close of the school year, CCSD presents its Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet to recognize the graduating class’s valedictorians and salutatorians. The event is made even more memorable through tribute speeches by the students to honor their most influential teacher, and the speeches those teachers then give about their students.
While the banquet, which also is attended by their families, high school Principals, Dr. Hightower and his senior staff, and the School Board, cannot be held due to social distancing, we asked the students and honored teachers to share the tributes, so we could share them with our community.
“It’s inspiring to hear what a positive difference our teachers make in not only the academic success, but also the entire lives, of their students. Likewise, it’s incredibly moving to hear how these students impact their teachers,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. “These speeches remind us all of the importance of being ‘that person’ in the life of a student.”
At graduation, these students each will receive an iPad and case, the honored teachers each will receive an Amazon gift card, and all will receive engraved plaques. These gifts are made possible by Presenting Sponsor, LGE Community Credit Union; Platinum Sponsors, Ecolab and Poole’s Insulation Company; Gold Sponsors, Brown & Brown Insurance of Georgia and NOVA Engineering; and Silver Sponsor: True Natural Gas.
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Anna Huller
Honored teacher: Garrick Cheyne
Anna will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology to major in computer science and earned the Stamps President’s scholarship. She plans to pursue a career as a software developer in artificial intelligence technology, robotics, research-based projects, “or all of the above.”
Anna’s tribute to Mr. Cheyne: For the past four years, I have had the pleasure of starting every school day in the front row of Mr. Cheyne’s band room. While he is an extraordinary teacher and musician, I chose Mr. Cheyne as my most influential teacher because of his care for every student’s well-being and the community he has worked countless hours to build. Every year before the eighth-graders even decide to join high school band, I have watched him take the time to learn every single one of their names, and from that day on (even beyond graduation), he helps them grow as musicians, but most importantly as people. I have learned valuable skills in leadership, maturity, kindness, confidence, and more thanks to his lessons that have “nothing to do with music, but also have everything to do with music,” the situations he has entrusted me to lead, and the example he sets every rehearsal. I have watched Mr. Cheyne sacrifice sleep, personal time, and maybe even some sanity to help every single student he crosses paths with, and I am so thankful that I was able to be part of the Band of Warriors family that he has worked so hard to build into the life-changing organization that it is today.
Mr. Cheyne’s tribute to Anna: Most people who are brilliant aren’t always hard-working. Most people who are hard-working and brilliant aren’t always kind. Most people who are brilliant and hard-working and kind aren’t always able to become strong, decisive, vocal leaders when the situation demands precisely that kind of leadership. Of course, Anna Huller isn’t most people. It has been an honor watch Anna grow and to learn from her over her seven-year band journey. She inspires me to become smarter, to work harder, to be more kind, and to be a decisive, transparent leader. In these uncertain times, it is easy to become worried about our collective future. Students like Anna Huller are a fantastic reminder that the future is bright. She may not change the entire world, but she will continue to make her world brighter and better in all that she does. Of this, I have no doubt.
Salutatorian Sabrina Nguyen
Honored teacher: Heather Smith
Sabrina will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology to major in neuroscience and earned the Zell Miller Scholarship. She plans on pursuing a career in the medical field, possibly as a general practitioner or a family physician.
Sabrina’s tribute to Ms. Smith: I chose Ms. Smith as my mentor teacher because I felt like during the time that I was in her class, she was very encouraging in the way that worked, while also constantly offering an ear for out-of-class issues. While I wasn’t the most confident in the way that I was studying, Ms. Smith helped me create a secure system of note-taking and studying that helped me thrive in all of my other classes. I was able to not only build a secure system of study, I was also able to personalize my class experience a little more. Overall, Ms. Smith has had the most impactful influence on my experience here at Cherokee High School in creating a more intertwined connection between academics and self-expression.
Ms. Smith’s tribute to Sabrina: When I decided to enter the teaching profession, I had a vision of the type of student I hoped to teach. Reality is different; reality in many cases was better than my glossy vision. The depth of character and work ethic of some students challenges even their adult counterparts; this is the case for Sabrina Nguyen. Sabrina was in my seventh period AP U.S. History class. Although it was late in the day, Sabrina entered my class everyday like a breath of sunshine. She approached class with dedication. Sabrina loves the process of learning and her passion to do so was evident in each assignment while balancing a rigorous curriculum. Sabrina used each day as a true scholarly experience and her dedication combined with her compassion made her a “go to” for help from her peers. Her work is always exemplary, creative, and thorough. Many students at the top of the class want to know the material, binge to obtain it and then forget the concepts post exam. This is not in Sabrina’s vernacular. Her love of learning is contagious; she applies her unique outlook to the problem presented and as her teacher, I was always astounded by her depth of understanding and application of an answer. Sabrina challenges her teachers to be their best each day; she comes ready to give her best and her teachers want to be worthy of that work ethic. Sabrina is a quiet thinker and deliberates over the best means of attacking a problem applying her dedication and creativity in a manner worthy of a Renaissance thinker. She is a quiet Warrior with a gentle spirit and deep intellect that bring others to her and then sets them at ease; her gifts will change the world as they did my classroom.
CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Lauren Pitkins
Honored teacher: Cleve Ard
Lauren will be attending Mercer University to major in biomedical engineering and earned the University’s Presidential Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career as a biomedical engineer.
Lauren’s tribute to Mr. Ard: Imagine having to walk aimlessly around the school with a blindfold on for half a day. Finally, when the half bell rings at noon during lunch, it’s over … only to have to put in earplugs and noise-canceling headphones until the bell rings at 3:30. Imagine wearing upside-down goggles and walking down the hallway in a zig-zag pattern, only to feel completely disoriented by the end of the class period. Fortunately, I got to experience all these crazy things, plus much more, in Mr. Ard’s AP Psychology class. Mr. Ard has a teaching style unlike any teacher I’ve ever had, and he made learning an adventure that was led by us, the students. Mr. Ard cares about his students not only inside the classroom, but also outside the classroom, and during the cross-country season, he was one of my biggest supporters. He kept my times posted on the front of his room throughout the season, and he even showed up to the county meet! Mr. Ard has made a difference in my senior year, and my high school experience would not have been the same without him. I am truly blessed to say that he was my teacher. Mr. Ard showed me that learning is so much more than a grade on a report card, and for that, I will always be grateful.
Mr. Ard’s tribute to Lauren: As a teacher in the Cherokee County school system for 30 years, I have had the opportunity to teach and interact with all types of students. I have been fortunate to have taught Advanced Placement classes in both AP U.S. History and AP Psychology. Even amongst AP students, there seems to be a wide range of ability and motivation. In that context, I would like to talk about a very talented and motivated student, Lauren Pitkins. There are so many wonderful things that I could mention about Lauren Pitkins. She is intelligent, athletic, and kind. She is everything that a teacher could ever want in a student. She is competitive both in the classroom as well as on the cross-country course. Most importantly, she is kind-hearted, honest, and compassionate. All the students that earn the valedictorian or salutatorian position are intelligent. Lauren is certainly no exception in that regard. She had a 100 average in my class, and no one was even close to that! In a rigorous AP class, that’s unheard of. As a matter of fact, she once missed a question on a test and I remember thinking, “Well, she isn’t perfect after all.” I checked the test question and her response only to find that I bubbled the scantron incorrectly! Lauren, you have really made a difference to everyone. You are well-grounded, polite, and pleasant. You are intelligent, motivated, and inspiring. I have truly enjoyed the give-and-take teasing between us. I feel honored to have been chosen to write about you. You are a wonderful young lady and a true GRIZZLY of Creekview High School!
Salutatorian Hannah West
Honored teacher: Jason Hardin
Hannah will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology to major in chemical and biomolecular engineering. She plans to pursue a career in pharmaceutical research and development.
Hannah’s tribute to Mr. Hardin: Mr. Hardin is not only one of the best teachers I have ever had, but he is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. His kindness and selflessness are unprecedented, and he makes a positive impact on every single student who walks into his classroom. He has uplifted me and supported me through every academic endeavor and inspired me to continue an education and career involving chemistry with his incredible teaching. There is no one else I would pick to be my honorary teacher over Mr. Hardin, and I will forever be grateful for having him as a mentor and role model.
Mr. Hardin’s tribute to Hannah: My Dear Hannah, You are, without question one of the most gifted students I have ever had the privilege to teach. Your intelligence reaches far beyond what I have ever been capable of comprehending and honestly believe you could have learned the material in spite of me rather than because of me. Your intelligence however, as remarkable as it is, is not what I will remember most about you. I will remember the patience and grace with which you handle difficult situations. I will remember the joy you share so freely with all around you. I will remember your humility and the fact that you were never boastful. I will remember you giving freely of your talents and never asking for anything in return. I will remember your sense of humor and how at first, I couldn’t decide if you were being serious or trying to be funny because you, as with all good storytellers, kept a straight face. However, if I waited just a bit longer, a wry smile would cross your face and it would make me laugh. I want you to know that I will remember you as a remarkable human being, not just a great student. I believe with all my heart that you have the ability to make this world a better place just by being a part of it. I hope you will keep in touch as you move forward and I wish you all the joy and playful mischief this world has to offer. Much love kiddo, Mr. Hardin
ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Rachel Hugenberg
Honored teacher: Margo Kemmerer
Rachel will be attending the University of Georgia as part of its Honors Program and will major in pharmacy. She has earned the University’s Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship, the Zell Miller Scholarship, and the Etowah High School PTSA Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career as a hospital pharmacist; “I think that the combination of service and science surrounding the industry perfectly suits my personality.”
Rachel’s tribute to Ms. Kemmerer: Mrs. Margo Kemmerer is by far one of the most incredible women I have ever met. Her optimism and smile truly light up any room, and she always makes the days of her students better than when they walked in her class. Not only did she tremendously improve my writing skills due to her outstanding teaching abilities, but she also served as a close friend and role model to me. Mrs. Kemmerer is always there for her students and is their biggest cheerleader both inside and outside of the classroom. From the moment I met her, I could tell how trustworthy and supportive she was. Whenever I was faced with an obstacle in life, I knew I could always count on Mrs. Kemmerer to serve as a listening ear and support me through it all. In addition, Mrs. Kemmerer exemplifies a servant heart and consistently places the needs of her community and students above her own as a sponsor of the National Honor Society, only adding to the extent to which I admire her. Compassion, selflessness, diligence, and a fun-loving spirit radiate from her wherever she goes, positively impacting everyone around her. I honestly cannot express how large of an impact Mrs. Margo Kemmerer has had on my life, and I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me these last few years of high school. I truly hope that I can be a fraction of the remarkable woman that Mrs. Kemmerer is.
Ms. Kemmerer’s tribute to Rachel: I am truly grateful that Rachel Hugenberg has chosen me to be her honored teacher. She is a one-of-a-kind student who will leave a legacy at Etowah High School that will remind students that strength, grit, and determination can be met with kindness, humility, and love. Writing this note is bittersweet for me, I hate to lose Rachel and will sorely miss her positive energy and infectious smile; however, I’m truly excited about her future and the mountains she will climb. To know that I had a part in educating such an amazing young lady brings me great joy. Rachel takes on so much whether through sports, community service, or school, but she always has a smile on her face, and she always has something kind to say about everyone. Anyone that meets her can tell how much she loves life and how much she appreciated the beautiful things it has to offer. She takes the challenges that life presents to her with great strength and courage and has taught me so much about how to deal with the difficult obstacles that life has to offer. I am forever grateful for the impact that Rachel has had on my life, and I know she will go on to continue to impact the lives of those she meets leaving everyone forever changed by her generous and beautiful spirit.
Salutatorian Maxwell Marchetti
Honored teacher: Dr. Brian Heglund
Max will be attending the University of Georgia to major in data science. He earned the Zell Miller Scholarship and The Baldwin Scholarship. After earning his undergraduate degree, he plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology to earn a master’s degree in analytics and pursue a career as a data scientist for either a consulting company or a hospital.
Max’s tribute to Dr. Heglund: I’ve had the pleasure of being in Dr. Heglund’s class for both my junior and senior year. As I’m sure Dr. Heglund would agree, a year-long preparation for a calculus-based physics AP exam could be very, very tedious. Dr. Heglund might be the only person that I’ve ever met that could make AP Physics genuinely enjoyable. I left his class everyday feeling like I understood the concepts and had a good time doing it. He cares for his students more than any teacher I’ve ever had, and he always makes his classroom a comfortable space for students who need help in anyway, academically or otherwise. When I missed a day of school, he would make time to go over all of the concepts that I missed one on one until I felt comfortable with them, and when I needed someone to talk to, he was always there. I struggled throughout most of my senior year deciding what major and career I wanted to pursue in my future. I discussed it with Dr. Heglund, and he made me promise to pick up the handout for data science on my student tour of UGA because it was the “job of the future.” After some research, I’ve found myself deciding to pursue a career in data science. Thank you so much for everything you have done for me Dr. Heglund. You truly have made a difference in my life and many others.
Dr. Heglund’s tribute to Max: As a student in AP Physics C: Mechanics course, Max Marchetti resolutely engaged in his learning environment to explore an idea, answer a question, or request clarification. I was disappointed to learn Max was not planning to take AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. Top students who took AP Physics C: Mechanics were expected to take AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism by default. But Max did not care about the trappings of a student with his profile. He was interested in making his own way along the path of his choosing. Days before the 2019-20 school year began, Max stopped by to tell me that he had chosen to take AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism after all. Max did not succumb to the weight of expectations. He simply exercised his freedom of choice to do what was in his best interest. During the spring semester, most of his peers anxiously awaited decision notifications from Georgia Tech. But Max seemed unperturbed -- he avoided falling into the ranks of becoming a Yellow Jacket by choosing UGA. If I did not know Max, there would be dissonance about his choosing UGA, a fine school but usually not the first choice for a student of his rare ability. But I did know him, and his choice was intentional. I am thankful for having taught Max, an individual who has achieved what others seldom do: courageously wielding his free will to chart his own course, while achieving at remarkably high levels.
RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Alicia Mazzurra
Honored teacher: Tracye Bulger
Alicia will be attending Yale University to double major in biology and English with a creative writing concentration. She earned the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career as a scientist, writer, or baker.
Alicia’s tribute to Ms. Bulger: I have never met a teacher who is as wonderfully sarcastic as Mrs. Bulger is. Even though our AP Lang class was a hot (and fun) garbage fire, she persistently pushed through our trash and caustic debates to genuinely motivate us to think critically about Puritan England, the complexity of racism, and the humanity of serial killers. Along with the other amazing lit teachers that I’ve had, Mrs. Bulger has encouraged me not only as a writer, but also just as a person struggling to figure out life. Thank you, Mrs. Bulger, for your endless stories and advice, for lending me “The Alchemist,” which lowkey is how I want to live my life, for inviting me to work on lit mag and helping us so much along the way, and just for being the hilarious, passionate, loving person that you are.
Ms. Bulger’s tribute to Alicia: In 2017, I attended the River Ridge student awards ceremony with my husband. As the evening wore on, one name was called over and over again. Alicia Mazzurra. I remember my husband and I looking at each other and saying, “Who is this kid?” As Alicia was a freshman at the time, it would be several years before I really knew. When Alicia entered my class in the fall of her junior year, I really had no idea what to expect. The class was a mix of many personalities and ideologies and, at times, could become quite heated. What Alicia demonstrated in this environment was that one does not have to be the loudest in order to be the most impactful. As a student, she was not obsessed with her grade, but instead with learning and growing. She never asked me how she could make her score higher. She asked me how she could make her writing better. This love of learning has propelled her to success. And her successes are many. In the fall, Alicia will be attending Yale University. While Yale is an exceptional University, what makes it so is the quality of the students who populate it. I know that Alicia will be an influence there, as she was to the many she touched at River Ridge. Somerset Maugham once wrote: “Almost all the people who’ve had the most effect on me I seem to have met by chance, yet looking back it seems as though I couldn’t but have met them.” I am honored I had the chance to meet Alicia.
Salutatorian Sathvika Narasimhan
Honored teacher: Jennifer Norton
Sathvika will be attending the University of Georgia to major in computer science on the pre-medicine track. She earned the National Merit Scholarship, UGA Presidential Leadership Scholarship, and Zell Miller Scholarship. After attending medical school, she plans to pursue a career as a practicing physician.
Sathvika’s tribute to Ms. Norton: Mrs. Norton has played such an important role in my high school experience. Over the past four years, she has not only been my teacher, but also a mentor and friend. The advice and wisdom that she has shared with me from her own experiences are priceless. Any time I entered her room with a dilemma and had a conversation with her, I came out more confidently. It was her classroom where my interest in computer science first blossomed. She has had a huge part in turning this interest into a passion and helping it grow beyond the walls of the classroom. This is where I first began to realize my passion for medicine could even further be strengthened with my newfound interest in computer science. Beyond teaching in the classroom, her genuine interest in my progress and success encouraged me to look further and seek out more opportunities outside school. Whether it be coming to banquets, sponsoring the coding club, or writing numerous letters of recommendation for various programs, she has happily done it all to help me succeed. Her belief in my capabilities has always helped me feel more confident in myself. It goes without saying, I am grateful for the lasting impact she has had on my life!
Ms. Norton’s tribute to Sathvika: Sathvika, Every teacher has students that they will always remember, and you are one of those students for me. I still remember the quiet freshman who signed up to take AP Computer Science A four years ago. Because I didn’t know you at the time, I was worried about how you would handle the rigorous material, but you showed me I was wrong! You thrived on the challenge and pushed yourself to do well, not just for your GPA, but for the sake of learning. When that year was over, you took the initiative to spend your summer at the exclusive Girls Who Code internship with Georgia Tech and State Farm. There you used your programming skills to make a jacket for those with Alexithymia, so that they can share their emotions. But that was just the beginning. You excelled again in my AP Computer Science Principles course and programmed an app that calculates area, perimeter, and even Fibonacci numbers! You also developed and led the first Girls Who Code chapter here at RRHS. Because of your passion and initiative, you won three Aspirations in Computing awards given by the National Center for Women & Information Technology! You took that small seed of knowledge I gave you and transformed it into something real. You made what I taught you your own. Keep growing, Sathvika! I’m so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what you do next! 01000011 01101111 01101110 01100111 01110010 01100001 01110100 01110011 00100001 Jennifer Norton
(Editor’s note: The binary at the end of the letter spells “Congrats!”)
SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Valerie Ambriz-Villela
Honored teacher: Andy Oberlies
Valerie will be attending Yale University to double major in global affairs and race, ethnicity and migration. She earned the Gates Scholarship. She plans to attend law school and pursue a career as a human rights lawyer. “It would be amazing to work with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the future. Whatever I end up doing, I want to be serving underprivileged communities.”
Valerie’s tribute to Mr. Oberlies: Mr. Oberlies has not only been an amazing math teacher, but he’s also taught me so many life lessons along the way. There’s so many things to thank you for: Thank you for teaching me that nothing in life is handed to us. By giving us thousands of pages of free-response questions in preparation for the AP exam, you made us work hard to achieve our goal — doing well on the exam. You taught me that anything is possible through hard work and dedication. Thank you for being so selfless and for teaching me that it’s OK to ask for help. You never hesitated to stay behind after school or come in early in the morning to help me and other students, even if I sometimes asked dumb questions. You helped me realize that not understanding is normal, and I’ve become a better person and student because of this. Thank you for your support. You’ve always believed in me, and I’m so grateful for that. Thank you for being with me every step of the way on my college journey, through the ups and downs. I remember when I received a big college acceptance, I immediately wanted to tell you because I knew that I couldn’t have done it without your encouraging words. For these reasons, I will miss you tremendously next year. Thank you for being one of the best teachers I have had and will ever have.
Mr. Oberlies’s tribute to Valerie: Valerie Ambriz is an amazing person with a very supportive family. Her older sister undoubtedly challenged her in a competitive way but also encouraged her to perform at a very high level. Valerie has a ton of support, but that does not diminish in any way her hard work. While Valerie is clearly gifted, she puts in hours of work each day to accomplish what she has done. She is the model student every teacher hopes for not because of her brilliance but because of her work ethic. Valerie is very well-rounded and has been a part of many clubs and activities at school. While academics have clearly been a priority Valerie has also learned the importance of a social life. However, what I believe makes Valerie special is not the love and support she receives from her family, and not the unbelieve work ethic she has, not even being well-rounded, but it is her humbleness and kindness towards others. She is always willing to help others understand, is kind to her fellow classmates, and is respectful of her teachers. She invites feedback from others and wants to learn but is also willing to give help to others. Humbleness should not be confused with a lack of confidence. Valerie is confident but she is not boastful, and she cares for others to be successful. She will not brag about it, but she deserves to be recognized for her hard work. Valerie, truly one of my favorite students of all time.
Salutatorian Cailyn Hooper
Honored teacher: Marla Hooper (*no relation)
Cailyn will be attending Smith College to major in sociology. She earned the College’s STRIDE scholarship. She plans to pursue a career working in academia or for a nonprofit organization.
Cailyn’s tribute to Ms. Hooper: I have been honored to have Ms. Hooper as my teacher for three years straight. AP Lang and the Arrow newspaper have shaped me to be the person I am today. Through these classes, Ms. Hooper pushed me to be more comfortable speaking out and expressing my opinions. Without her, I would not have discovered my own voice and interest in social issues. After AP Lang, I started paying attention to the news. I realized the power that language has and the ways rhetoric can be used as a tool. For the first time in my life, I started to enjoy annotating text. Ms. Hooper made me realize that you can use language to better the world around you. She saw my potential and believed in me. Although I am quiet, she encouraged me to speak out and participate. If not for her insistence, I would not have joined the newspaper staff. Thanks to her, my confidence grew, and I took pride in my work. Ms. Hooper has a strong commitment to her students. She believes in her students, working with them one-on-one to give them individualized attention. Her teaching and guidance empowered me. She encouraged me to work to incite change in community. She helped me grow as a writer and as a person.
Ms. Hooper’s tribute to Cailyn: Cailyn Hooper’s soft-spoken, quiet nature belies her strong beliefs and her determination to stand up for those beliefs. In English class, her intellect and passion revealed itself in her writing. She didn’t often speak in class, but she communicated loudly and eloquently through her writing. She is one of the brightest and most compassionate students I have ever had the privilege to teach. As a newspaper journalist, Cailyn wrote to speak her truth in the pursuit of a better, kinder world. She could take on even the most controversial subjects and instantly elevate the conversation. The issues she chose to write about were grounded in the idea that, to quote Cailyn, “To be human is to make connections, to help others.” Whether she was writing about politics in America or environmental justice, her focus was on helping people. It is so appropriate that she was one of the cofounders of the Advocacy Club at Sequoyah because that’s what she does — she advocates for people who need an ally. And she’s a strong ally to have. As she leaves high school and moves on to college and the world beyond, I know she will continue to help others. I know that the future world will be better, kinder, and more just because Cailyn will make it so. Because as Stephen Hawking said, “Quiet people have the loudest minds.”
WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian Hayden Johnson
Honored teacher: Loretta Muise
Hayden will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology to study biomedical engineering. He earned the Cobb EMC Community Foundation scholarship. He is considering a career as a medical doctor or a career in the biomedical engineering industry.
Hayden’s tribute to Ms. Muise: Throughout my education I had many great teachers, but Ms. Muise stuck out as my most influential. She took math, a class I had always been “good at” but never particularly enjoyed, and showed me a fascinating game existed behind it. Ms. Muise taught me that challenging problems often have a trick inside that one must be clever enough to see. Beyond teaching course material, Ms. Muise recognized my interest in her subject by entertaining my after class questions, nominating me for summer programs (because who doesn’t like extra summer math), and encouraging me to take the Georgia Tech distance math class. Also, Ms. Muise cared about each student actually understanding her lessons opposed to learning them. She dedicated time to students who were lost and any student who wished to know more. Not only is she an amazing teacher, she is a genuinely cool person. She motorcycled across the country over the summer and lives on a farm! Despite her students’ best efforts, the location of the farm remains a mystery. Ms. Muise changed my outlook on education for the better and I was lucky to have her as my teacher. I will always remember to “work smartah not hardah” -- Ms. Muise.
Ms. Muise’s tribute to Hayden: Hayden has been very active in participating in math team tournaments throughout his four years at WHS. This year, he successfully took on the daunting task of writing and developing all the math questions and solutions and was the emcee for the Saint Valentine's Day Mathacre at Woodstock High School (a competition between 23 teams from 15 different Metro schools). In AP Calculus BC, he created a culminating project for this class producing a video with a group who altered lyrics to "Old Town Road" to describe concepts he learned in calculus. It was a very entertaining interpretation and is published on YouTube. Hayden earned a spot at the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) during the summer of 2019. One morning when visiting my classroom to give me an update on his studies in the Georgia Tech Distance Learning Multivariable Calculus, he witnessed the students in my classroom reviewing the concept of related rates. He said, “I loved that topic, that’s what I talked about in my GHP interview.” In 30 years of teaching, he is the only student who sent me a thank-you note for recommending him for the program. He still talks about how much he enjoyed his experience. Hayden was also the well-deserving recipient of the mathematics department academic award in his junior year and his senior year 2020.
Salutatorian Zakwan Khan
Honored teacher: Anna Grantham
Zakwan will be attending The University of Chicago and is undecided on his major. He plans on pursuing a career in “potentially something bureaucratic or something involving an alpaca farm.”
Zakwan’s tribute to Ms. Grantham: “From the time I attempted to facilitate the adoption of an alpaca, to the time a closeted demonstration of glow-in-the-dark E. coli failed, to the time you challenged our engineering prowess in catapulting marshmallows, to the time you taught us how to manipulate pea plants, to the one time my contact in Brazil came in handy, to all the times I attempted to read the research abstracts you sent me, to all the times you told me to hush after saying certain words too loudly, to all the times I wrote too much before getting to the point; Ms. Grantham, your class has been the one wondrous constant throughout my four years at Woodstock. No word limit would allow me to properly express my gratitude for everything you have done for me. To limit the descriptions of you and your teachings to brilliant, dedicated, innovative, inspiring, intelligent, kind, marvelous, passionate, and selfless would fail to capture my true sentiments of the time I spent in your class and to the impact you had on me. Simply put, Ms. Grantham, you epitomize the very notion of whom a person and a teacher should be. I will likely never have a mentor of your caliber again, and while that notion does invoke melancholy, I know I will forever cherish the time I spent in your class. And so, in a bit of an underwhelming and clichéd manner, I would like to conclude with these two words and eight letters: Thank you.
Ms. Grantham’s tribute to Zakwan: Some students we are meant to teach, others we are meant to learn from. And occasionally, a student comes into our classrooms because they are meant to remind us of the adventure in both. Since his freshman year, I have witnessed Zakwan relentlessly and passionately pursue excellence and opportunity in every academic subject he encountered. Zakwan is unquestionably brilliant and universally talented, but his many successes are products of his hard work, resilience, and courage in the face of potential failure. As a freshman in my class, he dove into his research with vigor and enthusiasm, and set an incredibly ambitious goal for himself: to present his research at the INTEL International Science and Engineering fair. While internally I worried whether his goal was unattainable, he never doubted himself or his work. Then proved he could do anything he set his mind to, when he was awarded by the National Institute of Health for his research presentation at that very competition two years later. Zakwan, Thank you for the last four years of lessons and for reminding me not what education is, but what it can be. It only seems appropriate that you end senior year surpassing one more expectation and achieving one more goal. I cannot think of anyone more deserving. Congratulations Salutatorian, you did it! This is your moment, soak it in. Best of luck and all my love. Now go change the world!
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CULPEPER, Va. (WUSA9) -- Imagine your child comes home with bruises and never wants to ride a school bus again.
That's what one Culpeper mother faced with her autistic son after his favorite toy was taken away from him.
5-year-old Cash Campbell was getting onto the school bus to go home from Sycamore Park Elementary School when the toy was taken away from him. His mother says, to a child that can be upsetting but to an autistic boy it can traumatic.
What happened after that was all caught on tape? With that evidence, the sheriff's department charged the two women?
Kathy Campbell says her then 5-year-old son, Cash, who's now 6 hasn't been the same since a bus ride home in February that started with this toy taken away from him.
"He was probably pointing his magic wand at kids. To him this is his world."
50-year-old Linda Rastall a former teacher aid and 56-year-old Betty Turner, a former bus aid were arrested this week and charged with physically and verbally abusing the boy.
Lt. Jason Romero, Culpeper Sheriff's Office said, "In one instance he's picked up and slammed down on the seat and another one of the people put her body weight on the child."
Campbell said, "It tears me up everyday knowing you put your trust and faith in the school, they're suppose to protect your child then to find out not one but two people there's not an explanation."
Rastall and Turner both resigned shortly after the incident. But Campbell says the bus driver is still employed at the school.
Romero, "We don't have any report from him. He could have reported it to another agency."
The Culpeper School District would not comment on the bus driver's employment status, citing it's a personal matter.
They did release this statement:
The Culpeper School Division worked with the Culpeper Sheriff's Office and the Culpeper County Human Services Department to complete the investigation involving Ms. Rastall and Ms. Tuner. The two were employees of the school division but both resigned from their positions effective in February. As always our goal remains to provide our students and staff with a safe learning environment and we remain committed to that goal.
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The event is held on the first weekend of July and attracts more than 27,000 participants of all ages and abilities across a number of races including the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Wheelchair 15km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Suncorp Bank 5.7km Challenge and Junior Dash 4km and 2km races.
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is held annually in one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It is Australia’s premier road race and was the first marathon in the country to hold an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Road Race Gold Label.
The 38th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon will be held Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July 2016.
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Finishers are rewarded for their personal achievement with a commemorative medal, shirt and certificate. They’re collectors’ items for those who come back from year-to-year or travel to running events around the world.
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Firefighters look through the scene of a fire that destroyed a mobile home and killed two people in Indian Lake Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Photo by Bill Quinlivan.
Indian Lake New York State Police today released the named of the two people killed in the Jan. 30 fire at 197 Pratt Road in Indian Lake.
Both were residents of the mobile home: Anna M. Tracey, 71, and Roy J. Tracey Sr.,76. Autopsies were performed the same day as the fire at the Nathan Littauer Hospital Morgue by Dr. Jungeun Lee. Police are saying they have been “tentatively” identified; positive identification is pending further forensic examination.
“We believe it is them because they lived there, and the couple hasn’t been seen or heard from since the day of the fire,” said State Police Lt. Brent Davison, based in Ray Brook. “Because they were too badly burned to be identified, they will have to be identified by DNA tests or dental records.”
Dr. Lee ruled the immediate cause of death to be smoke inhalation due to a fire. Hamilton County Coroner Donald Townsend ruled the manner as accidental.
On the day of the fire at about 3:45 a.m., the Traceys’ son, Roy Tracey Jr., who lives across the street from their Pratt Road residence, called the fire department to report his parents’ home was on fire, according to Davison.
“He said he had seen the smoke and tried to get in but was unsuccessful,” Davison said.
At 5 a.m. Jan. 30, State Police in Indian Lake were called to assist local fire departments after the emergency personnel revealed at least one body was found inside the home.
Preliminary investigation revealed that two people were located, deceased, inside the residence. The mobile home was completely destroyed down to the floors with only a metal furnace and small portions of the walls left standing.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated, and the New York State Fire Cause and Origin Team are assisting in the investigation. Davison said at this time there no evidence of foul play was involved and the fire appears to be accidental.
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Robert D. Lowery
September 9, 2017
Robert D. (Bob) Lowery age 89, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie of 59 years. He is survived by children David (wife Kathy), Ingrid Baty, Kenneth (wife Christine), Erika (husband Tom) Solom, and Tom (wife Tammy). Bob’s grandchildren are Kristin, Katelyn, Anna, John, Jeremy, Amy, Theresa, Kyle, Nick and Ally. His great grandchildren are Ashley, Luke, James and Claire.
The funeral service was 11am Thursday, 9/14/2017, at Maple Plain Community Church in Maple Plain, MN. Visitation was 9/13/2017 from 5 to 7 pm at Iten Funeral Home, Delano, MN and continued Thursday 9/14/2017 from 10 to 11am, prior to the service at the church. Interment to follow at Lewis Cemetery, Maple Plain, MN.
Bob was born in 1928, second of seven children to H. Chester and Nellie Lowery, raised in Mapleton, OH and graduated from East Canton High School. He loved baseball and even tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals. He enlisted in the army in 1946, and served as a PFC in the Korean Conflict becoming the second best rifle shot in his battalion. After returning from the service, he worked at a dairy farm in Iowa then came to Minnesota to visit a military friend. Being an outdoorsman, Bob decided to stay in Minnesota and found a winter caretaker position at a northern resort near Remer.
In the spring Bob landed a job at the J.C. Clark iron board factory in Spring Park, MN. There he rented a room at the Twin Birch Nursing Home, where he met a young German lady named Marie who was working as a cook. They fell in love, got married in 1955 and began their life together in Independence, MN. They later bought some land from local farmers, Elden and Leona Anderson and built a family home where they lived for 55 years and raised five children.
For many years, Bob worked two jobs to make ends meet; testing milk for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association and as a maintenance worker for the Hennepin County Park District. While working for the Park District he saved the life of a coworker and friend, Lester Young, by rushing him to a hospital after an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Bob then took a truck driver position with Hennepin County DOT that he held until his retirement in 1990 at age 62.
Throughout his life, his hobbies included hunting, trapping, bowling, horse shoes and church softball. Bob was often heard whistling various popular and religious tunes while he worked. He was a skilled tree feller and harvested dozens of diseased Elm trees to heat their home over the years. Bob and his family were active members of Maple Plain Community Church where he sang in the choir, assisted with various volunteer events and served as a Trustee for many years. | <urn:uuid:c1b19db7-8d6a-43dd-93ec-dc61c383d73d> | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | http://itenfuneralservices.com/obituaries_post/robert-d-lowery/ | 2021-01-22T00:43:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703528672.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121225305-20210122015305-00558.warc.gz | en | 0.981322 | 638 |
I picked this race because I wanted to test my race plan for Ironman Chattanooga on a comparable course. It was a benchmark to see where I stood and what things I needed to tweak since I’m down to four weeks to go.
The race is on a Saturday, which is pretty cool because I get Sunday to recover at home…or go to Costco after being personal airport taxi service since that’s on the to do list. That meant I had to go up Friday. I left at 10 a.m. and took my sweet ass time getting up there. I like food and booze, so I’ve been known to take detours if I have the free time, which I did because race packet pick-up wasn’t till 5 p.m.
This weekend’s detour was to a winery. Man I love doing these—sometimes you get good booze, sometimes you get a great view, and sometimes you get both. Friday I got both. All their wines are made from muscadines (a grape native to the southeastern United States). Muscadines aren’t that popular, so you may not have ever come across one. Everyone knows the best wines come from the Great Lakes region anyway. As you gaze out from your seat out front, you get an amazing view of the Great Smokies. I’ll eventually be back to find a good B&B in the area (I asked some locals who volunteered at an aid station for some recommendations after the race). I also picked up some of their muscadine jelly and cheese from the Sweetwater dairy farm right down the road (Pimento, Buttermilk & Gouda).
After a couple glasses out front of the tasting room, I decided to make my way over to Kingston. To get there your GPS will take you off the interstate, and since I already knew this I modified the directions to cover the bike course. Seriously, I actually wrote out hand directions to navigate me through the sticks. Normally I don’t drive the course because the MapMyRide is fairly accurate, but damn elevation map was ridiculous—I needed some field verification.
It didn’t take long to reach the turn-around at the corner of bumfuck & you-got-a-purdy-mouth, and that’s the best way to describe it. It’s time to figure out what I’d be up against. Unfortunately, I’m pissing off many of the local rednecks by driving 10 mph below the speed limit, but you gotta get a feel for the elevation gains on climbs. It didn’t take long for me to get the skinny on the course.
After five miles of driving I came to the conclusion this was going to be a cross between Cartersville and Silk Sheets. You’ve got the rollers of Silk Sheets and the technical aspects of Cartersville. There’s a twist, literally: it’s windy, especially all of the descents. The thought of flying down those at 50 mph and careening off a cliff into the river below is slightly terrifying. It’ll definitely put some hair on your nuts if you’re bold enough to ride down those on the aero bars.
I made my way into town to pick up my packet. The process was nice & simple compared to Ironman…which starts to feel like going through TSA each passing year.
There aren’t many options for hotels here. I think I had three choices and they all kinda sucked so I picked Motel 6 over Super 8 because every time I read reviews for them they talk about guys putting in work there…or they flat out say it’s a trap house. For some reason Expedia keeps changing my reservations to smoking rooms when I didn’t pick it. It’s Motel 6: I’d never stay there for a vacation but for one night it works (not for D). They leave the light on for you, and ironically the bathroom lights were permanently on. Good news, you keep drinking and those lights will go out.
I had a dream…it was a giant floating head of our dog in the clouds. It said to me, “Come on bro, wake up. It’s time to go for a walk. You can sleep when you’re dead.” Suddenly I was up. I somehow passed it with CNN blazing. Whatever, it’s a small race and I’m in no hurry. At least my little amigo wasn’t actually there whining and begging to be walked…he’s just satisfied with haunting my dreams.
Parking near transition was pretty convenient, except someone decided to double park me. I have a habit of stealing the hotel towels to use in transition. It’s one less thing I have to bring from home and they’re the perfect size. You’re not assigned a spot on a rack for your bike; it’s kind of a free-for-all. After about 20 minutes I was good to go, but I still had an hour before the start.
The sprint race started before the half, and they were positioned at the far end of the swim course. All the people doing the half lined up on the dock, which promptly started sinking from the massive amount of weight. At one point the water was up to my knees, so I just got in. The half was done in three waves since it was an in water start. The swim itself is a mixed bag because you have to swim up river, then back down & repeat. I quickly settled into my comfort zone and just cruised along. The higher intensity workouts over the last four weeks helped me pick up a little of the speed, but I still was cruising at about 50% my max pace. The exit for the swim sucks because you get the end of a slimy concrete boat ramp—you’ve been warned so proceed with caution. Being out in 27:33 was pretty solid.
T1 would have been quick, but when I put my aero helmet on part of the plastic molding pulled out. Unfortunately, I had to take a minute or so to try to pop it back in, but it didn’t stick. It came out twice on the bike, and trying to fix it while riding and avoiding a crash is very hard.
First things first: Stages power meters suck a fatty. It did not get picked up by my Garmin Edge even though it asked to calibrate it before I ran out of T1. What’s up with that shit? So, no power meter or cadence…again. Anyway, my legs felt like garbage on most of the bike; it was like I was pedaling in sludge and every stroke felt sluggish. Those long, windy downhills were just as scary as I imagined and I went down with my hands on my brakes in lieu of the aero bars. If there was one thing that set me apart from the field is that I could climb—I caught a lot of people on the longer climbs. Because my legs felt like shit, I decided to not pedal at all on long descents. I would make myself as compact and aero as possible and ride out the hill for as long as I could before I needed to pedal again. My logic was that I’d pick up some extra rest to preserve my legs for later and I like to think it worked out. If you had a choice, you’d avoid Ten Mile Road…but ya don’t, so don’t go too fast over the ground asphalt, especially downhill. As a whole, the roads aren’t bad; they have minor issues other than the aforementioned Ten Mile Road. Allegedly there were three aid stations on the bike. In reality there were two, and they consisted of one person with water bottles. The guy at the turn-around said, “You want more water?” Now he says this to me as I’m trying to make a hairpin turn on a tri bike. I said, “Yeah, but you gotta get it in my hand because I’m mid-turn.” He did not understand the concept and barely made an attempt to get it to me. There are NO port-a-potties on the bike course. So you’ll need to hold it till transition or find a way to go on the course.
The quick fix on my helmet came undone on the last major descent. It was like someone suddenly attached a parachute to my face because the plastic flap created so much drag. It’s not an easy thing to fix going nearly 50 mph down Decatur highway in heavy traffic (this is road is the only road with significant traffic on the course). I managed to hold near a 21 mph pace on the bike, which was still on plan.
I was out of T2 pretty quick and onto the run. My goal was to stay somewhere in the 8:00/mile range, but really I wanted to feel comfortable the entire run. I started off a little fast, but I fell into a comfort zone. I wasn’t out as fast as Ironman 70.3 Ohio. I packed four SaltStick fast chew rolls in my number belt this time in case I had the same problem as Ohio. I was lucky I packed what I did because two of the four fell out of the loops in the belt. I guess it’s not quite tight enough around them, so I’ll need to stash them in my back pockets next time.
There middle stretch of the course is bone flat and follows the Clinch River. The residential end is up & down and on the technical side. By the way, you run past the high school whose colors are orange and blue…yet call themselves the “yellow” jackets. The end of the course by the fort is the hardest and where you do the most climbing. That also happens to be where you finish…you need to haul your ass uphill. I did manage to not need to walk an aid station or any other part and I’d like to think it’s because I had been saving my legs as much as possible for the run.
There was a guy doing massages after the race, which really helped with my recovery this morning. There was plenty of food to go around. You do have to walk about a mile to get your stuff at transition. I got changed in one of the park bathrooms; I cleaned myself up by doing a sink shower since I had no access to real showers. At least it wasn’t a creepy public park bathroom.
This race was a good litmus test because I executed my plan executed very well—I’m pretty fucking stoked for Chattanooga coming up. The swim was strong, consistent and on cruise control. I demonstrated I could crush those climbs on the bike—and not pedaling to crank out watts downhill saved me a lot of energy. Shooting for 21 mph worked out pretty well on this course especially since my legs weren’t really feeling it. I didn’t even throw on my Zipp race wheels for this race and still hit my numbers. The run wasn’t glamorous, but I was able to get a feel for a comfortable pace on a two loop course that just like Chattanooga consists of a hilly residential area and stretches of long, flat riverwalk.
However, all the distances came up slightly short; it’s not like a marathon where everyone wants to be exact so their race is a Boston Qualifier. It wasn’t a bad experience and I’d probably do it again someday. What do you want for $80? I’ll take my 4:55:11 and enjoy my beers.
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Walking The Candy Aisle is a blog about all the awesome chocolate and candy in your local candy aisle. Here you'll find chocolate bar and candy reviews, random musings, pictures, and a lot of fun. We don't take ourselves too seriously here, so join us on our walk down the candy aisle :)
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Lindor Caramel with Sea Salt review
The number of Lindor seems endless and while I thought I had reviewed them all I came across a new (or perhaps one I just missed) recently and wanted to share my thoughts!
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Age 13 and up, experienced skiers and riders Two hour lesson plus All Area lift ticket and equipment rental = $86
Our all-inclusive package is an opportunity to brush up on some rusty skills, or make a break-through and add to your skill set. These group lessons tend to be small, and you’ll ski with people of similar abilities. This lesson is for those who already know how to ski or board and wish to receive instruction somewhere beyond the Novice Area.
Adult lessons are available on a first come first serve basis, reservations are NOT accepted.
All inclusive (rentals-tickets-lesson) packages are available at the Ski School only. For your convenience you can purchase all lesson packages plus a la cart tickets & rentals for your entire group at the Ski School. For more information complete our contact us form or call 605.584.2165 or 605.342.7609
Available 7 days a week. Afternoons only Monday through Thursday.
Available on holidays.
Lessons begin at 10am and 1pm and last two hours.
Registration Desk opens at 8am.
Can add the afternoon 2-hour session for only $27!
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Choosing the right calculator for the SAT’s (and school)
With so many different calculator options out there, choosing the right one for the SAT’s can seem like a daunting task. Texas Instruments isn’t the only calculator maker out there, but they are by far the most popular, so I would suggest purchasing one of their calculators. The main calculators they offer are the Ti-83 plus, Ti-84 plus, Ti-84 plus silver edition, and the Ti-89 titanium edition. All of their other calculators are being phased out, so I would recommend going with one of these options. To further narrow the options down, you can group the 83 and 84 calculators together (they are 100% compatible keystroke for keystroke), leaving you with the 83/84 family and the 89 titanium.
Now that we have narrowed our calculator choices down to the Ti-83/84 series and Ti-89 series, the first thing that should be noted is that the Ti-89 series is more advanced than the 83/84 series. This does not necessarily mean it is better, however, as the 89 is more expensive and also more difficult to learn and use. The added capability of the 89 allows it to use variables and solve problems that the 83/84 calculators simply cannot. The Ti-89 could potentially help you solve more SAT problems than the Ti-83/84 series would, however you must take into account the time you might save with an easier to use calculator. The way I tell people to decide is first by asking what version your teacher will be using – this is usually in the 83/84 series, and if you are not so great with computers/technology I’d say stick with one of those. If you are a little daring, however, and pick up things quickly when it comes to technology, I’d recommend the Ti-89. A word of caution: remember that because the Ti-89 is more complex you will want to be very familiar with it before the SAT test so that you don’t waste any time figuring out your calculator during the SAT.
A quick sum up:
Go with the Ti-89 if you
- Are a fast learner when it comes to technology and ready to spend a little more time figuring out your calculator
- Want a more powerful calculator that could potentially help solve more SAT problems
Go with the Ti-83/84 series calculator if you
- Are not great with technology (not “tech savvy”)
- Want the most common calculator on the market (easier to troubleshoot problems)
- Don’t have the time or patience to learn how to use a new calculator
Next time I’ll examine the differences between the 83 plus, 84 plus, and 84 plus silver edition models, and remember you can find SAT programs at www.HigherSAT.com for each of these calculators which are used during the SAT to help increase your math and verbal scores. | <urn:uuid:ad3edf36-aebf-4a9a-81b5-938e110263ff> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://www.highersat.com/blog/2006/08/choosing-right-calculator-for-sats-and.html | 2014-09-01T18:28:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535919886.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20140909044117-00141-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949296 | 619 |
Dr. Thomas is a native of upstate New York. She moved to North Carolina in 1996 four years after graduating from Dental School from the University of Michigan. She earned her B.S. in Microbiology at Cornell University. Dr. Thomas started practicing in Adams Farm in 1997.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2010) - ETSU's track-and-field and cross-country programs announced their 2010-11 recruiting class this week, adding seven to the men's roster and eight to the women's roster.
Recruiting Coordinator Eli Sunquist said the hard work of Head Coach David Walker's staff has paid off, attracting ten transfers and doubling the size of the women's team. "We have brought in a well-balanced group, covering many of the events that we either graduated last year or haven't really had in the past few years," said Sunquist, adding that the quality of the recruits "speaks volumes of how people want to be a part of what we are trying to accomplish - a team of excellence on and off the track."
On the men's side, the team introduces Jesse Aliaga-Jacob (Nice, France), Tyler Stepp (Dandridge, Tenn.), Stephond Allmond (Memphis) and Chris Winkle (Gray, Tenn.) to jumps, while bringing in Jeremiah Foster (Sevierville, Tenn.) and Desmond Pierce (Morristown, Tenn.) to sprints and Christian Brewer (Knoxville) to distance and cross-country.
Aliaga, a transfer from IUT de Nice Cote d'Azur, won the 2009 French national championship in the heptathlon and decathlon. "I am looking forward to being able to work with Jesse," said Sunquist. "We have very lofty goals for him, and are very excited to have him on board."
Sunquist said Stepp, a transfer from the University of Tennessee, will make an immediate impact in jump and combined events. "I am thrilled that he has decided to continue his career here. With his size and coordination, Tyler will make a fantastic combined-event athlete for us," said Sunquist. "He will not only help us in the high jump, but also to continue the success we have had in the decathlon over the past few years."
Allmond, a prep athlete at Memphis University School, brings an exciting new talent to the team, according to Sunquist. "He reminds me a lot of [ETSU sophomore] Ryan Beaver, with his natural ability and general ‘newness' to the sport," he said. "I am looking for Stephond to do great things for us."
Rounding out the jumpers, Winkle is a local product from Daniel Boone High School. "Chris is a great local find," said Sunquist. "He is a hard worker and just what we are looking for in a decathlete. He reminds me of a young [former Buccaneer] Jordan Briggs, and he will be able to add depth to both our pole vault group as well as in the combined events."
Another in-state product for sprints, Foster took home a state title in the 300-meter hurdles in this spring. Sprints Coach Brandon Morton said the Sevier County High School hurdler was fun to watch. "Watching Jeremiah at the state meet was extremely exciting for us," he said. "When he won the hurdles at the state meet, he looked like a kid possessed. Being able to work with us in hurdles will help take Jeremiah to the next level."
A state champion in 2009 at Morristown High School, Pierce earned all-state honors in the 400-yard dash and 4x800 relay while running the 5,000 meters in 16:22.72, showing his skill in both sprints and distance. "Desmond is a top-ten finisher in the state cross-country championship who can run twenty-two seconds for two-hundred [meters] and forty-nine in the open quarter," said Walker. "That kind of versatility is rare and we're more than excited to have him as a Buc."
Rounding out the men's recruiting class, Brewer took both third place in the AAA state cross-country championship and fifth place in the state 1,600 meters in 2009. Despite being new to distance running, Walker said he had a lot of success in a short time at South Doyle High School. "He's a gritty middle-distance runner who definitely has the tools to make some noise for ETSU on the regional and national levels."
Doubling the size of the women's squad, the Bucs bring in Lexie Burley (Johnson City, Tenn.), Taylor Story (Germantown, Tenn.), Leah Oakhill (Brisbane, Australia), Chelsea Clark (Fairmont, W. Va.), Kayla Kuziola (Johnson City, Tenn.), Emma and Hannah Bowers (Jonesborough, Tenn.) and Emani Harrison (Columbia, S.C.).
Burley, Kuziola and the Bowers twins all attended Science Hill High School, where Burley finished as the state runner-up in the triple jump after breaking her own personal record last season. "We're very fortunate to have one of the best triple jumpers in the state in our back yard," said Sunquist. "Lexie has the potential to be a national qualifier in a few years."
Kuziola, a repeat AAA all-state performer and 2010 state runner-up in the 4x800 relay, brings versatility in both track and cross-country. "We are fortunate to have signed such a high-caliber athlete with multiple Tennessee state championships to her name in both track and field, and cross-country," said Walker.
Transferring from Western Carolina University along with her twin sister Hannah, Emma Bowers earned High School All-American honors in sprints at Science Hill. Morton said of Emma, "She will be a threat in every event she contends. Her experience at the collegiate level will be very valuable to us." Likewise, Morton said Hannah brings a range beyond her main events, the 200- and 400-meters. "Her range goes from one hundred to eight hundred and that makes for an exciting sprinter," he said. "She will definitely be a threat on the conference level."
Another in-state product, Story promises to be a main fixture in the combined events. "At five-eleven, Taylor will be a great heptathlete for us," said Sunquist. "Taylor has excellent speed and coordination for her size, and most importantly has the attitude and focus to be a great combined eventer."
International recruit Oakhill, a transfer from Griffith University in her native Australia, will also compete in the heptathlon as well as the high jump. "Most of her training has been in the high jump, so I am looking forward to helping her develop in the other events," said Sunquist. "Leah will help out our very new women's team tremendously."
Completing the regional out-of-state recruits on the women's side, Harrison will focus on sprints while Clark competes in distance events.
"Emani is raw talent and a hard worker," said Morton of Harrison. "She will be another valuable asset to us in the sprints and relays. We are very happy to have someone who has had such great success with so little training." Showing a natural gift for the sport, Harrison also won a state title in the long jump in her first competition.
Placing second in the 2009 West Virginia state championship for cross country, Clark also finished fourth in the 2010 1,600- and 3,200-meter championships while coming in eighth in the 800 meters. "She'll be an excellent team leader for us," said Walker. "Chelsea is a talented middle- and long-distance athlete who loves to compete."
In addition to these recruits, Sunquist said the program hopes to bring in more talent in time for the spring. "When all is said and done, this season will be quite exciting not only for our women's program, but also for the conference," he said. "The ship is steered in the right direction, but we will also be able to send off quality athletes to both the regional and national competitions."
Cross Country competes this Friday at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C., before returning there Sept. 17 for the Mountaineer Open. For more information on Buccaneer Cross Country and Track and Field, visit www.etsubucs.com. | <urn:uuid:052ad688-0c5a-4279-9735-85b46c75ee56> | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | http://www.etsubucs.com/mtrack/news/2010-11/7019/etsu-track-and-field-cross-country-announce-2010-11-recruits/ | 2018-10-22T01:55:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583514443.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20181022005000-20181022030500-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.973907 | 1,712 |
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There is an actual physical response to focusing on the positvie. Your body and mind are deeply interrelated, and you will begin to feel the benefits in your physical beign. Success Education is about focusing on the positive. Observing the … Continue reading
As we travell through life we learn different things. You know that somedays we just don’t take in what we have learnt. Some times you have to listen to it over and over for some thing to sink in. Its … Continue reading
Getting clear on your Goals You must be clear on your goals, have a think about what your realy want out of life you can set goals for many different things. Personal, Health, Business Goals. With your goals set short, … Continue reading
Appreciation Today I take a step back and appreciated what I have. What do you have in your life that you appreciated. Today I have a grate man that loves me Two dogs that I my world they are now … Continue reading
Today I’m 22 days into my Challenge of Blogging every day for 30 days, even tho I always believe I would be able to take on this challenge I never knew it would be this easy. Somedays you just … Continue reading | <urn:uuid:67e75b91-7dc6-42a5-b31a-abab54e750f2> | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | http://careersrcruizin.com/blog/tag/ten-minute-tasks/ | 2014-07-31T03:20:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1406510272329.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20140728011752-00365-ip-10-146-231-18.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.918984 | 329 |
You are completely in control of your attitude. No one is in control of what happens to them on the field or pitch, but everyone can control how they respond to it. Focusing on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives, will help your attitude be more balanced and realistic. Yes, if you look hard enough, there truly are positives in every situation.
Self-Talk, Body Language, and Mental Rehearsal. Your Self-Talk should be positive and realistic for what you are trying to accomplish. Do not beat yourself up, build yourself up instead. People generally believe their confidence comes from their accomplishments, but the exact opposite is what the best athletes in the world understand. Confident athletes accomplish more; it’s not more accomplishments that boost confidence.
If you are feeling your heart race, your palms get sweaty, and your breathing get rapid, that means you are doing something worth doing. Understand that those signs are your body saying "let’s do this" rather than "oh no..." can make all the difference on game day. | <urn:uuid:572463a3-3788-447d-aedc-720bf893eb34> | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | https://www.imgacademy.com/eastbay-online | 2019-07-23T05:22:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528869.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723043719-20190723065719-00255.warc.gz | en | 0.964845 | 218 |
A listing on GAME has revealed the contents of the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Season Pass.
The listing has given us a list of the contents and the following is contained in the Season Pass:
•Two new story missions: “System Rift” and “A Criminal Past”
•The “Assault” and “Tactical” packs, which include various weapons and items
• 4 Praxis Kits
• 5000 Credits
• 5 “Booster Packs” and 20 “Chipsets” for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach
The official listing on the Steam page mentions only this: “The Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Season Pass, which is composed of Narrative DLCs and in-game items, is loaded with content that will help to further flesh out the lore of the Deus Ex Universe.”
Hopefully Square Enix and Eidos confirm the contents on all storefronts because so far they’ve had no qualms about selling the Season Pass without detailing what it contains. The Season Pass will cost £24.99 and is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Does Aldis have lactose free milk?
Much less expensive than the normal grocery store. Aldi’s has Lactose Free milk now! Much less expensive than the normal grocery store.
Do Aldi do lactose free products?
We’ve created a mouthwatering menu of lactose free dishes to suit every occasion, available now in our online recipe section.
What kind of milk does Aldi sell?
Aldi, like virtually all grocers, carries milk, including whole milk. Friendly Farms Whole Milk, a staple Regular Buy, comes in the familiar one-gallon jug. (Our local Aldi stores also sell half-gallon containers of milk, including whole milk.)
Why is Aldis milk so cheap?
Part of the reason why milk has a lower price at Aldi is because of the company’s philosophy of keeping operating costs as low as possible. Their stores are smaller and have the same format, opening hours are shorter, there is limited product selection, and things such as carts and bags are treated like added luxuries.
What butter is dairy free?
For a vegan butter that tastes, cooks, and spreads similar to dairy-based butter, ForA:Butter tops the list. Use it as a 1:1 replacement for its dairy counterpart on everything from bagels to toast and in baking recipes. The plant-based butter is non-GMO, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium.
What is the best lactose free milk?
|1.||Organic Valley 2% Lactose-Free Milk||Pasture-raised cows|
|2.||Horizon Organic Lactose-Free 2% Milk||Creamy taste|
|3.||365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Grade A Milk||Great price point|
|4.||Clover Sonoma Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk||Family-owned|
What cheese has no lactose?
Make Better Cheese Choices
Hard, aged cheeses like Swiss, parmesan, and cheddars are lower in lactose. Other low-lactose cheese options include cottage cheese or feta cheese made from goat or sheep’s milk.
Can I buy lactose free milk?
Delicious milk with 0% lactose. Simple.
Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar found in milk and dairy products. In order to digest lactose, the body needs to produce an enzyme called lactase, but some people don’t produce enough, which can lead to digestive discomfort, including bloating, stomach pains and diarrhoea.
Is almond milk lactose-free?
Almond milk is made from ground almonds and filtered water. … People who are allergic to almonds or nuts should avoid almond milk. Almond milk is typically lower in calories than other milks, as long as it’s unsweetened. It’s also free of saturated fat and is naturally lactose-free.
What’s the best lactose-free formula?
Some lactose-free formula options include:
- Enfamil ProSobee.
- Similac Soy Isomil.
- Baby’s Only Organic LactoRelief Formula.
- Similac Pro-sensitive.
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posted on Jun, 7 2003 @ 07:39 AM
I understand that Mr. Dittermore leaving was his choice and one I believe he made from his heart. But the program sure lost a good one. I hope his
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National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, requiring all Americans to have health insurance or face a penalty to be paid to the IRS as part of one's income taxes. This was challenged as going beyond the government's power to regulate interstate commerce.
Can the federal government require Americans to have health insurance under its power to regulate interstate commerce?
Another part of the ACA requires insurance companies to accept people with preexisting conditions at affordable rates. This encourages people to wait until then to acquire health insurance, and necessarily increases the rates which health insurance companies have to charge everyone in the country to make up for these people. To prevent this, Congress required all people to always have health insurance so that they will pay until they get sick, while healthy people are also paying for a service they do not need to subsidize the sick.
While this may have an effect on commerce, Congress only has the power to regulate commerce, not to compel individuals to engage in commerce. Allowing Congress to legislate such mandates would allow it to compel citizens to do almost anything. There is always an infinite number of things that one is not doing that could potentially affect interstate commerce. Congress could conceivably require people to buy vegetables so that health insurance prices go down. This is not what the Framers envisioned.
Congress may have determined this to be "necessary," which has historically been given much deference, but laws which are not "proper" by being not "consist[ent] with the letter and spirit of the constitution" have still been declared unconstitutional. This is one such act which is in no way "narrow in scope" or "incidental" to the exercise of the commerce power. It does not regulate the substantial effects of the failure to purchase insurance, not is it a "necessary and proper" component of the reforms.
No, requiring health insurance cannot be done under the Commerce Clause and Necessary and Proper Clause. It must be under Congress' taxing power.
: If the individual mandate "regulates" anything, it is the failure to have adequate insurance. Purchasing insurance is commerce, but not purchasing insurance is not. One does not regulate commerce that does not exist by compelling its existence. The people affected by this are the people who are the furthest removed from the interstate market. Allowing Congress to compel this under the Commerce Clause would allow it to give Congress unlimited power. | <urn:uuid:abf9c0ee-f2a7-4453-9626-50ca19beec7b> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://matthewminer.name/law/briefs/2L/1st+Semester/LAW+531-001+%E2%80%93+Constitutional+Law+I/National+Federation+of+Independent+Business+v.+Sebelius+(Commerce+Clause) | 2023-02-01T15:11:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499946.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201144459-20230201174459-00824.warc.gz | en | 0.964649 | 515 |
Hyundai Elantra – Review: Every graduating class has one; the kid who lacks the looks, the smarts, and the personality to make it amongst the in-crowd. Therefore, it's amazing to discover that the well-dressed, well-educated, and personable center of attention at your 20-year reunion is that same forgettable kid. Two decades can represent a complete turnaround. Just ask Hyundai, once a company represented by the ironically-named Excel and now a legitimate Honda competitor. Time has been good to Hyundai, but this Korean powerhouse has worked hard to improve its products, expand its lineup, and deliver what the American car buyer desires. The results shine in models like the redesigned Elantra, a comfortable midsize sedan with features that belie its value-priced sticker.
What We Drove
We spent a week and roughly 600 miles behind the wheel of a 2007 Hyundai Elantra SE, which means our time, and thus this review, cover the mid-level model. To save some cash, buyers can opt for the GLS, or they can spend more and get additional features with the Limited. Our SE arrived with all the standard goodies and little else except for an $85 set of carpeted floor mats. The window sticker read $16,380; Hyundai has since raised prices by $150, so we'd see $16,530 for the same model on the lots today. Testing took place primarily along the highways and city streets of Southern California, though we did sneak away for an afternoon of fun in the local mountains.
With its 138-horsepower engine (132 horses and PZEV-rated in California and the Northeast), the Elantra feels ready to take on anything the daily commuter can throw its way. Throttle response is well modulated, and when paired with the light-effort clutch makes for effortless green-light launches and smooth operation in stop-and-go situations. The 2.0-liter four-banger eagerly climbs into redline territory, and during our aggressive driving loop proved capable of hanging out there for extended periods without complaint; though it was loud, the engine otherwise maintained a nice level of refinement. Equally impressive was the five-speed stick shift, characterized by slick movements and relatively short throws. We recorded 24.8 mpg overall, but that reflects some hard driving.
Many buyers want comfort andhandling, but truth be told, that's a hard package to deliver. In the case of the Elantra, the comfortable ride comes at the price of sporty handling. The steering remains light at all speeds and is too quick in reacting to input, but you'll never feel taxed when trying to navigate through traffic at slow speeds. The suspension absorbs most bumps well, though with its notable body roll the Elantra throws in the towel early on tight corners. That represents a point when you'd expect the 16-inch Kumho tires to squeal; they do, but only when you're on the very threshold of traction. Braking is great until the pads heat up, at which time they start to shudder.
Though the rear pillars are a bit wide, they feature small inset windows that offer an extra glimpse of what's going on when merging. The rear window is set at an angle, which restricts the rearward view, but three retractable headrests help to make the most of rearward visibility. Same goes for the large exterior mirrors and expansive side glass. The B-pillars are narrow enough so as not to be a problem when checking for lane changes, but the base of the A-pillar is on the wide side.
Fun to Drive
Despite the soft suspension and the fact that this little rig has less then 140 horses under the hood, we actually had some fun driving it. Under everyday conditions, the smooth powertrain made for stress-free navigating, and became second nature after only a few miles. The fun came into play when wringing the engine out on highway ramps, and when repeatedly tickling redline up in the twisty mountains. Even the brakes, which started shuddering after a good dose of abuse, never lost their effectiveness. In short, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra is great at satisfying its daily tasks, and provided you can accept a few weaknesses, is a decent partner for a back road romp.
For 2007, the Elantra matches its new style and size with an unquestionable focus on comfort. Our mid-level SE model, decked out in standard garb except for some floor mats, offered a surprising array of features designed to make the driver feel right at home. Among them were padded armrests on the doors (plastic) and between the seats (cloth), with leather on the shift knob and the tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and generous amounts of overall room. The driver's seat offered a manual height adjustment, and both front buckets were spacious and supportive. If anything, the chairs could use additional side bolstering. We also suggest a little padding on the doors and lower center console, areas that rub uncomfortably against the driver's knees in hard turns.
This is a spot where your friends and carpool buddies will be comfortable. Well, at least two of them will be, assuming they don't have extra long legs that cause their knees to rub against the hard center sections of the front seatbacks. Get past that though, and they'll find plenty of head and foot room, a soft fold-down center armrest with a couple of cupholders, three adjustable padded headrests, and lightly padded armrests on the doors. The cushions on the split bench are much like those up front, meaning they're firm and supportive; the seatbacks are set at a comfortable recline angle.
Interior noise is one area where the Elantra SE's low price becomes less surprising. The outside noise penetrating the cabin isn't horrible, but with the pronounced road rumble there's no question regarding this Hyundai's economy car status. What's more intrusive is the engine. At highway speeds the tachometer is registering about 3,000 rpm, a number that's pretty common, but in the Elantra sounds more like 4,000 rpm. At that point, what's going on under the hood is forced to the forefront of the driver's mind. That being said, the tires, usual culprits when it comes to offensive interior noise, remain largely quiet, emitting only the slightest chirp when pushed to their limits.
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car, and as such, offers a spacious trunk. Thanks to a reasonable liftover height and wide opening, lifting and fitting large and bulky items into the cargo hold shouldn't be much of an issue, though make sure the lid hinges don't crunch your goods. The trunk is lined, except for the lid, and features two release tabs for each side of the split rear seat: Pull the tabs, and then walk around to the interior and fold each seat section. The seatbacks are covered in hard plastic, which means you won't need to fear ripping fabric when sliding in large items.
Even under our strict scrutiny, our Hyundai Elantra SE tester wasn't willing to fork over one build quality issue. We checked the gaps around the hood and trunk and along the door seams, we checked the flushness of the head and taillights, tugged on every interior bit we could grasp, and even rolled it over to see if anything shook loose. Yes, that last bit was a joke, though all the other stuff is true. If the Elantra has any secret build quality issues, we didn't unearth them.
If you've read any of our reviews over the past few years, you're no doubt aware of our disdain for hard interior plastics. However, if they must be used, we see no reason for them to be anything but durable and of high quality. Hyundai apparently agrees. Indeed, the bits applied to the door panels, center console, and upper and lower dash are rock hard, but each piece feels up to the challenge of time and daily abuse. Plus, it's not like that stuff is used throughout the interior. Soft leather is on the steering wheel and shift knob, soft fabric covers the seats and center armrest, the headliner and visors are dressed in matching mesh, and the center dash panel is cushioned.
Chances are if you're looking for inexpensive transportation, attention-grabbing style comes in behind price, efficiency, comfort, and roominess. In that light, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra shines with a look that fails to ignite any inner passion, though the total package isn't without its pluses. Gone is the previous generation's dowdy appearance, replaced with a swept-back front fascia, gently sculpted flanks that curve upward over the rear wheels, and a short tail marked by mostly red lenses sitting high. Inside, soft curves serve to envelop the driver and front passenger, while silver and chrome accents impart a sense of class and sport.
Thank you, Hyundai designers, for understanding that few things are worse than offering a bigger interior without a commensurate amount of storage. Up front, there's a small glovebox that's offset by deep door pockets, a dual-level center armrest, a damped overhead sunglasses holder, two rubber-lined cubbies below the center controls (one covered), and a total of four cupholders, two of which are incorporated into the door pockets. Don't forget about the deep, covered cubby resting atop the dash. Rear seat accommodations are less impressive, consisting of only net pockets on the seatbacks and a couple of cupholders in the fold-down center armrest.
Again, what Hyundai offers for about $16,000 is surprising. In the case of radio controls, it's not the simple layout with two dials for volume and tuning, or the clearly-labeled and large buttons for seek/scan and presets, but the illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls. No, they're hardly uncommon by today's standards, though they're not typically standard fare on inexpensive cars. What our SE lacked was access to satellite radio. That would require opting for the Elantra Limited and the $1,300 Sun and Sound Package with its 220-watts and XM. That's fine for those who want to spend more money; we were happy with the standard auxiliary jack, despite its awkward placement several inches below the radio.
The word's getting out: Simple climate controls rule. OK, so the Elantra doesn't have the rubber grips that one of our editors seems so oddly fascinated with. At least the dials are big, easy to read, and feature noticeable detents when rotated. The chrome accent rings dress them up nicely, too. There are three dials: temperature; fan speed; and mode. Push the left dial for a/c, push the center dial to get recirculating air, and push the right dial to activate the rear defroster. We had the opportunity to test the heater and air conditioner, both of which proved to be expeditiously effective.
If, when faced with the question of how to power down your driver's window upon coming to a toll booth, you first look at the door panel, you should have no problem finding your way around the Elantra. Not only are the power windows logically placed, they're also clearly marked to indicate which window they operate, and inform you that the driver's window includes an auto-down feature. Next to the window controls are buttons for the power door locks and power mirrors. Given the lack of a navigation system or other such technology, those door switches are essentially all you're looking at for secondary controls.
As good as it is, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra still faces a chore in overcoming competitors of varying strengths. Among them are the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Ford Focus, the redesigned Honda Civic, and the Kia Spectra. Offering a bit more power are alternatives such as the Mazda3 and Mitsubishi Lancer, while the Nissan Sentra and Suzuki Forenza share stats closer to the Elantra. Rounding out the list are the Toyota Corolla and the updated and renamed Volkswagen Rabbit.
2nd Opinion – Buglewicz
Hyundai Elantra – Buglewicz's Opinion:
Shoppers in this segment would do themselves a huge disservice by skipping the Elantra. It's not without its faults, but there are no real deal breakers in the mix, and a lot to recommend. The interior is huge, cleanly styled and classy, the exterior is distinctive without being goofy, and there are features galore. The drawbacks are few: a noisy engine under acceleration and at freeway cruising speeds; steering that's too light and sensitive; hard plastic on the door panel tops where soft should be. But overall it's a very good car, easily competitive within its class. I'll admit it wouldn't be my first choice, but I wouldn't talk anybody who wanted one out of buying it.
2nd Opinion – Chee
Hyundai Elantra – Chee's Opinion:
What a delightful surprise. The Hyundai Elantra is roomy, powerful enough for its $16,000-plus price tag and built with what feel like durable materials throughout the cabin. It has a nice, modern style and communicates an overall sporty driving experience for its price tag. The interior is built with dark, hard plastics, and as such may hurt the perception of quality, but don't be fooled: The Elantra feels like it will last a good long time. Unfortunately for Hyundai, however, much of the competition is as good or even better: the Elantra matches up against the Mazda3, Honda Civic and Volkswagen Rabbit, among others. Of course, there's always that great warranty, which makes this little Hyundai a serious contender.
2nd Opinion – Wardlaw
Hyundai Elantra – Wardlaw's Opinion:
Based on the sticker price of our Elantra SE with floor mats, I figure I could drive one off the showroom floor for little more than $14,000 with some educated negotiation. For that sum, I'd get an impressive automobile outfitted with everything needed for daily commuting plus a full complement of airbags, decent performance, supple ride quality, and stable handling. Fuel economy registered 25.1 mpg during my time with the car, which needs to be better considering the engine isn't nearly as refined as that in Honda's Civic. Also, I could've used some additional front leg room. But all things considered, especially the class-leading powertrain warranty, it's hard to go wrong with the new Hyundai Elantra.
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In 2008, mine workers in Donetsk, Ukraine, found a strange artifact similar to a wheel from 300 million years ago.
Embedded in a sandstone, the miners were amazed by its resemblance to that of a current wheel . However, the mystery would grow even more.
While drilling the coal coking layer known as J3 “Sukhodolsky”, some 900 meters below the surface, the workers also ran into a wheel track on them.
Deputy Chief VV Kruzhilin took photos of the footprint and shared it with the head of the mine, S. Kasatkin, who was responsible for spreading the news. The mine could not be further explored and the only evidence that remained was the images.
Unable to date the strata in which the wheel track was found, it has been observed that the Rostov region , which surrounds Donetsk, is located on a carboniferous rock 300 to 360 million years old.
A 300 million year old wheel
This means that the wheel got stuck in that place millions of years ago in the past and dissolved over time due to a process known as diagenesis. Thus, sediments lithify into sedimentary rocks, as happens with fossils.
S. Kasatkin wrote a letter, where he relates the discovery of the strange wheel:
“This finding is not a public relations action. In due course (2008), we as a team of engineers and workers asked the mine manager to invite scientists for a detailed examination of the object. But the director, on the instructions of the then owner of the mine, prohibited such talks and instead only ordered to accelerate the works of passage through this section of lava and fast ‘loading’ of the section with mining equipment.
Because of that, this artifact and the smallest one found during subsequent work were found in a tunnel blockage and could not be removed and studied. It’s good that there were people who, despite the director’s ban, photographed this artifact.
I have connections with the people who first discovered these footprints and also with those who photographed them. We have more than a dozen witnesses. As you understand, admission to the mine is strictly limited (it is dangerous due to sudden emissions) and obtaining such a permit is quite difficult.
The “wheel” was imprinted on the sandstone of the ceiling. The guys tried to “cut” the find with pick hammers and lift it to the surface, but the sandstone was so strong (firm) that, for fear of damaging a print, they left it in place. At present, the mine is closed (officially since 2009) and access to the ‘object’ is impossible: the equipment is dismantled and the given layers are already flooded”
Other evidence of ancient “wheels”?
This written testimony, plus the witnesses and images , remain the only evidence of the strange footprint. However, the difficulties in studying the footprint is what has caused it to be taken into account.
If the photographic evidence is legitimate, how did a man-made wheel get embedded in 300 million-year-old strata?
The existence of wheeled vehicles in ancient times has come to the fore on several occasions and in various parts of the world.
Petrified wheel tracks have been found in France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and even North America.
One of the best known examples is the ” Maltese Footprints “, located near the Dingli Cliffs. The grooves have become famous in recent years, drawing the attention of various theorists and researchers.
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Although there is controversy about the age of these tracks, many researchers, due to the association and proximity to megalithic structures, especially in Malta, have concluded that they are extremely ancient .
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Rep. Barney Frank, Minority Wit
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, December 18, 1998; Page D01
"I thought you two should meet," Barney Frank said as he introduced his silver-haired mother to white-maned Henry Hyde. "In case either of you ever needs a hair transplant."
That was pure Barney Frank -- the nine-term Democratic congressman from Massachusetts who has emerged as one of the leading figures in the fight against impeachment. Humorous. Cordial to his political adversaries. Not one to shy away from sensitive issues. And most of all, master of the one-liner.
In defense of the president at the House Judiciary Committee hearings, Frank put on a tour de force -- interjecting procedural questions, leaping on points of order, deftly zinging an opponent, cracking jokes when the atmosphere became particularly poisonous. Known throughout Congress for his ability to simplify the issues, Frank characterized the proceedings against the president as an issue of "what did he touch and when did he touch it?"
"He overwhelms you with rapid rhetoric," says Hyde (R-Ill.), "but there is usually substance behind it. He's a fearsome adversary who appears to enjoy his work. He's quick, he's sharp and he's effective. Basically, Barney is a lot of fun."
"He's a cross between Louis Brandeis and Buddy Hackett," says his friend Ed Markey (D-Mass.).
Frank didn't sway any Republicans in the Judiciary Committee, which voted on straight party lines. He'll try again today on the House floor. "Barney has raised the bar day by day for those who think they will escape with a free vote," says Rep. Markey.
According to Frank, his role will be "to help present the case" and "to keep my powder dry in terms of rebuttals."
Last week he stated very firmly that "impeachment will fail." But that was then.
"It was a miscalculation," he said. "I underestimated the right wing's ability to ignore reality. There are Republicans voting for impeachment who I thought would not. And there probably were a couple of dozen Republicans who thought maybe they'd get lucky and the world would end on Wednesday."
They may well have gotten lucky. In terms of heading off a vote, going to war was the next best thing.
Barney Frank, who argued heatedly with Hyde during the Judiciary Committee proceedings, is actually a friend and an admirer of the committee chairman. This kind of collegiality is more common in Washington than most people realize.
The 58-year-old lawmaker, who is openly gay, is even cordial to his nemesis Dick Armey, who once publicly referred to him as "Barney Fag." Though the House majority leader (R-Tex.) later apologized, saying it was a slip of the tongue, Frank remained distant -- until recently. When The Washington Post misidentified Armey as Frank in a photo caption, "I went up to him on the floor," says Frank, "and I asked him, 'Which one of us is going to sue?' "
"The thing I like about Henry Hyde," says Frank, "is that he didn't come here to head up a posse. He came here to make public policy. He's good at what he does. And he's smart and he knows how to argue so he's prepared to argue it out. He's the kind of guy who likes the legislative process and understands it.
"People are often surprised that political opponents get along sometimes better than political allies," Frank continues. "In the midst of impeachment some of us are making a conscious effort to keep it personality-free. Henry and I have made a point of it."
Frank's words are not so kind for the man he is defending. He does not hesitate to be critical of the president.
"He screwed up," says Frank. "Bill Clinton is entitled to fairness but not indignation on his behalf. He's not a purely innocent person having suddenly been mugged. The guy's done something he shouldn't have done and he should have known better."
For that he deserves "censure. Strong censure."
This will be Frank's chief argument in today's debate: that impeachment is a move to throw the president out of office. Republican efforts to imply that the vote doesn't count because the Senate won't vote to convict are, he says, "like having your cake and eating it, too."
Frank says he doesn't understand those who say censure would mean nothing to the president. "The notion that Bill Clinton doesn't care what people think about him is nonsensical. Of course he does. He cares about what history says about him. I've never heard anybody suggest before that when the House or Senate censures or reprimands someone it's irrelevant. I was reprimanded. It was a very sad moment for me."
Frank is referring to the scandal eight years ago in which he was reprimanded for improperly using his office to help a male prostitute who was doing business out of Frank's house.
Frank has made it very clear in the committee hearings that his own experience with a sex-related scandal has had a great influence on how he views the Clinton scandal.
"I am a little bit bemused," he says, "by people denouncing him for lying about private sex, because they denounced me for telling the truth about it.
"I do think he over-lied about it. He should not have gone on television and said, 'I never had sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.' "
Frank thinks it is important "for the sake of the tone of the country that there should be a statement that this is an improper way to behave and that we are critical of it and you pay a price for it, the humiliation, degradation. . . .
"If he were to be caught again having sex with someone other than Hillary in the White House, given what has happened, I think it would destroy his presidency. It might not be impeachable, but I think there would be strong pressure on him to quit.
"The normal sanction for the kind of irresponsible behavior and terrible judgment and dishonesty that Bill Clinton has shown is that you get defeated in the next election. That's the ultimate penalty that a politician pays. . . . If Bill Clinton were not beyond electable sanctions, then I think people would not feel as frustrated because there would be a way to punish him."
Frank has one particularly close ally in the White House -- his sister, Ann Frank Lewis, Clinton's director of communications. Lewis is one of those credited with keeping the president's message front and center despite the chaos that engulfed the White House shortly after she started there last January.
Frank and his sister talk often on the phone. Although they are perceived to be ideologically motivated, Lewis describes them as "the pragmatic caucus of the progressive wing." Their approach is, she says, "How are we going to get it done?"
Though her brother freely condemns the president's behavior, Lewis has steadfastly refused to say anything critical. "She can't," Frank says. "She works there."
"I'm an advocate," is the way she puts it. "And this is a wonderful opportunity to work for somebody I believe in. I still do."
Lewis admits that she had a few bad moments after Clinton's Aug. 17 speech to the nation confessing he had indeed had an intimate relationship with Monica Lewinsky when she was a White House intern. "You think, 'Well, what am I going to do about this? Because I'm out there. Okay. What's this going to mean for me? How effective can I be? Do I want to continue doing what I'm doing?' And then you think, 'Of course I do.' These are still the issues you believe in."
Not long after Aug. 17, she almost disappeared from the newspapers and television talk shows. Though in person she is gracious, soft-spoken and self-deprecating, on television she comes across as forceful and unyielding. Because she is constantly "on message," many reporters have turned hostile and given up trying to talk to her, and, because of her eroded credibility, the White House has all but stopped offering her as a spokeswoman.
She concedes that her relationship with the press "has turned so adversarial. The press is such an enormously important part of what we do, so I'm sorry about that."
"I think," she says, "that Barney is better at making personal connections with people with whom he disagrees on some of the most fundamental ideological questions."
Both Frank and Lewis owe their political passion to their mother, Elsie Frank. She is a woman who devoted her early life to her children, went to work after they left home, retired at 70 and calls herself "an activist." She is extremely proud of her four children. (The other two are David, director of communications for the Department of Education, and Doris, who runs a program at Brandeis University.) "I think they're just being good people," she says, "a good asset to this country which I love."
"The real Ann is feisty," she says with a smile. "Her manner is different from Barney's. Barney is tough, but he's got a heart of gold. The real Ann has a strong band of steel down her back. She is kind and she's sweet, but . . . don't cross her."
Last December, the president and first lady had a surprise 60th-birthday party for Lewis in the family quarters of the White House. Elsie Frank describes the evening in glowing terms, talking about how wonderful the president was with the children and grandchildren. "It was just so down to earth," she says, "like a family reunion. He really makes you feel very comfortable. He was so kind and gracious, particularly to the young people. And then one month later this whole thing broke. We were all heartsick. It was devastating. He's two people. He's got a split personality."
In a way Frank's popularity is confounding. On paper he is not anyone's idea of the ideal politician. He can be idealistic as well as pragmatic, sweet as well as rude, aggressive, childlike, exasperating, confrontational -- and then funny, honest, generous and brilliant. A Harvard Law School graduate, he has what Markey calls "a nuclear power plant for a brain."
Spending several hours with him is like being caught in a verbal tornado. He is the world's fastest talker.
His favorite campaign slogan years ago was "Neatness isn't everything." His office is an indescribable mess and his suits are rumpled, but his thinking process is immaculate.
He loves sparring with reporters and takes great satisfaction in insulting them in interviews, almost daring them not to like him. During one interview session he accused this reporter of spouting "nonsense," being "ridiculous" and "irrational."
He can't tolerate "sappy stories about how some politicians mow their lawns. And you say, 'Oh, how nice, they mow their lawns.' Most people are nice. Most people who get elected are nice people. It's kind of hard to get elected if you're grumpy all the time.
"I work on it," he says, trying not to smile. "But it's hard."
In general, he says, the press "treats me very nicely. But I dislike the reason they treat me nicely. My press has been very good mainly because I'm often a controversialist. But I would have preferred them to write about the substance."
On the one hand, he'll sit still for a profile. On the other, he'll say, "I resist celebritization. I don't volunteer any of this stuff about my personal life except the fact that I was gay -- because that became a great distortion not to."
Out and About
Frank waited until he was "47 years and 3 months old" to come out of the closet. By that time, he says, "I was pretty sure that if I came out I would not lose my job in Congress. I thought it would diminish my influence in Congress. It did not." His base in suburban Boston, in fact, is so safe that he hasn't had to make a campaign commercial for TV in 16 years.
He thinks the average American is "less homophobic than he thinks he's supposed to be and more racist than he's willing to admit."
Frank credits President Clinton for doing "anything a president could do by his own executive action to fight anti-gay and lesbian prejudice." But his "biggest disappointment" with Clinton is on the "don't ask, don't tell" issue of gays in the armed forces, which he regards as a meaningless compromise. "I think because of his own problems, obviously with Vietnam, the one area of public policy where he almost always caved is the military."
Unlike other aspects of his private life, Frank warms to the subject of his homosexuality, becomes softer and less irritable as he talks about it. He smiles and jokes and is generally more cordial.
He recently broke up with Herb Moses, whom he referred to as his "lover," after a relationship of more than 10 years. The two are still friends.
Frank delights in telling stories about their experiences. Once at a charity ball, a woman asked them to stop dancing together. "It was going to be a fast dance and it became a slow dance and we weren't very good at it. The music changed on us in the middle. There may be some people who were uncomfortable but we just said, 'Look, we're not.' Our rule was very simple. We almost never did anything to make a point. But we never not did anything to make somebody else's point. We just decided we're going to live the way we want to live and if that bothered people that was their problem."
They made an exception once at a White House Christmas party when they saw then-Rep. Bill Dannemeyer (R-Calif.), "who was the arch, foolish homophobe," Frank says. "I noticed Bill Dannemeyer staring at us and I ran my fingers through Herb's hair, which, you know, I never did in public. And he looked a little sort of mildly puzzled, but then he kind of snuggled up to me. That was more to annoy Bill Dannemeyer."
He is still amused by the "spouse pin" issue. Congress distributes these pins for parking and other amenities, and Herb Moses had one. But "a bunch of right-wingers" demanded that Gingrich rescind the perk for Moses. Ultimately, Congress issued him a "domestic partner" card instead. "Herb may have the only domestic partner card. And his will expire in three weeks."
Frank says he is dating someone new but he's not yet ready "to be pinned." He doesn't know whether this will become another committed relationship, but he did take his new friend to the White House congressional Christmas party last week.
Before her son came out of the closet 11 years ago, Barney Frank's mother didn't have a clue he was gay. Barney had dated women, though whenever things got serious he would break up with them.
"He said he had something important to tell me and I was prepared for the worst," she says. But "to me that was not the worst. I was a little down, but not for long. I mean, he's still Barney."
First Things First
Frank insists that the Lewinsky scandal "hasn't been that much of a distraction. It really hasn't had much of an impact on the presidency."
Yet when asked what issue he cares most about, he winds up citing an example that contradicts that assertion.
"Global economy," he says without hesitation. He is a major supporter of what he calls "capitalism plus," which he describes as an effort to promote international free-market capitalism while at the same time imposing certain minimum standards to protect labor rights, the environment and other areas that might otherwise suffer. The Democrats, badly split over the issue in 1997, were moving toward resolving it.
"Then," he says, "the Lewinsky thing knocked that out."
"There was an agreement that we would work on this, and suddenly everybody's attention got turned away. . . . It's been one of the casualties of the Lewinsky thing. Clinton had agreed on it and that should have been the big story of the year. Instead Lewinsky became the big story of the year."
Ed Markey says Barney Frank "has been elevated to the status of the smartest and funniest member of Congress simultaneously, which gives him the power to influence every member in the House on every issue. . . . When Barney Frank talks to members, even the Republicans tend to start repeating what he says."
This is ironic, since Frank never even thought he would have a career as an elected official because he was Jewish. "I also knew I was gay," he says, "but I had hidden it. I'd outed myself with a bar mitzvah, it was too late to be in the closet as a Jew."
But today, he says, being Jewish is not a factor in politics, although "a Jewish president's still tough. . . . A Jewish vice president would have no problem. And I think a Jewish speaker would have no problem."
When then-House speaker Tip O'Neill learned that Frank was gay ("I understand Barney's come out of the room," O'Neill told a colleague, garbling the expression), he expressed his regret, telling Frank if it hadn't been for that, he could have been the first Jewish speaker.
It's still probably not in the cards. However, if the Democrats regain power, if he keeps on insulting reporters, excoriating his opponents and entertaining his colleagues, Barney Frank may make a different kind of history: as the first Jewish gay chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Equality minister Lynne Featherstone has announced that the government’s consultation on gay marriage is postponed until March 2012, and that its terms of reference will explicitly exclude same-sex religious marriages and opposite-sex civil partnerships.
It is bizarre that the minister for equality wants to maintain the discriminatory laws that prohibit gay couples from having a religious marriage and heterosexual couples from having a civil partnership. She sounds more like the minister for inequality.
Lynne Featherstone is mean-spirited to rule out in advance any discussion on opening up civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples. I stand for equality and this includes equality for straight people too. It would be wrong for the LGBT community to demand equal rights for ourselves and then ignore or accept the denial of equality to heterosexual people. In a democracy we should all be equal before the law.
There are many opposite-sex couples who would like a civil partnership. For the government to deny them this option is unfair – and illegal under human rights law. How can the equality minister support this discrimination?
France and the Netherlands have an equivalent to civil partnerships, respectively PACS and registered partnerships. They are open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The vast majority of civil partnerships in these countries are heterosexual ones. They are hugely popular there and would be equally popular here, if the government allowed straight couples to have them. To deny British heterosexuals the option of a civil partnership is profoundly unjust.
The government’s proposed continuation of the ban on gay religious marriages is another surprise. It is an infringement of religious freedom to dictate to faith organisations that they cannot carry out weddings for same-sex partners, especially since the government has already agreed to lift a similar ban on same-sex religious civil partnerships. Some religions – such as the Quakers, Unitarians and Liberal Judaism – want to conduct same-sex marriages. The equality minister says they will not be allowed to do so. While no religious body should be forced to perform gay or lesbian marriages, the government should give them the option and let them decide. It is time for legislation to end the legal prohibition on same-sex weddings conducted by faith organisations.
The consultation on gay marriage was supposed to begin in June this year. There is no excuse for postponing it until March next year. Why can’t it start now? In fact, why do we need any consultation at all? The ban on same-sex marriage is homophobic discrimination and should be repealed immediately.
No other government legislation is being subjected to such prolonged consultation. The Scottish government’s consultation on marriage equality began earlier this month. Why is the UK government dragging its feet?
If Muslim or Jewish people had been banned from marriage, the government would act swiftly to end such discrimination. There would be no long drawn out consultation period. Why the double standards?
Ending sexual orientation discrimination in marriage law is the right thing to do and it has majority public support. There is no reason for the government to delay. According to a 2009 Populous opinion poll, 61 per cent of the public believe that lesbian and gay couples should be allowed to get married.
Despite the government’s assurances, there is a serious danger that the delay will prevent marriage equality being passed before the next election. Because the consultation will not begin until March 2012, it is unlikely that legislation will be presented to parliament before mid-2013. Allowing for obstruction by the House of Lords, it is doubtful that it would be passed before late 2014, which is perilously close to the deadline for the next election. If the prime minister called an early poll, the legislation would fall.
This begs the question: is the consultation fanfare an attempt to take the heat off the government while effectively kicking same-sex marriage into the long grass?
Lynne Featherstone’s announcement is clearly an attempt to thwart the Equal Love legal case in the European Court of Human Rights, where four gay couples and four heterosexual couples are seeking to overturn sexual orientation discrimination in civil marriage and civil partnership law.
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, Research Paper
Architectural designs changed greatly
since the ancient times. Most famous architectures and sculptures
today originated from the Greek and Roman civilizations. Moreover,
some of the inventions from those civilizations are also being used today,
such as the arch, which originated from Roman architecture, and the columns,
which originated from the Greek architecture. Throughout history,
these architectures and inventions have become the foundations for our
buildings, churches, and much more.
The Greek architecture used mainly columns
in most of their temples. The shape of the column was the most significant
architectural factor. There were three types of columns, which were
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. On these columns would lay a magnificent
centerpiece, which displayed Greek gods or any sort of decorations. On
the other hand, the Romans? architecture used mainly arches, which could
hold much more pressure than a column. Romans also used columns in
their buildings, but only in a decorative form. Arches were made
of stones or bricks and placed on top of each other in a way that it can
form an arch and hold weight upon itself. In most Roman architectures,
such as the Colosseum, there would be a dome over the top to protect from
rain, sun, or any other weather. The dome has a massive weight, so
there has to be something to support it up, and this is where the job of
the arch takes place.
In these Greek and Roman buildings or temples,
there would be sculptures of famous gods and warriors. The Greek
sculptures were also different than the Romans?. The Roman sculptures
had more ?life? in it. In other words, it was more realistic.
Greek sculptures looked stiff and didn?t show much character as the Romans?
Therefore, in conclusion, Roman civilization
seemed more developed than the Greeks?. They had many positives and
also negatives, but they both were great ancient civilizations considering
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No. 9 South Carolina Aiken squeezes past No. 10 Lander in conference play
GREENWOOD, S.C. -- Ninth-ranked South Carolina Aiken picked up an 8-6 extra inning victory against the 10th-ranked Lander Bearcats on Friday.
The win gives the Pacers an early advantage in the weekend series between the top-two teams in the Peach Belt Conference.
USC Aiken (32-8, 17-5 PBC) picked up two runs in the top of 10th inning and Danny Wissmann came in to shut the door in the bottom of the 10th to secure the win. Sean Miller picked up the game-winning RBI with a single and Tyler Moore scored on the play as well.
The Pacers opened the scoring in the game by plating the first three runs of the game. A Ryan Metzler double scored Ty Barkell in the second inning and Branden Millhouse scored on a sacrifice fly by Bryce Baur in the third. USC Aiken scored again in the fifth to take a three-run lead on an RBI single by Bill Gerstenslager that drove in Millhouse to push the Pacer lead to 3-0.
Lander (29-10, 18-7 PBC) answered with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Bearcats scored on an RBI double and a sacrifice fly to cut the lead to 3-2.
The Pacers scored again in the top of the sixth when Moore singled in JJ Loker, but Lander scored twice more in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game at four.
USC Aiken added single runs in the eighth and ninth innings to take a 6-4 advantage. A Moore sacrifice fly scored Gerstenslager in the eighth and Baur drove in Josh Miller in the ninth inning.
The Bearcats posted two runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings. Patrick Grady had a two-RBI single to tie the game at six.
USC Aiken out-hit Lander 11-10 in the Pacer victory. Barkell was the only Pacer with multiple hits in the game, going 2-for-5 with one run scored. Baur and Moore each drove in two runs for the Pacers.
Connor Lewis and Ian Harvey claimed multiple hits for Lander. They both went 2-for-4 in the game.
The Pacers used five pitchers in the game and closer Taylor Grover picked up the win. Grover (3-0) struck out two and gave up his first earned runs of the season in one inning of work. Wissmann earned his first save of the season by pitching the 10th inning.
Three Bearcat pitchers saw action in the loss. Johnny Walker (0-2) took the loss, pitching 1.1 innings and giving up two runs. | <urn:uuid:27b41c07-c8b1-496e-8cb9-7373592ce538> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2013-04-13/no-9-south-carolina-aiken-squeezes-past-no-10-lander-conference | 2015-03-01T13:28:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462331.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00227-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95401 | 592 |
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The Risk Prioritisation Process in an Increased Cyber Threat Landscape21 May 2020 | Santhosh Kumar
The UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recorded an 11 per cent monthly rise in cyberattack attempts against the country’s federal government entities in March 2020. As per their statement, more than 34,930 attempts were stopped last month, an increase of 3,449 on February's numbers. Fifty-nine per cent of the cases were related to malware, 34 per cent were attempts to exploit systems, and more than 6 per cent were phishing attempts. Refer to the Monthly UAE Security Report (MAR 2020) in TRA website for complete details.
The enforced social distancing rules have pushed most of the organisations towards a “working from home” initiative, asking the employees to perform their daily activities by connecting remotely to the corporate network. Enabling remote connections, especially to networks which otherwise wouldn’t be accessible online, can pose additional risks.
As a result, the threat surface has increased, and cybercriminals are trying to take advantage of the overall situation by strategising their attacks while exploiting heightened emotions like stress and panic.
This has resulted in an increase in cyber threats and the associated cyber threat intelligence (CTI) being generated for organisations’ consumption. CTI contains information about threats and threat actors that helps mitigate against malicious activity. Therefore, it is in an organisation’s best interest to consider intergrading CTI with the risk management process to enable the organisation to take corrective actions based on risk prioritisation.
There are several practical challenges with this integration process because of the time-sensitive nature of the emerging threats. These challenges warrant a discussion around a more suitable approach under unprecedented circumstances when it comes to rethinking risk prioritisation.
Organisations utilise CTI information to mitigate any relevant vulnerabilities within their business environment prior to these being identified and targeted by threat actors. CTI team should first identify any corresponding vulnerabilities within the business environment against the nature of the increased cyber threats. Then, the CTI team should inform the corresponding stakeholders (mostly Information Technology and Cyber Security teams) to fix these vulnerabilities. However, organisations do not have unlimited resources or bandwidth and require some prioritisation to fix those cyber threats that are critical and requiring immediate action.
Organisations might already be using a risk-based prioritisation for the cyber threats arising out of CTI. A risk-based approach to cybersecurity means that risk is above all other factors before making security-related decisions. This approach without considering the time-sensitive nature of these threats would not be very effective. Moreover, a risk-based prioritisation with a time-sensitive approach would enable the organizations to take risk-aware decisions in a timely manner.
This risk prioritisation should be implemented by integrating the threats arising from CTI into the cyber security risk management process. The cybersecurity risk management team should calculate the risk ratings (E.g. High, Medium and Low) for these threats based on their risk management framework (impact and likelihood statements). Refer to the matrix below for a sample risk prioritisation matrix. Then, the cybersecurity risk management team should provide risk-based prioritisation for these threats to the corresponding stakeholders. Finally, the stakeholders should take corrective actions based on these risk ratings and their associated timelines. A risk-based approach to CTI would ensure effective prioritisation of cyber threats and their corresponding mitigation efforts.
However, there are several practical challenges while using a risk-based approach to prioritise CTI. These are mainly due to the time-sensitive nature of these threats. Stakeholders need to take immediate action to mitigate these real-world threats, as threat actors (attackers) are continuously exploiting them. However, the risk prioritisation might unintentionally delay the process of corrective action, as a regular cybersecurity risk assessment should be performed for these threats. Hence, the stakeholders might need to wait until the issuance of the complete risk assessment report to initiate corrective actions. This unintentional delay could be considered critical and even unacceptable, given the time-sensitive nature of these threats. These challenges are elaborated below:
Though these challenges might appear daunting at first look, diligent evaluation of existing processes could provide some valuable solutions. There is no perfect solution for these practical challenges. However, some delicate changes to existing processes could result in an optimal and feasible solution. They are:
With organisations receiving increased CTI about cyberattacks and the associated threats, it will require a method of prioritisation for taking corrective actions. Refer to “Cyber Threats In The Midst Of COVID-19 Pandemic” at Digital14 Insights section for the latest Cyber Threat Intelligence report published in April 2020. The current situation provides compelling reasons to review and enhance the integration of CTI with the cybersecurity risk management process with specific consideration given to the time-sensitive nature of these cyber threats. The above recommendations would be a great start for this enhanced integration process. Organisations can also speak with an external Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) consultant to manage this enhanced integration process.
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Network Planning Analyst
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The role of the Network Planning Analyst is to plan, execute, and finalize fulfilment of RPC orders based on availability of the national pool, by effectively communicating with customer service, sales, service centers, production facilities and third-party logistics provider. This position is responsible for managing orders for retailers, regrind orders, and consignment warehouses, as well as balancing inventory position at all service centers with inbound and outbound scheduling.
- Plan the sourcing of RPC inventory by using discretion when coordinating daily shipments volumes based upon service center wash output, production of new RPC’s, open sales orders, tier rankings, and seasonal activity.
- Analyze trends and market conditions for current and future customer ordering, noting seasonal demand, customer’s growing seasons and buying patterns. Provide recommendations for business outlook and strategies to senior management as well as financial estimates.
- Make independent decisions on daily transport shipment activity to minimize costs and maximize service. Work closely with service center operations team to effectively turn RPC’s, utilizing cost efficient sourcing solutions.
- Serve as consignment warehouse coordinator, reviewing orders and inventory levels daily compared to established targets and creating replenishment orders as needed.
- Utilizing customer’s growing season forecast, projected volumes, and buying patterns, this individual will create strategies to best meet inventory targets.
- Effective use of systems and processes to measure and monitor the impact of their decisions on company performance. This includes the preparation and execution of reports as needed to support business decisions above their area of influence.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills- primarily in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, MRP/ERP systems and manipulating data to perform analysis
- 4+ years of inventory/materials planning experience
- In-depth knowledge of logistics, supply chain planning, inventory, customer service, and transportation
- Process development experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Domestic geographical knowledge
- Inventory management knowledge and understanding
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly interpret, analyze, and report data
- Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills are a requirement
- SAP R3 proficiency
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Proven planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated successes in handling multiple high priority projects, in addition to normal responsibilities
- Self-motivated to achieve goals
LANGUAGES: English required. Spanish preferred
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The following report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University suggests actions that should...
The following report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University suggests actions that should be taken by schools, parents and students, and includes statistics of the toll alcohol and drugs are taking on college kids.
CASA’s 10 Key Actions for Colleges and Universities to Prevent and Reduce Student Substance Abuse
(1) Set clear substance-use policies and consequences of violations.
(2) Ban smoking; prohibit alcohol and tobacco ads, sponsorships and promotions on campus; ban alcohol in dorms, in most common areas, at on-campus student parties and at college sporting events.
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(3) Screen all students for substance-abuse problems; target high-risk students and times; provide needed interventions and treatment.
(4) Hold student classes and exams Monday through Friday to reduce weekend substance abuse.
(5) Educate faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni about substance abuse and involve them in prevention activities.
(6) Engage students in service-learning courses and community service.
(7) Offer substance-free recreational opportunities.
(8) Include in the academic curricula information about substance abuse and addiction.
(9) Engage community partners in prevention, enforcement, interventions and treatment.
(10) Monitor rates and consequences of student substance use and evaluate and improve programs and services.
• Set good examples for children and young adults by not abusing alcohol or prescription drugs, using other drugs or smoking.
• Talk with your children about substance use from an early age and continue these conversations through college. Have a comprehensive discussion about substance use — its risks, your expectations, and the consequences you will enforce should they violate the rules — during the summer before their departure for college.
• Set clear expectations and disapproval of underage drinking, alcohol abuse, smoking and other drug use in both high school and college.
• Get help fast when children show signs of trouble with substances or related mental-health problems.
• Work with your child’s school (e.g., by serving on campus task forces, requesting notification of substance-use policy violations) to prevent and reduce drinking and alcohol abuse, smoking and other drug use and their resulting consequences.
• Accept responsibility for your own health and respect the rights of others by not drinking if underage, drinking excessively if of age, smoking or using other drugs.
• Learn the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, the health and career consequences, and where to turn if you develop a problem.
• Get help fast for peers in need.
• Get engaged in solving the problem of student substance abuse.
From: “Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s Colleges and Universities,” a new report by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, March 15, 2007. The comprehensive 231-page report, the result of more than four years of research, surveys, interviews and focus groups, is the most extensive examination ever undertaken of the substance-abuse situation on the nation’s college campuses:
• 49 percent (3.8 million) of full-time college students binge drink and/or abuse prescription and illegal drugs.
• 22.9 percent (1.8 million) of full-time college students meet the medical criteria for substance abuse and dependence, two and one half times the 8.5 percent of the general population who meet these same criteria.
The report finds that from 1993 to 2005 there has been no real decline in the proportion of students who drink (70 to 68 percent) and binge drink [no change at 40 percent]. However, the intensity of excessive drinking and rates of drug abuse have jumped sharply:
· Between 1993 and 2001 the proportion of students who binge drink frequently is up 16 percent; who drink on 10 or more occasions in a month, up 25 percent; who get drunk at least three times a month, up 26 percent; and who drink to get drunk, up 21 percent.
· Between 1993 and 2005 the proportion of students abusing prescription drugs increased:
343 percent for opioids like Percocet, Vicodin and OxyContin;
93 percent for abuse of stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall;
450 percent for tranquilizers like Xanax and Valium;
225 percent for sedatives like Nembutal and Seconal.
· Between 1993 and 2005, the proportion of students who:
o Use marijuana daily more than doubled to 310,000.
o Use cocaine, heroin and other illegal drugs (except marijuana) is up 52 percent to 636,000.
Consequences of Abuse
Consequences of substance abuse on college campuses include:
· 1,717 deaths from unintentional alcohol-related injuries in 2001, up six percent from 1998;
· A 38 percent increase from 1993 to 2001 in the proportion of students injured as a result of their own drinking;
· A 21 percent increase from 2001 to 2005 in the average number of alcohol-related arrests per campus. In 2005, alcohol-related arrests constituted 83 percent of campus arrests;
· 97,000 students were victims of alcohol-related rape or sexual assaults in 2001;
· 696,000 students were assaulted by a student who had been binge drinking in 2001.
These statistics come from a variety of analyses using the best and most recent data available.
Other key findings:
· Rates of daily smoking among college students dropped from 15 percent in 1993 to 12 percent in 2005 and of daily heavy smoking (half a pack or more a day) from 9 percent in 1993 to 7 percent in 2005. More than 1.8 million full-time college students are current smokers.
· Fraternity and sorority members are likelier than nonmembers to drink (88 versus 67 percent), binge drink (64 versus 37 percent), drink and drive (33 versus 21 percent), use marijuana (21 versus 16 percent) or cocaine (3 versus 1.5 percent), smoke (26 versus 21 percent).
· 37 percent of college students fear social stigma attached to substance abuse, which keeps them from seeking help. Only 6 percent of students who meet medical criteria for alcohol or drug abuse or dependence seek help.
· 78 percent of college students who use illicit drugs have sexual intercourse compared to 44 percent of those who never use drugs.
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SKILLMAN, NJ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has confirmed the eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams that will participate in the 2016 ITA Division III National Team Indoor Championships. The 16 programs were chosen based on their final 2015 Oracle/ITA national ranking.
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, will host the men’s tournament at the Cleveland Racquet Club, Feb. 19-21, 2016, while DePauw University out of Greencastle, Indiana, is the site for the women’s draw, which runs from Feb. 26-28.
“The 2016 ITA Division III National Indoor Championship fields for both women and men will showcase many of the nation’s top programs and players,” said ITA Chief Executive Officer Timothy Russell. “The ITA Division III National Indoor Championships speak to the breadth and depth of all of college tennis and the ITA’s commitment to serving student-athletes at all levels.”
The men’s field features six institutions that concluded the 2014-15 season ranked in the national top-10, with Washington University – St. Louis (3rd), Pomona-Pitzer (4th) and Emory (5th) possessing top-5 rankings. Trinity (TX) (8th) is the defending champion, as the Tigers defeated Emory 5-4 in last year’s final. Chicago (6th), Kenyon (10th), Carnegie Mellon (11) and Case Western Reserve (14) comprise the remainder of the men’s draw.
All eight teams in the women’s championship finished the 2014-15 season inside the top-15 of the national rankings, including four in the top-10. Johns Hopkins has won the ITA Division III National Championship each of the past three years and the Blue Jays concluded the 2015 season ranked 11th nationally. Carnegie Mellon (6th), Pomona-Pitzer (7th), MIT (9th), Washington & Lee (10th), Sewanee (12th), Washington University – St. Louis (13th) and DePauw (14th) round out the women’s selections.
Seeding for both draws will be based on the November 2015 Oracle/ITA Preseason Rankings. All participants will play three matches and each dual contest will be played to completion, starting with doubles and ending with singles. Singles matches will be best-of-three sets, except when the dual match has been decided, in which case a third-set super tiebreak will be used.
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Honesty in the Workplace —Communicating Values
Do you consider yourself an honest and ethical person? Well, chances are that if you hold any type of management position, there is a good probability that your employees may see you differently.
A study by the Ethics Resource Center shows that organizations with strong honesty in the workplace values—from top executives to middle managers to workers—experience less misconduct and more frequent reporting of misbehavior on the job. This study indicates that a culture that promotes honesty in the workplace values has a “profound” impact on the kinds of behavior that can/cannot put a business in jeopardy.
According to the study, organizations with stronger cultures find far fewer employees (4 percent) feel pressure to commit misconduct than in weaker cultures (15 percent). The ERC findings indicate that actions by top managers (and the way they are perceived) have a significant impact on outcomes and that co-worker culture—peer pressure—is powerful in promoting honesty in the workplace and in cutting the amount of financial misconduct witnessed by employees.
Yes, honesty in the workplace is a big issue these days. Without question, over the past few years, dishonesty, corruption and lying by government officials and private industry leaders have created employee distrust in the ways our leaders in general promote honesty in the workplace.
Certainly, I have encountered many dishonest and unethical managers who would take advantage of any circumstances, which would benefit them personally.
However, I have also found that the majority truly care and attempt to do the right thing when it comes to promoting honesty in the workplace. As practically every chapter in this book, Business Fraud: From Trust to Betrayal details, simply being honest and ethical are not enough in today’s world. As both a manager and leader, you must regularly communicate and reinforce your honesty in the workplace values. | <urn:uuid:bf91dad3-cb94-4ea5-9b58-ebf9081e9e50> | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | http://preventbusinessfraud.com/related-articles/honesty-in-the-workplace/ | 2018-05-21T18:51:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864466.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521181133-20180521201133-00505.warc.gz | en | 0.960872 | 375 |
Marine biotoxin levels have recently increased again in Whatcom County waters, and as a result, recreational shellfish harvest has been closed to all species in Birch Bay.
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If you are transporting a trailer or driving a vehicle with a long overhang past the rear axles, we strongly suggest you travel aboard the Whatcom County ferry at a tide no lower than 4 feet.
Roberts Road will be closed beginning Monday, April 29, 2019, north of Goshen Road for the Roberts Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 249 Replacement Project. A signed detour route will be in place.
Information on any Office of Emergency Management incidents can be found here. The page is updated as needed.
There will be a special 3-day filing period August 14 - August 16 for offices up for election in which no candidate filed during official candidate filing week.
Marine biotoxin levels have increased again in some Whatcom County waters, and recreational shellfish harvest has been closed in Birch Bay, Portage Bay, and other areas. Check the Washington State Shellfish Safety map for the latest closure information.
Unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish on beaches in Whatcom County. Most Whatcom County beaches are closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.
Check your immunization status to make sure your family is up-to-date on your measles (MMR) vaccinations.
Whatcom County wants input and assistance to develop a countywide, rights-of-way ADA Transition Plan. The Transition Plan will ensure that curb ramps, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, pedestrian push buttons are to current standards and accessible to all.
A zipper merge is the way to go!
West Badger Road will be closed approximately 1-mile west of Guide Meridian (SR 539) beginning Monday, June 24 for the W. Badger Rd/Bertrand Creek Bridge No. 50 Replacement Project.
To maximize service, we will be limiting propane and fuel deliveries during the months of July and August. During these months, we will welcome propane and fuel trucks on Thursdays only. This change is in effect July 8, 2019 thru Sept 2, 2019.
Whatcom County Public Works proposed to repair Birch Bay Drive storm damage, Truck Road flood damage, and several railroad and bridge approaches starting late June 2019.
Roberts Road will be closed beginning Monday, April 29, 2019, north of Goshen Road for the Roberts Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 249 Replacement Project. A signed detour route will be in in place
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Editor’s note: This article has been edited to correct where Reps. Jonathan Singer and Sonya Jaquez Lewis serve in the Legislature.
Two incidents still fresh in the minds of many made Longmont an appropriate setting for a town hall on the subject of mental illness on Saturday.
After two episodes in 2015 that occurred less than 24 hours apart — including the violent assault on Michelle Wilkins by Dynel Lane — the city made concerted efforts to improve mental health care in the area, pledging to train 2,000 community members in mental health first aid over a period of two years and organizing 10 community conversations in 2016 alone.
Five years later, those conversations are still happening.
The Longmont Public Library filled to capacity Saturday for a town hall hosted by State Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont area, and Sen. Mike Foote, D-Lafayette. The event’s aim was to discuss current mental health problems facing Colorado at the state and local levels, legislation being proposed this year to improve access to treatment, and resources available to those who need help.
A panel of eight mental health care professionals opened the event by introducing their work.
Panelist Phoebe Norton, who represented local clinic Mental Health Partners, described her decades working in mental health care as filled with “many rewards and many challenges.”
Norton was joined by representatives from Supporting Action for Mental Health, Boulder Valley Community Action Network, The National Association of Social Workers, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Longmont Police Department.
Singer, who chairs the state House Public Health Care & Human Services Committee, followed the panel. The representative mentioned several mental health care bills that have been passed or are in progress in the House, among them a bill that will provide housing to mentally ill Coloradans released from prison, as well as a bill that would allow for a mental health criminal justice committee to continue in the House.
“We have the greatest challenges. Our suicide rates are some of the top in the nation. Our alcohol and other substance abuse rates are some of the worst in the nation,” he said.
“We have an opportunity now because we’ve recognized these things and we’ve started to de-stigmatize these issues to get us to a point where we can actually become the model for the nation in the services we provide to make sure that we are all better connected, that healthcare, and housing, and criminal justice, and education, and jobs are one conversation happening at one time.”
Singer also introduced Lewis, who spoke about her background as the first pharmaceutical director of Colorado Access. She mentioned two House bills in progress she is sponsoring, one of which would provide training for educators about how to deal with mental illness.
“Colorado has one of the highest teenage suicide rates in the country. We absolutely have to have more resources for mental health. We had a plan for it last year, trying to pass Prop CC,” Democrats’ attempt at chipping away at the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which was soundly defeated in November.
“That would have gotten us more money for education, more money for mental health, some transportation money. So if folks want this, if we want an increase in these resources, we’re going to have to generate funds to do it, because we don’t have any more general funds,” she said.
Then the audience was given the chance to take the microphone.
Izzy TenBrook, a licensed professional counselor, stood and asked Singer if the Mental Health Practitioner Act, an act that requires mental health care professionals to be licensed, would be renewed. TenBrook expressed she feels her job is being threatened by unlicensed mental health care workers who have “no baseline education or ethics code.”
Although Singer responded that “these conversations are some of the most nuanced, most important things we can do, but it’s not what we’re here to talk about today,” TenBrook was followed by most of the licensed professionals in the room wanting to discuss the issue.
“We’re in need of some guidance. Our livelihoods are being threatened,” one called out from the audience.
Others stayed focused on the issue at hand.
A local pastor stepped up and expressed her concern that religious leaders are often uneducated about how to guide those with mental illness. A mother voiced frustration that her daughter who suffers from mental illness was turned down by a local clinic. An emergency room nurse, a volunteer at a homeless shelter, and a few participants living with mental illness were among the attendees who generated the all-inclusive discussion for which Singer had asked.
“When you hear that one out of five people will have a mental health issue in their lives, that means that any politician that doesn’t pay attention to this issue should be doing so at their own peril,” Singer said at the event.
That’s why I decided to focus this town hall on this one issue. I wanted people to understand we’re going to highlight this as a top-tier issue and make sure that, regardless of where you come from, we’re going to make sure you get the help that you need when you need it.” | <urn:uuid:9561a259-0d66-4993-9456-08855960b7c6> | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | https://www.timescall.com/2020/02/08/longmont-summit-puts-mental-health-front-and-center/ | 2020-08-12T12:59:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738892.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200812112531-20200812142531-00191.warc.gz | en | 0.971689 | 1,118 |
Your earned media strategy is an important part of your content’s success. But if you’ve struggled to get placement in major publications, it might be because the traditional approach to PR is, well, a little stale. To increase your chances of earned media success, you need to collaborate with publishers—not throw content at them.
After much trial and error, we’ve found that a Publication-Tailored Content (PTC) strategy is the best approach. It’s a unique tactic that flips the old-school PR paradigm: Instead of cold-pitching publishers, you bring them into the creative process. This enables you to create content they love, while getting the coverage you want.
If your earned media strategy isn’t working as well as you’d like, Publication-Tailored Content might change the game.
Why Your Earned Media Strategy Doesn’t Work
The digital distribution landscape is almost unrecognizable since we first started back in 2008.
At that time, our cofounder Jason Lankow was one of the top 5 Digg influencers in the world. Infographics were exploding, sending unbelievable traffic to sites (so much so that clients’ sites would sometimes crash), and publishers were thirsty for visual content. In Internet years, it feels like a hundred years ago. And it might as well be.
Earned media is still an incredibly valuable channel. (According to Nielsen, 92% of people worldwide trust earned media.) But getting publishers to feature your content has become increasingly difficult for many reasons.
- Oversaturation: Journalists are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of pitches they receive. According to a 2014 Harvard Business Review survey, 40% of journalists receive a minimum of 20 pitches a day, and some receive up to 100. To be considered, your content has to impress.
- Weak pitches: The days of the page-long press release are gone, yet many PR pros still send out long, boring pitches. And let’s not talk about faxed pitches—yes, they still happen.
- Bad content: Bad content is everywhere. It usually includes little useful information, 3 logos, and about 14 brand mentions. But even good content can still be a bad fit for an editor’s beat if it’s too stale, overdone, or irrelevant.
- Disconnected process: In many content marketing operations, the content process is siloed. A creative team creates something they like and sends completed content to a PR team, who then catapults the content across the Web to the publications they want to be featured in. It’s a total crapshoot and, unsurprisingly, publishers often reject that content.
Many of these issues stem from the same root problem: a brand-centric approach, as opposed to an editorial approach. This is a common flaw in earned media strategy, both in content creation and distribution.
To increase your chances of placement, you need to ensure your brand is focused on two key areas:
1) Audience-centric content
When it comes to content creation, brands tend to focus on their own goals (e.g., getting featured in publications that will make them look good). But if you want to make content publishers love, you need to focus on what their audiences want. An “audience first” mentality will also influence the publications you target in your earned media strategy.
Getting published in Time might get you prestige, but an industry publication will get you the audience most likely to convert.
2) Collaborative relationships
Editors and journalists do want content—so long as it engages their audience (and, by default, makes them look good, too). If you’re looking to create audience-centric content for a publication, you need to know what subjects and ideas resonate with them.
Editors and journalists are the gatekeepers of this information. Nurturing relationships with these individuals eliminates the guessing game.
So, how do you revamp your earned media strategy to focus on these areas? Through Publication-Tailored Content.
What Is Publication-Tailored Content?
It’s basically the reverse approach to traditional earned media strategy. Instead of pitching your content to publishers post-completion, it’s bringing publishers into content development, ensuring you’re appealing to their audience from the start. The result is, as the name suggests, a piece of content tailored for a specific publication and audience.
PTC is a true collaboration between your brand and your publishing partner, from ideation to creation.
- Ideas are vetted by your publishing partner. (They may have ideas to share as well.)
- Content is designed for the publication’s aesthetic and/or preferences.
- Your publisher provides feedback on content iterations.
- Content is typically co-branded.
This earned media strategy is significantly more effective because it benefits all stakeholders: brands, publishers, and the audience that consumes it.
- Better ROI: This approach greatly increases the likelihood of getting published, meaning your time and energy aren’t wasted on a piece of content that doesn’t get results.
- Larger reach: With placed content, you tap into larger audiences (more importantly, targeted audiences that are more likely to be interested in your product or service).
Higher SEO/traffic: Links from sites with strong domain authority will help your SEO, bringing you more traffic that converts. (A 2014 study by Conductor & Demand Metric found that organic search leads converted 15% more than paid search leads.)
Credibility: Appearing in major publications makes your brand more legitimate. Audiences will come to trust your expertise.
- Continued collaboration: Because you’re providing valuable content, publishers will see you as a reliable content source. (After we implemented a Publication-Tailored Content strategy, publications began proactively asking us for content to help support their stories.)
Case study: We partnered with Microsoft Social Listening to create a Publication-Tailored Content series for the brand’s social listening tool. We worked with publishing partners to find out which newsworthy, shareable topics might appeal to their audiences and created custom content for each.
These placements, coupled with paid amplification, helped Microsoft meet and exceed its goal of media coverage, traffic, conversions, and brand visibility.
- Free content: You’re providing them with high-quality content they don’t have to pay for or bother their already-swamped teams to create.
- Relevant content: Publishers don’t hate pitches (according to HBR, 70% of journalists want pitches related to their beat), they just hate pitches they can’t use. With Publication-Tailored Content, they get to be a part of the process and provide their input before content is created.
- Diversity: Publishers are often strapped for resources. Giving them varied formats of high-quality content (interactives, infographics, video, etc.) helps them provide a better storytelling experience to their audience.
- Exclusivity: Publication-Tailored Content is custom content, created just for them. This gives publishers a competitive advantage.
Case study: We partnered with Addvocate on a PTC project for Mashable: an interactive poll to find out how the site’s readers pronounce tech terms. This gave Mashable an opportunity to engage their audience, experiment with an exciting new format, and generate proprietary data.
- Engaging storytelling: Whether it’s an interesting data visualization or shorter-form visual content supporting a larger article, PTC provides an extra layer of storytelling.
- Brand expertise: Your brand knows the ins and outs of the subject matters you’re covering. This specialized knowledge gives audiences authoritative information they might not get elsewhere.
- Brand discovery: Audiences want to engage with brands they believe in through storytelling—not selling. If your story is engaging, emotional, or enlightening, they’re more interested in your content. (Mattress company Casper has gone so far as to hire journalists to create content for its sleep-centric publication Van Winkle’s.)
Example: We partnered with Newscred to create a PTC infographic to educate fellow marketers about Snapchat users. The content provided their audience useful information. It was also picked up by many other marketing publications, giving us additional exposure.
How to Put PTC Into Practice
Over the last few years, we have tested and refined the PTC process to make it as simple—and effective—as possible. What we’ve outlined here assumes you have established relationships with your publishing partners.
If you need info on identifying your target publications, getting contact info, and establishing relationships, check out this post.
1) Invite publishers into creation process
PTC relies on willing collaboration from all parties. To do this, all stakeholders need to be involved from the beginning.
We usually start the process with a cursory exploratory phase to start exploring ideas. That sometimes means we schedule a kick-off call or email a publisher to find out what type of content they might be open to.
PTC is not about approaching a publisher and demanding they work with you. It’s about offering your services to provide more value to their audience.
Tip: Editorial interns may be a great place to start if you don’t have the strongest relationship with a publication. They’re not so overwhelmed with pitches, and they’re eager to bring new and cool ideas to editors.
Some good questions to ask at this stage:
- What topics do your audiences respond to most?
- Are there any upcoming stories that might benefit from supporting content?
- What formats are you interested in (e.g., infographics, interactive content, videos, etc.)?
- What do you wish you could explore but don’t have time for?
The goal is to come up with an attractive idea. Some types of brand content are particularly attractive to publishers, specifically:
- Research or studies
- Proprietary data
- Industry expertise or insights
Sometimes publishers will have specific content requests or ideas. Other times they’ll give you full freedom to come up with an idea. (Some of our favorite early Publication-Tailored Content pieces came from publishers who encouraged us to get weird and really experiment.)
Above all, it’s important to root your ideation around the publication’s audience, ensuring it fits well with the tone of content they already produce.
Once you have your idea, circle back to share it with your publisher contact and get their feedback. Before you start producing the content, you will also want to address any specific details as it pertains to:
- Content: Medium, story, length, etc.
- Design: Dimensions, file format, branding colors or visual language
- Promotion: Timeline, publish date, exclusives, etc.
Once you have the greenlight, you can move into content creation.
2) Create the content
Depending on your publishing partner, they may want to be very involved in content creation (e.g., helping build outlines or providing sources) or they may leave it to you. Ask them which parts of the process they’d like to chime in on before you dive in.
Even if they’re happy to leave you to your own devices, it is important to maintain communication and get buy-in and feedback on content at the appropriate stages, whether that’s outlines, wireframes, or design iterations.
But before you send your content, do your best to make sure it’s up to par.
- Content: Is the story there? Does it match the publication’s tone and voice? Is there any information missing? Has it gone through a thorough copy and fact check?
- Design: Is it on-brand and appropriate for the subject? Are there any aesthetic preferences to keep in mind? (For example, due to editorial brand standards, a publication may avoid any graphics that use the color purple.)
Something to keep in mind: If you are just starting out with PTC, be amenable to any requested changes. You want to position your brand as a useful resource.
3) Nurture Your Relationships with Publishers
Ideally, you will prove your value to your publishing partner and find more opportunities to work together in the near future. Until then, here are some things that can help you lay the groundwork for those collaborations:
- Stay up-to-date on the types of stories and formats the publications you care about are utilizing.
- Follow content trends to keep your ideas fresh and your formats aligned with your objectives and audiences.
- Ask your publishing partners how the content you’re producing together is performing. How is their audience reacting? What about their co-workers?
- Continue to build a real human relationship with your publishing partners. They’re probably fun to talk to about non work-related topics too.
Something to Keep in Mind
While this is an effective tactic, there are some things that can affect its success. Consider these issues before you pursue PTC.
Some publishers may not be interested in collaborating. This is more atypical, but some publications may have restrictions in place, depending on the maturity of their native advertising practice.
It takes time. Forging relationships, brainstorming the right ideas, wrangling multiple stakeholders, creating content, getting feedback, and managing edits can take a lot of time. If you are working within a dedicated timeframe, make sure to account for these stages.
It requires resources. There is nothing worse than over-promising and under-delivering on a project. That’s the quickest way to damage your relationships with publishers. During the ideation phase, make sure that you can produce what you are pitching.
It might not get published. Your contact might leave the publication before the project is completed. Or they may decide to switch directions entirely—even after they’ve approved an idea. While this can be disappointing, it doesn’t mean your content is dead in the water. If it appeals to one publication, it will likely appeal to another.
Earned media, like all other aspects of the Internet, is an ever-changing landscape. What worked or was valuable to publications a month ago may become obsolete as media companies continue to innovate the way they report and tell stories.
The best thing you can do is continue to build sincere relationships and maintain an open dialogue. You never know where inspiration will come from.
If you need a little help reaching the right audience, we’re always happy to chat. And if you want more tips on content creation and distribution, download our free e-book, The Ultimate Guide to Content Distribution, try these 16 ways to think of amazing infographic ideas, and avoid these 8 design mistakes in your visual content. | <urn:uuid:759a94f6-87e9-4b2b-87cd-73e5a166f4b0> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://www.columnfivemedia.com/publication-tailored-content-earned-media-strategy/ | 2021-06-20T21:58:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488257796.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620205203-20210620235203-00548.warc.gz | en | 0.928118 | 3,089 |
Fitzroy Surgery encourage an open and honest forum and view patient feedback as an opportunity to identify anything that may not be done as well as it could be and to make it right. We would like to make it clear that whilst we pride ourselves on being the only cosmetic surgery provider to offer an open and transparent forum, the forum is here to discuss cosmetic surgery procedures with Fitzroy Surgery. It is in your interest to read and understand the forum guidelines. If you do not, it may affect your rights to continue as a member of the Fitzroy Surgery forum community. We positively encourage patients or staff to help us by informing us of any problems and letting us know about them as soon as possible; comments and suggestions for improvement are always welcome.
1. PLEASE DO
Be polite and respectful in your posts and in your replies to others. Keep it clean. No profanity, obscenity, insulting or bigoted comments please. No namecalling. Report any kind of abuse you find in the community. You will find “report abuse” links in every post and in every profile.
2. PLEASE DON’T
Discuss other cosmetic surgery providers
Make a public complaint during an open complaints process
Spam / Promotion
Negatively name a Fitzroy Surgery staff member
3. TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION
Fitzroy Surgery reserves the right, at its sole discretion, and without any obligation to do so, to review and remove user-created services and content at will and without notice, and delete content and accounts.
Fitzroy Surgery Cosmetic Surgery reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to permanently ban participants or terminate access to the community.
4. REMOVAL OF POSTS/ Fitzroy Surgery WARNING
Fitzroy Surgery Cosmetic Surgery reserve the right to remove any posts which are deemed to be misleading, if the issues is currently being dealt with from a clinic level, factually incorrect or are intended to misrepresent or prejudice Fitzroy Surgery Cosmetic Surgery or its employees. As well as the points highlighted below, if a member of the Fitzroy Surgery forum needs to have several post removed they will be given a warning via direct message from the Fitzroy Surgery Moderator.
Fitzroy Surgery forum warning is issued once via a direct message then if the patient continues to break the terms and conditions of the Fitzroy Surgery forum their account will be deleted and all contents of profile removed. The governing laws of England and Wales make it illegal to publish negative comments which personally accuse the provider/ individuals of any wrongdoing or are intended to damage a reputation. Comments such as these constitute libel and this is a form of defamation. For this reason the Fitzroy Surgery Moderator has a duty to remove such comments and Fitzroy Surgery also reserve the right to delete your account. We would encourage any patient who has a concern with their patient journey to either send a private message to the Fitzroy Surgery moderator or to contact their clinic direct.
The Fitzroy Surgery moderator cannot comment on the public forum on an individual issue or complaint due to patient confidentiality rules. Fitzroy Surgery cosmetic surgery employs a robust formal complaints process.
Whilst we understand that patients who have registered a complaint may be anxious waiting for an outcome, some cases may prove to be more complex than others and can take longer to both investigate and resolve. Once a verbal or written complaint is submitted you must not discuss your issue of complaint on the Fitzroy Surgery forum, Fitzroy Surgery social media pages or other social platforms as this could affect the efficiency of your complaint procedure and be detrimental to your issue being resolved in a timely matter. As this is an open complaints process any comments regarding this will be removed.
At Fitzroy Surgery we pride ourselves on offering a high level of service and quality in all that we do. We feel that our prices are fair for the service and specialised skill and experience within Fitzroy Surgery. Different companies offer different prices but we would strongly recommend that careful research is carried out and clinical performance considered as different companies have surgeons with different skill levels, revision rates, implant types and patient satisfaction ratings. Some who have a less robust proposition are able to charge less. Of course price is important but this should never be the principal factor in making a decision. In relation to the discussion of surgery prices on our Fitzroy Surgery forum we understand that it is in your interest to research this particular subject however we would like to remind you that although we have a list of prices these can change subject to individual circumstances e.g. late space, implant choice, subtle variation in procedure etc. We are not able to go into detail to explain these variances on the Fitzroy Surgery Forum so therefore we reserve the right to remove any post which discusses pricing or we will edit your post removing the price stated and putting £*** .
7. OTHER COSMETIC SURGERY PROVIDERS
We understand that the forum can and should be used for conducting cosmetic surgery research.
However you must respect that this is a Fitzroy Surgery forum and only information about procedures and experiences undertaken by Fitzroy Surgery should be discussed here. We understand that not everyone is solely a Patient of Fitzroy Surgery. We offer a great and fantastic forum – however we must ask you to respect that no other cosmetic surgery provider or surgeon should be mentioned by name on our forum e.g.
‘I have a consultation with Fitzroy Surgery but I also have one with another cosmetic surgery provider’ or ‘I had a Rhinoplasty with a private surgeon.’ . This forum is strictly for discussions about Fitzroy Surgery and not to positively or negatively post about other providers. If these guidelines are not abided by then we reserve the right to remove any post we deem a violation of these rules. Continuing to do so could result in a warning and deletion of your account.
To prevent misleading others about Fitzroy Surgery – we ask you should not comment negatively about a procedure/experience without stating that it is with another cosmetic surgery provider. If however it is a negative or a concerned post about the Fitzroy Surgery service then we would encourage you to message the Fitzroy Surgery Moderator with you concern prior so that this can be dealt with in a timely matter.
We are proud of our forum – we are the only UK cosmetic surgery provider who is proud and confident in the level of service that we offer to then allow our Patients to discuss anything Fitzroy Surgery related. Therefore we must ask that this isn’t a forum for Patients who have had procedures with other cosmetic surgery providers to upload pictures or share and discuss their procedure and/or experience. We reserve the right to delete the full account of anyone who uploads pictures, comments and posts about other cosmetic surgery providers or had their procedure with another cosmetic surgery procedure.
Fitzroy Surgery will remove all spam and links to other web pages. Accounts which we have good reason to believe to be spam will instantly be deleted. If you wish to link to another web page or blog please inform the Fitzroy Surgery Moderator prior to doing so.
Example “girls I have found a great website to buy a cheap V-pillow (insert link) its only £5” this is fine but send the link to the Fitzroy Surgery moderator first or the post will be removed.
We encourage all members of the Fitzroy Surgery forum to contact the Fitzroy Surgery moderator if they believe an account to be fake or misleading.
If you have a medical concern or a question regarding your result throughout your healing period we would encourage you to contact your clinic nurse or message the Fitzroy Surgery moderator for guidance. If this is out of clinic open hours the emergency line number can be called 08452702173 (this is for emergency purposes only)
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